Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-24
AT GAY SQUIRREL.
The Summer Festivities Now
in Full Swing.
Cottages All Full ard New and Old
Visitors Daily Appearing.
Last Sundays Sermon The Casinos Weekly
Program Distinguished Guests.

the usual round of Sayeties in order.
Wilmot Evans of Everett, Mass,
spent Sunday at Squirrel. He will re-
turn later for the month of August.
Miss Brooks, Miss Carolyn Brooks
and Miss Howe of Boston. are guests
at Sherwood Cottage for several
weeks.
r. I. Whitehouse of Portland spent
Sunday with his family here.
Lawrence Parkhurst OF Boston. was
a welcome arrival, Saturday.
Walter Waite of Newton, is at the
Inn for the remainder of the summer.
Mrs. Alice c. Doyle entertained the
Whist Club, Saturday afternoon.
Miss Wheelock and Warren Wheelock
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George
n. Boutelle at their cottage here.
The many friends of Alex Doyle will
regret to learn that he is quite i'll at
his cottage here with appendicitis
Mr.. and Mrs. Little of Lewiston, who
are Squirrel admirers, have arrived for
the season.
Rev. Harris Hale OF the Leiden Con-
Sregational church. Brookline, preached
in the chapel, Sunday morning, and
the sermon was one of the best ever
preached here, and that is saying a
great deal, for many able men from
all parts of the country nave occupied
the pulpit in the little chapel on SPUR
rel Island. Mr.. Hale took for his text:
What readest thou? How readest
thou?" and treated it in way which
held every ear from the beginning till
the benediction. The church was
crowded, many standing in the aisles
ana on the door steps. All We're
charmed with the service rendered by
Mr.. Hale, whose eloquence ana earnest
ness We're an Inspiration and the ser
mon mastery. Mrs. Stella Han Reade
sang the solo in her usual charming
manner.
The hop, Saturday night. was the
largest yet, both in point Of attendance
and the wait between the dances.
An exciting bah game was played,
Friday afternoon, between the SPUR
rels and the Boothbays, which resulted
in victory for the home team. The
next game will be Tuesday afternoon,
between the Squirrel Island Athletic
club and the Christmas Cove team.
An exciting time is anticipated
Miss Ethel Haley, who has been at
Edgewood Cottage. returned to Gar
diner, Sunday.
Robert w. Perkins Of the Maine
Trust & Banking Co. Gardiner, spent
Sunday at Boothbay Harbor.
Mr. and Mrs a. w. McCausland
spent Sunday at Idlewild cottage here.
Mrs. Potter. Mrs. Fred Potter, Misses
Hazel and Adelia Potter and Master
Fred Potter, Jr.. are at Capitol Island
for several weeks.
y. F. Danforth of Gardiner. is spend
ing the week at his cottage On Capitol
Island.
T.. W. Houlett of Cambridge, is spend
ing i few days at Squirrel.
DR.. Merrill OF Portland, spent Sunday
With his family at Gray Gables
Steam yacht Clean of New York was
anchored off Squirrel saturday ana Sun
day. She had on board Mr., ana Mrs.
Harry Bates. Mr.. Bates is an old SOUR
rclite ana we were glad to welcome him
back and also his bride.
Rev. Mr. Wright Of IIalloweII, was 4
guest at the Wingatc cottage, last week.
Rev. Lawrence Phelps went to Newton
Highlands Saturday. where he preached
Sunday. lie will return to Squirrel, Mon
day night.
Rev Dr Danforth Of Philadelphia, will
supply the pulpit here, next sunday.
Mrs james u. White ana Miss Alice p.
W. White arrived, Saturday. ana will
pass the remainder of the season at their
cottage here.
James VI. Burroughs. the actor, attend
cd chapel here. Sunday. with party
from Southport. where Mr.. Burroughs is
spending the summer. Mr.. Burroughs
vas with Joe Jefferson in rip Van
Wrinkle" for many years.
Robert Maxcy is filling 4 long felt want
of the island by having full Inc Of
camera supplies for sale at the market
price.
There will be "A fancy dress party at
the Casino, Thursday evening
The. usual weekly bulletin Tor tho Ca
sino is on again this season: Monday,
whist: Tuesday. chatting dish party;
Wednesday. hop; Thursday, entertain
ment; Friday. open; Saturday. hop.
Drs' Potter and Heath were passengers
on the Islander. Monday. They have
taken Merose cottage for the remainder
AIessrs. B. GRAHAM and Ralph Folsom
weeks
among the Islanders passengers. Mon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hascall $. Han are at
Prof Halls cottage on the south shore
J. 5. Maxcy has Joined his family here
after a short business trip to town.
John Kersey of Gardiner. has accepted
a position in the hotel at Five Islands.
r ". Partridge ana family are at their
cottage on capitol for the remainder Of
Mrs. n. d. Leonard has returned 70
Capitol after snort trip 70 Gardiner
Maurice Kane is the guest Of Harvey
Nfnslnw on Capitol Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas lngraham and
child arrived at the Fuller cottage. Mon
Miss Nurple OF Newark, \. J.. is at
Hanson cottage on the south shore.
MIR. ana Mrs. f. 5. Hendee and son
Walter arrived. Saturday. for a three
weeks STAY at their cottage.
Harry Jeffery Of Brookline. returned
home saturday. after a pleasant vaca-
Harry Chase is the guest Of relatives
the dog population had two new mem