The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-09-04
THE ATTRACTIONS AT LIBERTY.
4 Day at Lake George, and a Row by Moon
light.

4 Day at Lake George, and a Row by Moon
light.
Monday, August 18th, through the
courtesy of Hon. l.. {. Morse and fam
lily, happy party of five, consisting of
the Misses Richardson of Newark,
Mrs. w. B. Conant and MI and Mrs.
W. y. Mckenzie of this city, left Bel
fast for drive to Liberty. After six
teen miles of travel over roads afford
ing the most bold and picturesque
scenery, the party arrived at the de-
llghtful home of the host, where, after
a few hours visit, enlivened by the
charming music of piano and violin
rendered 10y the Misses Richardson and
Mr.. Ralph |. Morse, who favored us
with several tine vocal selections, the
company, now augmented by three,
Mrs. /. c. Morse, h. |. Morse and W.
Carsill, departed for the boat-house by
the bridge, where all embarked for the
Morse cottage, situated on Green Island
i'll famous Lake st George The Misses
Richardson, who have visited many
lakes i'll New England also in New
DIRK and New Jersey. affirm it to be
the most beautiful of any inland lake
they have ever seen. 1t is nearly circu-
lar III form, and the water is very clear
and transparent, allowing one to see
the sandy bottom on which fish of many
kinds were disporting. The numerous
islands totting its broad surface. and
the fertile hills and old Haystack in
the distance, make a scene worthy of
the painters brush. as no tongue can
lind words to do it justice.
After a late supper of very hot fish
chowder, served by Nj. Mckenzie. near
ly every one desired to 90 rowing by
moonlight, which feat VAS accomplish
ed successfully, with many expressions
of pleasure and without accident.
| shortly after returning the sojoumers
We're happily surprised to receive call
from two boat loads of visiting Bos-
tonians, who also We're out ENJOYING
the moonlight. After pleasant half
hour the boats were headed for the
village, the occupants singing Good
| night, Ladies' as they disappeared from
view. soon all at the cottage were
wooing the drowsy god morpheus, and
after some delay, occasioned by fire.
quent peals Of laughter and reminders
from others that it was nearly morn
ing, all finally were luled to rest bv the
ripping waves splashing against the
rocks only few yards distant.
In the morning, after a most enjoy
able breakfast, the cottage was deserted
| by all save two, while the remainder of
the party went out fishing, returning
before noon with fine catch of black
bass, Miss Alice securing the largest in
/ dividual catch and displaying five good
sized beauties as her trophies Our
hostess soon called us to partake of the
many well-browned fish, and few were
! left at the close of the meal.
Shortly afterward boats were made
ready and the Belfast party turned re-
grettu!ly village-w ward, securing on the
way bountiful supply of fragrant lilies
in the smaller pond which has to be
crossed after leaving Lake st. George
! and before reaching the channel lead
ing into Georges river. A few minutes
walk from the landing took us once
more to the home of Mrs Morse. where
1 again both vocal ana Instrumental
music was heard. \ solo by Mrs. EN-
ma Cargill was very much appreciated,
as was the Duet by Messrs. Morse and
CargiIi
Soon teams We're once more in reQui-
sition and after many thanks for, and
appreciation of, the hospitality so gen
erously shown to all, good Dyes were
/ said and the party was Ell route for Bel
fast, where after viewing the most gor-
geouS sunset and beholding the moon
rise in all its glory, the tired but enthu-
siastic party arrived safe and sound un-
der the inspiring strains of Home,
Sweet Home" all declaring the trip to
be the most delightful outing of the
season.