Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1904-06-16
cAsco BAY A RESORT local.


Casco Bay!-the very thought OF it
has been a star shining in the dark
cold horizon of the winter. leading
many summer resident to the enjoy
ment Of ever-sweet and cheering
thoughts Of the all-too-short vacations
spent there and a firm resolve that
when the festival season should again
put in its glad appearance, Casco Bay
would be the Mecca of their sojourn-
ing. Thus has 1t ever been. Once
visited Casco. Bay is there-afterward
the resort ideal. synonymous OF per-
feet mentioning.
Finer views than those afforded by
Casco Bay and surroundings cannot be
had in any part of this great country.
1t Is an enchanting sheet Of water,
starred with many islands. each a gem
OF natures cutting-the sinuous wind
fngs OF its shore, an ever-changing pam
Drama Of paradise-like grandeur and
SURPRISING beauty. So handsome is
the local setting. SO even the tempera-
ture. so pleasant Is every association
Herewith that 1t commands the admir-
alton and lasting preference of all Wis
itors, many of whom upon their advent
express surprise that II has not be-
come more famous as a summer resort.
From year to year it has during the
warm season welcomed a small, but
ever increasing band OF tourists. which
wsuld have been greater had IL not
been for limited accommodations and
an inadequate steamboat service. This
impeachment has now been removed.
Much more extensive and satisfactory
hotel facilities have developed, several
first-class hostelries and beach.houses
are to be found in convenient prox-
unity and there are a few private resi-
dences where summer boarders to
limited number can be accommodated.
The Harpswell Steamboat Company
has been successfully for years cperat-
ing what is known as the outside
route" touching at Long. Cliff. Che
beague. Bailey's and South Harpswell
islands. which makes a pretty sail and
places these islands within easy COM
munication with Portland But there
is an inside route" equally beautiful
though less developed, which is now
being covered by the new steamer
"Maquoit" of the Harpswell line. This
will make regular stops at Long Is
land. Sunset landing. Hamilton's land
ing, Chebeague. Cousins, Littleiohn.
Bustin's and at South Freeport. These
islands are masterpieces of natures
art but have been seriously handicap
ped on account Of not having had
proper boat service until this season.
Their day Of progress has dawned and
they now present their rival charms
for the appreciation Of tourists from
New York. Boston, Philadelphia and
the west who frequent this land of
promise
Would you see more of Casco Bay?
Then sail with us in one of the com.
modious. neatly furnished and thor
oughly comfortable, well-handled
steamboats, of the Harpswell Com
pany or the Casco Bay Company.
We first touch at Long island. All,
You notice at once the fine sand bath
ing beach of the southern shore. and
well you might. 1t is unequaIled on
the entire coast. This island is but a
nve miles sail from Portland and to
IL come nearly all the excursion par
ties. 1t is also reached by the Caseo
Bay line and its yearly growth is phe
nomenal. Over one hundred summer
cottages dot the sun-kissed shores and
the Casco Bay House is the rendezvous
OF many leading Canadian families.
There social dances are held during the
season. its broad piazzas are the scene
OF comfortable Longing. beautiful
groves and fine lawns surround 4,
stretching down to- the beach Of pearly
sand where incompatible bathing priv.
iieges obtain. The excellent table set
here and the perfect service has been a
large factor in popularizing this house.
our gooo sea'horse "Aucocisco," or
"Sebascodegan"-which ever IL be-
has made swift passage to one of the
smaller but rapidly developing islands
which Is fast taking it's rightful place.
Here at Cliff island we find several
very pretty cottages. a social crowd of
vacationists and two good houses. IL
has the air Of thrift and thorough
pleasure combined which must attract
more than passing notice. And there
In the opening is Chebeague. without
question one Of the bays greatest OBJ
jective points. One hours sail from
Portland. and such paradise as would
open the tired, dust closed eyes OF the
most cynical denizen OF that populous
municipality In wondering rapture.
There are meandering drives which I'm