Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-08-24
Cundy'sHarbor


Last Thursday occurred the annual
nefghborhood picnic and II was a
grand success.
, The rain of Wednesday seemed dig
couraging for the event. but as Thurs
day dawned, Old Sol. aided by Boreas
made IL possibility. as the chosen
rendezvous this year was on the side
of a slope near the shore in the head
OF cove where water could not long
remain.
G. w. Sinnett. who so well under.
stands cooking the succulent bivalves.
made and served most excellent
clam stew, after which came the usu-
al edibles of pies and cakes which
our good Cundy's ladies can prepare
with the skill of an experienced chef
And justice was fully done on this
occasion as on others, for the table at
the finish was akin TO the cupboard OF
Old Mother Hubbard. A sail by in.
vitatiOn of Chester Holbrook, who was
home from Portland for a weeks va
cation. most charmingly closed the
days pleasure. We wish there were
more of these gatherings, for in a
small place where social advantages
are limited. they tend to promote more
unity and greater goodwill.
Last Thursday evening one of the
most delightful sailing parties in
Cundy's for some time was given by
Ole Hanson. who took his guests up
the New Meadows, past Three Island
colony and on the return trip landing
at Gurnet for short time. The
home landing was made in an hour.
Good people are supposed to be in
dreamland. but such a moonlight
evening as was that of Thursday
easily banished Morpheus and our
young people were so hail fellows
well met that jolly good time was
the inevitable result.
Miss Lima Holbrook came down
from Brunswick Friday, remaining I'M
til Sunday with her parents, Capt
and Mrs. s. o. Holbrook.
Mrs. William Coombs and Miss
Blanche Coombs. who have been on
Bethel Point visiting recently, re-
turned Wednesday to their home in
Brunswick.
Eben York of Brockton. Mass, was
here last week for a brief visit with
his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. A. Truyant.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Coombs went
last week TO the home of Theodore
Billiard, where they will remain for
the present. closing their coy little
home on the Point.
Miss Bailey. who has been caring
for Mrs. Abner Harris the past three
weeks, returned to her home on the
Neck last Friday.
The valuable watch lost by Ray
Richardson of Sebasco at New Mead
ows landing week ago last Sunday
was found the following Wednesday
by Ole Hanson of this place, who
Owed several times before locating IL.
Rev. Mr.. Plumsted of New York
state. former pastor of the Pente-
costal church here, has been calling
on his one-time parishioners the past
week.
Miss Josephine L. Pope came up
from MacMahan Saturday. remaining
until Tuesday as the guest of Miss
Angie Watson and Miss Lauris Percy
Miss Ida Wilson has returned home
from pleasant visit with friends in
Small Point.
Saturday, Mrs. Elbridge Thompson.
Mrs. w. A. Eastman with Capt. and
Mrs. Leir Holbrook. went to Parker's
Head to attend the funeral services
OF their relative, Capt. Alpheus Man
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donovan of Lewiston
are here with Mrs. Lydia Thomson
for few days stay.
Mrs. Henry Doughty of East Harps-
well was here Friday calling on
friends.
Mrs. Lemuel Davis ana little son.
Walter. have returned TO their home
in Portland after three weeks visit
here with. Mr.. and Mrs. o. F.. Snow.
Mrs. Davis was accompanied home by
her sister, Miss Marietta ID. Snow
and little niece, Ida Murphy
Miss Angie Il. Watson will be i'm |
Portland few days OF this week. the |
guest OF Mrs. Y. NJ. Wallace. on ST. |
Lawrence street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Starr and |
Miss Mary Starr of Spencer. who are |
passing the summer on Bailey, were |
calling in this place Monday
A. Y. Harris was in Portland Satur. |
day on business.
+. Hunt of Brunswick was down |
passing the day at Cant. SO /