Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-09


was enjoyed at the Casino after which
through the courtesy of Manager W. c.
Meloon OF the Atlantic Shore Line. the
party was given delightful trolley
trip. personally conducted by Mr..
Murch of the western division. to Ken
nebunk, Kennebunkport and Old Falls.
Returning to Cape PorpOise the party
took the steamer for the return trip
arriving at the Ocean House in good
season for supper.
That evening the GLORIOUS Fourth"
was duly ushered in by a horn parade
around the big piaZzas. while an old
sloop which lay upon the sands of the
beach was piled high with driftwood,
and converted into magnificent bonfire
III honor of the occasion. The big din
ing room was cleared for dancing. in
which despite the somewhat extensive
sightseeing of the day. many of the
members of the association Joined with
hearty enjoyment.
The glorious Fourth dawned fair.
The forenoon was one of rest. Some
of the party improved the opportunity
to do" York Beach: others visited the
beautiful light house at the hubble
while others seated upon the rear We
randa of the Ocean House, enioyed an
exciting baseball game between the
Yorks-composed largely of we'll
known college players-and the Jas
parS of Manchester, n. H. Nine in
nings of strenuous play resulted in a
tie. the score standing to 8. That
noon as the party sat at lunch. it was
treatad IN an oIl Fl c hiopad .h,,..,,,
shower. The rain descended i'm tor
rents. and many fears We're expressed
that the afternoons program would
have to be abandoned. These fears,
however proved to be groundless. BY
3 o'clock the sun was shining again,
and the members of the party took
buckbOards for the famous Sparhawk
hall at Ogunquit. The shower had laid
the dust and the drive over a wooded
road winding along picturesque
shore. most of the way in sight of the
ocean was one long to be remembered.
Arriving at Sparhawk hall the MEM
bers of the part We're given a
most cordial reception by Proprietor
n. p. Nj. Jacobs, and his es-
timable wife. The location OF
this fire summer hotel is certainly one
of the most beautiful on the Maine
coast. From the veranda at low tide
the guest looks out across the sand
dunes to the curling breakers as they
race and roar up the gentle incline Of
beautiful sandy beach. Across the
intervening waters are plainly visible
the rugged charms of Kennebunkport,
Capt Porpcise and Wells beach. At
hix~h 10 hn =,
covers the sand dunes to break against
the big stone sea wall at the foot of
the veranda.
Inland are the green meadows, the
groves of white pine, the picturesque
heights. and wooded roads that seem
to be characteristic of this section of
| Maine.
At I O'Clock the members of the party
sat down to one of the dinners for which
| Sparhawk hall is famous. Following
this was period of social intercourse
with dancing. 1t was after IL O'Clock
when the party started for home; but
| full moon, shining from an almost
| clondless sky, lighted their way, and
| made the trip a memorable enc.
! Thursday morning the party left by
| trolley for Portsmouth, where a
! staunch little steamer was taken for
| the Isles of Shoals. The sea was very
| smooth and no discomfort marred the
| trip. The beautiful scenery down the
/ harbOr was thoroughly enjoyed by all
and, incidentally, some rOuSing appe-
ttes were developed for the excellent
| dinner which was served the party at
| the famous Appledore hotel, G. H
Ramsdell, proprietor, upon arrival at
| the shoals. Following dinner the men,
bers Of the party spent an hour or two
| in exploring the island, many of then
improving the opportunity to visit the
| former home of Celia Thaxter the gift
ed poet. who lived here for many years
and who more than any other American
| writer was successful in interpreting
the moods and catching the spirit OF
the ocean she loved so well.
! Again the party gathered on the big
veranda of the Ocean House that even
| ing to enjoy the ocean breezes and for
social chat. Some. too. found diversion
| by dancing in the big dining room.
| Friday by courtesy of Manager Me-
| loon of the Atlantic Shore line. the
! party was given n series of most de-
| lightful trolley rides. A stop was made
| in the forenoon at York Village for a
| visit to the old York Jail, built in 1865
and ore of the most interesting Struc-
| lures in Maine. This historic old build
| ing is now used as museum by the
| Historical and Improvement Society
| aud contains priceless collection oil
| rare old colonial relics and documents
| One might profitably spent days in the
| study of this collection. and the only
regret of the members of the aSSOcia-
ton was that they had not more time
| at their disposal for enjoying it. In
this building are several old dungeons
| used for the confinement of prisoners
| in the early days of the colony.
| The members of the party also Inn
| proved the opportunity to inspect the
fine plant of the York Transcript which
| is conceded to be one of the best in the
state. Not only is its entire equipment
new and up-tO-date, but the degree OF
neatness which Is maintained in its
| operation may we'll serve as model
for the priunters Of Maine. Under the
| able direction of f. d. Twombly, the
| editor and manager. this plant IS turn
| ing out some exceedingly fine work
| and the Transcript is conceded to be
| one of the brightest breeZiest and best