Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1907-08-08

determined To carry Que tls.. pre-ar-
ranged plans for a deep sea fishing
party which had been postponed for
seVerai consecutive days in conse-
quence OF the continuous bad weather.
so huaiiy Friday was the day planned
Tor the trip. and whether the
weather be fair or foul, blow high or
low. we co. and the intentions OF the
party were carried out to the letter.
And despite the fog and rain. nearing
the appointed hour for a start, some
OF the party were to be seen coming
from various parts Of the island.
equipped in rain coats, and rubbers.
some carrying umbrellas, In addition
TO lunch baskets. fish poles, and other
essentials for the trip. At eleven
O'Clock some twenty-five people had
assembled at Jones' Landing, where
the schooner "Mineola," owned by
captain Randall, was in readiness for
start, having all sails furled. Owing
TO the unusually dense fog and dead
cam prevailing, 1t was necessary to
nave the Tourist" tow the schooner
out 10 sea. Notwithstanding the bad
weather everybody seemed to rather
ENJOY the novelty OF the situation, and
the fog and rain" party. nothing
daunted, put in a good full day at
nsnlng, returning at six o'clock, with
some three barrels of fish. Some of
the party declared the trip to be the
pest yet. for a good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Perry Of Port
land, are occupying their cottage on
the heights for August Their son
Elmer Perry of the Harvard Law
school Is spending his summer yaca.
ton here.
An enjoyable party took place at
Sfcnarf" Lodge, the summer home of
Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Francis, on
thursday evening. Music, games, and
social time at story telling afforded
the evenings entertainment Later
refreshments were served. Among
those entertained were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Shell and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles King, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B.
Burpee and son of Manchester, n. H.,
Mrs. Fred Rowland, Mr.. Fairbanks Of
New England Telephone Co., Miss
Lovejoy, Miss Batchelder, aud Miss
Gleason of Manchester, N. II.
Among those leaving this week ara
Mr. William Pascoe and his charming
wife, who have been passing some
week here. Everybody has enjoyed
them and regret that the commence
ment of this seasons engagement in
vaudeville calls them to Brighton
Beach. Mr.. and Mrs. Pascoe. both
professionally and socially are great
favorites with those summering here.
Miss Josephine Sherwood OF Boston,
well-known in theatrical world, hav-
Ing starred last season with Wilton
Lackaye Company, is a summer visi-
tor here at present, and enjoying the
n nH q
Sherwood rejoins the company the
last of August
Mr.. Ashbel Libby of Washington.
Dakota, has been a veritable "old
home" week guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Fogg. at Broadview cottage.
He is typical ranchman, owning one
of the largest in that section of the
country. Mr. Libby has not been in
the Pine Tree State for SO years.
Mr.. and Mrs Percival Dodge ana
son of Westbrook, Me-, have taken
cottage here for August.
Several special events are sched-
uled to take place here next week
The principal one Of interest to those
philanthropically inclined, will be the
Children's Vaudeville affair at the
Gem theatre on Monday afternoon in
aid Of the Home for Friendless Boys,
one Of Portland's most deserving
charities. Twenty-Five children will
participate
Owing to the fog and SO much I'M
pleasant weather of the past week, a
number Of visiting yachts have been
anchored of shore.
Not a little interest and surprise
was aroused among the moving
population" at one of the island
wharfs recently to see a motor boat
making for Portland. under the man.
agement of two ladies, who proved
themselves able handlers of that sort
OF sea craft. The ladies (crew) are
staying at one of the islands and
make frequent trips to Portland to
meet the husband of the lady who
acts as pilot, for accurate steering
While the other. her mother serves In
the capacity of engineer.
On Saturday an all day sea-fishing
party was given by Mrs. Fred How
land OF Rowland cottage, in honor of
her guests, Mr.. and Mrs. William b.
Burpee. who have in previous years
spent their summers in camp on
Ocean Avenue. where through their
generous hospitality so many of their
friends have been royalty entertained.
Captain Randall took charge of the
party aboard his fine sloop the "Lottie
W." showing his guests every atten-
ton and many of his interesting sea-
faring stories related were most en-
pertaining. Those of the party were.
Mrs. Fred Rowland, Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. b. Burpee. Miss Lovejoy. Miss
Batchelder. Mr.. Benjamin Burpee Of
Manchester. ". H., Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
X. Francis Of Sicnarf Lodge. Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Shell OF Rockhaven cot.
taye. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles King. 4
most enjoyable day was passed and
the party returned about six with
goodly lot Of fish. In the evening a
theatre party was arranged for and
attended the Gem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Prince of New
York City are guests OF Mrs. Frank
Small.
Mrs. J. r. winslow and sons
Ralph and George winslow, are to be
seen often. with their fine motor boat.
on trips about the harbor, and enter.
tanning pleasure parties aboard.