St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-12

this article. One more is perhaps suthci-
ent. That is The Poets Korner." A
quaint old character, a native of the
island by the name of Elisha Pope
Fearing Gardner has established him
self on the outskirts of the town osten-
sible, for the sale of peanuts, but more
especially to display his quaintness of
humor and poetic proclivities. He has
issued little book in which he says:
las this book will be read BY millions
not only in this country, but by awl
nations Of the world, have endeayored
to make it as interesting as Webster $
Dictionary. have given a brief sketch
of Poets korner and also a brief history
of nv life which dates back only to the
time was born Unique signs adorn
the fence and house both outside and
inside. The following are but a few,
some Of which are worthy of Artemas
Ward Family Entrance. Only one
family at a time. Don't drive over the
gate
BY sum nuts, now today
& when to home [ K returning
Remember this is what | say
Let L X lower lites B burning.
This is a barrel of wet water
Children bringing their parents in
their arms admitted free
Don't go down town to get cheated
Kun rite in here
Don't go in bathing after a hearty
meal. L won't get it.
Nantucket is helthy place,
And Poets Korner is the same
like { smiling face,
SO please kun in and sine L K name.
1--WE had menny trubbles in mi life
But most of them never happened"
But there are plenty Of sports for one
to indulge in II they are not interested II
historical associations. The catboatS
of Nantucket are known everywhere, and
as there is always wind for sailing, I'd
the inclosed harbor is perfectly safe, one
can indulge in this sport TO their heart
content. If they can sail a boat there
are boats for hire. If not, they can en-
gage a skipper with his boat, all at a
reasonable expense. If they prefer row,
ing, there are most excellent row boats
to hire. The place used to be noted for
its buefshing, but of late years these
fish seem to have left these waters. Still
there are plenty of other fish waiting to
be caught. The best scalops and little
neck clans in the world are found here
There are most excellent golf links, if one
is a lover of that sport. And the bathing
is of the very best There is an excellent
beach and the temperature of the water
ranges from 70' to re- during the
season Every forenoon all the visitors
HE to the beach, and at that time it is
an interesting sight,
Across the island lies the queer little
village of Siasconset, or Sconsett, as it is
usually called.
This little village has become quite
noted also as a summer resort, and has
all the advantages OF Nantucket with
the addition of genuine surf bathing.
Here is located the Marconi Wireless
Telegraph station, the last station for
the European steamers to communicate
with on their eastern voyage, and the
first on their western
If one is in search of a quiet life, close
to the sea, Nantucket has flavor of its
own, and the flavor is good.
81 know an isle, clasped in the seas strong
arms.
Sport of his rage, and sharer of his dreams.
A barren spot to alien eyes 1t seems,
But for its own 1t wears unfadng charms"
f. A. S.
The Point Breeze, Aug. 6, 1908.