The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Scottish Gathering.

most pleasant outing last Saturday.
They were the guests Of Mr.. Lewis An
derson and daughter Sadie Of Skow-
hogan, at Hazeldean their charming
summer residence on Hayden lake.
Most of the company arrived by the
/ O'Clock car from Skowhegan Mr.
and Miss Anderson received their
guests with a warm handshake and a
kindly word of welcome. The decora-
ions included bowl containing Scotch
thistles and shield with the motto.
$50 tland Yet, "bordered with thistles,
in water color, punches OF crimson
maple leaves, etc. The beautiful cot
tage, the broad lawns, the finely APP
pointed garden, and grounds elected
expressions Of admiration from the
visitors.
The day was an ideal one for pic
mic. The sky was cloudless. The hot
sums rays were tempered by a light
wind. On the grass were pickering
patches Of yellow, where the sunlight
filtered through the foliage of the
stately siIverstemmed bircnes Out
on the lake there was slight ripple,
but inshore the Iimpid water lay
asleep = calm and peaceful as the
CLASSY sea" Of the Revelations. Be
fore entering the grounds, the first
object TO attract attention was the
lofty flag staff. Above hung the Stars
and Stripes and underneath the flag
dear to the hearts of all the company
the red hon rampant on yellow
field. The rearing lion looked very
much alive as the flag huttered and
snapped in the breeze.
W hila tho Iahiae in he Eba1a Dr,
the broad piazza and under the trees,
groups of merry children disported
themselves on the lawn. Under the
direction of Mr.. Anderson and Mr.
Thomas Thomson, the male members
OF the company were soon engaged in
Scottish sports and games. Amongst
others were running jump, standing
jump, hop-step jump, putting the
stone," fit an half, "try OF war"
races, including several for the chill
dren and sack race for the men and
boys. There were many tests of skill
and judgment, the majority suggested
by our kindly host who engaged, with
the spirits of boy, in many of the
events himself. Pretty little British
Union Jacks in silk were awarded to
successful competitors. Seated on
the piazza, the company received
paper blanks and were requested to
construct as many words as possible,
from the word scotland. This con-
test was won by member of the COM
pany with the appropriate name of
Walter Scott, with SO words. The
time allowed was 10 minutes.
Tea was served between and 5
O'Clock and was much appreciated by
the visitors, many of whom had their
appetites sharpened by the the siren
uous activities of the games. Amongst
the eatables were many varieties of
Scotch cakes, cookies, mullins, etc.
Tea was followed by fruit and ice
cream. Several duets we're rendered
by Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpson.
Mrs. Walter Scott sang as solos, "My
Nanie's awa'," and Jack o. Halle
dean" Several patriotic songs were
sung by the company accompanied by
Miss Elizabeth Thomson. AS
Burns sublime words in Scotland's
battle song, "Scots wha hae,n foated
out on the calm bosom of the lake,
the enthusiasm rose to fever heat.
Cheers and ringing shouts of "Scot-
land forever" awoke the echoes on
the further shore. The red lion on
the flag seemed to paw the air in SYM
pathy under the sheltering wing of
the American Eagle.
Mr.. Anderson made a neat and APP
propriate speech. In we'll chosen
words, he referred to the long, but
victorious struggle Scotland had
waged for civil and religious liberty,
and spoke of how her sons carried
with them the ideals of the mother
country into the land which had ex-
tended to them the hand of welcome
and good fellowship. He believed we
as people would continue to strive
for justice, liberty and good govern
mdnt and be credit alike to the land
that gave us birth and the land which
had given US home.
Mr.. Anderson's speech was receiv-
ed with cheers and on the suggestion
of Mr.. George Simpson some hearty
ones were given for our host and
hostess. At six O'Clock the steamer
Margaret B., which had been charter
ed by Mr.. Anderson, to carry the par
ty to Lakewood, was seen approach
ing the wharf. When all were safely
aboard the familiar white boat back
ed from her moorings and making a
graceful curve sheered off into deep
water. She carried some of the tired
est and happiest members of our
great republic. Those left on shore
joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne.n
This brought most successful outing
to close.
MIR. and Miss Anderson are TO be
congratulated on the pleasing results
of their efforts for the pleasure and
comfort of their guests. One enthus-
iastic Scot was so delighted with the
function that he asked the writer if it
could not be arranged to have the
whole thing over again at his resi-
dence next week!
The party included the following:
MIR. L. Anderson, Miss S. Anderson,
Misses Connie and Ruth Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Donaldson, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Elliot, Mr.. and Mrs. Fairgrieves,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gilfllan and.son, MIR.
and Mrs. r. Hall and granddaughter,
Mr. Nesbitt, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross and
child, Mrs. Russell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Scott and family, Mrs. John
Simpson. Mr., and Mrs. Adam Simp-
son, Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomson and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Thomson and family.