Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1908-09-10
Cliff Island

Labor Day. Cliff Island was the re-
sort for several outings, which took
place at choice spots on the south
shore. The four Portland Lodges
OF Red Men which are the Machigon-
ne No. ,. Cogawesco No. 5. Samoset
No. SO and Scitterygussett No. 46. ac-
companied by the Sawag Tribe OF
Cumberland Centre formed one of
the party of picnicers which held
forth one Of the most enjoyable events
of the season. The party arrived at
about IL o'clock, and Immediately a
ball game was started composed Of
two picked teams. At noon one Of
Cobb's delicious shore dinners was
served at the Casino. After dinner
the crowd returned to the field and
INDUCED in running off the usual
Field Day dashes. jumps. and races.
The other outing seekers was COM
posed of Portland firemen of Chem
ical No. and Engine No. ), who were
on the grounds near the steamboat
landing. The program consisted of
the same sports as the Red Men. and
taken altogether the day was most
pleasantly spent. All returned
home on the Machigonne, the last
boat leaving for Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Lewis of
Springfield. Mass. who have been
at the Frank Walker cottage on a
three weeks stay leave the island on
Saturday. Before returning to
their home they are to spend about
one week with friends in Portland and
Boston.
Ernest Southland accompanied by
Roy Bragg went to Enrol, y. H., the
home of Mr.. Bragg. on Tuesday.
where they will spend the next two
weeks on cunning trip through the
woods Of that part of New Hampshire
Both young men are devotees at this
sport and take much pleasure when
the time arrives to tramp the woods
with gun. They have been living
on the island this summer where they
have been engaged at work for the
season.
The library committee of the Cliff
Island Improvement Society through
the columns of the Casco Bay Breeze,
wish to thank ali those who so cheer
fully helped to increase the number
of volumes Of the library, both in
contributing money and in giving
books. With the aid of these gifts
the committee in charge were able to
have larger number Of books for
distribution, than would have been
t46casf IL nobody had taken hold
and labored for the cause. and all APP
preciate their efforts. The library
which has had the headquarters at
the Post Office, has been most salts
factorily taken charge Of
Mrs. Oscar p. Stone, who has
been a resident on the island the en-
tire summer closed her delightful cot
tage on the North Road today. and
was among those who departed for
home. Mrs. Stone is a resident of
Maiden, Mass, and has made Cliff
Island her summer abode for many
seasons past.
The latter part Of this week will
see the Cliff Cottage and wannelaki
Lodge closed for the season of 1908.
Mrs. A. II. Southland. the proprietor
has entertained larger number of
guests than ever. all of whom spent
most delightful vacations. This sea
son the Wannelaki Lodge has been
run in connection with the Cliff Cot
tage. but for the coming season will
be fitted for housekeeping and let
for the season. II is a newly erected
building and would make an ideal
cottage for a family to spend the
warm months on Cliff Island of Casco
Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Gage and sons
Winthrop and Leonard of Someryille.
Mass. who have been at the over.
look" the entire season. returned to
their home on Labor Day. This Is
the third season spent by the family
on the island, and providing satisfac-
tory arrangements can be made they
are to be here for the coming season.
DIR. and Mrs. r. E. Mayberry of
Dorchester. with their daughters.
Misses Wilma and Marguerite. who
have been at the "Rancliffe" on the
South Road during the month OF Au.
gust, returned home on Friday. The
Mayberry family are royal entertain
ers, and during their stay on the is
land received large number OF
guests. all Of whom regret their de-
parture so early In the season. They
are TO be among the summer colony
next season.
Mr.. q r. Bracket and family OF
Cumberland Mills have taken the
Camp Cliff" for the month of Sep
TENDER. They were fortunate In
being able to spend this delightful
month on the island. as IL is consid.
cred one of the best OF the summer
season. with its bracing sea air.
The services at the local church
on Sunday mornings have been most
successfully conducted. and much
credit Is due the guests of the Auco-
cisco House for the manner in which
they responded. The music for the
greater part OF the summer has been
In their charge. which Is great
help toward keeping the interest to
the island residents.
At Sunset View" are Miss Mary
GOodoll Mfsa Marv CarsfO. 81 IT