Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1909-06-10

Mrs. Sinkinson.
The Mansfield Band of this
island has been actively re-
hearsing the past winter and
under the able leadership OF
Micheal NJ. Mansfield, the organiza-
ton has improved so that the pres
ent time 1t will compare favorably
with many city bands. At the busi-
ness meeting recently held Clinton H.
Cleaves was elected president: John
H. Seabury, vice president, and Lin
coin +. Hamilton, secretary and treas
urer. The. organization have a fine
uniform OF cheviot cloth with black
braid and brass buttons. The should.
er straps are of blue cloth with black
braid and buttons. The collar is
regulation size with gold initials NJ.
B. A fine cap with gold braid in the
center OF which Is gold wreath with
ornament completes this becoming
uniform May % they gave a pub
lie concert and their many friends
were delighted with the progress
made during the. winter months. WE
such fine band on the island we
trust that some arrangements can be
made whereby they will give at least
one open air concert a week during
the summer months. The summer
residents and tourints would con-
tribute literally IL approached on the
matter.
Mr.. Allston Joyce and son Freder-
lex Of Medford. Mass. were guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton H. Cleaves
over Memorial Day. Mr.. Joyce is
city clerk at Medford, Mass. The
family occupied the r. H. Cleaves
cottage last season and made many
friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Ellison and
family of Philadelphia. Pa, are ex.
pected to arrive tomorrow to open
their summer home at the West
End
A. c. Robbins, acting manager for
the local ball nine, has received offers
for engagements from the Freeport
nine for the morning of July at
Freeport and at Yarmouth on the after.
noon OF the same day. Both engage
ments are under consideration and the
local team is putting in some good
practice nearly every evening. The
line up is not completed as vet but
the greater part CT last years men are
out for practice. Chebeague has al
ways had winning team and We trust
this year will prove no exception to
the rule.
Business seems to continue over
from summer to summer especially in
the carpentry and building lines at
Great Chebeague Island and the num-
Der Of new, brightly shingled houses.
rock chimneys, etc, to be seen by
newcomer after six or eight months
trip away Is surprisingly Indicative of
the activity Of this summer resort
The largest cottages which have been
or are to be finished since last season
are those Of Mr.. Hall Of Taun-
ton. an $4,000 house on the extreme Of
Merriam point; Mr.. H. G. Hamilton
OF Springfield. $4,000 cottage on the
South shore: Mrs. Edith w. STAN
house of Philadelphia, seven room
cottage on South shore; James r.
lsS&- OF Cambridge. six room bunga-
low at Central landing and several
others. Beside these there will be
number Of new ones started during
the summer by Contractor Howard s.
Hamirron. who is doing most of the
building work. Signs OF an early sea-
son seem quite apparent as all the
hotels are reporting a better than
o'cidSc VI he
Hamilton and Hill Crest are particu-
larry strong on this point. Mr. Ed
gar n. Paine of the former. being al
most literally deluged with letters.
while Mr.. G. w. Hamilton of TIE lat
ter. whose CORRESPONDENCE is referred
&c Mr.. A. p. Bicknell of Boston, has
received a larger number tan ever.
Double trim steamboat service has
as I'll
more than usually favored. 1t Is prom
ised by the steamboat company this
season.
Work on the cottage of Mr.. l.. C..
Hyde of Springfield, Mass. which has
been going on since May first, will be
finished today and the family are ex-
pected to open the place this week.
One room has been added to the lower
floor. besides large pavilion enclosed
in glass which has been built on the
north side. This Is a circular ex-
tension and adds much to the beauty
OF the premises. Bathing closets
are TO take the space under the wing.
Hot water and extensive plumbing
have been added to the house equip
ment and a face wall OF rough stone
has been built about the place. Mr..
hyue VIII nave one OF the ShOwlest
and most convenient cottages on the
island this year. Howard s. Hamil-
ton was the contractor
James NJ. Hamilton will return from
the term Of school at Hebron Academy
next week and will spend the sum-
mer with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton VI. Hamilton at the Summit
House.
The Barnewill Thompson place,
which sustained damage by FIRE last
month. has been repaired by Con-
tractor Hamilton. Several rooms In
side were considerably damaged.
The finest cottage to be built this
year Is that OF Mr.. Hall of Taun-
ton, Mass. This large summer house
Is located on the property formerly OF
John A. Hamilton and now known as
Merriam Point. The contract was
let to an out of town contractor and
the price Is said to be from $4,000 to
$4,000. Work IL well advanced and
II VIII be ready for occupancy this
season