Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-11-16

NE L1<l/C In i lie ME
OF the island ara here prcssrviax nature
and her charms intact, and fos this wis
dom they will b richly repaid.
The mountain scenery OF the island is
equally grand and picturesque. While
Green mountain IL the highest point OF
land, the view from the summit 10 much
interior to that Of the one which bears the
name OF Newport. and Is still. nearer to the
sea. In fact, il almost seems to rise from
the ocean As you stand upon its apex, and
the view from this vantage ground il un-
surpassed. The green islands OF French
mans bay can clearly be seen stretching
away in all directions, while below are the
smooth rocks that have descended to Us
from the glacial age. Eagle lake lies far
below, and its waters can be seen spark
ling in silvery sheen. 1t seems a. II the
entire State can be taken la at single
sweep OF the eye, as far in the distant
north Mount Kahtahdin rears its hoary
head es IL to kiss the sky. Mountain
peaks are around you on every side, while
beyond their shtmmering peaks score OF
villages can easily be counted on the
mainland
Equally beautiful are the shore drives,
and OF these there are several. The one
which runs to Schooner Head may be
called the most picturesque, as it leads
past many OF the natural curiosities Of the
island. Once more to quote from Sher-
mans guide:
"Here the passenger may stop to view the
famous spoutinx Horn and Anemone cave.
then on past Great Head and Thunder cave to
Join the Otter Gins road. On one side OF the
road tower the peaks OF Otter and Newport
mountains, whose sides are overRrown with
noble forests Of pine and spruce, while on the
other is . great bastlemcnt OF cliffs. The
rocky scenery along this shore IL magnificent
In some places the road runs down close to
the waters edge; In others II winds along the
edge OF precipicc. At the base OF which,
handreds OF feet below, the ocean 10 beating
and throbbing continually. Nothing but sea
meets the eye TO the eastwArd-but what .
seal Nowhere in the world can the ocean
present = more pleasing prospect under the
rays Of . summer sun . grander one when
tempest tossed
A fine description is this, but not over
drawn.
There are many other places on this
island where nature can be seen in her
most varied moods, and OF these the far
famed Cathedral Rock and The Ovens may
be called the grandcst. Somes sound is =
magnificent inland sea. where the navies
OF the world might safely ride at case,
and around this sheet OF water are several
summer resorts and thriving villages. OF
Frenchman's bay, on the other side, but
little need be said, ~ this great arm Of the
sea Is well known to all travellers as well
Is mariners. 1t 10 one of the best fishing
grounds on the Atlantic coast, and this il
but an added attraction to the summer
guests OF Bar Harbor. For those who pre-
fer fresh water fishing there are no less
than fifteen lakes and ponds Of varying
size on Mount Desert, any one OF which
can be reached in two hours drive.
COTTAGES, HOTELS AND CLUBS.
Bar Harbor above all things is a resort
OF wealth and fashion. Here are several
hundred cottages, some Of which in their
cost run up into the hundreds OF thous-
and OF dollars. 1t would seem that the
word palace would be more BETTING such
structures as these, but the fashionable
world has set its seal on the name now
born by these summer homes. These
people have their o~n society circles here
as elsewhere, and the Kebo Valley club
may be called their headquarters. Here is
q fneiy-equipped theatre and all the other
accompaniments OF first-class city club,
and here only the most exclusive can
enter. The Canoe club is another aristo-
cratic AFFAIR, and to one or the other nearly
all the wealthy visitors belong.
II must not be understood by this that
there is no place here for those OF moder-
ate means, for such is not the fact. The
rich cannot monopolize the mountains,
lakes, forest drives and other beauties OF
nature. They are free to all, and here are
plenty of attractions and accommodations
even for the poor. All classes can meet
here, even though they do not mingIe.
The cliques OF fashion are at best but
superficial, but the bounties OF nature
are spread out on every side and can be
enjoyed by all. No baud of wealth can
hide their marvels or dim their glory.
Bar Harbor village has now become Q
city in size, and doubtless could easily
obtain charter did its people so desire.
II is rich in public buildings, y large por-
dnbrrtie<urnts.