Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-08-30


rocky prcmoutory.
But abovs al slss at Bar Hasbor 4
Balance rock. Never sstsnps to estimate
the number Of times camera has b..
simsd ct Il, o. the number Of psrsous who
have he'd their picture snapped whils
seated upon II, just TO show they had no
Tear.
From its name, II would naturally b.
supposed that II was ready TO tumble over:
that . slight disturbance would send II
on its perch. The pictures which are
shown Of II lend color to this thought,
Balance rock, however, ID securely plscsd
upon otter great rocks, and 1t couldn't b.
dislodged except by the the use Of
large charge Of dynamite. This founda-
tion ia 30 arranged that is lends itself to
the deception. A careful examination.
however, shows that the rock couldn't roll
on II It tried.
Balance rock has been one Of the shows
OF the placs since the first summer guests
came here, and without question will con-
tinue to b 10 long 10 anyone comes here;
and 30 long - men and women, boys and
girls travel back and forth over the Shore
path, or the Tow path, a. some call 1t, the
rock will b . favorite subject for the
amateur photographers, and professionals
will ind 1t good seller, while the
souvenir postcard folks never will cease
TO regard It % their especial friend.
The Shore path 10 one Of the big attrac-
tions Of Bar Harbor. This romantic walk,
nearly two miles long, extends from the
steamboat wharf along the shore to and
partially through the estate Of the late
John r. Kennedy, Of New York. It 10
about four feet wide and skirts the
grounds Of some OF the most magnificent
estates In the place. There 10 the old
Montgomery 6oars place, the Kennedy
place, and . score of othsrs. At points the
walk 10 Of cement, ct othsrs II 10 but ordi-
nary earth, such - one hnds ON country
paths, while q places gullies are crossed
by means Of rustic bridges, while ct other
points It has been necessary to erect csm-
emit retaining walls In order to secure .
suitable walk. Many trees line the way,
and at frequent intervals side paths lead
up to the main town roads.
During the day this 10 . favorits resort
for the people. At the proper times OF
tide, the children, In charge OF their
nurses, are down there for . dip in the
ocean. 1t il great fun for them and
when the time comes to return home
there Is always disturbance.
In the afternoon the shores and rocks
are in the shade, and from one end OF the
path to the other are people, reading and
resting.
But there need be no dull times for the
and, II ones tires of the grandeur OF the
scenery, there are other features. There
is the splendid new public library build
ing, presented to the town by Mrs. Morris
X. Jesup in memory Of her husband. 1t il
a fine building Of brick, with stone
trimmings, and has cost nearly hundred
thousand dollars. In the caps over the
windows old book plates have been set.
These have been secured from all parts Of
the world and form q very important
feature in the decorative scheme OF the
building.
Then there are the Mt. Desert reading
room, the swimming club and . number
OF other institutions. These are decidedly
exclusive, but they will let one stand out
side the grounds and admire the build
ings. The swimming club IL one Of the
most exclusive OF all the places, and one
OF the most exclusive In the country. A
man has to have the blue blood oozing
out Of every pore before he can gain id.
mission theee. It ID fine place, though,
and thcss who belong have . merry time
there.
But those who come to Bar Harbor and
go away without having visited the
beautiful Arts building will have missed
q treat. 1t is worth going many miles to
see.
For the past two years visitors have
manifested great deal OF interest in the
old Montgomery Sears place, for there
lives the famous hundred million dollar
baby. This is the infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Mclean, Of Washington, and
the richest boy in the world. Visitors 20
there in the hope to get glimpse OF the
child, but seldom is the wish gratified.
The baby gets its airings on the splen-
did lawn on the ocean side OF the house,
and with it always are the nurse and one
or two private detectives who are en-
ployed to guard the child. Last rear
there was . sensational story Of an attempt
being made to kidnap the baby, SO that
since then he is never permitted to be out
OF doors except one OF the sleuths be with
him.
Bar Harbor Ii one Of the show places Of
the nation and one OF the most famous Of
the worlds summer resorts. 1t is the
home Of millionaires, - well Is Of rugged,
beautiful scenery.
Opportune Time to Pay Debt.
A train travelling through the West was
held up by masked bandits. Two friends,
who were on their way to California, were