Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-09-27
BEAUTIES OF MAINE
OCEAN MOUNTAIN AND LAKE
SCENERY.
DOMINANT FACTOR IN DEVELOPMENT
OF STATE AZ SUMMER
RESORT.

tFyorn the Lssosston Joxsnat.I
Among innumerable beautiful creations
,-om the pen OF the immortal Robert
,ouis stevenson, none Is sweeter than
h;s "Will o. the Mill'', the story OF the
van who in faith awaits the worlds
,ribute of truth and beauty and love, by
h;s own garden gate, even though this be
IN one OF the most secluded hooks of this
green old earth. And perhaps it may
not be far fetched to liken Maine, among
ali her sister states, to this "Will o. the
Nip. for in the fulness Of years the
world is bringing its tribute to this Pine
Tree State as il 1t were not the northeast
niumping- of place" in Uncle Sans rich
domain. And this tribute to which we
have reference is the host Of travel which
Ands its way within the borders
of this surprisingly beautiful, coast
hound and lake-jeweled State from
earliest spring to the FIRST snow fall.
For all New England there are three
flashing diadems in her crown; the tow
eriug peaks OF the White mountains,
loftiest Of the Appalachian coast chain
the matchless stretch Of sea.coAst from
Kittery to Quoddy Head; and the lakes
that lend their charm to every city and
town from Umbasog to Grand lake, and
sebago to Eagle Lake in northern Aroos-
took. Maine outclasses every other New
England state, not only on the last two
scores, but for expanss Of territory, large
portion OF which remains to be made
easily accessible TO the general public by
the forthcoming extension OF the Bangor
& Aroostook railway through the north
western area.
But even in mid-Htate are undeveloped
resources in scenic attractions, which in
few years will net property holders rich
returns. Here and there, by lake, shore
and river and mountain height, ths-sum-
mer cottage is lifting its head among the
pines and spruce; the whirr Of the auto
is heard along winding roads of rural love-
illness; the chink, chink Of the dime and
dollar rattle profitable song in the YAM
KEGS pockets; old, deserted Maine farms
are reclaimed for city folks use; neglected
sites are restored to sociabi,ity; the church
lifts her voice again in praise to the music
of rich mems organs and visitors choirs,
and the world surrenders its best at the
feet OF Maine.
.Grand are New Hampshire's hills and dales,
Her snow capped peaks and Howery wales,
But not less fair the winding ways
OF Casco and Penobscot bays;
They seek for happier shores in vain,
Who leave the summer isles Of Maine"
VARIED SCENERY OF MAINE.
More famous but not more beautiful are
the the Scottish lakes and highlands, il
the word of foreign tourists is to be be-
lieved. For Maine has neither the his
tory, covering many centuries, nor the
traditions, rehearsed through many gener-
ations, which belong to the glens and cor
ries OF the ancient home Of the Celtic peo-
pie. Maine is too young and the old folk
tales grow slowly by chimney fires, and
castles and Druid affairs are not the hertz
age OF this nation.
Nevertheless, by aid OF art and science
and the almighty dollar, are the beau
ties OF the Old Pine Tree State being ex-
plotted, for there arc the brush and the
camera to tell their tales in sepis and in
color, and all the wealth Of pen and type
tospesd Msine's delights before the ~
tions Of the world.
For the Maine coast, Homer has painted
an immortal story. Pity it is that the
Scarboro sands know him no more; that
the rugged sea-folks have lost their friend
and interpreter; that the spirit OF the
deep has claimed his own. But his legacy,
wherever hang his canvasses, is Maine's
inalienable heritage, q wealth that only
the centuries can fade.
And for the violet hills that fringe the
western border and halo New Hampshire's
mountain glory, Newman still plies the
brush in the verdant intervales of Frye
burg and is prophet and seer OF Maine in
her winter vestures as well as in her sum
mer largess. LESSER wielders OF oil and
water colors are there to proclaim in uni
versal language of tint and shade all that
Maine is in scenic beauty-a myriad host
together with those whose cameras and
pens echo the old, old story. Science pays
her toll in the perfection Of modern meth
DDS for illustrating, which make possible
works Of art in folder and pamphlet.
Hardly q fishing retreat but lures its
guests from Atlantic to Pacific with scenic
descriptions and Photographic reproduce
tions that only half-at best-reveai the
beauties that await the visitor.
Moreover, the Maine farmer has been alert
to catch the enthusiasm Of his summer
guest, has been quick to note the signifi'
canoe Of that enthusiasm, and has worked
that enthusiasm for all it was worth in
clean-cut business relations. Time was
when Names rural communities slum-
bered, like bears in their winter deDs,
wholly oblivious to the wealth that lay at
their door in the attractions of shore and