Casco Bay breeze., 1912-06-20

will certainly be accorded a hearty
welcome back TO Bailey's by her
many friends in Casco Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Root and
their family of New York City will be
among those missing in the summer
spending their vacation travelling in
Europe and il is hardly possible they
will spend any part of the sum-
mer here. Their absence will be a
cause of considerable disappointment
TO their many acquaintances on Bal
ley's, as they always took a leading
part in any social events or under
takings for the coed OF the csmmun-
ity.
Mrs. l.. b. Monroe Of New York. ar
rived at the island on Saturday, June
s. and Is now occupying her charming
summer residence here for the re-
mainder of the season. She was ac-
ccmpanled here by Miss Viva Mon
roe. Miss Kristire Mann, and Master
Monroe Barnard. On her trip up here
Mrs. Monroe suffered considerable an
noyance as a result of having three
o. her trunks go astray. Although
they were at the Grand Central Sta.
ticn In New York four hours before
the time when the train was schedul-
ed to leave. through some piece Of
negligence they were not put on the
train. and as a consequence. did not
reach the island until some time after
Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Sydney T. Skidmore Of Phila-
delphia. made her arrival at Bailey
Island for the remainder OF the sum-
mer on Saturday, June 8. and Is now
comfortably ensconced cnce more In
her charming home Rose Ledge"
Some time this week she expects to
be Joined by Mr.. Skidmore who will
turn his mind from his professional
duties to the ever fresh delights OF
yachting in Casco Bay.
The many friends Of Miss Carol
Cushman will be indeed sorry to
learn that they will not have the
pleasure OF her company here this
summer. Miss Cushman intends to
spend this year in the West
Miss Amy Blanchard and Miss Ida
Waugh will spend the summer this
year in Miss Waugh's bungalow over
locking Little Harbor, after having
passed the spring in their home in
Redding Ridge, Conn. During the
winter Miss Blanchard stayed further
south in Montclair. n. J., where she
finished two new books, 1.-The Four
Corners in Japan" and 1.-The House
that Jack Built" The first of these
which Is one Of her The Four Corn
ers" series Is now In the hands of the
publisher, George w. Jacobs of Phila-
delphia. One OF Miss Blanchard's
latest works, Wits End" which
made its appearance last year, will
be OF special interest to Bailey Island.
ers, for the scene Of the story Is laid
here and several of the characters In
the story will be recognized under
their literary wells. Miss Waugh. who
spent the winter months with her
brother, Mr.. Fred Waugh, the famous
marine artist, has been doing some
notable work this year in portrait
Mrs. c. ]. Benson and family OF
Baltimore, Nd, and Miss Fanny Els
road, also Of Baltimore, arrived here
this week and are looking forward to
spending one Of the most ENJOYABLE
summers in their experience amid the
charms such as only Bailey Island
can offer the summer visitor.
For cottage plumbing the firm of
VI. Ward and Son. here can certain
ly save you money. Their workshop
here on the island enables them to
dc any work of this sort you may
want done with skill and despatch.
They are contractors for water sup
ply outfits. windmills, tanks, pumps
and pipe fittings and cottage plumb
Ing Is their speciality.
Go to r. 8. Davis Company for
exactly what you want in the line OF
furnishings for the cottage. adv.
While preparing some Holsters for
food, three weeks ago, Mr.. George A.
Johnson OF this island ran a jagged
piece OF lobster shell into his right
an accident which gave rise
to an extremely painful and rather
serious injury. The thumb swelled up
badly and upon having 1t exam
ined by a doctor. It was found that
blood poisoning had set In. DR.. l.. l..
Hale Of Great Chebeague Island has
been giving treatment to the injured
thumb and whie Mr.. Johson is still
suffering considerable pain and in
because of his hurt, ey-
erything Is getting along as we'll as
could be expected and IL Is thought
that Mr.. Johnson Is well upon the path
Of recovery. IL is the sincere wish OF
all his many friends and acquaintances
that II may not be long before he is
recovered and able to be
about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Partington OF
ID. C., arrived at Bailey
Island the first part OF last week and,
to their usual custom, expect
TO spend the entire season here. al
though there Is a possibility that they
may spend the latter part Of the sum-
mer abroad. Mr.. Partington Is direc-
tor OF the National Park seminary, the
famous girls school just outside OF
IL has been several
years since Mr.. and Mrs. Partington
have made up their minds to spend a
whole summer at Bailey's and II will
be a great source OF pleasure
10 their friends among the summer
re sldents to learn OF their determine
ton to stay here this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Brown OF New
York, and their two children, arrived
at Bailey's on Friday, June IL. and
during their stay here will occupy the
Symonds cottage, 30 beautifully situ-