The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1912-06-27
The Knights of King Arthur
Have Their Annual Camping Out on the
Shore OF Lake George, Liberty

1853 K. O. X. A.. started on their eighth ANNA,
camping trip to their old and now famop.
camping ground at the Marshall shore g.
Georges Lake, Liberty. The morning was
stormy. and for time it seemed as thouph the
trip must be abandoned for the dav Rrt
about eight o'clock the wind veered into tho
west mature must have seen the disappointed
boys at the Parsonage) and with the first SIGN
OF a change to fair weather the baggage was
piled into the van, the boys climbed aboard
the blackboard, and we were off. It was q r,os.
beautiful drive. The clarified atmosphere af.
forded US glorious views; the hillsides 1uera
radiant in their beautiful shades of green and
the clearing sky gave promise of fair days to
come. 1t was most jolly party that arrived
at the camp at two o'clock. somewhat later
than our usual arrival, owing to the DELAYED
start. Camp was made quickly, the boats
brought down from Bagley's, and by the sup
per hour the straw for the beds had been nro-
cured, the beds made and everyt thing put into
proper shape. The night was rather cool and
we retired early. At break of day we all
turned out, the first lad about quarter before
four and the last one at four. Early fishing
was in order after breakfast, resulting in notb-
ing larger that several pound bass. After
breakfast Mr.. Wilson spoke for few moments
about Gods goodness to US in permitting us to
have such beautiful place in which to camp
and then led the morning devotions A strong
breeze had meanwhile sprung up, which made
fishing out of the question. But the swim.
ming hole was close by (did you ever see a
swimming hole?) and thither we all went for a
morning dip. 1t was cold work getting into
the water, but after we were all in and "duck
ed" we had a jolly quarter Of an hour Back at
camp again. some of the boys went on business
of the camp to Mr.. Chas. Bagley's and those of
US who remained formed teams for bas seball
game. 1t was four inning game and would have
lasted longer had not some of the boys been cal
led to help get dinner. The score was seventeen
to sixteen in favor of Shows side. The losers
were led by Wood. The outstanding features
OF the game were the thrilling .'shirt-taiP'
slide over the home plate by Cannon, the
phenomenal pitching of the mascot, Cuthbert
Wilson, who shut out his opponents in one
inning without score, and the splendid double
play by Snow and Spear. After dinner. which
we attacked with lusty appettes. some of the
boys went boating and others played games
about the camp. The afternoon dip was next
in order, then still fishing along the shore and
supper time had arrived After supper we
rowed up the lake to Liberty where we pur-
chased steak for the morrow's dinner and had
jolly time about the town. The row back to
camp was very pleasant. 1t was just twilight.
the new moon hung low in the western sky,
the evening star was radiantly beautiful in the
East and the wind, which had blown strongly
throughout the day had died away. There was
scarcely ripple on the lake. Haystack Mt.
behind was growing dark The Marshall
shore was deep in purple hue. A
loon was calling to it's mate and the answer
to its shrill .laugh-like cry came mourn
fully over the water. 1t was a gloriousy
peaceful scene, and we rowed over to camp
we sang some old familiar songs and some that
are not very old nor will they ever be very IA
miliar. Arrived at camp we retired early, for
all were weary. 1t was whispered that our
old friend the ''lumkumslusch" was prowling
through the woods, and some declared the
next morning that it was heard outside their
tent, but none saw it. Wednesday morning
we were early astir. Some bass were caught
and during the day salmon were seen breaking
water, one scarcely ten feet away from our
boat, but none were captured. We had all de-
veloped lusty appetites and did full justice to
the dinner of beefsteak and onions, mashed DO
tatoes, corn, cookies and tea. The afternoon
was spent in playing games, boating and
swimming. Two boys, who live near the camp,
Howard Brown and Allen Cook. came
down to visit us and stayed all night.
Thursday morning early number of large
bass were caught. After breakfast the wood
gathered and large pile built at
the waters edge which was to be lighted
in the evening. For dinner this day we had
Fish chowder la Prentiss,
Corn, Bread and Butter,
Rhubarb Pie, Fruit Cake.
Tea, Milk,
The fish chowder is an annual affair and each
successive year brings thoughts of him who
first prepared the dish at Camp North and
whom we wished more than once might be
Win US LnlS year. After dlnner I'm on the
Kings Land" was played for several hours, it
being game replete with excitement when
played in the woods. Then we went for the
afternoon swim and number of water games
were played. The "Do Rah," a raft built by
Frank Waterman, was towed over to the swim
ming hole, the builder making the trip on it..
There it afforded much pleasure to the young
er boys and the older fellows used it as div
ing platform. An early supper was followed
by row up the lake to Liberty and climb up
Haystack mountain. where the ever beautiful
view was enjoyed. Returning to camp at dark
the bonfire was started and made blaze of light
that evidently made the birds in the woods think
the day was approaching, for they began to
sing cheerily. Then we all went to bed. but
slept little, for the flies and MOSQUITOES were
very troublesome. Friday was a great day,
Very early in the morning Ellinwood and Gan
non went fishing, and to the delight of the
whole camp, came back at the breakfast hour
with a splendid salmon thirty-one inches long
and weighing nine pounds. They had hooked
the fish just off Millstone Island, and not feel
ing sure as to handling it rowed for the shore
and landed it. After breakfast the older bows
rowed up to Mr.. Bagley's with the trophy and
Mr.. Wilson took some of the small bows out to
fish, remarking 1--WE will 20 out and get the