Casco Bay breeze., 1912-08-15
Cliff Island

Perhaps the most noteworthy event
which has occurred at Cliff Island this
summer was the fair and food-sale
last Wednesday afternoon at the
library building. The affair was ar
ranged to raise money toward the
library association fund and the finan-
cial success which rewarded the com.
mittees efforts may be judged by the
Iact that the sum of one hundred and
nifty dollars was cleared, which will be
devoted to the work of the association.
The hall had been tastefully decorated
for the occasion with bay leaves and
wild flowers and presented a very ef.
fective appearance. Mrs. X. b. Batch.
elor, acting in her Office as president
OF the library association, was in gen.
eral charge of the afternoons arrange
ments, and she was ably assisted by
a large number of ladies' among the
summer guests and island residents.
One OF the most novel ideas among the
many which had been introduced at
the tables was the booth in charge of
MISS Nellie +. Bennett, where sea
stones were sold which had been gath
cred along the shores of Cliff and
Jewelfs Island. These had been cut
and polished for the purpose of set
Jewelry, and the exhibit drew forth
many comments of praise. Another
table which attracted much attention
was that where fancy articles were
sold, in charge OF Miss Mary C..
Batchelor. assisted by Miss Dorothy
Batchelor OF Baltimore. Nearby stood
the china-table arranged by Mrs. Ed
ward L. Heydecker, of New York:
while another booth of especial inter-
est to those whose attention centers
around the home was the miscellane-
Gus table where Mrs. William Buck
ner, OF Brooklyn, and Mrs. John Coyle.
or Montclair, n. j., sold articles espe-
cially useful in the summer cottage
But many who attend affairs of this
nature are attracted more by what
they may dispose of Immediately than
by souvenirs OF a more lasting nature
FOR them the candy table in charge of
Miss Pauline Lurvy of Boston, assisted
by Miss Marion Black, of Laredo.
Texas, and Miss Grace Coyle of Mont.
clair, n. j., held an especial attrac-
ton; while Mrs. Charles F.. Hunter
and Mrs. o. p. Stone dispensed
cake and pies to a willing throng of
purchasers. Another unique feature
OF the fair was the farm-produce
and her assistants had arranged a fine
display of vegetables, cheese and
other products from the neighboring
Islands. Mrs. George NJ. Fiske of Au-
burndale, and Mrs. +. A. Solomons, of
Brooklyn. had a throng of children
about their booth all the afternoon.
where they sold dolls, games and
other articles especially attractive
to young people. Afternoon-tea was
served by the Misses Josephine Scott
and Katherine Ley. of Baltimore, who
were assisted by Mrs. Robert A. Nealy
OF Philadelphia and Miss Mary Wood
OF Trenton. AS usual. the fortune
tellers tent was very popular spot
during the afternoon, and everyone
seemed willing to part with a requi-
site small sum for the sake of learn
ing what he might expect in the
future. The moxie table on the piazza
was a favorite resort for those in
search Of refreshment and was tended
by Miss Eugene Boag and Mr.. Perley
Pitkin. The fair was a great success
from the social as well as the financial
point OF view, and many thanks are
due the residents and visitors for their
kind cooperation.
Mrs. William A. Black, and children,
OF Maiden, Mass, returned home Fri
day after spending the past six weeks
at GIN Island. Mrs. Blacks mother.
Mrs. George Fulton. OF Maiden. who
has been her guest returned at the
same time.
Mr.. Asher r. Black came last week
to occupy one OF his cottages with his
two brothers and their wives, MIR. and
Mrs. Albert Black, OF Everett, and
Doctor and Mrs. ID. G. Black, OF Rox-
bury. The party which will be here
two weeks, have as a guest, Miss Mac
Mullen. Of Hamilton. Mass.
Mr.. n. VI. Steward and family, OF
Boston, came this week and are oc-
cupying the "Quannapowitt" cottage
until the middle Of September. Mr..
Steward Is chief engineer In the de-
partment OF maintenance OF ways for
the Boston Elevated Railroad. This
is the family's first visit to Cliff Island
and they are thoroughly delighted
with its charms.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Mann and family.
OF Dorchester. who have been sojourn-
ing at the Ocean Spray" cottage
since July LIST, returned home. Thurs
day. after spending a delightful vaca-
ton here.
Mr.. J. w. Clayton and family. of
Brooklyn. arrived Wednesday to spend
the remainder OF the season at Ocean