The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-04
AT QUANTABACOOK,

ore of the most pleasant events of the
..oson was an all-day picnic arranged by Miss
,,ariaa Wells, at the Wells cottage, at Quanta-
,oeook The trip out was made by fourteen
,rng ladies' in blackboard and surry, and al
tboleh the fog of the morning had not en-
..-siy burned off, some interesting cross coun-
,~q views were obtained in the ride over the
-.,rs Mills road. Botanizing from distance
~ ,nduged in to some extent, but scan
.f the roadsides failed to reveal any early
..rl, trees, and the work bag of one member
lie party proved to contain a regular
.rac,e-or a mathematical problem: ut one
.y.ias eight apples among ten girls how many
,l,.e ones will be left for those on the front
ne question was solved satisfactorily,
. ,5nle al least, and the turn near Morrill, was
maize without further excitement. An old
s.s555red bureau IN barn, farther on, aroused
ta interest of the collectors of the party.
5u- mp Of investigation proved futile, as no
ee e1ud be aroused in the sleepy looking
.,1se The surry, which We imagined had
.eg ago distanced the larger vehicle shortly
.7peared and led the way into the camp road
where We made our way in safety, accom-
panied by Mr.. Bunker, an engaging small boy
s.3 smaller dog.
Camp reached, the carriages were soon un.
.aa-5 and after wash-up to remove few
.l a.e various layers of dust, the haven of the
-iis porch, with its comfortable hammock
i1l chairs, was soon reached, the party stop
ing aside only long enough to admire the
..Ver lied fireplace and other attractive
.se,ratons. Work bags soon appeared in
some APPS, while others gathered around
-s- able and others just "lazed" and enjoy
he pretty view. The call to dinner came
1.a- foo soon to suit the appetites of the hun
E1ests and the cold ham, potato salad,
.s-s and olives, lemonade, pies, cake, and
.-. fell victims to the merry party
..Is. red on the porch.
A.e- dinner, the adventurous ones set forth
IT, -tW up the river from which they re-
e,e cool as to bodily temperature, but
a- their praises of the beauties of the
--l some of the remainder of the party
.s- rth to make visit of inspection of the
While others remained on the veranda
Al. -joved visit with the hostess mother.
l-- els, who did much to make the dav a
.--lese success. After the return of the
arIg party, those who had to make an early
.. f5r home enjoyed the walk up to the
a,-- farm, where the surry was harnessed
3 -euctant farewell babe to the hostess.
Those who made the earlier start enjoyed a
s-st ul drive home along by the shores of
at and across to Belmont Corner and
~-rt Center, where a beautiful viau,
leas pond was obtained, it's waters pink
.'m reflection of the sunset glow. The
ssr--ls' was point of interest en- route, and
le ttlTe drive was thoroughly enjoyed. The
7--.t ard load did not make their start until
.'.- D. M, and SO had the benefit of the
ght for part of the way. The most ex-
-a-- acldent of the merry drive home was
1oGup by automobile, when two of the
'' were captured and borne off by abductors
a tired but happy party that reached
about nine. Those who enjoyed Miss
We. hospitality were: Mrs. Howard L. Whit
s1 Mrs. Herbert Drinkwatef, Mrs. Willis
arnold Of Philadelphia Mrs John c. Pillsbury,
Yrs. William F. Schoppe, Miss Louise W.
a,1srds, Miss Edith Strout. Misses Bertha
s'l lila Tardy of Foxcroft, Miss Amy E.
GODDARD, Mrs. Herbert L. Seekins, Miss Flor
=ic5 Dunton and Miss Yelland of Madison,
Ns NJ. D. S.