Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1913-07-31

summer. Mr.. Smith planned to come
earlier but was taken suddenly i'll just
before starting and was compelled to
abandon the trip for the time being.
AS soon as he was able, however, he
came to Bailey's where his many
friends confidently hope that the sea
air will bring him quick recoverty
to health and strength. Mr.. Smiths
daughter, Miss Polly r. Smith. is ex-
pected to arrive about the middle of
August to stay the rest of the summer.
The party of people who have been
at POLAND House" for about two
months, arriving June 4, have left for
their homes. They had as guests last
week Mrs. WEIGH and Lila Rowe of
Portland for day. A party from
Rumford Falls is expected soon to &C.
cupy the cottage for August.
Mrs. Clara f.. Skillins Of Portland,
mother of Mr.. w. F. Skillins, was the
guest of her son at Island Home"
this week. Mr.. w. F. Skillins leaves
tomorrow to return to his work with
the United Fruit Co. at Panama.
An accident which nearly proved
fatal occurred last week, Wednesday,
at Bailey Island. Miss Elizabeth
Stone of New York, who is summe r.
ing on the island, was in swimming
and was carried beyond her depth by
the undertow and strong tide. Mrs.
Woodbury. Bibber, who lives nearby
and saw the danger, passed a long
pie to Miss Stones companion, who
wading out, extended it to Miss Stone
and thus saved her. While Miss Stone
suffered some i'll effects from her
dangerous accident, she is now recov-
ering
! The past week at Baileys has been
rather quiet one. Outside of the
regular dances and parties, social &C
tivity is lacking. New arrivals are of
course coming daily to the hotels
and cottages, but the real height of
the season is not due for about two
weeks more. The improvement in
the mail service is appreciated here,
as we'll as at the other islands, and
the promoters Of the change come in
for much favorable mention.
/ The hour of the usual Sunday
church service at the island chapel
conducted by Mr.. Sullivan of Orr's Is
land, comes between four and five,
which is much more convenient hour
for most of the islanders.
Mr.. Newman and family of Newark,
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on the island for a short sojourn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Behrens of
Washington, D. c., who usually spend
the summer months here, will not
| occupy their cottage on the ocean
shore this season.
+ Miss Blanche Smith of Orange. N.
j., has recently arrived for a weeks
stay at Mr.. H. Wallace Smiths beauti-
i-
niece.
Mr.. Donald E. Durham arrived last
week for visit as the guest of his
aunt, Mrs. Towle at Edgecliff.
Mr.. Edward Carlton of Andoyer
Mass, and sons, Edward Jr and Tyler
! are at the johnson cottage for a short
stay. Mr.. Carlton is engaged in the
manufacturing business in Andover.
Mrs. w. ]. Lyle of Buffalo, N. Y, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Herbert
Day. at Gray Rocks" cottage. Miss
Mabel n. Thurston of Washington, D.
Z. was expected to arrive at Gray
Rocks last Monday. Miss Thurston is
one of the editors Of the Youths Com
panion and in addition to her duties
in this capacity, is much interested in
work in the Young Women's Christian
Association.
The Misses E. G. Hesser, Theodore
Hesser and Adela n. ,Hesser from Phil
adelphia, who have been at their cot
tage during July, are leaving today to
! return home. Their cottage will not
however, be closed, as another party
is expected to occupy it during August
| and September.
Mr.. Ralph Winslow and his brother
Mr.. Harold Winslow, of Quincy, Mass,
were guests for one day last week at
Miss Cummings cottage on the island
MT. Ralph Winslow is captain of the
yacht "Lomaru" of the Boston Yacht
Club which was here last week. The
Lomaru' Won two prizes on the
clubs cruise, and last Saturday partic-
ipated in races at Quincy, Mass.
Miss Isabelle Linley and Master
Richard Starr Linley of Spencer.
Mass, are, for time, guests of the
Misses Sauveur at their cottage on
the island
Mr.. Alexander NJ. Wilson returned
to Bailey's last Saturday from his
climbing trip in the White Mountains.
put left the island at once to return
to his work in Philadelphia. His fam
ny will remain here on Bailey's until
the middle of September in all prob
ability.
Mr.. Lincoln RICHTER, who has been
occupying the Sea Urchin" cottage
during July, has just purchased the
cottage Of the late Mrs. Richards on
the point, and has taken possession
already The new house is very at.
tractively located, commanding a fine
view oceanward, and receiving the full
benefit of the cool sea breezes on a
warm day.
Professor Sidney D. skidmore. who
| Is staying at Mrs. Barker's cottage
the Breakers" is rapidly GONZALES
cling from his recent serious illness
which prevented him from coming to
MS own cottage early this summer.
His friends all hope that his recovery
will be uninterrupted.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Bancroft, the
Misses Catherine and Frances, and the