Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-26
OCEAN POINT

Ocean Point Me-, Aug. 25.-(Spe-
ciaD.-One Of the many excellent fea-
lures Of Ocean Point this year Is the
woodland promenade to the ruins OF
the former Royal villa near the
OF Little River. which is about
one and one half miles eastward from
the Ocean Point postoffice. Mr.. Roy
al. who was part owner Of the
Standard Oil Co., built several years
ago a large and artistically designed
house, with attractive grounds sur
it. Last winter the house
was burned to the ground and at
present only the four chimneys are
left. These ruins are very interesting
to visit especially If in viewing them
one recalls to himself the very many
gay parties which the Royals had. and
the other good times held there. This
house, the floating wharf
and two Of the watches still remain
with the ruined house. Probably Mr..
Royal will never rebuild. The sight
Of these ruins which is seen by such
a comparatively small number, is, in
deed. worth the visit OF everyone.
An enjoyable marshmallow toast
was held by a group of the Ocean
Pointers on the rocks directly in front
of Edgar Williams cottage. A big
bon fire was set and the people clus-
tered about the burning mass armed
with long thin sticks for toasting the
marshmallows. The party included
the entire Mower family and a few
friends.
Rev. Abraham NJ. Rilibany of the
Church Of Disciples in Boston preach
ed in the Casino Sunday morning be-
fore a large and interested audience.
This is the third time Rev. Mr.. Rili-
bany has spoken before the Ocean
Pointers this season. Once before he
preached and short time ago he lee
tured on Turkey and the present Eu-
ropean war.
Levi T. Williams Of Augusta has
been spending a few days at the
Point. and during his stay Mr.. Will
Jams not only started a big parade
before the show Saturday night but
on Tuesday morning he gathered most
Of the active men Of the Point on the
Casino steps and took a group pic
ture. This picture will be treasure
in many homes on account OF the
large number Of Ocean Point celeb
rites in the picture. Among those
who posed were the Rev. A. NJ. Rili-
baney vice president OF the associa-
ton. Judge Frank K. Shaw and Miss
es Mower, Rowe, Wright. Griffin, Tul-
ly, Brown, Horace Turner, DR.. Bacon,
Mr. Blaisdell, Harry Halves. Levi T.
Williams and Geo. r. Yerrall, presi-
dent Of the association.
On Sunday evening a big social
event occurred at Burnham's pleas
ant View House" The party was
held in honor of and to celebrate the
birthday of Miss Gladys P. Pierce of
Worcester. Mass. Miss Pierce was the
recipient of many beautiful and use
full gifts which she will use for her
rev home when she returns to Wor-
cester. A large bon fire was built
upon the rocks before the hotel. La
ter refreshments were served upon the
veranda OF fthA hotel. All of the
guests spent a very pleasant and en-
joyable evening. Those present in
Guided Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warner
Of Brookline; MIR. and Mrs. Henry
Gates of Auburndale: Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Small of Auburndale; Misses
Bertha Nichols, Ruth Jacques and
Grace Pierce, all of Worcester: DR..
ROLAND Barney OF Southboro and MIR.
and Mrs. Ralph Burnham and family.
A lively house party is being held in
the Wallace cottage in back Of the post
Office. Mrs Wallace of Woburn. Mass,
and her three children. Idela, Howard
and Marian, are entertaining two young
ladies, Misses Marjorie Eastman of Wo'
burn and Rachel Cole Of Stoneham. and
Ralph Greenleaf Of Woburn. The youus
people are enjoying every minute of thell
stay. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Abraham
c. Tully held a party in their honor II
her cottage, Happy Days.
The Atlantic House, as usual has man,
guests for the last two weeks of August
A croquet ground is built before the no
tel and many games Of that interesting
yet gentle amusement are INDUCED in BY
the guests. Miss Gertrude Lord Of Wa
terville is spending few days at thu
hotel. John J.. Kraus is spending his
annual few weeks as a guest. Mr.. ant
Mrs. F. B. Hubbard Of Waterville havs
been passing a week at the Point al
guests at the Atlantic House. Mr.. anc
Mrs. A. F. Chadbourne of Old Orchard
Me-, made a short visit to the Point as
guests of the hotel last week.
Ex-Judge and Mrs Frank K. Shaw ant
nieces. Ethel and Nellie. all OF Water
vile, have returned to the Point for 9
two weeks sojourn.
Miss Georgia Brewer of Boston is pass
ing a few days at the Point with her sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Warner. and the lat
ter's husband at the Pleasant View
House. During the summer months Miss
Brewer Is a soprano soloist at the Epis.
copal church in Rockland. In the win.
ter she Is a student at Boston Conserv.
atory of Music. Miss Brewer has a
charming soprano voice and promises
to be among the leaders Of her art before
a great while.
Mrs. Edgar s. Turner and son Erldor
of Augusta are spending a week at The
Point in their bungalow. The Band-Box
Mrs. H. F. Martin and Misses Faye
Clarke and Belle Porter. all Of Augusta
are passing few weeks In the Lobster
Pot. Mrs. Edison Locke Of Augusta I:
visiting the party for short while.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Fred Boston. Mr.. and