Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-06
OCEAN POINT
Yacht, ''The Lassie,'' Driven
High and Dry in Wednesdays
Storm-Dancing and Base
ball Among Activities
TRANSIENT GUESTS AMONG
THE POINTERS-NEWS BITS

sailing gyacht, 1.-THE Lassie.~ owned by
Prof. s. F. Emerson went aground on
the rocks on the west side Of Crimes
cove, and at low tide Thursday morn
ing was left high and dry by the
rough ocean. "A heavy rainstorm start
ed in late Wednesday afternoon. and
ton. The strong waves broke the
moorings to which the 'IAssie' was
tied and set her adrift. So far as
could be found out the boat was unin-
jured, and with the aid Of some power
beats will be drawn back into the
water. It was strange sight, indeed.
to the passer- bye at Crimes cove to
see the yacht held up out Of the water.
in an upright position by seaweed-
covered rocks.
Social Activities
The severe storm which was raging
Wednesday evening did not prevent
good sized crowd of Ocean Pointers
from attending the weekly dance at
the Casino. Reuel Cram of Augusta
played the piano for the dacing, which
was greatly enjoyed. Many newcomers
to the Point were welcomed to the
dance, which was a grand success.
Beautiful surf is now seen on the
rock bound shore Of Ocean Point. The
most wild and vicious water beating
against the rocks is seen over at Cum
ner's rock and the adjacent rocks.
where the spray dashes many feet in
to the air, creating a wonderfully
beautiful sight Many of the Pointers
strolled through the beating rainstorm
over to these surf beaten rocks and
enjoyed seeing the surf. although they
were encountered by umbrellas and
raincoats.
Among The Visitors
Mr.. Adney Of Boston, a travelling sales
man. visited the Point Wednesday SELL
ing scissors. Mr.. Adney has two BROTH
ers and three cousins in the great Euro
pean war fighting for the Allies in the
British army. Mr. Adney came to this
country from England 10 years ago. He
lived at Hampstead Heath, small town
near London, and so Intensely interested
in the big conflict across the water. Mr..
Adney can trace his ancestry back to
the time Of the Norman conquest of
England.
Mr.. Case of New York City and daugh-
ter Florence motored from New York to
waterville last week and then motored
to the Point. bringing with them Miss
Margaret Abbott. contralto soloist of
New York. The party stayed at the
Point for three days as guests Of Miss
Anna Norton in her attractive bungalow.
Miss Abbott is a singer Of great ability
and promise, for which reason she holds
the position Of contralto soloist in one of
the largest Congregational churches in
New York City. On account of the enor-
nous size of the church the services are
held at Aeolian hall on 42d street near
Fifth avenue. Besides being one of the
contralto soloists in one Of New York's
largest churches, Miss Abbott sings be-
fore many of New York's wealthiest and
most respected citizens. Miss Abbott
was accompanied by her sister Ruth.
Miss Denike and Miss Lindgren, both
of New York City. are passing the re-
naming part Of the summer In Miss
Denike's bungalow near Grimes Cove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Capen of Gus
cha, Neb.. are passing two weeks at
and Mrs. Capen have as their guest Mrs
Capen's sister, Miss Green Of Provi-
dence, r. I.
Mrs. c. H. Durham and Miss Louise
Rafter Of Allston, Mass, who are pass
ing the summer at Bayvilles Me, were
guests Wednesday of Mrs. E. A. Hus-
sey at her cottage near the wharf.
Rev. Lewis G. Wilson, who has been
passing several weeks with his wife
at their cottage, Fir Cabin" has re-
turned to his home in Watertown I'M
til about Labor Day, when he will re-
turn to the Point to close up the cot
tage and accompany Mrs. Wilson
home.
An exciting baseball game was held
Wednesday afternoon on the Ocean
Point commons near the, Casino A
large crowd Of ball players gathered
to participate in the game which was
Interestingly played until the heavy
down pour Of rain put an end to the
play.
Friedrich Earnshaw Of Chicago, Ill.
has left the Point for the summer te
resume his business. Mr.. Earnshaw Is
one Of the two partners in the "Vanta'
Baby Clothes Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Of Auburn are en-.
joying the rest Of the summer in their
cottage, Good Enough
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