Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-03
ocean POINT
Watching Seals Sporting New
Diversion Among the
Pointers
SUCCESSFUL SHOW SATUR-
DAY

w. Ersk1ne Buchan Is temporarily tax
ing the place Of VIM. Yerall during the
latter's holiday Of two weeks.
A very enjoyable marshmallow toast
was given on Friday by c. Rhibany in
honor Of his son, Edwards nth birthday.
Soft drinks and some very witty stories
told around the fire contributed to the
general merriment, and one and all pro-
nounced the party a decided success.
An informal dance was held at the
Casino on Wednesday evening last The
music. which was exceptionally good.
was supplied by Miss Brewer Of Boston.
who, later on. sang 1.-THE Star" In q
most creditable manner.
It is becoming an increasingly popular
diversion at Ocean Point to sail, row or
paddle out to the Hypocrite Islands.
about mile and a half from shore. and
watch the seals, which lie by dozens on
the rocky shores. 1t is also possible, by
the exercise of great care. to creep up
to within few yards of them
A very successful entertainment, called
the "Reminiscences Of a Donation Par
ty," was given under the management OF
Mrs. Harry West on Saturday night at
ten Casino. The play was novel one,
and well carried out, and created quite a
sensation. It Is to the credit of the Point
that 1t contains SO much local talent.
Great excitement was created among
the residents OF Grimes Cove. when the
engine Of Miss Mary Emmerson's motor
boat stopped directly outside Of Green
Island AS the wind was southwest it
seemed as if the boat would drift onto
A.. Mt -
I. Emmerson, who was with the party,
got into the tender and, with his usual
skill, piloted the boat out OF danger.
thus avoiding a serious catastrophe.
The usual Sunday service was conduct
ed at the Casino by Rev. /. c. Smart.
Owing to the threatening weather the
congregation was small, and those who
were not present missed a good sermon
Levi Williams of Augusta and his
nephew, Kenneth Turner Of the same
place, are passing the weekend at tho
formers Ocean Point residence.
Maurice Lafleur and VIM. Hamilton
both Of Montreal arrived here on Mon
day, July oath, after 100 mile motor trip
from Kennebunkport. After having lunch
with E. Buchan at Big Enuf cottage.
they started on their long trip home.
The Pointers miss Rev. George f. Nor
ton and family, who were unable to come
this summer, very much, and we all look
forward to another such delightful SER
mon as he preached last year at the
Casino, which was one of the best OF the
season, when he next visits the Point.
Mrs. Allan Mclean and Miss c. O.
Dodds, both of Montreal, have been so
attracted by the Point as to engage the
Newton cottage for the summer, while
their original visit was for two weeks.
Walter Dodds, Miss c. o. Dodds'
brother, is expected to pass few days
during the summer with his sister.
Malcolm Munsey Of Leominster, Mass.
arrived here on Friday and Is staying at
L. Fossett's cottage Grimes Cove.
Capt Cyrus Brewer expects to or
ganize party to go deep sea fishing In
few days. Trips of this kind have been
few and far between this summer owing
to the foggy weather and everyone hopes
to catch a record fish.
A Five Hundred party, followed by
dance, was given on Monday, the 31st
by Erskine Buchan.
AS the day of the grand Fete grows
! with impatience and anticipation this
great celebration. Being the first OF Its
kind at Ocean Point 1t will attract many
from places far and near, and is expected
to be the greatest success Of this or past
seasons A tennis tournament track
events and swimming contests are to be
held and two Montreal athletes are ex-
pected to motor down and try their
ability at these sports.
Miss Eliu Lindgren and Miss r. Denike
are expected to arrive from New York
on Monday and will pass the remainder
OF the summer at their attractive bunga-
! low at Grimes Cove.
Miss B. M. Howe will probably reach
the Point during the first part OF Au-
rust and will be welcomed back again by
her friends here. Miss Howe has always
taken an active part in Ocean Point &C
t,vities and has been missed by many
who found great pleasure in her COM
pany.
The neculiar yellow light cast over the
Point during Sunday is the result OF the
sun shining through smoke caused by
extensive forest fires in Canada.