Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-14
SQUIRREL ISLAND
Social Events at Casino and
Cottages on the Increase
Red Cross Work Interesting
EveryOne-Children's Party
Next Tuesday at Casino
More Cottages Occupied.

Squirrel Island, Me- July l3.-(Spec-
iaD.-There has been a marked in
crease in social and Casino events dur
ing this week and increased numbers
arriving each day, so that this resort
Il approaching a mid-season appear
ance.
The Indies OF the island are greatly
interested and are now organized Tor
Red Cross work during the summer.
They meet at the Casino every Thurs
day from $50 a. NJ. TO 1890 F. NJ,
and every Friday from TO T. NJ,
for Red Cross work in connection with
the Boothbay branch of the American
Red Cross. They are also to meet
with Mrs. Clifton G. Bull at the Fisher
cottage every Tuesday afternoon for
work on surgical dressings for a New
York City branch Of the Red Cross.
Rev William +. Dowty of Maiden,
Mass. has Joined his family for his va
cation. at the Dowty cottage and has
his fast sail boat in commission.
Mrs George Brickett Of Augusta is
a CUES, OF the Pettengil family at their
cottage on the west shore.
CtWtil EOIu, dulilpl' anu -hi .. vi "a
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George T.
Buffum ut their cottage.
Mrs Robert Treat Whitehouse Of
Portland has opened her cottage for the
remainder of the season and has for
her guest, her sister Miss Daisy Brooks
OF Augusta.
Arthur McGraw Of Detroit. Mich.
has Joined his family at their cottage
on the South shore.
Mrs. Lester Warren and baby boy Of
Springfield. Mass. are guests Of Mrs.
Warrens mother, Mrs. George W. Hol-
den at "Sweetbriar' cottage.
Mr. land Mrs. Josiah s. Maxcy Of
Gardiner are among the late arrivals
and have opened their cottage.
Commodore Albert f. Snowman has
n new sloop yacht this season, the
Betsy" she is no doubt a speedy one.
Miss Sarah Augusta Hyde of Bath is
a guest at Rocky Cove cottage.
Miss Harriet Moore and Miss Eu-
Joined their parents at the Oldham
cottage on the west shore
DR.. Ralph w. Kenyon. ID, Of
Brooklyn. y. Y. is a late arrival and
has brought his fast knock about the
-Thed"
Mrs. f. c. Hendee Of Augusta made
short visit here this week
Miss Margaret Williams of Poukeep-
sic. y. Y. is a guest al "Happedaise"
cottage
Mrs. Frederic McCausland and fam
lily Of Gardiner have opened the Nc
Causland cottage and are entertaining
jolly houseparty of young ladies,
friends OF Miss McCausland.
The young people OF the island en-
joyed the hop at the Casino Saturday
evening. The Squirrel Island orchestra
furnished excellent music.
Mrs. Kicker Of Newark. y. +. has
joined her sister. Miss Nurple at the
Nurple cottage.
Rev. William Smith and family Of
Watervile are guests Of Mr. Smiths
mother. Mrs. s X. Smith at her cottage.
Miss Kate Reed of Boothbay Harbor
has resigned her position owing to i'll
health. as librarian at the Island Ii
nrary. Miss Helen Butterield of Wa
terville has been chosen to fill the DO
sition. Miss Butterfeld has had the
necessary experience in this work.
Miss A. F. Sprout of Atlanta, Ga, is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George T.
Bufsum
The Partner Bridge whist at the
Casino Monday evening was a very
pleasant affair. Mrs. Edward H. Bon
relli OF Boston was the hostess. The
prize winners were Miss Marjorie War
rem OF Newton. Mass. and George T.
BufIum Of Winchester. n. II.
Capt John Sweet Is again in charge
this year Of the Davenport launches,
the "Merlins" and the speedboat.
"Aiella."
George Cling and family Of Boston
have opened one Of the A. A. Soule
cottages.
Mrs. H. L Pratt OF Lewiston has
opened her cottage for the remainder
Of the season and has for her guests,
her daughter. Mrs. Thomas White and
her grandson Master Thomas White,
IT.. also OF Lewiston.
Mrs. Horace Stanwood and her two
Grandsons. Masters Reed and Christie
,pher stanwooa Of Wellesley Hills.