The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23

ns at Rowe Pond, ten miles from
n apam. is rapidly reaching its
81 and the August vacationers are
al n in over the trail and on the
l .sasrd in greater numbers every
The second year under new
lament bids fair to be corker,
nas s,arv new arrival loses little
!, snding the inner circle of the
rTelye family. For when a
-, or guest comes to Rowe Pond
ps sj,ns the register he establishes
~ the most pleasing acquaint-
Z. that he ever will find and never
:, When visitor at High Twelve
,bo trail on the outgoing journey
denarture is very much akin to
family parting and many are the
.rots on the part of the one leaving
! the ones who stay behind.
Tbore are no frills but practical
a. at High Twelve. Recently a
y Wilys lighting system and power
nj was installed and has already
come a great Improvement every
hin being furnished with sufficient
[tures for good lighting.
Irc.incident with the installation of
mower plant a camp laundry has
On established and thru the wonder
A efficiency of a large electric wash
ouests may receive the benefit OF
y laundering at small cost.
|camp life is made to conform to
variety that puts the spice into
nv weekly frahkfurter roasts and
sekly amateur entertainments which
! usually under the auspices of
! Young Hirams Camp for boys.
hong these entertainments have been
Blk trials, comic vaudeville and one
, plays. On these occasions the
ests enter the spirit of the thing
adding a share of their own to the
Stertainment and before the even
r Is over the festivities resemble
family gathering and lights are
|rned out with reluctance. This
eek Masque Ball is being planned
hieh must surely top the height OF
wious good times.
although July and August are usu-
" slack months for fishing several
v catches have been made during
last week in the smaller ponds
hound Rowe and indications point to
early and unusually good season.
Rtcbes have been made on flies.
sms and live bait with equally good
suits
tFm those who are not fishermen
IRE Is canoeing, hiking and rowing
there is nothing more inspiring
IN to sit peacably in a canoe and
hrh the sun set over the heights of
bunt Pleasant far up over the pond.
float and bathing pavilion provide
hitable means for swimming and
thing.
High Twelve, the twin six camp
ands on a knoll which slopes gently
the waters of Rowe Pond 1900 feet
boye sea level. 1t is the place for
le real nature lover and sportsman.
lie may be physically strenuous
9TH hiking or boating. 1t may be
stful and quiet and at the same
ne enjoy great sociability and fine
,rdlaity.
Young Hiram's camp for boys has
zen mentioned before as a part of
e High Twelve community. This
Cup Of youthful campers is under
e supervision of DR.. Bennett Spears,
Fner and director of the Health In
rance Institute with suite of rooms
The Hotel Ansonia, New York City.
I Spears is a Chiropractor OF wide
putation and was formerly athletic
structor in the United States Navy.
rs Spears who has had no little
peFlence in children's work through
New York City is a valuable aid
Inc Instruction of the boys. DIR.
ears is also at the service OF the
ests who may want his attention.
ine Young Hirams have complete
organized group with president.
netary and council, composed of
HA other boys all elected by the
Mp as a group. The council pas
on all matters of discipline and
i'eS out punishment to those who
'ud be mischief makers. They
nappy to state that meetings are
and far between.
Inc Young Hirams receive expert
In swimming, rowing and
uoelhg. Through the erection of
set OF gymnastic apparatus they
enabled to receive the benefit of
"a on the flying rings. This ap-
.a.uS Is also at the disposal of the
eSS' The instruction in athletics
" includes boxing which is essen
. : :" the makeup of every real boy.
! location of the High Twelve
aaps gives both the boys and the
a y. guests opportunities for inter-
aug mixes and the boys particular
.aae advantage of this. Several
.asnt mixes are being planned and
VI Inc Young Hirams are anticip-
rs iour day hike to Mount Bige-
Y next month.
= cOhnection with the work of the
ny prizes have been offered for
,, seSl all-around camper, the most
"a. edi and we'll made article of
sr" srait and pennants and mono
s Nun are given for achievements in
' s,,.iVs and all-around work. Pool
~ are an added attraction
~e rainy days and knot tying in