Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-29

phase as you take in the sea view and
glance up the fine road which turns
quickly into the sylvan shade beyond.
You reach Five Islands by either
water or land-but If by land you
cross IL bridges on the way through
wonderful scenery. Maiden island, the
largest of the smaller outside group,
seems to be the Bar Harbor' of the
vicinity, with it's line of fine cottages
and community house. where all the
occupants, including servants are ra-
toned. Fine idea. Though the ringing
of that bell across the water was often
an aggravation. Crow Island, several
sizes smaller, is connected with NAL
den by foot bridge and has but one
dwelling, which stands solitary, like
sentry on guard. Near by is Hen
Island, high posted little affair I'M
occupied, except by huge sign, For
Sale"
This group of three stands on the
south of the mother island, with sea
views between while the fourth is
Rugged closer and built upon.
The old Georgetown houses were all
built facing the sea regardless of the
highway or the back door in front, or
vice versa and one of these which the
owner claims is IFS years old has re-
Gently had the front end eliminated be-
cause it obstructed the view of the
autoist. Wonder If that is why so
many people are killed by them, be-
cause they obstruct the view?
We were invited to inspect the in
terror of this old dwelling. The part
that remains, which has been mod
ernized. and found it most attractive.
1t contains no lathing, but plaster has
been made to stick to the boarding and
papered over. All hinges and latches
are hand made. The walls are low,
but the wide windows give a wonder
full view to Seguin and beyond, and
there is an old table salvaged from the
constitution" if memory is not at
fault, but at least from an equally ia
nous frigate. On one corner Of the
low gable roof is fine bird house and
on the other a painted wooden sailor on
pivot who works hard with his arms
when the wind blows, barking back to
ancient times when the real sailors
did 1t in the ships galleys on the
briny deep. A tall picket fence painted
a dazzling white like the cottage sur
rounds the little front yard, looking in
these fenceless days like a stockade
An almost equally white walk of
crushed clam shells leads from the
road to a we'll of delicious water, with
rope and bucket. open to the public
which makes continual use of it.
from here you may wander along a
quiet path by the rocky shore. but to
really know "Ffve Islands" you must
not miss finding your way, though a
ionRs one. to the cliff or 'T.edgemere"-
its highest point and the show place of
the fsland-where you get a magnif-
cent sea view and where the rugged.
huge boulders are piled one above sn-
other In most fantastic fashion. This
- natures defence against the on
siaughts or the sea kings angry
MOODS, which is featured on the south
sioe or any island. but here most I'M
USUAL as the rocky formation is often
more sheiVing. You think with awe
OF the gigantic force which has hurled
anu ie't these boulders thus. and
"nlch may sun be lying latent be-
leath them. Far below at low tide is
sandy beach with little path when
land beyond
quite remote from that elevation
ana on lhe more peaceful and north
cry shore Is Robin Hoods Cove " 81
suussIed up little settlement. long ago
ana sun a fishing port, where at least
one Oh mousse dates back to 1854 or ,5s
lhere Is store with post office. and
very ola little church here also AS
we mus review our first acquaintance
Win Five Islands we cannot FORGET tbs
yelow cat, evidently left" that In
"esh time We restored from 4 wild
ana terror stricken creature to a gratA.
- anu normal feline, by the milk OF