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1 9 5 2 ______SUMMER ______1 9 5 2 Page Maine Summer Events, 1952 ...... 3 ‘Where to Go’ and ‘What to Do’ This Summer

Bates College Citizenship Course Rachel Eastman Feeley 9 Practical Laboratory Classes

Public Parks In Ma i n e ...... William A. Hatch 12 284,829 Acre Playground

Outdoors In Ma i n e ...... John C. Page, Jr. 21 More on Maine Fishing

Letter From A Maine Marine A rtist Josef M. Arentz 25 With a Foreword by Reginald E. Carles

Crafts In the K in g d o m ...... > . Francis S. Merritt 32 Haystack Mountain School A round the Cracker Barrel .... Elizabeth A. Mason 38 Notes and News of People and Places

M instrelsy of M a i n e ...... Edited by Dan Kelly 44 Poems arid Advice to Poets

T he V a l l e y ...... Eleanor D. Cole Back Cover

THE PINE CONE SUMMER, 1952 VOL. 8, NO. 2

Published Quarterly by THE STATE OF MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU PORTLAND - AUGUSTA - KITTERY - BANGOR - NEW YORK Main Office: 3 St. John St., Portland 4, Maine GUY P. BUTLER WILLIAM A. HATCH Executive Manager Editorial Manager PINE CONE SUBSCRIPTION: $1 A YEAR (Printed in Maine on Maine-made Paper) Maine Summer Events

1952

This summer and fall events listing has been compiled from information supplied by usually reliable sources, however, the PINE CONE cannot assume responsibility for changes or omissions in this preliminary schedule.

GENERAL EVENTS July 12: 4th Annual State of Maine Broiler Day, Belfast. July 12: 6th Annual Fireman’s Field Day, Wilton. July 20: South Freeport Lobster Festival, So. Freeport. July 23: Annual Maine Twin Party, Waterville. July 26-Aug. 2: International Re­ gatta and Water Sports Festival, Boothbay Harbor. July 28-Aug. 2: Maine Products Week. Area products shows at Bridg- ton, and other communities. July 31-Aug. 3: Harrison Sports­ June 14-22: State of Maine Week, man’s Show, Harrison. Braves Field, Boston. Aug. 1-3: 6th Annual Maine Lob­ June 22: State of Maine Day, ster and Seafood Festival, Rockland. Braves Field, Boston. Aug. 2: Fireman’s Muster, Casco. June 22: Registered Rifle Shoot, Aug. 5-10: 2nd Annual Sports­ Damariscotta. man’s Show and Exhibit, York. June 23: Houlton Livestock Show, Aug. 9: “ Doc” Grant’s 6th Annual Houlton. Doll Carriage Parade and Children’s June 25-28: Summer Festival, Old Day, Rangeley. Town. Aug. 10: State Field Archery July 2-6: U. S. Camera Magazine Tournament, Machias. Tour, Rangeley Lakes. Aug. 17-23: Damariscotta Region July 3: “ Night Before the Fourth” Products Exhibit, Damariscotta. Bonfire, Ocean Park. Aug. 20: Maine Three-Quarter July 4: Independence Day Cele­ Century Club Annual Meeting, Orono. brations in most communities. Sept. 1: Labor Day. Many local Gannett Charities Celebration, Port­ observances scheduled. land. Oct. 3-4-5: Maine Horse Associa­ “ Old Fashioned Fourth” Day: Ocean tion Annual Trail Ride. Park, Farmington, Thomaston and Oct. 4-5: Fall Foliage Festival, Freeport. Rangeley.

SUMMER, 1952 3 Oct. 23: Annual County Fair, Rum- ARTS and CRAFTS ford.

HISTORICAL

July 7-9: Antique Show, Newcastle. July 8-10: 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibit, Quoddy Village. July 14-19: New England Handi­ craft Festival, Massachusetts House Workshop, Lincolnville. July 19-20: 150th Anniversary July 20-Aug. 20: Maine Coast Ar­ Celebration Days, Minot. tists Show, Rockport. July 20-27:Tercentennial Cele­ Aug. 4-7: Antique Fair, Town bration, York. Hall, Kennebunk. July 20-25: Sesquicentennial Cele­ Aug. 23-24: Art Exhibition, Five bration, Waterville. Islands. July 25: General Henry Knox July-Sept.: Kingfield Craftsmen Birthday Observance, Montpelier, Exhibit, Kingfield. Thomaston. MUSIC and THE DANCE

RELIGIOUS

June 9-19: Maine Folk Dance Camp, Pioneer Camps, Bridgton. July 3-Aug. 29: Arundel Opera Theater, Kennebunk. June 15-Sept. 1: Ocean Park As­ July 5-6: Dance and Music Festi­ sembly, Ocean Park. val, Southport. July 20: Father Moody Service, July 8-Aug. 22: Free Concerts, First Parish Church, York. (Re­ Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, City enactment of service 200 years ago.) Hall, Portland. July 27: Annual “ Dud” Dean July 14-Aug. 23: Berkeley Summer Anglers Service, Congregational Music School, North Bridgton. Church, Bingham. July-Aug.: New England Music Aug. 15: “The Old Peabody Pew,” Camp, Oakland. Public Concerts on Dorcas Society, West Buxton. Sundays in the Music Shell.

4 THE PINE CONE Aug. 17-30: Maine Music Camp, Aug. 10: Maranacook Lake, Read- Farmington. field. July 18: Bach Seminar, Ocean Aug. 17: Damariscotta Lake, Jef­ Park. ferson. Aug. 24: Maine State Marathon, OPEN HOUSE and GARDEN DAYS Long Pond, Naples. Aug. 31: Down East Champion­ July 17: Open House Day, Camden. ships, Wilton. July 19: Central Maine Flower Sept. 7: Taylor Pond, Auburn. Show, Winslow. July 19: Open House and Garden DOG SHOWS Day, Bar Harbor. July 26: Open House Day, Castine. Aug. 9: Open House and Garden Day, Bar Harbor. Aug. 13-14: Boothbay Region Flower Show, Boothbay Harbor. Aug. 20-21: Old Bristol Garden Club Flower Show, Newcastle.

\ ACHT RACING

June 15: Sanctioned Match, Port­ land Stadium, Portland. Sept. 14: AKC Show, Vacationland Dog Club, Portland. Sept. 28: Point Show, Central Maine Kennel Club, Waterville. HORSE SHOWS

Aug. 23: Inter-Casco Bay Regatta, South Freeport. Aug. 23: Annual Falmouth Fore­ side to Monhegan Race, Portland Yacht Club. Sept. 1: Camden Labor Day Races, Camden. (Weekly races at Casco Bay, Booth- bay, Camden, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor.)

OUTBOARD RACING May 30: Professional Horseman’s Show, Pleasant Hill, Scarborough. June 22: Lake Wesserunsett, Lake- June 7: Sandy River Riding Club, wood. Farmington. June 29: Brandy Pond, Naples. June 8: Gymkhana, Oakland. July 4: Unity Pond, Sportsman’s June 28: M. H. A. Show, Pleasant Park, Unity. Hill, Scarborough. July 6: Lake Cobbosseecontee, Is­ July 12: Kennebunk Show, Kenne- land Park, Winthrop. bunk. July 13: Winthrop. July 26: Rumac Show, Augusta. July 20: China Lake, South China. July 28: Gymkhana, Rangeley July 27: Spring Cove, Gardiner. Aug. 3: Chickawaukee Pond, Rock­ Aug. 2: York Lion’s Club Show, land. York.

SUMMER, 1952 5 Aug. 16: Pastime Show, Bath. June 22: Senior Fishing Derby, Aug. 23: Old Orchard Beach. Megunticook Fish and Game Associa­ Aug. 24: Togus Veterans’ Hospital tion, Camden. Gymkhana, Augusta. July 4-12: 1952 World’s Champion­ Sept. 1: Brunswick. ship Tuna Harpoon Derby, Orr’s and Sept. 20: Sandy River Riding Bailey’s Islands. Club, Farmington. July 6: Kennebec County Pan Fish Sept. 27: Pastime Show, Portland. Fishing Derby, Kennebec Valley Fox and Coon Hunters Club. GOLF Aug. 9-24: Boon Island Tuna Club Derby, Ogunquit. Aug. 10: Junior Fishing Derby, Lake Megunticook, Camden. Aug. 23: Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Consolidated Sportsmen, South Port­ land.

HISTORICAL and ART MUSEUMS

Dates Not Available Maine Interscholastics and Junior Championships, Purpoodock Country Club, Cape Elizabeth. Maine Amateur Championships, Bath Country Club. Maine Women’s State Golf Associa­ tion Championships, Portland Country Club. Maine Open Championships, River­ side Municipal Golf Course, Portland. Old York Gaol, York. B ick Store Museum, Kennebunk. TENNIS L. D. M. Sweat Memorial Art Mu­ Aug. 22-24: Maine State Cham­ seum, Portland. pionships, York Golf and Tennis Club, Victorian Mansion, Portland. York. Wadsworth-Longfellow House, Port­ Aug. 25-30: Northern New Eng­ land. land Championships, Squirrel Island. Tate House, Portland. Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Brunswick. FISHING DERBIES Fort Western, Augusta. Fort William Henry, Pemaquid. Androscoggin County Historical Collection, Court House, Auburn. Nordica Home, Farmington. Redington House, Waterville. Walker Art Museum, Bowdoin Col­ lege, Brunswick. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland. Eastern Penobscot Archives Mu­ seum, Stonington. Wilson Museum, Castine. Black Mansion, Ellsworth. June 1-Sept. 15: Salt Water Fish­ Montpelier, Home of Major General ing Derby, Orr’s and Bailey’s Island. Henry Knox, Thomaston.

6 THE PINE CONE Abbe Museum, of Archeology, Aca­ July 29 - Aug. 2: Shakespearean dia National Park, Mt. Desert Island. Festival, Bok Garden Theater, Cam­ Islesford Historical Museum, Little den. Cranberry Island. Ruggles House, Columbia Falls. Dates Not Available Historic House, Skowhegan. Kennebunk Playhouse, Kennebunk. Good Will Farm Museum, Hinckley. Greenwood Playhouse, Peaks Island. John Holmes House, Alfred. Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick. STATE FAIRS York Institute Museum, Saco. Jefferd’s Tavern, York Village. Baxter Museum, Gorham. Old German Meeting House, Bre­ men. Aroostook Historical Museum, Houl- ton. Nylander rock collection, Caribou. Bangor Historical Society Collec­ tion, Bangor. Penobscot Marine Museum, Sears- port. Maine Coast Marine Display, Booth- bay Harbor. (Harness Horse Racing) (Pari-mutuel Betting) July 28-Aug. 2: Bangor State Fair, SUMMER THEATERS Bangor. Aug. 4-9: Northern Maine State Fair, Presque Isle. Aug. 11-16: Skowhegan State Fair, Skowhegan. Aug. 19-23: Knox Agricultural So­ ciety, Union. Aug. 27-Sept. 1: Windsor State Fair, South Windsor. Sept. 1-6: Maine State Fair, Lew­ iston. Sept. 8-13: Oxford County Fair, Norway-South Paris. Sept. 16-20: Franklin County Fair, June 7-Sep* 1 3 : Lakewood Thea­ Farmington. ter, Lakewood. Sept. 22-27: Cumberland Farmers June 16-Sept. 1: Boothbay Play­ Club, Cumberland. house, Boothbay. Sept. 30-Oct. 4: Fryeburg Fair, June 23-Sept. 13: Ogunquit Play­ Fryeburg. house, Ogunquit. Oct. 6-11: Androscoggin County June 24-Sept. 13: Surry Theater, Fair, New Gloucester. Surry. Oct. 14-16: Sagadahoc Agricultural July 1-Sept. 6: Bar Hai'bor Play­ Fair, Topsham. house, Bar Harbor. July 3-Aug. 30: Dixfield Summer Theater, Dixfield. OTHER FAIRS July 8-Aug. 23: Camden Hills (Non Pari-mutuel) Theater, Camden. July 6-Aug. 6: Rangeley Summer Aug. 23: Honesty Grange Fair, Theater, Rangeley. Morrill. July 17-18: Workshop Summer Aug. 23: Piscataquis Valley Fair, Theater, Brunswick. Dover-Foxcroft.

SUMMER, 1952 7 Aug. 30-Sept. 1: North Penobscot Sept. 24-25: Cochnewagan Agricul­ Fair, Springfield. tural Fair, Monmouth. Sept. 5-6: Litchfield Farmers’ Fair, Sept. 26-27: World’s Fair, North Litchfield. Waterford. Sept. 6: Guilford Fair, Guilford. Sept. 27: Readfield Grange Fair, Sept. 9-11: West Washington Agri­ Readfield. cultural Fair, Cherryfield. Sept. 11-13: York County Agricul­ RUNNING RACES tural Fair, Acton. (Pari-mutuel) Sept. 13: Embden Agricultural June 28 - Sept. 1: Scarborough Fair, Embden. • Downs, Scarborough.

Home Town News (Items appearing in the Maine Farmer, published in Augusta in 1876)

Liquor: Transportation: “The temperance cause is still gain­ “The barkentine John G. Smith of ing ground in Camden, and as a nat­ Belfast recently made the passage ural consequence, but very little between Mobile and Havre in 27 days, drunkedness and cai-ousing is seen said to be the quickest time between upon the streets.” these two ports.” Reckless Driving: Correction: “ Rev. A. H. Heath of Auburn was “The Lewiston Journal hears that severely but not dangerously injured the report that a former well known a few days since by having the sleigh citizen of Androscoggin County is sick in which he was riding run over by in a Massachusetts poorhouse is in­ another team.” correct. The gentleman, though in straitened circumstances, is not at Government: the poorhouse, but at the residence of “ Miles Standish, Esq., is one of the a friend.” Democratic members of the Maine Industry: Legislature and is a lineal descendant, “The Seth Thomas Clock Company it is said, of the grave and sturdy, of Thomaston are manufacturing Capt. Miles Standish of Plymouth.” what they call the “ Nutmeg” clock, a Obituary: very diminutive timepiece, which runs “Josiah S Rednock of Orono, aged no matter in what position it is left.” 73 years, died suddenly at his house The Press: Wednesday afternoon, week. He had “ The Boothbay Register is a new just returned from his usual trip to paper just started by B. F. Cox.” the barn at 5.15 o’clock and on reach­ News Item: ing his kitchen, suddenly fell upon the “ On Monday night a domestic in a floor and breathed his last.” Bangor family put a hot brick into Weather: her bed in lieu of a better companion. “ For forty-three days, beginning During the night the smell of fire with the 9th of December, the ther­ called attention to her room where mometer has not been up to the freez­ she was found fast asleep, the hot ing point of water in Bethel.” brick having burnt through the bed Longevity: clothes and her skirts lying on the bed, and down into the feather bed.” “ Nathaniel Parker, 95 years of age, Society: died Saturday in Durham upon the “ A girl living at Southwest Harbor farm, which he had lived upon for 76 recently eloped, escaping from her years. Mr. Parker’s mother died a chamber by the window at midnight. few years since at the age of 112 She sailed away with her lover and years.” has not been heard from since.”

8 THE PINE CONE Bates College Citizenship Laboratory

A practical approach toward a more comprehensive un­ derstanding of current civic problems is being carried out in this experimental classroom project at Bates.

By Mrs. Rachel E astman F eeley

n February 1951 Bates College, undergraduate. Therefore, our course I with the active support and co­ at Bates in trying to break new operation of the Charles Irwin Travel- ground relies heavily on the coopera­ li Fund of Boston, initiated an experi­ tion and participation of people out­ mental classroom project known as the side the academic world who have had Citizenship Laboratory. Designed to experience in many spheres of politi­ raise the level of civic competence of cal and civic life. the average college student, the Labo­ “ We have been extremely fortunate ratory offers specific training for the at Bates,” he continues, “ in having responsibilities of citizenship. Now in the cooperation of men and women its third semester, it has won the en­ with outstanding qualities of public thusiastic approval of both faculty leadership who were willing to join and students. us in the Laboratory as active discus­ One of the unusual features of the sion leaders. So far we have had more Laboratory is the opportunity it pro­ than thirty individual discussion lead­ vides for the college student to meet ers representing every level of politi­ and discuss civic problems with po­ cal activity in this country from the litical, governmental and community local ward to the Congress of the leaders. Dr. John C. Donovan, as­ United States.” sistant professor of Government at Bates, planned the course to offer the students not only a basic understand­ Included among those who have ing of American politics but also to been guests of the Citizenship Labora­ present fresh insights into the perma­ tory this year are: Mr. Robert F. nent goals as well as the current prob­ Bradford, former Governor of Massa­ lems of American democracy. chusetts; Mr. Jerome S. Rappaport, “ Those of us who have worked on the youthful founder of the New Bos­ the preparation of the Citizenship ton Committee; Mrs. John J. Mahoney, Laboratory,” says Doctor Donovan, Chairman of the Massachusetts Com­ “ had the very definite feeling that the mission Against Discrimination; Mr. American colleges have failed badly Fred C. Scribner, Jr., Republican Na­ in their important task of providing tional Committeeman from Maine; training for citizenship that would Congressman Charles P. Nelson; and stimulate and challenge the average Professor Dayton D. McKean, chair-

SUMMER, 1952 9 man of the New Hampshire Democra­ also in talks to our entire student tic party. body, these public-spirited men and Other guests who will be at Bates women have added significantly to the before the end of the year include: intellectual life of the campus. They Mr. Rudolph Halley, President of the have presented in vivid fashion some New York City Council and former of the most important issues facing counsel for the Kefauver Investigat­ the American people today.” ing Committee; Congressman Patrick J. Hillings of California; and Mr. Course Mechanics Miroslav Kernel-, former Czechoslo­ vakian official, now a refugee from Although the Citizenship Labora­ Communist oppression. tory was limited to twelve students “ Needless to say,” continues Doctor the first semester, enrollment has been Donovan, “ individuals of this calibre allowed to expand gradually in subse­ are able to give the student a sense quent semesters. Next year the plan of proximity to real issues that we is to offer the course to all interested could probably recreate in no other freshmen. Sessions of the Laboratory way. In their appearances before the meet twice a week for one hour and a Citizenship Laboratory group, and half. Usually the discussion leader of

Attorney Merton Rawson, Westbrook, chairmayi of the Republican Ward Committee, guest speaker of the Citizenship Laboratory, dis­ cusses ward politics. Seated around the table are: Barbara Spring, ’52, Rutland, Vermont; Dr. John C. Donovan, Instructor; Rawson; Margaret Brown, ’5h, Lakeport, N. H.; and Richard Breaidt, ’53, Lewiston.

10 THE PINE CONE the day will speak for perhaps a third tually unanimous in giving the Labo­ of the period while the remainder of ratory the top rating in both “ inter­ the session is devoted to questions and est” and “ value.” They also believe informal discussion. that the course has motivated them In addition to class discussions, each to take an active part in community student enrolled in the Laboratory is political activity after college. expected to undertake an individual In other words, while the experience project of his own. Usually project gained so far is limited in nature, the assignments have the aim of getting directors of the Bates Citizenship the student into the community to Laboratory feel that they have dis­ study some aspect of community po­ covered valuable techniques for teach­ litical life or a governmental agency ing responsibilities of citizenship to or a community service organization. the college student of today. Each student is expected to present “ The Laboratory at Bates College is an oral report of his findings to the one aspect of an entire plan of educa­ class as well as a written report for tion, known as the Bates Plan,” states the instructor. Doctor Donovan. “ It is the purpose Reading assignments are taken of the Bates Plan as a whole to stress from the standard literature of po­ the basic values, institutions and tra­ litical science and from a growing- ditions of western civilization. It is body of literature in current periodi­ the aim of the Citizenship Laboratory, cals which deal with matters relevant as one aspect of the Bates Plan, to to the objectives of the Laboratory. give the college student the practical It is also a requirement of the course capacity to carry his share of the that each student read a national load in a democratic society. newspaper daily as a means of re­ “ The Laboratory is founded on the maining conversant with current is­ belief that democracy without active sues of importance. good citizenship will soon become an empty sham. Therefore, we are try­ A ppraisal and F uture ing to design a course which will stimulate, challenge and inspire our In order to have a more scientific students to assume enthusiastically appraisal of student reaction to the the obligations of public leadership. Citizenship Laboratory, a course­ We want to do everything humanly rating sheet has been used in which possible to get across to the current the student anonymously rates vari­ college generation a sense of great ous features of the course. The two purpose and an awareness that our student groups who have filled out the American democracy stands for cer­ form up to this time have been vir­ tain very real values.”

The State of Maine’s ‘tent city,’ filling the concourse of Braves’ Field in Boston, June 14-21, was the largest out­ door display of Maine-Made products and State exhibits ever shown. The Maine Publicity Bureau’s displays of over 100 different products of Industry, manufacturing and agriculture filled nine large tents along one side of the huge area and the State department exhibits of Inland Fish and Game, Sea and Shore, Forestry, Agriculture and Parks formed the other side. Regional booths from Aroostook and Milo and Maine products from toothpicks to sea-going cruisers; sardines to potatoes; and shoes to jackhammers made this gigantic showing another ‘first’ for selling Maine.

SUMMER, 1952 I I Outdoor public recreation areas in the State of Maine now total well over 445 square miles of ocean beaches, lakeshore, woods and mountain terrain. This gigantic playground is being used by more and more people every year who are discovering in them a new appreciation of nature.

nglish Law defines a Park as an creasingly evident that natural recrea­ E enclosed tract of land, stocked tional areas should be set aside for with wild beasts of the chase and held the enjoyment of the commonwealth. through Royal grant or by imme­ The more that man is closed in by ur­ morial prescription. ban luxury, the greater is the call of During the early days of coloniza­ the out-of-doors. tion in this country, land was plenti­ Maine is one of forty states now ful and population sparse. A hundred having a State Park System. Studies acres could be had for the asking, and made by National park authorities to set aside areas for recreation and relaxation would have been unthink­ show that the vacationing public able. seeks, in the following order of im­ However, with the rapid growth of portance : sightseeing, picnicking, population and the subsequent acqui­ swimming, hiking, sports and games, sition of huge land areas by private camping, fishing, nature study and interests and choice sites by those boating. The geographical and cli­ who could afford them, it became in­ matic location of the State of Maine

12 THE PINE CONE offers unlimited opportunities for all of these. Richly endowed by nature, the State covers 32,562 square miles of area embracing vast wooded areas, clear blue lakes and varied rolling terrain. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, ten of the State’s sixteen coun­ ties touch on the 2,486 mile coastline. As well as being a state of inland and coastal waterways, Maine is also a mountain state with a hundred over 3,000 feet in height. Lordly Ka- tahdin in Baxter State Park reaches skyward just thirteen feet short of a mile. 2,465 lakes and ponds and 5,100 rivers and streams cover 2,000 square Baxter State Park camp grounds with miles of surface area in Maine. A Mount Katahdin towering above. small seaplane can lose its power over any part of the State and glide in to a safe landing. A stimulating climate this vast wilderness outpost. Develop­ and an abundance of flora and fauna ment has been planned to preserve make Maine an ideal locale for public the natural character of the area and recreation areas. facilities include campsites and lunch- At the present, there are 284,829 grounds, three lodges, five organized acres of land in Maine set aside for campgrounds with Adirondack shel­ public use. This is 1.4 percent of the ters, tent and trailer space, outdoor total land area of the State and of lunch tables and fireplaces. this total, 61.2 percent is state con­ AROOSTOOK STATE PARK is trolled and 38.5 percent, Federal. The the northernmost park in the State, lo­ remaining .3 percent is owned and cated in the heart of Maine’s huge controlled by municipalities through­ Potato Empire of Aroostook County. out Maine. Situated six miles south of Presque Isle, the park contains 520 acres and BAXTER STATE PARK is the larg­ features 1213-foot Quoggy Joe Moun­ est of the eleven areas designated as tain and shore frontage on scenic State Parks in Maine. It comprises Echo Lake. Trails lead to the summit 141,712 acres of forest land and moun­ of the mountain and from this point tain terrain in the north-central part spectacular panoramic views of the of the state. This park was given over endless potato fields can be seen. The to the people of fhe State of Maine by park area was deeded to the State in former Governor Percival P. Baxter 1938 by the Merchants Association of in successive deeds, dated 1931, 1933, Presque Isle. Attendance records 1938 and 1939. The conditions of show that over 10,000 persons visited transfer read in part, “ . . . the same or camped at this park last year. to be held forever by the said State as Facilities at Aroostook State Park trustee in trust for the people of include two overnight campsites, bath­ Maine for state forest, public park ing beach, twenty-seven picnic tables and public recreational purposes, shall and eleven outdoor fireplaces. forever be kept as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds.” Truly in ac­ BRADBURY MOUNTAIN STATE cord with English Law. Mount Ka- PARK, located 18 miles northeast of tahdin, in the park area, is the north­ Portland, in the town of Pownal, cov­ ern terminus of the Appalachian Trail ers 242 acres at the base of, and in­ that starts 266 miles away on Mt. cluding, Bradbury Mountain. The Oglethorpe, Georgia. gradual trail to the 484 foot top of the Over 15,000 persons visit here each mountain offers a fine view of Casco year to enjoy camping and hiking in Bay and the surrounding countryside.

SUMMER, 1952 13 The historically minded will find a FORT KNOX STATE PARK is, well preserved 18th century cattle strictly speaking, a memorial rather pound here, and there are abandoned than a park but its widespread usage feldspar quarries that can be probed as a picnic ground has placed it in the by amateur geologists. State Park category. The old granite The park is used by over 8,000 per­ fort, built in 1846, is located in Pros­ sons a year and offers nine overnight pect, just off Route 1, across the Pe­ campsites, seventeen outdoor fireplaces nobscot River from Bucksport. Over and thirty-five picnic tables. 30,000 visitors stopped here last year. This makes Fort Knox the third most popular in the State Park system. CAMDEN HILLS STATE PARK The fort was built at the time of the was formerly a National Park and boundary disputes between the Colo­ was turned over to the State of Maine nists and Great Britain. The intricate in 1948. It is located on the coast in construction work and gun emplace­ the lovely towns of Camden and Lin- ments found here evidence the crafts­ colnville and attracts over 25,000 an­ manship of our forefathers. nually. Situated on Route 1, the At­ The facilities include twenty-four lantic Highway, the park area includes picnic tables and eleven fireplaces. the Camden Hills (Mt. Megunticook The area is not available for overnight and Mt. Battie), and fronts on Penob­ camping. scot Bay. There are thirteen overnight campsites here, forty-four fireplaces LAKE ST. GEORGE STATE PARK and sixty-two picnic tables. is located thirty miles east of Augusta Salt water bathing can be found and contains 5,311 acres. The park is here and over 25 miles of footpaths divided into two sections, the smaller lead through the wooded groves and in Liberty with a popular bathing area up the mountains. From the top of on the shore of Lake St. George and Megunticook and Battie, breathtaking the larger segment in Montville in­ overlook views of Camden Harbor and cluding Frye and Spear Mountains. Penobscot Bay are afforded toward Use of this park exceeds 12,000 year­ the east while the clear blue fresh­ ly and there are ample camping and water Megunticook Lake reaches from tenting facilities here. There are the base to the west. twenty-five campsites, fifty-one picnic tables and twenty-five outdoor fire­ places here. The two mountains, each 1,050 feet in height, offer unlimited hiking and climbing opportunities. Tenting at the Camden Hills State LAMOINE STATE PARK has been Park. developed only on a limited scale. It is located on the east shore of French­ man’s Bay, opposite Mt. Desert Is­ land, in the Town of Lamoine. Fifty-five acres of beach and shore property on the ocean provide bathing and picnicking spots with an outstand­ ing view of Mt. Cadillac and the Island of Mt. Desert. The area is reached by taking Route 184, south, out of Ells­ worth. MOUNT BLUE STATE PARK is located twenty-five miles southeast of the Rangeley Lakes Region. The park is particularly appealing to those in­ terested in rugged mountain scenery and rolling hills. Rambling over 4,921 acres in the Towns of Avon and Weld, This popular lakeside bathing area is located in one section of the Lake St. George State Park, left and right, the Center Hill parking area at Mt. Blue State Park.

the area features 3,187 foot Mount Atlantic Ocean, just below Bath. Do­ Blue, Little Blue and a bathing and nated to the State in 1946 by Walter camping lakeshore beach on Lake E. Reid, the park consists of a mile Webb. Roads lead through the park long beach, an inland salt water la­ to scenic parking areas and to the goon and many rocky peninsulas and base of Mt. Blue. Camping, hiking, bays. boating and mountain climbing oppor­ Although still under development, tunities are unlimited here. the park was used by over 42,000 per­ There are fourteen campsites, sons last year and crowds of up to thirty-eight fireplaces and sixty picnic 2,500 daily thronged the beaches many tables scattered about the park. 8,000 week-ends. This is the second high­ are attracted to this State Park an­ est public use figure for State parks. nually. There are now limited camping fa­ cilities here and a hundred picnic ta­ bles with fifty fireplaces. The park is REID STATE PARK is a newcomer located in the Town of Georgetown to the State Park group. It is located and can be reached by Route 127 south on a bold headland jutting into the of Woolwich.

Griffeth Head and the mile long beach at Reid State Park, left and, right, the inland, salt water lagoon. SALMON FALLS STATE PARK is state thirty-two cents for each vis­ in Hollis on the east branch of the itor. Income from the fees amounts Saco River. Eighty acres for this park to only 18 percent of the total cost were donated to the State in 1946 by to the State. This income, in the way the Appalachian Mountain Club. Much of entrance fees, parking, concessions, of the area and the scenic gorge was etc., brings the cost per visitor to the flooded by a hydro-electric develop­ respective state down to thirteen ment below here three years ago. Rede­ cents. velopment plans for this park are con­ Maine State Parks charge a use templated in the near future. Limited fee of twenty cents per person with picnic facilities are available along­ children under twelve admitted free. side the river in a peaceful wooded The overnight use charge is twenty- ravine. five cents per person for tenting or trailer space with a minimum charge SEBAGO STATE PARK on the of seventy-five cents per night and a shores of Maine’s second largest lake fifty cent charge per person for shel­ is used by more people than any other ters with a minimum of one dollar of the entire park system. Centrally and fifty cents. Organized gi’oups can located within thirty-five miles of the use the State parks for ten cents each Portland area, its white sand beaches, for day use and fifteen cents each for pine picnic groves and camping area overnight. attracted 110,614 persons during the All parks are policed and super­ 1951 season. Located in Casco and vised by park rangers, and adequate Naples on both sides of the fabulous, toilet facilities and tested drinking winding Songo River, the 1,296 acre water are provided at each area. Sebago Park includes many clean, Regulations are at a minimum, pro­ white sand beaches on the lake shore. viding only for the safety and com­ A separate camping area with its fort of the public and the preserva­ own sand beach accommodates up­ tion of the natural resources. wards of 1,000 campers. Many days last season over 5,000 persons daily ACADIA NATIONAL PARK is the utilized the picnicking and bathing fa­ only national park in Maine. Estab­ cilities here at Sebago. lished in 1916, it became the first na­ An active camp program is main­ tional park east of the Mississippi tained with many evening gatherings and the only one in the New England revolving around the outdoor amphi­ States. It was created as Lafayette theater and movie screen in the pines. Park, by Act of Congress in 1919, and Regular campers have been returning the name changed to Acadia in 1929. to Sebago Park every year since the Situated on beautiful Mount Desert opening. Island, the park area embraces 16,522 There are three hundred and sixty- acres with an additional recreational four picnic tables, eighty-eight fire­ area on Schoodic Point on the east places and one hundred and seventy- shore of Frenchman’s Bay consisting two campsites to be found here. There of 5,652 acres. This Schoodic area are also lean-tos, ranger stations and was opened to the public in the sum­ luncheon concessions scattered about mer of 1937. the area. The fifty miles of intricate roadways within the park provide breathtaking A lthough State Parks are de­ ocean views, mountain overlooks and veloped through the expenditure of lake vistas. A paved highway winds public funds, most states find it de­ to the very top of Mt. Cadillac, the sirable to charge a small fee for highest point on the Atlantic north the use of these areas. The nomi­ of Rio de Janeiro, and offers a pano­ nal fee helps to defray the mainte­ ramic view that is excelled nowhere nance costs and acts as a factor in on the Globe. regulating the use of these areas. A Campgrounds are available to ac­ nation-wide summary shows that use commodate over six hundred persons of State Parks costs the respective with tenting space for another hun-

16 THE PINE CONE The view from Mt. Cadillac, in Acadia National Park, looking over Bar Harbor and Frenchman’s Bay. dred and parking space for eighty- Twelve in all are now owned by the five autos and fifteen trailers. There State, eleven maintained by the Park are also many picnic grounds with System and one, Fort Kent, standing ample parking space. on the northern boundary, maintained The park area contains a museum by the Town of Fort Kent. All of (Abbe Museum), an amphitheater, these along with Fort Western in Au­ foot trails, bridle paths, scenic drives, gusta and Fort Halifax in Winslow, bathhouses and recreational buildings. both maintained by the respective The National Park Service maintains towns, are open throughout the sum­ an office at the entrance to the park mer season for inspection. in Bar Harbor for information and The following Forts, Memorials and park administration. Sanctuaries are under the jurisdiction of the State Park System. E arly Maine Forts and Memorials encompassed by the Maine State Park BATTERY GOSSELIN MEMO­ System, bear mute evidence of the 364 RIAL, Castine. Undeveloped as yet, year history of the State and the im­ the area was bequeathed to the State portant part played in the founding in 1950 under the will of Miss Amy of the New World on these shores. Witherlee. In 1924, under the administration of former Governor Percival P. Bax­ FORT BALDWIN MEMORIAL, Sa- ter, the State of Maine, through out­ bino Hill, Popham Beach in the Town right purchase from the Federal Gov­ of Phippsburg. Erected during World ernment, acquired seven coastal forts War I for the defense of the confluence from Kittery to Machiasport. of the Kennebec River, this site will

SUMMER, 1952 17 Above, left to right, Fort McClary, Kittery Point and Fort Edgecomb at North Edgecomb.

be of greater significance to future works and powder magazine on the generations than now. shores of the Sheepscot River. The first guns fired from this fort were a FORT EDGECOMB MEMORIAL, salute in honor of President Madison’s Davis Island, North Edgecomb. This inauguration on March 4, 1809. area features a heavy, square tim­ bered, octagonal blockhouse of ash and f o r t GEORGE MEMORIAL, Cas- pine constructed in 1809, and breast­ tine. This site was also bequeathed

Below, left to right, Fort William Henry, Pemaquid and Fort Popham at Popham Beach. to the State under Miss Witherlee’s of the original land grants that later will in 1950 and is maintained by the became the State of Maine. town of Castine. This fort has flown the flags of four nations and is the MERE POINT MEMORIAL, Mere burial grounds of British officers and Point, Brunswick. Memorial marking seamen. the first landing of the historic round- the-world flight made by the U. S. FORT MACHIAS MEMORIAL, Ma- Army fliers in 1924. chiasport. Erected in 1775 under or­ FORT KENT BLOCKHOUSE, Fort ders of Washington, the fort was pur­ Kent. Purchased by the State in 1891, chased from the Federal Government this heavily timbered blockhouse was in 1923. Near here the British schoon­ built during the so-called “ Aroostook er “ Margarette” was captured in one War” in 1838. of the first naval engagements of the VAUGHAN WOODS MEMORIAL, Revolution. This engagement was South Berwick. This area of 250 acres known as the “ Lexington of the Seas.” of white pine growth along the east bank of the Salmon Falls River was FORT McCLARY MEMORIAL, Kit- bequeathed to the State in 1950 under tery Point. This fort was built in 1840 the will of Mrs. Elizabeth Vaughan on the site of Foi*t William, 1690. with a sum of $35,000 for maintenance. Residence of Hannibal Hamlin dur­ The area is open to the public for ing the Civil War, the site has figured limited day use. prominently in the defense of the colonies as far back as 1623. NORTH AND SOUTH SUGAR- LOAF ISLANDS, off Hunniwell Point, FORT POPHAM MEMORIAL, Pop- Phippsburg. These rather isolated is­ ham Beach, Phippsburg. Purchased lands are preserved by the State as a from the Federal Government in 1924, sanctuary for birds. the granite fort was constructed in In addition to Acadia National 1861 but never completed. It was here Park, the Federal Government holds that the earliest colony settled in 1607. land in Maine of 48,346 acres admin­ istered under the National Forest FORT ST. GEORGE MEMORIAL, Service and 17,980 acres under the St. George. Little remains of the orig­ Fish and Wildlife Service. inal fort, built in 1719. Foundations The fact that 45,346 acres of the of more recent fortifications of 1809 White Mountain National Forest is are visible here. This was purchased located in Oxford County, Maine, is from the Federal Government in 1923 not generally realized. Six lakes of for the sum of $22.50. varying size are located in this area and two mountains, Speckled (2877') FORT WILLIAM HENRY MEMO­ and Caribou (2828'). Facilities for RIAL, Pemaquid Beach, Bristol. Given picnics, camping, hiking, nature study, by the Pemaquid Memorial Association fishing and hunting are available. On in 1900, this replica of one of the tow­ the spectacular winding drive through ers of the original fort contains a mu­ Evans Notch, the roadway passes close seum of colonial relics of early days. to precipitous rock overhangs, and a The original fort stood on this site view of “ The Laughing Lion” and from 1692 to 1696, when it was de­ other stone figure formations may be stroyed by the French and the Indians. seen. The Massabesic Experimental For­ JOHN PAUL JONES MEMORIAL, est is located in Alfred and is the only Kittery. A municipal park area on experimental forest in the State. It is U. S. Route 1 at the entrance to the a field laboratory for the development State. Jones’ ship the “ Ranger” was of improved methods of management built close to this site. A bronze of white pine growth and is a demon­ plaque placed here by the Colonial stration unit for desirable forest prac­ Dames of Maine gives a brief history tice.

SUMMER, 1952 19 Fort Knox was built in 1846, during the boundary disputes between the Colonists and Great Britain.

The National Fish and Wildlife the inland wilderness regions of Service maintains three game refuges Maine. In addition to these Forestry in the State—the Moosehom Migra­ sites, the State Highway Department tory Bird Refuge (17,968 acres) lo­ has constructed fourteen roadside cated in Washington County, the Wid­ picnic areas at roadside springs and ow’s Island Migratory Bird Refuge scenic turn-outs and will have another (12 acres) in Knox County and the thirty-four ready for the 1952 Edmonds Area (5,871 acres). Al­ vacation-travel season. though these game preserves are kept primarily as a sanctuary for wildlife, A n indication of the popularity of the Edmonds Area located off U. S. these various parks in the State of Route 1 between Eastport and Lubec Maine is the fact that from the pe­ has a recreational area situated on a riod of April 1st to November 1st of scenic peninsula jutting into Cobscook last year, over 286,000 visitors and Bay which consists of shelters, park­ 38,000 camper nights were registered ing lot, fireplaces, picnic tables and at the State Parks and over a half foot trails. Here the extreme rise and million at Acadia. fall of the tides of eastern Maine can Park attendance use over the coun­ be observed, and scenic overlook views try shows a steady ten percent in­ of the ocean may be had from this crease each year for the past five point. yeai's. Maine attendance figures show an even higher percentage of use in­ T he State Forestry Department crease as more and more people are maintains 256 picnic and camp sites realizing the rewards of the complete strategically located along the prin­ l'elaxation and peace that can be had cipal highways and byways and on only through a closeness to nature as the shores of lakes and waterways of God made it.

20 THE PINE CONE oth fresh and salt water fishing some word about Pickerel fishing. B are hitting full stride for the 195k! Here’s a rough and ready fish, a chal­ season in Maine as we go to press with lenge to the beginner, the expert, the this issue of PINE CONE. Bass fisher­ old folks or the kids. He can cer­ men are out in force and have been tainly be called a dependable fish. taking a substantial number of heavy He’ll strike at almost anything that bronzebacks on both wet and dry flies. moves . . . and he’ll almost always The season opened on June 1st. After strike. June 20th, of course, these fish may be Shallow ponds, slow moving streams taken by bait casting, trolling, spin­ and calm bays heavy with vegetation ning, still-fishing or any other legal are the home of this hungry feeder. form of angling. Hot spots reported For hours of fun . . . and almost cer­ so far for these battling smallmouths tain action . . . don’t overlook the pos­ have been: Great Pond, Messalonskee sibilities in Pickerel Fishing! Stream and Long Pond in the Bel­ grade area; the Kennebec River be­ Maine’s warm weather combined tween Hinckley and Skowhegan; with cool nights during late June, July Moose Pond at Hartland; Baskahegan and August bring ideal conditions for Lake, Round Pond, Big Lake, Meddy- the Togue Fisherman too. Stout rods, bemps Lake and the St. Croix River in large deep-going flashing spoons and Washington County; South Branch ’live bait are the tools of this trade. Lake at Sebeois; Graham Lake at Dead calm waters and a bright blue Ellsworth and Big Escutarsis Lake at sky are considered the perfect com­ Enfield. bination by experienced “ Laker” fish­ One of the easiest of all to catch, ermen. Incidentally, some waters re­ that beautiful panfish, the White cently reporting good catches of Togue Perch, is now schooling in the rivers, include: Varnum Pond, Temple; Porter streams and thorofares of our warmer Lake, New Vineyard; Clearwater and more shallow waters. He’s a “ soft Lake, Industry; Branch Lake, Ells­ touch” at this season of the year for worth; Tunk Lake, Sullivan; Cold the bait fisherman. Later, flies, trolled Stream Lake, Enfield; both East and spinners and still fishermen will bring West Grand Lakes in Washington countless additional numbers of these County; Moosehead Lake; Hebron tasty perch to net in both daylight Lake, Monson; The Roach Ponds, Ko- and evening fishing. Don’t underrate kadjo; Spring Lake near Eustis; West the white perch. He’s a sporty fish Musquash Lake, Waite; Narrows and frequently reaches weights ex­ Pond, Winthrop; and Thompson Lake, ceeding two pounds. Oxford and Otisfield. Some may No mention of Summer fishing in laughingly call Togue Fishermen Maine would be half complete without “ Dishpan Anglers,” but I, for one,

SUMMER, 1952 21 feel that no one has really completed his piscatorial education until he’s been “ Toguing” in Maine. Further­ more . . . as far as the rewards of this sport are concerned . . . whether they’re hard fighters or not, the Togue or true Lake Trout certainly provides the most delicious eating of anything that wears fins in either fresh or salt water for this reporter. (And that includes Pompano in case anyone from Florida is listening!) V isitors to Maine as well as many Landlocked Salmon Fishing and residents are missing an interesting Squaretail Trout fishing as well as experience if they fail to call at the some of the hotter spots where these State Game Farm and Hatchery at fish may be taken were rather thor­ Dry Mills . . . just outside of Gray oughly covered in the Spring 1952 is­ . . . when in the vicinity. This ven­ sue of PINE CONE. We’ll therefore ture, financed and operated by the pass by this phase of Maine fishing Dept, of Inland Fisheries and Game temporarily with only the comment is playing a substantial part in im­ that these spirited fighters may be proving both hunting and fishing in taken all through the season by ap­ the Pine Tree State. plying proper methods to fit the exist­ The Hatchery Division under the ing weather, water and temperature direction of Gerry Wade and the local conditions one may meet at this time supervision of Clarence Quint is pro­ of year. ducing many thousands of Brown Salt Water Fishing along the Maine Trout and Brook Trout each year. A coast offers so many opportunities large circular pool of fast moving that to half describe it would require water near the entrance displays the space of at least two fat volumes! “ Browns,” “ Brookies” and Rainbows All the way from “ hand-lining” off of tremendous size. Clear sandy pools the docks, bridges or shore to troll­ separated by screens, each containing ing for giant Tuna . . . there’s action countless numbers of trout in graduat­ a-plenty! Mackerel and Pollock run ed sizes . . . stretch away from the big in large schools along the Maine coast pool and hatching station toward the from June until late Summer. Flies, clean cool source springs. It’s more spinners or even a piece of white cloth than enough to make even a NON- or surgical tape, trolled from a hook, fisherman drool! will usually bring all kinds of action The Game Farm under the direc­ when you locate a school. tion of Deputy Commissioner Earle Countless numbers of party boats Bradbury and locally superintended lie ready at Maine docks and harbors by Mr. John Bentley, just a few rods to take out fishing parties seeking further on, is even more exciting to cod, haddock, flounders and other fish. the ordinary visitor. Nearly twenty Their rates are usually moderate and thousand pheasants strut and preen as a rule, all equipment including bait in a vast array of integrated pens is furnished. While we’re on this sub­ and rearing yards covering many ject, these skippers will almost al­ acres. Near the office and residence ways, if asked, arrange for a picnic of Supt. Bentley are smaller pens, lunch or one of those famous Maine cages and yards. Here, deer from the Clambakes on the shore of some point size of an orphaned “ Bambi” to mag­ or nearby wooded island. If you’ve nificent adults browse quietly, black never tasted lobsters, clams and roast­ bear cubs romp, a fisher, raccoons, red ed corn . . . cooked out-of-doors . . . fox pups, squirrels, owls and many Maine Clambake style . . . then don’t other wild creatures . . . native to miss it. If you already have . . . we Maine may be observed at close range. know you’ll be back for more! Don’t forget your camera! Visiting

22 THE PINE CONE hours are from 8 AM until 5 PM vented and is manufactured by Mr. daily. Edmund M. Socec of Augusta, Maine. * * * Thanks, “ Ed”—for sparing me a sore and swollen face and hands last Mon­ day. I fished the West Branch over Sufferers from insect bites . . . the week end! whether they are campers, fishermen, (Editor’s Note: So . . . that’s why picnickers or just easy going vaca­ the “ Outdoors in Maine” copy came tionists, will be most happy to learn in a week late for this issue.) of a brand new and extremely ef­ fective insect repellent. This new * * * preparation is known as “ 2-C,” is made in Maine and is radically dif­ On May 17th, 1952 Warden Super­ ferent than any other. It is frankly visor Raymond Morse of Ellsworth re­ the best we have ever tried. It will ported the following: not discolor clothing, irritate the most “ Warden Homer Edgecomb of sensitive skin, harm finishes, has no Bucksport met two men coming out odor and a single application will of the woods this week with the hind usually last for hours. 2-C was in­ quarters and saddle of a doe deer.

Be a sportsman—give us a chance. After investigation by Warden Edge- wildlife and has captured her rugged comb, it was found that this doe was beauty in words as few others have about to give birth to three fawns be­ been able to do. Here’s a small sam­ fore being illegally killed out of sea­ ple: son.” “ One day I remained there and Censorship will not permit the re­ watched the huge thunderheads build­ cording of this reporter’s first reac­ ing up for a storm. They bulged up­ tion upon receipt of this news. If ward in great white billows for sev­ you, the reader have a son or daughter eral miles and grew steadily darker. who may love or later learn to love Finally towering majestically and for­ the great outdoors and all it can mean bidding into the heavens they re­ . . . whether you hunt or fish, or not leased from their shadowed bowels . . . I hope you will tell them with all deep growls of thunder. That warn­ the sincerity at your command, the ing of the thunder, the bully of the moral of this sad story. skies, was followed by a strong dry wind that swept dust, sand, and dead * * * leaves before it. It attacked the trees and caused them to bow before it. Congratulations to Guide, Boat And it swept down the flank of the Liveryman and Restauranteur Jack ridge to maul the woods of the low­ Currier of East Sebago on his novel lands, the bogs, and the meadows and pi*omotion! Jack has designed and to make crazy water on the lake and put into print a very attractive the ponds. Lightning flashed and “ Honor Certificate” which he fills out, snapped like a great red whiplash and signs, and presents with ceremony to all Hell broke loose. Cold rain any fisherman operating out of his smashed down in a blinding gray wall. place who catches a better than aver­ I watched it from the rocky mouth age fish. There isn’t room to quote of a small cave into which I had the entire wording here . . . but it’s dashed for shelter. It was wild and beautifully done on a 12 by 14 inch crazy. Nature and the outdoors were parchment paper suitable for framing. at their worst yet I loved it—all of it; The fishermen love it. We think it’s the roaring and crashing thunder an intelligent promotion for Jack that shook the ridge under me, the Currier, Sebago Lake, and the entire fierce red lightning that split the State of Maine. black sky, and the drenching rain that belched from its wide, hideous * * * mouth. And finally, almost as suddenly as “ NATURE I LOVED,” Bill Gea- it had begun, it was over. Nature’s gan’s new book, just published by awe-inspiring demonstration of might Coward-McCann, Inc., New York, is had moved on to disturb and frighten certainly good reading for anyone who those who like myself suckled at her loves nature, the outdoors, hunting, great breast. fishing or just plain roaming in the The outdoors had been washed. The fields and woods. Bill’s style of de­ sun dashed down through the clouds scribing scenes that to so many would with her warm mops and I walked be commonplace have always delight­ loose legged down the ridge through ed and thrilled this writer. He knows the dripping trees feeling small and and understands Maine and Maine’s puny.”

Early season reports indicate that vacation-travel in Maine during the 1952 season will set an all-time record. June traffic at the Publicity Bureau’s new' Information Cen­ ter at Kittery wras 50 percent ahead of last year.

24 THE PINE CONE Letter From A Maine Marine A rtist

W ith A Foreword by Reginald E. Carles

When I first decided to write a “feature story” on the life and work of Josef M. Arentz—one of the most impres­ sive, if not the most distinguished marine artist in Amer­ ica today—it was my intention to dig up every scrap of information I could find on the man . . . i.e., old newspaper clippings, art reviews, etc. and really do a “bang-up” job in presenting this story. However, just two days before I began my research work on this project, I received a let­ ter from the artist, in which he himself, described his earlier life and career in Art. After reading this letter, I suddenly had an idea. Why not let the man tell his own story? For certainly the let­ ter which I held in my hand, written in the artist’s own inimitable style, was far more “original” than anything I could ever hope to do. And whereas originality is more or less a Credo with any writer, I decided then and there, to let Mr. Arentz tell his own story. And so, the following “auto-biography” is presented in the form of that letter.

Kennebunk, Maine discard all those crazy rules about A pril 28th, 1952 spelling or punctuation, etc., which are so necessary to make people un­ derstand where your thoughts begin My dear friend: or end. Since I am trying to convey Greetings. my thoughts to you I feel that I may T regret to hear that two famous commit these errors by putting little poets were cruising about this lit­ dots, commas and other roadblocks tle village on a certain Saturday af­ anyplace I like and you will under­ ternoon, while a turkey dinner was stand. I may throw in a few rocks being devoured or consumed at the here and there and let the surf swirl Arentz residence. If I had only known around them, and it still will remain of your dilemma I would have left my sunlit foam or muddy surf. Thoughts comfortable chair and come down are like the Ocean: its heart beating Main Street swinging two luscious endlessly. There may be stormy or turkey “ hams” or drumsticks, singing peaceful swells, but they are always “ Turkey in the Straw.” Why didn’t there. So now, my dear Reginaldo, I you come back? You poets! shall look back over the great waters: Before going any further, may I over the stormy years and the sunny warn you that from now on I shall days of the past and recollect memo-

SUMMER, 1952 25 ries that have become part of—yes, a the southeast end of town, it afforded very tiny part of Eternity. me an unlimited view of the sky and the distant mountains. I often won­ I was born . . . or shall I say I first dered what was beyond . . . to the far saw the light of day in a little room West where the sun often gave us in our old house which my grand­ those awe-inspiring sunsets. We were father built. It was a farmhouse in told by our parents that on days when Odendorf, Germany, a small village the sunsets were very orange and red near Cologne (Koln) an inland city. that St. Nicholas was baking in his It was a stormy March day, and they shop those delicious sweets which he tell me that it was cold and there was would bring us in December. snow on the ground. I arrived yelling Those were carefree days. Just eat­ and screaming; wondering what it ing and playing. Suddenly, I was six was all about. And there I was. My years old and going to school but long folks were very plain people—and befoi’e that I carried books and was quite poor. My father had a small interested in them, especially the pic­ farm. He also was a carpenter. A tures. My grandfather used to take trade which he had learned from his me with him when he visited his father. He also played the clarinet. brother in our neighborhood. His And on all important occasions he and brother used to subscribe to a certain his colleagues furnished the musical magazine called “ Die Statt Gottes” entertainment at the local Inn. My (trans. The City of God). It was father’s brother “ Uncle Willie” played abundantly illustrated with black and the Big Bass Fiddle and my father’s white woodcuts and drawings and I friend, the violin. My father wanted had the time of my life when they let me to study music. And I did learn me sit on a wooden bench by the to play the violin. I played some mu­ kitchen table near the window look­ sic myself quite often at the old Inn. ing at the pictures. I loved to look at Of course they always had a complete the pictures, and would slowly thumb orchestra or band which played the through the magazine, reading it from polkas, waltzes, Rheinlander, etc. cover to cover. While the young and old folks en­ I began to show an interest in joyed dancing to the music. These drawing and painting when I was were gay times and the entire town very young. Even before I went to would take part. In fact many weeks school. And whenever I could get my ahead of the festivals—the people little hands on a piece of paper and a would make plans for the “ Mayfest” pencil, I would begin to draw. My first which usually takes place the first live models were rabbits which we had Sunday in .May. Actually it is the on our farm. Of course, my first at­ second celebration. The first being the tempts at this sort of thing were very Spring “ Carnival” which usually lasts crude. I still have in my possession for three days. We kids used to enjoy several drawings of farm animals and the Carnival Parade thru the village. a landscape or two I made when I And we especially enjoyed the good was 7 or 8 years old. I also did a things to eat. sketch of Gretchen’s father with his I could tell you more about these old pipe. But in school we really did events, and perhaps someday I shall some nice things, flowers especially, write about them. It would take many in the spring and summer. I did a pages to tell about my grandfather flowerpiece in watercolor once. Car­ and mother. She always called my nations, which is by the way, my fa­ attention to the beautiful summer vorite flower. clouds when I went with her into the fields at harvest-time. I used to lie in One afternoon my teacher and the the tall grass and watch the clouds parish priest who was superintendent go by. Especially interesting was the of the school came to call on my fam­ silverlining on the great cumulus ily and begged them to send me to clouds over the Eifel Mts. to the south high school. They told my father and of our village. Our house being on mother I “ must” go to high school in

26 THE PINE CONE order to study art. But they were poor midnight. Imagine me walking at and needed me on the farm since my night all by myself on the lonely brother and two sisters were very country road. And just on the out­ small at the time. However, my folks skirts of our village I had to walk past gave their consent and I went to a cemetery, shrouded in darkness. school in Euskirchen, a small city . . . Sometimes I could see the stone or about three miles outside of our vil­ marble monuments in the moonlight lage. Here I began to show a greater or hear a dog barking on some dis­ interest in art. This school would also tant farm. Later this Friedrich prepare me for a teaching career. I Schmitz took a trip to Switzerland spent six years keeping benches warm where he met an American who helped in those classrooms. It was a difficult him come to the USA. He didn’t finish six years . . . of hard work and study. his studies at the teachers college. Our professor of Art was Wilhelm We parted and haven’t seen each other Viernich, a graduate of the well since. He is at the present time Pro­ known Duesseldorf Academy. He fessor of German at the University took great interest in my work. Art of Arizona. We correspond with one was my favorite subject. I soon another and hope to meet again some­ learned about the great Masters: time in the future. Michelangelo, Rafael, Peter Paul Ru­ A fter I had graduated from the bens and the great German painter college, we were told that we would .A rnold Boecklin, whose reproductions have to wait about 5 to 8 years for a of the “ Isle of the Dead” are world position. It happened that an uncle famous. He painted huge canvasses of mine from Ohio visited Odendorf. and his subjects were in most cases At that time I had planned to go to related to the sea. He would depict a Sao Paolo, Brazil to teach at a Ger­ castle by the sea, perhaps a stormy man school, conducted by Benedictine night. Always something dramatic. fathers. My uncle saw some of my art I saw one of his great sea paintings work and suggested I think the mat­ in the Wallraff Richards Museum in ter over and come to the USA. It Cologne. was ok with my mother so I finally During our summer vacation I had sailed across the great water. Was I to work on the farm. I would get up thrilled! I kept a diary and made at 4 in the morning. Or as soon as I many pen and ink drawings of the heard the roosters crow. I used to go coast of Dover and of the ships we into the fields at this hour to cut met on this trip. I still remember the clover with a long steel blade. A very first meal I had in New York at scythe I believe it is called. And the Leohouse. It was a beef stew. during harvest time I would help And then the long ride on the B and gather rye, wheat and oats in the 0 train to Ohio. I had always thought fields. that as soon as we left New York I It was during the inflation period would be surrounded by tropical of 1922-23 that I worked six weeks beauty, coacoanut palms, etc., but as in a mine. I needed the money for we passed thru Pittsburg, it was snow­ books and art material. And so I had ing. to earn it myself. Another student, My uncle met me at the railroad Friedrich Schmitz, who wanted to station in Triffin, Ohio. We had a earn some extra money for a vacation wonderful time and I felt that I was trip to Switzerland, worked with me. in a different world. As indeed I was. The mine was near Zuelpich, not far 1 got my first job in the Triffin Scenic from Dueren, about 10 miles from our Studios, designing and painting stage town. We had to work the late aftei'- scenery. I spent about a year at this noon shift and would come home on place, and then I had the urge to go the last train as far as Euskirchen, on to Detroit to find a job in Advertis­ then we had to walk about three miles ing Ai’t. At night another artist and to my friend’s home town. From here myself attended the classes at the Art it was about a mile to my town where Academy. Then came the Depression I would finally arrive home around and I lost my job. I washed dishes at

SUMMER, 1952 27 EVENTIDE

MAINE COAST

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the Adison Hotel with boys from the W hile I was in Baltimore I tried Philipines who were students at the unsuccessfully for several years to school there. Boy, what a life! I have one of my paintings accepted for finally left Detroit and went to Cin­ the All Maryland Show at the Mu­ cinnati where I found work and where seum. It was not until 1940 that my I met Mr. Leon Lippert, who was a painting “ Land’s End” was accepted wonderful artist and a fine man. He by the “jury” of out-of-town artists. was a student of the late Frank Du- To my surprise, my canvas won the veneck. I spent several years in Cin­ popular award. At that time a Balti­ cinnati, then went on to Orlando, more Art dealer became interested in Florida. my paintings and thru him I met the But, I am getting ahead of myself. Publisher David Ashley of New York While I was in Cincinnati, I met a who reproduced several of my Ma­ young man who was out of work and rines. I knew that in order to be a who really had a hard time getting good marine painter I would have to enough to eat. I helped him as much live near the Ocean. I visited Maine as I could. He used to sleep in my in the summer of 1940, when I first room at the Fenwick Club. He later met my good friend Robert Thayer went to Florida. Well, I lost my job in Sterling, then keeper of the Portland Cincinnati because there just wasn’t Head Light. I was attracted to Maine enough work for me to do. One day I because of its rugged coast line and received a letter from my friend in multi-colored waters. We, oh yes, I Florida who had become a casting di­ almost forgot to tell you, Donelda and rector for a Florida Motion Picture I were married by my uncle in Mon­ Company. I went down there and got roeville, Ohio. That was eight years a job with an Advertising Agency. ago and my uncle’s first parish. We With George Sternberg, I helped open finally moved up here May 1st, 1946, the Florida Art Academy, serving as settling in Portland. And believe it Art Instructor. But, unfortunately, or not we came up here on the “ May­ we had to close the school because flower”—a moving company by that most of the students never paid their name moved us. tuition. And another reason was lack I just thought of something my of public interest in Art. father used to say to me. He saw that We moved our firm to Tampa I watched the clouds so often that he where I spent the next two years. I would say “ Look down and see what’s exhibited some of my paintings at the on the ground and stop looking at Museum there and spent all of my those clouds.” But he couldn’t stop spare time painting the Sea. I also me. I kept right on looking at those continued to study the “ anatomy” of beautiful clouds and learned too dis­ the sea, together with an extensive tinguish their types. I could tell a study of meteorology. I sold several Cumulo-Nimbus (Thunderhead) when paintings. It was during this period it was a hundred miles away. Because that I was offered a position in the the top of this particular cloud for­ art department of the U. S. Printing mation reaches the “ roof” of the and Lithographic Company in Balti­ cloud-world in most cases—about 30 more. So once again I moved on, stay­ to 35 thousand feet. This is the most ing in Baltimore until 1946. beautiful of cloud fonnations and al­ During the years I worked in Balti­ so the most dangerous because of the more I spent all my spare time study­ terrific vertical shafts. ing and painting. I liked the sea the During my college years I read best. Here I had an opportunity to Schiller, Goethe and studied the life of Beethoven. I also read about the put on canvas the things I had seen deeds and misdeeds of the great paint­ while I was in Germany. The clouds, ers; Van Dyck, Rubens, El Greco, and the skies and the sunsets. To paint some of the German marine painters dramatic skies, and sunsets, the quiet such as Andreas Achenbach and Al- peaceful sea and the stormy sea, this quist. I studied the violin as you is my field and life-work. know, but I also learned to play the

30 THE PINE CONE piano and organ during my six years Now, there is another form of Mod­ at the teachers college. ernistic painting, I am thinking about You would like to have my views the “ Mudslingers” as 1 call them. The on Art. You mean, of course, the superficial “ soul-less” plaster jobs Modernistic form of painting. I be­ one sees in too many so-called Art lieve your views and mine are about Galleries. These “ Artistes” have a the same. I, myself, believe in a right to express themselves in any realistic presentation of the object or way they desire. I do not condemn subject; be it a landscape, seascape them. However, this form of Art to or the human figure. That does not my way of thinking is erroneously mean that the painting should be called “ Art.” It is a very crude, very “ photographically” perfect in every primitive way of painting, which detail. Each painting tells a story; it makes me think of the very first at­ represents a definite idea which the tempts that our ancestors in prehis­ artist tries to express on canvas or toric times left us in their cave dwell­ paper in lines or in color. ings. In order to produce a work of Art, Well, I suppose we could talk about, the painter must “ know” the subject and argue about, what is Art and what he wishes to portray. Take a seascape isn’t Art all night as far as the Mod­ for instance. So many matters have ernists are concerned. But it would to be considered in order to do a good all be a waste of time and energy. I painting. First, the composition of believe in Realism. Nature is so beau­ the objects that he wishes to incor­ tiful. The creator gave us the trees, porate into a certain design. The the mountains, the sea in all its glor­ rocks, the sea, the breakers, the sky, ious color and form. We must not for­ the source of light, its direction, then get his real masterpiece, Man himself. the particular “ mood” of the sea. The Why not paint it as it is, why distort weather conditions, the time of day it, mutilate it and paint it in an ugly and the cloud formation. The frac- manner. God himself gave the artist tocumulus clouds or the strata clouds his palette. He put it in the rainbow, of a sunset, the peaceful altocumulus believe it or not. clouds on a Summer-day or the low T he sea and its rolling surf was grey clouds of a Nor’E’ster. adequate material for a whole life­ Next the color. The color of the time of painting for Fredrick J. sea is influenced by the color of the Waugh and undoubtedly my own love sky, and even the wet rocks reflect the for the sea, the sky and the clouds sky. The shadows of the foam also will keep me busy for a long time to depend upon the color of the sky. The come. reflected light and the refracted light Was it not Ruskin who said: of the sun is that which gives the “ When love and skill work together, water its luminosity. expect a masterpiece.” Well, that is Irregardless of the subject, the my greatest ambition. My aim in life painter must “ know it” in order for is not to be a “ famous” artist, but him to paint it successfully. This is rather a “good” one. true also in Modernistic painting. I am thinking of Salvador Dali, the With Kindest Regards, surrealist. He has a profound knowl­ edge of his subject matter. His draw­ ings are excellent. Josef M. A rentz

Two new booklets on public recreation areas in Maine have just been released. One, published by the Maine Forest Service, lists Public Camp Sites and Lunch Grounds and the other, “ Public Parks in Maine,” describes the va­ rious parks and facilities. These may be obtained at any of the Maine Publicity Bureau offices.

SUMMER, 1952 31 Crafts In The Kingdom

The story of how this novel summer crafts school came into being is told here by Francis Merritt, director of the school. Snuggled in a pine grove on the side of Haystack Mountain, the product of the labors of these Maine crafts­ men is described by Dave Boynton as “a resurrection of the Kingdom.”

By F rancis S. Merritt

here is a little yellow place sitting (there is a prominent marker over T on a rather abrupt dome of earth the porch which reads, “ Oakwood and granite. You wouldn’t call it a Camps” ). But somehow, it has a char­ house, exactly; you might be more in­ acter which makes one feel that it is, clined to call it a cottage, or a camp, first of all, a man’s castle. The struc-

32 THE PINE CONE ture itself is one man size, but the cut, nor do they lend any more qual­ emphasis on the rick-rack decoration ity to the gem than does Dave’s bless­ around the well placed piazza and ing. along the eaves, plus the brave yellow and white color combination, gives a spirit to the situation which is out of A couple of years back, Mrs. R. S. scale with the diminutive size of the Bishop of Flint, Michigan came up to building. Pretty soon, you discover Maine and spent some little time at the power aspect—Dave Boynton the Kingdom, visiting with the Sewells comes out on the piazza to meet you at the Millhouse. Actively interested for the first time. When you admire in crafts and with the thought of his grip he tells you that forty years starting a school in the State of in the lumber mill leaves a man feel­ Maine, she decided then and there ing grateful for his fingers. that Haystack Mountain was the Now, from Dave’s four foot piazza, place. you can get a good look at the situa­ At her insistence that local crafts­ tion. You can look back—at least his men instigate the project, a group of 84 years worth—into the history of Maine craftsmen got together at Ed “ The Kingdom,” and you can look Sewell’s place a year ago last winter westward, up to the shoulder of Hay­ to talk over the project. It was dis­ stack Mountain and see the long ridge covered at this meeting that their ■f the roof of a new building cutting- interests were running parallel courses clear against the background of pine and an organization was formed to grove. Although much of the histori­ accomplish this end. Since that first cal background of The Kingdom is out meeting, a good deal of ground has of focus, and the origin of the term been covered and as a result, the Hay­ is obscured by the years of differing stack School of Crafts at Liberty, opinion, Dave lets us know that the Maine is now known from here to place was once an active mill site and California. a thriving community. It may have After Mrs. Bishop gave the “go” been called The Kingdom from the sign things got under way right off. fact that so many moose found their Ralph R. Thompson, manager of the way there in the very old days, “the Merrill Trust in Belfast was elected Moose Kingdom” ; or, because a set­ President of a board of trustees. tler came East from the Muskingham Members of the founding group were: river district in Michigan and set up Marjorie Sewell of Montville, Eliza­ shop here on the stream side. It’s a beth Crawford, also of Montville, Wil­ marvelous stream, making up at liam Shevis, Belmont, Harold Tood, Ledge Pond in the middle of Montville Jr., Belfast, and Mrs. W. R. Swart of and keeping up a lively career for Nashua, New Hampshire. Since then, four or five mile.' down to True’s Pond Carroll Thayer Berry and Howard on the border of Liberty. Jones, both of Rockport, have come on When he looks up at the new build­ the board. ing, Dave says, “ It’s the resurrection Ed Sewell was put in charge of a of the Kingdom.” The implications building project, and from the timber are something to consider. When he lot on the land which Mrs. Bishop adds, “ I’m mighty glad to see you bought for the school, sixty thousand folks come in here,” you can’t help feet was cleared and milled. The feeling that this wonderful old son of framing up was begun about the first Maine has supplied one of the chief of April, 1951. With a crew of local motivations to the idea behind the new farm boy carpenters, old time woods­ building that we can see from the men and part time plumbers, a mi­ piazza, and the nine others clustered racle of accomplishment was enacted, around it, on this northeast slope of and by the first of July nine new Haystack Mountain. The idea has buildings stood bravely on the ridge other facets in its origin and aims, as the nucleus of the Haystack Moun­ and they may reflect the light of other tain School of Crafts. The buildings suns, but they are no more precisely are simple but extraordinarily well

SUMMER, 1952 33 provide excellent conditions for living and for work in a variety of crafts. The natural beauty and seclusion of the school’s location promote an op­ portunity for genuine cohesion of in­ terests. Cabins are spaced for pri­ vacy and quiet in the pine grove. The main building containing dining room, modern kitchen and recreation room, stands on an open ledge overlooking the Camden Hills, some fifteen miles away on the coast. Also, on the open side of the hill for good light, are the craft workshops, well equipped for weaving, pottery and blockprinting. Elizabeth Crawford’s Stone House The woodworking shop is one hundred Pottery. yards from here. A little farther down the road, in built and serviceable; this spring, two the Kingdom valley, is a finely pro­ more have been built. portioned, century and a half old, Now facing the second summer of farm house belonging to the school operation, the Haystack Mountain and used as the director’s residence school maintains a combination of and extra accommodation for guests. buildings and facilities adjusted to Nearby are Elizabeth Crawford’s

One of the two new buildings ready for this summer is the weaving shop. Ed Sewell, left, is in charge of all building.

34 THE PINE CONE Stone House Pottery and the Mill- house home of Ed and Marjorie Sewell. Above the Millhouse, the Kingdom brook, splashing through its winding gorge, falls thirty feet into a deep, fantastic pool, wonderful for swimming—with cardinal flowers in profusion along the brook as it leaves the pool.

T h e H a y s t a c k Mountain School of Crafts is a friendly, informal place, gathering its aims from the best ideals of socially useful living and from the highest standards of production and Cabins are spaced for privacy and design in the crafts. In a friendly quiet in the pine grove. and industrious atmosphere there are four departments of instruction: weaving, woodworking, pottery and Priscilla Merritt is in charge of blockprinting. Ultimately, the under­ weaving; she went to art school in taking will be extended to include all Boston, was a successful fashion il­ the major crafts. lustrator and teacher for six years, The teaching in the classes starts later studied weaving with Lillian from the point of development of the Holm, in Michigan. individual student. Generally, it is Ed Sewell is head of woodworking; informal, and flexible. For those who he has explored the disciplines and the elect it, however, there is an organized refinements of many crafts as long as course of study. he can remember and he has had a Last summer the cook learned to wide range of experience from marine weave in her time off and she is now engineering to a period of study at lost to a private school in Delaware the Art Students’ League of New where she is teaching the youngsters York. weaving. Elizabeth Crawford is in charge of The shops are set up for a maxi­ Pottery; after graduation from Wel­ mum of ten students each, so there lesley, and then library work, Miss will be a close association between Crawford began Pottery at Syracuse the students and the teacher and an and worked briefly at Durham, New intimate feeling in the group. All the Hampshire with the Scheiers, and at teachers are practicing craftsmen who the School for American Craftsmen. spend the winters in their own shops She has exhibited at the Syracuse working at thei particular specialty. National Exhibition and elsewhere.

The millhouse and Kingdom Brook, splashing through the winding gorge. Stell and Shevis are the blockprint­ for people of the locality—as well as ing instructors; Bill Shevis came from providing a concentrated activity in Scotland as a youngster, later he met the shop practices of weaving, wood­ Stell at art school in Boston—they are working, pottery and blockprinting. a working crafts team and have had A series of lectures, as well as exhi­ successful experience in both the pro­ bitions of art and craft items, films duction and the distribution problems and discussions, will be made avail­ of their craft, and are widely known able to the neighboring town’s folk for the quality of their work. and summer people. On the side of entertainment, there will be square T h i s s u m m e r at Haystack Moun­ tain there will be four two week pe­ dancing and evenings of music and a riods, during each of which, some out­ tradition started last year, of a big standing representative of one of the open house day sometime in the mid­ fields of work offered at the school dle of the summer, will be continued, will be present, in addition to the with hundreds of friends from miles regular staff member, as guest in­ around invited to come. At the end structor. This procedure will feature of the regular school session there each department of activity over a will be a conference-seminar of pro­ two week interval, and through the fessional craftsmen of New England. course of the summer, will serve to A scholarship plan has been start­ introduce to the students a valuable ed this year in order to make an op­ cross section of opinion from impor­ portunity for a summer at Haystack tant professional craftsmen. available to persons who cannot pay. The visiting experts this year will Ten percent of the maximum enroll­ be: John May, master woodturner ment will be students who have quali­ from New Hampshire; Jack Lenor fied for scholarship by indicating Larsen, nationally known weaver and serious interest in crafts and by ac­ writer from New York; William J. cepting a work requirement of not Brown, design expert from the Uni­ more than three hours a day in duties versity of Delaware; and Svea Kline, related to shop assistance, office aid, former assistant to the famous Swed­ recreational plans or reception prob­ ish sculptor, Carl Milles. lems. The minimum age limit for stu­ One of the chief aims of the Hay­ dent? is eighteen, but experience has stack Mountain project is to serve as shown that in an age range from an active center for the development eighteen to sixty, it is possible to de­ of general interest in all the crafts velop a level of interest in the work

Pottery and Blockprinting are taught in an atmosphere that is friendly and industrious. and recreation where age differences pitiation for the sin of neglecting this are negligible; that’s one of the mar­ phase of culture so long, modern, of­ velous things about creative crafts. ficial education is now placing com­ Last year registrations came from plete sanction on the manual arts by other states as well as Maine; New conferring degrees. York, New Hampshire, Delaware, Mrs. Bishop, sponsor of the Hay­ Michigan, Pennsylvania. A news­ stack project, came into the develop­ worthy item is the fact that two of ment with an interest in crafts based the out of state students each bought on experience as a student in ceram­ property in Maine as a result of their ics, weaving and painting. She has stay at Haystack Mountain. At this made an intensive avocation of arts writing, twenty-five states have been and crafts and has been a liberal and represented by the inquiries received active supporter of progressive en­ for the 1952 season. deavor in the Midwest. She has re­ The widespread intei’est in the pro­ cently had an exhibition of her ceram­ ject at Haystack Mountain is indica­ ics at the Saginaw Museum, an im­ tive of the national trend in the field portant museum of the State of Mich­ of art and handcraft education. In igan. She is a member of the Mich­ addition to the local origin of the idea igan Academy of Science Arts and for such a project, this national trend Letters. gave a good deal of impetus. During :he last ten years there has been a T h e b a c k g r o u n d conditions for the great revival of activity in the arts materialization of the Haystack and handcrafts. Regional education school may be recognized as a merger centers, Art museums, colleges and of general outside influences with a universities have developed a strong strong and independent Maine craft emphasis and have created fine op­ movement. The foreground prospects portunities for the study and appre­ are keyed to a concept of education ciation of all the related arts. which vigorously affirms the ideal of This emphasis is part of a trend in individuality and freedom of expres­ general education which recognizes sion in the arts and which promotes the value of creative activity in the the best condition for the advance­ arts as an integral part of liberal ment of contemporary forms of that education. As though to establish pro­ expression.

The Bangor architectural firm of Eaton W. Tarbell and Associates has been awarded the national first place for Better School Design in the completion of the beautiful new Vine Street School in Bangor.

SUMMER, 1952 37 AROUND 4 ? CRACKER BARREL;

B y E l i z a b e t h M a s o n

u m m e r a g a i n —season of paradox ton, Bridgton Highlands, North S in the Pine Tree State—warm Bridgton and Harrison. Then perhaps days and cool nights; fog one minute, 35 to Bethel or to the coast. Routes sun the next; humming birds in the 11 and 85 out of Naples and Raymond garden and hawks circling over the offer lovely views. In this vicinity are poultry yards. Cadillacs speeding on many of Maine’s fine Boys’ and Girls’ super-highways while placid oxen Camps, like Tall Timbers, Casco, plod their way beyond stone walls; where an innovation in camp building speed boats thundering in the lakes was achieved for this season. Com­ and canoes silently gliding the river plete facilities are under one roof in waters; sleek motor craft nuzzling a functional modern building so that yachts under sail in coastal harbors. regardless of weather the camp pro­ The latest in bathing attire on sun- gram goes on daily. While we are soaked beaches and woolen clad hik­ mentioning the Dibner’s fine camp, ers pausing for rest on Katahdin’s we must tell our readers to watch for slopes. Maine is indeed the Vacation- Martin Dibner’s next book, a Navy land of variety. Blue of mountains novel, which he worked on at the camp and blue of ocean. Yes, even snow all last winter. Also near there is and roses—for writing this during a Kokatosi celebrating its thirty-first sunny noon in May at beautiful year, as we are at the Maine Pub­ Bridgton Highlands, one feels it very licity Bureau. It is a beautifully lo­ likely our neighboring White Moun­ cated resort, for women who enjoy tains will still be mantled in white camp life. In North Windham is the come July, and here in the stone­ charming new home and workshop of walled fields roses will be blooming. Pinelyne Furniture. The clever Weirs will welcome your visit to view T h e u s u a l events with some new their furniture making and display features are planned by many com­ room. munities. The wise visitor will try Perhaps you will wander from Cum­ many different roads to reach them berland County into the hills of Ox­ and to fully enjoy varied scenery. ford, pausing to admire the colonial When you attend Harrison’s big Old charm of Paris Hill; and also, if you Home Week Celebration or Casco’s happen to own a gift shop, you’ll want Firemen’s Day, plan to circle around to visit the attractive salesroom of the countryside. Route 114 from Gor­ Hamilton O. Cornwall Products ham following the shores of Sebago (wood) at South Paris. Ten miles until 107 is reached and then follow away, one finds the nice little com­ it through South Bridgton to Bridg­ munity of Buckfield (a town of in­

38 TH E PINE CONE dustrial opportunities) where current­ typical of the Oxford Hills and Lakes ly apple products, archery sets, Region. brushes and cutting- blocks are pro­ Should you find yourself near duced. We must not fail to mention, Greene, you will enjoy the short ride too, the wonderful Maple Acres maple to Sabattus Lake and note the fine syrup (Charles Cooper). Sawyer Farm. Here is the Araxine In East Sumner, there is an inter­ Wilkins Sawyer Memorial where reg­ esting community house and library ularly fine programs, concerts and which we hope to see developed event­ lectures are open to the public with­ ually as the benefactor intended. It out charge. The late John M. Sawyer is the Increase Robinson House. The was a Greene native who engaged in quaint low red homestead (1784) several successful ventures in Mon­ faces one entering from the Buckfield tana but who spent a great deal of road. Deacon Robinson, a Revolu­ time in Maine and erected the memo­ tionary Minute Man, was one of rial to his mother. Mr. Sawyer’s wid­ twenty-one settlers who received ow resides on the estate. farms from the Commonwealth of We urge our readers again to high­ Massachusetts. He arrived in the light summer vacations by travelling town of Butterfield (now Sumner and to some of the Maine islands. One Hartford) in 1783. He conducted the has a wide choice all the way from first Congregational services in this Isles of Shoals at Kittery to Dochet house. Two-foot planks and huge Island at Calais. Each one has its wooden pins impress the visitors in­ own distinct “ flavor.” The larger is­ terested in architecture. There is a lands like Vinalhaven, North Haven, six-foot fireplace in the living room. Monhegan, and Islesboro have pleas­ Dr. Lucien Robinson, a learned de­ ant inns where one can relax and feel scendant, left this house to the town far removed from a ti'oubled world. for a community center and library. A new one at Vinalhaven, L’Ecole des Doctor Robinson, a summer resident, Beaux Arts and Inn, advertises as a was formerly a rector in Philadelphia “ Refuge for Tourists, Artists and and a professor of ecclesiastical Students.” Southport too is a charm­ studies. Widely travelled, he had ac­ ing island whose separation from the quired a large and varied library, and mainland is very slight yet one feels he had a long ell built on the house the island characteristics. It has de­ to lodge books in what is called the lightful places to stay. Near here the Increase Robinson Library. A board first International Water Regatta will of five trustees comprising Mr. Carl take place at Boothbay Harbor in Stephens, Mrs. Edith Gamman, Mrs. early August. Edith Bradeen, Mr. Raymond Keene, Castine is a beautiful town with and Mrs. Mary Hickes (who resides perhaps the most exciting history of in the house) is responsible for this all Maine communities. Don’t miss interesting place. We hope that the “ Open House Day” there in July for Increase Robinson Neighborhood the houses are very old and interest­ House and Library may develop as ing. You’ll want to enjoy “ Open Doctor Robinson planned. His own House” days at York (celebrating its Tercentennial this year), Camden, and motto placed within shows the way: Bar Harbor, also. “ I expect to pass through this world It isn’t possible to really know but once. Any good that I can do or Maine until you’ve sampled the varied any kindness that I can show to any regions of the State. The best way to fellow creature, let me do it now. Let know the Maine woods is to stay in me not defer or neglect it, for I shall the excellent sporting camps located not pass this way again.” all the way from “downeast” Wash­ ington County (Grand Lake Stream V e r y n e a r Canton and Sumner, and Princeton have many) to North­ pretty Anasagunticook Lake is sur­ ern Aroostook’s fabulous Fish River rounded by pleasant resorts and cot­ Chain, the Moosehead and Rangeley tages. These towns have scenery very Lakes, or the centrally located Bel-

SUMMER, 1952 39 grade, Winthrop Lakes, and Sebago (work entirely done by members with Regions. cement blocks donated by Jesse Storey Look for the Chinook Wanigan of Maine Cement Products, Milford). when going through Waldoboro this The building was dedicated last Jan­ summer. You’ll find it at Perry uary 15th. Greene’s Kennels and Tod and Vi Now the Club is constructing a Denner (former sporting camp opera­ baseball field and picnic area for the tors) have a carefully chosen line of Town. In addition to this constant proven Maine sporting equipment as work, they have purchased a bed at well as some choice Maine crafts. the hospital for use by townspeople and plan for other equipment. They In t h e Spring Pine Cone, we spoke also bought a public address system of the Milford Community Improve­ which has been useful at the many ment Club which has outstanding parties for young folks. Boxes have achievements to its credit. Since then been packed for needy people. How we have received further reports from is all this paid for? Every Saturday its busy president, E. Hobart Libby. night, members take turns chaperon­ It is such a good example of what can ing dances which- produce revenue. be accomplished in a small community How about dropping in sometime this anywhere that we are going to quote summer? Much credit goes to the first its constitution and list some of the president, Freeman Cunningham, and projects: to the Reverend Fred Connell, a stu­ 1. The Milford Community Im­ dent pastor, who started the Club off provement Club is an association of successfully by promotion of coopera­ interested people who are working to­ tion between Church and Community. gether to provide more and better We’d like to comment on every com­ recreational and social opportunities munity that’s doing outstanding work, for the people of the Town, with so watch the “ Cracker Barrel” in fu­ special emphasis on giving our young ture months. people a better chance to work and play. A n e w organization is the recently 2. The organization shall be non­ formed Arts and Crafts Association sectarian, non-denominational and sponsored by the Farnsworth Museum non-political. at Rockland. 3. The Club is working to do any­ Speaking of Museums, you won’t thing to promote the welfare of the want to miss the beautiful new home Town. No salaries are paid and all of the Penobscot Marine Museum at funds go to promoting our plans. Searsport. A fine old captain’s house And what have our neighbors in has been carefully renovated, and Milford done? Just listen and re­ within one finds a fascinating collec­ member this is all since October 1949: tion pertaining to Maine’s maritime Built a skating rink, donated labor to history. Great credit is due Clifford lay a wooden floor in school basement; Carver of Searsport and New York purchased dishes for school lunch pro­ for his enterprise in continuing the gram; purchased glasses for needy work begun by the late Lincoln Col- school children; and helped tonsil and cord. adenoid clinic; bought playground equipment; and sponsored Boy Scouts I n s p it e of the last Legislature’s and Cub Scouts. They awarded a failure to vote favorably on a con­ prize for an eighth grade essay com­ tinuance of the splendid program, petition on the subject of “ Milford” ; “ Her Own Business” for women en­ purchased a gas range for the Con­ gaged in small businesses, it is being gregational Church; made contribu­ kept alive by the enthusiasm of many tions to the other churches, St. Mary’s women, notably the Business and Pro­ and St. Joseph’s; helped with con­ fessional Women’s Club of Maine who struction of a new house for a home­ staged a very successful clinic at Ban­ less family; erected the Storey Li­ gor on April 19th. We renewed old brary on Mayhew School grounds friendships and met several new

40 THE PINE CONE Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport. New building is shown in the left picture and, right, is old building, now used as an annex.

“ small business” women here. Among our inquiries, most shops will have them was Mrs. Hazel Hill, owner of many Maine products this season. Hazel’s Bakery in Dover-Foxci’oft. Probably one of the most interesting Nowhere else in Maine can such ex­ gift shop developments is that inau­ quisitely decorated party foods be ob­ gurated by dynamic Jean Blakemore tained. Mrs. Hill’s daughter, Mrs. at her well known “ Smiling Cow” and Alice Ronco, is a graduate of the Wil­ “ Merry Calf.” Five rooms above her ton Decorating School in Chicago. sportswear shop have been converted Quite a successful business is grow­ into a gallery for handcrafts, paint­ ing. Drop in on your way to Moose- ings, and photographs. Tied in with head and order some special things to this are a series of books, “ Treasure pick up on your way home. Hunting in Maine.” One, “ Among the Another person whose unique Rocks and Minerals,” by Mrs. Blake­ product interested us is Mrs. Earl more and Howard Irish, and another, Goudry of Northeast Harbor who with “ In the Sea and Along the Shore,” by her husband, the high school coach, Charles Adams, are in process. Free­ has designed specially woven rubber man Burr, former State Geologist, is mats (you should see the designs assisting. worked from white sidewalls!) for Lawrence Sisson, well known ar­ homes and institutions. Their adver­ tist, is general designer and fabri­ tising slogan is, “ The Mat of Today cates much of the Maine jewelry. for the World of Tomorrow.” They Dexter Hodgdon is supplying the are really excellent for design and group with gem stock and china clay durability. and is an authority on Indian lore. At the Clinic we finally met charm­ Dorothy Apgar, Peter Welch, and ing Mrs. Milton McGorrill of Orono, Richard Vennerbeck are pottery mak­ about whose ceramics we had long ers, interior decorators and photog­ heard enthusiastic comment. We raphers for the gallery. Andrew Sny­ couldn’t resist her blueberry earrings der of Randolph and Howard Jones of (pine cone ones too) nor her special Rockport are assisting with jewelry tiles designed to order, and we learned and other products. Maine’s outstand­ that she has created a special salt ing gemologist, Stanley I. Perham and pepper set to resemble Maine po­ of West Paris, and Raymond Dean, tatoes (she was rushing an order for his assistant, will supply their jewelry 100 sets). and mineral specimens. Helen Camp of Round Pond also will work as a It is really wonderful to have so jewelry craftsman. The Maine gem many Maine products suitable for jewelry and gem hunting kits, as well Maine gift shops, and judging from as terrariums and dish gardens will

SUMMER, 1952 41 be available this summer (also at the ported to have outstanding talent. Camden Smiling Cow). Mrs. Blake- Another theatrical success is Mrs. more has also arranged for these new Claire LaFlamme of Sanford who is products to be available at gift shops travelling with “ South Pacific.” in Little Cranberry Isles, Pemaquid, How many Maine-iacs realize that Freeport, Bethel, and South Paris as a Skowhegan girl is costume designer well as in South Carolina, Florida, for “ Man Against Crime,” one of the Washington, Texas, Arizona, Wiscon­ ten top TV shows (CBS). Miss Mar­ sin and Massachusetts shops. An am­ cia Merrill is the daughter of Su­ bitious plan helping many craftsmen, preme Court Justice Edward F. Mer­ we’d say! The best of luck to them. rill, and was display manager for We have several food enterprises Bergdorf-Goodman in New York for engaged in mail order. One of the five years. Incidentally, the director newest is “ Cap’n’s Corner” at Camden of “ Man Against Crime” is Melville run by Joe Badger and Earl Fuller. Bourke, long identified with the Lake- Capitalizing on Maine’s growing poul­ wood Summer Theatre. try business, they are packaging Former Portlander, Ruth Noble, of everything from complete roast Berkshire Publishing Company, Cam­ chicken dinners to chicken giblets. bridge, Mass., has for the past two They also have lobster and salt fish years prepared a splendid Maine dinners. Calendar and Engagement Book. Another new concern shipping sea­ Fifty-six photos of Maine are includ­ food dinners is “Joe, the Lobsterman” ed in this year’s edition. Miss Noble at Boothbay Harbor. was formerly a teacher of Art at From the coast and salt water Westbrook Junior College for Girls, catches back to Norway and snow- Portland. shoes is quite a dash, but we do want Recently in Washington, D. C., Jus­ to tell you that the Harlow Gift Shop tin Lawrie (Lewiston native) was in the world’s biggest snowshoe town honored on the occasion of his 20th will have snowshoe ash trays this anniversary as Minister of Music and summer as souvenirs along with many choir director of the Foundry Meth­ Maine wood products. While there odist Church. Well do we remember you’ll want to call, too, at the attrac­ Mr. Lawrie’s own beautiful voice tive little gift shop run by the Tubbs when some years ago we heard him Sisters; they have nice birch candles present a concert under the direction and Maine made Imlay pottery. of the late William Rogers Chapman, Bethel, director of the Maine Music A b it of news about Maine people. Festivals. Mr. Lawrie will be guest Not long ago, “ Time” magazine hon­ soloist at a rededication of the Wil­ ored the Reverend Margaret Hend- liam Ladd Memorial at Minot on Julv ricksen who has done outstanding 20th. The occasion is the celebration work in her several rural parishes of Minot’s 150th anniversary. Wil­ surrounding Sullivan. Then in the liam Ladd, a resident of Minot, was May “ American,” University of famed as founder of the American Maine’s Dr. Harry Everhart received Peace Society (1828). attention for his research on Atlantic We are told that one of our devoted salmon. Out in Bakersfield, Califor­ readers is Mr. Edward Owen (Port­ nia, lives a Hartland native, Mrs. Ro- land native) who is attorney for wena Rand, who is being praised for American Telephone and Telegraph her religious novel, “ A New Star Ris­ Company in New York. ing.” Miss Janice Knight of Bath, who O u r o n e problem here in the has been at home a few months fol­ Cracker Barrel department is meet­ lowing outstanding performances at ing too many interesting people and the Bishop-Lee Theatre School and hearing about so many activities. Holmes Summer Theatre at Worces­ Sometimes, regrettably, we meet a ter, is now in a summer tour with a very special person just as they are Boston Theatrical Company and is re­ leaving Maine. That happened this

42 THE PINE CONE Spring, but luckily the lady in ques­ Hitchcock’s use of these books, Miss tion will be coming back some day. Laws and Mrs. Ipcar assisted in de­ She is the charming, talented Mrs. vising games to use in the dramatiza­ Russell Hitchcock (Bath), wife of tion; for example, “ Pin the Clam on Captain Hitchcock who for nine years Clem and Cassie.” has represented the U. S. Bureau of In January the Hitchcocks were Ships in Maine (to the joy of some holidaying in Mexico City and the seventeen Maine shipyard owners who Consulate suggested that Mrs. Hitch­ have seen a return to production dur­ cock participate in the opening of the ing his office here.) The Hitchcocks Benjamin Franklin Institute at Niza, are now at The Hague, Netherlands, Mexico, using her Maine stories. This where Captain Hitchcock is similarly event was broadcast on the “ Voice of representing the U. S. Bureau of America” program. Incidentally, De­ Ships. Mrs. Hitchcock quickly at­ borah Currier, assistant at the Insti­ tracted the interest of folks in Bath tute, formerly summered at Royal and nearby towns with her clever sea­ Rest, Orr’s Island. sonal decorations at the entrance to Now Mrs. Hitchcock is our own their pleasant colonial home. She fre­ Maine ambassador to Holland, for al­ quently used craftsman Dorothy ready she has been invited to do her Washington’s beautifully carved special story productions for children Maine birds in her arrangements of there, and she is also developing a Maine evergreens, grasses or flowers. story of her own about a typical Maine As president of the Bath Garden boy who grows up near the shipyards Club, Mrs. Hitchcock had helped in­ of East Boothbay. She will take her stigate use of the attractive hanging mythical Maine youngster through baskets of flowers visitors now see episodes of an average coastal child’s entering Bath and on the Carlton life for the education and delight of Bridge. Both Hitchcocks enjoy crafts. little Dutch children. We are very Captain Hitchcock had become an ac­ pleased with our attractive lady from complished bookbinder and regretfully Bath and are glad to help her by left the binding shop he had set up sending pictures and occasional sug­ as d hobby. Mrs. Hitchcock’s ac­ gestions based on current Maine hap­ quaintance with Maine authors and penings. Still more pleased we shall delight in work with children led to be when again the Hitchcocks return her regular dramatic presentations of to Maine, which is now their home, children (and grownup) stories by and to their much loved summer place Maine authors at the Bath Library. at Small Point. So the “ Cracker Bar­ As many as 150 spellbound children rel” says, “ Hurry back,” to the Hitch­ appeared to listen and participate. cocks, at the same time appreciating Among the stories used with great greatly their publicizing Maine success are “ Clem Clam” by Edythe abroad. Laws; “ One Horse Farm” and “ Lit­ tle Fisherman” by Davlov Ipcar; and D r op i n and see us, won’t you, this Robert McCloskey’s charming chil­ summer? We really like to meet our dren’s books, the latest being “ One readers and help them find interest­ Maine Morning.” Intrigued by Mrs. ing things to see and do.

Watch for the full color pictorial feature on “ The Maine Coast” scheduled to appear in the August 4 issue of Life magazine.

i SUMMER, 1952 43 Minstrelsy of Maine

Edited by D a n K e l l y

Editor of As M a i n e W r i t e s : An Anthology of the Poetry Fellowship of Maine, and R e e d : A Magazine of Maine Poetry.

P o e m s , to be eligible for consideration for this Department, should be about Maine or of particular interest to lovers of Maine. While at least minimum standards of craftsmanship will be required, selections will be made on the basis of reader interest, rather than critical perfection. Only previously un­ published poems should be submitted. All submissions should be sent directly to D an K e l l y , Editor, Minstrelsy of Maine Department, 48 Water Street, Hallowell, M ain e; and should be accompanied by the usual stamped, self- addressed envelope for return of the material if not found available.

Q. Where can I obtain copies of marginalia Pine Cone? A. The address is inside the front T n q u i r ie s arrive at Book End almost cover of this magazine. Why not sub­ daily. Many of them are similar. scribe now? Perhaps it would be helpful if we try to answer a few of the more frequent Q. What type of poetry is best questions. suited for Minstrelsy of Maine? Q. Is it necessary to enclose a self- A. New, original, well-written addressed, stamped envelope to all poetry. Maine scenes, characters and editors? moods given special attention. A. Yes, if you wish an answer or Q. What type of poetry do you return of your work. prefer, Mr. Kelly? Q. Hov> may I best present my A. I like all types, with a prefer­ work to an editor? ence for the short forms. I give the A. Typed or legibly written. One nod to originality of thought and ex­ poem per sheet. Name and address pression over craftsmanship. The con­ in upper righthand corner of each tent is more important than the vessel. sheet. Q. Is personal presentation of Q. Are you available as a speaker? work advantageous over mail. A. Yes. My address is above. A. In many instances, yes. Q. Why is the Minstrelsy of Maine Q. What is the quickest way to get department a page short in some is­ an acceptance. sues ? A. There is no quick way. The A. Space requirements sometimes best way: study your market, rewrite, limit us, but we try to standardize the improve, mail something as often as column as much as editorially possible. possible regularly. Q. Do you approve of printed re­ These are just a few of the more jection slips? frequent queries received almost daily A. They save time, but not the at Book End. I have combined and writer’s feelings. I prefer personal reworded wherever possible to cover notes, but can see where time might more ground. I shall be happy to not permit. continue answering your questions

44 THE PINE CONE personally by mail, providing you abide by the answer to question num­ Maine-Deep ber one. T-\IVING Maine-deep, ^ You should be spokesman For fragrances Far Down Easters have kinship with. QUESTIONS Knowing tides You should speak of ocean Great wisdoms grow to touch the To sail-hungry prairie men. skies The words of a Maine psalm Not from the smart, but from the Can bring an orchestra “ whys.” To many a silent tower-dweller. Dan Kelly Rachel Graham Book End Hallowell, Maine Sweet Fern Memory weet fern, he said, brings back to S him Impressions A memory of long ago, When boyhood at the bright world’s o up to the other camp,” she said, rim U* “ And get the bedding down; Was all of heaven he wished to know. You’ll find it in the old trunk there, Hard back against the roof.” Ancestral acres drew him down The bedding and the camphor smell I A perfumed pathway only he, found, With eager feet both bare and brown, And the March wind deviling Could walk in childish dignity. Just beyond the boards, the black tar paper, and the snow; So now, with this small bit of green I also found some dolls, a metal toy, Held tight within his careful hand, And cold, cold pictures of a girl I used A man full grown again has seen to know. The wonder found in common land. We ate and talked not much of any­ And thus a distant scented thing thing; Can come across the dusty years, And then I took my gun To warm the heart and swiftly bring And walked on snowshoes Renewing faith to still all fears. Down through the woods Toward “ The Island.” A delbert M. Jakeman Alone, I walked Beneath the blue, Upon the white— Away through all those warming, gol­ Chapel By The Sea den shafts of sun. T~\OES NOT It was then I saw an old brown leaf •*"'* a bell buoy’s chimes of oak ringing out to sea Come cartwheeling along toward me remind you of a lonely on the snow— mission bell And long I stood there And the briny-stones Staring at the print with balding pates That this dead thing had made— the shadowy forms This thing that died, so many months of brown denimed monks ago. in prayer.

Edwin D. Merry Reginald E. Carles

SUMMER, 1952 45 Island Meeting Summer T M MOBILITY tJERE in the marshland meadow A Of earth r 'L The dark pines toss and shadow. Green tranquillity Where the island pond is shallow Of grass Feathered frond and mallow And I absorbed Dance in the northern summer In all of this Like nymphs in seaweed laces Watch summer pass. While shining cod and cunner Lift up their salt-born faces. A ddison Liberman

Rosemary Clifford Trott Aftermath u sh, while the wild wind whis­ H pers. Old Mens Home Hush, while the tall trees throb. Listen, the storm strikes swiftly ^ ) ld men With the force of an angry mob. And new faces. Too old And as swiftly the winds are silenced, For strange places. And the strafing of rain is stopped. Now there is tangle of branches Man is neither Where once the rabbits hopped. Stick nor stone, Needs a corner A nna Beatrice Murphy Of his own. To be young And sad is sad. Larches To be old and sad arches must be lonesome . . . Is bad. L So sort of in-between! They neither are deciduous, Pity them Nor are they evergreen. For what they lack, Always, always Persons, when they see them, Looking back. May say, “ Oh, hackmatacks!” While others disagree with this The young are young And call them “ tamaracks.” And soon forget Cousins to the evergreens, But old men linger They blend with them in spring, With regret. And shelter all the feathered mites Beatrice Oakes That from their branches sing. Pines and spruce in autumn. Show shades of deepest green; But leaves of larch or hackmatack Begin to lose their sheen. Coalescence Fading fast, and falling, qomeday I want the dust of me Their loss in autumn’s cold ° To be left in this wood beside the Makes larches look like skeletons . . . sea; Sere, and dry and old! It may nurture a seed that, climbing Larches must be lonesome . . . will twine So sort of in-between! Around my heart in the fragrance of They neither are deciduous, pine. . . Nor are they evergreen. Jane Gerow Olson Natalie S. Butler

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SUMMER, 1952 47 The Valley

By E leanor D. Cole gHE STOOD not far from me, And I knew the circumference Of the field in which we stood; But she knew the circumference Of her heart: and with her hand To the hill and her voice To the bordering sky, she gave me the measure: “ This is my valley,” she said, “ Where time may not be broken To the small tight hours of need; Where space may not be drawn To less than the measureless sweep Of the valley’s surpassing peace.”