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K8TA 1H.ISHKI) 1901 PORTLAND, MAINE, JULY 1913 BNTRBRD AS SECOND THURSDAY, 24, CLASH MAll. HATTnt. PRIC3K KIVR rPNTS Kellar is a Circus At Cousins Mail Service to Islands most remarkable woman, Peaks Island House having been able to do many things that one would deem it impossible for DELIGHTFUL OUTDOOR EVENT GREAT IMPROVEMENT one who is MADE THE AND CLIFF HOUSE ENTERTAIN- blind, deaf and dumb to do. Automatic GIVEN LAST SATURDAY. PAST She left Florence WEEK. after at Oil Stoves ING VERY EXTENSIVELY. Tuesday staying Rockbound Park while here. Attractions and Many Varied—Large Mail Sorted on the Steamers to Dances and Parties Much in Attendance. Facilitate Sailing Delivery. Vogue. Cousin's Island had on Saturday the A which South a change is already The Peaks Island House For greatest show on earth. Norton's itself making this week Harpswell appreciably felt, was circus was the inaugu- is experiencing a week better than last show. Barnum's was rated about a week ago by the Port- which was in its turn COTTAGES ALMOST Cool the only circus once, but Cousin's Is- land the best ALL FILLED Post Office authorities. Hereto- of WITH landers can see the season. Tourists are arriving SUMMER RESIDENTS. nothing but Norton's fore mail from cne island in Casco in large numbers and almost all of Kitchen now. The performance took place at Bay to another has gone on the direct them for some 2.30 p. m. in stay weeks. The usual Dances Add Much Gurney Square. Hun- pouch that if a Weekly to Enter- system, is, letter was dance was dreds were unable to admittance. Tuesday night held this tainment of Guests. at gain mailed on Orr's Island to Those addressed week and was enjoyed many. that were on hand early saw someone on by Cliff Island, it would be The We regret to state that the of talent with a concert Sunday night by the accident plenty big T. The carried in a direct to Home pouch to Portland House trio was of the usual excel- Dr. Lambert, the professor of bot- lence, including the overture, Poet and any at Tufts, was more serious than was or Peasant, "Thou Mighty Ocean," by thought at first. Dr. Lambert's Richardson, and the Sextette from knee was severely cut on a ledge near his the Lucia di Lammermoor. There was camp at Basin Point and he re- also a 'cello solo, "Sweet Evening quired the services of a surgeon. He is now Star," from Tannhauser, which was at Dr. Littlefleld's at West Cottage well worthy of the applause it Harpswell under the doctor's care. He received. is improving and will probably be out Cut the Fuel Bills The Aged Brotherhood Society will soon, as his many friends hope. for the Summer. hold its annual here on picnic Tues- Large quantities of small jellyfish next. Dinner will be day served at of a variety different from that usual- This stove bakes the Peaks Island House Annex and ly seen in Casco Bay have been ob- for hours on a afterwards and readings singing will served lately by investigators at the fill gallon of oil. out the program. The committee laboratory. in charge is composed of Daniel D. trot. Heacli of Yale Orlow W. Fullam and University gave Tbiuk it over. Cheney, William a H. Fultz. very interesting talk last Thursday evening at the of Prof. John i-ast Rowe an- cottage evening Mgr. gave son other regarding his travels in Africa. — delightful dance to the Automobile employees Prof. Votes Given Free Ask for Them at Union Beach is the professor of mis- Scene of House. A buffet lunch was the Circus at Cousins.' sions at Yale and was for served and music for the dances, in many years a missionary in but has been which the guests all joined, was fur- China, nished by the Cobb a trio from recently touring extensively in Africa, parade was headed by a chariot driven there boys, an<V sorted into the bag for Cliff studying the political, religious and so- by Dorothy Norton. Xo.2 chariot driven Deering High School. Island and forwarded on the next At cial conditions of the Africans. Arvilla Morrison. the Cliff House, the season is by No. 3 chariot steamer to Cliff. The new system coming on It is a matter of driven by Margaret Carr. There were finely, many transients becoming some provides for a much easier method. several taking advantage of the concern here how many Armenian and wild animals in cages, one of There has been opportunity established on the to motor out to the are which was in the wilds of Cape, partake of Syrian peddlers frequenting the captured Casco Bay and line's steam- Harpswell a fine shore dinner and a rest colony. It is very nice to have a few Littlejohn's Island and has not as yet er enjoy Merryconeag a on tho Cliff around with been classified. The route of distributing post House piazzas. the quaint and beautiful parade office at which the mail from the dif- Miss Helen Kellar, the celebrated wares but too many are fast was through Beech wood Ave. and ferent is becoming R. islands received and sorted dumb and a S. deaf, blind was an nuisance. DAVIS Cousin's boulevard to P. woman, CO. O., returning immediately into sacks for the islands interested visitor at Peaks Island COMPLETE through Ashland Ave. to the Square where the The Misses Hill and Miss HOMEFURNISHERS steamer touches on her In Fanny on the Seashore Land Monday. the morning she enjoyed are Co.'s property. route. In the case of the Harper visiting at the Parker cot- letter men- a sail 011 the "Alpine" with Cor. and Federal The parade was worth going miles to tioned along other tage. Exchange Sfs. Portland, Me. above, after being mailed at guests of the Peaks Island | see. \V. H. Norton was general man- Orr's House, who Mr. Island, it would be sorted right were Simms from St. Ix>uis, Mo., is ager and ring master and made such delighted to find that she was ! nto the Cliff pouch, on the boat spending a few weeks at H. F. Hub- i F. E. * President and one of the The Haskell, a success that there is talk of making be party. party was bard's delivered there on the way to in the cottage. him Mayor of Cousin's Island. Mr. caught heavy shower of the Portland. E. S. Paul and Charles was ticket seller morning but this did not take away wife, Miss Catherine Gurney and THs makes on change immense dlf- from the enjoyment of the ho oversold the supply long before the trip. Miss (Continued on Page 7.) performance. He will be elected tax collector. Mr. Collins, as a coon, was a big success. Bowker was a clown and made a hit. Clarence is naturally dignified but he got down to business while in the ring. I>aura Hill was also a clown, the first lady clown on any stage. She filled the bill. Ira ONE CLEAN-UP Morrison will have no opposition as captain of the Cousin's Island police force. He was guardian of the peace and was brave as a lion. He was obliged to make several arrests, one a chicken thief, but wishes to state PRICE that none of the criminals live on Cousin's. peaKvS island House Madame Mystery, the world ^oANNEXBii. renowned palmist, was secured at yA We shall on put sale every Summer great expense. Her readings were marvelous. Wm, the well Suit in our stock at one Burgess, price. All known acrobat from Dingling Bros, new goods this season, circus, gave a wonderful performance. including The Lair sisters of Blue Boston rendered Serges and all Rogers Peet several songs with expression that Co.'s was very pleasing. Marshal Gurney make, formerly priced from sang "Everybody's Picking on Me," $20 to $32. Take of and received great applause. Selec- Manac>uvie:nt_o advantage tions were played by the bands. Ral pK ^CU FT="# HOUSE. this, the biggest bargain opportun- Cousin's Islanders employ only the Hinum best talent. Mrs. Dawes and Mrs. ■mmflffiHHimu ity that will be offered in ton conducted the bands THE Portland Slay (canned PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE AND CLIFF HOUSE this season. music). A song rendered in Wench by .Miles. Dorothy Norton, Arvilla ference in the length of time required Morrison and Helen Bartlett was one for delivery as the letter's going over of the features of the the same route Under pleasing day. twice is obviated. New Management. W. Clark Meader, Prop. Mrs. Raymond Talbot and team were The steamer Aucocisco now carries THE HOME OF PURE FOOD a dream. Mr. Sam Willis with his direct /4 and pouches so the islands are re- 76 Exchange St.. Portland, Opposite Postotflce educated M. I. was a An calf, T.—14, great ceiving four mails a day each way, ideal, up-to date cafe, where nothing but the best la served to our entertainer. Little Chester Slayton, which is wonderfully good service. patrons. Quick service is our motto, and our prices are right. the Indian was the real thing. The mail clerk on Separate dining boy, the Merryconeag is room for ladies and escorts. The .Hisses Prescott and Miss Van James a jsamsm Jf'eeney, graduate of the Port- Specials every day, from 11 a. m. until served. Ooren exhibited their Rocky Mountain land High School. The islanders all cannries and attracted much attention, appreciate the thoughtfulness of the the ladies as well as the officials yonng who arranged the present sys- canaries.