July 18th, 1907

Berwick Register, July 18th, 1907

A Bay Party

One of the most successful bay parties of the season was held on Monday, July 15th, at Ogilvie Wharf.

About 8.30 a.m., the party assembled at the foot of Long Point Mountain to start together on their pleasant journey to the sea shore.

The day was an ideal one; bright and clear; the sunshine warming the earth and imparting a warmth to the gentle breezes. Midway up the mountain the party halted to refresh themselves from a cool clear spring, which bubbled by the road side. The trip to the Bay was made without mishap, the only incident being a ferocious dog fight between a collie dog, which accompanied the party, and a large bull dog, owned by one of the farmers.

The drive to the Bay was delightful, the air being rich with the fragrance of clover and wild roses; while the fields presented a golden appearance with their rich dress of buttercups, here and there relieved by a stretch of daisies. One of the party, who had spent considerable time in California, remarked that the fields of buttercups compared most favorably with the fields of golden poppies, of which California is justly proud.

Arriving at the shore after an hour's drive the party made ready to enjoy the day. The gentlemen constructed tables under the shade of the cliff, whilst the ladies vied with each other in preparing a bountiful and tempting repast of the dainties of the season.

After all had partaken of the good things provided, the afternoon was spent in boat sailing, walking and fishing. About 6 p.m., the party assembled on the beach where they were entertained by the pleasing manner in which Mrs. James Reid rendered several selections of poetry composed by herself. A pleasant hour was then spent over the lunch tables after which the party wended their way homeward.

The party, which is one of an annual series was composed of the following families of Weston and their guests: Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark West, Miss Lottie West, Mrs. George West, Mr. Allison West, Mr. and Mrs. W. West, Mr. and Mrs. James Reid, who were accompanied by their son, Mr. C. Elbert Reid, of Advocate, also Mrs. Reid and Miss Annette Reid, of Advocate; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Mr. Malcolm McLean, Miss Katherine McLean, Miss Scott McLean, and Mr. K. S. McLean, who is visiting Mr. McLean.

The day was marked by several interesting incidents, one of which was the gallant manner in which one of the young gentlemen carried his fair companion through the surf to the sailboat amid the cheers of the boatsmen. Mr. Jos. Taylor caught a fine string of trout, one of which he succeeded in capturing after considerable difficulty with his hands under a rock.

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