STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT Wild Gardens of Acadia WITH George B Dorr, Treas. BAR HARBOR BANKING Bar Harbor, Maine & TRUST CO. OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE CHECKS PAID DEPOSITS DATE BALANCE AUG26'55 38.30 % BALANCE FORWARD THIS STATEMENT OF YOUR INACTIVE ACCOUNT IS RENDERED FOR YOUR I INFORMATION KEY SC -SERVICE CHARGE CC-CHECK CHARGE CM-CREDIT MEMO. [ THE RECONCILEMENT OF THIS STATEMENT WITH THE LAST AMOUNT IN THIS COLUMN YOUR RECORDS IS ESSENTIAL. ANY ERROR OR DM-DEBIT MEMO. IS YOUR BALANCE EXCEPTION SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY 2-49 SOM 848 103-16667 REMINGTON RAND INC. = RECONCILEMENT OF ACCOUNT CHECKS OUTSTANDING NUMBER AMOUNT TO PROVE THE BALANCE AS SHOWN ON YOUR STATEMENT: Sort the checks numerically or by date issued. Check off on the stubs of your check book each of the checks paid by the bank and make a list of the numbers and amounts of those still outstanding in the space provided at the left; to the sum of the outstanding checks add the balance as shown in your check book. List below all deposits which do not appear on the statement, and add to this total the balance as shown by the state- ment. The two results should agree, and if so, the statement rendered is correct. DEPOSITS NOT Total checks CREDITED outstanding Balance as Bank Balance per check book as per statement Total Total THIS STATEMENT IS FURNISHED TO OUR CUSTOMERS INSTEAD OF BALANCING THE PASS BOOK. IT SAVES YOU THE TROUBLE OF BRINGING THE PASS BOOK TO THE BANK AND WAITING FOR IT TO BE BALANCED. THESE STATEMENTS WILL BE FOUND VERY CONVENIENT TO CHECK UP AND FILE. USE YOUR PASS BOOK ONLY AS A RECEIPT BOOK IN MAKING DEPOSITS. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT The Wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine and located at Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, but less than one hundred dollars, paid by the Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, a municipal corporation, in the County of does Hancock and State of Maine, the receipt whereof it hereby acknowledge does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY and forever QUITCLAIM unto the said Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, its successors and assigns forever, all its right, title and interest in and to a certain lot or parcel of land situated in said Bar Harbor, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stone post set in the ground in the eastern side of Ledgelawn Avenue at the southwestern corner of land formerly of Jerry J. Cannon, deceased; thence easterly, but always following the southern line of said land formerly of Cannon, ninety-eight feet to a stone post set in the ground in the south- eastern corner thereof, and in the western line of land formerly of Ash; thence northerly, but everywhere following the western line of said land formerly of Ash to the southwestern corner of a lot of land owned now or formerly by Oscar Wentworth; thence easterly, but everywhere following the southern line of said land now or formerly of Wentworth and the southern line of lots now or formerly of Benjamin Gower and Asa Hodgkins & Sons, three hundred and fifty feet, more or less, to School Street; thence southerly, but every- where following said School Street to the Park Road, formerly Livingston Road Extension; thence westerly by said Park Road to the eastern side line of Ledgelawn Avenue; thence northerly by said Ledgelawn Avenue to the stone post at the place of beginning. This conveyance is made expressly subject to all public easements in and to such parts of the Park Road, School Street, Ash Street and Ledgelawn Avenue as are included within the limits of the above description, and also subject to private easements in said Ash Street. Being that lot of land conveyed to said The Wild Gardens of Acadia Corporation by the Mount Desert Transit Company by deed dated November 2, 1920, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 556, Page 296. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to it the said Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia has caused its wafer seal to be affixed, it having no impression seal, and these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by Clarence E. Dow, its President, this day of in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty- THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA BY (President) STATE OF MAINE. HANCOCK, ss. 194 . Personally appeared the above named Clarence E. Dow, President of The Wild Gardens of Acadia and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of said corporation, before me, Notary Public. Signed George B. DM s w illiansProcter 554-137 sealed, wrtners tack wild Gardens of Acadia Lease William Procter. Indentine Aug 12, 1920 July 31, 1920 (Sheet 1012) This Indenture made the thirty first day of July in the year of our lord one Thousand nine lumded and Twenty Witnessett, That The Wild Gardens /Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of The State of Maine s 11 a certain eaten parcel of land situated at Salishing Cove in said Bas Harln bounded and described as follows: :- Bounded on the E last by land conveyed by Ceylon Emery it al to Sien de Mont Arbnetum and Wild Gardens ; on the Smith by the Country Road on the West by land of P.H. Joy, and m the Nortt by the sea, ouit While this lease is made fn the purpose of forwarding and carryinpar biological work, it is not intended herely to malu such use a condition.] it To Hold for the term of the natural life of said William Procter And said Lessee promises to make any and all upanis and improvements thereon, and to quit and deliver up the premius Do the lessn, or its attorney peacefully and grietly at the end of the term aforesaid, [!] in as sgood order and condition ( reasonable use and wearing thereof, or inevitable accident excepted,) as the same are ,00 may be put into by the said Lesson, and to pay all taxes duly assessed thereon during The term, and not male on suffer any waste thereof; and 554-137 Wild Gardens of Acadia Lease WilliamProcter July 31,1920 2 that he will not assign or underlet the premises 5 any part thereof, without the consent of the lesson in writing on the bach of this pease. And the lesson may enter to view and male improvements, and to expel the Lessee if he shall make on suffer any strip on waste thereof, on shall violate any of the covenants in This Lease by said lessee to be performed. And the premises shall not be occupied during the said term for any purpre usually denominated extra hazardous as to fire by insurance companies In Witness Whereof the parties have herennto interchangeatly set their hands and seals the day and year first above written, Signed Sealed, and Delivered in Presence of The Wild Gardens of Acadia A. H, lynam to G,B,D, By George B. Dou (LB.) and W. P, William Procter (C.S) Achnowledgement THIS INDENTURE, made the thirty-first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty. WITNESSETH, That The Wild-Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine and located at Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby lease, demise and let unto Villiam Procter of the City, County and State of New York a certain lot or parcel of land situated at Salisbury Cove in said Bar Harbor, bounded and described as follows:- Bounded on the East by land conveyed by Ceylon Emery at al to Sieur de Monts Arboretum and Wild Gardens; on the South by the County Road; on the West by land of P.H. Joy; and on the North by the sea: While this lease is made for the purpose of forwarding and carrying on biological work, it is not intended hereby to make such use a condition. TO HOLD for the term of the natural life of said William Procter. And said Lessee promises to make any and all repairs and improvements thereon, and to quit and deliver up the premises to the Lessor, or its attorney, peacefully and quietly at the end of the term aforesaid, in as good order and condition (reasonable use and wearing thereof, or inevitable accident, excepted,) as the same are, or may be put into by the said Lessor, and to pay all taxes duly assessed thereon during the term, and not make or suffer any waste thereof; and that he will not assign or underlet the premises or any part thereof, without the consent of the Lessor in writing on the back of this Lesse. And the Lessor may enter to view and make improvements, and to expel the Lessee if he shall make or suffer any strip or waste therof, or shall violate any of the covenants in this Lease by said Lessee to be performed. And the premises shall not be occupied, during the said term for any purpose usually denominated extra-hazardous as to fire by insurance companies. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed, Sealed and Delivered THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA in Presence of By STATEOFHAINE HANCOCK SS: July 31. 1920. Then personally appeared the above named George B. Dorr, Treasurer, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of said corporation, before, me, Notary Public. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT The Wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine and located at Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations, but less than one hundred dollars, paid by the Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, a municipal corporation, in the County of does Hancock and State of Maine, the receipt whereof it hereby acknowledge does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY and forever QUITCLAIM unto the said Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, its successors and assigns forever, all its right, title and interest in and to a certain lot or parcel of land situated in said Bar Harbor, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stone post set in the ground in the eastern side of Ledgelawn Avenue at the southwestern corner of land formerly of Jerry J. Cannon, deceased; thence easterly, but always following the southern line of said land formerly of Cannon, ninety-eight feet to a stone post set in the ground in the south- eastern corner thereof, and in the western line of land formerly of Ash; thence northerly, but everywhere following the western line of said land formerly of Ash to the southwestern corner of a lot of land owned now or formerly by Oscar Wentworth; thence easterly, but everywhere following the southern line of said land now or formerly of Wentworth and the southern line of lots now or formerly of Benjamin Gower and Asa Hodgkins & Sons, three hundred and fifty feet, more or less, to School Street; thence southerly, but every- where following said School Street to the Park Road, formerly Livingston Road Extension; thence westerly by said Park Road to the eastern side line of Ledgelawn Avenue; thence northerly by said Ledgelawn Avenue to the stone post at the place of beginning. This conveyance is made expressly subject to all public easements in and to such parts of the Park Road, School Street, Ash Street and Ledgelawn Avenue as are included within the limits of the above description, and also subject to private easements in said Ash Street. Being that lot of land conveyed to said The Wild Gardens of Acadia Corporation by the Mount Desert Transit Company by deed dated November 2, 1920, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 556, Page 296. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to it the said Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia has caused its wafer seal to be affixed, it having no impression seal, and these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by Clarence E. Dow, its President, this tenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA BY Clarence E Dow (L.S.) (President) STATE OF MAINE. HANCOCK, ss. December 10, 1948. Personally appeared the above named Clarence E. Dow, President of The Wild Gardens of Acadia and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of said corporation, before me, L. Demon Scales Jr (Notarial Seal) Notary Public. RECORD OF SECOND MEMBERS MEETING. A meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was duly called and held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick and Rodick, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, on Monday December 6th i 1948 at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. There were present Clarence E. Dow, Agnes Curtis, Benjamin L. Hadley, Ruth L. Sleeper, Edwin R. Smith, and John Whitcomb, being a quorum. Upon motion duly seconded, it was voted to authorize the Directors to convey such remaining land of the Corporation as the Directors see fit to the Town of Bar Harbor Hancock of Public Reservations or The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, or both, for such consideration and on such terms as they may determine to be proper, or for no consideration, subject to any lease or leases heretofore made by this Corporation as to any portion of this land. Upon motion duly seconded, it was further voted to authorize the Directors in their discretion to release The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and its successors or assigns from any or all of the conditions contained in a deed of land from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, dated Lab. Sense 32 Am Jun. 104 Atternment stat ute Ives CDS. sum with land Did breach occur before or after transfer Ch 111, Dec's 1- - it reg. Smit On Was be DEEDS TO WITD GARDENS OF ACADIA. Vol. Page Date Grantor Location 529 429 1915 Cylon Emery and Salisbury Cove Charles F. Paine (Laboratory Lot) 531 460 1916 George B. Dorr Newport Mountain Lot. 531 464 1916 George B. Dorr This is option on all lands in drain- age basin of Bear Brook, west of Schooner Head Road. 531 465 1916 George B. Dorr This is option on all lands in drain age basin of Trout brook above its junction with Kebo 531 468 1916 Sieur de Monts Spring Co. and Jesup Path George B. Dorr 531 470 1916 Sieur de Monts Delano Wild Gardens Spring Co. near Tarn 532 550 1917 E. Leon Higgins 20 acres south end Long Fond and S. II. Harbor 533 523 1917 S. R. Clark X Mt. Desert and S. W Harbor, 130 acros Lot 105 534 189 1917 Mary S. Cobb and Eliza W. Fuller X Ship Harbor, 32 A 90 S. R. 536 142 1916 Trustees Kennedy North of Livingston Lot Rd. Adjoining B. H. Water Co. 549 527 1919 Mt. Desert Transit Salisbury Cove Co. 70 acres, West of Laboratory lot both sides of road. 554 137 1920 William Procter Lease west of Lab- W oratory 556 161 1920 Everett G. Stanley x Two lots Ship Har- bor% Tax interest. 556 163 1920 Certrude W. Clark Two lots Ship Har- and S. R. Clark bor. 556 296 1920 Mount Desert Transit Between Ledgelawn Co. Ave. and School Street, North of Park Road. 557 75 1920 Gertrude W. Clark 32 acres Ship Harbor 558 323 1921 Sieur de Monts Laboratory lot Arborotem and wild Salisbury Cove M Gardens 559 436 1921 Rebecca H. Edwards Half aere Salisbu y Cove 562 316 1920 Mt. Desert Nutseries B. H. Water Co. Water privileges George B. Dorr 569 34 1921 Executors of Weston F, Milliken X. Two lots Ship Harbor 572 462 1922 S. R. Clark 12 acres S. W. 1 adjoining Jacob lot on West line of Eastern Peak of Western Mt. lot. 581 63 1923 Elizabeth Nicholson 1/2 White lot. Hopkins 555 278 1920 Richard W. Hale Otter Creek 1-3/4 acres. Elisha Had- ley lot. 583 50 1923 Jeannette Innis Aldrich 1/2 White Lot 583 445 1923 S. R. Clark one aore lot at x Ship Harbor. DEEDS FROM WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA Date Grantee Location 1923 Ulrio Dahlgren Rebecca Edwards Lot Salisbury Cove 1923 Mt. Desert Biological Laboratory Laboratory lot at Salisbury Cove. Se Wied garden of acadia ariginal Indernation Gis BD DOR VLB YET V VAH. L C.7.Pome ,ASR Faistmeeting Dec 2 1916 Purposes 1. American Duds to wild guiden Dec 16 1916 Dated Dec 16 1916 near newpart acupter Option li (1 11 an from Sum DemitSfy S 11 Induction 11 Con egay Jersey Path 11 11 D lano 5-36-142 Cyt Year arthutifield 534-189 Fulla etals Tremont 533-523 Schangle Clark 139-439 Emerg Liansit Lane Sac care - Weed From mt Deant Birl Saw (all but Ederains by much month Dowlyn Schrones H. Road to Park This is road Harden Farm Rd to atten woRd H.C. TgPR 572-462 - Rileas of Restaurt Seleval Street to Got Release of restrictions shown in 531-460 To HBP all land nthy Hander Jam Road S. atter Cruk Rad Dr. usa ( 3-31-470 members GBD AH R Dore C. 7 Pami LBD asR GET Addid Dec 16 1916 Chas W.Eliat Alessandro Fab Robut. able T.D. With Englis Teo L. dryhaam By Laws amoud Page 5-3 aaded Page 82 Likewise the Rainier National Park Company has among its stockholders many of the best business men of Seattle and Tacoma, and there are also many small stockholders in this latter company. Companies of this kind, with Boards of Directors made up of business men with only relatively small blocks of stock, have not been altogether satisfactory from our standpoint. The Directors have been inclined to view the operation as more of a contribution on their part to public welfare and have not cared particularly about dividends. On the other hand, they have expected the Government to do many things for the company that the company should do for itself. To Wild Gardens of Acadia: To be used by the said corporation for the purposes now provided in its incorporation and purposes that may be authorized by any alteration of said purposes in the future. When we have under consideration the requirements of the public for service in a national park, we encourage individuals or groups of individuals to interest themselves in a plan for the installation of the new facilities, and we seek men who are interested in park affairs and who may be expected to approach the problem of handling a park opera- tion not only with business judgment but with proper public spirit. Likewise the Rainier National Park Company has among its stockholders many of the best business men of Seattle I and Tacoma, and there are also many small stockholders in this latter company. Companies of this kind, with Boards of Directors made up olf business men with only relatively small blocks of stock, have not been altogether satisfactory from our standpoint. The Directors have been inclined to view the operation as more of a contribution on their part to public welfare and have not cared particularly about dividends. On the other hand, they have expected the Government to do many things for the company that the CO many should do for itself. November 4, 1932. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I believe that getting effective work started on moving the radio was far easier than getting some sound future program developed in regard to the holdings of Mr. Dorr and the wild Gardens of Acadia. I will, however, see what I can do about it. My recollection is that he planned on giving his own properties to the wild Gardens of Acadia strengthening the organization by putting in institutions such as Harvard, and the Governor of Mei ne, etc., so that there would be a sound Board to carry on the work. This has not as yet been done and it may never be done. If not it will be left to whomsoever is elected as members of the Corporation and they can do as they please regarding its ownerships other than what might be given it with strings attached. I will go through the matter more carefully and attise you later. Yours very truly, November 28, 1932. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, JI., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I have brought up to Mr. Dorr the matter of the land holdings of the wild Gardens of Acadia and also of Mr. Dorr's lands, other than his home property, suggesting that the wild Gardens Incorporation is not satisfactory and also suggesting that so me arrangement be made whereby the lands could be transferred to the Government, und er similar cond it ions as to theis use as now designed for them with the wild Gardens of Acadia, and as a memorial to himself, his father and mother. He did not take kindly to the suggestion. At present it would be unwise, I think, to try to push it. I can, however, keep it before him and he may later feel differently. In the meantime I will prepare a copy of the terms of the incorporation of the wild Gardens and the officers and members for you. Yours truly, May 13, 1933. Mr. John D.Rockefeller, Jr., 26 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I wish to acknowledge receipt or your letters of May 4th and May 6th. Part of the contents of the letter of May 6th have been communicated to Mr. Fred C.Lynam. Mr. Lynam's reaction was that possibly you might like to make an offer for the property that he could submit to Mrs. Lea's guardians. The informs tion desired concerning the land of the Wild Gardens of Acadia and Mr. Dorr's land is being compiled and I trust when you arrive it will be complete. Mr. Lynam has devoted some time to this and so have I, but the placing of all of Mr. Dorr's land entails consid- erable work. Mr. Lynem's condition is improving constantly and when you arrive undoubtedly he will be able to see you to take un the various matters with you. We are going over the matters together and if by any change he is not able to discuss the various things, I home to be in a position to give you such information as you desire. Mr. Lynam had quite a severe attack of angina J.D.R. Jr. 5/13/33 and while he is out and around a bit the Doctor does not wish him to become excited or to walk up stairs. He is therefore doing such business as is necessary in the direc- tors' room of the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company. Very truly yours, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT the wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine, and having an established place of business at Bar Harbor, Heneod County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by George B. Dorr of said Bar Harbor, the receipt where of It does hereby acknowledge, does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUITCLAIM unto the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever, all of its right, title and interest in and to any and all lands situated end being in Hancock County, State of Maine, excepting, however, and not hereby conveying the following:- 1. Lot of land at Salisbury Cove a portion of which is now under lease to william Proctor. 2. A certain lot of land on Main Street in the Town of Bair Harbor known as the Park office Lot. 3. A lot near the Athletic Field on School and Ash Streets. 4. Two small lots at Ship Harbor which were given to the corporation; All said land hereinabove conveyed being conveyed sub- jeet to any and all easements appearing of record in the Hancock County, Meine, Registry of Deeds. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and apportenances thereunte belonging, to him the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns, forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said The wild Gardens of Acadia has caused these presents to be sealed and executed by its Vice-President, L. B. Deasy, (it having no corporate seal), being hereunto duly authorized, this first day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-three. THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA By sgd Luere Vice-Fresh B Dere dent. Seal U.S.A. STATE OF MAINE HANCOCK, ss. August 1, 1933. Personally appeared the above named L. B. Deasy and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed and the free act and deed of said corporation, Before me, Auth Sleeper Notary Publ ic. (natural Seal) Wild Gardiness, Acadia to George B Nove Recid aug. 2. 1933 Val. 642 (bage 152 WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA George B. Dorr President L. B. .Deasy, Vice President George B.Dorr, Treasurer A. H.Lynam, Clerk. Directors: George B.Dorr L. B.Deasy A. H. Lynam Members: George B. Dorr L. B. Deasy A. H. Lynam David 0. Rodick Guy E. Torrey A.Stroud Rodick Charles F. Paine BY-LAWS No. 1 - Name The name of the corporation shall be "The Wild Gardens of Acadia", and its location and principal office shall be Bar Harbor, Town of Eden, Hancock County, Maine. No. 2 - Members. The members of the corporation shall be nine in number. Persons who have signed the articles of association shall be members. Vacancies in membership caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members sub- ject to the following provision, to wit: Three of said members shall at all times be three persons nominated by Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Governor of the State of Maine. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Director of the National Park. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company of Bar Harbor, Maine. One of said members shall at all times be a per- son nominated by the Mount Desert Nurseries ofBar Harbor, Maine. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the New England Botanical Club, Inc. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Appalachian Mountain Club of Boston, Mass. Should any of the above named corporations cease to function its place shall be filled by the re- - maining members of the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Members of this corporation shall not, by reason of such membership or by participation in meet- ings, incur any liability of any nature. No. 3 - Directors. All powers of the corpo- ration, except such powers as are required by the laws of the State of Maine or by these by-laws to be exercised by the members, shall be vested in and exercised by a board of directors, which said board shall consist of such num- ber, not less than three nor more than nine, as shall be determined by the members of the corporation at any annual meeting. Such directors shall be elected at the meeting of organization by the incorporators and thereafter by the members and shall hold their offices from the time of their election until the next annual meeting and thereafter until their successors are elected. No. 4- Officers. The officers of the corporation shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Clerk and Treasurer all of whom shall be chosen by the incorpo- rators at their meeting for organization and thereafter by the board of directors. The President shall be a member of the board of directors. All officers shall hold their offices from the time of their election until the next annual meeting and thereafter until their successors are elected. These officers shall have the powers usually belonging to such offices. The offices of President and Treasurer may be held by the same person. No. V - Committees. Committees may be appointed at any time by the President of the corporation. No. VI Resignations Any member may resign his membership in the corporation at any time by written notification to the Clerk of the Corporation. No. VII. Meetings. The annual meeting of the corporation shall be held at Bar Harbor, Eden, Hancock County, Maine, on the first Monday of August in each year at el even o'clock in the forenoon at the Jesup Memorial Library or at such other place as the directors may determine. Special meetings of the corporation may be held at any time upon the order of the President or three Di- rectors. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to give no- tice of the annual meeting and all special meetings by sending to each member, by mail, postage paid, a notice of such meeting at least ten days before the time of holding the same. Such notice shall be directed to each member at his address appearing upon the books of the cor- poration. If no such address appears, such notices may be directed to Bar Harbor, Maine, or such notices may be given in hand to members ten days at least before the time of holding the meeting. Such notices may be signed by the President or Clerk. All doings of the annual meeting shall be valid notwithstanding no notice is given, but no business shall be transacted at a special meeting of members unless notice is given as aforesaid which notice shall specify all business to be transacted. A meeting of the directors shall be held without notice immediately after the meeting for organization and immediately after each annual meeting of members, at the same place. If all directors are present at any other meeting of directors no notice shall be required, otherwise notice of such meeting shall be given in hand to each di- - rector or sent by mail to each director postage pre- paid at least three days before such meeting. If sent by mail such notices shall be directed to each director at his address appearing upon the books of the corporation. If no such address appears such notices shall be directed to Bar Harbor, Maine. Such notices may be given either by the President or Clerk. . NO. VIII-- Quorum. Three members of the corporation shall con- - stitute a quorum of members and three directors shall constitute a quorum of directors. NO. IX. -Proxies. Each member shall be entitled to one vote and may be represented by proxy granted not more than thirty days before the meeting. NO. X - Contracts. All contracts, deeds and mortgages shall be authorized by vote of the Directors and executed on be- half of the corporation by the President or Treasurer, or by any other officer or agent authorized by vote of the directors. NO. XI. Secretary of Directors. The Clerk of the c orporation shall be ex- officio Secretary of the Board of Directors. NO. XII. Amendments. These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed by two-thirds vote of the entire membership at any annual meeting and they may be likewise altered, amended or repealed at any special meeting of the mem- bers called for the purpose. No. XIII. All the property now owned and held by the corporation and all property hereafter acquired by the corporation shall be held or the pro- ceeds thereof if sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be held, for the purposes of the corporation. Should the members of the corporation desire to dissolve it, the property, and the proceeds of any property sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be transferred to some corporation organized for similar purposes, the property to be held in the same manner as set forth herein. S 5 Book 584, Page 359. Quit-claim Deed. Grantor Corporation. Dated December 1, 1923. Recorded Jan. 14, 1924. The Wild Gardens of Acadia -to- Ulric Dahlgren At Bar Harbor. All and the same land described as conveyed in the Warranty deed from Rebecca H. Edwards to the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia dated May 24th. 1921 and recorded in the Hancock County, Maine, Registry of Deeds in Vol. 559, Page 436, said land being in said deed described as follows: "A lot of land near the highway on the school house line in District Number Three and follows said road west nine and one half rods thence running Northerly and parellel with the District line Eight and, one half rods thence parallel with road easterly nine and one half rods to a steak and stone; thence direct to the first bound; containing one half acre more or less, being the same lot described as conveyed in the deed from Benjamin Hadley to the late Joseph W. Wood dated September 2, 1881 and recorded in said Registry in Book 178, Page 401." C PURPOSES OF THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA. 1. To acquire by gift, purchase, lease or otherwise, real estate within the area of the State of Maine draining into the Penobscot Bay and River, the Bay of Fundy, and the sea lying between said Bays, and including also in the Dominion of Canada the whole of Nova Seotia and New Brunswick; 2. To hold, develop and improve for the purpose of making a permanent exhibit of scientific, educational and artistic value for the public benefit, of trees, shrubs, herbs and other plants and of striking scenic features; 3. For forming bird and other wild life refuges and gardens; 4. For the experimental growth of plants not native to the region and publishing reports thereon; for publishing studies, illustrations and descriptions of the region's native life and landscape; 5. For furnishing opportunities for observation and study to students of plant life, of gardening, forestry and landscape art; 6. and for preserving and developing to the full, the natural interest and beauty of the lands acquired, which may however be sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, in any part that may seem best to the members of the corporation's with reference to the purpose of incorporation, or to their ability to carry out these purposes. 7. To act as a forestry and fishery association within the aforesaid area, receiving in gift or acquiring by purchase lands and waters suitable for successful forestry and fishery, and operating those (1) for educational ends, (2) for shelter to wild life and plants of lesser growth, and (3) for the greater beauty, usefulness and interest of the tracts so operated, any funds derived from such forestry or fishery to be employed in furthering the corporation's public aims. WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA George B.Dorr, President L.B.Deasy, Vice-President George B.Dorr, Treasurer A.H.Lynam, Clerk. Directors: George B.Dorr L.B. Deasy, A.H.Lynam Members: George B. Dorr L.B. Deasy A.H.Lynam David 0. E Dar Guy E.Torrey A.Stroud Rodick Charles F.Paine BY-LAWS No. 1 - Name The name of the corporation shall be "The Wild Gardens of Acadia", and its location and principal office shall be Bar Harbor, Town of Eden, Hancock County, Maine. No. 2 - Members. ( 'ammended by meeting of aug asfallsm The members of the corporation shall be nine in number. Persons who have signed the articles of association shall be members. Vacancies in membership caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members sub- ject to the following provision, to wit: Three of said members shall at all times be three persons nominated by Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Governor of the State of Maine. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Director of the National Park. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company of Bar Harbor, Maine. One of said members shall at all times be a per- son nominated by the Mount Desert Nurseries of Bar Harbor, Maine. One of said membersshall at all times be a person nominated by the New England Botanical Club, Inc. One of said members shall at all times be a person nominated by the Appalachian Mountain Club of Boston, Mass. Should any of the above named corporations cease to function its place shall be filled by the re- maining members of the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Members of this corporation shall not, by reason of such membership or by participation in meet- ings, incur any liability of any nature. No. 3- Directors. All powers of the corpo- ration, except such powers as are required by the laws of am the State of Maine or by these by-laws to be exercised by aug, the members, shall be vested in and exercised by a board of directors, which said board shall consist of such num- ber, not less than three nor more than nine, as shall be determined by the members of the corporation at any annual meeting. Such directors shall be elected at the meeting of organization by the incorporators and thereafter by the members and shall hold their offices from the time of their election until the next annual meeting and thereafter until their successors are elected. No. 4 - Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Clerk and Treasurer all of whom shall be chosen by the incorpo- rators at their meeting for organization and thereafter by the board of directors. The President shall be a member of the board of directors. All officers shall hold their offices from the time of their election until the next annual meeting and thereafter until their successors are elected. These officers shall have the powers usually belonging to such offices. The offices of President and Treasurer may be held by the same person. No. V - Committees. Committees may be appointed at any time by the President of the corporation. No. VI - Resignations Any members may resign his membership in the corporation at any time by written notification to the Clerk of the Corporation. No. VII - Meetings. The annual meeting of the corporation shall be held at Bar Harbor, , Eden, Hancock County, Maine, on the first Monday of August in each year at eleven o'clock in the forenoon at the Jesup Memorial Library or at such other place as the directors may determine. Special meetings of the corporation may be held at any time upon the order of the President or three di- rectors. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to give no- tice of the annual meeting and all special meetings by sending to each member, by mail, postage paid, a notice of such meeting at least ten days before the time of holding the same. Such notice shall be directed to each member at his address appearing up on the books of the cor- poration. If no such address appears, such notices may be directed to Bar Harbor, Maine, or such notices may be given in hand to membersten days at least before the time of holding the meeting. Such notices may be signed by the President or Clerk. All doings of the annual meeting shall be valid notwithstanding no notice is given, but no business shall be transacted at a special meeting of members unless notice is given as aforesaid which notice shall specify all business to be transacted. A meeting of the Directors shall be held without notice immediately after the meeting for organization and immediately after each annual meeting of members, at the same place. If all directors are present at any other meeting of directors no notice shall be required, otherwise notice of such meeting shall be given in hand to each di- - rectors or sent by mail to each director postage prepaid at least three days before such meeting. If sent by mail such notices shall be directed to each director at his address appearing upon the books of the corporation. If no such address appears such notices shall be directed to Bar Harbor, Maine. . Such notices may be given either by the President or Clerk. No. VIII - Quorum. Three members of the corporation shall con- stitute a quorum of members, and three directors shall constitute a quorum of directors. NO. IX. - Proxies. Each member shall be entitled to one vote and may be represented by proxy granted not more than thirty days before the meeting. No. X - Contracts. All contracts, deeds and mortgages shall be authorized by vote of the Directors and executed on be- half of the corporation by the President or Treasurer, or by any other officer or agent authorized by vote of the directors. NO. XI - Secretary of Directors. The Clerk of the corporation shall be ex- officio Secretary of the Board of Directors. No. XII - Amendments These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed by two-thirds vote of the entire membership at any annual meeting and they may be likewise altered, amended or repealed at any special meeting of the mem- bers valled for the purpose. NO. XIII All the property now owned and held by the corporation and all property hereafter ac- quired by the corporation shall be held or the proceeds thereof if sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be held, for the purposes of the corporation. Should the members of the corporation desire to dissolve it, the property, and the proceeds of any property sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, shall be transferred to some corporation organized for similar purposes, the property to be held in the same manner as set forth herein. PURPOSES OF THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA. 1. To acquire by gift, purchase, lease or otherwise, real estate within the area of the State of Maine draining into the Penobscot Bay and River, the Bay of Fundy, and the sea lying between said Bays, and including also in the Dominion of Canada the whole of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; 2. To hold, develop and improve for the purpose of making a permanent exhibit of scientific, educational and artistic value for the public benefit, of trees, shrubs, herbs and other plants and of striking scenic features; 3. For forming bird and other wild life refuges and gardens; 4. For the experimental growth of plants not native to the region and publishing reports thereon; for publishing studies, illustrations and descriptions of the region's native life and landscape; 5. For furnishing opportunities for observation and study to students of plant life, of gardening, forestry and landscape art; 6. and for preserving and developing to the full, the natural interest and beauty of the lands acquired, which may however be sold, exchanged or otherwise disposed of, in any part that may seem best to the members of the corporationk with reference to the purpose of incorporation, or to their ability to carry out these purposes. 7. To act as a forestry and fishery association within the aforesaid area, receiving in gift or acquiring by purchase lands and waters suitable for successful forestry and fishery, and operating those (1) for educational ends, (2) for shelter to wild life and plants of lesser growth, and (3) for the greater beauty, usefulness and interest of the tracts so operated, any funds derived from such forestry or fishery to be employed in furthering the corporation's public aims. August 1, 1933. George R. Hadlock, Esq., Register of Beeds, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear Sir: Enclosed please find deed from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to George B. Dorr. will you kindly record, charge and return the same to us. Yours trily, DEASY, LYNAM, RODICK & RODICK BY Rull Rockefeller Center New York Room 5600 30 Rockefeller Plaza May 8, 1934 Dear Mr. Lynam: On December 3, 1931, you wrote Mr. Rockefeller regarding the fund for the publication of the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations, toward the cost of which Mr. Rockefeller intimated he would be willing to consider giving the last one or two hundred dollars. If there is no possibility of this money being called for, we should like to cancel the commitment on our records. Will you please advise? Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor, Maine May 10, 1934. Mr. Robert W.Gumbel, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. Dear Mr. G umbel: I understand Rev. Samuel Eliot is still trying to put the matter of the publication of the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservation through. Whether he will succeed or not is doubtful. I understood Mr. Rockefeller's donation was in case hecertain amount was raised. Would it not be well to cancel the commitment on your records and if the matter should come un later it could then be brought to Mr. Rockefeller's attention. Very truly yours, Rockefeller Center New York Room 5600 30 Rockefeller Plaza May 12, 1934. Dear Mr. Lynam: Thank you for your letter of May 10th answering mine of the 8th about the Fund for publishing the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservation. We will cancel the commitment on our records as you suggest and let it come up, if it does, as an entirely new thing. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. C o p y The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine. October 19, 1933. Dear Mr. Hill In May I had some correspondence with Mr. Lynam regarding the Wild Gardens of Acadia and Mr. Dorr's future plans in regard to their development. At that time I asked Mr. Lynam to have made a plan showing all of Mr. Dorr's personal real estate holdings as well as the property owned by the Wild Gardens of Acadia in their relation to land owned by the Park and myself. I cannot recall whether Mr. Rodick has taken this matter up with me or not. At your convenience, please discuss it with Mr. Rodick and get him to write me. As I reflect about the matter, my impressi on is that either you or Mr. Rodick did show me a plan which gave the general information I wanted. Whether such a plan was left with me or not, I do not recall. Perhaps Mr. Rodick will write me. Very truly, sgd. John D. Rockefeller Jr. Mr. Walters G. Hill, Bar Harbor, Maine. Goid November 6, 1933 Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York City Dear Mr. Rockefeller: Hill has handed me your letter of October 19th concerning a plan showing the wild Gardens' land, Mr. Dorr's land and the land of the Park. 5 When you first came in the summer I went over this matter with you here in the office showing the various pieces on the large map. There has been no special plan as yet prepared showing the exact relation= ship of the various parcels. I believe I told you during the summer while Mr. Dorr was ill that the Wild Gardens Corporation had con- veyed all but a very little of its land to Kr. Dorr. If you wish I will have Hill endeavor to make a plan showing what Isinow Mr. Dorr's and what is Reservation's and what is the Park, with relation to land now owned by you. There is one place where Hill informs me that deeds will have to be given to straighten the Park and Wild Gardens land out. This is near the old Quarry J. D. R. Jr. -2- 11/6/33 on the side of Newport Mountain. He is I believe making surveys of this now, to getermine exactly what and where the lines are. Yours very truly, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT The wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation or ganized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine, and heving an established place of business at Bar Harbor, Hancod County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by George B. Dorr of said Bar Harbor, the receipt where of It does hereby acknowledge, does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY, and forever QUITCLAIM unto the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns forever, all of its right, title and interest in and to any and all lands situated and being in Hancock County, State of Maine, excepting, however, and not hereby conveying the llowing:- 1. Lot of land at Salisbury Cove a portion of which is now under lease to William Proctor. 2. A certain lot of land on Main Street in the Town of Bar Harbor known as the Park Office Lot. 3. A lot near the Athletic Field on School and Ash Streets. 4. Two small lots at Ship Harbor which were given to the corporation; All said land hereina bove conveyed being conveyed sub- jeet to any and all easements appearing of record in the Hancock County, Maine, Registry of Deeds. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to him the said George B. Dorr, his heirs and assigns, forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia has caused these presents to be sealed and executed by its Vice-President, L. B. Deasy, (it having no corporate seal), being hereunto duly authorized, this first day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-three. THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA syd. Luere B. Dear Seal vice-President. STATE OF MAINE HANCOCK, SS. August 1, 1933. Personally appeared the above named L. B. Deasy and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed and the free act and deed of said corporation, Before me, Ruth Notary Public. natural seel This to George B Work Reid augh 193.3 Val.642- Paye152 Oscar Bapy would Eusterly 350 Donny Coomann I Ash Booh 556 Page196 S.B Park Road Nois- Lot 24 Su Grauton This is lease to 619-305 Clinicy club at Elso lake still is force 12.25 627-507 y w C. A. Lot near with lite full former Junis Cam't now usa. 4662 1024 627-508 yruca Tenis cant lot how usa. 7 Discharge y mait. 549-529. 304-524 W.W. yes Sept 2,1896 Soft 19 1896 ssnvx Roberloff to David B. 08 deir at Other reek in mt Desert. Beginning at a fir tree the southeast lot now of corner of (Wm) it. Davis lot and runs north three-fourths degree east mine rods and 15 links; thence north 6+1/32 degrees west rods the landnow 8 formy 13 +15) links to Julius Smiths wouth line; thence on said hm and now or Powelly the south line of lot owned by Wm H. Nalls easterly 78 of three fourths sodar more or less to a stake, it being the formery north corner of lot oured by H S.H. Rodich thence on said Rodick line south 51 and three - fourths degrees west forty-nine and one half rods to a proplar hee:, thence north seventy two degrees west two and four fifths rods to a path; chence following said gath first In 31 of three fourths degrees west 4rds & 8 likeks things In 42+ " " " lo 31do +19 links . 34 of one half degrees west 8 uls q-3 links there " 5/t three fourths " 31do+12 " in 331 (a , (' 3 rds +22 by 51 " s ruloto) (88 or 304-524 C m 30 of one fourth degrees west londo+ 5 links iV thence sy 25 r " " " la Indo+17 er il " " one degree east(Ind +16 " to the first mentioned bound and contains is acres more or less Being same premises conveyed X alexander R. Robertoff by Thomas S Davis by warranty died dated april 8th a. D. 1882 and recorded in the Hancock Country Mame Rejistry of Deeds Book 182 Page 275. Meaning L comy and hereby conger all and the same Inspects described go curged by a R Ribertiff As David B, Jdem by did dated sept 2 1894 and records in the Hanaide County many Requety of Dids in Vot 304 Page 524 Why tatte having been derived as devises mide the will of said David B Ugula which mll hase been duly file in it office if its Probat Courtfn own Hanch Comity ,581 No / NO-45E - -9-15 Noz East 78744 to FASHR 1300 Ncor N 6-20 AN 13R-ise No 3 No G 551-45W 49%r to pop. Tree 8161 3 N65N7E-00W 24/15 to party 4th 4-20dr sl 72 7 N 42 - 45W 3 - KN34-30W 8 -3 ,33 54 9 N 51 - A5 3-112 10N33-45W 3- //N5jw00W 5- 12N30-25W 10- 5 1684, 13 N - 25 -1520 7- - 17 nb 14 N/1 - 00 1 E / -76 230 827 Price mean Beaver daw Pool still awned fort 532-550 Hyjuis Lot Lary Pond 7. Bear o 105 Long Pond q Park offer lot 8. Cabb Lot Ship Harber Park office 10 fals Come (Think Procter 11 1/3 Lot other cure 13 2 Lots at Lea wall.} 14 " 15 ash St any 16 Richardson Lot Ship H. 17. Lost at Sales come from Arbanelin ( possibly Svel 18 Edwards fat to Book. Gratter wild of anders Crs; g.w.com 3718 134 At Blake Educards 555 Book 278 Page N8830W- SRR stake sswra Book 623, Page 561. Release Deed. Grantor Corporation. Dated May 10, 1929. Recorded May 13, 1929. The Wild Gardens of Acadia -to- George B. Dorr All and the same restrictions imposed by said George B. Dorr upon all lands owned by him as set forth in the deed dated September 16, 1916, and recorded in the Hancock County, Maine, Registry of Deeds Volume 531, Page 460, said restrictions being in the following language, to wit: "And for the same consideration the grantor, for himself, his heirs and assigns, does hereby impose upon all lands now owned by him in any part of said Town of Eden, the following restrictions, to wit: That neither he, the said grantor, nor any future owner or tenant of any land now owned by the said grantor in said town shall cause or permit the shooting or destruction of any birds upon said land or the destruction of any eggs or nests of birds, and further that neither the grantor nor any future owner or tenant of such land or any part thereof shall at any time as such oppose in any way the enactment or establishment of any law, rule or ordinance making such lands, or any part 584-359 -2 The above described property is made expressly subject to a mortgage for one thousand dollars ($1000.) given by said The Wild Gardens of Acadia to Rebecca H. Edwards dated May 24, 1921 and recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 561, Page 327, which mortgage the grantee hereby assumes and agrees to pay. 623-561 -2 thereof, a total or partial bird sanctuary. This restriction however, shall not apply to birds which the State Fish and Game Commission pronounce to be noxious species or to have become, by reason of excessive numbers or otherwise, harmful to agriculture. 531-470, 2- shall fail to do so. It is mutually agreed that no building shall be erected on such land unless by the consent of both said corporations, their successors or assigns, and then only such as may further the Wild Gardens corporation's aim and purpose in the establishment of these gardens. In consideration of the foregoing the said Wild Gardens (corporation) hereby accepts the responsibility for the maintenance, care and protection of said Delano Wild Gardens, and for the enforcement of any regulations established by the Spring Company respecting the use of paths across the same, in SO far as the resources of said Wild Gardens (cor- poration) shall, in the judgment 01 its officers, permit. Lot 16 557-75 This is at ship harber an d is Rehandson lot containing 32 acus and just East of the Cobb-Fuller lot. See by flan Lot 17 558-323 Lot at Salvabury came nex to Cylon Every and adj number 10 above see plan for 10 Probably sold to Biological Loh by Lot18 559-436 Rebecca Edwards hot lot salis come sold To Dahlgren by. 584-226 - Suglam with Lobs 10 & 17. 10 Come area shot 17 10 t all there 549-527 No 10 RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING. Pursuant to notice duly given, a special meeting of the Directors of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was held at the offices Dec of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick on Monday, December 6, 1948, at noon, a quorum being present. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with. It was voted to transfer and convey in free gift to the Town of Bar Harbor Cotal Hancock Country mTmusteesxofmPublicxResonvations the following lot or parcel of land, to wit: "Beginning at a stone post set in the ground in the eastern side of Ledgelawn Avenue at the southwestern corner of land formerly of Jerry J. Cannon, deceased; thence easterly, but always following the southern line of said land formerly of Cannon, ninety-eight feet to a stone post set in the ground in the southeastern corner thereof, andin the western line of land formerly of Ash; thence northerly, but everywhere following the western line of said land formerly of Ash to the southwestern corner of a lot of land owned now. or formerly by Oscar Wentworth; thence easterly, but every- where following the southern line of said land now or formerly of Wentworth and the southern line of lots now or formerly of Benjamin Gower and Asa Hodgkins & Sons, three hundred and Record of Second Members Meeting --2 December 1, 1923, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 584, Page 226. Upon motion duly seconded, it was voted to authorize Clarence E. Dan and empower Clarence E. Dow to execute, acknowledge and deliver all deeds and other instruments necessary for the foregoing purposes. Upon motion duly seconded, it was voted to adjourn. RLS Ruth L. Sleeper Clerk. We, the undersigned, being all the members present of The Wild Gardens of Acadia hereby acknowledge that we were present either personally or by proxy at the meeting of which the above is the record, that we have consented and do consent thereto, and approve the record thereof. A.nc Agnes M. Curtis Clarence E. Dow Ruth L. Sleeper Edwin R. Smith I.W. John Whitcomb RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING - 2 fifty feet, more or less, to School Street; thence south- erly, but everywhere following said School Street to the Park Road, formerly Livingston Road Extension; thence westerly by said Park Road to the eastern side line of Ledgelawn Avenue; thence northerly by said Ledgelawn Avenue to the stone post at the place of beginning. This conveyance is made expressly subject to all public easements in and to such parts ofthe Park Road, School Street, Ash Street and Ledgelawn Avenue as are included within the limits of the above description, and also subject to private easements in said Ash Street. = frideed: Thewild Being that lot of land conveyed to said Corporation by the Mount Desert Transit Company by deed dated November 2, 1920, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 556, Page end Town, 296. It was voted to transfer and convey in free gift to the so voted Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory the following lot or parcel of land, to wit: deed to Bisl Lab "A certain lot or parcel of land, with all buildings thereon, situated at Salisbury Cove, in said Bar Harbor, and particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the shore of Frenchman's Bay at the RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING -3 northwesterly corner of land formerly of Benjamin Emery now of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and thence southerly, but everywhere following the westerly line of the said land formerly of Benjamin Emery and westerly line of land formerly of Alston H. Leland, now of Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, to the county road and crossing said road and running easterly by the road to land formerly of John Thomas; thence southerly to land now or formerly of John Rich; thence westerly to the side line of lot formerly of William Emery, called the Deering lot; thence south twenty-four degrees west to the corner; thence north sixty-three degrees west to the Little Creek; thence following said Creek to the corner of the Marsh lot formerly of Joel Emery; thence northerly to the corner bound of land formerly of John McFarland; thence following the side line of land formerly of John McFarland to land formerly of Elisha Cousins and to the county road; thence crossing said road and running to the Jedediah Thomas corner; thence following the fence to the shore of Frenchman's Bay aforesaid; and thence easterly following the shore to the point of beginning and containing seventy acres, more or less. The above description is intended to include all and RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING - 4 the same parcel of land first described as conveyed in the deed from William Emery to Thomas P. Emery, dated June 26, 1852, and recorded in Hancock Registry of Deeds, in Book 105, Page 243. Together with all its right, title and interest in and to the shore or flats in front of the parcel above described and between the same and Frenchman's Bay. Excepting, however, from the above described premises the following lots or parcels of land conveyed by Thomas P. Emery by the following deeds, to wit: To Almon Harden, containing four acres; to Alvaro McFarland, containing four acres; to Lester McFarland, containing four acres; to A. F. Palmer, containing about four and one-half acres. deed: this deed There is excepted from the operation of the covenants herein any rights of way by necessity appurtenant to the Almon Harden and the Alvaro McFarland lots above mentioned. Being the same property described as conveyed in the deed from the Mount Desert Transit Co. to said The Wild Gardens of Acadia, dated Dec. 26, 1919, to be recorded in said Registry of Deeds. All that portion of this lot which lies north of the highway is subject to a lease for life granted by the Wild RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING -5 Gardens of Acadia to William Procter on July 31, 1920, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds in Book 554, Page 137, said portionbeing there described, and said lease being subject to the following terms which are quoted herewith: "TO HOLD for the term of the natural life of said William Procter. And said Lessee promises to make any and all repairs and improvements thereon, and to quit and deliver up the premises to the Lessor, or its attorney, peacefully and quietly at the end of the term aforesaid, in as good order and condition (reasonable use and wearing thereof, or inevitable accident, excepted) as the same are, or may be put into by the said Lessor, and to pay all taxes duly assessed thereon during theterm, and not make or suffer any waste thereof; and that he will not assign or underlet the premises or any part thereof, without the consent of the Lessor in writing on the back of this Lease. And the Lessor may enter to view and make improvements, and to expel the Lessee if he shall make or suffer any strip or waste thereof, or shall violate any of the covenants in this Lease by said Lessee to be performed. And the premises shall not be occupied, during the said RECORD OF SECOND DIRECTORS MEETING -6 term for any purpose usually denominated extra-hazardous endifficulture tolate as to fire by insurance companies." " It was further voted that the President be authorized and directed on behalf of TheWild Gardens of Acadia, to release The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and its successors and assigns forever, from the operation of the three conditions and each of them, contained in a deed of land from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, which deed was dated December 1, 1923, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds in Book 584, Page 226, and to this end to make and execute, affix a seal as the seal of the Corporation, it having no impression seal, acknowledge deliver all deeds and other instruments necessary for thepurposes of the above authorized conveyances. There being no further business to come before the meeting, upon motion duly seconded it was voted to adjourn. RLS Clerk. TOWN OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE Wild Gardens of Acadia, c/o Deasy, Lynam, Rodick, & Rodick Town Your State, County and Town Tax for the Year 1948 is as follows: (Rate of Taxation $54.00 per $1,000.00) REAL ESTATE $ 53 33 PERSONAL ESTATE $ POLL TAX $ TOTAL TAX $ INTEREST FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1948 $ TOTAL DUE TO DATE $ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS VOTED:-That the taxes for 1948 shall become due and payable on the date committed to the Collector of Taxes and that interest be charged at the rate of six per cent (6%) on any taxes remaining unpaid after September 1, 1948, to date of payment. Taxes for the year 1948 have been committed to the Collector of Taxes and are now DUE AND PAYABLE, in accordance with the above vote of the Town. Remittance may be made by mail and a receipt will be returned. Make checks payable to the Town of Bar Harbor. To insure proper credit, please present this tax bill when making payment. L. E. GERRISH Collector of Taxes. (See other side) whole tax is 106.65 Procter paid 53.32 S Indian Come lat on shre is 49.95 " " on march is 16,26 34.00 hedpelson an lot is 40,50 53.32 IN BAR HARBOR YOUR 1948 TAX DOLLAR IS DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS: EDUCATION 34% 1/2% ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATION 5% OVERLAY 31/2% HIGHWAYS 71/2% merchan 1727 ADMINISTRATION 5% General Government $ 10,074.00 Assessors 4,709.00 $ 14,783.00 ADVERTISING 2% Advertising $ 4,746.24 Maine Publicity Bureau 250.00 $ 4,996.24 EDUCATION 34% Common Schools $ 38,801.76 Repairs 900.00 High School 32,131.58 Transportation 3,918.07 Industrial Education 5,148.43 Administration 3,920.40 Insurance 2,367.50 Physician 500.00 Physical Education 2,712.40 Dental Hygiene 240.00 School Lunch 1,800.00 Casino 3,511.28 $ 95,951.42 HEALTH AND SANITATION 41/20 Health Department $ 4,495.75 Sewers 2,500.00 Incinerator 5,437.00 Comfort Station 300.00 $ 12,732.75 HIGHWAYS 71/2% General Highways $ 9,248.00 Winter Roads 9,000.00 State Aid Roads 2,598.00 $ 20,846.00 PROTECTION 17 1/2 % Fire Department $ 16,555.33 Forest Fires 1,716.00 Police Department 15,250.25 Police Station Paint 300.00 New Weights and Measures 700.00 Water Rents 5,325.00 Street Lights 10,076.86 $ 49,923.44 RECREATION 2% Parks $ 5,135.00 Wading Pool 400.00 Community Recreation 200.00 $ 5,735.00 RETIREMENT 31/2% Employees' Retirement $ 9,656.00 $ 9,656.00 WELFARE 3% Town Poor $ 5,400.00 Dependent Children 2,650.00 Blind Assistance 500.00 $ 8,550.00 UNCLASSIFIED 1 1/2 % Interest $ 1,370.16 Library 600.00 Cemetery 25.00 Memorial Day 175.00 Planning Board 520.00 Wharf 924.00 Veterans 400.00 Honor Roll 100.00 Building Plans 750.00 Historical Exhibit 125.00 $ 4,989.16 STATE TAX 9% State of Maine $ 52,356.19 Abated 26,178.10 $ 26,178.09 COUNTY TAX 7% $ 19,891.00 OVERLAY 31/2% $ 10,473.75 Total for all Appropriations $284,705.85 RECORD OF FIRST MEMBERS MEETING. A special meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick and Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine, on August 20, 1948 at ten o'clock in the morning. Present in person were Agnes Curtis and Clarence E. Dow, and Frank W. Gray by Clarence E. Dow, his proxy, these being all the members remaining of the corporation and legally empowered to hold a meeting by authority of Maine Revised Statutes of 1944, Chapter 49, Section 24. Clarence E. Dow called the meeting to order, and upon motion duly seconded Clarence E. Dow was made temporary chairman and presided. Upon motion duly seconded, Agnes Cutis was made temporary clerk and duly sworn according to the following original record of her oath: State of Maine Hancock, SS: August 1948. Personally appeared Agnes Curtis and made oath that she would faithfully and impartially perform the duties required of her as Clerk of The Wild Gardens of Acadia. Before me, Notary Public. Upon motion duly seconded the following five named persons were unanimously elected to membership in Record of First Meeting --2 the corporation: Albert H. Cunningham Benjamin L. Hadley Ruth L. Sleeper Edwin R. Smith John Whitcomb The members present being a quorum there proceeded with the election of Directors. Upon motion duly seconded, the following persons were unanimously elected Directors: Clarence E. Dow Edwin R. Smith Benjamin L. Hadley Upon motion duly seconded, it was voted to adjourn. Temporary Clerk. We, the undersigned, being members of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, hereby acknowledge that we were present either personally or by proxy at the meeting of which the above is the record, that we have consented and do consent thereto, and approve the record thereof. I, Frank W. Gray, of Middlebury, Connecticut, do make and constitute Clarence E. Dow of Bar Harbor, Maine, my attorney and proxy, to act and vote at the meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, to be held on August 20, 1948, and at any adjournment thereof, with all the authority that I would have if personally present. Dated Frank W. Gray WAIVER OF NOTICE - DIRECTORS MEETING. We, the undersigned, being members of the Board of Directors of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, hereby acknowledge that we have received due notice of the meeting, the record of which, dated August 1948, follows, and waive other or further notice thereof. RECORD OF FIRST DIRECTORS MEETING. In accordance with the foregoing notice and waiver, a meeting of the Directors of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was duly held on August 20, 1948, at eleven 'clock in the forenoon. Present were Clarence E. Dow, Benjamin L. Hadley and Edwin R. Smith, being all the Directors. The reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to elect the following officers: President - Clarence E. Dow Vice President - Edwin R. Smith Treasurer - Benjamin L. Hadley Clerk - Ruth L. Sleeper. Ruth L. Sleeper was then duly sworn as Clerk according to the following original record of her oath: State of Maine Hancock, SS: August 1948. Personally appeared Ruth L. Sleeper, and made oath that she would faithfully and impartially perform the duties required of her as Clerk of The Wild Gardens of Acadia. Before me, Notary Public. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was voted to adjourn. Clerk. I, Agnes M. Curtis, of Bar Harbor, Maine, do make and constitute Clarence E. Dow of Bar Harbor, Maine, my attorney and proxy, to act and vote at the meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, to be held on Novem ber 24th, 1948 and at any adjournment thereof, with all the authority that I would have if personally present. Dated Nov, 23, 1948 agnes M.Curtis not used A meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was duly held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine, on Friday, August 20, 1948 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. A quorum not being present, the meeting was adjourned until August 1948 at o'clock in the noon. not used A meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia was duly held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick, Bar Harbor, Maine, on Friday, August 20, 1948 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. A quorum not being present, the meeting was adjourned until August 1948 at o'clock in the noon. are. NOTICE SPECIALEMBERS MEETING. A special meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia will be held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick and Rodick, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, on December 6, 1948, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon for the following purposes: 1. To authorize the conveyance, in free gift or other- wise, to either or both of The Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations and The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, of any or all of the property remaining in the name of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, (all of said property being located in the Town of Bar Harbor). 2. To authorize the release of The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and its successors or assigns from any or all of the conditions contained in a deed of land from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, which deed was dated December 1, 1923 and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds in Book 584, Page 226. 3. To authorize and empower the President or other officers to make, execute, acknowledge, and deliver all deeds and other instruments necessary for the above purposes. 4. To transact any other business which may legally be brought before the meeting. Per order of the President. Dated November 24, 1948. Rult h Sleeper Received notice Clerk. 10.20 A.M Movri, 1948 Clarence E Dow Edwin R. Smitt Bengamin LHadley NOTICE - SPECIAL DIRECTORS MEETING. A special meeting of the Directors of The Wild Gardens of Acadia will be held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick and Rodick, on Dec. 6,4948 1948, at noon, for the following purposes: 1. To authorize the conveyance, in free gift or otherwise, to either or both of The Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations and The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, of any or all of the property remaining in the name of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, (all of said property being located in the Town of Bar Harbor.) 2. To authorize the release of The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and its successors or assigns from any or all of the conditions contained in a deed of land from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, which deed was dated December 1, 1923 and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds in Book 584, Page 226. 3. To authorize and empower the President or other officers to make, execute, acknowledge, and deliver all deeds and other instruments necessary for the above purposes. 4. To transact any other business which may legally be brought before the meeting. Per order of the President. Nov 24, 1948 Clerk. Frank w Gray Agnes Cartis Clarence E Dow Albert H Commingler Ben Hadley Ritt C. Sleeper Edurn R Smith NOTICE () SPECIAL EMBERS MEETING John winternt A special meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia will be held at the offices of Deasy, Lynam, Rodick and Rodick, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, on Dec 6, 1948 at eleven o'clock in the forenoon for the following purposes: 1. To authorize the conveyance, in free gift or otherwise, to either or both of The Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations and The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, of any or all of the property remaining in the name of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, (all of said property being located in the Town of Bar Harbor.) 2. To authorize the release of The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and its successors or assigns from any or all of the conditions contained in a deed of land from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, which deed was dated December 1, 1923 and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds in Book 584, Page 226. 3. To authorize and empower the President or other officers to make, execute, acknowledge, and deliver all deeds and other instruments necessary for the above purposes. 4. To transact any other business which may legally be brought before the meeting. Per order of the President. Nov. 24, 1948 Clerk. TOWN OF BAR HARBOR BAR HARBOR, MAINE OFFICE OF TREASURER AND COLLECTOR June 9, 1947 Wild Gardens of Acadia Serenus B. Rodick, Clerk Bar Harbor, Maine Dear Sir: Following is the amount of the taxes and interest by years as you have requested: Interest is figured to date. Year Tax Interest Total 1944 $33.00 $ 5.49 $ 38.49 1945 37.27 3.97 41.24 1946 43.13 2.61 45.14 $124.87 Very truly yours from George M. m. Cleaves, Cecare.Jo Jr., Collector of Taxes Town of Bar Harbor, Maine your # that pl mtg. 15 Bank info 12 fed. 9/2/48 Vol. 549, Page 529. Mortgage Deed. Dated March 30, 1920. Recorded April 2, 1920. The Wild Gardens of Acadia -to- Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company. This is a mortgage of the following property given to secure the sum of seven hundred fifty dollars: 11 a certain lot or parcel of land, with all buildings thereon, situated at Salisbury Cove, in said Bar Harbor, and particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning at the shore of Frenchman's Bay at the now of asdolous Biolilat. northwesterly corner of land formerly of Benjamin Emery, and thence southerly, but everywhere following the westerly line of said land formerly of Benjamin Emery and the westerly now of Mt Des Island Birl, line of land formerly of Alston H. Leland to the county road and crossing said road and running easterly by the road to land formerly of John Thomas; thence southerly to land now or formerly of John Rich; thence westerly to the side line of lot formerly of William Emery, called the Deering lot; thence south twentyOfour degrees west to the corner; thence north sixty-three degrees west to the Little Creek; thence following said Creek to the corner of the Marsh lot formerly of Joel Emery; thence northerly to the corner 549-529 -2 bound of land formerly of John McFarland; thence follow- ing the side line of land formerly of John McFarland to land formerly of Elisha Cousins and to the county road; thence crossing said road and running to the Jedediah Thomas corner; thence following the fence to the shore of Frenchman's Bay aforesaid: and thence easterly following the shore to the point of beginning and containing seventy acres, more or less. The above description is intended to include anl and the same parcel of land first described as conveyed in the deed from William Emery to Thomas P. Emery, dated June 26, 1852, and recorded in Hancock Registry of Deeds, in Book 105, Page 243. Together with all its right, title and interest in and to the shore or flats in front of the parcel above de- scribed and between the same and Frenchman's Bay. Excepting, however, from the above described premises the following lots or parcels of land conveyed by Thomas P. Emery by the following deeds, to wit: To Almon Harden, containing four acres; to Alvaro McFarland, containing four acres; to Lester McFarland, containing four acres; to A.F. 549-529 -3 about Palmer, containing/four and one-half acres. There is excepted from the operation of the cove- nants herein any rights of way by necessity appurtenant to the Almon Harden and the Alvaro McFarland Lots above mentioned. Being the same property described as conveyed in the deed from the Mount Desert Transit Co. to said The Wild Gardens of Acadia, dated Dec. 26, 1919, to be recorded in said Registy of Deeds. a All that portion of this lot which lies north of the highway Acadia to William Procter on July 31,1920, and recorded in is subject to a lease fn life granted by the wild Gardens of the Han Co Reg of D. Book 554, page 137, said portion being there described and said lease being subject to the following Terms which are quoted herewith [quote from abstract (now go to page 5 of Second Director Meeting ] Recorded 584 - 226 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT The Wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the Laws of the State of Maine and located at Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consideration of one dollar and other valuable considerations paid by The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, a corporation organized and existing under the Laws of the State of Maine, located at said Bar Harbor; the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby remise, release, bargain, sell and convey and forever Quit-claim unto the said The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, its successors and assi gns forever, a certain lot or parcel of land situated at Salisbury Cove, in said Bar Harbor, bounded and described as follows, to wit:- Beginning on the county road on the eastern line of land formerly of the Mount Desert Transit Company, now of said Wild Gardens of Acadia, it being also a corner of land formerly of Alston H. Leland; thence easterly, but always following said county road, to land now or formerly of Rebecca W. Edwards; thence northerly, by said land of said Edwards, to the northwest corner thereof; thence easterly by the north- erly line of said land of Edwards and a production thereof, easterly, to land of Ceylon Emery, it being the western line of the lot known formerly as Giles Hopkins' lot; thence north- -2- erly, but always following said land of Ceylon Emery, to the shore of Frenchmans Bay; thence westerly, following the shore, to the northeasterly corner of said land formerly of said Transit Company, now of said Wild Gardens of Acadia, it being the northwesterly corner of land formerly of Benja- min Emery; thence southerly, but always following said land formerly of said Transit Company now of said Wild Gardens of Acadia, bo the county road, the place of beginning, together with the shore, or flats, in front of the parcel above des- cribed and between the same and Frenchman's Bay. The above conveyance is made subject to the following conditions, to wit:- 1. That the Wild Gardens of Acadia be permitted to place and maintain by the public roadside near the main entrance, a bronze tablet secured upon a granite rock or boulder, rehearsing the history of the acquisition of the land and its gift to the Laboratory, and rehearsing also the memorial nature of the gift in association with the late Dr. S. Weir Mitchell of Philadelphia, whose name it shall bear as a station of the Laboratory, and its intended chief station; 2. That the said land shall not in whole or in part, be sold, conveyed or leased without consent of the Wild Gardens of Acadia formally expressed in writing: -3- 3. That the ownership of said land shall revert to the grantor if for a period of three consecutive years it shall not be employed actively and creditably for the promotion of biological research. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the priváleges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to it the said The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, its successors and assigns, forever. And the Wild Gardens of Acadia, does covenant with the said The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, its successors and assigns, that it will Warrant and forever Defend the premises to the said Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under it the said the Wild Gardens of Acadia. The IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said/Wild Gardens of Acadia has caused its seal to be hereto affixed and these presents to be sighed in its name and behalf by George B. Dorr, its presi- dent, this first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty@three. Signed Sealed and Delivered THE WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA in presence of BY George B. Dorr, President (LS) A. H. Lynam. -4- STATE OF MAINE, Hancock, ss. Dec. 1, 1923. Then personally appeared the above named George B. Dorr President, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of said Corporation. Before me, Serenus B. Rodick, Notary Public. Notarial Seal) Rec'd Dec. 13, 1923, 9h., and entered by George R. Hadlock, Reg'r. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That the Mount Desert Transit Com- pany, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Ma ine, and located at Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, in consider- ation of the sum of one dollar and other valuable considerations, paid by The Wild Gardens of Acadia, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of said State of Maine, and located at said Bar Harbor, the receipt whereef is hereby acknowledged, does hereby remise, release, bargain, sell and convey, and forever quit-claim unto the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia, and its successors and assigns forever, a certain lot or parcel of land sitated at said Bar Harbor, and bounded and des- cribed as follows, to wit:- Beginning at a stone post set in the ground in the eastern side of Ledgelawn Avenue at the southwestern corner of land formerly of Jerry J. Cannon, deceased; thence easterly, but always following the southern line of said land formerly of Cannon, ninety-eight feet to a stone post set in the ground in the southeastern corner thereof, and in the western line of land formerly of Ash; thence northerly, but every where follow- ing the western line of said land formerly of Ash to the southwestern corner of a lot of land owned now or formerly by Oscar Wentworth; thence easterly, but everywhere following the southern line of said land now or formerly of Wentworth and the southern line of lots now or formerly of Benjamin Gower and Asa Hodgkins & Sons, three hundred and fifty feet, more or less, to School Street; thence southerly, but everywhere fol- lowing said School Street to the Park Road, formerly Livingston Road Extension; thence westerly by said Park Road to the eastern side line of Ledgelawn Avenue; thence northerly by said Ledgelawn Avenue to the stone post at the place of beginning. This conveyance is made expressly subject to all public easements in and to such parts of the Park Road, School Street, Ash Street and Ledgelawn Avenue as are included within the limits of the above descrip- tion, and also subject to private easements in said Ash Street. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, to it, the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia, and its successors and assigns, forever. And the said Grantor does hereby covenant with the said The Wild Gardens of Acadia and its successors and assigns, that it will warrant and forever defend the premises, to it, the said grantee, and its successors and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under it, but against none other. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Mount Desert Transit Company has caused its corporate seal to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed in its name and behalf by George B. Dorr, its President, and Fred C. Lynam, its Treasurer, thereunto duly authorized by vote of said corporation, this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty. Signed, Sealed and Delivered Mount Desert Transit Company in Presence of Driedopedish By lines President Treasurer STATE OF MAINE COUNTY OF HANCOCK SS. how you 1920. Then personally appeared the above named George B. Dorr, President, and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, and the free act and deed of sa id corporation. Before me, ROD PUBLIS Notary Public, and and Transit a t Wild Gardens adj Lidful own are STATE OF MAINE. MANCOCK, SS REGISTRY OF DEEDS, Received nov 9. 1920 at 9 m a M., and recorded a Book 556 Page 296 life ATTEST. George PHallook Register. a H. Lynam Bar Heuhu me. No 15 aL9V57) Aug. 16, 1920 Mr. William Procter, 149 Broadway, New York City. Dear Mr. Prooter: I am-enclosing, herewith, the lease from the Wild Gardens of Acadia to you of the Salisbury Cove property, which has been only recorded in Registry of Deeds 554, Page our in Vol. 137, Very truly yours, Bounded E by arbaretim for W,G. S Co Road w jay spould n Sea pay all layes I, Frank W. Gray, of Middlebury, Connecticut, do make and constitute Clarence E. Dow of Bar Harbor, Maine, my attorney and proxy, to act and vote at the meeting of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, to be held on August 20, 1948, and at any adjournment thereof, with all the authority that I would have if personally present. Dated 1949- with x sint. 1947 x cast gi D the for June 18, 1948. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Room 5600, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City 20. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: The Wild Gardens of Acadia, one of Mr. Dorr's ) corporation, is taxed with three lots of land at Bar Harbor. First, a lot bounded north by Iand of Andrew B. amount Walls and others; east by Ash Street; south by Park Road; 750. west by Ledgelawn Avenue and land of Dowling, containg 23,190 square feet. Second, a lot bounded north by the sea, east by land of Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, south by State Highway, west by land of Alvin 0. and Myrtle Hatch, containing 16 axees. This lot is under life lease to Mr. William Proctor and by the terms of the lease he is to pay the taxes. In the past Mr. Proctor has paid one-half the tax bill of The Wild Gardens of Acadia, rather than the specific amount on this lot. Third, a lot bounded north by the State highway, east by Butterfield, south by DeLaittre and west by McFarland and $ 300 Jellison, containing 51 acres. This lot has in the past been erroneously taxed to Mr. Dorr, and 1948 is the first year it will Mr. J.D.R.Jr.; 6/18/48 -2 be taxed to the Corporation. This error was noted by Judge Peters and Mr. Rodick and the tax changed at their order. The land is probably located at Salisbury Cove and Mr. Dow, one of the Tax Assessors, thinks it has little value. The Town is about to place a tax lien upon the first two lots of land for the balance of the 1947 tax ($45.64 plus interest). I know that last year Mr. Rodick paid up back taxes on this land and when I inquired about it he spoke vaguely of "future plans" for the land and that he would recover the tax money when the plans matured. Can you tell me if you are interested in any of this land? If so do you want to pay the balance of the 1947 tax and assume the 1948 tax on the first and third lots above des- cribed, pending any arrangement for the transfer of the lands to you. It is my impression that upon the termination of the life lease in Mr. Proctor, that undoubtedly that land was in- tended for the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, this is the second lot above described. I am sorry to bother you with all this, but if you are at all interested in the lands or any of them I thought it best for you to know the situation. Very truly yours, June 11, 1948. Hon. John A, Peters, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear Judge Peters: The Collector of Taxes for the Town of Bar Harbor has been in to see about the payment of 1947 taxes assessed against The Wild Gardens of Acadia. The lands taxed are on Ledgelawn Avenue and out at Salisbury Cove. I know in the past Serenus has paid the taxes and that some disposition was to be made of the land some time. If you know of the plans for the land would you kindly let me know. The Collector will soon be obliged to bring suit on the tax to protect his lien and if it is to be paid perhaps we can have it-attended to before yunning up costs. Yours very truly, birth 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York 20, N. Y. Room 5600 June 22, 1948 Dear Mrs. Sleeper: It is difficult for me to reply to your letter of June 18th about the three lots having to do with the Wild Gardens of Acadia on the basis only of their description. Can you, from one of Mr. Rodick's blue prints or drawings, make a tracing or each area in its relation to the bounding properties so that Incan locate them. From the description I would assume that the first tract is the only one with which I might be con- cerned and then only in case it might have to do with the Ledgelawn Avenue Extension approach to the National Park. The second tract seems to be near Salisbury Cove. If so I would know nothing about it. The location of the third tract I can not figure out. Awaiting further word, I am, Very sincerely, John D. Mrs. Ruth L. Sleeper Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Bldg. Bar Harbor, Maine. w. Gardens (Granter Lot 15 556-296. This lot is between School street and Ledglawn ane. It runs inesticly from School st. across ash St to the East line of lats which face on Ledglave Wentivoth School Ct J.Canny 98' 556-796 Parked 1 9.8 98 2350 49.0 o 89 By 3 N 1 Pleant St + wish Gardens ,Brs Park 1/8/20 Park Rock Ave lifered Officer July 8, 1948. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Room 5600, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City 20, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rockefeller: I enclose a sketch showing the lot owned by Wild Gardens of Acadia, located at the corner of Ledgelawn Avenue and Park Road in Bar Harbor. I have been in touch with Mr. Hadley, Park Superintendent about this, and learn from him that the Park is definitely interested in acquir- ing the lob. No transfer, however, was made of it because of a flaw in the early title which Mr. Rodick felt the Government would not overlook in an Abstract of Title. As to the remaining lots of the Wild Gardens of Acadia, I believe the Mount Desert Island Biological Labor- atory will accept title if arrangements can be worked out with Mr. Proctor, holder of a life lease of the lot located on the shore. Yours very truly, W.Garken tay - -JAN will talk with Ben Hadley find out tax Boney mr R will say when to record dud dender Lafes Check as usual July 20, 1948. Mr. Frank W. Gray, Breakneck Hill, Middleury, Connecticut. Dear Frank: We would like to know if you are coming up this summer. You are one of the surviving members of The Wild Gardens of Acadia (along with Clarence Dow and Agnes Curtis). There is no way to call a meeting under the bylaws, but the Statute provides for a meeting to be held with all persons present and signing the record. The Corporation owns a small amount of land and there are no funds to pay the Town taxes upon it. Ben Had- ley has talked it over with us and we think some disposition can be made of the land this year before another tax year comes around if we can get members into the Corporation and elect officers to make a conveyance. With kindest regards to all, Sincerely, August 20, 1948. Frank W. Gray, Esg., Breakneck Hill, Middlebury, Connecticut. Dear Frank: Not having heard from you in reply to our letter of July 20th asking if you were coming up this summer, I have taken the liberty of preparing the enclosed proxy form for your use in connection with members reviving the Wild Gardens to of Acadia. There will, of course, be 8 meeting of Directors on the same day. If you do not plan to como soon will you please fill out this proxy in favor of Clarence E. Dow and return it to me. Following the no eting we will send the record down to you for your signature required by the Statute to make the transactions effective. , We would like to arránge for disposition of the land before the and of the summer, SQ that we can deal directly with the people at the Biological Laboratory who want to take the property over. They will all be homeward bound by Labor Day. of course we are still hoping to see you if you are able to get up this way. Sincerely, DS:RLS CHASE Fandang they 13th Dear Edwin; I hept delaying a reply to your letter thinking that I might get to Bar H arto a at least be able to set a date that I could be there. I am still so uncertain that I can't for a date except that it will be in the fall. I am certain however that it wont be before aug 20. The proxy is enclosed. I assume that the purpose for w hich the land is to be used is consistent with the original purpose of the Wild gardens of Gradia. your truly, Frank W. gray The Eyrie Seal Harbor, Maine September 8, 1948 Dear Mrs. Sleeper: You wrote me under date of July 8th, following your letter of June 18th and my reply of the 22nd, enclosing a sketch of a certain lot owned by the Wild Gardens of Acadia located at the corner of Ledgelawn Avenue and Park Road. Whatever the park's interest in this lot may be, I personally would not be interested to acquire it. This I think is the only matter about which I was to let you know. Very sincerely, John D. Rockifiller f Mrs. Ruth L. Sleeper Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick Bar Harbor, Maine December 15, 1948. Mr. John Whitcomb, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear John: Enclosed herewith are executed deeds from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to the MountDesert Island Biological Laboratory, as follows: Deed of a lot at Salisbury Cove, part, of which is subject to a life lease in William Procter. This deed covers all the land now owned by the Wild Gardens at Salisbury Cove. Release of three conditions subsequent contained in a deed of land at Salisbury Cove from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory dated December 1, 1923 and recorded in the Registry of Deeds, Book 584, Page 226. Also enclosed is a tax receipt for $12.83, for payment in full of (the balance due on) 1948 taxes of the Wild Gardens property at Salisbury Cove. You paid us $34.20 on behalf of the Biological Laboratory for these taxes. Am I right in understanding that we are to credit the remaining $21.37 to the estate of Serenue Mr. J.W. 12/15/48 -2 Rodick, as a partial reimbursement for taxes paid by him on this property in past years. Very truly yours, Edwin R. Smith. LDS/im cc: Dr. J. Wendell Burger. December 17, 1948. Miss Tessie Patten, Register of Deeds, Ellsworth, Maine. Dear Miss Patten: Please record the following enclosed deeds: The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, and Release of Conditions from the Wild Gardens of Acadia to the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. Very truly yours, Edwin R. Smith. im January 12, 1949. Mr. I. E. Gerrish, Town Manager, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Gerrish: The Directors of The Wild Gardens of Acadia have passed the following vote in respect to land situated on Ledge- lawn Avenue, Bar Harbor: "It was voted to transfer and convey in free gift to the Town of Bar Harbor the following lot or parcel of land, to wit: 'Beginning at a stone post set in the ground in the eastern side of Ledgelawn Avenue at the southwestern corner of land formerly of Jerry J. Cannon, deceased; thence easterly, but always following the southern line of said land formerly of Cannon, ninety-eight feet to a stone post set in the ground in the southeastern corner thereof, and in the western line of land formerly of Ash; thence northerly, but everywhere following the western line of said land formerly of Ash to the southwestern corner of a lot of land owned now or formerly by Oscar Wentworth; thence easterly, but everywhere following the southern line of said land now or formerly of Wentworth and the southern line of lots now or formerly of Benjamin Gower and Asa Hodgkins & Sons, three hundred and fifty feet, more or less, to School Street; thence southerly, .but everywhere following said School Street to the Park Road, formerly Livingston Road Extension; thence westerly by said Park Road to the eastern side line of Ledgelawn Avenue; thence northerly by said Ledge- lawn Avenue to the stone post at the place of beginning. This conveyance is made expressly subject to all public easements in and to such parts of the Mr. Is: E. G.; 1/12/49 -2 Park Road, School Street, Ash Street and Ledgelawn Avenue as are included within the limits of the above description, and also sub- ject to private easements in said Ash Street. 8 Being that lot of land conveyed to said Cor- poration by the Mount Desert Transit Company by deed dated November 2, 1920, and recorded in the Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 556, Page 296." Will you kindly see that a proper Article is inserted in the Town Warrant for acceptance of this property. I am hold- ing the fully executed deed which I shall be glad to deliver to the Town when the land hhs been accepted. Will you please tell me whether this procedure is satisfactory to you: I would like a release from the Town of all tax indebtedness of the Corporation before delivery of the deed. Very truly yours, ERS Ruth November 26, 1948. Mr. Frank W. Gray, Breakneck Hill, Middlebury, Connecticut. Dear Frank: The meeting to put the Wild Gardens of Acadia corporation back on its feet was finally held November 24th instead of August 20th, the date given on your proxy. Unless I hear from you to the contrary, I will consider that I am authorized to change the date on the proxy from August 20th to November 24th, in accordance with the copy enclosed. Five new members were elected, and the new directors are Clarence Dow, Ben Hadley and myself. With best wishes, Very truly yours, LDS/im December 10, 1948. Mr. B. L. Hadley, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Ben: If you will endosee the enclosed check of the Laboratory to Wild Gardens of Acadia so that I can deposit it to "Deasy, Lynam, Rodick & Rodick, Agent", I will then draw on, the funds to settle up the Bar Harbor taxes on the Salisbury Cove land. Yours very truly, December 10, 1948, Dr. J. Wendell Burger, Trinity College, Hartford 6, Connecticut. Dear Dr. Burger: There is a small four acre lot in the middle of the tract being conveyed to the Laboratory by The Wild Gardans of Acadia owned by the Wasgatt family. Asa Wasgatt says they are willing to convey this lot to the Laboratory upon payment of this year's tax of $13.90. If this arrangement is satis= factory to you will you send a check in that amount and the of the Wusgritt Laboratory will then acquire complete ownership the land on the south side of the road except for as The deeds from the Wild Gardens of Acadia for convey- ance of the remainder interest, the releas y of the conditions, and the property on the south side of the road, are ready for execution and I believe I will be able to report to you soon that the matter has been completed. I call your attention to the mis-print of my name in the records of the annual meeting, where it is given as Edward Smith rather than Edwin R. Smith. Dr. J.W.B.; 12/10/48 -2 I now find the deeds from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to the Laboratory have been signed. Conformed copies are enclosed for your records. The original deeds will be recorded and delivered to Mr. Whitcomb for safekeeping with other original papers of the Laboratory. Very truly yours, Ruth ERS. Wild Gardens Tax Settlement Dec, 15, 1948 1948 Taxes Lot Assessment Tax Town lot, Ban Hailn 750 40.50 Procter's { Satisbry Cove 16A+ house 925 49.95 51R 300 16.20 & Total tax laned 106.65 Credit payment by Practer 53.32 Net changed to W.G.A. 53.33 Tax on Town lot, nta be paid 40.50 Net paid 12/15/48 12.83 Receipt say "in full fn tax of property at Salishary Cove M.D.I. Biological Laboratory gave us 47420 34.20 12.83 paid to SB Rodich estate 21,37 January 12, 1949. Mr. John Whitcomb, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear John: We have beck from record the two deeds from The Wild Gardens of Acadia to The Mount Desert Island Bio- logical Laboratory and enclose them herewith to be placed in safekeeping. Yours truly, P.S. Also please record the enclosed certificate of election of Ruth L. Sleeper as Clerk of The Wild Gardens of Acadia. April 29, 1949. Mr. John Whitcomb, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Whitcomb: I enclose the original - deed from Richard Wasgatt, Asa V. Wasgatt and Margaret W. McTighe, heirs of Carolyn B. Wasgatt deceased to Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, dated February 18, 1949, recorded in Book 724, Page 572 of the Hancock County Registry of Deeds. This covers the small Jot at Salis- bury Cove recently donated to the Laboratory by the Wasgatts. I also enclose statement of charges in this matter. Yours very truly, April 29, 1949. Dr. J. W. Burger, Trinity College, Hartford 6, Connecticut. Dear Dr. Burger: The deed from Asa Wasgatt and others to the Laboratory has been returned to this office from the Registry of Deeds and I will hand it to John Whitcomb for safekeeping. A con- formed copy is enclosed for your information. Mr. Wasgatt, at the time the deed was drawn, specified that no expense should be incurred by him in connection with this transaction. In view of the work involved in obtaining proper descriptions for the Wasgatt deed and considerable research both at the Registry of Deeds and here at this office, I am submitting a bill to Mr. Whitcomb in the amount of ten dollars for all services to date. I trust this will be satis- factory to you. We are having an early spring here after a mild winter. I trust you will be here soon to enjoy the summer season. Very truly yours, girth TRINITY COLLEGE bill HARTFORD 6, CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY T. H. BISSONNETTE, PH. D., PROFESSOR chil J. W. BURGER, PH. D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR F. C. COPELAND, PH. D., INSTRUCTOR Feb. 7, 1949. Dear Mr. Smith, I want to say that your charges for the Wild Gardens transfer were modest and generous to say the least. I want to thank your very kind action. You forgot to bill us for the transcript of deed for the School House. I wrote to Mr. Wasgatt some time ago thanking him for the Lab for his offer and accepting. I assume that is in the works but obviously there is no hurry about that. I feel as though we soon will be the land barons of the Island. All we need now is to strike oil or find a commercial use for swamp water. Thanking you again, and please remember us to Mrs. Smith, I am Sincerely, JWBangse paid trees, received.,2. week paid April 20, 1949. Mr. L. E. Gerrish, Town Manager, Bar Harbor, Maine. Dear Mr. Gerrish: We enclose the original deed from The Wild Gardens of Ac adia to the Inhabitants of the Town of Bar Harbor, covering the lot at the corner of Ledgelawn Avenue and Park Street in Brr Harbor. Will you please furnish us with a copy of the vote of the Town authorizing the acceptance of this lot as passed at the last annual Town meeting. Yours very truly, SMITH AND FENTON BY THE MOUNT DESERT ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY SALSBURY COVE - MAINE Pean mm Smith, may 6. 1949. Thanks for taking care f the // wasgatt trans few - and so reasonably wo at the Lab will have a seasin this year much like last, although & wont know till july exactly who is caming There we are having a mighty hot oping was over 90 t everybody is parting Sincerely Johnson wild Gardens Grantie N013 556-161 In Sco Harbor and Tumout First lot is East of ship Harbon 2nd is probably north it and account the road. Lot 14 556-163 Conus same property as No13 549-529 mast BNB+TCo dis 630-575 561-327 R.Edwards meet dis 5-85-5021 554-137 and lease July 311920 anjj2 1920 my. to Wm Practice see animal * 562-316 are Granter - 584-226 OK are Bay 5-84- 359 Su Ohshack 595-283 See Plan near B Dan Paral 602-280 usa pu abstract of strip that mus along meadow also ded copy and in Bay 608-439 see in Bag - 619 see Granle garding Grantic Not 531-460 q.c. Zen mamed Dec 16 1916 Jan 30.1917 George B Dars to The W. y of a Lot near happent mt. law d of us a an East and , the guarry Road Ex cightions t Reservation also Right y Way, No 2 531-464 option OK Dec 16 1916 Jan 30 1917 Yes B.D to TV. M. a 10 year option am all land owned by Meanton in drainar base of Bean Brook to the West of Schooms. Head Road- No.3 531-465 option ox y BP to Seen de Spring t wild garden Dec 16 1916 Jan 30 1917 10 year option on Trout Brook Basen above junction of Trant Briok + kiff Break 26 Broadway New York November 7, 1932. Dear Mr. Lynam: Your letter of November 4th about Mr. Dorr's holdings and the Wild Gardens of Acadia is received. As you of course know, I have no interest in either of these matters except as they may ultimately affect the Park interests. Again, both you and I know that Mr. Dorr really in the bottom of his heart wants to do the thing that will make the lands which he has taken such pleasure in acquiring and which he has so enjoyed owning most useful to the public in the years to come. On the basis of these two premises, I feel you and I will only be showing the genuineness of our friendship for Mr. Dorr in seeking in any way we wisely can to help him to reach a satisfactory solution of these two problems. To know just what lands are involved in each ownership, namely, Mr. Dorris and the Wild Gardens of Acadia, is the first step. That Mr. Hill can plot for you if you can get the neces- sary data. To know who are the present directors or trustees of the Wild Gardens and the terms of incorporation, also the purpose for which the corporation was created, would help in the study of the problem. I recognize the difficulty of getting the informationn necessary without seeming to be inquiring into Mr. Dorr's affairs in an unwarranted way. Your own judgment will guide you as to how far you can wisely go and I would not have you take any step that you do not fully approve. John Very D. truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam, Bar Harbor, Maine. The Homeslead BOOKING OFFICES NEW YORK RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL WASHINGTON THE MAYFLOWER Open all the Year May 4, 1933 HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA Dear Mr. Lynam: I have been recently looking over your letter to me of November 28th with its enclosures in regard to the Wild Gardens of Acadia. When you last talked with Mr. Dorr about the possibility of his deeding this property to Acadia National Park, retaining for his organization the right to operate it as was done with the Abbey Museum, you found him not sym- pathetic to the idea. It may be that after further reflection he will feel differently about it. When I am in Maine, I shall be glad to dis- cuss the subject with you again. In the meantime, I am wondering whether you have had prepared a plan showing all of Mr. Dorr's personal real es- tate holdings as well as all the property owned by the Wild Gardens of Acadia in their relation to land owned by the Park and myself. I think it is important that you and I study this whole prob- lem and work together in an effort to help Mr. Dorr so arrange his affairs that what he really desires to have done with this property after he passes on will be done. His lack of experience in matters of this kind may result in his not knowing how best to accomplish that end. My present plan is to reach Seal Harbor Saturday morning, May 13th, and to remain three or four days. Very truly, Mr. A. H. Lynam Bar Harbor Maine Vol. 531, Page 470. Indenture. Dated Dec. 16, 1916 Recorded Jan 30, 1917. Sieur der Monts Spring Company and The Wild Gardens Acadia. In perpetuity, the right to maintain, protect and control as a wild garden of the Acadian region, under the name of the Delano Wild Gardens, a tract of land owned by said Spring Company situated near Bar Harbor, in the Town of Eden, Hancock County, Ma ine, bounded generally as follows: The said tract consists of the valley of Trout Brook lying between Sieur de Monts Tarn and the brook's crossing of Sieur de Mont's Spring road, together with its entire drainage area upon either side, so far as owned by the Spring Company, and so far as the same lies between the County Road, the Tarn and the Spring Road. Provided, however, that said tract shall meet but not extend across the foot of the path leading to the Sieur de Monts National Monument at the foot of the Tarn and shall border the County Road from the northern entrance of the round turn encircling the summit of the Tarn's barrier moraine to the entrance of the Sieur de Monts Spring Road, and shall border the Spring Road thence to its crossing of Trout Brook. Reserving, however, to the Spring Company, its successors and assigns, the right to enter upon any or all of such land, to maintain water pipes and paths across the same, to name such paths, to establish regulations for their proper use, to post such regulations or other directions upon the land Gardens at any time and to enforce the same, if the Wild