604 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association minutes June 18, 1994 - Sept- 15, 1924 Bar Harbor, me, June 18, 1914. A regular meeting of the Bar Starbor called and held At the y. m. 6, A. building of Village Improvement Association was duly 11 o'clock a, m. on the above date. In the absence of the president and vice- presidents of the association the meeting was called to order by the secretary and Mr. File, L ynaw was elected chairman The report of the treasurer was read and on motion accepted Verbal reports of the village committee and the Village Green committees were mode by their respective chairman. voted to adjourn. H.W. Cowers, Secretary. Bar treator, me July 9, 1914 A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor called and held at the M. m.C. A. building at Village Improvement Association was duly 11 o'clock a. m. on the above date, from. C.B. Deasy, president, in The chair The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved The report of the village Committee was read by miss Horris, chairman, and accepted. the Roads and Paths committee. grof. Brunnow mode a verbal report for Voted that the matter of opening and preparing bridle paths on the island be referred to the committee on Roads and 2 Paths with instructions to report at the next meeting, submitting an estimate of cost. Voted that the Roads and Paths Committee be authorized to expend a sum not exceeding 200. for the purpose of making a preliminary survey of bridle paths and estimate of cost. Mrs. John Harrison reported verbally for the Village Green Committee. On motion voted that Committees be appointed to report resolutions on the death of mrs. Robert B Potter and Dr. S. Neir mitchell The chair designated thefollowing committee; on the death of mrs. Potter- - Mrs.John Harrison miss many R. Coles and Mr. on the death of Dr. mitchell:- miss Lorisa S. minot, Prof. R.E. Brunnow, Dr.f. Madison Jaylor. Voted to a your A.M. Conners, Secretary 3 Bar Harbor, me Aug 13, 1914 Aregular meeting of the Bar Harbor village Improvement Association was duly called and held at the J.M.C A. builting at 11 aclock a, m. on the above date, Mr. to. B.Drasy president of the association, in the chair minute flastmucking reafracapted The treasurer's report was read and ae upted The report of the village committe was read and a cepted voted that this asso ciation memorialize the town in favor of the re commendation offered by the chairman of the Village committee with reference to the adoption of a town ordinance against throwing waste paper, Etc. in the streets. The report of the Trees Planting committe was made by Mrs. markoe and ac upted. Roads and Patho committee and Prof Brunnow reported for the discussed the matter of opening bridle patho. Report a reepled Volid that it is ite sense of this association that a special committee be ap pointed on buille paths. for th. Village Green Committee Ins. John Harrison reported verbally Voted that the association the village association of Southwest appropriate the sum of 50. to a n ist Husbor in carrying on the work of path is west of Someo Sound, a re commended building an that side of the island which by the Roads t Paths Committee voted that this association join Norcheart Harbor. Seal Hastor and Southwest Harbor association in meeting each year for the purpose of deccussing matters relative 4 to path on the island and that the Roads and Patho Committee appoint delegates to attend the first meeting. Dr. Augustus Thorndike reported verbally for its Geen mary Park Committee. Mrs. J. he Harrison and miss Edith G. Anote of Thanks was eftended to Bowdain for their generosity. for the How Park Committee Jus. 0.6 Blair reported informally Mr. Dave It marrio reported for the milk Committee Voted to adjourn Frui Conners Secretary 5 The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Bar Harbor, me, Sept. 10, 1914, t Village Improvement association was duly called and held at the y. M.6 A. building Bar Harbor, maine, at // a'clock a.m. on the above date, Hon. L.B. Deasy, president, in the chair The minutes of the annual meeting of 1913 were read and on motion approved. The minutes of the meeting of august 13, 1914, we read and on motion approved. The report of the treasurer was read and referr to an auditor to be appointed by the chair who subsequently designated L. A. Austin to a in that capacity. The treasures's report was as follows:- Treasurer's Report For the Fiscal Year Ending September 10, 1914 Receipts Dues and General Donations $1,101.00 Special Donations: For Paths, 586.00 $1,687.00 Interest on $2,000. Investment, 78.28 Interest on $5,000. Investment, 250.00 Interest on Bank Account, 48.36 $2,063.64 Balance on hand, Sept. 11, 1913 2,765.45 $4,829.09 Payments Trees and Planting Committee $ 108.89 Roads and Paths Committee 1,164.83 Village Green, 250.75 Village Committee, 494.03 Canvassing, 1914, 26.00 Printing and Postage, 70.10 Secretary's Salary, 50.00 2,164.60 Balance on Hand, Sept. 10, 1914, $2,664.49 4 TREASURER'S REPORT 5 The Association owns $5,000. of Rodick Realty Com- pany bonds purchased with the legacy from the late Waldron Bates. The Association owns $300. par value Bar Harbor Water Company stock. The Association has on deposit bearing interest $1,700. FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. Bar Harbor, May 20, 1915 I have examined the accounts of Fred C. Lynam, Treasurer Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association and find them correct. L. A. AUSTIN, Auditor. The report of the Finance Committee read and accepted as follows: - Report of Finance Committee For the Fiscal Year Ending September 10th, 1914 The dues and general donations this year amount to $1,101.00. Last year they were $1,315.00, showing a decrease this year of $214.00. The Special Donations this year amount to $586.00. Last year they were $150.49, showing an increase this year of $435.51. Re- ceipts from interest this year, $376.64; last year the receipts were $354.68, showing an increase this year of $21.96, making the total receipts this year $2,063.64 against $2,146.10 last year, a decrease this year of $82.46. Included in the receipts last year was an item of $325.93 received from an entertainment given by the Resident People. Payments This Year The amount expended this year by the several Committees and including General Expenses amounts to $2,164.60. Last year, the amount expended was $1,670.36, showing an increase this year of $494.24. The balance in the Treasury September 11, 1913 was $2,765.45, the balance September 10, 1914, is $2,664.49, a decrease of $100.96. 6 REPORT OF FINANCIAL COMMITTEE 7 The Invested Funds of the Association are as follows: - Rodick Realty Company Bonds $5,000.00 Bar Harbor Water Co. Stock 300.00 On Deposit bearing interest, 1,700.00 Total, $7,000.00 L. A. AUSTIN, Chairman of the Finance Committee. The report ofth Village Committee was read and accepted as follows:- Report of Village Committee The Village Committee reports are of necessity very monotonous, as the work differs but little from year to year. The care of the Churchyard grounds was begun before Memorial Day, and the work started on the streets and on the Shore Path. The most discouraging feature of the work is the never ending supply of loose papers, peanut shells and empty cigarette boxes, thrown onto the streets and sidewalks, when a barrel to hold such things, is within a few yards away! The weeds still flourish in spite of the efforts made both last year and this season to eradicate them. Both years, many loads of weeds growing along the borders have been uprooted and taken to the dump heap to be carried out to sea, but no permanent results can ever be attained as long as the empty lots on lower West street, and on other streets continue to be overgrown with weeds of the worst varieties, whose seeds are sown broadcast by the wind. It seems hard that the efforts made by a number of the owners of small cot- tages to make their grounds attractive, should be made so difficult by the neglect and indifference of their neighbors. Nothing but public opinion can help, and if the attention of the owners of untidy, overgrown lots is called to the matter, some good may come. 8 REPORT OF VILLAGE COMMITTEE 9 The beautiful condition of the grounds of the Churches, Library, Young Women's Christian Asso- ciation, Post Office and of an ever increasing number of the small homes in the village, should be an in- centive to everyone to help in the work of beautifying our town. Two men have been employed this season. Through the kindness of Mr. John W. Silk, the tools, etc., were stored free of charge during the winter. Thanks are due our conscientious foreman, who has done his work most faithfully. The amount expended from September 11, 1913, to September 10, 1914, is $494.03. Respectfully Submitted FANNY NORRIS, Chairman September 10, 1914. The report of the Trees and Planting committee was made and a ecepted as Report of the Trees and Planting Committee The title of this committee is "The Trees and Plant- ing Committee." Its duties are "to secure the remov- al of dead wood and underbrush, and to plant trees, shrubs and vines, and to care for the Bicycle Path and the Newport Mountain Road." Your committee has endeavored to fulfill these du- ties so far as may be. Trees have been planted on Main street and Wayman Lane, on the front and sides of Music Hall. The dead wood has been removed from the Ocean Drive and partially from the Breakneck Road. As to the Bicycle Path, it no longer exists; and as to the Newport Mountain Road no member of the com- mittee knows to what that title is given. The most important help that could be given this committee would be some co-operation with the Road Commissioners. As long as they and their employees are allowed to scoop out the earth on any bank or roadside, leaving the roots of the trees exposed and making hideous scars, it is impossible for any roadsides to be well kept. This committee would like to have some other method used for getting fill to mend the roads, and would suggest that this association request the selectmen to prevent this abuse of the roadsides and of the trees growing thereon. Respectfully Submitted MATILDA MARKOE, Chairman. 15 9 upon motion voted that the care of the bicycle path and Newport mountain road be leftwith the Roads and Paths committee instead ofthe Treesand Planting Committee The report of the Sanitary Committee was read and accepted. The report of the Roads and Patho Committee was read and accepted as follow:- Report of Roads and Paths Committee Since the last report of September 11th, 1913, $336.- 38 have been expended on the work of keeping the paths in order, this sum, together with the amount expended from May 1st to September 1st, 1913, $323.67, making a total outlay of $660.05 for the care of the paths during a period of fourteen months. In addition to this work several new paths were laid out. As already mentioned in the last report, $35. were spent in making a new trail along the top of the Cadillac Cliffs, and during the past winter a connecting path was made from the southern end of the Orange and Black Path to the Red and White Path leading to the Bowl, the cost of which was $132.75. A short connection from the Kebo Mountain Path to the Harden Farm Path, forming an important link in the path system of this region, cost $75.25; and $50.62 were used in widening the path leading from the Bicycle Path over Little Meadow Hill to the Gorge Road and in removing underbrush. The cost of these new paths was, therefore, $293.62, and the grand total of our expenditures is $953.67. Our assets for the period extending from May 1st, 1913, to the present date are as follows: Miss Car- penter and Mr. Frederic Weekes, each contributed $50, or $25 a year, making la total of $100, and the Village Improvement Association gave $750, so that we have 12 REPORT OF ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE 13 $850, altogether, leaving a deficit of $103.67. Of the sum appropriated by the Finance Committee, $250. were destined specially for the construction of new paths, and the expenditure on this work has exceeded the ap- propriation by $43.62, which is, however, offset by the private gifts. The most important piece of work during the past year has been outside of the regular appropriation. Last summer Mrs. Kane most generously provided the funds for the construction of a Memorial Path, in mem- ory of her hursband, Mr. John Innes Kane, the late chairman of this committee. The path is now com- pleted, with the exception of the approach from the Gorge Road, and extends along the base of Dry Moun- tain from the northern end of Little Meadow to the en- trance of the Ladder Path, leading through some very picturesque rock formations. The warm thanks of the Committee are due to Mrs. Kane for this munificent gift, which will form an important part of the pro- jected system of paths leading from the Village through Great Meadow and the Harden Farm district to the mountains. I have also to announce that Mrs. Morton Smith hias just made an equally generous offer to present a Memorial Path in memory of her late husband, Mr. C. Morton Smith, whose interest in the development of our mountain trails continued in undiminished force when he was no longer able to enjoy them himself, and that she has decided, on the recmmendation of the Commit- 14 REPORT OF ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE tee, to have it on the western side of Picket Mountain, where it will lead from the Gorge Road opposite to the entrance of the Kane Path to the summit of the moun- tain along a slope from which some very fine views of the ocean to the north and south are obtained. This path will form the principal connection between the system of paths running through Great Meadow which has been alluded to above and the trails leading over Newport Mountain and around its base to Schooner Head Road. Your Committee has decided to make a further im- portant contribution to the existing network of paths on Newport Mountain by authorizing the construction of a trail leading up from the Orange and Black Path over the precipitous cliffs on the eastern face of the moun- tain, just labove the great Cave. This trail will be an absolutely unique feature on the Island, hardly to be paralleled anywhere east of the Rockies. We have about $390. for this work from a special fund; but as this sum will probably not be sufficient to make a per- fectly safe and easy path, we would respectfully ask the Association to make a special appropriation for this purpose. RUDOLPH E. BRUNNOW, Chairman Roads and Paths Committee. Sept. 10, 1914. 1 upon motion, voled that the thanks of the Association be extended to Mrs. John I. Kane and Mrs. C, morton Smith for then very generous gifts for path building Voted ethat a Committee of three be appointed to nominate a committee to take up the matter of buille paths. The report of the Village Green Committe was read and accepted as follows:- Report of Village Green Committee The very excellent condition of the "Green" at this late date of the summer season, merits la few words of comment, and commendation, inasmuch as this condi- tion is not only due to the frequent rains and brilliant sunshine, after the clouds have dispersed, but to the care and attention given to it daily, in the four hours only of labor, from 6:30 to 10:30 A. M. This amount of time, amply sufficient for a small private garden, is scarcely enough for a large open space for the pub- lic (none too thoughtful labout scattering papers, nut shells, etc.) Under these conditions some allowance should be made and criticism disarmed, if, during the rest of the day the papers, etc., make the "Green" look, sometimes, most untidy. Your chairman, Mr. President, has been asked frequently, "Why the edges of the grass on each side of the paths are not kept absolutely even." The answer lies in the fact that daily or even weekly cat- tings would soon result in "Broad Highways" through the Green, instead of attractive paths. A friend of the Green suggests that a low hedge of the Bérberis Thunbergii planted each side of the paths would elim- inate all difficulty and trouble about the continual cut- ting away of the "edges" beside adding much to the beauty of the paths. Permission having been accord- ed lat the last meeting, to your Chairman to carry out the suggestion of this friend,- work has been begun, and it is believed that by Thursday the 10th, all the planting will be finished. This addition to the Village Green will be donated. The cost of maintenance of the "Green" up-to-data has been $250.75, including every necessary equipment, viz, shovels, spades, rakes, hose, a wheel barrow, water privileges etc., etc. in addition to the daily four hours of labor from May 1st, 1914 to date. Mr. Stuart, of the firm of Quimby & Stuart, has kindly offered to revarnish all the signs in the Green with printed rules, at his own expense. More settles are much needed, many of those already there are in bad condition, principally owing to rough treatment, and your committee would be glad if a dozen benches could be presented, by the residents, to the Village Green next June. EMILY L. HARRISON, Chairman Village Green Committee was read and accepted follo The report of the Geen many Park Report of Glen Mary Park Committee In August, 1913, possession was obtained, in part by mortgage, of the land adjoining the park on the North extending to Waldron Road from Glen Mary Road to Spring street, and a design for its develop- ment was kindly contributed by Mr. Fred Savage. The easterly portion, which is higher than the road is wood- ed and larches predominate, the rest is a cedar swamp and has been converted into a skating pond by removing trees, ploughing and scooping the clay to the borders. It has received the name of the Leland Harrison Pond as it was constructed through the generosity of Mrs. John Harrison in memory of her son. In spite of per- sistent, heavy autumn rains, which greatly impeded progress, the work was so far completed that it was filled with water in time for the first skating and con- tinued to afford good sport through the long cold win- ter season. Young and old thronged the pond, espec- ially in the evenings, for the selectmen had placed an electric light on a pole on Waldron Road, so as to il- luminate both street and pond. Miss Edith Bowdoin's gift of a bronze water trough for horses at the corner of Spring street and Waldron Road helped by its overflow, to supply the pond with water, as did the Shannon Spring, the surface water from the hillside park and the overflow from the park drinking fountain - another gift. Lack of funds, 16 however, caused the unavoidable postponement of all grading, seeding, and planting, and made the new part of the park look like a desert this summer. The committee respectfully suggests several ways in which individuals or associations may contribute to the needs of the park. First, there is the formal park entrance which should come opposite the end of what is now Park Road, formerly Livingston Road, which has been extended from Ledgelawn avenue to Glen Mary Road; there is the planting of an alley of trees along Waldron Road; providing sidewalks and paths; making a playground for little children Glen Mary Roaid with a sand garden; labelling the trees with the botanical and common name. For these and other objects the committee would gladly furnish estimates and receive special donations; it is much desired that next summer the park will present a much better ap- pearance. Respectfully Submitted MRS. JOHN HARRISON, GEORGE B. DORR, AUGUSTUS THORNDIKE, Committee. 13 for D.b Bear reported verbally forther How Park Committee The report of the milk Committee was made by Dr. Gildersleeve and accepted. Dr. S. Weir Mitchell The Committee appointed for the purpose reported through Dr. Brunnow an appreciation of Dr. Mitchell prepared by Miss Minot and a tribute by Dr. Taylor to Dr. Mitchell's eminent qualities as a physician, and upon motion the same were adopted and ordered to be entered upon the records of the Association. Dr. iMtchell was so universally beloved and admired and his personality, his life, and his great achievements in science and literature are so well known to the world, that it is difficult to add to his praise and to say anything that has not already been better said else- where. But of one point in his full and many-sided career this is indeed the place to speak: of his love for Bar Harbor and his active concern in the interests of the village, and especially in this Society. He found renewed strength, refreshment, and in- spiration in his walks over the wooded slopes and rocky heights of this island; every afternoon saw him setting out for a ramble, and he has often said, that when alone among the hills, his best thoughts came to him for the poem or the novel then in his mind. He did a great deal to make these beautiful paths well known, often taking his friends or even strangers up the mountains or into the woods; and no more delight- ful companion could be imagined, full of eager interest 18 and all kinds of information about the island and its natural wonders. He furthered the objects of the Village Improvement Association in every possible way and as only he could, obtaining for it several gifts of large tracts of land and subscriptions for its various undertakings; and it was owing to his suggestion that the Village Green was secured to the Association. During his tenure of office as Chairman of the Roads and Paths Committee he was untiring in laying out new trails, and he continued his interest in this work by suggestions and assistance to his successors. Only last lautumn he planned a path to open up an al- most untrodden part of the island, the region lying be- tween Eagle Lake Road and Fawn Pond, with Young's Mountain as its principal summit. May we hope that this plan will be carried out as a fitting memorial to him and as an expression of our reverent admiration of his noble character, his lofty ideals. his brilliant and versatile mind, and of our undying gratitude for all he did on behalf of the welfare of this island. Deptember 9. 1910. DR. J. MADISON TAYLOR'S TRIBUTE One of the most distinguishing characteristics of Dr. Mitchell was his buoyant delight in all that Nature so lavishly gives of outdoor joys. As a physician he insisted that all his patients should live as near to the primitive as possible, to draw strength from Mother Earth as did Antaeus of old. By emphasizing this elemental principle he re- formed many warped consciousnesses, redirected the gaze of the introspective to the gladness of the world, compelled the downhearted to realize the error of despair, restored to right points of view and action my- riads of depressed souls. So powerful was his per- sonality reinforced by a lifetime of experience and con- viction, that he excited a widespread influence for good which grows increasingly as the seeds he sowed take root in the minds of both those who knew him or read his works. This is especially true of physicians. This one aspect of his influence alone went far to create an epoch in advance. He was a great observer; keen to see what others passed blindly by; wise to interpret what he or others noted; judicious to utilize odd and rare bits of infor- mation which had otherwise been lost. The following resolution upon the deal Mrs. Robert Potter was adopted and ordered entered upon the records of The assoce Mrs. Robert B. Potter Whereas, in the death of Mrs. Robert B. Potter, the Village Improvement Association has sustain a very great loss, therefore: RESOLVED: That we, her co-workers, put on record our sincere appreciation of her invaluable ser- vices to the Association, of which she was one of the Founders. She had long felt the great need of such a society here, and her wise suggestions as to its being held to- gether in a unanimity of kindly purpose were always most acceptable. With keen intelligence she quickly perceived if in 'a proposed new plan there lay some slight error of judgement that might lead to a mis- understanding and at once was able to straighten out the difficulty and make feasible an otherwise excellent proposition. She was the first Chairman of the Village Commit- tee and also for many years Chairman of the Entertain- ment Committee, whose duty it was to raise funds for the Association. In this position she showed much ingenuity in devising varied and successful Entertain- ments and was happy in securing the warm interest and co-operation of both residents and visitors alike. RESOLVED: That, this Resolution be spread on the minutes and a copy sent to Mrs. Potter's family. EMILY L. HARRISON, Chairman 15 lepan notion, voted that a Committed of three be appointed by the chair to present resolutions on the death of Mr. bronard E. opdycke The nominating Committee reported the following officers for the Enseing year and they were duly elected by ballor:- PRESIDENT L. B. Deasy VICE PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, Dr. A. F. Schauffler Dr. Augustus Thorndike SECRETARY H. M. Conners TREASURER F.C. Lynam be authorized to appoint standing upon motion, voted that the President Committees, and the following committee were ap pointed : STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE L. A. Austin, Chairman Henry Lane Eno, Fred C. Lynam Thomas Searls VILLAGE COMMITTEE Miss Fanny Norris, Chairman Miss Bell B. Gurnee, Miss Sarah Lawrence, Mrs. John I. Kane, Miss Juliette Nickerson, Mrs. Fred C. Lynam, Mrs. C. F. Ostrander, Dr. Augustus Thorndike, J. Alden Morse, Mrs. Edward B. McLean, Miss Harriet Ogden, Miss Louise Deasy (over) COMMITTEES GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Miss Juliette Nickerson TREES AND PLANTING COMMITTEE Mrs. John Markoe, Chairman, George B. Dorr, Mrs. John C. Livingston, Mrs. John Harrison,s Rudolph E. Brunnow, Mrs. John S. Kennedy, Miss Harriet V. Ogden. Henry Lane Eno, L. A. Austin SANITARY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr. G. R. Hagerthy, Dr. J. H. Patten, Dr. F. Fremont-Smith, Dr. R. G. Higgins, Dr. Horace S. Stokes, Dr. C. C. Morrison. Dr. J. Madison Taylor, Dr. E. J. Morrison, Dr. George A. Phillips, Dr. R. W. Wakefield ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE Rudolph E. Brunnow, Chairman Miss Carpenter, Miss Mary R. Coles, Dr. J. Madison Taylor, Albion P. Alley, George B. Dorr Miss Eloise Derby, Mrs. W. P. Draper VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE Mrs. John Harrison, Chairman, George B. Dorr, Fred C. Lynam, Miss Fanny Norris, Mrs. William B. Rice, Mrs. F. E. Sherman, Miss Louisa Minot. GLEN MARY PARK COMMITTEE Dr. Augustus Thorndike, Chairman, George B. Dorr, Mrs. John Harrison Voted to a dyourn A.m. Conners, Secretary 17 Bar Harbor, name June 17,1915 V illage Improvement association was Aregular meeting of the Bar Harbor held at the you b. A. building at 11 clock a. m. on the above date, ton. L.R. Drasy, president, in the chair. The minute of the annual meeting / 914 were read and on motion approved Reports of the village Committee and Village Green Committee were made and accepted upon motion continuance? voted that the association recommend the special milk Commettee and that said Committee act in conjunction with the municipal authorities in the matter of milk inspection. Mr. Deasy announced that by the will of the late Mrs. many F. Higgers of Bar Harbor the sum of #Hoo! was lift in trust to the V. . . A., the income of the trust fund to the devoted to the care of her burial lot in the mt. Desert street cemetery Upon motion, voted that the trust be accepted by the association Voted that a Committee be appointed to prefare resolutions upon the death of Mr. D.b. Blair Voted to adjourn H.m. toniers, Secretary 18 Bar Herbor, maine July 8. 1915. Argular monthly meeting of the Bay Harbor Village Improvement association was held at they m. 6. A. building, Bar Harbor, mains, on Thursday, July 8, 1915, or 11 o'clock .w., Dr. A. S Schauffler, one of the nice presidents, in the chair The minutes of ite last meeting of the association were read and approved A bound volumen V.J.A. report. from 1890 to 1905 was to presented the year the association of inclusive by Mrs. L. E. opdy the and accepted with thanks The report of the Village Committee was read and accepted. Mr. R. E. Brunnon, chairman reported informally for The Roads and Paths Committee voted that the Roads and Paths Committe be given the authority of the association to recommend such persons as it deem suitable to act as guides for the patho and trails of its town The report of The Village Green Committee was read and accepted. voted that the matter of advertising signs on trees, Etc. on the street and roads of the town be left with the Village Committee and etc. Trees and Planting Committee with power Voted to adjourn Jtm. Conners, Scentary 19 Bay Marbor, maine August12,1915. Aregular monthly meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Absociation was held at the y. m.b. A. building Bar Harbor, on Thursday, August 12, 1915, or 11 c'clock a, m., Hon. L.B. Drosy in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was read and on motion accepted. The president appointed Richard W. Hale and Howard Sturges as additional members of the committee on Roads and Paths. The report of the village Committee was read and accepted. Voted that the thanks of this association be wended to messor R. H.Moon and 66 Webb for improvements about them premises and to Mr. John H. Stalford for flowers. Committee and it was voted that the Dr. Abbe reported forth Sanitary same be ae cepted and published in the newspaper The report of the Committee on Roads and Path was read and ac cepteck voted that the Roads and Paths Committee be authorized to pay a proportional part the paths of the island which is now being of the expense of publishing a guide to printed Voted that the association confirm an appropriation of the Finance of maply Committee for the expenditure of a sum for tree planting aN Woodbury Park for the milk Committee Dr. Fedderslune reported informally 20 the president appointed tofollowing Committee sprepare resolutions upon the death of mr. D.l. Beain :- Dr. g. Madison Taylor Mr. George B. Dorr Mrs. W.B. Rice The president appointed thefollowing committee to prepare resolutions upon the death of nu Elonard E. Opdycke : miss Louise S. minor Mr. George A.Robbins miss Gurnee read an interesting paper on the subject of garbage disposal Voted that the V.S.A. Cooperate in a movement tohold a large public problems of garbage disposal meeting for the purpose of considering Voted to adjourn Jtn. Converse e Bar Harbor, maine Syet 9.1915 9 The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement association was duly called and held at the 4 M.G.A. building, Bar Harbor, minin / at lla'clos a.m. on the above date. In the abounce ofthe president and nice president Dr. Robert thbe wa elected chairman The minutes of the last annual meeting and of the meeting of August 12,1915, were read and on motion approved The report of the treasures was read and on motion referred to an auditor, as follows:- 4 Treasurer's Report For the Fiscal Year Ending September 9, 1915 Receipts Dues and General Donations, $1,073.00 Special Donations: For Paths, Mrs. C. Morton Smith, 1,000.00 Mrs. John I. Kane, 250.00 Dr. John IS. Thacher, 10.00 Miss Sturges, 25.00 Special Fund collected by Waldron Bates some years ago, 391.41 Total Dues and Donations, $2,749.41 Interest on $2,000 Investment 73.68 Interest on $5,000 Investment 250.00 Interest on Bank Account 46.85 $3,119.94 Balance on Hand, September 10, 1914 2,664.49 $5,784.43 Payments Roads and Paths Committee: General Paths $ 488.95 Cliff Path 583.54 TREASURER'S REPORT 5 Beachcroft Path 1,000.00 Kane Path 393.44 Village Green Committee 212.90 Village Committee 441.65 Woodbury Park Committee 218.00 Glen Mary Park Committee 162.70 Canvassing, 1915 32.00 Printing and Postage 58.75 Secretary's Salary 50.00 Miscellaneous 1.00 3,642.93 $2,141.50 The Association owns $5,000 of Rodick Realty Company Bonds purchased with the legacy from the late Waldron Bates. The Association owns $300 par value Bar Harbor Water Company Stock. The Association has on deposit bearing interest $1,700. FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. Auditor's Report Bar Harbor, Maine, June 1, 1916. I have examined the accounts of Fred C. Lynam, Treasurer of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, for the fiscal year ending September 8, 1915, and find them correct. L. A. AUSTIN, Auditor The report of the Finance Council as read and accepted as follow Report of Finance Committee The Finance Committee has examined the report of the Treasurer, which has already been presented. There seems to be no extraordinary matters involved to re- quire any extended report from us. The finances of the Association indicate that the appropriations for it's work can be made in practically the same amounts as for the year previous. Finance Committee By L. A. AUSTIN, Chairman. read and accepted asfalled Report of Village Committee The work was begun the last week in May when the grounds of the Churchyard were prepared for Memorial day. During the spring the Shore path was practically impassable owing to the dangerous condition of a part of it, due to the heavy storms of last winter. The owner had this repaired and after the middle of June the path beyond was accessible. The borders of all the streets and roads have been trimmed in town, but weeds and grass have grown so fast this rainy season, that all the borders could not look trim all the time. The loose papers are a great nuisance, but until an ordinance is passed, forbidding the distribution of handbills on the streets, this will continue, as the people take the advertisement, give it a cursory look and promptly throw it away. The man employed to pick up the loose papers, etc., goes twice a day along the principal streets and once over the smaller streets; the handbills are often distributed immediately after the man has made his rounds. The committee would sug- gest that the Selectmen's attention be called to this matter. A special meeting of the Roads and Paths committee and of the village committee was held this summer to see what action could be taken concerning the disfiguring signboards in and around the village. One objectionable poster signboard has been removed from a conspicuous position. The numerous signboards of hairdressers, dressmakers, tailors and caterers do not add to the beauty of Mount Desert street, any more than do the "to let" and "for sale" signs and garage and gasoline placards nailed to trees, add to the attractiveness of the roadsides! Public opinion alone can help in this matter. The Village Improvement association received a legacy of $400 from the late Mrs. Mary F. Higgins, the interest of which is to be used for the care of her lot in the private churchyard, situated at the rear of the one which the Village Improvement keeps in order. Mr. John H. Stalford very generously gave the ivy and geraniums which are growing in the piers of the churchyard wall. Many thanks are due to him. Mr. John W. Silk kindly stored the water pipes, tools, etc., free of charge during the winter, and the twenty-nine barrels were kept for us by the town. The amount expended from September 10, 1914 to September 9, 1915 was $441.65. Respectfully submitted, FANNY NORRIS, Chairman. 24 Voted that the secretary be instructed to present apetition of the V. I. A. to the selectment requesting that the distribution of handbiee within the town limits cannot be stopped The report of the Trees and Planting Committee was read and accepted as follows:- 17 Report of Roadside Committee The Roadside committee did its usual work in the autumn of 1914. They tried to begin work early in the spring of 1915, but found it impossible to secure the services of any trustworthy and competent man. But work has now begun and the committee hopes to have the roadsides in tolerable order before long. The committee wishes to call attention to the im- proved manner in which the road commissioners have treated the sides of the road near the entrance to the Kane and Beachcroft paths. If the same treatment could be used everywhere the appearance of the drives would be enormously improved. MATILDA MARKOE, Chairman. Voiled that the name of the Trees and Plauting" Contruittee be changed to Roadside Commettee Dr. Robert Abbe reported informally for the Sanitary Committee The report of the Roads and Paths Committee was read and accepted as follows:- 9 Report of Roads and Paths Committee The expenses incurred by the Roads and Paths Committee during the past year from September 25, 1914 to September 4, 1915 were as follows: for work done on the existing paths $464.53, for the construction of the Precipice Path on the eastern face of Newport Mountain $583.54, for path work in the Southwest Har- bor district $23.04, for signs put up in our district by the Seal Harbor Committee $1.38, total $1,072.49. The cost of the Precipice Path was defrayed by a special fund collected by Mr. Waldron Bates and amounting to $391.41, and by the appropriation of $200, voted by the Finance Committee last fall. Of this appropriation we have spent, therefore, $192.13. The amount con- tributed to the Southwest Harbor Committee is covered by the appropriation of $50, which was voted at the meeting of the Association held on August 13, 1914; of this appropriation $26.96 still remain over. The two remaining items, $364.53 for paths, and $1.38 for signs, amounting to $365.91, will have to come out of this year's appropriation; and there will be about $100 more needed for work on the paths this fall. The past year has brought us several new and very fine paths. The Precipice Path, leading from the Orange and Black Path to the summit of Newport Mountain, is the only one constructed by the Village Improvement Association from its own funds. The two Memorial paths given by Mrs. John Innes Kane and Mrs. Morton Smith, the Kane Path and the Beachcroft Path, which were mentioned in my last report, are now en- tirely finished; and a third Memorial path presented by Mrs. Hunt Slater in memory of her nephew, Mr. Kurt Diederich, and called Kurt Diederich's Climb, is now in process of construction ca the eastern slope of Dry Mountain. It affords me sincere pleasure to offer the warm thanks of the Committee to the donors of these paths, which form not only most ftting monuments to those whose memory they are designed to perpetuate, but are also an extremely valuable addition to our path. system. Several other new paths have been offered to your Committee, but until their location has been finally decided upon, I do not feel at liberty to enter into any details. On July 14th the first general meeting of the four Path Committees of the island was held at Jordan Pond. The following resolutions were adopted: 1. That the "Bates" sign so-called, being a wooden sign with letters cut in and painted 'n red and the sign varnished, be adopted as the standard sign for the paths of the island, it being the same sign as has been used for the past twenty years. 2. That the chair- man appoint a committee of five to edit the proposed path guide for the island, it being understood that the expense of this guide should be borne porportionately by the different Village Improvement Associations. 3. That questions in regard to proposed changes in the forth- coming editions of the map be referred to this com- mittee of five for their consideration and submission to Mr. Rand, editor of the map. 4. That it is the sense of the meeting that bridle paths be encouraged and that equestrians be kept from using the foot paths. I wish to add that the joint committee consists of the chair- men of the four Path Committees and Mr. George Steb- bins of Seal Harbor. The path guide referred to in the above resolutions is being printed and will appear in a few days. In conclusion I have to announce that Mr. Howard O. Sturges and Mr. Richard Hale have been elected members of the Roads and Paths Committee. RUDOLPH E. BRUNNOW Chairman Roads and Paths Committee. September 9, 1915. Dr. Thorndike reported inform for The Glen mary Park Counall Voted that the Board of Selection be petitioned to place electric high in Geen mary Park. The report of the milk Committee was read and ac upted as follo 12 Report cf Milk Committee Bar Harbor, Sept. 9, 1915. The Milk committee on inspecting the Dairy farms this year found a decided improvement in the sur- roundings of the majority of the approved farms; in some instance we were forced to criticise the conditions and a later inspection revealed a decided change for the better. The dairy men are found more ready to co-operate each year and exercise much more care in handling the milk at all stages from the barn to the consumer. The suggestions of the committee as to further improvements have been received in a manner which assures us that during the winter changes will be made tending to enable the dairy men to produce a still better milk next season. Labratory examinations made this season, show the milk of all men on our list to be of an excellent quality chemically, to contain less dirt and bacteria than in previous seasons. Attempts have been made to induce at least one farm to produce cream, but the short season and difficulty in disposing of the skimmed milk to ad- vantage would make the venture an unprofitable one at the present time. We are endeavoring to find some way in which cream could be produced on the island at a profit as each year we find that the cream which is shipped from some distance is not entirely satisfactory, and manifestly we cannot control in any way the con- ditions under which it is produced. The practice of stores in selling milk by what is known as the dipping method cannot be too strongly condemned, they should all be forced by law, or in some other way, to sell bottled milk only; milk not bottled at the store. There has been some complaint on the part of some summer residents regarding the price charged for milk. Clean milk cannot be produced here at a profit for less than the rate now prevailing; it is much greater economy to pay two or three cents per quart more for milk and have the dairy men feel that the price attained will enable them to make improvements, than to buy at such a low price as to force them to produce it at as low cost as possible. The great care essential in producing clean milk increases the cost, a factor which must not be lost sight of. At the August meeting of the Hancock County Medical society held under the direction of Dr. Abbe, sanitary problems were discussed and the milk prob- lem was handled by your committee. The committee feels that as a result of this meeting the cause of clean milk for Bar Harbor has been materially advanced as much interest was evinced, not only by the physician but by the laymen who attended the meeting. During the four years your committee has been working there have been no cases of infections which could be attributed to the milk supply. This is a feature of our work that requires constant watching, with the co-operation of the physicians and the Board of Health, for as we all know epidemics have originated from dairy farms where the utmost care supposed to have been taken to prevent any contamination. During 1914 we asked no contribution and as our report showed incurred no expense. The living and labratory expenses being taken care of by members of the committee. This season requests for contributions were sent to many of the summer residents, the amount received has demonstrated that quite a large number were in- terested in the clean milk problem. $335.00 was con- tributed, an amount sufficient for our expenses with a balance sufficient to enable the committee to supply some literature to the dairy men during the winter should it be essential. The contributers are as follows: Auchincloss, Mrs. J. W. $ 10 Baker, Miss Charlotte S. 10 Bowen, Mrs. J. Tilton 15 Bridgham, Mrs. S. W. 10 Brunnow, Prof. R. E. 10 Carpenter, Mrs. Miles B. 10 Cochran, Mrs. W. F. 10 Coles, Mrs. Edward 10 Draper, Mrs. George A. 10 Higgins, B. S. 10 Hinkle, Mrs. A. Howard 10 Kane, Mrs. John Innes 10 Kettle, Mrs. N. L. 10 Kennedy, Mrs. John S. 25 Ladd, Walter G. 25 Lawrence, Miss Sarah 5 Lawrence, Mrs. Wm. 10 Leeds, Warner M. 10 Luquer, Mrs. Lea McIlvaine 15 Lynam, Fred C. 10 Markoe, Mrs. John 15 May, Mrs. Frederick 10 Morrill, The Misses 25 McCormick, Mrs. R. Hall 10 Smith, Mrs. C. Morton 10 Thatcher, Dr. John S. 20 Thorndyke, Mrs. Augustus 5 Tucker, Mrs. Alanson 10 $335 n 28 FINANCIAL REPORT Balance on hand from 1913 2.59 Contribution on hand from 1915 335.00 Total $337.59 EXPENSE Livery 7 Livery, Leonard Lawson 4 Livery, R. Stearns 6 Labratory expenses 250 $267 Balance on hand August 9, 1915 $70.59 Dave Hennen Morris, Chairman Dr. Robert Abbe, Dr. Nathaniel Gildersleeve, Dr. C. C. Morrison, Dr. R. W. Wakefield. On motion voted that the milk Committee be mode a standing committee and that ito expenses be paid out of the general funds of the V.J. A. Voted that a lette from Inrs. J. T. Bowe with reference to cutting trees on The Ocean Drive be referred to the Roadside Committee with power Voted that the matter of repairs on the Shore Path be referred to the Village Committee with forever The following resolution write death of her. Leanand G. of dy eke was adopted MR. LEONARD E. OPDYCKE The Village Improvement Association wishes to place on record its sense of great loss in the death of its former president, Mr. Leonard E. Opdycke. He became president at a time when the society was weak and ineffective, and by his administrative ability; wise and energetic management, and active and un- tiring interest brought the association to its present state of efficiency, for which it desires to express its deep gratitude. LOUISA S. MINOT, For the Committee. 29 Dr. Taylor reported that The resolutions on the death of Mr. D.G. Committee appointed to prepare Blair had not been able to get sufficient data and would report later. the president was authorized to appoint slanding Committees and the faceouing standing Committe were subsequently appointed: STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE L. A. Austin, Chairman Henry Lane Eno, Fred C. Lynam Thomas Searls VILLAGE COMMITTEE Miss Fanny Norris, Chairman Miss Bell B. Gurnee, Miss Sarah Lawrence, Mrs. John I. Kane, Miss Juliette Nickerson, Mrs. Fred C. Lynam, Mrs. C. F. Ostrander, Dr. Augustus Thorndike, J. Alden Morse, Mrs. Edward B. McLean, Miss Harriet Ogden, Miss Louise Deasy GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Miss Juliette Nickerson ROADSIDE COMMITTEE Mrs. John Markoe, Chairman, George B. Dorr, Mrs. John C. Livingston, Mrs. John Harrison, Rudolph E. Brunnow, Mrs. John S. Kennedy, Miss Harriet V. Ogden, Henry Lane Eno, L. A. Austin SANITARY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr. G. R. Hagerthy, Dr. J. H. Patten, Dr. F. Fremont-Smith, Dr. R. G. Higgins, Dr. Horace S. Stokes, Dr. C. C. Morrison, Dr. J. Madison Taylor, Dr. E. J. Morrison, Dr. George A. Phillips, Dr. R. W. Wakefield ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE Rudolph E. Brunnow, Chairman Miss Carpenter, Miss Mary R. Coles Dr. J. Madison Taylor, Albion P. Alley, George B. Dorr, Miss Eloise Derby, Howard O. Sturges, Mrs. W. P. Draper. Richard W. Hale VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE Mrs. John Harrison, Chairman, George B. Dorr, Fred C. Lynam, Miss Fanny Norris, Mrs. William B. Rice Mrs. F. E. Sherman, Miss Louisa Minot SPECIAL COMMITTEE GLEN MARY PARK COMMITTEE Dr. Augustus Thorndike, Chairman, WOODBURY PARK COMMITTEE orge B. Dorr, Mrs. John Harrison Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, F. C. Lynam, MILK COMMITTEE Philip Livingston, A. C. Gurnee, Dave Hennen Morris, Chairman, Robert Abbe, Dr. Nathaniel Gildersleeve, C. C. Morrison, Dr. R. W. Wakefield 30 befollowing officer were relected:- OFFICERS FOR 1915-1916 PRESIDENT L. B. Deasy VICE PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, Dr. A. F. Schauffler Dr. Augustus Thorndike SECRETARY H. M. Conners TREASURER F. C. Lynam Vieed to adjourn See 31 Ba Harler, me. June 15,1916. & regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement association was called for it above date, and no quotum being present the meeting stood adjourned Conners, Secretary 32 A regnear meeting of the Bar Harlor Inc July 13. 1916. Village and important Association was day called as the Y.M.C.A. as 11 a.m. on the above date. the meeting was called to orderby the secretary and, in the absence of the president and vice presidents, fred 6. bymour was elected as chairman The treasurer mode a verbal report, and Mrs. John I Kane reported verbally for the Village Counciller; Mrs. John marks for the Roadside Committee Dr. Robert Abbe for the Sanitary Committee and mr. A. E. Brunnow for the Roadsand Paths Committee Mrs. John I. Kone was elected as chairman of the Village Committee to fice the vacancy caused by the resignation of miss Fanny Norris roted that the matter of guide books and maps be left with the Roads and Paths Committee with power; The report of mes. John Harrison chairman of the village Green Committee, was read by the secretary and accepted. upon motion it noted that the congr atulations of this association be attended to Mr. George B. Darr for The splendid service which he has undered to mk D esert bland wheing instrumental National in having the Sieur de monto monument accepted by the federal government. Voted to adjours A.m. Conners, Secretary. 33 Me. July 17.1916 The president of the V.J.A. on the above date appointed the following a additional members of the Roads and Paths committee: Mr. G eanand Opdy eke, Mrs. Walte Damrosche miss Alice Bowly J.m. Couners, Secretary 34 35 Bar Factor, me, August 10, 1916 Argular monthly meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was duly // o'clock a,m. on the above date, Hon, B Deasy called and held. at the y.m.b.t. building ar in the chairs the president The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved. by miss Gowrence The report of the Village committee was wode Voted that the selecter be asked to urge the a adoption of a town ordinance prohibiting the scattering of waste paper Etc. in the streets Dr. Abbe reported verbally for the Sanitary Committee and the treasurer made a verbal report of the finances Prof. Burnow made a verbal report for the Roads and Paths Committee On motion duly seconded voted that the Roads and Paths Committee continue the Sieur de mouts National monument its care of the existing paths upon until objection is made. miss Alice Bowler and Jus. L. 6. Opdycke The appointment of Mrs. Walter Dawrosch Committee , and of miss Auy usta me Eggy as members of the Roads and Palts and miss opdycle as members of it Village Committee was, upon motion, ratified by the association The report of the Village Earn Committee was read and accepted. voted that the thanks of the association Bar Herbor Fire Department for be eftended to her. Governa English work in beautifying the lown and ground near the engine house 36 The report of the treasurer of the CharlesJ. How memorial fund was made and accepted. upon motion is was oated traceeps a deed of the triangular piece of land as Woodburg Park uponwhich ho How memorial is built Voted that the thanks of the association be extended to Mr. A. C. Gurnee for his Park generous gifts in connection with Woodburg exceeding #25. be recommended for the voted that an appropriation not purchase of scalofor Woodbing Park Voted to adjourn HM Convers, Secretary 3 Bar. Karbor. Maine Sept. 14,1916 The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was daly called and held at they M.l.b.t. bin Bar Harbor, maine at 11 a clock A.M. an above date, Hon. L.R. Deary, president, in the chair The minute of the last annual meeting Sept. 9, 1915, were read and on motion appre motion referred L.A.Austin as audito The report of the treasurer was read and a as follow : TREASURER'S REPORT Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association For the fiscal year ending September 14, 1916. RECEIPTS Dues and General Donations $1304.00 Special Donations: For Paths, Mrs. John I. Kane 155.27 Mr. Richard W. Hale 25.00 Mr. Rudolph E. Brunnow 26.52 Mrs. Wm. P. Draper 25.00 Miss Agnes Carpenter 50.00 Mr. F. Delano Weekes 25.00 Mr. A. C. Gurnee 50.00 Miss Dorothy Sturges 25.00 Mr. A. P. Alley 5.00 Mr. Samuel T. Gilford 5.00 For Work on Ocean Drive: Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen. 50.00 Total Dues and Donations $1745.79 Mary F. Higgins Estate Trust Fund. 400.00 Interest on $2,000 Investment 73.68 Interest on $5,000 Investment 250.00 Interest on Bank Account 44.56 From Sale of Path Guides 10.00 $2524.03 Balance on hand Sept. 10, 1915 2141.50 $4665.53 PAYMENTS Roads and Paths Committee: General Paths $ 514.47 Beehive Path 3.00 Village Green Committee 275.15 Roadside Committee 67.12 Village Committee 528.65 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 9.80 Printing and Postage 85.60 Secretary's Salary 50.00 Canvassing, 1916 36.00 Miscellaneous 2.00 Investment of Mary F. Higgins Es- tate Trust Fund 400.00 1971.79 Balance on hand Sept. 14, 1916 $2693.74 The Association owns $5,000 of Rodick Realty Company Bonds purchased with the legacy from the late Waldron Bates. The Association owns $300 par value Bar Harbor Water Company stock. The Association has on deposit bearing inter- est $1,700. FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. The refort of The Villege Common was read and accepted, as follow Report of the Village Committee The work of this Committee started the last week in May when a man employed by us prepared the Churchyard as usual for Memorial Day. Another man began work early in July, and these two have since then trimmed the borders of all the streets and roads in the town, picked up papers, etc., once a week, going out as far as Mrs. Coles' Avenue on Main street, and to the further Highbrook Road on Eden street in the opposite direction. Six members of the Committee arranged to oversee the work of the men in special divisions of the district and to report to them upon any untidy places noticed in this section or in more distant parts of the town. The members of the Committee have done this as well as they could, but we feel sure that some untidy places escape our notice and we would be grateful if all the members of the Village Improvement Association would bear this in mind, and either speak to the men (who may now be known by their white canvas caps, on which are marked in green the letters V. I. A.) or notify our chairman of any places which should be improved or cleaned up. Our former chairman, Miss Norris, in her last report called attention to the fact that it was not good business for us to engage two men to pick up papers and rubbish if there was any way of preventing these from being thrown around the streets in the first place. We, therefore, wrote to Boston for Chapter 40 of the Revised Ordinances there, and in Section 41 found what seemed to us an excellent example of the kind of ordinance we should like to see passed for Bar Harbor. With the sanction of the whole association given us at our August meeting and with the approval of the Chief of Police, who felt it would be possible to enforce it if it should become law, we brought it to the attention of Mr. Emery, the chairman of the Selectmen. He was immediately interested, brought it before the next meeting of the Select- men and it is hoped that such an ordinance will be passed at the next Town Meeting. We also brought to the attention of Mr. Whitmore, chairman of the Superintending School Committee, the work of the Women's Municipal League in Boston in interesting the children in the Public Schools there in keeping the streets and alleys clean and neat. This cannot be done here in just the same way, but with certain changes adapted to the circum- stances Mr. Whitmore seemed to feel it might be a help in arousing the interest of the future citizens of the town in "better house-kc3 ng" for Bar Harbor, and in an appreciation of the importance of this in the future growth of the place. We are again grateful to John W. Silk who kindly stored the water pipes, tools, etc., free of charge during the winter and to John H. Stalford for ivy and geraniums growing in the church yard. Six new barrels for waste paper and rubbish have been bought and the amount expended in all by this Committee from September 10, 1915, to September 7, 1916, was $528.65. The report of the Roadside Committee wo read and accepted, as follows:- Report of Roadside Committee The Roadside Committee has comparatively little to report. The town cleared away the overhanging branches SO your committee was relieved of that work. Thanks to Mrs. Bowen's generosity the Ocean Drive was cleared last fall of the brush and small growth which shut out the views of the water. A very dangerous point in the Schooner Head Road, opposite Mr. Satterlee's land, was SO cleared as to prevent the danger of collision between motor cars coming from opposite directions. The worst feature of our roadsides is the scars made by the road makers in scraping out fill from the banks, leaving the roots of the trees SO exposed that they soon die. It seems hopeless to impress on the Commissioners what mischief they are doing. By going in a few feet behind the edging trees they could get the needed fill and not disfigure the drives. Your committee would like to recommend, though it may be outside of their province, that the selectmen should set a speed limit for motor cars on our roads, and exact the obser- vance of such a regulation. MATILDA MARKOE, Chairman. Dr. Abbe reported verbally for anitary Committee Committee was read and accepted, C The report of the Road and Path Report of Roads and Paths Committee The work of your Committee during the past year has been almost entirely confined to keep- ing the existing paths in order and putting up new signs. The only new path that was built is the one on the steep southern face of the Bee- hive, the cost of which was defrayed by the joint contributions of Mrs. Draper, Miss Car- penter, Mr. Hale, and your Chairman. I may add that the system of Memorial Paths con- structed by Mr. Dorr on Dry and Pickett Mountains has been enriched by the Emery Memorial Path, the gift of Mrs. Alfred Anson, leading from the Sieur de Monts Spring to the Crag above, where it connects with Kurt Diederich's Climb and the Homans Path. Our expenditure since my last report amounts to $366.05, and the balance to our credit is $114.15. Miss Carpenter and Mr. Weekes each contributed $25, so that the amount ap- propriated by the Finance Committee is $430.20. On Wednesday, August 30th, the annual meeting of the four Paths Committees of the Island was held at Jordan Pond House. It was well attended, and a number of important questions were discussed. Our share in the printing of the Path Guide was $46.90, of which $30 was covered by a special appropriation last year. 128 copies have been sold, yielding a net return of $25.60, or $8.70 more than is needed to make up the deficit. RUDOLPH E. BRUNNOW, Chairman. September 14, 1916. The report of the Village been Cover read and accepted, as follows:- Report of the Village Green Committee There is but little to report since the 10th of August, the last meeting of the V. I. A. We all remember how beautiful the Green looked owing to the constant rains of the early sum- mer, but at present it does not present the same attractive look, owing to several causes-the dry weather, the inability of the present care- taker to make as good use of the hose and sprinkler as his predecessor, who has resigned owing to ill health, and other causes; but also principally because it is utterly impossible to keep the grass and little protecting hedges in good condition while hundreds of people tramp over both, not only when large meetings are frequently held, but also when the usual visitors walk there every evening. This is, of course, quite discouraging, but as the good purposes of the Green are best carried out by these large attendances, one must sacrifice (be it said with some reluctance) the fair looks of a well preserved park to the "better part"-its influence for good to many and the pleasure and comfort for all. Your chairman suggests that an extra amount of a fertilizer should be applied to the ground at the proper time and with greater diligence in the use of the hose, the clippers, etc., it is hoped that by next summer the grass will again be abundant, and the Village Green prove worthy of its name. EMILY L. HARRISON, Chairman. September 14th, 1916. The report of the Glen mary a Committee was read and accepted Report of Glen Mary Park Committee Upon the completion of Harrison Pond much remained to be done to remove the waste of desolation left after clearing away the cedar trees. Again the Association became indebted to Mrs. John Harrison for grading and very generous planting of trees and grass. Maples, willows, balm of Gilead and poplar trees were planted around the pond and along Waldron road, and a shrubbery of viburnum beside the entrance from Park Road. These withstood their first winter successfully and are well es- tablished. Only a few were cut for hockey sticks, for as soon as the boys discovered that saplings had been planted to beautify the park they were manly enough to undertake that this accident would never be repeated. Notices were posted warning the public not to injure trees. Thanks to the generous contribution of loam, sand and gravel by Mr. Dorr, paths were made and considerable grading was completed in accordance with the plan of park improvements given by Mr. Savage in 1913. Special atten- tion was paid this year to the vicinity of the pond. This already presents a pleasing aspect which will become with the growth of your trees more beautiful year by year. The committee intends to place benches in the Park as soon as it can be lighted at night, believing that light is the safest form of protec- tion the public can have. Although the town does not feel that it should provide lighting for the whole park, it has for two years maintained a light on Waldron Road for the benefit of skaters on the pond for which they are most grateful. It is hoped that in the near future the whole park will be lighted every night. Then with benches, paths and lights the people will realize at last that Glen Mary Park is theirs to enjoy and to use. Although the task of enlarging the park has been costly, yet the committee feels that a great town improvement has been accomplish- ed by converting this swamp into Harrison Pond with its beautiful borders of trees and grass land, and they confidently report to the Association that the necessary care of the whole park can be provided by the Association for a moderate sum per annum and that no further expensive improvements are contemplated for the immediate future. 43 It would, of course, be desirable to have the formal park entrance opposite Park Road beautified by more planting, to extend unfinished paths, to label native trees with metal plates bearing botanical and popular names and to finish the children's sand garden; but all these things will come in time. In the portion of the park west of Spring street, the wild, steep, wooded hillside, there is a miniature mountain trail which continues daily to charm the little children who trudge merrily up and down imagining it a real moun- tain climb. For the Committee, AUGUSTUS THORNDIKE. The report of the milk Committee was made verbally and accepted On motion voted that the Finance Committee be requested to appropriate a seem not exceeding # 200, for the purpose of putting she shore Path in order The following officers of the association were re-lected:- OFFICERS FOR 1916-1917 PRESIDENT L. B. Deasy VICE PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. William Lawrence Dr. A. F. Schauffler Dr. Augustus Thorndike SECRETARY H. M. Conners TREASURER F. C. Lynam The president of the Association authorized trappoint standing Committees, and the following Stands Committee were subsequently appoint STANDING COMMITTEES FINANCE COMMITTEE L. A. Austin, Chairman Henry Lane Eno Fred C. Lynam Thomas Searls VILLAGE COMMITTEE Miss-Fanny Norris, Chairman Miss Bell B. Gurnee Miss Sarah Lawrence Mrs. John I. Kane Miss Juliette Nickerson Mrs. Fred C. Lynam Mrs. C. F. Ostrander Dr. Augustus Thorndike J. Alden Morse Miss Louise Deasy Miss Harriet Ogden GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Miss Juliette Nickerson ROADSIDE COMMITTEE Mrs. John Markoe, Chairman George B. Dorr Mrs. John C. Livingston Mrs. John Harrison Miss Harriet V. Ogden Mrs. John S. Kennedy L. A. Austin Henry Lane Eno SANITARY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr. G. R. Hagerthy Dr. J. H. Patten Dr. F. Fremont-Smith Dr. R. G. Higgins Dr. Horace S. Stokes Dr. C. C. Morrison Dr. J. Madison Taylor Dr. E. J. Morrison Dr. George A. Phillips Dr. R. W. Wakefield ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE Dr. J. Madison Taylor Miss Mary R. Coles Miss Carpenter Albion P. Alley George B. Dorr Miss Eloise Derby Howard O. Sturgis Mrs. W. P. Draper L. E. Opdycke Mrs. Walter Damrosch Andrew E. Liscomb Richard W. Hale Miss Alice Bowler VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE Mrs. John Harrison, Chairman George B. Dorr Fred C. Lynam Miss Fanny Norris Mrs. William B. Rice Mrs. F. E. Sherman Miss Louisa Minot Miss Augusta McCagg Miss Opdycke GLEN MARY PARK COMMITTEE Dr. Augustus Thorndike, Chairman George B. Dorr Mrs. John Harrison MILK COMMITTEE Dave Hennen Morris, Chairman Dr. Robert Abbe Dr. Nathaniel Gildersleeve Dr. C. C. Morrison Dr. R. W. Wakefield SPECIAL COMMITTEE WOODBURY PARK COMMITTEE A. C. Gurnee, Chairman L. A. Austin F. C. Lynam 45 Voted to adjourn Searlay Bar Harlov, Mr. June 21,1917 Argular meeting of the village Improvement Association was called for the above date. to quourum being present the meeting stood adjourned H.m. Conners, Secretary 46 47 Barterbor. dr. July 12,1917 and held at they m. ba. building, Thursday, Improvement Association was duly called Argular meeting of the Box Harbor Village July 12,1977 at 11 o'clock am., from. L.B. Deary, the president, in the chair. The report of the annual meeting of Sept. 1916, was read by the secretary and accepted. F.b. Legnown treasurer, made a verbal report, as did also J. alden more the Village Committee miss Augusta mcCappand miss many Opdycke were made members of the Village committee. mrs. John B markoe tendered her resignation as Chairman of the Roadside C Committee. Dr. Robert Abbe reported verbally for the Sanitary b number and for The milk Committee The report of the Village Green Committee was read and an motion accepted on motion voted that a committee of five be appointed by the chair with fower to prepare resolutions with reference to offensive signs. Committee :- the chair appointed thefollowing E.G. Jabbri Dr. J.Madison Taylor, Dr. Robert Able, Chairman; Mrs. A.F.Schaufflar, miss Mary boles. This Committee was given authority to add tother numbers if they so desired Voted to Secretary 48 49 Bar me Aug. 9,1917 Aregular monthly meeting of the Ba Harber V. I. A. was duly cleed bud held at the cm.C.A. building, her. Desert Street, Bar Harbor, on Thursday, August 1917, at 11 account a. w. In the absence of the president of the association, Dr. Robert Abbe was chosen chairman of the meeting The menites of the last smeeting were read and an motion approved Mrs. John I. Kane reported verbally for the Village Committee association be extended to Christian on motion, voted that the thanks of the megeneen for his courtery in Conforming do readily with the request ofa Committee of this society that no diffiquring advertising signs be erected by the roadside Mr. Lemand E, ofder eke reported vertaly for the Roadsaud Path Committee and Mrs. John Harrison for the Village Green Committee Voted that Mrs. Autoward Hinkle Park Committee be mode a me nube of the Woodbary Voted to your t.m. Cowers, Secritory. 50 4 51 Bar Harbor, me Sept. 13, 1917 The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was dul called and helg at they In. lo, A. building at 11 o'clock a, m. on the above date. In the absence of the President and Vice presidents, Dr. Clobert Abbe was chose to preside The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and on motion approved Mrs. John I tane reported verbally for the Village Committee on motion is was Vated that Mr. Cushine be approached on the subject of repairing the Shore Path in front of hers. Messgrave property. Dr. Robert Abbe reported oerbally forth Sanitary Committee The report of the Roads and Paths Commit was read and on continue all accepted, as follow Report of the Roads and Paths Committee At its first meeting of the year, the Com- mittee voted that no new work should be undertaken during this summer at least. Con- sequently there is very little to report. Mr. Andrew Liscomb has been employed as usual to attend to the repairing and upkeeping of the paths. The only pieces of new work, aside from the routine replacement of lost or decayed signs and marks, have been the shifting of the en- trance to the path up Great Hill a short dis- tance to the east along Cleftstone Road, SO as to prevent its interfering with the site of Mrs. Rowell's new house; and the construction of a new gate and turnstile across the old Green Mt. road at the point where it crosses the boundary of Mr. Puffer's farm, Mr. Puffer having pointed out that the frequent straying off of his horses would oblige him to close the road unless a new gate were built. For the rest, it may be said that the finances of the Committee, like the paths, are in a seemly condition. LEONARD OPDYCKE, Chairman. 52 4 has John Harrison reported verbelly for the Village Green Committee On motion it was voted that the than ofth V.I. A. be and hereby are eftended to the "Friend" who donated the bubbling cup on the Village Green On motion Nev.and Mrs. Frank Rowell Park Committee were made members of the Woodbury On motion, voted that is is the sent of this meeting that The Woodbury Pa Committee should take charge of the park and if vegetable gardens are planted in The park lond another J they should be in charge of said committee which should see to it the they are kept in order On motion voted that a Committee be appointed of which miss Charlott S. Bather shall be the chairman with authority to appoint other men including Mrs. mo Farrand, for the purpose of making a survey and present beautifying the town, and that paid Counce a comprehensive plan for improving be and hereby is authorized to expend from the funds of the association the of 7700- for the purfore The report ofth Treasurer wasread on motion accepted and approved asf TREASURER'S REPORT Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association For the fiscal year ending September 13, 1917 RECEIPTS Dues and General Donations $ 952.00 Special Donations: For Paths, Miss Agnes Carpenter 25.00 Mr. F. Delano Weekes. 25.00 Mr. S. T. Gilford 2.00 Total Dues and Donations $1004.00 Income from Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 14.90 Interest on $2000 Investment 73.68 Interest on $5000 Investment 250.00 Interest on Bank Account 48.92 From Sale of Path Guides 15.60 -$1407.10 Balance on hand Sept. 14, 1916 2693.74 $4100.84 PAYMENTS Roads and Paths Committee $ 508.72 Village Green Committee 238.57 Village Committee 504.10 Woodbury Park Committee 3.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 6.80 Printing and Postage 91.15 Secretary's Salary 50.00 Canvassing, 1917 32.00 Miscellaneous 1.75 1436.09 Balance on hand Sept. 13, 1917 $2664.75 The Association owns $5000 of Rodick Realty com- pany Bonds purchased with the legacy from the late Waldron Bates. The Association owns $300 par value Bar Harbor Water Company stock. The Association has on deposit bearing interest $1700. FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. 54 The report of the Finance Committee was read and on motion accepted as follows. Report of Finance Committee The dues and general donations this year amount to $952. Last year they were $1304, showing a decrease in receipts from those sources of $352. Last year we received in special donations to be expended in special work $441.79. This year we have received $52. The expenditures of the different committees this year amount to $1436.09. Last year there was expended by these committees $1,571.79. We have collected in dues and general dona- tions nearly the same amount as was received in 1914 and 1915, and while our receipts from these sources are $352 less than last year it must be taken into consideration that last year was probably the most prosperous year Bar Harbor has had in the past five years. This year our summer visitors have had more important work even the It V. is reported to interesting I. look for A. next after to year's and note contribute work in that the the is cash to than six than on hand available more has been any year past years with one exception. That was the year 1913 when it was $77.71 more than this year. L. A. AUSTIN, Chairman. The following officers were duly elected to serve for the ensying year: President Dr. A. chauffler Vice- Presidents, Rr. Rev. William Lawren Dr. Augustus Thorndike, Dr. Robert Abbe Treasurer, F.b. bynam Secretary H.m. Conners Voted to adjourn Im Convers, Secretary a 55 Ba. Harler, Mrs. June 20, 1918 A regular monthly meeting often Harlor Village Improvement Association wasduly called and held or the 9. M, b. A. building at 110'clock a. m. on the above date, Pres. Schouffler in the chair The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved. The treasurer mode a brief aerbal report Mrs. John I. Kane reported verbally for the Village Committee miss Charlotte S, Boker and hers. map Farrand brade a verbal report for the committed appointed exth annual meeting in 1919 to mate a survey and suggest a comprehensive flow for improving and beautifying the town Noted to adjourn It.m. bounerd, Socretary 56 Bar Ince July 11, 1918 A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was daly called and held of they m. b. A. building as 11 o'clock a. m. on the above date, Pres. Schauffler in the chair. The minutes of the loss meeting were need and on motion approved. Mrs. John I. Rane reported verbally for the Village Committee On motion is was voted that the fame Committee as was mode last year appropriation be mode for the Village the Village Green Committee Mrs. John Harrison reported verbally for for the work of the village Green Committee On motion, Voted that 300. be appropriate This year. Mrs. Frank Rowell reported for the Woodbury Park Committee # On motion voted that an appropriate Committee. 25. be made for the Woodbury Park the Geen mary Park Columittee Mrs John Harrison reported verbally for On motion, Voted that an appropriation of ... Committee. be made for the Yeeh mary miss Charlotte 5.Baker read an excellent report for the Committee an survey and beautifying the town, and on motion it thanks to Miss Baker and Mrs. Farrand was noted that its report be a ccepted with and that the vote of the annual meeting of 191 appropriating #750. for the work of this committee be reaffirmed On motion meass F.b. and A nacted a building line law for Bar to investigate the possibility of havin MacDmald were appointed a Comments On motion Jrro, max Farrand was ppointed a commettee to took into the atter of a lecture on Jain Planning eport at The August meeting The President announced The appain whofollowing Committee Standing Committees FINANCE COMMITTEE L. A. Austin, Chairman Henry Lane Eno Fred C. Lynam Thomas Searls VILLAGE COMMITTEE Mrs. John I. Kane, Chairman Miss Belle B. Gurnee Miss Sarah Lawrence Mrs. Fred C. Lynam Mrs. C. F. Ostrander Dr. Augustus Thorndike J. Alden Morse Miss Louise Deasy Miss Harriet V. Ogden Miss Augusta McCagg Miss Mary Opdycke Miss Fanny Norris GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank B. Rowell SANITARY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr. G. R. Hagerthy Dr. J. H. Patten Dr. F. Fremont-Smith Dr. R. G. Higgins Dr. Horace S. Stokes Dr. C. C. Morrison Dr. J. Madison Taylor Dr. E. J. Morrison Dr. George A. Phillips Dr. R. W. Wakefield ROADSIDE COMMITTEE Miss Harriet V. Ogden, Chairman George B. Dorr Mrs. John C. Livingston Mrs. John Harrison L. A. Austin Mrs. John S. Kennedy Henry Lane Eno Mrs. John Markoe Miss M. M. Ostrander ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE Frederick D. Weeks, Chairman Mr. A. M. Young Dr. J. Madison Taylor Miss Mary C. Coles Miss Agnes Carpenter Miss Eloise Derby George D. Dorr Mrs. W. P. Draper Howard O. Sturgis Mr. Courtland Falmer L. E. Opdycke Miss Mary Palmer Andrew E. Liscomb Richard W. Hale Miss Mary M. Ostrander VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE Mrs. John Harrison, Chairman George B. Dorr Fred C. Lynam Miss Fanny Norris Mrs. William B. Rice Mrs. F. E. Sherman Miss Louisa Minot Miss Augusta McCagg Miss Opdycke MILK COMMITTEE Dave Hennen Morris, Chairman Dr. Robert Abbe Dr. Nathaniel Gildersleeve Dr. C. C. Morrison Dr. R. W. Wakefield GLEN MARY PARK COMMITTEE Dr. Augustus Thorndike George B. Dorr Mrs. John Harrison 58 SPECIAL COMMITTEES WOODBURY PARK COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank B. Rowell, Chairman L. A. Austin Mr. Frank B. Rowell F.C. Lynam Mrs. A. Howard Hinkle COMMITTEE ON SURVEY OF TOWN Miss Charlotte S. Baker, Chairman Mrs. Max Farrand Voted to adjourn Jame Conner Securory 59 Bar Starber, me Aug, 8,1918 The August meeting of the Bartartor Village Improvement Association was held, pursuant scall, at they m.lo. A. building at / oclock on Thursday, Aee. 1918, Pres, Schauffler in the chair. The minute of the fuly meeting were read and on motion approved as read hers, John I, Name for the Village Committe; The following verbal reports were mode: F, b. bynoon, Treasurer; Dr. Robert Abbe for the Saustary Committee Mrs. John Harrison for the Village Green Committee and the Glen Mary Park Committee Dave # Marris used Dr. Robert Abbe for the milk Commettee Park Committee, Mrs. Frank B. Rowell for the Woodbury his Lo opdy lee read a report of chairman of the Roads and Paths hus many Todyche temporary viee Committee, and an motion usted that the same be accept ted. Rev. A.m. MacDonald, local Scout master, was appointed to look into the Condition of Glen more Park and make a report. Mrs. may Furrand mode an excellent report for the Committee on Survey of the Town, showing pho tographs and drawings of different parts of the town. on motion it was voted that an exhibition of photographs and held during the tunner. drawings of town improvements be on motion is was voted that the matter of lectures on Town Planning be left with the Committee on Survey 60 of the Jown with power On motion Voted lo ad journ I.m. Conners, Secretary 61 Bar Hastor, Waine, Sept. 12th, The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was held at they. m. C. a. building on Thursday September 12th 1918 at Eleven o'clock am the Rev. Dr. a. 7. Schauffler, in the Chair In the absence of the Secretary Mr. Hm Coun the Chair asked miss Spence to act as Seeres Pro- - tem - The minutes of the last meet august 8th were read and on motion approve The Report of the Village Committee mad by Mrs. John I Kane, was read by the President and accepted as follows after which a motion was approved for a further appropria in increase L of Corn. Report of the Village Committee to be There is little of interest to report about d in this the Village Committee. It has employed as usual two persons during the summer months, a man and a boy, to pick up papers and weed the edges of the roads and paths in the Village. The workers have been super- intended by Mr. Arthur Higgins, but owing to the difficulty of procuring laborers, and the inexperience of those employed, the work has not been done as well as in former years. After much effort, the Shore Path on the Musgrave property has been partially re- paired by the owners, and the fence repainted by our Committee. Efforts have been made to interest the Selectmen in keeping the town lot on the Shore in better order, also through the School Board to induce the children of the Public Schools to aid in picking up papers and keep- ing the streets tidy. The Village Committee has asked for the same apportionment as last year, $504.1 10, and a balance remained. Thus far this year we have spent $538.88. ANNIE C. KANE, Chairman. The report of the Treasurer was read ud are motion, accepted. TREASURER'S REPORT Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association For the fiscal year ending September 12, 1918. RECEIPTS Dues and General Donations $1,119.00 Special Donations: For Paths, Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes 25.00 Lt. Col. Wm. Williams 25.00 Mr. S. T. Gilford 5.00 Total Dues and Donations $1,174.00 Interest on Bank Account 52.86 Interest on $2,000 Investment 73.68 Interest on $5,000 Investment 250.00 Interest on $400 Certificate of De- posit for Mary F. Higgins Est. Trust Fund 11.96 $1,562.50 Balance on hand Sept. 13, 1917 2,664.75 $4,227.25 PAYMENTS Roads and Paths Committee: General Paths $352.73 Village Green Committee 323.15 Village Committee 556.33 Glen Mary Park Committee 15.98 Woodbury Park 15.00 Frinting and Postage 69.50 Secretary's Salary 50.00 Box Rent, B. H. B. & T. Co 4.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 5.80 1,392.49 Balance on hand Sept. 12, 1918 $2,834.76 The Association owns $5,000 of Rodick Realty Company Bonds purchased with the legacy from the late Waldron Bates. The Association owns $300 par value Bar Harbor Water Company stock. The Association has on deposit bearing interest $1,700. FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. Mr. Lyman recommended that un of one thousand dollars $ 1000 ) 63 in a Liberty Boud. Mr. feeds advised that the amount be invested in War Stamps instead after a brief discussion, it was decided, ou the Presidents suggestion that the matter be left to the Executive Committee with power. The President reported that he had been obliged to ineur an expense of 671. in connection with having the necessary deeds relating to the association placed on file. on motion it was voted that the President should be reimbursed for the expenditure, Wrs. Rowell, Charman The Report of The Woodbury Park Committee was next read and accepted as follows:- Report of Woodbury Park Committee Woodbury Park has been neglected of late This space years and much needs to be done to make it a place of real beauty. for the printed The need of food production during the war made it advisable to lend much of the Report 9- land for gardens. Four men grew about forty bushels of potatoes last summer-a he Woodbury year's supply for their families-and the yield this year has been greater. Park Committee A new sign, stating that the Village Im- provement Association has lent the land for the War Gardens, has been placed in the park to explain the presence there of corn and po- tatoes, the result in food being enough to warrant this sacrifice in beauty while present conditions last. Mrs. Hinckle has given large and com- fortable benches which have been placed under the trees this year, and the paths have had a much needed hoeing and raking. When the food consideration is no longer pressing, we hope that tree planting may take the place of the vegetable gardens and that the Park may be made a beautiful connecting link between the village and the mountain walks. C. B. ROWELL, Chairman. Financial Statement To making Sign $15.00 To putting Paths in order 80.00 $95.00 very full and adminable report for the Sandary and milk Committees While encouraging the members of the association by say ing that the samitary conditions in Bar Harbor 64 were never better he urged continued vigilance The Reports follows Report of Sanitary Committee who is a most expert pathologist, to examine milk purchased from time to time, from The health conditions of a community of dealers, on their routes, and such samples ten thousand people, half of which is perma- have frequently been examined this summer. nent, and the other composed of visitors from He is thus prepared to certify to any mem- everywhere, needs watch care. ber the milk he is getting-and any one is at It concerns the Village Improvement Asso- liberty without cost to telephone him at the ciation to know about and safeguard sanita- hospital, and bring samples, or make inquiry. tion and conditions that promote health and His report is appended. happiness for the summer colony. As illustrating the protection given by his Our water supply is exceptional for any laboratory-A sample of two sticks of nougat community. Eagle Lake is two miles long candy was taken to him recently in their and about three hundred feet altitude, and waxed paper covers with a small paper in is almost at our doors. It has a mountain which were enclosed some hard grains of water shed of native forest and almost no substance which the anxious enquirer be- farmland bordering on it. lieved might be foreign and dangerous ma- The purity of its water is assured by public terial put in to injure the sailors, to whom and private control. Apart from its purity this was frequently sold on the streets. a large and excellent sand filter is available A very elaborate study of all the candy for use in any season when the fishlike taste showed the hard granules to be bits of ground comes from growth of a particular fungus- nut shell-and not glass or injurious matter, which all reservoirs occasionally have for a tho, curiously enough there happened to be season or two, every few years. Ours has one microscopic atom of glass, which could been free from that for three years past and hurt no one and which might often be found from the stirring spoon in a porcelain lined the filter is not constantly used, therefore, cooker, where I have seen a good sized flake inasmuch as the force of water for the hy- of the glazed lining chipped off at a cracked drants is greatly diminished when the filter spot. is used. In the recent hotel fires this might have been a serious matter. All such precautionary studies, neverthe- The milk supplied to the town is gathered less, are welcomed. from twenty or more dairies scattered over Inspection of cattle for tubercular cows the Island and is under the inspection of your is the duty of the health officer of the town Committee, who have frequently made cor- and has received attention. rections in dairies. The proportion of tuberculous patients on The main risks discovered have been from Mt. Desert Island is comparatively small. cleansing of bottles in water drawn from Among ten physicians, who do most of the farmers' wells, which was not boiled, and practice hereabout, I find on inquiry, only from fly contamination in unscreened dairies. seven cases are known. The law requires The law requires that all publicly sold milk that they be reported to the health officer shall be bottled at the dairy. and watched. It is most gratifying to know Unclean milk, or milk not put on ice prompt- that this disease is rare in this community, ly when bottled, and kept SO until delivered, and growing less. It is probable that the is sure to sour easily and be dangerous to campaign against flies, against the spitting feeding infants. At the present time and for nuisance, against rubbish and manure heaps, years the cleanness and liberal use of ice has against tuberculous cattle, have all helped. been well carried out by the farm dairies. Segregation and sanitary care of the afflicted Only one complaint this year that the milk must be watched if we would rid all communi- was not perfectly sweet has been reported- ties of the sequel of consumptive cases, which and on inspection it was found that ice had everyone now knows to be scrofulous gland not been used enough. That was corrected. of the neck, consumption of the intestines, This Association has for years authorized tubercular meningitis, hip joint and spinal its Committee to employ Dr. Gildersleeve, diseases-all of which are now rapidly dimin- ishing in every community. There used to be a great dread of periodic outbreaks of diphtheria. Now we have that disease SO well in hand that every suspected case is immediately isolated and treated by his use of unboiled well water in the milk 5 antitoxins. The physicians of this commu- bottles was the source of the series of his nity are very alert. Only one case occurred cases. during the year, though several were suspected The well was condemned and he was for- and proved to be simple sore throats. The bidden to serve milk hereafter, SO that he one case was of a child of poor and ignorant gave that up-and his well being cleaned and persons not far from this town. Dr. Morri- other sanitary measures installed, a later son was called at the last moment and found examination of the well water was pronounced a most desperately sick and neglected child. all right. He took it at once in his motor to the health It is impossible to eliminate all "carriers" officer. The disease was identified and anti- of this disease from any community, except toxin at once given, but the child died within by death, as far as science has shown. But a short time. No other cases occurred. the rapid decrease in the disease, and almost During last winter some cases of small pox complete miracle of its elimination from the occurred near the Canadian Border and through army and from communities by the simple woodsmen two cases were brought to this and safe expedient of antityphon innocula- section, but were identified and isolated and tions has reduced the carriers to a negligible extensive vaccination at once carried out by quantity. Mr. Wadleigh, our efficient health officer. One case has recently been sent to our hos- No other cases occurred. pital from Seal Harbor, but no others have The typhoid problem has always been the occurred and it is probable that this patient dread of summer colonies. Its control has is what is known as a sporadic case and that been SO admirable for some years past that she has harbored the germs for weeks, until one rarely hears of an epidemic now. a slight inflammation or cold of the intestines It is twenty-five or thirty years since any lighted up the typhoid germ. This is a fair number were known here, though a dozen inference because she had been a resident of years ago several chauffeurs were afflicted, Seal Harbor for nine weeks and no other cases all eating at a restaurant on West street. have occurred. Authorities on typhoid have agreed that The cause was found to be a broken drain while the latent period of infection is two or and a contaminated drinking water supply three weeks there are occasional cases show- for that house. It was quickly remedied. ing sickness after two or three months occur- Every year however a few cases drift into ing subsequent to exposure. our hospitals from nearby towns or islands It is comforting to know that a quick anti- where the travelling vessels, or visitors, bring typhoid innoculation, even after the disease infection from outside. shows, reduces the severity and danger of All cases are followed to their source and the disease to the patient. rigid correction affected. It is practically true that the very few cases The past year has seen one series of six occurring here in recent years are imported, cases last fall-which were three on one farm and annually growing less. in a distant town on this island, followed by A recent discussion of the sanitary con- three scattered ones in Bar Harbor outskirts. dition of the Island with many of the physi- Quick recognition and a visit from the State cians reassures me that they were never Health Inspector from Augusta, with the better. co-operation of our own people, showed this The time has never been as propitious for case. developing a spotless town, salubrious and A man who had had typhoid several years beautiful. ago in the army, set up a little farm, in a poor The united watchcare of all citizens as well way, and supplied milk to three or four as the doctors will insure a greater future for families to eke out his living. His sanitary Bar Harbor. conditions were bad and he proved to be what The community is more wide awake than is known as a "carrier" of typhoid-though ever and receptive of all ideas of improve- apparently in good health. ment. His outhouse was near his well and his well For the Committee on Health, water on examination by the state patholo- ROBERT ABBE, M. D., gist was found unfit for drink. Heavy rain Chairman. had flooded the farm more than usual and Report of Milk Committee MILK COMMITTEE 23 tion, local prices compare very favorably Your Committee reports that the condi- with the rates in our large cities-the milk tions surrounding the approved dairies con- is much higher in butter fat. In some places tinue to improve. This fact is evidenced by the legal limit is as low as 3 per cent, in others the general annearance of the barns and milk 3.5 per cent. squays Lue pue the JO you pue InJ The the JO are exer 07 pue e exer IIIM the podoy SI 7! pue psuch sem 'asnoq the JO apis euo pue queld 07 pasodo.ru sey JO 66 34 ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE at Dr. Abbe's suggestion the association ment will provide funds, we are informed, to undertake path construction, but this is hardly likely for some years to come. All work, voted the sum of one hundred dollars therefore, that can be done by this Associa- tion, will be most welcome, it is found, but 100 for Dr. Gildersleeve in recognition of after some consultation with the Govern- ment's representative, before any new trails his faithful and Continual service work m the are considered, that all may be worked out in accordance with some general plan. laboratory for the benefit of the we Com. No extensive new work during the past millees season was undertaken by the Committee except one privately donated memorial path; but during the ensuing Summer various mem- bers of the Committee will be assigned a cer- The Report of The Roadsides Committee tain number of trails to visit and report upon to our Superintendent, Mr. Liscomb, and in in the abrence of the Chairman was read by this way probably a more personal interest in the trails may be established. the President. An inspection of the roads would indicate that their general condition was fair. Some have been extensively repaired and during the Fall work was commenced in the vicinity This space of Eagle Lake where the traffic is always heavy owing to the cartage of ice. This much needed for the improvement will be greatly appreciated by Report of the Roadsides Committee the public. The presence, however, of slash printed Report and dry branches left in the woods near the The roadsides have been kept in very good roads after the cutting of trees, is a source of condition by the Town SO there has been little of The work for your Committee to do. The ques- considerable danger owing to fire, and apart Road Sides tion of the large advertising signs which have from its unsightliness it is a constant menace. been erected on the roadsides in certain places Your Committee is doubtful what policy to Committee has been taken up with the head Selectman, pursue in regard to its removal by the town, but as these signs are erected on private but this matter will be taken up with the property, and the companies advertised on authorities at the proper time. them pay the owners of the land large rents, It was decided by the Committee, at a meet- there seems to be no way for us to do away ing held in the late Fall, to order and have with them. On the Breakneck Road there prepared a map of the entire Island of Mount is an unsightly spot which appears to have Desert drawn on a scale of 3 inches to the been used as a public dump. This has been mile, that all the trails with the roads should brought to the attention of the proper au- be more clearly defined, and to also enable the thorities and they have promised to remedy it. distances from one point to another to be HARRIET V. C. OGDEN, accurately determined. The object of the Chairman. Paths Committee in this enlargement is to possess a better and clearer map of the entire trail system, and by photographing separately each one of the four districts of Bar, Seal, Northeast and Southwest Harbors to furnish copies to those who may desire them. With an accurate map containing all the more re- cently constructed trails, particularly those in the Southwest Harbor District over the Eastern and Western Mountains and neigh- The Report of The Roads and Paths Committee boring districts, it will certainly give a better opportunity and incentive to many in follow- ing the trails and thus enjoy the unrivalled was reced by the Vice Chairman, Mis opdyche views over sea and land that can be obtained as follows, perhaps in no other place to greater advantage than from the Island of Mount Desert. The This 5p completed map will contain small circles in Report of Roads and Paths Committee rail made for the Ladder path down Dry, different localities, each being numbered. These for the p about 150 feet of corduroy bridges built and numbers will be identical with the marking During the season of 1918 the Committee all iron railings and ladders down and along Report on a sign or guide post erected in that neigh- begs to report that under the Supervision of Cliff, Ladder and Beehive trails carefully borhood, SO that a comparison with the map The Road Mr. Andrew Liscomb work was maintained inspected and painted. The Kane Memorial will not only easily determine one's position, on the paths from May 1st until the end of Path during the Summer was connected with but also be useful in directing and establish- & Paths September, the trails were cleared of all the Canon Brook trail and the one leading obstruction caused by fallen trees and brush in the direction of Otter Creek and the Pot - pue pue Commiss and kept in as good order as was possible Hole path, thus making the path system in the under the almost unprecedented rainfall, al- that locality a complete and satisfactory one. 'street -OJ your IIe deur we though some of the favored walks on the It has been suggested that other connec- HAM the Leu 07 Fawn Pond tract in the vicinity of the Witch tions may be advantageously carried out, 01 pue Hole and Half Moon Pond were rendered im- including the extension of the Gorge Path 'reg TO mop the JO euro the passable, and these apparently require some from its present termination between Green STanDindas Smidd sound so num little change and improvement which the and Dry Mountains until this also joins the Committee will probably consider later. Under Canon Brook trail-while others have recom- the Committee's direction some 200 pointers mended a trail bordering Bubble Pond on the or arrows were installed; 56 new signs erected, east side, and ascending Green to join the and 50 stained and re-lettered. The walks South Ridge path, the present approach to on Newport Mountain, indicated by different this Mountain by way of Dyke's Peak not colored signs, were all repainted, and such being a popular one. repairs carried out as were necessary. 177 The Paths Committee, however, with the stone steps were constructed on the North exception of the paths in the Fawn Pond tract, Ridge path of Green Mountain, a new foot has worked during the past under the tacit, and often the generously expressed, consent of the owners. The same condition now exists with regard to the National Park Reser- vation-No doubt in the future the Govern- 67 after the reading of the Report Wins op dyche requested that the name of the Committee be changed, as none of the members felt competent to make suggestions as to the proper care of the public roads, as they felt that Experts would be needed in dealing with the question. r was recommended by miss Opchyche that the name of the Committee should be, The Wood Roads and Paths Committee" with the undersl anding that the Wood Roads did not include the Bridle paths. on motion the vote was carried. an additional sum of one hundred and fifty, dollars $150) was voled as an appropriation to this Committee. Report for the Village Green Committee, called Mrs John Harrison who made a Verbal attention to the needs y the Green and es- pecially to the fact that there were large barren places devid of grass near the seats and recommended that if it were nor too Expensive that the whole Green should be re-sod - in the Spring upon motion it was voted that an ap- propriation of to 450 should be given for the Maintenance of the Green, this sum to include the wages of the Care taken who gives four hours a day in service. attention was called to the fact that several trees on the Green had been scorched by the recent fire and it was ree- ommended that the Committee Should make Enquiries as to what Course should be taken to care for them 68 The Report of the Glen Mary Park Com - milter in the absence of the chairman was given by Mrs. John Harrison and interest manufested in the use of the showed a great improvement in the Park as a Summer recreation fround which was illustrated by a request made by Mrs. norris that permission be given her to plant some flowers in the Park opposile her house. on motion it was voted that this permission be given The need of a Care- laker was emphasized as branches of trees become emall broken from time to time, and other a injuries to the Park, a recommendation was made by Mrs. Harrison that a Care. taker whose work is that of a watch man should be employed ahr 200 a year. Mr. Leeds commented that the hours for the Watchman would be too long, and recommended that instead of engaging a Care. taken now, that the subject be laid over until next Summer. after a brief dis cussion, there was then given for the Care of The Woodbury Park a combined au agestion that $100. be and Glen Mary Park. on motion, it was voted that this sum should be appro- priated In the absence of Miss Baker the Chairman of The Committee on Survey of The Town, her report was read by Mrs. Farrand and accepted as follows This Space for Report of Committee on Survey of The Town CHARLES S. BIRD-Town Planning for Small Report of Committee on Survey of Town 69 Communities. THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW-April 1917. Your Committee on Suggestions for Im- THE HOUSING PROBLEM IN WAR AND PEACE- provements begs to report that since the A publication of the American Institute last meeting of the Village Improvement of Architects. Association, 250 invitations were sent to PARRIS T. FARWELL-Village Improvement, residents of Bar Harbor asking them to be- 1913. come associate members, and 40 people have The Chairman begs to acknowledge the accepted. gift of $25.00 kindly sent by Mrs. John Har- We would also report that on the afternoon rison, to be used in some definite way, and to of September 9th a small exhibition of photo- be placed in our general fund until used by graphs of Bar Harbor was held at the Y. W. the Committee. C. A., which generously gave the use of its The expense of your Committee sas follows: rooms for the occasion. The exhibition was Professional services, Beatrix Farrand $150.00 attended by more than sixty people, all of George R. King, photographs, en- whom expressed much interest in the photo- largements and 20 lantern slides. 79.50 graphs and the suggestions for improvement. Solar print enlargements 10.00 In the evening an informal talk was given by M. Goldberg, mounting 18.50 the President, Dr. Schauffler, and by the Horace McFarland Co., lantern slides 23.28 Chairman of your Committee, who tried to Office expenses, including carting, show the many advantages to be gained by carriage hire, telegrams, type- well considered planning for beautification. writing, bookkeeping, sundries, etc 30.00 Mrs. Farrand showed some well-chosen slides Draftsman's time making map and and gave a talk on town planning. Over a coloring drawings 150.00 hundred people were in the audience and all Books, pamphlets, etc 10.00 were most appreciative and interested. As a result of the exhibition two of the summer $471.28 residents have suggested that they will be We would further report that we propose willing to erect the archway to The Field, to print a few short articles in the Bar Harbor provided satisfactory estimates can be ob- TIMES, with the kind permission of the editor, tained as well as the consent of the property and that we hope to place the drawings and owners. photographs, with further additional pictures, Letters have been received from some of on exhibition for a week some time during the influential residents and property owners the winter or early spring at some convenient expressing their interest and willingness to and conspicuous place, when it will be pos- co-operate with the suggestions made by your sible for more of the residents to see the vari- Committee. The Committee feels greatly ous suggestions. pleased at the success of the exhibition and We would also report that we hope to re- hopes that the interest SO generously shown peat and enlarge the exhibition next summer will bear fruit by next season. as well as to have another lecture. The following books and monographs have We would respectfully ask that the balance been presented to the Library, as directed of our appropriation be left in the hands of at a former meeting of the Village Improve- the Committee with permission to use the ment Association: remaining sum as may seem best. Would SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE, July 1912, containing the Committee be considered too greedy if it views of residential towns and English should ask that, in case of emergency, it be city and village material. empowered to call upon the Treasurer for a FOREST HILLS GARDENS-3 reports and a further sum of $250.00, should its expendi- pamphlet, "A Forward Movement in ture be considered advisable for some specific Suburban Development." object in furthering the work? The Com- BOSTON DWELLING HOUSE Co.-Descriptive mittee hopes not to draw upon this fund, but booklet of Woodbourne, immille would like to know that in case of need it might have a further sum to make use of. slave in the treasury of Respectfully submitted, C.S. BAKER, Chairman. be allowed to be used by the commiller with power and that an additional sum of 250 be appropriated on motion the amount was noted election of officers Mr. Leeds made a The next order of business was the motion that the Jecrelary cash one hadtot to re. elect the present officers for next year, which was carried CHARLES S. BIRD-Town Planning for Small Report of Committee on Survey of Town 69 Communities. THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW-April 1917. Your Committee on Suggestions for Im- THE HOUSING PROBLEM IN WAR AND PEACE- provements begs to report that since the A publication of the American Institute last meeting of the Village Improvement of Architects. Association, 250 invitations were sent to PARRIS T. FARWELL-Village Improvement, residents of Bar Harbor asking them to be- 1913. come associate members, and 40 people have The Chairman begs to acknowledge the accepted. gift of $25.00 kindly sent by Mrs. John Har- We would also report that on the afternoon rison, to be used in some definite way, and to of September 9th a small exhibition of photo- be placed in our general fund until used by graphs of Bar Harbor was held at the Y. W. the Committee. C. A., which generously gave the use of its The expense of your Committee as follows: rooms for the occasion. The exhibition was Professional services, Beatrix Farrand $150.00 attended by more than sixty people, all of George R. King, photographs, en- whom expressed much interest in the photo- largements and 20 lantern slides 79.50 graphs and the suggestions for improvement. Solar print enlargements 10.00 In the evening an informal talk was given by M. Goldberg, mounting 18.50 the President, Dr. Schauffler, and by the Horace McFarland Co., lantern slides 23.28 Chairman of your Committee, who tried to Office expenses, including carting, show the many advantages to be gained by carriage hire, telegrams, type- well considered planning for beautification. writing, bookkeeping, sundries, etc 30.00 Mrs. Farrand showed some well-chosen slides Draftsman's time making map and and gave a talk on town planning. Over a coloring drawings 150.00 hundred people were in the audience and all Books, pamphlets, etc 10.00 were most appreciative and interested. As a result of the exhibition two of the summer $471.28 residents have suggested that they will be We would further report that we propose willing to erect the archway to The Field, to print a few short articles in the Bar Harbor provided satisfactory estimates can be ob- TIMES, with the kind permission of the editor, tained as well as the consent of the property and that we hope to place the drawings and owners. photographs, with further additional pictures, Letters have been received from some of on exhibition for a week some time during the influential residents and property owners the winter or early spring at some convenient expressing their interest and willingness to and conspicuous place, when it will be pos- co-operate with the suggestions made by your sible for more of the residents to see the vari- Committee. The Committee feels greatly ous suggestions. pleased at the success of the exhibition and We would also report that we hope to re- hopes that the interest SO generously shown peat and enlarge the exhibition next summer will bear fruit by next season. as well as to have another lecture. The following books and monographs have We would respectfully ask that the balance been presented to the Library, as directed of our appropriation be left in the hands of at a former meeting of the Village Improve- the Committee with permission to use the ment Association: remaining sum as may seem best. Would SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE, July 1912, containing the Committee be considered too greedy if it views of residential towns and English 700J Mau e JO qred city and village material. CHION the uo GARDENS-3 reports and a LLT se ano sured 8 THE yous pue Ite sq The Committee asked the present balance that in the treasury of the former appropriation be allowed to be used by the Committee with power and that an additional sum of 250 be appropriated on motion the amount was noted. election of officers. Mr. Leeds made a The next order of business was the motion that the Jecrelary cash one holton to re. elect the present officers for next year, which was carried 70 The following officies were re. - Elected space for printed PRESIDENT names of Rev. A. F. Schauffler, D. D. VICE-PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. William Lawrence officers. Dr. Robert Abbe Dr. Augustus Thorndike SECRETARY H. M. Conners TREASURER F. C. Lynam belief that The President, he was while not the expressing man for his the place said that he would Continue to do the best he could, The President adviced the Chairmen of the different Committees to lake into and whether they were helpers and Consideration just who composed them workers, as being a member of a Com miller involved a sense of responsibility to the work on motion it was voted to adjourn Leara B. Spence Signetary Temporary Charrimen 71 Barstantor. June 18, 1919 Aregular meeting of the Bustarton Village Improvement Aerociation was duly called and held at they m.b.A. building at 11 c'clock a.m. on the above date, Dr. Robert Abbe, one of the Vice-Presidents in the chair On motion rated that its reading of the minute be dispensed with Verbal reports were made by F,C. bynam, Treasurer, and by mrs. John I. Rane for The Village Green Committee, F.b. Lequanc for the Village Green Committee and by Mrs. Rowell for the Woodbury Part Committe On motion noted that John H. Stalford be requested to interview the Selection with regard to having proper police cartral an the Village Green Frank E. megouldrick, John H Statford, Fred L. Savage blarence Dow and mrs. N.G. Patterton were duly mode members of the Committee on Survey of the Town. on motion voted that The Committe an Survey of Jour be authorized H tollford a sum not exceeding 50. for planting trees, Ahrube, etc, on the frouth of the Hotel Flavouce lot on main street, said sum of 450. being are- half of the estimated cost of the work be instructed localls write loth Commander On motion voted that ih Secretary of the local Radio Station, asking him to call to the attention of the men of the station the damage which it is alleged they are doing lothe benches and trees an the Village mean. 72 mr. Fl, Legnan was appointed a Committee litarepare resolutions upon the death of Dr.A. I, Schauffleri and Mrs. badwalader forces a committee to prepare resolution upon th death of was duly elected president of the association tofice the uneffired term of Dr. Schouffles. On motion e loted that the President be impowered to appoint Chairman of Committees . Voted to adjoining Secretary 73 Barstantor. In July 10,1919 10, Improvement Association was duly called Argular meeting of the village A.m. onl the above date, miss Baker, President and held at they shib. A. building of 110clock in the chair. The minutes of the June meeting were read end on motion approved Committer:- (See were (age) The president announced its following Having been authorized at the June meeting to make some changes in the various committees, the President, Miss Faker, announced the committees as follows:- Finance Committee. L. A. Austin, Chairman Henry Lane Eno, Fred C. Lynam, Thomas Searls Village Committee. Mrs. John I. Kane, Chairman Miss Belle Gurnee, Mrs. C. F. Ostrander, Dr. Augustus Thorndike, J. Alden Morse, Miss Sarah Lawrence, Miss Vary opdycke Grievance Committee Mrs. Frank B. Rowell Sanitary Committee (The Milk Committee is merged with the Sanitary Committee) Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr Stone Dr G. R. Hazerthy Dr. J. H. Patten Dr. F. Freemont-Smith Dr. R. G. Higgins Dr. Horace S. Stokes Dr. C. C. Morrison Dr. J. Madison Taylor Dr. E. J. Morrison Dr. George A. Phillips Dr. R. R. Wakefield Dave Hennen Morris Roadsides, Roads and Paths Committee (The Roadsides and the Roads and Paths Committees are merged into one) Frederic Delano Weekes, Chairman. L. E. Opdycke, Vice-Chairman Everett Liscomb, A. Murray Young Mr 8 . W. P. Draper Miss Carpenter Dr. J. Madison Taylor Miss Dorothy Sturges Miss Dabney Howard 0. Sturges Miss Mary M. Ostrander Andrew E. Liscomb 1188 Mary Opdycke Mrs. F. Leonard Kellogg Mrs. John B. Markoe. miss mare Palmer mr Courtland Palmer Village Green Committee lrs. Cadwalader Jones, Chairman Fred C. Lynam l'rs. F. R. Sherman Frank E. McGouldrick Committee on Parks (Glen Mary, Woodbury and Fawn Pond Parks Committees consolidated) Mrs. Frank B. Rowell, Chairman Frank E. Rowell Mrs. Milton W. Stratton Dr. Augustus Thorndike Mrs. Edward B. Rodick Mrs. A. Howard Hinkle Town Planning Committee (Name Changed from Committee on Survey of Town) Mrs. Max Farrand, Chairman Frank F. McGouldrick, Vice-Chairman Mrs. W. F. Patterson Fred I.. Savage John H. Stalford Clarence E. Dow 75 Mrs. John I, tane made verbal report for the Village Committee speaking for the Sanitary Committe Dr. Robert Abbe called upon Jns. Woldleigh, Secretary 7th Board of Health, to report upon its saustey condition 7the town. Whereupon her. Hadleigh excellent stated that samity condition of the town was Areport of the the Roads and Paths Committee as prepared by her. Frederic Delano weekes, chairman, was read by the secretary and a ccepted mrs Cadwalader Jones, Chairman, reported for the Village Green Committee and on notice the report was a ccep ted. on motion voted that the matter of expenditures suggested in Mrs. Jones' report be left to the discrition of the committee The report of th Jown Planning Committee was made by Mrs. Max Farrand, Chairman, and ac cepted. On motion voted that it, chain appoint a committee of three to Confer with a Committee representing the 9. M.C.A., they W.l. A. and the local churches in regard to recreational work for the boys and girls of Bar Harber. The following Resolution was adopted: Resolved that is is the sense of the meeting that this association is in sympathy with the effort being made to establish a censorship of it moving pictures in Bar Harbor, On motion voted that the part lobe taken Gg the V.J. A. in securing a consorship of moving pictures here be left of the association On motion Voted that the secretary be instructed to express to Dr. Nathamiel Gilderleene this associations 76 deep regret or his illness and the hope for his speedy meovery Mr. gred b. beginner stated that Mrs. Isabel Gurme montant (Mrs. julis A. montant) of Paric France, formerly of swoyork bity, described to give to the Barlstartor I.t. Bold Rock, so called, a small island in Frenchwaris Bay lying to the worth of Barsaland and last of Hulls Come and had caused to be prepared a deed conveying the title. on motion Voted that the association the gift accept with grateful thanks another the secretary be instructed to convey the moulant. appreciation of the association to Mrs. Valid to adjour H.M. Conners, Secretary 77 Barbarbor, maine, August14,1919 if regular meeting of the Buistarbor Village Improvement Association was held purrous to call at the you b.a. building at 110'clock am, August 14, 1919, miss Baker, President, in the chair The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved. on motion Dr, & tone was made a member of the Sanitary in place of Dr. Hagerthy, and miss mary Palmer and his Courtland Palmer aced Paths Committee were made members of the Roadsides, Posed The report ofth Treasurer was model and accepted. Mrs. John I Kane reported for the Village Commette Dr. Abbe for the Sanitary Committee Ins Jones for the Village Green Committee and Jurs. Farrand for the down Planning Committee and an netotion said reports were accepted. guise Gurnce reported for an the Elimination of Mosquitoes and on motion is was voted that the matter be left with the Committee for consideration and action miss Gurnee presented written suggestions an the subject by Mr. Charles W. Johuson of the Boston Society of Natural History . Mrs. Rowell prevented a report for the Park Committee and an motion the same was accepted A resolution was adopted leaving toth Park Circuitte the matter 7 caring for Woodburg Park and planting trees. Dr. Tober Abbe spoke feelingly of the death of Dr. A.J. 'Schauffler, late president resolutions which were adofted by a presented the following unammon rising vote :- Resolved that our association counts itself fortunate To have had the guidance of so able an Executive and the Society of So rare a gentleman as our late beloved president Rw.D.Schauffler Even for the short year of his Service That his masterly control and cautions reorganization of its work, his Cardious painstaking study of it assets and responsibilities, initiated a fresh spirit and infused new life in the association- Resolved that with a deep sense of gratitude for his we those dearth in , with whom we Express our heartfat Sympathy fn share his loss. on motion, Voted that The matter removing trees on the Bay Drive referred the Roadsides, Road and Committee with power On motion, voted that The Roadside Road and Paths Committee be qui Lower to take up with the Committe 79 dechair appaint a committe q3 On motion, voted that a commetter of three, to be appointed by the Chair, be appointed to confer with Dr. Geo A. Phillips upon it subject of legislative action designed to do away with elictric light poles and place it wires under ground raced that written reports forcell meetings of th V.J. A. be placed an file and that the reports for are meeting be brought to the following multing for reference Vocid to adjoined It.m Convers, Secretary. the annual meeting of the Barstarbon the Sept. 11. 1919 Village Improvement Association worduly called and held at the y. M.C. A. building at // o'clock A.M. with above date, miss Charlous. Baker, President, in the chair On motion the reading of the minutes of 16 annual meeting of 1918 were dispensed with The minutes of the meeting of Aug. / 14.1919, were read and on motion approved as read The report of the Treasurer was read and on action approved and accepted, a follows:- TREASURER'S REPORT Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association For fiscal year erding September 10, 1919. RECEIPTS Interest on Bank Balances and In- vestments $ 359.35 Donations 1,348.70 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 19.87 Balance on hand Sept. 12, 1918 2,834.76 -$4,562.68 PAYMENTS Investment acct. purchased liberty bond $1,000.00 Roads and Paths 416.15 Expense 265.75 Village Green 728.34 Glen Mary Park 263.90 Woodbury Park 80.50 Milk Committee 100.00 Village Committee 584.43 Town Planning Committee 632.98 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 5.80$4,077.85 Balance on hand September 10, 1919 $ $ 484.83 INVESTMENTS OF BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Liberty Bonds $1,000.00 Certificate of Deposit 800.00 Rodick Realty Company Bonds 5,000.00 Water Company Stock 300.00 Savings Department 900.00 -$8,000.00 FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. 01 report of the was read and a motion accepted as follows:- Report of Finance Committee As the report of the Treasurer covers fully not only the receipts and expenditures of the Association for the year ending Sept. 10, 1919, but a detailed statement of the investments of the Association, your committee deems it unnecessary to make an extended report, but will call to your attention a few facts as shown by the Treasurer's Report. The expenditures of various committees amount to $2,671. The total donations and interest for the year are $1,637. In other words, we have spent $964 more than we have received. The actual cash on hand Sept. 10, 1919, is $484.83. We have $8,000 invested, but as this yields reasonable interest, it would be as well not to encroach upon it at present. L. A. AUSTIN, Chairman. The report of th Village Commuther was read and on motion accepted as follow Report of the Village Committee Your Committee would report that the customary routine of work has been followed this year, namely: Care of Cemetery: A man is employed about the middle of May to trim hedges and grass in the Cemetery, previous to Decoration Day, and one day a week during the summer. In the Spring about 20 headstones were reset and the lawns fertilized and re-seeded. Streets: One man has been employed the entire season, and an extra man for ten weeks, in cleaning and keeping tidy the sides of the streets. The district covered extends from Cromwells Harbor Road to the head of Mount Desert and Cottage Streets. The shorepath has been gone over twice a week: this is im- portant, as rubbish collects on Saturdays and Sundays. Rubbish: Twenty-six barrels are in use for rubbish, and contents are collected once a week. The barrels have been repainted this year and six new barrels have been provided. It has not been possible to provide a man to pick up papers and rubbish, but the Star Theatre kindly allowed a short notice to be placed upon the screen, asking for co-operation in keeping the streets neat, and the Bar Harbor TIMES several times courteously inserted a notice on this subject. The work of this Committee has cost $584.00 for the summer. This includes labor, barrels, new lawn mower, etc. The Committee begs to state its appreciation of the work by Mr. J. Alden Morse, who has generously given his services in attending to details. In order that the expense may be reduced, and the town kept reasonably neat, every possible method should be taken to encourage the use of the barrels for rubbish and insist that papers must not be thrown in the streets. ANNIE C. KANE, Chairman. Miss Gurnee reported for the see Committee Mrs. Frank B. reported for on the elimination fejernation of morque Greenance and on motion her report ce accepted, as follows: Report of the Grievance Committee The Committee on Grievances begs to re- port the following items: During the summer a bad fire trap was complained of, and referred to the Fire Chief. Careless motor driving, in some instances dangerous, has been referred to the Chief of Police. Paper and rubbish on Cottage Street has been noticed, and the Chairman of the Village Committee notified. Serious complaints were made about the unpleasant rubbish left by picnic parties, especially at the Ovens and Schooner Head Rocks. It is urged that all possible measures be taken to modify this nuisance another year. The Ocean Drive should have birch saplings cut down, as the view is greatly obstructed; also several old trees, blown over last winter, should be removed. The same is true of the drive to Hulls Cove where the view of the bay is impaired. Ju- dicious cutting is necessary on both drives. (Signed) C. B. ROWELL, Chairman. On motion it was voted that it of dealing with signs outside of the ise left with the John Planning Committee. The report of the Sanitary Comm was read and on motion a ccepted, a Report of Sanitary Committee The health of the community since oui last annual meeting has been exceptionally free from all contagious diseases, barring the influ- enza epidemic which spread over the country and invaded this section in about the same degree as elsewhere. Several deaths from influenza-pneumonia occurred among the win- ter residents, but the epidemic died out, as in other places. Public schools and dancing places were closed by order of Mr. Wadleigh, health officer of the town, whose injunctions are more carefully obeyed each year as his fearless enforcement of sanitary laws is better understood, No more marked improvement in this re- spect can be recorded than the annual "Clean- Up Week" of the town, which was conducted as elsewhere in New England, after the methods adopted in other places. Preliminary advertising in the public journal and street notices, with co-operation of all the forces for good, provided ample supply of wagons and trucks for free removal or rubbish and annual accumulations of litter from back yards and cellars, which, if left unswept, would breed flies and pestilence in our town, as in every town in the world. This was taken to the public dump, where, during one day only of that week, three hundred loads of rubbish were deposited for cremation or other usual methods of disposal. Certified statement of the actual work done was sent to the official bureau in Boston by the health officer and town clerk, as was done by other New Eng- land cities of over five thousand inhabitants, and to the great surprise of all, the silver prize cup for the best work of cleaning up was awarded to Bar Harbor. It is interesting to note the great scarcity of flies this summer, due to many sanitary measures in the past season and probably also to the cool weather. No typhoid cases have occurred on the island, though two were brought to the hospital from elsewhere and recovered. The milk problem, which is almost the most important of your Committee's work, has undergone such improvement in the past five years under the assiduous and skillful watch of Dr. Gildersleeve at our hospital laboratory, that examinations of milk served by many dealers, from time to time, as well as the in- spection of producers' dairies about the island, has resulted in clean sweet milk of a high grade of fat content, being almost universally sold. It is the opinion of your Committee, expressed at a general meeting of all the doctors recently, that the complete annihilation of summer diarrhea and dysentery from the entire island population during the past few years is due to the pure milk service-whereas in former years that was one of the scourges of this, as well as other summer resorts. This association will be glad to know that by State and local law Mr. Wadleigh has recently been put in charge of this inspection and frequent examination of milk and dairies will be made and published. Your Committee will continue to co-operate in the matter. Bar Harbor can be endorsed as one of the most sanitary resorts for children and adults in New England. ROBERT ABBE, M. D. Chairman for the Committee on Health. The report of the Roadsides. Roa Paltis Committee was read and on not accepted as follows:- Report of Roadsides, Roads and Paths Committee The Committee begs to report that during the season of 1919 and from April 1st until the middle of September, work was maintained on 125 miles of the trails now included within our Bar Harbor District. In view, however, of this extent of our present path system, it was decided that those comprising the Path Committee should be divided into sub-com- mittees and each be assigned a certain number of trails to visit and inspect in order that such additional work as might be found necessary should be immediately referred to the Com- mittee's superintendent for his attention. In this way it was found a personal interest was established, any needed improvements being immediately reported and carried out under Mr. Liscomb's supervision. It is believed, therefore, that this co-operation on the part of the Committee has resulted in much benefit and that the trails in consequence were main- tained in a more satisfactory manner than would otherwise have been possible. The work in detail may be noted as follows: During April all fallen trees with a large amount of brush were removed in the Northern Section and around Fawn Pond, the Witch Hole and Half Moon Pond, including also Great Hill, Duck Brook and adjoining trails. In this same District one 12 foot bridge was built and new signs and pointers replaced where required. In May work was carried on in the Southwest Valley District around Bubble Mountains, Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake, fallen trees were removed. brush cut out and one 16 foot bridge built at the Lake's head. One handrail was fastened in the Bubble Mountain climb and 48 old signs stained and re-lettered, while 15 pointers and 11 new signs were put in place. The North and South Ridge trails on Green Mountain leading to Eagle's Crag were re- paired, including also the Canon Brook trail. Work continued in June in the vicinity of Dry, Newport and Picket Mountains, including also the Beehive and Gorham, fallen trees and brush being cut out in this neighborhood and in the Otter Creek section also. Handrails and lad- ders were examined and tested on Newport and Dry Mountains, 10 new signs and 11 pointers put up and 32 old signs stained and re-lettered. July was entirely occupied in 3 trimming and mowing the paths over the whole section. In August the Kane Path was cleared of brush and sundry obstructing rocks removed. On the Beach Croft path signs were erected directing pedestrians to Picket Mountain sum- mit, brush being cut out and rocks also re- moved. The Canon Brook path in addition was cleared and general improvements made in that trail. The Duck Brook path was rendered more passable by replacing logs along the bank for the purpose of retaining it, and new stepping stones near the brook were put in place. Brush was also cut out of the Pipe Line trail and two new flights of steps were put up on the trail from Duck Brook leading to the Witch Hole and new bridges erected along the Fawn Pond trail, a member of the committee having most generously defrayed the expense of this most needed improvement. Inspection was again made, by request, of the iron ladders on Dry Mountain that their safety and good condition might be assured. During September further work was carried on along the Canon Brook path and stone cairns erected on Green Mountain in the vicinity of the Gorge trail. Aunt Betty's Pond path was cleared of obstructing brush and the North Ridge trail of Green near the summit improved by the introduction of stone steps in several places. The Jordan Pond carry trail and the trail on Bubble Mountains were also worked on and improved. Your Committee is of the opinion that the amount expended, $475.00, in the conduct of the work as stated, during the season, which includes also the salary of our Superintendent, is a moderate charge in view of the labor in- volved and the time given in the superintend- ence of our path system, with the rebuilding also of foot bridges and the replacing and re- lettering of over 140 signs and pointers. During the past season two new trails have been marked out on Green Mountain, one starting from a point on the North Ridge near the sum- mit, and running down the western side of Green to the foot of Bubble Pond, and the second also from the summit but proceeding to the south along the Eastern Slope to Feather Bed. The former will be found a desirable approach to the Jordan Pond district in prefer- ence to the old path by way of Dykes Peak, while the latter re-opens a long forgotten trail that has been in existence for many years and affords an opportunity of enjoying the extended and beautiful view over the Otter Creek Valley. 5 In this connection your Committee calls attention to a new trail of rare beauty and interest in the Seal Harbor District and ex- tending from the Wildwood Farm Road to Hunter's Beach Cove that has recently been completed under the able direction of the Chairman, Professor Joseph H. Allen, and also the development of additional trails by Mr. Walter H. Buell at Southwest Harbor, whose activity has been instrumental in open- ing up during recent years the various points of interest around and over the Western Mountain. This almost unknown part of the island is now entirely accessible as the trail system has been most successfully de- veloped there, indicating a careful and thorough study on Mr. Buell's part. During the past season a circular trail was added running around the north summit of the West Peak of Western Mountain, from which unsurpassed views in a northerly and westerly direction can now be obtained, and in addition the Razor Back trail over the ridge between the East and West Peaks has been extended; this opens up a view of the gorge between those Peaks and towards the ocean on the south, of wonderful charm and interest. In the Northeast Harbor Section the trails have been maintained with every care and up to their usual standard of excellence by the Chairman of that District, Dr. Joseph P. Tunis. Few changes may be noted affecting the present system, and only one of any importance, this being in the "Water Fall" trail to Sargent Mountain, and starting from a point north of Upper Hadlock Pond from Brown's Moun- tain Notch Road. Various important subjects were considered and certain recommendations offered by the Committee during the season, one being the placing of iron and steel signs on the Mountains within our Bar Harbor District, including Green, Dry and Newport. These appear more desirable and better calculated to withstand the winter gales than the customary wooden signs, as iron supports firmly cemented in an excavation will probably last for some years and prove, in the end, a more modern and economical method than the one now practiced. The question of the lack of path guides was also discussed, as this is considered a serious obstacle to many who otherwise might make, if properly directed, frequent excursions over the mountains to distant points. It was thought that guides would be invaluable during the walking season and these, if recommended by the Path Committees and registered as competent, might find a considerable demand for their services. The publicity given to this recommendation of the Committee re- sulted in the establishment of a guide school, with an enrollment of a considerable number of young men for whose benefit a teacher was selected by one of the Committee, and courses of instruction and lectures covering the early history of the Island, its glacial formation, points of interest and the paths and mountain trails, given during the past winter. It is too early yet to judge of the success of this venture, but it is believed that competent guides will soon be found an absolute necessity for many who require their services and their co-operation will certainly insure a greater protection in maintaining the trails and in the preservation also of the signs and pointers that often have to be replaced or repaired. Several meetings have been held at which all the Chairmen of the different Path Com- mittees were present and when the need of a more systematic unification of the path work of Mount Desert Island and means for its realization were discussed; the opinion being unanimous that an earnest and close co-opera- tion on the part of the various path com- mittees would insure in every way an extensive and important development of the path system throughout the entire Island. The appointment of a Map Committee has been one of the results of these conferences, whose duty will be to supply any changes or corrections in every new issue, and also under- take to provide an abundance of maps in every locality where there may be a demand for them. The new working map of the Island, pre- pared by our Bar Harbor Committee, was completed last Fall and all the existing trails and roads being outlined upon it and photog- raphic copies were delivered to the representa- tive of each one of the other Path Committees. This map will be kept up to date and any change will be at once reported to the members of our Association, and your Committee considers that this enlarged map will serve a most useful purpose and in every way aid those for whose benefit it was undertaken. The Committee still has in mind the extension of the Gorge Path between Green (re-named Cadillac) and Dry Mountains from its present termination until it joins the Canon Brook trail and several conferences have already been held with the representative of the Lafay- ette National Park on the subject. a A general inspection of the roads appears to show that they are kept in fair repair and even with the increased use of the motor car there is but little cause for criticism as the direct routes between Bar Harbor and other Districts are now being improved rapidly, thus making the Island more accessible. For this reason, however, it would seem feasible to indicate such roads as are now in condition for the use of the automobile, in order that those unsuited as yet for such heavy traffic might not be damaged, to the detriment and incon- venience of many who prefer driving to motor- ing and seem, therefore, to be justly entitled to some consideration in order to enjoy what the use of the automobile has to a considerable extent interfered with. There are certain private roads, however, over which automobiles cannot be operated and if it is possible to somewhat increase this restriction it may prove beneficial to many and leave the direct and improved thoroughfares more for the use of the motor owner. In this connection, the Map Committee recommended that whatever roads were practically abandoned by the different town authorities, and owing to lack of repair no longer safe for public use, should be designated as woodroads, as apparently some are not intended to be travelled over except by pedestrians. Two of these may be mentioned, one leading to Long Pond from Southwest Harbor, and the other on the west of Beach Cliff. Both of these last season appeared to be impassable and there may be other roads elsewhere that at present are not cared for or intended for the public to pass over except on foot. In conclusion the Chairman desires to ex- press his gratitude and thanks to the members of his Committee for their zealous and earnest co-operation during the past season, and for the valuable assistance and advice he has re- ceived from those who were associated with him in the further development and mainten- ance of our path work. All of which is respectfully submitted, FREDERIC DELANO WEEKES, Chairman. The report of the Village GreenCom as made and on motion accepted is follows: Report of the Village Green Committee Since its last annual report this Committee has suffered a severe loss by the death of its faithful and devoted chairman, Mrs. John Harrison. Ever since the lease of the Green by the Association she was untiring in her interest and her generosity, which was also extended to Glen Mary Park, and she was always ready to listen to any appeal having for its object the improvement of these spots, which will therefore be considered henceforth, in the minds of her old friends, as in some degree memorials of her devotion to our com- munity. In May the Green was gone over and put in order as usual and as it was found later that the paths needed re-surfacing and rolling, being badly worn down by constant footsteps to and fro, they were re-surfaced throughout, partly by the generosity of Mr. Blanchfield, who, at considerable expense to himself, made a thorough job of it, although his contract with the Committee covered only the main broad path. The band concerts given three times a week add greatly to the wear and tear of the Green and, consequently, to the cost of keeping it tidy;but they give pleasure to SO many that no one could wish them discontinued, and, in order to accommodate the crowd twenty- four new benches were added to the twenty- seven already on the Green, a gift to the public that was greatly appreciated. The Committee wishes to express its thanks to the Bar Harbor and Union River Power Company who, through its chairman, Mr. Austin, kindly furnished two extra electric lights, free of charge, for corners of the Green which were rather too dark. During the summer the Green received the full time of the caretaker, Mr. Harriman, for five days in the week, the sixth having been given to Glen Mary. The trees and shrubs were trimmed and the boughs which threatened to hide the face of the large clock cut back; the old wooden bench around the big willow tree was repaired and repainted and additional barrels provided for rubbish; a lawn-sweeper was purchased and has been of great use in the collection of peanut shell, of which the grass bears a plentiful crop after each band concert. Altogether the expenditures of this Com- mittee have been larger than usual, as is shown by the Treasurer's account, but the Green is in such a conspicuous part of the village, and seen daily by SO many people, that it has seemed necessary to keep it neat and attractive. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) MARY CADWALADER JONES, Chairman. The report of The Town Plaurin mode and an motion ac upto Report of Town Planning Committee Your Committee begs to report that during the past year interest has been shown in the better development and appearance of the town, though it is evident that very much more could easily be accomplished. Through the courtesy of Mr. McGouldrick, several talks have been given in the schools. A series of meetings were held in Bar Harbor in the last week of March, which included an illustrated lecture attended by 180 people, Mr. Gilley and Mr. Lymburner kindly contributing their services toward its success. A meeting of the property owners, and several meetings of the town planning committee were also held, at which the membership of the Committee was in- creased by the addition of Mr. Frank Mc- Gouldrick as Vice-Chairman, Mr. Clarence E. Dow, Secretary, Mrs. William E. Patterson and Mr. Fred L. Savage. Thanks to the energy of the committee and the co-operation of everyone interested in the present and future of Bar Harbor, clean-up week was highly successful; and it is a pleasure to announce that the town of Bar Harbor won the first prize and a silver cup for the best clean-up week of the State of Maine. Mr. John Nolen, one of the best known town planners, kindly gave the town planning com- mittee his valuable advice and suggestions during a two days' visit during the summer. Your Committee urges that a complete survey be made of Bar Harbor, which can be done at a cost of about $3,000. It is only by a compre- hensive plan that developments can be worked out; proper development will save money, add to the value of real estate and increase the prosperity of the town. Unless there is an intelligent effort made and a well thought out plan followed, Bar Harbor must face the fact that it will lose ground in the race with com- petitive summer resorts which are alive to the value of charm in attracting tourists. An effort was made to eliminate unnecessarily large signs, and thanks to the co-operation of Messrs. Searls, Wadleigh and Emery, large bill-boards were removed. Your Committee would urge that every effort be made to elimi- nate bill-boards from the island. Roadside advertising requires a new law and will have one when the public demands protection from these disfigurements. The associate membership in the V. I. A. has been increased by about 400 members and a cordial spirit of co-operation is shown. Frontage on Main Street where disfigured by fire has been improved by planting of shrubs and placing of screens. The Town Planning Committee begs to emphasize the fact that Bar Harbor needs a plan to develop: Better approach to wharf path; Better sidewalks (possibly from Bar Harbor to Hulls Cove); Better planning for small houses; Some shore front open to all; also Law to prevent roadside advertising; Judicious trimming of trees on Ocean Drive and road to Hulls Cove. All these matters are entirely feasible and will be done when the public realizes the wis- dom and economy in SO doing. (Signed) BEATRIX FARRAND, Chairman. The report of the Committee on Park is and motion made on accepted, asfal Report of Committee on Parks WOODBURY PARK Owing to the continued high prices for food the Committee has again allowed the use of Woodbury Park for war gardens, and the result has been more encouraging to the men this past summer. It seems proper, however, to restore the Park to its original use, in the summer of 1920, and it is proposed to plow and seed down the garden plots, trim the trees and, if possible, plant a few new trees. As the Park has suffered somewhat during the years of the war, it is hoped that a generous appropriation may be made, in order to make this fine site as attractive as possible. (Signed) C. B. ROWELL, Chairman. GLEN MARY PARK During the winter of 1918-19 the pond at Glen Mary Park was used for skating whenever possible and was much enjoyed. During the summer the paths have been kept free from under brush and the services of one man were provided for two afternoons a week. The sidewalks on Glen Mary and Waldron Road were mended and the grass path on Spring Street mowed. The Y. W. C. A. Recreational teacher held daily classes for children from six to ten years of age; partly in G. M. P. and Athletic Field. This work, we trust, may be continued and should be encouraged in every way. It is most necessary that the Park be lighted at night and it is hoped that the growth of the town will soon produce an insistent demand for lights. Additional benches are needed, but light should be provided first. The thanks of the Committee are due to Mr. C. H. Norris and other neighbors, who have so generously and freely given their time to remove rubbish, trim paths, and care for trees. (Signed) AUGUSTUS THORNDIKE, Chairman. On motion it was voted that the matter referred to in Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen's letter of August 23rd the building of a sidewalk between Barttarbor and Hulls Come- be referred to Committee Inr.E.G. Fabbri and Mr. g.b bynami this consisting of Mr. Henry Lone Eno, Committee to take the matter up with the Selectmen. On motion it was voted that the President be empowered toask Mr. John Holen to prepare and print a leaflet on the desirability of possible improvements for the town of Barstarbor, the total east not to exceed 500. and that this be undertaken by Mr. Salen with the understanding that the V.I.A. is under no obligation to continue any survey or work in the future. On motion iN was voted that the matter of removing debris and rubbish Roads Martho and the Park Committee. from picnics Etc. be referred to the Roadsides, 94 On motion it was rated that a meeting 7th chairman of Committees be held at the office of J. b. bynam Too. at 11 a. m. on Sept. 18. 1919 for the purpose expenses of preparing a budget for the coming years The following officers were duly elected for the Insuring year OFFICERS FOR 1919-1920 PRESIDENT Miss Charlotte S. Baker VICE-PRESIDENTS Rt. Rev. William Lawrence Dr. Robert Abbe SECRETARY H. M. Conners TREASURER Fred C. Lynam On motion if was voted that the President be authorized appoint standing Committees. On motion itwar voted liadyourn Itm Conner Secretary. 95 A regular meeting of the Barstarbor Barstarber. me June 17. 1920 village Improvement Association was duly called forth above date No quorum being present the meeting stood adjanned I.m.Commers Sieretary 96 Basterbor, the July 8, 1920 The July meeting of th Killage Improvement Association was held as the you C.A. building Thursday, July 8.1920, as 11 account A.m, Vice- President Aug ustres Thandike in the chair. the Village Committee; Mrs. frank B. J Alden morse reported verbally for Rowell for the Grievance Commettee, and Dr. Thoundike for The Sanitary Committee. The report of The Village Green Committees, Mrs. mas Farrand, acting chairman, was read, and on notion if was noted that The same be accepted, and that the pume of 90. be appropriated for The purposes mentioned in the report (spreading grovel in rear of Roberts memorial seat and trimining trees ). On motion is was voted that the chain to confer with the Selective a committee of fine be appointed by the Vileage Green Committee and The proposing of a plan to Construct a dancing platform an its Village L Green, said Committee to report to a special meeting of the V.J. A. Committee : The chair appointed befoleowing Rev. A.M. Mac wonald, Mrs. L.E. opdycke, Mrs. Frank B. Rowell, miss Januy Norris, Dr. Aug usters Thorndike my Rowell reported verbally for The Parks Committee Committee was read and on motion accepted The report of the Town Planning On motion it was noted that The Secretary be instructed to write to Frederic Delance weekes Channa 97 Committee on Roadsides Road x Paths, Commissioner The matter of The disfigurement requesting him to take up with the Town Road of the roadsides by excavations. On motion Voted to ady aim. I m Convirs, Secretery Aug. 12, 1920 A regular monthly meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was duly called and held at the Y M C A building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday, August 12, 1920, at 11 o'clock A. M. The meeting was called to order by the Secretary and Dr. Augustus Thorndike was chosen chairman. Mrs. Rowell reported verbally for the Grievance Committee. On motion it was Voted that the association request the Grievance Committee to take up with the Selectmen the matter of adequately policing the Shore Path. Dr. Phillips reported orally for the Sanitary Conmittee. The report of the Village Green Committee was read and on motion approved as read. The report of the Town Planning Committee was read and on motion approved as read. The report of the Committee on Parks was made verbally. On motion it was Voted that the Secretary be instructed to write to the various Improvement Associations of Mt. Desert Island asking for a joint meeting of the associations for the purpose of taking up the matter of roadside signs. On motion it was Voted to adjourn. Secretary. Libert the Mary Higgin Jr. Fund BAR HARBOR VII own is 400. inh of which is $ The Atifi about 117. pr year r is September 10, Ben to be spent on heeping her Cash on hand $ 68 Village Committee 704 85" Sun lot neat in Cemetery - Roads & Paths Expense 22: draw Village Green 59 Glen Mary Park I Mary Higgins Trust Fund 34 Milk Committee 35 Mr (Cemetory expenses are Survey of Town Committee 64( Howes Park. 51 Woodbury Park province new includes in work of Investments 800 Reports of $11,83. 25% Village Committee / and on alwa RE Nolen Pamphlet Interest specio Donations Mary Higgins Trust Fu Balance on hand Sept Mr. PAYM Mr Roads and Paths hi Village Green Glen Mary Park 0.00 Woodbury Park 7.00 Milk Committee 35.00 Survey of the Town Committee 7 20 Village committee 704.10 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 6.50 Howe's Park 50.00 2,492.68 Balance on hand Sept. 8, 1920 $ 680.23 Investments of Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Liberty-Bends $1,000.00 int Certificate of Deposit Rodick Realty Company Bonds 5,000.00 800.00 mr Bates Water Company Stock 300.00 Mr Kummer Savings Department 900.00 Intank degin into $ 8,000.00 1.000 800 X an up- 1000 therefore 300 900 this is kept open unter the 680. 23 diain twite of is used Bie paid for Wow Stury Park 211,570 cruste tousted Liberty Brs - 1000= owner by VIA BAR HARBOR VII The sent Association Atificule of Deprest of 600 building 11 September 10, Ben Humber Bankey / In Co- Cash on hand $ 68 Village Committee 704 Survy Dept 900- Roads & Paths 85" Expense 22: Village Green 593 drawn int as 4% Glen Mary Park 1 Mary Higgins Trust Fund 34 Milk Committee 35 5 Mr Bater guer 5.000. Rodish $ Survey of Town Committee 64( Howes Park Woodbury Park Investments 800 Realty Co - Int about quee a Reports of and on $11,83. 250. to be we for paths. as we always allow more than this, no RE Nolen Pamphlet Interest special mention is made 9 this fund. Donations Mary Higgins Trust Fu Mr Kennedy gave The 300. Water C Attal $ Balance on hand Sept Dr. Robert Committee that the PAYM Mr Common receives 50. a Roads and Paths yr for his services - Village Green Glen Mary Park Woodbury Park 7.00 Milk Committee 35.00 Survey of the Town Committee 7 20 Village committee 704.10 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 6.50 Howe's Park 50.00 2,492.68 Balance on hand Sept. 8, 1920 $ 680.23 Investments of Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Liberty-Benes $1,000.00 int Certificate of Deposit Rodick Realty Company Bonds 5,000.00 800.00 through Inn Bates dram 250, Water Company Stock 300.00 Savings Department Mr Kenner 200.00 orbank drain int. $ 8,000.00 1.000 X an 1000 therefore 800 300 900 this is kept open untre the ap of 680. 23 drain rurh up. AA used X Bie paid for wander Park Crime rush 211.570 BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. The Trial Balance. September 10, 1919 to September 8, 1920. $ 680.23 Interest Account $ 374.57 Cash on hand Village Committee 704.10 Profit & Loss 4,099.28 Roads & Paths 857.03 Mary Higgins Trust Fund 63.74 223.81 Bates Bequest 5,000.00 Expense Village Green 593.04 Donations 2,171.50 Glen Mary Park 9.00 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Mary Higgins Trust Fund 34.70 Milk Committee 35.00 Survey of Town Committee 640.18 Howes Park 50.00 Woodbury Park-- 7.00 Investments 8000000 $11,834.09 $11,834.09 RECEIPTS. Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Interest $ 374.57 Donations -2171.50 Mary Higging Trust Fund 17.01 Balance on hand Sept 10, 484.83 $3,172.91 PAYMENTS. Roads and Paths $ 857.03 expense 223.81 Village Green 593.04 Glen Mary Park 9.00 Woodbury Park 7.00 Milk Committee 35.00 Survey of the Town Committee 7 20 Village committee 704.10 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 6.50 Howe's Park 50.00 2,492.68 Balance on hand Sept. 8, 1920 $ 680.23 Investments of Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Liberty-Benes $1,000.00 Certificate of Deposit 800.00 Rodick Realty Company Bonds 5,000.00 Unbank mr Bates draw 250.1 int that Water Company Stock 300.00 Mr Kenner Savings Department 900.00 entank drain mt. $ 8,000.00 1.000 800 300 this is kept open who the X an up- of 1000 therefore 900 680. 23 of $ used Bie paid for drain handway think Park 211.50 Bar Harbor, Maine, June 16, 1921. A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improve- ment Association was duly held pursuant to call at the Y.M. C. A. building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday, June 16, 1921, at 11 o'clock A. M., Miss Baker, President, in the chair. The report of the Treasurer was read and on motion approved. Mrs. Cadwalader Jones reported verbally for the Village Green Committee and Mrs. Frank B. Rowell for the Grievance Committee. refligs Baker brought up the matter of printing the annual, for the year ending September 9, 1920, and after some discussion it was Voted not to print the report. Miss Baker proposed to the meeting the considera- tion of the advisability of suspending or curtailing the work of the V. I. A. for a time, and after a general discussion of the subject it was Voted that a committee be appointed by the Chair to consider this matter and report at a later meeting of the association. On motion Voted to adjourn. Secretary. Bar Harbor, Maine, July 14, 1921. A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improve- ment Association was duly held pursuant to call at the Y.M.C.A. building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday, July 14, 1921, at 11 O'clock A. M., Miss Baker, President, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved as read. Mr. J. Alden Morse reported verbally for the Village Committee and Mrs. Cadwalader Jones for the Village Green Committee. There was considerable discussion on the matter of changes in design of the Village Green and, on motion, it was Voted to continue for the present the work on the Green and its care as in the past. on motion, Voted that the Village Green Committee be authorized to have a survey made of the Green. The report of the Town Planning Committee was read and on motion accepted as read, and at the suggestion of Mrs. Farrand and on motion it was voted that the Town Planning Committee bedischarged with the thanks of the Association. Mrs. Frank B. Rowell reported verbally for the Parks . Committee. On motion Voted to adjourn. A.M. Secretary. Bar Harbor, Maine, August 11, 1921 A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improve- ment Association was duly held pursuant to call at the Y.M.C.A. building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday, August 11, 1921, at 11 o'clock A.M., Miss Baker, President, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved as read. The report of the Treasurer was read and on motion accepted and ordered placed on file. Mr. J. Alden Morse reported verbally for the Village Committee, speaking particularly of the bad condition of the board walk in front of the Musgrave property on the Shore Path. On motion it was Voted that the matter of repairing the walk in front of the Musgrave property be left with the Village Committee with power. Mrs Frank B. Rowell reported verbally for the Grievance Committee and the Committee on Parks. On motion it was Voted that the matter of signs along the roadsides be called to the attention of the Town Officials. Considerable discussion took place in regard to the care and cleaning of the streets by the V.I.A. and the follow- ing Resolutions were presented by Mr. F. C. Lynam and adopted:- WHEREAS the Village Improvement Association has for the past thirty years made itself responsible for the tidiness and reasonable maintenance of Green and of the Village streets, and WHEREAS the habit of order seems during this time to have become 09- tablished; and WHEREAS the purpose of the Association is to initiate improvements rather than to undertake up-keep, and WHEREAS the expenditure for such upkeep tends to limit the activity of the Association, BE IT RESOLVED: That, on and after November 1, 1921, the Village Improvement Association shall discontinue its care of the Village Green and its work of cleaning the public streets; and BE IT RESOLVED: That, on and after November 1, 1921, all barrels for rubbish that are the property of the Village Improvement Association shall be lent to the proper authorities for their present purpose until reclaimed by the Village Improvement Association i and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That these Resolutions be respectfully submitted to the Selectmen of the Town in order that proper provision may be made by them for maintaining the general order and neatness now contributing to the attractiveness of the Town. Resolutions were offered by Mr. Frank B. Rowell in regard to the maintenance and general up-keep of the Village Green, but no action was taken on their acceptance. On motion duly seconded it was Voted that a committee be appointed by the Chair to confer with the Town Officials as to the maintenance and up-keep of the Village Green. On motion duly seconded it was Voted that the committee to be appointed as above be authorized to ascertain to what extent the property owners along the shore frontare willing to care for the path along the shore. On motion duly seconded it was Voted that the matter of the care and up-keep of the Mt. Desert Street cemetery be taken up with St. Saviour's Episcopal Church and the Congre- gational Church. The following Resolutions were presented by Mr. Frank B. Rowell and on motion adopted:- Inasmuch as the duties of some of the Committees have been modified with the passage of years or with the changing scope of the work of the Village Improvement Asso- ciation, BE IT RESOLVED That the Chair appoint a committee to revise the By-laws of the association with special refer- ence to changing, if advisable, the phraseology of By-law No. 6, paragraph No. 2, No. 4, No.5 and No.7, such changes to be voted upon at the next annual meeting. On motion duly seconded it was Voted that the matter of scattering loose paper and other kinds of refuse about the streets of the town be referred to the Grievance Committee. On motion Voted to adjourn. A.M. Convers Secretary. Bar Harbor, Maine, Sept. 8, 1921 The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improve- ment Association was held at the Y.M.C.A. building, Bar Harbor, Maine, on Thursday, September 8, 1921, at 11 o'clock A.M., in response to the following call for the meeting:- ANNUAL MEETING BAR HARBOR V. I. A. The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association will be held at the Y. M. C. A. building, Mt. Desert Street, on Thursday, September 8, 1921, at 11 o'clock A. M. for the transaction of such business as may properly come before it. Notice is hereby given of a proposal to amend By-Law No. 6 of the asso- ciation, paragraphs 2, 4, 5 and 7, relating to the duties of committees. H. M. CONNERS, Secretary. OFFICERS For 1921-22 President: Mr. Ralph Kingsley Vice-Presidents: Rt. Rev. William Lawrence Dr. Robert Abbe Dr. Augustus Thorndike Mr. Fred C. Lynam Secretary: Mr. Frank B. Rowell Treasurer: Mr. H. M. Conners Miss Charlotte S. Baker, president of the association, was in the chair. The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and on motion approved as read. The report of the Treasurer was read and on motion approved as read and ordered placed on file. (Report appended) The report of the Village Committee was read and on motion approved as read. A Resolution was adopted thanking Mrs. John I. Kane and Mr. J. Alden Morse for their excellent work on the Village Committee. (Report appended) Mrs. Frank B. Rowell presented a report of the Griev- ance Committee and on motion the same was accepted as read. (Report appended) Dr. C. C. Morrison read a report of the Sanitary Committee and on motion it was approved. (Reported appended) The following Resolution was adopted: Resolved That the Bar Harbor V. I. A. express to Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman of the Sanitary Committee, its regret that he was not present at this annual meeting of the association to make his annual report and its hope that he will be here next year and for many years to come to tell us of the sanitary con- dition of the town. Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes presented the report of the Roadsides, Roads and Paths Committee and on motion the same was accepted. (Report appended) Mrs. Cadwalader Jones read the report of the Village Green Committee and on motion the same was accepted. (Report appended) Mrs Frank B. Rowell reported for the Committee on Parks and on motion it was accepted. (Report appended) Miss Baker read the report of the committee on amendment of the By-laws. On motion it was Voted that the amendments of the By-laws as read be and the same are hereby adopted. The report of a nominating committee consisting of Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, Mrs. John S. Kennedy and Mrs Leonard Opdycke, was read by Mrs. Jones, placing in nomination the following officers for the ensuing year: :- For President Ralph H. Kingsley For Vice-Presidents Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, Dr. Robert Abbe and Fred C. Lynam For Treasurer H. M. Conners For Secretary Frank B. Rowell The above named officers were duly elected. The following Chairmen of Standing Committees were duly elected: Finance L. A. Austin Village Mrs. John I. Kane Grievance Mrs. Frank B. Rowell Sanitary Dr. Robert Abbe Roadsides, Roads and Paths Frederic Delano Weekes Village Green Mrs. Cadwalader Jones Parks Milton W. Stratton Publicity Miss Charlotte S. Baker A.M.Comer Secretary In the absence of the newly elected Secretary H. M. Conners was elected Secretary pro tem. A resolution was adopted thanking the Editor of the Bar Harbor Times for his courtesy in publishing reports, etc. A resolution was adopted thanking H. M. Conners for his work as secretary. On motion it was Voted that the President of the association be authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the V. I. A. to carry out proposed work on the shore path in front of the Musgrave property. On motion it was Voted to adjourn. A.M.Conwerr Secretary pro tem. annual theiting Left 8. 1921 REPORT BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. Trial Balance. September 8, 1920 to September 7, 1921. Investments $ 7,200.00 Interest Account 333.23 Cash 506.59 Donation 1101.50 Glen Mary Park 59.50 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Mary Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Mary Higgins Trust Fund 46.03 Roads & Paths 499.71 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Survey of Town Committee 640.18 Profit & Loss 4166.37 Village Committee 855.52 Village Green 544.50 Woodbury Park 211.50 Miscellaneous Expense 92.85 Special Improvements 154.78 $ 10,772.13 $10,772.13 RECEIPTS Certificate of Deposit $ 800.00 Interest 333.23 Donations 1101.50 Mary Higgins Trst. Fund. Int 16.99 Bal. on hand Sept. 8,1920 680.23 $2,931.95 the very PAYMENTS. Glen Mary Park $ 59.50 Mary Higgins Trst. Fund. Exp 7.00 Roads & Paths 499.71 Village Committee 855.52 order Village Green 544.50 Woodbury Park 211.50 Misc. Expense 92.85 Special Improvement Committee 154.78 $2,425.36 Balance on hand Sept. 7, 1921 be $ 506.59 Investments of Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Liberty Bonds $1,000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5,000.00 Water Company Stock 300.00 Savings Dept. 900.00 flower-beds $ 7,200.00 REPORT OF THE VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE. work on the Green was begun in May, and at first Mr. Harriman was employed all the week, but later his at- tention was divided between Glen Mary and the Green, with the consent and approbation of Dr. Thorndike, Chairman of Glen Mary Park. Mr. Harriman has been, as usual, very anx- ious to have the Green look well, but his efforts have been much hampered by the litter thrown everywhere upon it, and by the carelessness of children who have had no respect for shrubs, grass, or even the fountain at the upper end of the Green. An amusement for some of the larger ones has been to spring up and hang on by the edge of the large basin, and their weight has forced the pipes out of plumb. Peanuts have been sold and liberally consumed during the band concerts, and their shells stick to the grass and are very hard to get out. When to these maltreatments of the Green, must be added the injury to the turf, caused by the crowds who have gathered to listen to the music, it will be easily seen that it has been impossible to keep it in any order that would make it an ornament to the village, as it used to be. The Committee, therefore, recommend that before an- other season, if possible, the Green be remodeled, somewhat after the pattern of small European parks and pleasure-grounds, with broad gravel paths and graveled spaces around the trees at the Eastern side of the Green, so that there may be no grass to destroy, reserving the upper end for grass plots, hedges, etc., and perhaps even flower-beds. Report of The Village Green Committee (Cont . ) Page 2. As the figures on the face of the village Clock were peeling off, owing, it is said, to the severity of the winter weather, the Village Green Committee was authorized by the Treasurer to have them repainted, which has therefore been done, and the upper part of the clock made, so far as possible, weather-tight. Respectfully submitted, Mary Cadwalader Jones Chairman. annual meeting REPORT OF GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. Sept 8, 1921 Your Committee has received many complaints about the signs and sign-boards on the island, and it is evident that there is a growing feeling that as the beauty of the island is its greatest asset, it should not be impaired for private interests. A copy of the law of the State of Maine re- garding advertisements was sent to the Board of Select- men, and their prompt and cordial reply gives assurance of entire co-operation in the removal and limiting of signs. Several complaints have been received in regard to straying COWS and unsightly lots, but on the whole the friendly way in which the complaint has been made and been met, indicates a willingness to meet the difficulty when attention is called to it. C. B. ROWELL Chairman. annual meeting sept 8. 192 REPORT OF SANITARY COMMITTEE The health of the community since your last meeting has been exceptionally good, free from all contagious diseases except a few isolated cases which were quaranteened and kept without any spread due to the prompt and efficient action of Mr. Wad- leigh, our Chairman of the Board of Health. It has not been necessary to close the schools, churches, or places of amusement on account of contagious diseases. The clean up week has done much in cleaning up places where rubbish and decaying material is a breed- ing place for flies and diseases. The town provides ample facilities to dispose of all rubbish and waste material. It is only neces- sary to take it to their place near the steam laundry. It is interesting to note the scarcity of flies and also to find we have absolutely no typhoid fever nor intestinal disturbances of children which were prevalant in the village years ago. The milk problem which is the most important of your committee's work has undergone such improve- ment in the past seven years and the continuing of excaminations of bottles taken when least expected from the milkmen has resulted in supplying clean sweet milk to all. We have to thank for this great improvement two of the greatest scientists of the age, Dr. Abbe and Gildersleeve whose untiring work has brought results. Bar Harbor can be endorsed as one of the most sanitary resorts in the world. Dr. C. C. Morrison for Dr. Robert Abbe annual meety Sepal 8, 1921 REPORT OF VILLAGE COMMITTEE. Work was begun on the cemetery on May 2nd with one man, Mr. E. E. Scammon, who has been with the Society for the past two seasons, and has proved to be one of the best men the Society has ever had. It required about two weeks to put the cemetery in order, using about four yards of loam and two hundred pounds of phosphate. At the same time twenty-five grave stones were reset and repaired. The income from the Mrs. R. H. Higgins fund was used as usual in caring for her family lot. It was planted and decorated by Mr. Stalford. Special effort was made to have the cemetery in excellent or- der for Memorial Day. During the dry season it has required much time in watering to keep the yard attractive and green. The shore path was given attention early in the season. It was badly washed. Twenty yards of clay were used from the Maine Central Wharf to the Grant property. This used up fully two weeks of time. Since then two days a week have been spent on the path. The litter has been collected and the contents of the barrels burned on the shore. About June 9th Mr. John Stewart, the second man, began work. This is his second year for the Society. One- half his time has been spent in picking up paper and other litter. He has covered Cottage Street, Mount Desert Street, School Street and Main Street daily, and the cross streets between Eden and Main Streets twice a week. All the paths and streets leading to the shore are cared for. The sides of the roads have been mowed and weeded. The Dr. Bunker property on Cottage Street has had the grass mowed and raked twice a week. The Society has twenty-six barrels located in various parts of the town, all of which have been painted and lettered by Mr. Scammon. He has also taken care of the tools belonging to the Society and kept them all in repair and in workable condition, without added expense to the Society. Respectfully submitted, Annie C. Kane Chairman. Note. At the request of Mrs. Kane, this report was prepared by Mr. J. Older Morse, whose continued attention and care has been appreciated by the Village Committee. Pagelli annual meeting REPORT OF ROADSIDES, ROADS AND PATHS Dept 8.1921 COMMITTEE. During the season of 1921 the Committee begs to report that under the supervision of Mr. Andrew Liscomb work has been maintained on the trails that extend in different directions for about 125 miles, these comprising the present path system now in charge of the Bar Harbor Committee and located in that half part of the Island east of Somes Sound, being equivalent in length to more than the entire distance between Portland and Boston. Since the last annual statement of the Committee presented and read to the members of the Association on the occasion of its usual yearly meeting held on September 9th 1920, the Committee, as far as poss- ible, has undertaken and maintained such work and improvements as appeared important and necessary to keep the existing trails in a satisfactory condition and also co-operated with the Path Committees of Seal Harbor, Northeast and Southwest Harbor with a view of such a mutual exchange of suggestions as might be advantageously carried out in order that a united path system should result and therefore insure throughout the Island of Mount Desert every opportunity to extend, improve and further develope the trails for the bene fit of the public. It may be stated that this mutual co-operation was mutually helpful in many ways. To the Bar Harbor Committee it has been instrumental not only inbringigcertain matters concerning the paths to the Committee's attention but also aided it in carry- ing out various improvements and ideas that otherwise might not have been considered. As the Committee's report of its services for the previous year did not include necessary work that was accomplished during September and after the date of the annual meeting it may there- fore be stated in order to complete the record that additional signs were placed on the Harden Farm path and the Kebo trails, the bridge also over Duck Brook repaired and made more secure while the trails in the vicinity of Eagle Lake were cleared and improved. The marking in different colors of all the paths on Newport Mountain followed - this was a work of considerable labor and carried out, the Committee believe, with greater care and system than in previous years as it was apparently completed to the entire satisfaction of those using the trails. In November all the iron railings and ladders on Newport and Dry Mountains were again thoroughly examined and given two coats of paint to prevent any de- terioration or rust during the coming winter as the painting is generally postponed until the walking season is over when it can be best undertaken. For the present summer the work of the Bar Harbor Committee in detail may be noted as follows: During April and commencing, owing to our early Spring, on the 15th of that month, the various trails on Great Hill were cleared of brush, six large trees removed and seven pointers replaced. The Toll House path was also cleared of brush, 2 new pointers and 3 signs put up and the sign post repaired at its junction with the North -2- for Ridge trail, this being cleared of brush to the Spring. In the vicinity of Eagle Lake the entire path to the Lakes head was put in order by the removal of brush and one large fallen tree cut away. On Newport Mountain the following trails including also the Wire- Gate path, were cleared of brush - the Black, the Green and White, the Brown and Yellow, the Red and White, the Black and Blue, and the Red and Yellow - 17 large trees obstructing these trails were removed and 1 pointer and 10 stone cairns erected. In May the Orange and Black Cliff, Bee-Hive and Cadillac Cliffs paths were cleared of brush, 4 trees removed and 4 pointers replaced. The Green and Black and Black and Brown were also cleared, together with the Red and White, and the path from it to the Orange and Black, 2 large trees in that vicinity being in addition cut out. In the Northern District the trail around the Witch Hole was cleared to Duck Brook, the work continued along the Duck Brook trail and the path put in order also leading from it to Fawn Pond - two trees were cut out, 15 pointers put in position, 12 feet of bridge built and 4 stepping stones arranged that had been displaced. The bridge across Duck Brook was repaired and almost entirely rebuilt, and 3 pointers with 6 stepping stones arranged to make the path more accessible. The trail from the Fawn Pond tract of 40 acres so generously donated by the late Charles T. How and leading to the Breakneck Road, was put in order; 4 fallen trees removed and ne- cessary repairs made to the guide post and signs; the Half Moon Pond path was also cleared, 2 trees cut out and 4 pointers put up. In the Green Mountain District the trail leading to the foot of Bubble Pond was inspected and repaired and 5 pointers arranged to -3- 4378 indicate the direction to Jordan Pond, the Gorge path was also inspected and put in order, but in this connection it is hoped that Pulpit Rock that was removed by vandals some years ago may be replaced again to the position it once occupied as it seems a sacrilege that this relic of the mysterious age of ice should have ever been disturbed. The North and South Ridge trails were cut out and lo stone cairns erected. The Curran path on the West side of Eagle Lake was cleared and 7 trees obstructing the trail removed. Aunt Betty's Pond path, the western boundary of the Bar Harbor Path District was cleared of brush and 2 large trees re- moved, and the Southwest Valley Road trail also cleared, t.o- getherwith the trail from McFarlands to it. Work continued during June on Green Mountain and the trail leading to the Boyd Road from South Ridge was cleared of brush, also the trail to Bubble Pond foot, and 7 stone cairns put in place. The East trail from the Summit to Canon Brook was inspected and 5 stone cairns built, 2 large trees were cut out of the Toll House path. The Dunton Field trail from Eagle Lake was cleared of brush and 2 trees cut out, 5 pointers being also put up and 5 new signs arranged on Green Mountain Gorge. The trails also on Kebo Mountain were cleared of brush and 1 large tree cut out of the Harden Farm Path. In the Northern District 5 pointers and 13 new signs were put up on the Fawn Pond trail to Duck Brook. The Jordan Pond trail was cleared of brush, and in addition the Bracken path. Further work was done in July on the Toll House Path and the Green Mountain Spring Trail was mowed out including also =4- the Witch Hole, Half Moon, Great Hill, Bracken, Eagle Lake, Canon Brook and Duck Brook trails. Considerable attention was given to repairing the Green Mountain Spring near the North Ridge trail and it was carefully cleaned out and the stone-work around it re- built. Several requests reached the Committee in reference to this spring and it was stated that it was generally found in a poor condition. As many pedestrians visit the Summit of Green Mountain it was believed that an attractive clean spring would add greatly to the natural charm of the Mountain. It is hoped therefore that the public will aid the Committee in keeping the Spring in order and a sign has been put up in its vicinity calling attention to the importance of protecting it. During the past month of August many trails were again mowed out to put them in the best possible condition prior to the commence- ment of the usual walking season - the work included the McFarland Path to and up Sargent Mountain, this being also cleared of brush, the Southwest Valley trail and the one to Eagle Lake head and in the Northern District all paths in the vicinity of Fawn Pond - additional work was also done in completing the improvements to the spring on the summit of Green Mountain. -5- A summary of the work from April 15th to September 1st, but not including the labor performed last Fall or the mowing out this season of the various trails, cutting away brush with a gen- eral inspection of the Bar Harbor Path System, required the setting in place of 10 large stepping stones, the removal of 52 fallen trees, the replacing and making 51 Pointers, the construction, painting and setting up of 23 new signs with the building also of 32 stone cairns. Fortunately the winter was an unusually mild one with an absence of gales or even a heavy snow-fall and the Committee therefore did not confront the same problem as a year ago when the winter season left the trails in such a damaged con- dition owing to the washouts and various obstructions. A general inspection of the roads of which the estimated extent at present in our Path District is some 77 miles, appears to indicate that these are maintained in a fairly satisfactory condition. The in- creased use of the motor-car, however, seems to cause a rapid de- terioration and wearing down of the road-hed in many places, this being particularly noticeable along the Schooner Head Road where travel probably is more constant. A road construction consisting entirely of broken stone and cement that is now being adopted by reason of its durability, even for use by the heaviest motor-trucks, is probably the only substitute that is feasible and has proved after a test of 15 years entirely successful in many parts of the country. This under favorable conditions can be laid at the rate of some 700 feet every working day and at a cost of $3.25 per square yard. Such roads vary in width from 18 to 20 feet, the centre being given a thickness of inches and the sides 6. Two other -6- methods of cheaper construction may be mentioned costing $2.25 per square yard, the first consisting of double layers of crushed stone, the top one being of finer quality and when leveled by means of a heavy steam roller is covered with bituminous asphalt in a heated condition that is poured upon it. The second process is similar to the first, except in covering the surface with asphalt, the method usually practised in city streets is followed, where the asphalt is firmly packed down and then leveled by steam roller pressure. As to the roadsides there seems to have been, owing to the removal of gravel, less disfigurement than usual, and the Board of Road Commissioners has evidently exercised such care since the appeal of the Village Improvement Association last season that it has prevented any ground for complaint on the part of the general public and thus indicates a willingness to co-oper- ate with this Association that is most appreciated. The condition however at present of one of Bar Harbor's most attractive drives along the Breakneck Road is greatly to be regretted - this has been denuded of its thick foliage, and piles of cut wood scar the roadsides while the large collection of slash and dry branches left after the tree cutting is a source of considerable danger owing to fire, and apart from its unsightliness a constant menace. This perhaps is partly due to the lack of snow last winter as with- cut a sufficient fall it is generally considered imprudent to burn the slash according to the usual custom. The Path Committee cannot but call attention to the zeal and efficiency of Mr. George B. Dorr in his good judgment of adding to the Jessup Path a series of other trails. One of the charms of the Sieur de Monts Spring District -7- as a result is its increased ascessibility to the Village of Bar Harbor by means of various well laid out and convenient paths that he as Superintendent has recently completed, for beyond the top of the Malvern Hill there are practically no roads that the pedestrian is obliged to follow in order to reach what may well be termed the gateway of the Lafayette National Park. It is therefore a sourse of regret to many that the Great Hill and Northern Dis- trict could not likewise be connected more closely with the town by a similar arrangement of paths that would also make it more easy of access as these with the consent of various property owners might be laid out starting from the Eagle Lake Road opposite the Kebo Valley Golf Links,-one apparently already exists terminating on the Cleftstone Road some 200 feet East of the Bracken Path and only requires to carry out the purpose of the Path Committee the placing of signs at the entrance and exit, while any point in the district fronting on the Woodbury Park Road appears equally suitable for a wood path. This subject was discussed at a meeting of the Path Committee held last Fall and a recommendation for greater facilities to enable the public to reach one of the most attractive localities of our Bar Harbor Path System entirely approved as in the Northern District and its surroundings much can be found to admire and enjoy. Up to the present time however the application of the Path Committee for the necessary permission is still being considered by the owners of the adjoining land. Reference was made in a previous report of the appoint- ment of a Map Committee consisting of representatives from the various Path Committees and organized for the purpose of preparing -8- new up-to-date maps containing the additional trails developed and laid out since the last issue of 1917. These two maps, one of the Eastern and an Island map showing the trails in the South- west Harbor District, have been completed and without doubt will be found a source of much use and convenience by many. Great care has been taken in their preparation and owing to the disinterested services of Mr. Edward L. Rand, one of the original compilers of about the first map issued 1896, the Map Committee may be congratulated on the successful completion of the work. The increase in Park property may be indicated on examination of the new map of the Island as it now includes, with the exception of Brown Mountain, the entire Range from Frenchman's Bay to Seal Cove Pond - a tribute indeed to the energy and foresight of its active promoter and benefactor, - Mr. George B. Dorr. has It is interesting to note that Mr. Dorr/recently con- sidered it expedient that the Lafayette National Park should under- take for the present the whole care of the Newport Mountain and Dry Mountain Sections in the town of Bar Harbor leaving to the Village Improvement Society to do what it may be able to undertake on Green Mountain and what lies beyond. The Park cannot yet assume the expense of the whole path system as new tracts of land are constantly being added to the public reservations. It is believed therefore that this generous offer from Mr. Dorr will considerably reduce the usual yearly outlay of the Path Committee and thus allow a greater sum to be expended in the further development of the Northern District that is not yet entirely included in the Lafayette National Park holdings. -9- STATEMENT OF EXPENSES: Appropriation for 1920 $ 550.00 Donations sent to Chairman of Path Committee 200.00 Total $ 750.00 1920: Sept. 9 - Care of trails as per statement at annual meeting this date 610.81 Balance $ 139.19 Additional work in September marking signs in color on Newport Mountain and clearing Eagle Lake trails $42.00 Nov. Painting iron railings and ladders on Dry and Newport 16.35 58.35 Leaving a balance applicable to 1921 $ 80.84 No appropriation was authorized for 1921 but the Chairman was requested by the President of the Association to undertake the usual repairs and im- provements necessary to the trails and obtained also the approval of the Treasurer to proceed. Disbursements 1921: Materials $11.01 April 42.00 May 83.00 June 78.00 July 75.00 August 75.00 Salary of Superintendent 75.00 $ 439.01 Balance 1920 80.84 Total outlay $ 358.17 In conclusion the Chairman desires to express his ap- preciation and thanks to the members of his Committee for their zealous and earnest co-operation during the past season. This has been shown over a period of some years but the Chairman is confident as his term of service has now come to an end and as he now retires from a work he has had the honor and privilege of directing since his appointment by our late esteemed and most efficient President, Dr. Schauffer, that its duties and responsibil= ities can better be carried on by his successor and with very much more ability and success than he has ever been able to accomplish in his own administration and conduct of it. All of which is respectfully submitted. Fredoric Idaho. Chairman. Dated, Bar Harbor, September 8, 1921. -10- SEPTEMBER 14, 1921 Imprise meeting V.I.A. HELD ANNUAL sept, 8, 1921 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PARKS. MEETING THURSDAY R. H. Kingsley New President of Ass'n. Report of Work Done And Plans For Future Work Discussed woodbury Park is in better condition The annual meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association was held at last before. The grass is particularly green where Thursday of- ficers Ralph Gardens were, the trees are doing well, and the H. Kingsley, William Lawrence, Fred C. Lynam, H. M. have been kept in good condition by Mr. Stalfor Conners, Rowell, secretary. stand- were Austin, the vice-presidents; treasurer; morning. elected Dr. The Y. president; Robert M. finance; chairmen for C. Frank The elected the Rt. A. Abbe, Mrs. Judge year: of following Rev. building B. the ing committees were as follow: The Park is being enjoyed more and mo L. A. John I. Kane, village committee; Mrs. Frank B. Rowell, grievance committee; Dr. is daily used by children at play, small boys Robert Abbe, sanitary committee; Fred- eric Delano Weekes, roads and paths committee; Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, an afternoon's sport, and people sitting on th village green committee; Milton W. Stratton, parks committee; Miss Char- lotte Baker, publicity committee. kindly given by Mrs. Hinkle. Interesting reports were heard from various officers and committees and were accepted and placed on file. Glen Mary Park has been more directly The report of the treasurer was read by Mr. Lynam; that of the village com- mittee by J. Alden Morse; that of the the charge of Dr. Thorndike, and in his abs sanitary committee by Dr. C. C. Mor- rison; that of the grievance committee by Mrs. Rowell; that of the village green committee by Mrs. Cadwalader Jones; report is made. and the splendid report of the roads and paths committee was read by Mr. It would seem that the policy of hav Weekes. A resoluton was passed ex- pressing the regret of the members at the absence of Dr. Robert Abbe and Parks cared for in the early season, and for a expressing the wish that he might be here next year and for many years to come. Miss Baker read the report of the would be the right and most economical course committee appointed to make changes in the by-laws and this report was ac- cepted. Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, chair- man of the nominating committee, then made the report for that committee C. B. ROWE and the officers were elected as noted above. Among other matters taken up was a vote authorizing the president of the association to execute an agree- ment with the trustees of the Mus- Chair graves estate for the purpose of carry- ing out work on the Shore Path. SEP AN 29 00. Impursed meeting 112 pur "H ALL OLL MON y SITN a 'pjo AJO I "I W pue 'IN sept, 1921 REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PARKS. O'T-30ZH M and us, WOO dbury Park is in better condition than ever before. The grass is particularly green where the War Gardens were, the trees are doing well, and the walks have been kept in good condition by Mr. Stalford The Park is being enjoyed more and more, and is daily used by children at play, small boys enjoying an afternoon's sport, and people sitting on the benches, kindly given by Mrs. Hinkle. Glen Mary Park has been more directly under the charge of Dr. Thorndike, and in his absence no report is made. It would seem that the policy of having the Parks cared for in the early season, and for a set sum, would be the right and most economical course to follow. C. B. ROWELL Chairman. adopted as annual meeting Spe No. 4 - OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 113 SECTION I. At the annual meeting the Association shall elect by ballot the following officers:- President, Three Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, who shall hold'office for one year and until their successors are duly elected. SECTION II. At the same time and place the Associa- tion shall elect or shall empower the newly elected President to appoint the chairman and members of the following Standing Committees, to serve for one year, Finance, Village, Grievance, Sanitary, Roads and Paths, Village Green, Parks and Publicity. SECTION III. Special Committees may be appointed by a vote of the Association at any time. No. 5 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS. SECTION I. The president shall preside at all meet- ings of the Association and in his absence one of the Vice Presidents shall perform the duties of his office. SECTION II. The Treasurer shall have charge of all money and other property of the Association, and shall report at each of its regular meetings. The report presented by him at the annual meeting shall be in writing accompanied by an account and vouchers for audit. He shall, be the sole disbursing officer of the Association and shall pay out the moneys of the Association only upon written approval either of the chairman of the committee from whose appropriation the disbursement is made, or of the President, or a member of the Finance Committee. Except for usual office expenses, he shall pay out no money un- til the same shall have been appropriated by the Association. SECTION III. The Secretary shall keep a correct and careful record of all the proceedings of the Association, in a suitable book, have charge of the books, records, and seal of the Association, give notice of all meetings, send copies of the minutes of each meeting to the Chairman of each Committee, and shall take charge of the issuing of the catalogue, with any other details pertaining to this office. No. 6 - DUTIES OF COMMITTEE. SECTION I. FINANCE COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to devise ways and means to procure funds for the use of the Association, by extending the member- ship, procuring subscriptions and donations or by any other means. If at any time there shall be found in the hands of the Treasurer a surplus of money beyond estimated disbursements, such surplus may be invested in marketable and interest paying securities. SECTION II. VILLAGE COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of this committee to add to the general attractiveness of the town by suggesting, advocating and, in co-operation with the town authorities, assisting in such improvements as are deemed expedient. SECTION III. GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of this committee to invite, to receive, to examine into and if possible to secure the removal of just grounds for com- plaints relating to matters connected with the purposes of the Association. In case any complaints received by this Committee shall seem to lie within the province of any other Committee, they shall at once be brought to the attention of such other Committee. SECTION IV. SANITARY COMMITTEE. It shall be the duty of this Committee to keep itself informed as to the condition and care of Eagle Lake, both in winter and summer, into condi- tion of the water, to examine the stables, the disposal of gar- bage, sewers, drains, tenement houses and localities generally likely to become sources of injury to contagion, and to report to the Association. SECTION V. COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND PATHS. It shall be the duty of this Committee to report as to the condition of the roads and to lay out, keep in repair and mark with signs, cairns and pointers paths and trails over the mountains, and through the woods on the eastern part of the island. SECTION VI. COMMITTEE ON PARKS. It shall be the duty of this committee to provide for the care and upkeep of Glen Mary and of woodbury Park and further to observe the conditions in the deed of trust of park lands. It shall also be the duty of this committee to give such attention as may be necessary to the island called Bald Rock as having been conveyed by deed of gift to the Village Improvement Association. SECTION VII. COMMITTEE ON PUBLICITY. It shall be the duty of this committee to provide lectures, send out leaflets, publish news articles and otherwise stimulate interest in the endeavor to create a sentiment in favor or rendering the town more attractive, co-operating toward this end with duly rec- ognized Town Authorities and Organizations as fully as pos- sible. SECTION VIII. Each Standing Committee shall make a report in writing at each regular meeting of the Association. 2 114 Lift at this end for next page 1. lader Jones October 5th, 1921. A special meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Asso- ciation was held at the above date, with the president, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, in the chair. Those present were ; the Rev. W. C. Patter- son and Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, Mrs. Max Farrand, Mrs. John Innes Kane, Miss Macculloch Miller, Mr. Milton Stratton, Mrs. in spring Howard Sturges, Mr. Barri ngton Moore, Miss Cottonet, Miss Fanny Norris, badly Mrs. John Markoe, Mr. Harry M. Conners, Mr. L. A. Austin, Mrs. Robert Bonner Bowler, Mr. J. Alden Morse, Mr. Fred C. Lynam, and Miss Cary. or less tidy. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was waived, and Mrs. Cadwalader Jones appointed Secretary Pro Tem. both for the concer and plane; and various Mr. Kingsley made a few remarks expressive of his pleasure at be- tions ing called to serve the V. I. A., and of his hope that all its members would help him to make the Association as useful to the village as it Conners, had been for the past thirty years. The following RESOLUTION was proposed by Mrs. Kane, seconded by being no further business before the Mrs. Max Farrand, and passed unanimously : RESOLVED That the emebers of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement association desire to express and record their appreciation of the zeal and energy shown by Miss Charlotte S. Baker dur- ing the term of her presidency of the Association, and their thanks for her valuable assistance in their common work. It was ordered that the resolution should be spread on the min- utes of the meeting and a copy sent to Miss Baker. Mr. Kingsley asked the chairmen of the different standing committees to give informal reports as to the condition of their work and of their arrangements for the winter and spring. Mrs. Kane reported, through Mr. Alden Morse, that the Village Committee had pretty well finished for the season, work being done on the Shore Path in front of the Musgrave place, as that needed repair- 2 114 ing; the trustees of the Musgrave estate would allow only twenty-five dollars toward the rapairs, and the rest would have to be done by the V. I. A., either now or in the spring, as seemed best. Mrs. Cadwalader Jones reported for the village Green Committee and also for Glen Mary Park, as she had had charge of both during the summer Glen Mary was "cleaned up" and in order for the winter, and Mr. Silk, the plumber, who works for the V.I.A., thought that by letting water now into the pond there, there would be enough for skating later with- out troubling the Fire Department to fill it. It would of course be drained off in spring before the breeding time of mosquitoes. The Village Green looked badly worn on account of the tramping of crowds during the summer concerts, and little could be done except to keep it more or less tidy. Upon request, Mrs. Max Farrand showed the survey which had been made for the Green, with a view to making it more available both for the concerts and for a resting place; and various suggestions were made by the members as to the best place for the band- stand, etc. The Treasurer, Mr. H. M. Conners, reported the balance of money on hand to date. The re being no further business before the meeting, it was then adjourned. ( Signed ) Mary Cadwalader Jones, Secretary pro tem. fo &TAG fue CONCISION or FNGIL MOTK SITO or FUGII COMMITTEEN NI. Kqu6aj6A saked fig CUSTLUSH OI LUS ofes OI fise weeptus 9110 S. agiff so with WIN- If olgsteg firs LEAOTALTON pe ablesg COMWOIL ou fire MOLK MS Net IN FIGGTI sug fusuka LOL SGILL OI Net OI fise a BSKEL LUSTI gill- THE fus S'GST sug GUGLEA SUPAR pr WT28 CUSTJOFFG SUBLECTSFTON OE five geatie fo exbissa strg LOCOLO FUGIL BEROTAED INSP five OI FNG BST ATTISS Nia STTG bsaagq : LIFE LOTTOMIUS BEGOTALTON MS broboacq joh WX9* KSIJE' accounces pA ASSLE IISES 9'a If 115 1922 There was no meeting in June Bar Harbor, Maine, July 13, 1922. A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Asso- ciation was duly called and held at the Y. M. C. A. building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday morning, July 13th, 1922, at eleven o'clock. In the absence of the President, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, the chair was taken by Mr. Fred C. Lynam. The minutes of the special meeting of Oct. 5, 1921, were read by the Secretary and, upon motion, approved. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the re- port of the Treasurer be approved and placed on file. For the Village Committee, Mr. J. Alden Morse reported inform- ally That work was being carried on as in previous years; the Vil- lage Cemetery had been put in order for Memorial Day, one item of expense being the putting up of a fence next to the property of the Episcopal Church That on the Shore Path a retaining wall had been rebuilt at the Point That along the Musgrave property the board walk was being re- placed by a path of rock fill with a gravel top That the Committee was employing only one man for its work. It was voted that Mr. Morse's report be accepted with grateful thanks. Dr. Abbe for the Sanitary Committee reported informally that the general health of the town had been good during the winter and that conditions were promising for the summer. His mention of an instance of death from lock-jaw resulting from an accident on the Fourth of July suggested the need of a law to restrict the sale of pistols to children. Dr. Abbe's report was duly accepted. The written report of Mr. Milton W. Stratton for the Committee on Parks was duly accepted, to be placed on file. For the Committee on Publicity, Miss Charlotte S. Baker first called attention to the fact that the V. I. A. has copies of the laws of Maine with regard to the posting of signs along the highways, and there was discussion of effective means of putting tese before the public. over Page 2, Meeting of the V. I. A., July 13, 1922. Miss Baker also proposed that notices be put in the newspapers, in Bangor as well as in Bar Harbor, to ask tourists to leave in a clean and attractive condition such picnic spots as they visited. It was voted to accept. with thanks Miss Baker's offer to pay for such notices in designated newspapers. It was also voted to accept with thanks the offer of Dr. Abbe to give two signs to be placed in much frequented picnicking spots requesting tidiness. Miss Gurnee reported that tent caterpillars had appeared on the Breakneck Road, and it was voted that she be a conmittee of one to call the attention of the Selectmen to this menace. Upon discussion of the financial needs of the Association, it was voted that Miss Baker be appointed chairman of a committee of three to issue an appeal for funds for this year's work., Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. July 13, 1922. Investments $7200.00 Interest $ 185.11 Roads and Paths 192.00 Donations 655.00 Miscellanecus Expense 4.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund- 56.04 Village Green 275.05 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Village Committee 370.18 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Woodbury Park 65.00 Profit and Loss 2542.56 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Special Committee, Various Improvements- 46.50 Glen Mary Park 52.50 Cash on hand 350.98 $8563.71 $ 8563.71 RECEIPTS Interest $ 185.11 Donations 655.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust 17.01 Bal. on hand Sept. 17/21 506.59 $1363.71 EXPENDITURES Roads and Paths $ 192.00 Miscellanecus Expense 4.50 Village Green 275.05 Village Committee 370.18 Woodbury Park 65.00 Mary F Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Special Committee for Various Improvements 46.50 Glen Mary Park 52.50 $1012.73 Balance on hand July 13, 1922 $ 350.98 Investments of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Liberty Bonds $1,000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5,000.00 Bar Harbor Water Co. Stock 300.00 Savings Department, B.H.B.&T.CO. 900.00 $7,200.00 I 116 Mr. President: I wish to submit the following report for the Village Committee. We began work the fifteenth day of May at which time we hired Mr. Scammon for the season. The first thing under- taken was to get the Cemetary ready for Memorial Day. The fence next to the Episcopal church being in a tumble down condition, we put up a new one 96 feet long. Besides righting up all the slabs in the yard, seven broken ones were repaired. In the rear of t he Cemetary we built a small tool house in which to keep our tools under cover. On the shore path, in front of the little Hardy cottage we built 26 feet of wall averaging 4 feet high. The path was washed out considerably during the winter and had to be repaired from the Reading Room to Balance Rock. The old wooden walk in front of the Nusgrave Estate has been removed for a distance of 511 feet and rebuilt with clay and gravel. An extra man was employed for fifteen days, otherwise Mr. Scammon has done all the work. Our regular work consists of careing for the Shore Path all paths leading to it from the Main Central Wharf to Mrs. Kennedy's, the Town lot next the shore, the Cemetary lot and the Dr. Bunker property on Cottage Street. Respectfully Submitted. ame l. Hame Chairman. Bar Harbor, Me. July 13, 1922. I beg to submit the following report for the committee on Parks Woodbury and Glen Mary V. I. A. Bar Harbor. During the past winter the skating pond was flooded ten different times which put it in perfect condition for skating which was enjoyed by the children, also by the older people. The firemen very kindly consented to do this work. A larger pipe line is much needed for flooding the pond. Woodbury Park has been cared for by Mr. Stalford as usual and the dead limbs cut from the trees and carted away. Glen Mary Park has been mowed but requires some further work done on it. Respectfully submitted, Chrosono Dr, augustus Thousand Mrs. Frank Rowell Mrs. . Ralph Knighley Wis Hindkle 120 Bar Harbor, Maine, 120 August 10, 1922. A regular meeting of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Asso- ciation was held at the Y. M. C. A. building, Bar Harbor, on Thursday morning, August 10th, 1922, at eleven o'clock. The president, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, was in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting, as read by the secretary, were approved. The report of the Treasurer, as appended, was approved and or- dered placed on file. For the Village Committee, Mr. J. Alden Morse made a report of the work that has been accomplished since the spring, mentioning in particular that it had been necessary to increase the wages of Mr. Scammon from twenty-one to twenty-four dollars a week. Mr. Morse's report was accepted with special commendation and ordered placed on file. The report of Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes, Chairman of the Com- mittee on Roads and Paths, was received with enthusiastic interest and voted approved with special appreciation. There was no report from the Committee on the Village Green, but the President called attention to the fact that the plan of last year of asking the town to pay half the expense of upkeep had been abandon- ed because, in view of the high rate of taxation, the Association did not want to go on record as asking for additional money from the. town. There was no report from the Grievance Commettee, but comment from the floor was made upon injury done to the paths of Woodbury Park by horses' hoofs and of the unsightliness caused on the Shore Path and elsewhere by papers and other rubbish left by visitors. Dr. Abbe reported that he had had posted at Thunder Hole a sign marking the spot and requesting tidiness but that the difficulty was to devise a sign that would be brief and at the same time persuasive. There was a suggestion that the Boy Scouts might be interested to try to right the habit of untidiness and that newspaper publicity would continue to be an aid. It was pointed out that on the Shore Path there was need of a policeman, but that there was no appropriation of money from the town by which to pay for an extra officer. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. Frank B. Rowell. BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION August 10, 1922. Investments $7200.00 Interest $ 185.11 Roads and Paths 267.00 Donations 1090.00 Miscellaneous expense 4.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 56.04 Village Green 407.80 Nolen Phamplet 125.00 Village Committee 564.39 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Woodbury Park 65.00 Profit & Loss 2542.56 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Special Committee for Various Improvements - 46.50 Glen Mary Park 61.10 Cash on hand 375.42 $8998.71 $8998.71 RECEIPTS Interest $ 185.11 Donations 1090.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 17.01 Balance on hand Sept. 7, 1921 506.59 $1798.71 EXPENDITURES Roads and Paths $ 267.00 Miscellaneous Expense 4.50 Village Green 407.80 Village Committee 564.39 Woodbury Park 65.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Special Committee for Various Improvements 46.50 Glen Mary Park 61.10 $1423.29 Balance on hand August 10, 1922 $ 375.42 Investments of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Liberty Bonds $1,000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5,000.00 Bar Harbor Water Co. Stock 300.00 Savings Department, B.H.B. & T. Co . 900.00 $7,200.00 The regular annual meeting of the Village Improvement Association was held at the Y. M. C. A. building, Bar Har- bor, on Thursday morning, September 14, 1922, at eleven o q clock. The President, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, was in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting, as read by the Secre- tary, were on motion approved and ordered placed on file. The report of the Treasurer, as appended, was read; and upon motion duly made and seconded, was approved and ordered placed on file. TREASURER'S REPORT Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association For fiscal year Sept. 7, 1921 to Sept. 14, 1922 Investments $7,200.00 Cash 366.77 Glen Mary Park 61.10 Roads and Paths 378.35 Village Committee 695.25 Village Green 537.85 Woodbury Park 65.00 Miscellaneous Expense 96.00 Special Improvement. 46.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund. 7.00 $9,453.82 Interest Account $ 388.22 Donations 1,342.00 Bates Bequest 5,000.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund. 56.04 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Profit and Loss 2,542.56 $9,453.82 RECEIPTS Interest $ 388.22 Donations 1,342.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund In- terest 17.01 Balance on hand Sept. 7, 1921 506.59 $2,253.82 PAYMENTS Glen Mary Park $ 61.10 Roads and Paths 378.35 Village Committee 695.25 Village Green 537.85 Woodbury Park 65.00 Miscellaneous Expense 96.00 Special Improvement. 46.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund Ex- pense 7.00 1,887.05 Balance on hand Sept. 14, 1922 $ 366.77 INVESTMENTS OF THE BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVE~ MENT ASSOCIATION Liberty Bonds $1,000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5,000.00 B. H. Water Co. Stock 300.00 Savings Department B. H. B. & Trust Co 900.00 $7,200.00 FRED C. LYNAM, Treasurer. No reports were presented by the Finance Committee or t the Grievance Committee, there being nothing to add to pre- vious reports of the summer. The report of the Sanitary Committee was presented by Dr. Robert Abbe; and, upon motion duly made and seconded, was approved with special appreciation as follows : Report of the Sanitary Committee as one of the contagious diseases, by stringent laws and the wide dissemination of facts about the great white plague. During the ten years or SO that your Sani- The extraordinary diminution of the pest tary Committee has been serving, its work of flies, due the the absence of horses, has has been less and less onerous and is now one of largely aided. Also of late in Bar Harbor vigilance rather than of correcting abuses. diphtheria and typhoid are things of the past. This is due to the efficiency of its past work, The only suggestion of an epidemic of any but perhaps more to the appointment of a kind has been a rather widely spread series Health Officer of the town, Mr. Wadleigh, of cases of scarlet fever, throughout the state whose thoroughness, fearlessness, and intelli- and elsewhere. It has been SO mild and free gent administration have continued those from any fatalities that the few children taken measures which have safeguarded our commun- have scarcely seemed sick; but the five cases ity. here have been quarantined for the usual The epidemics of typhoid, diphtheria, sum- thirty days-and no others have occurred. mer complaints and types of disease incident The statistics of local deaths for three years to bad sanitation have almost wholly dis- are interesting as showing a preponderance of appeared. old people from 75 years on. A fertile source of trouble used to be the The average of infant and all other mor- milk supply. You know how your Vigilant tality gives a local age average as about 47 Committee, Dr. Gildersleeve, Mr. Morris, years as against the usual life expectation of Dr. Morrison and others followed up this Insurance Companies of 30 and 40 years-which trail until now the wholesomeness of the milk speaks well for the salubriousness of our fine supply rivals that of the finest inspected cities. Maine climate as well as for the benefits of This work has been taken over by Mr. sanitation, as formerly SO many children were Wadleigh, who has constantly inspected the carried off by diseases now preventable. Last month, your Committee spoke of a milk served from the many herds on the is- case of death of a fine young boy in town from land farms, and taken samples from every lock-jaw, due to a toy pistol wound in his dealer at intervals, unknown to them, and hand. This was a rare occurrence and was received a test of purity by analysis at our one of eight cases from this cause in this state Scientific Hospital Laboratory. Of these a this year. The State inspector found that the record is kept at his office for yearly com- wads made of felt containing impure horsehair parison of each milk producer. were the cause. Manufacturers supplying these These are open to the inspection of anyone. were ordered to suspend business and to ini- I haver carefully gone over these for three years, tiate a sterilization of the ingredients of the and find a progressive improvement, with only wad material. two back-slidings from distant small farms. This will prevent lock-jaw following acci- These have been immediately notified, ad- dents probably better than a law against the vised, and aided to make improvements, which use of toy pistols. they have gladly done; otherwise they would be forbidden to sell milk. Respectfully submitted, Every cow on the farms is tested annually ROBERT ABBE for tuberculosis. Two years ago, two fine cows Chairman. were found to respond to the test and were killed; the farmers being repaid by the state. Last year, not a tubercular cow was found among all the herds. This October, the test has not yet been made. There are no known cases of tuberculosis among the people of our community, a rather remarkable fact, which corroborates the gen- eral demonstration throughout our country that consumption is being rapidly conquered For the Committee on Parks Dr. Thorndike made an in- formal report speaking in particular of the use of Glen Mary Park in the winter as a place for skating and laying before the meeting the suggestion of Mr. Milton Stratton that for flooding the field a pipe be laid at an estimat- ed cost of Four hundred dollars. It was voted that this proposal be referred back to the Park Committee for consideration, the difficulty be- ing lack of suffieient funds in the treasury of the Asso- ciation. Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes, as Chairman of the Path Committee and of the Committee on Roadsides and Roads, pre- sented the report of the work of these committees; which, upon.motion duly made and seconded, was approved and or- dered spread on the minutes. It was unanimously voted that Mr. Weekes be thanked for his painstaking interest and his effective work as Chairman of these two committees. This kind of work characterized the summer' endeavor; clearing away brush, mowing, re moving fallen trees, replacing rock steps tha Report of the Path Committee had been washed away by storms, building cairns, renewing pointers, and setting uj signs. In the latter part of the summer, it wa The usual improvement and repair of the found advisable to employ at times an extra Bar Harbor trails was commenced by the man or two extra men for this work. Committee on April 17 last, the purpose being Much attention was given to the Cadilla tc have everything in the best possible con- Cliff trail, as this is a region of remarkabl dition for the walking season. geological interest over which there has bee The paths now extend through the Bar lately some cutting for timber. Steps in th Harbor district in every direction and comprise descent were replaced, twenty new pointer over one hundred and twenty-five miles. put in place, fallen trees cut out, and debri The winter was not a severe one and the from the tree-cutting burned as it was a menace trails were found to be in a fairly satisfactory The trail from Schooner Head Road to th condition, not greatly encumbered by fallen Beehive was also put into shape after muc trees or damaged by washouts. It is, however, labor. a matter of great regret that a large number It may be stated for the Committee that th of signs are found missing every year. These present season from April 17th to date consiste appear to have been deliberately pulled down, of 143 working days given over to the clearin shot away, or carried off. Unless paths are of trails, repairing bridges, burning brush properly marked, the use of them is not only difficult but even a possible source of danger; doing necessary mowing, the removal o and the maintenance of signs is of great im- twenty-two large trees, the putting in place o portance to the community. Much money has one hundred and sixty-eight stepping-stones been expended upon these trails for the benefit restoring seventy-nine pointers and thirtee of the whole public and the wanton destruction signs, and erecting twenty-six stone cairns is of such grave concern that the Selectmen have made such action a punishable misdemeanor. For the upkeep and improvement of the system of paths six hundred dollars has been generously contributed by the following zeal- ous supporters of the work: Dr. Robert Abbe, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Blake, Miss Agnes Miles Carpenter, Miss Mary P. Coles, Thomas de- Witt Cuyler, Mrs. Max Farrand, Mrs. Roger Gilman, Hon. George L. Ingraham, Mrs. John Innes Kane, Mrs. John S. Kennedy, Philip Livingston, Mrs. John Markoe, Barring- ton Moore, F. Maurice Newton, Courtlandt Palmer, George S. Robbins, Mrs. Herbert L. Satterlee, Mrs. Ernest Schelling, Arthur C. Train, Frederick W. Vanderbilt, and the Chairman. The season's work carried on by the Com- mittee may be stated as follows; During April, the trails of Kebo Mountain, Harden Road and Farm, Toll House, Bracken, Green Mountain, Gorge and North Ridge were cleared of brush; pointers were replaced and cairns erected. In May, brush was cleared from the trails of Great Hill, Duck Brook, Break- neck, Half Moon, Witch's Hole, McFarland's, Curran and Aunt Betty's Pond, from the trail around the foot of Eagle Lake to Bubble Pond, and along the west side to Boyd Road. Steps were built over the Toboggan Slide. In June, this work was carried on in the Southwest Valley trail and fallen trees were also removed. Fawn Pond path was cleared and pointers restored, the South Ridge trail of Green was clearned and cairns erected. The Nomination Committee, consisting of Dr. Augustus orndike and Mr. Barrington Moore, then presenting their minations, the following officers and chairmen of stand- g committees were unanimously elected for the ensuing ar : PRESIDENT Ralph H. Kingsley VICE-PRESIDENTS Dr. Robert Abbe Mr. Fred C. Lynam Rt. Rev. William Lawrence SECRETARY Frank B. Rowell TREASURER H. M. Conners Standing Committees FINANCE COMMITTEE L. A. Austin, Chairman W. S. Moore Thomas S. Searls VILLAGE COMMITTEE Mrs. John I. Kane, Chairman J. Alden Morse Miss Fanny Norris Miss Sarah Lawrence Miss Maculloch-Miller GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Mrs. Frank B. Rowell SANITARY COMMITTEE Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman Dr. Stone Dr. E. J. Morrison Dr. R. G. Higgins Dr. J. H. Fatten Dr. C C. Morrison Dr. Horace S. Stokes Dr. Charles C. Morrison Dr. J. Madison Taylor Dr. Ralph Wakefield ROADS AND PATHS COMMITTEE Frederic Delano Weekes, Chairman Andrew Liscomb, Superintendent George B. Dorr Dr. J. Madison Taylor Miss Agnes Miles Carpenter Mrs. John B. Markoe Barrington Moore George S. Robbins Arthur C. Train VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE Mrs. Cadwalader-Jones, Chairman Clarence Dow Mrs. Frank B Rowell Mrs. Frank Ellis Mrs. F. E. Sherman Mrs. Max Farrand COMMITTEE ON PARKS Milton W. Stratton, Chairman Miss Marie T. Hinkle Mrs. Frank B. Rowell Mrs. Ralph H. Kingsley Dr. Augustus Thorndike COMMITTEE ON PUBLICITY Miss Charlotte S. Baker ,Chairman Miss Belle Gurnee It was then voted that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, frank B Rowell Secretary. 107 The regular meeting of the Village Improvement Association was held in the Y. M. C. A. building, at eleven o'clock, June twenty-first, 1923. In the absence of the president, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, it was voted that Mr. F. C. Lynam preside. It was agreed to dispense with the Secretary's report of the last meeting. The Treasurer informally reported that the Association had on hand $166.20 but owed $304.08, and that contributions had been falling off during the past few years so that there was urgent need of money for carrying on such work as was on hand. He ex- plained that $415 had been received from Mr. F. D. Weekes but that this represented a special fund for the use of the Committee on Paths and Roadsides. It was voted that Miss Charlotte S. Baker be requested to form a committee for the raising of money for the V. I. A. Mr. Lynam explained to the meeting that the investments of the V. I. A. consisted of $5,000 in Rodick Realty Co., bonds, $300.00 in Bar Harbor Water Co? stock, $900.00 in the Savings Department of the Bar Harbor Bank and Trust Co., and a Victory Bond recently matured for $1,000. It was VOTED that the Victory be re-invested in Liberty Bonds. Mr. J. Alden Morse, for the Village Committee, reported that a break in the wall on the Shore Path within the boundary of the Musgrave estate was being repaired by Shea Brothers at a cost of $95.00 and that the V. I. A. had made itself responsi- ble for this expenditure. He also reported that the rest of the path along the Musgrave property needed resurfacing at what would be an expense of between fifty and one hundred dol- lars. It was VOTED that a sum not to exceed One hundred dollars be appropriated for resurfacing the path along the Musgrave es- tate. Mr. Morse reported that a dead hedge on the Shore Path at the Minot Wells property had been taken down and the path put in order. Mr. Morse also suggested that, inasmuch as the town had taken over the care of the Village Green, the tools that had formerly been used thereupon should be returned to the V. I.A. It was VOTED that a member of the Village Green Committee be appointed to request that such tools be turned over to the Village Committee. It was VOTED to adjourn. Frank Rowell Secretary. 28 A regular meeting of the Village Improvement Association was held in the Y. M. C. A. Building, at eleven o'clock, July 12th, 1923. Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. The Secretary's report of the last meeting was accepted as read. The report of the Treasurer showing Receipts amounting to $1233.77 Expenditures amounting to $1017. 32, and a Balance to- date of $216.05, was accepted. There were no reports from the Finance Committee and the Village Committee. For the Village Green Committee Mrs. Cadwalader Jones re- ported informally how she as Chairman had, after careful consider- ation, decided to hand over the Green to the Town authorities at their special meeting during the winter. It was VOTED that the action of Mrs. Cadwalader Jones be ratified with approval. Mrs. Rowell r reported that, in accordance with the resolution passed in the June meeting, she had personally seen to it that the tools formerly used on the Green but belonging to the V. I. A. were turned over to the Village Committee. The Grievance Committee reported that protest had been made from Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Bar Harbor, at the posting of signs contrary to law; also at the unnecessary blowing of auto- mobile horns and the reckless driving of some of the delivery wagon men. It was VOTED that the matter of reckless driving be referred back to the committee with the request that suitable action be taken. For the Sanitary Committee Dr. Abbe informally reported that, although there had been some scarletina in the village during the winter, unsanitary diseases were under better control than ever and the general health was better than it had ever been. The report of Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes, telling of the work accomplished in May and June by the Path Committee, was accepted with appreciation. In a ddition to this report attention was called to the fact that Mrs. Henderson had presented to the Han- cock County Reservation the Duck Brook Path and the Witch's Hole Path. The resignation of the President, Mr. Ralph H. Kingsley, being duly read by the Secretary, was VOTED accepted with re- gret and with appreciation of his services. In addition, it was VOTED that Mr. Fred C. Lyman be asked to act as President until the annual election in September. A letter of May 9th, from Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes, stat- ing that he felt obliged to resign after Sept. 13th of this year, was received with regret. but no immediate action was deemed necessary. Upon the presentation of the bill of Messrs. Shea Brothers for repairing the wall on the Shore Path, it was VOTED that the Association express to Messrs. Shea Brothers their appreciation of the moderate charge and of the spirit of helpfulness. It was VOTED to adjourn. Frank B. Rowell. Aug. 9th, 1923 Secretary. BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. August 9, 1923. Investments $7195.39 Interest $ 169.11 Roads and Paths 347.35 Donations 1082.50 Glen Mary Park 10.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust 66.03 Village Committee 630.17 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Village Green 145.80 Bates Bequest 5000.00 woodbury Park 65.00 Profit and Loss 2392.73 Miscellaneous expense 10.00 Cash on hand 431.66 $8835.37 $8835.37 Receipts Interest $ 169.11 Donations 1082.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 16.99 Cash from exchange of bonds 4.61 Bal. on hand Sept. 14, 1922 366.77 $1639.98 Expenditures Glen Mary Park $ 10.00 Roads and Paths 347.35 Village Committee 630.17 Village Green 145.80 Woodbury Park 65.00 Miscellaneous Expense 10.00 $1208.32 Balance on hand Aug. 9, 1923 $ 431.66 A regular meeting of the V. I. A. was held at the Y. M. C. A. building, at eleven o'clock, August 9, 1923. Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. The report of the Secretary was approved as read. The report of the Treasurer, showing a balance to-date of $431.66, was approved as read. There was no report from the Finance Committee. For the Village Committee Mr. J. Alden Morse made an informal report of the general scope of the work of each year and spoke es- pecially of the repairing this year of the Shore Path on the Mus- grave property, the resurfacing having cost $80.00 of the $100.00 voted available at the June meeting. The attention of the meeting was called to the fact that inas- much as the Musgrave wall does not conform to the line of shore made by the action of the sea, there will always be trouble with the path at the Musgrave place. There was no report from the Grievance Committee, but com- ment was made upon the undity condition of the inside of the post office. A telegram was read from Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes stating that material for his report for the Roads and Paths Committee had not been received by him. There were no reports from the other Standing Committees. The meeting being open to new business, the following matters were presented : The question was raised as to the wisdom from a sanitary point of view of having cottages near the shore of Eagle Lake. Whereupo Mr. Lynam assured the meeting that the Water Company and the Park rangers were not disregardful of the possibility of danger and that the drainage from such cottages was considered properly taken care of. Mention was made of the dead trees along the Corniche Drive, and it was VOTED that Mrs. Hinkle see if permission to cut them down might be obtained. Mrs. A. J. Wurts mentioned the need of a parh or trail along the Corniche Drive to Hulls Cove and suggested that property own- ers might be willing to have such a path go over their land. It was VOTED to refer this suggestion to the Paths Commit- tee. Comment was made upon theslash left in the woods from the cutting of timber with the consequent danger of fire; and it was VOTED that Mr. Barrington Moore, Mr. Wurts, and MISS Sturges be appointed a committee to find out the law in regard to disposing of slash and see what persuasion could be brought to bear upon the wood cutters. It being VOTED that the Chair appoint a Nominating Committee to present names at the annual meeting in September, Mr. Lynam named Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, Mrs. Roger Gilman, Dr. Thorndike, and the Secretary to serve on such a committee with power to add other menbers. It was VOTED thereupon to adjourn. Frank B. Rowell Secretary, Aug. 9, 1923. The Annual Meeting of the Village Improvement Association of 131 Bar Harbor was held at the building of the Y. M. C. A., at eleven o' clock, Thursday, September 13th, 1923. Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. The monthly report of the Secretary was voted accepted as read. The Treasurer's report for the year, as appended, was voted accepted as read and ordered placed on file. Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Treasurer's Report Trial Balance September 14, 1922 to September 13, 1923. Investments $7,195.39 Interest Account $ 348.47 Roads and Paths 615.55 Donations 1292.50 Glen Mary Park 10.00 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Village Committee 786.02 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 66.03 Village Green 179.19 Nolen Phamplet 125.00 Woodbury Park 65.00 Profit and Loss 2392.73 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund Expense 7.00 Miscellaneous Expense Account- 192.25 Cash on hand 174.33 $9,224.73 $9224.73 Receipts Interest $ 348.47 Donations 1292.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund Interest- 16.99 Cash from Exchange of Bond 4.61 Balance on hand Sept. 14, 1922 366.77 $2029.34 Payments Glen Mary Park $ 10.00 Roads and Paths 615.55 Village Committee 786.02 Village Green 179.19 Woodbury Park 65.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Miscellaneous Expense 192.25 $1855.01 Balance on hand Sept. 13, 1923 $ 174.33 * The Annual Meeting of the Village Improvement Association of 131 Bar Harbor was held at the building of the Y. M. C. A., at eleven o'clock, Thursday, September 13th, 1923. Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. The monthly report of the Secretary was voted accepted as read. The Treasurer's report for the year, as appended, was voted accepted as read and ordered placed on file. Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Treasurer's Report Trial Balance September 14, 1922 to September 13, 1923. Investments $7,195.39 Interest Account $ 348.47 Roads and Paths 615.55 Donations 1292.50 Glen Mary Park 10.00 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Village Committee 786.02 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 66.03 Village Green 179.19 Nolen Phamplet 125.00 Woodbury Park 65.00 Profit and Loss 2392.73 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund Expense 7.00 Miscellaneous Expense Account- 192.25 Cash on hand 174.33 $9,224.73 $9224.73 Receipts Interest $ 348.47 Donations 1292.50 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund Interest- 16.99 Cash from Exchange of Bond 4.61 Balance on hand Sept. 14, 1922 366.77 $2029.34 Payments Glen Mary Park $ 10.00 Roads and Paths 615.55 Village Committee 786.02 Village Green 179.19 Woodbury Park 65.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 7.00 Miscellaneous Expense 192.25 $1855.01 Balance on hand Sept. 13, 1923 $ 174.33 Investments of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Liberty Bond $1000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5000.00 B. H. Water Co. Stock 300.00 SavingsDept. B. H. B. & Trust Co. 900.00 $7200.00 Respectfully submitted, t.m. Come Treasurer. The report of Mrs. John I. Kane, Chairman of the Village 132 Committee, was voted accepted and ordered placed on file. It was also VOTED that the thanks of the Association be ex- tended to Mrs. Kane for her generous sale of grapes the proceeds from which were contributed to the funds of the Association. The report of Mrs. Cadwalader Jones, Chairman of the Village Green Committee, making formal explanation of the turning over of the Green to the town authorities was Voted accepted and placed on file. Village Green Committee. During the past few years it has been increasingly difficult, from various causes, chief among them being the popularity of the band concerts, to keep the Green in an attractive condition. Chairman the In May last the Board of Selectmen wrote me very cour. teously asking what the .I.A.proposed to do on the premises this sea- son, as it would be Decessary to do something at once. A plan for R re-modelling the Green had been submitted and approved last autumn, but it called for the expenditure, on the part of the V.I.A., of more money than I had any right to pledge the Association to provide, and there fore ,as the lease of the V.I.A.had expired , ,I thought it wiser to Grun by the suggest that the town should in future be responsible for its upkeep, and added, in my letter to the Chairman of the Board of Seb lectmen, that I was sure the V.I.A.would always take an interest in the Green, and be willing, if necessary, to help the town in any scheme for its improvement. At a special Town Meeting, called for the purpose, the town voted a sum for the betterment of the Green, and steps were taken at once, with the gratifying result that we have all been able to see this summer. therefore The Village Green Committee is no longer one of the Standing Committees of the V.I.A. Mary Cadwalader Jones, formerly chairman. September 13 b 1923. mittee, The was report VOTED accepted with appreciation and ordered on of Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman of the Sanitary placed Com- file. BROOK END, BAR HARBOR Annual Report of the Sanitary Committe VIA. 1923 while the recent annual reports your and inspection of many years past. and have become Samtary Committee have shown the fruits Vigilance formal records of admisable Sanilary Condritions, me are not guar maware of the need of continued coatch care, as own Summer and lointer Colony grows in sise and importance Our first great reliance is hi the recognized Efficient work of our responsible and valued health office m Wadleigh. whose untiring Service is a belwarh or health, year int year out He has, as you have been talk in previous reports, Taken over Sutirely the milk inspection. all milk supplied by licenced dealers, served There were no reports from the Finance Committée, the Griev- ance Committee, or, in the absence of Mr. Stratton, of the Commit- tee on Parks, or of the Committee on Publicity. in bottles, Can be trusted to be up to s safe, sweet, rich, and pure for children familier The garbage removal from the town has been systamoty ed year by year, and now is daily Carried out at proper tides, as in great cities like the health authorities new yor! to adistant buoy, placed by This in the Outer boy plan is subject to no violations The Community has been more free, from Community of like Size any Epidemic diseases, than, probably, any other the only thing resembling this has been an Exthemely mild form of Searlative White has been prevalent throughout the Country and has no mortality So mild that it can hastly be called a Sickness - for precaution Sahe howson m. Naoleigh her rigidly Enforced isolation During this Summar, the Majority bing brought here from other toway there have been but nine Cases, all very mild, and placed m our attractive little home like isolation hospital whiele few of on summon Colony Eun see as if in hidda the wood BROOK END. BAR HARBOR near the Eagh bake road, daily hardled by all of as. there, Excellent dictary Thousikuping, artic Sunshine and quiet have made it a really pleasant Summer Experience for the frequest your Summer Colony- who happened to Dearlof thirty days quarantine, which is the fall it aftwe arrived and in formed his limit Mr Wadleigh insists on for Every one with this rigid Care. ho further Cases occurred. No School Epidemies of typhoid G summer complaints, such an were Ever Common w all summer resorts, have Occurred here for gears. There were no reports from the Finance Committée, the Griev- ance Committee, or, in the absence of Mr. Stratton, of the Commit- tee on Parks, or of the Committee on Publicity. upcated an usual this year, So that now the annual "Cleaning up week in May the town starts happily with a thorough Spring Cleaning and, through but The Sammer it has been difficult when driving or walking about, / to find a spot, where one may throw a piece of Orange peel, / a bit of paper - without being ashamed of ones self. The Summer and writer Colony, alike respect This pleasing Experience. be reported to your Committee or to ther Any violation should Hadleigh- at the Selectorans office. respectfully submitted Robert Abbe chairman- 134 The report of Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes of the season's work accomplished by the Committee on Roads and Paths was Voted accepted and ordered placed on file. REPORT OF THE Report of Sanitary PATH COMMITTEE Committee of V.I.A. OF THE a g Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Dr. Robert Abbe, Chairman MR. FREDERIC DELANO WEEKES, Chairman e S, While the recent annual reports of e The Chairman of the Bar Harbor Path and referred especially to the outlay in- your Sanitary Committee have shown re Committee, for himself and his associ- volved in the construction of a concrete the fruits of vigilance and inspection of n- ates, desires to present the following re- road, which had proved to be the most many years past and have become for- port covering the work performed on durable in various parts of the country mal records of admirable sanitary con- h- the mountain trails and paths during where it had been laid. The cement ditions, we are not unaware of the need a, the season of 1923. road is constantly increasing apparently of continued watch and care as our sum- le The winter proved to be of unusual and during 1922 some 6,500 miles of 18 mer and winter colony grows in size and 75 severity, with a fall of snow that was feet wide pavement were constructed. importance. he almost unprecedented, accompanied by This, under favorable conditions, can Our first great reliance is in the recog- ed high winds, and the result of the melting be laid at the rate of some 700 feet every nized efficient work of our responsible a. snows in the early spring required con- working day, and at a cost of $3.25 per and valued health officer, Mr. Wadleigh, 'n siderable attention to the paths owing square yard, or, in other words, costing whose untiring service is a bulwark of st to the wash-outs. The number of trees some $33,000 per mile. Such a road health year in and year out. He has, :h that had been broken down and had en- for the Island of Mt. Desert, however, as you have been told in previous re- 1- cumbered the paths was also larger than is clearly impossible owing to the ex- ports, taken over entirely the milk in- la ever before, requiring much additional pense, and it would also seem that the spection. All milk supplied by licensed it work in clearing and making the paths conditions are not favorable for it owing dealers, served in bottles, can be trusted y passable. to the volume of water that has to be to be up to standard, safe, sweet, rich e The work of the Committee during taken care of and which passes under- and pure for children and families. IS May and June has already been pre- neath the foundations that may be laid. The garbage removal from the town " sented to the Association, and, through The amount of water in the early spring has been systematized year by year and f. the kindness of the editor of the Bar from the melting snows and which must now is daily carried out at proper tides, d Harbor TIMES, printed in the June and find a way to the sea, in the opinion of as in great cities like New York, to a e July issues of this valuable paper, and many experts, renders the building of distant buoy placed by the health officers of may not therefore be referred to. concrete roads in the vicinity of Bar in the outer bay. This plan is subject During the month of August an extra Harbor out of the question. to no violations. 5- helper was engaged in order to accom- During the present season the Hulls The community has been more free IS plish additional necessary and important Cove Road from the bridge and running from epidemic diseases than, probably, 1- work on the Breakneck Road trail along south for 1300 feet has been improved any other community of like size in New d its entire-length until meeting the Fawn by a bituminous top of melted tar, and England. The only thing resembling Pond path. As there was evidence of a from the residence of Mrs. Fabbri for this has been an extremely mild form of spring at a certain point on the trail it 1300 feet running north, improved in the Scarlatina, which has been prevalent was dug out and lined with stone. It same way. One-half to three-quarters throughout the country and has no mor- provides most excellent water, and, as of a mile, however, did not appear to tality, so mild that it can hardly be R the joint Path Committees have decided need any considerable repair, but 2,600 called a sickness. For precaution's sake, to develop and keep in order as many feet will receive the attention of the however, Mr. Wadleigh has ridigly en- springs as possible along the line of our road commissioners, making a total forced isolation. During the summer, n different trails, this new one will doubt- of 4,000 teet, at a cost of $1.25 per yard there have been but nine cases, all very t less prove of convenience to many who in a road 18 feet in width, and at the mild, the majority having been brought use the path which now appears to be rate of $2.50 per lineal feet would amount here from other towns and placed in our 1 greatly improved after about two addi- to about $11,000. attractive little homelike isolation hos- 3 tional weeks of labor in clearing and put- The Otter Creek Road from Kelly's pital, which few of our summer colony S ting it in better order. Corner where it branches off from the even see, as it is hidden in the woods Further work was performed also on Gorge Road to a point formerly the en- the Eagle Lake Road, daily traveled Half Moon Pond and Duck Brook trails trance to the residence of the late George by all of us. Here, excellent dietary that has resulted in a much better con- Vanderbilt, a distance of some three and housekeeping, with sunshine and dition of these two well-known and fa- miles, was oiled at a cost of some $2,000. quiet, have made it a really pleasant vorite walks. A path also that within A portion of this road starting a short summer experience for the one quest the past few years has fallen into disuse distance from Kelly's Corner was re- of our summer colony-who happened was reopened and cleared. This leads paired by a bituminous top of melted to develop it after he arrived and en- from New Mill Meadow to the trail that tar for a distance of some 1,300 feet for joyed his thirty days of quarantine, proceeds from Duck Brook to the Witch $2,650. which is the full limit Mr. Wadleigh in- Hole Pond. This will be found, it is be- On the Eagle Lake Road a distance of sists upon for everyone. lieved, a valuable addition to the present path system. The August work con- some 900 feet was improved by a coating With this rigid care, no further cases occurred. tinued that of July in the vicinity of of gravel and stone at an expense of $800. Eagle Lake and Sargeant Mountain and On the Schooner Head Road, com- No school epidemics of diphtheria, mencing at a point about opposite the typhoid, or summer complaints such as Jordan Pond Path, from Sargeant Moun- Bee-Hive, for a distance of some 1,400 were ever common in all summer resorts tain was mowed and cleared-six signs feet, being a portion of a State Aid Road, have occurred here for years. and the same number of pointers being was improved by a coating of gravel at The annual "Cleaning-up Week" in put up on Aunt Betty's Pond trail, one of the most beautiful and varied ap- a cost of $3,200, of which the share of May was repeated as usual this year. proaches to the Sargeant Summit, Bub- the town was $1,728. A portion of this So that now the town starts happily with road north of the Bee-Hive is to be im- a thorough spring cleaning; and, ble Pond trail mowed out and repaired proved later in the fall. The entire throughout the summer it has been and also the trail from Southwest Valley appropriation for the 77 miles, com- difficult, when driving or walking about, to Eagle Lake, the McFarland and Sar- geant Mountain Paths from Southwest prising the road system in the township, to find a spot where one may throw a including drainage, side walks, road sides, piece of orange peel or a bit of paper Valley being also mowed out. In order that a better view could be oiling, cleaning, and superintendence of without being ashamed of oneself. the streets is $34,500, $1,500 less than The summer and winter colony alike obtained of the beautiful little sheet of water known as Half Moon Pond, a con- in 1922. In addition to this, a special respect this pleasing experience. appropriation of $15,00 was made for Any violation of Sanitary laws should siderable amount of trimming was done on the trail leading to the approach that the improvement of the Hulls Cove Road be reported to your Committee, or to obstructed to a very considerable ex- and $10,000 for the oiling. Mr. Wadleigh, at the Selectmen's office. The labor of the road commissioners Respectfully submitted, tent this sheet of water. has materially increased owing to the (Signed) ROBERT ABBE, Additional work was carried on in additional motor traffic, but it is believed Chairman. the northern district in norfarting the are kept in excellent around Lake Wood, which will be found of great attraction and com- pair on the Island, and reflect credit on pletes a long expressed wish on the part the work of those who have this import- of many that the existing trail should ant matter in charge. It has been found be extended in order to encircle this that a gravel road is not capable of re- beautiful and picturesque sheet of water. maining long in a good condition with On the Fawn Pond path 68 stepping the increased motor traffic, and the problem is therefore a serious one, and stones on the Brook side were rearranged and put in place for the convenience of in the opinion of many, it is possible, the walker, and further work performed with the large number visiting the La- in the Half Moon Pond district, fayette National Park, that the town The Committee feels that during the must be materially assisted by the month of August important and valu- government if the approach to the Park able improvements were carried out is to be kept in a satisfactory condition. that will greatly add to the pleasure of The Committee, as far as possible, those who find in the Fall season so much has inspected the various paths in the Bar Harbor district, and with the ex- recreation and enjoyment in following the beautiful trails that now extend in ception of the Green Mountain Gorge almost every direction over the Island Path and the Canyon Brook trail, all of Mount Desert. appear to be in a fairly satisfactory con- dition. The amount of funds, however, The September work up to and in- at the disposal of the Committee is hardly cluding the date of the annual meeting adequate to keep up the 125 miles that comprised improvements in the Green additional trails during the past year Mountain Gorge Path, the making and has slightly increased, but the Com- placing of a number of additional signs mittee feels that the money expended and pointers, and perfecting certain has been paid out with care and good other work in the Northern district and judgemnt, and that the outlay repre- elsewhere that the Committee found sents the best results obtainable. necessary. The new motor road to the summit Contributions Towards the Work of Cadillac Mountain, formerly Green Mountain, is proceeding and will un- The community of Bar Harbor, as doubtedly be a very great advantage to the Path Committee has always found, many who desire to reach the summit has been an unusually generous one and in order to avail themselves of the mag- during this season the sum contributed nificent view that may be obtained. for the support and maintenance of the The road will not interfere in any way path was $484.50 with the beautiful Ridge Path along the Disbursements were as follows: north, which is a source of such delight May labor $78.00 to many who go to the Summit along June labor and disburse- that trail. This is the most popular ments 70.25 walk, especially the continuation of it July labor 78.00 along the south ridge. August labor and dis- In conclusion, the Chairman desires bursements 128.70 to express his most sincere thanks for September labor 67.00 the aid and co-operation of his associates, Salary of Superintendent 75.00 and feels convinced that during the 505.95 years he has had the privilege of serving the association as Chairman of the Path Deficit $21.45 Committee, the substantial aid and en- This deficit, however, will be more couragement he has received from the than covered by additional subscriptions Association and those interested in the that will be received. work that he has conducted, has been Roads and Road Sides instrumental in allowing the various improvements in the path work to be No complaint has reached. the Com- carried out. In retiring from his position mittee as to the condition ot the road as Chairman in order that this same sides, and it is believed that the same work may be continued by some one care has been exercised by the town who as a resident in Bar Harbor during authorities that they have always cour- the entire summer and in a better posi- teously shown which has prevented any tion, therefore, to direct it, he feels con- disfigurements or destruction along the fident that the work will continue very beautiful roads that traverse the Island much more advantageously than before. in various directions. All of which is very respectfully sub- The Committee presented a year ago mitted. a brief statement concerning the dis- FREDERIC DELANO WEEKES, bursements of the road commissioners Chairman. in keeping our roads in proper condition Bar Harbor, September 13, 1923. In the way of new business, Miss Sturges reported that there was an absolute law applying to the township of Bar Harbor requir- ing the removal of slash after the cutting of timber; but that 135 removal by burning was dangerous and by carting away added greatly to the expense of lumbering. There was unanimous agreement about the danger of fire among the slash and discussion of the difficul- ties of dealing with the problem. It was VOTED that a permanent committee be appointed to look after the burning of slash, the suppression of forest fires, and the cutting of wood too close to the roadsides. The question of making a path along the Bay Drive to Hulls Cove was again brought to the attention of the meeting and received renewed discussion, explanation being made that such a path would need to be cut along the bluffs along the inner side of the road. It was VOTED that this matter be referred to the incoming Paths Committee for consideration. Mr. Dave Hennen Morris spoke to the meeting of the advantage of boat racing as a summer attraction for Bar Harbor, and advocated an interest in races between boats of a one class design. Mrs. Markoe called to the attention of the Association the bad condition of the roads, and reported that many people were prevented from coming to Bar Harbor to live because of bad road conditions and the high rate of taxation. - Mrs. Browning called to the attention of the meeting the problem being presented by campers who did not distinguish between the land belonging to the National Park and private property. Discussion followed of the seriousness of the camping problem as to adequate water and sanitation and as to for ettment attractions of the public land and the protection of private land. It was VOTED that a committee be appointed to investigate the problem of public camping. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presenting the names of officers for the ensuing year, the Secretary was by vote instructed to cast a ballot for the same. The Secretary thereupon casting his ballot, the following officers were de- clared elected : President: Mr. Lea McIlVane Luquer Vice Presidents : Dr. Robert Abbe, Mr. Fred C. Lynam, Rt. Rev. William Lawrence. Secretary; Frank B. Rowell Treasurer; H. M. Conners. It was agreed that, in accordance with the ByLaws of the Association, the newly elected President should appoint the Chairmen for the Standing Committees, and, after consultation with these chairmen, the members of the committees. Mr. Luquer thereupon took the chair. It was VOTED that Mr. Frederic Delano Weekes receive the cordial thanks of the Association for his excellent work of many years as Chairman of the Committee on Roads and Paths. It was VOTED to adjourn. Frank B. Rowell Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. 136 1924 The regular monthly meeting of the village Improvement Asso- ciation was held at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. building, on Thursday morning, June 19th, at eleven O'clock. In the absence of the President, Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. By motion duly made and sceonded, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. The Treasurer reported on hand a balance of $1021.58, of which amount $ 525 was aocontribution from Mrs. Kane to be used for some purpose to be designated by her, and the remainder was for work on the Paths. The balance in the general fund was very small. There was no report from the Finance Committee Mr. J. Alden Morse, for the Village Committee reported that the usual work had been going on in the care of the cemetery and the Shore Path, but that the Shore Path along the Musgrave proper- ty would need resurfacing and that the sea had in several places broken into the supporting wall. It was, upon motion duly made and seconded, voted that a committee be appointed to act with the Village Committee with pow- er to decide upon repairs of the Shore Path at the musgrave es- tate. Mr. Lynam thereupon appointed Mrs. LaMontagne and Mr. Rowell to act with the Village Committee. For the Grievance Committee complaint was made of the de- struction of trees being wrought by the beavers on the breakneck Road. No immedate action was recommended as the opinion prevail- ed that this trouble was being taken in hand by Mr. Dorr. There being no further regular business, a letter from Mr. Lea Mc I. Luquer was read offering his resignation as President inasmuch as for the coming two summers he would be absent from Bar Harbor. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED that the resignation of Mr. Luquer be accepted with great regret. Upon motion further made and seconded, it was VOTED that the Chair appoint three members to act as a committee to nominate at the next meeting a successor to Mr. Luquer. Mr. Lynam tn ere- upon appointed for such a committee Mrs. Harold Peabody, the Rev. Mr. Patterson, and Mr. Rowell. The question of printing the annual report was brought to the attention of the meeting but was not acted upon. Adjourned at 11.40 B. Rowell Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. The regular monthly meeting of the Village Improvement 137 Association was held at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. on Thursday Morning, July 10th, at eleven o'clock, Mr. Fred C. Lynam presiding. The secretary's report of the last meeting was approved as read. The report of the Treasurer, showing a balance on hand of $1073.53, was approved as read. There were no reports from the Finance Committee, the Vil- lage Committee or the Grievance Committee. For the Sanitary Committee, Mr. Wadleigh reported the milk supply in excellent condition, allotests for tuberculosis among COWS being satisfactory; no pollution of water, and only a few mild cases of communicable diseases. Mr. Harold Peabody for the Paths Committee reported there had been more work than usual on the trails on Newport, Dry and Green and that paths and trails had been so marked that no one should go astray. He spoke of the hope of making a new trail down from the Gorge to Cannon Brook and spoke of the new work that had been neces sary about Witch's Hole because of the beavers. Mr. Peabody recommended that the Bar Harbor Association join the New England Trails Conference and thus unite with thirty-nine organizations with which we have a common interest. A RESOLU- TION to join this Conference was duly passed. Mr. Peabody also made a report about the trail proposed last year along the Bay Drive to Hulls Cove. He stated that such a trail would cost approximately Two thousand dollars; and although expensive, was too desirable to be dropped from mind. The employment of Messrs. Shea Brothers to mend the wall and path along the Mus grave estate was approved, and the secretary was instructed to order signs painted and posted at each end of the property to warn people that they passed at their own risk. Positive declaration that the increase of mosquitoes was due to water areas created by beaver dams resulted in a RESOLUTION to refer this problem for action to the Paths Committee and the Board of Health. Mr. Wadleigh, in consenting to act on the Sanitary Committee, was cordially welcomed as an addition member to that committee. The chairman of the committee appointed to nominate a candi- date for the presidency reported no progress and was granted another month in which to consider. The matter of the proposed road-building in the National Park area being brought to the attention of the meeting, it was moved, seconded, and duly VOTED that a committee be appointed to ask for a public hearing before the Secretary of the Interior. Mr. Lynam thereupon appointed the following : Miss Gurnee, Mrs. Ketterlinus, Mrs. Opdycke, Mrs. Sturges, Mr. Gist Blair, Mr. Robert Livingston, Mr. Bar- rington Moore, and Mr. William Procter. The meeting adjourned at 12.30 Frank B. Rowell Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. BAR HARBOR VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Trial Balance July 10, 1924. Investments $7195.39 Interest $ 167.50 Roads and Paths 189.08 Donations 1352.00 Glen Mary Park 14.30 Mary F. Higgins Trust 76.04 Village Committee 363.43 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 Woodbury Park 65.00 Bates Bequest 5000.00 Miscellaneous Expense 5.50 Profit and Loss 2185.69 Cash on hand 1073.53 $8906.23 $8906.23 Receipts Interest $ 167.50 Donations 1352.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 17.01 Bal. on hand Sept. 13, 1923 174.33 $1710.84 Expenditures Roads and Paths $ 189.08 Glen Mary Park 14.30 Village Committee 363.43 Woodbury Park 65.00 Miscellaneous Expense 5.50 $ 637.31 Balance on hand July10, 1924 $1073.53 Investments Government Bond $1000.00 Rodick Realty Company Bonds 5000.00 Bar Harbor Water Company Stock 300.00 Savings Department, B. H. B. & T. Co. 900.00 $7200.00 The regular monthly meeting of the Village Improvement Associa- tion was held at the rooms of the YMCA Building, on Thursday morning, August 14, at eleven o'clock. Mr. Fred C. Lynam presided. The Secretary's r eport of the previous meeting was accepted as read. The report of the Treasurer showing a balance on hand of $722.53 was voted approved. For the Village Committee, Mr. J. Alden Morse reported that the usual work had been going on. Mr. Morse, after an inspection of the Shore Path along the Musgrave property, said that a gravel fill on the clay binder would improve the recent work of repairing, and it was VOTED to authorize the expenditure of fiftenn dollars for the labor of shoveling this gravel on from the shore. Complaint was made that the Shore Path was rough at the lower end, but Mr. Morse thought that the expense of repairing this section would be too great for the Association to assume. Complaint was made of a deep and wide trench across Ledgelawn Avenue that had been left unlighted and into which a servant had fal- len and been injured. Recommendation was made that this be refer- red to the people responsible for the trench. The informal report of the Paths Committee was accepted. Report was made that the trees along the Bay Drive needed to be cut or removed, and it was VOTED that the chair appoint a committee to see what might be done. The Chair thereupon appointed Mrs. Peabody and Miss Gurnee. The Nominating Committee appointed to name a candidate for Pres- ident proposed the name of Mr. Gist Blair. A vote thereupon being taken, Mr. Blair was unanimously elected to succeed Mr. Luquer. The meeting thereafter being open for new business, there was discussion of the more noticeable amount of clutter in the streets, the growth of small stands to attract the trade of tourists, and of the increase of signs and of signboards. It was VOTED unanimously that the incoming President appoint a committee of three to take up with the Board of Trade the matter of the removal of signs. The Treasurer stated that for the general work of the Association there was only $82.00 on hand, many of the contributions having been for specific ends, as for the work on the Paths. It was therefore VOTED that the President appoint a committee for the purpose of secur- ing necessary funds for the V. 1. A. The president thereupon ap- pointed Mrs. Opdycke, Dr. Patterson, and Dr. Thorndike. Adjourned at 12.00 Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. The Annual Meeting of the Village Improvement Association was held at the Y. M. C. A. Building, Sept. 11th, 1924, at eleven A. M. The President, Mr. Gist Blair, presided. The report of the monthly meeting for August was accepted as read by the Secretary. The report of the Annual meeting of Sept. 13th, 1923, was voted approved as read by the Secretary. The report of the Treasurer for the year from Sept. 13, 1923 to Sept. 11, 1924 was voted approved and ordered spread on the minutes. The report of the Sanitary Committee, as appended, was voted approved. The report of the Committee on Roads and Paths, as submitted by the Chairman, Mr. Harold Peabody, was voted approved and to be placed on file. There were no reports from the Finance Committee, the Griev- ance Committee, or the Village Committee. Dr. Thorndike, for the Committee on Parks, reported informally that Glen Mary Park was in bad condition and that some definite policy in regard to it should be formulated. There was no re` from the Publicity Committee. There being no further regular business, it was VOTED that the President be asked to appoint a Nominating Committee to presen to the meeting the names of officers to serve for the ensuing year The President thereupon appointed the Rev. Mr. Patterson, mr. Peabody, and Dr. Thorndike such a committee; which committee, after due consultation presented the following names : For President, Mr. Gist Blair, For Vice Presidents ; Dr. Robert Abbe Mr. Fred C. Lynam Rt. Rev. William Lawrence. For Secretary, Mr. Frank B. Rowell For Treasurer, Mr. Harry M. Conners. Upon motion duly made, seconded, and passed, that the Secre- tary be instructed to cast one ballot for the election of these of ficers, the Secretary so voted. Mr. Blair, resuming the chair as President, announced, in ac- cordance with the By-Laws that the following Chairmen of Stand- ing Committees were appointed by him with power to appoint their own committee members : Finance Committee, Mr. L. A. Austin Village Committee, Mrs. John 1. Kane, Honorary Chairman Grievance Committee, Miss Bell Gurnee Sanitary Committee Dr. Robert Abbe Roads and Paths Committee, Mr. Harold Peabody Committee on Parks, Dr. Augustus Thorndike Committee on Publicity, Miss Charlotte S. Baker The meeting being open to new business, it was VOTED to establish for the ensuing year a new committee, called the Hi-- ecutive Committee, to consist of the President, the Secretary, and the Chairmen of the Finance, Village, Roads and Paths, and Parks committees. Adjourned at 12.10. Respectfully submitted, Frank B. Rowell, Secretary. Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Treasurer's Report. September 13, 1923 to September 11, 1924 Trial Balance vestments $ 7,195.39 Interest Account $ 346.86 ads and Paths 449.15 Donations 2616.00 en Mary Park 14.30 Mary F. Higgins Trust- 76.04 llage Committee 884.36 Nolen Pamphlet 125.00 odbury Park 65.00 Bates Bequest 5000.00 scellaneous Expense 17.50 Profit and Loss 2185.69 sh on hand 1,723.89 10,349.59 10349.59 Receipts Interest $ 346.86 Donations 2616.00 Mary F. Higgins Trust Fund 17.01 A. E. Lawrence Co. 4.25 Balance on hand Sept. 13, 1923 174.33 $3158.45 Payments Glen Mary Park $ 14.30 Roads and Paths 453.40 Village Committee 884.36 Woodbury Park 65.00 Miscellaneous Expense 17.50 $1434.56 Balance on hand September 11, 1924, $1723.89 Investments of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Government Bond $1000.00 Rodick Realty Co. Bonds 5000.00 Bar Harbor Water Co . Stock 300.00 Savings Account 900.00 $7200.00 Cower Treasurer. Dr. Robert Abbe and Health Officer PATH COMMITTEE IS Wadleigh Make Annual Report to V. I. A. DOING GOOD WORK The annual report of the Sanitary Committee of the Bar Harbor Village Annual Report to Bar Harbor V.I.A. Improvement Association, as presented Shows Much Good Work Accom- by Dr. Robert Abbe, chairman and plished and Constructive Wyman P. Wadleigh, Health Officer, Plans for Coming Year shows that conditions in Bar Harbor as to health and sanitation are nearly per- The annual report of the Path Com- fect. An absolutely perfect water sup- mittee of the Bar Harbor Village Im- ply, a milk supply equal to the best and provement Association, as read by the no epidemic of any communicable dis- chairman of the committee, Mr. Harold ease are features emphasized in the fol- Peabody, shows that much excellent lowing report read at the an nual meeting work has been accomplished during the of the V. I. A. past year and that the plans for the coming year are for even more important "This report is of necessity much shorter work than that already accomplished. than usual, not because there has been Mr. Peabody's report follows: less work done by this committee but After the annual meeting of the Bar because the sanitary conditions have been Harbor Village Improvement Associa- the best for a number of years. tion held in September, 1923, the Super- The water supply has been tested each intendent of the Lafayette National month for the past year and every ex- Park asked the Path Committee to again amination has been perfectly satisfactory, take over the supervision of all the paths and shows the best possible public water and trails on Green, Dry and Newport supply. Mountains, excepting the Kane Path, The milk supply has received the same the Jesup Path, Emery Path, Kurt constant attention as in former years. Diedrick Path and the Beechcroft Path, The COWS supplying the Bar Harbor which remained under the supervision of market have been tested for tuberculosis the Park authorities. During the au- annually for the past four years, and the tumn up to November 10th when work Committee feels positive that there is no on all paths was stopped for the winter- danger of tuberculosis from our milk it was found necessary to employ two supply. The milk is tested numerous men on the trails on these mountains in times during the year; and the tests this order to preserve them SO that they year show the gradual improvement could very quickly be put in condition in which has been very evident for the past the spring. five years. There is no doubt in the The winter was not a severe one, and mind of the Health Officer that the milk the trails were found to be in a satis- supply of Bar Harbor is equal to, if not factory condition when work was com- superior to, any produced in Maine. menced on May 2nd last. Only one There has been no epidemic of any man has been employed throughout the communicable disease during the past season, and he has done his work faith- year. In fact, the Town's Isolation fully and well, as I think all will agree Hospital has not been opened for use who have used the paths and trails since Nov. 9. 1923; and the only cases of during the summer. communicable diseases coming under the During the autumn, spring and sum- care of the Health Officer have been a mer there have been 184 working days few cases of a mild form of measles given over to cleaning brush from the during the spring. paths and trails; repairing bridges; The work of the Health Officer has been mowing; removing 97 fallen trees; re- greatly increased this year by a new law newing or setting up in new places 104 passed by the last State Legislature re- pointers, 36 cairns, and 60 new signs; quiring that all persons handling food or building new bridges on the Kebo Brook drink sold to the public must have a medi- Path, Path, Bracken Faun Path, White Cadillac Path Cliffs and Pond cal examination every six months to as- Path and certain if they have any form of com- the improvement of the trail around municable disease. Lake Wood, This work has been carried out and re- The following changes in existing trails ports from physicians of all food handlers have been made: are on file in the office of the Health 1. On account of the flooding of the Officer. old path, around Witch Hole due to a All the shops, restaurants, stores, new beaver dam across the outlet, a hotels, public have etc., by the which also Health been furnish Officer thoroughly food and to the in- new path had to be built in many places. spected the Black changed. Path Bowl Green has been 2. The last part of the and record of every place of business in the from the Town of Bar Harbor which handles food or drink is on file at the Health Depart- Formerly it passed through a ment Office. now the woods to the Otter field follows after along wood, emerging from the but ROBERT ABBE. Chairman Creek Road. WYMAN P. WADLEIGH. Bar Harbor, 3. The last part of the Canon Brook Sept. 11, 1924. Path has been changed so that the path emerges from the woods into a field on the Otter Creek Road instead of directly into the road. All these changes have been well marked and should not be hard to follow. The great storm of August 26th ac- companied by high winds and a down- pour of rain damaged many of our trails with washouts. Extra work has thus been made necessary to clear away the debris and prepare for the fall hiking. During the first year that the present Chairman of the Path Committee has been at work $945.00 has been generously contributed for the support and mainten- ance of the work: disbursements have amounted to $449.15; leaving a balance on August 31st of $495.85. The following new work has been planned for the coming year: 1. The continuation of the Gorge Trail south between Green and Dry Mountains to join the Canon Brook Path. This will add to the many beautiful trails in the Bar Harbor Dis- trict. The length of the trail will be approximately one mile, and the estim- ated expense about $1000. A large part of the balance above mentioned will be used to push this work as far as possible this autumn. This beginning is made in the hopes that somebody may be encouraged to present the funds nec- essary to complete this path during the coming year. 2. The funds for building the long- discussed path along the cliffs by Canoe Point above the road to Hull's Cove have it been promised, and it is planned to make a Memorial Path. Permission being secured from the property owners is along the way, and it is sincerely hoped that work may be begun before long. The policies pursued by the former Chairman of the Path Committee are being followed, and it is hoped that the paths and trails will be kept in the same admirable way as under his able leader- ship. In closing the Chairman wishes intendent Bar publicly Harbor thank Liscomb, Trails Super- in the to Andrew of the Paths and District for over without years- The what impossible thirty past he has done the year. work would be his help and advice. Respectfully A meeting of the Executive Committee of the V. I. A. was held at 2.30 P. M. Sept. 15th, 1924, at the Y. M. C. A. Building. There were present Mr. Gist Blair ,Mr. H. M. Conners, Frank B. Rowell, Mr. L. A. Austin, Mr. Harold Peabody, and Dr. Thorndike. Mr. Conners presented a list of the contributors, with amounts given, for the year Sept. 1923 - Sept. 1924. As the Treasurer's accounts had formerly been audited annually, it was agreed that Mr. Austin should have the account for the year 1923-1924 80 audited. Dr. Thorndike spoke of the problem of Glen Mary Park, which needs more attention than the V- I. A. has been able to give it and calls for the ex- penditure of more money than the Association has to give. A suggestion was made that, if legally within its rights, the Associa- turn over the Park as a gift to the Town. Adjoining the park is a strip of land purchased by Mr. Dorr and Dr. Thorndike for the National Park many years ago, on which Dr. Thorndike has been paying the interest for a mortgage of Four thousand dollars, of which he would like to be relieved. This land has been tax exempt. The park could not be offered to the town until the March meeting in 1925; and whether the Village Improvement Association, to whom it was bequeath- ed, would have a right by the terms of the deed so to dispose of the property has not been ascertained. Frank R. Rowell Sec. r. R. a Bar Harbor, Maine, Sept. 24, 1924. I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the accounts of H. M. Conners, Treasurer of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, for the three years from September 7, 1921 to September 11, 1924, and find them correct and the balance of cash on hand September 11, 1824 , $1723.89, agrees with the amount on deposit in the Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Company to the credit of said Association. I have also examined the stocks and bonds in his possession as Treasurer and find them as listed in his annual statement of September 11, 1924. Respectfully submitted, Ind L. Hadley Auditor.