Samuel D Hanson School - Crescent Yearbook (Buxton, ME)

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Ghz fllrzsrznt 19 had tiold the boys that this boat belonged either to bootleggers or robbers. Late in the afternoon, a motor-boat came speeding down the lake. It passed, then it turned and came back, but this time slower, for it must have seen the camp of the boys, so it turned and came in toward the shore. As the boat came up, the boys saw three men, and one had a rifie, which he seemed to keep pointed towards them. This made them very un- comfortable, but they could do nothing. As the men came up the bank, they seemed to be looking for someone that they did not see. At last, the man who had the gun said, I guess we had the wrong party, but could you boys tell us about a queer looking craft ? The boys' hearts jumped with joy, for they knew that the men were officers and were looking for the boat that had dis- appeared so strangely. Now they could be a help, so quickly Jack told them all that they had seen. This appeared to please the officers, who told the boys that if they could take them to the entrance of the cove, the reward would be divided between them. But before starting, the chief said they might have to fight so they had better take their rifles. In a few minutes the boys were ready, and they started toward the entrance of the cove, but the officers were surprised when jack said, Straight ahead, right into the bank. But again they were sur- prised when the bank moved and they found themselves in a cove, at the upper end of which was the craft, with men working about it. They landed and started on foot toward the boat, but keep- ing out of sight and making as little noise as possible. When almost up to the men, the first ofiicer stepped into the open and shouted, Hands up. Without a word, the men obeyed and were soon handcuffed. After looking around, they found a well-like hole in the bank, where there were many gallons of liquor. This they left, but took the captured men and were soon on their way home. A week after they had returned, a letter containing a check of one hundred dollars was received by each boy. This was his share of the reward. The next trip will no-t be taken by canoes, but by auto. THE SUNSET Did ever you see Anything to compare With the sunset which glows So bright and so fair? No artist e'er painted A picture so rare As the one God hangs In the sky over there. How I love to gaze, When the day is done, At the sunset of evening, And the cloud whose course is run. Yom L. TURNER, '27. THE LADIES' AID Tuesday is Ladies' Aid day, and I wonder if anyone ever heard such a con- versation as that which took place at Sally Wilcox's when all the old maids of the town met at her house. The first to arrive was Amanda Per- kins, who came in with her work-basket

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20 Ulibe Crescent under her arm. She stumbled over a chair and the contents of her basket spilled upon the floor. O my land! she cried, My specs was in there! Catch 'em 'fore they break. Then there was a scramble while both Sally and she tried to rescue the specs. Finally, after they were found, Amanda collected her senses, put on her glasses, and began to pick up the scattered con- tents of her work-basket, which comprised a bottle of smelling salts, a memorandum book, scissors, needles and pins, a thimble and a half completed sweeping- cap, which Amanda was a-making a Christ- mas present fur somebudyf' A little later Becky Smith, who is very fat, came in puffing like a steam engine and sank into a chair, but arose imme- diately on hearing Amanda exclaim: Becky Smith, you're settin' on my best Sunday-go-to-meetin' hat that I jes' paid fifty cents to have made over! Becky, very red in the face and still puffing, took otT her hat, found another seat, and began to sew as if her life depended on it, while Amanda rescued the hat and turned her back on Becky. When the last member of the Aid had arrived, they began gossiping about the town. Becky was the first to speak. Sarah Simpkins told me that her uncle's sister's cousin's grandfather - - - ! No, that ain't right, Becky Smith,and you know it, too, said Amanda. You're always getting things twisted. You try to tell things that you don't know nothing 'bout. She told me - - - ! ! What ! returned Becky. You mean to tell me that I don't know what I'm a-talking about ? Yes, I do, snapped Amanda, and I guess everybody knows it. All right, I won't belong to this Ladies' Aid another day, Amanda Per- kins, not if you beg me on your bended knees, so there! Then she rose haughtily to go, but was pulled back and pushed into a chair, while the others started the gossiping again, to quiet her. Ebba Rodkins nudged I-Iepsibah Wil- liams and asked her if she tho't they were going to have anything to eat. Hep- sibah said she didn't think they was. However, Ebba was determined to find out, so she said to Sally, the hostess. Have you ever tried any of that cake that they call Radio Cake, Sally ? My land, no! replied Sally, and I shouldn't want to, neither, next thing you know they will be having earthquake cakes. That makes me think-I really forgot all about it-but I was a-goin' to serve some refreshments, and I will yet if you jes' wait a few minutes. She went to the kitchen and in a few minutes returned with refreshments. Conversation hummed for a few min- utes smoothly until Julia I-lull jumped up and upset a cup of coffee on Cornelia Covel's black silk dress. This closed the activities of the after- noon, and they all went home to gossip about the day the Ladies' Aid met at Sally WiIcox's house. Louisa W.txTERM.xN, '26,

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18 Qtbe Girzscent experience some thrilling adventure. Jim- mie, the youngest, had never had an op- portunity to go on a camping trip, while Jack and Paul had accompanied their father several times. Suddenly Jack broke out with a loud voice, Say, boys, let's go on a trip up the river. We could start in two days and go by canoe. The others agreed. Jimmie was more than glad to have a chance to go with theseboys, for he knew quite well his parents would let him go. Now they all started to talk the matter over. At last the morning broke for their start. Not a brighter sun could any hunter wish for, and, bidding their par- ents farewell, they started off in their canoes. All went well until noon, when hunger overtook them, forcing them to land on a sandy beach, shaded by a large maple tree. Jimmie, let's not build a fire. As it is quite warm, we will eat some of .mother's sandwiches. We must travel as fast as possible so as to reach the lake before night falls. After resting for an hour, they packed the remains of their lunch and started on. Several hours of paddling brought them to the lake. After agreeing on a camp site, they landed and hauled the canoes up on the bank. They set to work to put up the tent and make ready for supper. The sun was setting in the west as they cleared away. Dusk soon overtook them, and being tired, they turned in for a good night's rest. Morning broke clear and fair. Each feeling rested, he was ready for any adventure. As soon as breakfast was over, Paul decided to take his rifle and see what luck he would have in obtaining some game for their dinner, while Jack and Jimmie finished unloading the rest of the supplies. Paul retudned in a couple of hours with two rabbits. The boys set to work dressing them. While thus engaged, Jimmie happened to glance out on the lake and spied a queer looking craft, but he did not say anything about it. The rest of the day passed unevent- fully. Jimmie, being first up the next morn- ing, went down to the lake to get water so as to be ready when the rest awoke. Hearing a noise, he jumped and looked up quickly, thinking some animal near at hand was ready to pounce upon him. Again and more distant came the sound. Turning in the direction from which it came, he noticed the craft of the day before only a short distance up the lake. Very much excited, he rushed up the bank, calling out to the boys, Wake up and come here, quick! VVe have com- pany and they have a queer looking boat. W'ho do you suppose it is? The boys, rushing out to see what was happening, noticed that the craft seemed to be empty, not a person near. This mystified them, so they stayed near camp and kept a close watch of the movements of the craft. Just as the boys were about to eat dinner, they noticed that the craft was heading for shore. Then a queer thing happened. ' Just when the boat seemed about to land, the bank was pushed back, and the boat passed into place again. These last few movements