1970 FSS Yearbook
📄 Download PDFCOVER — “EAGLE” 1969 winner of the Governor’s Trophy DEDICATION — Tenth Anniversary PHOTOGRAPHS — Carlton Simmons – Red Boutilier – Irving Nevells Program printed by The Courier-Gazette, Rockland, Maine Dedication This is our tenth anniversary. We are how ten. years old and still growing. We didn’t expect to live this long when we held our first race a decade ago/That we are still going strong is a tribute to the dedication and inspira- tion of a few/and the hard work of many; So on our birthday we salute, and dedicate this program to those/who have made it all possible, from:Bernard MacKenzie who had the idea, and Carlton Simmons, John Gould; Ralph Wincapaw and Herald Jones who promoted the idea locally, down to the loyal workers and frienc people whose hard work have perpetuated a grand idee The People of Friendship.
Friendship Sloop Society PRESIDENT George B. Morrill, Jr. (owner of SAZERAC) VICE PRESIDENT William Pendleton (owner of BLACKJACK) SECRETARY Betty Roberts — Friendship, Maine TREASURER Carlton Simmons — Friendship, Maine HONORARY MEMBERS A. K. Watson – Howard Chapelle – William Danforth Cyrus Hamlin – John Gould – Herald Jones Bernard MacKenzie – Honorary President 1970 Committees RACE COMMITTEE William Danforth – Chairman Connie Pratt – Elbert Pratt – A. K. Watson OFFICIAL HANDICAPPER Cyrus Hamlin TOWN COMMITTEE Douglas Lash, Chairman Everyone in Town Willing to Help PROGRAM COMMITTEE Al Roberts – Chairman Charles Weisel – Amos Hamburger William Thissel – Nancy Penniman SCHOLARSHIP FUND William Pendleton MASSACHUSETTS BAY RACES Bernard MacKenzie – Chairman Lincoln Ridgway – Race Committee Chairman OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER Carlton Simmons INFORMATION BOOTH Lerm and Gertrude Rowe Welcome When the Friendship Sloop Society was formed ten years ago, even the most enthusiastic of us believed our popularity would fade after three or four years, but, it was felt that three or four years would bring back boat- building — possibly sloop building — to the town. Boatbuilding is pri- marily winter work and this is what Friendship needs. No one foresaw the ever increasing interest and enthusiasm that was generated by the sight of a dozen Friendship sloops gathered for a race. The race became a three day regatta, and now we are approaching our tenth anniversary with more members, more sloops, and more interest than ever. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If that is not a direct quote, it is close enough to convey the idea. The purists and traditionalists are sorry to see fiberglass ferro-cement invading the boating world —especial- ly the Friendship Sloop world, but it had to come sooner or la+or. It must be later than we think, because this year’s regatta will include some fiber- glass Friendships for the first time. The Society has voted to put them in a separate class for two years, at which time this decision will be reviewed. The idea being that this two year period will give us an idea how these boats will perform, and possibly how popular they will become and how many will want to join the fun of our regatta. Many of us think there will be at least twenty fiberglass sloops wanting to race within five years. If so, where will we put them? Perhaps we can move Friendship Long Island to make room. If you have questions please ask them. We have information centers set up. Please park your cars in the lots provided, and use the shuttle-taxis provided free of charge by Harold Ralph’s Garage and Waldoboro Garage. There is food available in town, but lodging must be found mostly out- side — with many places between Waldoboro and Camden ready to accom- modate you. We greet you and welcome you — THIS IS FRIENDSHIP. Look Lively! One of our skippers who shall remain nameless was trying to get his crew to “shape up” for last year’s race. He gave out instructions as to specific duties for each one, and warned that everyone should be alert, and when he gave the order “Ready About” he wanted everyone to look alive and to be ready to move. — Wife Jane’s comment to this was “Just say it loud enough so you wake me up.” — “Semper Paratus”
F . . . Friendship, a quality (unstrained), a place (in Maine), and a sloop (with its own Society), run, and from birth nurtured, by the R . . . Roberts . . . Al and Betty, ‘nuf sed . . . Are you considering I … Involvement? Be careful. The disease is insidious, irresistible, irrevocable. Not to mention E . . . Exciting, expensive, enticing, exotic, exorbitant, exulting, extrava- gant . . . and with just a touch of … Eternity. It’s N . . . Notably neurotic, narcotic, a nuisance, a Nymph for whom you have a mania . . . she is a D . . . Dame . . . as in Grande Dame . . . a proud and beautiful Ethel Barrymore, in a world full of Tuesday Welds . . . requiring much of your S . . . Self. That which must be added to her oak and canvas before it becomes legend . . . And then comes H . . . Happy and harrassed hours, harranges with holes, hoops, and hawsers . . . I … Interested? Then . . . have P . . . Patience; you’ll get one, when you’re ready. Bud Sawyer ’70 FOLLOW THE RACES ON THE M/V GOOD TIME SATURDAY, JULY 25 Captain Bob Fish List of Events THURSDAY, JULY 23 FIRST RACE 9:30 A. M. Skippers’ Meeting 12:00 Noon Starting Time of First Race “Gam Night” for Skippers & Sloops FRIDAY, JULY 24 SECOND RACE 9:30 A. M. Skippers’ Meeting 12:00 Noon Starting Time of Second Race 6:00 P. M. Chicken Barbecue 6:30 P. M. Water Events for Youngsters 8:00 P.M. Youth Entertainment — Town Hall SATURDAY, JULY 25 THIRD RACE 9:30 A. M. Skippers’ Meeting 10:30 A.M. Parade of Sloops 12:00 Noon Start of Third Race 12:00 Noon Lobster meal served continually until 6:00 P.M. on hillside facing the Harbor. Snacks and lobster meals served in several places. Informa- tion Booth will give full particulars. Open House at Boat Shops and Museum. Please make use of the free “Village Shuttle” to see these points of interest. 1:30-2:30 Field Events for Children at Harborside. 7:00 P.M. Awards Banquet served in the Town Hall by reservation only. (MASSACHUSETTS BAY RACES — AUGUST) CHANGES OR ADDITIONS TO THE PROGRAM WILL BE NOTED AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH AND ON THE WHARVES.
Friendship Sloop Regatta Winners 1961 Governor’s Trophy — VOYAGER (one race) 1962 Governor’s Trophy — EASTWARD Eda Lawry Trophy — AMITY Lash Bros. Trophy — EASTWARD 1963 Governor’s Trophy — DOWNEASTER Eda Lawry Trophy — JOLLY BUCCANEER Lash Bros. Trophy — EASTWARD 1964 Governor’s Trophy — EASTWARD Eda Lawry Trophy — CHRISSY Lash Bros. Trophy — EASTWARD Palawan Trophy — MARGIN 1965 Governor’s Trophy — DIRIGO Eda Lawry Trophy — CHRISSY Lash Bros. Trophy — DIRIGO Palawan Trophy — HERITAGE Wonalancet Trophy — HERITAGE 1966 Governor’s Trophy — EASTWARD Eda Lawry Trophy — CHRISSY Lash Bros. Trophy — EASTWARD Palawan Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER George Morrill Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER Jonah D. Morse Trophy — CHRISSY 1967 Governor’s Trophy — DIRIGO Eda Lawry Trophy — not awarded, race called for fog Lash Bros. Trophy — not awarded, race called for fog Palawan Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER Morrill Trophy — EASTWARD (presented for finishing in fog) Jonah D. Morse Trophy — BLACKJACK 1968 Governor’s Trophy — RIGHTS OF MAN Eda Lawry Trophy — CHRISSY Lash Bros. Trophy — RIGHTS OF MAN Palawan Trophy — HERITAGE Morrill Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER Jonah D. Morse Trophy — CHRISSY 1969 Governor’s Trophy — EAGLE Eda Lawry Trophy — EAGLE Lash Bros. Trophy — ECHO Palawan Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER Morrill Trophy — CHANNEL FEVER Jonah Morse Trophy — EAGLE Anjacaa Trophy — FRIENDSHIP Trophies THEIR DONORS AND THEIR WINNERS The Friendship Sloop Society provides Trophies for: 1st place for all four classes on Thursday 1st place for all four classes on Friday Saturday (Homecoming) Race Eda Lawry Trophy (3-legged) – First for Class A Lash Bros. Trophy (3-legged) – First for Class B Morrill Trophy – First for Class C Bruno and Stillman Trophy – First for Class D 2nd and 3rd placers in each class receive Trophies from the Society. Overall Trophies Governor’s Trophy (perpetual) – overall winner of Classes A and B Jonah Morse Trophy – overall winner of Class A Anjacaa Trophy (3-legged) – overall winner of Class B Palawan Trophy (3-legged) – overall winner of Class C Jarvis Newman Trophy – overall winner of Class D John Gould Trophy – presented by John’s grandchildren to the youngest crew member. Die echte Freundschafftlich Trophae – presented by Seller’s to the most outstanding crew. There are also Trophies for the children’s water events. Points for overall winners are figured thus: 1 point for finishing 1 point for each boat beaten (largest number of entries for series) VA point for winning. Friendship Sloop My only contact with the latter vessels is as follows: Some years ago we were cruising on a chartered schooner, this time with crew, and put into the harbor out on Montauk Point. It isn’t a bad spot to be in, even with the real-estate-subdivision complete-with-synthet- ic-yacht-club and gambling joint atmosphere that smelt up the area at that time. Our Captain, who hailed from Deer Island, Maine, was a clever and competent seaman who held Master papers in both sail and steam. We dropped our hook not far from a rather forlorn little sloop with a clipper bow and an air of not having been loved very much by anyone for years. I passed some comment that was definitely not complimentary and al- most got my block knocked off. The Captain would have rne know that the boat in question was a Friendship Sloop, that water never passed under the keel of an abler vessel, that those vessels could clear their way off a lee shore in a gale and that even if one of their number had fallen from her high estate due to age and neglect, that she was still a Lady and entitled to respect, and that for all practical purposes I was in the presence of Royalty or at least the nearest thing to Royalty that a Maine man would think of, etc., etc. This all went on for some time, so now when I see or hear of a Friendship Sloop I get my heels together, draw in my fat stomach as much as possible and give my best facsimile of an Old Man standing at attention.
1 ‘*rtWN*,i ^^^g_g^_^^^^ ^fc II AGE CONTRIBUTED BY COLUMBIAN ROPE CO. MANSET MARINE SUPPLY CO. List Of Friendship Sloops .1 * • No. Name • • W 1. Voyager 2. Dictator 3. Finette 4. Golden Eagle 5. Content 6. Eastward 7. Tannis II 8. Banshee 9. Amity 10. Mary Anne % J 11. Old Friendly tf” ~3 fe jB 12. Friendship Ms -LI 13- Easting B&> Bll H •( 14. Vigor m If R •[ 15. Vida Mia R • B 1 16. Retriever ft 1 B • 17. Jolly Buccaneer ^Hb’i ^Bi •EV ML •t Pm 18. Chrissy • II * JP I 19. Blackjack Class A A A A B B B A A B B A B B C B A A A Built By Charles Morse Robert McLain 1915 Wilbur Morse 1915 A. F. Morse 1910 S. M. Ford 1961 James Chadwick 1956 W. S. Carter 1937 Morse Wilbur Morse 1900 Lash Bros. 1958 S. Gannet 1938 Wilbur Morse 1902 C. A. Morse 1920 Morse (Thomaston) 1946 E. L. Stevens 1942 Gannet 1942 McLain (Bremen) 1909 Charles Morse 1912 Wilbur Morse Length O.A. 30′ 31′ 47′ 26′ 25′ 32′ 38′ 30′ 30′ 31′ 24′ 29′ 29′ 30′ 30′ 22′ 45′ 30′ 33′ Present Owner John Kippin Ipswich, Mass. Peter Chesney Deer Isle, Maine Frank Smith Westfield, Conn. William Haskell Marblehead, Mass. Robert Edwards Mor.’.clair, N. J. Roger Duncan West Concord, Mass. & Newagen, Maine John D. Cronin Sturbridge, Mass. Benjamin Waterworth New Bedford, Mass. James R. Wiggins Brooklin, Me. Dr. Joe Griffin Damariscotta, Me. Donald Hall Amherst, Mass. Robert Cavanaugh Compton, R. I. James R. Pierpont Milford, Conn. Robert K. Emerson Hancock Point, Maine Frederick S. Brown Kittery, Maine John W. Rice Scituate, Mass. Bill Johnson Miami, Florida Ernst Wiegleb Pleasant Point, Me. William Pendleton 1900 Suffield, Conn. & Searsport, Maine (Continued on Page 13) 11
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THIS HALF-PAGE CONTRIBUTED BY WOOLSEY PAINT COMPANY MANSET MARINE SUPPLY COMPANY Roland A. Genthner, Inc Cities Service Distributor WALDOBORO STATION – – – OPEN 24 HOURS 16 j List of Friendship Sloops 60. Old Salt 61. Windward 62. Columbia 63. Kochab 64. Amicitia 65. Gallant Lady 66. Venture 67. Hieronymus 68. Lucy Anne 69. Coast O Maine 70. Margaret Motte 71. Gladiator 72. Temptress 73. Dauphine 74. Patience 75. Omaha 76. Packet 77. Beagle 78. Emmie B 79. Nimbus 80. Sepoy 81. Regardless 82. Morning Star A Rob McLain & Son 1902 B J. S. Rockefeller 1966 C Lester Chadbourne B Speers 1953 B Lash Bros. 1965 A Morse 1907 A Morse 1912 B Ralph Stanley 1962 B James Hall 1967 B Vernell Smith 1966 Morse Boatyard 1967 A McLain 1902 Philip Nichols 1934 Pamet Harbor Camden, 1951 B Malcolm Brewer 1965 Morse 1901 C C. Morse 1925 C. A. Morse 1905 B Reginald Wilcox 1958 F. Buck & E. L. Adams 1941 Fred Dion 1963 A. Morse 1912 (ketch rig) (Continued on Page 32′ 25′ 23′ 28′ 33′ 33′ 30′ 33′ 25′ 30′ 30′ 32′ 33′ 26′ 30′ 35′ 26′ 28′ 37′ 32′ 35′ 38′ 28′ 19) Leon Knorr Rowayton, Conn. Irving E. Bracy, Jr. Wiscasset, Maine Fran & Lee Greene Tonawanda, N. Y. Stanley Kanney Ridgewood. N. J. Emerson Stone Greenwich, Conn. Anthony Menkel, Jr. Birmingham, Mich. Robert Thing Brunswick, Me. Albert Neilson Avondale, Pa. James H. Hall Rowley, Mass. John Rutledge Westwood, Mass Michael Grove Milford, Conn. William Zuber, Brielle, N. J. Stuart Hancock Manasquam, N. J. Charles Hedge Waterford, Conn. Philip C. Morse, Jr. Naples, Fla. H. Blair Lament Lincoln ville, Me. C. F. Hansel, Jr. Shelter Island, N. Y. Tom & Bob Denney Easton & Gardner, Mass. Mrs. John Glenn Centre Island, N. Y. Reginald Wilcox Boothbay Harbor, Me. Fred Swigart New Orleans, La. Andrew Fetherston Staten Island, N. Y. Wm. Wittiams Swansea, Mass. Ronald J. Ackman Oyster Bay, N. Y. 17
HARVEY F. GAMAGE, SHIPBUILDER, INC. SOUTH BRISTOL. MAINE 207—644-8181 Coastal Schooner Mary Day MAY THE BEST “FRIEND” AND “SHIP” WIN! SUPERB SEAFOOD MENU COCKTAILS and DINING On New Enclosed Deck Overlooking River the pier on the damariscotta DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE Open May thru September GUEST MOORINGS — MARINE GAS & OIL DOCK FACILITIES PADEBCO CUSTOM BOATS BOATBUILDING ^__ PLEASURE AND COMMERCIAL POWER AND SADL TRADITIONAL FRIENDSHIPS MARINE RAILWAY HAULING STORAGE REPAIRS PAINTS HARDWARE Telephone 529-2906 Round Pond, Maine List Of Friendship Sloops 18 No. Name 83. Perseverance 84. Philia 85. Tern 86. Allegiance 87. Eagle 88. Apogee 89. Avior 90. Salatia 91. Phoenix 92. Victory 93. Anna R. 94. Diana 95. Westwind Class Built By C Bruno £ Stillman 1969 Kennebec Yacht Inc. 1969 B ,1. D. Maxwell 1969 Albert M. Harding 1970 McKie Roth, Jr. 1969 C Bruno & Stillman 1969 McKie Roth, Jr. 1970 D Jarvis Newman 1969 D Bruno & Stillman 1970 James S. Rockefeller 1970 Kenneth Rich 1970 D Jarvis Newman & James Rockefeller 1970 A Morse 96. Voyager II B Lash Bros. 97. Gay Gamble Length 80′ Present Ovner Harold E. Kimball, Jr. Concord, N. H. 22′ Bruce Myers Alexandria, Va. 21 Jeremy D. Maxwell Spruce Head, Maine 24′ Albert M. Harding Kennebunkport, Maine 22′ Philip & Joan Groetzinger Wiscasset, Maine 30′ Dr. A. Marshall Smith Somerset, N. J. 22′ Julia & Bertha Chittenden Edgartown, Mass. 25′ George B. Lauriat Southwest Harbor, Me. 30′ Alfred E. Beck Exeter, N. H. 25′ Dr. A. Carl Maier Waite Hill Village, Ohio 25′ Kenneth Rich New London, N. H. 25′ Ebenezar Gay Hingham, Mass. 40′ Frank & Marcelle Savoy Beverly, Mass. 32′ Bernard MacKenzie Scituate, Mass. Francis P. Hardy Nashua, N. H. 19
FRIENDSHIP SLOOPS PETERSON COASTER SLOOPS LOBSTERBOAT CRUISERS CUSTOM POWERBOATS AND AUXILIARIES OF CHARACTER Bald Mountain Boat Works E. S. BOHNDELL and SON Sails and Rigging ROUTE 1 ROCKPORT Telephone 236-3549 CAMDEN Supplies – Repairs – Services COMPLETE MARINE SUPPLIES Esso Products Snack Bar Showers & Laundry Quiet Dockage Storage & Repairs Marine Corporation SEA STREET, CAMDEN, MAINE – BOX 677 Telephone; 207-236-3024 20 List Of Friendship Sloops NON-MEMBERS Amity Aurara Buccaneer Carolyn Dottie G. Duchess El Yanqui Estelle A Fascination Loon Nor Easter Petrel Princess Red Wing Southern Cross Surprise Volunteer Wild Wind W. S. Cartei- Wilbur Morse Simms’, Scituate Wilbur Morse McLain W. A. Morse Wilbur Morse W. S. Carter C. Morse Gannett K. Rider Benjamin Poltkin, Norwalk, Conn. Richard Steele, Rockport, Me. Eugene Tirocchi, Johnston, R. I. A. J. Rousseay, Warwick, R. I. Joseph Plumb, Rochester, Mass. H. Reese Mitchell, Houghton, Mich. Gene Peltier, Wilmington, Calif. Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Conn. Bruce Read, E. Pepperell, Mass. Fred Wardenburg, N. Y. Robert Synnestvedt, Jenkintown, Pa. Earl White, Spencerport, N. Y. Joe Richards, Key Biscayne, Fla. Marjorie DeBold, Middletown, Conn. Warren Huguley, Fair Haven, N. J. Brian Neri, Buffalo, N. Y. Robert Standen, Manhattan Beach, Calif Friendship is a shining thing Delicate — a flower in spring Comfort of an old porch swing Song that anyone can sing. Friendship is a Maine Coast town One half up — the other down ‘Long the shore — a sparkling crown • Friendship Bay of wide renown. Late July on Friendship Bay Sloops from near and far away Gather, gambol, race and play Mark the ritual each day. Friendship Sloops the Bay o’er run Breezes chase the summer sun Yarns to swap when sailing’s done Tales for telling, new friends won. Sloopers are a motley lot Come from here and there and not One regards the. other’s bot Less friendly than that he brot!? Sailing home with spirits gay Joy invites a aroundelay — “Blow ye winds, and next year, pray Blow us back to Friendship Bay.” G. M. 21
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THE COURIER-GAZETTE Published on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week, we are a hometown newspaper cov- ering 26 communities. COURIER PUBLICATIONS Special publications include “State 0′ Maine Facts,” “Maine Coas- tal Cooking” now in its 13th print- ing, and the completely new “All-Maine Cooking.” THE COURIER-GAZETTE, INC THE COASTAL COURIER A summer weekly, covering items and current events oi in- terest to our summer visitors. Maine’s major tourist publication. PRINTING DEPARTMENT Ail phases of fine printing from artwork to finished product are done in our modern Commercial Printing Department. . Another of Maine’s Summer Events Maine Seafoods Festival R O C K L A N D July 31 – August 1-2-3 Four Days of Fun and Feasting 74 For Heaven’s Sake!n A Fantasy by Herald Jones Simultaneously the Enumerator reported all present (the phrase ‘or accounted for’ was never needed — nobody was ever absent), the Chief Inspector closed the heavy door with finality (nobody was ever late), and took his place on the rostrum to announce the agenda for the meeting. Where, you ask, could such perfect timing be found? Where, indeed, but in heaven, and the only sound to be heard was a gentle rustling of wings as the angels settled themselves to listen. “We are gathered for the summer inspection assignments for the temperate zone on the planet Earth. As you receive your instructions from the computer, please repair to the location indicated, where you will find those who are to accompany you on this particular mission.” Followed a general scurrying and gradual relocation in groups varying in size from fifty or more, up. Enumerator: “The computers have made a big difference, haven’t they: so quick.” Chief Inspector: “And so impersonal. Not a single angel has com- plained of his assignment since they were installed.” Enumerator: “Don’t speak too hastily — look who’s coming!” Chief Inspector: “Oh, oh! Demosthenticus! This ought to be quite an oration.” Demosthenticus: “Sire, I have the honor to speak for a small segment of the Angelchor — the more experienced group, I might add. Season after season we have been sent on missions of inspection to the larger cities on the planet Earth, and we find that our assignment this time is to one of the largest and most hopeless of them.” Chief Inspector: “Hm! Let’s see — Chicago. I’m afraid you are right. Do I understand you have a complaint to make?” Demosthenticus: “Sire! the Angelchor prides itself in going wherever it is sent, willingly and cheerfully. I’m not complaining, Sire, but I do wish to make a suggestion if that is allowable.” Chief Inspector: “Let’s hear what you have in mind.” Demosthenticus: “Thank you, Sire. I am sure you are aware that all inspection missions to the cities return with reports that conditions are growing worse each year: more poverty — more hunger — more crime — more ignorance — more congestion — more taxes — more hopelessness — more dirt — more filth — more pollution. Why, Sire, do you realize the Angelchor upon its return must take a steam bath every day for a week before we are allowed to appear on Heaven’s gold-paved streets?” Chief Inspector: “That bad, eh?” Demosthenticus: “Sire, I do not exaggerate, not do I complain. But, Sire, a question. Do all the people on the planet Earth live in cities?” Chief Inspector: “More flock to the cities each year, but I understand there are people who do actually live in small villages and countrysides.” Demosthenticus: “Then why, Sire, are we always sent to the cities? Is Heaven not interested in these others?” Chief Inspector: “Of course we are, but here’s the situation. While there is a population explosion on Planet Earth, fewer and fewer of them are sent up here, (due to the kind of life they lead, no doubt,) and quite frankly, we’re short-handed on angels. Since the supreme court ‘one man- one vote ruling,’the politicians can get themselves elected by contacting only city dwel lers. Due to our labor shortage, we are forced to do the same thing.” Demosthenticus: “But, Sire, due to deplorable conditions in the cities, is it not possible that city-dwellers may be living warped lives, and deduc- (Continued on Page 77) 75
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They were impressed by the many suggestions which came before the meeting, and the give-and- take process by which final decisions were reached: they wondered at the scholarship fund by which a sporting crowd like this helped local youngsters get an education: but more than anything else, the warm, good-natured atmosphere which radiated from the entire group had its affect upon them and made them glad they had come. During the rest of the week, they carried out their duties assiduously, visiting the people of the village, watching the children's games, the young people's contests and the party for the young folks on Friday night. They were among the people at the chicken barbecue and the lobster feed; each morning found them in one of the lobstermen's power boats — this was a new kind of fishing for them — and of course they were at the start- ing line for each race. The first day they all got aboard one sloop, but after that each boarded a separate boat for the course of the race. They were much interested in "handicap alley," and watched with keen delight to see if the crewmen would grab the toggle on the first swing — the toggle which would prove they had sailed their full course. It was quite evident to them that the sailors aboard the sloops were enjoying the event, whether they placed well or far to the rear, but there were a few boats that fell so far behind, in spite of the careful handi- capping, that it bothered them and they decided to do something about it. When the final 'Homecoming Race" began on Saturday, each of the visitors from Heaven was aboard one of the slowest boats and, as ex- pected, they were soon almost alone on the surface of the Bay. While being an angel amongst the earth-people may have it's d.is- advantages, there are also some useful advantages, among them being their power to order the wind. This they put to good use as they had planned, and soon small gusts of wind began to make the trailing sloops heel more and step out with unexpected speed. The surprised skippers trimmed their sheets in wonder and delight as their craft began to close in on the rest of the fleet. Soon it was clear that they would overtake the nearest sloops, and there was great glee among the members of the crews. Children aboard, (and there were several small ones, for 'families' composed many of the crews,) squealed and jumped for joy as they edged past another sloop now and then. It would be exciting to report that one of these lagging boats was able to win, but of course when they came abreast of the others closely, they, too were wafted along by the supernatural gusts of wind. So the race went to the swiftest, as it should, but at least three skippers and crews vowed they had had the time of their lives, and enjoyed the many favor- able comments which came their way at the Awards Banquet that evening. * * * * * * * * * * The gate-keeper closed his weary eyes for a moment, but quickly resumed his anxious watch. Why did they not come? All the other in- vestigators had returned long since and made their reports. Only the three he had directed to the little fishing village were unaccounted for. He paced back and forth restlessly. This had never happened before, and he felt responsible. What would the Ruling Council say? (Continued on Page 81) 79 D. C. LASH HARDWARE FRIENDSHIP, MAINE 832-7781 'AMJCITIA' On Martin's Point - - Modern Housekeeping Cottages Boats Hauled For Spring Painting And Repairs — Marine Railway Here You May Be A "DO IT YOURSELFER" Cottage Property-"FOR SALE" BRANN'S MARINA MARTIN'S POINT Friendship, Maine WILBUR A. MORSE Write: C. Wilfred Brann, 16 Pine St., Gardiner, Maine 04345 LASH BROTHERS BOATYARD FRIENDSHIP, MAINE Telephone 832-7048 Dirigo" At last he spotted them, just as they reached Polaris on their way from Orion (just as he had instructed them), and headed directly for Heaven. They seemed in no hurry at all, but were immersed in animated conversation among themselves. When they alighted and folded their wings before their old friend at the Heavenly Portal, they greeted him in warmest terms, and Demosthenti- cus soon put him at ease about their tardiness. They had stayed over a day in the little village, partly to attend church — partly to perfect a very special recommendation they wished to make to the Ruling Council. They were sure the Chief Inspector would be pleased with their report — so completely different from any they had made when returning from previous city inspections. The people lived quiet, simple lives in what was surely the loveliest spot on Earth: there was no mad rush to gain wealth: when someone suffered a misfortune, everyone pitched in to help him: during the festival they had witnessed, they ran free shuttle service between harbor and town, parked their cars for free, enjoyed free ice to keep their victuals from spoiling, and exhibited a concern for each other that the examiners had found nowhere else outside of Heaven. In fact, during their four days in this fishing village where life was so natural and pleasant, they felt so much at home that a wonderful idea had dawned upon them — an idea which they would present to the Ruling Council as the climax of their report. In the interests of efficiency and closer ties with the human race, why not establish a branch office in this lovely place on earth? Think of the advantages which would accrue from an office within easy reach of both small towns and large cities! 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