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THE INTERIOR OF THE CAMP. 



In 1868, the number of anglers visiting the lakes had so rapidly 

 increased that it was decided to organize an association for the pur- 

 pose of leasing ground, erecting buildings, and purchasing boats. 

 Messrs. Bowles, of Springfield, Mass., Lazell and Reed, of Brooklyn, 

 N. Y„ George Shepard Page and R. G. Allerton, of New York, 

 Hon. W. P. Frye, of Lewiston, Me., W. S. Badger, of Augusta, Me., 

 and T. L. Page, of New Orleans, who were all in adjacent camps 

 at the outlet of Rangeley Lake, formally organized the Oquossoc 

 Angling Association by the election of Mr. G. S. Page as president 

 and Mr. L. B. Reed, secretary. In the year following (1869), the 

 association purchased the buildings, improvements, and boats 

 belonging to C. T. Richardson at the junction of the Rangeley 

 and Kennebago, and immediately began the erection of Camp 

 K< nnebago. Meantime, the membership rapidly increased, and in 

 1870, the association was formally incorporated under the laws 

 of the State of Maine. The membership of the association is 

 limited to seventy-five. Shares are $200 each, and the capital 

 stock is $10,700, which is invested in camp buildings, furniture, 



