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enjoyed a pleasant sail in the harbor (several boats near 

 by were made available and brought into requisition) ; 

 others crossed over to Coffin's beach and farm on the 

 West Gloucester side to visit the beach and the rocky 

 cliffs upon which the sand had been blown and had given 

 them, at a little distance, the appearance of sand hills, 

 and also to look for Indian shell heaps, usually found in 

 similar localities. In former times this opposite shore 

 was a mass of dense woods ; but they have been cleared 

 away and these sand heaps now give a variety to what 

 was formerly hills of grass and other vegetation. The 

 views from the high lands were very extensive and very 

 enjoyable ; Coffin's Beach, Castle Neck and Plum Island, 

 at the head of Ipswich Bay, were seen stretching away 

 to the northwest, but owing to a haze in the horizon 

 Agamenticus and the Isles of Shoals, which are usually 

 visible from Lookout Hill, could not be seen. There 

 is also a curious trap dyke leading from one of the 

 camping houses and within a few minutes walk of the 

 place of rendezvous. 



A little past noon the various parties began to reas- 

 semble in the hall to partake of their lunch, the people of 

 the village having kindly provided a bountiful supply 

 of tea and coffee, and extended other civilities, which 

 were gratefully received ; afterwards adjourned to the 

 Universalist Church at the head of the Cove, where the 

 public meeting was held, commencing at 2 p. M. 



(To be continued). 



