20 NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
SOCIETY NOTES 
We motored over to Mystery Island Inn the other 
day—and when we say ‘‘motor’’ we do not mean to im- 
ply that we had one of those new fangled automobiles, 
the kind that goes on sea as well as land—but by motor- 
beat! And what a charming little sail it was! And 
what a charming place it is after one gets there—cool 
Hreezes, magnificent view of Massachusetts bay, and of 
the entire North Shore from Magnolia, along the Man- 
chester, Beverly Farms, Pride’s, Beverly and Marble- 
head shore. We (editorially, of course) had no idea 
there was such a place along the North Shore. A most 
delicious dinner, a walk around the island, with a look- 
in at some of the beautiful bungalows, a stop here and 
there to pick some of the delicious berries that grow by 
the bushel all over the island, and then a sail along the 
Manchester shore, past Coolidge’s Point to Magnolia. 
No wonder so many of the cottagers and their friends, 
and guests from the hotels take that delightful ‘‘com- 
bination’’ trip to Mystery Island—a drive by earriage 
or auto to the pier, motor-boat to the island, luncheon, 
afternoon tea or dinner, a walk about the rocky shore 
if one cares for it, and then a sail back to Beverly 
Farms or further along to Magnolia. Mystery Island is 
being put on the social map,—and that means much for 
it. One of the number of interesting mementos one 
finds in looking over the Casino, is a telegram from 
Colonel Roosevelt expressing his regrets to the late 
Charles S. Hanks that he couldn’t attend the ‘‘opening’’ 
of the Inn six or seven years ago. A clipping from the 
Essex Gazette (Salem) published back in 1775 gives a 
touch of history to the island. It is as follows: ‘‘To be 
sold: The islands called the Great and Little Misery, 
lying in Salem Harbor, being part of the estate of Ben- 
jamin Marston, Esq., late of Manchester, deceased. Said 
islands are well accommodated with a good dwelling 
house and barn, a good well, a pond of water, which 
waters four divisions of pasture. The whole is divided 
into six divisions by a good stone wall; the buildings 
and fences are in good condition. Any person minding 
to purchase the premises, may apply to Benjamin Mars- 
ton, Esq., of Marblehead, executor of the will of the 
deceased aforementioned, who will sell the same at a 
reasonable price, and on easy terms of payments.”’ 
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Many North Shore people have been dining at the 
Mystery Island Casino this week. Mrs. Harry E. Rus- 
sell gave a party for ten, her guests including Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Warren, Mr. and 
Mrs. W. J. Mitchel, Mrs. L. M. Cuthbert and Mr. Board- 
man. Mrs. Otis H. Luke gave a coaching party Sunday 
in honor of her house guest Mrs. G. B. Painter of Pitts- 
burgh. Mon. Pontalis of the French embassy gave a 
dinner to members of the Russian, Italian and German 
embassy. Other guests at the Casino this week included 
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dayton and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. 
Fergerson of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brune, Miss 
Irene Rositer, W. W. Lester and J. J. Newton. _ 
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The junior national polo championship was won by 
the Myopia second team at Narragansett Pier, last 
Saturday, when the North Shore boys defeated Bryn 
Mawr by 714 to 644. The Myopia second team was com- 
posed of Adelbert Ames, jr., Harrison Tweed, H. Had- 
den and C. G. Amory. 
Let The Breeze attend to your printing wants. 
Event of the Season 
50,000 Dollar Collection of Art Treasures to be sold at PUBLIC AUC- 
TION under a large canvas on the grounds where the New Magnolia 
Hotel formerly stood, MAGNOLIA, MASS., commencing Thursday, 
August 4, at 10.30 A. M. and 3 P.M., and continuing daily at the same 
hours until the entire collection is sold. 
The assortment consists of European and Colonial Furniture, Se- 
lected Oriental Rugs, Solid and Sheffield Silver, Old China Bric-a-Brac, 
Etc. 
And as the same is to be sold without reserve to settle an estate, we 
cordially invite you to be present at the sale. 
Yours very truly, 
Wednesday, August 3, 1910. 
GALLERY OF FOREIGN ARTS. 
