Golf Club

A golf club has been formed in town and named the Nashouohkamuk Golf Club, Nashouohkamuk being the old Indian name for Chilmark. The club consists of ten members who are charter members and the following is the list; Almer M. Newhall, Orland S. Mayhew, Johnson Whiting, Clara W. Mayhew, Osgood N. Mayhew, James F. Adams, Emma V. Mayhew, Edwin W. Newhall, Jr., Inez P. Mayhew, Evelyn M. Adams.

The following officers have been chosen:

A Handsome Sign

A handsome sign, “Kelley House,” in black and gold, was put in position on the front of that hotel a few days ago, the work of Painter Chas. A. Joy. A new house-flag has also been flung to the breeze, “Kelley’s,” the gift to the house of Mrs. Marshall Shepard, who has been in the past a frequent guest at the Kelley House.

 

Lake Anthony Improvement

The state board of harbor commissioners annual report, just issued, has the following regarding contemplated work at Lake Anthony opening:
 

A Terrific Storm Sweeps the Coast, Causing Many Wrecks and Loss of Life

Saturday night and most of Sunday the fiercest storm in many years prevailed over the northern and eastern part of the country.

The damage by the storm will aggregate several millions of dollars along the entire New England coast, not to mention the loss inland. Sea-faring men declare that not in the last half century has there been a gale so severe to shipping interests as this.

Tashmoo Golf Links

The much talked of golf links near Tashmoo, Vineyard Haven, has become a reality. The course was laid out by Mr. Alex. H. Findlay, the celebrated New England expert, and is 2,100 yards in length, 9 holes, starting near the pumping station. Mr. Findlay is of the opinion it is one of the prettiest runs in Massachusetts, and by some little work can be made as good as any in the country. Mr. Samuel Look, who owns most of the land upon which the course is laid, is commended on all sides for his public spirit in donating the use of the land.

Menemsha Opening

The board of Harbor and Land Commissioners seems to have come to a satisfactory understanding on the question of the boundary line between Gay Head and Chilmark. There flows from Menemsha pond a small channel to Vineyard Sound, which shifts from time to time.

Water Spout off Oak Bluffs

On Wednesday, the 19th about 1 o'clock p.m., there appeared over the waters of the sound, a wonderful phenomenon, such as only occurs but once in a life time, indeed, one may cross the ocean many times and not witness anything to compare with this. We refer to three water spouts, the second and grandest of which, we shall try to describe.

The Vineyard Railroad

In its issue of Saturday evening last the New Bedford Standard published the following as a special dispatch from Boston:
 
Boston, July 11. - As a preliminary measure in the proceedings against the Martha’s Vineyard Railroad company for opening its road without the Boards approval, the Railroad Commissioners have under consideration the issuing of a public notice to the effect that the condition of the road has not been approved by the Board, and that it is unsafe for public travel.
 

M. V. Golf Club

Golf, which has become a popular American pastime, has this week made a start on the Vineyard, and Mr. B. S. Elmes has organized the Martha’s Vineyard Golf Club, with links near Pleasant View cottage, upper Main street. The Club starts off with the following list of members:

Edgartown: Landlord Kelley

Landlord Kelley is putting the Sea View House in prime order for the summer’s business, and the house has been completely renovated from lower to upper floors, and new improvements added. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley have earned for this hotel an enviable reputation for the first-class comfort to all guests.

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