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Fernbank is bursting with life and fun, while Will's father-in-law, William James Farmer, is dying in Georgia.
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FERNBANK NEWS
Vol. VI No. 1
August 7, 1933
Woods Hole, Mass.
WEATHER. All sorts have been had by those residing in Woods Hole this season.
At the present moment it is the kind that we Woods Holers prefer to consider typical - clear and sunny with a gentle breeze. The summer did a little preliminary practice with cloudy and cold weather, especially around the Fourth of July. At that time blankets and raincoats were at a premium. Swimming was indulged in only by such heroic souls as the Misses M. and K. Stokey, with occasionally a small contingent of second-class heroic souls following in their train. There have been several nor'easters, rather too many for so early in the season. At present, however, all is serene and we approve of the weather.
GARDINER ROAD NEWS. Fernbank is completely occupied this year, so completely that it has limited itself to two kittens and under no circumstances will it undertake to receive more. It ate its one frog, and is not planning to acquire more.
Miss Clapp has rented Pine Knot to Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Washington, D.C. Miss Clapp is now visiting Pine Knot.
Neuveannee is occupied by Mrs. Jenkins and Miss Dorothy Jenkins of Philadelphia. Miss Jenkins would like to tutor in Mathematics and other college preparatory subjects, but owing to a dearth of opportunity has given more time to making cakes and sandwiches for teas and parties. The rate at which customers will pay for this high class work has caused some of the Fernbank household to wish that they could cut up their picnic sandwiches into four pieces and sell them for a tea.
Dr. Wilson is in her cottage this year and so far as the Editor knows the cottage has not been named. It was formerly The Lantern. She has done much remodeling. Albert Smernoff, Dr. Wilson's son, is now captain and crew of the White Eagle, formerly known as Miss Clapp's boat.
The cottage to the south of Fernbank is occupied by the Freeman family. The place is suburban in its make-up, with a smooth lawn, a high picket fence with red roses in front, and a wooden fisherman on the rear lawn leaning over the Mill Pond. In front of the fence, between the fence and the road there are several small fancy cedar trees occupying the space which would be a sidewalk if Woods Hole had its proper quota. They suggest a small park encroaching on the road.
Dr. and Mrs. Garrey, and Dr. and Mrs. Knowlton are among the Marsh Mallows as usual.
According to reports there were great storms on the coast this past winter. The tides were so high on the bay that the sea came over the breakwater beyond the Copeland place and washed down Gardiner Road. As a result of the high water Fernbank had its own private pond with its own frog. The engineering activities of Dr. Fred Stokey destroyed both the pond and the frog.
The Mill Pond has a small amount of Algae this year, a negligible amount. It maintains its high standard of beauty.
The Fernbank Jungle is much subdued. Salt water was more effective in destroying its tangles of shrubs and climbers than the vigorous efforts of the Jungeleers. It is now acquiring a path of stepping stones which have been brought from the various beaches, two or three per picnic. The Marsh Mallows which have been very slow in developing have made a spurt this year; they act as if salt water were a tonic. There are now three lusty clumps.
Water in the basements and cellars was the order of the day last winter and spring, even such high class basements as that of Pine Knot received its portion; Fernbank gave up without a struggle but it has now been taught how to be more heroic and our Chief Engineer says that it will not happen again.
Dr. F. Stokey planted several clumps of Betula populifolia (Gray Birch) along the south side of Fernbank last spring. These are to replace the Willows which are not altogether satisfactory. The Pines on Gardiner Road are not flourishing this year, except those on the higher land.
FERNBANK NEWS
Vol. VI No. 1
August 7, 1933
Woods Hole, Mass.
WEATHER. All sorts have been had by those residing in Woods Hole this season.
At the present moment it is the kind that we Woods Holers prefer to consider typical - clear and sunny with a gentle breeze. The summer did a little preliminary practice with cloudy and cold weather, especially around the Fourth of July. At that time blankets and raincoats were at a premium. Swimming was indulged in only by such heroic souls as the Misses M. and K. Stokey, with occasionally a small contingent of second-class heroic souls following in their train. There have been several nor'easters, rather too many for so early in the season. At present, however, all is serene and we approve of the weather.
GARDINER ROAD NEWS. Fernbank is completely occupied this year, so completely that it has limited itself to two kittens and under no circumstances will it undertake to receive more. It ate its one frog, and is not planning to acquire more.
Miss Clapp has rented Pine Knot to Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Washington, D.C. Miss Clapp is now visiting Pine Knot.
Neuveannee is occupied by Mrs. Jenkins and Miss Dorothy Jenkins of Philadelphia. Miss Jenkins would like to tutor in Mathematics and other college preparatory subjects, but owing to a dearth of opportunity has given more time to making cakes and sandwiches for teas and parties. The rate at which customers will pay for this high class work has caused some of the Fernbank household to wish that they could cut up their picnic sandwiches into four pieces and sell them for a tea.
Dr. Wilson is in her cottage this year and so far as the Editor knows the cottage has not been named. It was formerly The Lantern. She has done much remodeling. Albert Smernoff, Dr. Wilson's son, is now captain and crew of the White Eagle, formerly known as Miss Clapp's boat.
The cottage to the south of Fernbank is occupied by the Freeman family. The place is suburban in its make-up, with a smooth lawn, a high picket fence with red roses in front, and a wooden fisherman on the rear lawn leaning over the Mill Pond. In front of the fence, between the fence and the road there are several small fancy cedar trees occupying the space which would be a sidewalk if Woods Hole had its proper quota. They suggest a small park encroaching on the road.
Dr. and Mrs. Garrey, and Dr. and Mrs. Knowlton are among the Marsh Mallows as usual.
According to reports there were great storms on the coast this past winter. The tides were so high on the bay that the sea came over the breakwater beyond the Copeland place and washed down Gardiner Road. As a result of the high water Fernbank had its own private pond with its own frog. The engineering activities of Dr. Fred Stokey destroyed both the pond and the frog.
The Mill Pond has a small amount of Algae this year, a negligible amount. It maintains its high standard of beauty.
The Fernbank Jungle is much subdued. Salt water was more effective in destroying its tangles of shrubs and climbers than the vigorous efforts of the Jungeleers. It is now acquiring a path of stepping stones which have been brought from the various beaches, two or three per picnic. The Marsh Mallows which have been very slow in developing have made a spurt this year; they act as if salt water were a tonic. There are now three lusty clumps.
Water in the basements and cellars was the order of the day last winter and spring, even such high class basements as that of Pine Knot received its portion; Fernbank gave up without a struggle but it has now been taught how to be more heroic and our Chief Engineer says that it will not happen again.
Dr. F. Stokey planted several clumps of Betula populifolia (Gray Birch) along the south side of Fernbank last spring. These are to replace the Willows which are not altogether satisfactory. The Pines on Gardiner Road are not flourishing this year, except those on the higher land.
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THE SPORTLIGHT. Roger Stokey.
FISHING. The great and ancient art of fishing has declined much in public favor, according to my special correspondent at the Aquarium Wharf. When asked if this is for better or for worse, I say that it has caused much joy to the cunners and much sorrow to the preparers of meals.
THE DIVING RAFT. During a recent storm the Raft pulled up its anchor and made a cruise to the Beach. The return cruise will be made August 8 at high Tide. (Alas it was not, and the Raft is still on the beach).
THE ROCK. During the cruise of the Raft the diving has been done at the Rock. The Rock is the "nuts" as a diving place as there are places around it with a depth of 7 ft. at low tide. The diving place is about 4 ft. above water.
FROG DIVING. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. F. Stokey has kindly consented to give lessons in the popular sport of Frog Diving. As you all know Dr. Stokey is a past master at frog diving. The Sports Editor does not know as yet how much lessons in frog diving will set you back, but we are sure that the residents of Fernbank will be willing to go bankrupt to learn to frog dive. As we go to press we learn that Dr. Stokey will give free lessons in the popular dive. We are sure that a lot of the residents of Fernbank will take advantage of the great opportunity. The lessons will be given at the Rock.
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A 16 mile HIKE. Report by C. McDowell. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! We started with our food in a bag and hit for the beach. After trudging along for about an hour we came to a place where we had to wade. I was the only one who fell in. An hour later we reached one of the hardest places of the whole trip. We had to crawl along the rocks. If we had slipped there would have been a splash. A little later we got a long wished for drink.
About this time we reached a beach, had a swim and ate three fourths of our meal. A short time after passing the Cape Codder Hotel we hit inland. In Falmouth we got a drink that revived us. After leaving Falmouth we walked along the Railroad track until we reached Nobska where we got our second swim. After this swim we trudged home. We arrived 9 1/2 hours after we had left. All that we lacked on the trip were food, feet and money. Imagine: we had only four sandwiches apiece, two feet apiece and no money.
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The Kitty Korner.
Smokey and Snookey, recent additions to the household at Fernbank, are still claimed to be the cutest kittens in captivity. They are recommended as the life of any party. They are always among those present at all Fernbank festivities. Smokey is also a favorite on the beach. He is an unusual cat, for he is very fond of the beach and likes to play with the waves. Snookey, however prefers to stay at home. Perhaps that is because she is much younger. However, she is quite competent when she tussles with Smokey. These bouts are always a great source of entertainment. It is said that they outrival Barnum & Bailey. To obtain the best results in the way of a circus the kittens should be fed Kit-e-ration. They then behave like intoxicated balloons and the fun begins.
M.C.S.
About Smokey and Snookey by K.S.
There was a young kitten named Smokey
Who belonged to a girl named Stokey
She wanted to roam
Away from her home
But a searching party rescued dear Smokey.
There was a young kitten named Snookey
Who was almost called "little Sookey"
She played with a string
Or most anything
This charming young kitten named Snookey.
THE SPORTLIGHT. Roger Stokey.
FISHING. The great and ancient art of fishing has declined much in public favor, according to my special correspondent at the Aquarium Wharf. When asked if this is for better or for worse, I say that it has caused much joy to the cunners and much sorrow to the preparers of meals.
THE DIVING RAFT. During a recent storm the Raft pulled up its anchor and made a cruise to the Beach. The return cruise will be made August 8 at high Tide. (Alas it was not, and the Raft is still on the beach).
THE ROCK. During the cruise of the Raft the diving has been done at the Rock. The Rock is the "nuts" as a diving place as there are places around it with a depth of 7 ft. at low tide. The diving place is about 4 ft. above water.
FROG DIVING. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. F. Stokey has kindly consented to give lessons in the popular sport of Frog Diving. As you all know Dr. Stokey is a past master at frog diving. The Sports Editor does not know as yet how much lessons in frog diving will set you back, but we are sure that the residents of Fernbank will be willing to go bankrupt to learn to frog dive. As we go to press we learn that Dr. Stokey will give free lessons in the popular dive. We are sure that a lot of the residents of Fernbank will take advantage of the great opportunity. The lessons will be given at the Rock.
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A 16 mile HIKE. Report by C. McDowell. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! We started with our food in a bag and hit for the beach. After trudging along for about an hour we came to a place where we had to wade. I was the only one who fell in. An hour later we reached one of the hardest places of the whole trip. We had to crawl along the rocks. If we had slipped there would have been a splash. A little later we got a long wished for drink.
About this time we reached a beach, had a swim and ate three fourths of our meal. A short time after passing the Cape Codder Hotel we hit inland. In Falmouth we got a drink that revived us. After leaving Falmouth we walked along the Railroad track until we reached Nobska where we got our second swim. After this swim we trudged home. We arrived 9 1/2 hours after we had left. All that we lacked on the trip were food, feet and money. Imagine: we had only four sandwiches apiece, two feet apiece and no money.
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The Kitty Korner.
Smokey and Snookey, recent additions to the household at Fernbank, are still claimed to be the cutest kittens in captivity. They are recommended as the life of any party. They are always among those present at all Fernbank festivities. Smokey is also a favorite on the beach. He is an unusual cat, for he is very fond of the beach and likes to play with the waves. Snookey, however prefers to stay at home. Perhaps that is because she is much younger. However, she is quite competent when she tussles with Smokey. These bouts are always a great source of entertainment. It is said that they outrival Barnum & Bailey. To obtain the best results in the way of a circus the kittens should be fed Kit-e-ration. They then behave like intoxicated balloons and the fun begins.
M.C.S.
About Smokey and Snookey by K.S.
There was a young kitten named Smokey
Who belonged to a girl named Stokey
She wanted to roam
Away from her home
But a searching party rescued dear Smokey.
There was a young kitten named Snookey
Who was almost called "little Sookey"
She played with a string
Or most anything
This charming young kitten named Snookey.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
Woods Hole LOG. All the latest news. Just 3 cents, formerly 5.
One of Woods Hole's three periodicals. Agent: Roger Stokey.
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CARE OF CHILDREN. Affectionate attention; reasonable rates; all hours; limit 6 at once; appointments made; service with or without a smile. Margaret Stokey, Woods Hole.
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BLACKBERRIES. The finest, sweetest, ripest, juiciest, blackest, largest and best-flavored BLACKBERRIES in the United States, picked by hand from roadside bushes, are sold by Stokey and McDowell at 10 cents a quart.
Amazingly Low price. Fernbank, Woods Hole.
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DRIVING LESSONS. Expert advice? 3 lessons for $5.00. S.H. Stokey
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FROG-DIVING Lessons. Private lessons; diving unmentionably good; practice needed. Apply to Leaping Bullfrog Stokey.
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PEAT. High Grade Peat brought safely to your door, at reasonable prices. Order now before our stock gives out. Stokey, Stokey and McDowell. Fernbank.
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DINNER SERVED. Plain and fancy dinners served to your order. We make a specialty of desserts. Let us serve your birthday dinner. For orders see M. Stokey.
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BICYCLES REPAIRED. Anything, any time, anywhere. We shall be glad to repair it for you. 30 years training. We succeed where others fail. Stokey and McDowell, Fernbank.
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KITTENS BATHED AND DEFLEAD. Expert expert. We bathe and deflea your kittens by a special process. All our work done by an authority on the subject. Consider your kittens and send them to M. Stokey.
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RECIPES. FREE. Send your name and address with 10 cents (to cover postage) for the new free booklet on "New Methods of Preparing Blackberries." Get these recipes and give your family a treat.
Stokey, McDowell Mfg. Co., Woods Hole, Mass.
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TALKING MACHINE. For rent by day or hour. Prices: day $1.00; hour 10¢. Same fees for staying away. Apply Roger Stokey.
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GOSSIP. I will pay 1/2 cent and up for good juicy high grade gossip which is the spice of life. See Roger Stokey, Gossip Editor of Fernbank News. The name of the Patronizer will be omitted on request.
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LOST. On or near Gardiner Road, some footprints belonging to William Farmer Stokey. They fit size 16 shoe. If found please return to the owner.
TABLES OILED. Tables made to reflect as mirrors. The very best materials used. Apply before they give out. Stokey and McDowell, Fernbank.
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SKIPPING STONES. For Sale. Champion Skipping Stones, recommended by the world's Booby Prize Skipper of Stones, the Honourable Roger Provines Stokey. Kathleen Manufacturing Company, Woods Hole, Mass.
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ENGINEERING. Stokey, Stokey, Stokey & Stokey. The Engineering Firm of S., S., S. & S. has completed drainage of the Stokey Pond and has reclaimed the extensive marsh by Fernbank. See this notable work.
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Situation wanted. An experienced person would like position as a cleaner-up-of-rooms. No references can be given. K.S. Box 000000000
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. Weekly demonstrations given by A.G.S. For references consult B. and R. Stokey.
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ROSE-BUSHES trimmed, clipped, cut up, and carried away. C. McDowell.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Woods Hole LOG. All the latest news. Just 3 cents, formerly 5.
One of Woods Hole's three periodicals. Agent: Roger Stokey.
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CARE OF CHILDREN. Affectionate attention; reasonable rates; all hours; limit 6 at once; appointments made; service with or without a smile. Margaret Stokey, Woods Hole.
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BLACKBERRIES. The finest, sweetest, ripest, juiciest, blackest, largest and best-flavored BLACKBERRIES in the United States, picked by hand from roadside bushes, are sold by Stokey and McDowell at 10 cents a quart.
Amazingly Low price. Fernbank, Woods Hole.
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DRIVING LESSONS. Expert advice? 3 lessons for $5.00. S.H. Stokey
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FROG-DIVING Lessons. Private lessons; diving unmentionably good; practice needed. Apply to Leaping Bullfrog Stokey.
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PEAT. High Grade Peat brought safely to your door, at reasonable prices. Order now before our stock gives out. Stokey, Stokey and McDowell. Fernbank.
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DINNER SERVED. Plain and fancy dinners served to your order. We make a specialty of desserts. Let us serve your birthday dinner. For orders see M. Stokey.
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BICYCLES REPAIRED. Anything, any time, anywhere. We shall be glad to repair it for you. 30 years training. We succeed where others fail. Stokey and McDowell, Fernbank.
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KITTENS BATHED AND DEFLEAD. Expert expert. We bathe and deflea your kittens by a special process. All our work done by an authority on the subject. Consider your kittens and send them to M. Stokey.
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RECIPES. FREE. Send your name and address with 10 cents (to cover postage) for the new free booklet on "New Methods of Preparing Blackberries." Get these recipes and give your family a treat.
Stokey, McDowell Mfg. Co., Woods Hole, Mass.
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TALKING MACHINE. For rent by day or hour. Prices: day $1.00; hour 10¢. Same fees for staying away. Apply Roger Stokey.
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GOSSIP. I will pay 1/2 cent and up for good juicy high grade gossip which is the spice of life. See Roger Stokey, Gossip Editor of Fernbank News. The name of the Patronizer will be omitted on request.
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LOST. On or near Gardiner Road, some footprints belonging to William Farmer Stokey. They fit size 16 shoe. If found please return to the owner.
TABLES OILED. Tables made to reflect as mirrors. The very best materials used. Apply before they give out. Stokey and McDowell, Fernbank.
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SKIPPING STONES. For Sale. Champion Skipping Stones, recommended by the world's Booby Prize Skipper of Stones, the Honourable Roger Provines Stokey. Kathleen Manufacturing Company, Woods Hole, Mass.
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ENGINEERING. Stokey, Stokey, Stokey & Stokey. The Engineering Firm of S., S., S. & S. has completed drainage of the Stokey Pond and has reclaimed the extensive marsh by Fernbank. See this notable work.
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Situation wanted. An experienced person would like position as a cleaner-up-of-rooms. No references can be given. K.S. Box 000000000
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE. Weekly demonstrations given by A.G.S. For references consult B. and R. Stokey.
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ROSE-BUSHES trimmed, clipped, cut up, and carried away. C. McDowell.
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Another Lindberg at Fernbank.
On Sunday, the 6th of August, at 2:30 P.M., William Farmer Stokey (otherwise known as Bill) set out on a solo flight on his bicycle, "The Spirit of the General." On his trip Mr. Stokey says that he found the scenery "elegant." He also found a specimen of Cassia Chamaecrista, a pretty yellow flower not before seen at Fernbank. Mr. Stokey went to North Falmouth. He arrived home in good spirits at 5:30 having gone approximately 23 miles. Mr. Stokey says "The secret of my success is eating cornflakes every morning and blackberries on all possible occasions."
Personals. M. Stokey
Dr. Cornelia M. Clapp is a visitor in Woods Hole for a few days. She is staying with Mrs. Jenkins at the Pine Knot. Miss Clapp came to attend the annual meeting of the Trustees and the Corporation of the M.B.L.
Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins held open house Monday evening, Aug. 7th, at Pine Knot in honor of Miss Clapp.
Mrs. Evans, Miss A.G. Stokey and their nieces the Misses M. and K. Stokey attended a tea and exhibition of the Falmouth Garden Club. Mrs. Evans acquired a recipe of a very excellent cake which was served.
Mrs. Evans and Miss A.G. Stokey attended a tea given by Mrs. Jennings in honor of Miss Peebles, formerly of The Lantern but now residing in Los Angeles.
Dr. and Mrs. Meyer held a musicale at their home Sunday evening. The guests greatly appreciated Mrs. Evans' singing accompanied by Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer also played some Bach numbers and Dr. Meyer some Beethoven and Chopin.
Miss Hilda Cunniff, who has been in Woods Hole for the Algae course and is now remaining for a visit, is going to prepare a Siamese dinner for the Stokey household on Wednesday evening, Aug. 9th. The dinner is to be served in native style and we are all awaiting it with eagerness. Miss A.G. Stokey met Miss Cunniff when she was visiting in Chiengmai, Siam.
Last Wednesday an Indian dinner was served by Dr. Alma G. Stokey. The dinner was delicious with its tasty curry and sauces. Piossam, the dessert, was especially good as it was made with cashew nuts.
Last Thursday there was a bazaar in Falmouth for the benefit of the Nurses Association. Those of the Stokey household who attended it enjoyed it immensely. On this occasion Miss A.G.Stokey had her first experience in eating an iceberg. She is willing to try it again.
Miss A.H. Turner and Miss Charlotte Haywood have been callers at Fernbank.
BLACKBERRYING.
The picking of blackberries by W.F.S. and C.McD. has resulted in 27 quarts of blackberries at 10 cents a quart. These juicy blackberries were made into such delicacies as deliciously flavored pies, jam exceptionally good, and minute puddings with a flavor which only blackberries can give. Yes, these desserts are worthy of their origin. C.F.M.
Mah Chiang also known as Mah Jong
There have been two tournaments in Mah Jong. The first came out as follows:
1. Roger Stokey
2. Curtis McDowell
3. Billy Stokey
In the second tournament the honorable Frog Diver entered. We were surprised to find that frogs could play so well. Dr. Stokey came out in the lead, Billy Stokey second, Curtis McDowell third, and Roger Stokey trailing along in the rear. Heavenly Twins and Nine United Brothers have been attained. Although some have come close to the All Green Hand and the Thirteen Odd, none have reached it as yet. Billy Stokey has the prize for going out on the lowest score and Roger Stokey for the highest. C.F.M.
Another Lindberg at Fernbank.
On Sunday, the 6th of August, at 2:30 P.M., William Farmer Stokey (otherwise known as Bill) set out on a solo flight on his bicycle, "The Spirit of the General." On his trip Mr. Stokey says that he found the scenery "elegant." He also found a specimen of Cassia Chamaecrista, a pretty yellow flower not before seen at Fernbank. Mr. Stokey went to North Falmouth. He arrived home in good spirits at 5:30 having gone approximately 23 miles. Mr. Stokey says "The secret of my success is eating cornflakes every morning and blackberries on all possible occasions."
Personals. M. Stokey
Dr. Cornelia M. Clapp is a visitor in Woods Hole for a few days. She is staying with Mrs. Jenkins at the Pine Knot. Miss Clapp came to attend the annual meeting of the Trustees and the Corporation of the M.B.L.
Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins held open house Monday evening, Aug. 7th, at Pine Knot in honor of Miss Clapp.
Mrs. Evans, Miss A.G. Stokey and their nieces the Misses M. and K. Stokey attended a tea and exhibition of the Falmouth Garden Club. Mrs. Evans acquired a recipe of a very excellent cake which was served.
Mrs. Evans and Miss A.G. Stokey attended a tea given by Mrs. Jennings in honor of Miss Peebles, formerly of The Lantern but now residing in Los Angeles.
Dr. and Mrs. Meyer held a musicale at their home Sunday evening. The guests greatly appreciated Mrs. Evans' singing accompanied by Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer also played some Bach numbers and Dr. Meyer some Beethoven and Chopin.
Miss Hilda Cunniff, who has been in Woods Hole for the Algae course and is now remaining for a visit, is going to prepare a Siamese dinner for the Stokey household on Wednesday evening, Aug. 9th. The dinner is to be served in native style and we are all awaiting it with eagerness. Miss A.G. Stokey met Miss Cunniff when she was visiting in Chiengmai, Siam.
Last Wednesday an Indian dinner was served by Dr. Alma G. Stokey. The dinner was delicious with its tasty curry and sauces. Piossam, the dessert, was especially good as it was made with cashew nuts.
Last Thursday there was a bazaar in Falmouth for the benefit of the Nurses Association. Those of the Stokey household who attended it enjoyed it immensely. On this occasion Miss A.G.Stokey had her first experience in eating an iceberg. She is willing to try it again.
Miss A.H. Turner and Miss Charlotte Haywood have been callers at Fernbank.
BLACKBERRYING.
The picking of blackberries by W.F.S. and C.McD. has resulted in 27 quarts of blackberries at 10 cents a quart. These juicy blackberries were made into such delicacies as deliciously flavored pies, jam exceptionally good, and minute puddings with a flavor which only blackberries can give. Yes, these desserts are worthy of their origin. C.F.M.
Mah Chiang also known as Mah Jong
There have been two tournaments in Mah Jong. The first came out as follows:
1. Roger Stokey
2. Curtis McDowell
3. Billy Stokey
In the second tournament the honorable Frog Diver entered. We were surprised to find that frogs could play so well. Dr. Stokey came out in the lead, Billy Stokey second, Curtis McDowell third, and Roger Stokey trailing along in the rear. Heavenly Twins and Nine United Brothers have been attained. Although some have come close to the All Green Hand and the Thirteen Odd, none have reached it as yet. Billy Stokey has the prize for going out on the lowest score and Roger Stokey for the highest. C.F.M.
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A Trip to Provincetown.
Early in July the Fernbank household made a trip to Provincetown. The usual stops were made: first in Hyannis at the Candle Factory to see candles made and to lay in a supply for future use. Some people thriftily provided for Christmas. Then there was a stop at Chatham to take a look at Chatham light, survey the broad expanse of sandy beach with surf rolling in, and to give a portion of the party a chance to play Leap-Frog over the posts which make a barrier for automobiles. After leaving Chatham all members of the party were engaged in looking for a suitable place for a picnic lunch; the requirements were as follows: a good parking place for two cars, a view of water, scarcity of houses and road-stands, absence of other picnickers. This was finally secured but the water was a pond (one of the 365 ponds and lakes credited to the Cape) and not the ocean, but it was sufficiently beautiful to satisfy the most exacting. After the picnic lunch the party went on to Highland Light at North Truro where everybody (even A.G.S. who rarely climbs towers) went up into the Lighthouse. After leaving Highland Light they went on to Provincetown where they saw the Pilgrims Monument, the Oldest House, and other sights. On the return trip the party stopped at the Black Duck for a Clam Chowder supper. One carload was so busy watching for state automobile licenses that it almost passed the Duck without turning in. It was just 8 o'clock when the party left the Black Duck and then they made time to reach Sagamore in time to see the New York boat go through the canal at the east bridge. They crossed the bridge to the north side just before it went up for the boat; it went up long before the boat was near it. After seeing the boat at Sagamore they drove on along the canal and midway to Bourne they stopped to see the boat pass in the canal and to refresh themselves with cantaloupe. Then they went on and crossed the bridge to the south side at Bourne and were ready to watch the boat for the third time, which was about 45 minutes later than the first. After that - home and to bed rather later than the usual schedule.
HIGHLAND LIGHT. North Truro, Mass.
On our trip to Provincetown we inspected the lighthouse at North Truro. It is next to the largest on the Atlantic Ocean; the largest is one of the Twin Lights in New York harbor.
Highland Light is 130 ft. above sea level and 66 ft. above the ground. On Oct. 28, 1932 electricity was installed. Before that oil was used and the lenses had to be cleaned every day. The use of electricity allows it to be cleaned only once in three months. A 1000 watt bulb is used and reflectors reflect all the light to a prism. Through these prisms, four in all, a 4,000,000 candle power beam is sent. This beam is visible 75 miles out at sea and is flashed every 5 seconds. A complete revolution of the light is made every 20 seconds. The light is visible 20 miles to the horizon. The light was originally turned by a clock which had to be wound every hour and a half. At the present time a 4 horse power engine is used. The light floats in 800 lbs. of mercury. The mercury costs $5.00 a lb. During the day the glass is kept covered because the sun's rays beating on the glass might cause fire. The lighthouse's radio signal is Q: this letter is sent out three times every 15 minutes. C.F.M.
BIRTHDAY PICNICS.
On July 18th was celebrated the birthday of Miss A.G.Stokey. Her birthday had occurred over a month before but that did not impair the festivities. There was a picnic at Nobska with a birthday cake and candles, followed by presents. The presentation of the presents relieved her mind of her curiosity as to where was the copy of Bach's B minor Mass which she was expecting for summer study. (Alas, she has had no time to study it, but hopes to have a chance at it before the season was over.)
The whole Fernbank family went on a picnic in honor of Dr. F. Stokey's birthday. First we went to Leatherby's beach, on Buzzards Bay, where we cooked frankforts, had sandwiches and cocoanut cake. We saw a beautiful sunset and all looked for the "green flash" but no one saw it. After we finished
A Trip to Provincetown.
Early in July the Fernbank household made a trip to Provincetown. The usual stops were made: first in Hyannis at the Candle Factory to see candles made and to lay in a supply for future use. Some people thriftily provided for Christmas. Then there was a stop at Chatham to take a look at Chatham light, survey the broad expanse of sandy beach with surf rolling in, and to give a portion of the party a chance to play Leap-Frog over the posts which make a barrier for automobiles. After leaving Chatham all members of the party were engaged in looking for a suitable place for a picnic lunch; the requirements were as follows: a good parking place for two cars, a view of water, scarcity of houses and road-stands, absence of other picnickers. This was finally secured but the water was a pond (one of the 365 ponds and lakes credited to the Cape) and not the ocean, but it was sufficiently beautiful to satisfy the most exacting. After the picnic lunch the party went on to Highland Light at North Truro where everybody (even A.G.S. who rarely climbs towers) went up into the Lighthouse. After leaving Highland Light they went on to Provincetown where they saw the Pilgrims Monument, the Oldest House, and other sights. On the return trip the party stopped at the Black Duck for a Clam Chowder supper. One carload was so busy watching for state automobile licenses that it almost passed the Duck without turning in. It was just 8 o'clock when the party left the Black Duck and then they made time to reach Sagamore in time to see the New York boat go through the canal at the east bridge. They crossed the bridge to the north side just before it went up for the boat; it went up long before the boat was near it. After seeing the boat at Sagamore they drove on along the canal and midway to Bourne they stopped to see the boat pass in the canal and to refresh themselves with cantaloupe. Then they went on and crossed the bridge to the south side at Bourne and were ready to watch the boat for the third time, which was about 45 minutes later than the first. After that - home and to bed rather later than the usual schedule.
HIGHLAND LIGHT. North Truro, Mass.
On our trip to Provincetown we inspected the lighthouse at North Truro. It is next to the largest on the Atlantic Ocean; the largest is one of the Twin Lights in New York harbor.
Highland Light is 130 ft. above sea level and 66 ft. above the ground. On Oct. 28, 1932 electricity was installed. Before that oil was used and the lenses had to be cleaned every day. The use of electricity allows it to be cleaned only once in three months. A 1000 watt bulb is used and reflectors reflect all the light to a prism. Through these prisms, four in all, a 4,000,000 candle power beam is sent. This beam is visible 75 miles out at sea and is flashed every 5 seconds. A complete revolution of the light is made every 20 seconds. The light is visible 20 miles to the horizon. The light was originally turned by a clock which had to be wound every hour and a half. At the present time a 4 horse power engine is used. The light floats in 800 lbs. of mercury. The mercury costs $5.00 a lb. During the day the glass is kept covered because the sun's rays beating on the glass might cause fire. The lighthouse's radio signal is Q: this letter is sent out three times every 15 minutes. C.F.M.
BIRTHDAY PICNICS.
On July 18th was celebrated the birthday of Miss A.G.Stokey. Her birthday had occurred over a month before but that did not impair the festivities. There was a picnic at Nobska with a birthday cake and candles, followed by presents. The presentation of the presents relieved her mind of her curiosity as to where was the copy of Bach's B minor Mass which she was expecting for summer study. (Alas, she has had no time to study it, but hopes to have a chance at it before the season was over.)
The whole Fernbank family went on a picnic in honor of Dr. F. Stokey's birthday. First we went to Leatherby's beach, on Buzzards Bay, where we cooked frankforts, had sandwiches and cocoanut cake. We saw a beautiful sunset and all looked for the "green flash" but no one saw it. After we finished
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there we went to Nobska beach. There we saw the moon. Part of the time the moon was hidden under the clouds but it was full and very beautiful. After we returned from Nobska Dr. Stokey opened his presents. Every one had written a poem. We all regretted the absence of Margaret Stokey from part of the picnic. She had to look after a child. B. Stokey.
On July 29th the Fernbank household had a picnic at Popponesset Beach which is in Waquoit. Miss Rhodehouse, formerly at Mount Holyoke and her sister Mrs. Smith were guests at the picnic. After supper those of the group who could throw stones within 90 degrees of the mark joined in a contest which consisted in throwing stones into a tin can which was on the beach 12-15 ft. away. Mrs. Smith made an excellent record.
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The Frog Diver dives
The crowd arrives
To see him crash
With a great big splash.
B.S.
SOCIAL SECRETS by the Debutant. K.S.
Mrs. Fred E. Stokey was the guest of Capt. Roger P. Stokey at a boating party on July 21st. The Captain gallantly steered the ship about the Great Harbor and the Little Harbor. The Party was enjoyed by all who attended it. Those present were the honor guest and Capt. Stokey.
Of special interest to the friends of Fernbank folk are the two new arrivals who are going to stay at Fernbank indefinitely. The visitors came from Boston where they are well known in society. Perhaps it is unnecessary to say that the visitors are the Cake-Pan Sisters. We give them a most hearty welcome and hope that they will enjoy their visit as much as we shall enjoy them. (Especially on birthdays. Ed.)
On Saturday Aug. 5, the Honorable Fred E. Stokey was entertained at a dinnerparty in celebration of his birthday. The party was on the Leatherby beach after which he and his host of friends and relatives departed for Nobska Lighthouse to view the new moon (cf. item above and calender). When the party returned to Fernbank Cottage, the beautiful summer home of Miss Alma G. Stokey, sister of the honor guest. Here Dr. Stokey was showered with gifts from his many friends and relatives. Especially touching was a poem dedicated to Dr. Stokey by Miss Alma Stokey. (Not as touching as you might think. Ed.) Please send all social news to the Debutant.
GOSSIP. (Straight from the servants quarters.) By LeRoy LeRoy. Rumors have been scattered about Fernbank that the Most Honorable Dr. Fred E. Stokey has been seen going around Fernbank premises without socks on. (That's nothing; we saw a sockless man at an evening musicale last Sunday, while the Honorable Doctor does in only between swims. Ed.) Perhaps he has taken the fashion from his niece, Miss Margaret Clarke Stokey who has been seen, it is whispered, without stockings on! Who will be the next victim of this fashion? Who knows?
By the way, Fred Eicher Stokey, M.D., was seen driving home from Boston with a strange lady a few weeks ago. It is not known yet whether the speed cop who accosted him pinched him for left-hand driving, but it is rumored that Mrs. Stokey found less cash than usual when she went through his pockets. Very suspicious, Dr. Stokey, Very suspicious. (But not to the Editor who was sitting on the back seat with the strange lady, Miss Eleanor Mason, not at all strange to her or even to the Doctor.)
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Personals: Roger meet me at the Oasis at 8 P.M. tonight. Kate S.
XXX--------------XXX
WANTED: A car for Margaret and Kathleen. Donations gratefully received.
A typewriter for the Editor, one in good condition which will not miss-spell or falter, or skip a beat after the A.
there we went to Nobska beach. There we saw the moon. Part of the time the moon was hidden under the clouds but it was full and very beautiful. After we returned from Nobska Dr. Stokey opened his presents. Every one had written a poem. We all regretted the absence of Margaret Stokey from part of the picnic. She had to look after a child. B. Stokey.
On July 29th the Fernbank household had a picnic at Popponesset Beach which is in Waquoit. Miss Rhodehouse, formerly at Mount Holyoke and her sister Mrs. Smith were guests at the picnic. After supper those of the group who could throw stones within 90 degrees of the mark joined in a contest which consisted in throwing stones into a tin can which was on the beach 12-15 ft. away. Mrs. Smith made an excellent record.
--------------------
The Frog Diver dives
The crowd arrives
To see him crash
With a great big splash.
B.S.
SOCIAL SECRETS by the Debutant. K.S.
Mrs. Fred E. Stokey was the guest of Capt. Roger P. Stokey at a boating party on July 21st. The Captain gallantly steered the ship about the Great Harbor and the Little Harbor. The Party was enjoyed by all who attended it. Those present were the honor guest and Capt. Stokey.
Of special interest to the friends of Fernbank folk are the two new arrivals who are going to stay at Fernbank indefinitely. The visitors came from Boston where they are well known in society. Perhaps it is unnecessary to say that the visitors are the Cake-Pan Sisters. We give them a most hearty welcome and hope that they will enjoy their visit as much as we shall enjoy them. (Especially on birthdays. Ed.)
On Saturday Aug. 5, the Honorable Fred E. Stokey was entertained at a dinnerparty in celebration of his birthday. The party was on the Leatherby beach after which he and his host of friends and relatives departed for Nobska Lighthouse to view the new moon (cf. item above and calender). When the party returned to Fernbank Cottage, the beautiful summer home of Miss Alma G. Stokey, sister of the honor guest. Here Dr. Stokey was showered with gifts from his many friends and relatives. Especially touching was a poem dedicated to Dr. Stokey by Miss Alma Stokey. (Not as touching as you might think. Ed.) Please send all social news to the Debutant.
GOSSIP. (Straight from the servants quarters.) By LeRoy LeRoy. Rumors have been scattered about Fernbank that the Most Honorable Dr. Fred E. Stokey has been seen going around Fernbank premises without socks on. (That's nothing; we saw a sockless man at an evening musicale last Sunday, while the Honorable Doctor does in only between swims. Ed.) Perhaps he has taken the fashion from his niece, Miss Margaret Clarke Stokey who has been seen, it is whispered, without stockings on! Who will be the next victim of this fashion? Who knows?
By the way, Fred Eicher Stokey, M.D., was seen driving home from Boston with a strange lady a few weeks ago. It is not known yet whether the speed cop who accosted him pinched him for left-hand driving, but it is rumored that Mrs. Stokey found less cash than usual when she went through his pockets. Very suspicious, Dr. Stokey, Very suspicious. (But not to the Editor who was sitting on the back seat with the strange lady, Miss Eleanor Mason, not at all strange to her or even to the Doctor.)
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Personals: Roger meet me at the Oasis at 8 P.M. tonight. Kate S.
XXX--------------XXX
WANTED: A car for Margaret and Kathleen. Donations gratefully received.
A typewriter for the Editor, one in good condition which will not miss-spell or falter, or skip a beat after the A.
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1.
I'm still working on uploading the Fernbank News to this website.
You can find all the available Fernbank News editions in:
2.
FERNBANK NEWS
Vol. VI No. 1
August 7, 1933
Woods Hole, Mass.
The typing of this News may have been started on August 7, but the contents indicate that it wasn't finished until a day or two later.
3.
Miss Clapp has rented Pine Knot to Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Washington, D.C. Miss Clapp is now visiting Pine Knot.
I never know whether to put Miss Clapp in the Non-family page for South Hadley folks in this website, or in the Non-family page for Woods Hole folks, so I put her in both.
The map that Alma drew when she bought the land for the cottage says that Miss Clapp's property was to the left as you face Fernbank from Gardiner Road, with two lots in between Fernbank and Pine Knot. I think that The Lantern (or the cottage previously named The Lantern) and Neuve Annee must be the two lots between Fernbank and Pine Knot.
4.
According to reports there were great storms on the coast this past winter. The tides were so high on the bay that the sea came over the breakwater beyond the Copeland place and washed down Gardiner Road. As a result of the high water Fernbank had its own private pond with its own frog. The engineering activities of Dr. Fred Stokey destroyed both the pond and the frog.
Maggie mentioned the water at Fernbank in a letter to her father:
5.
Water in the basements and cellars was the order of the day last winter and spring, even such high class basements as that of Pine Knot received its portion; Fernbank gave up without a struggle but it has now been taught how to be more heroic and our Chief Engineer says that it will not happen again.
Ha! The Chief Engineer spoke to soon.
6.
FROG DIVING. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. F. Stokey has kindly consented to give lessons in the popular sport of Frog Diving.
From later mentions of the frog diving, I figure that frog dives were what I would call a cannonball, but I don't know for sure.
7.
A 16 mile HIKE. Report by C. McDowell. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
C. McDowell, was Curtis McDowell, age 14 in 1933, who was staying with Fred and Sibyl while attending school in Massachusetts. There's a non-Family page for the McDowells.
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! must have been a reference to the Civil War song. You can find it on YouTube.
8.
Smokey and Snookey, recent additions to the household at Fernbank, are still claimed to be the cutest kittens in captivity.
Here is a picture of the cute captives, taken the month after this Fernbank News came out. I figure Smokey must be the all-black one, but I don't know.
I'm still working on uploading the Fernbank News to this website.
- The previous News in the series is: 1932-08-03 FERNBANK NEWS
- The next News in the series is: 1935-03-31 FERNBANK NEWS
You can find all the available Fernbank News editions in:
2.
FERNBANK NEWS
Vol. VI No. 1
August 7, 1933
Woods Hole, Mass.
The typing of this News may have been started on August 7, but the contents indicate that it wasn't finished until a day or two later.
3.
Miss Clapp has rented Pine Knot to Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins of Washington, D.C. Miss Clapp is now visiting Pine Knot.
I never know whether to put Miss Clapp in the Non-family page for South Hadley folks in this website, or in the Non-family page for Woods Hole folks, so I put her in both.
The map that Alma drew when she bought the land for the cottage says that Miss Clapp's property was to the left as you face Fernbank from Gardiner Road, with two lots in between Fernbank and Pine Knot. I think that The Lantern (or the cottage previously named The Lantern) and Neuve Annee must be the two lots between Fernbank and Pine Knot.
4.
According to reports there were great storms on the coast this past winter. The tides were so high on the bay that the sea came over the breakwater beyond the Copeland place and washed down Gardiner Road. As a result of the high water Fernbank had its own private pond with its own frog. The engineering activities of Dr. Fred Stokey destroyed both the pond and the frog.
Maggie mentioned the water at Fernbank in a letter to her father:
5.
Water in the basements and cellars was the order of the day last winter and spring, even such high class basements as that of Pine Knot received its portion; Fernbank gave up without a struggle but it has now been taught how to be more heroic and our Chief Engineer says that it will not happen again.
Ha! The Chief Engineer spoke to soon.
6.
FROG DIVING. We are very pleased to announce that Dr. F. Stokey has kindly consented to give lessons in the popular sport of Frog Diving.
From later mentions of the frog diving, I figure that frog dives were what I would call a cannonball, but I don't know for sure.
7.
A 16 mile HIKE. Report by C. McDowell. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
C. McDowell, was Curtis McDowell, age 14 in 1933, who was staying with Fred and Sibyl while attending school in Massachusetts. There's a non-Family page for the McDowells.
Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! must have been a reference to the Civil War song. You can find it on YouTube.
8.
Smokey and Snookey, recent additions to the household at Fernbank, are still claimed to be the cutest kittens in captivity.
Here is a picture of the cute captives, taken the month after this Fernbank News came out. I figure Smokey must be the all-black one, but I don't know.
Fernbank, September 4, 1933: Maggie feeding Smokey & Snooky
8.
To obtain the best results in the way of a circus the kittens should be fed Kit-e-ration.
I had heard of Ken-L-Ration for dogs, but not Kit-E-Ration for cats, but the internet tells me that Kit-E-Ration was real.
9.
Woods Hole LOG. All the latest news. Just 3 cents, formerly 5.
One of Woods Hole's three periodicals. Agent: Roger Stokey.
I figure the three periodicals are: The Fernbank News, Roger's Woods Hole Log, and The Collecting Net, from which this website has a 1928 article about a concert that Eva participated in:
10.
DRIVING LESSONS. Expert advice? 3 lessons for $5.00. S.H. Stokey
Something else from Maggie's 6/24/1933 letter to her father:
Aunt Alma's car is here and I think Aunt Eva is learning to drive it. Anyway she said I could learn.
11.
LOST. On or near Gardiner Road, some footprints belonging to William Farmer Stokey. They fit size 16 shoe. If found please return to the owner.
Some of the jokes in these advertisements are obvious to me. This one is not.
12.
These juicy blackberries were made into such delicacies as deliciously flavored pies, jam exceptionally good, and minute puddings with a flavor which only blackberries can give.
I asked AG about minute puddings, and she said it was a mix. Maybe like Jello Instant Pudding?
13.
Dr. and Mrs. Meyer held a musicale at their home Sunday evening. The guests greatly appreciated Mrs. Evans' singing accompanied by Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer also played some Bach numbers and Dr. Meyer some Beethoven and Chopin.
The Meyers are in the Non-family page on this website for Woods Hole folks.
14.
Heavenly Twins and Nine United Brothers have been attained. Although some have come close to the All Green Hand and the Thirteen Odd, none have reached it as yet.
I have played Mah Jongg - or anyway, a version of Mah Jongg - but the only hand that I recognize here is Heavenly Twins. When I googled Nine United Brothers, it sounded a lot like Heavenly Twins, but I don't know.
15.
It was just 8 o'clock when the party left the Black Duck and then they made time to reach Sagamore in time to see the New York boat go through the canal at the east bridge. They crossed the bridge to the north side just before it went up for the boat; it went up long before the boat was near it. After seeing the boat at Sagamore they drove on along the canal and midway to Bourne they stopped to see the boat pass in the canal and to refresh themselves with cantaloupe. Then they went on and crossed the bridge to the south side at Bourne and were ready to watch the boat for the third time, which was about 45 minutes later than the first.
This surprised me. Wikipedia said that both of the current bridges - Bourne and Sagamore - were opened in 1935, replacing the drawbridges. For the Bourne Bridge, it says:
The bridge replaced an earlier 1911 bascule bridge (drawbridge), the Bourne Highway Bridge, the original approaches of which are still accessible. The current structure was built to accommodate the widening of the canal.
16.
On July 18th was celebrated the birthday of Miss A.G.Stokey. Her birthday had occurred over a month before but that did not impair the festivities.
Alma turned 56 on June 17, 1933.
17.
The presentation of the presents relieved her mind of her curiosity as to where was the copy of Bach's B minor Mass which she was expecting for summer study.
I don't understand this, but perhaps the original expecation of somebody or other was that Alma's birthday would be celebrated on June 17, so it originally made sense to hold the copy of the Mass back until the celebration.
18.
The whole Fernbank family went on a picnic in honor of Dr. F. Stokey's birthday.
Fred turned 54 on August 5, 1933.
19.
First we went to Leatherby's beach, on Buzzards Bay, where we cooked frankforts, had sandwiches and cocoanut cake.
Google didn't help me to find out exactly where Leatherby's beach was.
20.
We saw a beautiful sunset and all looked for the "green flash" but no one saw it.
Wikipedia says:
The green flash and green ray are meteorological optical phenomena that sometimes occur transiently around the moment of sunset or sunrise. When the conditions are right, a distinct green spot is briefly visible above the Sun's upper limb; the green appearance usually lasts for no more than two seconds.
When I was in France in 1985, I bought a Jules Verne novel named Le Rayon Vert, which sounded intriguing - a Jules Verne novel about a green ray! I was quite disappointed to discover early in the novel that it was just the green flash.
I have never seen the green flash, but I remember being at Glady's house one evening - it must have been a Saturday night picnic - when Glady said calmly that she had just seen the green flash. I suppose it was this sort of thing - the good eye - that made Glady good at taking photographs.
I mentioned the green flash to AG (or maybe she happened to mention it to me) and I told her about the Jules Verne novel and about Glady seeing the green flash. AG said that she had seen the green flash once from the beach in Woods Hole, after she was grown up, and she said that Aunt Alma saw it once in her Asian travels.
21.
On July 29th the Fernbank household had a picnic at Popponesset Beach which is in Waquoit. Miss Rhodehouse, formerly at Mount Holyoke and her sister Mrs. Smith were guests at the picnic.
Miss Rhodehouse must be Miss Rodehouse or Rodhouse. I have her in the Non-family Ohio folks page, because she went to Oberlin. We have pictures of her in western Massachusetts with Alma and Eva from 1918, so maybe that was when she was at Mount Holyoke.
22.
On Saturday Aug. 5, the Honorable Fred E. Stokey was entertained at a dinnerparty in celebration of his birthday. The party was on the Leatherby beach after which he and his host of friends and relatives departed for Nobska Lighthouse to view the new moon (cf. item above and calender).
The "item above" said that there was a full moon, and when I googled, I found that there was a full moon on August 5, 1933. So I don't know what K.S. was talking about.
23.
Very suspicious, Dr. Stokey, Very suspicious. (But not to the Editor who was sitting on the back seat with the strange lady, Miss Eleanor Mason, not at all strange to her or even to the Doctor.)
Eleanor Mason was associated with the Women's Christian College in Madras, so she's on the Non-family page in this website for India folks.
24.
The audience for this edition of the Fernbank News would have been Will in Atlanta, who I think was taking care of the chickens, and Kathleen in Savannah, helping to take care of ailing father, who died the following month. Fred and Sibyl had driven down to Florida in June to visit Fred's first parents-in-law, the Woodsides, and they had stopped off in Atlanta on the way back to pick up Maggie, Billy, Kay, and Roger, and bring them up to Fernbank.
Additionally, a copy might have been sent to Curtis McDowell's parents, Fred's and Sibyl's former missionary colleagues, Reverent and Mrs. McDowell. I don't know whether Curtis had accompanied Fred and Sibyl on the driving trip to Florida. Since Curtis was black and had spent much of his childhood in Angola, I would have been wary about taking him down to Florida, but if Curtis didn't go with Fred and Sibyl, then I don't know where he stayed while they were gone. Maybe with Alma?
To obtain the best results in the way of a circus the kittens should be fed Kit-e-ration.
I had heard of Ken-L-Ration for dogs, but not Kit-E-Ration for cats, but the internet tells me that Kit-E-Ration was real.
9.
Woods Hole LOG. All the latest news. Just 3 cents, formerly 5.
One of Woods Hole's three periodicals. Agent: Roger Stokey.
I figure the three periodicals are: The Fernbank News, Roger's Woods Hole Log, and The Collecting Net, from which this website has a 1928 article about a concert that Eva participated in:
10.
DRIVING LESSONS. Expert advice? 3 lessons for $5.00. S.H. Stokey
Something else from Maggie's 6/24/1933 letter to her father:
Aunt Alma's car is here and I think Aunt Eva is learning to drive it. Anyway she said I could learn.
11.
LOST. On or near Gardiner Road, some footprints belonging to William Farmer Stokey. They fit size 16 shoe. If found please return to the owner.
Some of the jokes in these advertisements are obvious to me. This one is not.
12.
These juicy blackberries were made into such delicacies as deliciously flavored pies, jam exceptionally good, and minute puddings with a flavor which only blackberries can give.
I asked AG about minute puddings, and she said it was a mix. Maybe like Jello Instant Pudding?
13.
Dr. and Mrs. Meyer held a musicale at their home Sunday evening. The guests greatly appreciated Mrs. Evans' singing accompanied by Mrs. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer also played some Bach numbers and Dr. Meyer some Beethoven and Chopin.
The Meyers are in the Non-family page on this website for Woods Hole folks.
14.
Heavenly Twins and Nine United Brothers have been attained. Although some have come close to the All Green Hand and the Thirteen Odd, none have reached it as yet.
I have played Mah Jongg - or anyway, a version of Mah Jongg - but the only hand that I recognize here is Heavenly Twins. When I googled Nine United Brothers, it sounded a lot like Heavenly Twins, but I don't know.
15.
It was just 8 o'clock when the party left the Black Duck and then they made time to reach Sagamore in time to see the New York boat go through the canal at the east bridge. They crossed the bridge to the north side just before it went up for the boat; it went up long before the boat was near it. After seeing the boat at Sagamore they drove on along the canal and midway to Bourne they stopped to see the boat pass in the canal and to refresh themselves with cantaloupe. Then they went on and crossed the bridge to the south side at Bourne and were ready to watch the boat for the third time, which was about 45 minutes later than the first.
This surprised me. Wikipedia said that both of the current bridges - Bourne and Sagamore - were opened in 1935, replacing the drawbridges. For the Bourne Bridge, it says:
The bridge replaced an earlier 1911 bascule bridge (drawbridge), the Bourne Highway Bridge, the original approaches of which are still accessible. The current structure was built to accommodate the widening of the canal.
16.
On July 18th was celebrated the birthday of Miss A.G.Stokey. Her birthday had occurred over a month before but that did not impair the festivities.
Alma turned 56 on June 17, 1933.
17.
The presentation of the presents relieved her mind of her curiosity as to where was the copy of Bach's B minor Mass which she was expecting for summer study.
I don't understand this, but perhaps the original expecation of somebody or other was that Alma's birthday would be celebrated on June 17, so it originally made sense to hold the copy of the Mass back until the celebration.
18.
The whole Fernbank family went on a picnic in honor of Dr. F. Stokey's birthday.
Fred turned 54 on August 5, 1933.
19.
First we went to Leatherby's beach, on Buzzards Bay, where we cooked frankforts, had sandwiches and cocoanut cake.
Google didn't help me to find out exactly where Leatherby's beach was.
20.
We saw a beautiful sunset and all looked for the "green flash" but no one saw it.
Wikipedia says:
The green flash and green ray are meteorological optical phenomena that sometimes occur transiently around the moment of sunset or sunrise. When the conditions are right, a distinct green spot is briefly visible above the Sun's upper limb; the green appearance usually lasts for no more than two seconds.
When I was in France in 1985, I bought a Jules Verne novel named Le Rayon Vert, which sounded intriguing - a Jules Verne novel about a green ray! I was quite disappointed to discover early in the novel that it was just the green flash.
I have never seen the green flash, but I remember being at Glady's house one evening - it must have been a Saturday night picnic - when Glady said calmly that she had just seen the green flash. I suppose it was this sort of thing - the good eye - that made Glady good at taking photographs.
I mentioned the green flash to AG (or maybe she happened to mention it to me) and I told her about the Jules Verne novel and about Glady seeing the green flash. AG said that she had seen the green flash once from the beach in Woods Hole, after she was grown up, and she said that Aunt Alma saw it once in her Asian travels.
21.
On July 29th the Fernbank household had a picnic at Popponesset Beach which is in Waquoit. Miss Rhodehouse, formerly at Mount Holyoke and her sister Mrs. Smith were guests at the picnic.
Miss Rhodehouse must be Miss Rodehouse or Rodhouse. I have her in the Non-family Ohio folks page, because she went to Oberlin. We have pictures of her in western Massachusetts with Alma and Eva from 1918, so maybe that was when she was at Mount Holyoke.
22.
On Saturday Aug. 5, the Honorable Fred E. Stokey was entertained at a dinnerparty in celebration of his birthday. The party was on the Leatherby beach after which he and his host of friends and relatives departed for Nobska Lighthouse to view the new moon (cf. item above and calender).
The "item above" said that there was a full moon, and when I googled, I found that there was a full moon on August 5, 1933. So I don't know what K.S. was talking about.
23.
Very suspicious, Dr. Stokey, Very suspicious. (But not to the Editor who was sitting on the back seat with the strange lady, Miss Eleanor Mason, not at all strange to her or even to the Doctor.)
Eleanor Mason was associated with the Women's Christian College in Madras, so she's on the Non-family page in this website for India folks.
24.
The audience for this edition of the Fernbank News would have been Will in Atlanta, who I think was taking care of the chickens, and Kathleen in Savannah, helping to take care of ailing father, who died the following month. Fred and Sibyl had driven down to Florida in June to visit Fred's first parents-in-law, the Woodsides, and they had stopped off in Atlanta on the way back to pick up Maggie, Billy, Kay, and Roger, and bring them up to Fernbank.
Additionally, a copy might have been sent to Curtis McDowell's parents, Fred's and Sibyl's former missionary colleagues, Reverent and Mrs. McDowell. I don't know whether Curtis had accompanied Fred and Sibyl on the driving trip to Florida. Since Curtis was black and had spent much of his childhood in Angola, I would have been wary about taking him down to Florida, but if Curtis didn't go with Fred and Sibyl, then I don't know where he stayed while they were gone. Maybe with Alma?
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