Casco Bay, on which is situated the j city of Portland, Maine, is said to con-' tain the proverbial 305 islands, of vari-'ous sizes, and with curious names.Mauy of these islands are favorite places of resort in Bumraor for visitors from Portland and moro distant cities. The most frequented aro Cushing’s Island, Peak’s Island, and Little Che* beague Island. Cushing’s Island contains 200 acres, and is famed for its fishing and bathing facilities. At the northeastern extremity of the island is White Head, a steep bluff over 150 feet high, a famous landmark for Bailors, and from which one of the finest of ocean views can be obtained. Peak’s Island iB the largeBt in tho harbor, and has! several hundred inhabitants, formingquite a town in itself. Littlo Chobeaguo is a beautiful spot, and is a favorite resort of picnic and fishing parties.