The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-08-29
Sum mcr i'm the Mountains.

GLEN HOUSE, Aug. 20, 1867.
To the Editor Of the Press
Since my last letter the Waumbek' has
been the theatre of much gayety and amuse-
ment. The tide of travel was at its height
by the 9th inst, and long grew the visages OF
tired travellers as our worty host Plaisted in
formed them that the best accommodations
in his power was cot in the parlor. But,
after good supper and the removal OF travel
stains, the sounds of lively music from the
drawing-room called them thither, and in the
may evolulions of the dance and beneath the
bright smiles of the tair guests of the house
fatigue was forgotten while merriment ruled
the hour. '..' 'i'-
Among the many guests who have served
to render the season at Jefferson particularly
enjoyable, should not forget to mention Carl
zerrahn, the distinguished Impressario of
Boston, and his estimable wife. Mrs. Zerrahn
in particular, is one of those ladies who look
more to the enjoyment of others than her OWL,
and in the evening is always ready to preside
at the piano in order to furnish the dance mu-
sic, or among the first to volunteer for any of
the drives to the many charming spots in the
vicinity. We have to regret the loss of Mr.
and Mrs. Rufus King of Cincinnati, whose
(" Pome of the Royal Party" will not soon be
forgotten by those who are fortunate enough
to hear it read.
On Wednesday evening an impromptu
masquerade ball was attempted by the ladies,
with signal success. The dominoes were
made OF sheets, with pillow-cases for hoods
and masks cut from white paper, and as the
| first notes of grand march were struck
upon the piano they all marched into the par
lor two by two, reminding us strongly Of a
procession of nuns. The deception was per-
feet. Not single one could be detected, and
when the gentleman officiating as prompter
called out Ladies take partners sor the Lam
GERS" the fun commenced. One gentleman
pinned fifty-cent currency ON the shoulder
OF his partner when another masked lady
transferred it to her own, and took his part
ner'splace, completely dumbfounding the gen.
tleman (who was certain that he had found
out who she was) when the time for unmask-
ing arrived, as he had made her the reposi-
WY " oCSACbo iluCnuCu iOI duObucf.
| But the best of times must have conclu-
sion, and. vacation being up, ON Thursday
morning we started with a very pleasant par
ty for the "Glen," intending to do Mount
Washington before returning home. 1t was
beautiful morning as we bad adieu to the
many pleasant acquaintsnces- at the -s.Wam-
bek," who from long association seemed like
old friends, and feeling stole over us, (such
as we remember to have experienced a num-
Der of years ago when we left home for the
first time) as the boarders waved their white
kerchiefs in adieu from the piazza; and as we
mounted the crest of the hill which gave us
our farewell view of the hotel we drew a long
sigh and vowed If Providence spared us an
other year that again would we find our
| selves inmates OF that comfortable "hostelrie.n
But Nelson, the Incompatible whip, gave us
little time for sadness, for cracking his jokes
me managed to dispel the gloom which had
fallen upon us and in four hours after leaving
the Waumbek the hospitable doors Of the
Glen opened TO receive us, tired and hungry.
Yours truly. C.