Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-08-18
ALEXANDRIA BAY, Aug. 9Th, 1870.

FRoM--GENERAL ITEMS.
ALEXANDRIA BAY, Aug. 9Th, 1870.
j As this quite shady nook among tn
islands of the noble st. Lawrence, is a
yet comparatively unknown to the genera
public, a brief mention of its numerou
! attractions may not come amiss. Tim
nor space will not admit of my going in
to the little details, which go to fill GU
the programme, yet L hope at no distan
day to place before the readers of tn
\. HERALD, fulllparticulars.
| Alexandria Bay, so-called from its loca
ton, being located on point of land pro
ljecting far into the river-it is almost al
island, and commands an extensive view
of the river for miles. The most numer
Gus cluster of islands is close at hand, alsc
the celebrated lake of the Thousand
Islands, so justly celebrated for its gorge
GUS scenery, particularly at sunset The
fishing grounds are principally situated
below, and within five miles distant. The
place contains but 1000 inhabitants, and
can boast of two hotels, one church, three
tlcular mention, owned and kept by
Messrs. Cornwall and Walton, three daily
lines OF steamers from all points make it
easy of access, and Judging from the arri-
walls, have arrived at the conclusion that
its patrons are numerous. The hotel is
deserving of mention, the other is too well
known having been established some
years; the st. Lawrence having been pur-
chased by the present proprietor, D. R.
Nichols, Esq, situated almost at the
waters edge and surrounded by shade
trees, has been thoroughly refurnished
and now stands No. /. Mr.. n, most
congenial gentleman and host, we'll de-
serves the liberal patronage so far bestow-
ed upon him; at last we have the right
man in the right place. In order to con-
vey to all some idea of how we pass the
time here among the rocks. will freely
furnish the daily programme and close
with the list of prominent arrivals. 6 a.
m, all are up and looking as
bright and cheerful as group of school
children-the little boats destined to car
ry the guests for days sport are fast as
sembling at the aoat-orders are given
parties organized, and all return to the
house in response to the breakfast call
$3.50 a. NJ Sad, but hearty havoc is soon
made among the choice dishes served, and
all return ready to embark. "The Ladies,
God bless them, sunshine of our
lives, are on hand. The exacting rules of
fashion are laid aside, and comfort is the
desire. Dressed in calico, with straw
hat of wonderful proportions, they some
what resemble big sun flower excuse
the comparison) still we adore them. All
is ready, and gently we glide~down the
stream. Some little time is spent in Sc
Letting the island upon which we are to
dine, and in conjeotures as to the results
of the days sport. We are on the ground,
lines out, and all are impatient for bite.
In less time than is required to write it, a
shout reaches us from some one of the
party, and fine bass is landed. Next
comes a noble pickerel, and SO continues
the sport. The ladies are often as expert
in securing fish as the lords OF creation
and appear to enjoy it hugely. We have
come some five miles and noon is close at
hand, also 'Pitoh Pine Point" Grenadier
Island. The party have landed, and are
exploring the vicinity in search of berries
or specimens of rock, and more for the
home aquaria. One boatman has kindled
fire, and dinner is being prepared. Our
lunch baskets contain everything requi-
site for dinner. The fish we have Sc
cured, and in about an hours time we
seat ourselves at the table, covered with
the snow white cloth and Iadened with
choice dishes, including broiled and fried
pickerel-chowdered, green corn, rich cot
fee and cream, fresh butter and eggs,
roasted potatoes and home made bread.
All enjoy the laxury of&an appetite only
obtained IN the woods and justice is done
to everything. Dinner over, the wine is
brought from its icy bed, segars produced
and under the shade of some noble pines
all pass most congenial hour. Three
o'clock P. m. and the return is ordered. |
All aboard, and soon we are ascending the |
stream. Four and a half o'clock D. M,
and we have entered the lake of the ISL
ands, and all are spell-bound. The sun
is just reaching the top of the hills that
flourish on the bluff sides and top of the
surrounding shores, and nature is tri-
umphant. The pure, transparent wa
ter OF the lake splashed all around. in
foaming waves, splashed and rolled, and
rippled and sparkled from shore 10. shore.
Men and women caught the i4spiration of
the waves and the breeze. aad made them
selves more happy as. we neared home.
Italy can boast of MS finer sunsets than
we nightly witnessed upon this lake.
An hour passea amid the beauties of
nature and we push, on "Homsward
Bound" fsssing through the canal tarti-
nclaI) We emerge once more into the main
river Sad are within sight OF Home Sweet
AAo~-+fS-- II H. anu we are receiving the
sEaasings of our friends, our fish baskets
are inspected and the praise awarded the
winning boats respectfully for the largest
1sh and the greatest number, the boats
average from 25 to DO, fish,
weighing from from d TO s and 10, lbs.
Many are taken that will weigh 10 lbs.
iaily. Supper is t'ne next consideration,
after which the young people generally
'esort to the lovers walk or seek retire.
nent in moon) light visit to or among the
br.sincss man enjoys game
u billiards, wl.ile those musieally inclined
epalr to tn parlors and listen to the
hoice s.e.ectiops IRON Gounod, sand
vlched between Strauss and Offenbacb,
iso Al the popular comic songs of the
Iay' such as "On the Islands at the Bay"
ne WI "Tassels on the Boots" and "Papa
ill settle the bill" Dancing in the
drawing rooms il yerv fashionahle avarv