Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-22

THE WHITE MoUNTAINs.-The late editorial
excursion by the united societies of Maine,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts, was closed
by brief visit to the White Mountain region.
The best and quickest way to reach it is un-
doubtedly via Litteton or Whitefeld; by the
former if the first trip is to be made to the
Franconian Notch, or by the latter if the transit
wishes to reach Mount Washington at once. By
starting from Worcester on the Nashua train at
carly in the evening and without change of cars
to Whitefeld. One of the luxuries of the
mountain houses is their freedom from flies,
mosquitoes and other similar pests which are
but TOO common at most seaside resorts These
mountain hotels, too, are justly noted for the
admirable manner in which they are kept, no
less than for their grand locations.
The party which took the stage at Litteton,
Friday night, were overtaken by a severe thun-
der shower before arriving at their destination,
and shawls, overcoats and umbrellas were found
an insufficient protection from the deluge.
Some consolation, however, was derived from
the novel excitement of such an introduction
damages were easily repaired under the ample
shelter of the Profile house, which was reached
at about eight O'Clock. Saturday was warm
and sunny day, and the morning was given TO
the Flume, the Pool, the Basin, and the Old
Man of the Mountains morning to be remem-
bered-none the less SO because of an accident
to the mountain wagon, by which the party
aYerted by the steadinesS with which the horses
stood quiet whensthe driver was thrown under
their feet, and two others of the party were
precipitated from the wagon. No serious hurt
was experienced, and gratifying interview was
very soon afterwards obtained with the photo
grapher of the Flume
The Twin Mountain house, pleasantly situated
by the Ammonoosuch river, three-hours ride
from the Profile, was reached by the party Sat
urday evening, and afforded the needed Sun
days rest. Monday morning all started by
stage to the Fort Washington railroad, and took
the wonderful ride up the steep ascent to the
top of the mountain, with rain, snow, hail, wind
and cloud for Accomplishments. This is un-
doubleday the most safe and comfortable way to
90 up. There is no wear and tear to limbs and
clothing, and the journey is not without its ex-
elements.
1t is difficult to be wholly satisfied with ar
engagements at the Tip Top house, or to under
stand why one corner of the only room to which
travellers are freely admitted, should be trans
formed to rumshOp, offending the sense OF all
but the most coarsely organized persons. 1t
turns aside many who would otherwise be in
duced to tarry over night. This and other de-
fects, it is to be hoped, will be remeded by an
other season through the enterprise of the rail.
road managers. No good view from the
mountain could be had on Monday. So
all conveyanees were put in requisition,
and there was general desertion Of
the cold bleak place. Nothing in the way of
mountain travel can be finer than the ride down
from the summit to the Glen house by the car
riage road. The grade is easy, the road is per-
feet in its construction, and the views are indie
scribable. Then at its foot is the beautiful val
ley OF the Peabody river. The Glen house is
now owned by Messrs. Weston f. and Charles
r. Miliken, who keep it in the best possible
style. Its parlor is the second largest in the
United States, being exceeded in area only by
one in hotel recently built at Long Branch,
while the broad and extensive piazzas command
a fine view of Mounts Washington, Jefferson,
Adams and Madison. From this point the
traveller can 90 to North Conway, and thence to
Lake Winnipissaulxe. The expense of a round
trip from Worcester, embracing the points here
trip. G.