The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-06-24

other. But we hurried on, gazing upon ne"
scenes and filed with new pleasures. until We
reached Cavern Cascade aud Long staircase
Here, to our mind, is found one OF tue grahu-
est sights of the whole glen. Up the Long
Staircase and we soon reached the Mountain
House, and upon its broad porches We sougn'
rest from the fatigues of the journey. at !he
Mountain House, the good people OF Watkins
had prepared for the hungry crowd OF Pennsyi-
yania editors a most sumptuous dinner, whlch
was moistened by supply of generous WINE
the gift of the " Pleasant Valley VINE Com-
many" of Hammondsport, New York.
1.-The avidity with which the dinner was par
taken of, and the keen satisfaction manifested
by each Individual, should satisfy the very
kind people of Watkins that their hospltahtIes
were appreciated. After dinner we started on
our trip through the Upper Glen. 1t must be
seen to be realized. But on we go to enjoy
the grandeur of Glen Cathedral, Rainbow
Falls and Triple Cascades, Whiriwind Gorge,
The Winding Way and the innumerable other
beauties of the Glen open to- the visitor. Every
where the great architect of the universe has
with lavish hand scattered the rarest. oil
natures gems. 1t our pleasure on our
return from the head OF the Glen as we neared
Rainbow Falls to witness one of the grandest
sights we ever looked upon. 1t had been
cloudy with some slight rain, but as we neared
Rainbow Falls il cleared off, and the suns
rays penetrated this rock bound cavern and
falling upon the water as it leaped from the
rocks afforded US a view that none who wit
messed it will ever forget After having hastl-
ly viewed the beauties of the Glen sc hasteped
back TO the Mountain House, and after refresh
ing ourselves took carriage and drove to Gem
etery Hill and from the brow OF the hill had
O. most delightful view of the surrounding
country At our feet nestled the beautiful
village of Watkins, beyond was Seneca Lake
in all its beauty, and to the right stretched out
81, 10 {
now the property of Mr.. Parsons, of Troy, Pa
and to whom the party are indebted for many
acts of kindness, Watkins is pleasantly loca-
ted at the head of Seneca Lake and has popu
lation of about 500. 1t has two printing Off
ces and four good notes.-the Fall Brook, JET
ferson, Langdon and Northern Central. Judg
ing from the size Of the stores and the large
stock of goods we should suppose that thri
wing business is done by its people. In thu
evening we enjoyed a ride on Seneca Lake
and were delighted with its scenery. Seneca
Lake is about forty miles long and within al
average width of two and half miles. At it:
widest point it is about seven miles. The
boat in making its trip from Watkins to Gen
eva travels about fifty miles. " th this ter
minated the pleasure of the day"
And now we are out of breath, out o
space, and out of time, and still we have tC
speak of Troy, Bradford county, where W.
were sumptuously entertained and prolnis
cuously toted about the country and taker
to wonderful mineral spring IN the vicinity
in handsome turnOuts-of r. S. Menuamin
Esq, one Of the biggest little men that na
ture in its happiest mood ever produced
and Of other men and other things that graf
ituGe at least forbids us TO pass by unDoticed
But all this we must leave for next week
contenting ourself for the present with ful
P-II - -.
series of thanks reported by the committe,
appointed for that purpose and unaninously
adopted by the Association at its final meet
ing at Minnequa:
The Editorial Association of Pennsylvania de
sires to record its sense of obligation TO tn,
various entlemen to whom it is indebted fo
the great pleasure that has attended its mrs
To the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Com
pany, the Northern Central Railroad Company
The Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
the Reading Railroad Company, the Catawiss;
Railroad Company, and the Cumberland Valley
offer our hearty acknowledgements for thei
kindness in extending the use of their respect
i've roads TO the members of this Association
and the ladies accompanying them on the ex
cursion-
vania Central Railroad, Ed. S. Young, of tho
Northern Central Railroad, and VIM. a. Bald
win, of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, W.
return our thanks for their promptness anC
courtesy in making all necessary Arrangements
for our raccOmmodatiOnsan comfort while,pasS
ing over the several roads with which they
are connected.
To Mr.. Geo W. I. Ball, Second Assistant Gen
eral Passenger Agent of the Pennsylvania
Central, who had charge of issuing the eXcur
sion tickets, special thanks are due for the eff
this Association in arranging the routes, anC
for the great pains he was a in performing tina
service in the most satisfactory manner
To the Mayor and citizens of WiIiamsport
for their cordial reception; to Messrs. SchofielC
& Barry, of the Herdfc House and Minnequa
TO
J. b. J. Kinsloe, for their active cooperation
and kind attentions to Mr.. Peter Herdic, fori
and many other cOnsiderate attentions; to Mr.
VIM. G.. Elliott, proprietor of the Academy o.
Music, for the use of his beautiful building il
which to hold the meeting of this Association
we also return our warmest thanks.
To Messrs. John J. Van Allen Frederic Da
Wis. Jr.. VIM; Baldwin, G \; Wicks B. G. Hurd
of Watkins, n. Y; and to Mr.. L. NJ. GanO, Of
the Watkins Express, for the open-hearted hos
pitality with which they welcomed to theil
beautiful village, for the generous provision
made for our entertainment, and for delight
ful excursion on Seneca Lake, Their friendly
welcome will long be gratefully remembered
To Messrs: Baker 4 Sons, of the Fail Brool
House; to Messrs. Gamble and Richardson, o
the Jefferson House, Mr.. d. c. Wilcox, of tn,
Langdon House, and Mr.. Calvin Barthie, of the
WaVerly, we are indebted for unusual atten
hotels during our stay in Watkins.
TO the proprietors of the Delavan House ant
Rathburn House, at Elmira, n. Y, and to V
NJ. Long s Son. of the Troy House, Troy, Pa.
and also to the citizens of Troy, our thanks are
cOurteSieS.
We cordially thank Mr.. E. B. Parsons, propri
etor of Watkins Glen, Mr.. Joshua Jones, lessee
of the Mountain House, and Mr.. MorvaldeT
ELS, manager of the Glen, for their unremitted
attention, and for the elegant entertainment
provided for us. At the same time we would
express our Indebtedness to the Pleasant Val
ley Wine Co., for their liberal and opportun,
supply of their sparkling product. The pleas
ure of our visit to Watkins Glen, and our ap
probation of its marvellous beauty, which
excited our wonder and admiration, were mucl
enhanced by the kindness of all connected will
that charming resort.
To the conductors and attaches of the variou:
roads which passed. we are indebted
for courteous attention to all our wants. Theil
affability has contributed largely to the enjoy
ment of our trip, and we cannot too warmly
commend the ability with which they have dis
charged the duties of their trying positions.
Finally, our thanks are eminently due to Mr.
II. s. Menamin, Secretary of the Association
for his tact in organizing this excursion, for the
ability he has displayed in its management, and
for his ceaseless and successful endeavors Il
promote the pleasure of all participants in this
delightful, social reunion of the Pennsylvania
press Respectfully submitted,
H. j. STABLE, Gettysburg Compiler, :
HIRAM Young, York True Democrat,
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