Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-15

the rear of it were beautifully decorated with
white lilies, with harp in evergreen as the
centre piece upon the wall. Among the excr-
cises was the christening of seven children. The
semlannual reports of the superintendent of the
Sunday school, VIM. MecOrney, of the secretary,
Daniel Seagraye, and Librarian o. T. Crawford
were made and accepted, showing the school to
be in very prosperous condition, numbering
with the teachers nearly 400 Remarks at the
close were made by the pastor, Rev. Mr. St.
John, and by Mr.. Mecorney, who made happy
reference 10 the present being his twenty-irst
year of service asisuperintendent.
FALMOUTH HEIGHTS, at Falmouth, the new
sea side resort, may almost be called a Worccs-
ter suburb, as it is owned principally by Wor-
cester men, whose capital has greatly aided in
developing the natural beauty OF the place. The
broad area of land comprised within its limits
has been Systematically divided into parks and
avenues, fronting upon which are lots of gener.
Gus size, of which about three hundred have al
ready been Sold mostly to our own citizens
Thirty cottages have been built and more are
being constructed. Of the private cottages the
E. Boyden, architect, of this city. A fine obser-
vatory has been completed on the highest point
Of the grounds by the company.
This place is destined to be the sister resort of
Martha's Vineyard being to that popular place
rather companion than rival; and of which
it has at least two decided advantages; the one
in its situation-which commands a broader
uxria not tha
at the Vineyard, but also an unobs tructed one
10 the southwest through Vineyard Sound thus
giving always a good sea breeze from that direc-
ton. The second advantage is in the choice
which will this week be offered to 90 tho whole
distance TO Falmouth from Worcester on land and
with but one change of cars, the new road from
Monument TO Woods Hole being already com
pleted. Thos3 who prefer the steamboat part
of the trip, can, however, go as now, via New
Bedford.
Falmouth Heights also possesses one of the few
really good hotels on the southern coast line of
the state. The rooms are high studded and com
modiouS, the sleeping apartments unusually
comfortable in this respect, and the whole place
has the air of order, comfort and neatness Mr.
all who seek the hospitality of the place. and his
prices are very moderate. There are few better
ocean views attainable than that afforded from
the broad piazza of this hotel. The number of
vessels that pass in full view averages about
four thousand a month by actual count from
the light ships near by. There is plenty of OF
portunity offered for sea trips of all kinds by
hn e. Al.
the new wharf.
Parties from Worcester to the Vineyard and
Falmouth who go via birmingham, can now
return that way in the afternoon as well as the
morning, leaving the Vineyard at one O'Clock,
and by making close connections at Mansfield
and birmingham, arrive home at seven o'clock.
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FIELD MEETING OF THE NATURAL HISTORY
AssoCIATION.-Tho annual field meeting of
this ASSOCIATION took place Saturday at Moose
horn lake little Asnaconmick of the Indians),
in Hubbardston. goodly number were pres
ent and everything passed off satisfactorily, the
fine grove and beautiful lake being enjoyed by
all. In the forenoon the members of the asSoci
alton were on the lookout for specimens in the
woods and streams of the vicinity. One party
visited Great AsnaConmick, or Comet lake,
about three-quarterS of mile from MoOsehorn
and found it a large and beautiful sheet of
water, well worthy of visit. Others obtained
fine botanical specimens from curious floating
island, and saw fishing done by casting lines
through holes in the moss and mud of which 1t
was composed.
At half past twelve all came together under
the pavilion erected at the grove, and partook
Of the entertainment prepared by the ladies.
Several ladies and gentlemen of Hubbardston
Joined the party here, and very kindly gave
information in regard to the points of interest
about the town. After the cravings ofthe inner
man were satisfied, the president, Prof James
Bushee, called the association to order, and
stated some of the objects Of these field meet
ingS, and what the members hoped to accom-
psh by them. He then called upon Rev. Mr.
Stowe of Hubbardston, who spoke of the many
points of interest in the town, and also alluded
to its early history. He cordially welcomed III c
association to the place, and depressed his
desire to do all in his power to aid them and
add to the enioyability of their excursion. Rev
Mr.. Treadwoll of Hubbardston followed in re-
marks of similar nature. MIR. Paine, the
former president of the association, being called
upon, spoke briefly of his visit to Comet pond
during the morning, and also gave some facts
in regard to the carly settlement Of the town.
In the course of his remarks he gave statistics
showing the proportion of states;taS paid by
Hubbardston one hundred years ago, as com
pared with Worcester and some other towns
in the county. Hon. J. NJ. Earle spoke
in regard to the botanical specimens that
had been brought in, and Prof. Bushee of speci-
mems in mineralogy and geology. Remarks
pertinent to the occasion were also made BY
Major W T. Harlow, Rev. C. NJ. Lamson, b.
w. Potter aud c. A. Chase. The latter gentle
man alluded to the so called meteor said to
have been found in Hubbardston a few years
ago, which at the time created quite an excite
ment. His remarks called out explanations
from some of the Hubbardston gentlemen pres
emf.
After the adjournment of the meeting an hour
or two was spent in boating on the lake or in
quiet walks about the grove, The party reached
home about six O'Clock, all agreeing that the
day had proved one Of the pleaSantest for several
weeks, and that the field meeting would com
pare most iaYorablv with those of former Years