The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-10-02

is Spafford Lake, beautiful, clear sheet
Of water, on the very top Of hill about one
hundred feet above South westmoreland.
We turned aside to visit this little lake,
hemmed in by woods and pleasant groves,
with tables and seats so inviting and sug.
gestive, and very tempting" some Of us
thought.
1t was too early 10 the day for picnic,
after our hearty breakfast. though we had
climbed the bill slowly, and stopped to
gather flowers, and see the red squirrels
gather their harvest of butternuts. These
little creatures were very critical too, In
their selections. only boarding the very
choicest. There Is large hotel here on
the lake shore and this Is note d resort
for pleasure seekers in this vicinity.
The drive from Chesterfield to Factory
village was somewhat billy. We saw anoth-
or pretty pond, md "Miss Mnrcie," named
it Fern pond. From this we descended to
low level plain, and were in Keenc, not
yet city, but hoping soon to be.
Kecnc is . beautiful place, with broad
streets and plenty of shade, and surrounded
by distant hills. The main street Is one
hundred and twenty feet wide. Among the
public buildings, we noticed n fine stone
church. The windows stained and dccora-
ted, to admit the "dim, religious light"
were adorned with figures, the outlines be-
ing distinctly seen on the outside. Little
traveller No. /, called out for us TO "look
at the Chinese in those windows"
Marlboro is the west town on our
| route, quiet village Of nearly mile in
| length. We hasten To Dablin before night
fall, and reach the worry heights, in time to
see glorious sunset, across the waters of
Dublin Pond
This is one of the views to remember.
Old Monadnock, towers grandly
"Midithc thousand shrinea,
That lit their gorgeous stccp.cs all uround."
Just at the base lies this perfect little lake,
with cultivated grounds on the opposite side.
pleasant residence in this solitude, with
well kept pleasure grounds reaching to the
water, and pleasant drive and shady trees
along the borders of the pond.
We have been making steady ascent for
few miles, but hardly realize the flight we
are taking, till there burst upon Us the most
surprising view Of mountains, to the RICH,
and loft, and mountains RICH, onward, and
valleys beneath us. Thus ~ we enter
Dublin village, which is so elevated that the
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To Us however, there is II lack, and Sc
fous one too. With the glories Of this scene
before us, We desire to pause, and refresh
both body and mind, but no Inn presents it.
self, and we are compelled to continue our
journey few miles to the next town, West
Peterborough, thence to Peterborough, he
fore we can rest for the night.
We remained at our hotel-and good
one it was-till afternoon of the following
day, by reason of a severe rain storm in the
morning. This is a busy town, manufacture
ing wooden goods.
AS we consult our map and ask for dircc-
tons, our landlord speaks of hilly road
for the first four miles, and then assures
US, we shall find it easy travelling, and n
descending road into Wilton. We ascend
and continue to ascend, and still mountain
range rises before us, and rs our road vet
lies hill-ward it slowly dawns upon us,
that we arc actually crossing that high
range. The woods over these mountains,
are very beautiful filed with the fresh
laurel trees. The roads nrc fine and shady
for miles together.
We see large tracts of worthless land,
but that is expected in this rocky country.
As wc make the tour Of the three Mil
tons, manufacturing villages, and 90 forth
into the country, we here left the grandeur
of the hills behind us. and
Like q pageant,
One by one the mountain submits d.c."
We make haste to react, Milford before
night Informed by various and sundry adj
vcrtiscmcnts, that in M particularly on
Water street. We were to find remedies for
''cvory i'll that flesh Is heir to-" also furni-
ture and other articles, useful and orna-
| mental, 'too numerous 20 mention"
Importance in this region, and by the way,
one of our travellers who has given some
attention 10 the posters by the way-side
has decided that Drugs take the lead in adj
ve.tiscmcnts.
We saw in this town, a rsccoon tied by
an open door, and he was wildly rushing
back and forth, seeking a way Of escape.
He had a 'tercc face" so said Miss Mar
Gle" who found him nm object of interest.
We heard band rehearsal. and some Of
Mozarts choicest strains, performed in
sty.c indicating taste and culture on the
part Of the leader They talked Butler
rather more than We cared 10 hear nj the
hotel. These facts are the most interest
ing we can name in Onr experience here,
though there are other facts taking hold,
and leaving a lasting impression with u.s.
Here We 90 from Milford, not intending to
spend another night at the hotel
The woods are quite level now, hills few
and low. We pass little pond, and name
il Lily Lake. Tor the abundance of white
lilies lying thereon. We stop to gather
some, and rest from the heat and dust I'M
der the trees. This is near small village
called South Mcrrlmac, where the tavern
is numbered with ''things that WERE" and
the residents have retired to public life, as
is the case In many a village we have
passed within a week
Al Nashua there is life and thrift. A
host OF boys and girls enjoying recess,
was as pleasant sight as we saw there.
The road to Lowell is one of the best,
smooth and level. We catch AN occasional
glimpse of the Merrimac, and stop to pic
mic in grove overlooking the river. There
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