Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-28
Maine Editorial Excursion.

Trunk. and Mr.. Cooper, Division Super
iutendent, accompanied the party as tar
rs GOrham. There were about fifty.
ladies and all. and merry rs larks rs We
entered tho car though the weather was
muggy and anything but promising for n
good sight among the mountains. When
we reached Bethel the blue sky appeared
and gave promise Of good day for the
morrow. which was fairly realized. This
is the eleventh excursion OF the Associa'
ton. and the seventh which it has been
our pleasure TO attend. We regard these
reunions as the most enjoyable occasions
OF our lives, and fraught with the pleas
ATTEST associations and remembrances.
We esteem highly the friendships which
they have formed and promoted, aud
which are halIowed with the most
cherished recollections.
Those of the party who had never wit
messed before the beautiful scenery on the
line of the Grand Trunk, were charmed
with it. and by the way, there is no rail.
road line in New England with richer
aud more variegaled views. The villages
among the hills. ali the way. looked
charmingly. and were especially admired
by our Halifax friends, Messrs w. S.
Fielding Of he Morning Chronicle, and
Barnes of the Witness. who accompanied
US as guests, and whom all welcomed
warmly, happy to recipr0cAte partially
the attentions bestowed upon our party
the year before by these gentlemen.when
We visited Halifax.
At Gorham, Mr.. {. Il. Millikeu. Of the
Glen. met the party, with five of his
handsome coaches, each having six sp,en.
did looking horses attached. These
teams cannot be surpassed anywhere.
Prof. c. d. Robinson, the wel.krown
elocutioGist, was also here, looking out
for the comtortpf the Glen passengers.
Soon we arc of. the coveted seats being
on the outside, and after an exhilaratins
ride OF eight miles we reach the glen. in
which is the magnificent Glen House. AS
We ride up, the music OF the band playing
on the verandah is most inspiriting. We
know Of no mountain house more delight
fully located than the Glen. The Mcssrs.
WE. and c. r. MiIliken, ofPoyiland.
are prOprietors. and know how to keep
hotel" rs well as TO carry on big NOR
camille business.
We found the Bates students on duty in
the dining room, and were highly pleased
with their gontlemanly appearance and
readiness 10 minister TO our wants. They
are 10 be commended tor Illustrating
50 grandly in this, our republican country,
abe dignity OF labor. We found. in the
Office the genial SAWYER, SO well known
to the trayciing public As late Conductor
on the Eastern road.
The party were assigned to pleasant
and airy rooms before their arrival, and
after good nights rest and capital
breakfast, took coaches to ascend the
mouutaia. Some OF the party were up rs
early rs 1, to get glimpse OF sunrise,
which it is fair to presume was I novelty
to them ct home. The day opened
auspiciouslY, but did no. prove 10 be ono
OF the best on the mountain. The wind
was blowing at the rate OF IS miles an
hour, and i; was so cold on the tip-top,
that The party sought the stoves TO warm
their benumbed hands. We who did not
ascend TIC mountain. were uncomiortably
warm. We had good views of the party.
as the polished and glisIening tires OF the
wheels OF the coaches flashed in the sun
light, around The winding road. The
party got back for dinner about 8 o'clock
p. NJ. with sharpened agpel.,os. Ia the
evening al! assembled in the magnificent
par,or of the Glen, a hundred feet long
by fifty wide, and gorgeous y furnished
Atter pleasant; social Intercourse. tie baud
came in and pTousnades and dancing
eaIiyened TIE hours. which the guests Of
the house also enjoyed
Next morning the party continued on
the route marked out, staging 1t 10 Glen
Station then by ears and stages 10 Craw-
lords. through the Notch. to The Profile
house aud going over very delightful
| course tor tourists, aud over Lake Whine
pesaukee 10 Marlborough, where they
met New Hampshire friends and finally
over the beautiful Alton bay on their way
home.
We regret that We were obliged TO leave
he party at the Glen, and return to Cor
ham, on account of our rheumatic sensi-
tiveness TO joltinS stages. The accounts
OF those who endured to the end" are
full OF praises OF the good time enjoyed.
At session of the Association conven.
ed Friday evening at the Pavilion Hotel,
Woliboro', the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted;
Res0Ired by the Maine Press Eccurison-
istS:
That our visit to the White Mountain
region and Lake Winnipiseogee has been
most delightful, and pleasant memories OF
The beautiful scenery and hospitable PEG.
pie of New Hampshire will long be with
! US.
That We heartily thank the officers OF
the Grand Trunk, Boston, Concord 4
Montreal. Boston & Maine. Portland IL
| Ogdcnsburg. Maine Central and Z. & y.
A Railroads, and OF the steamers Lady
% Tie Lake and MI Washingtnn. for