Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
The proceedings were interrupted by


of lightning, wind and rain. which struck
two churches and other houses in Burling-
ton, and shattered buildings and Frustrated
trees in many other places. 1t struck the
mountain top between 9 and 10 o'clock.
The thunder cloud enveloped the noun
tain, and in the intervals when the light
ming ceased for moment, the darkness was
like pitch. But these moments were few.
the whole surrounding air. The flashes
seemed to be mostly between the clouds :;
but at times the lightning poured to the
earth IN shattering bolts or in deep heavy
discharges. which actually, and not by any
figure Of speech, shook the mountain. One
of these was especially heavy, and the solid
granite of Old Mansfeld's massive ridge
trembled under it, as if in an earthquake.
The beating against the windows of the rain
and hail. driven by tempest which was
little short ola tornado, added to the tur-
M J.. IL was magnificent demonstration
OF re power Of Him who stitch upon the
Hoods" and whose voice breaketh the &C.
dars." Mr.. Bingham said that in his long
experience ofthe mountain, he remembered
nothing more tremendous. And when the
storm had left the mountain top it was most
Interesting to watch the receding storm
cloud rolling through the valley below, and
over the hills to the cast, the lightning
flashing through its outskirts, like the ar
tillery Of a mighty army sweeping on in the
tide of battle.
The night after was quiet enough. The
morning broke in heavy mist, and though the
storm had cleared the air below, the clouds
hung persoYeringly around the summit, till
Just before it was time to leave, when
breaking away for moment a beautiful
view of the Stowe valley was secured The
ride down was varied by visit to Bing-
hams Falls, in the Notch. The stream
was lul! after the rain. and the wild glen
and falls were at their finest
The Association dined at Stowe, at p.
II. \ little unfinished business was COM
plctod, including the appointment Of a com
mittee, consisting Of Mcssrs. Atkins,
Whtelock aud j. NJ. Poland, to take in
hand the matter of providing a suitable
headstono for the grave Of Charles e. East
man, editor and poet. which lies, unmarked,
in Montpelier cemetery. At 40 the party
took stage again. This stage line of Bruce
is Ladd's, hy tue way Is altogether the best
one in Vermont. With its Concord coach
e., drawn by matched teams-of six grays.
or six bay. or SIX blacks-and its skilful /
drivers. 1t revive, the memories Of CottriiI's /
stages when staging across Vermont was at /
it. prime Iae ride to Waterbury was par
ticularly fine. The air was clear as crystal. /
the road ir. from dust. the views Of noun /
tain and valley perfection, and the hour
and a halt on the road passed quickly. At
Waterbury the members separated for their
homes
Lee as assure the editors who were not
present, that this was right pleasant re-
union ana that in not attending it they
lost more than they are aware Of 1t Is well
for the brotherhood of the quill and scissors
t. meet once year. These meetings have
paid the printers ct Vermont many times
their cos, in money saved and money made
and ,hou there is all the pleasure, thrown
in.
It Wa no; decided where the next reunion
Wi. be. !, may perhaps be at s.; Johns
bury, With an excursion to the White
Mountains. Bat wherever it i, We trust
the members Will all attend, and bring their
wiy,- aad wi assure them they will never
rc-re; i.