Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-11-02

orany other question that might arise,
where there might in so large party
be quite naturally difference Of opinion.
For what reason We know not. unless it
was respect Tor our years. and remem-
berinS the old adsge, "Old men for
counsellor it might have been Tor the
supposed Information we had gained by
a previous three weeks ramble among
The mountains-we We're appointed on
said committee. This committee proved
strong in every emergency, for the
reason that they were unit. and so the
decisions OF The Directory" were readi-
ly acquiesced in by every member.
Some We're quite brave and enthusi
astic at first. but failed to keep their
courage up to. the sticking place" and
deserted at the last pinch; while another
who joined US at the last hour before
starting, with lofty head and aspiring
heart, literally painting tor the mountain
air, alas, on the first night, "iell upon
stony ground" and in consequence OF
the fros;s aud chilly night air fell by the
way and early on the following morn
iug was seen covertly retreating and
singing TO him self in an undertone, that
plaintive and familiar air. "Sweet
Home"
AtS20P NJ. July Goth. "The Oat
Meal Crusaders" gathered al Fryeburg
station. Portland and 0sdensburg Rail-
road. A large number of friends
assembled with them 10 say good.by to
the mountainers. Now the train rolls in.
and the score or more OF us rush for our
pile OF boxes, half barrels, tin ware, oat.
meal and bundles; and each one for his
meal-bag filled with rubber aud army
blankets aud other kuicknacks ofpersonsl
comfort, for which s previous ramble
had shown the necessity. We well
remember that on that trip we had no
towel and after our morning ablutions
were obliged TO take our handkerchief or
seize some fragment of newspaper and
rub IL over our iace. or in the absence OF
that, to hang ourself upon the fence to
dry. We also remember how we missed
a mirror. that indispensable article 20
arrange = g3ntlemin's toilet. la It's
stead We were Obliged to gaze into the
placid stream and see, daily. how we
were taking on color 1esh and beauty.
We leave the station anil good-oys.
waving OF hands and handkerchiets, and
cheer upon cheer from those departing
and those left behind. In less than an
hour We have passed through North
CouwaJ and arrived at Glen Station.
whese our walk begins. and where we
meet our team which had LETT Us IN the
morning) ready to receive the imped1-
meuts OF twenty-five soiOurnerS amous
the mountains. As the boxes, bales and
bags are spread upon the platform. our
driver stands aghAst and expresses many
doubts whether his horse is equal to the
task before him. Load enough Tor two
elephants" cries = bystander. Another
wants TO know il any Of our party are
members of the Society for Prevention
ot Cruelty 10 Animals We each seize
box. a tent, or anything that will 1T into
q vacant crevice thus trying to compress
our huge load 80 as not TO DO obliged 10
leave halt of it behind. We here make
discovery that casts shadow over the
whole party-lhe loss oil nice basket OF
fried turnovers. We subSe quenily
learned they were LETT in the care OF the
editorial member Of the party, and that
in consequence OF reportorial response
bilities and other causes, they were by
him forgotten and lett at the home
station. But we have decided this was
mere ruse on his part. and that this
tempting lunch was purposely ieit as
relay Tor him on his early homeWard
march.
The START AFoor-WATER WONDERS.
One OF our Western girls. on the eve
of our departure. meets with an accident
in the way OF sprained ankle. and al
Pas express orders must not Walk
this Afternoon. We chartered private
carriage and despatch her in pursuit oil
the stage. which, in our oversight ana
hurry in packing. has got ten minute
start of US. Now we are packed aud
raadv 70 start in. the direction OF the
Glen House. Oar horse starts of brave
Iv. bearing the huge load over the hills
promising muscle equal to this mountain
emergency. We who are oil The 0irec
,ory"ieel responsibility for the precious
freight OF humanity committed to our
trust. and. resolved to restore them TO
home and friends in even better condition
than we find them. we decide to take
only short ramble on our first afternoon.
The day is beautiful. the air clear and
exhiIiratiug. and everything auspiclous
for prosperous trip. We stroll along
leisurely, extending our coil nearly one
fourth of a mile on the winding way.
We sit down on 4 pleasant seat and sing
q duet with lovely woman, when in
the midst of our sweet song practical
GIRL. uncharmed by our music, cries out
.Mr. L., have you got any pickles p
Which question led US to inter that our
4 .,,o,,rsJy nm her Our first