The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-09-11

Teachers Excursion.


AT an early hour on the naorninq Of the I'd
Of September, the Carroll County Teachers
convened at the Depot o. the Western Mary
land RAILROAD, in Westminster, forthe purpose
OF enjoying the graud excursion which was In
contemplation during the Institute, as a pleas.
ant fRale Of that interesting event We we're
soon on our way rejoicing, iall OF the delight
attending such festivals and, ii TO one, who
had previously been charmed by the beautiful
mountain scenery, Il proved feast of vision,
how much more interesting il must have been
60 those who for the first time behes1 the
blue peaks stretching along the horizon. in
terspersed with hanilets and cottages like
GASES in the desert. Certainly we were very
grateful 10 those, who so kindly demonstrated
all that was considered worthy Of notice.
even, il in their eagerness three horseshoe
bends were pointed out so graphically THAT
We feared our visionary organs were eclipsed)
when twas but the imagination that merited
censnre.
In the midst Of our soliloqay, comparing
the beauties Of our own dear native land with
those described Of the old world, and conclnd.
ing, perhaps, the pre-eminence in natural
scenery would not be so evident IL our appre-
cation were moro generally diffused, we we're
startled by the audible tones "Blue Ridge
Summit. In less time than can describe
the confusion incident on leaving the train,
all were intently listening to the address de-
livered by Hon. John T. Smith, las so many
are familiar with the profoundness and pleas.
antry Of his remarks, It requires no further
comment.
Next in order Apollo's deyotees discoursed
some of their choicest strains, which had an
exhilarating effect, evidenced by the giddy
whirl that succeeded, 1.-THE pavilion was COM
modious TO the pleasure.
Point Lookout merits It's share Of notice
from its summit a vast scope of beautifully
diversified country meets the gaze far as the
eye can scan, the beauties of nature develop
themselves, whilst Monterey Springs lie smil
ing in their midst so inyitingly, that nearer
view seems imperative, the more so. as the
the accommodating omnibus was busy con
yeying the envious sightseers to and fro, al
though the driver seemed unable 10 discrimi-
nate Monterey Springs Hotel from Monterey
Springs. We were leilat the former, though,
after diligent search under the scorching
rays Of a midday sun, for a half mile, Eu.
reka burst from the lips of the discoveries.
Words are inadequate to portray how sublime
ly modest the springs repose among their
rocky Businesses, which are SO regularly formed
that we are almost led to inquire, are they
the work Of nature, or has some Sculptors
ohisel been abetting? Lovely, picturesque
retreat, tit haunt to hold communion with
natures God. Screened from the burning
rays Of Sol by one vast outrageous canopy,
limpid streams purling unsteady onward thro'
their meanderings, whilst the murmurings Of
ursealed fountains are distinctly audible.
Truly is it sequestered nook where methinks
the MUSES. could be invoked to inspire the
bard with poetic visions. We retraced our
steps, not through the burning sands, but be-
meath an archway Of shade carpeted with the
scared foliage OF days gone by. Last, though
not least, the view Of Cumberland Valley
added but another brilliant phase to the beau.
tiful landscape upon which we had already
feasted. The absence of one, whose presence
was so essential during the Institute, was
mourned by all. With that exception, the
excursion was certainly a grand success to
all participants, and viii be pleasant refec.
ton when the mind requires recreation FROM
the turmoils of school,liie. .'llong, long be
our hearts with such memories filed"
EXcuRsIoHIsT.