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

A few rods beyond Jackson Falls we
see n new.mown bayfield,, which strong.
ly invites us to make this our first
tenting GROUND, giving us, as it does. a
fine view of Mount Washington and a
grand belt OF surrounding hills. We
despatch man to obtain consent Of the
proprietor. but he objects. and informs
Us that there is a pasture few rods in
advance where we may camp in wei
come. We advance upon the pasture,
meanwhile picking up sticks for the fire.
literally loading ourselves down with
iire.wood. We climb a steep aud sandy
embankment and survey the promised
pasture. which. .Ialas offers small pasture
or promise for man or beast. After
thorough survey OF this promised land"
we Jailed to find space sufficient between
the crsgs and rocks to pitch tent Tor a
sheep, and so conclude to "move on"
hugging our armfulls oil ire.wood for
nearly a mile. till proper camping
place presents itself We now approach
an apple orchard whose green aud shady
slopes strongly invite to repose. We 60
some fifty rods ahead aud hunt up the
proprietor. approaching him in a manner
"childlike and bland. telling him party
OF ladies(st the name of which his heart
suddenly melts) and gentlemen beg the
favor, promising exec llent behavior. etc.
etc.
PlTcuISG CANr-SU rrER, SoNG AND
SLUMBER.
"All right" we cry out; "pitch in"
Forth with we march into the field. pull
out "shovel and the hoe" and proceed TO
pitch our tents. We have four tents. the
largest ot which is given to the ladies'
We, with our mate, seek quarters in the
small tent, where "the boys" will not
keep US awake with their fun and stories.
We despatch servant" for six quarts of
milk. which, rich and creamy, he brings
for the night and morning coffee. When
tents are up and supper ready, i, is half
past eight O'clock. Our blazing camp.
fire permits no thought of darkness to
arise. and by its cheerful light we take
our first repast in camp. After this the
song begins; sacred, secular and rollick-
ing; with which the very hills send forth
their echoing shout. We pile high the
cracking laggots, and as we all clasp
hands around the blazing fire, strange,
theatrical light falls on The picture, as is
often witnessed 10 the closing scene Of n
drama.
At 10 o'clock. the order goes forth to
retire, and We now seek our c0uches.-
The novelty of the experience 10 large
portion OF the party suggests much con-
versaliou upon the new situation. Not
withstanding some oil the party are tired
aud sleepy. and ask for a cessation from
conversation, the orders are all unheeded
aud talk and story run on indefinitely
"Sh," "sh." is hissed again and again,
imploring silence. Is though hundred
geese were Kissing. Notwithstanding the
ladies were loud in their efforts TO hush
up the conversation. it was plainly evi
dent there were several in their tent whose
tongues i, would bave been more difficult
TO silence than the ad AGENT waterfall.
The Yelled Prophet, moreover, proved
malchless story-,eller, while the girls
were crying "huSh." they each had 10th
ears open TO catch the point of every
story. and joined loudly in the laughing
applause. The first night in camp was
varied experience OF cold aed chills. OF
calm and comfort. In vain the young
musician called for pillow-now asking
for the bag of shorts. now for q frkin.
and finally for the sugar cured ham ust
bought and brought into camp. The cold
drove several of the gentlemen to the
camp fire before it was light. and "the
old man" OF the party. whose blood is
thin. rushed out at very unreasonable
hour for him, chanting. with quavering
lip and trembling limb. the following
doggerel:
Iyerily declare and depose
That for lack of suitable clothes,