Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-08-05

FAnyAN HouaE, N. H., Aug !, 1870.
Mn, EDIToR. AZ this season Of the year ~
your readers well know, the northern part Of
New Hampshire IL very attractive to those
seekiug recreation and rest. and Thousands
leave their homes and csrcs behind them to
breathe the pure air. enjoy the mountain
scenery and nature In all her Wild loveliness
In this region aud to ct health aud strength
for the stsrner duties Of lite.
u WAS my fortune 70 spend last Sabbath In
Lancaster. N. H., ous Of the popular resorts
fortonrists. With its beautiful situation, vide
streets aud side walks. shade trees, its many
elegant residences aud cosy outage homes,
its public buildings. stores, shops aud manu-.
factories II 10 ut onoe the home Of peace aud
happiness aud the thriving New England vii.
lage. Al the Lancaster House, = fine Hotel
kept by u. II. Corning. the traveller Ands .
good home aud tho best Of care aud fare.
Bishop Simpson who with his daughters 10
spending few weeks vt the Lancaster House
preached In the afternoon Ia the Park adjoiu.
lug, to large audience, au extra train bring.
Ing some four hundred from Whiteacld. The
preacher announced az his text, "And this 10
the victory that overcomsth the world. even
our faith" LIST epistls Of John, "a. It was .
mastery discourse upon the work, power and
triumph Of faith. Only those who have heard
this eminent divine eau have an idea Of the
grace, eloquencc and power Of this sermon
which will long be remembered BY the poo
pie Of Lancaster.
From Lanca .ter to tho Fabyan House 10
but an hours ride and this brings you upon
the great line Of White Mountain travel. The
magnificent scenery on the Portland aud
Odgensburg Railroad brings large part Of
the travel this way. y lille the Fabyan House
by its central location 10 made the base from
which other points Of interest are visited. II
IL the only point from which the cars arc ia.
ken to go upon Mt. Warrington, and parties
can go through the Notch, passing the Craw.
ford House. the Wiley House aud Slide and
all the points Of interest to Upper Aartlptt
and return to tho Fsbysu Houss between
break fast and dinner or between dinner and
tea. The frequent arrival and departure Of
trains at this point breaks up the monotoney
and dullness that often settles down about .
Mountain House, and at the same time ena.
bles the guests to make excursions to other
Houses or points Vt iatsrast with ease and at
y trifing expense The Fabyan House stands
upon an elevated piece Of land, formerly
known Us the "Giant's Grave" and Is but .
few rods from tho site of tho old Fabyan
House Of thirty years ago. The view from
here of the White Mountain range is unequal.
led. Mt. Washington with its railway is
plainly TO be seen. Is are the Hotel and other
buildings upon the Summit.
Recently built 1t is In plan, construction
and appointments one of the best il not the
best among tho Mountains. Under the charge
Of the we'll known landlords Aessrs. Lindsey
and Freuph it is kept in first class manner.
and to the greatest satisfaction Of It's many
guests. The popular clerk, Mr.. A. L. Fabyan
II son Of tue Fabyan of 'ys ancient days. has
had large experience and has host of friends,
He is we'll known to many Of yoWr resders. If
you cpMe to tho Mountains ZONE here, and
"Fabe" will show you how to "welco,nS the
coming and speed the parting guest" In a
way that will make you want to como again
am told the travel is very light for the sea.
sou. Probably about half the usual number
at the Large ho4 les: The smaller houses,
boarding and farm houses are better filed.
The weather ls delightful. air clear, Their
mometer 78 and the view of the mountains to
day is most perfect. VAL ETUDINARIAN.