The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1878-05-17

sponded to aud accepted by Mr.. Estill. In be.
half Of the local rress and the library assocIa-
lion. Col j. b. Estes gave an address Of wei
come, which was happily conceived, eloqnenily
delivered and grandly beautiful in conn osi'
lion. Judge Rogers Of Sandersyiile responded
in behalf Of the press. The business Of the rs
socia,iou was then transacted.
Late ia lhe evening ride to New Holland
was taken. and next morning visit 10 I'occoa
Pals some forty miles from Gainesville was a
rich treat in giving an opportunity to view one
Of natures graudest wonders, in itself superbly
beautiful. Toccoa Falls is enyironed on each
side by siupendous elevations ofrock and for
rest growth forming natural amphitheaire,
while the perpendicular fall Of water is 80 feet
high, 70 abrupt, that the sparkling sileery wa
Ter lnmbles over the rocky precipice, spreading
H. spray into a sheen like unto mystic bridal
veil, over one of natures grandest cascade
beauiies. The dsshinR water gathered into the
formation Of pool at the base Of the fIlls and
fearful leap, ripping over the bright pebbles a
musical welcome to the Georgia editors and the
fair ladies' After ascending to the perildns
summit Of the falls and drinking in the lowell
nesa Of the scenery. we descended, 10 again
mnele with the thforg, aud was soon back to
Toceoa City aud then to Gainesville
While 10 G,inesyille we met quite Il number
Of Old Mariettans, among them Judge Geo. ID.
Rice. Rev. Willie Wadsworth, Col Gordon and
airc. Mr.. Charlie DuPre and wife, Mr.. J. r.
Barnes, Sir. George Walker, Mr. Walter Shu
cart and others. We like Gainesville; it il
a pretty place, full of energy aud enterprise
Some 1900 people summered there last year,
and they expect 1000 this year. On Friday
morning we left the lovely city and arrived IN
Atlanta about ten o'clock AT one o'clock tie
Knights Of the Quill and their ladies assembled
at the Klmball House and enjoyed a sumptuous
dnnrr, rendered by the proprietor, Mr.. }. IL
Campbell to the members of the press.
The ride over The Air Line convinced us that
there Is no better road in the South, in excel
lent condition and nicely equipped. Captain
Foreacre and w. j. Houston and Conductor
Tom Garrett. placed The press Of Georgia under
lasting obligations for special tram used at
pleasure, and for other courtesies extended.
The tian of eight cars left Atlanta OH SEIZED
ule time in the evening, with quite an increase
OF The already large crowd, while the Ccnyers
Comrt Band discoursed inspiring music. Tbs
excursion ON the w. " A. Railroad was under
the efficient management Of Col. B, w. Wrenn
and well does he know how to make success
of ANYTHING he undertakes. The ride was de
Hehlful soft, spring day, a panorama Of
yerdant fields, dotted here aud there with cot
taee homes, the gentle zephyr flaming our
cheeks IA we glided over the smooth, well
kent road, made us fall into sweet forgeiulness
of the mdltitudnous cares Of the world
banishing printing Office copy, "deyiI' and all
from our minds The crowd was jovial aud so
eial, but select. no ''privates were permitted to
go, only those who had risen to the rank Of
Colonel although there We're those who
crept in without title or membership and i'm
posed upon the Inequalities extended to the
Press Association At Calhoun the train was
delayed some time owing to the engine becom
ing disabled. An engine was dispatched for
aud we were soon on our way rejoicing The
cars stopped at Dalton, and ample time WAS
riven for supper. The Duff Green and Nation
al Hotels were Illuminated from cellar to dome,
the tables were laden with the de"aces of the
season and choice eX5iies lent their fragrance
To the enhancement Of the occasion, We ar
rived at Chattanooga several hours behind
time but the street cars were IN waiting TO con
vey ns to the Stanton House, where arrange
ment- had been made to accommodate the par
~. Words are inadequate to describe that
grand aud magnificent hotel IA II appeared 10
rs. A bright moon bathed il in its silvery
light, sweet music floating through the soft air
Riepting our ears aud making our hearts bound
with expectation OF generous welcome and
we were not disappointed A complimentary
hop WAS rendered 10 and participated IN by the
Georgia Press members.
At leigh, Saturday morning. carriages were
brought ont to convey the party 20 Lookout
Mountain Again Mr.. Wrenn showed his skill
in homogeneous The ladies were all cnmforta
HI, slowed away, then the gentlemen were
provided for rs best the circumstances would
allow After arriving ON the Mountain, the
first place Of interest visited was The Point
The scene was perfectly sublime aud engaging
to the coutemplAtive mind. Gazing through
the crrueGn haze we could see the old Tennes
see River winding like "a serpent through the
verdure. the fields looking like well kept
flower pdeu. the broad roads appearing a.
walks through IT, And Chatta-
nooga LAYING quietly sleeping under The shadow
of the mountain the houses looking like toys
The crowd assembled on the point and We're
by Mr. Lame, the photographers
on the mountain From the point we We're
convened 20 Rock City. This is one Of the
grande,j Efforts of Nature huge houses OF
stone were every where "oue could feel as if
amid iuiluity alone while there, From thence
10 Natural bridge we went. A massive natur
al stone bridge expands stream from the
side of one OF its pillars comes dancing aud
cushing "a spiiug OF ice cold Chaybeate water,
The Telephone Rock il only short distance
from the bridge and much could be said OF It's
wolder, but the single men monopcllzed II, re
ceiving messages from rosy lips, aud the bene
diets Aad no opportunity to test its power
Over these sosvps the "Od Man of the Noun
tain" keeps a slrut hut constant watch We
repaired TO the Natural Bridge Hotel kept by
Mr. 4 r. Thomas We were then 6tlO test
above the sra and felt our Importance. A
splendid collation. was spread for the inner
llan. The table WAS arranged IN the yard, and
an were invited go come up aud pa,take Old
Itpicurr himself could have found no fault with
he fare The tabl, fairly groaned under the
weight Of good things Mr.. Thomas could |
ave duue no better il weeks instead OF few |
lours had been giSen him for preparation.-
lsier dinner Mrs Thomas and his sweet |
scrd wife wee introduced TO the crowd and |
hree rousine. hearty cheers were given them
n the illlstrous language OF old Rip Van
Niukle. may they live long and prosper and |
nav their shadows never grow less.
Old time called us TO get ready for a descent
% tbs world, which We reluctantly did. A
,lessaut rll brought Us to the Stanton House.
rom thence % the ears whsss all were soon
board. humewari bound In every heart
iNells pleasant memories of the tript Lookout
iouut4lR and of Chattanooga and its hospital
leople Again we suppyd at Dalton, this time
]. The National Hotel, which is kept in iue
lyle by our former ,ownsmen, j. Q. A. Lewis
nd VIII Lewis, who are doing lucrative bus
ness.
Too mHchc cannot be said jim praise of Mr. Wrenn
,ho seems TO be ubiquitous, always in the