Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-09-13

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rooms was made, thus avoiding great deal
of trouble and confusion at the hotel.
In the evening, the Mecca OF the pal
grimage, Old Orchard, was reached and
the party proceeded TO their quarters at the
Ocean House After a SubstartIal supper :,
u large proportion of the cXcursiOnlstS, not
deferred by the fatigue Of the long ride,
tripod the light fantastic in the SPACIOUS
ballroom to the music OF an excellent
orchestra; Others attended shetland pill
low case ball at an adjoining hotel; the
practical played cards and talked politics
the romantic wandered to the beach and
everybody after their fashion took solid
comfort.
Thursday morning, every one was up
bright ard early, and the more rcSolute and
undaunttd members OF the party proceeded
to take a sea-bith, undlsmayed by the pain
fully depressed condition Oi the thermomt-
ter and the potential Goodness oil the water.
The bathlna-lresSCs were very handsome
and the irrcprcS-ibic twenty who went in
were watched with pride and qualification
by tho three hundred who didn't. Not less
beautiful were our ladies than Venus
Aphrodte as she Sprang from the sea ; and
Of the SORROW our aquatic gentlemen car
riei to the hearts Of the mermaidens there
Is no saying. Neptune must have gezsd
with unspcakab!e pride upon his new sub
jec;s As be saw the "sea change rich and
rare" they suffered.
But the grand event OF the day was the
afternoon ciam-bakc. For this thirty
bushels OF clans, with corresponding guam
titles OF Holsters, green corn,sw potatoes.
eggs, etc, were provided; and, with appe-
titles sharpened by the sea air. an epicurean
repast it seemed. Four long tables were set
in a pleasant pine-srOve, near the beach,
around which the company gathered, and
all made substantial and emlnently salts
factory dinner ard surely never among
those fragrant pines, with the grateful re-
Train Of the decp-r0aring sea- was
Ileasantcr company assembled. At the
c,ose, on motion Of Hon. NJ. X. Tyler,
vote of thanks to Mr.. Linsley was rendered,
in the shape OF three hearty cheers.
Alter the clam-bake, the train was run in
to Portland, most Of the party going there
and some three score spending the night
in that city All the remaining hours Of
daylight were fully occupied in sigbt.seo-
ing; ard at the edge of the evening the re-
turn trip to Old Orchard was made III time
for supper: alter which the day was pleas
antly closed with IL ball.
Early Friday morning the return trip wa
begun. the party leaving Old Orchard, with
its pleasant memories, with much regret
and determination on all sides to revisit
it next season. Arriving at the Crawford
House, two hours stop was made, which
was occupied in visiting, In carriages and
on foot. a lew OF the more readily aces
sible of the many beautiful spots in
the vicinity. Just before the train started,
a meeting was held, Col. 4. b. Jewett pre-
siding, and the following resolutions adopt
ed:
With due appreciation Of the adLirable man
a cement which has distinguished this excursion
from its inception, management that has omitted
nothing, even to the minutest detail that could
to our comlUtt and p.ea,ure-and ae-
sirng to express our grateful acknowl, dgement 10
the gentleman to whom We are in1ebte1 Tor the
gratifying cNperience 0! the past three days, We
the exc4rsionists,
Rcsoirc, That we most heartily thank the Hon.
ID. u. Linsley, General Manager o. the burlington
a nd Lamoile Railroad, for providing favorable
an opportunity to enjoy this delightful trip, and
for the care and Consideration shown in
carrying ont the programme TO the great
pleasure and entire satisfaction Of all concerned.
Resolr,d That the journey hetaeen Burlington |
and Old orchard Beach, via the Burlington ald |
Lamolle Railroad, is of the most nvtiu s that
can be taken, and that We cordially recommend 1t
to tourists and to all who love behold grand
and beautiful in Nature or the mighty works |
wrought by the hand .: MN.
ReS0irsd, That We shall cherish the memory Of |
this excursion as one OF the p.elsant'st experl-
ences OF our lives.
ResOtrtd, hat the sentiment of this meeting. |
here expres sed, be properly enZrOs.cd ami thata
,opy thereo. 10 respectfully presented tue Hon.
u. LDsley.
Resoired. That our thanks are due to Mr. John |
Lindsey. proprietor o! the ocean HOuse." for the |
,ourtesies extended by HIN to our party At Old Or
hard Beach. and for his unwoared Efforts second
ID BY the gent. emanly ASSISTANTS oI his house. to
make our visit pleasant ami tina; We will cordially |
his hotel 10 our friends.
On leaving the Crawford House, another
uneh was served, similar to that on the
preceding Cay, with the pleasing addition
II excellent lce-cream TO all OF which iuil
ustlce was done.
AT ii o'clock Friday night, ths train
cached Burlington and the excursiunist-
eparated, amid mutual congratulations,
carrying with them the pleisInteSi memo
les and most agreeable rcmembrances Of
heir trip.
NOTES CT THE TRIP.
The Ocean House has for landlord that
most hUspitabie and genial Of hosts, Mr..
ohm Lindsey, who DID everything possible
or the comfort and convenience OF his guests
md who keeps as good a hotel a. one could
yish for. Mr.. Lindsey will be the landlord
4 the hotel next season ANA We mos cordially
ommend him and his house to our people.
he CHIEF clerk OF the Ocean House, MIR. b.
barnes. Jr.. OF Portland 1.-THE we'll known
Sidney OF the Boston Journal and a
journalist OF wide note and long expert
nce), deserved well OF the ezcursionlsts,
nd Is as courteous and competent gentle
nan a. one could wish to meet.
Mr.. Z. ). Dorothy, the proprietor of the
athing-hOuse, received many compliments
rom the bathers Tor his Courtesy and the
of his esta adjustment.
Many ot the party visited the Cleaves
louise. and were cordially and Hospitality
eceiyed at that pleasant hotel.
Such is the outline record OF one OF the
leasantest aud most thoroughly enjoyable
ever made by Il Burlington party.