Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1878-08-30
SEASIDE LETTER.


Minnie K. Child, and after travelling n
short distance along the blue lordiy Della
ware took the narrow gusge railroad for
Atlantic CITY. The journey was not mo-
notenous, the scenery being sufficiently va
ried to prevent weari ness. The first part
the farming district was good and well
cultivated, principally truck farms, being
very essential for our Philadelphia market.
As we proceeded the land was poor and
sandy. We passed quite number of pretty
little towns, and some dense forests of
white cedar We reached Atlantic City
our destinatiOn-in an hour and a half.
Il is \ beautiful place with p, pulation
of nearly five thousand; the streets are
wide and well shaded; the cottages which
line them very pretty and convenient, dis
piaying almost every style of architecture.
The hotels are good, the United States and
Congress Hall attracting eur attention as
we had friends at one and were stopping at
the other. they, therefore, came most un-
der our observation. We arrived in time
for ten and after satisfying the cravings Of
nature. we took walk along the broad
walk near the beach, keeping us out
of the sand and making fine promenade.
| Here first beheld the ocean, the beautiful
sea! Well may poet sing of its beauty
and philosophers study its mysteries and
still feel unsatisfed with its wonders and
subbmity. We watched sunset meeting
moonlight; moonlight on the deep. We
gszed over the vast. expanse of restless and
snrging ocean, striving, as it were, for lib
erty. As the waves chased each other on
shore they wele tossed like waving rolls of
gold and silver, until the sprays fell like
millions of gems upon the beach. Such
scenes are inspiring, and appeared to make
a deep impression upon the great human
tide which wended its way along the shore,
unable rs it were, to see enough of the
great watery panorama before them.
The next morning we visited the light
house near the beach, and obtained fine
view OF the ocean on one side aud the city
with its pleasant surroundings on the other.
At II o'clock We went into bathe. The beach
is fine, the bath houses comfortable and
convenient, but the sight was amusing;
you behold at such time all sorts of bath
ing hsbliments, and the peels of laughter
assure you the exercise is fully enjoyed.
People are here from all parts Of the coun-
try and many amusing events take place.
One morning while gathering shells upon
the shore, observed an odd looking couple
standing on the beach evidently lost in
wonder. Stranger! said the man; turned
and faced tall lanKy, elderly man with
shirt, black pants, faded:linen coat and a
much worn green umbrella. his wife was
short and stout, with small blue eyes. light
hair and fOrid complexion, her dress was
quite antique. They were oddlings and
l marveled how they bad got there.
Stranger, he repeated, show do you like
thisT' Very well, SIR l replied, and
how are you enjOyidg yourself? ''Fust
rate now, mother and me, it takes our
time, we have spent a lot of money and
come far but we are not disappointed, /
don't mind the money now tell you, am
glad to see that pond. 1t makes one feel
as if he want much account now when
he sees a show like this" The old gentle
mans crude remarks were evidently intend
ed to contrast mans insignifcance with the
the greatness of the creators mighty works.
/ The time passed pleasantly and re-
gretted when it was necessary for me to
return and leave place Of so many at
fractions. The people come here from all
directions and bring with them such kind
ly natures that you cannot help but re-
joice to see them so happy and be partakers
in their happiness. So it should be when
humanity comes in social contact, all
should contribute their might so that when
they become separated and nothing is left
of their friendship but memory, let that
be garnished with sunshine Life is very
short our stay is but little while, then
why not make it as happy as possible, for
ourselves as well as others. As we came
near the depot, bomewsrd bound, our at
tention was attracted by little boy about
10 years old whohad come from the Quaker
city in search of adventures, also IN quest
ot an uncle employed at one of The hotels,
and not finding him the poor little traveller
, had wandered around all day and now foot
sore and weary was standing near the de-
| pot the picture Of boyish woe. He wanted
money to convey him home; his looks pres
entity attracted the attention of q benevo-
|, lent looking young gentleman, who listen
: ed to his story and being convinced Of its
authenticity relieved his distress. oul
young stranger bounded away forgetting
all disappointment and fatigue with the
J prospect Of getting home. His trip to the
I seaside had not been the most enjoyable,
!, but the shadow was now gone, the tears nC
longer stood in his bright blue eyes, hi
whistled as he seated himself in the cal
for his heart was light and gay. The darl
eyed stranger seemed more than repaid fol
i his act of christian charity in noticing thu
happiness he had cansed. Such acts O.
kindness beautifY life.
4 Atlantic City is a most pleasant summe
resort, and l earnestly advise all pleasure
seekersto select this charming spot, wher'
a visit can be looked forward to with an
| ticipstions of pleasure, it is impossible Il
, depart from it without regret, and the hops
, of being spared another year to return.
,-i' AMELIA.
a card to the Budding Com.