The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-21
OVER JERSEYS MOUNTAINS.
SUNDAYS EXCURSION OF THE WEST
CHESTER W1LKING CLUE.
Good Exercise Over Excellent Ronds Be-
tween Green Fields n Glorious Day
Through Newark without n Drop OF Beer.

GOOD Exercise OVcr ENcenent hOnda be-
tween Green Fields on n Glorious Day
Through Newark without n Drop OF Heer.
The Westchester Walking Club met early
yesterday morning in the Pennsylvania Central
Railroad depot in Jersey City. to be whirled
away from dusty streets and set down at sta
ton whence they could start on the first country
walk Of this the second season Of the clubs ex-
istonce The objective point was vaguely de-
scribed by the President Of the club rs the
Orange Mountain" and the course thther was
to be through rs many suburban towns as the
strength and the staying qualities Of the walkers
would permit Aighting from tho train at
Newark. the walkers went to the New York.
Lake Erie and Western Railroad depot to
see whether some belated pedestrians
had not missed tho appointed train and
taken later one on the latter road
to Join the main body in Newark; but
Sunday stiffness only was found in the
depot Then the President ordered n dress
parade. to see that the pedometor carrier had
that instrument in order for ticking Off the
number OF miles the club should walk. and to
see that the favor Of crimson. the club color.
peeped from the buttonhole Of every mans coat
lappel This color was chosen in honor OF the
brilliant necktis thnt the President wore on the
clubs first walk last year. Every member car
ricd u cane held lightly nj the middle. with the
top depressed toward the ground AT an angle
of forty-fve degrees when properly carried.
To use this stick as an mid in walking WIS TO
bring upon the offender ilne. a cloudless
sky and the not too warm beams Of the sun
promised n perfect spring day.
An inquiry OF staid citz'n, on his way 10
church as TO the direction in which Montclairr ir
take you, right to the town. Just in time for
meeting."
The members who allowed themselves to
laugh audbly were Immediately fined. In the
middle OF the hard, dry. mncadnmized roadway
the squad started Tor their all-dny tramp at nm
easy. swinging gait Mounting "A consldernble
hill. after mile walk the Orange Valley was
seen suread out below. II WIS beginning 10
show It's green under the influence of the spring
sun. and the rugged evergreens TINT climbed
the Orange Mountains on the other side of the
valley looked rusty brside the new grass in the
meadows and the patches Of winter wheat in
the fields. White church spires were visible
here and there. whence bell tones came floating
family upward. In high spirits the pedestrians
paced down the slope leading into tho valley,
perpetrnttnR meanwhile "Necrahle puns ana
nr.fetrhed witticisms rs they went. Bloomfield
was csertaken and three miles were completed,
and Montclair after u tramp OF three miles
more.
Then began the climbing OF Orange Noun
tain. After the summit was reached the west
erly wind blew cool and strong but those who
wished that they had been left at home An
exclamation from one of the toilers caused all
TO turn their faces eastward. There lay broad
many shining roofs on the Jersey shore in the
middle distance. and far in the background
New 1OTk, staten lblhnu, llt hlNtIy Suttn OF
the bay. aud. a strip of Long Island.
The great bridge was pointed out,
looking like two. arches q an Old
the mountain, the best-looking man Of tho
party fastened 10 inquire OF young woman
who stood at the door whether the house wns
open for the refreshment of man and beasi and
In particular. whether the hOstlery contained
| the club beverage. cider. The maiden smiled
| mer boarding house" The thirsty pedestri-
ans turned YEARLY away, and as they passed
opposite the hotel. In letters n foot long. the
words: " Tramps. attention = II was u notice
| of the town authorities that trnmps would he
! requ red to work at hard labor. when appre-
| hended. for the benefit Of the town.
The pedometer shows that the rlub made the
| quickest time on lis record Tor the ncNt two
| miles The next effort 10 obtain cider was ut
the modest hut Of granger. who only shook
| his head looked suspiclousy AT the ued.stri-
| ans and then sent them IN pursuit oi Eagle
| Rock along swampy road on the very summit
on the boots Of the walkers last night was VS.
| ible rem nder OF the condition ot this road.
Eagle Rock, eleven miles from the start. nc;
| cording to the pednmeter was reached. and
| this place. named for Americas emhlrmHiic
| bird was found crowned with notlcrnby
| homely Urick tower attached 10 dwelling
| house. the home OF retired New Jersryman.
Here, owing to Notwithstanding, the club
| divided; part had forged ahead, and. ~ mu-
| lated 10y louging Tor dinner. hal gone down
| the mountain side, andl hurried past cosey
| dwellings, intent only ON satisfying an appetite
| such rs is seldom aroused 10y city atmOs purre.
| While this squad was enlOying q hve-course
| dinner IN Orange. the rear guurd had turned
| south ward. passed Gov MrCl"llan's residence
| overlooking the valley. and. in the middle Of
| the afternoon found entertainment in public
| house on the mountain side. Each squad had
counted the other as lost when they met be-
tween Orange and South Orange. Asthoy spied
| each other lar awnyt they simmltgne ,usy
shouted the club cry: Rah. 'Rah. 'Rah West
u-es-ter C-l-u-hH
Arriving in South Orange. the pedometer
| showed that seventeen miles had been covered
| Here the cub separated again. the squad which
| had been behind To walk four miles To Newark,
| beside a horse railroad track. and the other to
take a further walk sOuthward. Tho latter took
quick march for lrvingtQn, three miles dis
taut. and thence back to Newark. three and
| thrre-quRrtrrs miles. making total walk Of
| twrnty-tour miles during the day.
In Newark the throHtS OF the pedestrians be-
| came dry. and the recollection OF the multi,udes
| Of corner houses promised relief: hut every
door that used TO be hos ospitnhy open in the rear
| on sunday WAS barred. The Law and Order
| League had enforced the SUNDAY liquor law.
and before windows with shades drawn down
swung tantaii2ingly the signs: \ .hoonrr of
Lager for 8 Cents" or A Ghss ~ Ingrr for 3
| Cents. ." or 4 Is lot-leg of Lager for . Cents"
| Even sodawater fountains could not h' found
| running until druggist more bold than the
others Openrl the gates of his iouutuin. A. the
| ioOtsore aud stlll thirsty club stood IN the Mar
krt street station II the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.
| 1t raised lis collective handund vowed not ngan
| 10 set It's collective foot in Newark city during
| its pollpt, a. existence.