Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1880-10-01
Written for the HERALD,
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On the 30th day Of August, a morr!
company of seven, E. D. Allyn, J
Sweeney and ladies, Mrs. G. D. Stevens
Miss Annie Stevens aud Mrs. &. Blood
of Lawrence, Mass, went from East
Charleston for II pleasure ex;nrsion and
picnic to WlIlougaby lake. The dag
being delightfully."- pleasant, all enjoyed
the romantic drive exceedingly, and
with app3tite5 well sharponed for the
bountifu! repIsC which the ladies had
provided and tempting spread before
them il the lovely grove, did ample
justice to the delioacie5 prepared. At
ter app3 t3ing the calls OF che inner man
ptroi to CO l.ilrl 2, UII 81 beautiful plta Is,
the charming view of the lake, the
high ana ffowning crags far above,
with rocks and trees reflected upon it's
CLASSY surface, and the dizzy hight of
the mountain which rises 2,500 feet on
either side Of the lake. After visiting
the beautiful steamer "Waterwitch,"
reluctantly giving up a trip Iowa the
lake on a5;ount of the absence Of Capt.
Colby, also visiting the many other
places OF interest, and while enjoying
the refreshing GOODNESS emitted fire. u
the flo wing fountain in front Of the
magnificent hotel, g strong desire seized
the male portion Of the party to rise
higher in this life, and TO attain more
exalted station than they then occu-
pied. Leaving the ladies amid the de-
HghtFul surroundings they turned their
faces mmit-ward and without guide
or alpanstoclk, determined to ascend he
mountain. But they soon learned that
in that place as in all Others it is hard
getting up in the world, but unlike the
world, they found it hard coming down.
Not knowing watch way to 90, thew
separated, Mr.. Sweeney going in an
eASterly direction, Mr.. Allyn the oppo-
site. The way soon became sleeper
and more rough, but Mr.. A. without
d thought OF giving up the ascent by
that way, courageouSly climbed high
er and higher, until he could scarcely
linda place for hAnds ana feet, already
at distance Of 80 feet or more from the
base, and almost perpendicular. He
all Ut once realized his situation. Cling
ing to stones which seemingly might be
detached from their insecure resting
place by half the weight he was obiige
to risk upon them, when nearly rs feet
sheer up the dizzy hight, seeing 40 lon
ger spot above in wnich to place a
hand or foot, what wonder that Mr..
Allyn thought with thrill of horror
- would give every dollar | possess
to be placed safely bl,k upon the
ground !" Just then Mr.. Sweene,' hal
looeI to him, but received only this
answer in an unnatural voice, "don' {
talk to me till get down from here.
He saw at once there was trouble, and
haStened to assist, if possible, his com
panion. With great difficulty and dan
ger, Mr.. A. succeeded in reaching the
place from whence he started With
yet in no way discour
aged by his defeat, they started anew
towards place Mr.. S. thought might
be assembled. After reaching the spot
they decided to try it, and undaunted-
~ started up the mountain side, Mr. A.
in advance, Mr.. S. closely following.
steadily up, up, higher and
higher, clinging to what they could for
support, the way becoming more rug
ged and steep as they assembled until it
seemed impossible to advance or re-
treat. Sometimes Mr.. A. would, while
to a root or stone with one
hand, dig with the other place for