Connecticut western news., 1881-09-28
"As Athers See Us.O

Mrs. N. s. Killey, the proprietor of the Duchess County Farmer, desiring a rest from her labors, which every one connected with c newspaper needs, but which few can enjoy, naturally turned towards the Hand of steady hab;ts," and took in Canaan Pine Grove, Norfolk and Hartford. We make the follow. ing extracts from her interesting letter, which were unavoidably crowded out last week:
 A short half hour, and the train on the Con- necticut Western railroad arrives at the same depot where we were left by the other road, and soon we find ourselves en route for the rock-ribbed regions of "the land of steady habits." As we speed along we have only time to note the beauties of the passing hour as seen in the silvery lake at Lakevilfe, and farther on in those beautiful sheets of water known as "rwin Lakes" Mere were parties camping out.' while others were trying their luck at capturing the ''finny tribes" which in- habit these waters in great abundance. A short ride farther, and the conductor shouted, "Canaanl Change cars for the Housatonic road" l" Following the multitude we alighted and took nasty glance from the depot of the village of Canaan as it nestled between the hills on either side. Looking up the beautiful valley of the Housatonic as far as we could we soon discovered the train approaching which we were to take for the famous Pine Grove Camp Ground, which lies about two miles uS By this time our number had greatly increas- ed, and we found & vast crowd bound for the same lovely spot, now made doubly attractive by the annual camp meeting which was being held. The Pine Grove station was soon an- nounced, and taking 8 seat in one of the car- rlages, we found ourselves soon landed within
 the sacred enclosure, in the midst of assem. bled thousands, listening to 6 most interesting
 and thrilling sermon. which was being deliver.
 ed by Rev. Dr. Upham, of Drew Theological
 seminary. Presiding Elder, Rev. A. K. San- | ford, of Poughkeepsie, was pl esiding and ably | conducting the services, aided by large num-
 Der of ministers, filling the commodious plat | form, while many others were seated in the congregation. The natural beauty of this de- hghtful spot. the vast auditorium carpeted with pine needles, the neat cottages and all the pleasant surrounding make it indeed ! desirable place of resort for rest, recreati
 and worship. Our stay here was necessarily
 short, comprising one night and e part of the
 next day. Hartford is a beautiful city,
 well laid out with broad streets neatly kept
 and lined with beautiful shade trees 1t is l city of wealth. Some of the bank and insur- 1 ance buildings are magnificent. Those of the Connecticut Mutual and the Charter Oak in- surance companies being among the largest
 and most elaborate in America, and many pri.
 vate residences are very fine. The quiet and | we'll observed Sabbath which we spent here was certainly commendable to the intelligence
 and good morals of it's inhabitants. But our
 time is up, and with reluctance we are again | compelled to say goodbye and turn our faces
 toward home. On Tuesday morning, Aug.
 30th, we find ourselves on our way over the
 same route we came. At first all faces seemed | strange, but soon the tdmatdr and pIe1sdnt cottntendnce of friend 'cds recognized and this
 made the journey hone,odrd Uey enjoyable.
 At Canaan Presiding Elder Sanford, Rev. Mr.
 Marks, of Gold Spring, and MT. G. W. Robert
 son, of Peekskill, with their families, came
 aboard on their way home from their Pine
 Grove cottages. In justice to ourselves
 and all concerned. we cannot close without re
 ferring to the uniform kindness and gentle
 manly conduct of the conductors and employ
 ees of the F. H. & B. and O. w. railroads, and
 their attention to and desire to promote the comfort of those who travel with them.