The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-07-13
CORR ESPON NOE
The Dells of Wisconsin River.

MeSSrS. EaitorS,-On the 18th of this
month (June) there started from Madi-
son, at A. M, an excursion to this noted
locality. 1t is one Of the great national
attractions of this region.many resort
here-too often going on the Sabbath.
This excursion was gotten up by the NJ.
b. Church of course no person could be
hindered from joining it by scruples for
the 4th commandment. 1t was a mixed
company, pretty we'll filling four railroad
coaches. The only condition was thatyou
could show your So, which was considera-
bly, less than half the regular price of the
trip: There were several divines along,
all, but this correspondent, of the denom-
nation inaugurating the movement. One
from the Supreme Bench of the State was
aboard, Judge Lyons, with his family. 1t
was as perfect day as the refreshing
summer climate of the Badger State ever
affords. 1t was a fifty miles ride. The
town of principal note passed through was
Portage, about 1000 inhabitants, situated
on the banks of the Wisconsin river, which
is there distant from the town only one
mile; canal between them giving us
navigation from Green Bay to the Gulf Of
Mexico. The highest first class hotel
(excuse bad grammar) at Portage is the
Corning House, (where we have been a
guest named after an historic person there.
The Presbyterian pastor is a Chicago
graduate, who married not long ago a
Congregationalistlady and she brags that
within a year after coming into ranks she
had attended Presbytery, SYNOD and the
General Assembly. There is at Portage
an old United States fort of which Jeffer-
son Davis. of Mississippi, was once in com
mand. From that danger to excursion
trains by rail, of collision, we were on our
return detained at this station full two
hours, which gave passengers ample op-
portunity to explore the beauties of this
town. Could they have seen it as l once
did on windy day of April, they would
have felt like grumbling at the dust Of
the white sand banks.
Our route had the usual striking point
In the analogy between life and a Jour
ney; In that there is at the several sta
tions constant coming on and going of.
Only In this case the accessions were alone
while bound for the Dells and deductions
while bound for home. No better chance
for reading human nature than on a
pleasure party. And we chanced to hear
half grown young lady exclaim, p" Let
us hurry to get the best seat" referring
to the cool side of the cars. Q
About $50 A. M, we are at the end
Of our railroad ride in Kilbourn CITY,
that is twelve miles from Portage, on the
same river, higher up. A quiet town of
about thousand. 1t is the residence OF
Pordman, who came near being last win
ter, elected by the Legislature to the
United States Senate. The great attrac-
tion of Kilbourn is its very healthful, in
vigorating summer climate. Through the
heated term it is very much crowded
the hotels overflowing and private fam
lies filing up with boarders. In this
connection we take pleasure to refer to
the "Hygienic Institute and Tourists
Home" by DR.. McElroy. About half
mile off, and shows conspicuously from the
depot. 1t is two story brick building
to accommodate some thirty or forty
guests-thick walls, high ceilings, com
plete furniture, excellent water, generous
table, neat housekeeping, and reasonable
charges. A free buss connects with every
train, and this is very enjoyable resort.
five must laud the bridge that carries
us safely over" we may be pardoned for
giving this word of commentator to the
establishment where we ourselves have
been pleasantly entertained.
! But the two steamers at the wharf are