Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-16
Montpelier and the Hay Fever.

AS 1t Is well to see ourselves as others SEQ us,
we reprint below extracts from letter published
IN the White Mountain Echo from New York
CITY gentleman who IL a sufferer from hay fever.
fremising that our town has been visited by
many hay fever sufferers who will corroborate in
every essential point what he says, we proceed TO
give as liberal extracts as we are able: last
september, In the third week OF the paroxysm, |
found myself In Canada near the burning forests,
enveoped In the dense smoke which prevailed to
a fearful extent throughout that section Of the
country. OF course, suffered greatly, and
started at once towards Bethlehem. On my way
learned that the smoky atmosphere was nearly
or quite "a bad there as II was where had been
In my perplexity hardly knew what to do; but
as struck into northern Vermont and began to
reach the vicinity OF the Green Mountains, |
found clear, refreshing and delightful atmos-
pnere, and remembering that had heard Mont
peiler spoken OF as an exempt place, ! concluded
10 give 1t trial. can assure you that my con-
dlton when ] arrived there was anything
put one which would make poor victim
happy. | remained there for some time
anu found at once such exemption that could
ride or drive ~ far, or as often. without incon-
venience as could in Bethlehem. found some
SIX or eight other persons in the house who we're
perfectly relieved, This correspondent after
speaking oil the relief experienced by several of
his fellow sufferers who were here at the same
tlme, resumes. THESE particulars are given for
tne purpose of correcting what would appear to
De wrong impression respecting Montpelier as
!. iA"S, VI oAtinptlDut WHICH may nave ODtAlne0
from the remarks (no doubt honestly made and
with none other than good intent by some person
IN one OF the meetings Of the United States hay
FEVER association In September last, reported in
your paper. do not now remember the name of
the person whose remarks on that occasion would
indicate that he would not only star poor Mont
peiier, but (hguratively speaking) have set up
old.fashioned finger boards at all the corners and
forks OF the road leading to the town. for the pur-
pose OF warning off all poor hay fever victims who
might be passing that way His experience must
nave been quite different from those | have re-
TERED to, as well as my own. Possibly he might
nave been there some year when exemption was
! little off color which is sometimes the case
even at Bethlehem. Montpelier Is one OF the
most charming villages in the state, with drives
n every direction which cannot well be surpassed.
The boarding facilities, are, understand, equal
70 any OF the towns in the region OF the mountains
good fare and prices reasonable. Personally, |
IAN only speak of the Pavilion, where soiourned
while In town. Mine host Bailey knows how to
keepa hotel and he has good hotel to keep,
rooms airy, cheerful and well furnished, broad
plazzis and good table His first lieutenant
Mr.; Sibley, possesses all the qualities necessary
and adequate to the place he so admirably fills
courteous, gentlemanly. ever ready at all times
% do everything in his power to make the guests
)f the house comfortable and happy. large,
'ool and delightful dining room, with first-class
'ervice and apartments, is a matter by no means
70 be overlooked"