News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1882-07-20
Second Annual Artists Excursion,

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stThe fair-haired daughters of Nor
nsVllle, in particular" wish to describe
to the "strong- armed sons" of the
same and and others, their enjoyable
trip to the Notch, July 4th. With
spirits in keeping with the day we left
the village, our gallant steeds went
prancing along as if they too rejoiced
in the independence and freedom of
our country. With songs and laugh
ter we continued on our way, saluting
every one with our trumpets. AS we
passed the well-known "New York
Farm" the large bell pealed forth it's
rich, mellow tones, and the peacock,
as If to do his duty, perched himself
upon the roof and screeched with all
his might, We were greeted every
where with cheers, and music from
horns, tin-pails, or anything that was
accessible. After giving Stowe peo-
pie short serenade, we proceeded
toward the Notch. All nature seem
ed to rejoice, even the flowers nodded
their approval as we passed, the trees
waved in the gentle breeze, and all
hearts were touched by the beauties of
the scene. As we approached the
mountain the road led US along the
banks of beautiful mountain stream
with clear, sparkling water dashing
over stones, as if trimming over with
joy. 1t seemed 10 echo the words of
Miss Hall as she sang the song of
G.'II,a DpnAl- - ssl,It 7 for
ever" While entering the Notch the
majestic rocks could be seen towering
far above us. The mountain seemed |
to smile its welcome. After the very
touching and appropriate recitations,
silence reigned, All were filed with
awe at the grandeur of the scene.
Soon after landing, the most sump- |
tuous and tempting dinners for hungry |
mouths, ever witnessed by a party, was
spread upon the ground. After din
ner we took a ramble up to the cave.
passing through its numerous rooms
minus the stalactiteS and stalagmites. |
We went following the dry bed of
stream up the mountain side, where |
perched upon a high ledge of rocks,
overlooking the country, a beautiful
little cataract could be seen in the dis
lance, sending its foam and spray high
into the air. Surely this was pic
ture for an Artist" After rambling
to our hearts content,w retraced our
steps down the mountain till we came
TO Bingham's falls. The sight of the
bright water tearing over the rocks,
and tumbling headlong over each prec-
ipice, amply repaid us for our journey.
None can half appreciate the glory Of
this scene unless they have climbed
down the rocks and stood underneath
the falls, with the soft spray sprink
ling their faces. Before starting, the
lunch basket received a fashionable
call, and the pickle-jars were kindly
remembered by all. When we came
to coy farmhouse, nesting among
orchard trees, we obtained permission
of its inmates to take our tea under
the shade of their trees. The ham,
mocks were swung and occupied by
some highly entertaining young ladies'.
A very pleasant hour was passed be-
fore we resumed our journey. AS we
came into the more populated region,
we found the people ready to receive
us, as they had done in the morning.
Just before entering Stowe village
we passed another party of ladies
holding picnic, who greeted US with
ringing bells and waving handker-
chiefs and smiles of cheer on their
dear faces long to be remembered.
Again serenading Stowe people, we
drove toward home. Everything went
pleasantly as in the morning, till the
forward team suddenly stopped, and
our very popular driver, Mr.. Stone,
looked around with haggard face and
woe-begone countenance and sorrow
fnllv nleaded for ''lemon pie. OF
course We all took pity on -hlin,-- anu
for fear he might be bashful, joined
with him in taking a little lunch
Nothing again occurred to disturb our
peace.
A little before dark, after riding
through the village, saluting Guiteau
as he hung dangling from the flag
pole, we alighted in front Of MI,
Noyes', thanking our kind drivers,
Messrs. Stone and Fitch. We will
ever feel grateful to them for the kind
ness rendered that day. Soon after
the sky was brilliantly Illuminated
with fireworks. Thus ended the hap
Ply day long to be remembered by the
participants. May the picture paint
ed that day of the "Babes in the
Woods" oft be repeated. ~