Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-10-18

ac'lve either in its wild or cultivated
state. The demlnds for labor never cease.
Inc people need rest, and so during sum-
mer, natures partial rest season, nearly
every ono gets the vacation fever. and
seeks some method to crafty it. Recrea.
ton is necessity. So nature, which is
always alluring N IN to toll, also merci(ul.
~ invites him to leave the scenes of his
labor and to 60 forth as Il free and easy
pursuit ofrest and pleasure.
There are two common ways of seeking
his needed respite from toll. They are
picnicing and camping. Picncs abound
from May to Ootober. especially in Nav
and June. Families, neighb1rho) Is
churches, Sandy seh,DlS, secular schools
and societies nave ponies F,mily anl
small plrly 'plcnics are esp scillly papu.
itt. 4 family starts olt in the mornjnr
win largo blskl. Of etttble', among
which is tho invariable supply Of fruit
HHdiG it he the right Sc lson. 4 large wa er.
melon. Some woody arrays among the
hill', some shady canyon in the mountains,
in the oceans beach is sought The hor-.
is unharnessod, picketel, and fed; no
children are le, loose, and there is Il larec
day Of Us perfect rest and change as
Il family can iino Tney say the heat OF
the sun never causes sunstroke, (thoug b
have just read Of one easel, the shade of
. tree is always cool, the warm dry ground
cffers It healthy and restful bed no thur
der storm hastens you home, bouquoj of
wild llowers can aim oSt always be gath
cred, the summer air is redoent with
aromatic odors, men and nature lc. YOU
alone to pursue your own sweet will, and
you have about as comfortable an abandon
as this world affords. IF there is any
place where picnicS are enjoyable to per-
fection it is here. Without long JOURNEYS
or expense nearly every one can during
the long dry season get quite peacemeal,
but delightful and restful, way. The
pleasure of this kind of recreation is much
oaaAnced by the great number and varie-
~ otattrtc.Iyo picnic resorts within reach
Ioi almost cvory locality. The most per-
ttG. p'cuc resort for quiet rest and com
i'f-l' where some canyon energies be-
tween lofty and perp ndicular walls from
spno rugged mountain side. The clear
brook ripping over granite rocks, the
shade of alderS and sycamores, the warm
sun and soft breeze, the wild frag rance
4 d happy birds make an attractive rest
ing place for . few hours.
There you spread a couch upon the
ground and swing hammock in the trees,
ard in undisturbed quiet you rest, eat sleep,
read, write, sing, shout, and play, rs if
the whole earth were made, and all the
world were keeping still, that you might
have one whole day of rest.
Camping is the universal method of
taking Il regular vacation among both
rich and poor. Sometimes persons form
a stationary camp and stay there from few
days to three months. Sometimes the
camping party 90 roaming over the coun.
try camping perhaps each night in a new
place. Preparations for these pastimes
are meager or elaborate according to the
inclinations and ability of the individuals.
The stationary camp is generally located
by the sea-shore or among the mountains,
often in some large canyon. Frequently
the tent Is made of cotton cloth or old
sacking. Sometimes the abode is still
more primitive, being made Of brush aud
grass, The shade of tree is chosen if
IOgy forms The only covering OF the tent.
In the camping excursions the favorite
mode of convcyaa:3 :3 j. some kind ola coy.
cred vehicle. The popular hot4 is one 5
OwH tent or covered wagon, Il broad
spreading oak some gnarled old "sycl
more in the dlic,' or the shelter of some
canyons walls. The popular modes OF
conveyance, camping, and living are in
acepiuT with The air Of freedom which
cnvesps this country aud gives to out.
door vacation life certain undeiucl zest
aud attractiyeness.
There are several favorite and excellent
.ea-side resorts; but camping instead Of
hotels still holds the first place in them.
There are several islands little way off
the coast, and one of them, Santa Catalina,
is getting to be quite popular rs resort
for campers. Oar sea-coast from Point
Conception TO San Diego, u distance of
several hundred mi es, has varied and
grand attractions of mountains, hills, bluffs
canyons, beaches, and bays. On this
coast and on the islands will yet arise our
Pacific "Ncwports'' and vineyards" :" but
one thing is sure, they will never crowd
ont the free and easy camp life in which
aa cIassa- iud cheap and natural recrea-
/ un
lest nv rntl.rs should all become di>.
.sa Gated WIn nair own vacation prlnci
/ ..o-, VIA 81, mat even here there is
mucr rnd ,wea rhe way may be too
hong, tne lust tDJ .tJdldaut, the heat too
great, The roads too rough, the fogs too
frequent, the nights too cool, tho breez-
too strong, the ar LOO dry; or the posi-
bilty of a grizzly, a rattle snake, or tar
antula may become too troublesome Wis.
ion for nervous sleepers. Something i:
not right; SO comfort is not perfect. Earth
has no place where man can find complete
rest.
The Cincinnati Medical Reporter says
"a large purity of men in the prime o
l;co enont n varu cold niuht on the west