Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-01
Across the Continent as Far as Bel
grade.

Desiring to meet with the Sunday School
Convention on the 10th inst, start was
made on the 18th; and after happy rest
| over night at the home of Mr.. Vail, the VAL
ley of Belleview was reached. Standing on
the last high hill on the east, splendid view
was enjoyed. The air was softening, and a
silver veil Of mist toned down the rugged
faces of the bold, dark-browed hills that rim
in the valley. Through the light, rifted
clouds, flecks of light and winks OF sun.
beam threw narrow bars Of pale gold over
the landscape like floating GASES Of Joy and
peace in a weary life.
But soon a rest was found under the roof
OF Mr.. j. z. Lowe, where other friends came
awaiting the Convention. This gathering
has already been noticed, and as far as possi-
BILE this article will run clear OF 1t. The
music will be noticed, because it could not
be fairly presented sooner. The reporter is
thankful for that music, and still more SO for
the musician.
Do those who handle the harp and the or
gan always know that music is q 1evealer of
secrets? 1t is conceded that even the inspi-
ration Of God does not cancel Individuality,
and Music discloses its inner thoughts. But
it is not intended to lecture on music now,
but to say that at that melody the air seemed
to grow pure; for it told Of a true life work
ing UP to great results, with little EARRING
and less noise.
'.ahe met the hosts of Sorrow with q look
That altered not beneath the frown they wore;
And the lowering brood were tanned, and took
Meekly her gentle rule, and frowned no more.
And calmly broke in twain
The fiery shafts Of pain
And rent the nets Of passion from her path
By that victorious hand Despair was slain.
With Love she vauquished Hate, and overcame
Evil with Good in her great Mast sr's name"
The princely hospitality which welcomed
the neighbors who came to the Convention,
was not a special effort, gotten up for the oc-
casion. 1t was merely way in which the |
people of Bellcview have learned to walk; SO
that the more we see of them the more We
know the fact.
spent all the afternoon Of Tuesday in the |
school, and was pleased with what I saw.
The teacher, Mr.. j. II. Smith, is success; |
that is, he is good scholar for young man, |
and is punctual, courteous and Industrious. |
The school is in better condition than ever |
saw it. have been told that the improve |
ment is owing to the administration Of Mr.. |
John Bell as teacher. No doubt Mr.. Bell |
did his whole duty, as Mr. Smith is doing |
his: but the real secret of the change is in
the fact that the scholars are under better
home influences. 1t would be well to retain
Mr.. Smith for more terms of school.
As a road master, Mr. j. E. Lowe Is fair
rival for Judge Russell; and, If continued in
his office, bids fair to deliver Belleview from
that terror of wayfaring men-its unfathom-
able mud.
The time has been when the waters Of
Belleview Valley found their way to the
through the st. Francois river.
The outlet of the valley was then between
the east end Of Buford mountain and the
Granite Quarry; but the upheaval which
gave us Pilot Knob and Iron Mountain was
with a corresponding depression.
The valley sunk and Il lake was formed, the
waters Of which cut their way out at the
corner through two shut-ins.
The view of the valley to be had from Blu
ord mountain is exceedingly fine, as the
whole valley of Cedar creek Is under the eye
With its artistic clumps Of timber, neat dwell
ngs and we'll cultivated fields.
Too little attention has been given to the
most interesting facts in regard to Belleview
ALLEY and its advantages as q summer re-
ort.
In nv next article will describe my guide
md what We did and saw. T. c.