Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-07-31

A. first we did not know whether this ac-
tion was to be considered as renection
upon our state Of mind, or we were to be
kindly warned Of the fate likely to befall Us
II we remained too long In the land OF
fogs, and searching winds. We shortly
found the body, instead Of the mind, was
to receive attention, for wewere soon seated
ct Z feast OF good things furnished oy the
Board or Charities. After the feast oil
reason( CD came the how Of soul-snd we
were treated to toasts and speeches until
all were ready to cry, "Hold-enough-
do not kill US with Kindness
We sailed again, and this time skirted
the shores Of the northwestern part OF the
basin. by which means we obtained bet
ter idea OF the city. One heavy fog-bank
settled down to let US know what the thing
was like; but most Of the time our view
was unobstructed. wepassed the beauti-
full park, in which we could see the little
children at play, and many fine summer
residences which stood upon the tank.
These houses are not smoked by the SOFT
coal, as are those In town; but look as
fresh and pretty as any In our own
country.
1t was past six o'clock before we reached
the hotel, tired and hungry, but well
pleased with the experience OF the day.
Early to bed and early to rise, was the
motto OF the time, for we were to leave by
an early train. Some had not enough, and
remained the next day to be entertained by
the Mayor, but 8 o'clock in the morning
found most Of US homewsrd bound. All
the way along we experienced the same
frlendliness and hospitality. We again
had the rear car all to ourselves" and at
Amherst were treated TO q fine hst dinner
TO which we all did ample justice. Several
Of our gentlemen were allowed to ride on
the engine, and the experiences Is said TO
be most delightful. Some OF rs took seats
upon the back platform watching the beau
tiful country as it widened and sped away
and decided II they were not equal to
seat on the engine they were the next thing
to It.
We made wide circuit passing to the
north through Monctou, ut the head OF
navigation, then westward and southerly
to St. John. The country was entirely
different from that We traycrsed two DAYS
before-but the scenery was not one whit
inferior. II was continually shifting
panorama OF beauty. The fertile valleys
smiled upwards their happy promise for
the future, the exulting little hills clapped
their hands for 10y, while the larger ones
looked on with grave but tender sym
patty. Sparkling brooks would fash sud-
den and transient glances upon us-while
lakes and ponds showed US their waters
qniet and at rest.
We scarcely tired of IL for twelve long
hours-but weary nature would have her
way, and at length reminded US that we
had been travelling constantly for nearly
a week. Toward the last, farewells were
spoken as at different stations one after
another took leave, to 60 home by another
route, or extend the vacation by q closer
acquaintance with some especially inviting
nook. Still goodly number OF US reached
st. John, from which place we started at
7 o'clock the next morning for the last day
our journey. The heavy rain which fol-
lowed US until afternoon was very vel
come. 1t cooled the air, and laid the dust,
besides yelling the harsh rocks and scrub
by evergreens from view. Those Of Us not
familiar with the road might at least i'm.
agine it would be pretty II we could see 1t
but as We could not we contented our
minds with reviewing the visions OF the
past.
Good bye followed farewell until scarce
ly dozen OF US were LEFT TO enter Port
land, but the various papers from all quar-
tiers Of the State show that many are still
left TO tell the tale. s.R.w.