Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-07-14
rhE 9TH AT NORTH ALBANY
vrar TO um OLD HOMESTEAD.

M @. m.
BY the poli,eness Of Thomas Morrill,
my wife and I were invited 10 spend the
fourth a, the old homestead a, North Al.
bany. and the temptation was - great
,ha, your invalid correspondent was
drawn away from bis hermit cell. The
mo'nirg was mos, delightful; the air
Was cool and refreshing, and full
draughi Of inspiration could BE- inhaled
with every breath. The late rains had
washed the face Of nature, and ,egeia-
ton bad pa, on i,s brightest green the
birds were % happy ,ha, their breasts
were almos, bursting with surplus Of
song that their threats could not utter ;
the air WAS vibrating with theii richest
notes the sun was partially obscurcd by
aeecy clouds. and a gentle brcefl famed
the cheek. and sent gentle quiveF
through the branches Of the tire, that
lined the roadside When We arrived At
the old place our mind was filed with
strange emotion. The past was spread
GA, before my minds eye, a. though al
the acts and scenes OF my early lie had
been placed upon canvass by master
artist. o. ths cameras magic poser.
Mr. Morrill, had invited a goodly num-
bsr q h.s friends and neighbofs 10 unit,
with himself aud family and spend ih'
iih in social way, and enjoy rustic
picnic, in this quie, place, away from
the noise and lin u the village. anl yet
IN such a manner a. 10 BE- a reminder Of
the reason II the Observance Of the day
a. a national jubilee. 4 grcca arch b.,
been exiompoulei Coz the occa'i9n, pro.
videl with seats And accommodation io
al. The order of exercises Wa DOL
elaborate bat such a. 10 vas. 3; was exc
cuied 20 the letter
The fantasies were . perfect success
and won round. q applause. The mus
ic wAs made upon an ancient drum TIA
once dii da'y a. the May training and
mas,crs ~ the cd Light laianify Com
pany ~ Gray. IN The days 81 Auh
Lang Sync." when military enthusiasm
sss Inspired by new rum. and a ml.iarl
oai-sr that refused 90 permit the ardent
a. an election Of officers wAs suv % b
Jumped. MI Mofuil was once an ~
fcsf In that old company and be- shosc.
me q commission signed by john Fair
Gcl. Gov. Alfred Rcdirgion. All. Gen.
I'D Phihp e.. johnson. Sec. % STATE
Ahcf The parade of che Fantasies hs.
closed. ihe people io'ihe number o
aboli dny were all qaie'ly seated be-
meath che arch where they listened %
short speech eNtcmponfed f1f the occa
s.on by one u the chance visitors
consisted ola fcyics ~ che history %
ihc country fof che last quarter of
century che nature Of car government
an explanation u ihe difference betwcci
a Republican and a Monar,hical form %
government. the wonderful strength an'
elasticity of me former over che latte
form, provided % Wa upheld, By an en
hghiencd public sentiment. snd ioandc.
upon thorough. moral basis. lie point
"a cat the weak place IN the frame woil
~ oar Institutions and me remedy. a..
advised al 90 stand by their country
night % wrong Nos fof the mosi in
'efesiing part u the exercises The TAB
lcs were spread IN this rustic bower
neatly arranged AMI loaded w.,h Al
abundance 81 food. consisting " brow
bread. baked beans. pcs. cakes. berries
confectionery and tea and coffee beauu
fal flWef.. afiis'icAliy arranged. render
"a ihc dinner s1 intiiing. The tcmpia
iioa % eat Wa Too great 10 be- fcsisie.
by 81 confirmed dyspcpilc a. your o.'
correspondent After The completion %
thi. very pleasing exercise, there va
singing. gamcs, swinging and oitc
amusemsnts. pleasing 20 ihe young an'
no, deemed harmful by The ol4. Il wa
a woaderially pleasant occasion, al seem
el Co be- perfectly satisfied AID expires
.ions ~ thanks % Mr. Morrill, and fam
ily fof planning aud carDlng out
scheme so productive u genuine p.easar
90 thc whole neighborhood was heard ol
every hand l. wasa time long % be- re-
membefcd by che children, and too mucl
pfaise cannot be- bestowed on Mf Morn.
and lady Or their thoughtful generosity
The beverage. containing che insp'ra'ir'
Of patriotism was ICED lemonade. whiei
Va grataiioasly distributed 10 NJ
Cora Tyler aud Lydia Rolie. who ha'
charge of the table arrangement. mani
thanks are due, and they were ably a.
sisted By other young ladies. who.
names arc gnEnown o. thc writer