The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-07-21
A Few Days at the Hub.


and reached Boston by 10 o'clock.
The weather being rather threat
ening, we were afraid that umbrel-
las would be needed; but the
clouds remained stationary and we
proceeded on our tour of the city.
First, we entered an Art Store,
where were displayed beautiful
tiles of earthen-ware in bas relief,
in different shades of bronze, olive,
and blue, representing scenes in
History and characters in
Mythology. From there we walk.
ed through the Common and over
to Washington Street, which is the
great business street. On it is the
old State House that contains
many relics of the Revolution. In
one room was displayed a small
case of odd pieces of antique china
and tea cadies in the shape of men
seated. In one corner of the room
was a cannon that was used by La
feyette during the Revolution.
We next visited the new State
House for the purpose of viewing
the city from the Cupola; but the
House was in session and the ele-
vator was kept going for the benefit
of the members.
From here we went to the Wom-
ems Christian Association to secure
a room for the night. l.. and I
found 1t in q very pleasant locality.
The building was new and commo-
dious. We 50 Fl reached our room
and enjoyed a little quiet before
tea. Several years ago L. and I
were room-mates at a boarding
school and now it felt like old times
again.
In the evening it rained but it
was not a disappointment, as the
Women's Christian Association
contained q small but excellent IL
brary of books and magazines.
The next morning we were soon
off for another day of sight seeing.
The Art Museum was first visited.
1t contains grand collection of
casts from the original Roman and
Grecian Sculptures. They were
arranged according to various
epochs of ancient time. 1t is a val.
liable and interesting exhibition.
There were also mummies, sarcoph.
agi, ancient tapestry and oil paint
ings by the old masters. One thing
of interest there was a gold jewel
box, given to Josephine by Napo.
leon Boneparte.
Turning away from here we
walked around Trinity Church
where Philip Brooks holds forth
Passing from here we found the
Charles River in view, so we walk.
ed to its edge to get view of Bun
ker Hill Monument, which marks
where the first battle of the RevO.
luton was fought. The Harvard
building were also in sight. The
Academy of Natural Sciences was
near, so we entered there. The
skeletons Of fossil animals were i'm
mense and there were many Others
of recent times; also stuffed birds
of about a thousand varieties.
While visiting these places
wished that some of my friends
who have not had this opportunity
might enjoy this pleasure too.
Being ready for lunch we entered
u restaurant close by. I ordered
bread and butter, chopped chicken
orange-water and cake. The chop
ped chicken was served on a blu,
plate between two slices of bread
with the creast taken off all around
then the waterloo was put in ,
small glass vase. I was quick t,
observe the difference in the mod,
of serving things from the way
done at home.
Boston contains many wide ant
beautiful streets with stately
houses on each side. The pave
ments are mostly made of concret,
(being mixture of tar, lime, peb
bles, etc. This makes a bette
walk than bricks, although it re
tains the heat to a greater extent.
On the train returning to Provi
dence l wanted a drink, but dit
not see any place to get it. Pres
emily boy came through the ca
with a copper kettle (the shape of
tea kettle) and glasses, containin,
water.
Although our visit was brief, i
was full of pleasure and interest
l wish l could describe it better, bu
/ have not a ready pen.
Wishing the TINES all success
and profit.