Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-10
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AND CHAMBERsBCRG. - When the spec
ial train of six coaches containing the
NJ. E. Church, South, Sunday School,
left the @. ". depot Thursday morning
for Mont Alto Park, half OF the sky was
thickly beset with misty, murky clouds,
which appeared to fcrebode rainy day.
The merry laughter and chatter Of the
children, however seemed toappease the
storm king, for when the blue waters of
the Potomac met the gaze Of the pic
nicer, they fairly shimmered in golden
sunshine. Along swept the train, only
stof ping few minutes at Hagerstown
aud Chambersburg. At OILS it pssssd
the beautiful forests at the outskirts of
the Park and soon stopped near the
fountain at its entrance,in the shadows
of the slopiug mountains. The baskets
were carried to the dining pavilion aud
then the picnieers separated to seek out
themany places of amusement and beau
to. The Park is one of the prettiest,
shadiest resorts imaginable. Miles Of
stately woods stretch away upon every
side. Fresh, sparkling water bubbles
up in score of springs or drops back
into the fountain basins. Wild flowers
bloom along the hills and rivulets in
profusion, and swings, .trapeze, rings,
mountain scenery and grassy walks
greet the pleasure seeker constantly.
From Oak Knob the fruitful and pro-
ductiye farms and peaceful villages of
a portion of Pennsylvania are dscerna-
BILE. Thousands of wheat shocks dot
ted DER the country Waving fields of
oats and rye, grassy meadow lands with
the shadows chasing each other over
them the live-long day, orchards, woods
and sweeping creeks, added to the beau.
ty of the scenery from that observatory
After short stay at the Park, by in
vitation of our genial and energetic
young agent at this place, Mr.. w. A.
Gard, we took the train for Waynes-
boro', ria w. M. r. r. Waynesboro
isquite aneat little city wearing clean
and business-like aspect. The citizens
are very hospitable and entertaining
and enjoy a good need of prosperity
and happiness. We passed through the
large engine works of Frick Il Go. in
which are employed from 500 to 600
men. These works are now running at
full capacity, although, during the pre-.
ceding four months, the force had been
greatly reduced. Among the workmen
we met our fellow townsmen David
Haffner and son Will Both enjoy good
health and asked numerous questions
about their old home.
Shortly afterwards, we were again
seated at the car window en- route for
Chambersburg, which city we reached
at 1885. In Chambersburg we were
the guests Of L. b. Eyster, Esq, one
of the city's most oourtly merchants.
Immediately after dinner, seated be-
hind two fne grays, we were driven
through the principal streets of Cham
bersburg and into the immediate coun-
try. The numerous places of interest
were shown to us with such particular
ity, that we shall never feel stranger
again in that city We also had the
pleasure of visiting the sanctum sane
forum of the Repository, the leading
daily paper of Chambersburg, where we
were shown courtesies and kind atten-
tion. Chambersburg is as pretty aud
as clearly city as lies along the G. ".
r. r., and is especially remarkable for
handsome residences also for its con-
nection with the army of Lee and the
raid of Jubal EARLY
The shades of evening were falling
far aslant of the fleldsand hillsides when
we again reached the Park The pic
nicers were scattered around in groups
and couples and as the pastor remarked
Had spent a delightfully."- pleasant day.,
1t was just too pleasant and invigora-
ting at this period, with the twittering
birds and ripping waters making the
air resonant with melody. The train
left the Park shortly afterwards and at
S:25 was at the depot here, the run hav-
ing been made in an hour and forty
five minutes. The run over was made
in two hours and both were remarkable
for smoothness.
The trip demonstrated the fact that
the old objection to Mont Alto Park, 1.
e., that 1t cannot be reached before IL
O'Clock, and the stay, therefore, too
short, has no longer any force. The G.
v. authorities deserve much credit for
a through train, and splendid running
time made, and in the future, picnics
will reach the Park not later than $50
a. m. The ride is delightful, taking one