Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-05-31

lctiJ Indple, tHe SWEET SCcHIcu lOCue
and the glistening poplar. | have been
particularly impressed with the multi
tude of fruit trees growing in the yards
surrounding the residences. Cherry
trees of enormous size and widespread
ing branches now appeal most strongly
to the eye, as their burden is already
displaying the rich tints of the ripening
fruit. Pears, apples, peaches and plum:
hang from the boughs of thousands Of
trees in an abundance that promises 8
crop of unusual magnitude, even In thi:
land so prolific in natures bounties.
As said at first, spring has given
away to summer, after holding its own
for nearly three months. Think of it.
you who, like myself, have been accus
toned to but from two to three weeks
of genuine spring weather; think of g
yernal season extending over period
of three months, season of bud and
blossom, of leafing trees and blossom.
ing fruit, of wild flowers and cultivated
bloom, of clean dry streets and good
roads, of sunny, cheerful days and COO
, refreshing nights, with the air kept pure
and invigorating by occasional seasons
of warm and refreshing rain. Such
was the spring through which l have
just passed, and my earnest hope is
that may live long in this land to en-
Joy many another like it,
One of the pleasures of the cool, early
summer in Portland is that of driving
on the well-paved streets, or upon the
excellent roads leading along the river,
or back upon the hills lying west of the
city. To the pleasure incident to riding
behind fast horse on a hard, even
road, is added the constant presence of
beautiful landscapes, glimpses, at
times, of mountains, shading off in the
distance from green to blue and purple.
and eliminating in the snowy masses of
the Cascade SUBMITS. Along the river
bank to the southwark, and passing
Riverview cemetery, one of the most
beautifully located and carefully tended
homes of the dead in America, is most
charming drive, several miles in length.
1t is maintained in excellent condition
by the Multnomah Driving Association,
composed of gentlemen owning fine
roadsters, and in the now rapidly
frightening evenings is crowded with
buggies, carriages, horsemen and
bicycles The word ''Multn ON h'' / S
favorlte one here 1t is the name of
the county in which Portland is situated,
and was the aboriginal title of the river
flowing through the city. but which now
bears the same name as the great val
y-Willamette-through which it
flows. Other drives lead back between
and upon the hills. and in the partic-
ular that they open up to view grander
scenes and more extensive landscapes,
are of greater attraction. One in par
ticular, leading to an elevation known
as Portland Heights" a beautiful
residence place soon to be brought into
easy access by cable cars, should not be
neglected. From the brow of this
verdant hill is presented landscape
the equal of which, am confident, can
not be found near any other city on the
continent. With the winding Willamette
aid the tree-embowered city for the
foreground, the rolling hills and val
legs, clad in the green raiment of forest
and field in the middle distance, while
the extreme distance is filled up with
the varying tints of the nearer and
more remote mountains, above which
rise the white crowns of five great peaks
covered with the SHOWS of eternal win
ter, the picture is one of grand and
impressive beauty. Especially at sunset
does it evoke the deepest admiration, as
TIE rich tints of gold and crimson and
purple move gradually upward, finally
resting for few moments solely upon
the snowy peaks before fading into the
gray of twilight. If you were here tc
see and feel what 1 find it impossible
adequately to describe, you would agree
with me that Portland is one of the most
charming places of residence in the
Union. l.. s.