Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-13

grey roofs, or brighter c0lors of the village
houses, the gardens and orchards, with the
varying shades OF evergreen trees defining
the streets, the sky from deepest grey To
softest pearl and blue, yelled with drifting
white, looking down upon the lovely picture
it so often sees and has helped to make.
Would this scene from daily or at least fire.
quent Witnessing become more or less won
derful and impressive ponder the sub
j. CT and now decide one way and now anoth-
rr az We wind slowly down to Scion village,
where We cannot stay, for dinner waits us
at the next town.
And now the sharp click of the horses
hoots on the hard firm streets is exchanged
for the frequent plunge of the wheels into
the soft mud ami the splash of water as
quickened time is made, Not only the re-
cent rains but road repairing make the
travelling quite difficult in places and We
gather from frequent observation. of the
gentlemen of our party That road mending is
a good deal like house cleaning, it is newt
able but the right time-rae perfectly CON
venient season--to attend to it, never seems
to come Next autumn as the traveller
bowls dong over the smooth firm roadway
the good viii be more apparent.
We are gradually leaving behind the
smooth, level meadows which as we approach
Bingham are broken up into picturesque
bits of grassy bank fringed with tall trees
and graceful shrubs and always the beautl-
full river. quite deceptive Is our view of
the village As to distance plainly seen are
the stores, houses and church while we are
so far away as to hear no hum or stir of
business far abOve We seem To be able to
descend in few moments to the peaceful
village below. And a. We drive ON tanta-
lied with the enchanting views of the VII
lage $50 ne'r and yet 50 far now entering
the deep slumberous wood where the am
bltous hrooklet claims our attention for
moment, having lost sight of our river We
question the reality of our village. Lovely
as fancy can picture, is it also as unreal2
All at once it proves itself real stirring
reality as it bursts upon us and we are driv-
ing up to the Stage House.
We note the fact that in the mornings
drive of twenty three miles we have only
passed one deserted house, which speaks
we'll for our Somerset County.
We have a good dinner, To which has been
added Parlin Pond trout AMI while we bless
the people who sent the delicious treat little
guess We nav on the morrow meet aud
thank the California tourists who will soon
follow their hamper of trout While resting
our horses We chat on the probable or
possible turn the weather NAV take AMI the
Bingham people near by come TO see Gov.
Burlelgh or he stroils about the streets re-
ne~ing Cd acquaI Itances OF greeting ne Y
ones no are impressed with the same frank
sincere Eiauuer, " rh has only grown lit
lie older aud which called forth from his
friends m b ybood the saving The is always
the same. We are reminded of a remark
of his on this very morning. when to the
proposal 10 START even IN me ram, we left
'n' "'e''loh WIN NM ne sad 81 DO not
care 50 "'uCn ior th' nsnlng out l would
'Se =" nee' tle ptople' ne nShing ron
was nat u'ed Tor the iack OF time and the
Aou"nanCe ol ram prevented nut the Toy
rfh"r lid make II possible to see great
many PfoP'e III 'heir hoiheS' or shops or on
'"e street.
AGAIN we are on ana the ram having
ces'ei we point OUT As We drlVe out OF the
village some faVofl'e views and try to pre-
pare the minis OF our friends who have
never been over the ground for what is be
fore them lhe drlve Is full of interest
"hether Winning through the valley or creep
ing up some ascent ana nov we hail the ap-
peHrance OF the red coiumblne and We ladies'
are presented with generous bouquets by the
gentlemen OF the party Watching the cl lui
shadows 'Ith their curious play of light and
shade we are suddenly made aware of the
tact mat the grandeur OF storm in narrow
mountain pass IS to be aided to the wonders
OF the Jay. we can hardly see sometimes
Tor the ollhding ram nut tins only distnrbs
us on our horses account and they mind it
very little although one gentleman remarks
'htt snoulh tnr hail ioilo" we should be IN
dtfcuit position as the road in some places is
o. .ApIiuvIV and a hai il.
terrifying to horse on familiar road even.
Thunder and lightning accompany the rain
ana seem IN harmony with this grand scene,
so much of natures work, so little around to
tell OF men
In Moscow We had missed the old land
marx, Carney Hotel, destroyed by fire a
short time ago. One of our party found the
Old hearthstone and proceeded to gather the
br'sht memories OF a moonlight drive of
some ten years since, when cheerful fire
was lighted on that now cold and deserted
hearth.
what ts'es OF good cheer and happy
hearts rs W IL as OF wierd, sad, histories
could THIS silent stone relate. Let us here
pause and listen moment while they speak
OF the former owner 'arney, OF his hearty
welcome ms KIND good oy to the passing
traveller.
One mule and half above Carney's we
come 10 carrying Place, rendered famous
oy Arnoids expedition IN the autumn of
no Here You ferry across If you wish TO
90 INFO larry fond noted fishing ground.
But We drive on through Caratunk, thriv
ing place with neat houses barns and gar
ders we drive through with the same
promise we made to ourselves at Scion that
we would can on our return On We Rol
noting again and again the advantage of the
telephone not only to the inhabitants all
along the river but to the travelling public, |
extending hve miles above the Forks
The lighted windoFs of the Forks Hotel
CLEAN out from the tees and over the broad
river. J. II Frsine, the landlord. or, cts IL.