The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-10-30

try can excel in point of splendor Spr.
itless indeed must be the man
with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own my native landl"
West River Valley, in Windham coun-
ty, the oldest settled portion of the state,
and famous for its historical reminiscent
ces and men of repute, is one of the many
places in Vermont which delight the eye
of the traveller who chances to journey
through it, and especially at this season
of the year. People who have Travelled
in foreign countries do not hesitate te ex-
press the opinion that in their estimation
the scenery along this valley between
Brattleboro and Londonderry is fully
equal to anything they have ever seen
abroad. The compliment is certainly de-
served, and tribute worthy of considera-
ton, coming as it does from those who
ought to know whereof they speak.
Until within short time there were
no railroad trains to disturbe the stillnes
of the valley, but just ten years ago The
eighteenth of the coming November a
narrow gauge road some thirty-six miles
long was completed and opened for traf-
flc. Since then there has been gradual
awakening from lethargy along the line,
and the influx of summer visitors has Wis
IDLY increased each succeeding year. The
freight business also shows correspond.
ing growth that is somewhat astonishing
to those who have carefully watched its
progress.
At II O'Clock on the morning of Octo-
Der II party consisting of eighteen gen.
tlemen, including the driver, left the ho-
tel at So. Londonderry, the present ter
minus of the railroad, with tally-ho
coach, belonging to Senator j. w. Mel
endy, and four horses. 1t was jolly
crowd and the objective point was the
justly renowned inn of Mrs. Morgan at
Bondville The distance is about six
miles, and was covered inside of seventy
minutes, which, considering the hilly
road, the heavy coach and it's occupants,
was very good time. No serious mishap
occurred while in transit, except that one
of the gentlemen riding on top lost his
hat, sudden lurch of the vehicle caused
it to unceremoniously leave his head,
which necessitated stopping the coach to
recover it. The ride was pleasant, the
air cool and bracing, and the view of the
surrounding country fine 1t was almost
perfect fall day. The novelty of the
conveyance and the excitement attending
the trip was fully enjoyed, and heartily
appreciated by all. Reaching the hotel at
a little past noon, the coach was quickly
emptied of its load, the party adjourned
to the warm and cosy parlors, there to
await the announcement of dinner. Mean
while Mrs. Morgan, with the assistance
of three excellent cooks, was busy engag-
ed in preparing meal that would please
the most fastidious epicure. Mrs.
Morgan is very estimable lady,
whose cuisine reputation is CONNIE ii faut
She is known far and near for her par er-
ceIence as landlady, fact to which a
great many people can attest who have
been so fortunate as to dine at her tables
The dinner had been ordered to be ready
at three O'Clock sharp, but it was quite
four when word was given to assemble in
| the dining room preparatory to replenish
the innerman. 1t was a jolly summons,
and was gladly and quickly responded to
by nearly famished throng of individ-
uals, whose appetites had become almost
ravenons because of the ride, the inhala-
tions of pure mountain ozone, and the
length of time that had elapsed since they
had eaten breakfast. A bountiful repast
awaited them, however, and they were
well paid for the delay in not serving it
sooner, each person doing ample justice
to the vians set before him. The mena
was of substantial nature, and consist.
ed of oyster and vegetable soups, roas,
pork, beefstake, chicken, ham and eggs
potatoes, turnip, squash and onions, fol
and custard pies, fresh doughnuts, tei
and coffee, and desert of nuts, rasins
grapes and apples. After each persol
had sufficiently satisfied his hunger, DR.
Cobb, who occupied the post of honor a
the further end of the table, arose and il
} a suave manner very graciously propose,
| tho toact ItOur Hnctacc ,rbinh poe,oJI ,
responded to by a we'll known geItleman
Prof. James Burke, of Hoboken, N. j
Other toasts followed. and each guest ex
4 pressed himself as being in full accor
) with the remarks of Prof. Burke, tina
the banquet was "a recherche affair"
little before six o'clock the horses wer
attached 10 the coach, everybody wa
seated, the word was given to go, an
with many fond adieus the party was o
s for South Londonderry. where they al
rived at the Peabody House." and II
ceived warm welcome from Landlor
Wilder, who proceeded to make it pleas
Y ant and comfortable for them by antic
= pating their wants aud needs. AL retire
4 in good season, feeling highly gratitie
with the ride, the dinner and the after
tion bestowed upon them by their ente
t tainers. 1t was night and day long 1
h be remembered. One gentlnman WI
= was called from his room very suddenl,
q appeared en- dishabile about one o'cloc
in the morning. Upon his return to Il
'' room the door was found to be locket
and after a number of frantic but frui
less efforts to find the key, he finally pr
cureda step ladder and effected an e.
Ii trance through the transom over the top {
: the door. Caper capered around some
II his sleep, but he said it was owing to h
> being troubled with somnambul SIN. ID
h Cobb prescribed large blue pill for hin
but it seemed to have the opposite effe