Morning journal and courier., 1891-10-31
FORTHALE PARK.
Communication From an Enthust- ," astic Admirer of Fort Hale Park. To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:

Communication From an Enthust. :" astic Admirer of Fort Hale Park. To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 NEW HAVEN, October 2S, 1891.
 The highest tide that has been known in fourteen years visited Morris Cove on the 2Oth inst. The wind was east until noon, then it suddenly changed to south west, and as it was very near high water at that time it did some damage to the shore front, as there was a very heavy sea. We left the cove and went up on Fort Hale park. And, by the way, it is pret- ty park. AS we jodrneyed up the park, we noticed little nook, and have been told by old residents that it has been call ed "Lovers' Nook" It now has 8 nice seat and good protection so that it is perfectly safe place for ladies and chil-' dren, and for anyone who would like to sit down, rest and look at the water and the ever changing views which here meet the eye. Well, we do not dwell here long, for as we look below we see young couple coming up, and to all appearances we think they intend to seat themselves in lovers' nook and tell the old, old story, most alway told in just such hooks and quiet places. As we journey on we see g seat overlooking Morris Cove, with its pretty crescent beach, and right here is where the kodack has played an important part the past summer. We go little far ther and here we find the beautiful pali- sades, with good strong protection in | front, for here the cliff is perfectly abrupt l and finer view person could not get. Nothing to obstruct the eye, and in a clear lou ,1oiy, Tell nd HryIfh l it's white bluffs. Looking below we could | not help call to mind that ancient verse
 which, when we were young, we used to | recite at Sunday school:
 The breaking waves dashed high
 On stern and rock-bou coast,
 And the woods against stormy sky Their giant branches tossed
 But as it is now high tide and as our time is limited we leave these lovely palis- | ades with regret, for, as we take 8 last | look below we see some very large waves | come rolling in and striking the rocks in
 their fury and which seem to say to us stay, for you are on enchanted ground. We noticed after we turned to leave the palisades that some person or persons had tire length of the palisades and that on each
 side of the path were seats provided for any
 one who would like to sit down and rest. Here old and young can sit and rest,
 | And see the sun set in the west.
 With nothing to hide perfect view,
 You'll find most always something new. l We follow the path down the palisades,
 which by the way is such 8 nice grade that
 a baby carriage can be drawn up with ease.
 We cross the valley and ascend the bluff
 opposite. Here we find another winding
 path on the very edge of the cliff. This path is white and looks very beautiful. We l find two seats and here we get a beautiful
 view of the city, and of the new road
 which has been made across the meadows
 This road is serpentine and looks very
 pretty as it winds it's way across the mead
 ows. Following this road we find our
 selves on Townsend avenue, homeward
 bound and we'll pleased with our visit te
 this new park, and intending to renew the
 visit soon. Then will give you further
 description of this lovely and picturesque
 park. OwANUx. l *When first settled there was & palisade erected