The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-08
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But the officers, who did not know what
they were missing, were delighted with all
they saw. Although Admiral Walker Is a
native OF New Hampshire, this was his first
visit.
Inc Time spent on the summit was not
iong' Mr.. Mllliken's great four and six
noise mountain wagons were ready to take
sue party down the mountain by the carriage
nUau 70 the Glen House, eight miles away.
ms rae was a plunge down through the
CLOUDS. which were so thick that Il seemed
IKE riding through drizzlIng rain. Rpt the
very novelty OF such ride, down the noun
sain sides with all their rocks and trees. the
brilliant mountain ash being conspicuous
among the latter, made the sailors enthus-
iastic. 0"'"u'
AT the Glen House, where the marty
arrived about $50 D. m. all the
guests were on the verandahs
20 welcome the White Squadron. Some OF
tne younger ladies seemed to be dIsappoInt-
ed that there was no gold lace visible and
that even the Admiral himself was eonspIc-
uous only for his exceedingly luxurious side
wniskers. But the officers, from admiral
uown, are company Of fine-lookIng men.
and this made up for the lack Of gold lace.
The main thing at the Glen House was the
dinner, which had been looked forward tn
ior an hour or more by very hungry com-
pany OF men. 1t Is enough to saw that the
uinner was up to every expectation. and so
good that when, at Its end, some one en-
qaired, What Is the matter with MlIIlken ?''
There was loud shout, "He's all right"
by this time the Admiral had left the tables,
and when Colonel IL. S. Osgood arose in the
middle OF the dining room, raj sed his right
hand aloft and shouted: "To the Coaches I
To the Coaches!" there was general eyacu-
alton OF the dining room.
The big six-horse coaches were soon dash
ing up to the doors, and the younger officers
we're scrambling up their sides for the top
seats. After much good-natured rivalry and
cnallng the procession Of eight six-horse
coacnes ana nve mountain wagons, with ITO
passengers slowed away above and below.
started on the 15-mile drive down the noun
tain to Glen Station. Road and scenery
were nne, In spite OF the clouds, which stiil
rolled over the mountaine, and with much
song and laughter the coaches bOwled along.
Everyone on the road knew the White
Squadron was abroad, For the first eight
miles the little house OF the Darby Farm was
the only habltati0n; but two Darby young
sters In knickerbockers stood by ibe front
door and cheered Justify for the White Squad
ron. while the Darby baby threw its arms
into the air with martial enthusiasm. The
sailor officers cheered In return.
Down through Jackson. where hotels are
numerous, the caravan had continuous
ovation from summer visitors of all ages and
both sexes. Cheers, whistles and fish horns
were used to express appreciation of the ma
w with the Portland convoy.
The party arrived at Glen station about
7.30 and found fine Maine Central train
awaiting them. This train brought the party
to Portland about 10 p. m. At the station
the officers gathered and gave three hearty
cheers for the citizens Of Portland.
The whole distance made was about 100
miles, OF which % miles was by coach and
three by the cogwheel railroad through the
clouds. Mr.. Milliken said 1t was the first
time an excursion had made the round trip
from Portland In day. The carriage CON
taining Admiral Walker made the eight
miles down Mt. Washington In an hour.
Admiral Walker and others OF the officers
declared 1t was one of the prettiest trips they
had ever taken. The officers say that enter
talnments along the shore are very plenty
with them, but they very rarely get back in
70 the country, especially into such delight
ful country.