The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-19
earth. Besides all this the cuisine at
the lake is not excelled at any like
resort in America.

praise
Is sung by pullets with their morning lays
Trout dn horn), good water from the well,
And other blessings more than tongue can
tell |"
HIsToRIoAL "REMINISCENCES.
Lowell Lake is intimately connect
ed with the early history of the town,
the first settlements being made in
lis vicinity. AT its outlet was erect
ed he first mill built in this section,
the necessary machinery being drawn
from Bellows Falls on poles, wheels
not then being in vogue. At this
mill in 1775," ye inhabitance' of the
town of Kent and county of Cumber-
land being duly warned, was held the
first town meeting. Within a few
rods of the outlet of the lake is loca-
ted one of the oldest cemeteries in
town, the first interments having been
made over a hundred years ago.
Here in secluded and neglected spot
sleep the early settlers, the hardy and
undaunted pioneers of Kent, the
Aikens, the Pattersons, the Ander-
sons, the Warmers, the CoXes and
many others.
''Here you can read and learn
How Christ the son of God
Has undertook our great concern,
Our ransom cost his blood"
In l777 detachment of Stark's
army on their way to Bennington
camped on the shores of the lake for
several days being engaged in the
mean time in chopping roads for their
artillery. A portion of their work
still remains and can occasionally be
seen, namely, corduroy road across
an arm of the lake then swamp but
since, by the building of a dam at the
outlet of the lake, filled with several
feet of water. During their stay here
two of the men died. A few years
ago successful exploration was
made for their camp and cannon
ball, six FOUNDER, was found and is
now in possession of Mr.. Hilton.
OPENING DAY.
Last Monday was opening day at
the lake and, Notwithstanding the
mercury registered up into the nine
ties and the roads were dusty beyond
anything usually seen in this locality,
about two hundred and fifty persons
visited the resort during the day, in
Guiding a picnic party from Land
grove. In the evening over forty
couples occupied the fine dance hall
and tripped to the music of Parker's
orchestra, Chas. Ladd, prompter.
Willing and courteous attendants
were found in every department and
the watchful eye of the proprietor
was directed towards all quarters to
see that everyone could have oppor-
tunity to spend the day as each was
inclined.
One of the pleasing features Of the
place, especially to the stranger
guest, will be found in the family OF
the proprietor. Mr.. Hilton is man
who has seen much of the world and
is thoroughly conversant with all the
topics of the day and is able at al
necessary times to entertain his guest
in pleasing but unobtrusive conversa'
ton. Mrs. Hilton is lady of re.
6nement and by education, advan
tages in life and by natural ability il
able and does move in the best society
and is a pleasing adjunct of the so
|
cial life of the place. Harry, the son
just entering upon manhood, with hi
bright, intelligent face can but be ;
pleasant companion for the younge
guests, and last, but no means least
is Mr.. Hilton's
AGED MOTHER
over whose head eighty summers hav
come and gone. Yet, although ply
sically an invalid in measure, sh
retains all her mental faculties ant
her conversation is pleasing to bot
old and young. She enjoys the lax
/ with its beautiful scenery and COG
bracing air, and rejoicing in her so
who stands at all times ready to as
sist the tottering steps over age
rough declivities, she quietly and con
placently watches life's sun as
slowly sinks behind the horizon, ha,
ing a blessed hope, founded upon
, we'll spent life, that when down il
twilight will reach out into man
years to come.
"An old age serene and bright,
And lovely as a Lapland night"
: One other striking and pleasiD
feature of the place is that
D THE WATER Is WET
s and ouenches all healthful desires
D visitors. Not one drop of spirituol