The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-11-18
Something About The East.

MIR. EDIToR:-
1t was a mistake, the mention that Miss
Lillian Miles is to teach the Whig Hill
school. She is still in the east, and will
be yet for some time. She is taking les
sons in music, and is also enjoying her
visit there very much. In one of her last
letters she writes me as follows:
Mrs. X. and l took little trip to the
city Monday. We boarded the 1888 train
at Wellington, and when we reached Bos-
ton took an electric car and went out to
Chestnut Hill, l think about five miles.
1t was lovely ride through what is called
the "Back Bay" district. 1t is land that
has been built up from the swampy lands
bordering the bay, and now one of the
finest parts of the city. Chestnut Hill is
the location of one of the reservoirs which
supplies the city with water. The reser-
voir is alovely little lake with stone banks,
(or rather walled up with stone), surround
ed by beautiful park with shady walks
and drives. Rustic seats are placed here
and there under the trees and we sat down
and for some time enjoyed the delightful
quiet and seclusion of the place. At the
entrance to the park is large arched gate
way with the inscription "City of Boston,
Chestnut Hill Reservoir" Upon it at an.
other entrance is a flight of stone steps,
and at the top pretty stone building,
built over the water. Here the water is
regulated in pipes which carry it to the
city. There are many rocks overgrown
with ivy and honeysuckle and varieties of
wild flowers, but no tame ones, and fire.
qaenuy the inevitable warming, "do not
cross on the grass or pull the flowers"
We returned home feeling that we had en-
joyed a pleasant day.
On matriculation day of the University
l went to Boston on the noon train. Mr..
w. met me at the depot and we went up
to restaurant on Washington street,
where party of students took dinner.
After dinner there were few toasts. Then
we went up to the School of Theology
where were gathered the Bon Ton of the
occasion, viz: DR.. John, Pres. of De Pauw
University; DIR. Bowman, formerly Dean
of De Pauw; Rev. Joseph Cook, and 9TH
ers. After-dinner speeches were given by
all the celebrities and many of the pro-
mostly humorous and very enjoyable. In
the evening the De Pauw students had
their annual reunion. had the pleasure
OF meeting DR.. John, and of renewing my
acquaintance with Mrs. DR.. Bowman, who
renewed her cordial invitation to come to
New York; said her daughter would ac-
company me to all points of interest in
the city. After spending a social hour in
the library we adjourned to tho refresh
ment room where ice cream, cake, fruit,
chocolate, etc, were served. Then DR..
John gave little informal talk and we
took late departure home.
l have lately enjoyed a trip to Chelsea
with other delegates to attend the anniver-
sary of the Y. p. S. C. e. Arriving at our
destination we found the social part of the
program in full progress. Several hun
dred people gathered in the vestry of the
elegant church, all enjoying themselves
apparently very much; we joined the
happy throng and after a half hours So
ciability, the folding doors of the immense
dining room were thrown open, the or
chestra struck up, the company formed in
a procession and marched into the dining
room, which, by-the-way, was picture in
itself. Long tables laden with everything
good to eat, and oruamented with autumn
leaves and flowers and large lamps with
umbrella shades of every color possible.
The menu was elegant and included seal
loped oysters, lobster salad, picked
tongue, etc, etc. After the repast several
speeches were made, young lady render
ed a solo, the orchestra played, and, well
pleased, we departed for home.