The Press., 1893-09-28

Not continuous, however, has been the growth of the business. At times there has seemed to be ''nothing in it." J. s. Cheney and an uncle left for California in 1S49, and at other times the dependence on the home investment has been slight. Yet as protected industry it finally got it's start toward 8 great success At pres ent it is running on short time. The little cloud of reform in the distance casts a shadow, and how far and how fast it may rise and grow, famed by the breezes of five must redeem our pledges" is a mat ter of serious concern to this village.
 We follow the not over attractive look ing cocoon from the picker, where it de- velopes into beautiful white floss, and see this made into threads, each passing through a jet of flame which cleanscs but not consumes, and so on to the weaving.
 Great rows of looms. Some weaving pure white fabrics, most of which are to be printed upon, some weaving elegant designs of two or more colors, some turn ing out velvets and plushes. We are much interested in the printing machines, also the engraving of designs upon copper rollers for printing. Strips of white silk passing through machine come out of it with design of any number of colors, up to twelve, printed upon them.
 The engine room is a sight of itself. The great engine which was such fea- ture of the show at machinery hall dur ing the centennial fair at Philadelphia, is here reproduced, and here as there is an inspiriting spectacle as it makes it's tire less rounds, driving the pulleys of the great group of mills. The neatness of the mills inside corresponds with that of the grounds without, and the tidiness and contented faces of the employees are also in keeping. During the carriage ride about the town the party paused upon the bridge crossing the railroad, near tho en- trance of the mills, to see the exodus at the stroke of four o'clock, sight worthy of the trouble. The ride extended thro' street after street of pretty unfencel homes, materializing one by one out of the mazes of grove and park.
 And then to Manchester green and oth- CT hamlets. Only an expert native could tell where one village began at the ending of the other. Old homesteads with his tories, the tavern where Gen. Washington once slept, and so on, until suddenly we find ourselves at Manchester village, op- posite the fine building recently con- pleted for the Herald office. We enter and inspect printing office worthy of tho editice. Another ride back to-, Orford Hall. where fine supper awaits us.
 An interesting business meeting in the fine hall, a little season of social enjoy ment, and then 10 bed to await the morn- ing, when we are to make the visit to the mills, described above out of its consocu- tive order.
 It is the acme of hospitality when peo- pie so royalty entertained arc made to feel that they have confered favor by the acceptance thereof.
 The resolutions passed, thanking Bro Fla and the citizens of Manchester, R. D. Cheney, president of the board of trade and manager of the railroad also Landlord Barney of Orford Hall, were well deserved expressions.
 The little we'll conducted branch rail- road, owned by the Messrs. Cheeney, with tracks to all parts of the village where required for use, is not blot upon the pretty scene as might be expected, but picturesque feature therein with it's we'll turfed banks and fringes of groves. Trains are run at all hours to accommo- date the public. You will see tho hand some little train standing ready for start when next you ride into Manchester station. Get aboard, even if you can givo but a few minutes to the trip. When you return yon will feel as if you had been 10 a new place.