The Press., 1894-07-19
LOCAL TOPICS.
Penned and Scissored,

-Courant correspondence One of the most difficult and phenomenal feats ever attempted in this state was accomplished at Point of Pines Grove, Shaker Station, July 9th. Collie Richardson, of Crystal Lake, who has won quite reputation as a jumper from bridges and high stagings, dove from Q tower 100 feet in height, erected for the purpose, into the water below, which was only twelve feet deep. About 800 people witnessed the feat, and, as the man stood on the small plat form and gazed down from the great height on the upturned faces, a number of people in the crowd urged him not to attempt it. Before he took the dive, Richardson addressed the crowd He said he realized that he was taking his life in his hands, but that any way he would make the attempt. Every face in the crowd wore a set, scared look as Rich ardson stepped back to leap, and when he gave spring and plunged head first into space gasp was given by the spectators, as if from one man. Richardson struck the water with his breast, and was out of sight in a flash. He was under about five seconds, and when he came to the surface he got into boat that was waiting with out aid, but lost consciousness immedi- ately. Many men have jumped great dis tances into the water, but never before has a man dived at. that distance into the same depth of water and lived. A struc- ture the same distance from the water as the Brooklyn bridge is being erected, and Richardson will make another jump in a few weeks.
 WEEKS ISLAND AND ECHO LAKE:- Comparatively few of the people of Tol- land and Windham counties know where this beautiful and attractive spot is To- cated, as it has but recently been opened at all to the public or known as pleas ure resort. It is a beautiful spot. Ma ture put in some of it's most artistic work in the first place, and now man is putting on the finishing touch. We'll, now, let me tell the readers of the Journal, those
 
 enjoyed the Fourth on the island, just where they can find it. It is just outside of the "city limits" of Mansfield Center, about one-fourth of 8 mile east of the church. A natural lake, old as the etcfn- al hills that guard it on either side, ,and on its northern border is the wooded island as it is covered with other ever green trees, many of them shooting toward the sky to dizzy height. On this spot, which covers several acres, near the center of the island, and on it's most elevated portion, MT. Weeks has built a pavilion of generous proportions, connections and artistic, and is to be permanent, also Xii hen or cooking house. A huge set ket5| Eoutsfde and the clam baking gre aftef the Watch Hill" style, consisting of tons of stones or boulders, and near by hangs the ''old oaken bucket" on the old fashioned well-sweep and pole, which readily responds to slight pull and brings cold and refreshing water from the bot tom of the new well. While MT. Bowen's Roseland Park has its attractions and in- vites the select to an annual intellectual feast, this Weeks wooded island, with adjoining lake and varied and attractive scenery, may be enjoyed by all.-Cor.
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 South Coventry corr. Willimantlc Journal: The Bible class of Rev. B. F. Perkins, by invitation of MT. and Mrs.