Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-08-10

ing capltal, awaiting ttaln oH the
picturesque B. & o." to take US
eastward. We were soon being
whirled along the iron rails, passed
by lovely Washington and under
beautiful Baltimore. through the new
tunnel, and thence onward to the
city of brotherlv love, and the great
est of all, New York, where we are
now beginning to feel just little
bit at home. But our final destina
ton this time was q little father
northward, even the home Of scho-
lastic culture and baked beans-Bos-
ton, or, if you prefer, the Hub. My
"hub- bie' had been sent thither to
represent West Virginia Good Temp
larry in the International Supreme
Lodge of the Order, and / was
privileged to accompany him. Shall
tell you something of what l saw
and heard in that enteIprising land?
1t would be difficult to recall all the
pleasant Incidents connected with
our sojourn, but / will mention a
few of the more prominent ones.
Among these, that which was OF
especial attraction TO dweller amid
inland country scenes, was the excur-
sion down the harbor, given the
Lodge by the city of Boston. On
Saturday afternoon we were marched
aboard the steamer j. Putnam Brad
lee, and as we knew many of the 800
excursionists the trip was full of en-
joyment. We went as far as Fort
Warren where we disembarked. The
fort to our inexperienced eyes was
huge affair, fortified with frowning
cannons, of which / counted 65, and
garrisoned by U. S. soldiers. We
were shown through the barracks,
etc., and gained new ideas of soldier
life. Then we were all arranged on
one of the grassy slopes of the Fort
and had a group photo taken, the
cold water army being fifty fanked
by the boys in blue.
On Sunday we attended divine
service and heard an Appropriated
the-day discourse (4th of JULY by
an able minister, who, by the way,
halls from Wheeling and seemed
glad to meet fellow West Virginians.
One day, accompanied by one of
the gifted and accomplished daugh-
ters of the old Bay State, we visited
the public library. AS we walked
through its broad walls and rooms,
we thought, no wonder the people
are literary, with such literary treas
ures at their command. We noticed
some choice paintings and portraits
| and was especially attracted by the
name on one of them-Thomas Gold
Appleton.
We also visited the office Of "Our
Dumb Animals" which "speaks for
those who cannot speak for them
selves" We missed seeing the good
Angel Geo. To- of the place, but
enjoyed the beautiful pictures upon
the walls-well groomed horses, (no
"docked' ones among them) lovely
antelopes sporting in forest glades,
and magnificent dogs. This society
is doing a grand work in educating
the people on the subject of humane
treatment of dumb animals.
On Monday we had to say good
bye to our dear, kind friends at
Newton and prepare for our return
journey. We put in busy day how
ever, sightseeing in old historic,
crooked -sheeted Boston and vicinity.
Of course, we crossed the river to
Charlestown and stood with patriotic
pride, within the granite marked re-
doubts of the American army or
ITS, and ny 4 upon the plain tall,
solid shaft vi Bunker Hill monument,
while Fanuel Hall, the Common, old
South Church, etc., received such
recognition as we could find time to
give them. We also spent an hour
or two amid the classic shades of
Harvard University at Cambridge.
About shutdown we boarded the
Priscilla, a veritable floating palace,
and to the strains of delightful music,
and amid luxurious furnishings
glided smoothly over the placid
waters Of Long Island Sound,
"homeward bound.' The surround.
ings brought to mind story we had
read and wept oyer in days gone by.
1t was Of a noble captain Of one of
our far southern steamers and a love-
ly maiden, and told how he bravely
tried, but all in vain, to rescue his
vessel, the bella Creole" He found
a watery grave, with many of his
passengers, while the maiden escaped
10 live long, but blighted life.
Early the next morning we were
on deck, enjoying the sunrise upon
the waters, and as l looked across
the wide expanse, the words of the
old song came to my lips:
GA life on the ocean wave,
A home on the rolling Deep"
The voyage was full of delightand
instruction for we had with us our
learned friend, Prof H, who
pointed out different places of note
and gave interesting bits Of history
connected with them. Past fashion
able Newport, and other places of
more or less renown, our stately
steamer safely bore us over the
silvery waters, and all too soon
landed us at Americas commercial
metropolis.
Several days were spent with good,
kind friends in New York, amid the
attractions of Broadway and Fifth
avenue, leaving many bright mem
cries, not the least of which was the
highly appreciated invitation of the
fair Virginia to accompany her to
the Worlds Fair at Paris in 1900.
If we go, you may hear from US
again, with some account of the
things seen and the places visited.
LILLIAN MAY.