The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-08
'7a At Mount Pleasant.
To the Editor of the Press:


The roll call resulted as follows, pres
emit: MT. and Mrs. Adams, Chandler
Chamberlain, Clay, Jordan, Marrett,
Noyes, Sabine and Thompson, Mrs.
Fl Copper and Mrs. Little, the Misses
Smith, Sargent, and French and Mr.
Anderson. A few of the children and
friends swelled the number to something
over thirty. A more delightful trip or
a more attractive spot in which to talk
over old times could not be imagined
and hearty greetings. school reminis-
cences and renewed youth were the watch
words Of the party.
The following officers of the alumni
were elected:
Presidsnt-Mr. Oman Adams.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mr. Wallace
Noyes.
Ex Com.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward @.
Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred ". Thomp-
son. tho Misses Marrett and Adams.
q Drives in the finest of brakes and
wagons-in fact such livery as few
summer houses can boast: walks, social
meetings and, in the evening, concerts
by Mr. Swift's orchestra, amongst whom
is Mr.. Winternitz, of the Boston Sym
phony, who plays artistically violin solos
occupied the all too brief time which
covered the dates of July 4th to 9th and
brought tho au revoirs which must fol-
low words of welcome.
A. pair OF spiked boots remain at Mt
Pleasant said to have been worn on a
trapper's expedition, of yore, by one Car
ruthers but which will hardly be claimed
for society usage.
Sunday intervening, this also gave an
opportunity for discussions which extend
ed. JAIL the way from Theosophy to Calvin
ism.
As this is the first visit of your report
er to the Mt. Pleasant House, perhaps
you will give space to brief noting of
the features which gsmost impress them
selves upon an Interested guest
The scenery here is unriyalled I had
thought the railroad stations might inter
fere. But I find this theoretical only !;
practically the loca t1on is quiet and full
of charm and by no iota disturbed by
the travel near at hand, any more than
by the little clog clicker that daily clim hs
Washingtcn's superb slopes in to the sky
above.
| As for the water supply, it is lavish
even unnecessarily abundant for table
DOuS6nOlQ, SdulbHry Anu Etc-DrOGeCt1On
purposes And that is an item not light
| ly to be estimated in these days-s de-
sideratum, rare and exceedingly to be
| valued.
| OF the house itself, spacious, modern
and handsome, with fine grounds oro-
quet, bowling and tennis-ths leading
| features are its refinement and elegance
| I really cannot soc where furnishing.
service, daintiness and cuisine can BE-
| improved.
II lie an ideal place for regeneration.
this graceful chateau. In the very heart
| Of the hills, amid
''All cool Feposing mountain-steeps.
Vale Gains and tranquil lotos sleeps =
Tea, all fair forms and sounds and
lights,
And warmths, and mysteries, and
nights,
Of Natures utmost depths and heights ii
Visitors from distance, from point,
of the compass near and afar are gather.
ing at this Mecca of rest and refresh
ment; and everywhere you find a spirit
of courtesy, of thoughtfulness for Others
of cordial hospitality, wonderful in tht
midst of SO large an establishment.
Seventy Two extends thanks to Mr.
Boothby for excursion rates and &C
Messrs. Anderson and Price for mann
kind attentions, and salute the Mt
Pleasant House with appreciation ant
unlimited good wishes. M. B. J.