The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-10-20

serVation train, by which we reach the
Fabyan House five minutes ahead of
the time arranged by Brother Bennett,
that is, time for dinner, p. m.
AT 2;15 p. m. we are informed by Mr.
Miller that our train is in readiness for
the second of the series of excursions
prepared for us-a trip through Craw-
ford Notch, a valley directly between
two magnificent ranges of mountains,
and through which runs the river Saco,
presenting variety of scenery COM
handing undivided attention. A short
stop at the end of our trip and we re-
turn to the Crawford House. to meet a
surprise prepared by the proprietor,
and known only to Brothers Bennett
and Miller. Every member of our par
| ty obeyed the summons of Brother
Miller Ito fall In follow your leader,
and fear no danger" An orderly pro-
cession, marching through the beau
tiful grounds surrounding the Craw-
ford House, and viewed by a large
number of tourists from verandas and
balconies, conducted by our guide
through the halls, parlors, reception
and ball rooms of that stupendous
| building, thence into the dining room,
where we were met face to face by our
surprise, with the guests of the house
as observers. Tables laden with all the
delicacies of the season and out of it;
large punch bowl filled to the brim
with an inviting liquid which the ladies
of our party pronounced delicious; ci-
gars for the gentlemen, fruits and con-
fectionery of every variety, and ice
cream for all. Truly grand reception
| rendered gratuitously by the manage
ment of the Crawford" to their guests,
railway conductors and their families.
Compelled as we were, by the force of
circumstances, to utilize a day which
millions of human beings deem sacred,
| there was no conduct at any time dur
ing this day unbecoming q religious
gathering. At the wave Of the hand of
our guide, noiselessly, decorously, all
proceed to the train, and we resume
our journey through the Crawford
Notch, amid the congratulations ten
dered to Brothers Bennett and Miller
for the successful termination of their
well-kept surprise. The beauty of the
scenery and the happy, joyous hearts
on board rendered this excursion an ex-
ceedingly short one, for "Fabyan's" is
in sight and we are but fifteen minutes
late. Without a shadow of discomfort
or fatigue, we enter upon the third and
last of the series of excursions, gene
rously accorded by the mana cement of
the Boston and Maine for the day, at
p. m. We are now en- route to the Pro-
file House and view of the Grand
Old Man of the Mountain" which must
be seen to be appreciated. Upon the
face of mountain fifteen hundred feet
in height nature has carved the image
of an old man whose face is eighty feet
in length, and when viewed from the
lake at the base of the mount presents
the outline of a man with a soft wool
hat upon his head, forehead eyes, nose,
mouth and ears. He can be seen to
best advantage at the precise time
when our manager, Brother Bennett,
aided by the skill of Brother Miller,
placed us upon the scene, after the sun
has sunk beneath the top of the noun
tain and twilight. A walk of perhaps
half mile through gorgeous scenery
and we are received at the Profile
House. large and beautiful building
surrounded by mountains, and in the
dim twilight presents q scene never to
be obliterated from the mind. At dark
our trip Is resumed and our wanderings
terminate at 1880 p. m. at the Fabyan,
house which now seems to us like
home beautiful in every aspect, man
agement unexcelled. Truly the wan
derer finds here under the supervision
of Lady Barron and her husband every
essential requisite to happy home life.
Immediate supper, sacred concert
interspersed with vocal music and APP
propriate recitations, all in honor and
for the entertainment of railway WISH
tors, delightful nights rest; break
fast, morning of 18th, complimentary
address by Lady and Mr.. Barron, re-
Spouse by Brother Bennett; departure
at a. m. on regular White Mountain
train; one hundred and fifty miles of
unalloyed amusement furnished the
party in three cars the entire distance
by Brother George D. Fiske, the secre-
tary of Springfield Division, No 4, and
Dwight Holland, were items in the clos
ing scenes of the most delightful outing
in the experience of all participants in
this excursion, made possible through
the courtesy of our employers.
The presence throughout our entire
trip Of little Miss Mildred A. Wadham,
a child but eleven months of age, who
was never known to cry, though fon-
died, Rugged and kissed by every lady
upon the train, admired and adored by
| every gentleman. She was accorded
the title of Mascot" or the Daughter
of the Order.
Homeward bound to resume our du-
ties, we unhesltatingly declare the trip
to have been the outing of our lives,
and with grateful thanks to our en-
ployers, and all who from their hearts
of love and sympathy aided In contrib
uting to the joy and happiness of this
occasion, we extend sincere acknowl-
edgement
Surely there is strong circumstantial
evidence of more than ordinary favor
to the participants in this excursion.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
PARISH HOUSE.
The members of the parish Of the
Church Of the Ascension can be justly
proud of their conlmodious parish
house, which has just been completed
1t is situated on Ward street on lot
adjoining the church.
The structure is frame and has two
| apartments which are so arranged