The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-06-07
MEMORIAL DAY IN FRYEBURG.

Mrs Abbie Pratt and Miss Adele Nc
J Donald went to Fryeburg May 29th 10 De
present at the Memorial exercises Wednes-
day. The occasion was one OF unusual IN
terest to them, as Mrs. Pratt's son, Edgar
u. Pratt, was to be orator of the day mat
he acquitted himself with honor and to the
satisfaction of his friends will be seen in
another column of this paper. Both ladies'
were greatly pleased with their visit to the
picturesque old town, and extravagant IN
their praise of the cordial reception and de-
ught1ul entertainment accorded them. More
especially do they feel indebted to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Tarbox, whose constant and
kindly attentions made their stay one OF I'M
alleged pleasure. The carriage rides in and
around the mountains were something long
to be remembered. June had come and ma
ture was in her happiest mood, with clear
skies, bright sunshine and soft south winds.
There was drive to the grounds OF the
Maine Chautauqua Union, with short wait
on the banks of the winding Saco. The
swiftly flowing river, the lofty trees, the
green intervales, the soft sunset clouds lying
low over the silent mountains, and all re-
Elected in the placid waters, formed picture
from which the party reluctantly turned.
Another drive to Lovewells Pond, made
historical by what has been called ''the
bloodest battle ever fought in Maine between
the white man and the Red man, in which
Paugus. the great chief, was killed, the
power Of the Pequakets broken, and the
tribe scattered Still another drive to
North Conway and Intervale Although
there are few hills on the highway for the
horses to climb, there are mountains, noun
tains, mountains Peak after peak land range
after range, meet the delighted vision. All
other mountains have put on their sum-
mer garb, but Mt. Washington wears
cap of snow, reminding the observer that
old king frost is still in the neighborhood.
North Conway is indebted to the late Pay
son Tucker for much that has helped to
make 1t prosperous working community.
The granite quarries in which he was large
ly interested furnish work and a livelihood
for many families. A magnificent country
residence built by the same large hearted
man sets, like the jewel in a crown, on a
high hill that guards the entrance to the
town. ON the low land opposite are the
farm house, barns and gardens belonging
to the estate, and near by is a fine granite
fountain. from which sushes forth water
from the mountain spring. A drink tit for
the gods There is every promise that the
people of Maine will eat apples this year
Never before was there greater wealth of
bud and blossom among the orchard hills
Every tree is a huge bouquet, and no ''worm
in the bud" One of the finest hotels in the
White Mountain region is the Oxford, Situat-
ed on Main street, Fry eburg. 1t has fine rooms
handsomely furnished and well kept. large,
cool. dining rooms. spacious verandaS with
magnificent views. There appears to be no
reason why the house should not be, well
filed as the season advances. one night was
spent in llalloWell, the guests of Capt. and
Mrs. Charles Wells. Capt. Wells has just
returned from an eght-years soiourn among
the celestials, and could give Mrs. Pratt
many interesting bits of information regard
ing the country where she has passed many
years of her life Saturday night brought
the wanderers home in time for baked beans
With a sigh Of mingled regret and content
ment they babe each other good night and
good wishes, and their little outing was over.
$ Confession is good for the SOUL The
were very thick, and they We're
very hungry. a. NJ.