The Newtown bee., 1901-07-26

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 ATRIP TO WASHINGTON.
 A VIEWPOINT LADY ENTHUSIASTIC
 OVER THE NATURAL BEAUTIES OF
 THAT INTERESTING TOWN.
 Sunday morning July IA dawned bright and pleasant, and after the 7.44 train drew into the local station two Newtown ladies (the writer and friend) stepped aboard the cars, evidently equipped for days outing. Arrived at Hawleyville, they alighted from the cars and awaited the a. m. train1on the Litchfeld branch. The ride from Hawleyville to Washington was much enjoyed by the two occu- wild and rugged. This was their first trip up the road and they found it as represented, the most crooked railroad in the state. If one is in clined to car sickness the writer would not advise trip up this route, for there is considerable jolting and jerking, to say nothing of the car dust. But these unpleasant features are offset by the charming scenery, the railroad winding along. by the river after the Shepaug valley is reached. Both parties are ardent admirers of wild, untrammeled nature, so the at Washington, our first thought was to find the stage driver, but on ma king inquiries learned he did not come to the station on Sundays unless he had previously been engaged. We'll,
 we were in a dilemma, not feeling equal to a walk of a mile on a hot morning in July (for that is the dis tance from the station to the Green); all up hill, too! There chanced to be two teams at the station and the driver of one of the teams kindly of fered to accommodate one of the party, his carriage being already we'll
 filled, the gentleman in the other vehicle volunteering to convey the other passenger, so we were provided for, thanks to the courtesy of these gentleman. The drive to the Green was very pleasant. The writer ex- pressed unbounded admiration for the beauty of the scenery, which evidently pleased the elderly gentleman, he being lifelong resident of the town and glad to hear the charms of the place extolled. She spoke of the editor of THE VIEWPOINT BEE as a friend of hers, which served as sort of intro duction, the gentleman (whom you will know hereafter as E. J. Hurlburt) being acquainted with MT Smith. In the meantime MT Hurlburt was point ing out the places of interest and tell
 ing who lived in this residence and
 that, which made it very interesting. The writer had heard the Green spoken of as beautiful. but it sur passed her expectations.
 MT Colds place is very fine, having extensive, well-kept grounds. The mansion is set on rise of ground, called Prospect hill, commanding a beautiful view of the town. The Gold place is considered the finest in
 Van Ingen and the Rossiter places, laid out in parks, very beautiful places and greatly admired. Senator o. H.
 Platt's residence was much admired. MT Hurlburt pointed out the home of the late William Hamilton Gibson, the artist and naturalist, and we also saw his studio. It should be mention ed that both ladies were occupying the same vehicle at this time, and were enjoying the drive to the utmost There are a number of beautiful homes in Washington 1asgt} it being popular
 
 writer and friend would have gone away from the town knowing little about who occupied the different res idences, etc. He will ever be held in grateful remembrance by them for his extreme kindness. After driving about the town he drove to his home and introduced us to his good wife, who invited us into her cool sitting room and expressed her desire that we make ourselves comfortable. It was all like a beautiful dream, arriving in Washington entire strangers and meeting with these kind, hospitable people. You may be sure we heartily congratulated ourselves on our good fortune. Expressing desire to at tend services at the Congregational church, which is the largest church of the town, MT Hurlburt's kind thOughtfulneSS was again manifested. He said if we would wait until the last bell rang he would see Mrs John Brinsmade, to whom he would intro duce us. MT Hurlburt thought it would be pleasant for us to sit in the Gunnery gallery of the church. By daughter of the late F. w. Gum, the famous founder of the Gunnery school. This school ranks high among the educational institutions for boys. After meeting Mrs Brinsmade, who is the wife of the present owner of the school and only living representative of the founder, one scarcely wonders at the success it has achieved Mrs Brinsmade is charming lady to meet, her gracious manner winning the high regard of all with whom she comes in contact. Her kindly manner would at once put young man at his ease and impress him with the feeling that he had indeed found a home and friend. John BrinSmade is a graduate of Harvard University and is eminent ly fitted for the work of instructor and principal. Boys from all parts of the United States are sent to the Gunnery school to receive that train ing and education which fits them for the higher duties of life.
 After resting awhile, MT Hurlburt showed us about his grounds When passing around the north side of the house, MT Hurlburt said: "This | siding was put on over 100 years ago. It is of white wood. The house was painted eight years ago with English white lead" AS the house was in good we were at once convinced of the durability of white wood as a building material and of the lasting qualities of English white lead as a paint. MT Hurlburt called the atten- Lion of his visitors to field of corn short distance from the yard. "On that piece of ground" said he, "I ex- Dect to get three crops. Have already rye, and will SOW turnip seed between the rows of corn.' It was evident that he was a thorough farm