The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-13
MIDST new
HAMPSHIRE
HILLS
Many Providence People Find
Mount Vernon an Ideal Spot
for Recreation and Relaxation
Mount Vernon. N. H..

THE Grand" Aug. TO- 1903.
Reversing the usual order Of the phrase,
the writer would call Bethlehem, the
Mount Vernon OF northern New Hamp-
shire--but comparisons are odious-and
only superlatives will itly describe the
loveliness of this village on the hill top,
Mount Vernon is unique and its setting OF
wooded hills are peaceful valleys cannot
be painted in too glowing colors.
BY way of ar ever-ascending. shade ed
road from Milford. the nearest railroad
station. we reach the one main street of
the village bordered with stately elms
and graceful naples. 1t is street or
homes, some occupied only In summer,
other during the twelvemonth
The population of Mount Vernon num-
bers less than 500. but in the middle OF
August this number is nearly doubled by
the constant arrival OF summer guests.
Euclid avenue, Commonwealth avenue,
the boulevards of Paris, these are cele-
brated streets, yet this little village road
way has a charm which none OF these
famous thoroughfares possesses, and
walking on it's sidewalk there comes sat-
isfaction TO the senses, as IL one were
In Crawford or had opened the drawer
of an ancient chest and breathed its
lavender.
II Is such a help to the simple Life
| TO have only one store. one dressmaker.
one physician. one clergyman, one church
! in the village.
There are no discussions as TO where we
shall find the best bargains or latest
STYLES, either in ribbons or religion, and
| we are not required 20 decide upon the
school Of our physician or the theology
of our minister This simpllhes daily
! living and contributes 10 the harmony
| of the community. II leaves more time
for a discussion OF our respective board
| ing places. OF which there are more than
one and OF our neighbors who are also
| numerous.
Among the summer homes located on
Mount Vernon's main street Is that OF
Hon George A. Marden OF Lowell and
that OF +. Frank Wellington, Esq., OF
| Boston.
From Mr.. wellington's broad piazza
there Is n most delightful view across the
rolling slopes OF green out towards the
Lyndeboro hills behind which the sun re-
Iuctantly sinks 10 rest In the glorious twi-
light OF a dying day. On this same street
stands the substantial and artistic church
edrce. by Its side the academy, the Alma
Mater of men distinguished for learning
and prominent In the state, some of
whom spend their summons or at least n
part OF them in the old home.
Four years ago old Home week was oh
served for the first time. Governor Frank
Rollins. father OF tho custom. coming 10
Mont Vernon's celebration and taking
| part In the formal exercises
The little town fairly outdid itself on
/ that occasion IN nluminations and appro-
\ pirate observances For weeks previous
men might be seen far out on the lonely
/ roads raking the stones away, 30 that
/ all should be "spic and span" for the vis-
\ itors: while tradition SAYS that even the
outsides OF the houses were cleaned with
soap and water.
Next September the town of Mount YER
non will celebrate It's hundredth birthday
with all due rejoicing There will be an
ovation. and also n historical address by
eminent townsmen and ruror has 4, that
tho summer visitors will not be missed on
that occasion.
But Mount Vernon must be seen from
Prospect Hin In order % appreciate the
beauty of its environment. The summer