The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-08-21
GAY DAYS TT Old MENDHAM.
The Beautiful hilltop Village q source
OF JOY TO the soJourner.

The beautiful HiIltop village d source
OF JOY TO the soJourner.
Fancy yourself Hvin1 IN a gay, crisp,
healthgiving atmosphere, almost with
in sound Of the hustle Of the great
metropolis, yet, where surface cable,
or underground cars are unknown to
the bronzed and rudy checked native.
Such is Mendham. nestled down
among bhe hills like dimple in the
cheek OF nature, full Of sunshine and
smiles.
Leaving New York, a rapid and
pleasant trip is made to Morristown.
Here the passenger finds awaiting
him the famous Garrabrandt tallyho
on top Of which and inside are carried
ice cream. feather beds, mating, win
dow sashes, bicycles, trunks, and pas
lsengers.
The drive is one Of indescribable
beauty, fields of waving corn and buck
wheat, rich cool meadowlands with
herds Of the finest Jerseys peacefully
grazing
The seven miles are rapidly and only
too soon over. AS we approach the vii
lage the twinkling lights are seen, the
horses at a smart trot move down the
well gravelled drives and stopping in
front OF an old colonial entrance we
are officially welcomed by the village
interlocutor and ushered in to the
spacious halls Of the Phoenix Inn, 700
feet above the Jersey flats and 81 miles
from New York.
We offer to place facsimile of our
original signature in the guest book
but unfortunately there is none. What
an interesting one it would have been
with such autographs as Washington,
Alexander Hamilton, Lafayette and
Grant, fathers of this country; Sands,
Train, Watts, and others of Naval
fame. Bigelow Of diplomacy, and
musical ability with Sr. Perugini
Pember and Crane of literature and
Evans and Simpson Of Christian
science cult giving daily demonstra-
tions with a little absent treatment
on the side. .
The Inn is famous for it's antique
china. plate, and furniture, in keeping
with which, stately danes of the old
school grace the parlors and lend a
charm to the general surroundings.
Hilltop is but a few moments walk
and from this point as far as the eye
can reach, Somerhurst and many other
beautiful and magnificent country
residences may be seen browning the
hill tops surrounded by well-kept
lawns and woodland. At this point
stands the old Presbyterian Church a
monument and guide for miles around
throwing its shadows over graveyard
full Of antiquity and grim humor.
No rude noise Of whistles or bells
disturb the guest staying in Mendham.
He is quietly awakened by the Growing
of cocks, the cackling of the hens, and
the quack of the old drake and is
pleasantly reminded Of the hour to re-
tire by the dousing of the glim in the
pharmacy at nine O'Clock sharp Clam
terms after that hour.
During the day the guests amuse
themselves as their fancy dictates,
some of the fair ones taking to the
woods with their pencils and brushes,
others to quiet corners for game Of
"bridge, while morning musicals and
driving are enjoyed by many. The
banker discusses the affairs Of nations
over his first cigar, and the civil en-
glneer as he looks down below wonders
at the marvellous construction Of the
Rockaway Valley Railroad
ANDERSON BIGELOw.