The Newtown bee., 1908-08-28
AN OLD LADY's OPINION OF
 MAUWEH00.

It was a quaint, old-fashioned house, at the entrance of which we were set down on that late July afternoon after a trip of some 70 miles by rail due north from our place of residence. and a very pleasant carriage ride of some seven miles eastward. The day had been fine though warm, and our journey had been through a most pleasant sec- tion of country. The stops on the road are numerous, some of them bear ing such romantic names as Valhalla, which was the name of the Norsemen's s final resting place, and Mount Pleasant and Mount Hope, the final resting places for the pale sleepers of modern times. The house in question had been built during the first half of the last century by the grandfather of the present proprietor, after a fashion which was then prevalent throughout the country, viz, a central portion strongly bull. of substantial timbers up- on firm foundation, and low, broad wing on either side. In one of these wings it is our fortune to be quartered for the summer. It consists of. three rooms on the ground floor and three bedrooms above, with numerous clos cts, cupboards and pantries. Although sparsely furnished and destitute of ev- cry modern appliance, we are managing by means of some extemporised furni- ture, such as kitchen table, ice-box, writing desk and sideboard, to be quite swell and very comfortable. Although situated in a valley we are at an altl- tude of 1000 feet above the sea level, which furnishes a perfectly oxygen ated air, so welcome to people suffer- ing from bronchial or asthmatic trou- bles. The conditions and habits of the place are entirely primitive, which, with its historical associations, and nu- merous legends carries us back in im- agination to the time, "When wild in wood the noble savage ran. The most pleasant feature is perhaps the social atmosphere, which breathes spirit of friendliness, of cordiality and of hospi- tality. The Brooklyn contingency seem to be putting in their time to the best advantage, the day being occupied with such outdoor amusements as picnicking, driving, boating and bath ing. interspersed with social and liter ary functions. Indeed, the time is so strenuously occupied that it appears to pass all too rapidly. We are already looking forward to the time when we shall have to bid farewell to these pleasant scenes. The recollection of them, however, will be long cherished by us. We shall carry to our homes very pleasant memories of the time spent in the beautiful Mauwehoo val ley, the pleasant days and tranquil nights. the balmy air which gives new vigor to tired nerves and above all. the l high moral tone and social conditions which afford aliment to our minds and thoughts. our emotions and dreams.
 PULsATIoNs. Twill you be welcome? We'll I should
 say, That you would be just as welcome As the flowers ill May.
 Welcome! Welcome! You've heard it
 said before,
 But now 1 sound it OCT and OCT Would like my friends to shake tho
 hand I Of every member of the band. M Who hail from Lake Mauwehoo's peace
 ful shore"
 LIMERLCKS. There is young fellow called Dwight, h'ho, the folks sthink, is just about
 right.
 He comes to the door
 With things from the store, I And is always so very polite. )ne day young man did determine To go for a drive into Sherman;
 But the nag was so slow
 That the man couldn't go Though he swore in French, English
 and German.
 ADVICE TO GIRLS. Would you have a good complexion, Take drive at early morn With your father to the station,
 When the dew is on the corn. lou must rise before 'tis sun-up,
 And your breakfast you must get hen out to the barn to harness the
 horse,
 But do not get your feet..wet. The mist of early morning II Brings to your cheeks the roses, Brings diamond beads to brow and lash When others are still having dozes. Iltho' 'tis hard to rise at five,
 You're soon as fresh as a daisy, lis good for your complexion
 And keeps you from growing lazy. SOLILOQUY LONG WAY AF-
 TER HAMLEf.) Q camp or not to camp, that is the