Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-23
Aunt Mary's Summer Vaca
tion

Dear Household: ] want TO tell YOU Of a
visit ! made to a son who lives east OF Al
lapta I had a delightful time. for be and his
dear wife did all they could to make me eJoy
the visit We came back to Atlanta and
sUent two DAYS seeing the sights Of our cap
ital We went to DR.. Broughton's tabernacle
and heard him preach one of his grand ser
nous which we enjoyed very much. We
went out to Grant park and saw all the ami
mails birds and flowers and heard some fine
music. then went into the Cycorama, which
IS an insnirinp view of the battle of Atlanta
during the civil war. We entered building,
leaving the bright sunlight. life ana gaity every
where outside. we went up flight OF steps
aud out on a balcony where 1t seemed to be a
dark cloudy day and everything was still and
quiet. But everywhere we looked the battle
seemed to he raging. We could see the aeao
and diving soldiers and horses in every direc-
ton and the wounded in all imaginable posi-
lions Also the cannon and small arms were
in evidence. smoke and all. except the noise ana
movement. II seemed almost like we were
looking on n real battle. II Is sad picture.
While in the city / went to the top Of two
or three Of those skyscrapers and had fine
views Of the city. I also went to the capitol
and went all through It. and saw all the diff
ferent natural resources of our state, which are
wonderful. | then climbed to the top OF the
dome. after stopping two or three times on the
wsv TO rest From there we could see all over
the city But / was like Betsey Hamilton,
couldn't see the city for the houses and trees.
But they made lovely view. We could also
see Kennesaw. Blue Rodge and Stone Mountain.
Well. have written up my visit to the
city like I take my meals. left the best for
the last. I went to see dear Miss Thomas
while there. I had imagined her lovable but
Il far exceeded my fondest expectations. II
seemed like being with an old friend. ! also
ret one If our Household writer's s. T. p,
who writes snch good letters. You cannot
imagine her age by her letters but l dom
think I will be doing wrong to tell you she Is
y sweet young woman. l got my badge while
thtTc think 1t is very pretty. and prize II
highly. Miss Thomas pinned II on for me, and
told her I would always think Of her when
wear II. which ] shall.
During ny visit we took a trip to Stone
Mountain, one of the grandest works OF nature
in our state. 1t Is solid stone. and is
said TO be two miles from base TO summit. I
went to the top. but had to rest several times
before getting there. II was very warm going
up but on reaching the top we found delight
full breeze. which very refreshing. ! felt
doubly repaid for my climb In viewing the
lovely scenery below. We could see numerous
farms and farm houses. which looked like
gardens and chicken houses. and a train OF cars
moving along In the distance did not look much
bigger than a large snake, and groves Of trees
looked like shrubbery. We could see Kenpesaw
and Blue Ridge from there. also Atlanta. We
came down and returned to the home of my
son where ] finished my visit which was all
pleasnnt and ! left my dear there to re-
turn to my home where other dear ones were
. anxiously waiting me.
I think Mrs. Lang wrote the best letter on
{ step savers. She has my heartfelt sympathy
snd earnest prayers for Gods grace to uphold
and comfort her in the death OF her precious
daughter With love TO Aiiss Thomas and all
AUNT MARY.