Connecticut western news., 1917-08-02
THE VACATION HOUSE
Interesting Description of Visit to
 aCanaan Institution.

Our ClElZODS nave DocOuS uOTO UT less familiar with the Mary Watson Home, or as it is popularly known "The Vacation House..
 In the last number of the New Mil ford Gazette we find the following des- cription of visit made to the house by party of ladies from that place. We pass it on to our readers who may wish to better inform themselves of the place where so many girls come each summer for their vacation.
 Five members of All Saints Girls Friendly Society visited Mrs. Alfred Fletcher and her daughter Mary, of Hartford, at the Vacation House in Canaan, where Mrs. Fletcher is chaperoning during the month of July. The trip was made by automobile on invitation of Mrs. L. P. Giddings, and was a delightful one to the entire party, which included Mrs. Giddings, Mrs. W. H Osborne, Misses Lottie Wells, Nellie Osborne and Hattie Sherman. =
 Arriving at the Vacation House the party was cordially greeted by the House Mother, Miss Johnson, and staff and awaited the arrival of Mrs. Flet. cher, who was in the village, and took the time looking over the building and grounds.
 The Vacation House is situated just far enough out of the village to make it quiet and secluded but never lone. some. It is dignified looking, old fashioned, gambled. .roofed farm house, with veranda across the front and along one side, these being filled with easy chairs, couch hammocks and table, a charming spot during the hot days to enjoy the cool breezes that very seldom desert the place. Then as you cross the threshold you find everything so inviting. with spacious rooms and hall, the comfortable furniture, a piano. the large dining room, with two smaller dining rooms sGjoIulng, where the tables We're rasreIuiss arranged with bright flowers, and a merry place is this three times dsy. But how could it be otherwise with those hot mullins i'll the morning ami the home- made bread, to say nothing of all the other delicious food that is served. On the second and third floors are the cozy sleeping rooms, all furnished by the different branches in thA state, All Saints branch being among the number.
 Altar ,esv isit at tle House one will be interested in looking over the barn which has been transformed into a recreation room, as we'll as sleeping rooms, these being we'll ventilated, with plenty of windows and partitions open at the top. Here St. John's branch room was found and was pretty fur nished one. The recreation room has har9 wood floor laid the entire length of the barn, and is fitted up with piano and victrola for dancing and plenty of room for other amusements and must make cheerful the occasional rainy days when hiking, auto rides and the other pastimes are out of the question. The buildings are all lighted with electricity.
 The center building is the chapel, the pride of all, and where services are conducted. This has its altar, an organ, and must be very pretty when the candles are lighted and the chapel filled with the guests.
 The party from New Milford, at noon, enjoyed the luncheon on the lawn, under one of the large trees. J
 It was trip that will be remem- bered and all who are interested in the G. F. S. work would be we'll repaid to take the trip. Girls can spend de- lightful vacation here, where auto trips can be taken to Highland lake, Twin lakes and other resorts. Those who wish to walk can find some ideal places to visit. A hike to Ball Mt. was a pleasant outing recently, where a sunset luncheon was enjoyed. No better place could be found for those who want rest with the large lawns we'll equipped for this purpose. The place has been well patronized girls coming from all parts of the state, and has been busy season as we'll as 8 jolly one. The guests are generous with their praise and all regret when the time for departure comes.