New Britain herald., 1925-04-18
THE OBSER YER Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People


 speeders will be punished (old joke).
 Sweep up your glass.
 Get off the road to fix your tire.
 Do be careful. (This from the back seat),
 You're driving too fast. tDltto). <, Buy your fresh vegetables here.
 Let us park your car here.
 Watch my signal next time. (This from cop).
 If brains was money you'd be a pauper.
 Eat one of our hot dogs and you'll never cat another.
 It isn't necessary for me to show my license.
 And last, but not least; Tell 1t to the judge. ..-..
 In connection with Arbor and Bird Day, which will be observed next month, State Forester A. F. Hawes has written an interesting paper on Connecticut's state forests. It is doubtful whether many people real ize that the state has so many for ests, all gardens of delight on which the eye may feast to its complete satisfaction. While they may lack the splendor of the national parks, they are deserving of public interest and are easily accessible by motor.
 The Meshomasic forest of 2,1T acres. on the mountain of that name, is reached from Portland and Gil- derseeve. The new road on the east side of the river will make the best approach from Hartford and Glas- tonbury. This forest protects the Portland reservoir. Considerable areas have been planted with pine. Some splendid views of the Connec- ticut river may be enjoyed from tho upper slopes.
 The Union forest of 560 acres is reached from Stafford. When the new state road is completed this will be easily accessible. It is just north of Mt. Ochepetuck, the highest point in eastern Connecticut, which is open to visitors. In this forest there are some splendid pine plantations, now nearly 20 years old.
 The Simsbury forest of 1S0 acres is short distance from Slmsbury on the road to West Simsbury. Plan- tations made there were nearly de- stroyed by railroad fires last year, but small patches escaped. It is a good place to find lady's slippers in the spring.
 The Housatonic forest of 1,475 acres can be reached from Cornwall or Falls Village. It lies on the slope to the east of the Housatonic river and is in the midst of a wild and beautiful section of the state. Ad- joining 1t is e hemlock-clad ravine and waterfall of rare beauty.
 The Natchaug forest of 2,40S acres is the largest owned by the state. It is on the state highway leading from Willimantic to Putnam. Connected with 1t is the Nathaniel Lyon state park. where General Lyoif of the Mexican and Civil Wars was born. The Natchaug river, which bounds one side of the forest, is an unusually attractive stream and the Beaver Dam brook which empties into it is very beautiful.
 The Mohawk forest of 1874 acres IS situated on the mountain of that name and is easily reached from Torrington and Goshen. The moun- tain which has a forest fire lookout station, commands a splendid view of northwestern Connecticut and on clear day the Catskill mountains are visible. Mohawk pond at the root Of the mountain is the location Of Y. M. c. A. camp. The forest contain some beautiful paper birch and extensive plantations of red and white pine have been made.
 The TunXis forest of 1,13S acres is on the headwaters of the east branch Of the Pennington river which was called by the Indians the Tunxis, II may be, reached from Winsted. II joins one of the Massachusetts staie forests. There is no better place for highbush blueberries, and earlier ir the spring the laurel is lovely, Ir the southern part there is d deer ravine with a brook and several ca S. cades.
 The Peoples forest of 750 acres is so-called because 1t was given to the state by public spirited people. It is on the road from Riverton to Pleas. ant Valley and is easily reached from Winsted or New Hartford. This for. est is famous as the site of the old "Barkhamsted Lighthouse" on the Pennington river. Near this spot a -very successful pageant was given last October when over 5000 people assisted in the dedication of the for. est.