Milford chronicle., 1931-08-07
MILLYILLE

Howard Derrickson, of Webster
Mass. While in the Bay State the!
were thrilled by glorious triI
around Lake Chargoggogagoggman
chaugagoggchaubunagungamaugg il
speed boat. The name of the lax,
, is said to have originated from the
settlement of an argument among
three tribes of early Indians. Ii
determining fishing grounds a wise
old chief is quoted as having given
out the Indian word by which the
Lake is known, and which, being in
terpreted, is, you fish on that side
(of the lake, we fish on this side
and no man fish in the middle"
Other points of interest visited
were Mt. Wachusett, $500 it., east
ern Massachusetts, highest point and
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the pa
rental home of Mrs. Derrickson.
With them on their extensive tour
of New Jersey, New York and New
England, Mr.. and Mrs. Steele took
Mrs. Eunice S. Crocker, of Frank
ford, and two sons, Edwin and
David. Leaving home early Wednes-
day morning, the happy party mo-
tOred up the DUPONT Boulevard. The
calm, contented loveliness of the
Diamond State was pleasing. Cross
ing on the ferry the placid waters of
the Delaware shone golden and blue
beneath the cloudless azure of the
summer sky. PennsviIle, and ahead
lay miles of the splendid highway
maintained by the Garden State.
Touring New Jersey, recalling her
nickname, "The Garden State"
brought to mind the couplet, with
the kiss of the sun for pardon, and
the song of the birds for mirth, one
is nearer Gods heart in a garden,
than any place else on earth" Here
cultivated fields, most tastefully and
artistically arranged roadside mar
kets and countless trucks full of
fresh produce fastening to city con-
sumers met the eye as mile after
mile unfolded.
Princeton University, founded in
October 1746, by charter given un-
der the seal of the province of New
Jersey through King George II, was
of so great interest that the party
made brief stop in the Mercer
county town to learn something
about the grand, old institution. The
oldest building, Nassau Hall, built
in 1854, was named in memory of
King William III, of the house of
Nassau. In this hall hangs a por-
trait of George Washington, done by
the elder Peale, and said to be the
best known likeness of the Fother
of Our Country. Among famous
Presidents of Princeton University
were Rev. Jonathan Dickinson, Rev.
Aaron Burr, Rev. Jonathan Edwards,
Rev. Samuel Davies, Samuel Finley,
d. D., John Witherspoon, D. D., LII.
D., Samuel Stanhope Smith, D. D.,
LII. D., Ashbel Green, d. D., LII. D.,
adm Woodrow Wilson, LII. D., Lift
d. After his retirement ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland made his home in
Princeton.
Suffern, in Orange County, New
York, proved to be the threshold of
the Empire State. Northward a few
miles and one passes through
charming village, Tuxedo Park, a
summer residential colony for some
of New York City's well-to-do sons,
and 35 miles from Broadway. Pat
lunch rooms in towns of
this sort leads one to ask why gar
den produce, milk, butter, eggs and
broilers bring so little in Sussex
County.
Beyond Tuxedo Park we COM
the climb of the Bear Noun
tain trail. Magnificent scenery,
ridges, lakes, streams
and valleys, Gods handiwork, most !
Of it unspOiled by the touch of man, !
held the rapt attention of all ex-
cept Mr.. Steele, whose attention was
perforce centered upon the devious |
curves and grades around and up
which he SO skillfully guided the |
car. Here, in the foothills of the
old Catskill Mountains, we
noticed many private camps, where,
amidst the glorious wilderness and
On lovely old lakes with interesting
Indian names, young people are pur-
suing health and happiness. Lake,
Stahahe and Lake Nylic have par
icularly beautiful surroundings.
Bear Mountain Inn is picturesque
lostelry, Nesting at the foot of the
1t is well known as
rendezvous. Before
me lies the Hudson-spanned by
great toll bridge about 200 feet above
he water. Across the bridge the
Dad winds with both up and down
trades, around what is called An
hony's Nose on into the town of
'eekskill. This highway, chiseled
tut of natural rock cliffs seems but
narrow ribbon when viewed from
he bridge over the Hudson and the
imid might fear to venture over it,
et, so well built is the road and
o complete is the stone barricade on
he river side that it is entirely
afe, upon close inspection.
Spending the night in Peekskill,
re were up and away bright and
arly next morning, much refreshed /
nd eager to see New England. Be
Ore leaving the Empire State we
assed along one shore of Lake
Iahopac. The shores of this almost
beautiful lake are
otted with summer cottages.
In Connecticut the beauty of the
ugged landscape and the well-pre-
erved colonial homes attracted the
ttention and drew forth much
lvorable comment.
The return trip was greatly en-