. Conservation. Forests and forestry. A Hut in the Woods went into the unknown. Ijv car and stage they journeyed until late after- noon, when at length, from the rose- embowered steps of the little chateau, they had the pleasure of seeing one of the finest sunsets they had ever beheld, and the aroma of that divine, balsam- laden air seemed the elixir of life. Although the first sight of the little house was disappointing, they soon saw the possibilities of the place, and finding that there was a spring of ice-cold water under the hill, soft and clear as crystal, and that there were also many k
. Conservation. Forests and forestry. A Hut in the Woods went into the unknown. Ijv car and stage they journeyed until late after- noon, when at length, from the rose- embowered steps of the little chateau, they had the pleasure of seeing one of the finest sunsets they had ever beheld, and the aroma of that divine, balsam- laden air seemed the elixir of life. Although the first sight of the little house was disappointing, they soon saw the possibilities of the place, and finding that there was a spring of ice-cold water under the hill, soft and clear as crystal, and that there were also many kinds of trees on the place, with a border of real forest in the background, and also that it was not too far from other human habitations, the purchase was made be- fore the end of the following day. The telegram was sent to the sister at home, and, later, a letter, to come as soon as she could get the father's 542 consent, and to ship from the real home all the surplus odds and ends which might be spared. The result was, after a few days, a letter of commendation from the ab- sent father, praise for their decision of character, reimbursement for their out- lay, a quick conversion on his part to the vacation idea, and a promise of a visit to their little chateau on his return. Busy hands and loving hearts now- planned the adornment of the little summer home, to be in readiness for the father's coming. The unplastered walls were soon covered with cream- colored unbleached muslin, bought by the piece at the nearest country store. This was tacked on with care, while the great beams overhead were left bare in the colonial style of our great grand- mothers. Branches of balsam hemlock and garlands of running pine graced. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original American Forestry Association. Washington, D.
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