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Gt?EAT BAt^t^lHGTOH 
 
 IN THE HEART ot the lierkshire Hills, so long and so justly celebrated for their healthfnlness and heautv, is 
 nestled the village of Givat Barrington, — a gem among the mountains. The many attractions of this dflightful 
 spot can here receive but passing notice, as many i)ages could be filled with descriptions of its varied and 
 picturesque scenery, which everywhere combines a harmonious blending of mountain and meadow, river and glen. 
 All the characteristics of a charming picture are here manifested on every hand and throughout the year, by the ever 
 changing lighls ami shadows that i)lay unceasingly about liver and crest, and which present to the beholder, likt 
 a kaleidoscopic vision, some new wonder at every point. 
 
 Through ihe Eastern portion of the town winds the sj)arkliiig Housatonic, reflecting from its placid surface its 
 verdant fringe of graceful willows, whose overhanging boughs, swinging in the breeze, lightlv sweep the jjassing 
 waters, and whose bright green foliage accentuates the river's silvery sheen. Farther to the west ripples and splashes 
 the beautiful Green River of which Bryant has fitly sung: 
 
 "Yet fair as thon art, thou shunnest to glide. 
 Beautiful stream! hy the village side. 
 But windest away froni tlie haunts of men. 
 To quiet valley and shaded glen." 
 
 Coyly it wends its way over its pebbly bed, joining hands with the Housatonic to meet the waiting waters 
 far below. Nature has here bestowed her gifts with a lavish hand, and if of any spot it may truthfully be said 
 "Fair as the garden of the Lord," it is indeed of this. 
 
 The dry, cool, bracing air acts like a tonic upon the weary town dwellers who flock here year after year, 
 crowding the neighboring farm houses, private cottages and the well kept hotels, of which the pretty hamlet boasts. 
 
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To these there will soon be added the Berkshire Iiiu, now in process of building whicli will be no mean 
 rival to the best hotels of much larger places. The new Inn stands on the former site of the so called Bryant 
 House, which has been moved a little back and i)reserved ; a sj)ot dear to all Barringtonians for its associations with 
 William Cullen Bryant, as well as its connection with revolutionary times. 
 
 Happy the strife-worn denizen of the crowded metropolis who finds his way hither to this |)erfect haven of 
 quietude and rest. The broad, well kept streets, Ijordered by fine old elms, under whose sliadowsat night gleam and 
 glow the electric lights, make life easy for tiie belated traveler. The best of roads, delightfully snjootli and hard, 
 lead to pictures(|ue places of interest for miles in all directions, claiming alike the praises of the cyclist and of 
 those who drive over them. 
 
 Many people of means, from the outside world, have here found charining locations for summer homes, 
 the stateliest of them all being the castle built by the late INlrs. Hopkins Searles, commanding an extended and 
 most ma_gniticent view of the surrounding country. Others, less pretentious but (jnite as tasteful, gleam from the 
 hillsides here and there, overlooking a part of tiie picture most pleasing to tiie fancy of the contented possessor. 
 
 Being situated on the line of the Housatonic division of the New York and New Haven railroad, (ireat Bar- 
 rington is very accessible. By the Berkshire Hills limited exjiress, only about three and a half iiours are re<iuired 
 to make the trip from New York, over a most excellent road and throngli scenery unsurpassed for iieauty. 
 Nor does the man devoted to business find life here dull or monotonous. Tliere are three daily mails from 
 the south and as many more from the north. The Springtiekl and Albany morning papers arrive at nine 
 and those from New York and Hoston at ten o'clock in the morning; and the accustomed Sunday papers are in the 
 hands of their readers by half-past ten. An extra train is run Saturday nights from New York, reaching here at 
 '.•.•'if), for the accomtnotlation of business men who desire to spend Sundays with their families, and returning, 
 leaves early Monday morning. 
 
 But after all that may be said or written, the real story of Great Harrington yet remains to be told. The 
 vigor-laden air, the fragrant meadows, the glistening river and purling brooks, the gleaming heights and cooling 
 shades, and over all the pervading peace of Nature, i)uritied and serene, endow this spot with more than words can 
 tell; its charms can be eomj)rehended only by being seen and felt. 
 
Great Bakkincton— Hikd'.s Evk Vikw, Luoki^;*; South from Kmob Hill. 
 
Maik Stkkkt, LooKixn North. 
 
Bbvant House. 
 
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 Fkom Humimiuky's 1{kiij(;i:, Looking South. 
 
Church of St. James and Rectory. 
 
 Town Hall. 
 
The Bf)ULDEKs. 
 
 Suiiiiiicr lloiiii; of Mr. O. M. Arki:iibui({. 
 
 Ahhox Cliif. 
 
 lloiii.Mif Mr. I>. M. Mi.rrisoii. 
 
Fkom Middle Bkii>oe, J^ouKiNci South. 
 
Hamilton (;kan<;f,— The Stmmf.k Hesidkxce of Mh. W. K. Tefft. 
 
Sedgwick'^Institute— Select School for Boys. 
 
FiiOM L'l-i-Kii r>Kn)(;i;, Looking; Nuktu. 
 
CuX(;i4KC!ATIONAL CHUKCH AXU MANSE. 
 
Kkllogg Terkack— Home of the t.ate Mhs. Hoi-kins Seari-es. 
 

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