An Up-River Ramble. 



1 HE definition of " picnic," given by Stormonth, 

 is really a brief but suggestive essay on a delight- 

 ful subject. Perhaps I can meet all requirements 

 by merely stating: June 20, perfect day, picnic. 

 See Stormonth. 



Think of a perfect June day ! And add thereto 

 "Top-Rock," the "Ringing Stones," and "High 

 Falls," with a ride in the valley of the Delaware 

 that never becomes commonplace, however long 

 the day's ramble. The drive at the base of the 

 cliff was of itself sufficient to fill the day ; but 

 although we might well have halted at every step 

 to revel in nature's riches, there was an over- 

 powering impulse in every one to go yet farther 

 and reach Ultima Thule. It is scarcely to one's 

 credit to admit that these mag'nificent rocks, with 

 ferns, flowers, and reckless trees that clung to 



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