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grandsire, in whatever condition or circumstance, poverty or 

 riches, joy or sorrow, to find here a new joy or a respite from 

 sorrow ; to drink in the light of sun and moon, listen to the 

 music of birds and winds, feel the fresh breath of life-sustain- 

 ing air, thank God and take courage. 



" Eeverently then we dedicate these memorials of our parents, 

 to the enjoyment forever hereafter of those, and the descend- 

 ants of those, whom they loved, and among whom they dwelt." 



Koseland Park, in Woodstock, promises to be one of the 

 largest and finest private parks in the country. It includes 

 sixty acres of land, with an undulating surface, bordering on 

 Woodstock Lake, a beautiful pear-shaped sheet of water one 

 mile long and half a mile wide, situated in a broad amphi- 

 theatre of wooded hills and fields, some fifteen miles long and 

 five miles wide. The park contains three miniature mounts, 

 the highest of which is Mount Eliot, so named from the 

 u apostle" John Eliot who preached to the Indians in Wood- 

 stock, and as tradition has it, upon this hill. About one- 

 quarter of the ground, including the three hills, is already a 

 well-wooded grove of chestnut, oak, maple, beach and but- 

 ternut, many of which have reached majestic proportions. 

 About 2000 ornamental trees of choicest varieties have 

 recently been planted in these grounds and along the many 

 paths and drive-ways. Over 8000 flowering shrubs, plants 

 and rose bushes have also been set out. 200,000 loads of 

 sand and loam have already been used in filling up marshy 

 spots and inequalities and in grading walks, avenues and 

 grass-plots, and as much more will be required to complete the 

 present plans. The tasteful buildings erected on the " made 

 grounds" near the lake are a fine boat and bath house, a 

 keeper's lodge with ample stable and shed. A windmill sup- 

 plies the dryer portion of the park with water. 



The citizens of Woodstock, and of Windham county, owe 

 this magnificent park to Henry C. Bowen, of the New York 

 Independent, who has already expended upon it over $40,000. 

 Though the work is rapidly progressing and Mr. Bowen 

 usually devotes five hours a day during the summer to assist- 

 ing and directing these improvements, the work will not be 

 completed till 1884 This park, accessible to all classes, is a 



