Glencot 
that, even it I did feel 
lazy,—so I got up and 
resumed work once 
more. 
If one follows the 
shaded path one comes 
out upon a larger 
path on the bank of 
the main stream below 
and which is in fact a 
continuation, across 
the terrace, o t the 
lower drive. From this 
terrace is a most lovely 
outlook. In the tore- 
ground ot level green 
sward are the great 
trees, chief a m ong 
w h i c h that glorious 
cypress. Then there is 
the river, which is here 
a quiet wide reach,—in tact it is a mill-pond, 
—for it feeds the mill below, which in turn 
furnishes power tor the light at Glencot. 
Beyond the water again is the level stretch 
of the playing fields for tennis and cricket. 
The owner is a manufacturer, and it is 
pleasant to note in these days ot mutterings 
and discontent, that here at least harmony 
reigns. The men from the tactory are at 
liberty to come here and play. Every 
evening one sees them at the nets batting and 
bowling, for the long summer days with 
the twilight stretching half into the night 
leave considerable daylight to spare even 
after working hours are over. The Saturday 
half-holiday when Glencot was measured 
there was a match on. 
The stream is crossed 
by bridges, two of 
which are new. The 
masons had just fin¬ 
ished, and we delayed 
taking thephotographs 
togive time for cleaning 
up the rubbish and to 
get the sodding done. 
A statue of St. John of 
Nipomea stands on the 
balustrade of the larger 
bridge. T h e Ham 
stone is somewhat 
bright when it is quite 
new, as it is here— 
a golden yellow—but 
as it tones down it 
becomes most lovely, 
and contrasts well with 
the dullish red and gray local stone which 
forms the ashlar of the house. Another new 
work is the basin and steps for the spring 
which wells up near the river at the foot of the 
lawn. H ere, shaded by trees and shrubs, 
the cool water comes bubbling up,—an inex¬ 
haustible supply. For luncheon the butler 
dips up a pitcherful sweeter and more 
refreshing than any ice water. The house 
itself is full of interest. The fine rooms, well 
arranged and well furnished, are all executed 
with that care for detail which is characteristic 
of Mr. George’s domestic work and which 
has made of Glencot and its grounds a very 
livable and homelike whole. 
R. Clipston Sturgis. 
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