Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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it was Easter, the Monastery was most beautifully arrayed in the fragrance of manv flowers. The Catacombs, a replica of the original ones at Rome, were grand to see. After these visits we returned to the hotel for lunch. During the afternoon we visited Mount Vernon, the home of our first President. We returned to the city and climbed the Washington monument. It certainly was different from climbing the monument at Schuylerville. The view was too wonderful to express. We could see for miles and miles around. I have seen nothing to surpass it. We next visited one of the most im- pressive and most beautiful sights in all Washington, the Lincoln Memorial. One again cannot say in words the grandeur of this shrine. Its beauty was glorious even without the array of color afforded by the Japanese Cherry Trees not vet in bloom. Reluctantly we left to return to the hotel for dinner. That evening we visited the Congressional Library. It was very impressive. MONDAY—MARCH 29 Easter Monday, the day of the egg rolling! We were up and anxious to be on the go again. We visited the Arlington Cemetery and the home of Robert E. Lee. I think one never really can appreciate the toll of death that war calls until one sees the vast number of grave stones at Arlington. In visiting the grave of the Unknown Soldier we came at the time of the changing of the guards. The sight was most moving. On the return to the capitol city we spent a short time at the Smithsonian Institute. Next we went to the capitol building. There we viewed a session of Congress, both the Senate and the House of Representatives. My only regret was that we didn’t have more time to spend there. We next went through the new Supreme Court building. After this visit our pictures were taken, and then we returned to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon was scheduled for a trip to Annapolis. The bus driver misunderstood his orders and left with only seven of our group on the bus. They had a very grand time viewing the grounds of our naval academy. The rest of us who were left spent our time about the city. That evening we attended a ball at Hotel Raleigh given by Representative Clemett. TUESDAY—MARCH 30 We left early on our return trip to New York City. We arrived about 5 :30 P. M. That evening we went to see the musical comedy “The White Horse Inn.” It was most enjoyable and amusing. The rest of the evening we could do as we pleased. WEDNESDAY—APRIL 1 The morning being free, many of us girls did some shopping while others went to different places. At 2:00 P. M. a bus took us to the station where we boarded the New York Central train for Albany. We arrived home tired but very happy, with a broader vision on many things. I hope when you have an opportunity to visit this beautiful city you will have as enjoyable a time as I had. Yours truly, —MILDRED CIJRTIS. Page Twenty-eight