The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-02-12


hives; the rivers like threads Of silver.
On, on we go, turning corners, hewn
out of the solid rock-in some in
stances completely overhanging the
diligence. A glimpse Of the beautiful
fall Of the Oltschibach Is next obtained,
as also Of the rapid Aare. Then comes
the village of Hofstetten, where land
slip in 1924 devastated an area of 80
acres. We now get a clear view of
the Lake Of Brienz, and q parting
glimpse Of the fall. Towards the bot
tom the descent becomes more precipi-
tous and the angles more acute, but
driver and horses alike seem to know
their business, and in q few minutes
more we are safely landed in front of
the White Cross Hotel.
After supper, as it is a beautiful
moonlight night, in company with our
travelling companions, we cross the
lake Of Brienz to the celebrated Falls
Of the Giessbsch. The lake, we are
told, is from 800 to 1000 feet deep. A
pleasant row of half an hour brings us
to the foot of the mountain on which
they are situated. Following q narrow
footpath, up which our guides light the
way, the plateau on which the hotel is
located, and from which the illumina-
ton is witnessed, is reached. Quite q
company is in attendance, all sppa-
rently on tip-toe Of expectation. On
the heights opposite the terrace may
be seen the occasional glimpse of a
lantern in a few minutes a rocket ia
discharged, and Immediately the whole
sheet of water, which tumbles down a
distance of nearly 500 feet, is bathed
in a food of light, changing from
white to red, AMI afterwards to green.
The sight is truly magnificent the
mountain torrent is illuminated the
colors Of the rainbow, and the spray is
as plainly seen as if at MONDAY.
Again all is darkness, and as the moon
has tipped the crest of the mountain,
we must thing of returning. Before
doing so, however, we pay visit to
the collection of curiosities, in the
building adjoining the hotel, where
every specimen Of Swiss handicraft,
from the carved cigar-holder to com
pIete set of parlor furniture, may be
obtained.
AS we descend we cannot help class
ing this evening as one Of the most ro-
mantle in our lives, and expressing our
unbounded delight at the scene we
have Just witnessed. We are soon on
board again, however, bound for
Brienz, listening to the CHEEKY song Of
the boatmen as they ply their oars, and
in thirty minutes more are snugly en-
sconced in our cosy bedroom.
Early the following morning our
journey is continued by taking the
steamer to Interlacklen, where a mag
nifcent view Of the Jungfrau may be
obtained. Shortly after leaving rain
and mist storm commences, which
precludes us from obtaining view OF
the surrounding country. The cabin
is crowded with men, women, children,
band-boxes, shawls and umbrellas.
Standing room is soon nj a premium,
corns at a discount, but as grimbling
under such circumstances can do no
good, the best thing is to act the part
Of philosopher. After twisting and
tumbling about from side to side, the
boat reaches Interlscklen, the Lean
ington of Switzerland, situated at the
foot of the Alpine ranges, between the
lakes of Brienz and Thoune. Much as
we have counted upon spending a few
hours in this locality, we must forego
that pleasure. Every day becomes
now more and more precious the 29th
Of September is fast approaching,
and as time and tide waits for no man
we conclude to proceed at once to
Berne. The Jungfrau-the great at
tractiOn-is invisible, the mist and
rain continue, the streets look deserted,
50 we at once seat ourselves in the post
omnibus, the property Of the Federal
Swiss Posting Company, which con-
veys us to Newhaus, mile and a halt
distant, where a steamer is in waiting
to convey US to Thun, at the end of the
lake. Shortly after leaving, the north
bank becomes rugged and precipitOus,
but as we proceed the monotony is re-
lieved by picturesque villas, gardens
and Vineyards, running down to the
brink of the lake. Whilst admiring
their beauties the boat is moored to its
little jetty, and the passengers are re-
quested to take the cars for Berne.
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