The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-08-19


4 series Of letters to the E,lmira Ad-
yer6ser giving an account Of the recent
excursion Of the teachers and pupils of
the Elmira College down the ST. Law
renee to Montreal, contain some of the
test descriptions that we have met of
the features Of that most interesting
Of Summer journeys. We extract a
few passages
THE LONG sAULT
After leaving Prescost a new interest
begins to attach to the Journey. The
rapids are near, the descent of which is
10 form the Grand excitement of the
trip. Within half an hour few tell
white caps, far to the front, gave an
nouncement that we are about to enter
them These are the GalIops, and are
Of tritling moment. The steamer goes
through these without difficulty, simply
shutting oft steam and keeping head on
III the channel For an hour we sail by
green pastures and through still waters
again, and then we come to the Rapid
de Plat, which we pass quickly and
with little excitement as before Again
the engineer puts on a steam and crowds
the vessel along ri magnificent rate
until we reach the Long Sault, a dash
lng, roaring, furious rapid of several
miles III length. Into this the vessel
feArlessiy leaps, and is steadily guild
by the slliilful and experienced
pilot whose Que absolute and impera-
tive duty IS to keep her head straight
with the channel, every foot OF which
he knows with unerring certainty, and
IN which he must keep his precious
craft or death viii claim us all in
twinEling. Upon the bow of the YES
sci, and leaning over the sides, intentlv
watching the furious lashing of the
waves, are gathered all the members of
our party. This is the first real ex-
element and by it every one is thor
oughly engrossed. Swiftly and ire
sistably onward speeds the noble yes
sci ploughing its way through the wild
and reckless torrent, stunning the
rocks and whirlpools which are ready
on every hand to overwhelm it. Now
q fearful gulf yawns under its bows,
and now Wild and furious wave strikes
It with terrible power, dashing the
water over the deck, creating a STAN
pede and a screaming which only the
musical lungs ola hundred bewitching
girls can produce. Out of the rapids
INTO the still waters again What a
wonderful passage The trips sue
cess, and all voices join in unanimous
acclaim that this excursion surpasses
all tie rest
THE LACHINE RAPIDS.
After safely surmounting the dangers
and cycitements oil the Cedar Rapids
we enter the quiet and expansive waters
OF the Lake ST Louis. Steaming
through this we are soon opposite the
little village of Lachine, at the head of
the Rapids of that name, and the last
which we pass before reaching Mon
treal. Here our vessel stops while a
little canoe darts out from the neigh
boring shore, with the Indian Pilot
Baptsts. under whose charge we are to
be taken through this last and most
thrilling passage. Coming on board,
this stalwart descendent of the sons of
the forest asseads to the Pilot House
shakes hands with the Captain, says
8 Ugh big Indian me :" relieves the
white pilot of the wheel who has thus
far brought us safely on our way, the
engine begins its revolutions anew, and
on we go 30 the perilous and exciting
descent. Meanwhile our company
have gathered IN the force on the
bow of the vessel, all standing, some
on chairs and stools, and each striving
to secure a place where the whole can
be seen. On shoots the vessel down
the furious scene. On shoots the YES
sci down tho furious rapid. We are
literally n the hands of Providence
and the BIG Indian. Human strength
and human skill can guide the vessel,
but no human power can stay it in its
onward course Come what viii, for
good OF for evil, our fate is sealed
There are five minutes. AMI no more,
Of intense excitement. At the side of
us. and now fairly in front of us, a
huge ledge o. rocks uncovers It's fear
full face. the vessel seems rushing di-
reotly upon 1T when suddenly and with
the force and speed of lightning the
helm is up, and the obedient vessel
aided by the rushing torrent turns with
the channel and glides out into the
smooth waters below. Hence to Mon
treal, about a dozen miles, the big In
dian safely pilots the vessel through
quiet waters, narrow channels, and
devious WAYS Under the Victoria
Bridge and up 20 the wharf we quickly
come It is SIX o'clock ON Sunday
evening, and safe in their comfortable
hotel We lesve the party until to-mor-
row.
THE JESUIT CATHEDRAL IN MONTREAL.
Of all the churches In Montreal the
new church Is that OF the Jesuits, com
monty called the Jesuite Cathedral, Is
the most gorgeous IN appearance ana
elaborate in decorations. Its great
walls are literally covered with the
most beautiful fresCoes, representing
innumerable scenes in the lives of the
Savior ana the Apostles High up in
the very top of the dome, surprisingly
beautiful in the softness and perspective
of the distance, Is life like picture of
the babe in the manager Thus are the
walls made beautiful and impressive
while IN sharp and striking contrast
the pews aud floor are severe III their
plainness and simplicity. Worshippers
IN tins building have no cushioned seats,
and fashion finds here no chance for
display. It IS 4 great building, and it
is always open. There may be times
when lis audience room Is filed with
people At mass and other great relig-
ious festivities we suppose 1t is. But
the stranger is not apt to see it on such
occasions. He usually goes in on a
week day, when all is quiet and only
here and there worshipper. We sup
pose that at no time Is the great
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