Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-07-31

terror; its appointments are the same as all
Catholic houses of worship; the singing is SUI,
perior, and the leading attraction for strangers.
Next in rank comes the English cathedral, a
branch of the home church in England. Here
congregate the intellect, culture, and wealth of
Montreal. listened to an excellent discourse
from the rector, Mr.. Baldwin, deemed the lead
ing pastor and preacher of the Dominion, clear
pointed, pithy, finished, an example to copy for
those who can There is an Unitarian church,
the only liberal one in the place. Liberal ideas
and doctrines do not flourish in this latitude,
though increasing.
INSURANCE contrast to the number of churches,
their wealth, power, and influence, are the few
and poor places Of amusement. There are only
two theatres. One about as large as country
district school house; the other smaller than
our Music hall. At each place the audience was
distinguished by no unusual peculiarly, ex-
cept the male portion wore their hats, and in
general appearance would have done credit to
"Pine meadow" Evidently amusements do
not flourish in Montreal. l was informed that
first class companies usually.show it. II proper
recreations were afforded, it is obvious they
would become educators and benefactors.
The chief pastime in summer is ride "round
the mountain" distanct of nine miles. That
l might see the attractions, engaged a car
riage drawn by two horses-peculiar in shape
and style and in universal use here, akin to our
hacks-and in company with Worcester man,
whom l CHANGED to meet, we took the drive. The
road winds up and around the base of the noun
tain, following most of the way well down towards
the foot. Along portions of it are many hand
some residences, while to the right sweeps the
low level of the island. On the left are the two
cemeteries, Protestant and Catholic.
The city has made arrangements to use the I'M
appropriated parts of the entire mountain for q
public park, which will make an excellent one.
AS we wound our way around we were over
taken by French wedding party, in three carri-
ages, on ''tour." At first we were little
startled by boisterous singing in an unknown
tongue. Soon the Jehus passed us on the jump,
revealing in way that showed that some ones
supply of whiskey had been reduced. | was
told that this is common way of celebrat-
ing nuptials. At least it was noisy and lively.
Next to the mountain ride is the sail down
the Lachine rapids in the St. Lawrence, about
ten miles above the city. We took cars at seven
A. M, went to Lachine, took the steamer, and by
nine-thirty were at the City wharf, having "run,"
or "shot" the most perilous rapids in the St.
Lawrence.
At this point the river courses over a rocky
bed, and the skill and interest comes from
guiding the boat between the narrow defles of
the rocks. Altogether, it is novel experience,
and one that pays. No visitor should omit it.
Did space permit, there is more of the singu-
lar might relate, but for the present, can
only say that few places on the continent give
more pleasure to the tourist than a few days
stay in Montreal. Though we can see the Green
mountains and the Adirondacks in the dim dis
lance across the magnificent river, yet there is
much to constantly remind an American that
he is in land not his own.
l find "these English pleasant, agreeable
companions, courteous, communicative and
with many kind words for the '1and of the
free and home of the brave" Generally, they
welcome Americans cordially, if from the north.
Times have changed The north was victorious,
and Johnny Bull, whether on his little island or
in colony, always bows to success, if to
nothing else. More anon. DELTA.