The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-21
0Europcan scenes and society"
LECTURE BY REV. 4. MILLS.


village, commenced series of lectures to
be given by him on european scenes and
society,"" as seen by himself during his re-
cent visit to that country. The lectures
are secured under the auspices of the ladies
of the Baptist church, admission free to all,
with contribution at the close of each,
which goes toward defraying the expenses
of purchasing carpets for their new church
The first lecture of the series delivered
in the church vestry, was highly interesting
and listened to by goodly number OF peo-
pie. Judging from this lecture the people
of Rutland will be well entertained during
the winter by them and should avail them
selves of the opportunity offered them TO
hear more about the old world, from the lips
of an observer well able to tell an interest
ing story concerning his travels
The reverend gentleman prcfaced his re-
marks by saying that in arranging regular
course of lectures he should select from his
travels those portions the most interesting
and that he should endeavor to address him
self familiarly to the people and endeavGr
to anticipate their interest by occasionally
lingering by the way-not giving concise
and detailed account of his journey bnttake
that which would be matters of interest to
the people.
Travel had been a source of great inter-
est to him ever since his childhood, and he
had always endeavorcd to read much of the
writings of others and so became
familiar somewhat with other nations
and people, until he had determined
to see for himself Travel, he
thought was apt to correct the impressions
made upon us by others. We may sup
pose we have the correctest idea OF foreign
lands by gathering the views of authors but
we are almost sure to get different view
by personal contact. lie considered, there
fore that to complete a liberal education,
man must travel. The very first thing to
be thought of in taking a sea voyage is
how best to get away, for between us and
Europe lies the broad and dangerous ocean,
and this to one unaccustomcd to travel, is
the great drawback. They find an insup-
cradle obstacle in this. They would like to
see other countries but will never venture
to cross the ocean. He did not wonder at
this timidty for it was a great undertaking,
but not so much an one now as it was TWEEN
ty-fve years ago. The first time the speak
cr crossed the ocean was about twen ty- three
years ago and on this last voyage he could
not but note the great change that had taxi
en- place for the better in the conveniences
Of the voyage. The first time it took forty
seven days to cross. He came in the cabin
of a large packet ship of the regular line,
which however, was far from comforta BILE.
The storm beat over an into the ship the
water was several feet deep in the cabin
and passengers were subjected to the wind,
the cold and the water. Now it was differ
cnt. Passage could be secured for the trip
right here in our own town; we enter the
vessel and find sumptuous home-the
rooms net as high, perhaps, as our parlors
but elegantly furnished; the stateroom may
be narrow but clean. Then there is great
change in the treatment by the officers.
Formerly they were rough, uneducated and
cruel, an absolute monarch of the ship
and all it contained Now the Captains
are all educated, courteous gentlemen. The
spirit of competition which always works
for the good of the public, begcts all these
advantages. They try to study your com
fort. The table is supplied with -four
meals a day and with all the delicacies of
the season during the entire voyage. The
passenger cannot but be well provided fol
until sca-sickness comes on. Then he has
no desire to see the table, much less taste
anything. If well you not only find every
thing pleasant but decidedly luxurious
and the only drawback is the sea-sickness
Although all are aware that no one cvel
died of this disease, yet it is the most ter
rible of any, and you are inclined TO feal
that you will not die. After one gets ove
it the beauties of the voyage amply repay
him for the short period of sickness TIT
speaker said that although great lover Of
land scenery yet he felt strongly impressed
with sea scenery. There was somethns
about it that lifts the soul nearer tC
God and we realize more than ever tho
the power of the Creator and how small il
man compared to His mighty will. TIT
passenger can take delight in watchin!
some distant vessel as it recedes across tn,
horizon, or watch the sea when pleasant
its CLASSY appearance, and then when
storm arises to see this CLASSY surface rol
itself into madness the vessel so strong i
tossed like cork upon its bosom. Tn
vessel which the speaker sailed in iron
Liverpool to New York was very stron
one, 437 feet in length yet in that storm
which dealt out so much destruction Of
the Nova ScOtian coast drove il about a
its mercy, swept against us and completed
over us the smoke stack was left perfect
ly white with the sea water. A voyage q
sea, said the speaker, is at best mo
notonOus life as regards human relation
Passengers resort to every possible mean
to pass away the time the piano il
the saloon is practiced upon, and thos
who can make a noise at singing are sure t
attempt it. Many pass the time in car
playing then when vessel appears il
sight, it is surprising to see what specula
tinns are made upon it by the passengers
who are curious to know concerning it an
indulge IN speoulations, at once al
HuTb were they expressed anywhere plsf
Reading is INDUCED in to great exten,
while evening concerts are extemporizet
A vessel is q great place to study huma
character. There is ample opportunity t
see the wisdom and the folly of the me
clearly shown, All this monotony is II
lleved as the vessel approaches the Iris
COast, of which annroach the cantnln kenr