The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-03
travels in Europe.
l.. W. REDlNGroN AT CAsTLEToN.

l.. W. kEDlNblbN Al iAsllElON.
The lecture delivered by l.. w. Redlng-
ton, Esq, ut Castleton, last evening was
attended by IL good audience. Not only
did the citizens Of Castlcton turn oUt but
many from adjoining towns Were in atten-
dance. Rutland sent large delegation by
sleigh who enjoyed the ride, We're enthusi-
astic over the lecture and merry over the
social hour that followed, at the Lake Boz
moscen House. This being the first lecture
delivered by Mr. Redington in Vermont
much curiosity was eyinced to hear him,
while his lecture held the admiring atten-
ton of his audience throughout the hour
and "A half of its delivery.
Mr. Redington commenced by remark
ing upon the familiarity now existing be-
tween this people and European life, from
the literature of the day and the informing
ling of our people with foreigners. Great
| diversity Of opinion, however, existed on
many questions pertaining to the eXpcrien-
Cos Of foreign travel, hence one reason why
we did not grow weary with continued
narratives aud lectures upon the subject.
lie proposed to relate, more especially, the
| little everyday experiences Of joyous
party of young Americans abroad for
| pleasure, improvement and knowledge gen
| orally, instead Of any elaborate description
| of cities or people. He would depart from
| the general line of platform dispositions
on Europe and while describing the route
taken would also relate some of the anus
ing incidents that happened on the
journey.
In May, 1872, the speaker met by APP
pointmcnt, in New York, a friend, desig-
mated as "Mcndie," with whom he was to
set sail for Europe. They embarked on
the steamship Brussels. The speak
| er described the horrors of sea-
sickness as certain peculiar SEN
sation that seemed to be pervading the
bodily organism in the vicinity of the di-
gestivc apparatus. This was induced by
the rolling motion of the ship - the dinner
bell sounding, himself and companion
seated themselves, but were unable to eat (;
rushed on deck to enjoy the glorious sea-
breezes carelessly perambulated toward
the railing and with bowed head gazed in
to the mighty deep and pondcred. Re
covering his equilibrium, he became ac-
customcd to the voyage. lie here described
the style of living on the Steamship
at a. m. breakfast at 0 Il. III. lunch at
12 IN. at 8 p. m, the grand meal of the
day, dinner, and at 7 p. m, tea, after
which from nine till eleven, anything in
the line of light refreshments can be
ordered The cuisine is most excellent as
well as abundant.
On Sunday, the eighth day out, they
came in sight of the Irish coast, assuring
them they1 were again approaching tern
frma and the voyage was almost ended,
Queenstown was reached that evening and
after few hours stay started again for
Liverpool. On rising next morning, the
Welsh coast was in sight. The scenery
was rugged and changeable. Arrived at
Liverpool about five in the evening, when
the speaker and companion placed their
feet for the first time ON British SOIL and
here an ode to Britain was introduced in
the lecture. The usual scene at the Gus
tom house was facctiously described, the
city ''hansom' cab was described which
conveyed them to the Northwestern Hotel
As they reached it, they were met by an