Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-08
Enjoying England.
The Blawsted BritOn as Seen on his
Native Heath by a Wide.Awake
American Lady.
From Liverpool 10 London Through
Land Of Sweet Flowers and
Emerald Green.
A BIT OF EXPERIENCE FROM THE LIFE
OF AN ENGLISH COVERINGS IN
A GIRLS SCHOOL.

| Special Core spondence to THE HERALD.
Nav 18th we sailed from New York
in the Cunard steamer, Algeria, bound
for Liverpool, about 4, 900 tons burthen
and with carriage capacity for very
large number of passengers; and safely.
as | have never heard of an accident to
any one of that line, and one has, con-
sequently, feeling of safety when
starting for a long voyage in one of
these steamers. We had pleasant
passage of ten days which all enjoyed
but myself. who was confined to my
state room the entire way. Kind friends
had provided me with books and sea
chair in which to rest my body while |
refreshed my mind by watching those
around me or reading, neither of which
did have an opportunity of using.
The Jubilee Singers" were on board
and gave a concert for the benefit of
the "Seaman's Orphans Every one
attended but myself and | could not
hear sound of their sweet music,
which was great disappointment. At
Liverpool we did not 90 into dock but
Tender" came out for passengers
and baggage. When | went below to
Inspector of Customs. he asked me had
cigars or tobacco. | looked rather
astonished no doubt, but answered him
politely that | did not smoke. at which
satisfactory intelligence he handed me
back my keys and at the same time put
Lime St. Station in chalk upon said
trunk, which | found later on when !
went to the station to start for London,
where they marked it again, as they
have not arrived at the convenience of
checking baggage. The Lime ST. rail-
way station Is large building enclosed
in glass, no one being allowed in it but
people who are going on that particular
train, The trains are long, composed
of many carriages or cars much smaller
in every way than ours, and generally
with three compartments in each, first,
second and third class. The greater
number travel third class, it being much
cheaper, the others being not enough
more comfortable for the difference in
price. The doors of the carriages open
on the side and the floor is on a level
with the platform when YOU run into
station. | did not like the idea of being
locked in but one gets used to that even
The ride to London was mostcharming,
everything in spring dress and in the
height of its beauty. The moisture of
the atmosphere at all times keeps
everything green and lovely. Not a
fence to be seen in any direction, in
stead hedges of hawthorne, then in full
bloom filling the air with their sweet
ness. Honeysuckle, red and white,
ivey, holly, sweet briar and other things
which in their season add to the general
beauty as well as programme. Every sta
ton looks like some private cottage,
the grounds beautifully kept, and flow
ers at every window outside, while the
daintiest white curtains adorn the in
side. There are three tracks, the mid
die one for the through express stopping
but three times between Liverpool and
London, a distance of 1870 miles The
other two are for the up and down trains
where YOU can never meet, except BY
going up one long flight stairs, crossing
II bridge and down another flight of
stairs. | wondered how an accident
could ever happen, with all the pre-
cautions taken. Nothing / missed
SO much as wood, everything being
built with stone or brick, not even
a tie lying along the track, or a yes
tage of debris we see so much nj
home. Perhaps it was the scarcity of
wood that made every spot so in order.
| had Il lumber yard once pointed out to
me. | looked and looked, but all could
see was few boards on end against
building. They had familiar look but
not the slightest approach to what we
call lumber yard. We were met at
Euston Square Station by Mrs. C---'s
brother, who took us long drive
through the heart of the city to Hambly
Place a cordial greeting from
strangers who We're at once friends.
soon made me at home A good sup
per and nights sleep restored us all
to our normal state, except the little
boy who, the doctor said, when called a
few days after, had the small pox of
the most malignant form. He was
taken to the third floor where every
thing was taken out of the room that
would hold disease, the window opened
and tire built in the CRATE, Poor little
fellow, he was blind for weeks and it
seemed almost q miracle that he lived
at all. The doctor being the only per-
son who went in and out, as he did sew
eral times day. No one in the neigh
borhood seemed aware of the dreadful
pestilence at their door, and no other
case appeared, though had the city
fathers known of it they would have
obliged the family to remove him to the
hospital for such eases. he'd no fear of
the disease but was advised to 90 away
for few weeks. So on the 9th of June
went to Shrewsbury, where Miss E..
friend of the family, was living She
had been governess for twenty wears
over large school with a home Of her
own. She met me at the station and
before we had walked half way to her
house We were the best of friends. Miss
Els health is ruined with the steady and
constant effort, SO much is required of
teachers They are allowed two pupil
! teachers as assistants who are paid a
/ small salary. These must be taught
outside of school hours all the branches
/ which will tit them for teachers at the
end OF their noNitIate, five years. An
inspector visits the schools at any time
when the spirit moves him so to 30, and
if the teacher is found not following the
schedule, hung ON the wall for daily
use, they are reprimandcd severely and
if repeated, notice is sent to the House
of Lords The government part of the
nay depends upon punctuality and reg
ular attendance.
| have depressed somewhat Miss +.
made me feel quite at home and under
the kind attentions | received from all
| met | soon forgot that was stranger
in strange land. | gradually accus-
toned myself to the different way OF
living. and found SO much of interes,
at every step that soon forgot to be as.
tonished. A walk or ride gave me
plenty TO think of and write about &c
friends at home. Sunday | went tc
church at St Mary's 1t is thought &c
have been built in $50. though from the
extent of the parish il is probable this
was only the renovation of an Older
church destroyed by the Danes.
l.. 5. V. A.
REFERRING to Mr.. e. V. Kinley, the
former popular freight agent for the
narrow gauge road. the Galena Gazette