The Republican journal., 1882-11-23

found kind friends and cordial hospitality, but
remembering that this is a business as well as
pleasure trip, and that business should precede
pleasure, we took the stage for the Ferry. A
ride in a nasty, drizzling rain through any sec
ton of the country is devoid of romance, and
this one was no exception to the general rule.
Arriving at Cobequd river, the prospect was
anything but inviting. 1t was flood tide, the
wind was blowing tiercely, and the muddy wa
ters from the Bay of Fundy presented their
traditional roughness. There was nothing to do
but go ahead, however, and stepping into the
little boat the sail was spread. and like bird
we flew across the river. We We're wet and
chilled with the cold, short as the sail was, and
gladly availed of the hospitality of the River
side House on the Maitland shore. The next
morning we We're called out at an early hour by
our host to see the famous Shubenacadie THE
come in. The highest tides in the world are
here, and people come long distances to see
them. 1t sometimes rises in the Bay of Fundy
sixty or seventy feet in height Here it rises
forty-five feet in about three hours, and it is Il
sight we'll worth seeing. As we stood on the
high bank we could see, down Cobequid Bay,
the wall of water some six feet high, and crest
ed with foam (''Le Bon''' it is called by the ma
tves) plainly defined and advancing at rapid
rate As it came near and passed us we could
see that there was wonderful power in this
crested wave, or Boars Head, as they also call
it, The boats firmly secured on the beach were
rudely dashed and tossed on the waves that a
few moments before We're floating peacefully
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looked out, for miles down the Bay at ebb tide
little could be seen but the wide cXpanse Of the
muddy flats The water rapidly advanced,
however, and in the short space of three hours
it had reached high water mark and vessel
could be safely tloated where we had seen moth
ing but the bottom of the Bay. We We're for.
tunate in Witnessing Il hiu tdt, and shall always
remember the rush of the mighty waters. The
boats that we saw on the beach in the morning
We're floating at anchor some half mile from the
shore at noon. 1t is truly interesting to witness
this wonderful phenomenon Of nature, which
often seen is little appreciated. Il is often Jetc-
truIg appreciated, however, for small vessel,
are sure to b. dashed upon the shore and de-
,troyed II proper precautions are not taken.
We were to-day talking with Young fisherman
who, with one companion, in clear dav, lost
his boat and came near losing his life in sight
of his home by not making due allowance for
| the power Of the tide as be sailed in toward his
| anchorage Truly, He made the sea and it is
His. and He holds the waters AZ in the hollow
of His hand. As we watch the ebb and flow Of
the tide We wonder who can view such mani
feStationS of the forces of nature. occurring
with undertaking regularity for uncounted ages,
without a feeling of dcvout reverence for that
Supreme Power that holds the very existence
of countless worlds within the control Of natu-
raj laws, Interchangeable as He Himself is decar-
ed to be-
From Maitland keep the shore road to
Selmah. We find that formerly all along the
coast here much shipbuiIding was done, dozen
vessels being built each year within a distance
of few miles, This gave employment to Il
great many people for 50 thiny 4 settled place
Money circulated freely, capital was invested in
navigation, and the people We're generally pros
porous. Only one vessel is now on the stocks
i'll this section, business is dull and the Young
people are focking away to the States Every
thing has Iniet, Sunday-likc aspect here now.
Little money is moving and prices of all kinds
are lower than with Us.
In many country villages We find very few
Young people. 1t is mostly old folks and
Youngsters, a> they call them here There are
many exceptions. but the Young people gener-
ally turn towards the States As the place where
| their labor> will be most generously rewarded.
Large families are the rule. i dozen children
being nothing uncommon. 50 when YOU 90
into a farmhouse and find half dozen young-
StcrS, you may safely conclude that a. many
more are in the States. They are warm-heart-
ed, hoSptable people, however, and the stranger
is seldom turned from their door Poor though
their fare may De, they are ready to share it with
others. Due notices Il decided difference in the
bills Of fare and in the methods Of preparing
food in tie country inns and larmh0u>cS as com
pared with Us in Maine. Their fool is decided
ly plain but wholesome. We have seen but one
plate OF warm biscuit in two weeks Pies are
seldom seen and are eaten with "a spoon. Forks
are comparatively little used, and the table is
often set without them. Oatmeal is eaten by
taking it from the plate in spoon and dipping
it into a goblet Of milk, one spoonful at Il time
Boued eggs are eaten from the she'll with Il
spoon. with the addition of butter and other
seasoning as may be desired. We have drank
but one cup of coffee since we left Maine and
we have stopped at many inns and with the
families who are well to do. In the street, and
with teams they turn to tile left. while we turn
to the right. The head of family asks bless
ing at each meal, let hi, principles be what they
NAV They ar, deeply interested in politics. and
free trade or protection is discussed in 4 ,Ilirt
way ut every corner grocery. Their sympathy i,
With Us instead of with England. but thevyare
loyal to the flag, and while Victoria lives they
,, WI, De trlIT 10 nef; puI ahl !nluft ruler VINO
warr Thon.5h rai,.fnj in iimjttin,@ II. INV as
we think. believe that from the Arctic ocean to
We w 'I'"l Fl u AtN'o we SiH.Ii eFGhIuaiiN oe one
they have fewer books nnd ranrrs. thry hav,
their ways and we have ours though living So
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