Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-13

became the center of fashion and trade Of the
whole province. There are very many fine
private and public buildings here, particularly
Crayish stone; and the churches, than which
there are none finer.
1t is curious and interesting spectacle to
witness the ebb and flow of the tide i'm the har-
bCr. As every one knows the tides of the Bay
of Fuldy are the greatest in the world sixty
feet, believe. being the difference between the
lowest ebb and the highest flow, and to see the
floating docks. gradually falling. and steamers
ana Other vessels by degrees disappearing be-
low the stationary wharveS is sight which
draws all strangers to the harbor front to view
and indeed is well worth seeing
1t every change of the wind the mists from
the bay are blown inland and envel0p the entire
lower portion of the city. shutting out from
view the nearest objects: and ladies' who care
not to have their feathers spoiled ALWAYS carry
umbrellas, and it is not infreGuent. owing tC
TIE moist atmosphere. to see persons on clear
nights with their umbrellas up reminding one
not accustomed to it of lot of absent-minded
folks. Kings street. the PRINCIPAL thorough
fare is lighted 1t night by electricity. and the
whole city seems to turn out On it, presenting
gay and lively scene.
ST. Johns was nearly entirely DESTROYED by
nre about seven years ago. and the ruins of very
many of what We're no doubt splendid ediicea
are still to be Seen throughout the city. eSpeci-
ally on Prince William street. Opposite st.
johns Is the picturesque little town of Carlton
sunday finds Us still in st. Johns, and as the
church bells sound their mellow tones and the
chlmes OF Trinity ring out happy song, calling
the faithful to the ''h0use of prayer" ! con-
Guided to join in the throng Of worsipers and
was carried into Trinity Episcopal church. a
magnificent building. and all its inner appoint
ments in keeping herewith. Here | united Will,
the curate in praying for the Prince of Wales
and all the royal family.
HOMEwARD BOUND.
Having secured a stateroom 1 embarked at s
o'clock Monday morning from ST. Johns on the
steamer New Brunswick. of the International
Steamship companys line, for Boston, Mass,
"homeward bound" | was rather timid in re-
gard to this portion of the trip from the fact
that the International Steamship COMPANY mad
lost three vessels during the season. but it was
somewhat reassuring to know that not q person
was lost in any OF the disasters and, although
the New Brunswick was twenty-three wears old
l felt as IT she would make Boston without &C
cident. About 1880 a. H., Off Point Lcpreau
THINK 1t was called, we passed the wreck OF
the state of Maine. one of the three vessels lost
this season. She was run aground in the day
time during heavy fog. and now LAYS with her
bow pointing Upward at an angle of 10 degrees
while her whole stern. from the paddle wheels.
is submerged. We stopped to take on some of
land. Me. Wreckers had been expected, but
had not yet arrived. 1t was thought. however,
that within couple of days she would be got
ten off.
A SUDDEN CHANGE OF TEMPERATURE.
We reached Eastport. Me-. at noon. and no
tlced very great change in temperature.
had been on deck snugy ensconced from the
sea breeze, which was quite piercing when al
most instantly. the thermometer indicated q
temperature OF over 90 degrees. The sudden
change was nearly unbearabie and was glad
when the "All aboard" gave notice that we
would soon leave. Passing out through the
NNarrOws, we were again steaming away,
oceanward. but Eomeward We PASSED Gamma
belio and Grand Manan islands on our port
slue, and the pretty little town of Luhec on our
stafe1ard. through a very heavy fog during
the nj ght. We felt our way
ALONG THE ''ROCK-BoUND COAST or MAINE"
passing Ut. Desert. which, believe, is the only
place along the Atlantic where mountains are
found in close proximity to the sea-. We were
not near enough. however, to see the island.
even had there been no fog. Ali through the
night, the fog horns dismal sound kept most of
Us awake. and. when the incessant answering OF
The Wh'Stie-buoy. gave notice of breakers
ahead. we became dOubly anxious but with
out Inshap. We reached Portland. Me. in the
carry morning. and. from the deck of our
steamer had a good view OF the CITY. with its
many church spires heavenWard pointing. We
lett Portland. Me. at a. NJ. and. without Incl
dent, reached Boston at 8 y. m. PASSING in the
iIarbor. the steamer ''TWilight' whcl, had lust
started on the trip on which she colljded with
the stamford and John Brooks DURING the heavy
log which was then prevailing. Before leaving
the boat the custom house officers again
marked the baggage.
we visited the principal places of interest-the
Commons in which the handsome monument,
ITO the men OF Boston," who died for their
country is erected. being worthy of particular
notice. but | shall only mention the figures in
bronze OF sailor and soldier, each in full uni
form, as being strikingly life-ike and impress
sive. These two statues are placed On granite
pedestais. dramatically opposite to each other
while two categorical br0uZes, similarly placed
to each other, ornament the other corners.
In the center Of the Commons is the .'frog-
pond. where the older children take their dogs
to swim. whilethe younger float their miniature
crafts IN summer and skate upon its CLASSY sur
face in the winter. Adjoining the Commons
Is the Public Garden" Of which Bostonians
may well feel proud. fOrit is ''gem OF park -
within Its enclosure are statues to Washington
(Which, by the way. failed to recognize. and
YVES curi0usly stared at for asking). Everett and
n.
spaEDed by heavy granite bridge is placid lake,
on which phys acurlOus-loOking canOpied craft,
propelled by paddle wheel, situated amiGship.
near the stern and operated by man. bicycle
fashion; In the forward part it contains tour
seats. arranged like those in our summer cars
The lawns are decorated with beautiful combj-
nations OF many colOred and var-leafed plants.
and particularly the Circular space around the
statue OF washington. forming designs of harms
crosses. Shields and notices. Among the latter
deserving o. special notice, are three the plants
in which form, respectively the words '.Mizpah. :"
"kismet'' and Roma" This last. read back
wards, amor" is the Spanish word for love
Boston. the "Shawmut' OF the Indians. the
"1fimountain' of the original Puritan settler
the 81 Hub Of the "iatter-day cultured" is full
of "teemin@ memories and dramatic histories :"
but as must catch the train for the Fall river
boat, on which, fortunately. secured state
room, bid goodbye to Boston. and take the
cars at O'Clock from the Old Colony depot. and.
alter delightful ride of about two hours
through the fruit-ladcn counties OF Massac
sets arrive. amid strains Of music and the glare
OF electric lamps. at the pier of
THE STEAMER .PILGRIM."
Of the noted Fall river line, ON which was to
take passage to New York The boat is. as is
well known, floating palace. The company
publishes newspaper for its trips. known as
the FaG Rire'' Line Journal. for eratuitous dis
trIbutlon among its patrons. The paper con-
tains the program Of the concerts The band
uiscourses sweet music until ten o'clock when
the main saloon lights are eXtin@uished and
passengers seek their staterooms or berths
ihe Pilgrim has two hundred staterooms
iighted by electric lamps and an electric bell i'm
eacn room connects with an annunciator in the
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