The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1885-11-20
Extracts from Diary Kept by q
Lady During Tour Through
Europe in 1882.
Special Correspondence to MIDLAND JOURNAL.

ueclucu ChaC IL we survived until the
following summer, to take me with him
on trip across the Atlantic. About
a month prior to the time fixed for
starting, my cousin also concluded to
accompany us. In order to be reliev.
ed from as much responsibility as pos
sible, we arranged to travel under the
care of Thomas Cook & Sons, who have
for years conducted travelling parties
all over the world. They secured for
us in advance passage on the Inman
Line Steamer, CITY of Montreal, which
was advertised to leave New York on
the 10th of June, 1882. Two days be-
fore this time we arrived in that city
IN order to complete our arrangements
for the trip. And on the 9th Of June
l began to keep my diary. According
to our itinerary, ten days only were al
lowed for the steamer to reach Liver
pool, but owing to fear of encountering
icebergs at this season of the year, the
Captain steercd south of the usual
course across. which increased the time
to twelve days. shall only make ex
tracts during this period, giving our
experience on ship board.
June 9th,-New York, eveni1 g.
Arrived here last night. This morning
after visiting some of the most interest
ing places in this city, we went to Cooks
ticket Office, where we saw girl
strangely attired, whom we feel will
play conspicuous part in the coming
trip.
June 10th-S Steamship City Of
Montreal.-Left New York at 1925
to-day. 1t was interesting to watch the
tug boat, Edwin IL. Willard, come Up
to tow us out. The state rooms seem
to be well occupied. Over 100 saloon
passengers Dining saloon commodi-
Gus. Tables at lunch decorated with
dollhouse flowers. Many have already
been seasick. Two young men on board
are haunted by two young ladies. State
rooms are made to accommodate four
occupants. We two girls have enjoy.
ed our first day at sea very much. We
are now far enough from land though
night is not near.
This morning, Sunday, We had
"Church of England service, conduct
ed by the Captain. After lunch my
cousin and crept into our berths, for
the steamer rocked so that we couldn't
sit up without getting dizzy. Our room
mate is school-marm, just as we fear
ed, and she is very i'll. Doleful sounds
are coming from every quarter.
Another day has passed and we are
lying in our berths, not seasich, but
Just because we feel better there A
good plea for no further explanation
Rain fell nearly all day, but this evening
is fine, we judge, as we catch glimpse
of blue sky through the port hole.
1t is Tuesday, and we are at last on
deck for the first time since Sunday,
feeling weak and out of spirits. But
now it is raining and we must go te!ow
When we think of again entering our
state rooms our spirits sink to zero.
Morning again and all are on deck,
everybody seems better. Some of the
gentlemen ars trying to pass the time
away by playing whist and other games.
Mother Cary's chickens are following
in the wake of the ship. The waer
thrown up by the propeller is lovely
blue shade by daylight, but at night it
looks like balls of fire. The two young
men before referred to have broken
away from the girls and look relieved.
A brigantine square rugged schooner
and barque have passed us to-day. The
deck steward is constantly bringing up
meals for the invalids.