The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-08-01

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of whom have suffered most dreadfully
and still look fearfully. Much as we ell
Joy their company when well, we do in
deed wish they were in their comfortable
homes to-day.
OF the men we are the most fortunate
having entirely escaped seasickness
which we in part attribute to our wei
known wisdom on which the f. ]. pleas
antlv remarked, but chiefly to the diet VIZ
have selected for our first transatlantic
pleasure tour. French brandy and hard
| tack has been our constant source of con
ISOLATION and support. Our young com
panion, Erwin Siuder, has been violently
i'll, and still suffers very much, but has
been himself like a real man and made
the best of his bad surroundings.
The miseries of NAL de mcr no one car
even imagine save the sufferers. Not
being one of the afflicted, we can only
note the personal appearance of ourpoor
friends which, indeed, touches us to the
heart. We have never seen evidence oI
such intense nausea, and the stomach
being empty, the retching ismost painful
We fancy that little pure, wholesome
food might cause relief, even if at once
rejected. We thought once of giving you
a pen picture OF us as we are but 1t would
be cruel. You must come and see for
yourself, if you wish to, but we are in
clincd to think that you will consent to
remain in ignorance, although for our
selves we do not regret it. 1t has been
an experience for lifetime, only we are
glad we did not succeed in urging some
of our friends to come too.
There are some rcdecming traits, yes
many of them. Everyone is SO consider
ate and anxious to help each other, and
so grateful for help when extended to
themselves. Then, too, even the aesthetic
is not altogether wanting. For instance,
it was lovely last night, as the poor sut-
iercrs were sitting on deck in the moon
light, and DR.. Marshall says: Young
folks, suppose we have prayers before we
go to bed" and with ready consent the
puny, scasick voices Swcctly sing abide
With Me" and our parSOn, without book
or gown, commends us all to His care
who can and will bring us to "the haven
where we would be-" but will it be with
grateful sense Of His goodness, or will
wcIlorget Him when health and happiness
returns? Nous rcrrOnS.
IN AN OCEAN FOG.
July 13-Wc have often heard Il fog
described, but only now have we expert
cnCcd ono, and we have concluded that
it, like many of the CuriOslticS of ocean
life, is not wortheXpcricncing. ForIorty-
eight hours, il has surrounded us, as with
dark and misty pail our ,.rogrcss has
at times been very slow, the dismal fog
horn blows every minute, at first it was
distressing i'll pcrvcrting sleep, but we
have become so used to it as to take it
for a lullaby, and find ourselves watch
ing for it's return. The decks are soak
ing and slippery, but are preferred to the
stuffy saloons and state rooms, to which
latter we only resort on command of the
stewards at II o'clock, and leave as
early as a ray Of light can pierce the
dingy glass of the loop hole. A slight
westerly wind pushes the fog along with
us and only with a change OF breeze can
we hope for relief.
The officers of this ship seem faithful
and competent, the captain has kept his
post on the bridge increasingly and at
each bells through the night the cry of
the watchman assures us "all is we'll
IC pun SCl 10 DN tlll oNlNiS lIlC lllOSl uSlSS-
able gentlemen we have met since we left
New York. A Norwegian of extensive cd
ucation most courteous in manner, and
doing his utmost to make us comiorta.
BILE it is ever real pleasure to know
such man, and we do hope our acquain-
tancc may be prolonged.
Even the pain and suffering of seasick-
ness must have an end, the sea is smooth
again, the ship rolls very little, our folks
all brighten up; last night we took to
the saloon and made it bright and lively
with games and chatting. Once more
DR.. Marshall reminds us to say "Our
Father" and now we will see, as we sug-
gestcd, all are bright and happy. Will
they remember now? Yes the young
girls lay aside their cards, the baCkgam-
mon boards arc closed, and almost Il
hushcd silence prevails, but we must cX-
pcct some young folks to be thoughtless,
A few beardless men must give proof Of
their manhood their amusement cannot
be suspected even for Il moment; an inso-
lent steward accompanies the service
with popping OF corks, but no matter,
He will remember all His children and
that is the main part after all.
STILL IN THE FOG.
Sunday Morning, July 14.-lf we knew
the name of this post-ofiice, we would
head this letter differently. The fog is
still with us and surrounds the ship caus-
ing much discomfort on deck, and APP
parent anxiety. as evidenced by extra
care on the part of our captain, but with
in all is brighter and happier. How
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ourselves to surrounding circumstances.
The ship, which on Sunday last we de-
scribed as beastly, is to-day haven OF
rest, which we hope will enable MS all to
lift our hearts to that Haven where we
trust ALL "thc quick and the dead" will
be gathered together ill God'sgood time,
in rest and felicity.
The decks are as sloppy, the stewards
not quite as saucy, the state-rooms as
close, the food little improved surely,
otherwise we cannot conceive how we
could enjoy it as we do. The porridgc,
which one week ago, we rejected with
the utmost contempt and Scorn, is now a
real attraction, strong enough to draw
the LATEST from their dOwny couch at
seven O'Clock.
Last evening we assembled in the sa.
loon and enjoyed some sweet music from
several young ladies'. Miss Upchurch's
sweet voice brought forth sincere ap'
plause, which she kindly recognized by
| giving us an encore.
Also some beautiful recitations were
rendered with spirit, and on behalf of our
party and State, we tender our thanks to
Miss Wilson of West Virginia for her
most excellent repetition ofLaska, which
being encored, gave us the pleasure oi
hearing well said The Shadows,
Then Mr.. Harrell who presided as SCI,
retary of the Teachers Assembly assisted
by Prof. Smith. read some extracts from al
exceedingly brightjournal, the Newiound
land Chautauquan of this days issue
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