The National tribune., 1889-04-25

passed aud then-yetoed After this result; many
of our Commissioners petitioned Superintendent
/ Draper TO have such examination papers prepared
and sent 20 them, and they would agree TO use
them This was done, and, in consequence, we are
getting better class Of teachers and better schools
40" many OF the 9. q. are members OF Staie
/ Teachers Reading Circles? Mr.. Seaman, are you?
have nearly finished the course for this State, and
have found II very profitable and Interesting. Edu
cational books and papers are within the reach
OF ali teachers and if they do not advance 1t IS their
own fault. Those who keep in the same old track
VIII soon have to drop out and leave room Tor those
who keep up with the times.
IN closing let me tell the gentlemen that they
VIII have to make room for US, not only III teach
ing but IN great many other professions and IN
dustres for we have come TO stay. And keep your
wits about you, or You may be left behind in the
races and then whom shall we cali faIiuresY
hope may hear from others on this subject.
Success to TIE TRIBUNE.-Hattie i. Elmore, South
Fallsburg, \. y.
DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS CAMP.
FRIENDS OF THE G. c.: / want to tell you how
nice il IS 10 have Daughters of Veterans Camp, so
that more Of you viii form Camps in the United
states. Our Camp has been organized about live
! years, and we have a membership OF % III good
standing. On the evening OF the 4th oi March we
gave an inaugural ball, which grand success
IL every way IheIi once q ichih we give soclstis
al the different members houses, and we invite
only the Sons OF Veterans. Our socias are always
successful, because we work hard TO make them
pleasant
Now a word for the grand old TRIBUNE love
1t rs love no other paper, and would not be with
out II II l had TO do without other things In It's
club wish all desiring TO organize Camps would
write me Tor instructions. Our Camp IS named
may she live and her name descend as long as 1T
eTatuFe and talent are appreciated by man-Aag-
gle Loudon, Orderly, Kate b. Sherwood Camp, ID.
OF v, san Jose, Cal
TIE QUEENS BIRTHDAY.
FRIENDS OF THE c. G.: Let me give you a sketch
of nay trip from Tacoma to Victoria, B. c., the
occasion OF the Queens birthday. Probably few
Of the members have witnessed the celebration OF
Ia TORY into Oh
ITO miles distant from Tacoma by direct route but
about 200 miles the way we Travelled. We were
itlracted lhltner by our curiosity 10 observe the
4 manner Ia which the BrItishers manifest their
/ feaity TO their sovereign.
/ a party Of young people chartered the
steamer, and on the day preceding the 23d (the mo-
meHtous day. embarked with quite large crowd
4 OF exeursiOnists, eager TO view the magnificent
scenery that everywhere surrounded, and partlel-
pate IN the pleasure TO be derived at the termination
OF tie trip. We started at $50 O'Clock q. m with
our glorious flag floating gracefully from the stern,
sending thrill Of mingled patriotism and pride
through every heart on board. The band played
America, star Spangled Banner" and other
inspiring airs as sped swiftly over the untath-
omable depths of this extensive inland sea Save
the commotion caused by the PROV OF the boat not
q ripple disturbed the placid surface, which
appeared like one vast sheet of glass Our course
I took us through wonderful array of wild, awe
inspiring scenery; lofty mountains rearing their
snowcovered cress to the skies precipftous cliffs,
islands without number, covered with Natures car
pet OF beautiful moss. In and out OF these archi-
pelagOes wendell our way, fea5tng our eyes
with the tempting sights that beset all sides.
Ne threaded long aud narrow channels, through
which we had proceed with great caution and not
/ lnreQuently would lose our equilibrium as the
steamer sheered Off abruptly to avoid some hidden
. rock, known only TO the pilot.
Through some OF these channels, one IN paTticu-
lar called Deception Pass the water rushed like
Rmill-race. edGying and forming great whirlpools,
roaring like the fail Of cataract, seething and
Kissing, and IN many places there would be seen
difference of four feet in the level OF the water,
/ caused by diverting of the current underneath,
surface.
From scenes Of comparative tranquility we sud-
denly emerged into broad eXpanse of water
stretching far the eye could discern, resenl-
bling N every respect the boundless ocean. Soon
We experienced the heaving, undulating motion OF
the sea The waves rose IN mighty pillows and
broke over the bow of frail craft, flooding the
deck below, and causing the merry groups 10 dis
perse, some seeking refuge IN the cabin, others IN
their staterooms with 8 feeling of qualmishuess
peryading their bodies. causing them 10 calculate,
" Oh, Lord " with unusual feryor
Nc arrived IN Victoria about dark, and immed-
lately went ashore. IL was too late to make much
observation, so amused ourselves in the best way
we could Several Of procured lodgings at
place called the Angel House We had 20 such
thought as palming ourselves of as angels on the
unenlightened proprietor. but we secured beds,
and, coming III late, we had 10 grope our way IN
inky darkness TO the rooms assigned us up tortu-
Gus flights Of stairs TO the top floor. We managed
TO step on n cat that had been doing in faneied Sc
eurity, and il made the night hideous with pro-
longed and unearthly caterwaul We concluded
If such were the angels iHfesting this abode of
SeEGiftlS we NOuAu take chances Win the rest.
SO retired IN a satisfactory frame of mind. The
scene presented next morning was one of aninla-
ton. Flags were flying from the STATS of all the
pub.Ic institutions ;iad the mastheads OF vessels at
tle dock. There were picnies and excursions by
boat and rail, and many sports OF all kinds in which
visiting teams contested. and were watched by
thousands Of people. Ii was indeed q gala day in
the history OF Victoria. 1 could not help remark
ing the difference OF custom prevailing in this Brit
isl city from that OF our American cities The COS
tune worn differed, as did their conyeyances and
. municipal regulations But all had a musty air of
antiquated usage. We spent pleasant day, and
returned alter an absence OF three days, two being
consumed in going and coming.-W. T. Johnson;
Box 40 Tacoma, Wn. I.
CLUB WHISPERS.
A large fire in this place burnt out Mr. Chris
Wheeler worthy disabled soldier and a member
! Of the grand TRIBUNE family He Is wholly de-
spondent and i any of the 9. c. would contribute
a mite 10 the purse l am trying 10 make up in be-
half Of the club they VIII have the consciousness
OF cheering the brokenhearted old soldier in his
/ distTess.-Anna Goodart, Olney, I'll.
WHAT they all think: That the study of phre-
/ nology i profitable for both old and young-Geo.
/ H. NedeimaH, liza U 5, Moline Mich. That Guy
Bennington Is doing good work IN completing
L. g Society VIII help all can.-ISton i. Ride
/ n0ur, Woodruff. III That opinions would be ae-
4 ceptaDle 10 whether the fruit Eve partook of
1 and gave Adam was literal or Observation-Disclosures
( j. HutsOn, Scotland, III. That Flora Corners is
/ interesting, Guy Bennington the right track
and ali The avUrie Z. q. something TO be proud of
Mamie Conklin, Farmingdale, L. l. That the
picturesque lumber town of Eden Mills, n. Y,
where they burn slabs every day TO getrid of them
IS well worth q vlsIt--George > Carter, 2S8 Bel
mont street, Brockton, Mass. That Guy Bennine-
ton ought TO succeed IN organizing society. Why
not join fathers and hold first meeting dur
! ing the National Eucampment at Milwaukee in
/ August next2-Luelia Cone, Sheboygan, Mich.
/ That the G. {. Reunion should be by States
suggest bloomington for the Illinois menlbers.-S.
I q. Hull. Box 81 Wapella, H.
TO EXCHANGE-WANTED
To exchange: CIemats and dubious plants for
lily Of the valley, double blue violet etc-Iizzie
Cook, Eaton Rapids, Mich Magic lantern for Flo
! bert rlde.-HerbeTt Z. Waite, Hudson, o. 'sThorns
and Orange blossoms novel, for best portrait of
young gentleman.-Lizzie Springer, Green Gar
den, Pa Five minerals for nickel without cents :"
! l. i. Hin, Johnson, Vt. Hand printing press or
/ Meeden engine for best offer.-T l.. Fawcett Bal
alon, MINI. Youths Companion 1885 for HGrper's s
! Young People or other reading; buffalo horn best
! ofIer.-iloy B. Pease, Jennings, Kan. Hand
painted hat mark for best gentleman's photograph:
I book mark for best ady's photograph; token Tor
each postal autographs with all.-MIanie Brant
Box -, Eureka, III. Scraps for G. c. cushion
worked or plalu.-EVerna Walker Morning Sun
Iowa. Three yards crochet lace for c. c. badge
soc" for q" Rip Van Wrinkle. Albert Matthias
Camden, Mich. Painted scraps for fancy work
/ banners, etc, for cash; cheap.-Nannie Bates,
Steubenvile, Ky, an invalid. Prize for prettiest
piece sheet music also for seasells other curl
/ osities.-FraulSie Cornell. Unadilla, n Y. Pack
| age OF Old Letters y for Marching Through
Georgia ,; letters from Lawson Mo.-i4iilian Ham
ilton, Eugene, Ore. Autograph album scraps or
name cards Tor best photograph.-Jesse @. BIcNiel.
/ Pearl, i'll. Embroidered visiting card for crazy
pieces.-Mamie i. Conklin, FarIningdaIe L. L.
I n. I. Prize for handsomest photograph
euce Shumway, Cresco, Iowa. Crochet apron lace
for two yards light rbbOn horn of plenty tidy for
best offer.-Illla Lahman, Stanton o. Cane fsb-
ing-poe for g. G. badge; letters exchanged.-Jesse
q. AIcNiel, Pearl, III Jess" by Rider Haggard.
Tor prettest photograph letters with al.-Jessie