Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
STILL SAILING ON.
SOME DELIGHTFUL DAYS AMONG THE
THOUSAND ISLANDS.
Our Charming Correspondent in Rapture
Over the Garden of the Great
Spirit The Rapids,
ALEXANDER BAY,
THOUSAND ISLANDS, n. Y,
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falo does not awaken any particular feel
ing of interest, though it is by no means
monotonous. We passed through some
very pretty towns, and reached Buffalo
about 7:30 in the evening, where we rested
for the night. Early next morning we
took the train for Lewiston, passing by the
Falls of Niagara on the way, and getting
magnificent view OF the falls. We have
all read of Niagara, and those who have
not seen this magic scenery know its
history. Anyway l could not begin to
describe the wealth of nature as it rushes
down the precipice, and out into the light
green river that tears madly along be-
tween the high bluffs of United States and
Canada. The river is various shades of
green, and of such peculiar shades as to be
understandable.
The train runs along the bluff and beside
the river until it gets to Lewiston. Hav-
ing all been at the falls previously we did
not care TO stop over this time. The town
of Niagara itself seems but a succession of
hotels. The place last week, though, was
very lively, as the Electricians held their
convention there. Reaching Lewiston we
found the big Toronto stea anship Cibola in
waiting to convey us to that pretty city on
Lake Ontario,
TORONTO,
The pride of Canada West. Unfortunately
for us our steamer was behind hand, and
we had but little time in Toronto-iust
enough to want more. Still we saw the
beautiful buildings and handsome streets,
and came to the conclusion that Toronto
well deserved the name of the "Queen City"
Being the capital of the Province of On
tario it enjoys many advantages, and is one
of the tiourishing cities of the Dominion
The buildings are nearly all of light-col-
ored brick or stone, that gives the city a
mellow, soft look, that is most pleasing. To
approach from the water | think Toronto
is the prettiest place l have seen. There
are so many large buildings, the harbor is
so lovely, and the whole has such ar ap-
pearance of cleanliness, it is most pleas
ing view. Many of the buildings are
grand-some of the most imposing struct-
ures being churches-of which | believe
there are over fifty. We realized our mis-
take in not having arranged to spend few
days in this place; and it was with many
regrets We hurried back to the wharf to
board the Algerian, bound for
THE THOUSAND ISLANDS.
A sail of day and night brought us to
this charming place. 1t is an eighteen
hour trip from Toronto to Alexandria Bay,
and most Of it is made during the night
The steamer stops alternately on the Can
ada and American side, and many of the
villages and towns are very prosperous and
interesting, the first really important place
being Kingston, though Darlington, Port
Hope and Coburg are all up and doing.
Kingston is noted for having one of the
strongest forts in the Dominion, and
though we reached there at the .varthls.
hour of A, NJ, numbers got up to see the
place and to view the Thousand Islands,
which begin near Kingston, and extend
distance Of over fifty miles.
The boat goes in and out among these
islands, and lands about o'clock at Clay
ton, n. Y. Here we had some sport with
the newsboys, who had the New York pa
pers for sale. The little waits stood way
below Us on the dock, and as we threw
nickels to them they would toss papers up
to us. 1t was remarkable with what dex-
terity the little chaps caught the money,
never once missing piece. They were de-
lighted and we were amused, so the enjoy
ment was about equally divided. 1t was
SO funny to hear their little piping voices
calling: "Pitch it, boss-don't be skeered.
I'll get it," and similar expressions. Their
faces were studies-and "If | were a
painter" etc; but | wasn't, so / couldn't
take them away except in my mind
Except at various points among the
islands. Clayton is the last town until we
get here. This place is
BUILT on MASS OF ROCKS,
And is without doubt the garden spot in
this vicinity. The place is picturesquely
beautiful and romantic in the extreme.
The two principal hotels, the Crossman
and Thousand Island House, are right on
the water and within a stones throw of
each other-both frst-clasS institutions
and carrying on a good-natured rivalry.
For instance, if there is 10 be hop at the
Crossman, all the gallants are hidden from
the Thousand Island House, and vice
versa for you know the old, old story of
dozen lone females and one man, or the
lone summer youth and dozen or NOR
buds tluttering about him; and Alexan-
drla bay does not prove the exception to
the rule
These two hotels are built on a pile of
rocks, and set of natural steps from one
story to the other form one point of inter-
est. Out of the crevices in the rocks grow
bright geraniums, petunias and other
pretty flowers, making the place very
attractive. The feature at Alexandria
bay is TO take the steamer New Island
Wanderer for fifty-mile cruise in and
out and around the islands. This is all for
the small SUN Of 80 cents, and never was
so small layout OF coin The time is
four hours. The day was magnificent, and
the winding course Of the steamer kept
you constantly on the alert for something
new TO see. So near together are some of
the islands, 1t seemed as though tLesteamer
must certainly bound up against them, but
we knew it wouldn't, so did not feel afraid
1t was
A GRAND TRIP.
Such multitude of islands. Some of
them no bigger than minutes, might say,
while others comprise from one to several
acres. These places afford all sorts of
amusements-angling, hunting and boat
ing being plentifully INDUCED in. Many
wealthy men have built residences here
and good story is told of joyial million
aire, who bought an island and built
thereon palatial summer residence. He
filled it with guests of a convivial sort,
and had great big house-warming. For
ten DAYS or so they held high carnival,
then suddenly the lady of the house took
on a great big disgust; founced out bag
and baggage and has ever since refused to
occupy the island mansion. 1t remains
shut UP, and is of use only as it
affords little anecdote to relate TO tour
lists, for the madame moved the goods and
chattels, and summers in a more genial
cline, far from uncomfortable memories.
On Wellesley Island is a place called
Thousand Islands Park, under the guar
dianship of the Methodists, and next to
Alexandria bay, is probably the most
frequented spot about here. There is a
very large hotel and any number of cot
tages, that make it appear to US
NOT UNLIKE PACIFIC GROVE
At Monterey. In fact many of the places
resemble the Grove-some of the cottages
being the exact counterpart of those in
the far western camp ground. Pullman,