The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-07-13
ON FOREIGN SHORES.
The Experiences of our Uncle in the Old
World.

LIVERPOOL, JuEe 20, $780, Special cor
respondence OF THE HERALD. Since my
last to you, wherein / spoke of the great
ovation that 1 received from the people of
Lowestoft, have visited the cities of Ely
and Peterborough, and viewed the an
tiquities of their cathedrals, and have con-
sidered with the bishops. BY the way,
there is not much of a similarity between
them and our bishops, especially some of
our rustic and rural bishops.
At Little Downham, Cambridgeshire on
invitation of Charles Starting, ESQ.,, and
lady, Imet number of ladies and gentle,
men in the parlors of Mr.. Harmon,
amongst whom was Mr.. Cook, a wealthy
farmer. He is the father of five blind
sons Of most rare accomplishments, the
oldest of which is editor of magazine. in
circulation amongst the blind of Great
Britain. They write, print and issue their
magazine, are very Industrious, and are
very gentlemanly. Amongst their i'm
mense accomplishments, they are excellent
musicians This was very interesting
study to me.
The next thing that must give word
about is visit on Derby Day, in company
with my friend, Mr.. Frederick Starting,
he being prominent official of the Royal
hospital for incurables. On his invitation
preferred INVEST Hill. Puttney Heath,
where this institution is located, than to
take a trip to the Derby races. [ think
was right, for the words of the poet faced
me, viz:
| There came before me in that vision saw,
Full many form of woman and of man.
And, as they passed. L hid my eyer with fear
| For none was straight or fair looked again
| At touch of his white wand that led me- when
Each shape had changed to one of heavenly
grace:
The wand was Love; l had not seen till then
Gods sign impressed on every human face.
l wandered, and sweet pity made weer
| apace.
Now, of all the sights that 1 have seen
in my sojourn on this mundane sphere, this
is the study of studies which engaged my
attention. Imagine the afflicted pro
nounced incurable by physicians fron
every hospital in this lano, being taken in
cared for like ladies and gentlemen tn,
balance of their lives, with every appliance
of locomotive power and comfort furnished
them, with attendants, etc, etc Well,
| cannot describe the immensely of benevo
lence, the study, the patience. the labor
the many attentions that the directors an(
officers of the Institution bestowed upor
these afflicted ones, which continue upoI
them during their life time.
Some few of these patients have been tht
recipients of these goodnesses for thirt,
years. few upwards, cannot give yol
the accurate statistics, but if my memory
serves me, there are: indoor patients 37S
outdoor 800, besides a few pensioners. al
of these are supported by voluntary con
tributions. The Duke of Portland is tn
president of the institution for this year
From this place of the afflicted l visite
Woolwich dock yard where 1900 men ar
engaged in the manufacture of articles o
death. What contrast of thought an
study: instead of the physician, the nurse
the attendant and the sympathetic, we be
hold the officer, the sailor, soldier and tn
mechanic manufacturing and testing en-
plements of death.
One day found me in the houses of Pan
lament. l did not take my place; 1 had
good seat, but no place was allotted me
} put it