Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-08-25
ENJOYED THEIR TRIP.
The Advance Guard Of Bishop Phe-
lan's Party Arrives Home.
A JOURNEY OVER THE CONTINENT,
The Itinerary of Which is Interestingly
Told by Mr.. Mackin.
THREE HoNTHSPILLED WITH PLEASURE

Mr.. Henry Mackin, o. 65 Federal street,
Allegheny, tells very interesting story Of
his travels abroad. Mr.. Mackin, Charles
F. McKenna, ESQ.,, the well-known attor-
ney, Bishop Phelan and several local priests
lett about three months ago for trip
through Europe Arriving at Queenstown,
the party separated, Bishop Phelan and his
co-workers going to Rome and Messrs.
Mackin and McKenna starting for a tour Of
ireland and the Continent. In conversation
with DISPATCH reporter yesterday, Mr..
Mackin said: 81 think the past three
months were the most enjoyable ever
spent in my life-and I believe I get as
much pleasure out of this world as the aver
age mortal, too. Mr.. McKenna and I Wis
tied all the points Of interest in
Ireland, England and the Continent,
and / was only sorry when business
called me home Mr.. McKenna is a splen-
did travelling companion, and we met other
Americans, residing abroad, who seemed to
take great pleasure in showing US the vari-
GUS points of interest along our route. After
arriving at Queenstown, and visiting the
many interesting scenes in and around that
city by the sea. we left for Cork. Blarney
Castle and Glengora, from which place we
went to Bantry Bay. beautiful summer re-
sort, which is we'll patronized by the
weslthier people of Old Ireland, and many
come there from other countries. From
this point trip was made to Kenmsra, and
then to the Lakes of Killarney, celebrated
in history and song for their great beauty.
The waters are filled with the choicest tish,
and game runs wild in great abundance.
WELL TREATED IN PARIS.
1--WE then went to Limerick and Dublin,
from which place we visited various points
in the N North Of ireland, returning to Dublin,
where we separated, Mr.. McKenna going to
Glasgow and other places in Scotland, and
went TO Whitehaven and then to London,
where we again met After visiting the
public buildings in London and surround
ings we left for Paris, in which city we
spent IA days. Here we met a gentleman
from Latrobe named O'Brien, who is Nresid-
ing In Paris, completing course of civil
engineering and drawing. Mr.. O'Brien
exerted himself to show us everything of
Importance about the city, and succeeded
admirably, If 1 am permitted to judge from
the number of places we visited and the
amount of pleasure we derived through his
kindness. 1t was while we were In Paris
that the celebration of the 14th of July,
called 'Fete Day, took place. This is held
in commemoration OF the fall OF
the Bastile, and is celebrated with
great eclat by the French people.
The city was beautifully decorated, and in
4ha f1a lin n
geous. The President reviewed the army
during the day, which is not trifing mat
ter, when one thinks Of the size of that In
stitution in France. From Paris we went
to Lake Geneva, Switzerland, stopping on
the way at several places in the south of
France. Here we stayed two or three days,
viewing the beautiful sights around this
beautiful and historic lake, From here we
went to Bern4 and then to Interlsken. a
small town in the Swiss Alps, which think
was the mos. beautiful place we visited dur.
ing our trip. Around it are snow-clad
mountains, upon which the snow never
melt, and the air is pure and braclng,
making one feel like a new mar. We then
went to Luzern and Zurich and from there
we crossed over into Bavaria, visiting
Munich, and arriving at Ober-Ammergau,
where we witnessed the production of the
famons Passion Play
A MAGNIFICENT SCENE.
"It was the finest scene ever Witnessed"
said Mr.. Mackin, "and few people who
have not seen it realize the grandeur and
magnifcence displayed In its production.
About 500 people take part in the perform
ance, most of whom are instructed from
early childhood in the roles which they as
sumo, and have become very proficient in
their parts. The auditorium has a seating
capacity of 1900, and when that number of
tickets has been sold no more can be had at
any price. Mr.. McKenna and Ipurchased
our tickets in London, several weeks before
we reached Ober Ammergau, and were there
fore fortunate in having good seats. The
play begins at o'clock in the morning and
ends in the afternoon about o'clock, with |
an intermission of an hour for dinner. 1t Is |
q complete reproduction of Biblical history,
from the birth of Christ to his crucifxion."
Here Mr.. Mackin showed the reporter |
little book containing panoramic view of |
the different scenes in the play. "The pro- |
duction of this play" continued Mr.. |
Mackin, sis believed by the people to be a |
religious duty, and it is only repeated every |
ten years, and lasts for about three months. |
All Che money derived from it is given to |
charitable purposes. Mr.. Myer, who plays |
the part of Christie, has been offered large |
sums of money to produce the play in other |
countries, but studiously refuses believing |
the play is too sacred to be placed on level |
with ordinary shows. After staying here two |
days we lett for Heidelburg,- stopping at |
several small towns on the way. From here |
we went to Baden Baden, a beautiful sum-
mer resort, and also quite famous as a |
gambling place. Then to Aix-la- Chappelle, |
to Brussels. Here we visited the |
Palace of Justice, which is said to be the |
finest in the world, costing 81, 900. 900 francs.
We went next to the famous battle grounds |
of Waterloo, and from there to Antwerp, |
from which place we took the steamer for
London. As I stated before, 1 was COM
PEELED to leave for home, Mr.. McKenna con- |