The morning call., 1890-06-01

an.phitheater form, its terraces and pretty
cottages, is very fine. Many modern lwell-
ings and villas have been erected, and were
funds forthcoming with which to Dautan
a good band, evening concerts, promenade
such as Bray commands, ana pubic library
the place would be rendered lar more at-
tractive and consequently more prosperous.
Nature has done her part, man, or the SLOW
temper of the capitalists of Ulster, has
failed to do his. Yet it is wonderful now
many yearly visit the town, solely Tor us
good air and outdoor relief, without many
more amendments Of more civic deScrlp-
ton.
Bangor in ancient times possessed fine
monastery and school famous for learning,
and to which hundreds of students locked
from distant lands. Anticipated ruins are
still pointed out as being part OF the build
ings. A fine new church has been putt,
which is to me without half the interest of
the old, whose sweet organ and quaint SIDE
aisles were impressive, no matter II we ala
find it difficult to dee the clergyman or place
the position of tile choir. The old grave
ward is a gruesOme place, inclOsed on one
side by fine old trees and as the western
sun falls on ahcieht wall and tombstone, on
tree and grasstGro%n mound, life seems as
evanescent rs the Shades that come and 20,
ard dreamy and far away are the SOUNDS
that tell of it's fitful struggles which hnd
rest at length in such place. FROM
dates on the head-StOneS, and, indeed, from
every outward sign, the extreme age OF the
place is impressed on one
THE GROUNDS OF BANGOR CASTLE
Adjoin those of the old church, and IN the
fine old trees a TOokery gives TORN 9 con-
tinuOus cawing, which seems most appro-
pirate to the solemnity of the scene. Ihere
is some one practiciug at the organ, ana, as
the strains OF one of the grand OLD masters
float toward us, the melancholy beauty Of
the whole surrounding is complete. Would
that we could lipger yet awhile.
Let NE alone, the dream Is my own and
my heart is full Of rest" Is the burden of
our thoughts. 1t is with shiver of real
again encounter the hard facts of modern
Bangor. This is not nearly so pleasing,
however more advanced in comfort and
convenience it may be.
There are several very interesting places
in the neighborhood. Half an hours walk by
pretty, winding paths on the rocks brings
one to "Strickland's Glen" amost romantic
spot Here little stream winds IN and out
through steep banks and under thick
bushes. Take the trouble to descend and
follow its course, and gems OF the freshest
ferns-hart's tongue and strong specimen
of maidenhair among them - rare wild
flowers, dark pools of water where little
fish abound and where the stream fingers,
shadows over which the brook sings so
Sweetly as it washes white and brown peb-
bleS in its course, and overhead canopy OF
foliage wreathed by the fragrant wOOdbine
and fragile wild rose, will amply repay the
trouble and afford the keenest pleasure.
The place is exquisite i'll its Secluson and
beauty, and yet a few PAGES bring US to a
fine and open view Of the Tough. A young
artist made lovely bouquet OF wild flowers
which we gathered in this glen.
About three miles from Bangor is the riS-
ing town Of Nrwf0uardS, where manufac-
tories are developing, and on the seaside the
quaint and pretty village Of GroomspOrt
All along this part Of the coast little bays
and beaches of white sand, grassy mounds
and pretty hllOckS WOO and charm the
traveller to stop ami explore them. Dona-
ghadee, another seaport, with fine pier
and haTbOr and ancient church, is also
within walking distance. Growing hill
in Lord Dutferin's demesne is "Hclen's
Tower" and at distance Scrabo," an
other prominent height, both conspicuous
in the landscape and much visited by tour
lists, All the coast drives are most interest
ing from the scenery Of land and sea. The
pretty Copeland Islands, with revolving
lighthouse near the coast, on a summer day
seem to gather SO much sunshine. Have
you ever noticed this brightness of some
places, while others always appear to catch
the shadows? When the atmosphere is in
certain condition the coast of Scotland
when is part of The Null Of Galloway, can
be seen, while "ASla Craig IA bold rock
in the channeD stands out in dark relief.
And now the beams Of the setting sun,
streaming from over the Antrim hills, re-
mind us that soon the steamer starts, and
We must bid adieu to Bangor. Once more
Oh the Tough, in less than an hour we reach
the city of Belfast, and decide that our trip
was well worth the taking and could again
he still more enjoyed on further acQuaint-
auce. KATE Nj BRIDE,