Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-24
PHYSICIANS VACATION. Itinerary of a Journey From New
 Haven to Quebec.
QUEBEC, Friday, April IT, 1891

QUEBEC, Friday, April IT, 1891.
 Rose at 7:30. Pleasant, but not clear. Shall not describe the plans in the guide books, but enter marginal notes opposite them. Bought cane as souvenir.
 Forgot two items yesterday. One was the mean, little houses built of slabs, plastered with clay or mud, which seem to be the ordinary country residences, none of them more than one story.
 The other was an accident. The 'coup- ling" came apart between our car and the next in front The two sections of the train at once parted company. The bell rope, of course, wassbroken. With loud whiz-z-z the afr-b brake flew on automatical- ly, and in less than fifty feet the whole was stopped. The air-brake is 8 great thingl The cars are heated by steam from the locomotive.
 Rose at 7:3O and breakfasted with Mr. H. Still tells long stories about himself and seems perfectly willing to take all he can get out of some one else. Read Quebec papers. Went out to buy pair of drawers. A pair of heavy ones was offered for $1.65. did not want so thick @ pair, and asked to see some that were cheaper. The dealer said "I shall have to give you pair of in. ferior quality, which he produced. Ask ing the price, I found they were $1.75! This is fair sample of Quebec honesty. In looking out places of interest made friends with certain MT. "Pelse," as he pronounced his name, but wrote it "Pelle- tier," when asked him. Met him on the "terrace," and he gave me many points of interest could not have found otherwise. Thought I should not see NTH. again; but just as had finished the ascent from "upper" to Glover town," by means of the elevator or ''ascensair." as they call it, I met him hurrying across the ferry. He graciously allowed me to pay his fare in the elevator; also, as he could not make change, to buy him paper.
 At breakfast he amused me by bursting out into loud laugh. I looked up in quiringly when he said, "I'll tell you something funny" ':What is it?" asked He could hardly contain himself; but final ly said, "What do you thinks have got ! piano and full set of drawing-room | furniture; and how much do you think paid for it all?' I guessed $500, upon which he doubled up with delight, and had | to wipe his eyes with the table-cloth (not ] having handkerchief), as he said, 'They only cost me $10 ID money, and the rest in advertising!"
 After lunch went out to see the city walls. Only small part of Quebec is in- cluded within the walls, i. G., the ancient part. The walls and gates are the city's pride, and as fast as they fall down they are rebuilt.
 Went out and hunted up Brother l Maurice" not Morris, as I spelled it yes | terday), the monkish friend I met on the ferry. Found him at the Christian l Brothers Cloister," and was told by the porter that he was with his classes. (The Christian Brothers" are all teachers, not priests.) Left my card and a note, and l called again after p. m.
 "Brother" Mauriceis not only "Christ- ! ian brother," but a Christian gentleman. He showed me the schools and gave me 8 good insight into their methods of teach
 ing. He is the principal of the Commer' | ciul academy. l was surprised to see how perfect their methods are. They have
 samples of every article of lumber, fur and 1 other Canadian articles of commerce. They
 have also bank, & telegraph office and 6
 wholesale store. They teach stenography
 and typewriting. cash boy carrie.
 on business of his own, an6
 is responsible for the use anc
 management of his capital. The pupili
 are perfect penmen. To see these things
 taught by robed and cowled monk is tt
 me very wonderful. Brother Maurice',
 name in the world was Sweeney {Patrick, l think)-anyway, he is an Irishman. Blu
 whatever he may be, he is lovable man
 He took me to call on Mrs. Burke ant
 daughter. They gave us each glass O
 ale and some Quebec cake.
 Had some trouble getting fire built il
 my room Evening, read papers, feeling
 bit blue. Had good dinner and wen
 out to visit the shops.
 Got good fire at last and "turned in. ! (Eud of twelfth day.)