The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-03
FROM THE LAND OF THE LILY
AN OLD NEW HAVEN NEWSPAPER
 MAN IN BERMUDA.

IldllAlUIls D6IIuuuds DeC Afi IoJts
 Dear Courier: If a New Havener would go down to savin Rock and then take balloon for 700 miles further south he would strike Bermuda. But he has no need to do this for the steamer Trinidad flies through the air just on the surface of the water, from New York to this point. I know this is so because I have tried it, and as they say in patent medicine advertisements, Lit has given me untold relief" The Bermudas lie about 500 miles east of Charleston, s. C., which is the nearest point of land on the American conti- nent. The Bermudas are the peaks of a cluster of submarine mountains which have probably grown during un- told centuries. They now present hills and wales, covered with a semi-tropical growth, forming perfect pictures-grand in their ocean views, and serenely quiet in their diminutive interiors. While a 'northeaster" is probably sSirting around East Rock to-day, the summer breezes here are permeating every nook with the delightful salt air from the sea. The great Gulf stream, with it's flow of otorrid waters, has proved an effectual barrier to the northern blizzard.
 These islands for two centuries have been treasured by England; at first, on account of their great productiveness, i11,t, INI Millions of pounds sterling have been spent in cutting roads and connecting the island forts, while nature has pro- vided, in the coral formation, unfailing drainage to every spot. While West vile gardeners are struggling with one crop of garden truck the sun of Der muda fairly lifts three crops out by the roots. The ground sends out all kinds of flowers, and there are acres of lilies and roses on every side. Every gentle breeze is laden with their sweet per fumes, and alternately inhale their delicious odor with the drafts of @ far grant New Haven Judges Cave"
 Perhaps Great Britain has never be- fore exhibited to greater advantage that far-sighted policy which has made her the mistress of the seas, and placed her flag in every part of the world. She long ago found Bermuda a con- venient central point for the rendez- vous of her cruising north Atlantic squadron of warships. In these days of steam 1t is coaling station as well as a repairing point. Here is located the largest floating dock in the world. It f1I1I T don by six warships. If Uncle Sam should damage any British gunboats in the affair down at Nicaragua they could easily be brought to this point for -Sepairs. Bermuda is tmpregnable. A
 arrison of troops is always maintained here. sWitb immense supplies of muni- tions- -5T Var. At present H. M. S. Bus- gard is in the bay. It is this element of strength and the brilliancy of the uni formed class& located at this station which constitute one of the greatest charms of the place.
 A great point in favor of Bermuda is the absence of fresh water marshes. The porosity of the coral rock causes the absorption of all rainfall at once. All the water used for domestic pur- poses is caught from the rainfall in reservoirs placed upon the hills, or in tanks with which all houses are sup piled The charm of life in Bermuda, and especially in the delightful town of Hamilton, grows upon one as resi- dence is prolonged. Hamilton is quaint and delightful to the eye. The area of the island is about twenty square miles 1o q leading fruits of Bermuda are the bana- ma and melon. Grapes and peaches are also produced. In private gardens many varieties of tropical fruits grow to perfection, but the onion and the potato are the staple production of the natives. Of the climate Marvel wrote: "Safe from the storms and prelate's
 rage,
 He gave us this eternal spring
 Which here enamels everything.
 He hangs in shades the orange bright Like golden lamps in a green night,
 And does in the pomegranates close
 Jewels more rich than Ormus shows"
 Bermudians are like all the rest of the world, fond of their little excitement Should the average native be asked what particular thing he would rather see above all others, the chances are good that he would reply; "To see the steamer come in" Thus it was on our arrival at the neat and pretty town the entire population, apparently, was found waiting as a general reception committee to welcome us ashore. And, indeed, I was at the wharf myself to- day to see a ship come in from Hall fax There were among the passengers a number of Chinese for the West h. dies.
 The pleasures of navigation amid the lovely islands of the harbor or, in good weather. far out over the reefs of the open sea, always rivals the attractions of the land The Royal Bermuda Yacht club is one of the live institutions, having a membership of over 100. Re gattas are announced quite frequently during the season, which makes life very pleasant for those who enjoy aqautic sport.
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