The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-01
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seems more tncongru0gEs than TisrIav
81 snowy 1ewelry and Haunting OF fash
~. 1T gay and eveT-chauging frumpery in
the presence Of those majestic mountains
the deep. silent fJorsis and glaciers inde-
scffbabIy grand.
ine heavy gown one viii want n don
after leaving Nanaimo. ard also the win
Ter underwear-aH OF which you must 10
sure 10 bring, and also every available
winter wrap. Even heavy ven to tie
oFef me ears and around the neck some
mo sine qua non. the yachting can Or
some such snug. little hezdcoverfnr * ab-
soluieIy So Then, by ali means. WOODEN
gioges or mittens and WOODEN ievgfngs
bntt0niuE 10 the knee. which YOU viii fgsd
useful in next winters snow, Or better
stiii. pair OF riding or jeAey trousers
me searching winds swirl around ones
ankles, but the limbs are kept from the
cold by some such garment As many
heavy skirts may be worn over as you
IKE. Indeed. l am so impressed By the
importance Of such an article in the lock
er that add Il 20 the list Of indlspensa-
bies-steamer chair. rug. mittens, cap and
legsfngs or trousers
Rubbers. Of course. will not be forgotten.
Even when not raining they should be worn
ashore. for there are swampy places and
unexpected little streams 10 cross. A sec
ond pair would be a wise addition for
Tear the one should be cut on the rocks
or the Treadwell mine or torn by glacier
ice. Carry field glass. If possible 10
beg, buy or borrow. II will amaze you
by its revelations OF heights and dis
tsnces. a book OF college songs would
have added much 10 our pleasure, and a
copy OF Gospel hymns to furnish the
words for Sunday singing would be a
most helpful provision.
Essence of peppermint sprinkled on a
cloth and placed over the digestive regions
h@.sT -
board, as well as in train sickness. so the
writer would strongly advise taking a bot
tie Of this, and also the tiny black and
silver squares called Italian mints"
which are very soothing TO munich in the
first qualms. These should be found at
the druggists If not at the candy shop.
You will not forget your own pet cure
for the most uncomfortable of slcknesse5,
mai de mer. on this unique inland voyage
there are but four exposures TO the open
sea, and these will probably disturb you
only on the upward course
A telescope" is more convenient than
bag. as 1t can he laid open in two sepa-
rate parts under the berth. making Il a
very easy affair go refer 10 ones belong
ings-not a small matter in crowded
stateroom. And now for a most handy
contrivance. which can be made after
your start. il need be. If you will but bring
a half yard OF white drilling. Hem both raw
edges and turn up one side to the depth
that Is required 10 make pockets for your
longer toilet articles. Apportion the prop
er space for each item. anu stitch down
the division. Make a cut for a distance
through the middle OF the turned up flap.
another hem. space il off and you have
a double row of little pockets for the lit
tie things. At the bottom of one of the
longer pockets "A little receptacle for but
tons can he made i'm the same way; and at
stitched OF without cutting. and stuffed
with ravellings, for pins and needles. The
wall pocket can now be tackled up. and
nllcd with all the toilet necessities, as
well as peppermint bottle. pencils, note
book and other "tennas ictas." For 5
cents you will decide that you have the
best little comfort and help in keeping a
tidy ROOM It's a great aid to hasty
toilet. too. which is often very desirable:
for instance. when the captain whistles
all hands up at a. m. 10 look at the fin
est waterfall on the routel
Pray tuck into one pocket a list OF adj
jectives discriminating and unhackneyed,
culled from your standard" before you
embark Spare your fellow passengers
the shock of hearing you exclam as soma
splendid view bursts upon the sight: How
cutei" or Isn't II sweet" Your travel
ling case when you reach home can be fill
ed with permanent supplies. rolled up and
tied with tapes. and dropping IL into your
valise you will be ready 10 run away again
at an hours notice by sea or land-for
II Will be found equally convenient in a
Pullman berth.
\ few more hints. If YOU are bridal
couple like one | know. YOU may he par
doned for using United States postage on
letters dispatched 10 the friends left be-
hind. from Victoria of Nanalmo-not 9th
erwise- In regard 10 curios. they are not
all genuine, nor all spurious II is some
times difficult 10 distinguish. as many
really made by the natives are tinged in
these degenerate DAYS by modern and labor
saving devices. The missionaries can be
relied upon for unbiased opinions and ad-
vice on this subject.
This tour Is par excellence one of com
plete rest and change. II YOU have earned
IL by a busy. useful winter. don't demol-
ish this great opportunity by bringing
much work of any kind, Take your GRO
chetting on deck. II you will be happier
bat let IL lie untouched while you gaze
afar al natures grandest works. resting
eye and brain and drinking inspiration for
future tasks
Do not fail 10 secure a reliable guide
book with map. Il VIII add vastly 70
your interest and understanding: and
from our present standpoint a visit 10
Muir glacier without reading tho enchant-
ingdeScription OF its discoverer, whose name
IL bears. would he robbed Of half its en-
ioyment In the June Century can h.
found this grand prose poem. In HIS own
beautiful words we. too. sailed away.
feeling that whatever the future might
have in store. the treasures We had gained
would enrich our lives forever"
MELLON.