Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-10

who graduated from the High School
ut the last commencement, returned
Wednesday from most delightful and
instructive trip to Europe, and in adj
dition to acquiring great deal OF
knowledge from a glimpse of the Old
World, he was considerably benefited
In health.
On July 10th Mr.. Ayars embarked
from Marcus Hook on the mammoth
tanker Duffield, the boat known as the
Marcus Hook mail steamer, on account
of her speed equipment and the excel
lent management of Capt. Lowe, who
Ia one of the ablest and most gente-
manly skippers travelling the Atlantic
ocean. A more comfortable boat or
more congenial surroundings could not
tanker. Capt. Lowe, who la known on
both sides OF the Atlantic for his hos
pitable spirit, exercised personal super
vision over the young man, not only on
shipboard, but also while travelling on
the land, and it is needless to say that
he was we'll taken care of and appre-
ciates the kindness of the genial cap
tain.
The ride across the ocean, while ii
was revelation to MIR. Ayars, waa
characterized by nothing unusual, with
the exception that tho boat ran through
600 miles OF fog in midocean. In
most cases such fog is an Indication
that icebergs are near and masters of
ships take the precaution to ascertain
the nature of the surroundings. Capt.
Lowe had the whistle sounded, but as
there was no echo he knew there was
no danger and the tanker ran through
the fog without incident. While the
big boat was gliding along the waves
on one of the days large bottle nose
whale was seen off the bow only short
distance ahead. but it soon disappeared.
After sea ride of IL days the boat
put in at Portland, in the southern
part of England, where there is har-
Dor sufficiently large and well protected
to accommodate all of the navies Of the
world. On one side are the chalk
cliffs of Cornwall, which rise 700 feet
above the sea.
When the DueHeld arrived at the
harbor 70 British warships and tor
pedo boats, as we'll as school ship,
were found there. 1t was the occasion
of the annual practice OF the British
navy and the young Wilmingtonian had
great opportunity to witness marine
military tactics such as few of his
comrades have ever had. Cant. Lowe,
being conversant with what was going
.on, explained to the young man., and
in consequence he was enlightened
considerably. One of the most interest
ifg features took place at the setting
of the sun, when the admiral's ship
fired a shutdown gun, and Immediately
afterward the signal was responded to
by the other warships, from each one
Of which bugle call was heard. The
gunboat Marlborough was also seen al
target practice. The boys on the
school ship were taken out each even
ing and instructed in rowing.
Weymouth, Englaud's famous water
ing place, was visited, as was also
Havre, where two days were spent in
looking about the city. The great
French harbor there commanded q
great deal of attention. After leaving
Havre the boat proceeded to Rouen,
and in going up the river it was neces-
sary to wait for the tide. there being
but two high tides in month, most
peculiar condition. The tide runs in
with rush about every two weeks, al
the new and full moon, and runs out
gradually. The difference between
high and low tide is about Is feet.
Rouen proved a decidedly interesting
place. The old Cathedral was visited
1t has steeple, the top of which ma,
be reached by climbing $50 steps. Al
the base the travellers were provided
with a lamp and two matches witt
which to light their way to the top
where there is a room large enough t.
hold 40 people. 1t was a tedious I'm
dertaking, but not too great for thu
young man. who rather relished thu
novelty. Among the places vlsitet
we're the tower which had been erected
as a prison for Joan dare. woman
so famous in French history, and tn
square in the market place where sh
was burned. Both places are nov
nothing more than curiosities and aid
to students of French history.
The young American next journeyet
to Paris. where he spent day il
driving about The Eiffel Tower wa
assembled and the tomb of Napoleon
Bonaparte was visited. as was also tn
church in which several people wer
killed some time ago by the explosion
of bomb thrown by an Anarchist
Many other interesting places in tn
great French metropolis we're also give
the attention of the tourists.
A journey was made to Newcastle
England, where the old Garth Castl
and other places of interest were visited
Trips were also made to Rothsay, Isl
of Butte, the birthplace of Capt Lowe
and Glasgow. A ride was taken OF
one of the Clyde steamers. These boat
are said to be smaller than boats il
America, but they are swift and wei
equipped, the comfort and convenienc
OF passengers being specially catered tc
Mr.. Ayars was very favorably impresse
with the Clyde boats.
AT Capt. Lowe's home Mr.. Agar
was royalty treated, the kindness of th
captains family being such as wi
always be remembered.
The party returned to Edinborougt
At the famous castle there the trool
in their Highland costumes were spec
tally interesting. A look was taken {
the Forth bridge, one of the wonder
Of the country.
Newcastle was also visited the secon
time, and at that place the youn
American saw Lii Hung Chang, as |
left the station of the Great Northess
ern railroad.
The last place visited was Shield
were the steamer Duflield was boardt
for tho Journey back to America.
the return trip large iceberg WI
passed while off the coast of Newfoun,
land. The homeward voyage was mac
by way of the north Of Scotland.
AT nearly every place visited M
AyarS obtained somathi inn in the WI