The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-06-11

the regatta, which took place in a
very romantic 4 spot called the
Gorge, an arm of the sound which
is so narrow that the water comes
rushing, foaming through between
massive high rocks, which made
natural piers for tho bridge crossing
this chasm. Further down the wa
ter was as calm and smooth as a
sleeping river, being sheltered by
rocky hills which afforded fine
natural amphitheatre for thousands
OF people in holiday attire. The
weather here being everything de-
sirable, young girls and little
children were in white and very
light summer clothing. Chinese,
Japanese, both men and women, Of
ficers from the army and navy,
blue-jackets, redscoats, with here
and there British dude all in white,
made q very gorgeous spectacle on
the hills. All this was as nothing
to the scene on the water, hundreds
of craft of all descriptions, tiny
skiffs with room for only one, large
boats with dozens of rowers, tiny
steam launches, large launches be-
longing to the navy, pleasure boats
bearing loads of people, all decorated
with flags. I'll not tell of the races,
for the scene, while bright in my
memory like a beautiful picture, is
beyond description.
We went to Oak Bay Park this
morning, where we had a fine view
of Mount Baker over in Washing
ton. | cannot help thinking every
time see the lovely Olympic Range
which we can see from every cross
street when the sky is clear, that
1--WE have the mountains, but they
have the view. "
This afternoon we went to see
what they called on the program
"a Grand Demonstration, and it
truly was grand. About one thous-
and land and naval forces took part
in q sham battle. A number of
white helmetted soldiers had pos
S ion OF a number of little mounds
or hills. They were driven from
this position into a thicket, and
from the thicket into the open,
where they were surrounded or
rather hedged in so there was no
way of escape, the water behind,
the red-coats and royal marine ar
tillery in front. 1t was a magnifi-
cent display of field tactics applied
to modern warfare.
l must try at least to describe the
place in which this demonstration
1t was at Beacon Hill, a
noble mound which overlooks the
sound. Its sloping sides furnished
q fine place from which to see the
sights. Thousands of people were
at all attitudes on it's grassy slopes.
Broom, flower of vivid yellow,
grows in great clumps all over the,
The varied colors of the
costumes. the flags marking the line
Of march for the review which fol-
lowed, the soldiers with their bril-
liant uniforms, the lovely blue wa
tiers of Puget Sound sparkling in
the brilliant sunlight, while still be-
You'd were the grand snow-topped
of the Olympic Range,
looking so peaceful and SO far above,
their presence seemed to dominate
the whole scene, making a picture
hat cannot be at all adequately |
described by my pen.
If | have given few moments
pleasure to my friends by my at
empt to let them see few of these |
beautiful scenes through my eyes |
hall be contented. If any of you
re seeking spot where every
prospect pleases, you cannot do
letter than come to Victoria. Man
S not so very vile here; it is de-
ightful to purchase at the stores,
or one is treated with such courtesy.
hey take great pride in their little
ity (well they may), and are pleased
0 show us and tell us of all her de-
ghtful spots. | must not forget to
one popularity; people turn
. the left here instead of the right.
We get along pretty well on the
ldewalks walking, and in driving,
t course, we have nothing to do
18th 1T. But L. came nearly
} grief while out on a wheel as she
ad not previously noticed this
Another strange thing
that people here, English, too, do
ot speak as good English as Amer
ms do (?).
We leave tomorrow for Seattle,
1T our visit to Victoria to help
lebrate the queens birthday will
,ver be forgotten.
Americans are here in great num-
RS. We have met a number of
EN-. We tell each other by our
tie flags. Sincerely,