The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-28

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party had positive injunctions not to.
visit this ice, as there would not be
time; however a few Of them did and
were nearly exhausted on their re-
turn, which was mostly due to the at,
mosphere which prevails at that point
We go on through the same interest
ing scenery while descending the
mountains, and doing SO go around a
loop, making several very sudden and
startling turns. Towards evening
we reach the beautiful Shuswap lake,
again we enter a land inhabited, there
being ranches and sawmills, hav,
ing already passed coal, gold and
silver mines.
Tuesday, July 18th, we reach Van
couver for breakfast, which was a
palatable one; after which the party
sought their own amusement, some
going to the parks, which were beau
tiful, some inspected the city, and
some went to the beach to battle in,
the salt water of the ocean, which the
writer and wife enjoyed. While ".
did not wish to wash off the Minneso
ia dirt, we desired to keep it near the
surface, and a dip in the salt water
was very refreshing and invigorating.
In the afternoon we were entertained
with a boat ride up the inlet, accom-
panied by the officers and citizens oil
the city. Refreshments of various
kinds were served on the boat, On
returning, banquet was served, at
which were present the mayor and
council, Notwithstanding that it was
the Orangemen's day of annual cele-
bration. Short, witty and pointed
speeches were made. Here the cars
were left and the steamer Charmer
taken for Victoria, which was beau
tiful evening trip. The water was
very quiet but some of the party were
a little seasick, including the writer.
Reaching Victoria, there was a gen.
eral scramble for bed by those that
were not seasick as we'll as by those
that were. Here the most intel esting
experiences O. the trip were enjoyed.
among which was getting into bed
two nights in succession. After break
fast street car passes were furnished
and the party were at liberty to go
anywhere they chose, at their pleas
ure. The Parliament buildings, rev
and magnificent structures, contain a
museum that contains idols and many
other historical and interesting things
Offices of the provincial government
and parliament rooms. The ocean
wharf where British ship. from
Halifax around the Horn to the Yu-
kon, was an interesting sight, also
Lady Dunsmore's castle. After din
ner the Esquinault (British) navy
yard was visited. Here were anchored
the British Pacific squadron, consist
, ing of the first class cruiser Impereuse
a vessel of s, 400 tons with four nine
iuch guns, several sixinch guns anc
many smaller, including the rapid fire
Hotchkiss, down to the rifles and re-
volvers, and crew of 600 men. Be
sides this great war vessel were thu
Iscarus, second class; Pheasant, gun
> boat; Virago and Sparrowhawk, tor
J pedo destroyers. There were als(
4 two torpedo boat destroyers in thu
boat yard just in from practice. Be
longing to this squadron are fou
/. other small vessels, out on a cruise
' The destroyers carry crews of two
officers and twelve men. 1882. .-.-.-. .-
:, The large dry dock was also viewed
o In the evening dance was given a
r the hotel. About midnight, unde
. the escort of Hpoliceman, Chinatown
= wrs visited, calls being made a
= opium joints and other resorts. Dur
!, ing the day stores were we'll patron
y lied and the Chinese church, or Jos
house visited. This contains man
:, idols and about the room and alta
h are costly carved images.
}. In the morning we boarded tn,
i City of Kingston for Seattle, eating
d breakfast and dinner aboard this fin
# passenger steamer, with gentleman,
!. and courteous officers. Dnring TIN
}. forenoon the party was called togeth
Q er and in accordance with Presiden
9 McKinley's proclamation, Thanks
n giving services were held, as it coul(
it not be done before during the trip
v Service opened by singing "Neare
It Ny God to Thee" G. D. Belden in
e voked Divine blessing, G. j. Berry
It field read the presidents proclama
J. ton and G. w. Stanton made an clio
Y Iquent and most appropriate address
;: Closed by singing sold Hundred
J. fand "America," after which G.
Q Mitchell, with a ready and inexhaust
It ible flow of wit and humor made ap
a propriate remarks and presented. OF
T. behalf of the Association, an opa
j. scarf pin with diamonds to w. j
l. White. scarf pin to IT. P. Hall anc
2 a ring to G. G. Whitney. In shor
= time we arrived at Seattle, after hav
+ ing stopped at Port Townsend, {
b thriving city. On entering Seattle
8 from the sound a grand view of the
t entire city can be had, owing to the
e position it occupies on the side hill
t This is thriving city with popula
r ton of 10000. 1t has fine streets
? and large and attractive buildings
e and and an excellent system of street
g railways. A visit was made to one o.
their beautiful parks, and they have
8 a number. Queen Anne hill was Wis
D tied where another view of the entire
e city could be had. A sumptuous
: banquet was served at Hotel Butler
f | where speeches and responses were
t made. Here G. $. Mitchell was pre-.
t lsented with an elegant locket by H
r p. Hall and Mrs. G. W. Stanton on
J, behalf Of the ladies' of the party, pre-,
! sented to Mr.. Calder, passenger agent