Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-14
Tie NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES TWO, THREE AND FIVE

especial favor-the big Trilby attic had
to be abandoned.
Courage was restored, after cheer
ful little breakfast in the del. ghtful old
convent quarters of the club, and Iods-
lnSS were soon secured (by the help of
the managers in half studio, open
ing from quaint little garden next
door. Existence here proved most pleas
ant, even though there was a bird car
niTal on the glass roof every morning
at 4: the other half of the building
was given over TO 4 student of music
VINO arose as early as the birds. appar-
prepare her chatting dish meal.
Ihe daily program included break
fasts at the club. midday meals at
some OF the cheap per restaurants, where
EngHsh Is spoken. evening "snacks" at
as many patisseries as it was possible
10 sample, and sight seeing galore.
There were two charming trips, one to
versailles by train and another to
Sevres by Seine boat and thence on
foot through the be utiful St. Cloud
days the artistic lodsings were given
up and n move made to Ssrasburg Here
an innovation occurred. a pretty and
modern German hosiery sheltsrinr The
tourists for two nights ana 4 lay. Many
pofnts of interest, including Il beauti-
!ui park, the Oranseric. were reached
by train.
That no valuable time might be lost
sunday was Srcnt on the train. After
the somewhat long rail ride the cordial
welcome to the pleasant pension in
Munich was delightful restorative
Although given by the maid during
the slight illness of her mistross) 1t was
heartfelt and thoroughly German and
made the tired travellers feel ut once
at homc. This pension was one OF the
most comfortable lodgings the two had
at any time. Situated on Theresten-
q l.N Il
Pln&kothek and the Glyptothek. was
central for all other places OF interest,
and was. moreover, instinct with local
German life. 1t was one OF several
places mentioned in an address book.
compiled and printed for the use of
German teachers and the little hostess
deserves great credit for the real home
she has made for SO many people The
cost Mere was about 40 cents n day per
capita, and this provided three excel
lent meals day and very large room
with two beds
-Four and oNe-half DAYS later Nureu-
burg became the stopping placc-Nur-
emburg. the famous and the pictures
que. so familiar to all lovers of German
literature. Except rs the good nature
OF host and hostess made 1t so, the
pension was not pleasant. Local color
mere mas TO be secured at the price OF
q great deal of dirt. Had Il long stay
here been ANTICIPATED. the odors and
food might have been contaminated
with dismay. During n long sojourn in
TINS city, one should live I'm one Of the
quantity appointed hotels. but one
would mss some pronouncedly queer
food. no doubt.
After three days visit Suggestive
OF nothing so much as n return to the
middle ages, Heidelberg was entered.
and the Two days spent there seemed
IKE glimpse of heaven. After so much
time spent in cities, the country. with
It's green fields its trees. its castIed
mountain seemed beautiful A com.
pany. owning and managing a system
OF International pensions has one here
on broad avenue. Everything is mod
er and up-to-datc. English is spoken.
| and. withal. the rates are low.
The two decided to travel to Mayence
and spend the night there In order to
make nm carly start OIL the Rhine boat.
u was finally by mere luck that thew
reached their destination, for here tho
only error in travel was made. 1t was
ihdeeG only the stupidity of the house
porter which caused the tourists to lose
'heir iast train. for luggage had to be
waited Tor and the Inconvenience of
foreign customs confronted two vexed
ana ANXIOUS women who longed for
American express systems.
On august 20 the trip down the Rhine
10 cologne was made, and at this civ
INC prlue OF the nnancierS was damp
ened little. For the first time thav
were cheated in their hotel bill-only
20 the extent of two marks, however
me night was an exquisite one, and the
view OF the cathedral by moonlight
seemed arranged to order. Although
so little time was given to the visit
here the Church of st. Ursula and the
interior oil the cathedral were both Wis
itcd before dinner.
Quaint Am ~, hai,,er ~ 49,. -.
jeetlve point. the tourists found them
selves quickly whrled there by train
The next morning. ~ Dutch family in
the same carriage recommended no.
lei on the Damrak, which proved to be
very pleasant one. although the room
contained but one bed. The Dutch
ourist. on his summer vacation. was
10 be studied here at close range.
Two days We're given TO sightseeing
mere. and then the short ride to the
i1aSue was taken. Out at one end of
me town was found comfortable.
thoroughly Dutch hotel. n pleasant
shelter indeed. There was time for a
tram ride to that most quaint of fish
ing villages and the beautiful beach at
Scheveningen, for many walks IN and
out OF the by-ways and streets, so full
or interest. and for visits 10 the mus
Gums and galleries.
on the second day Holland was left
nehind and Antwerp reached. In this
city or Peter Paul Rubcns and his
school. small hotel we'll located. was
easily found. and after n stay of two
nights and day. the trip back to Lon
don across the North Sea was made.
The Cockney maids Of he London
lodging house seemed like familiar
friends. and another day and a half in
the city gave opportunity for second
visit to some places and some shopping.
before the return to New York.
The Mecca had been reached. A vaca-