Catoctin clarion., 1900-09-13

Germany, q drunken man is seldom or never
SEEN in striking con,ras; to poor old Scotland
where the evidence Of the powerful effects Of
Scotch whishey are sadly apparent every.
where. Whether the German heads are
stronger or the beer weaker, the reader can
figure for himself. During this digression
the rest of the party have at last finished their
"steins' &C., and we return to the hotel to
luncheon. The majority ofthe party departed
for Oberamagau the same afternoon and only
two of us were left to enjoy the beauties of
Munich at our leisure. Tuesday night we
had the great pleasure Of hearing Tam
hauser" given at the Zlof theatre in such
sumptuous style that it will ever remain in
our memories as a dream of beauty. The
opera began promptly at $50; we were di-
rected to our seats. very good ones in the st
gallery next the Royal box, by a gorgeous
individual dressed in blue with silver mace
IN his hand. The stage setting was the most
magnificent have ever seen, detailed de-
scription OF which would occupy too much
space. The principal parts were we'll taken,
the Elizabeth of Fraulein Moreena, being
particularly fine Between the acts every
one goes out, walks around in the foyer and
takes light refreshments bell sdmmoning
them tC return before the curtain rises. Dur.
ing the acts perfect silence is maintained not
a sound disturbing the rendering Of the music
At 1890 we emerged into the work'a day
world again, feeling we had visited fairyland
in reality. Wednesday morning we started
out sightseeing; first We went to the Glypto-
thek, gallery of sculpture, which contains
some very fine specimens of modern art. A
benevolent old gentleman VIII heard us ask in
very feeble Germen the way to the building,
volunteered to conduct us thitheI. On the
way he pointed out the surrounding places Of
interest with the assurance that they were
all "sehr schon.' Then we visited an exhi-
bition of modern paintings, which, after the
fine pictures Of the old masters we have seen,
looked rather crude. The old Pinakothek
next claimed our attention; the collection
comprises about 1900 canvases by the world s
most famous artists and has many fine pic
lures. Thursday morning was devoted to
seeing the Royal Palace. Ii is very magni-
fcent indeed. We were shown about 20
rooms. Among the most interesting WAS
the card room the walls of which were adorn.
ed with portraits Of famous beauties of the
court. The ball room is finished in white
and gold, and the floor, as indeed are those
of all the rooms, are of mosaic, IN beautiful
natural woods Some Of the walls are draped
in crimson velvet and the hangings and cur.
tains are of beautiful silk. The throne room
was orn4mented with gold statues Of the
Bavarian kings; the throne was an elegant
chair of crimson velvet surmountcd by a
canopy of the same. The walls Of many OF
the rooms are decorated with fine frescoes
illustrating the history of Bavaria and her
kings. We also saw the state bed rooms,
that of Napoleon 1st aud Maria Louise, their
writing and toilet rooms, &c. The furnish
ings were of priceless value, beautiful mosaic
tables Of Forentine manufacture, elcgan,
cabinets and desks Of inlaid wood, tapestries
without end almost and everything of the
most sumptuous description. After seeing
the Palace visited the new Pinapo,hek, a
gallery ofmodern paintings containing som,
of the finest pictures have seen. One that
represented Pan among the rushes was won
derful; the sunlight siited in between the
close growing reeds 10 such a way that
could hardly determine whether it was due
to art or nature The rest OF the party hay
ing returned from seeing the Passion Piay
well pleased with their trip, we leave her'
early Friday morning for Heideburg
Our next letter will contain an account n
,ha, place, our Sunday ut Weshaden, a day
on the Rhine, &c.
F. A MATTHIAS