Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-08-14

Falls, the Cataract, the Rapids, the
Whirlpools, and all the grand sights.
We had ride up the Canadian side
and saw some very grand things. =
We returned to Buffalo, ,shad lunch,
went to the depot and after thanking
my friend for his kindness, boarded
the sleeper on the West Shore and after
a good nights rest found myself in
Boston, where W. H. Chapple met me.
We went through the worlds greatest
subway on the electric cars and were
soon at the National Magazine Office
where | met all the notables. | got
your letter there and was very glad TO
hear from you. After lunch at a res
taurant, we got our baggage, boarded
car and were soon on our way to the
Dominion Lines Dock. On the way,
saw The Old South Church, Faneil
Hall, Boston Commons, Old State
House, and 1e Post Office.
We sailed from Boston at about 800
p. M, and soon passed Boston light and
the fort at the entrance We were ac-
companied as far as the light by num-
ber of tugs, and on leaving there was
grand footing of whistles. Ate supper,
promenaded around, then went to bed.
July 10. Got up on deck at seven
O'Clock. Good sea on. Day very nice.
Promenaded, read and talked most of
tho dow. turnod In Of 1n.Ik
July 20. On deck at seven. Heavy
wind and raining. Heavy sea. Wind
blowing half gale. Passed ship
about two miles away, going in the
same direction; reconnoitered it with
my glass and saw it very plainly; $40
p. n, ran into thin fog and drizzling
rain. At 1000 a. M, were off the coast
of New Foundland.
July 81. Beginning to compre-
hend the wide expanse of the Atlantic.
Saw whale spouting IN the distance.
Went up to the prov, watched
the motion of the boat surinounting the
great waves and it was delightful, tell
you. Went over the 1orecastle and aft
bridge. Played quoits, then went down
to the salon and listened TO an excellent
impromptu concert.
July %. Saw some fish
called porpoise jumping out of the
water. They are large fish and make a
graceful leap into the air, then dive
into the water. Spent an
hour in the bow and then we
had service on board. Ate supper,
took a walk, and then attended the
evening service which was virtually a
Christian Endeavor service. By the
way, there are 103 G. Els on board.
July %. Had conversation
with an Italian who is learning English
and had great fun with him. Got
a five dollar bill changed into English
money; spent some time in studying
and have it down pat now.
Went through the engine room and saw
how the mechanism of the ship works.
Attended fine concert in our salon;
collection was taken, the proceeds of
which went to an Orphan Home in
Liverpool VIII let you know in anoth
er letter just when we will get home, /
think about the 18th of September. We
just passed the islands around southern
Ireland and are arriving at Queens
town, where / want to get this off.
Mr.. Flieth has received several letters
from Walter since getting the above;
one from Liverpool and another from
London. He left the latter city on the
9th of August for trip up the Rhine,
through Germany; to Oberammergau
to see the Passion Play; through Switz-
erland ther end up in Paris. The
PILOT hopes to be able to publish several
of Walters letters before he returns.