Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-07-26

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trip to Canada, that is so interesting
that we publish it below:
On Board S. S. "Laurentic." "
July %, 1911.
We are having most delightful
trip. We left Chicago Monday noon,
after having spent Sunday at the
splendid new Sherman Hotel, on a
special train over the Grand Trunk
railway, which is the official railroad
system for the entire trip. Arriving
at Detroit we made our headquarters
at the Ponchartrain, one of the finest
hotels in the country.
Tuesday afternoon we were given
an automobile ride about the city,
which to our notion, is one of the
most beautiful in the United States
The trip took us through Belle Isle,
the largest island park in the world,
containing over 700 acres, kept up
by the city at an annual cost of up
wards of $150,O0O. 1t is one of the
most beautiful parks in the country,
with spacious play grounds, zoo, ac-
quarium, magnificent drives, lagoons,
bridges, flower beds and everything
that goes to make up an ideal out
ing place for citizens and tourists.
Our trip also took us to the automo-
bile factory district, which has made
Detroit famous as the greatest auto
manufacturing city in the world. l
mention but two of the places visit
ed, though we saw a great many
points of international interest The
next day we were rendered a trip of
50 miles up and down the Detroit
river. viewing all the wonderful
sights to be seem in this great har-
bor. There was much of interest to
see on this trip, but | will mention
only the Spanish flagship Don Juan
de Costa" which Dewey sunk at
Manila, which was anchored in the
harbor
The next day we were rendered a
sumptuous luncheon at the plant of
Parke, Davis & Co., the largest man.
ufacturing chemists in the world,
followed by an inspection of this
great plant. Then we saw great
game of ball between Detroit and
New York, and at $3.50 o'clock
boarded our special train, riding dur
ing the night through Canada to
Kingston, where in the morning We
embarked on the steamer, "Toron-
to" for the trip down the st. Lawr-
ence to Montreal. passing through
the famous Thousand Islands with
their unsurpassed scenery and
through the tortuous rapids of the
st. Lawrence on the Rapids King"
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We spent the night at Montreal and
this morning embarked on the mag
nificent ocean liner, 'Laurentic," as
guests of the White Star Line, for
ride down the st. Lawrence TO Que
bee. This is palatial steamer of
1000 tons capacity, on its regular
European trip. 1t is beautiful be-
yond description, and we are told
that this excursion rendered the edi-
torial party aboard a transatlantic
liner is a compliment which is a de-
cided departure from the custom of
this great steamship company We
assembled on the top deck, or boat
deck, where addresses of welcome
were made by the manager of the
White Star Line and the Harbour
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sponded to by our officers, after
which We enjoyed the many sights of
the harbor of Montreal as We steam
ed out and down the river. Then
we were conducted on a tour Of in
spectiOn of the monster floating pal
ace, 565 feet long and 67 1-2 feet
deep, with six passenger decks and
crew of over 800 persons. following
which we were given a special lunch
con in the first class dining saloon,
very elaborate affair. AS l am writ
ing, $3.50 D. M, the orchestra is Civ
ing us special concert on the prom
enade deck. At $50 We will be
given a dinner; in fact all the cour-
tesies of this great ship are being ex-
tended to us.
We will arrive at Quebec this ev-
ening at nine O'Clock. and will spend
the night at the Chateau de Fronten-
ac, and tomorrow will be guests of
the city, entertained by special ap-
preparation and direction of the
Town Council This will include a
dinner on top of the mountain so
famous in history. We are anticipat-
ing a delightful visit in this quaint
old French city. which has about
10000 people. only 1000 of whom
speak English.
From Quebec We will go by train
to Ottawa, the capital of Canada,
upon invitation to visit the govern
ment buildings, and to attend Parlia-
ment in session, discussing Canadian
reciprocity, in which we are all Wit
ally interested. From Quebec we go
TO Toronto and thence north to the
famous Cobalt mining district, and
returning will make a trip through
the beautiful Muskoka Lakes, in the
| Georgian Bay region. Thence TO
Toronto, Detroit. Chicago and home,
have given you just an outline OF
our trip. Possibly | may embrace
| the opportunity after returning home
to describe il somewhat more in de-
tail for our readers who may care to
read it.
Sincerely.