The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-19

for TOUR full days. may properly DE
called the metropolis OF the world
1t Is the greatest and richest city, not
only in these modern times. nut also
of which history hears record
Its area is immense l22
square miles-within its confines are
more than 5000 streets, with total
length of 1000 miles, and it contains,
in the metropolitan police district. a
population OF considerably more than
six and half millions.
Ii has 500 churches and some
670 newspapers. From the time OF
the Roman occupation OF Britain,
London has steadily advanced in size
and importance until il has come to
occupy It's present position OF SUI
premacy In the world OF civilization,
finance and commerce.
Its shops contain the commodities
of the entire world; to its docks
eoae ships bringing the commerce
of the four quarters of the globe.
And besides all this. It's historic edi-
fees. antiquities. galleries and insti-
twtiaffs ts.ses trf general interest, white
for all the English speaking peoples
it has particular significance. as
London is identified with every i'm
portant event in the annals of the
race, with all its eminent men and
women, with all its achievement in
every sphere of human endeavOr.
Notable Buildings.
London's noblest fame. West
minister Abbey, ftiy enshrines the
memory of It's kings, OF it's great sol
diers, statesmen, poets and other
famous men, The Tower of London
vreca3is ~HtaHE,s,t tFig eats.f. ~ en4N ia
/ English history, rrainly that part
which has The middle ages for tts
stage; its armory, crown jewels and
the dungeons have general attrac-
ti6n. St Pauls Cathedral is the
greatest Protestant church in the
description 1t is among the Prot
estant churches what Mount Blanc is
TO the Alps
The art galleries OF London, the
National gallery Tpte gallery and
many others. display a marvellous
wealth of art treasures Our tour
lists wifi VISIT those that arc most
noteworthy
The british Museum is the most
wonderful institution OF its kind in
existence. it's library contains over
two millions OF printed books and
has besides marvellous collection
of antiques and art objects.
Monuments and Parks.
London has its palaces, monu-
ments, parks. ancient buildings and
historic sites, "a vast store OF interest
for everyone
The principal attractions, places
and objects OF interest, including the
famous Hyde park, are conveniently
covered in the itinerary of the car
riage drives. which have been arrang-
ed for the party for two of the four
days they Will he Ia London
The tour conductor is full of in
formation regarding all the places of
interest the party will visit, and to-
morrow we shall enumerate couple
OF the other well known spots which
our ladies will have chance 10 view.
When Richmond Niretnian tom lists
find themselves IN the capitai Of
France they will find that il IL a task
to iestye again Americans like Paris.
and * Is an old saving that AL cool
Americans expect 10 go TO Paris wren
they die" 1t is not unlike New York
and Chicago, though not young. Bat
II has the 81 me- air Of ease and ADAM
ifoH.
one Is ysirnek immediately with tn.
vastness of rs street traw ana trattic,
MuItituaes of people, nluit!iudes of
cabs ana omnibuSss, nultitudes VI
trafucars. everywhere. Where do Tsaae
parislans all come FROM The street
cafes and restaurants accouni for