Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-17

taius in the metropolitan Police Dis
trict a population OF more than six
and a half millions. 1t has 1900
churches and $40 newspapers. From
the time of the Roman occupation of
Britain, London has advanced stead
lily in size and importance to its
present supreme position in the civ
ilized world. 1t is, OF course, I'M
possible here even to epitomize its
wonders, attractions and sights. Its
ships contain the commodities of the
whole world: to its docks comes the
commerce tof the four quarters of
the globe. Its historic edifices, anti
ouities and associations are of uni
versal interest, while for all English
speaking people it has peculiar
Significance, as London Is identified
with every important event in the
annals of the race, with all its emf
nent men and women, with all its
achievements in every sphere OF hui
man endoayor. Its noblest fame,
Westminster Abbey, fifty enshrines
the memory of its kings, its great
soldiers, statesmen, poets and famous
men. The Tower Of London recalls
many OF the chief events In English
history; its armory, crown jewels
and dungeons have general attrac-
ton. ST. Pauls Cathedral is the
greatest Protestant church in the
world. The art galleries OF London
the National gallery, Tate gallery
and many othcrs-display o marvel
GUS wealth of art treasures. The
British museum is the most wonder
full institution of it's kind in exist
encc. It's library contains over two
millions Of printed books; it has
besides. a priceless collection OF an
Equities and objects Of art. London
has in its palaces, monuments,
parks, ancient buildings and historic
sites, vast store Of interest for cr-
eryonc. (Impcrial HotcD.
Leave Saturday night via New
haven and Dippe for Paris.
FRANCE.
Sunday, July - to Thursday, Aug. I.
To be spent in Paris. Cooks Of
ices, ] Place dc rOpcra, and 8
branch olIiccs). Carriage excursions
will be provided and an excursion by
rail to Versailles. Paris is tho hand
soonest and gayest metropolis OF Eur
opc, capital Of the. world OF pleas
urc, fashion and elegance; its unique
charm and distinction are universal
ly recognized; it cffectually typilics
the prominence OF the French ma
ton in architecture and the fine arts;
no other city in the world affords
such a variety and abundance OF at
fractions, or such range Of pleas
urcs. An ancient city, with many
interesting remains Of medieval days
il is. also the most luxurious OF mod
crn capitals. It's museums and gal
lcries, notably the wonderful Lou
vrc, arc the repositories OF an I'M
rivallcd collection OF art treasures.
The avenues, public gardens anu
parks Of Paris arc magnlflccntly
planned and sumptuouSly adorned
with triumphal arches, statuary.
fountains and foliage. Among It's
churches are numbered some Of the
most beautiful in Europe, such as
Notrc Dame, the Madeleine and inc
exquisite Saintc Chapcllc. IT. is CT
cecdingly rich in historic associa-
lions and remains; many of it's noble
public buildings arc world-famed, or
contain objects Of universal interest;
the Hotel dcs Invalidcs. with the
impressive tomb Of Napoleon, the
Pantheon, the Grand Opera. the his
toric Palais Royal and others. us
shops arc the most fascinating any
where. and it's theatres and places
Of amusement and recreation lead
the world. The great fascination OF
Paris. however. is in its life ana
people, as its most characteristic
sight and greatest attractions arc tn"
famous Bouleyards. Among these
wonderful thoroughfares the full tide
of the incompatible life of Paris
flows, day and night. marvellous
living picture Here are its great
hotels, most splendid shops and the
celebrated cafes, in front of which
all Paris spends its leisure and takes
its recreation in public. tHotcls Cen
trail and Castile).
Friday, August =.
Leave Paris by rail for Havrc. ana
sail by Allen Line Steamship Siclllan