The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-19
Itinerary Of the Tour.
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tcontinusd from Eighth Paul.
iZ2 square miles: within its confines
are more than 5000 streets, with a
TOTAL length OF 5000 miles. and Il con-
tains. In the Metropolitan Police Dis
tricI population OF considerably
more than six and q half millions. II
mas LOU churches and $50 news
papers. From the time OF the Roman
occupation OF Britain London has ad-
'anced steadily in size and import
ance TO Its present supreme position
In the civilized world. II is. OF course.
impossible here even to epitomiz> it's
wonders. attractions and sights. Its
ships contain the commodities of the
whole world: to its docks comes the
commerce OF the four quarters OF the
globe. Its historic edifices, antioui-
ties and associations, its museums-
galleries and institutions are OF uni
versal interest. while for all EuRlish-
speaking peoples It has a peculiar sig.
nificance, as London is identified with
every important event in the annals Of
the race. with all its eminent men ana
women. with all its achievements in
every sphere OF human endeavor. Its
noblest fame. Westminster Abbey. lit,
ly enshrines the memory Of its kings.
Its great soldiers. statesmen, poets
and famous men. The Tower of Lon
don recalls many of the chief events
In English history. its armory, crown
jewels and dungeons have q general
attraction. st. Paul's Cathedral II
the greatest Protestant church In the
world. The art galleries Of London
the National Gallery, Tate Gallery and
many others-display q marvellous
wealth OF art treasures. Tho British
Museum is the most wonderful insti-
tuition OF its kind in existence; its
library contains over two millions of
printed books: It has. besides, a price,
less collection. OF antiquities and OBJ
Jects OF art. London has in its pal
aces. monuments. parks. ancient build
ings and historic sites a vast store OF
interest for everyone. Imperial
HoteD.
.,,..afday. July 27-Leave by night
| service via Newhaven and Dieppe for
Paris.
France.
Sunday. July 20, to Thursday,
Cooks Offices, l Place de rOpera.
and Branch Offices). Carriage ex-
cursion will be provided. and an ex-
cursion by rail TO Versailles. Paris
Is the handsomest and gayest metrop-
oils OF Europe. the capital OF the world
or pleasure. fashion and elegance. Its
unique charm and distinction are uni
versally recognized il effectively typi-
hes the prominence OF the French
nation in architecture and the fine
arts. No other city IN the world af-
lords such a variety and abundance
or attractions. or such a range OF
pleasures. An ancient city, with many
interesting remains OF medieval DAYS.
II is also the most beautiful and lux
urious or modern capitals. Its
museums and galleries. notably the
wonderful Louvre. are the repositories
or AN unrivaled collection OF art treas
! ures. The avenues. public gardens
and parks OF Paris are magnifcently
planned and sumptuously adorned
with triumphal arches, statuary. foun
tains and foliage. Among its churches
are numbered some OF the most beau
tiiul in Europe: such are Notre Dame,
the Madeline and the exquisite Sainte
/ Chapelle. Ii is exceedingly rich in
| historic associations and remains:
many OF its noble public buildings are
world-famed. or contain objects OF uni
/ versal interest. the Hotel des In
yalides with the impressive Tomb OF
| Napoleon, the Pantheon. the Grand
Opera. the historic Palais Royal and
others. Its shops are the most fas-
cinating anywhere. and its theatres
and places OF amusement and recrea-
ton lead the world. The great fas-
cination of Paris. however. is In its
life and people. as its most charac-
teristic sight and greatest attraction
is the famous Boulevards. Along
these wonderful thoroughfares the full
tide of the Incompatible life OF Paris
flows day and night. a marvellous liv
ing picture. Here are its great hotels,
most splendid shops and the ceie-
brated cafes. in front OF which all
Paris spends its leisure and takes -
recreation in public UHotels Central
| and CASTLE
! Friday. August Leave Paris By
rail for Havre and sail by steamship
| ~Sco;ian" for Montreal.
Monday. August i2.-Due 20 arrive
| NJ Montreal