New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-12

civil man, explaining as he went, to our
Measure and enjoyment. We thought the
Rotanical Gardens and one Of the large
hotels the most interesting places. The
market place, too. was truly interesting
The endless varieties OF vegetables and
fruits were so very different from any we
had ever seen before. The luxurant vege-
tation really seemed most surprising, and
at some points we found 1t difficult to tear
ourselves away from its attractions. Al
though very tired when we returned TO the
ship, we felt sorry that we should not be
able to retrace our days trip on account
Of having to sail the next day.
on the 1ith we left Jamaica for Colon, at
7 which place we arrived on the 10Th. Of
course, we took in the Panama Canal, first
visiting Cristobal and going through the
principal executive building. the late resi-
denCe of Count de LessepS. We took
train and crossed the isthmus, stopping at
| the most important points OF operation on
the canal. Culebra Cut or Gold Hill, we
found the most interesting place from an
engineering as well as Typographical stand
point. At this point We gathered many
relics OF the old De Lesseps operations. We
also had the pleasure Of Witnessing the
blast at Gold Hill by the largest charge Of
black powder ever used and took away with
us a portion Of the stone blasted. This we
now have among our other relics and prize
very highly.
Leaving Colon on the 18th, we proceeded
along the coasts Of Colombia and Venezuela
en- route to Trinidad, stopping at Cartagena
and La Guayra. At Cartagcna We went
oh La, f,rtifgsffnn cathedral and
monastery. which afforded features Of much
interest. Arriving at Trinidad on the 22d,
We had only a few hours stay at that port
and could only take in the Government
House grounds. The vegetation was also
most interesting, the growth OF orchids
among the trunks and forks of trees sur
passing almost the power of words to de-
scribe From this beautiful island We pro-
Cccded TO Barbados. Little England. as II
Is sometimes called. arriving there on
Christmas night at L. o'clock, where orr
first enjoyment of its hount"Ous hospitality
was a glass OF sorrcl drink. the CHRISTMAS
beverage OF the place. This sorrcl drink
is prepared from a small plant called sorrcl
and is indeed very delicious. At this piac"
we spent three most EMO, able weeks. ON"
Of our principal treats was picnic on
Cherry Tree Hin. from which place grand
view OF the District Of Scotland may hf
had The vehicles used for this picnic were
large double wagons. IN Whlch cane ~ tdi
ried TO the mill. drawn by six mules. the
cart was covered with tarpdulm 10 Shl"lh
us from the sun The luncheon. which was
carried I'm large baskets WAS served on the
grass covered ground under TN" shade OF
gigantic mahogany trees. TO say mat Wc
had a TnlliCking time is putting II mildly.
4 most enjoyable feature of this island Is
sea bathing The water Is as clear as CrL -
tai with Beautiful sand-bcach shores. W"
returned to New York city from this place
by the same route. taking In az Jamaica
the damage done by the earthquake wh'ch
had occurred a few days after our INST
visit Your constant reader.
JOHN ARMSTRONG aged a.
Whitestone. Long island.