The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1915-07-02
From New York.
Milbank Young Lady Writes of Her
Trip to the Metropolis


The following is an excerpt from a
letter written by Miss Catherine Wells
to friends in the city, giving brief
account Of her trip to New York City
where she is enjoying a visit with a
former classmate and graduate in the
public schools here, Miss Gertrude
Ely, and her sister Miss Inez Ely,
who make their home in Brooklyn:
- arrived in New York safely Sat
urday, the 18th, after a very pleasant
trip. During the two days in Chica-
go, saw much of the city, my relat-
ives there knowing just what would
interest me most. From Chicago on
thru to Ohio the scenery is quite SINH
lar to Minnesota or Wiconsn From
Toledo to Buffalo it was night and
from then on the scenery was much
prettier. From Albany to Poughkeep
sic along the Hudson river are the
CatskiIl Mountains which are very
beautiful, then to New York city are
the wonderful palisades of the Hudson
river which are SO beautiful
! was met at the Grand Central sta
tlon, an immense terminal, 10y the
flys. Then began another phase Of
travel, by subway, for proba bly, twen-
ty miles, part Of which is under the
east river The Elys have very
nice apartment on the fourth floor.
That evening we went over to Station
Island to meet some friends of Mrs.
Benham formerly Miss Lee, who visit
ed in Mlbank with the girls three
years ago. In going We cro ssed New
York harbor on the ferry: it is won
derful sight at night with the illumln-
alton on every side. with the Goddess
OF Liberty at guard.
Saturday was the most important
OF trip when we went to the launching
OF the Arizona, the largest super
dreadnaugh OF our navy, and took
place at the Brooklyn navy yard.
Early in the morning the people be-
gan to assemble and by one O'Clock
5000 people, the greatest crowd that
ever gathered to see an American
ship go down the ways. cheered to the
echo "Cncle Sans Newest Battle
ship named for the newest OF the
states. AT l2.4O the great cantilever
crane began to move in the direction
OF the river, and as il got under way
"A big red Nag was thrown out, the
signal to the thousands that he time
OF launchlng was near. At 40 the
Arizona started down the ways and
MISS Ross OF Arizona threw a bottle
OF American champagne and bottle
Oh Arizona water. quart OF the first
water That flOWed over the Roosevelt
dam In Arizona at the same time
shouting. Il name thee Arizona y
The Arizona started slowly down the
ways gaming momentum while tie
thousands cheered, the Marine bands
play ny The Star Spanglel Banner,
the tugs whistiing and bells ringing
AT least eight OF the hattle,hps were
at anchor, dressed in holiday attire.
The air wa, charged With excitement
and patriotism, watching that large
battleshlp glide with such grandeur
and majesty. to be received into the
first division of the Atlantic fleet.
From the Williamsburg bridge it
was bfot back by tags To he anchored
where it viii require another year to
complete it.
Yesterday we went over to New
York to church, at the Cathedral OF
st. John the Divine. which has been
IN construction % years. and it will
take good many more years before
1t IS finished They have bows
choir. consisting Of 80 voices and
their music is perfectly wonderful.
Now | must help get ready for IA
picnic IN Prospect Park, very pretty
place.
We also went out to Seaside Home,
charitable institution, where Ger
rude's Kindergarten children and
two mother Clubs had their picnic
he ocean S grand and the white sand
OF the beach 5 a great attractions
This salt air is surely agreeing with
me. | feel starved al the time and can
elt down anywhere at any time and 20
- s4eep. Yours sincerely.
CATHERINE. WELLS