Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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6 ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION. form a picture on which one may gaze for hours with ever-increasing delight. In the evening the prospect is scarce- ly less alluring. Electrical designs, rep- resenting stars, crosses and other sym- bols, shine out on many of the islands, reflected o’er the crystal waters of the bay in long lines of liquid light. One imagines himself in a land of enchant- ment, such is the transcendent beauty of the scene. But I must not enthuse further over the endless attractions of this delightful spot. The time for our sojourn at Alex- andria Bay has already elapsed, and the steamer to carry us further on our jour- ney toward the great city of Montreal will soon be at the wharf. Today we are to navigate the rapids of the St. Law- rence. At nine o’clock we cast off the moorings, the last ties that bind us to Alexandria Bay, and sail out into the broad St. Lawrence. We pass through the remaining part of the Thousand Isl- and region, and soon the last vestige THE LA TEST MODEL ! CALL AND EXAMINE the newest, up to date Bicycle, high grade, handsome, easy to ride, and at a price to think about. CLARK GAY, DRUGGi:.T . has disappeared. Many thriving towns are seen along the shore, and others not so enterprising. The river, for a long distance, is smooth and tranquil, and ut- terly free from any indications of the rapids which w ' e are to encounter later on. Not till after leaving Ogdensburgh, a busy towm of over eleven thousand in- habitants, do we meet with “The Galop,” the first on the list. This rapid is small and not very exciting, but it prepares us for the more boisterous rapids, to be en- countered further down the river. The Rapids du Plat come next, and these, too, fail to inspire terror in the breast of the most timid. The Long Sault, how- ever, which comes third in order, is in- deed, a magnificent rapid. It has a con- tinuous flow of nine miles, and during its passage, our boat, with the steam shut off. rushes along at the rate of twenty miles an hour. The river here presents all the appearance of the ocean in a storm. Huge breakers roll up on either hand and dash their seething crests with a loud roar against the keel. The angry billows smite the vessel with such fury that the foam splashes over the railing onto the upper deck. The spectacle is indescribably grand and awful. -A.t the foot of the Long Sault, w ' e strike Cornwall, and from this point on- ward, we are traversing British territory. We are in the Dominion of Canada. It is a strange sensation to one who has never left the United States to feel that for the first time in his life he is gazing upon foreign shores. How ' ever, he soon gets used to it, and enjoys the trip all the better for the novelty of the situation. A short distance beyond Cornwall, the river widens out into Lake St. Francis. ’hile plowdng over the broad expanse of waters, a fresh breeze fanning our cheeks, the shores are so far away as to be scarcely visible. Only a grav line of beach is seen in the dim distance. Soon after leaving Lake St. Francis, we enter upon a series of rapids forming an almost continuous chain, e.xtending for several miles: The Coteau, noted for its swift current: the Cedar, whose foaming billows impart a peculiar rock- ing motion to the steamer; the Split

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ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION. 5 base of the Canadian fall, whence, blind- ed and almost overwhelmed by the spray, we were glad to glide once again into more peaceful waters; we had liberally patronized the sliding railway, which takes one down a steep incline to a po- sition, whence, gazing far upward, he sees the American cataract in ail iis glory, pouring its tons upon tons of swirling, seething waters with a roar louder than thunder, into the howling abyss, one hundred and sixty-eight feet below; in short, as tourists are so fond of saying, we had done Niagara. And now, with whistle and clang of bell, the train steams into the station, and a few minutes later is whirling us swiftly away toward our destination. The journey to Clayton, thougii a vcry enjoyable one, affords no striking fea- tures of interest. The route for most of the way lies through a picturesque por- tion of western New York. Reaching Clayton at 4.50, we go on board the steamboat awaiting our arrival and sail out upon the lake of the Thousand Isl- ands. x blue haze lies dreamily o’er the placid waters, giving each island, as we approach it, a dim and indistinct .rppear- ance. Round Island is passed, and later on Thousand Island Park. The latter i.s quite a populous little settlement. In- terspersed amongst the abundance of verdure we find a village in miniature, with a large and enterprising hotel in its midst. Soon after leaving this beautiful spot, the tall tower of the Thousand Isl and House” looms up in the distance, and we realize that we are approaching Alexandria Bay. A few minutes and we have reached the pier and prepare lo go on shore. As we step across the gang-plank we find ranged on the wdiarf, aw ' aiting our arrival, a double line of hotel employees; those on this side, attired in v lute caps and jackets, those on that, dressed, in complete uniforms of dark blue. Rival cries greet our ears. This side to the Thousand Island House,” ' 1 his side to the Crossmon,” “The Crossmen House, this side, “The Thousand Island House, this side.” From the earnestness of their speech, and the energy of their gestures. one would suppose they were political opponents discussing campaign issues. It is McKinley against Bryan; gold ver- sus silver; Republican against Demo- crat. Victory finally declares in favor of the white caps and jackets, and our party makes the best of its w ay to the “Cross- mon,” under the triumphant escort of the wdnning party. The hotel is perched on a command- ing eminence overlooking the lake. The view from the broad veranda is one of surpassing beauty. The blue waters sparkling in the sun, the islands of every shape and size, dotted here and there over the broad expanse, the dainty cot- tages decked out in brilliant colors and surrounded by a luxuriant mass of greenery, the artistic arches spanning lit- tle strands of silver which separate twin islets, the steamers plying to and fro, the sailboats, wdth their white canvas hap- ping in the morning breeze, all unite to T. M. Canniff, Hair Dresser. Billiards and Pool, 417 Massachusetts Avemie. II In M. Peppard, B LA CKS MI TH and - - HORSESLIOER, 413 Mrssachasetts A ’e., Arlington. FOR.... Fine Shoes AMD.... Gen I s ' Famishing Goods CALL ON.... L. C. TTLER, Bank Building.

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ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION. 7 Rock, marked for the prominence of two gigantic boulders guarding the entrance, and, last of all, the Cascade,” remark- able for the size and beauty of its mag- nificent snow-white crests. This latter rapid is scarcely inferior to the Long Sault. Night is now approaching, and we be- gin to look eagerly forward for the first glimpse of the Lachine Rapids, the most formidable of them all. About six o ' clock, on turning a sharp bend in the river, we suddenly come in full view of these boisterous surges, from whose angry crests jagged points of rock project here and there. A trained Indian pilot here takes command, and we wait with breathless interest for the steamer to pass successfully the many dangerous reefs, and glide from out the tumultuous waters into the smooth river again. A few minutes more brings us to the world-renowned X ' ictoria Bridge, a mar- vel of engineering skill, and well-deserv- ing to be classed among the wonders of the world. And now we are approaching the out- skirts of Montreal. The buildings of every description seen along the water front, the lighthouses perched here and there in the river, the numerous steam- boats plying to and fro, and the vast quantities of shipping lining the shore all give evidence of our close pro.ximity to the largest city in the Dominion of Can- ada. -■ t 6.30 we reach the pier, and are transferred by Alorey’s omnibuses from the steamboat wharf to the elegant Wind- sor Hotel, a palatial structure, supplied with every modern convenience. It is situated on Dominion .Square, directly opposite the famous St. Peter ' s Cathe- dral. Montreal has well been termed the city of churches. There is scarcely a street in the upper portion of the town which does not contain at least one or two structures designed for religious worship. As our party can devote but one day to sight-seeing in the great Canadian metropolis, a carriage ride is arranged for that purpose, to the principal points of interest in and about the city. On our route we are enabled to obtain a passing glimpse of the City Hall, the Court House, and the Bank of Montreal, and an opportunity is offered for a closer inspection of one or two of the most celebrated churches. Notably among them are the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Lourds with its lofty twin towers and its magnificent altars, and the Church of the Jesuits, interesting from an historical point of view. But of all the places of public worship for which Montreal is famous, by far the most worthy of note is the St. Peter’s Cathedral, which, as I have previously mentioned, is situated on Dominion Square, fronting the Windsor Hotel. It is supposed to be an accurate reproduc- tion of .St. Peter ' s at Rome, only on a reduced scale. For twenty-eight years this costly pile has been in process of construction, and it is not yet fully com- pleted. It is surmounted by a dome, while on either side of the main portion of the building are spacious chapels. The E. E. Upham, P7 ovision Dealer, The Choicest BEEF. PORK, LAMB, ■ And other Meats. Butter, Eggs, LaiE, Cl sse. Game and IGgetables of all kinds in their season. M as sack usetts A ven ue, A rl in ' r[on. Mass.