Mitchell and Hugh Breckenridge
Note: When this trip was taken, my grandpa Hugh was 70 years old. He had left Scotland at the age of 16.
- There are some things that strike me:
- They were farmers and noted everyday the weather.
- Such vigor - Everyday - go, go, go.
- Interested in everything - learning the whole trip.
- And note the singing. This was the atmosphere in which my mother grew to maturity.
- I'm worn out just reading it.
APRIL 9, 1907 ROCKFORD TO BATTLE CREEK 251 MILES
At about 10 AM, we started from Rockford getting to Chicago at about 1 PM. After having dinner at Burchy and Milan's, father and I went to the Fair and bought a U.S. Button. Then we went to see Roy Macphail in his office. Spent a few minutes with him. At 3 PM we left Chicago on the Michigan Central for Battle Creek. At Michigan City 4.35, we saw great sand banks. Around Dowagiac, Decatur and Lawton 105-124 miles from Chicago we saw great grape fields. At Niles, 93 miles RR distributed flowers among ladies. Passed through Kalamazoo 141 miles at 6:45 got to Battle Creek about 7:30. Mr. Hugh McKerrall met us at the Depot. Had supper after getting up to the house at 83 Geen and then visited until about 11PM when we retired for the night. The day was cloudy all the way with us and part of the way from Chicago to Battle Creek passed through snow flurries. Rather cool day.
APRIL 10, 1907 BATTLE CREEK MICH.
Awoke about 6:30 this morning. Visited with Mrs. McKerral a while in the morning and then we went out for a walk. Visited the Grand Trunk Depot about 9:30 AM. Then we went to the Advance Thrashing Machine Cos Works between 10 and 11:30 - visited the works, visited the several rooms in which the engines were made. Some of the engines being 35 horse power designed to be used for the steam-plowing as well. Saw the storage rooms in which the engines and separators were stored ready for shipment. Visited the painting rooms and department in which the separators were being put together - four men working on such. The company employ upwards of 600 men and build upwards of 150 separators a month. The weekly payroll is about $7000 outside of salaried officers. After dinner Mr. McKerral and our selves started out to see some of the town. We went first as far as the Sanatorium - a beautiful building of small hardheads. Then we visited the Sanatorium being shown around by a competent guide. We visited the static electricity room first - then the various bath rooms, electric, shower, etc. Saw Gymnasium, ? room. Operating room. Saw the city from observatory on roof. Dining rooms and kitchen. Sanatorium has accommodation for about 1000. Is about 500 feet long. Has three wings to the rear. Left them near 4 o'clock and went to the Postum Cereal Co. Called at Grandin Advertising Agency for guide. After waiting nearly ¾ hour for guide, we moved along and spent a little while in Nichols and Shepherd Threshing Machine Cos Works. Saw some of the engines in process of construction one being 35 horse to weigh nearly 357 when completed. Saw the engines stored for shipment several being 2 cylinder. Saw some of the new engines being tested the first time. After supper, Hugh and I visited the Arcade, Stewart Laundry Office and Public Library Building. Arcade is store building with open court through center and stores in each side. Quite cold in the morning and forenoon - little more moderate afternoon. Cloudy day, went to bed about 10 PM.
THURSDAY APRIL 11, 1907 BATTLE CREEK MICH.
Awoke about 5:30 AM. After breakfast, Father and I visited the Stewart Laundry. Saw the clothes being washed by machinery in large cylindrical vessels about 3 ft in diameter making about one revolution and then reversing. Saw the Extractor - for taking water out of clothes about 2 ft in diameter run like the spindle bowl of a cream separator. Saw the bed sheets being moved by a wangle. Saw the several machines for ironing the bosom, neckband and wrist bands of shirts, etc. Left goodbye with Hugh about 8AM and went to the Postum Cereal Factory. Spent from 8:15 to about 9:15 there. Mr. Ernst acted as guide for us showing us all through the Grandin Advertising Agency building - Claimed to be the finest office building in the world. Saw the private office of Mr C. W. Post, President. Saw some fine paintings such as Courtship, Fifty Years After, Marine View $10,000? etc. The office building throughout was beautifully furnished - rich carpets, mahogany furniture, beautiful pictures, unique fireplace, elegant curtains and lamps, etc - in short a large and beautiful parlor. The agency does the entire advertising for Postum Cereal co about a million dollars a year. Then we visited the Grape-Nuts factory. First we saw the sponge being worked by machinery and then dumped into kettles. After raising in kettles it is worked again and put into large pans to raise about 5 ft long. From here it goes to molding machine where it is made into uniform sized loaves by machinery and put into pans to bake. From here it goes into one of the first ovens there being 16 in all ……. Where it is baked four hours at a temperature of 400 degrees. After properly cooling it is put through slicing machine and then into second oven for 3 hours at a temperature of 200 degrees. After when taken from the oven it is very hard and after thoroughly cooling is passed through crusher and grinder and sifted and packed in pound packages at the rate of one every second being 144,000 every 24 hours. Grape nuts are made of wheat-barley-yeast and salt and the time from grain to table is 2 hours. Owing to the lack of time we did not see the Postum Coffee or Elijabis Manna factories. At 9:44 AM we left Battle Creek on the Great Trunk RR for Chatham going to Durand and changing cars there for Detroit. Believe Battle Creek and Durand we passed through Lansing where we saw the State Capital Building at a distance. Between Durand and Detroit we passed through Holly where we saw the State Asylum. Got into Detroit at 2:40. At 2:45 we started for Chatham crossing the Detroit River on the Canadian Pacific Ferry "Ontario." After crossing river set watch ahead an hour. Came up a Grand Trunk getting to Chatham at 5:18 and walked up to John McKerralls at Victoria Avenue. Spent the evening visiting, retiring at 10 PM. The day was cloudy and somewhat cool. Saw some snow between Durand and Detroit. Battle Creek to Chatham 191 miles
FRIDAY APRIL 12, 1907 CHATHAM ONTARIO
Got up this morning at 7AM. Clear morning and warmer. Birds singing and grass green. Visited with Mr. and Mrs. John McKerrall awhile and then about 9 AM, Father and I took their horse and phacton and drove down town for baggage. Drove around a little while there and wrote postals to the following: Maggie, Nellie, Bessie and Hugh McKerrall. After dinner we stayed a little while at John McKerralls awhile and then about 3PM we started downtown and from there walked down to Edward McKerrals got there about 4:30 PM. Spent the evening , singing, etc. Met Ada at lane before getting to house. Met Mr. and Mrs. McKerrall and Ethel in the house. Went to bed at 11 o'clock having had a pleasant evening visit. Quite cool day. Cloudy forenoon and afternoon and about 4PM commenced sprinkling and rained most of the evening.
Ethel McKerrall Married
Mitchell Breckenridge
December 22, 1909
CHATHAM ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 13, 1907
Awoke this morning at Edward McKerral about 7AM. After breakfast we visited awhile. Among the things examined Ada's paintings (she did the small painting in oval frame…Grace Ralston) and Mrs. McKerralls collection of shells. About 10 AM, Mr. McKerral, Pa and myself went to Chatham and saw "The Market" while there we met Mr. McHall and some others. Mr. McKerrall took us home to dinner with him. Spent the afternoon visiting with them and took their pictures. About 5 PM, we rode up to Chatham with Ada and then walked up to John McKerralls to stay overnight. Went to bed about 10:30. Rather cold day and mostly cloudy.
CHATHAM ONT. SUNDAY APRIL 14, 1907
A portion of page folded over and cannot be read. Awoke this morning….about 7:30….snow this….sweeping the water…at 28 at 8AM…Mr McKerrall, Pa and …. St. Andrews Presbyterian…The pastor Rev Dr. J. A….from James 1.17. his….Gifts of God" The singing…a chorus choir of seven ladies…young men. Did very nicely. While at church, met Mrs. Long….her daughters and Mrs. Manson Camp…and her husband. In the afternoon I wrote letters to Maggie, Nellie and Bessie. In the evening, Mrs. McKerrell, John Jr., Pa and I went to church at the First Pres. Church at 7 o'clock. The Pastor Rev. A. H. MacGillinray preached from Mark 5:30-34. His theme being, "The woman who touched Him". The singing was led by a chorus choir of 12 ladies and 7 gentlemen. A part of the music was a solo "Just as I am" by one of the young men and a quartette "We'll never Say Good Bye." (male quartette) While at church we met a Mr. Robert Smith and the McGarvin girls and Miss Ethel McKerrall. The church is a very nice building inside and a noticeable thing to me was the height of the pulpit. The day was rather cloudy but along towards evening it commenced to clear up and moderate off. Some starlight when we came home from church. Went to bed at 10:10
CHATHAM ONT. MONDAY APRIL 15,1907
Awoke this morning at John McKerralls at 6:10. Beautiful clear morning not very cold although there was some white frost. At 9:35 we started to Peter McKerrall by going on train from Chatham to Eberts and then walked out to Peter KcKerrall's Jr. Had dinner with himself and wife. Had a pleasant little visit with them and left at about 2 PM and walked to Mr McKerralls Sr. getting there about 3:00 PM. Found Mrs. McKerrall at home, Mr. McKerrall getting home about 5 PM. We stayed there in the evening. Went to bed at about 10 o'clock. The morning was beautiful, but clouded up in the afternoon and evening.
CHATHAM ONT. TUESDAY ARPIL 16, 1907
Awoke this morning at 7 o'clock at Peter McKerralls Sr. The morning was just cloudy and dull and looked like rain but broke away a little about 9 o'clock and given windy and colder towards evening about 10 o'clock. Mr. McKerrall took us over to his son Dougalds in the old home place. Had dinner with them and staid until about 3PM when Mr McKerrall took us over to this son George's. We had a little visit there and after an early supper Mr. McKerrall took us to Eberts where we took the train back to Chatham getting there about 6:20 PM . We then went up to John McKerralls and staid over night. Went to bed about 9:30
CHATHAM ONT. WEDNESDAY April 17,1907
Awoke this morning about 6 o'clock at John McKerralls. About 9 o'clock Father and I took a walk down town and visited the ? Gray T Sons Carriage Factory. We made a hasty visit of the factory seeing the body rooms in which the woodwork was made. We saw the blacksmith shop and some of the paint shop. One of the most interesting parts of the shop was the Fire Setting Machine setting lines cold by compressed air. Four men being able to weld, set and finish 85 sets a day. (340 wheels) From the factory we went to the post office and then to Sarah McKerrals for a little visit before noon. After dinner I took two pictures at John McKerralls and then father and I visited at Mr. Hugh McKerrall's meeting her daughter Ellen. Got there about 4PM and about 6PM. Edward McKerrall came there. After supper we visited until about 8 o'clock when we went home with Mr. McKerrall to spend a few days. We sat up visiting until about 11 o'clock when we went to bed. The day was rather cool and somewhat cloudy.
CHATHAM ONT. THURSDAY APRIL 18, 1907
Awoke at Edward McKerralls about 6:30 AM. Quite a nice morning although there was some frost. About 10 o'clock Father, Mr McKerrall, Ethel and myself started out for a days visit. We first called on the Misses McTavish met two of the girls. Only staid there a little time when we went on to Mr. McGarvins getting there a little before noon. After dinner, Mrs. McGarvin, Mr McKerrall Father and myself went out for a walk through his farm. Splendid farm. After visiting a while, we took some pictures and then left about 4 PM coming back to Robert Smith's and making a short call there. Mr. Smith has a beautiful place all around and has in all between 400 or 500 evergreen trees along the roads and fences. On the way home Ethel and I went by way of the KcKenough School House. Mrs. McKerrall and Ada were home all day and served us a splendid dinner between 7 and 8 o'clock in the evening. We visited in the evening until about 11 o'clock when we went to bed. Although the day was cool it was a rather pleasant day and we enjoyed our visits very much. We found the Misses Ella and Nettie McGarvin very nice young ladies.
CHATHAM ONT. FRIDAY APRIL 19, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6 AM Edward McKerrall's. Some frost yet quite nice morning . After breakfast I helped do a little repair work on a cistern pump. About 10 o'clock Ethel took me to Chatham to see some of the town. We drove down Wellington St and up to La Croy St. where Ethel called on Mrs. Urquhart From there we drove down the river to see the Dalson Farm. From there back to town Ethel stopping to see Mrs. Cookson, her old music teacher on the way. After finishing some trading in town we drove over to Dougald McCoigs on Victoria Ave. While there Ethel invited Mr. McCoig and his wife and his sister Laura to dinner in the evening. After dinner at noon I helped a while at moving the hen house until after 3 o'clock when Father, Ada and myself went down town to call on Mr. and Mrs. ? They visited Scotland a few years ago and were able to give quite a history of their trip and of the country. We got home about 7PM and found Mr. and Mrs. Dougald McCoig and Miss Laura McCoig there. After dinner we visited until about 11 o'clock. Went to bed about 12:30 AM. Had an enjoyable day. Although frozen in the morning, the day was quite pleasant and not very cold. While in town with Ethel in the forenoon met Will Angus. In the afternoon met Mr. Urquhart 88 years and Mrs. Urquhart something over 80 years.
CHATHAM ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 20, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 at Edward McKerralls. Nice morning about 10 AM. Mr. McKerrall, Father and I went Chatham. Saw the market. While there met Misses Harrington and McCoig and some farmers around Chatham. Got home to dinner about 1PM. Visited around in the afternoon and about 4 PM Ada and I went to Chatham going around her father's farm. While in Chatham we met the Misses Ella and Nettie McGarvin and Robert Smith whom we visited on Thursday and also met John and Thomas Broady, brothers of Maggie Broady. Ada and I got home about 7PM. Miss Estarbrook whom I met last Sunday visited at the home in the evening. Went to bed about 11 o'clock. Nice clear pleasant day although some frost in morning. Pa went to John McKerralls in evening to stay at night.
CHATHAM ONT. SUNDAY APRIL 21, 1907
Awoke this morning at Edward McKerrall's about 6:30. Nice clear beautiful morning. Father staid at John McKerrall's last night. In the forenoon Mr. and Mrs. McKerrall, Ethel and I went to church at their church. First Presbyterian: heard a sermon by the pastor Rev A. H. McGilliveay on the "Primitive and Perfected Man Contrasted". Using for his texts Gen. 2:8 "and the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed" and I saw a new heaven and a new earth for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away and there was no more sea.(Rev 21:1) Got home about 1 PM. The Misses Ella and Nettie McGarvin came to Edwards for dinner Father came to church with John McKerrall and went home with him to dinner. In the evening the Misses McGarvin, Ada, Ethel and myself went to church and heard theme of the morning on "the Primitive and Perfect Man Contrasted" concluded. Rev McGilliviay using the texts of the morning. After the evening service Pa, Ada, Ethel and myself called on Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and daughter Gertie on our way to Uncle John McKerrall's. Ada and Ethel left us at John McKerralls where we bade the good bye about 10 o'clock. Visited with Mr. and Mrs. McKerrall a little while and then went to bed about 11 o'clock. A beautiful pleasant day.
MONDAY APRIL 22, 1907
Awoke this morning at John McKerrall's in Chatham about 5:30 AM Nice clear morning. At about 8:37 Father and I started from Chatham for Toronto. Passed through London getting there at 10:40 and leaving about 11:50. While there we walked around the business part of the city a little and among other things saw the Customs Building, St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Peters Cathedral, First Presbyterian Church, First Methodist Church, YMCA Building, etc. From London we passed through Ingersoll, Woodstock, Brantford to Hamilton and from there to Toronto getting in about 3PM. Went directly to Rev. McGregors where we met Mrs. McGregor and Ag? About 6 PM Mrs. McGregor and Buch came home. After supper, we went over to Aunt Agnes' home at 19 Delaware Ave. and while there met Aunt Agues' cousins Bell, Hannah and Nell. Staid until near 11 o'clock when we came home and went directly to bed. The day was a nice clear one but quite dusty on account of the continued clear weather. Between Woodstock and Hamilton was about the first stump fences I saw being made of a single stump in a place and so placed that the roots presented a wall on fence. Saw some nice orchards after leaving Hamilton. Before getting into Hamilton we saw the village of Dundas lying beautifully in a hollow.
TORONTO ONT. TUESDAY APRIL 23, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 at Rev. Mr. McGregors in Toronto 183 Beatrice St. Nice clear morning - beautiful weather. About 9 o'clock Father and I started out for a walk and sightseeing. We walked down to Spedina Ave. then up that street to Knox College. From there to Queens Park where we saw the University Building. From there to the Parliament Building. From there we walked down College Street to Yonge and down Yonge to Gourlay Winter and Le? Where we met cousin Ed Breckenridge. After a short visit we went on down to the Union Station for a grip (suitcase) and then back to McGregor's for dinner. About 3:45 o'clock Mr. McGregor Father and I went out for a car ride around the city going first to Toronto Junction to the west of the city. From there we rode through the city to Monroe Park near the Eastern limit. From there we came back to the Belt Line and around that to the north and back home about 6:15. Think we must have ridden about 25 miles in all. Staid at McGregor's in the evening and went to bed about 10PM. Nice clear forenoon but clouded up in the afternoon and looked like rain in the evening. Neglected to record our visit to T Eaton Cos Department Store on Young Street between 11 and 12 this forenoon. This is the largest store in Toronto covering nearly a block and occupying five floors. They employ about 6,000 clerks and besides have about 3,000 in factories of their own.
TORONTO ONT. WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 at McGregor's in "Toronto. Nice clear morning. About 9 o'clock father and I started down town sightseeing. We first visited the City Hall a beautiful stone building. Walked through most of the lobbies. From there we went to Robert Simpsons department store and went through a little part of it. After walking around a little we called on Mr. McGregor in his office in the Federation Life Building on Richmond Street. Mr. McGregor then went out of sightseeing and we visited the Temple Building after walking through some of the lobbies we went to the top of the building about 14 stories and had a nice view of the city. There we visited the Trading Bank Building. The first floor is occupied by the bank. Beautiful rooms. Building is 15 stories high. Then we visited King Edward Hotel. Best in city. Walked around in some of the parlors. Beautifully furnished. We then went to a seed store with Mr. McGregor and on the way passed St. James Cathedral which for a time had the highest spire on the continent. About 4:15 Pa and I started to Aunt Agnes' being invited there to tea. Had a nice visit with them. About 8 o'clock Bella, Hanna, Pa and I went to Cousin Edward's to spent the evening. Met his wife. They have a nice home. Had a nice visit and got home a little before 11 PM o'clock. Sat and visited until nearly 11:30 when we went to bed. Nice clear day but clouded up in the evening and sprinkled some when we were coming home from cousin Ed's.
TORONTO ONT. THURSDAY APRIL 25, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 at Mr. McGregors. A little cloudy but not raining. Wrote letters to Maggie, Nellie and Bessie and ? cards to Ed Oshay and C. Benseat. Between 11 and 12 Pa and I called on Hannah Breckenridge in her Kindergarten School where she had 67 children in the room today. In the afternoon Pa and I took a walk down to Herb's place of business on Spedina Ave and met him. Had a little visit and ordered caps for use on steamer. From there we went down town and met Jim at his place of business. National Trust Co. Then we called on John Harvey in his office. Then we went to Mr. McGregor's office and he, Father and Mr. Anderson and myself went out sightseeing. We went to St. Michael's Cathedral (Catholic). Beautiful building inside. From there we went to the Normal Institute spending about an hour in the museum. Got home to supper about 6:45. After supper I went down to Aunt Agnes' and took cousin Hannah to McGregors' to spend the evening. We all had a flash light picture taken ? doing the act. About 10 o'clock I left Hannah home and then after getting back got to bed at 11 PM. Commenced snowing and raining but quit about 7 o'clock.
TORONTO ONT. FRIDAY APRIL 26, 1907
Awoke at McGregors at 6:30 AM. Cloudy morning but not raining. Between 9 and 12 Pa and I went downtown and looked around some. Went down to the docks and saw some Lake Steamers. Stopped at T. Eatons and Cos Store. In the afternoon Pa and I went out for a drive going down to Queens Park, passed Wycliffe College, Victoria College, walked through the park and then spent nearly an hour in the Parliament Building. Saw the Assembly Room. From the Parliament Bldg we walked past the monument erected in 66 to Student Volunteers and then over to the Toronto University Bldg going hastily though it lengthwise got back to McGregors about 4:45 and then at 5:30 Mr. McGregor and myself started for Rosedale to see some of the houses and then be at Jim Breckenridge for dinner about 6:30. Aunt Agnes, Pa and Mr. McGregor were there also. We had a nice visit - quite stylish house and left about 9:30. On the way home I went to Delaware Ave with Aunt Agnes. Called at the house about 5 minutes. Got letters from Maggie and Bessie today. Rather cloudy day but cleared up nicely in the evening. Went to bed at 11:15 PM.
TORONTO ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 27, 1907
Awoke this morning at McGregors at 6:30. Wrote a letter to Mrs. McWilliam before breakfast. Beautiful clear morning. In the forenoon I went down town and bought a tripod for Kodak and then came back as far as Parliament Building and took a picture of it and then two of University Bldg. and one of Knox College. Pa and I went to Aunt Agnes for dinner. In the afternoon Pa, Hannah, Nell and myself went out for a ride and sightseeing. We went down on Queen St. car to High Park getting a nice view of the lake. We then spent an hour or more walking through the Park and came home on College St car. Were at Aunt Agnes for supper. In the evening Ed and his wife, Jim and McGregors were all there to spend the evening. Visited a while and then played games. Jenkings Up and Animal Vegetable and Mineral. Got home to McGregors about 12 o'clock and went to bed at 12:15 AM. Beautiful clear day. Some frost in the morning but nice and moderate through the day. Clear evening. Got a letter from Nell in the noon mail.
TORONTO ONT. APRIL 28, 1907
Awoke this morning at McGregors at 7:45. Beautiful clear morning. In the forenoon Mr McGregor, Agnes Breckenridge, Pa and I went to church at ? SC Church at ?. The pastor Rev. W. G. Wallace DD conducted the services it being Communion Sunday. He gave a talk along the line "that Flesh and Blood both not revealed it unto you." About 15 elders took part in the service. In the afternoon, I wrote a letter to Maggie and then went out for a walk going as far as Aunt Agnes'. In the evening Pa, Mrs. McGregor, Hannah and Nell Breckenridge and myself went to the Old St. Andrews' church (corner James and Carlton Streets). The pastor Dr. Milligan preached from the text Matt 5:37-48. Being a portion of the Sermon on the Mount where Christ exhorteth to suffer wrong to love even our enemies and to labor after perfectness. On the way home Hannah and Nell stopped at McGregors, Aunt Agnes and Belle being there. After a little visit Mr. McGregor and myself walked home with them and then Mae and I went to Clinton Street on an errand for Mac. Beautiful clear day and nice and warm. Clouded up a little in the evening. Saw more silk hats today than ever before. Everybody goes to church. Went to bed about 11:45PM.
TORONTO ONT. MONDAY April 29, 1907
Got up this morning about 6 AM. Had a little thunder shower just after getting up. Had planned to start this morning for Niagara Falls but as the weather was threatening we hesitated and finally gave it up altogether for the day. Between 11 and 12, Pa and I went out for a walk going as far as Aunt Agnes', cousin Ed's, past school where Bell teaches and then home. Wrote a letter to Mr. Collins about noon. In the afternoon, Cousins Hannah and Nell, Agnes, Pa and myself took a trip to the Island. We landed at Hanlin Point on the way over and then walked around to Centre Island coming home from there. We all went from there to Aunt Agnes' for tea. Pretty tired and hungry lot. After tea the Misses Wooley came in to spend the evening. We spent a little part of the evening working with a three legged table walk bands on it and seeing it move. Later Miss Wooley reads some of our bands. Getting some things pretty straight. The afternoon was quite warm and although cloudy did not rain. While at Aunt Agnes' in the evening we had a thunder shower and continued to rain a little when we came home about 10:M. Went to bed about 10:30.
TORONTO ONT. TUESDAY APRIL 30, 1907
Awoke at McGregors at 6:30 AM. Raining this morning and looks as if it had rained all last night. Between 10 and 12 Pa and I took a walk going downtown. Called on Cousin Edward Breckenridge in his office. Bought our tickets by boat from Toronto to Lewiston and by street car to Buffalo. Rained while downtown. In the afternoon between 3 and 6 Mr. McGregor, Pa and I visited the following buildings of the Toronto University: Biological Museum, Medical Building, Patheological Museum, Library Building, University Building. Saw outside of ? Building, Physics Building, Foundation of New Sciences Building and of Carnegie Library. In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, Agnes and Breck and Pa and I were at Aunt Agnes' for tea and to spend the evening. Breck printed some pictures while we were there. Had a very pleasant evening closing by singing Auld Lang Syne. All joining hands. The forenoon was rather damp and rained quite hard about noon but the afternoon and evening were fair although cloudy. Went to bed about 11PM.
TORONTO ONT. MAY 1, 1907
Awoke this morning about 5AM at McGregor's in Toronto. About 6:30AM Father and I left there and between 7:30 and 10:45 we crossed Lake Ontario from Toronto to Lewiston on Niagara River. From there we went on "Great Gorge Route" to Niagara Falls. We first viewed the falls from Prospect Point. Then around bridge to Goat Island where we spent an hour or so viewing Falls. Ate lunch within view of Horseshoe Falls. From Goat Island crossed to Three Sister Island. We then walked down Great Gorge route to Steel Arch Bridge at Rapids. Crossed Bridge and rode in Street Car on Canadian Side to Table Rock. We spent an hour on more along front of Victoria Park viewing American and Horseshoe Falls from Canadian side. Scenery grand beyond description. Crossed back to NY side over International Railway Steel Arch Bridge about 200 feet above river below. At 6 o'clock we started for Buffalo getting there about 7:20. After getting supper, we went to Stafford Hotel and engaged room for the night. Then to NYC Railroad Office and then to Will Breckenridge's 397 Breckenridge Street. Spent about one hour with him and wife getting back to hotel shortly before 11 o'clock. Went to bed at 11PM. The day was about perfect for weather - clear and neither cold or hot. Excellent day for visiting Falls. Both well but pretty tired at night.
THURSDAY MAY 2,1907
Awoke this morning at 5:30 in Stafford Hotel Buffalo NY (Washington St.) Nice clear morning bright and pleasant. At 7:30AM we started from Buffalo for New York City getting in about 5:50PM. Passed through the following towns: Batavia, Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Herkimer, Schenectady, Albany, Poughkeepsie, Yonkers and into New York. At Syracuse we saw the ? Saw also the shed that once was ? used in the Salt Business. Between Syracuse and Albany saw lots of stone fences. At Albany thought we saw State Capital. From Albany to New York were along the Hudson River most of way. Lots of rocks and good many high banks. About 40 miles south of Albany we got a good sight of the Catskill Mountains on west side of river. After supper on 23rd Street we walked down Broadway NY to 14th Street and back to New Amsterdam Hotel corner 21st and 4th Ave. Quite clear day but clouded up along towards evening. Had quite a nice day for our ride from Buffalo to New York.
FRIDAY MAY 3, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6AM in the New Amsterdam Hotel New York City, corner 4th Avenue. and 21 Street. We went to Child's Restaurant numbers 10-12 23rd Street for breakfast. Went back to the Hotel a few minutes. Got a letter from Maggie. Then we went out for a sightseeing trip and took a Broadway Car downtown to the Water Front. Walked around there a little while around what is called The Battery. Saw Statue of Liberty, lots of boats and Ferry, etc. Then we went to Canard S.S. Cos' office at 24 State Street. From there we walked around a little. Among the buildings saw the new U.S. Customs Bldg, Post Office, Herald Bldg, Globe Bldg. We went up on this one and got a nice view of the city, Hudson River, East River, Brooklyn Bridge, East River Bridge, etc. After spending a little time on the building we came down and walked over the Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn and then back again. Then we took a car down the Bowery to 24th St there taking a Christopher Ferry Car to Cunard Docks where we went on board the RMS Lucainia and hunted up the berth we expect to use crossing the Atlantic. Also saw First Cabin Saloon Drawing Room, etc. Then we went to the corner of Broadway and 23rd Street where we started for a trip seeing New York in large auto car. Started on the trip about 2PM. Among other things saw the following: City Prison, Statue of George Washington, Grace Church, John Wanamaker's Store and Annex, City Post Office where 10,000,000 pieces of mail are handled daily, Park Row, New Your Stock Exchange, Wall Street and from Wall Street we were taken onto Broad Street and to the Stock Exchange to see the Bulls and Bears. While there the day's business closed 3 o'clock amid great excitement. Other places seen were Presbyterian Building, Bible House, Brooklyn Bridge, Trinity Church, Burial place of Robert Fulton and Alexander Hamilton, Bridge of Sight, windows in jail where Harry Th? is confined, Office of JP Morgan and Co. , Equitable Life bldg, New York Life Building, Building of the Standard oil Company, etc. We also saw Irish Street and also Italian quarters, etc. Finished the trip about 4PM at the Co's office which is in Flat Iron Bldg corner Broadway and 23rd Street. We then went to supper at Child's Restaurant number 10-12 23rd Street and from there to our rooms at New Amsterdam Hotel. We spent the evening writing letters and postal and souvenir cards. Beautiful clear day. Went to bed about 1AM.
SATURDAY MAY 4, 1907
Awoke the morning at 5:30 in the New Amsterdam Hotel New York. Rainy about 6:30 Father and I went to Child's Restaurant no 10-12 23rd Street for breakfast. About 9AM we boarded the Lucania preparatory to sailing at 10AM. Interesting to watch the crew loading the mail etc. Owing to a fog which settled down about the time we boarded the steamer we did not start out until 2 minutes after 11 o'clock. After passing the channel safely we dropped our pilot about 1:20 and shortly after 2 o'clock were out of sight of land. Beautiful afternoon. Very little breeze and quite calm sea. Both feeling pretty well and went to bed at 9 o'clock.
RMS Lucania
SUNDAY MAY 5, 1907
Awoke about 7 o'clock steamer time on board Lucania. Nice clear morning. At 10:30 Father and I went to Divine Service in First Cabin Saloon closing at 11:15. Father went to dinner at 12 o'clock but as I did not feel very well did not go. We were both at supper at 5PM and at 9PM we heard the orchestra play a few pieces in 2nd Cabin Drawing Room. The sea was a little rougher today there being more of a rock to the boat. The log showed that we went 434 miles from the time we dropped our pilot until noon today.
MONDAY MAY 6, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 steamer time on Lucania. Quite nice morning. Father was quite well all day and ready for his meals. I tried to eat a little breakfast but could not make it go and did not eat anything else during the day. The sea was a little more rough today than yesterday there being quite a breeze blowing. The log showed that we had traveled 481 miles from noon yesterday until noon today. The weather was quite nice and not very cold.
TUESDAY MAY 7, 1907
Awoke this morning on RMS Lucania out on the ocean. Got up about 8 o'clock. Not feeling very well. Laid around part of the day. Could not eat anything. Pa was feeling good all day. Ready for his meals all the time. Not much to see except water, water, water, occasionally a passing ship or steamer. The weather was quite nice today but the sea was rather rough. Lucania rolled quite a little. Went to bed about 8:30 in the evening. The log showed that we had traveled 489 miles from noon yesterday until noon today.
WEDNESDAY MAY 8, 1907
Still on RMS Lucania. Got up about 10 o'clock by steamer time. Feeling pretty dumpish. Could not eat anything today. However took a little lemonade. Spent a little while up on deck about noon and again in the evening. Staid up to hear the orchestra play at 9 o'clock. Pa was feeling good all day and ready for his meals. Went to bed about 10 o'clock at night. The day was quite nice. The sea not being quite so rough as yesterday. The log showed that we had traveled 482 miles from noon yesterday until noon today.
Thursday MAY 9, 1907
Not feeling well this morning. I laid in berth in Lucania until about 10 o'clock when I got up and dressed but spent the rest of the day in our room. Pa was well all day and around of course. The day was quite nice mostly and sea not very rough. I did not get up on deck at all today. The log showed we traveled 482 miles from noon yesterday until noon today.
FRIDAY MAY 10, 1907
Not feeling well this morning. I did not get up until about 10 o'clock. The day was fine and the sea not very bad at all. Between 3 and 4 o'clock we sighted Ireland and so I went up on deck and staid until we left Queenstown, Ireland. Reached Queenstown about 5 o'clock and landed about 148 passengers in a little shower. Saw the Barracks and Prison one on either side of the entrance to Queenstown Harbor. Our passengers embarked onto a small steamer, we not getting within about a mile of Queenstown. About 5:30 we sailed out of the harbor passing into a cloud of fog. The log showed we had traveled 470 miles from noon yesterday until noon today.
SATURDAY MAY 11, 1907
Felt a little better this morning and got up about 6 o'clock on the Lucania - expecting to land at Liverpool about 8 o'clock. About 7:30 I went up on deck and got very first glance of Liverpool - nice buildings along both sides of the river Mersey About 9 o'clock we landed at Liverpool. About the first thing we did was to cable to Maggie. Then we went to the Cunard office and received berths for return passage on the Carmania June 4. Then we went to the London City and Midland Bank to see if there was any letters from Mrs. McWilliam. Not finding any we telegraphed her we would be up in the evening. After getting lunch we started for the London and NW Depot Lime Street to start to Glasgow at 12:50. On getting there found we could not get a train until 1:50. In the meantime went out and listened to Palace Band (about 45 Men) playing in St. Georges Plateau in front of St. Georges Building. While there went into building and saw civil court in session. Saw Judge and attorneys with wigs. Note should be made here of fine horses seen on Liverpool Streets. Most drivers leading the horses. Often two horses being driven tandem to the heavy trucks. Saw also double deck Tramway Cars in streets. At 1:50 we started from Liverpool to Glasgow getting in at 8 o'clock just sunset. The ride was a delightful one. When leaving Liverpool it was raining a little but soon got out into clear weather which continued the rest of the way. We passed through the following cities: Wigan, Preston [changed cars here], Lancaster, Penerth on to Glasgow. Apartment cars 1st 2nd and 3rd class railroads chairs. No cow catchers on engines all road crossings elevated etc, etc. After leaving Liverpool we passed through quite a number of good sized manufacturing towns, others engaged in coal mining etc. Among other things noticeable was the size of the fields - number of stone fences - some hedge fences all being nicely trimmed. The farther north in England we went the more stone fences we saw and also saw some hilly country. Many fields of sheep and some good cows were to be seen along the way - cows mostly gray or roan - sheep mostly long-wooled. Also saw some hares and rabbits. On the trip saw some pretty hilly country - saw one or two hills with snow on the top. Saw the heather growing on the hill sides. At Preston met a John Wm Johnson who staid with us until we passed Carlisle a little. After crossing line into Scotland saw many sheep and some cattle some hilly country and some rather level. Also crossed the Clyde River about 4 times coming into Glasgow. After getting into Glasgow and getting settled at Waverly Hotel S? Street. We went to Mrs. McWilliams on Montgomery Drive. Met Mrs. McWilliam, Jane Andrew and Mrs. Duncan McEachran of Montreal Canada. After spending about three quarters of an hour with then we returned to the hotel getting to bed at 12 o'clock. Commenced to feel better in the afternoon and by evening was feeling fairly good.
SUNDAY MAY 12, 1907
Awoke the morning about 8 o'clock in the Waverly Hotel Glasgow Scotland at 11 o'clock. Father and I went to church service in the Glasgow Cathedral. First time I was ever in a Cathedral and thought it was just grand. The preliminary services - reading, singing etc - took about an hour. This service was led by the pastor and his assistant. We then listened to a good service by the Pastor Rev. Pearson Mithan Muir DD on the text "The word of the Lord is nigh thee, even in thine mouth and in thine heart." In the afternoon Mr. David Andrew took us to his home - Paitich Burrough and there we met his wife, sons Archie and Harry, daughters Jene, Olive and Gladys. Also Mr. Ferguson and sister. Of course Mrs. McWilliam, Jane Andrew and Mrs McEachran were there. Had a nice visit with them all. Note must be made here of the Tartan room in Mr. Ferguson's where almost everything in room was either in tartan colors on had the Scotch emblem - Scotch Thistle. In the evening I went with Harry and Olive to services in the Wellington church. Heard good sermon by Pastor Rev. G. H. Morrison on Self-sufficiency "Except your righteousness be more than the righteousness of the Pharisees, etc." Note must be made here of the congregation singing. The day was a little dull and threatening and in the evening did really get to raining nicely. Was pretty quiet day in Glasgow except for church goers evidently. Wrote a good long letter to ? at home - part in afternoon and rest after getting home in the vening.
MONDAY MAY 13, 1907
Awoke this morning about 7 o'clock in the Waverly Hotel Glasgow Scotland. After breakfast Pa and I went to Thomas Cook and Son's Tourist Office on Buchanan. From there we went by street car to the Ki? Museum and Art Galleries. Before going in we looked around the grounds. Kelvin River was in front of it and beyond the river is Glasgow University. Inside of the Museum we saw among other things models of steamships Lucania and Campania. Slabs from Angylshire. Visited the Engineering Department Technology Geology and Mineralogy, Zoology, Ethnology Departments and then the Auto Galleries. In the afternoon we visited the Glasgow Cathedral. Were shown through the whole building which is 319 foot long and body of same 62 ½ wide. The Spire which is in the center of the building lengthwise is 225 foot high. Almost the whole building roof and all is built of stone and was commenced in the year 1180 and completed in 1484. The building is divided into two parts a main audience room and a nave each being of about equal length. Two rows of columns (about 7 in each) run lengthwise of the nave. The top of which (the nave) is 90 feet from the floor. In the audience room are two rows of similar columns (4 in each) more massive, being square and varying in size from four to 7 feet on a side. Under the main audience room is the crypt which it is claimed exceeds all others in beauty. In the centre of the crypt is St. Mangis Shrine where St. Mango was buried. In each side of the Cathedral as an anteroom in one of which we saw the first Presbyterian Pulpit used in the cathedral - 1596 - also Cromwell's chair. The column and arch principle prevails throughout the Cathedral there being 149 columns, surrounded by capitals and joined by graceful pointed arches giving a beautiful effect. Within the past half century the Cathedral has been ornamented with stained-glass windows then being 159 in all one of which cost £2,500 the total cost of all being nearly £100,000. The Cathedral - the only one in Scotland which escaped total demolition at the time of the Reformation - is the finest ? Gothic edifice in the county. From the Cathedral we walked to George Square in the centre of which is Scotts Movement about 100 feet high. Around the outside of the square being 6 or 8 life size monuments of Burns, etc. Directly east of the square are the municipal buildings. In the evening we went to Mrs. McWilliams for dinner. Met Mr. and Mrs. McEachran there and also Archie Mitchel got back to hotel shortly after 10 o'clock. Went to bed at 12:30 AM. Beautiful spring like day clear and pleasant.
TUESDAY MAY 14, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 in the Waverly Hotel Glasgow Scotland. At 8:40 Father and I started from Glasgow to Ayr to visit points of interest there - Burns cottage, etc. Got to Ayr about 9:50 walked up town and took car to Burn's Monument getting there about 10:45. Spent about an hour in and around Monument and grounds. The Monument was built in 1820 went up in stairway to room in monument and saw the Doon River also Auld Brig o' Doon and New Brig o' Doon. The monument grounds are beautifully plotted and decorated with flowers and shrubbery. In one part of ground are statues of Tam o' Shanter and Souter Jonny in a small building. A sun dial can also be seen on the grounds. From the Monument grounds which we left about 12 o'clock we took a walk over the Auld Brig o' Doon which was built in 1232. We then walked down the River Doon a piece and gathered flowers and ferns which recalled to us the words: "Ye banks and braes o' bonnie Doon, How can ye bloom so fresh and fare?" Gathered some shells from the River also washed my hands and face in its waters. We then crossed the New Brig o' Doon built in 1816 and came on to the Auld Kirk which we were told was built in 1135. Vine covered walls are about all that remains at this time. Also saw the Auld Kirk Bell which was put up in 1516. Around the Auld Kirk is the Cemetery. Among other graves we saw the resting place of Robert Burn's father. From the Auld Kirk we walked to Burns cottage which we visited. It consisted of four rooms, an outer room to the north. Next to this the stable, then the main room and to the south the kitchen. In the kitchen we saw the bed in which the poet was born. Saw also the dresser and plate rack (for holding dished), two old tables, two kitchen chairs, old chest of drawers with press above, old round table, milking stool, chair which belonged to Burns etc. In the main room saw Tam o' Shanters chair and Souter Johnnies chair, table which belonged to Burns while living in Dunfries, big spinning wheel of Burn's time, wee spinning wheel, etc. In the Museum near the Cottage we saw the family bible of Burns. Also saw many of the original manuscripts of Burns writings. Also saw the poet's walking sticks. Saw many other articles to numerous to mention. From cottage rode down to Ayr to Town Hall. Walked over New and Auld Brig o' Ayr. Saw Tam o' Shanters' Inn and also Burns Statue in Aye. Then back to Glasgow. Beautiful day - nice ride to and from Ayr. Country somewhat hilly. While a way saw Mountains on Island of ? In the evening we visited Queens Park South part of Glasgow. Nice large park - nice flowers. Went to bed about 11:45.
WEDNESDAY MAY 15,1907
Awoke this morning about 6:45 in the Waverly Hotel Glasgow Scotland. At 9:40 AM Father and I started for a trip through Scotland going from Glasgow to Balloch Pier 22 miles by rail. On the way we passed along the Clyde River. Part way and among other things saw the Lusitania, the New Cunard Boat being built by John Brown and Co. At 10:35 we boarded the Princess May for a ride on the Loch Lomond. In the body of the Loch we saw several islands most of them being wood covered. One particularly had a precipitous rock. Another had light and dark evergreens. The dark one being rather flat on top. On the sides of the Loch lay the towns of Baimaha Luss, Rowardennan, Tarbet and Ivershaid where we closed our trip on Loch. To the east of the Loch and quite on its bank Ben Lomond rises to a height of 3192. The Loch lies beautifully between rugged mountains on either side verifying the song "On the bonnie, bonnie banks o' Loch Lomand." On some of the mountains snow could be seen. Before landing at Invershaid we got a nice sight of Invershaid Falls. From Invershaid Falls to Stronachar we has a coach ride of five miles. On the way we saw remains of an old fort. Also house in which Rob Roy's wife was born. On the trip we also saw Loch Arket. Between 2:15 and 3 o'clock we had a nice sail on Loch Kathrine on the Sir Walter Scott from Stronachar at west end to Trossach pier at east end. Near the east end the scenery was beautiful. Here to we saw Ellen's Isle in the Loch and Ben Venue to south. From Trossach Pier to Aberfoyle we had a coach ride of 7 miles. First we passed through the beautiful Trossach Pass with rugged mountains on either side. Emerging from the pass we came in sight of Ben Anne and then soon saw Loch Achray and the bank of the ? the Trosssach Hotel. A little farther on in this trip we saw the Bug o' Turk. We soon rose to a height that we could see away to the NE Ben Long and Loch Katherine which we sailed. On this drive we saw Loch Drunkie being among the hills. In the distance we could see Loch Vennachar and on its banks Callendar (city). On this drive we passed the Slate Mines. Arrived in Abarfoyle and 4:30 walked out to Loch Ard at head of River Forth. Between 7:25 and 8:22 we came from Aberfoyle to Sterling located at Waverly Hotel. The ride from Aberfoyle to Sterling was along Fourth River and we passed through some nice farming lands in valley. The morning was a little dull but cleared away some by 10 and by noon cleared up nicely and was nice all afternoon. Went to bed at 11:15 in Waverly Hotel Sterling Scotland.
THURSDAY MAY 16, 1907
Awoke this morning in the Waverly Hotel Sterling at 5:15 AM. After breakfast Father and I took a walk up to Sterling Castle. Walked up around the castle a little and then walked around the entire Castle on the outside. Must have been nearly half a mile a large part of the castle walls are built on natural rock was a foundation. While at castle saw the Bruce Monument. At 9:10 started for Edinburgh riding in the baggage cars. Just after leaving Sterling we saw Wallace's monument. Passed through Dunfermline. We stopped at Queens Ferry South at lake a walk to Forth Bridge. This bridge is about 1 ¼ miles long. The central portion is on the cantilever principle there being three spans each resting on 4 round piers. At the north end of above are 4.
FRIDAY MAY 17, 1907
Got up this morning at 7:45 in the Adelphe Hotel Edinburgh Scotland. After breakfast Father and I visited the Princes St. Garden. Then visited the Register Building on Princes Street. Then visited St Mungo's Cathedral on High St. Was commenced about 11:20. From here we walked around to University Buildings. From here we went to the Royal Scottish Museum on Chambers St. Spent a little while there and then went up to the castle and took a look over the city. Air nice and clear so we had a nice view. From the Castle we went back to the royal Scottish Museum and spent nearly an hour mostly in the Zoological Dept. From here we went to Waterloo Place and saw the Lincoln Monument is a small cemetery there. From here we went to train and between 4 and 5:15 came to Glasgow. Located at the Waverly Hotel for the night and then went out for a Street car ride going out on the Argyle Road to Victoria Park spent about half an hour there. Saw the fossilized stumps of old trees. Came back down town and after having supper came to the hotel. The day was nice and clear all day only a few clouds floating. Went to bed about 10 o'clock.
SATURDAY MAY 18, 1907
Awoke this morning at 6:15 in the Waverly Hotel Glasgow Scotland. At 8 o'clock Father and I started for Campbeltown going by train to Greenoch and from there by boat to Campbeltown. Had a beautiful sail passing the Island of Bute on our right and then going around the north side of Arran. Here we got a nice view of ? Fell 2066 feet. While passing on north of Goatfell got first sight of Kintyre and from that we sailed along its east shore all the way to Campbeltown. On the way met Hugh McKay son of Peter McKay an old schoolmate of fathers on landing at Campbeltown. Miss Andrew was waiting us to take us to her home. Met Peter McKay soon after landing. We all walked as far as the Campbeltown Cross after which Miss Andrew took us to her home. Campbeltown lies nicely at the head of Campbeltown Loch the city being something of the shape of a new moon. After supper Father and I went out for a walk and while out called on Matthew Brown who received us very cordially while there met his two daughters Maggie and Annie. Spent about an hour and a half there. The day was beautiful - clear and mild. Went to bed about 11:15.(Note: Andrew took us (Grace Ralston) to his home in Campbeltown, his niece at the head of ?)
SUNDAY MAY 19, 1907
Awoke this morning about 8:15 at Miss Andrew's in Campbeltown. At 11:15 Father, Miss Andrew and myself went to church at the Longrow church. We heard a sermon by the assistant pastor on "God is a spirit, and they that worship must worship him in spirit and in truth: John 4:24. At church met Mr. Brown and his daughters and also his son James. Came home and had lunch and then at 2 o'clock were at service again hearing a sermon this line on the text: Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were bolden that they should not know him. Luke 24:15-16. After dinner I wrote a letter to sisters. In the evening Miss Andrew, Father and I went out for a walk. Called at Mr. Brown's and he and his daughter Annie and son James went with us. All going to Killkaren Cemetery along south side of Campbeltown Loch. Saw many old monuments among them being some Breckenridge's. Had a nice time and got home before 10 o'clock. The day was mostly clear and fine. Went to bed about 10:15 o'clock.
MONDAY MAY 20, 1907
Got up this morning about 6:15 at Miss Andrew's in Campbletown. Before breakfast I walked to the P.O. and mailed a letter to the girls and ordered a trap and pony for the day for a drive to Drumgarve.(Click for Map) At 9:15 we started taking the road along the east shore through the little town of Peninver on the way. On the way stopped at Jas McNair's On Lower Smerby. Mr. McNair is a half brother of the late Robert McNair of Winnebago. His wife is a cousin of Jas Greenlee Sr. of Westlane and also of the late Wm. Ferguson. Also saw Andrew Stewart (nephew of Miss Andrew) his farm being High Smerby Drove to Miss Andrew Smith's on Low Kilkeddan. Stabled the pony there and we all walked to Drumgarve. To our left on the way we saw Peter Clark's place - Low Peninver and also John Lochand's on High Peninver. Got out to Drumgarve about 1 o'clock. The shepherd Mr. Wilson and sister gave us dinner. Mr. Wilson's wife was a MacPhail. We saw where the old buildings stood when mother and Drumgarve Farm family lived there. Mr. Wilson took us for a walk after dinner. Saw the ruins of Low Drumgarve. Also the ruins of the old well. Crossed the water on some of the rocks that perhaps were there when mother was there. Mr. Wilson also showed us the extent of the farm. I gathered some Prim Roses to press and take home from the old place. Saw the Laggan Farm on which Andrew Montgomery lived while McPhail's were at Drumgarve. Were in the neighborhood of Skeroblin from where the Clark's came. Had dinner at Mrs. Smith on the way back. Mr. Smith is a cousin of the late Archie Smith of Rockford. His wife being a cousin of Jas. Greenlee West Lane. Met their son John and daughter Jessie. On the way out and back we passed Kilcuslan cemetery. We were at Matthew Brown's for dinner in the evening and met Mr. Jas. Breckenridge there. After dinner we went for a walk to Killkarren on the way home met Archie, Downie and Reid visited awhile with them in Mr. Reid's store and then went back to Mr. Brown's where we had supper. Then came home getting here about 11 o'clock. The day was a little cloudy but dry and had a pleasant time all day. Both feeling pretty well. Went to bed about 11:15.
Drumgarve
TUESDAY MAY 21, 1907
Awoke this morning at 6:30 at Miss Andrew's in Campbeltown. Before breakfast I took some of our clothes over to the laundry and stopped at the Post Office and wrote card to Mr. Peter McKay. After breakfast Father, Miss Andrew and I walked out to Gavin Ralston's on Kilmichael Farm. Mr. Ralston is quite an aged man - a distant relative of father. We met daughters Maggie, Agnes and Lizzie and son Matthew. Girls were working cheese when we went there. Just beyond Kilmichael is Glencraig's the farm on which Andrews last lived on our way home we passed Ballywilline and Whitehill on the north side of the road back in the field and also passed Drummore close to the road - fine house. On the way out we passed Dalintaber School House. We left Mr. Ralston's early enough so we got back to town about 12:35. Wrote a postal card to John Lockhart. At about one o'clock Mr. Brown and Father and I started to Machrihanish on the Caledonian Campbeltown Railway. Had a nice ride out and back. Mr. Brown telling us about many of the places at Machrihanish we walked along the Atlantic coast. Saw where the Marconi Telegraph Station on was located. Machrihanish is quite a nice little place. Got back to Campbeltown about 2:30. Met Mr. Gavin Reid cousin of John, Jas. and Alexander Reid. Also met Duncan Stewart an old schoolmate of father. Mr. Brown took us to his home where we spent until about 4:30 visiting with Mr. Stewart. We then came back to Miss Andrews and at 5:30 we were at her sister's Mrs. Stewart for dinner. Met her daughter Agnes. Left shortly after 8 o'clock and called at the home of Donald MacPhail a cousin of mothers. Met Mrs. MacPhail and daughter but not Mr. MacPhail. Got home about 8:30. Wrote a letter to Rev. Pearson and to sisters. Little dull today and rained some in evening. Went to bed about 11:20.
WEDNESDAY May 22, 1907
Got up this morning at 6:30 at Miss Andrew's in Campbeltown. Think it rained a good part of the night and still raining a little this morning. About 10:15 Pa and I started over town. Called on Jas. Brown a few minutes in his office. Then started up Main Street and met cousin Jas. Breckenridge who took us in hand and introduced us to several friends - many being in town as it was the Campbeltown Spring Fair. The following are some of the ones we met. Wm. Montgomery Southend. Mother Mary McDonald hence cousin of Uncle John R. McDonald etc. Alexander McLean of Kilmaho (Tall man) cousin of Daniel M. Breckenridge. David Smith of Bleachfield brother of the late Archie Smith of West Lane whom he resembled. Uncle to Andrew, Hugh etc. Wm. Hunter of Campbeltown who used to live on Machribeg. Now over 90 years but hearty and his son James who now lives on the farm. James Harvey Park Farm cousin to Harvey family West Lane. James Howie High Lossit second cousin of Father. Jas. McDonald Knockstapple son of John McDonald formerly of Penlin Mill, cousin of Uncle John R. McDonald. Dugald Mitchell Largiemore brother of late Jas. Mitchel of West Lane. Hugh Johnson of Killarow and John Johnson of Ranaghan brothers of Mrs. Jas. Mitchel West Lane Peter Clark of Peninver Jas. Sinclair son of Jane Lockhart Peninver Hugh McEachran Kilblaan. Wm. Reid storekeeper at Southend. About three thirty we started from Campbeltown of Southend in a Breck. Passed the following farms among others on the way: Stewarton, Killeonan (over 70 cows) Knocknaha with blacksmith shop. Killwhipnach Oatfield School. ? (wee Lord residence on same) Pennygowan Ballybrenan Knockstapple Kilirvan Brecklate where Mathew Ralston was born. Keprigan once occupied by H Andrews uncle of Andrews family settlement. Dalmore Christlach (where late Uncle Robert Montgomery was born) and where late Jas. Hamilton Caldeonia came from Killblaan. Machimore where Brown family were born Jas. Hugh, etc. Brunerican where McKerrall's came from. Stopped at Argyle Arms Hotel conducted by Mrs. Gibson granddaughter of Nancy Andrews hence cousin of Mother. After supper Father Mr. Wm. McKerrall Brunerican, brother-in-law of Mr. Gibson. John Taylor Christloch brother of Mrs. Gibson and myself took a walk through Southend as far as Jas. Hunter's Machribeg. Looked around his Steading and spent the evening there. Met his cheese maker Thos. Gibson who used to live in Rockford. While at Hunter's saw a stationery threshing machine. Run by water power. In the evening Mr. Hunter's daughter Nancy sang. Loch Lomond for us. Left there something about 9:30 and came back to Hotel. Had a visit with Jas. Taylor Machrimore brothers of Mrs. Gibson. Went to bed about 11:30.
Machribeg Farm
THURSDAY MAY 23, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:15 in the Argyle Arms Hotel Southend Kintyre. After breakfast we walked out to Kielcolon Keil Cemetery Jas. Taylor accompanying us. While there Mr. McKay overtook us and took us out for a drive. Near cemetery I saw St. Colomba's foot prints 564 on rock. We passed Coves of Kiel. Mr. McKay took us as far as Carskey where we visited a new house being built for Mr. and Mrs. Boyd of the place. Then came on back same way to Lephenstrath. By Mr. McKay's brother Archie. Met his wife who is a McDonald. Met also Hugh McKay. Passed Garvaigh where Robert, John, Daniel and Alex Smith lived. Saw the following farms Drummavoolin, Cattadale Dalavhraddan, Alhona. Mr. McKay then taking us back to the Inn about 1:00. Had a shower of rain while we were eating dinner but breaking away about 2:30 we started for Kilblaan Fathers old home. We met Mr. and Mrs Colan McEachran and son Hugh and a daughter living on the place. The buildings were mostly changed since father left there but were still on about same spot. Saw all the houses and barns and also the old threshing machine that was there in father's time - still in use. Took some pictures of the place and then Hugh McEachran father and I took a walk out over the fields going to the highest spot on the farm. After strolling around about an hour, we went back to the house a few minutes and then came on back to the Inn. Just east of Kilblaan is Christloch home of John Taylor's family birthplace of Uncle Robert Montgomery. Also saw farm Glene? while on Kilblaan. Learned this afternoon that Drumgarve is in Valley of Glen Lussa and Kilblaan is valley of Conie Glen. Hugh McEachran accompanied us to the Inn. After having tea we took a walk over to Wm. Reid's Storekeeper. There we met Alex Ronald Penny? son-in-law to David Andrew. Mrs. Reid took us over to the United Free Church to see it. Mr. Andrew and Mr. Ronald also going. While in church met Mrs. Young wife of pastor and daughters Frances, Mary and Maggie also a Mr. Henderson. After spending a little while there which we spent partly singing we went back to Mr. Reid's. Visited a while and after having supper we came back to the Inn about 11 o'clock, although it showered between 1 and 2 most of the rest of the day was good. Had an enjoyable day throughout. Went to bed about 11:15.
FRIDAY MAY 24, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:15 in the Argyle Arms Hotel Southend Scotland. Wrote a letter home before breakfast. About 9 o'clock Mr. Peter McKay called for us and took us for a drive. First took us up to Dunglas where he and family are staying for the present. Met his wife who was a Lightbody - sister to Mrs. Matthew Ralston, also met daughter Ellen and son Hugh. After spending a few minutes we went on for our drive going east and seeing Polliwilline to the south - birthplace of J. R. McDonald and sisters. Also family. Then called at Langholm formerly known as Auchanelary. Claimed to be birthplace of McPhails. Took picture. From here we drove on past Kildavie, Chiscan, Pennygown, Gallybrena to Macharioch where we met Robert Young Ralston son of Gavin Ralston on whom we called on Monday. Mr. Ralston took us through the grounds of the Dutchess to the Dukes Monument (about 20 feet high). We called on Monday. Mr. Ralston took us through the grounds of the Dutchess to the Dukes Monument (about 20 ft high). After seeing the grounds and monument. Mr. Ralston took us into house where we met his sister Martha and a Mrs. Love and little daughter after a brief visit we continued our drive passing Cuildran where McWilliams came from and Kilbride where Robert Henderson came from. Saw also Blasthill. Got back to Drumglas about 1 PM where we had dinner. While at dinner we learned that the McVickers of McGill College at Montreal and of Baptist College at Toronto were born on the place. After dinner and a little visit and taking some pictures we bid Mr. McKay and family goodbye and walked to Aucharrea now occupied by Mr. Barbour. Met also Miss Barbour and daughter Bessie and Agnes. Aucharrea was place where Uncle George Ralston came from. While here we found from church Records the following dates of birth.From Aucharria walked to Brunerican formerly home of McKerralls of Chatham. Met Mrs. Wm. McKerrall sister of Mrs. Gibson - 2nd cousin. After a short visit we walked to the Standing Stone and then to Dunavery climbing to top. Then went to David Andrews to tea at 5:30. After tea spent the evening visiting and playing carpet balls until near 10 o'clock. Met Jenny Roland - granddaughter of Miss Andrew and a Miss Robertson. After having supper about 10 o'clock, we came back to Inn about 10:30. Although cloudy in morning cleared up nicely and was nice day but rained again in evening. Went to bed about 10:45.
- Grandfather Breckenridge Oct 23, 1798
- Grandmother March 24, 1825
- Father Jan 9, 1838
- Uncle Edward Breckenridge March 27, 1841
- John McKerrall Oct 29, 1826
- Peter McKerrall May 25, 1837
- Edward McKerrall March 27, 1839
SATURDAY MAY 25, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:30 in the Argyll Arms Hotel Southend Kintyre. After breakfast I took a picture of Machimore where Hugh Brown family were born and also of Jas. Taylor in Highland Uniform and one of buildings where father went to school. At 9 o'clock we started from Southend with Jas. Taylor in the Breck for Campbeltown arriving about 10:30. Came over to Miss Andrews with grips after a little going downtown where we met cousin James Breckenridge who introduced us to Mr. Gregg of Chiscan. After a little " Crack " (this is slang expression for a bite to eat) cousin James took us to John Huie's where we met himself and sister Anne who used to take care of her grandmother at Ronachan near Drumgarve and so was pretty well acquainted with mother and family. While walking over town met Neil McArthur. A successful contractor of Campbeltown. After dinner Miss Andrew father, cousin James and myself started out for a few calls and a visit to Kilchenzie Cemetery. Called first at Cemetery where we found grandmother McPhails Monument. Took two pictures of it. Then went in to John Smith's on Low Balergie. Mr. Smith is cousin of mother. Met his daughter Martha. After having tea and a "crack" Father, Cousin James and myself took a walk to Dougald Mitchell's on High Balergie. After a short visit we walked back to Mr. Smiths then starting back towards town. Could see Ballyvain to northwest. Passed the Drumbetween Balergie and Killkenzie. Called on Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McLean Kilmaho a little while. After a little "crack" we came on to The Craigs where we met Margaret and Isabella. David and John Reid. Saw The Ranachan to south where late Archie Smith Rockford was born. Passed Glencraig on which Uncle Archie Andrew died. Came on to Kilmichael where we spent a little while on Tuesday. Besides the family we met at that time we met John Thomas and William Ralston. Here we had supper and a "crack" until about 10:30 when we started for town. Got into town about 11 o'clock. Cousin James and I left horse at barn and walked home together. The weather was a little dull all day but did not rain any. Went to bed about 11:30.
Southend School
SUNDAY MAY 26, 1907
Awoke this morning about 8 o'clock at Miss Jane Andrews Campbeltown. At 11:15 o'clock we were at service in the Longrow Church Campbeltown. Mr. Robert Small MA the preacher for the day spoke briefly to the children from the text "and people shall flow unto it" Micha 4:1. He preached from the text: "And when they were awake, they saw his glory" Luke 9:32. Were at church service at 2 o'clock again and heard a sermon on the text "and Michal Saul's daughter loved David" and they told David, and the thing pleased him." 2 ? 18:20. After services we went to Jas. Breckenridge's where we met his sister. After having a nice visit we went out for a walk as far as the burrough limits to SE and on away back called in Chas. Greenlees and his wife. Mr. Greenlees is an ex-provist of Campbeltown and cousin of D. G. Harvey. Spent about an hour there and then called on Mr. Robert Reid the tailor and his sister. Spent a little while there getting home about 9:30. Wrote a letter home. The day was a little dull but comfortable and dry. Went to bed about 11 o'clock.
MONDAY MAY 27, 1907
Got up this morning about 5 o'clock at Miss Andrews Campbeltown. At 5:30 I started for the summit of Beinn Ghuilean. Arrived there at 6:45. While there wrote names of family on a stone. Gathered some heather. Started down the mountain at 7 o'clock. When nearly down I met Mr. John McMillan (born at Cuildrain) got back to Miss Andrews about 8:30. After breakfast Father Miss Andrew and myself started for Mr. John Lockhart's. Miss Andrew staid at Andrew Stewart's and Father and I went to John Lockhart's. Stopped at Killouslan Cemetery a few minutes on the way out. Got to Mr. Lockhart's a little before twelve o'clock met himself, his sister Mrs. Sinclair and her daughter. Mr. Lockhart has been on Peninver Farm 56 years today and will be 73 years old August 13th. After having a very pleasant visit Mr. Lockhart took us to Mr. Jas. McNairs on Low Smerby where we stopped a little while. Mr. Edward McCourie of Argyle once worked there for Mr. McNair's father. From McNair's we went to Andrew Stewart's on High Smerby. Spent a little while there. Mr. Stewart taking us back to Miss Andrews. After getting home father and I went over to Matthew Brown's to call a little while. About 9 o'clock excused ourselves a little while to meet Capt Howie, brother of Mrs. Wm. Howie of Rockford. After speaking a few minutes to Capt, we returned to Mrs. Brown's. Were served supper. Had a nice visit with Mr. Brown, son James and daughter Anna. Left there about 10:45. On way to Miss Andrews I called on James Breckenridge got some pictures and pointers on trip to Oban and London etc. Got home about 12:30. Pleasant mild day although a little cloudy. Went to bed about 12:40 AM.
TUESDAY MAY 28,1907
Got up this morning about 6:30 at Miss Andrews in Campbeltown. Before breakfast packed our goods preparatory to leaving Campbeltown. In the forenoon went over town. Among others, met Miss Lockhart, Mr. Huie, Jas. Breckenridge, etc. Called at Matthew Brown's home. Visited the Library where we were shown around by the librarian Mr. McKinley. In the Museum saw picture of Campbeltown Fair by A. McKerral 1886 also one of Hogmanay Night of Olden Times by same painter. Library has about 10,000 volumes and was built 1899. We then called on Miss Jane Andrew an old schoolmate of fathers. At 2:45 we left Campbeltown the following being at pier to see us off. Duncan Stewart, John Huie, Mr. Mathew Brown, Jas and Anna, Miss Jane Andrews, Miss Mary Breckenridge and Brother James. Had nice sail from Campbeltown to Fairline Pier arriving there about 5 PM and coming by rail from there to Glasgow arriving about 6:30. Located at Waverly Hotel. Then went to call at Archibald Martin's home. Found his daughter who gave us supper and with whom we had a pleasant "crack." Got back to hotel a little before 10 o'clock. The weather at Campbeltown was rather dull and cloudy. Coming to Glasgow we came into nice clear weather. Went to bed about 11 o'clock.
WEDNESDAY MAY 29,1907
Got up this morning in the Waverly Hotel in Glasgow at 5:15. At 7 o'clock father and I started from Glasgow for Oban on steamer Iona. Sailed down Clyde River passing 20 or 30 good sized ships besides many smaller ones. Saw also many in various stages of construction among them the Lusitania one of the new Cunarder's and one of the largest boats built. Farther down the river we passed Dumbarton Castle and Rock on the north bank of river. Steamer called at the following places. Princes Pier, Gourock Pier, Dunoon, Innellan, Rothsay on the Isle of Bute. Then passed through the Kyles of Bute and into Loch Fyne calling at Tarbert and on to Ardrishaig. Here we boarded (at 1 PM) the ? Canal Boat Linnet. Crinan Canal is nine miles long and took us until about 3:15. We ascended the canal through five Locks and then descended through five others to the town of Crinan Beautiful sail and scenery. At Crinan we boarded the Chevalies for Oban getting into Oban about 5 PM. Found lodging in private house. Spent the evening walking around the town. Guess we saw about 20 hotels. Climbed Pulpit Hill about 8:30 and got a view of Oban Loch and Donollie Castle and Esplanade. Saw Ben ? to the west. Got to boarding house about 9 o'clock. Went to bed about 9:40. Morning was fair and clear until after noon when it commenced to cloud up some and towards evening got quite cloudy. Day was rather cool on water except ride on Crinan Canal.
THURSDAY MAY 30, 1907
Awoke this morning in Oban Scotland about 6:15 AM. Left Oban at 8:55 via Caledonian Railway going to Crianlarich. Part of the way we passed along Loch Etine. Passed Ben Cruachan to the north and along the north end of Loch Ave. Ben Cruachan and some of the other mountains seen bad snow on their summits. At Crianlarich we had a delay of about 2 hours partly on account of a late train to make connections. From Crianlarich we went to Garlochhead passing on the way Glen Fallach on our left. Also rode about 8 miles along the north end of Loch Lomand. Then rode along Loch Long about 8 miles stopped at Garlochhead at the head of Gare Loch where we met Mrs. ? Montgomery an old school mate of father also met a son and daughter. Only had a short visit with them leaving again at 4 o'clock for Glasgow. Got into Glasgow about 5:30. Went to Thos. Cook and Sons office and ticketed through to London. In the evening we went to the home of John McKay editor of the Celtic Monthly and got a book Argyle Highlands. While at ? I examined the freight cars near the depot. The day was rather unpleasant - rained most of the day. This and the clouds spoiled our view and pleasure of the rides through the mountains which must be fine in nice weather. While riding along Loch Lomond we could look down on the Loch on one side and away up the mountains on the other. Grand rugged country. After getting back from Mr. McKay's in the evening we went to St Enoch St. Station and at 11 PM started for London.
FRIDAY MAY 31, 1907
At 11 PM last night we started from Glasgow to London so when the 31st dawned on us we were on our way to London. On the way we passed through Kiln? Dumfries, Carlisle Leeds, Sheffield, Leicester and Bedford. When daylight began to dawn we could see some rather hilly country but as we got nearer London the country became more level and we saw some very nice farming lands. Arrived in London about 8:10. After finding lodgings and resting we went to the British Museum where we saw a great many old relics of art, mummies, etc. In the afternoon we went to Thos Cook and Sons office Leedgate Circus and got some information regarding seeing London by Cook's Drives. Then went to St. Paul's Cathedral whose dome is 365 feet high and 180 feet in diameter. It is larger and I think more beautiful inside than the Glasgow Cathedral. It has Naves, Cloister, Crypts, etc. Wonderful building. From here we went to Blackfriars Bridge where we took a car to the Parliament Bldgs. and Westminister Abbey. On the way passed under Waterloo Bridge. Saw Hotels Savoy, Cecil and Metropole. Saw also Somerset Hospital on way. We visited Westminister Abbey a grand building. Saw the burial places of Alfred Lord Tennyson, John Dryden, Isaac Watts, John and Chas Westley. Visited also the Chapter House which was the Ancient Parliament House. We then visited the Houses of Parliament getting to the House of Commons seeing a part of the session. Then came back to lodgings. Wrote letters home in the evening. The day was partly cloudy and dull rained in morning and again a little in the evening. Went to bed at 9PM.
SATURDAY JUNE 1, 1907
Got up this morning in a private house on Great Russell St. London at 7 AM. At 9:30 Father and I joined one of the Thos Cook and Son's drives for a sightseeing trip in London. Boarded the break at 122 High Holborn St. We first drove south through a new street opened two years ago by the King so is called the King's Way. King's Way meets Aldwych which leads into Strand St. On this street we saw the Gladstone Memorial (monument in middle of street). Passed the Royal Courts of Justice on our left. There are 25 judges - five of whom spend most of the time in outlying districts. We soon arrived at Cook's Head office at Leedgate Circus. This we left at 10 o'clock there being 15 in the party besides the guide. From here we drove south on New Bridge St. which is built on a reclaimed river. On arriving at the river we turned towards west on Victoria Embankment which has all been reclaimed from the Thames River. Just as we turned to west we saw Blackfriars Bridge over Thames. A short distance on this street we passed London Schools on right. Victoria Statute stood on right as we turned. A little farther on we saw Warship lying in Thames River. On our right we passed the Temple. Then the Somerset Houses where are kept records of births, deaths and marriages and many wills - mostly wills. On our left we passed the Waterloo Bridge so called because this is the way the troops went to the Battle of that name. Passed Hotels Savoy and Cecil on right and Cleopatra's Needle - the stone weighing 180 tons. To our right about six rods we then got a glimpse of the Water Gate Way that was used until about 25 years ago. A little farther on we passed under the Charing Cross Railway and footbridge. Then we soon saw North Cumberland Ave on our right. Then we passed the National Liberal Club Building on right. Then passed New Scotland Yard head quarters of Metropolitan Police there being 16,000 police in London and 1,000 city Police. Then we soon arrived at the Westminster Bridge. Just as we saw Statue to Boadicea dated AD 61. Crossed bridge and while doing got good view of Parliament Buildings. After crossing bridge turned south past St. Thomas Hospital which also faces along river having seven wings toward river. London has 100 hospitals. We soon passed Lambeth Gardens then Lambeth Palace the home of the Archbishops of Canterbury for 600 years and the ? Ch all on our left. Saw Lambeth Bridge on right. A little farther on we saw Doulton and Cos Works - manufactures of Terra Cotta, etc. We then crossed Vauxhall Bridge and turned up along river and soon were at The National Gallery of British Art commonly known as the Tate Gallery because a collection of 65 pictures were given by a Mr. Tate to start Galley. Here we saw many valuable paintings among them being: The Derby Day, Last Day in the Old Home, The Doctor, Thursday 12 monks fishing, The Horse Fair, Hope, Napoleon on board the Bellerophon, Hudson's Last Voyage, Between Two Fires. Spent about three quarters of an hour in gallery. We then went to Parliament Buildings which were put up 60 years ago at a cost of £400,000. Buildings have a frontage of 1,000 feet on Thames River. We entered through the main tower. First visited the King's robing Room where the king is always robbed. Passed into the Royal Gallery where we saw paintings of the Meeting of Wellington and Blucher and of Trafalgar - Death of Nelson. Then passed into Princess Chamber where princess waits while King is in House of Lords. In this room we saw statue of Victoria with statues on each side representing Mercy and Justice. We then passed into House of Lords. Saw Kings Seat. Down through the center of room are tables around which Prime Ministers sit. At one end of centre is Wool Seat and at the other end Bar of the House - the final court of appeal. The Conservatives sit on right of ? and liberals on left. The party in power always sit on right - conservatives being now in power. We then passed into Peer's Lobby and then into Peer's Corridor. Then into Central Hall. Then into House of Commons Corridor and then into House of Commons. There are about 640 members at present with seating room for about 480. The same rule prevails here as in House of Lords being party in power on right. Liberals are now in power. Irish members sit near door. We then returned to Central Hall and into St. Stephen Hall and then into Westminster Hall built 1085. Here we saw place where Charles I was condemned to death - this Hall being for a time used as courts of Justice and Banqueting Hall. We then passed outside and just in front of building saw Statue to Cromwell. We then proceeded to Westminster Abbey. Before going in saw Church built by Edward I who was called Hammer of Scotland. Cromwell's mother and others were buried here. We then turned our attention to the Abbey. The oldest part was built commenced 1065 by Edward the Confessor. The left portion was built 400 years ago and the towers to right 200 years old. The entrance is by way of Solomon's Porch a fine piece of workmanship. After entering we passed through Statesman Aisle under which some prominent Statesmen are buried. Among others Mr. Gladstone and his wife are buried here. In the Abbey we saw where Mary Queen of Scots, Henry VII, Elizabeth, Addison the Poet, Henry V, Edward (Confessor), Edward I (Hammer Of Scots), Richard II, Henry III, Edward III were buried and some others. Saw the Coronation Chair. Also the room where Kings and Queens are crowned. The floor of room is higher than other floor being raised up with earth brought from Holy Land to make it more sacred. The roof of interior of building is 100 feet high. The organist is Sir Frederick Budge. Owing to the marriage of his daughter which was to take place in the afternoon, we did not get all through the building. However our guide told us that the following were buried there: Spencer, Dryden, Chaucer, Dickens, Handel, Tennyson, Robert Browning, Sir Henry Irving, Lord Macauley, Sir Isaac Newton, David Livingston, major Andre, etc. We then continued our drive along White Hall. Here we passed on our left mounted house guards and on the right the new War Office and the Banqueting Hall - all that remain of the historic palace of Whitehall. Saw the place where Charles I was beheaded Jan 3, 1649 in front of one of its windows. Our drive then took us by Trafalgar Square where we saw Nelson's Monument. We then passed onto the strand turning north on Bedford St. past the end of Maiden Lane then around by the Covent Garden Market to Covent Garden Hotel where we were served luncheon. After luncheon we resumed our drive going past Charing Cross Hospital, through a section in which there were 30 theaters within 500 feet radius, then Piccadilly Circus. Saw Hanover Church where Roosevelt was married. Saw St. Georges Square, Drove on Oxford St. which runs 20 miles through London from East to West. We then drove round to Manchester Square and across street alighted to see world famous "Wallace Collection". Saw many valuable Italian Dutch and French Paintings among them The Virgin Child with St. John and two Angels by Delsarto. Saw also a clock lifted from the Tuileries. Also Royal Staircase taken from France. Saw also Military rooms. The building used to be former home of Marquis of Hartford and collection is valued at £7,000,000. Proceeding on our way we soon passed Cavendish Square and the Peter Robinson shops on Oxford St. and were soon at the world famous British Museum. The Museum is owned by the government and is over 150 years old. Some of its relics have been here 100 years. It contains 60 miles of books set up side by side - a copy of every new book published must be sent here. Saw letters by Victoria, Washington, Nelson, Chas Dickens and J. Addison, and Wm Shakespeare's signature. Saw also original Magna Charter 1215. Saw oldest Bible in world 4th or 5th century. Saw some original manuscripts of Dan DeFoe, Gray, Addison, Sir W Raleigh and Milton. Saw also Royal Library given by George IV. Saw Bible claimed to be first printed in Am 1661. Passed through Mexican Gallery. Assyrian Gallery where we saw collection original stone tablets containing legends and commercial documents etc. about 4,000 years old. Saw Basalt Stele (about 6 ft. high) containing Code of Laws Assyiran. Passed into Egyptian room where we saw among the other things the Scarab Stones - Superstitiously emblematic of power. Saw also samples of Food and Fruits. Saw mummied birds and animals and mummied people. In another room we saw famous Portland Vase made a century after Christ. Saw also the finest cameos in world. Saw also a copy of Alfred Jewel. Saw also the finest wood work in the world being Flemish. Saw the famous Rosetta Stone (taken from Rosetta River) which was a complementary gift to Ptolemy 195 yrs before Christ. It was captured by English in 1801 and has been in Museum 100 years. Saw wooden statue of Ramses II 1333 BC. Saw the Mausoleum Room in which were fragments of the Monument of Mausolus - one of the seven wonders of the world. Saw also the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon which was 200 ft long and 60 foot high. Saw some remains of columns from Temple of Diana of Ephersus - another of the seven wonders of the world. From Museum we proceeded to place of starting, having had an enjoyable and profitable drive through London. In the evening we went to Chrystal Palace getting home about 10:30. Showered a little at times through the day and quite heavy in evening. Went to bed about 11:30.
SUNDAY JUNE 2, 1907
Awoke this morning in house on Great Russell St. London England at 7 o'clock. At 11:00 o'clock we were at services in the City Temple (Congregational) Holborn Viaduct. The music was led by a choir of 28 ladies, 17 men and coronetist beside pipe organ. The minister Rev. R. J. Campbell MA preached from the text "and there should be no sign given except" Jonah the prophet etc. In the afternoon we went to services in the Westminster Abbey at 3:00 o'clock. There was much formality to the service. The sub dean - canon in residence preached from the text about "The rich man and Lazarus" Luke 16:25. Very good sermon. In the evening we went to services in the Westminster Chapel (congregational) Buckingham Gate. The service was very much the same as we are used to at home. The pastor Rev. G. Campbell Morgan DD preached a splendid sermon on the text "The men of Niv? Shall use up etc. for a greater than Jonas is here" Matt 12:41. Dr. Morgan treated of the weak and strong points in Jonah's life and then showed wherein Christ was greater. Got home about 9:30 o'clock. There were occasional little showers but yet the day was pretty good, and when coming home in evening the stars were shining. Went to bed about 10 PM.
MONDAY JUNE 3, 1907
Awoke this morning in a private house on Great Russell St., London England at 5 AM. At 9:30 father and I started on one of Cook's Drives in London. Left main office at Ludgate Circus about 10 AM going first on Farringdon Street by the Central Markets (meat). Saw where persons were ? about 1555 - 6-7 and the St. Bartholmew Hospital built 1102. Saw St. Sepulchre Church where John Smith was buried. Saw New Gate Prison, General Post Office Bldg 100 yrs, Birthplace of Milton. Saw Gold Bells Ch. Guild Hall, Mansion House (House of Lord Mayor who gets £10,000 per year) Royal Exchange. Passed onto King William St where we saw Monument to ? 1666, Wm IV statue. Fish Market and then onto London Bridge. Drove along Tooley Street to Tower Bridge by which we re-crossed the river. Bridge was built 10 yrs ago. After crossing river saw St. Catherine Docks and Mint on right. Saw spot where a public scaffold stood 400 years. Then visited the Tower of London - Fortress - Palace Person - which dates back to 1078. Saw yeomen of tower with dress of 1485 style. Saw the Bell Tower, Traitor's Gate, Bloody Tower. Visited the White Tower in which we saw St. John Chapel - Norman style. Barqueting Hall with it armories, saw also passion flower made of swords and ramrods. Heading ? of 1697. Saw uniform worn by Duke of Wellington. Saw coat on which Gen Wolff ?. Saw some old guns and grape shot, etc. Saw Horse Armories ?. Visited Beauchamp Tower where we saw inscriptions cut by prisoners. Outside of the Beauchamp Tower we saw spot where Lady Jane Gray was executed. Visited Wakefield Tower where we saw the Imperial Royal Crown 3000 diamonds and the Regalia of State all valued at £4,000,000. Beautiful sight. From here we drove along Great Tower St. and Cannon St. to St Paul's Cathedral which is the 4th or 5th largest cathedral in the world. It is about 500 ft long width at western entrance 180 ft. at ? 250 ft. general height of wall about 90 feet. Height of dome about 350 ft. and circumference 180 ft. Before entering saw spot where Queen Victoria's carriage stood at the service of her 60 anniversary as Queen. Inside we saw among other monuments is Nelson & Wellington. Saw the new altar £30,000. Saw old altar. We then entered Crypt and among others saw spot where Nelson and Duke of Wellington were buried. Saw where several eminent painters were buried. Saw also Wellington's Funeral Car made in 18 days of guns taken at Battle of Waterloo. From Cathedral we drove along Fleet Street know as "The Highway of Letters" and the Strand - two of the most interesting thorough fares of London. We then went to Covent Garden Hotel for luncheon. After luncheon we drove to Art Gallery. In Trafalgar Square in front of Gallery we saw Nelson Monument and Equestrian Monument to Chas I that had been buried for a time. In gallery we saw many valuable paintings, among them being Virgin and Child by Raphael, Vision of a Knight by same, Portrait of Himself by Rembrandt and The Holy Family by Murrillo. From the gallery we drove through Pall Mall - the centre of Club Land. Saw St James Palace, Marlborough House - residence of the Prince of Wales. We then drove on the Mall - dividing line between St. James Park and Green Park - here we see Buckingham Palace - London home of King & Queen. Drove past Palace and by Royal Gate Way just then the King and Queen coming along in a hack. Saw hack but did not see Royalty distinctly. Soon passed Howards Stores on Brompton Road and Brompton Oratory. Saw Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum. We go by Queens Gate to Kensington Park where we visit the Albert Memorial. It was erected 50 years ago, around the side are 167 figures of prominent poets, painter, musician, sculptors, etc. Royal Albert Hall is across St. Seats 10,000 people and 1000 orchestra. From here we drove through Kensington park - saw Rot? ? and called at a Dog Cemetery by way of diversions 400 (about) dogs are buried here. From here we drove past the Marble Arch and turned down Park Lane - residences of many millionaires. Among others saw residence of Duke of Westminster and Dorchester House - home of Whitelaw Reid. Also residence of Duke of Devonshire. We drove past Leicester Square and into Piccadilly St. and Circus - an extremely congested thoroughfare. From here we drove down street east of Kings Way where we saw house where Tennyson lived and in a short time were at old Curiosity Shop believed to be the original. From here we returned to Ludgate Circus where our trip ended. Had an enjoyable time and saw a great deal in the time. We then did some purchasing and after supper did our packing preparatory to leaving early tomorrow morning. Cloudy day but no rain. Went to bed about 10:30.
TUESDAY JUNE 4, 1907
Got up this morning about 2:40 in a private house in London. At 5:15 AM we left London for Liverpool arriving at 10:25. Passed through North Hampton, Rugby, Crewe - where the London & NW Railway shops are located and Winsford where are great salt works. Did a little running around in Liverpool preparatory to our leaving for America at about 4:30 PM. About 1 PM we started for a sightseeing trip along the dock going on the Elevated Railway to Seaforth Sands and back. Think we saw about 30 or 40 ocean liners in and about the docks. About 3:30 PM we went aboard the Carmania and about 4:40 we moved away from the pier. Day was cloudy but mostly dry until evening when it rained. Went to bed about 8:45.
RMS Carmania
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 1907
Awoke this morning about 6:45 on board Carmania. About 7 AM we arrived at Queenstown Harbor where we laid in harbor about 3 hours. Some Irish women came on board to sell linens etc. Queenstown Harbor is beautifully located and looked nicely where we got in first as the weather was clear. When we were leaving it was raining. Between 11 and12 we met the Cunard Liner. Ivernia off the coast of Ireland. We then soon passed Old Head of Kinsail Lighthouse and about 2 PM Fastnet Rock. About 4 o'clock I began to feel sick and went to bed about 6 PM. The day was quite windy and the sea kept getting higher in the afternoon until it got to be quite a high sea.
THURSDAY JUNE 6, 1907
Got up this morning at 8 o'clock on board the Carmania. Did not feel well all day and did not eat anything at all. Went up on deck two or three times during the day. Rained most of the forenoon and was cloudy and dull. Cleared up in the afternoon and sun shone awhile. Little cloudy again about sunset time. The Log showed we had traveled 416 miles from noon yesterday until noon today. Pretty high sea most of the day. Went to bed about 8 o'clock.
FRIDAY JUNE 7, 1907
Got up this morning about 7 AM on board the Carmania. Did not feel well all day and did not eat anything. Between 11 and 1:00 I was up on deck and in the drawing room but staid in the berth the rest of the day. Cloudy day with pretty high wind and high head sea. The Log showed we had gone 404 miles from noon yesterday until noon today. Went to bed about 8 o'clock.
SATURDAY JUNE 8, 1907
Spent all day in the berth on board RMS Carmania. About 12 o'clock I got up and dressed but spent nearly all day laying down. Took some mineral water in the forenoon. Felt some better in the afternoon and ate a little. Early this morning the sea was quite rough and the boat rolled and pitched quite a little. The weather settled some as the day advanced so was not so bad in the afternoon. Rained most of the forenoon. Went to bed about 9 o'clock. The log showed that we had traveled 400 knots from noon yesterday until noon today.
SUNDAY JUNE 9, 1907
Got up this morning on Carmania about 8 o'clock feeling a great deal better. Took a little lunch in the state room after getting up. The sea being quiet this morning. I got up on deck a while. At 10:30 we went to Divine service in the First Cabin Saloon. Sat down to the table to dinner today - first time since Wednesday evening. At 2:30 we were at a service in the 2nd cabin saloon where Mrs. Nalder gave an address on the "Life and Work of Pundita Ranabai among the Child Widows of India." Felt pretty well all day so wrote letters to Maggie, Nellie, Bessie and Mr. Collins in the afternoon and evening. Sea was calm all day but about 11 AM we sailed into a heavy fog which lasted about six hours. Fog whistle was used. Log showed we traveled 435 knots from noon yesterday until noon today. Went to bed at 9:30.
MONDAY JUNE 10, 1907
Got up this morning at 5:30 on board the RMS Carmania. Beautiful clear morning mild air. About 7:40 our steamer picked up a man adrift in a small boat who claimed he was adrift 14 days with provisions for only six days. Was in exhausted condition when rescued. In the afternoon watched the Deck Sports awhile. In the evening attended the Concert in the Second Cabin Saloon at 8 o'clock. The day was nice and clear but the wind blew rather hard during the day. The log showed we traveled 410 knots from Sunday noon until noon today. Went to bed about 10 o'clock.
TUESDAY JUNE 11, 1907
Got up this morning about 5:30 on board the Carmania. Wrote two letters before breakfast time got very cold while doing so and did not feel good until near evening. Was raining when I got up but quiet in the forenoon but the day was very cold. In the evening about 7 PM father and myself with several others visited the engines of Camonia 20,000 horsepower. The triple turbines revolve at about an average of 179 revolutions per minute. The engines are run by 16 engineers and require 20 firemen, 15 trimmers and 6 greasers on each of 3 shifts, the men working 4 hours and off 8 hours. Carmania carries a crew of about 430 in all. Went to Impromptu Concert and Distribution of sport prizes in 2nd cabin saloon at 9 PM. Went to bed about 11PM.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 1907
Got up this morning about 5:30 AM on board Carmania. Beautiful morning. Before breakfast time we were in sight of land and were off the Carmania a little before 12 o'clock. The entrance to New York harbor looked nicely the morning being so fine. After getting off boat we came to New Amsterdam Hotel corner 4th Ave. and 21st St. We received six letters and three bundles of papers on arrival. In the afternoon we went to the Am Exchange Nat. Bank 128 Broadway and to First Nat. Bank corner Wall & Broadway and got some money (did business on Wall Street New York) Then we went to top of Globe Building on Park Row St and took a look all over town. The day was so fine we could see a great deal of the city. About 6 PM amidst a throng of people we started over the Brooklyn Bridge to make our way to Coney Island. The crowd on Bridge going to cars at that hour is an interesting sight. Got to Coney Island about 7:30. Spent an hour and three quarters walking around there seeing Coney Island and its attractions - Luna Park, The Deluge, Dreamland, Pikes Peak Railway, Shooting Galleries, Drop the Dip, Ferris Wheel, Steeple Chase - 25 attractions, Skating Rink, moving pictures, vaudeville and also lunch rooms and saloons or drinking places galore. Left there at 9:15 getting to New York at 9:50. Went to bed at 12 o'clock in New Amsterdam Hotel New York. Beautiful clear mild day.
THURSDAY JUNE 13, 1907
Got up this morning in New Amsterdam Hotel New York at 6 AM. Fine clear morning. After breakfast we took a walk around Madison Square Park of about 6 acres. On east saw the office of the Metropolitan Life Ins Co, Madison Ave Pres. Ch (Dr Charles H Parkhurst) Appellate Court House and Madison Square Garden. In park saw statues of Roscoe Conkling, Chester A Arthur, Admiral Ferragut and Wm H. Seward. On west of Square are Hoffman House, Democratic Head Quarters and Fifth Ave Hotel, formerly Headquarters of Republican Politicians and first place elevator was used (1854). At 10 o'clock we started on a seeing New York trip going Up Town starting at 23rd St and Broadway. We first went on 5th Ave which is 6 ½ miles ling going to 90th St. North of 42nd St. is residential dist - South Business. After passing Madison Square we saw Marble Collegiate Ch on west, Holland House on west Knickerbocker Club on east Waldorf Astoria Hotel 17 stores on west. Manager gets highest hotel salary in country. Knickerbocker Trust Co. on West Gorham Bldg. Fifth Ave Pres Ch (Dr. Hall's) on west. Tiffany Jewelry Store on East, Union League club on East, Temple Emann El on East. While passing Centre New York Library on west ? room for 1,500,000 books. Back of ? was held first World's Fair. While on Fifth Ave. saw among other, the following residences: Miss Helen Gould, Russell Sage, HC Frick, Wm K Vanderhill, John D Rockefeller no 13 W. 54th Street, Edwin Gould, Harry Paya Whitney, Mrs. C Vanderbilt. Across from Central Park Wm E Roosevelt, Frank J Gould, Mrs. Wm Astor & Col. John Jacob Astor, Chas J. Yorkes, Ogden Mills, Senator WA Clark, Andrew Carnegie, etc. Saw also along Street. St. Patrick's Cathedral and 5th Ave Pres Ch. At 90th St. we entered Central Park riding about a mile to the north and saw the only Natural Lake in Park there being 6 artificial as well. After leaving park we rode along Cathedral Row and turning to north again passed Cathedral of St. John the Divine (building on left also Hospital for Women and St. Luke's Hospital. On our right we got a good panoramic view of Harlem. In the distance we saw College of New York. Turning to west we saw buildings (17) and grounds (18 A) of Columbia University. Near here we saw where battle of Harlem Heights was fought. We were then soon at Grant's Tomb (cost $600,000). From here we rode along Riverside Drive which is 5 miles long. Here we got a good view of Hudson River to our right and Jersey City. Between drive and river is Riverside Park. On our left we passed many fine houses and apartment houses. Also passed Soldiers and Sailor's Monument on right. From Riverside Drive we crossed 72nd Street to Broadway. This Street is 14 miles long. On this street we saw many hotels among them being Knickerbocker, etc. A part of street is called Automobile Row on account of many auto stores. Finished our ride about 12:15 at point of starting. In the afternoon we went to the New York Zoological Gardens in Bronx Park where we saw large numbers of deer, birds, reptiles, monkeys, wolves, bears and quite a large herd of buffalo - among them being 6 buffalo calves. From here we came down to Central Park entering at 90th Street and walking to the south and saw the artificial lakes - one being over 400 acres. Saw Cleopatra's Needle, The Bethesda Fountain, Terraced Stairs and walked down the Mall. Avenue very beautifully shaded by double rows of Elms. The park is beautiful with the trees, hills, rocks, lakes, etc. At south end saw Sherman Equestrian Statue and Columbus Station. Beautiful clear forenoon but clouded up a little toward evening. Packed our grips in evening. Went to bed about 10 o'clock.
FRIDAY JUNE 14, 1907
Got up this morning in the New Amsterdam Hotel New York about 5:30 AM. At 8:55 we left New York for Philadelphia crossing the Hudson River on Ferry. Left Jersey City on train at 9:14 passing through Newark, New Brunswick and Trenton on the way crossed Delaware River. Also crossed Schuylhill twice inside of Philadelphia arriving at 11 AM. Went direct to YMCA. In the afternoon we visited the US Mint corner North 15th Street and Garden Spring. Were shown around by a guide - an old soldier. First saw melting room which has 24 furnaces where all gold, silver, nickle and copper are melted and made into bars. We were then shown the rolling room where all bars are rolled to desired thickness and are run through punching machine where blanks are made for coins. These blanks are then passed to milling machines where raised edge is made to keep face of coin from wearing. The piece is then called plantchet. From here pieces are sent to stamping machines which puts impression on each side and makes reeding-rough edge at one operation. Pieces are then coins ready for circulation. The mint was working on 1 cent pieces only. Saw coppers counted into $10.00 and sacked. Guide told us that each piece of gold or silver to be made into coin is weighed after being punched. If too heavy is filed; if too light goes back to melting room. Nickels and coppers are weighed in quantities only. Guide told us there were 21 presses in mint doing from 80 to 120 pieces per minute depending on size of piece. Also told us all nickels and coppers of US are coined at this mint. The mints at Sacramento, New Orleans and Denver making only gold and silver coins. Learned also while there that the present design of all gold pieces $20, $10, $5, $2.50 have not been changed since 1838. Silver dollars have been same since 1878 none being coined since 1904. .50, .25 and .10 pieces being the same since 1892. Nickels are the same since 1883 and coppers since 1864. Were told it is estimated that there is $400,000,000 worth of money etc. in the mint. Mint was built 1901. Near mint we saw Baldwin Locomotive Works Great. We then strolled down town and visited John Wanamakers Department Store. In the evening we visited Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Fulton at 8:27 at 827 N 63rd Street. Had a very pleasant visit of about 3 hours. They live about 5 1/5 miles from the centre of city so we had a nice ride out there in the evening. Frank 18, M? 16, Philip 14, Margaret 12, Paul 8 years. On way from New York to Philadelphia saw first corn in rows this year. The day was rather disagreeable. Rained most of the forenoon and drizzled sometimes in afternoon but began to clear up in the evening. Went to bed about 11:15 in private house 101 North 15th Street.
SATURDAY JUNE 15, 1907
Got up this morning in private house 161 North 15th Street at 6 o'clock. Clear morning. At 10 o'clock we started for a ride seeing Philadelphia Car was 10 horse power weight 5 tons. Started in front of Keith's Theatre on Chestnut Street. First learned Philadelphia has a population of 1,600,000 and is 22 miles north and south and 6 miles wide. On our left we soon saw new Post Office second only to Chicago. On its right Benj. Franklin flew his famous "Kite". In front of building stands statue to B. Franklin. A little farther on the street (Chestnut) is called Newspaper on account of papers published there. On our right we soon passed Independence and adjoining buildings. Farther on we passed Customs House. Then turned north on Third Street to Walnut where we turned west soon passing Independence Square. A little park block square. On left passed Washington Square on south side of which we got glimpse of oldest Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania 1689. Soon passed Witherspoon Building on right and soon the Bellvue-Stratford Hotel on left costing $3,500,000 and $1,500,000 to furnish. Under same management as Waldorff-Astoria in New York. Then turned north on Broad Street through High Business Block district one being 24 stories high to the new City Hall which was 27 yrs building and cost $20,000,000. On top is a great statue of Wm. Penn. Hence building is most expensive Penn holder in world. Top of Statue is 458 feet high. Then saw Masonic Temple after leaving City Hall. Broad Street is 20 ¼ miles long - longest straightest in world. We soon saw Fleischman's Vienna Bread and First Reg. Armory. Baldwin's Locomotive Works where 18,000 men are employed who build 7 locomotives a day. The first Locomotive Old Iron Sides was built here in 1831. The works occupy 34 bldgs and cover 16 acres of ground. Longest Locomotive works in world. Soon saw Boys High School which cost $1,500,000, DeLong Hook and Eye Co (do you see that hump?) Turned west on Girard Ave. On our right soon passed Girard College founded by Stephen Girard who died in 1837. Grounds 40 acres saw House of Refuge for girls on left. On right soon saw "Brewery Town" crossed Girard Ave. Bridge which cost $1,500,000. Saw entrance to Zoological Gardens and soon on right Penn's House built in 1682 of bricks brought from England. Since moved to present sight. To north of same is old Centennial Exposition grounds. Before crossing Girard Ave. Bridge, saw dome of "Memorial Hall" one of bldg of Centennial. Re-crossed Bridge going down around and to entrance to Fairmont Park. Went along Riverside Drive. Beautiful ride - river on one side and wooded hills and bluffs on other. Saw Lincoln Statue, Lemon Hills, home of Robert Morris, and Gen. Washington Memorial (44 ft high).all on left. From here to City Hall a 22.5 ft Boulevard is to be built. Then rode along Spring Garden Street which at one time must have been fashionable residential district. We passed one of the 30 Carnegie Libraries in Philadelphia. Passed U. S. Mint which cost $2,500,000 1901. Turned south on Broad Street to Chestnut. Saw Wanamakers New Store which when completed will cost $5,000,000. Saw spot where old U. S. Mint stood most valuable property in Philadelphia. Returned to point of starting on Chestnut Street. After dinner we visited Independence Hall. On first floor to east of lobby is Declaration Chamber where Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 and adopted and where Constitution of U. S. was signed and adopted Sept. 17, 1787. In this room saw chair and table of Pres of Congress of 1776 also inkstand used in signing Declaration of Independence also 18 chairs and 2 tables probably used by delegates etc. to Congress. To west of Lobby is Supreme Court room. To south of lobby saw Old Liberty Bell 2080 lbs. After Declaration of Independence it was used annually until 1835 breaking July 8 that year. On second floor of Hall saw Banqueting Room to front along Chestnut Street. South of east half of same being room of Clerks of Assembly and south of west half Council Chamber. East of Independence is Old city Hall where First Supreme Court met 1791-1804. West of Independence Hall is Congress Hall where Washington and Adams were inaugurated presidents and where the legislatures met. In front of Independence Hall saw where the Declaration of Independence was first read to public July 8, 1776. Later in afternoon we went to top of North America building 276 ft where we got a very good sight of Philadelphia. In the evening we took a ride out to ? Grove Park about 15 miles. Heard Arthur Pryor and His Famous Band. Program 1 Introduction and Bridal chorus "Lohengrin" by Wagner. Encore "Manzanilla" 2. "Two Step Pawnee" ,"Reminiscences of Chopin". Encore "Comin' thru the Rye" 3 Trombone Solo "Love Me and the world is mine" Ball? By Arthur Pryor Encore 4. Finale to Second Act "Aida" Verde. We got back to room about 10:45. The day was clear and beautiful getting quite warm after dinner. Went to bed at 11 o'clock.
SUNDAY JUNE 16, 1907
Got up this morning at 6:45 in private house 161 North 15th Street Philadelphia. Beautiful clear morning. In the forenoon at 10:45 we went to services in Bethany Pres. Church (Wanamakers) and heard a talk by Geo. R. Stuart Evangelist of Tenn. The theme of his talk being "Splendid Manhood and Womanhood." He spoke of the three susceptibilities of our makeup. To think, laugh and weep. Also of the three phases of life business - social and religious. The choir was composed of 13 tenors, 33 sopranos, 33 altos, and 21 basso - 100 besides leader. In the afternoon at 2:30 I went to Wanamaker's Sunday School. Wanamaker being away Asst. Supt. took charge. At 3 PM went to Bible Union which was taught by Rev. Robert Pogue in absence of Wanamaker. Staid to after meeting in Sunday School room. In the evening we went to preaching service in Calvary Presbyterian Church and heard a sermon by Dr. J. Sparhawk Jones on a text about Moses not entering the Promised Land Deut 3:25-26. Beautiful clear day - rather warm in the afternoon. Went to bed at 9:30.
MONDAY JUNE 17, 1907
Got up this morning in private house 161 North 15th Street Philadelphia at 2 AM. At 3:35 AM we left Philadelphia for Baltimore arriving there at 6 AM. Passed through Wilmington Delaware. We went direct to Pier of Baltimore Steam Packet Co to go to Norfolk Va. Left at 7:30 arriving at Norfolk a few minutes after 7 PM 182 miles. Had a beautiful mild day and water very smooth. Atmosphere was just a little hazy to see very far. On my way we saw Annapolis the capital of Maryland - the distance to right. Passed the Potomac, Rappahannah and York Rivers on right. Did not see much more of interest until we got well into Norfolk when we saw Old Bowl Comfort and Fortress ? on our right and could see Jamestown Exposition and ocean view ahead of us. Stopped at old Point Comfort. After leaving Old Point Comfort we could see the National Soldiers Home at Hampton nearby. Also New Port News. We were then on Hampton Roads were Monitor sunk Merimack Dec '62. Saw Monitor in laying in Bay. Saw also two French War Vessels, five U. S. War vessels and two Brazilian War Vessels lying in Hampton Roads. Arrived at Norfolk a few minutes after 7 PM. Went direct to YMCA where we got a room. Beautiful day for a sail. Went to bed about 8:45 PM.
TUESDAY JUNE 18, 1907
Got up this morning in the YMCA Norfolk VA at 7 AM. About 9 AM we started to the Jamestown Exposition arriving about 10 o'clock. On our way out saw VA Pines - nice tall trees - and also China Umbrella Trees. Car took us via ocean view to Exposition. About the first thing we walked around the grounds seeing the outsides of many of the building and getting their locations. Much work is still to be done to grounds. Was amused several times during day seeing the darkies singing at their work. During the day visited the following Buildings: Illinois, State Exhibits., Mines and Metallurgy, Machinery and Transport, US Government where saw a little of the work of Treas. Dept, Interior Dept, Ag Dept, etc. At 2:30 saw the drill of the Life saving Crew at Life Saving Station. We also saw the 4 locomotives on exhibition by the Baldwin Locomotive Works Phila and two by American Locomotive Works Richmond VA. Staid in the evening to see the grounds lit up. Quite a pretty sight. The day was quite nice and comfortable until about 5 o'clock when it commenced to rain some. Rained quite hard a little after seven and guess it showered most of the night. We got back to Norfolk about 9:40. Went to bed at 10:45.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 1907
Got up this morning about 6 AM in the YMCA building Norfolk VA. After breakfast I did some hunting around about train or boat service to Washington DC. We got out to the Exposition about 10 o'clock. Visited the following buildings: Food Products Manufactures and Liberal Arts, US Smithsonian Institute where we saw exhibits of the State War and Navy Depts. Visited the Fisheries, Marine Exhibits Auditorium and Education Bldg. Here we heard the big pipe organ. Then took a walk around the War Path were we saw such attractions as Battle of Monitor and Merrimac, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Massasaic, Hell Gate, Streets of ? ? ? Got back to Norfolk at 6:30 PM. Day was cloudy with occasional showers but clearing up towards evening. Wrote to girls in the evening. Went to bed at 9:15 PM.
THURSDAY JUNE 20, 1907
Got up this morning about 5:30 in the YMCA Bldg at Norfolk, Va. Fine morning. Before breakfast took a little stroll around city and among other things saw Confederate Statue. At 8:00 we left Norfolk for Washington on the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co's ? Newport News. As we left Norfolk, we saw Portsmouth across from Norfolk. Then in Hampton Roads we saw the Old Monitor again. Also saw Jamestown Exposition again and soon passed Fort Monroe. About 2 PM we entered the Potomac River - quite wide. About 4 PM we passed where Washington was born. About 8 PM we passed Mt. Vernon and arrived in Washington about 9:15 PM. Came direct by streetcar to YMCA Bldg where we got lodgings in fine room. Saw some of public buildings on way here. Met Mr. William Wilson, Supt. of Posey Co Ind. Schools and Mr. Cosgrove's wife and Daughter of Pittsburg today. Beautiful clear warm day, lovely sail on the river and bay. Went to bed about 10:30 PM.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1907
Got up about 6:30 in the YMCA Bldg at Washington DC. Fine morning about 8 AM we started out for the PO. Got four letters. After having breakfast we started for Capitol Hill, getting there about 10 o'clock. Took three pictures of Capitol. We then entered the House wing. Saw some of the committee rooms, the Speakers Room and the Hall of Representatives of which there are now 386 members 4 delegates and 1 commissioner. The Republican members occupy the right side while democrats the left. Looked down on room from gallery. Then passed into Old Hall of Representatives, now Statuary Hall. Heard its acoustics and saw many statues. From here passed into rotunda - centre of main building Dome is 180 ft above floor. On walls saw 8 handsome paintings of early historical subjects in our country. From here passed on to north - going by Old Senate Chamber - now Supreme Court, but did not see room as it is undergoing repairs. Passed on to Senate Chamber where we were taken to gallery and looked down on room. Were taken to President's Room - where he signs all bills. Saw also the Senator's Reception Room - commonly known as Marble Room. Saw also the Public Reception Room. We then climbed 284 steps to the top of Dome where we got a fine view of the New Library of Congress Building and of the city. The Capitol is 751 ft. long and 350 ft at the greatest width, covers nearly four acres and is 288 ft to crest of Liberty Statue on top of Dome. From here we went to the Library of Congress Bldg. We loitered around in the Main Entrance trying to take in its beauties. Then we went up to Reading Room Gallery where we saw the Rotunda and looked down on the beautiful reading room below. Strolled around through the corridors a while and then visited the Representatives Reading Room and Senator's Reading Room. Grand Rooms to be sure. From Library of Congress Bldg we took car to Washington Monument. Went to top, 517 ft of Monument, in elevator. Monument is 55 ft square at base and is 555.5 feet high. Got a fine view of city and the surrounding country from top. At four o'clock we started on a Seeing Washington tour of city. First we passed US Treasury Bldg costing $6,800,000 and near that saw Sherman Statue. Going up Pennsylvania Ave. we saw on our right New Municipal Bldg under construction. On left Washington Post, Washington's only morning paper and to which we were told Sousa dedicated his march by that name. On right saw city Post Office in which is Dead Letter office. On left saw Ben Franklin Statue and Gen. Hancock Statue. Then on right Botanical Gardens. At foot of Capitol Hill we turned north and soon passed US Census Office. Saw City Hall where Gillan was tried. Turning west we passed Patent Office on right and Land and Indian Affairs Office on left. Soon got a glimpse of Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot and house where he died. We then passed into the fine residence district of Washington and many other saw Joe Cannon, Cullum, Dolliver, Lodge, Clark, Justice White, Justice Buchanan, Vice - Pres. Fairbanks, Thos Platt, Sec Taft, Admiral Dewey, Thos Ryan, Nicholas Longworth, and Bell - inventor of Bell Telephone - homes. We also passed homes of Daniel Webster, James G. Blaine, John Hay all deceased. Before concluding our trip passed State Army and Navy Building which cost $11,000,000. The White House and US Treasury. Saw in distance Washington Monument which cost $1,300,000. After the ride we took pictures of Treasury, State Wars and Navy Buildings and of White House. Walked through La Fayette Park and around Executive Square. After supper we walked to Capitol Hill and saw Library of Congress when lit up. Fine sight. Got home to YMCA 9 PM. Beautiful clear day but rather warm. Went to bed about 9:45 PM.
SATURDAY JUNE 22, 1907
Got up this morning at 5:30 in the YMCA Building Washington DC. Fine clear morning. At 9 o'clock we started out sightseeing going first to the State War and Navy Department Bldg. Here we saw the safe in which the Original Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the US is kept. Saw also reception room of Sec of Navy. In which we saw Sword of John Paul Jones. Saw also reception room of Sec of State. Also office and reception room of Sec of War. In reception room saw flag that enveloped coffin of Lincoln from Washington to Springfield in 1865. We then went to White House entering the vestibule through the portico. Owing to the absence of His Excellency the walls and furniture were covered with cloth to protect them from dust etc. However we visited the East Room with 3 crystal chandeliers attracting particular attention. We also saw the Green, Red and Blue Rooms and the State Dining Room. In vestibule on floor is the Seal of the Pres of the US. Then we went to the US Treasury where we saw the currency being counted the last time in its manufacture. Every bill is counted 52 times altogether 6 times here and 46 times in its first stages in the Printing and Engraving Bldg. The currency is operated four on a sheet and 1000 sheets in a bundle. The US Treas destroys 2 tons of old currency paper every month. We then went to the Patent Office seeing on the way the Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot and the house in which he died. At Patent office we were sent to Union Building where we saw models. Then went to Pension office. Saw it, large court in which the last there Inaugural Balls took place. We then went to the Fish Commission. Then to the National Museum were we saw Zoological specimens, skeleton geological specimens etc. Also Washington's chair and Uniform. Then went to the Smithsonian Institute where we saw all kinds of birds. Then walked through the Agricultural Building. Saw the two new wings being built. Then went to Bureau of Engraving and Printing where we saw the first stages of money making. All postage stamps are printed here as also revenue stamps and currency bills in first stages. The Bureau keeps 500,000,000 stamps and $380,000,000 of currency in reserve all the time. Then went to the Post Office Bldg where we saw Dead Letter Office. Saw some of the queer things lost in mails. At 3 PM we started to Mt. Vernon. On the way saw roadway over which Washington and La Fayette marched troops on way to Yorktown. On arriving at Mt. Vernon went direct to mansion when we entered Banquette Hall in which we saw Washington's Clock and Watch. Passed out on east and entered Central Hall from which we could see into Music Room where we saw Harpiscope, West Parlor on the floor of which is carpet presented to Washington by Louis XVI. Sitting Room and Dining Room, then saw Library in south end of house in which we saw Washington Desk. Then went up stairs and saw rooms in which Washington died. Saw in this room Martha's Chair. Washington's Trunk etc. Also saw on this floor the room in which Mrs. Washington died, River Room, La Fayette Room and three spare rooms. In attic saw Nell Custis Room, Green Room on which we saw a Suit of Clothes. In Hallway saw Canes Compass and Shaving Case etc. belonging to Washington. Then took two picture of Mansion and went to new tomb and to old tombs. Saw also Kitchen and Old Barn 1731, and Coach House in which we saw Washington's White Coach. On our way back to Washington stopped at Alexandria where we saw Christ Church in which Washington worshiped and also saw Washington Family Pew. At Alexandria saw where Ellsworth pulled down Confederate Flag losing his life while doing so. Got back to Washington about 6:45. A beautiful clear day until about 6 PM when it clouded up a little. Very warm 96° at 2 PM in shade. Went to bed about 10 PM.
SUNDAY JUNE 23, 1907
Got up this morning in the YMCA Bldg Washington DC about 6:30 AM. Wrote letters a while in the morning. At 11 AM we went to services in the New York Ave. Pres Church and heard a good sermon by Dr. Wallace Radcliffe on the text: The multitude thronged Thee and pressed Thee and sayest Thou who touched me? Luke 8:48. After dinner father and I went out to Arlington Cemetery where we saw the Curtis Lee Mansion, the Temple of Fame having the names of Washington Grant, Lincoln and Farragut around the top and the following eight on the eight columns: Meaden, McPherson, Sedgwick, Reynolds, Humphreys, Garfield, Mansfield, and Thomas Among other saw the grave and monument to Gen Sheridan. Saw the monument to the Sailors of the Main, cemetery contains 20,658 - 4625 unknown 16,033 known dead. After getting back we called at Dr. T. C. Easton's residence. Had a visit with Mrs. Easton and daughter - Dr. being out. Staid a while and he not coming we left but met him just as we were leaving the house. Spoke a few moments. Then went to the Metropolitan Memorial M.E. Ch. (McKinley) where we heard a good sermon by the pastor Dr. Frank M. Bristol his text being: They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world John 17.16. As we were approaching the church and after we were seated the Church chimes tapped off the following tunes: Luther's Hymn, Portuguese Hymn and Odd Hundred. The day was clear and pretty warm 84°. Went to bed about 10:15
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1907
Got up this morning in the YMCA Bldg Washington DC about 5:15. At 7:45 AM we started from Washington for Pittsburg. Passed thru Baltimore MD, York PA to Harrisburg where we changed cars. Left Harrisburg at 12:20 running to Altoona 131 miles without a stop. Passed through some mountainous country and crossed a river about a dozen times. Soon after leaving Altoona we passed over the Horseshoe Curve. Stopped at Johnstown where the flood occurred several years ago. Got into Pittsburg about 5:50. Saw some of the coal mines today especially near Johnstown. Passed through two or three little showers while coming through the mountains but otherwise the day was mostly fair. Very dirty riding in the cars. Located at the Yoder Hotel Forbes St. Went to bed about 9:30.
Steamer City of St. Ignace
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1907
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1907
Got up this morning about 5 AM on board Steamer City of St. Ignace on way from Cleveland to Detroit. Arrived in Detroit about 7AM Central Time. Hunted up time to go to Chatham finding ? C. T. being earliest, on Wabash. Went to depot and bought tickets and checked luggage. Then we walked around the business part of town a little. Saw the Wayne Co Bldg (Court House) City Hall and Post Office Bldgs. Left Detroit at 10:10 CT and arrived in Chatham at 1:00 Eastern Time. Got up to John McKerrall's about 2:30. Spent the afternoon and evening visiting Peter McKerrall called and spent a while visiting. The morning was cloudy but cleared off into a beautiful afternoon and evening. Clear and cool, fresh bracing day. Went to bed about 9:30 PM.
THURSDAY JUNE 27, 1907
Got up this morning about 6:30 at John McKerrall's Chatham. In the forenoon I went down town and had some clothes cleaned and pressed. After dinner, I wrote two letters. About 3:30 Uncle Edward McKerrall came to Uncle John's and visited awhile. On our way here passing through Chatham we met the proprietor Of the Chatham ?. Also met Mr. J. B. Springer. Met John McGeachy. Got here about 6:30 PM. Spent the evening visiting. The day was a beautiful clear one - fresh, bracing air. Went to bed about 10:30.
FRIDAY JUNE 28, 1907
Got up this morning about 6:30 at Edward McKerrall's Chatham. In the forenoon Mr. McKerrall took us to Chatham and visited the Manson Campbell Factory where we saw them making kitchen cabinets, scales and ? mills. We then visited the Taylor Woolen Mills where we saw them carding and spinning wool. We then visited the Taylor Flour Mill where we saw them making flour etc. In the afternoon about 4 PM we went to Neil McGeachy where we visited until about 9:30. Beautiful mild day, clear. Went to bed about 11:15.
SATURDAY JUNE 29, 1907
Got up this morning about 6:45 at Edward McKerrall's Chatham. After breakfast Mr. McKerrall and I went out for a walk and saw the bush and wheat, barley, hay and corn crops. Between 10:30 and 1PM we went down town. While there met Peter McKerrall, Neil McGeachy and Ella McKerrall. In the afternoon took some pictures at Edward McKerrall's and then Mr. McKerral's father and I took a drive to Uncle John's. Took some pictures there and then we called on Miss Sarah McKerrall. Met Miss Lizzie Bell grand niece of Angus Cummings - at Miss McKerralls. All staid at home in the evening. Beautiful day - mild temperature. Little cloudy in the morning - cleared up was clear except floating clouds. Went to bed about 11 PM.
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