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SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 26
To Be Revealed to Winners of European Tours
Interest in Those Cities Which the Augusta Herald Party Will Visit
A Dream Of Dreams
I have never minded failing if I
were only conscious that I had done
my best to accomplish the end to
ward which I had in the beginning
turned my face. But to want a thing
and not even dare to work for it; to
sit idly and watch others run the
race you long to run, or worse still
to have otuers pass by as worthless
that for which you would give your
dearest possession; all this is the
sitting of a crippled beggar in the
shadow, and watching others skip
ping and dancing and laughing in the
fair sunshine where grow the lovely
things of life.
But there is one thing that even a
beggar can do, and that is—dream.
And this dream may last for years
contentedly, since there has been no
hope of realization —that with a lit
tle work—a little effort and the way
made, oh, so easy—just let this knowl
edge come together with the surety
that Liiis same pet dream of yours
will in days close by, be not a dream
but a fact for some of those who dare
work out in the sunshine while you
sit in the shadows —-then is the beg
gar indeed with the dream that is the
airiest of airy phantoms.
' A Dream of Mile.
This dream of mine has endured
ever since my mind was old enough
to conjure up the spirits of the old
world. Long before printed words
meant thoughts pictures aided in
cunning and fantastic fashioning of
my dream world where all my life I
have lived happily and realistically
but. ui times with a longing so in
lenst as to give my world of fancy
a local habitation and name.
And so tonight I dream.
Of Foreign Travel.
A south breeze is lifting the yel
low madras curtains at the windows
of the brown study, but it comes from
lhe land of dreams and wafts on its
breath the sweet, fresh salt of the
si a. And the roar of the city is like
the sound of many waters with the
rythmi throb of a good ship sailing,
a .spray of white lace foam spreads
tanlike in he: wake. ■ The brown and
cream walls fade —the little study
-ami> with the red shade wavers
dances, then vanishes into space and
in its stead a rose cloud hovers where
the walls have been and from its
heart enfolds the vision of 36 bright
red-letter uajs.
There are happy faces and merry
laughter, the queer anfl-dhe fascinat
ing experiences of landing and cus
tom house demands are quickly passed
by and there across the walls unroll
the romantic panorama of old Eng
land. Beautiful low green hills swell
in the distance- Oh, see! Over there
is -a real English lane winding placidly
beneath the trees and a truly cottage
snuggled in the garden, thatched roof
and ail! How soft and sweet every
thing is! Green-green, everywhere
gretn, yet subdued even in the sun
light for a perpetual canopy of clouds
hangs over all On and on the pic
tures float, in the air.
Here a tiny roadside inn hangs out
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its quaint old sign; there a majestic
ink lifts up its mighty arms in sup
plication. I pas s through a little vil
lage, hark! —the curfew is tolling, but
yonder the lights gleam. They throw
a great reflection on the sky. Lon
don — the coffer t.f treasures.
Picture After Picture.
Picture after picture follow each
; other. But I recall one and live it
and dream it again. I stand in the
Tower of London. The huge stone
battlements, 15 feet thick, what stories
could they tell! The dream changes;
I giide back over the centuries; what
strange forms in unique dress are
these whose costly garments trail
across the floor. How many tortured
victims have these same dungeon
vaults at last resigned to death? A
long line passes, the wives of Henry
VIII., Catherine, Ann, and Katherine
again; and Jane and all the rest. Here
was imprisoned the lover of the beau
tiful Mary Tudor, once Queen of
France. Here died the Duke of Nor
folk because he loved the martyred
Queen of Scots. Yonder is the cell
where brave Sir Walter Raleigh lan
guished and there where Sir Thomas
Moore bid farewell to lovely Margaret.
Heroes of history, song and story,
this is where they lived and died, that
long line of men and women, tales of
whom I have poured over from child
hood. Centuries have passed, but as
I dream there comes to me the first
conception of history. They lived,
these knights and ladies with whom
I hold communication by tradition
ENJOYING THE BREEZES.
'fly. Their eyes ghzed on these ceil
vsrs in sorrow and dir.pair .their tears
dropped on these floors. Their hands
have beat against these cold, cruel
stones—here they suffered, hated,
loved and died. And here today their
swords and armors rust. Their jew
els gieam—the crowns and sceptres of
long dead kings and queens bear wit.
ness in general to the mortal passing
of the race.
Famous Old Westminster.
Away again. And on my knees 1
say a prayer in old Westminster Ab
bey, hallowed by the petitions of the
long, dim years. And what dust lies
resting underneath these floors! What
calm, majestic faces carved in the
marble walls! Poets, warriors, states
men of the ear’ll rest here. There
is a hush. No man could wish to
speak aloud in old Westminster Ab
bey.
I dream again. Summer in Shakes
peare land! and yonder the Avon
flows quietly. Beneath these very
trees the poet walked and in that
eottag" by the roadside he wooed and
won Ann Hathaway. In the little
church just across the common he
lies asleep. It’s all very real here—
this dream of a dream seems life.
On and up the rosy cloud floats
over Chester with its old walls built
by the Romans; Oxford, the learned
city; on—on to Europe, La Bello
France and the gayest of gay cities.
And here I gaze with awe and won
der at the marvelous paintings in the
gallery of b;iftles. I hear the shriek
ing curses of the awful reign of ter-
g?.j'..';d orrr.A eqtipe, parts.
. * COOK’S TOURSWV
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The Cook Tours of Europe
FOR SEVENTY YEARS THE COOK TOURS OF EUROPE HAVE BEEN
RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE
OLD WORLD.
Advantages of a Cook Tour.
The almost universal adoption of the
custom of associated travel conclusively es
tablishes its real value. Its advantages
are now recognized by all travelers—the
great economy of time effected by the
tourist being everywhere expected and
prepared for in advance, the freedom from
care, the certainty of obtaining suitable ac
commodations, even in the height of the
season. The work and worry incident to
the care of baggage, the difficult question of
“tips”, and other responsibilities are
avoided. It is the ideal way of enjoying
pleasure travel, particularly abroad. Their
seventy-one years’ practical experience
and immense facilities enable them to give
superior and exclusive advantages and ser
vice to our guests.
Steamship Accommodation.
First-class accommodation only is pro
vided for these tours; there is no real econ
omy in using inferior grades, involving so
cial distinctions. The steamers selected
are the finest Atlantic liners in the Allan
line company’s service. Comfortable ac
commodatio n in stateroom with one or two
other passengers, according to steamer.
Limit of Membership.
Tne size of the parties is strictly lim
ited to a con venient number of members.
The right is reserved to require satisfac
tory references from intending members.
Plan of Sightseeing.
The plan of sightseeing is carried out
in the most complete and liberal manner,
carriage drives arranged in the various
cities, and competent local guides, thor
oughly familiar with the various places vis
ited, being provided.
Guides For Party.
Are carefully selected from a perma
nent staff for their knowledge and expeii
ence of the routes and conditions of travel
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
SCENE IN HOLLAND.
tor a»d rec Ujc marie- left b> those
frantie da; ; . [ h < Napoleon, em
peror and exile -the Palace of Versati
le". Iso i ::(■ thousand dreams
come true.
And •hi-, k history. The passing of
the ii o' on! it;:- day th- dying of
the sunset or ho falling of a flower —
i'll the ar ho tor.. Hut to stand
v or Ihr : e have s ood who have
filled the dr'iiny of nations; to lay
:.' o handy . ~ in " the v.all • Hint have
eehoerl t!.« . • of the middle ages—
is an In.;- 1 lira;Ion and the gateway to
ihe ly ' "">d: •• vnuthsofed to us all
on earl; nietnory.
flngl-ird and France.
Tin , on of the tv. countries
mod elo y<-\\ link d to mine passes
riy\ view. Kngland, the cradle of
A .erica, i r,d 'France, the nursery of
cur freedom, for was it not she who
sen :of' gallant Lafayette to our
tlf ':■! ? Komanee, history, pe> ry, all
."]• lore. And for ail tin years to
come 1 carry with nu the enchanting
n.f'nei- of ti dream of dreams.
The v.irhl b ihe best college; It is
the only real educator. You mar
udy ’choir g for 50 years and
!■' a ♦hou-f.-nrj volucn on the an
■l ■ :1c of human charade: and
the "'flit, 1 us ■ till not know men, nor
1;: to meet them. You may study
I <•’ f d picture and maps of travel
iod Hi farther the he'ter btr let
i ko where life In:; been lived a nd
history made, and that mind will come
back wiser end richer In deeper
knowledge and understanding than
can be gained by years of careful
study.
and other business and social qualifications.
The conduct ors meet the parties on arrival
in Europe, and accompany them over the
entire route, according to itinerary, until
the party leaves. These gentlemen are
never in uniform, and are quite distinct
from our standard uniformed interpreters
at the principal railway stations in Europe,
whose services are at the disposal of our
patrons without charge.
Hotel Accommodations.
Our party well accommodated only at
first class hotels that can be thoroughly
recommended, the accommodations con
sisting of bedroom, lights and service, and
three meals per day—meat breakfast and
tabled’hote lunch and dinner, according to
the custom of the hotel.
When traveling or sight-seeing at dis
tant places, meals are served on dining
cars or at suitable restaurants, according
to circumstances, full board throughout be
ing included.
The Route of Travel.
It is comprehensive and attractive,
and offers as much variety of interest as
is possible in each case. The comfort of
the members is promoted by breaking the
journeys conveniently, and in the avoidance
of a succession of long and tiresome jour
neys. When night travel is unavoidable,
sleeping car or steamer berths are includ
ed.
Baqqaqe Free.
On steamship, 150 pounds of baggage
will be carried free, and on the continent
the party will have free transportation of
66 pounds of registered or checked bag
gage, and in addition, members will have
the privilege of taking suitca.ses or valises,
which are transferred to and from hotels,
etc., v/ithout charge. All baggage should
niarkecl with the owner’s name in full.
THRONE RO OM AT FOUNTIANEBLEAU, FRANCE.
ACROSS THE POND TO :
LOIOOI AIM PARIS
Each Atlantic crossing becomes a
voyage of discovery to almost as great
a degree as that of the intrepid Co
lumbus when he sailed so proudly past
the Pillars of Hercules. New sights,
new customs, new wonders are ever
in store; the change of scene is so
complete and the interest so utiflng-
ANYONE WHO WANTS
TO VOTE MAY DO SO
The subscription price of The Her - i
aid is the same whether paid direct
to The Herald or to those soliciting
for the benefit of some candidate. The
contest costs the public nothing.
The Herald will offer the candidates
every assistance possible in an impar-
CANADA AMONG LANDS
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
As a further glimpse into the won
derful scenes awaiting to he revealed
to them next July, the winning candi
dates go with us into the spectacle of
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an Old World embodied In a now, Into
the Iwo cities on the continent where
modern progress and modern ideas
have only succeeded in lending a now
charm to tho ways and customs of
past generations.
Coming into Montreal over the Ca
nadian Pacific, tho party will get. its
first view of the broad St. Lawrence
and the crowning heights of Mount
Royal, whence the city derives its
name. Even more than the falls and
the shore of the Niagara river Is the
ground of this metropolis of Canada
historic and threaded with the foot
steps of heroes and colonists dead and
and gone.
Tho trouhulous times of the early
life of New Prance, the struggles 01
the new settlers that maao those ot
our own land seem unimportant, are
closely woven around this early land
ing place.
History of Montreal.
Montreal in crowded with the ghosts
ol the past four centuries. It Is this
connection with the Old World which
the party will soon visit that makes
these cities a fitting introduction to
the mother countries across the sea.
The early history and life of the
ret I lenient of Montreal were distinct
ly religious. The Impulse of nations
changes with the centuries. The col-
i ging as each bright day unfolds that
j when one returns home the memory
| of so pleasant a trip and the added
j vitoa of body and mind are by no
j means the smallest recompense.
I.ondon and Paris are, without
doubt, the objective points for the vast
Ii majority of pleasure-bound passengers
who cross the Atlantic. Impressive
and overpowering in their immensity,
these municipalities stand today as
they have stood for hundreds of years,
the pre-eminent and unrivalled cen
ters of the world's interests. Travel
ers from every corner of the globe
make their pilgrimages to these vast
shrines of commercial and artistic su
premacy, while thousands delight in
their museums and galleries, their
teeming streets and boulevards and
their countless famous sites. Crown
ed as these cities are with the pres
tige of historical association and la
den with the treasures of centuries,
their power of attraction and interest
to the traveler must naturally in
-1 crease as the years pass by.
tial manner in the prosecution of their
campaign for votes and subscribers.
The office of the Contest Manager
is at the Augusta Herald office, where
they may he seen at any time rela
tive to matters concerning the con
test. Anyone interested should call
up Phone 296.
lonization of New France was the out*
come of that religious zeal that on*
evloped the members of the Roman
Catholic faith during the seventeenth
STEAMER DINING ROOM.
century. In those days the proper
amount of piety would induce a vision,
more or less wonderful, telling the
penitent his mission in life and his
surest road to salvation. At La Flecha
In Anjou, Jermore le Itoyer do la Dau
verslere was visited by a spirit who
commanded him to spread the faith.
Visions Visit French.
The unknown, unexplored continent
across the sea seemed to be the pro
per place to perform these labors of
faith, and Dauverslere set about with
all zeal to interest influential people
In his project.
At this time the enthusiastic de
votee had a wife and six
and It Is hinted that these young wo
men were far more Interested in the
usual amusements and vanities of the
times than In the dreams of their
father. It Is one of the vagaries of
fate that the honorable gentleman
never reached the promised land, but
stayed at homo, probably enduring
dally reproaches of his family circle.
Jean Jacques oiler was visited by
a vision at the same time that Dau
versiere heard the heavenly voices,
and It Is recorded that the two men
met In Parts, embraced without pre
vious Introduction and the minds of
each became known to the other. The
ied of the settlement of Montreal
was sown.
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