.Q3 . oc: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 015 995 971 5 e Hollinger Coip. pH8.5 WINTER,^RIPSiTa\THE^ROPICS \r-:'m I INTER travel today is so expedi- tious and luxurious that all the discoixiforts and dangers which that inclement season brings to so many people may be easily avoided by a pleas- ant journey to a more genial clime. Even though it may not be practicable to spend the whole season in this man- ner, the benefits and pleasures of a brief respite from the winter's storms and stress are so marked that thousands of business and professional men and women seek every year renewed strength and energy in a short trip to the tropics. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS \ Columbus, on his first voyage from Spain, dis- covered America's most natural, most perfect and most easily accessible winter resorts — ^the West Indies. To these should be added the Bermudas, and the chain of attractive islands that fringes the southern coast of the United States is complete. The enter- prise of the Quebec Steamship Company, whose splendid steamers regularly touch at the chief ports among all these islands, forms the connecting link. Travelers upon these steamers quickly learn that winter and summer are only matters of latitude, and that a few degrees can make a wonderful difference. The winter voyage from a Northern port to Ber- muda or the West Indies is a delightful experience worth taking the trip to enjoy. The passenger embarks with the mercury far down in the tube, a disagreeable chill in the air, and a cheerless WMilll Ir^MI^S ""M) ffiOE miKDMI©^ ' NATURAL ARCH, CORAL ROCK '',-'' aspect up- on the sea. Within twelve hours the Gulf Stream has enwrap- ped the vessel, and its genial warmth has thawed the blood and the spirits of those on board. Deck life be- comes attractive, wraps are thrown aside, the temperature mounts as the latitude decreases, and when — ^within two days — ^the verdure-clad coral islands of Ber- muda push their palm-fringed tops above the southeastern horizon, the tourist, in summer garb, prepares to step ashore in a land of perpetual springtime and flowers. Once on shore, the visitor finds that he has reached a land of matchless beauty and boundless hospitality. The prodigality of nature is the most impressive feature for the newcomer. On all sides color; birds of brilliant plumage — bright red cardinal birds, bluebirds of a vivid hue un- known to our more sober clime — fishes of equally bright shades and fantastic form, and flowers past all belief. Oleanders line the hedges by every road- side, in bloom the year round. Stately palms of many species, the broad leaves of the banana and plantain, the great spikes of the Spanish bayonet, huge aloes, the spreading fans of the palmetto, and many other tropical trees and shrubs abound on every side. The Bermuda Islands About forty-eight hours from New York, six hun- dred miles east by south from Cape Hatteras, are located the "Beautiful Bermudas." The group num- bers about 300 islands, covering an area of 24 square miles, the largest being Mainland, St. George's, St. David's, Somerset and Ireland. Four of these are connected by bridges and causeways. The many smaller islets are scattered in pic- turesque, crescent- shaped irregularity. They are true islands of the sea, indestructi- ble and triumphant, em- blematic of the ceaseless struggle between wave and rock which never can be subdued. The cli- mate is delightful at all seasons ; rarely does the thermometer go below 60 degrees in winter or above 80 degrees in sum- mer. Vegetation is very rapid and the soil is clad in a perpetual man- tle of green. Viewed from the sea, they resemble dark green gardens growing in the water, sharply defined against a sap- phire sky — the ideal blue of Southern climes. Their coral formation renders them peculiarly healthful and free from malaria, so prevalent at many of the tropical resorts by reason of swamps and stagnant waters. The transparency of the water at Bermuda is re- markable. On a still day, the bottom, at depths of from 15 to 30 feet, can be distinctly seen, revealing the myriad wonders of the submarine plain. Beau- tiful corals, fantastically formed sea-fans and exqui- site sea-vegetation abound, and every now and then some sea-monster darts from beneath a sheltering rock to complete the wonderful picture. Ashore driving is a delight, owing to the absence of dust or mud on the hard coral roads which liberally intersect the islands. These magnificent drives pass through ever-changing landscapes of rolling hills, — there are no mountains, only hills a hundred or two feet high, — of deep ravines, and beautiful views of sea and islands. The cyclist finds Bermuda a most excellent field for the pastime, both roads and scenery being ideal. Along the Southern shore are found the wonder works of Nature, formed by the ceaseless turmoil of the sea. Here are caverns, nooks and mighty arches, romantic in their sombreness. The scene is one of wild beauty, accompanied by the song of the waves as they break on the torn and craggy ::m m^l^ WWfP^W) "f^m^ TiTIMMIC^i LEAVING THE QUEBEC shore. Yonder is a huge, naked rock, so rugged as to be wellnigh impossible of access, — a little earth, come from no one knows where, has ac- cumulated in the little holes and crevices of the rock and lilies grow in it and beautiful irises. Some of the caves run far into the land and display a rich variety of stalagmites and stalactites. Among the extraordinary geological phenomena may be mentioned the "sand glacier" at Elbow Bay. The islands are covered with a rich soil from which spring all forms of vegetable life. Strange species abound every- where The shore and roads are fring- ed with the man- grove and palm. The prickly pear grows luxuriously in the most barren districts. The sour orange, lime, lemon and citron grow wild. A strikingly beautiful sight are the groves of Bermuda Lilies when in bloom. The vast undulating field of lilies rises and falls like an ocean of pearly white, and a vague sweet perfume permeates everywhere. As one drives along, the eye views scenes of history still influ- enced by classic memories. Each turn of the road discovers something unfamiliar, something new, made doubly enjoyable by the soft, warm calm of Springtide in the South. The innumerable bays and inlets, with water as transparent as glass, afford ample diversion in boating, yachting and fishing The fishing will abundantly repay the most fastidious disciple of rod and line. One of the standard attractions is the great dock- yard at Ireland Island. A steam launch maintains reg- ular service between Hamilton and this point, which contains a large arsenal, an extensive basin which will accommodate an entire fleet at anchor and the great floating dry-dock which will hold the largest warships. It has a lifting power of 17,500 tons. These islands, besides contain- ing a large garrison of His Majesty King Edward's troops, are the winter rendezvous of the British North Atlantic fleet ; there are therefore many officers with their families residing here, thus giving the islands a refined and delightful society. There are ample and excellent hotel accommodations and many boarding-houses. 5t. Thomas, Danish West Indies St. Thomas, a beautiful and fertile island about thirteen miles long and three miles wide, is of volcanic origin, with a range of hills running from east to west, the highest elevation being 1,515 feet. Charlotte Amalia, the only town, is built on these hills over- rof/p^A^^^ looking a fine harbor, which presents a lively and DOCK IN interesting scene, as it is a rendezvous for shipping NEW YORK from all parts of the world. The view from the hills is superb. The beautiful bay, crowded with vessels of every description, the groves of ba- nana palms, the quaint little houses with their red roofs, all combined present a most at- tractive picture. In the dis- tance, Puerto Rico, St. Croix and other islands are visible. Driving about with one of the na- tives as guide will prove de- cidedl y interest- ing. The h arb o r offers de- lightful boating e X c u r- sions and excellent fishing. St. Thomas has a charm that is irresistible. Set like a gem in a green opalescent sea, the tropical verdure contrasting with the bare gray rocks, no more beautiful spot exists anywhere. Santa Cruz (St. Croix) This island, another Danish possession, about 40 miles south of St. Thomas, is 19 miles long by about 5 miles broad. It is famed for its salubrious climate. THE PROMENADE DECK OF THE BERMUDIAN" IS UNUSUALLY SPACIOUS ARRIVAL AT HAMILTON BERMUDA ^^^^^in^riMm 'iriiMP^ ^ij®^aing su mpk; a good hotel, and for the excep- tionally good qual- ity of its rum. Forty years ago Santa Cruz was already known throughout the United States as a health re- sort, and many invalids braved the journey thither in sailing craft. Christiansted, or Bassin, the principal town, is situated on a pretty little harbor, and Fredericksted, another town of fair size, is six- teen miles west. The tropical foliage is most luxuriant and some en- joyable drives can be VIEW SHOWING PORT-HOLES CONNECTING THE INSIDE STATEROOMS WITH THE OPEN DECK ON S.S. "BERMUDIAN" made between the two towns, passing interesting plantations en route. St. Kitts The British possession of St. Kitts, or St. Christopher (so named after himself by Columbus, who discovered the island in 1493), is an island of beautiful natural scen- ery and great productiveness, lying about ten miles south of St. Eusta- tius. Population 30,000. Of great interest to the visitor is to watch the natives manufacturing sugar, molasses and rum, which form the principal articles of export. The many extensive estates number among them the finest in the West Indies. Basse Terre is the principal town, lying in a beautiful valley between a group of rugged mountains on the north and barren hills on the south. Its principal mountain. Mount Misery, is 4,300 feet high, its slopes covered with a wealth of trop- ical vegetation of various colorings. which form a be- wildering spec- tacle. The ascent is quite easy. Volca- nic action is still , evi- dent, there being a short distance up one side of the crater many sulphurous jets. On the Caribbean side of the island, fifteen miles from the town, is Brimstone Hill, the "Gibraltar of the West Indies," an ancient fortified hill. It is now abandoned and in the possession of mon- keys who swarm in the deserted casemates. If the visitor to St. Kitts is desirous of doing so. THE BERMUDA PILOT COMES ON BOARD he may engage in a monkey hunt in the woods, which furnishes amusing and exciting sport. Less strenuous enjoyment can' be secur- ed in driving, fishing and boating. Antigua The coral-belted island of An- tigua was discovered by Columbus in 1493, 3-11 d. has been in the posses- sion of Great Britain since 1666. Compared with others of the West Indies the elevation is somewhat lower and it consequently lacks their rugged grandeur. This fea- ture is amply replaced by its exceeding fertility, verdant mead- ows and savannahs alternating with cultivated plantations. The low lands are remarkable for the great quantity of petrified wood they contain. Beautiful specimens of cedar, palm, mangrove, etc., silici- fied with veins of chalcedony and agate, may be obtained. The principal town is St. John's, which contains a good harbor and a fine cathedral. WiM^MH^ '"ifmmcm Wild duck shooting and tarpon fishing: are some of the attractions. Montserrat Montserrat, one of those rugged little dots in the sea, a British possession, is only nine miles by six, with an area of 35 square miles, and is noted chiefly for the production of limes and lime juice. The island was originally settled by Irish exiles, sent there by Cromwell. To this is credited the reason of the negro inhabitants speaking English with a droll Irish "brogue." Montserrat, while very rugged, and scarcely so fertile as some of the islands, is excep- tionally healthy. Plymouth, the principal town, is a quaint and modest little place, well worth seeing. an old cathedral or basilique, the convent of Versailles, the govern- ment buildings, ancient fort, etc. The other chief town is Pointa-Pitre. A steamer plies between Basse Terre and Point-a-Pitre and coaches run from Basse Terre to all interesting points of the island. Dominica Dominica is considered by many to have the most magnificent scenery of the Caribbean Islands. It belongs to Great Britain and is the largest of the Leeward group of the Lesser Antilles, being 29 miles long and 16 wide. The coast line of over 100 miles presents a wonderful panorama of lofty cliffs, towering mountains, curious little bays and palm-bordered iH A MILITARY SCENE Quadaloupe France has in the possession of Guadaloupe a most valuable West Indian colony. It consists properly of two islands which are separated by a narrow chan- nel called La Riviere Salee. The western division is called Basse Terre and is the more important. The mountains in this section are very rugged and pictur- esque. Toward the south point is located the famous active volcano of La Soufriere, which rises about 5,000 feet above the level of the sea and exhales a thick black smoke, mixed with sparks. Basse Terre is the seat of Government and contains much of interest beaches, constituting a series of magnificent effects which call forth admiration. The highest peak ^ is Mount Diablotin, 5,314 feet high, the highest moun- tain in the Archipelago. Besides a large number of minor rivulets there are upwards of 30 streams of considerable size, which abundance of natural irriga- tion develops great fertility in the rich volcanic soil. The chief town is Roseau, beautifully situated on the Roseau River. The odd little one-story wooden structures, the cocoa palms lining and terminating the vistas and the various fruit trees all combine to make a most picturesque town. A boiling lake of unascertained depth is situated iti W/in^firt^Hl^K^lTTP,^ B® T[Mg T[lII(o)]PII(g@ CYCLING IS GOOD IN BERMUDA the mountains, 2,000 feet above sea level. The water is frequently projected above the surface of the basin by the force of the ebul- lition. Another sight is the deso- late valley of Soufriere, containing many boiling springs and pools. A few Caribs, the original inhabitants of these islands and the last of a dying race (except for a few at St. Vincent), still linger in the forests of Dominica. The island is botan- ically remarkable for the great number of peculiar species it pos- sesses. Martinique Martinique, a French possession, is beyond doubt one of the finest of the Caribbean Islands. Its length is 35 miles, breadth 16 miles, and area 380 square miles. The deep ravines and precipitous escarpments with which it abounds are reduced in appearance to gentle undulations by the drapery of the forests. The coast of the island, exposed to the full sweep of the Atlantic, is a suc- cession of inlets, head- lands and rocks. The south coast is much more regular, but bold and steep. St. Pierre, the principal city, was the scene of the awful volcanic eruption of Mont Pelee, on May 8th, 1902, in which 30,000 persons perished and the entire city was blotted out. The beautiful Jose- phine, Empress of France and first consort of Napoleon, was bom on this island and amid its tranquil scenes grew into womanhood. A mile south of Mar- tinique lies Diamond a quarry of coral rock Rock, 574 feet high, the scene of a dramatic episode during the war between France and Great Britain. The British sailors routed the French and took possession, but were in turn eventually starved out St. Lucia This peaceful little island, be- longing to Great Britain, is next in size to Martinique and second largest in the Lesser Antilles, Of volcanic origin, it is famous for its picturesque appearance from the sea. Castries is the port and cap- ital. Situated at the end of a beautiful harbor, surrounded by ■I scenery of striking beauty, the charming and whimsical little houses of the town are seen nestling amid the tropical foliage. St. Lucia has its Soufriere or sulphur moun- tain, but the most unusual sight are the Pitons, two precipitous peaks, shaped Hke pyra- mids and covered with green to the top, rising to a height of 2,710 and 2,680 feet respectively. As the steamer runs southward along the beautiful shore you find yourself at the base of these two obe- lisks, which rise sheer out of the sea about a mile from each other, with a most beautiful little bay, bordered with trop- ical verdure, between them. St. Lucia is an impor- tant military and naval depot. The wild tropical scenery and the planta- tions afford most inter- esting and contrasting views. St. Vincent the St. Vincent, "Land of Flowers," one of the British Islands, mQATiiMH ^TMDPS S® TlME ^IHMPE©! is 1 8 miles long and ii broad. One must be hedged in by the most determined indifference not to enjoy this lovely little island, with its scenery of wonderful variety and color, of marvel- ous luxuriance and fertility. St. Vincent is famed for its ferns and flowers, the number of known flowering plants being 1,150. Along the middle of the islands there runs a ridge of moun- tains, the highest peak being the volcano "Soufriere," 3,000 feet high. This volcano, while in active erup- tion in igo2, caused the loss of many lives, and did much damage to property. is 21 miles long and about 14-1 miles wide, and is, probably, the most densely populated of any country, not excepting China. The population in 1900 was 190,000, The island is almo.st encir- cled by coral reefs which in some parts extend seaward nearly three miles. The harbor, Car- lisle Bay, is a large open roadstead. The inner harbor, or careenage for small vessels, is protected by a breakwater, called the Molehead. A scene of picturesque activity presents itself on entering the harbor; ships of all nations and of every description are here, as Barbados is the port of call IN THE PUBLIC GATtDEN. ST. GEOUGE'fl The chief town, Kingston, is a veritable kaleido- scope of color. The houses along the shore, painted blue, yellow or pink, with red tiled roofs, together with the many shades of foliage, produce a picture from the sea that is long remembered. Barbados The island of Barbados is a British possession, having remained so since its settlement in 1605. It of more vessels than any of the other islands. Bridgetown, the capital and port of the island, received its name from a rude bridge which the Indians had built over the creek, but was later re- placed by the present structure. The fine public buildings, elegant residences, public gardens, etc., of Bridgetown are worthy of mention, comparing favorably with many European cities. Barbados presents every variety of scenery, hill H® ■ass ^aiKMPE©© wa/ A BERMUDA "AUTO' ■ ■ '^ and val- ley , smooth tableland and rugged rocks. From one point of view the land rises in a succession of lime- stone and coral terraces, which indicate different periods of upheaval from the sea. From another there are seen immense naked rocks rising abrupt and ma- jestic from the ocean. The climate is de- lightful, the cool steady trade winds, blowing day and night, bringing a whiff of sea air which is always welcome The coral formation of the islands gives perfect natural drainage. In fact Barbados possesses every- thing that makes up an ideal resort; pure air, boating, bathing, fishing, good riding and interesting scenery. The Governor's residence, " Farley Hall," and some of the churches are very handsome — of beautiful architecture in stone draped in ivy. Hotels are good at Bridgetown, and at Hastings-on- the-sea, two miles distant, there is a very fine, large house, which is called the "Marine Hotel," managed by an experienced American. Demerara Demerara or Georgetown, the capital of British Guiana, is a truly tropical city, situated on the River Demerara, which is navigable for 75 miles. The population is about 60,000. The houses are built somewhat after the Swiss style, with wide piazzas and balconies and latticed windows. The population includes many Hindoos and Coolies, their characteristics and occupations furnishing consider- able amusement. The colony offers the hunter ample opportunity to display his prowess, as the jungles teem with animal life, in- cluding tapir, jag- uar, puma, tiger cats and many varieties of deer. Delightful steamer trips up the principal rivers give the visitor a view of tropical forests, with their re- markable density of foliage. Three hundred miles of good roads for driving is another feat- Nassau, N.P, The special trips of the Quebec Steamship Com- pany's fine passenger steamship "Trinidad" have this season brought Nassau into connection with Bermuda and made possible a most attractive round of winter travel. Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, situated on the island of New Providence, is a charming tropical resort less than 200 miles distant from the coast of Florida, belonging to Great Britain. Graceful palms, leafy bananas and other lovely tropical foliage, flowers in lavish abundance, broad white coral beaches and a marvelous climate are the features of the island. The town of Nassau is handsome and well-built, its white buildings nestling amid trees, flowers and verdure, and well provided with modern hotels. Splendid roads provide the means of enjoying the scenery. The "Sea Gardens" of Nassau are famous for their beauty, and the wonderful phosphorescent lake is a remarkable phenomenon. Picturesque old forts, some interesting caves and many other objects of interest are among the attractions of Nassau, and its open-air midwinter sea-bathing is an unwonted luxury for visitors from less favored climes. THE QUEBEC STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S TWIN-SCREW STEAMER "BERMUDIAN." The Quebec Steamship Company, Ltd. has maintained regular service between New York and Bermuda for more than thirty years, beginning with one small steamer, which made the voy- age once in three weeks. The popularity of these charming islands in- creased, and the service of the Company proved so satisfactory to the travel- ing public that the route is now served by large and magnificent steam- ships of the highest class, with sailings as frequent as the business requires. Especially designed for the service in the tropics, the ships are supplied with every modem appliance that tends towards the comfort and safety of the passengers. Staterooms are well furnished and roomy. The ventila- tion and sanitary appointments are of the first order. Saloons are well lighted and cheerful, and the culinary department is in charge of experi- enced chefs. In fact no detail has been spared to make these ships comfortable and luxurious in every respect. The S.S. " Bermudian," the principal steamship on the Company's Bermuda line, is a fine, large passen- ger steamer, in point of equipment and luxury equal to anything afloat. It is of 5,530 tons, with twin screws, and has accommodations for 240 saloon passengers, 32 second-class an i 48 third-class; the steamer is fitted with bilge keels to prevent rolling, anc' also with wireless telegraph Dimen- sions as follows: length 425 feet; width 50 feet; depth 36.6 feet. I»ICOF»OSE^D ^.A^ZIvIIVOS STEAMEKS Bermudian . Bermudian Bermudian . Bermudian Bermudian . Bermudian Bermudian , Bermudian Bermudian . Trinidad . Bermudian . Bermudian Trinidad Bermudian Bermudian . Bermudian Bermudian Trinidad Bermudian Bermudian Trinidad Bermudian Trinidad Bermudian Bermudian Guiana Bermudian Steamer Bermudian Bermudian Leave Neir York Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Apr. ,-33 Nov 6 Nov. 16 Nov. 27 Dec. 7 Dec. iS Dec. 28 Jan. 8 Jan. 1 8 Jan. 2 5 Jan. 28 Feb. I Feb. 8 Feb. II Feb. 15 Feb. 2 2 Feb. 25 Feb. 29 10 a.m Mar. 7 10 a.m Mar. 10 3 p.m Mar. 14 10 a.m Mar. 21 10 a.m Mar. 24 3 p.m Mar. 28 10 a.m Apr. 2 3 p.m Apr. 7 ID a.m Apr. IS 10 am Thursday Thursday May 7 May 2 1 II a.m. II a.m. II a.m. II a.m. II a.m. II a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Arrive Bermuda Friday Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Monday Friday Monday Monday Friday Nov. 8 Nov. 1 8 Nov. 29 Dec. 9 Dec. 20 Dec. 30 Jan. 10 Jan. 2 o Jan. 27 Jan. 3 1 Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 14 Monday Feb. 17 Monday Feb. 24 Friday Monday Monday Friday Monday Monday Friday Monday Sunday Thursday Friday From West Indies. Saturday Apr. 25 ' From West Indies. Saturday May 9 Saturday May 23 Feb. 28 Mar. 2 Mar. 9 Mar. 13 Mar. 1 6 Mar. 23 Mar. 2 7 Mar. 3 o Apr. 5 Apr. 9 Apr. 1 7 Leave Bermuda Tuesday Nov. 1 2 Friday Nov. 22 Tuesday Dec. 3 Friday Dec. 13 Tuesday Dec. 24 Friday Jan. 3 Tuesday Jan. 14 Tuesday J^-n. 21 Tuesday Jan. 28 Tuesday Feb. 4 Tuesday Feb. 4 Tuesday Feb. 11 I Saturday Feb. 15 I Leave Nassau Feb. iS Tuesday Feb. iS Tuesday Feb. 25 I Saturday Feb. 29 I Leave Nassau Mar. 3 Tuesday Mar. 3 Tuesday Mar. 10 ( Saturday Mar. 14 I Leave Nassau Mar. 1 7 Tuesday Mar. 17 Tuesday Mar. 2 4 Saturday Mar. 28 Wednesday Apr. i Thursday Apr. 9 Saturday Apr. 1 1 Saturday Apr. 18 Thursday Apr. 23 Thursday Apr. 30 Thursday May 7 Thursday May 14 Thursday May 28 Arrive New York I0.4S a.m. Thursday Nov. 14 10.45 a.m. Sundav Nov. 24 10.4s a.m. Thursday Dec. s Sunday Dec. 1=; 1 0.4 5 a.m. Thursday Dec. 2b Sunday Jan. 5 10.45 a.m, Thursday Jan. lO Thursday Jan. Jan. S3 Thursday 30 10.45 a.m. Friday Feb. 7 10.4s a.m. Thursdav Feb. b 10.4s a.m. Thursday Feb. 13 10.45 a m-\ 10.4s a.m.-' Saturday Feb. 22 10.45 a.m. Thursday Feb. 20 10.45 a.m Thursday Feb. 27 10.45 a.m.\ 10.45 a.m./ Saturday Mar. 7 10.45 a.m. Thursday Mar. -? Thursday Mar. 12 10.45 a.m.-* 10.4s a.m./ Saturday Mar. 21 10.4s a.m. Thursday Mar. IQ 10.45 a.m. Thursday Mar. 2b 10.45 a.m. Tuesday Mar. .31 10.45 a.m. Friday Apr. 3 10.4s a.m. Sunday Apr. 12 10.45 a.m. Monday Apr. 13 p.m. Monday Apr. 20 p.m. Sunday Apr. 26 10.45 a.m. Saturday May 2 I0.4S a.m. Sunday May 10 10.45 a.m. Saturday May lb I0.4S a.m. Saturday May 30 Time of arrival and departure from Hamilton is subject to tide. Subject to change witliout notice, if circumstances should i 9 Quebec Steamship Company LIMITED ROYAL MAIL FOR. BERMUDA Fast and commodious Mail Steamships sail from Pier (New) 47, North River, New York, foot of TVest lOth Street, at frequent intervals, show^i on the sail- ing list on preceding page, during the Win- ter Season, and fortnightly thereafter Minimum Rates of Passage between New Yorli and Bermuda (Including Meals and Stateroom Berth) First Class, Single Passage, from S30 and up according to location of berth First Class, Return Ticket, from $50 and up according tu location of berth Second Cabin, S.S, "Bermudian," Single passage ------ $24.90 Second Cabin, S.S. "Bermudian," Return -- -- $38.50 Steerage Passage, including meals $17.40 Greatly reduced rates for Summer Season On all round-trip tickets sold to Aliens (Canadians, Mexicans and Cubans excepted) Agents must collect $4,00 U.S. Alien tax — in addition to cost of ticket, and write nationality on the ticket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTIVE PAMPHLETS APPLY TO A. E. OUTERBRIDGE & CO., Agts., 29 Broadway, New Yorl( JAMES A. CONYERS & CO., Agents, Hamilton, Bermuda ARTHUR AHERN, Secretary, Quebec THOS. COOK & SON'S Tourist Agencies in United States CONNECTION BETWEEN Bermuda and Nassau, N.P. The Quebec Steamship Company's mail steamship "Trinidad" will make three sailings this season from New York to Bermuda and Nassau, as follows: Leave Leave Leave Arrive New York. Bermuda. Nassau. New York. February ii February 15 February iS February 22 February 25 February 29 March 3 March 7 March lo March 14 March 17 March 21 This extension will provide a means of communication between Bermuda and Nassau, from where frequent connection by fast steamships is made with Miami, Florida. Passengers on the first two sailings have the option of staying over in Nassau, a charming and fashionable winter resort, and proceeding to New York by a later sailing of the "Trinidad." No tickets will be sold from Nassau to New York only. RATES OF PASSAGE. New York to Bermuda, §25 single; S45 and 850 round trip. New A''ork to Nassau via Bermuda ----- S65.00 New York via Bermuda and Nassau to Miami, Fla. 80.00 New York via Bermuda and Nassau to New York, 100.00 Bermuda to Nassau -___, 40.00 Bermuda to New York via Nassau - - * - - - So. 00 Quebec Steamship Company LIMITED NEW YORK AND WINDWARD ISLANDS Mail Steamship Line Steamers, with excellent Passenger Accommodation, arf scheduled to leave New York from Pier 47, N.R., foot of West loth Street, for St. Thomas St. Croix St. Kitts Antigua IMontserrat Guadaloupe Dominica Martinique St. Lucia St. Vincent Barbados and Demerara SAILING EVERY TEN DAYS FROM NEW YORK Subject to change if circumstances should require SAILINGS ON APPLICATION Rates of Passage (According to steamer and accommodation.) New York to St. Thomas or St. Croix, St. Kitts, Antigua, Montserrat, Guadaloupe, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Barbados, $40, $50, $55, $60; Return Tickets, $80, $100, $1 10, $120; Steerage $25 New York to Demerara, $65 and $75 Return Ticket, $130 and $150 Including Meals and Berth on Steamer throughout Steerage $30 Cabin rates include meals and stateroom berths. Forward Second Cabin include meals and berth. Stopover privilege granted without extra charge at any port of call. On all round-trip tickets sold to Aliens (Canadians, Mexicans and Cubans excepted) Agents must collect $4.00 U.S. Alien tax in addition to cost of ticket, and write nationality on the ticket. For tickets. Staterooms and further infonnalion apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE & CO., Agts., 29 Broadway, New York ARTHUR AHERN, Secretary, Quebec, Canada OR TO THOS. COOK & SON'S Tourist Agencies in United States TOURS TO THE TROPICS By tlie Mail Steamsbips of tKe Quebec SteamsHip Company, Ltd. THE Quebec Steamship Company's Tours to the Tropics have been a popular and important feature of the season's pleasure travel for many years. The delightful scenes and experiences enjoyed by the voyagers, and the excellent ser- vice provided by the company, whose steamships are especially built for high-class passenger traffic to the West Indies, and regularly engaged in that business have earned an enviable reputation and extensive patronage. A new steamship, the "Guiana," especially built for the Company's line to the West Indies, has been added to the fleet this season, with an equipment that comprises every modern appliance and improvement. The " Parima," " Korona " and "Trinidad" are the other well-known passenger steamships now on this line. These steamships are especially adapted for the Tropics and an excellent service is maintained on board. The vovage really partakes of the nature of a pleasure cruise, as on the round trip from New York back to New York calls are made at many of the most beautiful of the Windward Islands, and Demerara, British Guiana, giving an opportunity for the passengers to go ashore and enjoy the delights of a short sojourn in the Tropics. A "yachting ciulse " of this character among the lovely islands of the West Indies is a more than ordinarily attractive experience. The trip from island to island is usually made at night, so that the days are devoted to sightseeing ashore, and the nights to sailing beneath the Southern Cross, and other brilliant and unfamiliar constellations, over summer seas. Nothing more delightful than the winter climate of these enchanted regions can be imagined, and both sea and land display beauties of scene in an abundance and luxury unknown to our colder clime. Within a week's sail from New York one may enjoy in midwinter the climate of June, may recline beneath palms and plantains, and eat the luscious fruits of the Tropics as they fall from the stem. The islands offer a great variety of charming scenery, some being of volcanic formation, others of coralline origin, but all are alike wonderfully beautiful with the brilliant verdure of the Tropics. SPECIMEN ITINERARY The following is a specimen itinerary of the trip which is furnished by this service. The rate of passage gives the privi- lege of stopping oflE at any port of call and continuing by a subsequent steamer without extra charge. The itinerary is approximate only, as the exact route followed by each steamer cannot be definitely stated in advance. All vessels call at St. Kitts, Barbados and Demerara, as well as all or many of the other islands, both on the southbound and northbound trip. TJie Steamships sail from Ne^v YorR about every Ten Days. First day — Leave New York from Pier 47, North River, foot of West loth Street. Second day ) to } At sea. Fifth day ) Sixth, day — Arrive at and leave St. Thomas or St. Croix. Seventh day — Arrive at and leave St. Kitts. Eighth day — Arrive at and leave Antigua. Ninth day — Arrive at and leave Dominica. Tenth day — Arrive at and leave Martinique. (Passing by St. Pierre, the "Modem Pompeii.") Eleventh day — Arrive at Barbados. Twelfth day Thirteenth day ' At Barbados. Fourteenth day — Leave Barbados. Fifteenth day — At sea. Sixteenth day — Arrive at Demerara. Seventeenth day— At Demerara. Eighteenth day — Leave Demerara. Nineteenth day — Northbound, to twenty-fourth day, call- ing at Barbados and other islands en route to St. Kitts, which is reached on the twenty-fifth day. Twenty-fifth day— Leave St. Kitts. Twenty-sixth day ; to (• At sea. Thirtieth day ) Thirty-first day — Arrive New York. RATES OF PASSAGE (Including meals and berths.) According to steamer and accommodation. New YorK and all Islands, first-class eacH way, $40, $50, $55. $00 New YorR and Demerara, 1st Class, $65 and $75 each w^ay Steamers also make frequent calls at Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Martin's, Guadaloupe and St. Vincent (the scene of the recent volcanic eruption). For Tickets, Staterooms and further information apply to A.. E. OUT£R.BXt.IDG£ (EX CO., .Agents, 29 Broadway, New YorR ARTHUR AH£R.N, Secretary, Quebec, Canada or to THOMAS COOK 2»E;'tenfsionst to JVa^ssia.u a.ncaL iMorida. THE FARES INCLUDE First-class steamship accommodation at the minimum first-class rate; hotel accommodation for the time stated in each Itinerary; carriage drives i.-id sightseeing as stated in each Itinerary; transfers between steamers and hotels. ITINERARIES Tuesday, January 28, 1908. — Leave New York by Quebec Steamship Co.'s S.S. "Trinidad." Friday, January 31. — Due to arrive at Bermuda early in the morm'ng. "] To be spent at Bermuda, accommodation being I furnished at Hotels Kenwood, Imperial, Windsor or I American House. Carriage drives to St. George's, I lunch at Hotel St. George and adniission to Devil's J Hole provided. -Sail from Bermuda for New York. i Saturday, February 1. Sunday, February 2. Monday, February 3. Tuesday. February 4.- Friday, February 7. — Due to arrive at New York. INCLUSIVE FARE $60.00 Totir B Tuesday, February 11, 1908. — Leave New York by Quebec Steamship Co.'s S.S. "Trinidad." Friday, February 11. — Due to arrive at Bermuda. Saturday, February 15. — Sail from Bermuda for Nassau, N.P. Tuesday, February 18. — Due to arrive at Nassau. ' Wednesday, February 19. — To be spent at Nassau Thursday, February 20. — Sail from Nassau for Miami, Fla Friday, February 21. — Due to arrive at Miami. j Saturday, February 22. — Proceed by rail to Palm Beach. ' Sunday, February 23. 1 ^„ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^ beautiful Palm Beach. Monday, February 21. ' Tuesday, February 25. — Leave Palm Beach for Ormond. Wednesday, February 26. — At Ormond. Carriage drive. Thursday, February 27. — Travel to St. Augustine. Friday, February 28. — At historic St. Augustine. Carriage drive. Saturday, February 29. — Proceed to Jacksonville and sail by Clyde Line steamship for New York. Sunday, March 1. — Steamer calls at Charleston, S.C. Tuesday, March S. — Due to arrive at New York. Totir C Tuesday, February 25, 1908- — Leave New York by Quebec Steamship Co.'s S.S. "Trinidad." Friday, February 28 — Due to arrive at Bermuda. Saturday, February 29. — Sail from Bermuda for Nassau, N.P. Tuesday, March 3. — Due to arrive at Nassau. Wednesday, March 1. — To be spent at Nassau. Thursday, March 5. — Sail from Nassau for Miami, Fla. Friday, March 6. — Due to arrive at Miami. Saturday, March 7. — Proceed by rail to Palm Beach. Sunday, March 8. Monday, March 9. Tuesday, March 10. — Travel to Ormond. Wednesday, March 11. — To be spent at Ormond. Carriage drive. Thursday, March 12. — Leave for St. Augustine. Friday, March 13. — At historic St. Augustine. Carriage drive. Saturday, March 14. — Proceed to Jacksonville and sail by Clyde Line steamship for New York. Sunday, March 15. — Steamer calls at Charleston, S.C. Tuesday, March 17. — Due to arrive at New York. To be spent at beautiful Palm Beach. INCLUSIVE FAKE §315.00 Tour D Thursday, April 2, 1908. — Leave New York by Quebec Steamship Co.'s S.S. "Trinidad." Sunday, April 5. — Due to arrive at Bermuda. Sunday, April 5, to Thursday, April 9. — To be spent at Bermuda, accom- modation being furnished at Hotels Hamilton or Princess. Car- riage drive to St. George's, lunch at Hotel St. George and admission to Devil's Hole provided . Thursday, April 9. — Sail for New York. Sunday, April 12. — Due to arrive at New York. INCIiUSIVE FARE $63.50 Tour E Thursday, May 7, 1908. — Leave New York by Quebec Steamship Co.'s S.S . " Bermudian." Saturday, May 9. — Due to arrive at Bermuda. Saturday, May 9, to Thursday, May 11. — To be spent at Bermuda, hotel accom,niQdation being furnished. Carriage drive to St. George's, lunch at Hotel St. George and admission to Devil's Hole pro- vided. Thursday, May 11. — Sail for New York. Saturday, May 16. — Due to arrive at New York. INCLUSIVE FARE $315.00 INCLUSIVE FARE $65.00 NOTE: — The fare charged for membership in these tours provides for hotel accommodation in Bermuda and elsewhere only up to the date of departure given in the Itinerary. Should there be any detention, passengers will have to pay their own hotel expenses for the extra time involved. The U.S. Ahen tax is not included in the above fares. TicKets and ftirtKer information from any of THos. CooK &. Son's offices and agencies. See page 13, Bermuda and West India Routes of the ftuebec Steamship Co., Ltd. Li»Tr o:f^ ^^OE>ivar» ARTHUR AHERN, Secretary, Quebec, Canada Who can issue Tickets and secure Staterooms A. E. OUTERBRIDQE & CO., 29 Broadway, New York TMOS. COOK & SON, at their Offices * and Sub=Agencies AS BELOW : NEW YORK 245 Broadway topp. City Hall Park), 1200 Broadway (comer 29th Street), 649 MatJison Ave. (near 60th Street), 563 Fifth Avenue (Windsor Arcade) BOSTON 332 Washington Street CHICAGO 234 South Clark Street PHILADELPHIA 830 Chestnut Street SAN FRANCISCO 32 Powell Street ♦BALTIMORE, Md Arthur W. Robson, 127 East Baltimore St. ♦BUFFALO, N. Y R. B. Holmes, 377 Main St.; J. W. Klauck & Co., 64 Exchange St. ♦CHATTANOOGA, Tenn Hamilton National Bank ♦CINCINNATI, O First National Bank, 4th & Walnut Sts. ♦CLEVELAND, O . . Akers & Folkman, 189 Superior St. and 28 Public Square ♦COLUMBUS, O John G. Grossman, 13 North High St. *DALLAS, Tex Chas. T. Gray, 270 Main St. ♦DENVER, Colo E. A. Cooper, r7th and Curtis Sts. ♦DETROIT, Mich E. W. Fyle & Son, 323 Hammond Bldg. ♦FALL RIVER, Mass James Duckett, 216 South Main St. ♦GENEVA, N.Y J. G. Foster, 44 Seneca St. ♦HAMILTON, Ont Chas. E. Morgan, 11 James St. *H.\RTFORD. Conn W. W. 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Kalbfleisch, 20 State St. ♦ST. JOHN, N. B H. S. Philps, 97 Prince William St. ♦ST. JOSEPH, Mo John J. Goodrich, cor. 6th and Edmond Sts. ♦ST. LOUIS, Mo R. E. M. Bain, qoo Locust St. ♦ST. PAUL, Minn T. H. Larke, 9 East 6th St. ♦SPRINGFIELD, Mass A. J. Carroll, 404 Mam St.; A. C. Wentworth, 282 Main St. ♦SYRACUSE, N.Y O. E. Jenkins, 127 East Washington St. ♦TORONTO, Ont A. F. Webster, cor. King and Yonge Sts. ♦TRENTON, N.J Walter H. Rickey & Co., r35-i36 East Water St. ♦TROY, N.Y W. I. Cnpeland, cor. Broadway and 5th Ave. ♦WASHINGTON, D. C R. M. Hicks, 1306 F St., N.W.; G. W. Moss. 1411 G St., N.W. ♦WORCESTER, Mass J. F. Healy, 368 Main St.; J. E. Sweeney, 385 Main St. iV, B. — Those marked with att asterisk ("♦) are Correspondents, authorized only /or the issue of Traveling Tickets and Hotel Coupo. • BQy\T DECK — ^iAi EfO 1 ^ iO g ^n5v.6«6*>;i II rni l ll M LH Lltj.iltijni- BBIDGE DECK - oooooo ooooooU 08n8 8n8 8n8 8nE icz)g3[5[jg^|i:jg:i|F::[criE^lc3EriMc^aigi3l ~ "^V^ IIGMTS AHD VEMTILATORS H I I I [ I I U H" TB INIIDE BOONS HIIHIpHti - SPAR DECK. - noi*Y CABIN PLANS S S. GUIANA 13 Perth In Rooms A, B, E, F, I, J, 8lO extra each way. " *' C, D, C, H, 78T0 9I,85 " " " iittitri UJ .> iccirs ffu*si CB -r" [><3;fo=il .. l;|.. IS ;^i^^ 3 V ^"^ ^ ■Tag . ^«i I 'X _ mm^ CABIN PLANS S.S. TRINIDAD The Promenade Deck is unusually wide and spacious, being ^toout 200 feet long by 20 feat ea.zh. 3lda of tba deck house. PKorvlENADE DECK -4 o \ SHELTER DECK- SALOON DECK, CABIN PLANS 5.S. BERMUDIAN UEBEC ^teamship KJOmp&JVyrztd. BERMUDA^^WEST INDIA T^ ^ SERYICES ^ ^y Duljlished hy^ i Thomas ^€ooK«= Son, passenoer agents. 245 & 1 200 Broadway 649 Madison Ave AND 563 Fifth Ave NEWYORK MUDAS leorgB'8 .^^^-N^"? ■*»- QST.MAHTItJ^ ST,CRO'X'__ fl BAHBUDA i * -^DESIRAOE p, ^GUADELoJ^^gMARiE GALANTE \ ^DOMIMCA Fort do Frafcife. MARTINIQUE ST.LUCiA^--, .^SARBADOES ST.Vl^CE^Td ',' COPVRIQHT. 1»C6, BY THOMAS COOK .& SONi WEW^ !SB;^^so::Nr i»0'r-=ji* SEA.SOP*: lOOT-^s ITOis m r -^ i^ T. C. S. No.,'2]-ll-li)07 Copyright 1907, by Tlios. Cook A Son