river by ferry. This is similar to the one we saw in Heidelberg, only much larger. The working men and boys here wear long blouses, some black, some dark blue. The boys' blouses are belted in; the men's are loose. We motored on to Plougastel. We stopped here to get postcards and see the Calvary. This is finely carved and shows different scenes from the Passion. It stands just back of an old and very plain church. Inside this church, however, are fine old carved altars in dark, rich wood. It is here they wear such beautiful peasant costumes, as the colors are so bright. BRITTANY CHATEAULIN We motored from here to Chateaulin. T great difference between Normandy and Brit former being under a high state of cultivati the latter is bleak and barren, with few ex We took luncheon here at Hotel de l'Grand As we left we saw another wedding processio crossed the road just in front of us, going to church close by. There were only the bride an and two girl attendants. They were all dresse Breton costume, which is black velvet. The however, are long and of bright colored silks. ing the wedding procession were two men in wearing pointed black hats with long black streamers hanging from the back. They pl bagpipes (or bignons). The tones are much than those of the Scotch bagpipes. A large 1 friends were at the house and remained there, out at the wedding party. They all wore the 1 silk aprons. One old Breton dame wore an dark red velvet apron. From here we motore Douarnenaz, on the coast of Brittany. The bay beautiful, and it has a fine harbor. The sky an are so blue that Gusty says it equals the Bay of in loveliness. This is a fishing village and is no its fine sardines. QUIMPER We left here and motored on to Quimper in time for gouter, which we had at Hotel de l'Epee (the Sword). We remained here for the night. The hotel is right on the river bank, the main street being between hotel and river. We had front rooms with a balcony on the second floor of the hotel, and it was very interesting to watch the crowd passing in the evening. I heard, as I supposed, numbers of horses constantly passing, but on looking out to see, discovered it was the clatter of many wooden shoes, which are almost universally worn throughout this part of the country. These sabots are often painted black and look like ordinary shoes, but the most of them are just as they are cut from the last. The children run, romp and play in them as freely as other children play in shoes. After we had located and refreshed ourselves, we took a carriage and drove through the old town. I found some lovely Breton caps here to add to my collection. Breton caps are universally worn by the women, each province having its own style. The cathedral is one of the finest in Brittany. This town was once surrounded by walls and parts of them still remain. CONCARNEAN Wednesday, August 3. We resumed our trip to Concarnean. This is another famous fishing village, and again we saw the fishing boats come in and land, and the fishwives and maidens go down for their sup ply. Some came with baskets for the larger su sale, while others bought for their own use. vailing odor here is fish. The women wea bands of ribbon across the front of their cap younger ones wear colors, while the older wea The women in this country come together to washing in some pond, river, canal or brook. kneel on stones, soak the article, rub with thei or pound with stones or paddle on a stone, an sway in the water back and forth repeatedl clean. In some places on the river or canal ban are regular washing houses built, the house ex into the water, being built up about the heigh woman's waist from the floor, and is open on the side with a narrow shelf, so the arms can rest or the water can easily be reached. I saw all t Normandy and Brittany great pools of water low brick wall built only on three sides, the wate ing of a dark green color. I supposed they wer for ducks or geese, until one day, to my astonis I saw women washing clothes there and knew were washing pools. We motored through a number of quaint little stopping at Lorient for luncheon. As we were 1 there we saw a company of soldiers marching awa gives one a comfortable feeling to see them, fo know they are your protectors and you see them where in Great Britain and on the continent. motored from here to St. Anne d'Auray. Her great pilgrimage church and the annual pardor occurred the week previous. We regretted being too late to see it, July 26, St. Anne's day, being pardon day. There are booths all around the large yard of the church, where medals and souvenirs are sold to pilgrims and visitors. They not only sell from booths but sell from trays brought to carriages and cars. I was amused at one man that tried so hard to catch my eye to attract attention to his wares. He would go from one side to the other of the limousine, and as he reached one side I would be looking out of the opposite window. He kept this up till we left, and I never gave him an opportunity to sell. Beggars are here galore. Their method of begging is peculiar, as they vie with each other in telling a pitiful plaint. Leaving here, we motored to Carnac, where we had gouter at Hotel de l'Plage (Beach Hotel) on the bay of Iniberon. This is one of the fine beaches of Brittany. We saw two gunboats at anchor off the coast. We also saw here the queer-shaped stones arranged in more or less regular rows or lines, left from the stone age. These are called the Lines of Carnac. We left here, motoring to Vannes for the night, stopping at Hotel du Commerce. VANNES Thursday, August 4. We took a carriage to see the old place. There is an old house, on a corner of which were the figures of two heads, those of Van and his wife, one of the public characters of the town. saw the old fortifications, some very quaint old build |