dark brown, some extending from the to the ground. Nearly all houses have balconies. Under these porches wood is s the steps. Some of the houses are pre Some are painted in odd designs. The the roof protects the houses from sun and chalets on mountain sides have large bould vals on the roofs.

LUCERNE

We arrived at Lucerne about 6 o'clock, Hotel National. We had a beautiful littl rooms with private entry, the bath being situ side. Just outside my bedroom was a balcon across the house. This commands a fine vie Lucerne. We are high up in the hotel, as it i these were the only rooms we could secure. we were fortunate to get even these. They the fourth floor, but I know it is the sixth. 1 here remind me of the streets of Philadelp tween each street name is a numbered street. quently, when you start to walk four squa walk eight; so with the floors here. This is to be the fourth, while I feel sure it is the six have decided not to go up Rigi, as our time is and we have had so many delays. It is uncerta if we did make the climb whether we would find or cloudy. After dinner, which we had sent up rooms, we retired-at least Gusty did, as she

feeling very well, and we expected to take an early breakfast, as we wanted to do a little shopping before time to resume our travels. I wrote some post-cards and then took up my notes and kept at them until I had brought them up to date. Just as I was getting ready to retire, there came a sharp rap on my door. It was exactly the way Gusty raps, so I called out, "Gusty!" but received no reply. I was frightened, but put out the light and got under my bed covers. It was some time before I felt quiet enough to sleep.

Saturday, August 27. We both feel refreshed and bright this morning. It seems Gusty heard the rap also, and for a few minutes thought I had rapped, till she remembered that I never leave my room when once in it for the night. It was probably the night watchman, as I found the light in our private entry had been turned off, and I had left it burning. There was no bolt on the door to our private hall, or he could not have gotten in. I suppose it was against the rules to leave the light burning. It was still raining. However, we had our breakfast, then called a carriage and started shopping. It was nearly 10 o'clock, and we were obliged to start promptly at II o'clock on our trip, in order to get over a certain portion of the road before noon, motors being forbidden there after that hour. This was a very short time in which to make purchases, but we found what we wanted and returned in time to put them in my suitcase. In doing so I discovered a half dozen handkerchiefs that I had purchased and paid for were not in the package. This, of course,

obliged us to stop at the store to get them packing, had our things put in the motor the store. The woman was not at all des ing good, but finally gave us the same ones ed, and we started, but this delay caused "Lion of Lucerne," which I was especiall see. I was glad, however, I did have a 1 Lucerne, as we motored in last evening.

After crossing the river on a modern b higher up the old covered bridge; also sav dral, with its two sharp pointed spires; and nade along the lake. It must be lovely weather, for it was attractive-looking, even

On a great many roads in both Germany erland motors are not allowed. On this roa Lucerne they are forbidden after 12 o'clock day, and are not allowed at all on Sunday. around the lake was most beautiful, and we in making it on time with a very few minutes It was so close to the time limit that I saw look at the clock before we were allowed to di

We had déjeuner at the Park Hotel, Vitzn manager told us at the time of the flood in mergau the water in Lake Lucerne rose up ove something never before known. He said the w half up the lawn.

At Hotel National, Lucerne, where we stoppe is a flight of six or eight steps up to the offic The water covered these steps, and they could g the office floor into a boat. We drove from her

Lake Zug, through the town of Zug to Zurich. We arrived here late Saturday evening, after a long but beautiful drive. As we were rounding Lake Zug, three men, evidently of the working class, stood talking on one side of the road, and as we passed them one shook his fist at us, saying something we did not understand. I do not know what caused him to do it. Possibly mud had been thrown from the motor on him, as the road was in a frightfully muddy state from long weeks of rain. The road was narrow and ran quite close to the lake. We stopped in Zurich at Hotel Bellevue, and had handsome rooms, fronting the lake.

ZURICH

Sunday, August 28. This is a city of churches, and the bells commenced early in the day to peel forth the summons to the different places of worship. About 9:30 we took a carriage, driving first to call on the consul-general and Mrs. Mansfield. They were out motoring and we missed them. We had great difficulty in making the maid understand what we wanted. Then we drove over the city. This is a handsome, modern city, but, like most large cities, there is nothing of unusual interest to see. Their museum is quite handsome and different from any building of its kind I have seen. We drove to the terrace on the lake, and from it we had a fine view of the Alps. Since coming into the Alps country, we have watched for the beautiful afterglow, but so far have not seen it. We returned to the

hotel for déjeuner and left at I o'clock, Lake Zurich and then along the Walen afternoon. It was a charming ride, bot so blue, and the mountains dark and ha

RAGATZ

We reached Ragatz about 7:30, stoppi gatshof. This is a rambling old hotel, b kept. Our dinner to-night was almost like and very little like hotel cooking. We ex rive here earlier, but a tire burst and that a a half-hour's delay. Ragatz is a delightf sort, the water is so pure, and the mount with fragrance of the pines. It is locat ley surrounded with mountains, and ma people come here year after year.

Monday, August 29, we left at 9 A. M. C a long one, as our destination was Innsbruc long after leaving Ragatz we crossed th frontier and passed the customs at a little Buchs. We motored on to Bludenz, stoppin déjeuner at the Bludenzerhof, then motor way, passing through numerous old villages, castles perched high on mountain sides, and middle of the afternoon we crossed Arlb This has been another beautiful ride, espec was so varied in scenery.