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Holiday Haunts.—Torquay.
trip over the exposed roots of trees or fall over the boulders thafc have nofc been rounded off within the memory of man—if ever . Overhead the trees meet in tangled masses , and the whole place is in a condition of the most approved style of the primeval . It ia here thafc the children come to gather primroses and violets and wild
hyaoinctbs in their respective seasons , and plentiful enough they nsed to be in the olden times . On arriving afc the end of the pathway , there lies spread at your feet Anstis' Cove , suggestive of picnic parties , boating and bathing , for which every facility is provided at very moderate tariff . The Cove is shut in by a precipitous range of
rocks , the summit of whioh forms a gigantic natural amphitheatre , and the view from here is expansive and exquisite . We ascend the hill by a jagged pathway leading from tbe main road , and taking care not to topple into any of the volcanic crevices which here abonnd , we pass over the shooting ranges of the local Rifle Volunteers , who
rank proudly amongst the First Battalion organised—under fche late Major Rodway—at the sound of " Riflemen , form ! " That waa long before the Volunteer movement , as ifc is now understood , was even recognised by fche Government , and the enthusiastic and gallant defenders were then twitted with being " alarmists , " and laughed afc
as " Daddy Hole Sharpshooters ! " Over the undulating plateau , from the heights of which can be seen Teignmonth , Dawlish , and other places we noted as we were travelling down , and Babbacnmbe Beach comes into view with its long line of white pebbles studded with boats , and the huts and shanties of the local fishermen . Here also ,
as well as on the adjoining beach at Oddicombe , boating and bathing are articles of staple amusement , and afc the famous inn , the Gary Arms—better known as " Gasking ' s , " owing to its having been kept by a venerable individual of that name—refreshments are provided , and visitors love to linger in the arbours and upon the lawn , whence
such a grand view is obtained . Flanking the beach is a mountainous cliff , plentifully shrouded with trees and undergrowth ; and to reach the top you have need of stout knees and sound wind , for the zigzag roadways , under a wealth of overhanging and dense verdure ,
are a regnlar " bellows to mend . On this height is the coastguard station , and from the Point the fishermen watch for " schools" of mackerel or any other signs of piscatorial harvest that may present themselves . The regatta . day is the great carnival here , for on the recurrence of that annual festival Babbacombe divests itself of all
sedateness and quiet respectability , and goes in for fun both fast and furious . From the cliff-ridge the yachting competitions and aquatic sports—which are the chief fun to most people who attend regattas as a holiday—can be seen to the utmost advantage . However , we must press on throngh the sleepy and little-changed town of St .
Mary Church—I beg pardon , it has now a Town Hall , a Local Board , and a Coffee Palace!—and must just stop to have a look at . the Parish Church , which is an imposing and fine specimen of architecture , the interior especially , with its shafts and pillars of Devonshire marble and carved work , admired bv thousands of visitors . We
have no time to call at the famous Terra Cotta Works , which we pass to tbe left , and spend an hour at Watcombe , nnder the shadow of the Giant Rock . " Here the ordinary processes of Nature extending over geological ages have precipitated the red sandstone rocks seaward into fantastic shapes , now covered with rare lichens , mosses
and ferns , and hung with festoons of clematis . " So says a local guide , and I quote the description because it is brief . I could write a volume , if I had a desk perched upon Watcombe heights ; but I am bound to observe the editorial injunction to be concise . We have seen enough in one long morning's ramble , and so we take
a conveyance and drive by way of the Cricket Ground—tbe scene of county matches in the summer , and Gun Club exploits in the winteralong the Teignmonth-road , home . Dinner was exceedingly welcome after such a round , nnd it being now only half-past-five o'clock , we take advantage of the excursions that are arranged by the family
of Browns , around tho Bay in a yacht . It is here , after all , that you obtain the best view of Torquay , with its tiers of villas rising one above the other , most of them in sheltered nooks , in " grounds " of their own , others perched on dizzy heights , ar . d nearly all of them shaded by verandahs and framed in foilage . Towering high above
fche rest we were pointed out the residence of the Duchess of Sutherland , on the Warberry Hill , where the Prince and Princess of Wales and tbeir family recently stayed dnring a brief sojourn in Torquay . On our return voyage the lights in the houses on the hills , and lower down along the parades , blossom one by
one into glow-worm light ; until tbe whole is a vast and exquisite illumination , such as could not be rivalled by any of our late Jubilee displays in London . For fear of wearying you and your readers , I will forbear saying anything about the gratification we derived from our visit to the Rosery , a magnificently cultivated
area , or of the ramble we had through the Cockington-lanes to the church and residence of the popular Member of Parliament for Torquay , Mr . R . Mallock . We must leave the ancient and time-honoured Avenues and Torre Abbey alone , for the same reason , nor may we describe the weird tales that are told of the ruinous old church on
Chapel Hill , near Torre Station . There are so mauy spots of interest in and around Torquay that ifc is impossible to do justice to them in one brief sketch , and I have tried to be as " bird ' s-eye " as I could in this . But , as something must inevitably be said , on visiting a
wateringplace , as to its climate , samtnry arrangements , and so forth , it is due to Torquay to say , in these respects it stands far above any other town of its class in the kingdom . A very general—and very stupidimpression used to prevail that Torquay was tropical in the summer , and so enervating that nobody but the natives could endure it . It was
thought that the Italian softness of the atmosphere was conducive to the comfort of pulmonary patients , who might be seen limping along the streets , or being drawn in Bath chairs , wrapped up to their eyes in shawls ! Thafc idea , prompted obvio sly by rival and jealous
doctors , has long since exploded , and ifc is now known that the equable temperature of Torquay is a reason why visitors flock into it all th < months of the year . The sanitary arrangements and water supply are perfect ; but I must not write an essay on hygeine .
Holiday Haunts.—Torquay.
Having made friends with one or two fishermen down here , and having mutually and collectively settled preliminaries for several days' investigation into tho wonders of the deep , in and around beautiful Torbay , we do nofc intend returning to town just yet . Trusting that the trade and commerce of London will not stand still
in consequence of our remaining m this pellucid and veritable Arcadia , and thafc you and fche other brethren whom we know are enjoying yourselves as well as it is possible iu that huge bakehouse , London , I mnst say adieu , and hope to give you some further details of our trip—at sea and on shore—later on .
Adam, The Devil And The Tyler.
ADAM , THE DEVIL AND THE TYLER .
A MASONIC LEGEND . Air—Fine Old English Gentleman . Let us join together , Brethren , in a chorus long aud loud , About Masonic glories , of whioh we are so proud , And in the noble catalogue Montgomery leads the van—The Lodge whose record can be found when early time began . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
And when this Lodge first saw the light , old Adam filled fche chair , He wore the hat and swung the gavel wifch a true Masonio air , He made his Deacons toe the mark , kept hia Wardens in their stations , And afc fche Banquets always took his full Masonic rations . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
One dark and stormy winter night old Adam s work was done , He closed the Lodge , took several drinks , and started off for home , His form a little out of Plumb , his step not truly Level , And on the way he chanced to meet his majesty the Devil . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lods > e of Masonio Gentlemen .
" Hallo ! says Satan , " who is this ? I think he is a Mason ; Now here ' s a chance fco get the word of thafc foul combination . " And in the road he placed himself , while Adam stood undaunted , And thus his majesty began to seek for what he wanted . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
" Now tell me , friend , how shall I get within a Lodge of Mason ' s , For I am anxious to become one of that noble congregation , And if you will the secret tell , so I can pass the Tyler , In Hades yon shall have the post of foremost brimstone boiler . " This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
" All right , " says Adam , " I will show how yon can pass the portal , And take your seat within tbe Lodge , like members who ore mortal ; This word you speak , this sign you throw , this step just like a canter , And , don ' t forget your tail to show , without ifc you can't enter—This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen . "
Off started Satan , full of glee , resolved the Lodge fco visit ; And soon he stood before the door , and tried to enter in it . The step he took , the sign he threw , tbe word he interjected , His tail he shook at the Tyler's head , like one who was demented . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
The Tyler stared and rubbed his eyes , while Satan cut his capers , Bufc soon he spied the cloven foot , audsmell'd the sulphur vapours . His trusty sword was in his hand , 'twas never known to fail , And with a quick and mighty stroke he lopped off Satan ' s tail . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
Old Nick ran howling down to hell , a clipped and battered Satan , And swore he'd never try again to fool an ancient Mason , While Adam and his Tyler lived nine hundred years or more , And as a trophy Satan's tail hung on the outer door . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
Here s good health to Adam s sons , wherever is their station , Throughout the world , in every clime , or language , or of nation , And in thafc great Fraternity the brightest lights are seen , In lustre undiminished , of Montgomery , old Nineteen . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen . —Keystone .
BROOKLET ' TEMPLE . —Our brethren of the City of Churches mean business . They havo purchased a church on Bedford Avenue which they propose altering to snifc the necessary working of all tbe degrees from Entered Apprentice , through Scottish Rito , Chapter , Commandery ancl Shrine included . They have organised as the
Aurora Gra'a Association , III . Bro . Wayland Trask , 33 ° , ns president and a good corps of active brethren aa additional Officers and Trustees . With them " there no such word as fail . " They are bound that Brooklyn shall take rank with Cincinnati in having a Cathedral Home , where the beauties of all degrees can be broug ht out and exemplified to the fullest .
HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —Notable Pacts . —Summer heats augment the annoyances of skin disease , and encourage the development of febrile disorders , wherefore they should , as they may , be removed by these detergent and purifying preparations . In stomach complaints , liver affections , pains ana spasms nf the bowels , Holloway ' s Ointment well rubbed over the affected part
immediately gives the greatest ease , p > events congestion and inflammation . checks the threatening diarrhaa and averts incipient cholera . The poorer inhabitants o ! large cities will And these remedies to be their best friends when any pestilence rages , or when from unknown causes eruptions , boils , abscesses , or ulcerations betoken the presence of taints or impurities within the systenii and call forin » tar . t and effective curative medicine .
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Holiday Haunts.—Torquay.
trip over the exposed roots of trees or fall over the boulders thafc have nofc been rounded off within the memory of man—if ever . Overhead the trees meet in tangled masses , and the whole place is in a condition of the most approved style of the primeval . It ia here thafc the children come to gather primroses and violets and wild
hyaoinctbs in their respective seasons , and plentiful enough they nsed to be in the olden times . On arriving afc the end of the pathway , there lies spread at your feet Anstis' Cove , suggestive of picnic parties , boating and bathing , for which every facility is provided at very moderate tariff . The Cove is shut in by a precipitous range of
rocks , the summit of whioh forms a gigantic natural amphitheatre , and the view from here is expansive and exquisite . We ascend the hill by a jagged pathway leading from tbe main road , and taking care not to topple into any of the volcanic crevices which here abonnd , we pass over the shooting ranges of the local Rifle Volunteers , who
rank proudly amongst the First Battalion organised—under fche late Major Rodway—at the sound of " Riflemen , form ! " That waa long before the Volunteer movement , as ifc is now understood , was even recognised by fche Government , and the enthusiastic and gallant defenders were then twitted with being " alarmists , " and laughed afc
as " Daddy Hole Sharpshooters ! " Over the undulating plateau , from the heights of which can be seen Teignmonth , Dawlish , and other places we noted as we were travelling down , and Babbacnmbe Beach comes into view with its long line of white pebbles studded with boats , and the huts and shanties of the local fishermen . Here also ,
as well as on the adjoining beach at Oddicombe , boating and bathing are articles of staple amusement , and afc the famous inn , the Gary Arms—better known as " Gasking ' s , " owing to its having been kept by a venerable individual of that name—refreshments are provided , and visitors love to linger in the arbours and upon the lawn , whence
such a grand view is obtained . Flanking the beach is a mountainous cliff , plentifully shrouded with trees and undergrowth ; and to reach the top you have need of stout knees and sound wind , for the zigzag roadways , under a wealth of overhanging and dense verdure ,
are a regnlar " bellows to mend . On this height is the coastguard station , and from the Point the fishermen watch for " schools" of mackerel or any other signs of piscatorial harvest that may present themselves . The regatta . day is the great carnival here , for on the recurrence of that annual festival Babbacombe divests itself of all
sedateness and quiet respectability , and goes in for fun both fast and furious . From the cliff-ridge the yachting competitions and aquatic sports—which are the chief fun to most people who attend regattas as a holiday—can be seen to the utmost advantage . However , we must press on throngh the sleepy and little-changed town of St .
Mary Church—I beg pardon , it has now a Town Hall , a Local Board , and a Coffee Palace!—and must just stop to have a look at . the Parish Church , which is an imposing and fine specimen of architecture , the interior especially , with its shafts and pillars of Devonshire marble and carved work , admired bv thousands of visitors . We
have no time to call at the famous Terra Cotta Works , which we pass to tbe left , and spend an hour at Watcombe , nnder the shadow of the Giant Rock . " Here the ordinary processes of Nature extending over geological ages have precipitated the red sandstone rocks seaward into fantastic shapes , now covered with rare lichens , mosses
and ferns , and hung with festoons of clematis . " So says a local guide , and I quote the description because it is brief . I could write a volume , if I had a desk perched upon Watcombe heights ; but I am bound to observe the editorial injunction to be concise . We have seen enough in one long morning's ramble , and so we take
a conveyance and drive by way of the Cricket Ground—tbe scene of county matches in the summer , and Gun Club exploits in the winteralong the Teignmonth-road , home . Dinner was exceedingly welcome after such a round , nnd it being now only half-past-five o'clock , we take advantage of the excursions that are arranged by the family
of Browns , around tho Bay in a yacht . It is here , after all , that you obtain the best view of Torquay , with its tiers of villas rising one above the other , most of them in sheltered nooks , in " grounds " of their own , others perched on dizzy heights , ar . d nearly all of them shaded by verandahs and framed in foilage . Towering high above
fche rest we were pointed out the residence of the Duchess of Sutherland , on the Warberry Hill , where the Prince and Princess of Wales and tbeir family recently stayed dnring a brief sojourn in Torquay . On our return voyage the lights in the houses on the hills , and lower down along the parades , blossom one by
one into glow-worm light ; until tbe whole is a vast and exquisite illumination , such as could not be rivalled by any of our late Jubilee displays in London . For fear of wearying you and your readers , I will forbear saying anything about the gratification we derived from our visit to the Rosery , a magnificently cultivated
area , or of the ramble we had through the Cockington-lanes to the church and residence of the popular Member of Parliament for Torquay , Mr . R . Mallock . We must leave the ancient and time-honoured Avenues and Torre Abbey alone , for the same reason , nor may we describe the weird tales that are told of the ruinous old church on
Chapel Hill , near Torre Station . There are so mauy spots of interest in and around Torquay that ifc is impossible to do justice to them in one brief sketch , and I have tried to be as " bird ' s-eye " as I could in this . But , as something must inevitably be said , on visiting a
wateringplace , as to its climate , samtnry arrangements , and so forth , it is due to Torquay to say , in these respects it stands far above any other town of its class in the kingdom . A very general—and very stupidimpression used to prevail that Torquay was tropical in the summer , and so enervating that nobody but the natives could endure it . It was
thought that the Italian softness of the atmosphere was conducive to the comfort of pulmonary patients , who might be seen limping along the streets , or being drawn in Bath chairs , wrapped up to their eyes in shawls ! Thafc idea , prompted obvio sly by rival and jealous
doctors , has long since exploded , and ifc is now known that the equable temperature of Torquay is a reason why visitors flock into it all th < months of the year . The sanitary arrangements and water supply are perfect ; but I must not write an essay on hygeine .
Holiday Haunts.—Torquay.
Having made friends with one or two fishermen down here , and having mutually and collectively settled preliminaries for several days' investigation into tho wonders of the deep , in and around beautiful Torbay , we do nofc intend returning to town just yet . Trusting that the trade and commerce of London will not stand still
in consequence of our remaining m this pellucid and veritable Arcadia , and thafc you and fche other brethren whom we know are enjoying yourselves as well as it is possible iu that huge bakehouse , London , I mnst say adieu , and hope to give you some further details of our trip—at sea and on shore—later on .
Adam, The Devil And The Tyler.
ADAM , THE DEVIL AND THE TYLER .
A MASONIC LEGEND . Air—Fine Old English Gentleman . Let us join together , Brethren , in a chorus long aud loud , About Masonic glories , of whioh we are so proud , And in the noble catalogue Montgomery leads the van—The Lodge whose record can be found when early time began . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
And when this Lodge first saw the light , old Adam filled fche chair , He wore the hat and swung the gavel wifch a true Masonio air , He made his Deacons toe the mark , kept hia Wardens in their stations , And afc fche Banquets always took his full Masonic rations . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
One dark and stormy winter night old Adam s work was done , He closed the Lodge , took several drinks , and started off for home , His form a little out of Plumb , his step not truly Level , And on the way he chanced to meet his majesty the Devil . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lods > e of Masonio Gentlemen .
" Hallo ! says Satan , " who is this ? I think he is a Mason ; Now here ' s a chance fco get the word of thafc foul combination . " And in the road he placed himself , while Adam stood undaunted , And thus his majesty began to seek for what he wanted . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
" Now tell me , friend , how shall I get within a Lodge of Mason ' s , For I am anxious to become one of that noble congregation , And if you will the secret tell , so I can pass the Tyler , In Hades yon shall have the post of foremost brimstone boiler . " This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
" All right , " says Adam , " I will show how yon can pass the portal , And take your seat within tbe Lodge , like members who ore mortal ; This word you speak , this sign you throw , this step just like a canter , And , don ' t forget your tail to show , without ifc you can't enter—This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen . "
Off started Satan , full of glee , resolved the Lodge fco visit ; And soon he stood before the door , and tried to enter in it . The step he took , the sign he threw , tbe word he interjected , His tail he shook at the Tyler's head , like one who was demented . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
The Tyler stared and rubbed his eyes , while Satan cut his capers , Bufc soon he spied the cloven foot , audsmell'd the sulphur vapours . His trusty sword was in his hand , 'twas never known to fail , And with a quick and mighty stroke he lopped off Satan ' s tail . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
Old Nick ran howling down to hell , a clipped and battered Satan , And swore he'd never try again to fool an ancient Mason , While Adam and his Tyler lived nine hundred years or more , And as a trophy Satan's tail hung on the outer door . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen .
Here s good health to Adam s sons , wherever is their station , Throughout the world , in every clime , or language , or of nation , And in thafc great Fraternity the brightest lights are seen , In lustre undiminished , of Montgomery , old Nineteen . This fine old Lodge , this ancient Lodge of Masonic Gentlemen . —Keystone .
BROOKLET ' TEMPLE . —Our brethren of the City of Churches mean business . They havo purchased a church on Bedford Avenue which they propose altering to snifc the necessary working of all tbe degrees from Entered Apprentice , through Scottish Rito , Chapter , Commandery ancl Shrine included . They have organised as the
Aurora Gra'a Association , III . Bro . Wayland Trask , 33 ° , ns president and a good corps of active brethren aa additional Officers and Trustees . With them " there no such word as fail . " They are bound that Brooklyn shall take rank with Cincinnati in having a Cathedral Home , where the beauties of all degrees can be broug ht out and exemplified to the fullest .
HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —Notable Pacts . —Summer heats augment the annoyances of skin disease , and encourage the development of febrile disorders , wherefore they should , as they may , be removed by these detergent and purifying preparations . In stomach complaints , liver affections , pains ana spasms nf the bowels , Holloway ' s Ointment well rubbed over the affected part
immediately gives the greatest ease , p > events congestion and inflammation . checks the threatening diarrhaa and averts incipient cholera . The poorer inhabitants o ! large cities will And these remedies to be their best friends when any pestilence rages , or when from unknown causes eruptions , boils , abscesses , or ulcerations betoken the presence of taints or impurities within the systenii and call forin » tar . t and effective curative medicine .