THE LION OF LUCERNE. 15

 

“Our picture shows the main drive where
London society gathers for its daily airing.
Here you will see elegant carriages of all
descriptions, smartly dressed footmen and
drivers, handsome, spirited horses and gil-
ded harnesses. The carriages of the nobility
are emblazoned with their coat of arms, and
with the gay dresses of the occupants, make
Crowds
of people gather here to see the gay turn-

the scene one of great splendor.

outs go dashing by, some drawn by one
horse, others by two horses, either tandem or
abreast, some by four horses, and occasion-
ally some fat old lord rolls by in a stately
Beyond the
drive you can see ‘Rotton Row,’ the finest

coach drawn by eight horses.

of bridle paths and devoted exclusively to
horseback riders. The English people are
good riders and their horses well trained;

but the ‘swells’ cut an amusing figure

 

 

as they go by with short coats, leggings and
high top boots.

“At the entrance to the park is the famous
monument to Wellington, erected in his
honor by the English government. It is a
magnificent memorial and every true Eng-
lishman points to it with pride. Some
evening I will gladly relate to you the his-
tory of the Iron Duke, who knew not defeat
and who conquered Napoleon at Waterloo.
At Hyde Park the most interesting feature
How the

little ones enjoyed rolling about in the grass,

to me was the children at play.

chasing one another about and pelting each
other with paper balls. Many there are
who get their only taste of fresh air and
But

Come to-mor-

sunshine from their afternoons here.
this-is enough for to-night.
row night all of you, and we will have our
first real story.”

THE LION OF LUCERNE.

; T Lucerne, Switzerland, there is an
attraction more wonderful than
balmy climate; more beautiful than

_the Rigi Mountains and more charming

than the Lake of Lucerne. This attraction

calls tourists from all parts of the civilized
world andis known as “The Lion of Lu-
cerne,” said Mr. John Day, who had just
returned from the Alps and who had prom-

ised his niece that immediately on his re-
turn to America he would make them a
visit and contribute something interesting
to their “ Round the World Culture Club.”
“Don’t all say at once, ‘Well, what is
the Lion of Lucerne?’” said Uncle John,
“for it takes a little time to explain it.”
“Go with me first to France in the year

1792. There was.as you doubtless know, a