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“...SEASON
1909—10.
Since this Guide was published few material altera-
tions have been made in the general arrangements
for visitors to British Guiana and the West Indies.
The principal change has been in connection with
Jamaica, Kingston having been practically destroyed
by earthquake and fire since this volume left the
printer’s hands. It is now being rapidly rebuilt;
but operations have hardly advanced sufficiently far
as yet to render it possible to describe the new city,
which will Be greatly superior to its predecessor in
every respect.
Under contract with the Government, The Royal Routes.
Mail Steam Packet Company now maintains a fort-
nightly intercolonial mail' service performed under
ordinary circumstances by the two new and yacht-
like steamers Berbice and Balantia (each 2500 tons,
twin screw) specially built to suit the West Indian
climate. The Company has arranged for a series of
independent and organised tours during the winter
from England and New York at prices from £1 per v
day...”
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“... Fish is abun- Fishing,
dant in river and sea, the most appreciated being
snapper, king fish, grouper, and Spanish mackerel.
Eels are plentiful, and also lobsters, crabs, cray-
fish, oysters, and several kinds of turtle. Deer shooting,
and game birds are abundant. Among the
latter is the cockrico, a bird which resembles the
English pheasant, and is believed to be peculiar
to this island. Tobago is also visited by migratory
birds, including plovers and Ramie pigeons. The
birds of plumage are superior to those of any of
the other islands.
The little town of Scarborough is picturesquely Principal
situated at the base of a hill 42 5 feet high, over. SightB‘
looking the harbour of the same name. At the
top of the hill is the old Fort King George, where Fort King
the ruins of barracks, military hospitals, &c., re- eorge'
main to testify to its former importance. The
old barrack square is now the radio-telegraphy
station, and on the brow facing Trinidad stands
the lighthouse. A charming view of...”
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“...often
be roused from his dreams as the deep-toned
“ All’s well ” resounded through the still night
air. Lord Camelford and Lieutenant Peterson
were unhappily at variance; and, perhaps to
mortify his rival, Lord Camelford ordered Mr.
Peterson to take the watch upon the very evening
that a gay ball was to be given at Black’s Point
to the naval officers. Unfortunately Lieutenant
Peterson entertained the idea that, as he was in
command of the ship Perdrix, in the absence of
Commodore Fahie, he was superior officer to Lord
Camelford, who only commanded a sloop; and,
in consequence of this false impression, he posi-
1 Of which island he was a native....”
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“...JOHN, ST. CROIX, ST. MARTIN,
ST. BARTHOLOMEW
ST. THOMAS
The Buccaneers’ Retreat
From its geographical position and fine harbour General
St. Thomas has long maintained an important peot‘
position in the West Indies, being the head-
quarters of several lines of steamers, a coaling
station, and a port of refuge. There is always a
good stock of coals kept there, and the island is
therefore unrivalled for its facilities for the expedi-
tious coaling of steamers by day or night; and on
account of its superior docking arrangements, ship-
yards, and repair shops, it offers considerable
advantages. The island is the headquarters of
the West India and Panama Telegraph Company
and the Hamburg-American Line, the vessels of
which make nearly 200 entries into the port in
the course of a year. The population amounts
to about 11,000 souls, but, owing to emigration,
principally to the neighbouring republics of San...”
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