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Departure from Plymouth-Reflections on Leaving England-Cabin Attendants-Live Stock-Mr. Jenkins and "the Pure Element"-N. E. Trades-Red Atlantic Dust-Short Allowance of Water-Viewing the "Line"-The Southern Cross-A Lady Navigator-"Fire! Fire! "-The Maniac-Arrival at the Cape.
It was a beautiful Sunday evening when we again embarked in the "Ireland. " The gale had been succeeded by a calm which lent enchantment to the view of the rich and varied scenery of Plymouth harbour. Evening was closing in, and anon from the shore might be heard the bells of the churches and chapels calling on man to praise his Maker.