good riders on horseback. The descent of nearly 3000 feet from Jerusalem to the sea is favourable to the rider in that direction, whether by carriage or in the saddle. At Jaffa the returning traveller is subject to the caprice of winds, waves and irregular steamboat sailings, which frequently render embarkation a matter of great uncertainty. Nevertheless it is necessary to be there at the time appointed for sailing, and if the steamer is seen to go past in the distance, wait patiently for the next.

SECOND ITINERARY.

COMBINING THE LAND OF JUDEA WITH PHILISTIA. Jaffa to Jerusalem, by carriage or riding horse, as shown in the First Itinerary. Make the stay at Jerusalem to correspond with the time required for the following seven days' trip.

IST DAY.-Jerusalem to Jericho, by the Mount of Olives, Bethany and down the hilly road by the brook Cherith to the Plain of Jericho, a ride of about six hours. Encamp near the Fountain of Elisha.

2ND DAY.-Ride across the plain, about 4 miles to the Jordan, and from thence to the Dead Sea. After lunch proceed across the plain and through zig-zag mountain passes to Mar Saba. After viewing the Convent, encamp for the night in a valley of the Kedron. Day's ride about eight hours.

3RD DAY.-Proceed from the camping ground to Bethlehem, crossing the Field of the Shepherds. Several hours may be spent in examining the church, grottoes, and other places of interest in Bethlehem, after which proceed to Solomon's Pools by way of Rachel's Tomb, and encamp near the upper pool. This is not a heavy day, the ride being but about six hours.

4TH DAY.-From Solomon's Pools to Hebron, by the course of the ancient royal road and through the valley of Eshcol, passing near to Abraham's Oak. Encamp at Hebron, and see there all that may be seen of the Cave of Machpelah. The ride is from four to five hours.

5TH DAY.-From Hebron to Beit Jibrîn, passing at a short distance from the Caves of Eluetheropolis, which may be

partially visited in the day, the ride being not more than about six hours to the camping ground.

6TH DAY.-Pass through the famed Vale of Elah, where the Philistines, with Goliath, defied the armies of Israel, and where David gained his signal victory over the giant. Proceed by Bethshemesh to Gath and encamp there; a moderate day's ride of six to seven hours.

7TH DAY.-Complete the tour from Gath to Jaffa, a journey of six to seven hours; stay at the "Jerusalem Hotel," delightfully situated on the eminence overlooking the orange groves and the sea, till the arrival of steamer.

THIRD ITINERARY.

COMPRISING A GREATER EXTENT OF PHILISTIA WITH THE LAND OF JUDEA.

This is a tour of about ten days, by carriage or riding horse, from Jaffa to Jerusalem; camping arrangements from Jerusalem to Jericho, the Jordan, Dead Sea, Mar Saba, Bethlehem, Solomon's Pools, Hebron, etc., to Beit Jibrîn, same as described in the Second Itinerary, requiring to that point six days, and from thence taking the following course:

7TH DAY.-Beit Jibrîn to Gaza, passing 'Ain Lachish and Eglon. Encamp at Gaza, and if possible spend Sunday there. Gaza is a considerable city, with schools and other Christian agencies in operation.

8TH DAY.-Of actual travel, take the course by Migdol, Gad and Ashdod to Askelon, where the camp must rest for the night.

9TH DAY.-Completing the tour by Ekron to Jaffa, passing en route the Jews' model farm and colony. This tour will occupy about fifteen days, giving four or five days to Jerusalem.

These Itineraries, Nos. 2 and 3, had better not be attempted in wet weather, as the low lying lands of Philistia are frequently rendered impassable by storms and floods.

FOURTH ITINERARY.

FIRST OF THE TOURS GOING NORTH OF JERUSALEM.

IST DAY.-Jaffa to Jerusalem by carriage or riding horse, as in the three previous tours. The stay at Jerusalem to be governed by the sailing of steamers, and the six days required for travelling after leaving the holy city.

2ND TRAVELLING DAY.-Jerusalem to Mar Saba, by way of Rachel's Tomb, Solomon's Pools, Bethlehem, the Shepherds' Field, and over the hills of the wilderness of Judea. Encamp in the Kedron Valley, near Mar Saba Convent.

3RD DAY.-Over the hills and through winding valleys and deep ravines to the Dead Sea; bathe in its waters, and then resume the journey to the banks of the Jordan. Lunch there; bathe, with careful avoidance of its dangerous current; afterwards ride to Jericho, where the camp will be pitched for the night. About seven hours in the saddle.

4TH DAY.-Proceed over the hills by a rough way to Bethel; cross the frontier line which divides Judea and Samaria, and ride forward through one of the best cultivated districts of Palestine to the valley of the Robber's Fountain. Encamp in the valley or on the high land of Sinjîl. A day's ride of about eight hours.

5TH DAY.-Pass over the valley and gentle slopes of Shiloh, and from thence to the great and fruitful plain of Beulah; visit Jacob's Well, and the Tomb of Joseph, and then ride through the interesting valley, on the sides of which rise the mountain ranges of Ebal and Gerizim. Encamp at Nâbulus, the ancient Shechem, the home of all that remains of the sect of the Samaritans, where old copies of the Pentateuch are sacredly kept in a poor little building occupied as their "temple." The ride of the day about eight hours.

Nâbulus to Jaffa, the
The ride of the two
The road between
after the Turkish

6TH and 7TH DAYS.-Travel from camp stopping for one night by the way. days must occupy fourteen or fifteen hours. Nâbulus and Jaffa has been "improved"

fashion, but is not yet available for wheels. This is the last of Messrs. Cook & SON'S series of itineraries that begin and terminate at Jaffa.

FIFTH ITINERARY.

INCLUDING ALL OF THE FOURTH, AND EXTENDING TO THE SEA OF GALILEE, NAZARETH AND CARMEL.

For five days the programme is identical with the Fourth Itinerary, and then the northerly course to Samaria and other places, commences as shown below:

6TH TRAVELLING DAY.-Leave Nâbulus by well-watered and well-cultivated grounds and orchards in the direction of Samaria. The site of the Ivory Palace of Ahab; interesting ruins of a Crusader's Temple, associated with legends of the tombs of John the Baptist, Elizabeth and others will be seen here. Beautiful slopes on the northern side of the hill, and a rich plain with broken granite columns lying about in all directions. Pass near to the village of Dothan, where Joseph was sold to the Ishmaelitish merchants, and halt for the night at Jenîn, after a ride of about eight hours.

7TH DAY.-Leaving Jenîn, enter on the great Plain of Esdraelon, pass by Jezreel, the Fountain of Gideon, Shunem and other interesting localities, to the foot of Mount Tabor, and encamp there, at a short distance from Nain and Endor. A day's ride of about seven hours.

8TH DAY.-Travel from Mount Tabor to Tiberias, and halt for the night on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, where a day or more may be spent at the discretion of the travellers. The journey from Tabor to Tiberias need not exceed about five hours.

9TH DAY OF TRAVEL.-Ascend from the shores of the lake, by the Mount of Beatitudes, to Kefr Kenna, or Cana of Galilee, to Nazareth, a journey of about six hours. Contrive, if possible, to spend Sunday here. A beautiful edifice has been erected for Protestant worship.

IOTH DAY.-Travel from Nazareth to Carmel, crossing the

river Kishon, and passing near to the place of sacrifice. Haifa, at foot of Mount Carmel, is being rapidly brought under cultivation by a colony of Germans who have built a hotel and a number of cottages. Here a day or two may be pleasantly spent if the travelling and steamer arrangements are carefully calculated. The Austrian Lloyds steamers call at Haifa on their passage both ways between Alexandria and Constantinople. The tour should be arranged to harmonize with the steamboat service, which is fortnightly both ways.

SIXTH ITINERARY.

EMBRACING ALL OF THE FIFTH AS FAR AS HAIFA, AND INCLUDING THE COAST ROUTE BY TYRE AND SIDON TO BEYROUT.

After the ten days of travel described in the Fifth Itinerary, the Sixth may be accomplished by four additional days as shown below:

IITH DAY.-Travel from Haifa to Acre and encamp there near the ancient fortress—not a heavy day if the weather is favourable. Five or six hours in the saddle.

12TH DAY.-Ascend the Ladder of Tyre-a rough and difficult way, greatly improved-to the city of Tyre. Ancient fountains, the reputed tomb of Hiram, King of Tyre, and submerged ruins engage the attention of travellers here, where the camp will be stationed for a night, after a ride of perhaps six to seven hours.

13TH DAY.-Travel by Sarepta to Sidon, another moderate riding day of six or seven hours, to the camping ground at Sidon, the city so frequently associated in sacred history with Tyre.

14TH DAY.-From Sidon to Beyrout is a coast journey of seven to eight hours, and this day completes our Sixth Itinerary. Beyrout is a delightful place to rest after a journey through Palestine, and there is more certainty of embarking than at Jaffa.