Rubens Loyola Healing; Xavier Sarto, del: Pietà. Tintoretto: Samaritan Woman; Titian: Allegory; Venetian Lady; Madonna and Saints; Diana and Calisto; Ecce Homo; Danaë; His Physician; Entombment. Velasquez: Inf. Marg. Teresa; His Own Family; Balt. Carlos; Phil. IV., Spain. Veronese Virgin and Saints; Jesus in the House of Jairus. Weyden Madonna; Crucifixion; Besides these, the gallery is rich in water-colors and modern works; the latter characterized in general by gorgeousness and great strength of color. Among these latter may be mentioned, The Glacier of the Jungfrau, The Konigssee, Romeo and Juliet, Kremhild and Hagan beside the Corpse of Siegfried, Lake Nemi, Woman in an Arm-chair, Christ Calming the Storm, Peasants Reposing, Forest Landscape, Capture of the Consort of King Manfred, Fishing off Genoa. EDITION OF 1895, SPECIAL NOTE. Within the past year or two the Continental railway service has, in general, been materially improved. In Holland, Belgium, the Palatinate, France, Switzerland, and Italy, it will be found that a considerable reduction has been effected both as to time and rates on the express trains. Through tickets are now issued throughout the continent to all the principal cities; round trip and excursion tickets also to many points. PART III.-ROUTES. VARIOUS IMPORTANT ITEMS. Custom-Houses.-At customs examinations the traveller should have his keys ready, open his trunks, and leave the rest to the officers, and especially, make no ill comments or suggestions, however needless or rigid the examination. Railways.—Tickets are not, as in America, good for any train and any time. The bureau, or office, is open 15 minutes prior to the departure of each train, when tickets can be purchased for that train. Luggage cannot be booked without presenting the ticket, and is not received within 5 min. of the time of departure; all of which necessitates expedition. The traveller should see that his luggage is correctly labelled. The laws are stringent in regard to entering or leaving a car in motion, and to walking on or across the track; and it should never be attempted. If temporarily leaving the car, a package should be placed in the seat; luggage in the rack does not retain the place, nor the statement that it is engaged. It must be occupied by the traveller himself or his effects. The cars are not supplied with water, To and the water at the stations should be taken with caution. abate thirst, fruit is preferable. The railway restaurants, or buffets, are usually so unsatisfactory, that, for long rides, it is preferable to provide one's self with lunch. Sleeping-car berths are usually obtainable only by those holding first-class tickets. Compartments for ladies only, marked "Dames Seules," "Für Damen," may be found on all trains. Smoking is allowed in all compartments except those marked "smoking forbidden." There are several grades of trains, with corresponding rates of speed and price: a Fast Express, at high speed and cost; on the Continent, usually 1st class only, and in some localities only at night; a Day Express, at less speed and price, 1st and 2d class; a Fast Omnibus, and a Slow Omnibus train, at about half the price and twice the time. Rate of Fares: 1st class, in England about 4 cts. per mile; on the Continent, 3; 2d class, one-fourth less. No luggage is carried free in Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, or Italy. Luggage is surrendered only upon production of the luggage-ticket; and when once booked cannot be recovered, even with the luggage-ticket, until it reaches its destination. If luggage is lost, indemnity can be claimed. As a rule, the traveller should keep his luggage with him. If sent beyond the frontier, unless the keys are forwarded with the luggage, it is liable to detention at the boundary for customs examination. In forwarding by express, bear in mind that the Grande Vitesse is moderately expeditious and costly; that the Petite Vitesse is cheap, but astonishingly slow, requiring 7 full days from London to Paris, and 10 from Paris to Geneva, and corresponding time elsewhere. In forwarding, always direct in care of the hotel or house where it is to be delivered, giving the street and number, and securely affixing the label. Hotels. The traveller should decide upon his hotel before the termination of his railway journey, and upon alighting, call a cabman, show him his luggage, and direct him to drive to the hotel as if he were entirely familiar with the place. It is advisable, under all circumstances, to agree upon the price of a room before its occupancy, and to call for one's bill, and insist upon its presentation, at least six hours before departure. If leaving in the morning, it should be adjusted the evening prior. In England, light and toilet soap are included in the charge for room. On the Continent, both these items are extras, if furnished. Wine is frequently included in the dinner at pensions, rarely, however, at hotels. All extras are usually at exor bitant charges. In European hotels the rooms upon the lower floors are arranged in suites of a parlor with one or two bedrooms attached. Sleeping rooms without parlors are upon the upper floors. Of these, the most commodious are intended for two occupants-in Great Britain with one very broad bed; on the Continent, with two single beds. The rooms intended for one person only, are less desirable, both as to size and location. Upon leaving the room the door should be locked and the key placed upon the "key board," as in that case, and in that only, the proprietor becomes responsible for the safety of the room. On the Continent it is the custom to be particularly prompt at table d'hôte. For list of hotels, see Hotels. Minor Finances.-Be wary of hotel extras. In the shops never pay for goods until delivered. Never order goods to be forwarded after having left, unless, fully knowing the house and the goods. In the Galleries and other places of public resort, it is observable that visitors seldom indulge in audible conversation or reading of the Guide Book, or in decisive criticism. Nor is it judicious to comment upon foreign life and manners, under the supposition that the foreigners present are ignorant of the English language. Care has also to be exercised against that undue loudness of voice, which continued riding in cars unavoidably induces. It will be noticed that cultured Europeans usually converse in public places in a decided undertone. The Concierge.-At the entrance of European hotels will always be found a Concierge, whose business it is to give information to guests, receive packages, deliver messages, exchange money, furnish stamps, etc, etc., whose compensation is derived solely from the payment received from these small but in valuable services. It is usual to give a sou or two for each of these little attentions, and a half-franc for an errand on the street. It is entirely proper to decline these services if one does not wish to pay for them. Pourboire. This term designates the wages of certain classes of servants on the Continent, who receive no pay other than the voluntary contributions of those they serve. The usual rates are, to drivers, 4 sous for the course or per hour; to waiters in cafés or restaurants, 2 sous each person. But, besides these, will be found everywhere, persons desirous of rendering attention. A stranger is largely dependent upon these minor services. A man is ready to take packages whilst one steps into the car or cab, or to hold an umbrella if it rains, to show the way through a crooked street or to a building, to get some change and see that it is correct. At the theatres, women ushers will be found ready to open the doors, point out the seats, take the shawls, overcoats, etc., and bring a small footstool for the lady. All these |