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that old convict life—invested in hell and carried cut by
Christian devils,

Thursday, Dec. 19. En route for Scone. War scare
between England and America.

The war scare. A few days ago among the cables was:
"The Beard cf Trade has cabled the X. Y. Chamber of
Commerce: 'Pleasure beats will not be allowed to ob-
struct the movements of the British warships/ Reply cf
Chamber of Commerce: We hope your warships will be
better than your yachts.'"

Xcbody saw the first jcke till the latter was cabled two
days later, then there was a shout.

Monday, Dec. 23, 1895. Sailed from Sydney fcr Ceylon
(via Melbourne, Adelaide, etc.) in the P. & 0. steamer
Oceana, at i P.M.

Twenty male and female cranks—rivals of the Salva-
tionists—in no uniform but waterproofs (it was raining)
sang hymns on the dock, and a man (this seems to be
the main feature cf both organizations) begged contribu-
tions, walking back and forth and holding his hat up
toward the passengers. As he moved away they sang
the Doxology.

Lascar crew in this ship, first I have seen. White cos-
tume, like petticoat and pants—barefoot—red shawl for
belt—straw cap, brimless, on head, with red scarf around
it. They are rich dark brown, with short straight black
hair; whiskers fine and silky and jet black.

Shipped about £200 to Mr. Rogers through Mr. Gibb's
bank, at Sydney.

From time to time in the Australian notes he
undertakes poetry descriptive of the picturesque
Australian animal life. Example:

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