Panorama Island appears like all or many of metamorphic formations. Around Victoria the land is not rugged, but as we steamed north along its eastern side we sees quite forcibly proof for life. The near ones are gone. Had a far dard view of the high mountains of the Cascades. Too far away and too dark to make anything out of them. These cruises of Puget Sound during the delightful months of summer must be a joy to be ever remembered. Birds are plentiful and the water is clear of a dark place under the grey clouds of today. Part of the passengers trooped like Cana- dians, a plain unassuming crowd. The men are friendly canoes and gondolas. Put up at the Browne Hotel at the recommendation of Williams.