rugged and in places partially 2000 feet high. In place you can see small patches of rice. The color is a dark green and are generally oval modulated soft conifers. Then are lighter patches of grain. We are steaming along within 6 or 7 miles of the coast. A short distance north of Bonne Bay (Parrsons Pond) in the region of an extensive spruce; oil is being hewn pumped out which is said to be more pure than can in the United States. A railroad is now been laid on towards these wells. This was first speculated some months ago and no rail ways were constructed here. A few houses are seen scattered along the sea beach. This is the "French coast," some lobster factories are situated here. At 4.50 we passed Light Bay or Point Rich. A little farther north, about one hours steaming, then is a French fishing village. Some of the houses are of canvas since the English law does not allow the French to build permanent house. However the French to preserve the old fishing site resort to these temporary structures in which they dry their fish. In this port there were four days gauged rigged sailing vessels. Shortly after passing the port much timber was noticed.