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Page iSix BADIN BULLETIN McGREGOR AND HIS GANG Adventures of Roughneck Trio {Continued from February Bulletin) Wednesday, December 3—On arising, twenty-four marks were found on the wall, which caused comment, and as ex planation the “Canuck” said that he had registered for each time he awoke seek ing a soft spot on his board. In the forenoon, a number of passengers became interested in the guessing contest, and a pool was formed; in fact, two pools: as soon as the returns were registered, a porter appeared on deck paging the lucky guy; and his calls was: “Mr. Scott. Is Mr. Scott here? He is wanted in the Saloon. He has won the pool.” Which of course pleased the “Farmer.” Kinsey says, “Well, Scottie; it’s your treat to Demerara Fizzes; but he an swered, “H 1, no; we will spend it taking photos of the ‘Roughneck’ trio, and taking in Trinidad;” so he slipped the “V” down in his jeans. The afternoon was spent playing ship- tennis, reading, writing, etc., until din ner, 6.00 to 7.00, which they report as being fit for anybody; in fact, too much cannot be said about the quality and quantity of the meals that are served on the S. S. Matura. After dinner, amusements consisted of reading, “Draw Bridge,” and other sober amusements, which in this case were enjoyed until bedtime, 11.00 p. m., when the lights go out. Kinsey and the “Canuck” retired to their room, expecting to find Scottie snoring, but much to their surprise Scot tie was not to be found. An explana tion was requested, but as yet none has been given. Question: Where was Scott? Thursday, December 4—Nothing un usual occurred, as by this time they were considerable distance at sea, and all the passengers were getting pretty well ac quainted, and having a splendid time, as one big party being entertained a I a house-party. Friday, December 5—The house-party continued, some amusing themselves sew ing, playing bridge, pinochle, tennis; and evenings the “Draw-Bridge’^ Club was very much in evidence. There were also quite a number of small children—among them some very mischievous boys. Fri day night, “Farmer” Scott promoted a dance, which proved interesting and en joyable to all the passengers. Saturday, December 6—Everybody aboard was very much enthused at the sight of land, as they approached the various West India Islands: 1st—Sombero, a small bare island, no vegetation, just a cliff of rocks, on which stood a lighthouse. 2d—St. Martin. 3d—Saber, noted for fishing. The is land is extremely cliffy, a cable with pulley being the only way to go ashore. This is a very fertile island, and the scenery was wonderful. The whole of the day they were pass ing these islands, which was a very in teresting time for all the passengers. The captain of the ship spent most of the day on the upper deck answering questions, and explaining the scenery * the ship passed the various points. 4th—St. Eustatious. 5th—St. Knitts. 6th—Gaudlope. 7th—Dominico. 8th—Granada. At Granada, the ship was met by pilot, who piloted her into the poi where she anchored from Saturday eve’ ing until about 8.00 p. m. Monday, g>’ irg the passengers opportunity to f r.chore and take in the Island. This ^ tr.o did, and to describe their visit woU m^ke ent.rely too long a story. e.er, they wish to state that they we' royally entertained by a party of nati'”' from the Masonic Club, who by sotf mysterious way recognized the “CanviciT and “Farmer” Scott. They ordered o'- their private cars, and several of Club members personally joining party drove all over the Island, whi' by the way is 7^ miles across and ‘ miles in length, and much to their sH prise were driven over all macad« roads, and, the island being very mo" tainous, the scenery is just beyond ^ scription. Along this drive were coC> nut groves, cocoa orchards, ban^' groves, a great deal of sugarcane, coS* residences, etc. By this committ^ nothing was omitted in the way of ^ tertainment, one of the party taking ^ trio to his house, where they were hi? ly entertained, and they were much * terested in the manner in which t'’! were received by the members of ^ family, especially the two young lad'^ both of whom were exceptionally dressed and entertaining. Having piano, they played several selection such as, “The Rose of No Man’s Land." “Till We Meet Again.” “How are You Going to Keep T*’* Down on the Farm,” etc. Monday, December 8—Still being Granada, the day was spent taking the stores, home industry, etc., anl the afternoon the party motored up Long Beach, and had a good swim- this party there were only the paS^* gers of the boat, and returning in * afternoon we went aboard the which sailed out the harbor about ^ p. m., reaching Port of Spain, Trini^' early the next morning. Tuesday, December 9—Upon reacl’’ the harbor, which by the way is shallow, the Matura had to anchor two miles out, all passengers, bagg^' etc., having to be carried ashor® small boats.
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