Otto Klotz Diary - July 29, 1887 (Vol 10)
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Title
Otto Klotz Diary - July 29, 1887 (Vol 10)
Creator
Klotz, Otto, 1852-1923.
Source
Part of R6645-0-4-E (LAC)
Publisher
Stakeholders Project
Date
1887-07-29
Contributor
University of Ottawa Library
Faculty of Arts
Rights
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Format
Diary entry
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Text
Identifier
Klotz_Vol10_1887_07_29
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Transcription
cloudy
sunshine
eve rain
I had scarcely been in bed a few hours when I got up again at 6:30 a.m. to ascertain what the arrangements were for going out to Kakabeka Falls as up to last evening I was yet dependent on so many [ifs and auds]. I went to Mr. Bishops, he was still in bed but Mrs B had just arisen. She even made his appearance, then the question was “weather” as the clouds were heavy, threatening and they felt rather disinclined to go but I prophesised no rain for the day, rather reluctantly, I think, they decided to go. When Dr. Lehmen got up he shook his head at the sky, the meteorological office here replied adversely, Mr. Murdoch said to me “You are foolish to go,” “look at the clouds on the horizon in the east”. I replied “I think we are safe to go. Finally at ten o’clock four converyances started. Our carriage contained Mr + Mrs. Lehmen, Marie Max + me. We were in good spirits and thereby the occasional rough roads gave us matter for merriment rather than otherwise. Marie thought the fast driving and whipping of the horses [execrable]. The Dr. would quietly say “Das ist [wichto].” The rest of the country passed over is rather level and covered with second growth poplar + [A_______] + brush with numerous bent sticks not preceding a picturesque appearance. [Faubeur] rides out we crosssed the railway at Muriels station. Beyond this we see hills of low mountains to the southeast, beyond the [Kausieski-quia] where are situate the silver mines – Rabbit Mt. – Beaver Porcupine – Badger +c even being worked. Arriving at the edge of a steep hill the driver directs our attention to a cloud of mist – there are the falls – he adds, and five minutes later we were at the stopping place, there are no houses or convenience here, everything is till in a state of nature. It was after our c’clock and all were hungry, so that evening had first to be attended to. I made the tea, which came so natural to me. The ladies had well provided for eatables and one all enjoyed our open air meal. Now to the falls; a somewhat wet path led the way. These minutes walk and we are on the brick hearing and seeing the rushing humbling foaming and pearling water. The first impression is one of bewilderment. Each change of the observers position unfolds new beauties and fresh grandeur. To heighten the scene, the sun for the first time today bursts through the heavy cloud barriers and now the amber colored waters in [voiegaled] shades glisten and pearl in the bright light. So it descends over the ledges and precipice of 130 ft. it throws up air an immense volume of mist in fact rain, being far [d____] than that of Niagara. In beauty, these of us who know Niagara considered Kakabeka superior, while the forever of course in majestic grandeur stands unrivaled in the world. When my memory reverts to the scenes of ’85 to [Muehuawah] Falls – 800 ft high + I ask for a comparison, I find it is always impossible, for dissimilar objects cannot be compared, yet I will make an allegorical allusion – At Niagara a shrine to Jupiter as we [______] [pab___ter] would be appropriate, Kakabeka would have one to Apollo indicative of life and [reign] and youth, while Venus would rule at [Muehuawah] wrapped in beauty and wilderness + graces.
The dews arising mist partially hid the opposite side. I had taken my camera with me and took four views on two of which were the groups of our party.
The rock formation seems to be a [ferrispious] slaty limestone lying mostly [conformably]. For quite a distance the Kaeimishiquia flows through a gorge, beyond which it widens and has more sloping banks. Our time was too limited to make a more [enhuded] tour along the river, and besides we felt already well repaid for our 20 mile ride. Shortly after 4 P.M. we began our return journey, our lively chatting being interspersed with liquid refreshments. We had scarcely reached Port Arthur when it began raining and all felt thankful that we were so fortunate with the weather. It raining I could not observe tonight, for which I was rather thankful as I got little sleep last night.
sunshine
eve rain
I had scarcely been in bed a few hours when I got up again at 6:30 a.m. to ascertain what the arrangements were for going out to Kakabeka Falls as up to last evening I was yet dependent on so many [ifs and auds]. I went to Mr. Bishops, he was still in bed but Mrs B had just arisen. She even made his appearance, then the question was “weather” as the clouds were heavy, threatening and they felt rather disinclined to go but I prophesised no rain for the day, rather reluctantly, I think, they decided to go. When Dr. Lehmen got up he shook his head at the sky, the meteorological office here replied adversely, Mr. Murdoch said to me “You are foolish to go,” “look at the clouds on the horizon in the east”. I replied “I think we are safe to go. Finally at ten o’clock four converyances started. Our carriage contained Mr + Mrs. Lehmen, Marie Max + me. We were in good spirits and thereby the occasional rough roads gave us matter for merriment rather than otherwise. Marie thought the fast driving and whipping of the horses [execrable]. The Dr. would quietly say “Das ist [wichto].” The rest of the country passed over is rather level and covered with second growth poplar + [A_______] + brush with numerous bent sticks not preceding a picturesque appearance. [Faubeur] rides out we crosssed the railway at Muriels station. Beyond this we see hills of low mountains to the southeast, beyond the [Kausieski-quia] where are situate the silver mines – Rabbit Mt. – Beaver Porcupine – Badger +c even being worked. Arriving at the edge of a steep hill the driver directs our attention to a cloud of mist – there are the falls – he adds, and five minutes later we were at the stopping place, there are no houses or convenience here, everything is till in a state of nature. It was after our c’clock and all were hungry, so that evening had first to be attended to. I made the tea, which came so natural to me. The ladies had well provided for eatables and one all enjoyed our open air meal. Now to the falls; a somewhat wet path led the way. These minutes walk and we are on the brick hearing and seeing the rushing humbling foaming and pearling water. The first impression is one of bewilderment. Each change of the observers position unfolds new beauties and fresh grandeur. To heighten the scene, the sun for the first time today bursts through the heavy cloud barriers and now the amber colored waters in [voiegaled] shades glisten and pearl in the bright light. So it descends over the ledges and precipice of 130 ft. it throws up air an immense volume of mist in fact rain, being far [d____] than that of Niagara. In beauty, these of us who know Niagara considered Kakabeka superior, while the forever of course in majestic grandeur stands unrivaled in the world. When my memory reverts to the scenes of ’85 to [Muehuawah] Falls – 800 ft high + I ask for a comparison, I find it is always impossible, for dissimilar objects cannot be compared, yet I will make an allegorical allusion – At Niagara a shrine to Jupiter as we [______] [pab___ter] would be appropriate, Kakabeka would have one to Apollo indicative of life and [reign] and youth, while Venus would rule at [Muehuawah] wrapped in beauty and wilderness + graces.
The dews arising mist partially hid the opposite side. I had taken my camera with me and took four views on two of which were the groups of our party.
The rock formation seems to be a [ferrispious] slaty limestone lying mostly [conformably]. For quite a distance the Kaeimishiquia flows through a gorge, beyond which it widens and has more sloping banks. Our time was too limited to make a more [enhuded] tour along the river, and besides we felt already well repaid for our 20 mile ride. Shortly after 4 P.M. we began our return journey, our lively chatting being interspersed with liquid refreshments. We had scarcely reached Port Arthur when it began raining and all felt thankful that we were so fortunate with the weather. It raining I could not observe tonight, for which I was rather thankful as I got little sleep last night.
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Klotz, Otto, 1852-1923., “Otto Klotz Diary - July 29, 1887 (Vol 10),” stakeholders, accessed September 19, 2024, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/stakeholders/items/show/440.