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In the Capital A London to Vancouver voyage with notes on Victoria life
A traveler aboard the Premier describes a west coast itinerary from Vancouver to Victoria. The account recalls gale conditions, meals for four bits, crowded hack streets, new parliament buildings, the Royal Theatre, a fire engine, Delmonico Music Hall, and a mixed view of Victoria's society, Chinatown, and post office service. The writer also visits Joss House, Legislative Assembly, and the Slocan district, ending with a remark on growing mess and local life.
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Vancouver
Kootenay
Victoria
Royal Theatre
Laurel Point
Delmonico Music Hall
Comique
Kaslo
Postoffice
Kootenaiy
Post Office
West Kootenay
Dominion
Chinatown
Joss
Joss House
China
Hell
Legislative Assembly