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Book promoting the Empress of Scotland's fifth annual Mediterranean cruise, with information and photographs of the destinations.
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SEASON 192 7-192 8 c DELIGHTFUL CRUISES from. New York ROUND THE WORLD December 2nd, 1927 - - 133 Days Empress of Australia SOUTH AMERICA-AFRICA January 24th, 1928 - - 104 Days Empress of France WEST INDIES-PANAMA January 26th, 1928 - - 29 Days Montroyal MEDITERRANEAN February 4th, 1928 - - 73 Days Empress of Scotland WEST INDIES-PANAMA February 29th, 1928 - - 29 Days Monlroyal CANADIAN PACIFIC World's Greatest Travel System FIFTH ANNUAL MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND 25,150 Tons Gross Register I 37,700 Tons Displacement Oil Fuel FROM NEW YORK FEBRUARY 4, 1928 CANADIAN PACIFIC World's Greatest Travel System Cr&ly A*«~, Q2eW<ic \ CONTENTS Page Agencies of Canadian Pacific * 86 Baggage and Baggage Insurance **.'■_*;*•**. * . * 54 Books to Read ' ■ * - * f^ 84-85 Cables and Mail *,,'■,**..*•*.*'$. 53 Cancellation of Optional Bookings ,,..*'., 83 Chairs and Rugs ' 53 Children's Fares for the Cruise - 51 Children's Fares for Optional Excursions 56 Clothing -A,*?.- * s V* --*■'''„•' *\ ' * 53 Cruise Map and Itinerary icii Currencies of Foreign Countries. - 85 Customs Regulations , . , ,,,.*,,, 41 Debarkation at Naples or Monaco 51 Deposit - 52 Description of Empress of Scotland ' 42'50 Description of Ports AAAS '-<'••'•••'■ *\ >. ■' * 12-40 Empress of Scotland Interior Views and Description - 42-50 Entertainment ' ' ' ■£- --''----- 5a Excursions on Shore — Included ' •, -''J '^ - 12-40 Excursions on Shore — Optional - 56-82 Facilities aboard Ship ,,,,,,...., 52 Fares <,<■'- A"-, •">*' _'-i "'•--'-''''* - 51 General Conditions of Cruise , >1* *****■*. 55 Gymnasium ,,,,,, , ^ 48 Included Excursions - 12-40 Itinerary and Map of Cruise ...,,,,., 10-11 Laundry '"■>-'•? 52 Leaving the Cruise at Naples or Monaco ' 51 Limited Membership , , , ^ Mail and Cables ' -" "■-;" -' r' A ' ' '' v ' '* ' 53 Maps — Cruise ,,..,.,,,,,, ion Palestine and Egypt ,,.,,..., 34 Messages to Relatives and Friends ..,..,., 53 Monaco Debarkation - . "- A* * ' * ' ' •* * * * 51 Naples Debarkation ,,,,,,,..,, ^x Optional Excursions - * 56-82 Passports and Vises ,,,.,,,..., 53 Photography *.-*?****,*.*.. 54 Ports of Call ' io-ii Religious Services - - At; * ' ' 'j * * * ' 54 Return Atlantic Passage - 41 Rugs and Chairs ,,.,,,,.,... 53 Seasons ,**,,,, *•...>,, ^0 Servants' Fare * * 51 Ship's Description < 42-50 Shore Excursions — Included * * . ' * , . . , . x 2-40 Shore Excursions — Optional - * 56-82 Stopover in Europe * * * • »' * * * * " > » ' 41 Travellers Cheques f .?,*'''*»»»■ V.. * 53 SpIII From J^ew Tor\ on a Cold Wintry Day to The Warm Sunshine of Egypt Native Girl Dubrovni\ Mounted PoJire Cairo The Sphinx, near Cairo, showing the forepaws, recently excavated How Spaghetti is Dried in Italy How Fishing T^ets are made at Sea of Galilee Arab Palestine Dragomans Cairo • h O K G ^ _, O CO •a, CO cu i < < cu o «^v W H CO >< CO w > < Pi H H co pq H < O CO a o Cruising versus Independent Travel [HERE may arise in the minds of those seriously considering a cruise the question: "Should we join a cruise or travel independently, making our own arrangements from port to port?" While the Canadian Pacific has excellent facilities for independent travel, there are so many attractive features about a cruise that it is easy to decide. Every detail for your comfort and entertainment is arranged months in advance by experts who know every angle of cruising. From the moment you go aboard, the Empress of Scotland is your home for the entire trip. You can put your clothes away in your stateroom and send your empty trunks to the baggage room. There is no continual packing and unpacking on a cruise — just the few articles required for the excursions on shore. There are no hotel or train reservations for you to worry about, as everything has been attended to. You also avoid the discomforts of having to travel on small local steamers, to say nothing of the delays frequently experienced as a result of their uncertain departures. Our arrangements for sightseeing in high-class motor cars are ideal and you are not at the mercy of unscrupulous drivers. Furthermore, you see everything that is worth seeing and no time is wasted on unimportant places. For those who like to be free to find their own way "around town," time for independent action is usually arranged at the principal ports, in addition to the regular cruise program of sightseeing. Then there is that congenial companionship and those delightful friendships which predominate on a cruise. Everyone is care-free and happy, and when it comes to the end of the cruise you reluctantly say good-bye, wishing in your heart that you were just starting out. And with all these advantages your expenses are considerably less than to make the same trip independently. People are more and more coming to appreciate the great convenience of the modern apartment house, where all responsibilities are carried by the management, and family life is conducted with none of the cares of maintaining a private house. And so it is with travel. People of means, some of whom have private yachts, prefer to go cruising in the big ocean.liners, where all the cares and worries are on the shoulders of an efficient organisation and the traveller is left free to indulge in the pleasures of cruising. Cruising has truly become an institution of present-day life. ROUTE AND ITINERARY OF THE FIFTH ANNUA By SS. EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND, 25,150 Tons Gross Regis PLACES VISITED NEW YORK FUNCHAL TERREIRO DA LUCTA. . CADIZ SEVILLE GIBRALTAR ALGIERS PALERMO MONREALE MESSINA TAORMINA NAPLES POMPEII VENICE DUBROVNIK BAY OF KOTOR (Cattaro) ATHENS ACROPOLIS DARDANELLES BOSPORUS BLACK SEA CONSTANTINOPLE FAMAGUSTA SALAMIS .NICOSIA LARNACA BEIRUT LEBANON MOUNTAINS. HAIFA JERUSALEM BETHLEHEM GETHSEMANE MOUNT OF OLIVES BETHANY JERICHO DEAD SEA RIVER JORDAN ALEXANDRIA CAIRO PYRAMIDS SPHINX NAPLES MONTE CARLO CORNICHE ROAD LA TURBIE NICE VILLEFRANCHE BEAULIEU CHERBOUBG SOUTHAMPTON COUNTRIES Madeira. Spain.... Gibraltar. Algeria... Sicily .... Sicily Italy Italy Jugo-Slavia Jugo-Slavia Greece Turkey. } Cypr > Syria., } Palestine.. 1 Egypt. Italy.. Monaco and France France.. England. SHORE EXCURSIONS Included excursion by special train to top of the mountain, Terreiro da Lucta, 3 i in the evening I Included carriage drive around Cadiz; included excursion by special train to 1 motor car and carriage in Seville. Optional extension of one night and c| excursion by special train from Seville to Granada (The Alhambra) rejol Included carriage drive around Gibraltar and to Rosia Bay; visit fortifications.1 Included motor drive through the modern and Arab sections of Algiers I Included carriage drive around Palermo; included motor trip to Monreale... Included excursion by special train to Taormina with sightseeing in Taormina. Included motor drive around Naples; included excursion by special train to lj by special train to Rome and Florence, rejoining the ship at Venice. Opt and Vesuvius. See second call at Naples for additional optional exct Included sightseeing trip by gondolas Included sightseeing around the city Cruise along the Dalmatian Riviera and into the Bay of Kotor (Cattaro).... Included motor drive around Athens and to the Acropolis Sail through the Dardanelles and up the Bosporous to the entrance of the BlacI around Constantinople Included motor drive around Famagusta: included motor trip to Salamis, Nicos Included motor trip around Beirut and to the Lebanon Mountains. Opti« to Baalbek, Damascus. River Jordan, Capernaum, Tiberias, Sea of Galill rejoining the ship at Haifa I Included excursion by special train to Jerusalem for 2H days with includes Gethsemane, Mount of Olives. Bethany, Jericho, Dead Sea and River Jorcfl trips around Jerusalem. Optional excursion by motor car to Tiberias, Sj Optional excursion by special train from Jerusalem for advance party tm by special train from Jerusalem to Cairo thence Nile River steamer to Lul Included excursion by special train to Cairo for 10 days with included motq Sphinx, also Included sightseeing trips around Cairo. Optional excursio Thebes and Karnak, thence Nile River steamer to Assuan. Optional A Luxor, Thebes and Karnak. Optional excursion by special train to Assuan] Optional excursion by motor car to Amalfi and Sorrento. Optional Overlap Lakes. See first call at Naples for included excursions Included motor trip over the Grand Corniche Road, via La Turbie. to Nice, rj Beaulieu- visit Monte Carlo Casino in the evening. Optional Overland Tl Short call for members proceeding to Paris on Optional Tour or independently j See page 41 regarding stop-over in Europe and Return Atlantic Passage Total mileage, exclusive 01 CANADIAN PACIFIC MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE I 37,700 Tons Displacement, from XLeiv Torl{, February 4, 1928 (HAMQunOj •BERLIN * WAR SAW LUXEMBURG. >&SEA Of C AL I LE £ VlUVEft JORDAN ..a,£RiChX) j,. .MOUNT OF OUVES y* CofAOseA h ™ i m i feet; visit Pavao Casino dlle with sightseeing by bay in Seville. Optional B the ship at Gibraltar. beli. Optional excursion U excursions to Solfatara ons. k; Included carriage drive bid Larnaca. [excursion by motor car N'azareth and Jerusalem, otor trips to Bethlehem, also included sightseeing pf Galilee and Nazareth. Jro. Optional excursion I Thebes and Karnak.... Ips to the Pyramids and w special train to Luxor, rsion by special train to ixor, Thebes and Karnak. four to Paris via Italian riing via Villefranche and to Paris re trips. MILES 2,765 570 76 425 500 116 175 816 300 46 574 360 750 107 70 292 1,000 365 1,900 84 11,291 2,923 556 14,770 PORTS Madeira. Cadiz.. . Gibraltar. Algiers... Palermo.. Messina. Naples. Venice Dubrovnik. Athens. Constantinople Famagusta Beirut Haifa. Alexandria. Naples. Monaco. Cherbourg... Southampton ARRIVE 7.00 p.m. Sat. Feb. 11 6.00a.m. Tue. Feb. 14 6.00 a.m. Fri. Feb. 17 6.00 a.m. Sun. Feb. 19 6.00a.m. Tue. Feb. 21 7.00 a.m. Wed. Feb. 22 7.00 a.m. Thu. Feb. 23 7.00 a.m. Mon. Feb. 27 6.00 a.m. Thu. Mar. 1 No landing 8.00a.m. Sat. Mar. 3 3.00 p.m. Mon. Mar. 5 6.00 a.m. Fri. Mar. 9 6.00a.m. Sat. Mar. 10 6.00a.m. Sun. Mar. 11 8.00 a.m. Sun. Mar. 18 7.00 a.m. Sat. Mar. 31 6.30p.m. Sun. Apr. 1 6.00 a.m. Sun. Apr. 8 3.00 p.m. Sun. Apr. 8 Southampton to Quebec Quebec to New York LEAVE 12.00 noon Sat. 5.30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 4 Feb. 12 1.00 a.m. Fri. Feb. 17 7.00 p.m. Fri. 6.00p.m. Sun. 11.00 p.m. Tue. 8.00 p.m. Wed. 7.00 p.m. Fri. 12.00 mid. Tue. 1.00 p.m. Thu. No landing 5.00p.m. Sun. Feb. 17 Feb. 19 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 24 8 1 Feb. Mar. Mar. 4 10.00 p.m. Tue. Mar. 6 11.00 p.m. Fri. Mar. 9 11.00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 10 2.00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 17 3.00 p.m. Wed. Mar. 28 8.00 p.m. Sat. Mar. 31 1.00 a.m. Tue. Apr. 3 9.00 a.m. Sun. Apr. 8 Time in port Days Hours 10 22 X 19 13 12 17 13 12 17 7 17 17 7 13 DURATION At Sea 31K Days In Port 33 Days Difference in Time a Day Westbound Atlantic 7 Days Rail to New York 1 Day Total. . 73 Days CANADIAN PACIFIC The Cruise With Included Excursions At each port there will be a comprehensive program of sightseeing and trips into the interior will be made at several places, as noted herein, all of which are included in the fares for the cruise. At each point visited a competent staff of guides will be on hand, the best motors or carriages available and special trains engaged, and where noted, meals and rooms at principal hotels provided for. Every detail has been carefully planned and arranged in advance to make every moment of the shore excursions count. NEW YORK February 3 and February 4 The Empress of Scotland will be open for public inspection from 1 to 5 p.m., February 3. Embarkation will commence 9 a.m., February 4, and the ship will sail at 12 noon. Members of the cruise may make their deck chair reservations at the Bureau on Deck D any time during the ship's stay in New York. A Contrast at Madeira Motor Cars and Bulloc\ Carroes Sliding Down the Mountain at Madeira 25,150 Tons Gross Register 37,700 Tons Displacement EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND Lenght 699 Feet Breadth 77 feet Oil Fuel Quadruple Expansion Engines Speed 18 Knots MEDITERRANEAN CR.UISE FUNCHAL, Madeira February n and February 12 After a week of steaming across the Southern route, the Empress of Scotland will arrive at the Island of Madeira, which is the largest of the group of five known as the Madeira Islands, belonging to Portugal. Funchal, the capital and port of the Island of Madeira, boasts of a delightful and equable climate. The island is of volcanic origin, very mountainous, and blessed with an extremely fertile soil. Funchal itself is famous for its gardens, resplendent with roses, azaleas and bougainvillea. The town lies around a beautiful harbor, from which narrow streets run up the slope of the mountain. It dates from 1418, when the island was taken possession of by the Portuguese under Gonsalvez Zargo. Christopher Columbus lived for a time in Madeira and was married there, and it was there he conceived the idea of sailing westward in search of the New World. The shops at Madeira are very interesting, and embroideries and lace of all descriptions, which are made on the island at the convents, may be pur' chased at moderate prices. The Empress of Scotland will anchor about a quarter of a mile from the landing quay and debarkation will be by launches. On the evening of arrival a ball will be held at the Pavao Casino, and cruise members will be transferred from and to the landing quay by motor cars and bullock carroes. The entrancing decorations of the casino and garden will be of special interest to our guests. The following morning members will be conveyed by bullock carroes to Pombal Station, and ascent will be made by special trains on the cog'wheel railway to Terreiro da Lucta, 3,285 feet, where a beautiful view of the sur' rounding country may be obtained. Descent will be made by railway or toboggan sleds — carrinhos'do'monte. The latter is a safe and thrilling experience. The sleds are made of wicker, mounted on heavy wooden runners, for sliding down the cobblestone roadway, the vehicle being controlled by men who run alongside and steer with rope attachments. The experience is unique, as these sleds are used only in Madeira. Luncheon will be served on shore, and the afternoon will be free for shopping. Ship sails at 5.30 p.m., February ia, for Cadiz. CADIZ, Spain February 14 to February 16 Cadiz is almost surrounded by water, the narrow limestone peninsula on the extremity of which it stands being connected with the mainland only by a narrow causeway. The streets are well kept, the houses high and brightly colored, and there are two good promenades. It also has two Cathedrals, a museum of paintings and a beautiful Botanical Garden, which 13 CANADIAN PACIFIC contains among other attractions a specimen of the weird, uncanny dragon- tree, 500 years old. Cadiz is one of the oldest of European cities, having been founded by the Phoenicians more than a thousand years before the beginning of the Christian era and nearly three hundred and fifty before Romulus is reputed to have laid the foundations of Rome. The place was known as Gadir to the Phoenicians and Gades to the Romans, and the present name is derived therefrom. It is the port where the Spanish galleons discharged their cargoes of silver from Mexico and was known as the Silver Saucer. The Empress of Scotland will anchor in the bay and debarkation will be by tender. Carriages will be provided for visiting the points of interest, "including the Cathedral, Museum (Academy of Bellas Artes,) Botanical Garden, Alameda Apodaca, Church of Los Capuchinos, where Murillo fell from the scaffold while painting his picture of The Betrothal of St. Catherine, later succumbing to his injuries in Seville. Luncheon will be served on shore. One day will be devoted to an excursion to Seville by special train, leaving Cadiz at 8.45 a.m., arriving Seville at noon. Seville, the Capital of Andalusia and of the Province of Seville, is one of the most attractive of Spanish cities and surpassed in historic interest by few, if any. Its situation on the banks of the navigable Guadalquiver (the Oued al Kiber, or Great River, as the Moors called it) has made it a place of commercial importance since the and century before Christ. It was the Capital of the Vandals during their period of supremacy and later on, for a while in the 5th century A.D., of the Visigoth Kings, and when the Moors held sway, for 550 years, in the southern part of Spain, it was one of their chief cities. In 1248, Ferdinand III of Castile captured Seville and made it his residence. It was from Seville that Columbus started for the voyage which discovered America; from Seville Magellan set out to circumnavigate the world, Cortez to conquer Mexico, and Pizarro to win the treasures of Peru. In Seville three Roman Emperors, Hadrian, Trajan and Theodosius, were born, as also were, Magellan and the two most famous of Spanish painters — Murillo and Velasquez. An imposing tomb of Columbus may be seen in the cathedral. Motor cars and carriages will be provided to transfer members from the station to the principal hotels for luncheon, and in the afternoon for visiting the various places of interest, including the Alcazar, Cathedral and House of Pilate, built by the natives of Seville after a visit to Jerusalem. Dinner will be served at the hotels at 6 p.m. and special train will leave at 7.30 p.m., arriving Cadiz about n p.m. Facilities will be available for members who wish to spend an additional 24 hours in Seville at a slight extra charge — see page 56. There will also be an optional excursion by special train from Seville to Granada (the Alhambra,) rejoining the Empress of Scotland at Gibraltar — see page 56. Ship sails at 1 a.m., February 17, for Gibraltar. 14 y49fe MKmiTliHANEAN Cl^UISE Gate of Justice The Alhambra Granada (c) Ewing Galloway Court of The Lion? The Alhambra Granada (c) Ewing Galloway CANADIAN PACIFIC GIBRALTAR February 17 From a distance, Gibraltar, the strongest fortress in the world, stands out grim and bare, resembling a huge crouching Hon. As the ship approaches the Rock, it is found to be covered with luxuriant vines and shrubbery. It is the key to the Mediterranean and its strategic importance is immediately apparent. After a stirring history, during which it was besieged many times, it was captured in 1704 by a British fleet under Sir George Rooke. The Rock is a honeycomb of tunnels and galleries, and is equipped with powerful guns, searchlights and radio stations. The Empress of Scotland will probably berth inside the Admiralty Breakwater alongside the Mole, and debarkation will be by tender. Carriages and guides will be provided for visiting the principal points of interest, including some of the fortifications, and for a drive to Rosia Bay, where there is a splendid view of the harbor. Luncheon will be served on shore and there will be a half day for shopping. Ship sails at 7 p.m., February 17, for Algiers. P^llixi? Kb M spill . I jifflu!IWJiCTfi*l i*i¥m.i "1 l .''."vcs sj jg*Ej £*lli A new view of the mighty Roc\ of Gibraltar 16 v?fe MEDITEIiMfpAN CRUISE Algiers dud its Harbor ALGIERS, Algeria February 19 Algiers is the capital of the French Province of Algeria, which stretches for about 600 miles along the north coast of Africa and penetrates inland approximately 350 miles. It has figured prominently in history, chiefly for the reason that for five hundred years, from the fourteenth century to the nineteenth, it was the headquarters of the Barbary pirates who were the terror of the seas until 1830 and exacted toll from ships of all nations, not only gold and cargo, but human beings. These pirates are credited with having captured 3,000 ships and 600,000 Christians. The city is composed of two distinct parts — French Algiers, as gay and modern as Paris itself, with its delightful boulevard overlooking the sea. In striking contrast is the Arab Quarter with its tall windowless houses and narrow, congested streets which form an unbroken series of steps, some five hundred in number. The strangely costumed people, doing their buying and selling, their eating and sleeping, their praying and gambling in full public view, portray the Orient in all the primitive conditions of five hundred years ago, a scene unsurpassed by any city on the cruise. The Empress of Scotland will probably moor stern on to the quay, enabling members to walk ashore. Motor cars and guides will be provided for visiting the various places of interest, including the Arab Quarter. Luncheon will be served at the principal hotels and the afternoon will be free. Ship sails at 6 p.m., February 19, for Palermo. 17 41k CANADIANaPACIFIC PALERMO, Sicily February 21 It has been written that in order to know Europe one must know Italy and it may be said that one does not know Italy until one has visited Sicily. Its position in the middle of the Mediterranean has attracted to its shores some of the greatest civilizations and it is said that Palermo contains most of the natural, historical and archaeological charm of Sicily. Very little is known of the early history of Palermo. It was called by the Greeks "Panormos11 which seems to mean "all port" as ships could anchor at all points along its shore. The Carthaginians made it one of their most important naval bases, and the Romans, on taking it, included it in their Empire as Colonia Augusta. It remained under the Roman Empire and, subsequently, the Western Roman Empire, until taken by the Goths. It was held from 800 to 1072 by the Saracens. It was during this period that it began to excel in arts and letters. The Normans, coming from Normandy in France, conquered it in 1072 and were succeeded in later years by the houses of Anjoy, Aragon and Castille. Charles of Bourbon 'and his successors held it from 1735 until i860 when Sicily was united to Piedmont. The ship will anchor inside the breakwater; debarkation by tender. Carriages will be provided in the morning for visiting the points of interest. Luncheon will be served at the leading hotels and in the afternoon there will be a motor trip to Monreale. This pleasant little town, whose name means Royal Hill, is built half way up Monte Caputo and contains one of the most important Norman buildings in Sicily, the Cathedral. Into this Cathedral treasures of art showing the richness of the period, perhaps the happiest in the history of Sicily, have been poured with lavish hand. The building of the church and the expending upon it of such a wealth of treasure and beauty of decoration is ascribed by a desire of William II to emulate his predecessors in founding a splendid church and monastery. It was begun in 1172 in the middle of what was then a large park used as the summer residence for the amusement of the King. The return trip will be made in time for dinner on board. Ship sails at n p.m., February 21, for Messina. MESSINA, Sicily February 22 The Empress of Scotland will anchor in the harbor; debarkation by tender. Members will be conveyed by special train to Taormina, a distance of about thirty miles. The train journey is very interesting as it passes through extensive lemon and orange groves. Taormina stretches along the top of Mount Taurus which rises steeply out of the sea to a height of 650 feet. Carriages will be provided for the journey between the railway station and the town, a distance of about three miles along the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea. 18 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Cathedral Tower at Monreate (c) Ewing Galloway Cathedral at Monreale (c) Ewing Galloway Mount Aetna and Gree\ Theatre at Taormina (c) Ewing Galloway iP<r %* Archway of Cathedral at Palermo (c) Publishers Photo Service Entrance to Palace Grounds Palermo (c) Publishers Photo Service CANADIAN PACIFIC Luncheon will be served at the leading hotels and the afternoon will be devoted to sightseeing. Taormina, the ancient Tauromenium, takes its name from Mount Taurus. It was founded by the Sicanians in 394 B.C., when Dionysius of Syracuse, having destroyed Naxus, ceded its territory to them. Its natural defences and the fortifications with which it was immediately provided, rendered it impregnable. Dionysius besieged it vainly for two years, and only took possession of it in virtue of the treaty signed with Carthage in 372 B.C. It remained subject to Syracuse till Timaeus, having gathered together many of the exiles of Naxus, took the government of the city. Then began a brief period of wealth and splendor, during which those buildings, the remains of which still fill us with admiration, were constructed. But Agathocles, the ambitious tyrant of Syracuse, took possession of it. After his death it passed under the dominion of Tyndaris. When Hiero II was proclaimed ruler of Syracuse, a new period of peace and prosperity began for the whole of Sicily, and consequently also for Tauromenium. The arts and sciences, encouraged by Hiero and held in honor by the citizens, flourished again. After Hiero's death, Tauromenium, having rendered itself independent of Syracuse, made alliance with Rome, under whose dominion it afterwards fell. It changed hands frequently until 1849, when it was captured by the Neapolitan army led by Filangieri. The return trip to Messina will be made in time for dinner on board. Ship sails at 8 p.m., February 22, for Naples. Ruins of Pompeii — Mt. Vesuvius in left background 20 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CANADIAN PACIFIC NAPLES, Italy February 23 and February 24 Naples, with the wonderful blue of its sea and sky, with Mount Vesuvius at one side and the Islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida in the distance, affords a vision of enchanting beauty. It is the most important seaport and the largest city in Italy. There are many points of interest in Naples, including the incomparable museum, but the particular appeal to visitors is its proximity to Pompeii, Vesuvius, Solfatara and the famous Amalfi'Sorrento drive. Pompeii is generally supposed to have been a city of about 30,000 inhab' itants. Records show that it was partly destroyed by an earthquake in 63 A.D., and, after having been rebuilt, was totally destroyed by an eruption from Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and approximately 2,000 inhabitants perished. Exca' vation was attempted from time to time, but it was not until 1748, when the finding of some bronze utensils by a peasant attracted the attention of Charles III, that the theatre, the amphitheatre and other portions of the town were laid bare. Since i860, the Italian government, by means of an annual appro' priation, has prosecuted the work of excavation, and today the visitor is conducted through the streets which contain ruts made by vehicles two thousand years ago and is shown the interior of shops and houses, many of which contain the original decorations. The ship will go alongside the dock, and motor cars will be provided for a half'day drive around Naples. Another half-day will be devoted to an excursion by special train to Pompeii. There will be an optional excursion by special train to Rome and Florence, rejoining the ship at Venice — see page 57; also optional excursions to Solfatara and Vesuvius — see page 59. For additional optional excursions to Amalfi and Sorrento, etc., see details of second call at Naples on page 38. Ship sails at 7 p.m., February 24, for Venice. VENICE, Italy February 27 and February 28 A city whose streets are canals and where gondolas take the place of taxicabs and tramcars. Its 15,000 houses and palaces, mostly built on piles and occupying an area about 63- miles in circumference, stand on 117 small islands which are intersected by 150 canals and connected by nearly 400 bridges, most of which are built of stone. The city is divided into two main parts by the Grand Canal, two miles long and about 200 feet wide, and is connected with the mainland by a railway viaduct two miles in length. The Empress of Scotland will anchor off the port of Malamocca and debarkation will be by tender. Members will be conducted by guides to the principal points of interest, including St. Mark's Cathedral, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs and prisons, and there will also be a three-hour gondola ride, visiting the Academy, Rialto Bridge, Friars Church, etc. 22 'Si MEDITERR^S^N CRUISE Exterior of Colosseum Rome (c) Ewing Galloway Interior of Colosseum Rome CANAdMJ?'PACIFIC Luncheon and tea will be served at the hotels on the first day. The second day will be free for independent action. Ship sails at 12 midnight, February 28, for Dubrovnik. DUBROVNIK, Jugo-Slavia March 1 While the French and Italian Rivieras are known throughout the World, few have heard of or visited an equally interesting Riviera, that of Dalmatia on the Adriatic Sea. It concedes nothing as regards climate to its Mediter' ranean rivals and far surpasses them in natural beauty and historic interest. For over one hundred years, 1814 to 1918, Dubrovnik, formerly called Ragusa, was under Austrian rule. It is now a part of Jugoslavia', the King' dom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. The most beautiful spot on the whole Dalmatian Riviera is Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic." It is situated on a narrow strip of land which projects far into the sea, opposite the wooded island of Lacroma, or Lokrom, near the Cavtat peninsula. Favored by possession of the magnificent harbor of Gruz, Dubrovnik became one of the most important commercial centres of Europe in the Middle Ages, an aristocratic republic on the model of Venice, and preserved its independence for more than a thousand years. The merchant princes created a city which yielded to none in the magnificence of its architecture. The Palace of the Rectors, the Sponza or Mint, the Church of St. Blasius, the Cathedral, the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries are notable architectural monuments. Dubrovnik was not only a great political and commercial centre, a rival to Venice, but was also celebrated as a seat of learning. It was the birthplace of the Slavonic language and was one of the great sources of Serbo'Croatian literature. Its palaces, churches, streets and squares have been marvelously preserved. Its climate is an even one and palms and other tropical plants grow in profusion. These, combined with the deep azure of the Mediterranean sky, furnish a superb frame for the city. The Empress of Scotland will anchor — debarkation by tender. All points of interest will be visited, afterwards returning to the ship for luncheon. Ship sails at 1 p.m. to give members a view of the picturesque Dalmatian coast. After steaming about two hours through a succession of islands, some single, some in groups, the Bay of Kotor (Cattaro) is reached. The spectacle furnished by this bay is one long to be remembered. From the Adriatic the ship traverses a narrow fjord and finds itself in a wonderful landlocked lake with mountains towering to the clouds on every hand. From this another narrow passage leads into a second lake, even larger and more sheltered than the first. At the head of the second lake, Mount Lofcen rears its snowcapped summit to the clouds. Many of the members of our 1927 Mediterranean Cruise declared that the beauty of the Bay of Kotor excelled even that of the Norwegian Fjords. It was one of the greatest attractions on the cruise. After steaming for about four hours in the bay, the ship will again put to sea and proceed to Athens. 24 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE ■Wf Dubrovni\ Entrance to Bay of Kotor (Cattaro) Kotor and Inner Bay (Cattaro) J^ative Costume Dubrovni\ Bay of Kotor (Cattaro) CANADIAN PACIFIC ATHENS, Greece March 3 and March 4 'The city with the violet crown"—"the eye of Greece." Who has not wished to visit it and see with his own eyes those wonderful remains of ancient art and architecture which have never been surpassed and which today are the basis for many of the best modem productions? A small city and the capital of a small country, yet probably none — not even Rome — has had so great an influence on the world at large. Cicero, the orator and states' man, writing to a friend, reminded him that the Greeks had civilized all peoples, in teaching them gentleness and humanity, and that to them Rome owed such light as she possessed. The Parthenon, which crowns the Acropolis, is among the chief sights of Athens; for centuries a Pagan temple, it was for even longer used as a Christian church, and, during the period of Turkish rule, as a Mohammedan mosque. The Erectheum, with the famous porch of the Caryatides or sculptured maidens, who support its roof, is near by, also the temple of the Wingless Victory. Looking down from the Acropolis one sees the Areopagus or Mars' Hill, where St. Paul preached to the worshippers of the "Unknown God," and among other leading places of interest are the Olympeion or Temple of Zeus; the monument of Lysicrates; the Theseion, completed about 421 B.C., and the best preserved of all the ancient buildings; the Arch of Hadrian; the Acropolis Museum; and the Modern Stadium, which seats 60,000 people and was used for the Olympic Games in 1906, the winner of the Marathon race covering practically the same distance and ending his run at the same point as did the runner who brought the news of the victory of Marathon and fell dead as he uttered the words "We have won." The Mound of Marathon lies about 24 miles from the centre of Athens, and rises fifty feet above the plain. Under it lie the bones of the Athenians who fell in the great battle when the hosts of Persia were defeated in 490 B.C., and the history of the world changed. Athens is not directly on the sea'coast, but is situated some four miles from the Bay of Phaleron, where the Empress of Scotland will anchor, members being taken ashore in tenders. Motor cars will be provided for one day's sightseeing, including the Acropolis, and luncheon will be served at the principal hotels. The second day will be free for independent action. Ship sails at 5 p.m., March 4, for Constantinople. CONSTANTINOPLE, Turkey March 5 and March 6 Early on the morning of March 5, the Empress of Scotland will pass through the Dardanelles, and on arrival at Constantinople will proceed up the Bosporus as far as the entrance to the Black Sea, and return to Constantinople, anchoring off Leander Tower in the afternoon. Debarkation will be by tender. 26 4 •*<v.w MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Steaming up the Bosporus ■^ St. Sophia Mosque Constantinople zjr~ /"-'\v»\ CANADIAN PACIFIC Constantinople — one of the most historic places in all the world — has a population of about 1,200,000 and like all eastern cities parts of it are very closely built. The city is divided into three separate parts. Stamboul and PeraGalata are on the European side, with the Golden Horn between them, and Scutari is on the Asiatic side across the Bosporus Strait. Stamboul is the Turkish city proper and PeraGalata the European quarters where the representatives of foreign powers have their embassies and their homes. The Galata bridge between Stamboul and the European quarters is reputed to have every nationality in the world cross it at least once every hour. The most celebrated building in Constantinople is the Aya Sophia Mosque, as the Turks call the immense church of St. Sophia, erected by the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century and which is still a grand and beautiful sight despite the ravages of time. It is accounted the second largest place of worship in the world, being exceeded only by St. Peter's at Rome, and contains eight columns from the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. There are many other mosques among the places of interest in Constan' tinople, among them being the Suleiman Mosque, erected in 156C66, in the time of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Within a block of St. Sophia is a large square, where, in the days of the Eastern Empire, stood the Hippodrome, in which took place the gladiatorial contests and the famous chariot races and which then contained countless monuments and other trophies brought from various conquered cities — now only a few of them are left, most noted of which is the Serpent Column, made from bronze captured in a great battle between the Greeks and Persians. Constantinople's bazaars are a great source of attraction to visitors and contain wonderful displays of Oriental goods. It is claimed that millions of dollars change hands there every day. The famous bazaars in Stamboul, built by Sultan Bayazid II, cover several acres of ground and contain about 4,000 shops. On the second day carriages will be provided for a comprehensive drive in and around the city, and luncheon will be served at the leading hotels. In the afternoon a visit will be made to the bazaars. Ship sails at 10 p.m., March 6, for Famagusta. FAMAGUSTA, Cyprus March 9 Famagusta lies in a sheltered bay on the east coast of the Island of Cyprus. In A.D. 45 the Apostle Paul landed there with Barnabas, a native of the city, who had been converted. The town has had a stirring history, having been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The Empress of Scotland will anchor; debarkation by boats towed by launches. Motor cars will be provided for visiting the points of interest in Famagusta, also for an extensive trip to Salamis, Nicosia and Larnaca. Luncheon will be served at the leading hotels. 28 J2fe MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE siiiSKKSSrlSSaSSK Galata Street, Constantinople The Blue Mosque at Constantinople CANADIAN PACIFIC Salamis is six miles north of Famagusta and exploration work in 1890 uncovered various large buildings of doubtful origin. Nicosia is due west from Famagusta, about 32 miles, and is 522 feet above sea'level. It was enclosed within a circular wall in the early days and some of the picturesque gates have been well preserved. There is a splendid cathedral and many churches and mosques. The Venetian Memorial Column, erected about 1530, was moved in 1915 from its original site to the Qonaq Square, a distance of about thirty yards. Larnaca is approximately 25 miles southeast of Nicosia and is the apex of this fascinating triangular trip. It is credited with having been the oldest Phoenician settlement in Cyprus and many tablets and tombs are to be seen inscribed with Phoenician characters. The return journey from Larnaca to Famagusta is in a northeasterly direction, a distance of about 24 miles, and will be made in time for dinner on board. Ship sails at n p.m., March 9, for Beirut. BEIRUT, Syria March 10 Beirut, with a population of 160,000, is beautifully situated on the slopes of Ras Beirut and St. Dimitre looking north over St. George's Bay, an inlet of the Mediterranean. It is the busiest spot in Syria and the views from several points are delightful. The old town is immediately behind the landing place and the principal buildings are in the Place des Canons, about a third of a mile distant. The mosques and antiquities in Beirut are interesting, and there are several Mission Stations here. About a mile outside Beirut a ruined church of St. George marks the site of the combat with the Dragon. The Lebanons to the northeast of Beirut are full of interest with their quaint villages and historical ruins. The Empress of Scotland will anchor in the roadstead and debarkation will be by large barges towed by tugs. Motor cars will be provided for a half-day drive around the city and through the famous Lebanon Mountains. Half a day will be free for indc pendent action. An optional excursion will be available for members who desire to motor from Beirut to Baalbek, Damascus, River Jordan, Capernaum, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth and Jerusalem, rejoining the ship at Haifa — see page 59. Baalbek is famous for the stupendous ruins of its temples. The Great Temple of Baal was destroyed by Emperor Theodosius the Great near the end of the fourth century and today there remain six columns, seventy'five feet in height. At the edge of the town, lies the Great Stone of Baalbek, which, it is claimed, is the largest stone, in linear measurement, ever quarried by man. It is still in the quarry and measures seventy feet long, fourteen feet high and thirteen feet wide. Damascus is one of the world's oldest cities and nowhere in Palestine can the manners and customs of the old'time Hebrews be studied so well as at Damascus. Ship sails at 11 p.m., March 10, for Haifa, Palestine. 30 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE The Great Stone Baalbei^ (c) Ewing Galloway Temple of Jupiter Baalbe\ (c) Ewing Galloway CANADIAN PACIFIC PALESTINE—THE HOLY LAND Arrive Haifa March u Leave Haifa March 17 Haifa is an important trading city which occupies a pleasant situation on the Bay of Acre, famous in the story of the Crusades and in Napoleon's attempt to conquer the East, below Mount Carmel, and is the port at which members of the Empress of Scotland cruise will.land for their visit to the Holy Land. To many, the day of landing at Haifa will be memorable as the realization of a hundred dreams — the achievement of the goal of a lifetime. For who has not cherished in their heart the wish that some day they would be privileged to set foot on these shores and proceed to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho and many other places which were closely connected with the life of Christ. Jerusalem rises about 2,500 feet above sea'level and is surrounded by mountains, several summits of the Mount of Olives to the east reaching an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet. A wall thirty-five feet high with thirty-five towers and eight gates, encloses the ancient city. Expansion in recent years has made it necessary for many to take up quarters outside the wall. The traveller accustomed to large areas, must be prepared to find in Jerusalem one of the smallest of cities and one whose hotel accommodation is not the most modern. The streets of Jerusalem, narrow and flanked by shops and bazaars, are full of life and color. David Street, starting from Jaffa Gate on the west, and Damascus Street, from Damascus Gate on the north, run at right angles and divide the city into the Moslem, Jewish, Armenian and Christian quarters. The ship will anchor in the open roadstead and debarkation will be by large flat-bottomed barges towed by tugs. Members leave Haifa at 9.35 a.m. by special train for Jerusalem, arriving there shortly after noon. Two and a half days will be spent in Jerusalem with accommodation and meals at the hotels. All points of interest will be visited including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Redeemer, Russian Excavations, Jews' Wailing Wall, Mosque of Omar, Mosque El Aksa, Pool of Bethesda, Pilate's Judgment Hall, Via Dolorosa, Mount Zion, House of Caiaphas, Tomb of David, Upper Chamber and Church of St. James; motor drive to the Mount of Olives, visiting the Tombs of the Kings, Church of the Ascension and Church of the Lord's Prayer; continue by motor car to Bethlehem visiting the Church of the Nativity, and the Milk Grotto, with a view of Shepherds' Field. There will also be an included motor trip to Gethsemane, Bethany, Jordan Valley, Jericho, Dead Sea and the River Jordan. The following optional excursions will be available: By motor car from Haifa to Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and Nazareth — see pages 61 and 63. By special train from Jerusalem to Cairo — see page 67. By special train from Jerusalem to Cairo, thence Nile River steamer to Luxor, Thebes and Kamak — see page 63. Ship sails at 2 p.m., March 17, for Alexandria. 3» I >"**» MEDITERJOT^N CRUISE Gethsemane and Mt. of Olives Jerusalem ■M- /- CANADIAN PACIFIC All members of the cruise visit Cyprus, Beirut, Lebanon Mountains, Haifa, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Bethany, Jericho, Dead Sea, River Jordan, Alexandria and Cairo MEDITERRJSfEAN CRUISE CAIRO, Egypt Arrive Alexandria March 18 Leave Alexandria March 28 The ship will probably go alongside the dock at Alexandria and members will be conveyed by special trains to Cairo, where accommodation and meals will be provided at the leading hotels during the entire stay. The very name of Cairo has a fascinating appeal, and, because of its diversities in race, color and creed, it comes up to the visitor's fullest expecta' tions. It furnishes unlimited opportunities for seeing Oriental life and environment, and at the same time you live at unsurpassed modern hotels, amid luxurious Oriental surroundings that are unique and delightful. The bazaars, the palaces and gardens, and brightly colored mosques with their numerous minarets and domes, make the days spent in Cairo never to be forgotten. In Egypt the visitor comes into contact with civilization in its earliest days, the thousands of years fly back seemingly at a touch as we gaze upon the vast collection of relics of Ancient Egypt preserved in the great museum in Cairo, at the actual treasures from the Tomb of Tut'Ankh'Amen, at the face of the Pharaoh of Biblical times, at the ancient tombs and magnificent monuments of a vanished day. The pleasure of visiting Egypt may be greatly enhanced by a trip on the Nile River to Upper Egypt in steamers which rival in comfort the finest hotels or private yachts. Into the Valley of the Kings, near Thebes which is on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor, have come, at intervals during the past 100 years, archaeological expeditions financed and directed from different parts of the world. Many of them have made important discoveries, but the greatest of interest today is the recent discovery of the tomb of Tut'Ankh'Amen. The program in Cairo covers four half'days of sightseeing, which will include a motor -drive to the Zoological Gardens, thence to the Mena House on the edge of the desert, where camels, sand'carts and donkeys will be taken for the trip to the pyramids and Sphinx; carriage drive to the Citadel, visiting Mchamed Ali Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Tombs of the Mamelukes; carriage drive to the El Azhar University, Blue Mosque, Arab Museum and Egyptian Bazaars; carriage drive to the Egyptian Museum which now contains most of the contents of King Tut'Ankh'Amen's tomb including the sarcophagus, thence to Old Cairo, visiting the Coptic Church, Rhoda Island and Amr Mosque. The following optional excursions will be available: By special train from Cairo to Luxor, Thebes and Karnak, thence Nile River steamer to Assuan and the First Cataract — see pages 69 to 75. By special train from Cairo to Luxor, Thebes and Karnak— see pages 75 to 77. By special train from Cairo to Assuan, the First Cataract, Luxor, Thebes and Karnak — see pages 77 to 79. Ship sails at 3 p.m., March 28, for Naples. 35 CANADIAN PACIFIC Mohamed Ali Mosque, Cairo Egyptian Museum, Cairo MEDITERRjt!§iAN CRUISE River J^ile and Pyramids near Cairo Tombs of the Mamelukes, Cairo 0* CANADIAN PACIFIC NAPLES, Italy March 31 This being the second call at Naples, the stay will be only one day- There will be an optional excursion by motor car over the famous Amalfi- Sorrento Road — see page 79. Leaving Naples, the road winds up the back of the mountain and eventually Amalfi is reached where luncheon is served at the Hotel Capuccini Convent. The view from the balcony of this hotel is not to be excelled for scenic beauty. The steep rugged coast and the azure blue of the Mediterranean complete a perfect panorama. Sorrento is visited on the return trip and the scenic effects reach a climax with a view of Vesuvius and the curving shore of the Bay of Naples. Facilities will also be available for those who wish to leave the cruise at Naples and travel overland to Paris via the Italian Lakes with a conducted party —- see page 79. For the included excursions at Naples, see details of the first call on page 22. Ship sails at 8 p.m., March 31, for Monaco. MONTE CARLO, Monaco April 1 and April 2 Monaco, in the famous Riviera, is the capital of the Principality of Monaco and is the port for Monte Carlo, which is famous for not only its casino but for its beautiful scenery. It is one of the most picturesquely situated of the many delightful spots in the Riviera. The handsome casino, founded by Charles Gamier in 1878, is a favorite rendezvous for many of the world's notables. The Grande Corniche Road leads from Monte Carlo to Nice, up through the mountains to a height of 1,200 feet, and returns along the shore of the Mediterranean, affording the most varied and beautiful views of this entrancing country. This road was built by Napoleon in 1806 as a military highway over which to move his vast armies. Nice has an attractive setting with a surrounding amphitheatre of hills which are charmingly diversified with villas, vineyards and gardens. The famous Promenade des Anglais, following the shore of the Mediterranean and lined with handsome villas, is the principal point of interest to visitors, but there are also many beautiful squares, boulevards and buildings. The Empress of Scotland will anchor in the bay, opposite Monte Carlo Casino, and debarkation will be by tender. In the morning members will be taken for a motor trip over the Grande Corniche Road, via La Turbie to Nice, where luncheon will be served at one of the leading hotels. The return journey will be made via Villefranche and Beaulieu to Monte Carlo, where tea will be served, returning thence to the ship. In the evening conveyances will be provided for members who wish to visit the Monte Carlo Casino. Facilities will be available for members who desire to leave the cruise at Monaco and travel overland with a conducted party to Paris — see page 82. Ship sails at 1 a.m., April 3, for Cherbourg. 38 mediterrSman cruise iwfr Monaco Empress of Scotland at Monaco Monte Carlo Casino Amalji'Sorrento Road Promenade des Anglais at 7*{ice i* */*3k CANADIANIPACIFIC CHERBOURG, France April 8 The Empress of Scotland will anchor in the harbor and debarkation will be by tender. The call at Cherbourg is made to land members who desire to proceed to Paris with conducted party or independently — see page 8a. Ship sails at 9 a.m., April 8, for Southampton. SOUTHAMPTON, England April 8 Ship will go alongside the dock about 3 p.m. Special trains will be ready for members desiring to proceed to London at their own expense. Seasons The enjoyment of a cruise largely depends upon visiting the various foreign countries at the right season for sightseeing, thus avoiding extreme heat and cold. A study of the itinerary on pages ten and eleven will show that we are departing from this country at mid'winter and arriving at the Mediterranean ports in the height of the season, February and March being considered the ideal months for visiting these fascinating sections of the Old World. Damascus Gate, Jerusalem J^ative Woman, Cairo 40 J MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Stop'Over in Europe The cruise ends at Southampton and members will be furnished with: (i) Passage by any Canadian Pacific steamship from Liverpool, Southampton, Glasgow, Belfast, Cobh, Cherbourg, Antwerp or Hamburg. This will permit members to combine a European Tour with the Mediterranean Cruise. See note below regarding return Atlantic passage. (2) First class railway ticket from Canadian port of landing to New York (members to pay for sleeping car berth, parlor car seat and meals on train) or the value of the railway ticket may be applied on ticket to final destination of members. If value of railway ticket furnished is less than the fare to New York, the difference will be refunded. Return Atlantic Passage Atlantic passage will be provided by any Canadian Pacific steamship. Cruise members sailing prior to July 15, or between October 16 and December 31, by Empress or Cabin Class ship will be furnished, as far as possible, with accommodation similar to that occupied on the cruise. Cruise members sailing from July 15 to October 15 by Empress ship will be charged the difference between minimum rate and the rate for the accommodation occupied. Cruise members sailing from July 15 to October 15 by Cabin Class ship will be provided with the best accommodation available, not exceeding the value of minimum rate accommodation by Empress ship during that period. Return tickets are valid until December 31, 1928. No refund will be made to members not availing themselves of the return Atlantic passage. Customs Regulations Returning residents of the United States must declare all articles acquired abroad, in their baggage or on their persons, whether by purchase, by gift, or otherwise, and whether dutiable or free of duty. Exemption, however, will be allowed by customs officers of articles aggregating not over $100 in value, if suitable for personal or household use or as souvenirs or curios, and whether intended for personal use of the passengers or as gifts or presents to others, provided the articles are not bought on commission for another person nor intended for sale. Articles so exempt from duty must, nevertheless, be declared on the form which will be provided by the purser. Each member of the family is entitled to the exemption of $100 for articles purchased abroad of the character mentioned above. Articles of great value, such as expensive jewelry and sealskin garments, should not be taken on the cruise without first securing from the proper United States customs officer a certifi' cate showing they were taken from the United States. Returning residents of Canada are required to pay Canadian duty on all articles obtained abroad. All members of the cruise, regardless of nationality,- are advised to be careful when leaving the cruise, to declare all dutiable articles when passing through European countries, including England. The fact that such members are merely in transit does not relieve them of this responsibility. 4i CANAD©^»^CIFIC THE EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND The Empress of Scotland is the largest steamship on regular service between Canada and Europe. She has already made six cruises, and has proved herself to be particularly well adapted to the cruising service. Her accommodations are club'like, which means luxurious living. Her fuel is oil, which means cool cleanliness in the tropics. The following details are of interest:— 25,150 Tons Gross Register 37,700 Tons Displacement Length 699 Feet; Breadth 77 Feet Oil Fuel Quadruple Expansion Engines Speed 18 Knots 8 Decks for Passengers Elevator Gymnasium STATEROOMS The passenger accommodation is distributed over eight decks, but owing to the limited membership, only seven decks will be used on the cruise and six of these are served by an elevator. The staterooms are handsomely furnished and many have regular beds. Not more than two persons will be placed in a room unless by request. There are plenty of single rooms for those who prefer to be alone. Rooms with private bath and toilet are provided in abundance, and there are suites consisting of bedrooms, sitting room, private bath and toilet. Plenty of bathrooms are available for passengers occupying the regular staterooms not having a private bath. All rooms have electric fans, and the ship is equipped with the most modern apparatus for forced ventilation. The air in the public rooms and staterooms is changed automatically every few minutes without creating a draught. DINING SALOON The Dining Saloon, situated on Deck F, is a particularly large and delight' ful room, capable of accommodating 426 people at one sitting, the tables being arranged for small parties of from two to six persons. This room is decorated in the Empire style in white and gold, the furniture being of mahogany upholstered in red morocco. The centre of the Dining Saloon has a large open well extending two decks in height. 4* MEDITERI^^AN CRUISE BEDROOM OF SUITE Empress of Scotland DINING SALOON Empress of Scotland A CANADIAN PACIFIC ROOM WITH TWO BEDS PRIVATE BATH AND TOILET Empress of Scotland ROOM WITH TWO LOWER BERTHS Empress of Scotland S-^St., MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE LOUNGES The Lounge on Deck C is treated in the Louis XVI style, having a fine lay'light over the centre of the room. A large marble mantelpiece with a handsome mirror is fitted at the after end of the Lounge over the fireplace. The furniture in this room is satinwood and includes many large settees and easy chairs. The Lounge on Deck D is in the Empire style, the decorations being carried out in white. WRITING ROOMS At the forward end of the Lounge is a Writing Room in white also of the Louis XVI period. The furniture, artistically decorated, is of the Adam design. There is also a Writing Room opposite the Cruise Office on Deck F. BALL ROOM The Ball Room is situated at the forward end of Deck C, and is a very spacious room decorated in the Empire style, the walls being of inlaid satin- wood with ormolu enrichments. There is a very fine parquet floor for dancing, an orchestra platform arranged in one corner and a refreshment buffet in the opposite corner. The furniture is satinwood. BALL ROOM Empress of Scotland 45 CANADIAN PACIFIC PALM GARDEN Empress of Scotland CARD ROOM — SMOKING ROOM The Card Room and Smoking Room are situated on Deck B and Deck C, the Card Room on Deck B being in the form of a broad balcony overlooking the Smoking Room. These rooms are pleasingly decorated in Dutch style with oaken walls and ceiling beams and tiled frieze and their beauty is enhanced by old ship's lamps of the hanging type. A fine oak staircase with carved newel posts is situated at the forward end of the Smoking Room, and over it are two very fine paintings. A handsome fireplace, over which are also two fine paintings, occupies the after end of the room. Leather-covered settees and easy chairs add greatly to the attractiveness of these rooms. WINTER GARDEN At the forward end of Deck A there is a Winter Garden treated in white with green treillage on the walls, large casement windows and a fine dome light overhead. The floor is laid with parquetry and .the furniture is of decorated wickerwork. Stone fountains with gilt cupids over them add to the beauty of this room. PALM GARDEN The Palm Garden, located on Deck C, is also decorated in a treillage scheme of green and white, and furnished with wicker furniture. This room is a favorite rendezvous and is occasionally used for dancing. 46 /*"'%- MEDITERR^I>feN CR.UISE s a hOtt IT *ISslaPs pssagaf, jfiRf mm "im/M wJP- H^j^^&V." ■- I J^tm o «» w' Q Oj C> A|i|»i|^y 1 1 03 CANADIAN PACIFIC PROMENADE SPACE The three promenade decks provide ample space for deck chairs, promc nading, deck sports and dancing. The forward end of Deck C is enclosed in portable glass screens, thus ensuring comfort on deck in all weather. The length of each space is 400 feet, which ensures abundance of room for promenading and for deck chairs. On an extensive cruise of this kind, sufficient promenade space is an essential feature, as a great many people prefer to spend the major portion of their time on deck. GYMNASIUM The Gymnasium is equipped with the latest appliances for affording health'giving exercise, including electrical horses, electrical • camel, pulley weight machines, bicycle machine, weight lifting apparatus, electric massage machine, ribsball, wrist developing machines, chest developers, punching bag, rowing machine, boxing gloves, medicine balls, foils, sabres and spring bayonets. KITCHEN AND PANTRIES The Kitchen and Pantries are situated amidships on Deck F and will compare with the best arrangements afloat or ashore. The most modern electrical and other appliances enable the staff to supply a perfect cuisine. The Canadian Pacific is famous throughout the world for the meals furnished on its steamships, and that high standard will not only be maintained on the cruise but will be excelled if possible. PROMENADE DECK Empress of Scotland «&> MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE GYMNASIUM Empress of Scotland SITTING ROOM OF SUITE Empress of Scotland CANADIAN PACIFIC WRITING ROOM Empress of Scotland CORNER OF WINTER GARDEN Km press of Scotland *A*-SSa MEDITERR^ig^ CRUISE General Information FARES From New York and return to New York, fares are from $900, according to location of stateroom. Ship's plan and details of fares for each room will be sent on request — see agency list on last page. Children five years and under ten years occupying room with two adults, fare is $635, irrespective of accommodation. A child occupying a bed or a berth in a double room with one adult will be charged adult tariff fare. No children under five years of age will be accepted for the cruise. Servants accompanying employers, $645 when berthed and served with meals in special accommodation set apart for their use. This fare covers railway transportation to and from Cairo with hotel accommodation and meals (no sightseeing) but does not cover included excursions elsewhere. If servants are participating in included excursions at all ports, fare is $900, provided they do their sightseeing with their employer or other servants. When servants are berthed in other than servants' accommodation, tariff rate will apply. THE FARE INCLUDES first class passage from New York through the Mediterranean to South' ampton, as per itinerary, government revenue tax, landing and embarkation charges, shore excursions as designated, accommodation where noted at leading hotels with meals, transfers between stations, quays and hotels, entrance fees and gratuities and services of guides and interpreters — one to each small group — while ashore with the excursions. Return Atlantic passage and rail ticket from Canadian port of landing to New York, as outlined on page 41. THE FARE DOES NOT INCLUDE personal items, such as beverages not ordinarily served on board steamers, trains and at hotels without charge, laundry, baggage insurance, passport and vises, private bathrooms at hotels, conveyances or guides specially ordered by passengers on individual excursions and not ordered by the Cruise Director, or gratuities to stewards on the ship. DEBARKATION AT NAPLES OR MONACO Members leaving the cruise at Naples or Monaco will be made a nominal allowance to cover the shore excursions omitted. Such members will be required to pay any Italian Government Tax which may be in effect at Naples. LIMITED MEMBERSHIP Membership will be limited, which ensures comfort for all, aboard ship and ashore. There will be no crowding or confusion, and the facilities at the various ports, which in some instances are limited, will not be overtaxed. The Empress of Scotland has accommodation for 1,783 passengers, but there will be only about one-fourth that number on the cruise. 51 CANADIAN PACIFIC DEPOSIT To secure reservation, a deposit of $200 per member is required at time of acceptance of accommodation offered. A second payment, to bring the amount to 25% of the passage money, is due on or before November 1, 1927. and final payment on or before December 31, 1927. MANAGEMENT The Empress of Scotland is owned and operated by the Canadian Pacific; the shore excursions are arranged and executed by the Canadian Pacific — one management ship and shore — one standard of service — the best. Canadian Pacific representatives, experienced in cruising, will accompany the cruise to attend to the comfort and entertaining of guests aboard and ashore. ENTERTAINMENT The hours aboard ship will pass all too quickly, as there will be so many interesting things to do — deck tennis, quoits, shuffleboard, sports tourna' ments, bridge, concerts, birthday parties, fancy dress and masquerade balls, dancing, gymnasium, lectures, fraternal meetings, camera club and moving pictures. The library will contain a special collection of books on travel, adventure and foreign countries. In addition a representative collection of all current literature will be placed on board, thus ensuring the latest publications being available. The Paris editions of American and English newspapers will be placed on board at various ports. Two high'dass orchestras will be carried, one for classical music and the other for dancing. Organizer of Entertainment and the Staff Captain will assist in arranging the various functions. Lectures will be delivered before arrival at many ports, by an interesting globe'trotter, who is thoroughly familiar with the history and customs of each country visited. FACILITIES The Empress of Scotland has every facility of the modern hotel: stenographer, barber, ladies' hairdresser, manicurist, masseur, masseuse, surgeon, professional nurses, laundry, valet service, photographer, novelty shop, daily newspapers, etc. There is an Electric Bath on Deck E, fitted with the most modern appliances. The ship is equipped with long range radio capable of maintaining com' munication with land at all times. LAUNDRY The Empress of Scotland is equipped with a modern laundry and members' work will be given preferred attention. MEDITEV^^M^I CRUISE CLOTHING FOR THE CRUISE Warm winter clothing will be required for the first and last days of the cruise, also frequently for evenings both on ship and ashore. Clothing appropriate for spring or fall wear will be required for the rest of the trip. Sultry days will not be encountered, excepting possibly in Egypt. An over' coat or wrap should be kept handy for use at sundown, especially in Egypt, where the temperature takes a sudden drop at nightfall. Gentlemen will "find a dinner jacket will meet all ordinary requirements, as full dress is essential only for official functions. Sport clothes and appropriate costumes for the fancy dress parties, which will be given aboard ship, will be found useful. Shoes, rubbers, sweaters and raincoats should be taken from home, also an adequate supply of clothing, but the latter may be replenished at most of the ports. An automobile duster will be found useful occasionally. DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS Deck Chairs and Rugs may be rented for the entire cruise at $4 each. Members are recommended to bring a sofa pillow with them for their deck chair. TRAVELLERS CHEQUES Members will find Canadian Pacific Express Travellers Cheques con' venient on the cruise. They are issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200, and may be obtained from any Canadian Pacific office at the regular rates. PASSPORTS AND VISES Passports are necessary. Married couples may travel on one passport. Most countries still require passports to be vised by their consulates or representatives. Full information regarding passports and vises will be furnished well in advance of sailing day and every assistance rendered by Canadian Pacific representatives in completing necessary details. POST OFFICE — MAIL — CABLES To ensure the safe delivery of mail matter at the various ports of call, a Post Office has been installed in the ship, in charge of a staff of experienced postal clerks. Members of the cruise will be furnished, when tickets are issued, with full instructions regarding the addressing of mail and cables to reach them en route. MESSAGES TO RELATIVES AND FRIENDS AT HOME The offices of the Canadian Pacific will receive cable advice of the arrival of the Empress of Scotland at each port, and will notify relatives and friends of members by mail if list of names and addresses is left with them. 5J CANADIAWKACIFIC THE SHOP The Empress of Scotland has a modern and well equipped shop at which may be purchased a variety of articles, such as books, chocolates, toilet requisites, photographic films, souvenirs, post cards and fancy goods. RELIGIOUS SERVICES Divine service will be held on Sundays, when the ship is not in port. An altar set is also provided for the celebration of Holy Mass. There is usually a Roman Catholic priest among the members. PHOTOGRAPHY As a cruise offers exceptional opportunities for amateur photography, a staff of expert photographers is carried to develop and print films for members. Films will be on sale at The Shop at city prices. BAGGAGE AND BAGGAGE INSURANCE Although there is practically no b'mit to the amount of baggage which may be carried on the steamship it is inadvisable for members to burden themselves with too many trunks and bags. Large trunks and other baggage not regularly needed or which cannot be conveniently accommodated in the stateroom, will be placed in the large, well appointed baggage room which will be accessible throughout the cruise. Trunks for staterooms should not exceed 14 inches in height. On inland excursions baggage will be b'mited to suit cases, hand bags and other portable baggage. Every care is taken in connection with baggage, but on board the liability of the Canadian Pacific is limited, and we assume no responsibility ashore. Members are recommended to protect themselves by insuring their baggage against loss, damage or pilferage. This may be done at very reasonable rates. STORAGE OF BAGGAGE IN ENGLAND Cruise members may arrange with the Baggage Master of the Empress of Scotland for storage of their baggage at Southampton or Liverpool, at a nominal charge of $1 per month or fraction thereof for each piece. This charge will include delivery to the westbound ship on which member is returning, also transportation charges from Southampton to Liverpool in the case of those sailing from the latter port. The baggage of members sailing from Southampton, Hamburg or Cher' bourg will be placed on board at Southampton. Trunks and all heavy baggage of members leaving the ship at Naples, Monaco or Cherbourg, will be taken to Southampton on the ship free of charge. Cruise members should procure their westbound labels from the Baggage Master before leaving the Empress of Scotland, and communicate withthe Agent of the Canadian Pacific at Southampton, or Liverpool if sailing from there, a reasonable time in advance of the sailing, quoting the numbers of the baggage checks issued as receipt and requesting him to have their baggage placed on board the westbound ship by which they are returning. 54 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF ITINERARY The Canadian Pacific 1928 Cruise has many distinctive features, among which the principal are: Call at Palermo, Sicily Call at Messina, Sicily Call at Venice, Italy Call at Dubrovnik, JugO'Slavia Cruise around the Bay of Kotor (Cattaro) Call at Famagusta, Cyprus Call at Beirut for included excursion, also optional excursion to Baalbek, Damascus, Capernaum, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee and Nazareth Seven days in Palestine Eleven days in Egypt Unusual privileges for homeward accommodation for those stopping over in Europe. And the Canadian Pacific Mediterranean Cruise has the added advantage of the ship and the cruise being owned and operated by the one concern, thus affording a high standard of service throughout under one management. GENERAL CONDITIONS The Canadian Pacific acts only in the capacity of agent for the passenger in all matters relating to travel away from the Empress of Scotland, whether by steamship, railway, automobile, or any other means, and as such holds itself free of responsibility for any delay, loss, accident or sickness occasioned by fault or negligence of any person or company, or from whatever cause. The right is reserved to withdraw the cruise, subject to refund of the net fare received by the company. Should it be deemed necessary or desirable by the management on any account to make changes in the itinerary or arrangements, or to omit any section of or port named in the program, such change may be made, and no passenger shall be entitled to compensation on such account. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the cruise, at any time, but in such cases where money has been received the full or a proportionate amount will be returned, according to circumstances. In the possible contingency of quarantine, any additional expenses, living or otherwise, must be defrayed by the passenger. No refund can be made in the case of members wishing to omit any of the included shore excursions. 55 CANADIAN PACIFIC ^st* Optional Excursions While the program of included excursions is complete and comprehensive, it is felt that members of the cruise should be afforded facilities where time permits, to visit at their own expense certain places which it is impossible to include in the regular excursions. Where the included excursions overlap the optionals due allowance has been made in the rate for the latter. Children will be charged full fare for optional excursions. OPTIONAL No. i SEVILLE EXTENSION Limited to 100 persons. Special train. This excursion provides an additional twenty-four hours in Seville with accommodation and meals at leading hotels. Tuesday, February 14: Morning — Sightseeing in Cadiz. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Sightseeing in Cadiz. Wednesday, February 15: Morning — Leave Cadiz 8.45 a.m. by special train; arrive Seville 12.30 p.m. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Sightseeing in Seville. Dine and sleep at hotel. Thursday, February 16: In Seville—Entire day free for independent action. Meals at hotel. Leave Seville 7.30 p.m. by special train; arrive Cadiz n p.m. Ship sails at 1 a.m., February 17. Extra Cost per Person $12 Members talking Optional J^p. I are given the complete program of included excursions n Cadiz and Seville. OPTIONAL No. 2 GRANADA—THE ALHAMBRA Limited to 150 persons. Special train. Tuesday, February 14: Morning — Leave Cadiz 8.45 a.m. by special train; arrive Seville 12.30 p.m. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Sightseeing in Seville. Dine and sleep at hotel. Wednesday, February 15: Morning — Leave Seville 9 a.m. by special train; arrive Granada 6.30 p.m. Dine and sleep at hotel. Thursday, February 16: Morning — Visit the famous Alhambra. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Sightseeing by carriages, visiting points of interest, including the Cathedral, Tombs of Isabella and Ferdinand and The Monastery. Dine and sleep at hotel. 56 MEDITERR^iAN CRUISE Friday, February 17: Morning — Leave Granada 7 a.m. by special train; arrive Algeciras late in the afternoon. Transfer by special steamer to the Empress of Scotland which sails at 7 p.m. Extra Cost per Person $60 Members taking Optional 7^p. 2 are given the complete program of included excursions in Seville, but are obliged to omit the Cadiz and Gibraltar excursions for which due allowance has been made in the fare. An excellent view of the Roc\ of Gibraltar may be obtained, however, during the transfer from Algeciras to the Empress of Scotland. OPTIONAL No. 3 NAPLES—ROME—FLORENCE—VENICE Limited to 150 persons. Special train with dining car. Thursday, February 23: Morning — Sightseeing in Naples. Afternoon—Excursion to Pompeii. Leave Naples 7.30 p.m. by special train. Dinner on train. Arrive Rome 11.50 p.m. Proceed to hotel. Friday, February 24: Sightseeing by motor car, morning and afternoon, visiting points of interest including the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, St. Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs. Meals and sleeping accommodation at hotel. Saturday, February 25: Sightseeing by motor car in the morning, visiting the Pinicio, St. Peter's Cathedral and the Vatican. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon free. Leave 5.40 p.m. by special train. Dinner on train. Arrive Florence 11.07 P-m- Proceed to hotel. Sunday, February 26: Sightseeing by motor car, morning and afternoon, visiting points of interest including Medici Chapel, St. Cross, Dante's House, Viale dei Colli, Cascine Park. Meals and sleeping accommodation at hotel. Monday, February 27: Morning — Sightseeing by motor car, visiting points of interest, including Cathedral, Baptistery, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizzi Gallery. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Leave Florence 3.30 p.m. by special train. Dinner on train. Arrive Venice 11.05 P-m- Proceed to hotel. Tuesday, February 28: Entire day spent in sightseeing, including a three-hour gondola trip. Luncheon and tea at hotel. Dinner on board Empress of Scotland. Ship sails at 12 midnight, February 28. Extra Cost per Person $110 Members taking Optional J^p. 3 are given the complete program of sightseeing in T^aples and Venice. 57 r^ .&. AiS CANADIAN PACIFIC Vi'ctor Emmanuel Monument, Rome .(c) Ewing Galloway Uffizzi Gallery, Florence (c) Ewing Galloway Campanile, Venice MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE OPTIONAL No. 4 SOLFATARA Limited to 100 persons Thursday, February 23: Half'day trip by motor car along the coast road to Posillipa, Bagnoli, Puzzuolo and Solfatara, visiting en route the Temple of Serapis and Roman Amphitheatre. Return to the ship for dinner. Extra Cost per Person $5 Members ta\ing Optional J^p. 4 are given the complete program of included excursions in J^aples OPTIONAL No. 5 VESUVIUS Limited to 100 persons Friday, February 24: Half'day trip by motor car, railway, and funicular railway to the crater of Vesuvius. Return to the ship for luncheon. Extra Cost per Person $7.50 Members taking Optional Ho. 5 are given the complete program of included excursions in J^aples. OPTIONAL No. 6 BEIRUT—BAALBEK—DAMASCUS—CAPERNAUM- TIBERIAS—GALILEE—NAZARETH- JERUSALEM—HAIFA Limited to 100 persons Saturday, March 10: Morning — Empress of Scotland arrives Beirut 6 a.m. Members disem' bark at 8.30 a.m., and motor to Baalbek, which is reached about noon. Luncheon at hotel. Afternoon—Visit the ruins of Baalbek and other points of interest, and continue by motor car to Damascus, arriving there about 6 p.m. Dine and sleep at hotel. Sunday, March 11: Sightseeing in Damascus, including visit to House of Ananias, the Street called Straight and Bazaars. Meals and sleeping accommodation at hotel. Monday, March 12: Sightseeing in Damascus. Meals and sleeping accommodation at hotel. Tuesday, March 13: Leave Damascus 9 a.m. by motor car. Picnic lunch on the banks of the Jordan near Waters of Merom. Proceed to Capernaum and Tiberias. Weather permitting, a trip will be made on the Sea of Galilee. Dine and sleep at Tiberias. 59 canadSXn pacific A Corner of the Great Temple at Baaibe\\ (Photo by Elmendorf from Ewing Galloway, ^{.T.) MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Wednesday, March 14: Leave Tiberias 9 a.m. by motor car. Proceed to Nazareth, visiting points of interest, thence to Nablus for lunch. Continue to Jerusalem, arriving there about 5 p.m. Dine and sleep at hotel. Thursday, March 15:! Complete program of included excursions in and and \ around Jerusalem as outlined on page 32. Friday, March 16: J Meals and sleeping accommodation at hotel. Saturday, March 17: Leave Jerusalem 7.30 a.m. by special train; arrive Haifa 12.15 p.m. Luncheon on board. Ship sails at 2 p.m. Extra Cost per Person $100 Members taking Optional ?^p. 6 are given the Lebanon Mountain drive in Beirut and the complete program of included excursions in Jerusalem. OPTIONAL No. 7 HAIFA—MT. CARMEL—TIBERIAS—GALILEE- CAPERNAUM—NAZARETH—ACRE—HAIFA- JERUSALEM—HAIFA Limited to ioo persons Sunday, March ii: Morning — The Empress of Scotland arrives Haifa 6 a.m. Members disembark at 8.30 a.m., and motor via Mount Carmel to Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee. Luncheon at Tiberias. Afternoon—Excursion to Capernaum and return. Weather permitting, a trip will be made on the Sea of Galilee. Dine and sleep at Tiberias. Monday, March 12: Morning — Leave Tiberias 9 a.m. by motor car for Nazareth; visit points of interest and lunch at Nazareth. Afternoon—Leave Nazareth 1.30 p.m. by motor car; arrive Acre about 3 p.m. Spend one hour at Acre and leave for Haifa, arriving about 5 p.m. Proceed to Empress of Scotland. Tuesday, March 13: In Haifa for independent action. Wednesday, March 14: Morning — Leave Haifa 9.35 a.m. by special train for Jerusalem, arriving 2.20 p.m. Luncheon on train. Afternoon— I 2^ days' sightseeing in and around Jerusalem, as Thursday, March 15 \ outlined on page 32. Meals and sleeping accom' Friday, March 16 J modation at hotel in Jerusalem. Saturday, March 17: Leave Jerusalem 7.30 a.m. by special train; arrive Haifa 12.15 p.m. Luncheon on board. Ship sails at 2 p.m. Extra Cost per Person $45 Members taking Optional 7^p. 7 are giuen the complete program of included excursions in Palestine. 61 f+ CANADIAN""PACIFIC .^4v -"
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