Oct. 4, 1912

Got up early as we had to
leave the house about nine A.M.
There was such a bustle getting

off. Took a taxi to Liverpool station
and the train from there to Tilbury
Docks. The train was so crowded
that we almost lost our tempers
before we got settled. Enjoyed the
train ride out through the country.
Got on board the boat safely. The
water was too shallow for the "Mongolia"
to come to the Dock so we went out
in a tug. It was such a relief when
we got settled. The day was beautiful
and bright and the water smooth.
The boat left about one and we
 went down for dinner. Had a
lot of trouble over our luggage as
our bedroom steward was about
half drunk. Did not get our suit-
cases until dark. Had a large out-
side main deck cabin and with
the exception of a few days we were very
comfortable and enjoyed our journey

very much. For lunch no seats
were given out. Just sat any place
that was vacant but at three o"clock we go permanent seats from the
head waiter. We were at table No. 7 and had such a nice crowd.
Mr. Cornel, Miss Faris, Mr. Faris
Annie and I on one side Mrs.
Reid, Mr. Parker, Miss Parker and Mr.
A Smith on the other. The boat was
not so very crowded when we left London.