London's Passenger Stations.

Gay scenes, indeed, are presented at the big London passenger stations these days, as train load after train load of eager holiday-makers leave for the coast. The metropolis possesses many fine passenger termini, set in a ring around the city proper, and most of these stations are household words throughout the five continents. Who has not heard of King's Cross, Euston, Waterloo or Paddington? Actually, scores of remote stations in all corners of the globe have been named after these “old-timers”; and from China to Peru, King's Cross always is associated with Scottish Expresses, Euston with Irish Mails, Waterloo with Atlantic Coast Expresses, and Paddington with West Country Flyers! Just now, Euston terminus of the L. M. & S. Company, is undergoing remodelling, and the problem of the hour is what shall be done with Hardwick's famous Doric Arch that stands sentinel-like outside the station. The remodelling plans do not allow of the retention of this historic landmark, but it is hoped to transfer the arch to some other suitable site, where it may remain for all time a tribute to our transportation pioneers.

According to Professor Richardson, of London University, the finest London station is the King's Cross terminus of the L. & N. E. Company. At this station—the headquarters of our second largest group system—large schemes of alterations and improvements have recently reached fruition. Platforms have been widened, lighting and trainindicating arrangements improved, new telegraph and inquiry offices installed, and a fine new Georgian restaurant opened for the benefit of travellers.