THE ISLAND. 



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The Lesser Geyser erupts at short intervals, but to no 

 great height; while the "Strokr" (i.e. "Churn"), the 

 remaining hot spring of chief interest in this locality, is 

 of such an excitable disposition that he can be roused to 

 activity by a trick, and made to contribute to the amuse- 

 ment of every passer. 



THE STROKE. 



At a depth of twelve feet from the surface, this Geyser, 

 when quiescent, pursues his boiling trade with not a little 

 sound and fury ; but as his throat is very narrow, it can 

 easily be closed, and so our friend choked. This ignoble 

 act is achieved by throwing in a few shovelfuls of sod. 

 Naturally enough, he warmly resents such liberties being 



