the surface of the water below the falls is dimly visible only 

 at a considerable distance out from the foot of the cataract 

 On account of its frothy whiteness, it is somewhat difficult 

 to judge of its distance below the observer. From the 

 angle of the parapet it can usually be seen directly below 

 or a little to the left. The view at the parapet varies 

 much with the wind and the drift of the spray cloud. 

 Sometimes one can see far along the crest into the distant 

 angle; while at other times, especially when the wind 

 blows from the southeast, the whole parapet is enveloped 

 in a drenching mist. In the middle or late afternoon in 

 clear weather a magnificent rainbow is seen in the spray. 



Western part of Horseshoe Fall from the parapet near Table Rock house; looking 



southeast. 



The greatest amount of recession in recent years 

 has taken place in that part of the falls where the heaviest 

 water is seen passing over, but for about 20 years there 

 has been no perceptible recession where the apex of the 

 falls was so prominent some years ago. 



From the top of the Table Rock house a splendid 

 view is obtained toward the centre of the falls. If mist 

 does not obstruct the view of the apex, an interesting 



