CHAPTER VIII.

An Inland Journey.--The Capital of Victoria.--Grand Public Buildings.--Water-Supply of the City.--Public Parks and Gardens.--Street Scenes.--Dashing Liveries.--Tramways.-- Extremes.--Melbourne Ladies.--Street Beggars.--Saturday Half-Holiday.--Public Arcades.--The City Free Library.--The Public Markets.--China-Town, Melbourne.--Victims of the Opium Habit 177-201