Evening star., 1909-06-19


rious consideration. Tie Muskoka lakes
are IL miles from Toronto. and are
reached BY an excellent train service on
three lines, having special connections
with Buffalo and Detroit. Abenakis min
eraI water and baths are we'll known.
Niassawipp lake is only one nights ride
from New York and Boston and four
hours from Montreal and Quebec.
Beautiful Abenakis Springs.
Abenakis Springs has many advantages
10 offer. Its situation is ideal in summer.
being free from the scorching heat that
makes midsummer a time to be dreaded.
IN this beautiful lake and river country
summer is a period Of GOODNESS and COM
fort, either pleasant and agreeable to the
invalid or fun Of attractiveneSs to the
healthy and vigorous. Its environments
are superb, ard for many years il has
been the Favored resort of the people or
Canada. II is in the summer, when tired
humanity must have rest, that \ Abena-
kis Springs reuion is most allurinG, mos
beautiful, when the verdure is in its full
eSt luXuriance. the streams the clearest
and mcSt. sparkling and the woods and
fields most inviting.
The fame OF the Abenakis Springs, in
the ST. Lawrence river region. Is every
year more widespread, and each season
hundreds of tourists. gathered from all
winds, are added TO the number who
make It the shrine of their summer pill
srImaEe. There is no more interesting
spot than this delightful and romantic
region. and il should be included in the
Itinerary of every summer traveller
As summer resort Abenakis Springs is
rapidly assuming that distinction to
which superior advantages make II so
justly entitled. The atmosphere is cool
and refreshing, the surroundings pictur-
fnS HC,
ing unexcelled. Dweliers in cities fleeing
from the prostrating heat of the narrow
streets. may find here place where the
sun rays have no terror. where the cool
nights invite refreshing sleep and where
tired nature arouses itself anew The
lover OF social sayety finds new fields FOR
enjoyment and perhaps for triumph:
"hlie he who takes delight i'll the quiet
scenes in fields and woods finds ample
scope for his in the abundance of wild
and natural beauty in which the sur
rounding country abounds.
An Historic Region.
This section is rich in all the wealth and
glamour which history gives For over
two hundred years the valley south Of
Lake st. Peter was the pathway of war,
along which the adventurous host Of the
Abenakis and Iroquois warriors-the
French. English and New Englanders-
alternately strobe in battle array, and
here in 1865 fortress was established by
De Tracey.
At Abenakis Springs you will find a
charming freedom from the restraint of
city llfe. The surrounding country af-
fordS opportunities for pleasant walks
and delightful drives along the rivers
banks and through groves of pines and
there are few places where driving can
De lndulged III at as moderate a cost.
ne boating on the ST. Francis and ST.
Lawrence rivers and Lake St Peter will
lam atl1.Yr
delightful country Music, dancing and
lawn games without limit will add to the
pleasure and enjoyment OF those inclined
Aou may have quiet or gay time as
You so desire. and whether YOU go for
rest, health or recreation, YOU need not
depart disappointed.
1.-The Carlsbad of Canada"
The healing and curative qualities of
the waters flowing from these springs
have been recognized for over GEN.
tury. Physicians of wide reputation and
the highest standing in their profession
have repeatedly pronounced them equal
TO the most effective waters of the cee-
brated European resorts. The waters are
especially etficacious in cases of gout
rheumatism, rheumatic ;out, sciatica
heurasthenia, nervous proStration. dys-
pepsia of various forms disease Of the
liver and kidney; also disorders peculiar
to women.
Digby, Nova Scotia.
Nature has done much 10 make this re-
sort popular one. The town lies partly
upon the slope of commanding hill at
ihe westerly end of the Annapo is basin
d beautiful sheet OF water discovered by
the French explorer De Monts 900 years
ago. This broad and beautiful basin is
seldom without fine breeze and offers
f,.S
Fishing trips to the Bay Of Fundy are
Of daily occurrence.
The coast scenery at Digby is of great
boldness. and one is able to COMPASS al
most the full sweep OF the Bay OF Fundy
with Its great tides. remarkable in their
rise and fall The drive To Point Prim is
a favorite one. This beacon set upon
cliffs forty To fifty feet above the sea,
has been the mecca of thousands of tour
i>ts. all of whom receive a cordial well
come from the keeper
profitable two-hour walk is around
the picturesque Racquette past the Mic
mae Indian camp to the summit of Bea-
men : mountain. elevation coo feet. where
glorious view Of Annapolis basin eX-
tending up To Annapolis Royal and TAX
ing III Bear and Goat islands and the
Granville shore. Is 10 be enjoyed.
Another delightful drive i through the
hills TO Bear river, the scene of the pie
turesque annual cherry carnival or II
tie tourist chooses he can go by sail.
boat or steamer TO Bear river the. route
being part of the way across the basin.
and afterward through the winding and
steep banked river itself.
An Invigorating Atmosphere.
The atmosphere here Is most invigorat-
ing: the summer temperature does not
rise above 81 or fall below 80 degrees.
There are flies mosquitoes or hay
fever.
\ pleasant twenty trip from Bos-
ton. Via Yarmouth or ST. John, or thirty
six hours from New York, will bring the
seeker after resi- and recreation 10 Digby
and Lour Lodge. where a cordial well
come. good table and willing service
from manager and staff all combine To
make the traveller feel at nome
For outdoor sports SLour Lodge has
two good tennis courts and large croquet
lawn and for the onlooker 1900 feet of
veranda overlooking the grounds and
the far-famed Annapolis basin For
bathing sheltered cove with smooth
beach, where the Fundy tides come in
twice a day over the warm sands, heat
ing the water high as 40 degrees. in
July and August.
The Manhattan Hotel Is located in
DiGby and overooks the basin and sur