The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-12
NEWFQUNDLAND'S
ATTRAC TIODS

To very large number in the
United states. Canada ana other coun-
tries, the summer season. as well as
the spring and autumn, is looked for
ward 10 as the one bright spot in
the year. when FOR bri.t space the
cares Of business are cast aside and
ire Is given up to enjoyment: there
are also those less tramin.led and free
10 seek out these pleasures Wherever
they may be tound, 10 either class
these pages VIII not appeal in vain,
ioF IN: "ai!y improvements and in
creased facilities OF modern travel the
easy accessibility OF places which.
UNTIL recently, were considered out O.
the way. render ii constantly more
uIiAcult to determine which place Will
prove to be the most enjoyable
During the last lew years New
foundiand and Labrador have been
appealing 10 the tourist. health seeker
and sportsman. and every year wit
nesses an increasing number of tour
lists In search of the picturesque. Trav-
clers, explorers. health seekers
anglers and hunters carry back glow
ing reports OF the wonderful attrac-
lions OF Newfoundland and Labrador
and all have pronounced them the
Gems of the Western World" and
'Sportsman's Paradise"
The Reid Newfoundland Company's
system of railway and steamers af-
fords easy access to all parts of New
foundland and Labrador, presenting
unrlvaled facilities for hunting Ash
ing and camping. The spirit OF the
most enthusiastic angler rises with the
elevating Influence of the scene, for
his trained eye can take in at glance
the increasing activity existing be.
meath the trembling, transparent
bosom of the matchlcss waters that
are found within the confines of this
extensive tract OF pleasure grounds.
where myriads of the nnny tribe. I'M
molested, d!sport themselves.
During the summer season, what
time is not taken up with the pleasure
of :easting the eye on the charms
OF nature may be spent with much
profit in camping and fishing. and in
the autumn when the 'serc and yell
low lear reminds one that the sun is
Fastening to gladden. other climes the
discipline OF the gun and the lover OF
the chase take almost entire possess
sion of the field.
Newfoundland M II Health Resort.
In the sea- girt isle the citizens of
the United States and CANADA VIII find
welcome escape from the burning
heat OF their summers; scenery novel
and attractive; and G bracng, eX-
hiiaratins air which imparts new vigor
TO the frame and sends back the
smoke-dried deniaens of the great
cities with the tide of health coursing
through their veins. and life made in
mparably better worth living.
How to Reach the Island.
Newfoundland and Labrador are no
longer unknown lands. The island
has now become part and parcel OF
the railway system of Canada and
the United States.
The traveller to-day can reach New
toundland from any point in Canada
or the United States with the greatest
ease and comfort The Richmond
Transfer Company issues tickets via
the Reid Newfoundland System. lac
Intercolonial Railway express trains
connect t North sydney. C. b.. every
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday with
the fine steamer Bruce, connecting at
Port-aux Basques with the Newfound-
land Railway system, which conveys
the angler and deer-stalker direct to
the salmon rivers and caribou grounds.