The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-07-08
CONNECTICUT co.
 LINES NOW COVER
 THE ENTIRE STATE
Summer Trolley Vacations Become Popular By Req
 son of Extensive System.

The Connecticut Company operates 7ss miles of trolley lines in Southern New. England, connecting all prtn- cipaI cities and towns. and through service is maintained between all principal points.
 By trolley from Bridgeport you can cover practically the entire state.
 At New Haven and Stony Creek, connections are made with the Shore Line Electric Railway Company for Guilford, Madison, Saybrook, Essex, Deep River and New London. At Stamford, connections are made with the New York and Stamford Railway Company for Greenwichs Port Ches- ter, Rye Beach. Manaroneck, Larch- mont and New Rochelle.
 The unbroken line of trolley, skirt ing the shore of Long Island Sound from New York. city to Stony Creek and beyond, offers manifold a,dvant- ages to the traveller and vacation seeker. If you seek your recreation at the shore, you cAn travel comfort ably and economically from Bridge port to all of the principal beaches, amusement resorts and summer colonies located along the Sound. Trolley Vacat1ons'' have become tremendously popular within the last few years and apart from the com fort and pleasure of travelling in this manner, there is no better way to be- come familiar with the geography of your state.
 Roton Point, the prettiest park on Connectfcut's shore, can be reached for 25 cents from Bridgeport. and in 1 hour 55 minutes. This popular amusement park is particularly school outing. and during the past season has been sthe choice of many of Bridgeport's largest churches.
 Sav1n Rock, with it's patronage of one million people every summer, can be reached for 20 cents from Bridge port, and in 1 hour 30 minutes. The park which Is too we'll known throughout New England to need any introduction, is owned and operated by the Connecticut Company and the many attractions offered are of a very high order. If you care to Journey so far,sLake Quassapaug, on the Mid dlebury line, can be reached in hours g minutes. with a so cent fare. First-cIass attractions are operated during. the season. and this park ranks among the best in New Eng land.
 If taking long journey by trolley, close connections are made at all of the transfer points, so that you travel quickly and in comfort The cars are powerful. four-motor, high-speed, comfortabIe cars, the best that engi- neering skill can produce. The road beds are carefully baI1astedy and in- spected, and sthe rails are as heavy as usedson most steam railroads.
 Many of the single track lines have been equipped with electric, auto matfc signals which. are as infa I1ib1e as human ingenuity can make them. has been installed. and. in fact, every thing possible has been done to i'm sure the safety of the travelling pub lie.
 The scenery of Connecticut is fa- nous and there is no more beautiful trip to be had than the ride by troll ley from Bridgeport to Waterbury, ''the river way.'' through the Nauga- tuck Valley and returning by way of New Haven and the gIories of this trip must be seen to be appreciated.
 Many thousands of people are planning their trolley vacations now, and if you will make your wants known, the necessary information will be forwarded to you. For rates schedules and other details, write the general traffic agent, 4eS Second National Bank Building, New Haven Connecticut
 Express Department.
 Excellent trolley express service is. furnished from Bridgeport to practi- caI1y all points lof the state.
 People intending to spend their va cations at The shore will find this trolley express service the quickest and most economical way to forward their baggage and goods.
 Express cars leave Bridgeport, daily, except Sundays, for New Ha- ven at 8:O0 a.<m., and 6:3O D. m., connecting and making delivery for all of the shore resorts and summer colonies such as: Walnut Beach, Laurel Beach. Harrison Park, Myrtle Beach, Fort Tru1nbul1 Beach, Short Beach, Double Beach, Indian Neck, Pine Orchard. Stony Creek. Sil- yer Beach, Pond Point Beach, Woody Crest Rocky Beach. Colonial Inn, Prospect Beach, Fair View. Savin Rock, West Haven.
 The rates are reasonable and the. service prompt Call or telephone the local agent, express department, for rates and other Information.