Evening star., 1937-06-13

l. as active as he pleases-or as
placid-in New England; can
- cling by his fingernails to the
side Of mountain or doze in the
sand That great aid to loafing-
whittling-has been brought to its
finest art in New England. A nice
piece of soft pine from soap box,
a plain chair tilted back on the porch
Of the general store, and some one to
talk to is about as fine way of soak
Ing up fresh air and sunshine as there
Is. And it will teach the vacationing
whittier lot about New England.
But there are people who look upon
the Summer as the time to pack in
long days at their favorite sport, after
long Winters famine. New England
is the place for that also.
It's the place to learn about fishing,
for one thing. Here's what one writer
has said: DO you like fly fishing on
q wilderness river? Or is your special
longing to cast plug for small
mouthed bass on a spruce-bordered
lake? Or troll deep for lake trout in
hot weather? Or do you crave the
green surf tumbling on curving
beach. and striped bass, bluefish and
squiteague lying just beyond the break
ers? Perhaps you want even bigger
game-the tuna and sWordfish of the
deep sea. Whatever you wish, it's
yours in New England
There are more tuna, striped bass
and swordflsh caught off the New
England coast than anywhere else in
North America. The biggest striper
ever caught on rod reel-a 73 FOUNDER
was caught in New England waters"
So bring your tackle.
GOLFERS, read this from the
American Golfer: Hand in hand
with the development of New Eng
lands natural advantages has been
its progress in golf. There are more
than 600 courses to choose from
the district is fairly dotted with them,
from Connecticut and Rhode Island
on the southerly end to the tip of
Maine on the north. right up to the
Canadian border 1t could hardly be
otherwise. New England topography.
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variety and character to the holes is
ideally adapted to the royal and
ancient game, while the mountains,
hills and valleys and bodies of water
contribute the scenic effects which
add a great deal to the enjoyment to
be had in round"
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country club are in New England,
according to the New England Coun-
Gil. Most clubs have exchange ar
rangement for guest players; many
hotels have course privileges for their
guests. And there are hundreds of
public courses where the fee is so
cents to 81 round The deep.
springy green turf which the New
England climate gives is JOY, and
so are the comfortable club houses
and handsome surroundings.
Those who take their sport in or
ION the water know New Englands
treputation. Hundreds of fresh-water
lakes and streams and miles of sandy
ocean beaches make it perfect for
bathing and boating. New Englanders
have long been aquatic-minded and
have developed bathing and boating
facilities to the fullest.
There are all kinds of canoes and
boats for hire, and they provide the
most satisfying Of Summer days. Name
almost any temperature of water and
the swimmer likely can find it, from
the tingling chill of the Northern
coast and the mountain streams to
bland but stimulating waters else
where. He can crash through break
ers If he wants to- or wade into quiet
waters.
NEW ENGLAND has led the way in
another sport-horsebac riding
dts old roads and its varied terrain
combine to make the horse just about
the ideal way TO explore the country.
Local groups have examined their
territories and laid out bride trails
that insure safety, comfort, beauty
and convenience. The trails lead
Through deep woods, past farm houses,
up mountains. Stopping places have
been arranged for at easy intervals
and maps are provided. 1t Is
recreation that is winning hundreds
Rvery year.
The same holds true for mixers and
bicyclers. Different types of trips,
from gentle amble along a stream
to stiff session of mountain climb
Ing, are available. For Mother Nature
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