The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-23
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 Boston, Sept. 23 New England has rling up the curtain on her au- tumn foliage display, called by eX- perts one of the best in teh world. The vivid show started its tour of the six states two weeks ahead of schedule. By the first of october, the New England Councils Recreation al Development Committee predicts New England will be ablaze with scarlet, gold and crimson, a "natur- al" for color photographers.
 The thousands of vacationists at- tracted here annually by the foliage display have discovered what old time Yankees have always known. New England is at her best when the "gold is on the punkin" and the autumn leaves are turning. The fall of the year is rural New Eng lands traditional vacation time. 1n- to this breathing spell from the sea- sons chores, Yankees cram l2 months of fun. County fairs are in full swing. Harvest suppers and dances, all the typical New England festivities, crowd the gala calendar up to the grand climax, Thanksgiv- ing Day. In this season, only, visi- tors from New England completely returned to It's old-fashioned, home- ly customs. ..
 Late vacationists, here to share New England'S timehonored autumn festivities, may also enjoy the spe" cial foliage tours, hiking and horse back trips that feature recreational schedules compiled by New England state development agencies. Antique shows, archery meets, dog shows, flower shows, golf horse shows, model yachting, rifle matches, skeet shooting, vary the program pleas antly. ,., . New England, whether the hunter wears c scarlet coat or just ancient corduroys. Deer, bear and moose in the northern woods give big game hunters bags to boast of for years. Ducks, geese and other game birds are plentiful along beaches, ponds and mountain pastures. The tradi- ton of fox-hunting In old England are maintained here by several fam ous Hunts.
 No tourist can find the real New England without visiting the historic buildings and lovely campuses Of the famous universities, colleges and preparatory schools that have al- ways been an integral part of New Enrland's way of life. During the activities and excitement of the fall opening of the school year, the edu- cational centers are especially inter- esting. The colorful football season starts immediately bringing crowds of vi0itors to root for their favorite teams with steadily increasing ten- sion to the seasons classic finish, the Harvard Yale game.
 For travellers who have only A day or two to spare from busy schedules. there is c one day fall foliage ex- cursicn and "iron horse gallop" Of. fered by the Boston and Maine and Maine Central Railroads. On Sum- day, October s, this special train runs Q round trip from Boston through Crawford Notch in the white Mountains. The New Haven Railroad Is running special cycle train out of New York to Great Harrington in the Berkshires on Oc- tober l2. Two husking bee trains will be run by the same railroad to Kent, Connecticut, on October lS and Q when the corn is being husk- cd and the foliage Is expected to be at It's best.
 Bulletins on the progress of the New England foliage display are re- ceived weekly by recreational pro- motion agencies throughout the East. Maine expects an early climax to her color carnival and for the benefit of city folks has listed the shades which each variety of tree