Charla—A Path through the Woods 
     
    
   
   
    
     rights retard the growth of a place, and it is likely that here and in 
     
     other districts leading men of the neighborhood will buy in the 
     
     fishing rights, not for their own use, but to charge a reasonable fee 
     
     by the day or week for those who would then come to fish. 
     
    

    
     The whole neighborhood of the Jacquet River is a pleasant 
     
     one, with good woods and shady roads. There is a picturesque little 
     
     cove, with high and rocky banks, where boats may be kept, and the 
     
     sandy beach of which offers a desirable spot for children's play. 
     
     The upper reaches of the river are quite pretty, the drives are good, 
     
     and the country is well varied with hill and dale. 
     
    

    
     Passing east along the bay shore and dipping south by the 
     
     water-bend that forms Nepisiguit Bay, the town of Bathurst is 
     
     reached. This, one of the principal sporting centres of the province, 
     
     is in itself a pleasant summer resort, and, in addition, is a starting 
     
     point for a series of inner country places, as well as for tours and 
     
     journeys over the Nepisiguit River and to the interior lakes. The 
     
     town is situated on a tidal lagoon which is an inlet from the great 
     
     Chaleur Bay. The Nepisiguit and three smaller rivers empty their 
     
    
   
   
    
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