cities—and while every loyal inhabitant of Charlottetown dcvoutly 
     
     hopes for and believes in the great future growth of the 
     
     city, let an admiring stranger, who has tasted its hospitality, express 
     
     the fervent wish that it may not grow too large; that for many years 
     
     to come it may remain just about as it is——perfect. 
     
    

    
     In olden days French sailors who first entered the harbor of 
     
     (‘harlottetown were so pleased with what they saw that they named 
     
     it Port la Joie. The surrounding scenery is pleasing, but not im- 
     
     pressive. A general characterization of the Island scenery would 
     
     be that of pastoral tranquillity, well—tilled fields, verdant pastures 
     
     and quiet rivers; with a medium temperature, cool night air and 
     
     an ever-present sense of peace, rest and repose over all. 
     
    

    
     Drives and walks for pleasant air may be taken in many 
     
     directions, and there are steamer trips to the Indian encampment 
     
     at, Rocky Point, where relics of the old French occupation may be 
     
     seen; to Southport, to Orwell, to Mount Stewart and Hampton and 
     
     other more distant places, as well as to Victoria on the South Shore. 
     
     Longer steamboat journeys are those to Quebec and Montreal, and 
     
     to Boston by way of Hawkesbury and Halifax. Keppoch, a summer 
     
     resort outside of the city, is within easy reach by carriage. 
     
    

    
     Victoria Park by the waterside is a favorite recreation spot, 
     
     for it has winding roadways that are well shaded, and fine views of 
     
     the surrounding waters. There are public cricket grounds here, 
     
     and tennis courts as well. The Golf Links at Belvidere are wdl laid 
     
     out, and afford much enjoyment for lovers of this fine exercise; and 
     
     an excellent view of the East River may be had from here. 
     
    

    
     A visit to the Farmer's Market will prove especially inter- 
     
     esting to city people. 
     
    

    
     Boating of all kinds may be had in the rivers and hither, 
     
     and motor-boats and yachts have a wide field for pleasant excur- 
     
     sions on the nearby waters. A fine motor-boat excursion is that to 
     
     Bonshaw, up the West River. 
     
    

    
     In one of the rivers near the city mackerel were once so abundant 
     
     that anox—cart was driven through, and 
     
     a full load was obtained with a scoop- 
     
     net in crossing. 
     
    

    
     A division of the Prince Edward 
     
     ‘ Island Railway runs from Charlottetown 
     
     to Souris and Georgetown, on the east 
     
     coast, branching at the attractive little 
     
     village of Mount Stewart. Following the 
     
    
   
   
    
       
     
    
   
   
    
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