Souris itself is an old Acadian vii- lage. It has a pleasant strip of sand beach, and enjoyable summer days are spent by those who seek the quiet hospi— tality of the cool little place.

Going east from Mount Stewart Junction on the southern loop of the eastern division of the Prince Edward Island Railway, the Cardigan River is reached. This empties into Cardigan Bay to the north of the promontory on which stands Georgetown, a small seaport and summer resort. Passing Brudenell, Georgetown, by the Junction of the Brudenell and Montague Rivers, is reached. A very pleasing picture is presented by the flocks of sheep and young, sportive lambs feeding in the fields just recently harvested, together with the smiling ” stooks ” of grain, and the never—failing dark green belt of trees for

a background.

After Charlottetown, Summerside, and the district bounded by Bradalbane, New London, Rustico and Hunter River, there is no doubt that the Georgetown-Montague River district comes next in importance. Indeed, the first two centres are named in that order chiefly because they are populous, with some life, and on that account have superior attractions for the average. summer visitor. The quadrangle bounded by the four next named points takes its place because the scenery is good, and the district quite ae- cessible. But for beauty of scene the more remote Georgetown- Montague River district: is surely second to none, and without fear of contradiction it may be termed picturesque and charming. The six-mile run from Montague junction to Montague through beautiful woodlands, with occasional prospect of hill, valley and stream, is most enjoyable; and lovely Montague, and quaint Georgetown with its wide, quiet, and pleasant streets and modest little shore bunga- lows, are both places that should be seen by all.

Georgetown carries on a small shipping trade, and fishing is an industry. Anyone that loves a quiet and old—fashioned place, with grassy streets and tranquil shore, will be sure to be at home in the pleasant little resort. Steamers leave from here for Lower Montague, Charlottetown, I’ictou and the Magdalen Islands. There are ample opportunities for boating and canoeing on the harbor and outflowing rivers.

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