The golden robin trills his note Among the netted shadows, The bobolink with mellow throat

Makes musical the meadows."

Pictou is situated on a fine harbor, possibly the finest along the shore, which has three rivers emptying into it. It is a delight- ful little summer resort, where many enjoyable drives may be taken into the surrounding country. Walks about will reveal many charming spots. There are pretty brooks, and refreshing woodland walks. The boating is excellent, and the nearby shore offers pleasant variety in coves and tiny creeks. There is a clean sand beach for sheltered or harbor bathing. Good trout fishing will also be found in the surrounding streams. Lord Strathcona has a summer home in the neighborhood. The East River communicates with New Glasgow, only some 9 miles distant. The growing town of VVestVille is on the Middle River. West River has much pretty scenery along its course, and it is here that most of the fishing is done.

Pictou was once the site of a large Indian Village. Later the French tried to build up a settlement and they were followed by Pennsylvanians from the neighborhood of Philadelphia. Finally, many hardy Highlanders found their way here, and by them the real settlement was made. At the mouth of Pictou harbor the last fight between the Kennebee and Micmac Indians took place.

Stages leave here for many places of interest along the shore, and also to some inland points. Steamships also leave for Prince Edward Island, for Quebec and St. Lawrence Gull ports, for Hawkesbury and the Strait of Canso, and for West Cape Breton and the Magdalen Islands.

The whole neighborhood is a pleasant one, and, in addi— tion, there is some of the life of a busy little town that many tourists consider essential in a summer stopping—place.

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