A Picnic Party

fishing; and many pleasant days may be spent at this peaceful little resort.

Fort Hood, Mabou and Lake Ainslie are all within convenient reach by carriage. Port Hood has coal mines. a safe harbor, and is the centre of a good farming district. Mabou is one of (Tape Breton's most characteristic little places, and the scenery all through this neighborhood is charming. The town itself is very quaint and enjoyable, while the river and woodland walks and drives are all excellent. There is a very comfortable little hotel here, and a restful vacation may well be spent in this pleasant place as a centre for a series of quiet excursions in quest of nature’s beauties. The Trout River and Lake Ainslie are also good objectives for drives and rambles, for the scenery in this region is full of charm.

Returning to VVhycocomagh, and taking the steamer to Baddeck, and through the Bras d’Or Lake to St. Peter's Canal at its southern outlet, a stay may be made in quiet St. Peter's, the Port Toulouse of olden days, to enjoy its calm and tranquil summer life. This place was formerly known as Port Toulouse and was one of the

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