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Mott’s Broma for the Sick.

towards North River. The delightful drives, shady walks and forest scenery would afford a rich theme for the lovers of natural beauties. A more enjoyable drive could scarcely be pointed out than the Malpeque or St. Peter’s Road and around the Royalty. Across from the city is Southport, reached by a ferry steamer which crosses every half—hour from here. The Georgetown road to Vernon River is a favourite drive with strangers as well as natives.

In summer,steamers ply regularly between the Island and England, Montreal, Shediac, Pictou, Boston, and elsewhere. In winter, the means of communication between Capes Tormentine, New Brunswick, and Traverse, a distance of nine miles is difficult, and has to be accomplished in small open boats. The’steamer “Northern Light” built to ply between the Island and Nova Scotia, will this coming Winter give way to a new, improved and more powerful steamer built of steel. The vessel is now being constructed on the Clyde expressly for this service, and it is anticipated that she will greatly facilitate winter communication.

The hotel accommodation is first class. The “Hotel Davies,” John J. Davies, proprietor, is situated on Water Street, and is one of the best Hotels in the Maritime I’rovinces, and has a large patronage. The “ Osborne ” 1s a large and well conducted house, fitted with hot and cold water baths and all the modern improvements. Owing 'to its increasing patronage it has lately been enlarged and otherwise improved. Contains some fifty or sixty sleeping apartments, besides a number of parlors, sitting room and a Spacious dining room. The tables are at all times abund- antly supplied with the delicacies of the season and the best that the market affords. Mr. C. V. McGregor, ‘the OWner and proprietor, has had a large experience in hotel busmess and is an obliging and popular host, and pays every attention to the wants and comforts of his guests. Free coaches await the arrival of all trains and boats. The hotel is well patronized by tourists, commercial men and others. The “Rocklin” house situated on Kent street- Mr. S. Fraser, proprietor, is obtaining a large share of patronage. The house is well furnished and the fare excellent. Parties visiting Charlottetown, will do well to call

John P. Mott & 00., Manufacturers, Halifax, N.S.