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river, about twenty miles from its mouth, explains the phenomenon of the Bore, caused by the incoming tide from the Bay of Fundy. Owing to the narrowing curve in the river, the great volume of water is obstructed and is consequently elevated as it advances. ,

The gentleman who drove us said that he threw a stone in the river one day, as the tide was coming in. His dog jumped in after. it, but had a desperate time, battling against the force of the advancing wall of water. He was nearly knocked down several times. Next day, however, he was just as keen to go in again.

After seeing the Bore, we motored to Moncton’s air port, where preparations were being made for the official opening, July 1st, by Hon. H. H. McLean, Lieutenant— Governor of the Province. We were informed that thir- teen planes would participate in the air pageant, and that fliers were expected from Portland, Maine, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec, Sydney and Woodstock, N.B.

Driving from the air port to the Knights of Pythias Hall, where we were the guests of the city, we had an opportunity of seeing Moncton’s beautiful homes, schools and tree-lined streets. The decorations of hall and tables, the orchestra and the choice luncheon served by the fair ladies of Moncton, made us feel that we were indeed honoured. The splendid souvenirs that Moncton industries gave each guest revealed a spirit of enterprise and good will.

The address of welcome by Mayor C. H. Blakeny was an oratorical exposition of the highest order. A Winsome damsel of our party was heard to remark “Little wonder that Moncton is said to possess the highest average pros— perity of any place in Eastern Canada, with such a mayor at the helm, and he is a young man for a’ that.”

In the afternoon our train left for Sackville, which we