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Victoria Park, situated so conveniently that it is not more than a five-minutcs’ walk from the city, is an example of the proverb that loveliness unadorned is adorned the most.

This park, which has never been “improved” in the sense in which ribbon flower beds, rockeries, landscape gardening, etc., is considered im- provement, is one of the most delightful spots one can imagine. Here, even if the space is somewhat limited,

one can study nature to his heart’s content. On nearly every side are the waters of the har- bor, and the invigorat- ing sea air makes the Park a popular breath— ing place for the popu- lation.

On the way to the Park, overlooking the roadway and command- ing a magnificent view of the harbor, is Gov— ernment House, which has for many years been the official resi- dence for the Lieuten-

ant Governors of the .1 Island. ‘

The present incum- . bent maintains a genial hospitality, and during g the summer months I when Charlottetown is I visited by some of the warships of the North American squadron—as

'is usually the case,

Government House be- comes the centre of social gaiety for the time being.

In Victoria Park the local Cricket, Football and Baseball Clubs have their grounds. The Tennis Club have a very fine set of courts, all grass, with a dainty little club house where tea is dispensed on "club days." The cricket field is