IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 Ei||22 2.0 1^ Hi Ui m m U lilli.6 V] ^;. /A '"^J^ ^ 'w V m \ N> ^.\x '"^rNN ^^>. ^ L (meaning CONTINUED"), or the symbol V (meaning "END"), whichever applies. Un des symbolesi suivants apparaitra sur la der- nidre image de cheque microfiche, selon le cas: le symbole ^^^ signifie "A SUIVRE", le symbole V signifie "FIN". The original copy was borrowed from, and filmed with, the Itind consent of the following institution: Library of the Public Archives of Canada Maps or plates too large to be entirely included in one exposure are filmed beginning in the upper left hand corner, left to right and top to bottom, as many frames as required. The following diagrams illustrate the method: L'exemplaire film6 fut reproduit grfice d la g6n6rosit6 de I'dtablissement prdteur suivant : La bibliothdque des Archives publiques du Canada Les cartes ou les planches trop grandes pour dtre reproduites en un seul clich6 sont filmdes d partir de Tangle supdrieure gauche, de gauche d droite et de haut en bas, en prenant le nombre d'images n6cessaire. Le diagramme suivant illustre la mdthode : 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ■I 4!r--%.l 'i 0' m iTa ''our locate £:::^ -W. ON THE w — liife'^^^aniopg Uje l(ocks, Iqforniation for Tourists, (5an?pers, ap.d Prospective Settlers. PORTRAYING THE fISHING & jHUNTIJslG (SROUJMDS, ISLANDS AND SUMMER RESORTS, TO FRENCH RIVER, wriH SCeNIC VIEiA£S 3t OeSCRIRTlONS. s*> PRICR, 25 CENTS. w% pRiNrt-.n »on tm 'Utmof. dv the cjcp. c'.a::k ooMi»any> limitfd t^! JTI 5 If " Nil* f^ 'lis ^*) <2-^:>^{)roval of the Engineer at Toronto and the work was duly carried on by tlie Government as recommended. The season opening well, the route becoming fairly known, the people of the coast towns were earnest in their request for a better boat and better service. So constantly reiterated was this want by the people that Pearce requested me to interview the officers of the Muskoka k Nipissing Navigation Company in order to gain, if possible, theii co-oi)e ration, and also to make an arrangement for all round tickets for the Georgian Bay so that parties visiting Muskoka could return via the Bay and vice versa. The arrange- ment for tickets was readily promised by A. P. Cockburn, the General Manager, but on interview with J. S. Playfair, in order to gain his aid and> that of his company to place a new boat on the route, that gentleman assured me, after listening to all the arguments the necessity of the case seemed to present, upon the honor of a man and as president of the M. k N. N. Company " that their company had all they could do, in the way of business, on the ATuskoka Lakes foi- the next ten years ; that they would supplement our .^tibrts in every way, but could give no assistance in the manner required. He strongly advised us to redouble our exertions in order to ascertain the capabilities of the route. Having thus been assured 14 by the otHcers of the }/l. &, N. N. Company of their non-interference, I exerted myself to the utniost ; niurle application for a charter to the pro- vincial secietary, paid the expenses attending sucih. opened stock and subscription books and cajivassed throughout th'> country until over 86,000 WOE promised by signature. We then organize87. A preliminary examination was held and evidence urfder oath was taken prior to the case being tried in open court. Pearce here committed deliberate perjury, and the remark was made that he was resolved to swear himself through. One specific act was stating under oath that the Toronto agent had given instructions to the editor of the Parry Sound paper to add hi,'- 17 name to the steamer advertisement. The Htateraont was a lie, and as such, denounced by the editor in the presence of T. E. Johnson and D. McQuade, on board the Maxwell, Honie time before the trial of tho cause. Not being able, on account of the heavy snow-diifts in the country, to bring the editor into court a continuance was asked for. Pearce, through his lawyers, requested an order for costs, and on its being granted swore to an amount of %10\), most extraordinary under the circumstances ; payment of this exorbitant amount for a simple continuance was not made, for it was an impossibility after having been entirely ruined by this man's actions, and so far he rightly expressed himself that his money should defeat any suit. Ho then had issued an execution, and in March, 188r, made a seizure on the household effects and everything that could be obtained whilst the owner was absent. The bailiff who made the seizure stated thAt special itistructions accompanied the vorit, and claimed the right to even seize a sewing machine and bed clothing. As it was, and with no one but a woman to gainsay him, he seized from the pantry part of a chest of tea, 13 cases of tomatoes and 3 cans of corn beef, but which, upon the return of the owner, and proper representations being made to the sheriff of Simcoe County, was by that official afterwards released. After thus being entirely broken up and unable either to resist or even make an effort for tho right of a laboring man and a citizen, as against an unscrupulous man with money should defeat the law. It began to be appa,rent that it was no use to complain, and that a workman would have to submit uncomplainingly to despoliation at the whim or caprice of an unprincipled employer, for evidently a work- man had no rights that such an employer was bound to respect. So sub* mission became a necessity, and thus passed away with the full knowledge of the usurping company, the capital invested in the development of the inside channel route, and the results of three years energetic labor. The sympathy of the public was extended and from their encouragement fresh heart was taken. A. P. Cockbuin promised better service than ever for the island. D. McQuade, who was to be local manager of the Maxwell this year, as well as engineer and purser, professed friendship although he had been an hireling of Pearce on the Chicoutimi, still he claimed to recognize the fact that former efforts had made his present position attaihable. So under the conditions, another season's effort .for trade and settlement was attempted, but early in the summer it was apparent that promises were not made to be kept, and the kindly feelings professed was merely to blind , As the camping parties came up they vere located in regular mosquitto nests close to the route in compliance with the wishes of Pearce, but sadly ! 18 against the conifoi*t of the sojoumerR. The niemborp of the " Watto " Club I with hands swollen, their faces disfigured and in blotches, and their bodies in a perfect fever from constant attacks of the clouds of buzzing, stinging mosquitoes knd black flies, were loud in their denunciation of the action on the part of the steamer manager, some of them finding the nights intolerable from the insect annoyance, came to Hardy island in order to avoid the pests and obtain a night's sleep under mosquito netting, and so quiet the fever in their bodies, the result of the poisonous strings an. their return from French River, and on the 10th of October the Huron ran in and took our furniture and animals on board, landing U8 safely in Midland in the evening. The bitter experience through which we passed makes us tirinly jof the belief that laws should restrain tlie rich (whether individual or corporative), from partiality and injustice toward the jwor in financial [matters, for here alone we liAve ample proof that the poorer classes have a Irighteous ground of complaint, and are made to sutler -At the caprice of an jiicling of a corporation, he well knowing the power and prassure that can »te brought to sustain him in his action toward those who he believes cannot resent his authority. The outcome of this disgraceful and ouerreaching action on the part of the steamer company, was the forwarding of a petition, signed by ministers, officials, merchants and officials generally, setting forth the grievance and isking redress at the hands of the local government to Charles Drury, Cs(j., M.P.P., for East Simcoe, and upon that gentleman interviewing the Ministry regarding the matter, it was the opinion of the government lo action could bjl taken by the Provincial Government, but it was an excellent case for redress in the courts of law. An Act amendatory to the I'arrier by Water Act, was then drafted and forwarded to Frank Madill, Csq., M.P., who occupies the seat in Parliament formerly filled by A. P. Dockburn, and he introduced the following measure and had it place 1 on |;he statute books, so that it seelns likely that boycotting will not be used ■)y that company, at least, as a means of coercing the settler for some iture time, and it is to be hoped that the lesson will be a salutaiy one in |everal other respects. The following is the bill itself, and its provisions all be readily recognized : AN ACT TO AMEND THE ACT RESPECTING THE LIABILITY OF CARRIERS BY WATER. 1 . Section two of chapter eighty-two of the Revised Stat- r^s^c" I 82 |tes, entiiuuled, " An Act respeccting the Liability of Carriers by amended. ^ater" is hereby amended by adding the following sub-sections lereto : — 5. Common carriers by water stall not disci'iminate against No discrimina- jttlers resident on their route, and shall deliver all mails, gettieire*'"* beight, provisions or supplies, and shall land passengers upon ich terms as advertised, or shall be held liable for the damage I'ected by such discrimination. > 20 " 6. A carrier by water having landed seitlers for residence T^''*'''!) '^*\'* ^° at points distant from the mainland or coast towns, and at vessels. which they agreed to call and render service, shall make such calls and receive and deliver freight and j)assengers during the season of navigation, or period of such settlers' residence, un- less there is a substantial and legal reason for not doing so. CHAPTEK III THE ROUTE. Through tickets at reduced rates to parties can be obtained in nearly all towns in the United States s direct to Toronto, Orillia, or Midland, V)y any of the numerous routes that terminates on the southern shores of Lakes Ontario or Erie. From Oswego or Rochester is boat connection with Port Hope and Cobourg by steamer Norseman, after a pleasent run of 60 to 80 miles across the lake. The majority however prefer to concentrate for a few hours at Niagara Falls, and there decide upon the route to take to Toronto, thonce on to their destination. Three routes are here offered the traveller, one direct by water, from Lewiston, seven miles below the Falls, the other a run of 16 miles further to St. Catharines, thence by steamer Empress of India across from Port Dalhousie, and still another entirely by rail. Byt nothing can be more pleasent or delightful than the trip by water by either of the fine new stea.mer8, Ciboli or the famous Chicora, which daily make two trips each way across Lake Ontario, between Toronto and Lewiston. The cars leave the Suspension Bridge to connect with the boat, the railway line, a branch of the N. Y. C. R. R., follows the coarse of the I'iver, running along the hign ridge, over looking the rapid stream and from which excellent views are obtained of the whirlpool, and the j boiling turbulent waters, until we arrive at Lewiston, a pleasant and j well built village at the head of navigation on the Niagara river, on the American side, nearly opposite the historic village of Queenstown, on the heights of which, the most prominent feature, is the monument erected in honor of General Brock, and commemorative of the war of 1812. Embark- ing at Lewiston, the cuiTent still ninning rapidly, we head down sti-eaiu for about seven miles to Niagara on the Lake, our next landing on the | Canada side. As we proceed the watera of the river become more tranquil ano the change in the aspect of the scenery is striking and beautiful as we I 21 approach this, one of the oldest towns in Ontario, a»id formerly the capital of the Province, the historic and picturesque, > . ' . , THE queen's royal. . town of " Niagara on the Lake," and singling out the " Queen's Royal," a short stay at this elegant hostelry is advisable. Tlie building itself is the equal in every respect of the most pretentious that the watering j)laces o the Dominion can boast. The exterior is broken and adorned with heavy windows and folding crystal doors, encircled by broad and spacious balco- nies and architectural adornments, at once relieving its expanse, and charm ing the eye of the heholdei", whilst from its piazza is afforded a sheltered promenade, from which the view ranges unobstructed over the manifold beauties of both river and lake. This summer palace occupies the highest point of laud and is situated so as to feel the effects of even the gentlest summer breeze. Every detail of the structure and its surrounding grounds has been finished as near ])erfection as artistic skill and attentive manage- ment can suggest. Inside, the imposing office, grand stairway, spncious vestibule, and elegantly furnished drawing rcopis, with the well appointed parlours and dining hall, present a pleasant anticipation ; the seclusion enjoyed, with numerous other details, where every wish or taste of the visitor has been delicately foreseen and seemingly provided for, combine to remler the hotel a favorite with those who enjoy a quiet life on the bordei's of forest and lake. Messrs. J. C. Winnett atid Commodore Thomas McGaw, of the Queen's Hotel, Toronto, two of the n>ost popular landlords in the province, render peraonal supervision over the " Queen's Royal," and the guests that find shelter during the heated summer months under its hospitable roof may be considered fortunate ; whilst the time swiftly glides away. The structure and grounds faces the beach which sweeps around the watei line in graceful curves, affording views of the varied shores of Lake Ontario and the Niagara River, which, mingling in the bright landscape, affords keen delight to the eye of the beholder, whilst at the back, through the cool depths of the surrounding woods, are enti-ancing rambles, and the hot mid-day hours are passed in comfort off the shoals near Fort Niagara, on the American side, are the bass fishing grounds, where the disciples of Isaac Walton find sport to their heart's content. The table of the hotel is kept well supplied with the game and fish so plentiful in the Province, whilst the attractions in the way, yachting, boating and summer sports, are unequalled. Crossing the lake by the steamer Chicora, and arriving at Toronto, should the visitor become a guest at the " Queen's " he will find U $ U ^ 22 himself still under the able management, of those royal caterers, Messrs, Winnett and McGaw, what the " Langham " is to the city of London, or the " Hotel Bristol " to vivacious Paris, such is the aristocratic " Queen's " to the city of Toronto. So well known is this hotel as the abode of Vice- Royalty, and the Dominion Cabinet ministers when in the city, that for all *ni9t> .tallH fcC !»■'■. QUEEN .S HOTEL, TORONTO. those who wish to mingle with the representatives of the nation, there is no choice as to the hotel to select. Another of the system is the " Tecumseh," at London, under the samft proprietorship, and ere long it is hoped that still another will radiate around the " Queen's " from the islantls of the Georgian Bay, Opposite to the town is Young.'^town, on the Amreican side, whilst Fort Niagara commands the mouth of the river and overlooks the dismantled F9rt Massasauga, on the Canadian side. .The varied associations connected with these forts, and the reminiscences of early times and early settlement is well worth some study on the part of tiie tourist. On board of our swift steamer again, we make for the open waters of the lake, resting in the elegant saloon, and giving way entirely to the delicious feeling of comfort and safety that the apjjointments of these superb vessels inspire. The run across the lakes amidst such surroundings is most pleasant, and numbers remain on the boat all day crossing and . I i iji' ■*.: T7^ 24 O o o tH H the •■;•.■•-,.. 25 '• ■ % • '' ^ ;■ ' recrossing, before tiring of the novelty or wearying with the contentment inspired by the passage. For a little while when in the middle of the lake, we are apparently out of sight of land, but soon we bring to view the city of Toronto, seemingly rising from the water, directly ahead of U8. The aspect of Toronto as we approach from the lake is a very pleasing one, and its nixmevous public buildings, wharves, elevators and sailing craft, promote the idea that it is a bustling and important commercial city. 11 THE CITY OF TORONTO. \V'j. is in itself a study, and for a few days we are fully occupied in looking up its history and noticing the peculiarities of its people. The first fact which impresses itself on the mind of the visitor to Ontario is, that he is in the midst of an English-speaking community, thoraughly English in their manner, and loyal to the Crown. On every .side the hand of friendship is extended, and the stranger feels that he is welcome. As early as 1749, Toronto was located as a trading post by the French, and called by them Fort Rouill6, and in the early colonial documents, forwarded to Paris 6y Du Lhu and De la Durantaye, was spoken of as an excellent location for a settlement on Lake Ontario. As late as 1807, the town numbered but a population of 580, who resided in two brick buildings, four block houses, and a few log huts ; still it was the seat of Government for the province, but so limited were its resources tliat from an autograph letter by the Lieutenant-Govei'nor of the provinces to the inhabitants, he gives them six months' notice to provide {)rovision and accommodation for twenty-five gentlemen, members of the Provincial Parliament, which contrasts strongly with ths present city of nearly 100,000 people, and where ample accommo- dation and sustenance for 50,000 more can be provided at twelve hours' notice. Being, however, the seat of Government, the name was .soon changed from Fort Rouillfe to the present one of Toronto. For some time the origin of the word could not be properly accounted for, and several commentatora held antagonistic views in regard to it. Gabriel Segai-d, in his " Dictionaire de la langiie Huronne," p\iblished in 1636, claims it merely as an exclamination, whilst others contend that the proper pronunci- ation should be 0-toronton, and that finally the vocable Toronto was the outcome of the dispute, but the most reliable detination was that the name was applied by the Huron Indians to a locality on Lake Simcoe, used as a trading post, which signifies, " oak trees growing out of the Lake." The City of Toronto is situated on Toronto Bay and an arm of Lake Ontario, and in N. lat. 43°. 32'., W. Ion. 79° 20 . The bay is a sheet of water excellent for boating, about four miles long and two in width, separated from the main body of the lake by a long strip of sandy beach, called Hanlan's Island, on which a light house, numerous cottages, and summer restaui'ants ai'e located. The Island is very popular with the citizens and visitors, being used as a park and Sunday resort for families ; fine public baths are erected at the eastern end of the Island, which were presented to the city by Erastus Wiman. To ramble and shop in its spacious streets is a delight fully appi-eciated by the female visitor, whilst the student may have his time fully taken u^^ with old manuscripts, histories, and geUeral literatiire at the numerous libraries, both public and private. The Provin- cial Parliament Library, now under the superintendence of Wm. Houston, Esq., M.A., and which was an inception of Mr. S. J. Watson in the year of Confederation, 1868, contains upwards of 15,000 volumes of a selected nature, access to which, when Parliament is not in session, is freely accorded to all. The other libraries evince the same snirit, and the visiting student soon learns to appreciate the disinterested kindness met with. For ramblers, there is the Victoria Park, the various drives to Streetsville, Parkdale, the Don and Aurora, or, for home folks, the public buildiiigs to inspect, such as the Houses of Parliament, the third of the series. The first Parliament buildings were erected of wood, and destroyed by an incendiary, supposed to be in pay of the invaders, in 1813. They consisted of two Legislative Halls, Offices for Committees, and the Courts of Justice ; the Parliamentary Library and all its contents were destroyed, the Church robbed, and the Town Library totally pillaged. The next Parliament block of buildings was erected in 1818, but they suffered the same fate as the former, through an accident, in the year 1824, which cleared the way for the fine legislative pile now standing. The province of Ontario is repre- sented in the House by 88 membera, whose deliberations since confederation so far have been such as to maintain the claim of evolving a model Govern- ment. For twelve years past, what is familiarly termed the Mowat Government, has been under the guidance and leadership of the Honorable Oliver Mowat, Premier and Attorney-Genex'al of the province, to whose astuteness and forethought the people are indebted for the pleasant realiza- tion that they have a surplus in the exchequer of some $5,000,000, with every indication of a prolonged period of prosperity for the province. The Hon. Oliver is now in his 64th year, and during his administration has had some formidable difficulties to encounter and surmount before accomplishing the present happy aspect of his progressive ideas. In person, he is a pleas- .27 ■ ant, aifable gentleman, wJiose benignity of countenance and courteousness of demeanour is ever remembered by those who have the pleasure of meet- ing him. In the Assembly he appears young and vivacious, (juick at grasp- ing the [)oint in question, and vigorous in attack ; his form erect, and his bearing courtly and dignified, with a frank and genial way that has endeared him to the hearts and won the I'espect and friendship of the whole com- inuniiy, a majority of whom still hope to see their favorite exalted to the premiership of the nation. Toronto boasts of some fine and even elegant public buildings, such as Osgoode Hall and the residence of the Lieutenant, Governor, the Univei'sity, Cathedral, Colleges, Custom House, Post Office aud Churches of all denominations. THE NORMAL .SCHOOL. The Normal School is the centre of the public school system of the Pro- vince, and the system pursued will afford gratification to those having time to inspect its workings, and who are interested in the education of the uirts.ses as a means for the advancement of Christian civilization. The Botanical Gardens surrounding it are ke})t in fine order, aud the conserva- tories display a choice assortment of flora and fauna. In the Art Gallery is an excellent collection of ])aintings and statuary. The otfices of the Minister of Education, and the Depository of Books, etc, are located in t'le building. The Hon. Minister, G. W. Ross, of Strathroy, formerly MP., is at present actively engaged is evol ''ng a practical system of imi)arting useful know, ledge to the rising gener. ion, as nearly perfect as any on the continent, and which will amply repay the time e.Kpended in perusal. 1 .fl 28 The Canadian Institute, situated on Richmond street, ia an institution ni linly supported by the scientific men of the city. Il contains a tine ^ library and lecture room. Tlie Royal Canadian Yacht Club has its houses on the island opposite the city. The club numbers amongst its members some of the most aristocratic of the boating fraternity. * The clubs of the ciCy are the National on Bay street, the Toronto Club oa York street, and the Reform (a political club) on Wellington street. The Lieutenant-Governor's raan.sion, occu})ying the block at King street west and Simcoe street, is of an elegant appearance, and built in the modern French style of architecture. The interiov is both handsome and roomy, with fine hall and a grand staircase, off from which are spacious reception rooms, while on tlie ground floors is an ample ball-room and a splendid coir servatory. The gfounds are extensive, and are well laid out with flower beds and shrubbery, tei-raced walks and velvety lawns ; and the Governor generously allowing the visitor access. ,A i)leasant half hour can be in- dulged in viewing the surroundings. A short walk i.p Simeoo street brings us on to Queen, Then keeping north, a mile of chestnuts and maples flank a drive that was one of the city's chief attractions. A pathway leads alongside, which in the vista opens out upon the Queen's Park. At the entrance to the drive stands a fine strticture, classic in its design, named after the first Chief Justice of the Province, and in which the various High Courts ai*e held. But passing onward, the sight up the Avenue, thickly flanked with stately trees, is charming ; but soon we emerge from the grateful shade into the sunlight of - the open Park. At its entrance, within a terraced enclosure, is a fine fountain, kept playing during the heated days of summer, whilst a maze of bright-colored flowers and shrubbery present a refreshing view to the eye, and form a fine carpeting at the feet of a couple of Russian guns, brought from the vicinity of the Ci-imea. A fine field of green sward, studded with oak, cedar and maple, forms a recreation ground for the thronging thou- sands of tired citizens ; and in a part circle to the east are some elegant villas, whilst on the west is the Univei'sity and the grand structures form- ing the new Parliament Houses for the Province. A monument is erected to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and near the ravine are the monuments to the Canadian volunteers who fell at Ridgeway in 1864, and one also to George Brown. (M the open plateau in front is the favorite grounds on 89 which the volunteers exercise. North of the Park are situated St. Michael's Collego and St. Joseph's Convent. Oppo-site tlie northern exit stands the Church of the Redeemer, and eastward, within the University ground, is McMaster Hall, the college of the Baptist denomination. The building presents a massive ai)i)oarance, being bulit of a ricli dark brown stone, with ihessings of black and rod brick. The college was the gift of McMu.ster, mid possesses all the appliances for the theological training of the ministry of that denominatien. From Bloor street, or the old Sydenliam road, the adjoining subilrb of Yorkville extends north and east, whilst to the west liiys Seaton Village, and scattered all around are the suburbar. residences of wealthy merchants^. TORONTO UNIVERSITY. The University is claimed to be one of the finest buildings of its kind on the continent. It is a Norman pile of fine proportions, and in harmony and architectural features ranks next to the contemplated Parliament buildings. There is a massive tower and sculptured doorway. The hall and corridors JU. 30 V •- are in keeping with the academic character of the buildings, and great joists and rafters are freely exposed to view. On the ground floor are the lecture rooms and laboratory, and on the upper floor the museum and library. To the rear on the east is the Convocation Hall, and on the west are residences for students. Facing the University is the School of Practical Science and the Bureau of Astronomical Observation for the Province, at the rear of which is Wycliffe College, the divinity school of the Evane;elical section of the Anglican Church. Close by is Spadina avenue, the widest in the city, and at its head we find the new home of Knox College, a handsome building devoted to the training of students for the Calvinistic doctrines of the Pres- byterian Church. North of the college and the region of St. George street may be termed the aristocratic portion of the city. Westward the pi-etty little suburb of Parkdale bounds the city, and presents a network of streets and avenues, with handsome villas and rows of houses, whilst the rapidly advancing growth of Toronto augui-s well for the stability of homes for the future. Among the many delightful residences in this the flowery suburb is the home of H. H. Cook, Esq., M.P. for East Simcoe. The tourist, naturally remaining a. few days in Toronto, therefore will endeavor to select a hotel at which he will secure every care and attention. The " Queen's " is strictly tirst-class in all its appointments, and is situated on Front street near Bay. The Palmer, at the corner of King and York streets, also offers good inducements, and is most liberally patronized by visitors and tourists. The Palmer is the city representative of the Kirby House at Brantford, both owned by J. C. Palmer, Esq., who has a conti- nental fame as a genial host and an accomplished caterer. • So between these houses our visitoi's may choose to suit themselves, being fully assured that at either house they will be well cared for. But leaving the city we take the Midland Division of the Grand Trunk Railway to the eastwai'd, and for fifty miles rush through a delightf 1 sub- urban country ; its meadows rich in hay and growing crops ; the inviting shade of its woodlands and the sparkle of the clear waters of its streams seemingly offering to the traveller quietness, repose and peace. Passing the cosy villages of Scarboro, Markham and Stouffville we catch but a glimpse of the thriving town of Uxbridge, and arrive at Blackwater Junction for refreshments, whilst the trains are being made up for us to extend our journey to the north. This station, on the route of 125 miles from Toronto to Midland, became a necessity, and the proprietor, John Hanna, certainly takes a pride in the reputation he has established 31 > for his rooms. From this point we go nortii under the veteran conductor- ship of John Loth bridge or Reuben Mimms, both residents of Midland, and courteous and obliging employes of the railway — the class of men, should the Government ever obtain entire control of the railway system, whose long years of faithful service should not be overlooked. Passing Sunder- lland and Cannington we arrive; at Lornoville Junction, 64^ miles from Toronto. Connection is here nmde for Lindsay and Coboconk, a branch road of some 37^ miles in extent. Thonce on to Beaverton, a pretty spot on the Beaver River, and border- lini,' on Lake Simcoe. Its beach tor bathing and its gentle declivity for safe [boating are unsurpassed in the inland lakes of the Province. Being a Scotch constituency, so to speak, there is a thorough affinity certainly [noticeable; and to those who are acquainted with the sons of the heather [know that a fair amount of prosperity attends them. The surroundings are ixcellent for a summer visit, whilst the family have ample country air and lexercise at a very small cost. Here resides the member of Parliament for iNorth Ontario, who gallantly wrest(^d the seat from its former member of an lal together different set of politics to tlie present member. Frank Madill, IM.A., M.P., of Beaverton, was born in the township of Scott in the county )f Ontario ; educated at Uxbridge and Whitby High Schools and Toronto lUniversity, where he graduated B.A. in 1873 and M.A. 1876; studied [law in office of the late Hon. J. Hillyard Cameron, and called to the Bar Michaelmas Term, 1877 ; first returned to Ontario Assembly 4th June, l881, and sat until general election, 1883, at which he was an unsuccessful candidate for same seat ; first returned to Commons at last general election, uul bids fair to hold his own for several terms yet. Further we pass Jauiebridge, Brechin, Uptergrove and Atherley, thence crossing the Nar- \owH arrive at Orillia. ORILLIA - Much has been said and volumes written about the various summer eisorts on the Eastern coasts, the Thousand Islands, the French Lower 'roviuces, and the Yankee coast of Maine, and many are the disappointed lues I'eturning after a summer ti-ip, with the complaint that the Thousand Islands are a delusion and a snare ; the French lower coast a feeding ground )r avaricious landlords and mosquitoes ; whilst the coast of Maine with its fcnup and unhealthy fogs bring forth but malaria in its various forms, and disorganized vision in its victim. If the same amount of vim and ardour I 1 I had been exhibited by our publisheiH in proclaiming the meritH of tht> resorts ho thickly studding the coasts of Lakes Siincoe, Couohiching, the Severn River, Machedash and (lloucester, or Midland Bays, and the towns situated on .the aoil of the South coast of the Georgian Bay ; not pidy PUBLIC SCHOOL, ORILLIA. the fiishionable world woidd have taken advantage of the inducements offered, but the ones most interested : tourists, visitors, investors and | emigrants would have materially benefited by the knowledge thus gainec but as James Curran of the News-Letter is enthusiastic on the varied | attractions of the town, I will let him describe PICTURESQUE ORILLIA. Readei*, if you have not visited Orillia, you have not seen the prettiest| town in all Canada. It is yearly bex;oming more celebrated as an objective point for tourists. Ten years ago, barbarians dressed in Western style from the cities of the United States, would visit the town and camp on the islands in beautiful Lake Couohiching (Ojibway for Lake of Many Winds),! but lately they have become civilized, and their numbers havd greatly 33 increased. The town is sitiitaed between two lakes, Siiricoe luul Couclii- ching, the waters of which are the clearest on the continent. Nature Iuih provided a rare and inviting site for the town, and the scenery surrounding it is enchanting in the extreme. It is situated on what might be termed "holy ground," for long before the French flag gave way- to tlio Union Jack ou the citadel of Qn»!bec, its present site was the centre of a civilization whicli, however imperfect, was yet full of romantic pathos and thrilling incidents. With the one side of the town bordcuing on the edge of the crystal waters of Lake Couchiching and the otlier on Lake Siincoe, Orillia has ildvantages unequalled in any other town in Canada. It was on account of its unrivalled [)Osition that the Indians selected the narrow strip of land which divides the two beautiful sheets of wat-rs, as the basis of their operations in that district for hundreds of years. It is stated on the authority of the early voyageurs and missionaries, that as far back as three hundred years ago, in the district which stretches in a north-westerly direction from Lake Simcoe to the Georgian Bay, there wore nc leas than 50,000 Indians domi- ciled in eighteen tillages. What tragical scenes must have been enacted there while the Indian was permitted to revel in the luxury of nature free from the destructive influ- ences of civilization. It was there that Champlain planned and marshalled the expedition against the Iroquois, which proved for over a hundred yeara ■such a source of peril and death to early settlers in Canada. In that dis- trict the patient and self-sacrificing missionai'ies, DeBrebeuf, Lallemant and Gamier planted the standartl of the Cross of Christ, and there they suffered the most i-evolting hardships until their labors were finally crowned by martyrdom. The hostile Iroquois frequently crossed the " Narrows " on their mission of death to the villages all along the district of which we ai-e speaking, and reduced many of them to ashes, amid the horrible wail of men, women and children relentlessly slaughtered. The history of Orillia is not confined altogether to the last fifty years, but extends to hundreds of years. At a later date, and within the memory of some of its present inhabitants, it was the seat of a kingdom containing 20,000 subjects, being the largest in one disti-ict in Canada during that time. As far back as the year 1841, Chief Yellowbead had his palace wigwam there, which on the ren^oval of the Indians to Kama, on the opposite shore of Lake Couchi- ching, and which is yet occupied by a remnant of the Ojibway tribe, the building was for many years afterwards utilized as the English churoh parsonage. The council chamber, in which the subordinate Indian chiefs counselled the King on matters pertaining to peace and war, was used for 3 . f * 34 ■ . , the more noble pui'pose of preaching the gospel, it having been the only place of worship in-the little settlement up to the year 1852, so that Orillia can boast of having some tradition to fall back on, and its people can take the visitor to scenes which testify of deeds in their own way interesting, if not productive of thought and imagination. Jf it were not for anything else but the picturesque location of the town, a visit to it is amply repaid. Strangers who arrive there are amazed at the grandeui- of the scenery in , the surrounding district. This is no doubt the cjiuse of the lai-ge number of tourists who frequent the locality in the summer season. Even Dr. Kohl, the celebrated German scholar and tmveller, who paid the town a visit some thiri/y years ago, was enraptured with what he saw. He was escorted by a friend to a spot where a magnificent view can be had oC the s\irrounding district. On seeing the bush with its variegated color, and the beautiful Lake Couchiching lying underneath him like " one burnished sheet of living gold" the traveller exclaimed, "in all my travels I have never seen so beautiful a scene." One could enlarge to a great length on a town of such happy environments. The name Orillia is taken either from the Ojibway (of the Huron Con- federation) Orelia, a beautiful plant with a red berry, which was found here, or the Spanish Orillia, " a place on the shore." The Indians were moved to Rama Ly treaty in 1827, but the whites did not have their own way till several yeai-s after. Orillia was made a village in 1867 and a town in 1874. It has now a population of 5,000, and is already famous. It has a $50,000 system of water works and electric lighting, two of the finest race tracks in the province, its ball fields and sculling courses are not beaten in Canada, its half dozen parks are simply perfection, its railway and steamboat connection is unrivalled, and ?'t8 attractions are without number. A. famous Orillian has said "I don't want to go to heaven, as long as Orillia a .d Couchiching exist," and tliis statement is endorsed by numbers of the citizens in it. On account of its great beauty and advantageous situation, the outskirts of the town and along the lake shore is dotted with a great many resi- dences of retiro-d gentlemen, who have selected it as the most suitable place to enjoy life. Almost everyone h-is read or heard something of Orillia, but all have not seen it and its picturesque surroundings. To those we will say, that it is impossible to give any conception of what the town is like. If you call at Orillia you will find as good hotels as there are in Canada, and there are some magnificent ishinds to camp on within easy reach of the town. 36 There ai-e many points of interest around Lake Cotichiching, which is twelve miles long by four broad. On the south shore are several residences and parks, and close to the "Narrows" which connects it with Lake Simcoe, and which is crossed by three bridges a half a mile long, is the famous Couchiching Park, so well known throughout America. On the west shore is Rama and its Indian Council, church and brass band. The Ojibways will be found very competent and polite guides. Pa-ta-sah-ga, the silver-tongued orator of the tribe, dined with Queen Victoria at Wind- sor Castle, and is therefore a chief of great distinction. Lake St. John, (known to the Indians as Sinjin) is only half a mile from Couchiching by Portage, on its west side. In common with Couchiching there is splendid scenery and good tishing on it. The north end of Couchiching is very rocky and picture.sque. Washago, a hamlet with railroad faciliti-js, is situated at the mouth of the Severn River, at the extreme northern extremity of the lake. Tourist ! what can be more delightful on a sweltering hot day in July or August than to take your boat, and rowing along the shore to some shady nook, run the nose of the craft up on the beach, arid then fixing your cushions comfortably, lie back and enjoy your pipe and novel 1 There are places without number where ladies and children can spend a quiet after- noon picnicking without being disturbed. It is a curious fact that at the last exhibition of the Ontario Society of Artists the scenery around CoU|Chiching were represented by more pictures than any half dozen other on the inland lakes. The town has been visited by numerous celebrated men and they have all passed enconiums on it and its scenery, Goldwin Smith presented a town park to it. One of th6m sidd the place from the lake reminded him of an old Swiss town. The long avenues lined with trees are certainly beautiful. Luke Simcoe, about 30 miles long by 20 broad is a delightful sheet of water ; there are several large summer hotels on it, and a day's trip on one of the steamers around it is a supremely pleasant journey. Strawberry Island, eight miles from Orillia, has a large hotel, cottages and ball grounds. Indians are located on Georgian Island. - The Provincial Idiot Asylum Buildings, erected at a cost of over $300,- 000, are located at Orillia. ^ Valuable gold and coal finds are reportetl near the town, which no doubt shortly will bo developed. I \ 36 From Orillia we run on past the little suburb of Utohff and soon arrive at the location of the old Huron village, near which site now stands the village of COLDWATER. Among the many places of interest on the Georgian Bay the little village of Coldwater holds a leading place. To the sportsman or antiquarian, it afiords material for many a profitably spent holiday. Situated on the Cold- water river, one of the finest trout streams in the province ; in the Jieart of a once flourishing aboriginal centre, and bounded V)y the great game region which extends fi-om the township of Matchedash northward, it is annually the Mecca of many an ardent sportsman and an amateur archaeologist. It is an older place than Toronto and up to the year 1840 was peoi)led by a tribe of Ojibway Indians, now removed by the government to Manitoulin Island. The old co\incil hall and school-house is still standing. Relics of the departed red-man are unearthed in large numbers hereabouts and several " pits " where indian remains have been found in large numbers have been met with. At Indian Hills, a mile from Coldwater stood another Indian village, and here too those who take pleasure in Canadian History may find abundance of interesting .details. During the past five years Coldwater has taken a decided forward move and is now a fine business place and gi'owing yearly. It has several fine business men among whom may be specially mentioned, W. H. Manning, hardware ; J. \^. Arnold and Jno. Gray, general stores, and W. J. Leetberdale, who does a very large business in carriage manufacturing. The local paper the Tribune is a fine and newsy sheet. Coldwater has two fine brick churches, a commo- dious public school, large saw and grist mills, both of which are owned by Messi"S. Hovering & Co. The latest accession to the good things of the village is a first-class brass band; and in the event of the proposed railway branch of the C. P. R., being built, Coldwater will have a station on Canada's leading railway. Coldwater is distant from Midland 18 miles, Orillia 15, and Toronto 100. Fesserton, two and a half miles from Coldwater, evidently intended by nature for a watering plaje is at present wholly given uj) to the timbering trade. It has six saw and shingle mills operated by, Haking, Wask & Co., Mountsberg, Ont. ; E. M. Whitten, Orillia ; Brissley and Wood, Toronto ; and Josiah Keen, and D. Martin, of Fesserton. It is beautifully situated on" Matchedash Bay, is the best place for duck-shooting in the district, and ' ' ■''• '"■■■:■' .'-.. 37 stands unx-ivalled as a place of resort for the business man seeking I'eat or the spoi'tsman on the look out for game. The scenery hereabouts is seldom equalled anu certainly not excelled. « WAUBAUSHENE. From Fesserton four miles brings us to the thriving Waubaushene. Nothing takes the eye of the new arrival so quickly as the air of neatness and cleanliness that is apparent in every direction. Eiich house has seem- ingly just been painted and every fence newly whitewashed, while the gen- eral a.spect is prettily blended. Gazing up the rise, from the station, the land is laid off in lawns, and terraces, surmounted by the residences of A. M. Dodge and James Scott, looking, by the poi-fect order of their surroundings, as if they were setting the example, and inculcating the lesson of neatness and comfort that the rest were assiduously endeavoring to emulate. The village itself, in a business way, is strictly a lumbering one, but the many attractions that surround it on every side will undoubtedly cause it to be- come in a short time both a popular and atj^ractive summer i-esort ; but it was the location of the large mills of the late W. E. Dodge, of New York City, that at once developed life in the district. The mill at this point cuts some twenty-six million feet annually, and when it is considered that the other mills of the firm located at Port Severn cut seven million, Colling- wood twenty-tive million. Upper and Lower Byng Inlet mills fifteen million each, some idea may be formed of the immense business of the firm and their large investments in the lumber interests. Then the headquarters being established at this point, the immense advantage derived by the com- munity can only be conjectured. The actual cash annually disbursed through the office here amounts to #250,000, and when to that is added the fact, that all the supplies for their vast enterprise are purchased in Canada, and for which a still larger sum is expended, the effect of that upon the district generally must be appreciable. To the worthy president of the Georgian Bay Consolidated Lumber Company, Arthur M. Dodge, Cleveland H. Dodge, and the secretary-treasurer, James Scott, the people of Waubau- shene and Port Severn owe a debt of gratitude not easily repaid. These gentlemen, under all circumstances, have made special efibrts in the diree- tion of looking after the comfort and welfare of theit- numerous employes, however humible their jjosition. Apart from the interest engendered by their work, they have contributed well to the establishment of all manly and healthful spoi'ts and recreation. They have curtailed the hours of labor, established clubs for recreation, and libraries for education ; and whilst such : ' 38 has been the interest taken in the welfare of the men, Mrs. Dodge has been equally as active in promoting the welfare of the wives of the employes and the village people genei-ally. She takes a personal pride in the duties she has assumed, and the population themselves are the best evidence of the success of her ministrations. The library, generously donated by Mr, Dodge, was established for the amusement and entertainment of the towns- folk. It contains a fine selection of books, and is jirofuaely supplied with magazines, periodicals, and other means for giving both general and local information There are two hotels in the village for the accommodation of the public, and the proprietor of the Dunkin House takes especial pride in his preparations. In order to provide his visitora with aquatic sports, he has lately added several small row and sail-boats to his outfit especially, for the accommodation and amusf^iment of his guests. At Sturgeon Bay, the next stop, are the mills and general store of J. S. Playfair, the annual cut being some five million feet. Still onward, and we reach Victoria Harbor, whose mills turn out some fifteen million feet yearly. There are two hotels for the accommodation of visitors at this place, and boats can be obtained for guests coming on to Midland. Capital drives into the country can be made during the dry weather, the roads being firm and hard and pleasant to travel over. SIMCOE COUNTY "MIDLAND." About the earliest consecutive mention we have of the peninsula formed by the waters of the Machedash bay to the east and that of the Nottuwa- saga bay on the west, was at the landing of Francois du Peron, on the 2yth Sept., 1638. At that time the section was the heart and the stronghold of the Onendat or the Huron nation, and numerous populous towns were scattered at short intervals within its borders. On the shore of the Nottawasaga bay, were Ossosson^, afterwards called by the Jesuits who ■jokup their residence and received a hearty welcome from its red citizens. La Conception, north of which, near Thunder Bay, was Arente, east, near the point known as " Pineries point on the Penetanguishene bay was Thontariria, down the bay, and about a mile west fropi the sice of the present town of Penetanguishene, was Wenrio. To the southward and eastward of which were situated Anonatea and Onnentisati, whilst nearer the southern confines of the nation, bounded by the waters of " Wentaron " (the present Lake Simcoe), was the town of Tenanstaye. The section had ii f* 40 y 1=1 1A 41 been passed tlirough as early as 1615 by the explorers Charaplain and Le Carron, who estimated the population at about 10,000, whilst a later visitor in the person of Jean de Brebeuf, in 1835,. found twenty villages and a population he estimated at 20,000, but Le Mercier De Quen, and Dollier De Casson, according to the " Relation des Hurons." of date 1660, state the population at from 30 to 35,000, thus the district was found to be a fine field for trading and missionary efforts. According to the " Jesuits of North America," the region at that time was an alternation of meadows and deep forests, interlaced with foot paths leading from town to town, of which 11 few were fortified, but all were of a similar construction, that is now extinct, having long since ceased to exist. The nearest modern approach to them being seen in the permanent bark villages of the Dacotah in the St. Peters. In area they covered a space of from one to ten acres ; the dwellings clustered together with little or no pretentions to order. In general the structures were about 30 or 35 feet in length, breadth and height, although Champlain states that he saw them in 1615, more than 3<) fathoms or 180 feet long : while Vanderdonk reports the length, from actual measurement of an Iroquois house, at 180 yards or 540 feet, which in sliape nmch resembled an arbor overai cuing a garden walk, framed with tall strong saplings, planted in a double row, to form the two sides of the house, bent until they met and lashed together at the top, to these other })oles were bound ti-anseversely, and the whole was covered with large sheets of the bark of the oak, elm, spruce, or white cedar, overlapping like the shingles of a roof, upon which, split poles were made fast with cords of linden bark, at the crown of the arch along the entire length of the house, an opening a foot wide was left for the admission of light and the escape of smoke, whilst at. each end was a close porch of similar construction, and here were stored in casks of bark, their provisions of smoked fish, Indian corn, etc., that the frosts would not injure. Inside, platforms were raised a foot or so from the eai-then floor for the entire length, in sections 12 or 13 feet long, with intervening spaces where the family stored their provi. sions and other articles, A few feet above was another platform generally occupied by the children, these platforms were formed by thick sheets of bark supported by posts and transverse poles, and covered with mats and skins, some of which were very valuable. These were the beds of the summer, and the spaces left served for storage for the firewood. The fires were built on the ground, and ranged in a line down the middle of the' house, each fire was sufficient for two families who, in winter, slept closely packed around them, above were • a number of poles from which were I! 1 42 suspended weapons, clothing, skins and ornaments, and in harvest time the squaws hung ears of unshelled corn, dried fish, etc., that contrasted greatly from its general lining of soot formed from the smoke of tho fires, with neither draught, chimney, nor window : for the house was but one chamber sometimes lodging more than twenty families, and the visitor entering qn a winter's night beheld a strange spectacle : the vista of fires lighting the smoky concave ; the bronzed groups encircling each, cooking, eating, gambling, or amusing themselves with idle badinage, shrivelled squaws, hideous with thi'ee score years of hardship, gristly old warriors scarred with Iroquois war clubs, young aspirants whose honoi-s were yet to be won ; damsels gay with ocre and wampum ; restless children, pell mell with rest- less dogs. E^CL aiad anon, a tongue of resinous flame painted each wild feature in vivid light, now the fitful gleam expired and the group vanished from sight, as their nation has since vanished from history. There was little game in the Huron country, even at that time, the staple being Indian corn, venison was found only at feasts; dog flesh was in high esteem, and captive bears were fattened for festive occasions. Being settled and grouped together some of the arts of life were practiced. The squaws made earthen pots for cooking, which afterwards gave way to the kettles of the French tr.aders. They wove rush mats with considerable skill, spun twine from hemp by rolling it on their thighs, and of this they made nets, they extracted oil from fish, and from sunflower seeds, ground their niaise, made stone axes, speers and arrow heads, and bone fish hooks? and used shields of raw hide, and of twigs overlaid with twisted and plaited thongs of skin, but the masterpiece of Hui'on handiwork was the birch canoe, and even the degenerate decendants of some of those Indian tribes to-day construct a canoe that will outride far hea\iier weather than the average small boat of the coast towns perfected by the skill of the white man. The dress of the Hurons was chiefly of skins cured with smoke after theknown Indian method, whilst the dress and actions of the woman was described by the Jesuit fathers as being more modest " than that of our most pious ladies of France," aijd they wei-e described as being hospitable without stint. One of the best traits of the then Indian chai'- acter is thus recorded by Le Mercier. At Thonatiria, a house occupied by a family of orphan children was burned to the ground leaving the inmates destitute. The villagers united to aid them. Each contributed something and they were soon better provided for than before. Such then were the people amongst whom Du Peron found himself, and the cordial reception and hearty welcome he and his companions received at the hands of the 43 Indians soon brought quite a number of the Fathers and the attendants from both new and old France to cUiim a portion of the hospitality so generously extended to their comrades. These attendants for the most part werj men who accompanied the mission without pay, but who in return for their services were allowed to trade with the Indians for furs and other valuables, which they were required to sell to the magazine of the establishment at a fixed price, and there is a probability in the con- jecture that the pi-ofits in the trade with the Indians were reaped not in their own behoof but for that of the mission ; for the Jesuits, even at this early period, were often and loudly charged with sharing in the fur trade, iiud it is certain that this charge was not without foundation, for it was not only spoken of by LeJeune in the Relation in 1657, but he time and again wrote letters of defence of the actions of the Fathers. So whilst the holy Fathers were busy preaching humility and submission their attendants were quietly stripping the unsuspecting Indians of everything valuable ; whilst their attendantfj and traders were educating them in the vices and evils of Quebec and old France. This course soon bore legitimate results, and a residence in the once hospitable towns became unpleasant all around. In fact so open was distrust and suspicion evinced by the Indians that it caused the priests to abandon their original plan of forming permanent mis- sions in each of the principal Huron towns, for before the close of the year 1 G39 they declare the difficulties and risks of the scheme were becoming fully apparent. So two of their number, Gamier and Jogues, left to establish a ijiission among the Tionnontates, or Tobacco nation, who resided among the blue mountain range, just west of where the town of Colling\yood now stands, whilst the remainder determined to establish a central station at once, a fort, residence, magazine, hospital, and convent, where they could stand guard and fight for their treasures now rapidly accumulating, and be at the same time a focus whence the light of the faith could radiate through the wilderness around. It was during the time that the fathfers lived so amicably with the hospitable tribes that they followed them in their roam- iugs, grew familiar with their language, and learned their traits, so that the priests became powerful and were looked up to as oracles in the camp, but the unsavory actions of their attendants soon dispelled the halo which seemingly surrounded the holy men, and the painful object of their followers became apparent. In the meantime the moral status of the Indians had degenerated considerably, and the fathers openly denounced the Hurons as most consummate liars and inveterate thieves, and as among the Spartan virtues that of thieving was especially conspicuous, ut became necessary 44 that one or more of tlio fathers should remain on guard at the house all day. (I would here remark parenthetically, that at this late period of 1888, could the Holy Fathers but return to some of the border districts of the bay they would be apt to form the opinion that the mantle of the extinct Hurons, with all its attendant attributes, had descended to th(! shoulders of some- of the white men of the district, and is now V^ecomingly and appropriately woi-n b} them.) The Hurons also had a playful way of tortui-ing and burning those traders and attendants who took too great an advantage in a trade, which made things both lively and interesting to the participants, and the eyes of the Indians looked longingly on the accumulat- ing treasui-es of the magazine. But still the Hurons became more and more corrupt showing a marked degeneracy from their ancient manners, Megapolensis, in 1644, says that they were then exceedingly debauched- and Greenhaulgh later on gives ample evidence of a shameless licence, and on all sides Evidence of the corrupt nature and degenertycy of the Htirons as a tiibe was quoted by Lafitaw, by LaPatherie, and also by Charlevoux, who mourns the sad and fallen estate of the once powerful tribe. Having thus made up their minds to protect their treasures and build a stronghold of their own, the fathers choose a site on the little river Wye, which flows from, the south and enters the Machedash bay, about two and a half miles from the present town of Midland. About a mile from the mouth of the river, the stream widens into quite a little lake, and it was upon the right bank, as it issues from the lake, that the site of the new establishment was chosen, the missions at Teanaustaye and at Ossossan^ were abandoned, and all hands were concentrated at the new fort of the cross, which in a few weeks was fully completed and garrisoned, and with elaborate ceremonies for that period, was christened Sainte Marie. Hence from uiider the shadow of the cross, the priests would set forth on missionary missions far and near, and hither they would return, as to an asylum in times of sick- ness or in extreme peril, on the return of their attendantss from an unusu- ally successful trading expedition among the borderers on Lake Huron, or the neighboring tribes of the interior. The mission of Sainte Marie con- tinued in existence until the year 1649, by which -time the I'eign of the Hurons was complete, t'or three years past the Iroquois had devastated their towns, taken their warriora prisoners to the torture and the stake, and almost annihilated the tribe, burnt the Indian towns named in honor of the saints, and tomahawked and tortured some of the "black robes " among them, the pioneer fathers Brebeuf and Lalemant. Dr. Tache in describing the sites of the latter battle between the Iroquois and the Hurons, says : 40 •' The site of St. Ignaco still bears (svidence of the catastrophe in the ashes and charcoal that indicate the position of the houses, and the fragments of broken pottery and half consumed bone, together with trinkets of stone, metal or glass, which have thus survived the lapse of two centuries and more. The disasters which befel the towns of St. Louis and St. Ignace at tho hands of the Iroquois, completely paralyzed the Christianized Ilurons, ;ind within two weeks fifteen towns were abandoned through fejir alone. The Father Superior felt with a pang that all their efforts had been in vain, and the time had arrived when the fort and mission at Sainte Marie must 1)1! abandoned. So they built a small boat to hold their stoi'es and a large laft for their stock, furs, weapons, goods for barter, cattle, swine and [loidtry, and stripped Sainte Ma'"ie of everything that could be moved, iind then set the habitation on fire. After witnessing its total destruction, they descended to the mouth of the Wye, went on board their raft and wended their way in company with the soldiers, laborers, and 200 Indian familes to Ahoendo^, or Charity Island, one of the Christian Island group, about ■JO miles distant, and which they rechristened St. Joseph, but which they also abandoned on the 10th of June, 1650, and- returned to Quebec. It was on the 14th of June, 1649, when Sainte Marie was destroyed and for- saken, after nearly ten years labor and toil had been expended. The site of the old fort is well worth visiting by the tourist, and numeious relics of liistorical value have been found in its vicinity by those antiquarians who have found spare time sufficient to devote to the search, and relics are continually being upturned by the farmers whilst plowing in their fields. The towns thus being abandoned and the country, rendered desolate, the whole peninsula soon again assumed its primitive wildness. Nothing more is heard of the,section until about the year 1828-9, at which time a few of the more ventui'esome of the settlers from the neighboring settlement began taking up land on the gentle slope that terminates in the waters of the Gloucester bay, the lands being granted as pensions to the soldiers, and in recognition of their services in the wars of 1812-14. M. Macdonald, of Peterboro, M. Macdonald, an uncle of the present Squire Sam, Frazer, took up and located a section, a few others came and located, and then went away, until in 1841, there were but three settlers occupying the land back of the I'idge to the south of the town James Devine, Ludlow and Jepps, were located,^ whilst Munday kept the tavern on the hill. At that time, except in very dry seasons, it was almost impossible to get from the ridge to the waters of the bay for any practicable purpose, the swamp between being almost impassible. Richard Murphy, whose family are 46 classed as one of these old residenters, tells a story of an ox driver in the early days of settlement who was in the habit of driving at times through the swamp to the bay shore. On one of his trips he carried a passenger, who became more and more alarmed as the oxen sank deeper and deeper at every step into the morass, finally they apparently disappeared from view, when the passenger yelled : " Ach mon, an' whar's the oxen gang noo / " "Oh, dry up an' hould yer gab,' re8[)onded driver Macdonald, ' they're all richt, dinna ye no see their horns 1 " But the timber after settlement was rapidly cut down, and the swamp land being productive, was drained and occupied by farmers until about ten years ago, when a laud company was formed who, in conjunction of a few enterprising and speculative gentlemen such as the Burton Bros., recognizing the many advantages the site pos sessed as a location for a coast town, purchased the land from the farmers and settlers at what in this day would be called a nominal figure, had it surveyed and laid off into town lots, and commenced the foundation of a future city, with tine thoroughfares, wide business streets, and probably the widest and best adapted main street on the shores of the great lakes. They tlien began to sell real estate and homestead lots. The rapidity with which the lots were bought up and built upon was remarkable for even this enterprising section, and our town soon took on the appearance of a cluster of workingmon's homes. MIDLAND. The approach to the town of Midland from the waters of the Georgian Bay, is not unlike the Loch to Larne, in the North of Ireland, aflfording as it does one of the finest harbours on the chain of lakes for vessels of all sizes, with ample dock accommodation for a fleet. To those who delight in aquatic sports, boating, yachting or fishing, there is the magnificent har- bour of nearly six miles in extent, whilst outside as fa^ as the eye can reach expands the broad deep waters of the Georgian Bay. The harbour itself is well sheltered in time of storm, and attractive at all times, and we look forward to witness those regattas on the Gloucester and Machedash bays that have become so popular to the south and east of ns. The fishing grounds directly opposite, off the Baxter coast, or among the numerous islands, so thickly distributed along the eastern coast of the bay, afford every pleasure to the pisciculturist, and no feeling gives the amateur fisherman so much satisfaction as to know when he returns at eventide that he is followed by two boys, and they be ading under the weight of the load resulting from his first days catch, whilst they carry them from the boat to the hotel or boarding house. J 47 Tl)e fish themselves e far tinor HiKJciniens of trout, pickerel, basa and maskalonge, etc., than any to be found further tb the south of u.i. Their flesh is firm and hard, a result undoubtedly of the cool and deep waters in which they were developed, whilst the flavour is simply delicious, and t'ljicures combine in the assertion " that no tinor flavoured fish exist tlmn those which inhabit the waters of the Georgian Bay." The water of the ha-Vtour deepening gradually forms excellent bathing grounds, without any sense of danger like that oxi)erienced on the sea coast of the Atlantic ; no fear of the undertow that is so destructive at the ocean summer resorts, whilst the water is so clear and crystal that a pebble can be seen and picked up from nlmost any depth. To thoso who take delight in roaming through the woods, or driving through the country, we have tine roads of compact sandy loam, hard and smooth, so different from those of a clayey, muddy country; on a summer evening no enjoyment is 80 thorough, and no experience so delightful as a quiet ramble through the woods, or a stroll along the water's edge; or should the spirits incline to the vivacious, what can afford a greater sensation of pleasui'e than a drive in a good rig, and l)ehind one of the fine blooded hoi-ses known as Georgian stock, either individually or with a party. One fact should not be omitted whilst speaking of the delights of a residence in this district, the air is raritied and bracing, whilst the nights are cool and pleasant, thus ensuring to our visitors a comforta\)lo night's rest and sleep ; whilst in the cities to the south of us, the inhabitants are recklessly to,S8ing and swelter- ing with the heat, and one short week's sojourn on our shores, amo;igst our hills, or on the bay, will so rejuvenate the worn constitution of the over- WG.-ked people of th€P cities as to send them back fitted for a season's work, rejoicing in a new strength, and robust health. To the visitor, the air of seeming comfort and independence, visible both in the citizens themselves, as well as in the appearance of their residences and surroundings, is quite noticeable. No afflicted scions of a pseudo aristocracy are to ba met with ; all are workei-s and fully employed in their own pursuits, and each individual is seemingly content, while adding his quota to the interests of the com- munity. The dwellings off the line of the business streets are as cosy and complete as any in the Province, the majority being surrounded by flower gardens, lawns and young orchards. The conservatories of the florists and the more wealthy are stocked with lovely and choice flowers from distant portions of the world, speak well for the refinement of the owners, and the cultivated tastes of the various members of the families residing in them. Even the hotels evince good taste in this direction, for we find on the 4« balconies and in the various hallways, rare plants and exotics charming to the eye, and pleasing to the sense with their delightful perfume. In a working and energetic community such as that found in Midland, it would be invidious to particularize, but the villas extending along Hugel, Dominion and Midland avenues, may be quoted without ostentation as being amongst the finest of their class on the line of coast, styliMh and comfortable in their appointments, with pronounced aesthetic surroundings as any in the section, whilst the residents generally have evinced such knowledge, care and symmetry in the design and ei-ection of their various domiciles, as to seemingly blend the labor of years with an evidence of skill and an eye to the beautiful in other coimtries, giving ample i)roof to the visitor that he is surrounded and in daily contact with a community of intelligence and experience. THE CIVIC GOVERNMENT. jjl .( : j The town of Midland is governed by the Keeve, W. H. Bennett, and four councillors, Alexander Burton, 0. A. Philli])s, John Preston and J. C. Craighead, with H. F. Switzer as clerk of the municipality ; with such men in the van, in the short space of teii years, the town has rivalled and out- stripped in growth and business enterprise the neighboring town of Pene- tanguishene, whose slow arrival at its present status has occupied a space of time of nearly 200 years. To-day, Midland stands proudly forth, show- ing the results of energy, perseverance and determination, and disclairaing- all fossilized or antiquated ideas, she fitly represents the vivacity and push of her citizens. Enterprises of all kinds meet at the hands of the reeve and his councillora a kindly reception and encouragement, fwid thfe result' of such a policy is apparent in the life of the town itself, the real and personal property amounting to some .$375,000, whilst its population numbers 2,100. The Keeve, owing in part to his enterprniing spirit, his sterling character and indomitable will, is most popular with the community, enter- ing office this year by an overwhelming majority. To his instrumentality and the public spiritedness of his council the town is indebted for many of the improvements and public works she nuw possesses. The esplanade, the woollen aud^fiouring mills, and the advocacy of the $5000 •school houso, now in course of erection, bear ample evidence that the reeve and his coun- cillors are fully alive to the wants of the town, and are actively engaged in forwarding its best interests, and upon the completion of the present enter- prises they will certainly see something substantial as the result of their present public spirit. 49 W. H. BENNETT, REEVE OF MIDLAND, Midland's Reeve, Mr, W. H. Bennett, who is still on the sunny side of 30, is a Barrie boy, and a practising barrister. Mr. Bennett \k'aa born in Barrie, where his father carried on mercantile business for many yeai-s. After receiving his education at the Barrie High School, where his reputa- tion for mischief was higher than for application to study, he entered the law offices of McCarthy «fe Co., in that town, and shortly after attaining his majority was called to the Bar, After years sojourning in Winnipeg, W. H. B, located in Midland in 1883, where he has since practiced his l)rofession. In 1886 the present Reeve made his entrance into municipal life, and has been successfully elected in two out of three contests. In politics Mr. Bennett is an ardent admirer of the Conservative cause, and is well known throughout East Simcoe as an effective stumper on behalf of his party, and his many friends look forward to him emerging at an early day from the municipal to the parliamentary arena. Winding around the south shore of Midland'^ bay, stands the esplanade, one of the best finished works on the great lakes, and which must result in attracting to the town the carrying trade in lumber from the many mills (M-ected along the north shore of the Georgian Bay. ,The entire length of thH ^'splanade is some 1400 feet by 42 feet in width, and in time will be completely tilled in, affording the necessary road accommodation i-eqtiisite 4 50 for the company at this the terminus of the road. The work is of a most substantial nature throughout and reflects gvea£ credit upon the contractors, Messrs. Nevin & Coste, of Amherstburg. The expenditure occasioned some $25,000, was jointly supplied by the Dominion Government, the G. T. R., and the corporation, and it is confidently expected that the continuation of the work to a further length of 1500 feet around the head of the bay will THE ESPLANADE. be an accomplished fact in a few years. With this desirable accommodation for the trade immense quantities of lumber manufactured at Parry Sound, Byng Inlet, French River, etc., will be shipped from Midland to Toronto, Western Canada and the Eastern States, the cost by this route being less and much more expeditious than by the lakes, and each fall must see this immense dockage stocked with lumber for shipment during the winter and the succeeding spring. THE SAW MILLS. At Midland " Lumber is'King," and day and night through fthe season may be heard the buzz of saws cutting up the giants of the forest into lumber for shipment throughout Ontario and the States, the logs being brought from French River and other points at a considerable distance up the Georgian Bay, experience having proved that the building of mills up the shore is a mistake, and this fact having been demonstrated, Midland yearly sees with satisfaction mills erected on the shores of its bay, thus l>roving conclusively that as a lumber town Midland is only commencing to see the immense manufacturing trade in lumber that is in store for her. Prominent among the mills are those of Messrs. Miscampbell & Dickinson, which were formerly the property of the British Canadian Lumber Com- ]iany, and who are now cutting under contract for the ilmery Lumber Company of East Saginaw, Mich. Near at hand are the mills of the Ontario Lumber Company, (of which H. H. Cook, M.P., is President,) Messrs. Cain, Peters, Chew Bros., Geo. Cdswell, J. C. Craighead, and W. Wylie, at which large quantities of lath and shingles are manufactured in addition to lumber. When it is considered that upwards of 500 men are employed at high wages in connection with these mills the importance of the industry cannot be over-estimated. The elevator built in 1881 is one of the largest in the Dominion, and cost in its erection some $140,000, is eight stories in height, with a capacity of 250,000 bushels, and can elevate some 6000 bushels of grain each hour, the machinery being worked by an engine of 190 horse power. The elevator affords constant employment to 30 men through the season. Under the foremanship of Mr. Henderson, the elevator puts in full time, and no rust will be found on the wheels at the end of this setison. The trade through the elevator is principally in corn from Chicago to the Eastern States, this route being the shortest over all others. Considerable trade has also been (lone in wheat from Duluth. Year by year this trade has increased, and the Grand Trunk authorities are considering the erection of a second eleva- tor here to meet the increased demands. In the matter of religious as well as secular education and instruction. Midland is not deficient. There ai-e fine churches and flourishing congrega- tions belonging to the following denominations : Roman Catholic, under the pastoi-al guidance of Rev. J. F. Lynett ; Episcopal, Rev. J. A. Hanna ; Presbyterian, Rev. D. James ; and Methodist, Rev. J. Taylor. MIDLAND INDUSTRIES. Each industry in itself seems a peculiarity, every mill, factory or* yard being replete with the latest improvements in the various service to which it has been devoted, and demonstrates the fact that the intention of the owners was to erect everything substantial and on a scale commensurate with the contemplated growth of the town. The flouring mills of John 62 Musgrove, toward the erection of which the town gave a bonus of some $3,000, are on the Hungarian roller system in preference to the old-fashioned mill-stones, the result being that the flour from this mill commands a good price and is eagerly sought for by dealers, \ The process is one of gradual reduction and purifying, and it is claimed that the system is so perfect as to retain all the gluten or strength-giving portions of the wheat which was formerly either wasted or destroyed, and the flour thus produced being both health sustaining and fine in quality is eagerly sought for by families. The other industries of the. town are the planing mills of Messrs. Ross A- Davenport and Paul Bros., which continue work throughout the year, and are fitted with the best machinery for their purpose. The planing mill and wooden-ware factory of Messra. Patterson &, Hall, now in course of erection, is destined to be one of the live institutions of the town, and will supply Toronto and the western cities of Ontario with unlimited quantities of planed lumber for flooring, etc. The woollen mills of P. T. McKay are alvtjady becoming well known throughout the north for the superior quality of the manufactured goods they turn out. The furniture and carriage fac- tories, the excellent bakeries, sustain a reputation for first-class goods of their kind, whilst in the near future we look for the establishment of a first-class foundry and machine shop, with a marine railway or dry dock for vessels. The boat-building yards of Messrs. Smith & Hacker, and Josej)h Phillips turn out yachts and row-boats that will compare favoi-ably, both in quality and workmanship, with the work of any builders in the Province. The '* Free Press " newspaper heralds weekly to the world the work done and that in contemplation, together with telegraph and express office under the management of Councillor Burton, and other useful institutions that exist on the business interests of the community, with two or thi'ee first- class livery stables complete the list. The Mechanics' Institute and Library, Masonic and Odd Fellows' Lodges, Foresters, S. 0. T. and Orangemen, A.. O. U. W. and K. of L , all have representatives here, whilst the Western Bank of Canada hasTfts branch in the Burton Blocks probably the finest block of buildings in the town. The Bank, under the able management of F. H. Holland, found an excellent point for an investment of their capital, and being courteous, obliging, and ever attentive to the business wants of the community, the manager soon procured for his branch a class of custom that is both paying and whilst enterprise lasts is permanent and profitable to the institution, aa well as filling a want long felt by the farmers and business men of the community. The Western Bank of Canada has lately established still another branch at 53 the neighboring town of Penetang, in oixler to still further anticipate the wants of their patrons and f:>" the accommodation of our summer visitoi's. The regular banking business is transacted at each branch. Deposits received and interest allowed at the best rates, and collections are made promptly. Drafts are issued available in all parts of the world. Sterling exchange and American currency is bought and sold at usual current rates. The Post-office, with an admirable system of accommodation for the public, is under the guidance of the veteran postmaster, T. B. J. Gladstone, with his son, Watkin Gladstone, as an efficient clerk and assistant. The United States have also a commercial agent here, and the interests of 'Uncle Sam is represented by Mr. Smith Dutcher, of Somerset, New York State. The fine brick business blocks in town owned by the Burton Bros, would be considered creditable even to the large cities ; and, by the way, the enterprise of these gentlemen has resulted in their owning the wharf and a large portion of the eastern section of the town, which, surveyed into lots, will no doubt become one of the stepping stones to fortune. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION. ■ : Not least among the attractions are the hotels, for however beautiful the suvrounding scenery may be, a poorly-kept hostlery with an extortionate landlord mars the enjoyment of the visitor materially ; and it is to the credit of Midland that her hotels are famous throughout the country for the excellence of their cuisine, their cleanly and comfortable rooms, with beds which invite the weaiy traveller to surrender to the fascination of Morpheus. The Queen's Hotel, owned by Wm. Rogers, is a brick struc- ture three stories in height, with accommodation for 150 guests, fitted with all modern conveniences, catered to by an accomplished clmf^ and managed by a genial, whole-souled host. The Clarksou House, J. Brennon, proprie- ,tor, is an old favorite with the travelling public. Tht .her hotels of note are the Gladstane House, W. Gladstane, proprietor, with accommodation for 75 guests; the American, with Councillor C A. Phillips, proprietor; and the Central Hotel, David Hewis, proprietor, tills the list. Visitors and those who transact business in this country can always rely on courteous treatment, excellent meals, good beds, and economical charges at the hotels in our town ; and it is undoubtedly owing to the fact of these qualities be- coming known that our hostleries are so popular with the public. Midland is a most convenient railway termini for tourists seeking pleasure in boating, fishing and shooting amid the rocks and shoals, or on the ver- ," I 54 dure-clad islands that cluster off the shore c the east coast of Georgian Bay. The rails being laid the full leno;th of the dock, the transfer from train to boat is effected without £rouble or inconvenience, and the heaviest freight is thus transferred in an incredible short space of time. So, presuming we have made the transfer from the cars to our neat littie sailing craft or swift steam yeacht instead of an unwieldy and possibly unsafe steamer, we coast up the bay to Midland Point, a pleasant sail over a good sheet of water of LEAVING DOCK. some five miles. Then putting our little craft on her course we head N.W. I W. until abreast of Gin Rock Light, then hauling up a couple of points north ws »ake the Cognashene Shoal, upon which there is but nine feet scant in the deepest channel. The shoal is at the southern extremity of the group of islands known as the " Rocks " and east of the Whaleback, a low ridge of shoals that run from a point near the Giant's Tomb, some distance, east. Off the "Rocks" is some good fishing, and during the summer is a favorite place for excursions from Midland and the coast villages. At times, however, tents whiten the surface of the Rock, and the enjoyment is thus portrayed by a local paper : — ** It is a wonder that, with all the experience gained in the past few years of camping on the Rocks, has not taught the city fishermen some sense ; taught them to confine themselves to civilization and along the coast towns of lakes such as Simcoe and Couchiching, or the towns on the south of the Georgian Bay, in fact,^anywhere where there is soil sufiicient on which to ex- ist, and where supplies and medicines can be procured. Take for instance th» n5 average party, and tor a couple of weeks' so-called recreation landed by the * steamer on the Rocks. They pay heavily for the most trivial service, or are passed by. A few hours' work in putting up their tent and fixing camp blisters their skin until their skin looks like measly pork and full of water blisters, whilst tlieir skulls are sun-baked and dried to such an extent that for weeks after their return to the city every time they shake their heads their brains rattle. All day long they are kept lively in warding off black Hies and applying ointment and lotion to the sore spots, and huddling to- gether in the tent in order to escape the heat, or dancing around on the rocks in order to escape the kanabig or snakes and other vermin. Then at niglit their blood is kept at fever heat from the stings of mosquitoes that they MOSQUITOES AND BLACK FLIES. have tried in vain to smoke and smudge out, until they are choked, tired and exhausted, and lay down, only to jump up with a yell at a bite on a tender place of a poisonous spider, or tearing thousand legger, or colony of sting- ing black ants and chiggers. Then after enduring such pleasures for a couple of weeks they return to the city, full of fish, with the seeds of future rheumatism and neuralgia firmly planted in the system, and with sight im- paired and eyes partially blindeH from the \\%at of the sun on the rocks and the incessant glare on the water. So I hold that the "fun" makes heavy drafts upon the constitution, payable with interest in a very short time, even with young men. Then stick to the coast towns approachable by vail or water, and comparatively free from insect pests, and you will find your- selves amply repaid for the selection, if only for a limited holiday. The new hotel at Couchiching, the summer resorts at Orillia, the ample accom- M modation at Waubaushene, Victoria Harbor, and the fine hoatleries of Mid- land, will be found amply sufficient in number, and certainly far more economical in price, to accommodate all visitors and pleasui*e seekers during the summer season in this section, whilst the results will be that good health instead of the seeds of disease will bo implanted." A channel to the starboard or right-hand side leads to the Muskosh Mills, some four or five miles distant, t^nd situated at the mouth of the Muskoka River. These mills produce an annual cut of lumber amounting to 12,- 000,000 feet. They are owned by A. H. Campbell, Ejq., of Toronto. Good entertainment can be had with James Craigie, the proprietor of the hotel and boarding house. Stores are also here, at which, goods can be purchased, or previously arranged for. At length having wound our way between Minecog's rocks and shoals, we follow- the steamer course nearly north to Big Davids Bay, or Indian Harbor, p/issing Kagawong or Red rock, the One Tree, and Gooseberry Islands and we come to the group of islands that form what is called the Indian Harbor, these islands lay in a bay just South of Moose deer point, the bay itself is some three miles across whilst an estuary to the East extend some miles inland. These islands were purchased from the Dominion Goverment, by J. J. Mason and J L. Gunn, of Hamilton, who proceeded to erect dwellings for themselves and sell other islands of the group in order to form a summer colony of their fiiends. W. H. Holland and Councillor Burton of Midland have also a summer cottage built on one of the islands whilst a number of the others are white with the tents of campers., some good fishing is obtainable in the way of bass and pickerel. In a snug little harbor near the point the Indians Big David and John King reside, they act as guides to fishing parties in the siimraer and in the fall both fish and hunt upon their own account, and being upon friendly terms with them Ex-mayor Mason and his friends have found them very useful upon many occasions. And as we are now getting up where the indians reside a few stories will assist in developing their traits. INDIAN L )OIC. •Some years since when many good men used to think that their red brethren could be Christianized before they could be civilized, a missionary was sent out among them to convert them to the Christian faith. The missionary was unfortunately one of those itinerant preachei-s who delight in speculative and abstruse doctrines, and who teach the inefficacy of all human exertions in obtaining salvation. He called the Indians together to 67 hear ^hat he called the Gospel. The Sachem or Chief of the tribe to which he was sent, came with the rest. The missionary in the course of his harrangue (which was upon the very simple and intelligible doctxine of election) undertook to pi'ove, that some were made to be saved, and some to be damned without any regard to their good or bad conduct. As an illustra- tion of his doctrine, he cited the case of Jacob and Esau, and attempted to show that God loved the one and hated the other before either of them were NOTICE TO TO AOJUST Ai PPESERVEK pu^ ■ OFF FOR THE NORTH ! WILL RETURN IN TEN YEARS. born. The Sachem heard him attentively, and after meeting invited liim to his wigwam. After some conversation the Sachem thus addressed the missionary, Sir, me tell you a story : My wife have two boys twins ; both of them as pretty as the twd^ou tell me about to-day, one of them, she love and feed him ; the other she let die on the ground crying, I tell her take him up or he die. She no mind me. Pretty soon he die. Now what 58 shall I do to her 1 Why, said the missionary she ought to be hung. Well, said the Sachex-n, " then you go home and haag your God, for you say, he do just so. Yon no preach any more here, unless you preach more good than this." The missionary finding hiniself among a people too enlightened to give credence to his narrow Calvinistic and heart revolting principles, thought that he was not called to show red men the Wcii/ and so sought a new field of labor. INDIAN MENDACITY. As early as 1639 Father Brebeuf claims that the Indians possessed Spartan virtues for, says he, they are most consumate liars and inveterate thieves, their constant intercourse with the whites evidently did not improve HE RETURNED ALL RIGHT, BUT MET QUEER PEOPLE. them in these particulars, whether they reside East or West. One Tom Hyde, an Indian noted for his cunning, went into a tavern in Brpokfield, and after a little talk, told the landlord that he had been hunting and had 69 ell, he Dod ned les, tt a sed ate ove rom eld, had killed a fine fat deer and if he would give him a quart of rum, he would tell him where it was. The tavern keeper, unwilling to let slip so good an opportunity of obtaining venison, immediately struck the bargain and measured the Indian his quart of rum, at the same time asking where the deer was to be found. Well, says Tom, do you know where the braver meadow is 1 Yes ! Well do you know the big blazed maple tree in it l Yes ! Well, there lies the deer. Away went the landlord with his team, to look for his purchase. He found the meadow and tree all right, but all his searching after the deer was in vain and he returned home no heavier than he went except in mortification and disappointment. Some days after, he met the Indian and feeling indignant at the deception practiced upon him, accused him in no gentle terms of the trick, Tom heard him out and with the coolness of a stoic replied. Did you not find the Vjeaver meadow 1 Yes. And the maple tree 1 Yes. And the deer? No. Very good, said he, you found two truths for one lie, which is very well for Injun, white man tell all dam lies, tree times. But as for the Saaguama, as the Indians term them, or mosquitoes, the air among the islands and along the coast seems full of them, dense clouds of insects are evei-y where, the hand i!irown at landom kills a dozen or two every time, and in a very short time all exposed surface, nose, cheeks, or hands are ornamented with itchy lumps, and your whole body rages from fever, the result of the poison instilled. Every uncovered portion becomes a feeding ground for mosquitoes, whilst the black flies burrow into your hair, ears and nostrils and instil a poisonous secretion into the punctures they make, that causes pain, inflammation and swelling long after the pests are destroyed or driven off. Cattle taken up in order to provide milk for campers, low with the agony inflicted by the gad flies, the mosquitoes and the black flies, whilst the sleigh dogs although seemingly protected by thick coats of hair, howl with pain at the torture, deer/antl wild animals leave the woods and swim in the waters among the islands, and numbei'S are captured annually whilst thus trying to escajje the insect pests. But on again, we put a little Westing into our course, and make out around Moose Point, pass Gage Island, owned by J. W. Gage, of Toronto, pass the Moose Islands through some narrow channels, and we are among the islands in " Starvation Bay." From all appearance the bay is well named, for a more deso'-*'? looking set of rocks would be hard to find, although on some of tht jcks blueberries and other wild berries can be found in quantities, but the fear of Qncountering the rattlesnakes or kenna- 60 big, so numerous in this, their natural breeding grounds, deters even the more venturesome of the campers, for the snakes inhabit the long grass that grows in wet places or in the hollows or interstices amongst the rocks, they are of several varieties, from the puff adder, or blowing adder, -copperhead, hood snake, to the water moccasin, and are numerous among the clusters of roots of trees, and in the nests of soft green moss. In picking berries or wandering over the Islands, the first admonition you receive is the horrible rattle, like a number of dried peas in a pod, once heard it is not soon for- gotten. Infuriated, they will chase you for a distance, and should you take to the skiff they and the moccasins and copperheads will follow you seem- ingly bent on tight. TROUT FISHING. As we work out of Starvation Bay, and on the course eastward to Moon River, we come to Waubuna Island, upon which a portion of the wreck of that ill-fated vessel is yet to be seen. The Island is the summer residence and fishing station of Archie Campbell and David Baker, who erected their shanty some four years ago. At this point, in order to be near the best grounds for trout and whitefish south of Point Aux Barrill^, a short di.s- 61 tance eastward and we enter the Nan-ows between Moon Island and the township coast, tlience a short sail brings yon tx) Moon River, where both above and below the falls excellent fishing can be obtained. Whilst here the craftsman can work his way around the islands and into Blackstone lake. Black bass, and fine ones too, ai*e plentiful here, and if hunting ducks in the fall, you can put up at Old Soloman's shanty ; but in the summer time the heat is too severe, and the various tribes that occupy the shanty too numerous. Even in camping, you are never free from the insect pests, even if you sleep on the ground in the tent that has been kept closed until darkness has set in, but to attempt to sleep in the open air would hardly ever be indulged in a second time, for what with the experience that every- thing bites, and ovorything is poisonous, and with the ants, roaches, thous- and leggera or centipedes, running, crawling, or creeping over you, and the constant twing of the mosquito as he ^settles on a tender spot back of one's ear, soon take the romance off and convince you after all, that a camper's lot is not a happy one. A young camper one night had his nose so bitten that it was apparently thicker above than below, and his " Watto " com- jianions flippantly remarked that the probosus looked as if it liad been turned upside down, whilst his eyes were so »^wollen that it was some days before his sight perfectly returned, and a semblance of his former features appeared in his face. The heat on the rocks is terrific during the day time, and o])pressive in the evening, sunstrokes occur frequently, and an hours' subjecting an uncovered portion of the skin to the action of the sun raises such a blister which require nunitu'ous applications ^of cold cream to subdue. Some time since a camper paddling for an hour or so during the heat and glare of the sun on the water reached camp and complained of dizziness over the eyes, as if his sight was gone, black clouds and specs being continu- ally before his vision, so saying that he had a headache, he lay in the shade in a hammock and died silently in less than an hour. Another recorded instance of sunstroke was a young man struck down in an instant with the heat, and was only saved from death by the efforts of his companion, but for a time he lost his reason, and his body became jtartially paralized, and from a strong man became a confirmed invalid. Making westwai'd again in order to get into the Parry Sound channel, we pass numerous islands on which happy and joyous parties are camped, whose time is but divided into catching fish, killing snakes, and fighting mosquitoes, here are islands, vary- ing from three-quarters of an acre to several in extent, belonging to Fisher, T. McGaw, Winnett, Lumsden and Richmond, all gentlemen of Toronto. Passing these we come in sight of La Chance Island, an island belonging to 62. the Government, hut occupied last year by the Pennsylvania Club, who erected a platform on which to spread their canvas tents, and afford sleep- ing accommodation, the camp numbering some 14 members, they soon had kitchen, dock, and many other improvements completed. Near at hand, one of the Parry Harbor nabobs, erected a shanty for a summer residence* and on the departure of the club not only claimed the woi-k left by them as his own, but within an hour after the departure of the Hamilton Club, who camped nearly opposite, he was on their ground busily engaged in removing everything portable, and expressing himself as in readiness to swear' that the lumber left by them as his own, claiming to refer to the vice-president of the club to sustain liis uHsertion. When the club was written to concern- ing the matter they denied all knowledge of even an acquaintance with the individual. Such then is the action of some of the unprincipled so-called rich men of the district, let us hope that they are few and far between. A short distance further north were the tents last year of " Black's Club," of Hamilton. Mr. ]ilack being the first to capf re a nuiskallonge during the stay of the clubs, the muskallonge caught by him weighed some — pounds, and was shown with delight by the lucky fisherman to the envy of the other unfortunates who ardently wished that they too might strike just such a streak of luck. Being now at the edge as it wei'e of the district of big fish, tiie remarks of one of the papers come in opportune, he says " the western fishermen usually goes for big fish." Two or three of them will go out in a boat on a lake, and if the joint efforts of ell of them result in one twenty-five pound muskallonge, that means a great day's fishing. Anglers further east and further west like to see that twenty-five pounds of fish scmttered. Eight or nine trout or well-eyed pike, or three or four big " pickerel," as they are erroneously called in the west, will weigh about the same, and be infinitely more satisfactory to the " home folks." The muskal* longe, which is the king of western fish, is not inviting to the eye nor entrancing to the palate, but he is a monarch on the bend of a nine-ounce rod. He can make reel buzz with vicious velocity, and, if the angler be expert and subject to " i-attle," the fish will, with no other towline than a five thread silk, tow a boat with three men in it for two hoora all around a a lake, and then he caii only be killed with a gaff. The muskallonge is the most powerful fish in western waters. He is usually from one to three feet long and weighs from eight to thirty pounds. The " wolves of the waters," so to speak, which are the larger ones, are about that size, and when one of those monarchs touches a No. 8 Skinner spoon, and the tackle holds, there is fun for a good half hour, and the man with the rod must be up to the requirements or his line will snap and his reel go flying. Let one of these 63 fish get a dead pull and it would take a shark line and hook to hold him. While the western muskallonge ustially weighs from fifteen to thirty pounds he has been known to grow to even greater size. He is distinct from the St. Lawrence muskallonge, but is known to fishmen as the great northern pike. Its flesh is close grained, hard and delicate in flavor. The grain is very fine and compact ; the meat is of a rich salmon color, and in point of excellence is rat«d as equal to brook trout by those who are accustomed to an abundant supply of fish of their own taking, and whose taste is cultivated and fastidious. The muskallonge is found in all the clear waters of the northwest and in most of the smaller lakes. He is the prince of western game fish, and even if a man catches but one in a lifetime, it is something to hold in grateful and proud remembrance. No man ever yet caught a musk'illonge that he did not put him promptly on the scales. The president of the clubs generally bringing along a sutlicie^t number of spring balances to weigh the fish captured by its members. Sailing along now we come in view of Hardy Island, a few hundred yards jvest of the channel, with its cottages nestling cosily amidst the dark background of pine and maple, giving an air of comfort and seeming enter- Prise amidst the bleak surroundings. Hardy Island is probably the most picturesque on the route, covered with a tine growth of pine, beech, maple, birch and red cedar, with fine natural harboi"S, and a delightful situation^. Although but 40 acres in extent, better views could be obtained from its elevations, and more attractions were concentrated within its borders than were to be obtained on quite a number of the others put together. It was the possession of this island that so raised the envy of the steamer manager and the Parry Harbor stockholder that caused them to put in practice their system of boycotting, in order to destroy if they could not possess the island they so much coveted. But on agaih leaving Rochester Island to port, we proceed up Michael's Bay, and soon arrive at the entrance to Spider Lake, which stretches away east into the interior of Cowper townships, Cameron's Island, owned by C. Cameron, of Collingwood, and Cosey Island, the usual camping ground of the Chimo Club of Toronto, and owned by T. E. Johnston, formerly of Party Sound, but now of the Crown Lands Department, Toronto, are directly opposite the entrance to Spider Lake, and on the line of the inside channel to Parry Sound, the steamer leaving those islands to starboard makes north through the old I'aft channels, through the narrows (for the continual improveipent of which so much money is being annually asked from the Provincial Parliament by the Ex-M.P., and his company) and so until ehe reaches Parry Sound. One thing that firmly impresses 64 itself upon the mind and the vision of the tourist is the air of desolation o f the surroundings of this district, look where you will, nothing but bleak, barren rock, with blackened sticks like the bones of some gigantic animal meet the gaze at every turn, everything lonesome, repelling and repulsive looking, until the tourist is ready to ask every few moments how long before we can get out of this district, but as well as on this desolate looking border, annual fires among the islands are numerous during the last few weeks of the dry hot summer, but numbers of them could be prevented if a little care were exercised. In many cases the ashes left by camping parties are scattered by the wind among the dried leaves, pieces of dead wood, thick roots and the dry moss and heavy coating of dry vegetable matter found \ipon the islands, the moss sometimes exceeding twelve inches in depth, as soft as a carpet, and as inflammable as tinder, and when once started all efforts to check its ravages are futile. For days the fire slumbers among the green moss, under the surface, and then when there is the least air stirring, suddenly breaks out, sending up volumes of densest smoke, obscuring the waters, the coast and the country for miles : the fire leaping and cracking from limb to limb amongst the pines presents a terrible spectacle, blazing forth sometimes at the ground again among the brjinches, and anon the very tops of the pines, 60 to 80 feet in height, would burst forth in a furious blaze of flame like a meteor. At night the sight of the blazing masses lu-e grand in the extreme, the roaring, hissing, and constant reports as if of cannon, with the soughing of the wind, kept up a din and riicket that is appalling to the lonely dweller on the islands, whilst the tongues of flame 66 running up the huge tx'unks or breaking out fiercely in seemingly impossible places, presents to the beholder a weard and impressive spectacle. Becoming almost afflicted with the blues by gazing on the ruins, and not caring to feast our eyes on ten miles more of it up the inside channel to Parry Sound, only relieved at that place by the houses erected on the site of the fires ravages, we head our boat to the westwai'd in order to take another channel almost equally sheltered, but amongst the outsidf? islands, or those lying thickly scattered along the western coast of Parry Island, an Indian reservation, passing McBrien's Island, on which he has erected a summer cottage, skirt ing Gibraltar Rock, and we run in amid the outside cluster of islands, thus sailing for a while in each of the three channels up the east coast, then jiauling up so as to head well north, we are soon in sight of Sandy Island, on which Stobler has erected his fish shanty and conducts his business. Right here we expei'ience one of those thunderstorms that at times are very violent in their efiects. .-i .: , ;r' < P^ght here, when the sun has sufficiently heated the watei", on the shoals is excellent bathing, the only thing to be avoided is getting barked on the rocks in landing or on going out. Last summer, a party having enjoyed a good swim, were dressing at the point, whon one of their number remarked, " Boys I'm going to swim out to those couple of peices of bark," and off he went, what was their surprise when he arrived near the two objects apparently drifting some 150 feet distant from the shore was to hear him give a yell, and sink to the bottom, whilst the two pieces of what he thought bark, straightened themselves out and made for the opposite shore, being in reality two immense copperhead snakes. Of coui-se the boys put out for the rescue in a boat and succeeded in bringing Joe ashore, more dead than alive, whilst "others of the i)arty succeeded in killing one of the snakes, a prettilly spotted fellow of three feet, four inches iu length. AlthougTi the matter was laughed at in camp, and Joe professed that he was not afraid, still, up to the present time, to start a .snake "story or talk about them, pales his face and sets him to visibly trembling, even whilst professing to laugh at the incident. ) snakes are found in numbers even in a Scott Act district. THUNDERSTORMS. The storms on the Georgian Bay rise very suddenly at times and are terribly fierce whilst in force, although sufficient time is always given whilst the storm is brewing both for sailing craft and the steamers to seek sheltt^r 66 !. under the lee of some of the islands, and during the time of darkness and solemn stillness that precedes them you see eveiy boat making as fast as possible for a convenient shelter. So siiU is Nature that the stillness is oppressive ; the leaves tremble, although not a breath of aii* is moving to stir them ; the birds — the few theie ar^^ — either hide in the bush or dart low under the undergrowth and berry patches, whilst their chirping notes are hushed in ten'or : they are then easy prey for the snakes hiding in the moss. The clouds, of a dismal, dark, slaty-grey, deepening into an un- earthly black, rolls in immense masses, seemingly very close to the tree tops, the masses moving gi-adually onward, although not a sound disturbs the prevailing darkness, and the thick haze becomes a blinding, chaotic fog) until suddenly a tei-rific crack resounds, as if the thunderbolt had bui-st the I'ocks in fragments, and you feel the shiver of the rock and the report as if rending the seams beneath your feet, followed in a few seconds by another frightful peal. Then the forked lightning flashes, the wind comes with a frightful howl far over the waste of waters, and the rain descends in tor. rents. The billows mount high and the rollers are very heavy in 'a few minutes, but the heavy rain keeps down the foam so that it keeps a steady sea running until a cessation in the downpour of water, and the whole sur- face of the bay is one mass of boiling, bubbling foam. Huge pines are split or circled by the lightning, whilst the oaks and maples bend before the blast, large trees swaying to and fro. Tlie air is thick with flying limbs, the trees suddenly falling themselves, some entirely uprooted, others broke across, and still others as if they had been literally twisted off". The fury of the storm passed, and the sun once again shedding his glory over the scene. All is soon animation ; but the eflfects of that fearful storm is not soon obliterated from the mind, and the nervous power lost is not easily regained. But whilst all is life and cheerfulness, once more the wreckage and broken tree tops tell the story. The new fissures in the rock have a burnt appearance, until you really wonder how it passed without doing still more damage to life or property. Leaving Sandy Island to port, we pass Oak Island and the residence of Judge Boyd to starboard. Leaving Good Cheer again to port, we find this channel among the outside islands is a well-marked passage, fine derricks being erected by the Government ac Iron Eock, Oak and Rose Islands on the way to Parry Sound, whilst the -shoals are well buoyed between the cluster of low islands west of Sandy. With a good breeze after the storm, we rapidly pass Holy and Cyprus Islands, or the Bee Islands as they are called, from the fact that tlie owner, Mr. Jones of Boeton, the President of , ',.■•-': ^ - ; 67 the Apiary Association of Ontario, has his summer residence here, and uses the ishinds in order to propagate his choice stock of queens. Then leaving Long Ishmd, the residence of the Collingwood ex-M.P.R, to starboard, we find ourselves at the entrance of the Sound, a broad sheet of water some seven miles in length, that terminates at Parry Sound, a lumbering town at the niuuth of the Seguin Riv^r. The town, with its suburb of Parry Har- bor, contains some 2,000 inhabitants, and since the erection of the Belvidere Hotel and the establishment of a line of boats is now mak'ing an effort to be ])laced on the list as a summer resort. The life of the town, however, is its lumber business. The annual Methodist revivals are held here, the cottages and camj)ing grounds being the property of Wm. Beatty, Esq., one of the first settlers of the district, and at one time probably the largest holder of acreage in the town. Crossing the mouth of the Sound, and on our way further north, we leave the derrick off Kilbear Point to starboard. KILBEAR POINT. This point runs out an eastern promontory, forming a part of the entrance to Parry Sound. The story of its acquiring its name runs as follows : — A backwoodsman, having become tired hunting for game, laid his gun against a log, wandered off a few steps to enjoy a quiet smoke, and other- wise make himself comfortable after his noonday repast. Whilst thus engaged in silent meditation, he looked upward, only to meet the gaze of a fine old bear, that was steadily looking him in the face with seeming admira- tion in its glance. The hunter, without his gun and with his knife left where he had been scraping the frying-pan, did not take long to make up his mind that there was not room for the l^ar and himself on the same 68 i I concession, and so endeavored to make for the camp fire ; but the bear evi. dently wanted a more protracted interview, and hurried after him, close at his heels, when the hunter struck among a nest of logs, close to the camp, fire, sufficiently near to secure his knifoi but far out of reach of the gun. Unable to go further, nothing remained but to face the bear, which by this time was within twenty feet, sitting erect, with his eyes half closed and his paws folded together in the attitude of supplication. Suddenly it occurred to the hunter that the bear was at prayei's before meals, and he concluded that the next best thing before engaging in mortal conflict was to try a whet at it himself. So kneeling down, still facing the bear, he said : " O, Lord, me an' you ain't been on the best of terms for some time. I ain't had much to say to you, and you ain't helped me any. But, as it mought hap- pen you wuz going to take any part in this yer contest that is about to come off", I should like to hev you on my side. I ain't done much to disarve sicli con-sid-e-ra-tion. Ez it is, the odds is a leetle bit on the b'ar. Ef you wud stand by me, it mought sort a' even things up. It mought be you will favor the b'ar ; and, a§'in, it mought be you will favor me. But, Lord, it you ain't got no partiality either way, ef you will atau' to one side you will see one of the gol-durndest l)'ar-fights ever fit on this 'ere pint since Injun days." Now, with a good breeze still holding on, we pass Twin Rock derrick ant) the Pancakes (flat rock) Islands, between which and the Black Rock the. ' is good anchorage for vessels bound to or from the Sound. Thence run ning close to the " Kag-a-wong," or Red Rock Light, at the" Mink Island.s we enter Shawanaga Bay, on the shores of which is situated the Indian vil- lage of Shawanaga, a collection of houees belonging to the Indians, and iu part under the domination of Chief Muckadawagesick, or William Thun- dersky, as guide, hunter, or trader, as may be required. Of course, as well as hunting, berrying and fishing are considered not amongst the least pro- ductive sources of revenue. SPEARING FISH In the beautiful fall nights is great spoVt, for on the shoals and between the ledges fish of all kinds come in great profusion in oi'der to crowd up the small channels and spawn in the 6till, warm water. So with a light skiff or canoe — and ^)robably the beat and most durable birch canoes in C5,nada are obtained|from the Indians on the Georgian Bay. At Indian Village, Parry Island, Shawanaga Village, from the Chief Muckadanagesick, or 69 Thundbrsky, or from Chief Nainabuach, or, as his sons call him, Old Jim Nanabusch, near the Three-mile Narrows a good canoe can be obtained for from $6 to $10. These ai*e made of birch bark, which is both tough, light and durable. The bark is made waterproof by a j)repai'ation of fish oil, and stretched over a hickory framework. -Being very light, they can be easily carried inland, and at night make a cover from the weather. If an accident occurs they can be repaired without trouble. Another strip of bark sewed on the outside with wire, coated with red pine rosin and beeswax melted in a tin over the camp fire, soon completes the repairs. Some of the canoes made for visitors last year, who were willing to spend a few dollars extrai were handsoQiely decorated with designs worked in with dyed porcupine quills, and displayed a rude artistic taste that was really i)leasing to the eye, whilst the canoe on the water was a model of graceful motion. Fitting an ufon basket or torch holder into the bow of the canoe or skiff, and filling it with pine knots and light wood, a bright light that shows for quite a distance and penetrates to considerable depth is shown, which is sutfif 'ent attraction to the fish. The night must be perfectly calm or your luck will be uncertain, for the least air I'ipples the surface and the fish cannot be seen. Then with a spear with three prongs, like the mythical tripod of Neptune yon light your torch and watch expectantly, whilst your partner paddles slowly along the shallow edges of the shoals, Considei'able practice is neces- sary in order to become skilful, for although the large fish can be seen swim- ming close to the surface they are very hai'd to hit, owing to the refraction of the light, for which allowance has to be made ; and it certainly is annoy- ing to see an Indian follow uj) close behind you with his canoe, and stop- ping in the very spot you ha-vB just left, in the waters of which you could see nothing, just holloa *' Pisch ! " dart down his spear, and bring to the surface a ten or twelve-pound whitefish ; and after two or three repetitions it becomes aggravating, for although the " nitche " captured them for noth- ing over the shoals you had abandoned, still it requires a silver hook to recapture them from the untutored savage — the uncivilized child of nature — in order that you will have something to show the boys on your return to camp of the luck you had when spearing. On a mild, still night the sport is delightful, especially when an enthusiastic young spearer makes a stroke at a fish, and immediately follows head foremost, as if unwilling to let go the spear. The water not being deep, however, and still warm, the invol- untary bath does no harm. The Indians on these reservations for the most part now belong to some church, sect or denomination, and ^-efore are neither as independent nor as observing as of old. However, j. stories are still told about the old-time chiefs that are, at all events, refreshing. .8! I 1 70 • INDIAN ANECDOTES. ADVICE. Ishuchenan an old warrior, often admonished the group of youngsters who gathered around him, of their faults, advising them never to tell a lie, uover to steal except from an enemy whom it was just to injure in every possible way, ** When you become men," said he, be brave and cunning in war, and defend your hunting grounds against all encroachments, never suffer your squaws and little ones to want, protect them and strangers from insult. On no occasion betray a friend, be revenged on your enemies, drink not the poisonous strong water of the white people for it is sent by the bad spirits to destroy the Indians. Fear not death, none but cowards fear to die, venerate and obey old people especially your parents. Fear and pi-opitiate the bad spirit, that he may do you no harm, love and adore the good spirit, who made us all, who supplies our hunting grounds and who keeps us alive. Then eulogizing the various achievements, he was won't to add. " Like a decayed prarie tree I stand alone, the friends of my youth, the companions of my sports, my toils, and my dangers, rest their heads on the bosom of our mother. My sun is fast descending behind the Western hills, and I feel it will soon be night with me, but I thank the Great Spirit for sparing me so long to show the young men the true path to glory and fame." The Mandans expected when they died to I'eturn to the original subtei-raneous adodes of tlieir fathers; the good reaching the ancient village by means of the lake, which the weight of the sins of the bad will render them unable tQ pass. They who have behaved themselves well in this life and been brave warrioi"s and good hunters, will be received into the town of brave and generous spirits, but the bad and selfish will be doomed to reside in the town of poor and useless spirits. Heading North across Shanawaga bay, we are soon sailing among tho group of islands known as the " Indian islands " that terminate at Pointe Aux Ban'ille. Amongst these islands are fine, safe, natural harbors for small craft both sail and steam, and off them is the best fishing grounds on the Georgian Bay, with a comparative freedom from mosquitoes and black flies in summer time, unknown on the South Channel or inside route to- Parry Sound whilst on shore is the hunting district most in favour with the Indians of this section, and whose channels among the islands are alive with ducks. Here too, with those islands near Shebishkong are historical ground and made famous in the early annals of the Lake Maniton, as the Georgian Bay was then called, from the Bear feasting and enjoyments of the more peaceful Huron and Chippewa Indians, to the deeds of blood enacted by the dreaded Iroquois and the braves of the once all powerful Six nations, whoso rendevoux was at the mouth of the Nosbonsing river, and the island is still gazed at with awe and a certain feeling of reverence is experienced in noting the 8|)ot whei-e a dreadful massacre took place about 1726. The Iroquois descended the French River and then proceeded down Lake Maniton coming upon the unsuspecting Hurona, at night fall fires were kindled all around the island, and as tlie affrighted people rushed for their canoes, were ruthlessly slaughtered by tlieir foes, and left in heaps to be consumed by the burning moss or become prey for the wild beasts that roamed the district. ' Another island was the scene of a terrific conflict, in >vhich the victors buried or- at least covered up the dead with loose rocks, hundreds of such graves can yet be seen, b\it now they are merely breeding places for the rattle snakes who seemingly delight in making their homes wherever there is a burial mound throughout the district. • . • ,,• , , Arriving at Pointe Aux Barrille, we find it a rocky promontory with con- siderable of a swamp running back in which in the fall numbers of Wash Kash, deer are trailed. To the west and fronting the bay it divides into two headlands, with a bay between studded with small rocky islets and shoals. From this point can be seen with advantage the etfect of those sudden storms that arise in this latitude, during the afternoon everything was calm and still, but the barometer continued rapidly falling from 29.35, at i p.m., to 28.70, in a couple of hours and although no wind the sea began to rise rapidly but as the sun went down the wind came howling from the S.W. a living gale blowing within 20 minutes after the first gust struck the point whilst the sea all that night and next day was terrific, the entire surface of the water as seen from the " derrick " being one sheet )f foam, the horizon seemingly being rising moving hills of water. At the Point is a fish dock and both on the point and on the islands opposite are numerous shanties and boarding houses, where the fishermen reside with their families or board during the season. Two large ice houses belonging to Meaford and Wiarton fish firms are erected, with good docks for shipping, whilst t'le fishermen now exhibit lights to guide their comrades, at the points where it is expected tho Governnient will erect Range Lights, for the guidance of vessels using the East coast, for the only notictjable object at present is a broad streak of white paint, and the derrick mjar which the survivors of the " Asia " disaster came on shore, and even these distinguishing objects are not visible beyond the range of shoals which line the coast. The waat 72 of good lights at this point is a necessity and will doubtless soon become apparant to those who guide aftairs at Ottawa. In 24 hours the gale has blown itself out and once more we proceed on our cruise, shaping our course W.S.W we clear the shoals, then bracing up sharp and heading W. by N. ^ N. magnetic, soon wo come in sight of the " Atick-Wat-Huron," or a 8[)ur of the Laurentian mountains close to Killarney, looking like a blue cone showing above the clouds, or watery mist that surrounds it, and as we approach nearer the mountains become clear, then suddenly fade atvay altogether as the clouds envelop them, or they resemble a settled cloud viewed from the crosstrees. Away to the East on the starboard side, we have a glimpse of the light house at the entrance to Byng Inlet, but the way to that port must be carefully taken as the shoals lay both thick and shallow between the deep waters of the Bay and the shelter of the harbor. At this paint we have again evidence of the entei'prise of the Georgian Bay Consolidated Lumber Company, in its Upper and Lower Byng Inlet Mills who.se cut of lumber alone at this point throughout the season is some 30 million feet. But keeping well up on our course we haul in until she heads, N. E. by N. in order to make lae light on the Bus- tard islands, these islands lay but a short distance off' the mouth of the French River Keys, and during the season they look inviting and pleasant spots to sojourn in. Here also are fine ice houses erected by the fishing firms for the accommodation of their fishermen, and whose steamers call regularly for their catch. FALL ON THE ISLANDS. Nothing can be more beautiful than the woods on the islands as you pass them by. The trees crowded close together grow high before the branches begin, whilst there is always more or less undergrowth to heighten the beauty of the scene ; the endless variety of shade and form of the young trees, the tints abounding on the fallen and mouldering ones, decked with mosses, litchens and young ferns, bright with every tint of fungus, or red with decay, makes the picture a delightful one, and the silence and solemn stillness still further heightens the pleasure ; the water so crystal and pure becomes a magic mirror, not a branch nor twig, nor leaf of the numerous trees, or of the bushes, nor a touch or color in the landscape but what is reflected as you paddle along the shore, or look. across from island to island, whilst the sunsets are gloi-ious in the extreme. In September, after the gales and first frosts have touched the trees, the change of color in the 78 leaves at once sets in, and then the islands are seen in their greatest boaiity, daily increasing after the change commences. Each kind of tree, oak, elm, beech, ash, birch, silver poplar, walnut and majile, has its own hue, and every hue is lovely, which the pines, tamarac and cedar bring out to their utmost by their dark green, which from a distance seem almost l)lack by contrast with the bright colours of the hardwoods. The maple leaf in its THE RUSH ON HOARD. golden yellow and crimson, is the most attractive throughout the full, Vieauti- ful they are, when at first green yellow and scarlet, are mingled in every shade of transition, again they become a canopy of golden flame, and again they blend together into a bright pink, then again a lilac and blue, relieved once moi'e by rose and gold, the trees, the undergrowth a ndj creeping vines, all seemingly attired in glistening and attractive colors until the whole landscape seemed a portion of the scenery of fairy land, that as the sun sinks b;hind mountains of gold and purple gradually fades from sight, and leaving a feeling of regret upon the mind that a vision so exstatic should so soon be dispelled. The Indian Summer, in October, dis|iells the illusion and strips the woods of their poetry, but the weather is deliciously mild and pleasant, although a feeling of langour seems to pervade everywhere, the soft mist hanging over the scene mellows and seemingly subdues every- thing, distances seem greater and objects farther away than usual. The sun rises and travels from east to west and sets behind a haze or thin smoke through which it shows like a dark red disc ; everything seems in a dream- ing and semi-conscious state ; the insects are no longer around, and were it not for a faint humming sound, you would fancy that all animated nature 74 wei-o at repose ; gazing on the Hun did not (leirtroy the view or blind th«- eyeu, and for a week or ten days dreamy indolence may be indulged in. INDIAN SUMMER. This to our Summer — when the pAinted wilds, Like pictures in a dream, enchant the sight. The forest bursts in gh)ry hke a Hame ! Its leaven are. sparks ; its mystic breath the haze Which blends in purple incense with the air. Tlie Spirit of the Woods has decked his home And put his wonders like a garment on, To flash, and glow, and cliill, and fade, and die. Then with a howling gale fof wind and heavy rain or snow stonn, yon commence the quick transition through fall to the rigora of a winter in this northern clime. PARRY SOUND DISTRICT. In the Parry Sound and Muskoka Districts there ai'e some 70 townships covering an area of between 6,000 or 7,000 square miles. Less than seven of these are watered by the Muskoka Lakes. From Theannomiugong or Coponaning, at the mouth of French River, Byng Inlet, at the mouth of the Maganettawan, until you come to Shawanaga Bay is the very Mecca of sportsman, for in this region is to be found every variety of tish and game in lavish plenty : pickerel ten or twelve pounds in weight, speckled trout two to four, bass from four to eight can be caught in the streams and among the islands of this region, whilst in the season there are excellent duck shooting and the best of moose and deer ; guides (Indian) can be had either on Parry Island or at Shawanaga village by applying to chief Muckadaywagisick (Thunder Sky) of Shawanaga, or Nainabusch (Old Jim) of Parry Island, at the three mile narr Old Jim has quite a family of sons, and all hunters, who know the bush as the boatmen know the lake, but the new law pro- vides GAME LAW. The following are amendments made last session to the Act respecting, the protection of Game and Fur-bearing Animals : 76 16. No perscm shuU ut uny time prior to the year 1895 I>eer, etc not to \ye ill any dcor, elk, moose, reindeer or caribou ""u tedex e t m has been actually i-esidcnt and domiciled i,„ ,^-,,,n. hunt, take or k less such person has been actually i-esuienti ana uomicueu j^ persons within the Province of Ontario for a period of at least three reHident in months next Ijefore the said time, and any person offending i*r"vince. against this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $20, nor less than $10, with costs of the prosecution for each animal so hunted, taken or killed, and in default of immediate payment of said fine and costs shall be liable to be imprisoned in the common gaol of the county or district wherein the offence was committed for a period not exceeding three months. 17. No one j»er8on shall, during any one year prior to the Limit as to year 1895 kill or take alive more than five deer : and no two""'"^}"."^ , ^. . ,, - 1 r deer which persons hunting together or from one camp or place oi ren- ^ ^^^^ dezvous, or forming or being what is commonly known as a person or hunting party shall, in any one year prior to the year 1895, several per- kill or take alive more than eight deer ; and no three or more sons hunting persons hunting together or from one camp or place of ren- j..^ ^^ *^ dezvous, or forming or being what is commonly known as a hunting party shall, in any one year prior to 1895, kill or take alive more than twelve deer, and any person offending against this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $20, nor less than $0, with costs of the prosecution for each deer beyond or exceeding the number so permitted to be killed or taken as aforesaid, and in default of immediate payment of such fine and costs shall be liable to bo imprisoned in the common gaol of the oounty or district within which the offence was com- mitted for a period not exceeding three months; The coast line from the French River down to the outlet of the Severn in the Matchedash Bay is chafed and Irayed in a marvellous manner, and thousands of islands are said to bestrew the path of the steamer to Midland or Penetanguishene, once abreast of the Bustard light we haul up once more and alter our coui-se to East three-quarters South, until we make the range, then in a few momentK we are quickly sailing up the river to Copan" aning or Theomominong, at which place is situated the town and the mills of the Ontario Lumber Company and that of the McLane Bros. The town numbers in summer some — in population, nearly all mill men or fisher- men, four stores owned by the Ontario Lumber Company, of which — Benson is manager; McLane Bros., A. D. Myers, branch store, and the store of S. W. Wabb, J. P., supply the wants of the community. The buildings are erected on a ridge of rock, the hollow part between being filled with sawdust, and that forms the main street, a series of steps leading from the street to the domiciles, but as for travelling over the key or . 76 between the months of the river in search of ducks, j>artridges or cranberries, the general verdict of the inhabitants is, " that they do not take any in theirs," and they are always willing to give the other boys a chance in that direction. The whole section is nothing but ridges of rock, in places almost perpendicular, from five to twenty feet in height, then broken valley, then another ridge and clump of pines, then a morass or cedar swamp, covered with small undergrov.'ch, bunch grass-moss and water, which attempting to cross you sink to your knees, and dodge just in tim to escape a peraonal. dispute with a snake whom you have disturbed and who seemu about to resent the intrusion ; then through a birch bush and ravine, through which flows a creek deep and cold, and you have an idea of the travel on the Key of the French. In my opinion cast iron bo^ts and leather pants are needed to stand the heavy walking and dangerons wear and tear, but still it is asserted that those who are used to it can make from two and a half to thi-ee miles an hour through the country. Of course, lumbering here, as elsewhere along the coast, is the all-absorbing [)ur8uit of the many, and the mills put forth every effort to forward their designs. Besides the regular steamers Cherokee and Huron, the Ontario Lumber Comi)any have stationed liere the Toron'o Belle, and their new steamers, whilst the steamer Nor- cross runs up the main body of the French River from the portage, about a couple of miles from town to Kidd's Landing, a distance of 28 mihs, and carries supplies to the lumber camps, bringing in return her tow of logs. LUMBER CUITING. From Moose Point to the French River, am ng distances on either side of the limits that supply the mills at the lower borders of the bay, during the winter the camps are established far up in the interior of the forests, and the work of cutting and squaring timb>;r for home use and exportation is accomplished, the trees fehed, skidded to the river or drawn to a water course by horses, left there until spring thaws the ice, when they are floated down the creeks in drives to the ma'n body of the jiver, there they are made up into rafts and towed to the Theamomonong or Coponaning at the mouth of the rivei. Tben they are gathered, made into i-afts containing thousands of logs, squared so as to lay close together within booms, and are towed to their destination at the rate of from half a mile to one mile per hour, some of ^hese rafts ^.ontain as many us t,UOO logs, or ubout 4,000,- 00c feet of lumber, and are to^^ed by tugs of special st length, constructed 77 •r. iy are it the for tho purpose, many of these tugs are far better fitted than the so-called passenger vessels, whilst the meals served ai-e infinitely morp preferable. Tho ofticei-s as a general rule aro^gentlemanly and courteous, Ki'i although the time spent in making the trip from the north to the south shore is long still it is by no means wasted ; the opportv nity to study the coast and scenery, the enjoyment of the trip in pure air, and the pleasure of fishing off the tug, of absolutely having nothing to do fully make up for the length of time occupied. Along the coast tlie forest seems illimitable from a dis- tance, nothing apparently but woods, although should you go ashore the effect is soon dispelled, for you find that the woods have all been culled of everything that would square four inclies, and nothing but firewood and second undergrowth left, but when once up among tho lumber camps on the French limits, then you find you are in a forest in reality, among stately pines, hemlock, oak, witli hardwoods of every variety. These limits ai'e so many square miles each, and certain of them are sold annually by the Government to the lumber companies, who ei*ect stores near their mills, own their own tugs and river craft and take entire control of all detail appertaining to their business. In the fall, men are hired at the coast towns, shipped to the camps, and with them the winters supply of pork, flo'ir, clothing, etc., work horses necessary, etc., and there far from even the out. skirts of civilization they are left until the ice breaks up in the sj)ring, and although sul)ji>ct to rough living, hard lines in the .shanties, as they term it, they return in the spring to work at tho mill in the highest spirits and robust and vigorous health. A winter's work in felling timber, dragging over the snow to tho river for driving, or if on the main body jf water> pinning together in rive- raft foiiu and getting the logs into shape, gives such exercise that it recpiires a ro\)U3t constitution to commence with or the work could not be perfo»".ned, but with such an amotint of ojien air work the men become as good a type of healthy and robust manhood as may bo wished for in these days of civillizijtion and effeminacy. The Clevelatid Iron Trade Review claims that the Ottawa Kiver alone drains a heavily wooded district of over 100,000 square miles, and is the greatest logging river in the Dominion, some of the logs travelling over 200 mi'es before reaching the mills, the estimatoil number of logs annually brought down oeing about 2,500,000, of an estimated value of !?l 0,000,000, whilst on the piling grounds at the Chaudiere there is always a stock of lumber estimated at 125,000,000 feet. Canadian hardwvwds rank high for cairiago building purposes. The ship- ments from C'ttawa alone in 1887 for a ]>eriod of seven months of sawn f 78 ! . lumber was 53,918,246 feet B.M., wliilst the cut of some of the mills belonging to the wealthy lumbermen, and situated at the Chaudiere Falls is simply enormous. J. R. Booth & Co., cuts 90,000,000 feet; Bronson & Weston, 75,000,000; E. B. Eddy & Co., 80,000,000; Purley & Pattee, 70,000,000; Hurdman & Co., 60,000,000; Grier & Co., 16,000,000; whilst James McLaren was credited with having cut over 50,000,000 <{uring the season. Maple does not hold its beauty to the eye like oak, but discounts it when you come to flooring. Red oak for working is becoming popular. It is easier >yorked than white oak, shows up as good a. grain, is just as durable and far more easily obtained, but the demand for oak and maple is increas- ing enormously each year. . * ' , . . ^ The immense 1 urnei*s at each saw mill for consuming slal)s, bark and sawdust, annually destroy and convert into smoke millions of dollars worth of marketable product. The strips and waste lumber they burn would make excellent firewood, whilst from the sawdust could be oonvei-ted into fuel gas as easily as coal is now done ; the gas is of lietter quality, and greater illuminating power than such gas, and which would answer the mills in place of the electric light, whilst as a fuel for machinery, compressed sawdust made as in Europe, into bricks, is not only the best combustible for that purpose, but the question of economy in steam fuel would be solved ♦o a great extent. ■ ' ' ■ •.,■ , AYUBAH OR MOOSE. • The Moose, with their heavy, palmette antlers, large head, peculiar muzzle, long legs, deep cleft foot, and shambling gait, distingvxishes them from the rest of the deer family, and their retiring nature and solitary habits gives a fascination to the huntsmit n that is not felt in following all kinds of game. When at bay the Moose fights savagely, striking in every direction with the fore feet, and like the Government muld, occasionally lets out behind. The home of the Moose may be said to be between the 45 and 58 parallels and the range extensively from the " Atick-wat-Iluron," or Carriboo mountains, along the Upper Nipissing, Ottawa and Mattawa districts, through the north of Quebec and thence to Labrador. In summer Moose are found in the bottoms near running water, they are good swim- meis and stand for houre in deep water, keeping oflP insects and feeding on aquatic plants, they also are frequently found in the marshes and tamarac swamp, and amid the deepest seclusion of the forest. When their horns 79 begin to harden in August they become restless and visit the ridges at night. In the latter part of September this rutting begins, and they leave the bottoms for the hills. The bulk are then in finest condition, and parade the ridges until the trails are easily seen. For about three w0eks they seem to travel continually, going the round regularly over their scraping grounds, and have short cuts from ridge to ridge, so in order to get a good shot and bring down' his game, the hunter must climb a tree at evening or at daybreak, for moose are quick of sight and keen of smell. A side shot pDsition should be taken, for when the quarry appeai-s he is generally on a slow trot, but stops to listen on tops of ridges, a heavy breach- loading rifle should be used and the game shot in the shoulder on a line with the fore leg. It is a habit amongst ex()erienced huntei*s never to ahoot carelessly at any kind of large game, the first shot is generally sent with precision, as it is of more value to the hunter than several chance shots ■when the game has been alarmed and going furiously away, and a good still hunter seldom wastes a cartridge when hunting in timber, but his best chance is when stalking, for the game is easily frightened and when fairly started, unless headed, is seldom killed. When tiie running season is over they collect into small bauds and browse in the })ottoms, and on the side hills, feeding on small shrubbery, of .v^hich willow, poplar, hazelbush, swamp maple, and black birch, seem to be preferred. The first heavy snowstorm is a signal for the moose to start out and scour the country for winter feeding ground, and they generally select a valley with a good growth of sprouts, well pi-otected from wintry blasts by pine timber, or hills, there they browse on tamarac, white pine, and the fungus growth found on maple and birch trees until the next dee)) snow falls, when the whole kaviyard of moose becomes welled in, and yarded for the winter. • How to hunt moose and elk, is a question which every second man will essay to settle in the briefest manner. The infrequency of meeting these animals partly accounts for the difliculty of stating method; 'together with their n.arvellous celerity of movement and staying power. It is but a short experience that one can get from a single interview, unless in such a case as that of startling a moose in a thicket without its knowing where you are, and upon your opening tire its circling round you evidon ally more bewildered every shot. Whether a moose will condescend to jump, or by any means leave the trot, is a question of which I should like to hear something from one who roally knows. It is believed by many that the elk travel — until the snows are somewhat deep — for many miles, and then retrace 80 across the valley, and " over the hills and far away," to another favorite haunt. If this be a fact, light gleams in npon many of the mysteries connected with " good runs," but no " hide or hair." But the "WAPTI OR ELK," noble in size, magnificent in form, with beautiful spreading antlers, he has been called the monarcli of the deer family, but like the moose are becoming very scarce. They usuauy travel in band.s, but when unmolested go in single file, leaving a long straight trail easily followed. They arc very timorous in their nature, and their perfect sight and delicate scent often prevent the hunter' from stalking them successfully. When shot at from ambush they huddle together like mountain sheep, and then make a grand stampede for the hills. They are easily ajiproached from leeward luider covei", and when surrounded the band becomes confused and run so recklessly that they can be tii'ed at from several points. At evening, when feeding on the outskirts of the timber, is the hunter's best time. . ,, , , > . ' "ANTELOPE" -^ are still occasionally found all the way from the Saskatchewan in the North- West and Keewatin and Manitoba, through Algoma and Northern Ontario down to the borders of Quebec and Labrador. Their favorite haunts are the foot hills and table lands of the lower ranges, and like the deer they often cross from one range to another. The rtitting season in September is the best time in which to obtain good shots, and a heavy rifle of 44-calibre, with telescopic sights, is the one needed, but for those who do not wish to stray far from camp, the fox, rabbits, hares, and squii-rels which abound will aftbrd ample sport, and both fur and moat for sustenance. If the i-egion of the water shed has proved far enough north for our hunting party, the ^ best route on return is to make for the trail between Mataganishing and Lake Wahmapitaeping thence crossing the north-east and south-east channels of French river, once more arriving on the eastern coast of tlie Georgian bay, there unloading on to the boat or steamer, soon arrive at Parry Sound. \ ADVERTISEMENTS. NIAGARA NAVIGATION CO. • r>iha**ol* 4-**< C* V*>**IAk •PALACE STEAMERS GIBOLA and GHIGORA Run daily between LEWISTON, N.Y., and TORONTO, ONT., y Making close connections with the New York Central I;lailway, at I^ewiston ; the Michiuan Central Railway, at Niagara ; and at Toronto with steamers for Thousand Islands ; Northern Railways for Lake of Muskoka, Lake Superior, and with lines running North, East and West. .^e Cheapest, Shortest and most pleasant route between Niagara Falls and Toronto, the " Queen City " of Canada. JOH[>T FOY, Manager, TORONTO. BARLOW CUMBERLAND, AGENT, 36 TONOE STREET, TORONTO. A. F WEBSTER, 66 Yonge St., Toronto. ADVERTISEMENTS. tTbe iSiucen'e IDotel, TORONTO. ONTARIO. McGAW^ & WINNETT, Proprietors. One of the Largest and most comfortable hotels in the Dominion of Canada, and being adjacent to the Lake, commands a splendid view of Toronto Bay and Lake Ontario. It is well known as one of the coolest houses in summer in Canada, and elegantly furnished throughout. Rooms en suite, with bath-rooms attached, on every floor. THE QUEEN'S has been liberally patronized by Royally and Nobility during their visits to Toronto, and among those who have honored it with their patronage aie : • HIm Imperlnl Ili|(hn«sii the Cirnnd Duke Alexia o< Kimslit. Their Koyul Hl)|hne«»ei« Prlnre l /. s % ^ V.s Ui ^ 1.0 I.I 1.25 [fl^iS IIM I !^^ IS ^ 1^ IIIIIM 1.8 U IIIIII.6 V] <^ n ^;. y w (///, ^m w ••t^^ ^^" ^.■'}i'r-"i '•■: "■■* ; I \ :'':'^ -: ,'> Sf ADVERTISEMENTS. MACLAREN J ACDON ALD, MEBRITT &SHEPLEY crlicitor^t WLfh rates to and from almost any seaport or railroad station in the world. The steamers of the above hnes are first-class in every respect, nnd the accommodation for passengers cannot he ex- celled by any other line. All kinds of Cieneral Atfency Business transacted. Commissions reasonable. JOS, C.JENNETT. Manager, OFFICES : 8IMCOE STREET, BEAVERTON. BEAVERTON WOOLEN MILLS. — 1 MANUFACTURERS OF : - WHITE AND GREY BLANKETS, FLANNELS. TULL-CLOTH, STOCKING YARNS IN ALL COLORS. C. T- YOUNG, PROPRIETOR MIDLAND LIQUOR STORE This store will constantly keep on hand for family and tourists' use, and for medicinal purtioscs, the best brands of Port, Sherry, Brandy, Whisky, etc., etc., also Ales and Porter by bottle or cask. All kinds of first-class Liquors and Cigam constantly in stock, at lowest cash prices. Camping parties supplied daily on order by post card or by arrangement. W. A. PHILLIPS, Proprietor. Maple Leaf Hotel, POET COLBOENE, OJSIT. This new Hotel will be found well suited to the wants of the public. It has been re-fltted and refurnished throvighout, and has good accommodation for Sruests. Beat quality of liquors at the Bar. Excursions from Buffalo or other American ports liberally arranged with. C. McNJBIL, Jr.« Proprietor. ill ADVERTISEMENTS. The Palmer House COR. KING AND YORK STREETS, .< .... •i',. TORONTO, ONT. J. C. 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FOR THE TOURIST WHO SEEKS Pure cool breezes, boating withoiit danger, the best; fishing on the continent, the vicinity of Midland fills every requirement, TERMS MODERATE. ADVERTISEMENTS. I -1 • ' H. F. SWITZER, MIDLAND. LOAN, INSURANCE AND UNO AGENT. FIRE, LIFE AND MARINE INSURANCE. V :' Best Canadian, British and American Companies Represented. ->' '.■'!.■• ,-;'•-■ :.''»• i'i'' ?!( • njoijey Loai^ed on Barii) and Sowr Properties. ';.>;.- ""U; MO RT GAGES PURCHASED. BUSINESS STRICTLY PRIVATE. ADVERTISEMENTS. NIAGARA FALLS 8REWINQ CO'S "SPRAY" ON DHAOrHT. IMPORTER OF FINE WINES LIQUORS AND OI9ARaS« J. QUINN, Proprietor. 9S KIJfG STREET West, Toronto, Canada. BA83 A CO's BURTON ALE AND STOUT ON ORAUaHT qu:nness a CO • CELEBRATED DUBLIN STOUT ON DRAUOHT O. P. C. Kentucky Bourbon on Draught. H. COOKE «fe CO., I Druggists, Booksellers and Stationers, ORILLIA, ONTARIO. SCHOOL. BOOKS A S P E C I A L. T Y . HEWIS HOTEL, MIDLAND, CNT., DAYir] HEWISj - PrapriEtar. This hotel ^nder the personal' supervision of ex-Councillor David Hbwis, is one of the most convenient hotels in this section. A home- like farmers hotel. With first class stabling and every accommodation. The bar contains a choice selection of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. TERMS: ONE DOLLAR PER DAY. riNES )UT 5*, )me-