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Prince Ivlward Tsland ^laiiitoba Index to Towns 3^ec(iinimeii(]e 1 Hotels liniforni AttMHJatioii ]^a(lj,'o Parade Signals Advertisements 14 27 (•4 71 I •> S4 112 lO'i 101 107 110 lis 121 1 2.-> I2t'v i •AV^ (h P R E F A C E . #»" n ■ •tl Sil The editors of this (irini; Doou feel that their iTvst 'vords to the rjiembershi^) of the Association in }>resentin<,' to tbem tlie second editinn of the work, !^hould be words of jii)oloc/y for the delay that has occurred in «,'ettin»,' it into tiieir hands. The causes of this delay are doid)tless well known *A) most all readers of tlie (."(iikuI'khi ]l'li''t'hii'in in which journal they have at various times beeu ex- .>lained at length. It is onlv necessarv for .us now to say in addition, that while we deepiv re^^ret the fact of the book's beinj^ almos't a year late in. publica- tion, We cannot hold ourselves i-esponsibic for it nor do we now see how it might tnidtr the ciix'unistances Lave been avoided. In compilin.i,' the work tlie editors ha\e stii\*en to overcome some of the defects that have been p. tinted out as occurrinj^ in the first (idition. In this er\deav(n-. we feel that we Inive been measurealdy successful. All inattor contained in the former hook tliat was of an ephemeral character bus been, as far as possible, eliminated. Xo i-ecords have beeu included IS the changes constantly beinji nnide in them would render any list ef records valueless in a few weeks of the wheeling season. The list of the Association jNIembership Inis been onnnitted, along with much other nnitter that was of doubtful usefulness or entirely unnecessary. On the other haiul oui* road-repoits which are. as ;i matter of course, of the first importance, have Ix en Very considerably^^xtende'd. These a(b!:tions ei'fect iiearly all i)arts of the1*ro\ince of Ontario and much of Quebec, and will place in the hands of tourists an jmmense amount of new and useful information in regard to some of the choicest whrelnig grounds of iV. • PllKrACK 1 the coutiiient. This informatiou it has beeu our aim to have as near accurate as anything human can be made and our authorities in most instances havei been such as to warrant us in saying that while we cannot claim absolute freedom from errors, oar readers may rely with a great degree of assuranca upon anything they find in these pages. Another feature of the book is the complete index of all cities, towns and villages mentioned in the road- reports. The want of such an index in tbe lirst edition was one of its principal defects. We close this shoit preface by gratefully acknowl- edging the assistance we received from many of tiie officers of the Association. While the dilatoriousnesn of many and the absolute indifference of others to whom we appealed for assistance, have beeu serious drawbacks to the success of the work, there were others who gave freely and generously of iheir time and talents to help along our task and to them our best thanks are due. Nor must we forget our adver- tising patrons without whose financial assistance the publication of bo extensive a book without cost to tha members would be impossible. , ' • W. E.TiM.ALi:,l ,,,.. .. . H.B.DoNLY. '^-^^^^o'-''- OFFICH HKAKKKS OF rnK CANADIAN WHEELMEN S ASSOCIATION . FOK lHH(;-7. PREMDKNT: - - - W. A. Kaun, - VICEl'RKSIDKNT : - J. J). Mili.ku, SKC-TREAS.: - - - H. H. Doxia. WoocltjtOck. - Montreul. Simcoe. - - TiOiuloii. • - • Siuicoe. - - Toronto. - -Helleville. - - Ottawa . - - Mttntrenl. - Winnipey. St. Joliii. N.IJ. Huron District No. 1 , - W. M.Be{,'g, - - Niagara District No. -J, - W. K. Tisdale, - • Toronto District No. :5, • f\ Laiif,'ley, - - MidlandDi8tnctNo.4,- W. P. Way, - - Ottawa District No. .I, - F. ^l. S. Jenkius, - (Jfi:ebee District No. «>, - F. (I, (JnnMlink'ev, Maiiitoba Dist. No. 7, - S. U. HlackbrJl. - Mavitiuie J)iHt. No. H, - Cljas. Coster, - Ilrpr«»cnlnliu»» : Huron Dihtrict No. 1, .1. S. lUierJey, St. TJiouihs.iukI Win. JJallautyne, Stratford. Niit^^arR District No. -J, S. Woodroofe, Woodstock uiiUibec District No. Ci.W. (H. Boss and A. T. Eane, Jiontroal. Manitoba District No. 7, ('. B. Keonleyside, Winnipeg. Maritime District No. 8, J. M. Barnes, St. John. CiurRKAX llAcixo BoAitn: F. G. Gs.t;i)in(ieu, Montmkal. Mkmwkrship Committkk: s>. WooDUoorr., CbairnMui: W. K. TiSDALK and H. H. Donly. TuANKi'oiiTATiox ('oMMiTTKi'. : W. P. WAY. riniinuaii a. H. Obk and W. G. Rosh. Mana<;i.k Canadian \Vhi;j:lmi;n :— J.S. RiUKUiiKY. Additional Road Reports. lUVIEUE DU LOUr TO WOODSTOCK. N.B. Siuce Mr. Jenkins' chapter on tbe road down tne St. Lawrence was printed he has obtained from Mr. C W. C. Tabor, a member of the Ottawa Chib, aLi account of a trip made by him from Riviere du Loup to Woodstock, N.B.. and as the road is a flood one tliat should attract other tourists to follow INIr. Tabor, the editors think it of sufficient importance to give it room in this book, although received too late to go in the proper place. Mr. Tabor writes : — • "Jjeaving Riviere du Loup cross the bridf^e back of the station and take the turning to the ri«ht, afteL" that foll«)w the telegraph lines which will run all the way. The tirst 7'.l miles of t)»e road to Edmonton i?* an old military road built by the Imperial Oovern- ment. and is witli the exception of a few spots whicii were beintj repaired in a good state for riding. The lirst 2(» miles t(» St. Henri is heavy riding as there i.s an ascent of H(K» feet in that distance, but there are some beautiful stretches of road. Accommodating can l)e procured at St. Henri, but of a most meagre kind. I'"rom St. Henri to Lake Temiscouta. a di> tance of '2Vt miles tVie road continues very good witii up-and-down hill. At the lake there is an hotel beautifully situated on the lake shore, where a very fair meal and a clean room can be had. Ten miles on from the lake the road continues about the same and then tlie V)ank of the Madawaska river is reached and from there the road continues level with the excep- tion of a few short hills into Ldmontou. where we strike the bank of the river St. John. At li^dmontvtu fair lodging can be obtained at Rabon's Hotel, and the proprietor will be found very obliging and hospi- table. From Edmonton to (Irand Falls the road follows the river St. fJohn and will be found good riding with occasional hills and soft spots. At the Grand Falls Hotel there is to be found good accom modation and the proprietor will be found obligir.i;" AhDlUONAI. i;OAl> l;K»'01!IS. VIL. iiiul willinj^ to j,'ive the traveller " points'" al)out the iicoiury, f3tc. The falls themselves are graiul. said by some people to he e<»ual to Niaj^ara, and the scen- ery about them is very wild and beautiful. It will repay one to stop over and see them. . From (Irautf. Tails to Arostooh, a distance of '2'2 miles, the road runs back from the river and is very hilly, but j^ood. liard bottom with very few rou{»h spots. After gettiiii; ovet that there is a smooth stretch of road for five miles to Andover, a pretty little villa'je on thelliver St. John, where at i'erley"« Hotel a very'j^ood meal and room can be obtained, L'eaviii',' Andover you have a ^ood smooth road to Florenceville. where loclLfing can be .obtained at Tracey's Hotel. From Florenceville tt* Woodstock the first 1*J miles are good riding, but if the river road is kept from that ))oint the traveller mav expect to do a good deal of walkiiig. There is, however, a road which turns inland from the river opposite Ilartland and is re[)orted level and Um Woodstock to St. .Idhn the road has been all travelled by bicyclists and is vvell known and fair accommoda- tion can be obtained all along the route. The above trip will be . ound a most delightful one. 'J'he scenery all along the route is beautiful, especially along Lake 'J'emiscouta and down the River St. John, taking the road all throu»;h one would be hard to please indeed if they found much fault with it. The writer of the above left Riviere du Loup on Thursday, October 7th, at one o'clock in the afternoon and arrived at Woodstock on JSIonday the lltli. at I'J o'clock, noon, having stopped off :». half (lav at Grand L'alls besides taking in all there was to be seen along the wav. A splendid trip iu dry weather but heavy riding after rains. ^" " C. W. C. TAnoi:, '■ / V ." Ottawa Ricvcle Club. # LOCAL CONSULS. HUKON DISTIUCT, \(). 1. ; Ohatham— H. A. Kiiigsmill. Cartfill— W. D. Cargill. Essex Ceutre— Alex Cloutier. Kincardine— F. E. Coombe. Londoij — W. Kinjjsley Evans. Eistowel — F. W. Hay. Petrolia — Chas. A. Simmons. Port i:Urin— S. Jiother. St. Marys — C. S. Kunihey. St. Thomas— (;. 11. Hepinstull. Seaforth-' W. ('. MacKay. Stratford -A. C. Mo watt. Tara--W, J. Fawcett. V/alkerton -D. Tnbil. Wroxeter- Georj,'e G ibson . Windsor .t Detroit V. C. BlcuV'ttr. :;0 Steetz Block, J)etn>it. NIACAKA DISTUICT XO. -J. Sim? e— W. S. I'erry. . Woodstock — S. Woojroofe. Berliu-F. W.Doll. Brantford— W. J. Kriuwles. Norwich- -W. H. Miller. . I " Waterloo -Chas. E. I'ice, . ,; l*aris— W. W. Psitttuso)). Tilsohburj,'— II. C. II. Wood, (Jrimsbv-W. D. Forbes. Wat^rford -\V C. J.undy. Einwood — E W. ]>undy. Hamilton- B. (E Dunn, St. C-atherineH — A. N. Ijindsay. NiMji^ftra on theEjukt -W. liailev. !0 LOCAL CONSULS. Niagara Falls — John Iilobiiis<5ii. Thorold--John Dobbie. Wellaud— H. A. Willet. Caledouia — E. S. Mnnn>e. TORONTO DISTRICT NO. X Toronto -W. H. Cox, C. H. RijJKs. Newmarket T. C. Watson. Acton — Clias. Gibbonp. J)i"avtou— J. H. Powlt'N . ralnierston -A. Knowles. Aurora- J. J. Ross. Owen Sound -^^). L. Harrison. MIJ)LANI) DISTRICT, NO. 1. Hath — J. A. Minnes. lU^lleville — .James Bt)nar. ' , ]iocavj,'eou — V. E. Boll. Brighton — Harry Whittiei-. Cdiubellford -.1." B. Ward. Cobourj4--W. (t, K, Uond. Consecon -A. McDonnell. Desorojito- -L. B. Cooper. Ernestown- -C. Mitcljell. Fenelon Falls— .\. E. Ames. Frankford—F. li. Hope. i Harwood — .\. W. Donly. Hastings — E. .\. Reid. Kingston — D. R. Depuis. Madoc -Georj'e Biggar. Mamora— W'. A. Lin^jham. Marvsville — T. McCormick. MilliMock— (^. W. Clelland. Newbnrjjh- G. A. Caton. Newcastle- Carl B, Kent. Norw«)od — V. Hallidav* Odessa -\V. J. Renton. Omemee— J. McNatnara. Peterboro'— G. A. Schofield. Fict^n— B. W. Reynolds. L\. iSE. I * i • ). :l-OCAL ('(•N.sri..s. SiianMouville-H.i:. Clarke. Sprm-brook-J. B. Wilson. fetirJin^-C. r. Nicholsoii. Irenton-C. W. Thompson. NVellington— G. E. Keid. .OTTAWA DXSTIUCT, K(). Ottawa—Majoi- Walsli Cornwall H. Turner Brockville-H. .^. Sphin. QriKBEC: DLSTIUCT. \o. 0. Montreal- Horace Joyce. Piulir.-. 8.^ C. H. Loggie, 217 Hleurv St. '' Sherbrooke-R. N. Robins. J^ennoxville-W. A. Farwell. (rranby-F. G. Farwell. Waterloo— F. Jhi»/gs KoxtonFalls---H.Hrproiitv ./.achate MiIls--J.E.I,e]aud. C arenceville--j. IJ. a. Patti.un. .guehec-\\.A.Can)pl,dI. St. IVterSfc » ' it' r> TRANSPORTATION. ® The follow in J,' liailroiids rloiii^' business in Cana- ■ • ; ; ^ l.- Prince i''.dward Island. . ,, »> (^)uebec, M. O. and (k'cidental. (Quebec it Lake St. .lohii. "Quebec Central. *Sonth I'^asterh. P.LAC K LIST. -lie Northern & North Western of Canada. This railway wheelmen will do well to avoid aa no arrangeinent can be ^^otten with it. Ill a work so cireum scribed as this it wouiu be impoBsible to devote to this important subject s^act sufficient to treat it as it sijould be. On tiie other hand it would be unwise to leave entirely untouc\ie«"l Tipow, a matter that must be of. great interest t" i^/il wheelmen. To one. outside the wheelin;^ fraternity it i;:;i-t be a matter of no little surprise to learn to whnt u ^reat extent the literature of our sport has iittairitd in its short history. No other pastime supports and sm)norts so w 11 MO many periodicals as exist on behalf of wiioeliii;^' ; while the books that have been published upon tlit subject are already beconjin;^ so numerous as t > he difficult to keep track of. \ ' In order that wheelmen i'lto v;hosc hands tiii'i b»>ok may fall, shall be provided with a. convei.u-ut means of refereujre the follovviiij,' list of titles of iho lMjoksan«l ))eriodicals printed in the J'inj»iish hni«4i.ia;.'t througb the inspiration of the wheel and publisln.Miin America, is given. The information is not given to puff the Utk*^ and journals mentioned, but solely for the convi^ni- enco of the subscribers to this (luide IJook. The information contained herein lias l...«a •turn niarizcd from p« chapter in tbe ]Mii't'huaii''s Ih/ifi Book of KKne.r Count If, Matts., which in its turn was compiled from a chapter in Karl Kro.i's "Ten Thousand Miles on a liicycle," a work of H()0 pages of f).'>7,4()0 words ; bound in cloth, with gilt top; ap- pendix of 3,500 subscribers names ; Price f2. JCxcrpt to those who have subscribed to the guarantee fund. Karl Kron will send table of contentR, descriptive circulars, and specimen chapter free. His addrC'Ai j^ WHKKL I.IThH.VPUllK XIU. •il the I uiversitv Building, Washington Square, New York Citv, 1). Tlie folio win*:; is u list of 'cycling journals, giving (latv of tirsti issue of each, and is believed to include all those which are now regularly published in the Ku;;lish language : — Cauu'fian Wheelman (Sept. 18H3), inon.Mlv, 'ftl, free to 'members of C. \V. A ; London, Ont. 7,. A. W. lluUetln (July 2. '85), weekly,*!; Boston, Mass., 22 School St. ,['heelmau\^ Gazette (Apr., 'Hii), monthly, oOc. ; Springfield, Mass. Biaj- elivii World (Nov. 15, '79), weekly, f 1 ; IBoston, Mass., 17'.»'Tremout St. Wheel (Sept. 25, '80) weekly, *1 ; New York. 12 Vesey St. Southern Cycler (Nov., '84), monthly, 50c. ; Memphis, Tenn. Ilictjcle South (Dec. '84|. monthly, 50c. ; New Orleans, La., IHJ Gravier St. Star AiivncKte (Mar., '85), monthly, 50c. ; East Rochester, N. II. Americuii Wheelman (Aug., '85), luonthly, 50c. ; St. Louis, Mo. 510 Olive St. ]'er- r.u))it lilcijcle {M>i'i\, '8(>), monthly, 25c. ; WestKan- dolph, Vt. Ueerention (^\\\\ n, *'80), weekly, ^1.50 ; Newark, N. J. Amerirau Athlete (March 5, '87), bi- monthly ; Philadelphia, Pa., 821 Chestnut St. (-'. 7'. C. Mouihh/ (laietfe (Oct., "78), 5} s. (id.: London, Eng., IH'.i and 140 Fleet St. Cyciixt (Oct. 22, '79), weekly, ♦') s. (id. ; Coventry, Eng., 12 SmithfordSt. liicycliny SetiK (.Jan.. *7()|, weeklv. i* s. d. ; London, Eng., 98 Fleet St. WheeHuff (Apr. .'50, *84), weeklv, s. G d. ; London, Eng., 152 Fleet St. Cyclinn 77w«J(May, '77), weekly, () s. (> d, ; London, Eng., East Temple Chambers, Whitefriars St. Trieycliny Journal (June 15, "HI), weekly, (» s. i\ d. ; London, Eng., Hammer- smitli Printing Works. Wheel World (*80), monthly, (» K. ; London. Eng., 98 Fleet St. Irixh Cyclht and Athlete {MfLy 15. "85), fortnightly, 5 s. 5 d. : Dublin, 40 Lower Sackville St. Irish Cycling and Athletic Journal [Nov.. '^o), weekly, s. Gd. ; Dublin, .^n."- triiHan Cyciiny Xeus (Aug. .'{1, '8H), fortnightly, 7 s. ; M^illxturne, Vict., 47 Queen St. Of the prints which are no longer in the market, the earliest mention belongs to the American liicycliny XIV. \VHKKI< MTKUAII |{K. Jonniid, wliiuli made 14 re*;iilar lortnightly i.--iies. Itec. 22, '77, to .Unie 22, '7s, and 4 later ones ii: *7li. It was pnolished at 17H J)evousliire street, Boatcu. at 10c. a copy, or ^2.50 a year. The i)roprietors were Cunningham, Heath . Ilowland. the two appearing under the title of Ontiiiti nml The ]\' lirchna n. This style was retained until the llOth number iMar.. "s.")!. etin- pleting tlie lifth semi-annual volume. It was then published at ]7'> 'I'remonc St., liost )n, by the Wheel- man (Jo. C'harles Pichai'ds Dodge was editor after tlie llln'i'liiiitii series ended in Dec., "s:-{. Since the I'eb., "Sf), issue, the Outing (.'o. has ]ml)Iislied it iit lOJ Nassau St.. N. Y. ; with Poultney I'.igelow as editor. The number of pages was increased from SO to 12><' m Apr., "St, when the name Whcchmoi ^vas removefl from the cover, and the pi-ice increased from 1f*2 to ^'i\ a year. UMie semi-annual Nolunics. bound in cloth. are advertised at frl.;")(> eticli for the first live, and V- each for the later ones. The following is a list of American l>ooks and pamphlets concerning the subject now in the market. They are homul in cloth unless 'therwise specified : — "Lyra Jiicyclica : Sixtv Poets on the Wheel "" (2d ed., Mar., "So) oO and 7oc. ; J. (r. J)alton, author, ,S() St. James ave., IJoston. Mass. (1st. ed., Oct.. "SO. "Forty Poets."' 20c.) ••Wheel Songs," jjoems of bicyeliujj, by H. (-onant J-'oster (July, si, illu^t., ^1.75) ; N. Y. : Outing Coii^pany, 1 10 Nas.sau street. ^■MM UUKKL LITKlIAirKK XV, •' Ivhynies of tlu; Koad and lliver,' by " Cliris.- "Vv heeler' Arthur Heuiy MacOwen (Nov., s.',, 52) : i'hiladelplna, Pa. : E. Stanley Hart dc c:o.,:V21 Cliest- juit St. " A Canterbury Pilgrimage, ridden, written Jind illustrated by Joseph and Elizabeth Robitus Per-nell lAug., 'h,'), paper, 5()c.); N. Y.: C. Bcribuer's> Sons, 74:} Broi'dway. * In and .\round Cape Ann," a j^nide to Gloucester and vicinity, for the wheelman tourist and suujmei" visitor (Aug.. 'S.'), illust , I'^c.) : John S. Webber, Jr.. author, Cloucester. INfass. " ]^»oad J»ook of Long Island " (Apr., "sf), •fili, tabu- lated statistics of the best 'riding witliin ."iO ni. of X. Y. City, with s])ecial maps; A. Ji. ]>arkman, com- piler. i\()X Eourtli Ave., Brooklyn, X. Y. The second " H;ind-book (if the Obio Division"' iMay "SCi; T. -I, Kirkpatrick, Springfield) is sold to licaguo menibers only, for "?il ; tlie 1st ed. (Mai'.. 'S.*) contained notli- i:)g about roads. *' Ixoad and Hand-book of Pa., X. ,j. and ^Nld." Tided., "SO, flexible leather, 1!>1), con- tains maps, descriptions and tabulated statistics of 32.U()0 miles : H.S.Wood, 15on «>1(*., Philadelphia. Pa. "Cyclist's Ixoad JJook of J^oston and X'icinity "' cJd ed., May 20, '.sr») ; '>.'} routes given by streets; nnii'ed for loc. by the compile]-, A. L. Atkins, 17 West Wal- nut Park," Boston. Mass. (1st ed., Mar., 's.').) •' Wheel- man's Hand book of J^ssex County " (iJd ed., revised and enlarged, -Inly, "SCi) ; mailed for 20c. by the com- piler. George Cbinn, Beverly. ]\[ass. Old eds. (Ist ed., Apr.. "H4 ; 2d, May, 'H')). free for :{-c. stami). '* htar-Hiiler's Manual ''' (2d ed.. Mar.. 'HC, ; 7')C.), an instrui tion book on the use of the American Star bicycle ; E. H. Corson, author, East Kocbester, X.H. {1st ed., Jan., 'H4.) " A. P>. C. of Bicycling'" (Apr.. •SO: 10c. ), i/istruc^ions for ))eginners, bv H. B. Hart, }<11 Arch St.. Philalelphia, Pa. "Bicycle Tactics,'"' a manual of drill for clubs (A[)r., "s4 ; 20c. f, bv T. S. Miller. ir)2 Washington St.. Chicago. Ills. "Club Songs " (set to popular airs ; 2r)c.), by A. S. Hibbard. Arthur Young and T. S. Miller. " Wheels and WhiniH : a 'cycling novel," by Mrs. F. T. McCray and' Miss K. L. Smith (Mav, 'Hi ; illust., ^1.2.') ; lioston :' WHEi:i. LlTlOKATl'llK. ^'uppies, IJpham tt Co. ; 'id ed., May, '^i. paper, "JOc. J. !B. Browning, 01 Oliver St., Boston, Mass. "Wheel- iiidirs lieforence Book" (May, '80, illust., ^1 ; pHi>ei, >)0c.) ; Hartford, Conn. : l^acker & Goodmaiu '" Cyclist's llecord Book," for recording rides (Fa^., "H4, 80c. ; roan leather, 50c.), by C. D. Batchelder, Lancaster, N. H. " My Cyclinj4 Log Book " (May, 'H(i, tL25), for recording rides, by Frank ^V. Weston; pnblished by C. H. Whiting, U\H Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. " Blank Road Book, as adopted by the Pennsylvania and New .Jersey Divisions" (July, "HO, 125 detachable blanks, bound in flexible cloth, .280.), by H. S. Wood, " designed for the combined uses of correspondence and publication, in compiliJi),^ .official road books far the League ;" mailed by T. H. Wright. Box Itll), Philadelphia, Pa. "Amateur Bicycle Repairing " (IH mo. flexible leather, 25 c), by Col. Horace Park, published at Cincumati, in \<)- or earlier, by R. Clarke tt Co. " The Advantages of Cycling, with practical suggestions on learning and riding, by 5078 " (Feb., '80, pp. 16) ; privately printed for li. H. Porter, East Orange, N. J. " What and Why: Some Common Questions Answered " (1st ed., Apr., '84: ; 2d ed., completing 100,000 copies, Apr,, '80), by Chas. E. Pratt ; distributed by the Pope Mfg. Co., Boston, which also issued (Apr., '80; 8 vo.), an ornamental "no-na me scrap-book," composed of fac-simile reproductions of newspaper and magazine 4jlippings in praise of 'cycling. " The Agent's Guide ; or. How to Make Money by Selling 'Cycles" (Ist ed. of o,0W, Feb., '80 ; 2d ed., July), by H. D. Corey ; distriouted bv Stoddard, Lovering ct Co., Boston. ''The Book of Berkshire " (June '80: leatherette, 75c. ; paper, 50c.), has one feature got up especially for wheelmen and contains a large road map of Berk- shire County; published by Clark W. Brvan A' Co.. Holyoke, Mass. '♦ The C W. A. Guide Book," 2d ed. ( Apl. '87), 104, 10 mo. bound in flexible cloth ; sent on receipt of 50c. by H. B. Donly, Sinicoe, Canad:t. ©oaAfifulIori al^t) Si)y-k)aaoA OV THE CANADIAN WHEELMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Adopted June, 1S83. Revised May, 1886. CONSTITUTION. Article 1. This organization shall be known as The Canadian Wheelmen's Association. Art. 2. Its objects are to promote the general in- terests of cycling and ascertain, defend and protect the rights of wheelmen, to encouarge and facilitate touring, and to establish championships. Art. 3. Any amateur wheelman in good standmg shall be elegible for membership in this Association. To become a member, he shall send or cause to be sent to the Secretary, upon a form to be furnished to him on application to that oflacer, an application for membership signed in his own proper name and en- dorsed by two members of the Association or three re- putable citizens of the place in which he lives, accom- panied by the sum of one dollar, which shall be a year's dues up to the first day of July next after the 2 ; t I ft CONSTITUTION. date of the application. A provisional certificate of membership ahall be immediately issued to the ap- plicant by the Secretary, who shall, in the next issue of the official newspaper cause saia applicant's name to be published in the list of new members and if at the expiration of two weeks from such publication no protest has been received against the applicant's elec- tion he shall be con^rmocl in his membership by the Membership Committee. Should any club of five menrbers or more have a rule in its by-laws to the effect that every member shall be and remain a mem- ber of the Association as long as he is a member of said Club it shall be admitted at one half of the above named fee per member. Art. 4. The Officers of this Association shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary-Treasurer, Chief Consuls — one from each District, and Repre- sentatives — one for each District, and one for each ad- ditional complete fifty members over and above the first fifty ; and these officers shall form a Board, of which five shall constitute a quorum, who shall have power to decide all matters not provided for in the Constitution and to fill vacancies in the Board. All the Officers, with the exception of the President and Vice-President shall be eligible for re-election. Art. 5. This Constitution shall not be altered or amended except by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at the annual meeting ot the Association, or by a majority of those voting by a mail vote, notice of such alteration or amendment having been given at least two weeks previous to the meet- ing or the dispatch of the blanks for the mail vote. '.i. ■„ ., «. •J . tWI '•■ , . ,'( . BY-LAWS. D- ARTICLE I— OFFICERS. Clause 1. The President shall preside at all meet- ings of the Association and of the Board of OfiicerH, when present ; shall appoint all Committees; may till pro tempore any vacancy in any office or Committee until the next ensuing business meeting of the Board; shall exercise a general oversight in the affairs of the Association, and shall make a report at the Annual Meeting nexi subsequent to his election. ' He may at any time remove from office any mem- ber ot the Board who shall be guilty of misconduct, 9ind he shall promptly exercise this prerogative at the written request of fifteen constituents of the officer so charged. An appeal from th decision of the President may at any time be taken before the Board, either directly or by a mail vote; in the former case a two-thirds vote shall be necessary to revoke the action of the Presi- dent, in the latter case a majority of the votes cast shall decide. 2. The Vice-President shall preside, when pres- ent, in the absence of the President at all meetings of the Association or of the Board, and perform in such absence all the necessary duties of the President at the time ; and in case of the death, resignation or re- moval of the President, he shall be acting President until the next annual election. 3. The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive and cause to be published all applications for membership; shall keep a registrar of the same; shall conduct the correspondence of the Association; make and preserve records of all meetings ; receive and be accountable for all dues and other funds of the Association ; make dis bursements upon the order of the President arid the Chief Consul of his (the Secretary's) district ; give bonds, if required, for the faithful discharge of his ililH 4 BY-LAWS. duties ; and report to all meetings of the Board, or of the Associatiou ; and generally perform the duties of his office. He shall be ex-otficio a member of the Executive Board and of all Committees. •1. Prior to the Annual General Meeting, and at such other time or times as the Board may seem fit, the accounts of the Secretary-Treasurer shall be aud- ited by two auditors appointed by the President. The accounts as audited shall be published for the infor- mation of members. o. Each Chief Consul shall have general manage- ment and oversight of the affairs of the Association in his respective District ; he shall call and preside at all District meetings ; shall appoint one Consul lor each city, town or village in his District, and shall recommend Association Hotels. In the case of large cities the Chief Consuls may, if they deem it necessary, appoint additional, Consuls. 6. Representatives shall forward to their Chief Consuls for appointment the names of members of the Association to serve as Consuls, and shall recom- mend hotels as Association headquarters. They shall in connection with their Chief Consul, have power to decide all local matters in their Districts, as provided for in these rules, and shall have a geneial oversight over the affairs of the Association in their immediate Districts., 7. Consuls shall acquire and give any information as to roads, hotels, laws, etc., in their localities to members of the Association calling upon them person- ally, or by letter, when stamp is enclosed for reply. Keep the Dietrict^Officers informed from time to time of all information of interest to Wheelmen, by Re- ports. Perform such duties as the said officers may require of them, and generally promote the welfare" of the Association. Consuls' term of office shall ex- pire December 31st in each year, but they may be re- moved for cause by the President. 8. No member shall at one time hold two offices, and if elected to two he shall fill only the higher. BY-LAWS. .5 ARTICLE II— COMMITTEES. Clause 1. There shall be a Committee od Mem- bership, a Committee on Rules and Regulations, a Committee on Racing (to be called the Racmg Board) and a Transportation Committee, to be appointed from the Board of Officers (except the Transportation Cotnmittee) to serve for one year, or uiitil their suc- cessors be properly appointed. . • 2. All matters pertaining to membership and the hearing of protests against the standing of members, whether for infraction of the Amateur Law or not, shall be placed in the hands of the Membership Com- mittee, which shall be composed of the Secretary of the Association and the two members of the Board of Officers who live most convenient to him. It shall be within the province of the membership committee to receive the request of any wheelmen for reinstate- ment as an amateur, to make a full inquiry, and to . decide the case on its merits. A unanimous vote shall be required for reinstatement. , 3. To the Committee on Rules and Regulations are referred as they arise, all matters relating to rules of the Association or of the Board. 4. To the Transportation Committee shall be re- ferred all matters relating to the transport of bicycles by railway and steamboat lines, customs regulations, etc.,- etc. . '. . .. 5. The Racing Board shall be composed of the various Chief Consuls. To it shall be referred all matters pertaining to racing and the championships. They shall make all arrangements for the champion- ships held under the auspices of the C.W. A. or any of its affiliated Clubt or Associations. It will be the duty of all members of the Racing Board to make inquiry regarding any wheelmen against whoso amateur standing doubts may have arisen, and at once forward written particulars to the Secretary of the Association or the Chairman of the Membership Committee, who will provide for an in- vestigation of the charges. Suspicious circumstances, ! 6 BY-LAWS. which are, lu the judgemeot of any member of the Board, sufficient to make the statue of any wheelman a matter of reasonable doubt, shall be the basis of an iiivestigation in the absence of formal protests or charges. It shall be the duty of local consuls to keep members of the Board informed of any infraction of its rules which may come under their notice. Upon protest coming to the Membership Committee they will at once communicate with the party under sus- picion, either in person or by registered letter, lay all charges before him, or set forth the circumstances which lead to a reasonable doubt, and call for an an- swer to the charges or a removal of the reasonable doubt. Silence and failure to reply to charges pres- ented within fifteen days will be considered an ad- mission of guilt. If the charges are prored, or the reasonable doubt is not removed, it shall bo the duty of the chairman to report the findings in the official organ, declaring the party a professional and warning all amateurs not to compete with him ; and such offi- cial declaration shall carry with it expulsion from the C. W. A. if the person concerned is a member thereof. It shall also be within the province of the racing board to suspend from the race-track for such a time as they may deem proportionate to the offence any wheelman guilty of unfair dealing or ungentlemanly conduct on the track, or any wheelman who competes in a race not governed by the rules of the C. W. A., or those that may be approved by the racing board ; and any wheelman who knowingly competes with one who has been Huspeuded will render himself liable to a like penalty. The racing board shall have the power to make such rules for its government and the government of race meetings as may be deemed expedient, and may appoint one or more official handicappers at their dis- cretion. . , . , BY-LAWB. 7 ARTICLE III— MEETINGS. Clause 1. There shall be an annual baBiness meet* ing of the Association on the First day of July (Do- minion Day) in each year, (or if that occur on Sun- day, the day appointed to be observed as such) or upon such other date as the Board may direct, at such place as the Board'of Officers may determine (at a meeting to be held at least two months previous) and of which Annual Meeting at least one month's public notice shall be given. At this meeting the order of business shall be as foilow : — Reading of Re- cords of previous annual meeting ; report of President; Secretary. Treasurer ; Communications from the Board of Officers ; Reports of Special Committees ; election of President ; election of Vice-President ; mo- tions, votes and resolutions ; twentv-five members shall form a quorum ; each member present shall have one vote on any question. Clubs may be represented by delegates presenting ci ^dentials, certified by the President and Secretary ot their Clubs, who^shall cast as many votes as provided for by their credentials. The maximum number of votes which any one such delegate shall be allowed to cast shall be ten. 2. At the date and place of the Annual Meeting of the Association, there shall be a general Parade, to be arranged and commanded by the Captain of the oldest local Club, who shall be the marshal for the day, in which all Wheelmen shall be invited to par- ticipate. In this Parade the clubs shall have prece- dence in the order of their joining the Association. 3. At the same date and place there shall be held a Race Meeting, under the auspices of the Associa- tion, at which meeting championship prizes shall be offered, for which suitable trophies shall be provided. 4. The Board of Officers shall meet at least once a year. This meeting shall be held not less than two months prior to the Annual General Meeting. A meeting of the Board may be called at any time on the order of the President or five members of the Board. 8 HY-LAWS. 5. The President and Secretary may at any time submit any matter of business properly before the Board in writmg, in the form of a vote or resolution, to each member of the Board, by mail, upon which the members may indicate their approval or disap- proval; and when replies in {ipproval shall be received from a majority of the members, the President shall declare such vote or resolution carried, and it shall be taken as the action of the Board as if done at a regular meeting ; and at any business meeting of the Board of Officers, when a minority greater than two shall desire to appeal from the action of the meeting, they may take an appeal to the full Board of Officers by a vote to be taken in the foregoing manner. 6. At all meetings of the Board the established law of deliberative assemblies shall be observed. ARTICLE IV— ELECTIONS. Clause 1. Between the First and Tenth days of April in each year, the Secretary shall send tc each member of the Association a ballot paper for Repre- sentatives and Chief Consuls, on which shall be print- ed the names of any nominees, proj)osed and seconded by two members of the District, before the first day of April. Each member shall be entitled to one vote for Chief Consul for the District in which he is a member ; and one vote for each Representative that his District is entitled to under these By-Laws. These ballots shall be tilled ouc and returned to the Sec- retary before the tenth day of May, and by him de- livered to the Scrutineers, three in number, who shall be appointed by the President, and who shall sort and count the votes and make return of the same to the President, on or before the twentieth day of May. The person obtaining the largest number of votes in each District for Chief Consul shall be elected ; and the persons receiving the largest number of votes as Representatives shall be elected. The President shall as soon as practicable declare the result of the elec- tion. The President and Vice-President shall be elected at and by the Annual Meeting of the Associa- "OMpanajB BY-LAWS. 9 tion. Immediately after said Annual Meeting pro- vided for in By-Law No. 9, the new Board of Officers shall assume office, meet and elect from the member- ship of the Association a Secretary-Treasurer. All the elections shall be by ballot. In the case of a tie in the election of Representatives and Chief Consuls the matter shall be referred back to the District. ARTICLE V— MEMBERSHIP. Clause 1. All applications for membership shall be forwarded direct to the Secretary, together with fees for admission and such information as may be required. Blanks for use by applicants shall be pro- vided by the Secretary ; they shall contain space for the applicant's full name, address, age, and answers to questions concerning the applicant's amateur stand- ing, as well as space for the signature of members or others recommending the applicant for election. 2. Objections to the admission of any candidate for membership may be made to the Secretary witiiin two weeks after the publication of the name of such candidate, and such objections shall be considered confidential. 3. Upon objection being made to any candidate the Secretary shall at once report the fact to the Mem- bership Committee who shall act thereon. Any can- didate or member of the Association may take an ap- peal from the action of the Membership Committee in the method provided for in Article III, Rule o, of the By-Laws, by paying to the Secretary an amount sufficient to cover such appeal with the understand- ing that if such appeal be successful the amount ad- vanced shall be refunded. 4. In passing upon the eligibility of candidates as amateurs, the Board shall be guided by the fol- lowing rule, and shall take proper pairs to ascertiaii and determine the facts in any case where objection is made to a candidate or member on this ground, or when the question may arise on complaint of any live members of the Association, or otherwise, viz.: 10 BY-LAWS. 5. (a) An amateur is a person who never com- peted in an open competition, (b) or for a stake, (c) or for pnblic money, (d) or for gate money, (e) or under a false name, (/ \ or with a professional for a prize, (g) or with a professional when gate money is charged. 6. The Association draws attention to the follow- ing explanation : — A cyclist forfeits his right to compete as an amateur and thereby becomes a professional, by engaging in cycling or any other recognized athletic exercise, or personally teaching, training, or coaching any other person therein, either as a means of obtain- ing a livelihood or for a stated bet, money prize, or for gate-money, competing with, pace-making for, or having the pace made by a professional in public or for a prize, selling, realizing upon, or otherwise turn- ing into cash any prize won by him. This rule does not apply to teaching the elements of bicycling solely for the purpose of efifecting the sale of a bicycle. The Association recognizes as athletic exercises all tnose sports under the jurisdiction of the Amateur Athletic Association of Canada, including running, walking, jumping, pole-leaping, putting the shot, throwing the hammer, throwing the weights, tug of war, and row- ing, boxing, sparring, lacrosse, polo, roller and ice skating, and snow-shoeing. 7. Any member suspended shall surrender his membership ticket to the Secretary-Treasurer, and in case of his re-instatement it shall be restored to him. 8. Members shall observe all rules and direc- tions of the Association and its officers, and all laws in the locality through which they may happen to pass, provided the same be not prohibitory to bi- cycling. 9. Whenever any member of the Association sha.U be expelled from any amateur club, or shall be protested in writing by four or more members of the Association or by any member of the Board of Officers, his name shall be suspended on the roll of BY-LAWS. 11 members by the Secretary, and his case shall be con- sidered without unreasonable delay by the Board. and they shall have power to reinstate or expell him. 10. Every member shall have the right to apply for and receive from any Chief Consul, Represent- ative, or Consul for his District, such aid or infor- mation as may be in their power to give, and all circulars and other publicatious of the Association or its officers, upon the terms provided therefore. 11. Members shall extend and accept mutual hospitalities, companionship and assistance, when- ever practicable and appropriate, and the production of a membership ticket shall be sufficient introduc- tion. 12. Every member shall receive from the Secret- ary-Treasurer a card of membership bearing his name and number, signed by the President and Sec- retary-Treasurer, good for the Association year ; those joining between 1st April and Ist July will be entitled to tickets for the whole of the ensuing Asso- ciation year. These cards must be given up on the suspension or resignation of the holder from the As- sociation. The loaning of a card shall be sufficient cause for expulsion. 13. Membership fees are payable in advance be- fore or on the 1st July in each year ; and any mem- ber whose subscription is not paid by the Ist day of September shall cease to be a member. ARTICLE VI—MAIL VOTE. Clause 1. Should the Board of Officers at any time deem it advisable to consult the members of the Association upon any question, they may Eubmit said question in the form of a vote or resolution on a printed form to every member individually. And upon this form the members shall signify their pleas- ure, voting yea or nay. And when a majority of the members have forwarded their votes to the Secretary in approval, the President shall declare the question carried the same as if the vote was put at a regular Aimual Meeting. Should votes be received in disap- 12 BY-LAWS. proval from a majority of the members, the Prcsideut shall declare the question lost. But if a majority of the members is not obtained by either the negative or affirmative, at the end of a month from the send- ing out of the ballots, the President shall declare upon the question according to the ballots returned. Should the vote be a tie the question shall be declared lost. ARTICLE VII— DISTRICTS. Clause 1. Districts over which there shall be placed a Chief Consul shall be composed as follo^vs : No. 1— HURON— West of and including Elgin, Middlesex, Perth and Bruce. No. 2— NIAGARA— The counties of Norfolk, Haldimand, Welland, Lincoln, Wentwortli, Water- loo, Oxford and Brant. No. 3— TORONTO— The counties of jHaltou, Peel, Wellington, Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe, York and Ontario. No. 4— MIDLAND— The counties of Durham and Victoria to Frontenac, inclusive. No. 5— OTTAWA— The remainder of the Pro- vince of Ontario. No. 6— QUEBEC— The entire Province. No. 7— WINNIPEG— The Province of Manitoba, the North-West Territories, and British Columbia. No. 6— THE MARITIME— The Prorinces of Nev7 Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. ARTICLE VIII— UNIFORM and BADGES. Clause 1. The Uniform of the Association shall be a Norfolk Jacket with belt, close fitting knee- breeches, peaked cap, all of dark gray Halifax tweed, stockings to match. The wearing of the uniform shall be optional. .^ ' . 2. The Badge of the Association shall be a gold double.spoked wheel, having upon the hub a Maple mm "•WMMM ^sideut rity of 'gative send- upon honld ost. :Jgin, BY-LAWS. • . I'd Leat sarmouuted by a Beaver, and on the spokes the letters " C. W. A/' in relief. The motto shall be :— "A pas de Geaut." 8. Officers of the Association shall wear under their badges distinguishing colors, as follows : — President, Dark Blue ; Vice-President, Light Blue ; Secretary-Treasurer, Pink ; Chief Consuls, Scarlet ; Representatives, Green ; Consuls, White. ARTICLE IX— MISCELLANEOUS. Clause 1. The Financial and General year of the Association shall expire on the 30th day of June in each year. 2. The Board of Officers may at any time ap- poir»t additional Representatives for a District, pro- viding that a sufficient bona Jide increase of member- ship has been made, to warrant such additional Rep- resentation. ' -8. Additions or amendments to the By-Laws may be made after notice, by mail or otherwise, to every member of the Board of Officers at a meeting of the BoarJ, or as provided in Article III Clause 6. RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT of RACE MEETINGS AS PREPARED BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THE CHIEF CONSULS OF THE SEVERAL DIS- TRICTS, EACH IN CHARGE OF HIS OWN DISTRICT. Duties and Powers of the Board. All matters pertaining to racing are placed in the hands of a sub-Committee of the Board of Officers known as the Racing Board, and said Racing Board is composed of all the Chief Consuls. To this Board shall be referred all matters pertaining to Racing. They shall make all arrangements for the Annual Championships, which are now h«ld under C. W. A. auspices, and shall, at their pleasure, establish new ones. They shall assign Provincial Championships to such Clubs or Associations as they may consider^ desirable, and under such conditions as they may deem expedient. All matters pertaining to membership and the hearing of protests against the standing of members, RACING RULES. 15 whether for infraction of the Aniateur Law or not, bhall be placed in the hands of the Membership Com- mittee, which shall be composed of (he Secretary of the Association and the two members of the Board of Officers who live most convenient to him. It will te the duty of all the members of the Racing Board to make inquiry regarding any wheelmen against whose amateur standing doubts may have arisen, and at once forward written particulars to the secretary of the Association or the Chairman of the Membership Committee, who will provide for an investigation of the charges. Suspicious circumstances, which are, in the judgment of any member of the Board, sufficient to make the status of any wheelman a mat- ter of reasonable doubt, shall be the basis of an inves- tigation in the absence of formal protests of charges. It shall be the duty of local consuls to keep members of th© Board informed of any infraction of its rules which may come under their notice. Upon protest coming to the Membership Committee they will at once communicate with the party under suspicion, either in person or by registered letter, lay all charges before him, or set forth the circumstances which lead to a reasonable doubt, and call for an answer to the charges or a removal of the reasonable doubt. Silence and failure to reply to charges presented within fif- teen days will be consideted an admission of guilt. If the charges are proved, or the reasonable doubt is not removed, it shall be the duty of the charman to report the findings in the official organ, declaring the party a professional, and warning all amateurs not to com- pete with him ; and such official declaration shall carry with it expulsion from the C. W. A. if the per- son concerned is a member thereof. It shall be within the provincoof the membership committee to receive the request of any wheelman for reinstatement as an amateur, to make a full inquiry and to decide the case on its merits. A unanimous vote shall be required for reinstatement. ' 10 RACING RULES. It bhall also be within the province of the rucing board to suspend from the race-track for such a time as they may deem proportionate to the offence any wheelman guilty of unfair dealing or uugentlemanly conduct on the track, or any wheelman who competes in a race not governed by the rules of the C. W. A., or those that may be approved by the raciug board ; and any wheelman who knowiugly competes witli one who has been suspended will render himself liable to a like penalty. The raciug board shaj) have the power to make such rules for its government of race n:eetings as may be deemed expedient, and may appoint one or more official handicappers at their discretion. . Definition of an Amateur. • Article 18 ot the By-Laws says : — (a) An amateur is a person who never competed in an open competition, (6) or far a stake, (c) or for public moiiey, (d) or for gate money, (e) or under a false name, (/) or with a professional for a prize, {g) or with a professional when gate money is charged. - Rules of the Racing Board. A. Any amateur wilfully competing at races not stated to be held and actually held under the rules of the board, or rules approved by the board, shall be liable to suspension from the race track for such a time as the racing board my determine ; and amate- urs are notified that to compete against any rider who has been suspended will render them liable to the same penality. B. The racing board will receive and pass judge- ment upon all claims for records, acd, if required, claimants must furnish a statement from the judges and time-keepers of the meeting, together with a sworn statement from a competent surveyor, certify- ing to the measurement of the track. When the re- cord is proven to the satiBfactiou of the board it will be published in the official organ, and stand as such on the books of the board. No record made at a meet- RACING RULES. 17 ing not f^overnecl by Association rules will be consid- ' ered. No record made on the Lord's Day will be con- sidered. C. The standard of measurement adopted by the board requires that a track shall be measured on a line drawn not more than eighteen inches from a well- defined and continuous inner curb or pole, and no re- cord will be allowed on a track otherwise measured. D. The board reserves the right to exclude from the racing path any and all machines which, in their judgment, do not come within the commonly hc cepted meaning of the terms •' bicycle" and " tricycle." E. The following Dominion Championships have been estalished : one mile and five mile bicycle and one mile tricycle. Dominion Championships are open to all amateur wheelmen of Canada ; the trophies shall be medals, struck each year from a design approved of by the Board, to cost in no case more than $50, and to be- come the property of the winner each year. As soon as possible suitable trophies shall be provided to^ be held each year by the winners of the Championships and upon w^hich each winner's name shall be engrav- ed. Privileges to hold Provincial championships will be granted to clubs or authorized associations, when the importance of the meeting is sufficient to warrant the racing boards special sanction, although it is re- commended that not more than one race be offered as a Provincial championship during the year, and that event must be announced at least one mouth in ad- vance in order to give intending contestants ample time for preparation. At championship races, whether Dominion or Provincial there shall be no limitation in the choice of machinas, except in the case of such machines as may be officially barred by the board. F. The board will appoint, at its discretion, one or more Association handicappers, who will for a stated remuneration frame the handicaps, of the As- sociation, and of such of its associate clubs as shall desire this service at their hands. Handicaps and c '/,v ACING RULEP. positions in chiss r^ces, except m a novice's race, shall be based on.tue ajjllities as well as records of the con- tesitaiiii'»-a^^ d^ailed in the application which must be CoHipW^fre euotTgh for the purpose. They shall be framed before the day of the laces, shall appear on the programme, and shall not be changed during the meeting. G. No competitor in amateur events shall accept from his own club, or from a club or any person pro- moting sports at which he competes, or from any cycle manufacturer or from any such source, any pay- ment for his expenses. H. No open betting shall be permitted. /. In no case shall an order for goods to a certain value, nor a choice of prizes, be offered or taken in any event. Track Rules. 1 Entries and awards in amateur events shall be confined strictly to amateurs, and persons entering for these races, who are not members of bicycle or other athletic clubs whose rules of membership ex- clude professionals, must satisfy the Executive Board that they are not professionals, either by their own statements in writing, or otherwise. 2. The officers of a race meeting shall be : a ref- eree ; three judges at the finish ; three time-keepers ; one starter ; one clerk of the course, with assistants if necessary ; one scorer, with assistants if necessary ; and as many umpires as' may be necessary. The re- feree, judges, and clerk of the course shall constitute an Executive Board. 3. The referee shall have general supervision of the race meeting. He shall give judgements on pro- tests received by him ; shall decide all questions or. objections respecting foul riding, starting from the wrong mark or such like offences, which he may be personally cognizant of or which may bo brought to . his attention by an umpire or other officer. He shall act as he may think for the best in cases of miscon- duct by attendants, and shaill disqualify any competi- RACING- RULES, 19 tor who may become liable to disqualification. He shall decide all questions whijse settlement is not otherwise provided for in these rules. His decision in all cases shall be final. 4. The judges shall decide the positions of the men at the finish. Two shall stand at one end of the tape, and the third at the other. One shall take the winner, another the second man, and the other the third man ; they shall also note the distance between the first thiee as they finish. In case of disagree- ment the maJDrity shall decide. Their decision as to the order in wliich the men finish shall be final and without appeal. 5. Each of the three timekeepers, after compar in^ their watches, shall time every event ; and m case of disagreement, the middle time of the three shall be the official time. Time shall be taken from the flash of the pistol. G. The scorer shall record the laps made by each competitor ; the order of the men at the finish, and the time as given to him by the time-keepers. Scor- ers shall have such assistance as may be necessary. 7. It shall be the duty of the starter, when it has been reported to him by the clerk of the course that all the competitors are ready, to see that the time- keepers are warned, and before starting the men to say "Mount," in a few seconds after to say "Are you ready ?" and if no reply to the contrary be given to effect the start by report of pistol. Should the pis- tol miss fire, the start will be made at the word "go." The starter may, at his discretion, put back to a dis- tance not exceeding 10 yards any competitor starting before the signal is given. In case of a false start the compeMtors shall be called back by the starter, and re-started. Any competitor refusing to obey shall at once be disqualified. He ehall announce to the competitoYB the distance which they t.re to run and shall indicate the commencement of the last lap by ringing a bell as the riders pass over the mark for the final lap. In case of a fall within ten feet of the scratch line the contestants shall be recalled and the 20 RACING RULES. race started over agaiu. Time lianclicapb shall be started by the word " go." 8. The clerk of the course shall call competitors in ample time for each event, and see that they are provided with numbers properly worn. He shall re- port the contestants to scorers, see that they are on their appointed marks, and call their numbers for the scores, as they cross the line at the end of each lap. 9. It shall be the duty of umpires to stand at such part of the field as the referee may direct, to watch closely the riding, and immediately after each race to report to the referee any competitor or competitors whose riding he may consider unfair, to the end that the referee, before making any decision, may be cred- ibly informed by an official as to the facts. There shall be as many umpires as the size of the track re- quires. 10. Ii snail bo the duty of the Executive Board to adjudicate any ^questionable entry, and they shall have the power to make any alteration in the pro- gramme that they may deem necessary, or to disqua- lify competitors without any protest being lodged by another competitor. 11. No person whatsoever shall be allowed inside the track except the officials. Authorized persons shall wear a badge. Competitors not engaged in the race actually taking place shall not be allowed inside or upon the track. 12. Any competitor making a false entry will be disqualified and debarred from any place or prize. 13. Choice or change of Machine, and choice of costume are not limited, except that shirt and bree- ches must covei from ueck to knee. In races distinct- ly stated on the program of evencs to be for a parti- cular class of machine, this rule shall not apply, so far as choice or change of machine is concerned. 14. Every competitor will receive, in the dress- ing room, a ticket bearing a number corresponding with his number on the program, which ticket must be worn by him on his back during the race. He shall inform himself of the times at which he must \L RACING RULES. 21 compete, and await ttie call of the clerk in the dress- ing-room. 15. The drawing for positions in each event shall be done by the promoters of the meeting, and the pos- itions of the men shall appear on the programme. When it becomes necessary to draw for positions on the grounds, the work shall be done by the clerk and starter in conjunction. In heat races the winner of the first heat shall take the pole in the next succeed- in heat. When races are run in heats and a final, the winner of the faste-ijt heat shall take the pole in the final. IG. All starts will be from a stand-still, with the left hand toward the curb ; and the machines are to be held in position by the attendant (the driver touch- ing the starting-lme) until the signal is given by the starter. Attendants, when pushing off competitors, must have and keep both feet on the ground behind the mark from which the competitor actually starts. Should the attendant overstep that mark with either foot, while touching the bicycle, the competitor shall be disqualified. Any competitor shall be at liberty, with the coi:sent of the referee, to start from a mark behind the one alloted him in the race ; but in such case, as in all others, the point of contact of the first part of the machine with the ground shall be consid- ered the starting mark, which the attendant shall not overstep. There shall be no " push off" in tricy- cle races. 17. The finish of all races shall be judged by the first part of the driving wheel which touch ss the tape fastened flat on the ground at the winning- post. 18. Riders must pass on the outside (unless the man passed be dismounted), and must be at least a clear length of the bicycle in front before taking the inside. The inside man must allow room for his com- petitor to pass on the outside. A competitor over- taking another may pass between him and the pole if there be ample room, but he does so at his risk ; and should a foul be claimed, the referee must decide 22 RACING RULES. if the rider was justified in his course. Riders are cautioned that they must not pass inside except as a last resort. 19. Any competitor guilty of foul riding wUl be dis- qualified and debarred from any place or prize. 20. Any protest against a competitor respecting his qualification as an amateur must b'^ lodged with the referee ; and any protest respecting foul riding or breach of rules must be made to tlie referee imrued- . lately after the heat is fiuished. A competitor, upon being disqualified, shall forfeit uny entry fees lie may have paid. 21. Competitors may dismount during }» race at their pleasure, and may run with their bicycles if they wish to, but they must keep to the extreme out- side of the path whenever dismounted. It a rider be dismounted by accident or to change his machine, he shall not bo allowed a push off in starting ngain, but an attendant may hold his machine while he mounts it, and he must so mount at the extreme outside of the patb. '^ 22. Clubs may reserve the right to rejeci any or all entries, except entries to championships run under their auspices. 2B. The officers of a race meeting shall not be per- mitted to compete in any race with which they are officially connected. 24. A novices' race is open oiily to those who, up to date of event, have never won ,a prize, excepting in a club contest, and should properly be the first race of a meet. 25. In a race without liands, the start shall be made aa usual. Ten seconds from the time of starting, the starter shall ring his bell, and this shall be the signal for the riders to take their hands off. The compet- tiors must then ride with the arms folded, or the hands and arms otherwise kept off the machine. Any competitor touching any part of the machine with his hands or arms shall be out of the race. 26. In a slow race, a straightaway course not less than three nor more than five feec in width should be RACING RULE^'. 23 marked out for each competitor. Any competitor who rides outside of these lines — to be judged by the centre of the driving wheel — or who comes to a stand-still, or who is dismounted or who fails to start at the signal, shall be out of the race. 27. tn a lap race, the position of each rider must be taken at the finish of every lap. The first man shall count a number equal to that of the contes- tant, at the start, the second man shalli count one less the third, two less, and so on. The competitor who scores the greatest number of points shall be de- clared the winner, whether he ride the whole distance or not. 28. The contestants in a run and-ride race shall be started on foot in the usual manner, and umpires shall be stationed on the track at the mounting and dismounting stations, who shall take account of the fairness of mounting and dismounting. Mounting be- fore reaching or dismounting after passing the station sball be sufficient cause for being declared out of the race. 29. Ignorance of any of the foregoing will not be considered a valid excuse of violation. 24 SHOFRT HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE Canadian Wheelmen s Association. On September lltb, 1882, ei.i^ht enthusiastic Can- adian Wheelmen met in Toronto for the purpose of or^auizinjT an Association, which shouJd have for its object the promotion of the general interests of Wheehiie!! throughout the Dominion, They were Messrs. E. H. McBridc, Toronto ; J. S. Brierley, St. Thomas ; Perry Doolittle, Aylmer ; F. Westbrook ; Brantford ; H. S. Tibbs, Montreal ; J. H. Eager, Hamilton ; W. Payne, London, and J. K. Johnston, St. Catherines. Mr. J. B. Boustead, President of the Toronto Bicycle Club, bemg also present was voted to the cbair. After much discussion in which the n)eiits of a Provincial Association, a Canadian branch of tile League of American Wheelmen, and a Cana- dian National Association were presented, the latter idea prevailed, and it was resolved that the organiza- tion should take the name and form of The Canadian Wheelmen's Association. A committee was appoint- ed, consisting of Messrs. Goulding, Eager, Tibbs and Doolittle, to draft the Constitution and By-Laws and to submit them to the various Clubs throughout the country. At a subsequent meeting, held in the rooms of the St. Thomas Bicycle Club on Sept. 22nd, some tif ty bicyclists were present represeuting the Ayhiier, Brantford, Hamilton, London, Simcoe, St Thomas, Woodstock and other Clubs. The Constitution and By-Laws were adopted temporarily and a Provisional Board of Directors was elected to hold office until the annual meeting to bo held Julv 2nd, 1883, with Mr. SKETCH. 25 J. B. Boustead, of Toronto, Preuident aud Dr. Chas. Clarke, of Aylmer, Sec.-Treas. Dr. Clarke declining to accept the offico on ac- count of his removal from tbe country a meeting of tbe Provisional Board was held in Hamilton on the 10th November and Mr. J. S. Brierley, of St . Thomas was elected to fill his place. The first Grand Meet was held in the city of London on the 2ud July, 1883, in the parade of which '2e50 bicy^clists took part. At the business meeting held in the ev ing Mr. R. H. McBride, of Toronto, was elected President and Mr. Perry Doolittle, of Aylmer, Vice-President, Mr. Brierley was appointed Secretary j^ro ttm until the Fall meeting of the Board of Directors, who were chosen i)y mail vote in Sep- tember. The Board met in the Walker House, Toronto, in October 1883, and Mr. Brierley declinmg to accept a re-nomination to the office of Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. H. B. Donly, of Simcoe, was unanimously chosen for the positon, which he still holds, having been re- elected in 1884 at Toronto, in 1885 at Woodstock and in 1886 at Montreal. The first Canadian Bead Book in fact the first bi- cycle road book of the world was published in the Spring of 1884 by order of the Board of Officers and distrib- uted free to all members of the Assoica^ion. It was very cordially received not only in this country but in the IJnittd States, where the highest enconiums were pronounced upon it by the Cycling Press. The Second Annual Meet was held in Toronto in 1881. Over 350 Wheelmen took part in the grand street parade and the races were att nded by a great crowd of spectators. Mr. H. S. Tibbs, of Montreal, was elected President and Mr. Jas. S. Brierley Vice-Prssi- dent. During this year, (1884-5) the Canadian Wheel- man was published by a joint stock company com- posed of twenty enthusiastic Wheelmen who put their hands in their pockets to make good the loss to which the Editor, Mr. W. K. Evans, was at in printing it. It was alijo recognized by the Board as 26 SKETCH. the Official Or'i.'^n anu granted a subsidy of §8 per month by the Association. The Third Annual Meet was held in Woodstock. when the most representative fjatheriug of CNclers and largest crowd of spectators ever seen at a wheel- ing event in Canada met in honor of the day. At the Annual Meeting the choice of Officers fell upon Mr. Jas. S. Brierley, of St. Thomas, for President and Mr. W. G. Eakins, of Toronto, for Vice-President. Dur- ing this year an Association Uniform was chosen and very largely adopted. The Constitution and By-Laws were entirely revised and a number of important amendments made ; the Canadian Wheelnuni was as- sumed by the Association and its free distribution to all members decided upon, the effect of this has been most beneficial as the receipt of this very ably edited journal is a benefit which even the most cautious Wheelman can appreciate. The Meet of 1886 went to Montreal by the unani- mous vote of the Board of Officers. It lasted over three days. The great numercial strength of the Montreal Club, its age, wealth and complete organi- zation, the unbounded hospitality of its individual members and ability of its offwieis, the attractions of the city and the enthusiasm of the citizens them- selves all united to make the Meet the most enjoyable in the histoi'y of the Association and one that will long remaili marked with a red letter. At this meet- ing the office of Secretary-Treasurer was changed from an Honorary to Salaried one. The officers elected were those who now occuppy the positions, viz : — President, W. A. Karn, Woodstock; Vice-Presi- dent, J. D. Miller, Montreal ;s Secretary-Treasurer, Hal B. Donly, Simcoe. Since the date of its organization the progress of the Association has been marked and the editors of this book can only trust that the enthusiasm and pa- triotism of Canadian Wheelmen will ever continue to keep the Canadian Wheelmen's Association in a con- dition of prosperity and usefulness such as it has en- joyed in the past. €!^RPAD REPORTSi^ FoUowinj^ the plan adopted in the Old Guide Book, we have j^rouped all roads under the headiiij^s of certain central towns. Under each heading will be found all roads leading into and out of and in the vicinity of the town in question. Wheelmen making extended tours will have no difficulty in tracing out routes, as from each central point a road is descril>ed to the next. ST. THOMAS. City 10,000 population, rideable streets, sidewalks prohibited, active club of 20 members. Jas. S. Briter- loy, ex-President of the C.W.A. and representative for No. 1 District, will be found at the Jounial office. C. H. Hepinstall, Local Consul for St. Thomas, is at 280 Talbot street. Touring Wheelmen are requested to call on the above gentlemen. Grand Central Hotel. Windsor to St. Thomas. — Reported to Leaming- ton by Mr. A. D. Bowlby, L.A.W., Consul for Wind- fior. British American ILotel at Windsor is recom- mended as giving specially reduced rates to wheelmen. Take Leamington giavei road, 6 ma. S.E. toOurlettis Corners, thence C ms. S.E. to Maidstone Cross, thence 5 ms. E. to Essex Centre. Commercial Hotel. This is said to be one of the finest gravel roads in Western Ontario ; rain improves riding in hot w "'ther. From Essex Centre go 5 ms, S.E. to Cottora, thence G ms. S.E. to Oliuda. thence 2A ms. S.E. to Ruthven. From Essex Centre to Ruthven the riding is extra good, the road being fine gravel and gently rolling; from 28 ROAD REPORTS. Ruthven go east 8^ ms. to Learn in.i;toi]. Scott House. This road is sandy and not good wheeling but there is a fair sideptith. Leamington is 1 in. from Lake Erie where tourists are recommended to go for a bath. Windsor to Amherstburg. — Mr. Bowlby also gives the following road to Amherstburg. Take Sandwich gravel road, 1^ ms. S.W. to Sandwich. Stuart House. Fairly good riding. Thence 2^ ms. S. to Chappies, river road. Chappie's House. Gravel and sand with side path. Thenca 8 ms. S. on same road to Canord, thence S. 6 n.s. to Amherstburg. Brown House. Last 14 ms. mixed gravel, sand and clay, good side path most of the way. Windsor to Belle River. — Reported by A. D. Bowlby. Leave Windsor by Sandwich street, 1^ ms. N.E.to Walkerville, thence 7^ ms. E. on Front Road to Tecumseh. Narrow's Hotel. Leaving Walkerville go 2 ms. on Front Road, tarn to right and follow road to Tecumseh road, turn to left to Tecumseh, thence 8 ms. E. to Pike Creek. From Windsor here the road is good gravel. The remaining 5 ms. E. to Belle River are sandy and bad. Leamington to St. Thomas. — Taken from old guifle book. From Leamington to Blenheim, 40 ms., by Talbot Road E. Superb gravel road overlooking Lake Erie, passing Montrose, Romney, Dealtown and Buckhorn. Good accommodation at Nestev House, Blenheim. Av. time 9 ras. an hour. Thence to Clear- ville ; 18 ms. by Talbot Road E. Fair gravel, slightly rolling, some clay ridges. Passing Ro.ideau, Morpeth, Palmyra. From Morpeth good gravel branch road runs N. to Ridgetown, 10 ms. From Clearville to Wallacetown, 20 ms., by Talbot Road, E. Very hilly. Passing Aldborough, Tyrconuell. Steep hill at Clear- ville, can be coasted if bridge at bottom taken care- fully. Put up at Henry's Hotel, Wallacetown. Thence to St. Thomas, 19 ms., by Talbot Road E. Good gravel, clay bottom. Passing Middlemarch and Fingal. From Fingal N.E. to Shedden good branch UOAD REPORTS. 29 road Willi spL-ndiil coasting'. Coast into St. Thomas down Kettle Creek Hill, but exercise care. St. Thomas to Aylmeii. — Reported by Mr. C. H. Hepinstall, St. Thomas. Take Talbot road E., 12 ms. Good gravel road, very billy ; dangerous coast- ing for strangers. Passing Yarmouth Centre, New Saruin, Orwell. Ay. time 1) ms. per hour. Hotel, Kennedy Central. Branch road from Aylmer to Port Burwell, 17 ms., S.E. Fairly good road, gravel and sand, passing Mount Salem and Groveseiid. St. Thomas to Port Stanley. — Reported by Mr. C. H. Hepinstall, St. Thomas. South 9 ms. to Lake Erie, passing Union. Fairly good gravel road, slightly stony. Beautiful country. Picturesque scenery at Port Stanley. Eraser House, famous summer resort, on bluff. St. Thomas to London.— Reported by C. H. Hep- install, St. Thomas, and W. M. Begg, London. North 12 ms. to Lambeth, passing Five Stakes. Fine smooth gravel road, gently rolling', one big hill, lopg, but rideable. Thence following telegraph wires to London, 8 ms. Fair road, somewhat stouey. Enter London by Westminster, Locke St. and Richmond St. Another road to London is by Glauworth, follow- ing telephone poles from St. George St., St. Thomas, entering London by Clark's Bridge ; this road will be found much the better in extreme dry weather when the gravel road is cut up. LONDON. City, 30,000 population. Block pavements. Keep oft sidewalks. Two clubs, Forest City Club and Westminster Bicycle Touring Club, London South. Consul, W. Kingsley Evans, G.T.R. Freight Office ; W. M. Begg, Federal Bank, Chief Consul, Huron District. Gri;?g House, rate ^1.50. Distances are given from corner Dundas and Richmond Sts. A few short runs to Springbank and other places not reported. London to Chatham. — Reported by W. M. Begg, 30 ROAD REPORTS. Good gravel. Very bad and side of River, London. Take Wharncliffe and Longwood roads S, W., 62 ms. S. and W. via Richmond St. and York St. block pavement and gravel, good. Thence to Lam- beth, 3 ms. S. Good gravel. Thence to Delaware, (j ms. S.W. Good gravel. Jarvis House. Two heavy hills. Thence by Longwood road, ms. S.W. to Melbonrne. Good gravel. Corneil House. Ther.ce <.) ms. S.W. to Strathburn. Big hills. Good giavel. Thence 5 ms. S.W. to Wardsville. Thence 16 ms. S.W. to Thaniesville. sandy, almost unrideable. Take W. thence to Chatham. 11 ms. S.W. hard clay, unrideable after rain, good m dry weather. Garner House or Rankin House. Fairly rideable road from Chatham S. to Buckhorn, via Charing Cross, to connect with St. Thomas and Windsor route. London to Sarnia. — From old guide book. West 32 ms. S. 4^ ms. to Watford. Metropolitan House. Beautiful gravel road. Several small hotels on way. Several v/heelmen at Poplar Hill. Avoid road run- ning alongside railway. This route passes 3^ ms. N. of Strathroy. Thence to Warwick, 4 ms. N.W., thence W. along London and Sarnia Road, 28 ms. Good wheeling all the way, very level, except few hills near Warwick. Belchamber House, Sarnia. From Wat- ford branch road J m. E. then S. 7^ ms. on Navoo Road to Alvinston. Fair, but rather hilly. Thence fair roads are said to be found S. to either Bothwell or Thaniesville, on the London and Chatham route. Watford to Ailsa Craig. — From old guide book. Branch road. Take 18th Side Road, 4^ ms. W. then E. on London Road 15 ms. to o]d toll-gate, then N. 13 ms. to Ailsa Craig. Nearly all gravel, fine wheel- ing. Splendid roads in every direction through Mc- Gilvary Tp. Five ms. N.E. is Clandeboye on the London and Goderiqli route. Rain has little or no bad effect on these roads. Watford to Forrest. — From old guide book. Branch Road. Take 18th side road N. for 10 ms., fair gravel, then turn W. on 6th con. then 5 side lines.. ROAD KEPORTS. 81 Partly clay, partly gravel, good only in dry weather, then turn N. one mile into Forest — splendid road. One or two bicycles. Franklin House. Splendid wheeliuf* up to Stouy Point and Kettle Point on Lake Huron. London to Strathroy. — Reported by W. M. Begff. Leave London by Dundus St. and Ridout f tn. N. to London West, follow Main St. and gravel road through London West, turn to left at Queen's Own Hotel and take gravel road m. to Hyde Park, road good but hilly, all hills safe for coasting. Turn N. at Hyde Park about f m. to Sarnia road, then west through Milrose, Lobo and Poplar Hill. Roads fair, some hills, but all rideable, f.om Poplar Hill go 5 rn. W. where turn S. on gravel road, 3 ms. into Strathroy. Queen's Hotel, corner Front and Frank Sts. Streets block paved. A few wheelmen in the town. To go to Sarnia instead of turning into Strathroy keep on Sarnia road through Watford, Warwick, etc. Strathroy to Forest. — There is a fair gravel road, 28 ms. N.W. passing through Ryckman's Cor- ners, Adelaide and Arkona. * Strathroy to Delaware, — 12 ms. S.E., mostly good gravel, pass Mount Bridges, Bodman House ; Delaware, Jarvis House. London to Woodstock. — Reported by W. M. Begg. Take Dundas St. E. to Dreamy 's Corners, ms., road level but not very good, thence 7 ms. to Thamesford. McCarty's Hotel. Thence 6 ms. S.E. to Ingersoll. Gravel road, down hill but rough. From Ingersoll to Woodstock see under Woodstock. London to Goderich. — See Goderich. London to St. Mary's. — See St. Mary^s. ST. MARY'S. Town, 3,500 population. Club here. C. S. Rumsey, Manager Federal Bank, Local Consul. National Hotel. Roads good in vicinity, best shortly after rain. St. Mary's to London. — Reported by C. S. Rumsey. Take Blanchard gravel road, 2^ ms. W. to Mclntyre's Corners. Some muscle may be saved by walking up the hill in the town, then mount. Thence 32 ROAD REPORTS. to Shoebothom's Corner's, 1 m. on the Mitchell road. Thence 3^ m. W. to Fish Creek, follow the telegraph several zig-sa^ turns, generally westerly and along Northern Boundary of London Township to Elginfield. At Fish Creek, just north of village, there is a long, steep hill each side of the creek, would not reccom- mend that they be coasted. From Elginfield turn S. on the Proof Line to London, passing Burr and St. John '6^ and 8^ ins. from Elginfield, respectively. Generally fair gravel, all the hills can be coasted with tolerable safety. This estimate of distances makes it 28 n from St. Mary's to London, which takes one about to the G.T.R. Station. Some wheelmen have found a very good road by turning off at a black- smith's shop, one block east ot Elginfield and then going S. to London on concession next E. to and parallel with the Proof Line. St. Mary's to London. — From old guide book. Distance 25J ms. Start S. to Opposition Corners. 1 m. poor, rest good gravel. Then W. two blocks, then S. to St. Ives, mostly good gravel, 1^ ms. mud, then W. one block. S. to Thorndale. Rough gravel. McLean's Hotel. Then S. over fair gravel to Wyton. Then S. to London. Another route is via Mclntyre's, Fish Creek, Elginfield, St. John. St. Mary's to Stratford. —See Stratford. St. Mary's to Exeter. — Reported by C. S. Rum- sey. St. Mary's. Distance 21 ms. Take Blanchard gravel road, 3 ms. W. to Mclntyre's Corners, very good. Turn N. one block. Turn W. 8 ms. to Kirk ton, over good gravel, except 2 mile stretch W. of the Corners. W. of Kirkton a few high hills. Thence 3J ms. W. to Wiuchelsea. Thence 1^ ms. W. to Elm- ville. Thence 3| ms. W. to turn. Thence 1| ms. N. to Exeter. All good gravel. A slight change in this route can be made by not turning north at Mclntyres' Corners, bnt instead continuiDg straight west to Woodham from which point good roada may be found to join the other either at Kirkton or Winchelsea. ROAD REPORTS. 33 The Woodham road has been improved and is now very good. St. Mary's to Inoersoll. — Reported by C. S. Rumsey. Take Queen St., St. Mary's 2 ms. E. Hilly and gravel. Thence S. 16 ms. to Thamesford on Nissouri gravel road. Tolerably level and fair wheeliDg, passing through Medina and Kintore, from Thamesford to IngersollG ms., rough gravel and hilly, is not reccommended for comfortable riding. St. Mary's to Mitchell. — See Mitchell. STRATFORD. City, population 10,000. Windsor Hotel. A. C. Mowat, Local Consul. Active C. W. A. Club of 52 members. R. M. Ballantyne, Representative Huron District No. 1. Keep off sidewalks. Stratford to Goderich. — Reported by A. C. Mowat. Distance 43^ ms. Huron gravel road N.W. all the way to Seebringville 5 ms., thence 5^ ms. to Mitchell, Hicks House, J. M. Ford, Local Consul, thence 6 m. to Dublin, thence 6 m. to Seaforth. Road all good hard gravel sxcept for 2 m. from Dublin towards Seaforth. E. C. Coleman, Consul, Commer- cial Hotel. From Seaforth thence 21 m. to Goderich through Clinton and Holmesville. First 7 m. from Seaforth almost dead level splendid gravel road, 2 m. into Clinton hilly and stony. Grand Central Hotel, Clinton. From Clinton 4 m.to Holmesville, thence 8 m. to Goderich. All good hard gravel road but sev- eral large hills. The trip from Stratford to Goderich is a good one and much patronized by tourists. At Goderich there are a few riders but no C.W.A. mem- bers. The Albion Hotel is the best in the town al- though the British American was formerly the Asso- ciation Hotel. Another route would be to go from Seaforth to Brucefield 6 m. W., thence through Var- na 9 m. to Bayfield N.W., thence 12 m. N. along the liake shore road to Goderich. This would be 9 m. longer than via Clinton, but roads are decidedly better. Do not coast hill going out of Bayfield on account of sharp turn at bottom. See under Goderich. D 34 ROAD REPORTS. Stratford to Berlin. — Reported by A. C. Mowat. Leave Stratford by Ontario Street E. 7 ra. to Shake- speare, fairly good road, thence 7 m. to Hamburg E. CommerciaJ H otel. Thence 4 m. E. to Baden, thence 9 m. E to Berlin. From Hamburg to Berlin road is extra good and gently rolling. Stratford to Woodstock. — See Woodstock. Stratford to St, Mary's. — ^Reported by A. C. Mowat and C. S. Rumsey — via Seebringville. Take Goderichroad to Seebringville 3 m. NW., thence turn left to Avonton 5^ m. S.W., then 5h m. S.W. to St. Mary's. Road good hard gravel, and with the excep- tion of one hill at Avonton, perfectly level. Another good road is via Conray P.O. This is 3 m. shorter than by Seebringville, and is a good deal travelled by wheelmen. MITCHELL. Town, population 3,000. Hicks House. J. M. Ford, Local Consul. C.W.A. Club of 7 members. Good roais in all directions. Mitchell to Seaforth. — See Stratford to Goder- ioh, under Stratford. Mitchell to Stratford. — Reported by J. M. Ford. 12 m. E. on Huron road good hard gravel. Subach's Hill 5 m. from Mitchell, is the highest point in Western Ontario, and "affords a very fine coast, the road is always good. Mitchell to Exeter. — Reported Dy J. M. Ford. Take FuUerton St. S. 7 m. to Russelldale, thence on Thames road 7 m. W. to Francistown, thence 1 m. S. to Exeter. Commercial Hotel. The road from Mit- chell to Exeter is as good a piece of wheeling as can be found in Ontario. Mitchell to Listowel. — Reported by J. M. Ford. Lopan gravel road 22 m. N.E. passing through Born- holm 5 m. Fair hotel. Moncton 5 m. Good hotel. 6 m. to Alwood. Fair hotel. Listowel 6 m. Grand Central Hotel. This road is o:ilv I'ood in drv veivther. ROAD REPORTS. 35 Mitchell to St. Mary's. — Reported by C. S. Rumsey and J. M. Ford. Ist route : On Fullerton road to Riisselldale 7 m., thence S. to Kirkton 3 m., thence 2 m. S. to Woodham, thence 10 m E. to St. Mary's. This is a fairly good road. 2nd route : — To Fullerton Village () m. S., then turn E. 10^ m. to Mclntyre's Corners, thence 2 ni. E. to St. Mary's. Fair road mostly gravel, hilly in many place. 3rd route via Seebringville and Avonton, 19 m. was gravelled last >ear, and is now in first-class condition. Take Huron road from Mitchell to Seebringville a little east of Seebringville, turn E. on to the Downie road which runs through A.vonton to St. Mary's. GODERICH. Town, population 4,200 on Lake Huron. Favorite summer resort. First-class roads. Albion or British Exchange Hotels. No C.W.A. Consul. Goderich to Lonx'-'Ox. — Reported by R. B. Holmes, Clinton, Geo. B. Cox, Goderich, and J. A. Muirheaji, London, from old guide book. Start S 12 m. to Bayfield, fair gravel, level, no stopping places. Steep winding hill down to river at Bayfield, with bridge at foot, not safe for coasting. Morgan's Hotel. Then S E 6 m. by Brucefield gravel road, to Varna. Splen- did road. Cook's Hotel. Best 6 m. in Canada, Level and hard. Mr. Ccx reports having done it in 25 minutes. Then south-east to Brucefield, very good. Dixon's Hotel. One long steep hill, with bridge at foot, after leaving Varna — not advisable to coast. Re- mainder level and good. Thence S 13 m. to Exeter, magnificent gravel. Commercial Hotel. Then to Cen- tralia, on London road, S 4 m., good gravel. Then to Claqdeboye, S 6 m., good gravel. Then to Lucan, S E 2 m. McLean's Hotel. Then turn to left down big hill, not safe to coast. S 3^ m. to Elginfield, good gravel. Then S 2^ m. to Bire, on Proof Line road, good. Then S 5 m. to St. John, good. Then S6^ m. to London. Goderich to Stratford. — See Stratford. GcDERICn TO LUCKNOW, WiNOHAM, SeAFORTH, A'C. — 36 ROAD REPORTS. Reported by Mr. G. B. Cox, Goderich. From old Guide Book. Start N E 6 m. to Oarlow or Smith's Hill, on Lucknow road, taking road to right after crossing Maitland bridge, good gravel. McDonagh's Hotel. N 2^ m. to Nile, on good level gravel. Nor- ton's Hotel. Then jN 4 m. with easy hills. Fine gravel to Dungannon. Martin's Hotel. Then N 5 m. to Belfast. Then N 3^ m. to Lucknow. Good gravel. Pascoe's Hotel. Then on county aide line E 12 m. over rather mixed road, very hilly, some sand, some gravel to Wingham. Brunswick House or Royal Hotel. For Wingham East see under Lis- towel. Then E 4 m. to Bluovale sand road, fairly good in dry weather. Then S E 10 m. to Brussels. American Hotel. Good gravel to within about 2 m. of Brussels, after which very poor. Then by Seaforth gravel road 5^ m. to Walton. Scarcely rideable, re- cently repaired. Then S 10^ to Seaforth, fair gravel. Seaforth to Goderich. — See under Stratford. Stratford to Goderich road. Mr. E. C.Coleman, at Coleman's Salt Works, is Local Consul for Seaforth. Commercial Hotel. Seaforth to BRUsbELs. — Reported by E. C. Cole- man. 10 m. N on Grey gravel road to Walton, thence 6 m N to Brussels. To Walton the road is good and smooth, from Walton on it is stony. Seaforth to Bayfield. — Reported by E. C. Cole- man. London road 1| m. S to Egmondville, hard gravel, good hill but dangerous at buctom, cross bridge and turn to right, thence 6J m W to Brucefield, good gravel road. Dixon's Hotel. Good riding L.H. & B. R.R., crossing 1^ m. further on, turn with road and down a long coast, quite safe, hard climb. Beautiful stretch to Varna, 4 m. over good road, thence W 6 m. into Bayfield. Riverside Hotel. Very pretty scenery. Clinton to Goderich. — Reported by Mr. R. B. Holmes, Clinton. From old Guide Book. Distance 12 m. hard gravel. First 1^ m. road splendid. In next 6 m. some very bad hills. From Taylor's Corners ROAD REPORTS. 37 5 m. from Goderich only one other hill of importance encountered. Tinre about If hours„ Clinton to Brucefield. — Reported by Mr. R. L. Holmes, Clinton. From old guide book. Distance 6 ra., hard gravel. One big hill ^ m. S of Clinton. See Goderich and London route. Clinton to Bayfield. — Reported by Mr. R. B. Holmes, Clinton. From old guide book. Distance 9 m. S.W. First 2^ m. out fine wheeling ; next mile, series of hills ; next 2 m. splendid level stretch ; re- mainder broken, and so crooked that way must be inquired. Good riding at Bayfield on Lake shore and thence a road due E to Seaforth, 17 m. will be found which can be ridden without a dismount. Clinton to Wingham. — Reported by Mr. R. B. Holmes, Clinton. From old guide book, Distance *20 m. N, hard gravel. 6 m. to Londsboro. Bell's Hotel. Then 5 m. to Blythe. Commercial Hotel. Then 4 m. to Bellgrave, Sandrill's Hotel. Then 5 m. to Wingham. Royal Hotel or Brunswick Houne. 1^ m. from Clinton a hill is reached which can be ridden by a strong rider, and another J m. before reachitig Londsboro. Two m. N of Londsboro road takes a turn to the left around a hill which is long but can be ridden, and then turns slightly to right. A few riders at Blythe. Hill to climb leaving here, and again at Belgrave. This portion of the road is not very good, as it has not been repaired for some time. Goderich to Pt. Elgin. — See under Pt, Elgin. LISTOWEL. Town, 3,000 population. There is a small C.W.A. club hero. F. W. Hay, Local Consul, will welcome visiting wheelmen. Grand Central Hotel. LisTowELL TO Palmerston. — Reported by F. W, Hay. Listowel and A. Knowles, Palmerston. 9.^ m. N, fair to good gravel road, some bridges on the road where riders should use caution. At Palmerston atop at Queen's Hotel. A. Knowlea, Local Consul, William St. 3R ROAD REPORTS. Palmerston to Harriston. — OJ m. N. For two m, the road is sand and dirt, remainder good gravel. Collison House, Harriston. Palmerston to Drayton. — 13 m. SE. Clav and gravel road, good when dry. Jas. Powley, Local Consul at Drayton. Watt's Hotel. Palmerston to Teviotdale. — 4^ m. E. Good gravel for all but one stretch of ^ of a mile. Palmerston to Elora. — Take road as above to Harriston, thence go SE to Rothsay 12 m. Good gravel, made better by a shower, thence 7 m. SE to Parker, thence 22 m. S to Elora. Fine coasts between Kothsay and Parker. Listowel to Wingham. — 21 miles directly west on Townline. A fairlv good gravel road. Wingham is a lively town of 2,500 inhabitants but there are no wheelmen. Brunswick House. For west of Wing- ham, see under Goderich. Listowel to Brussels. — Take the Town Line west for 12 m. to the Brussels Gravel Road. This far is fair wheeling. Turn S G m. to Brussels. Extra line gravel road. American Hotel. Listowel to Berlin. — See under Berlin. Listov/el to Stratford. — Take Mitchell and Listowel Gravel Road 22 m. S to Mitchell, verv fine wheeling. From Mitchell to Stratford. See under Stratford. Listowel to Gorrie. — Go out Maiii St. W for 12 m., turn N with road for 4 m., all good gravel, to Wro7.eter, thence 2^, m. E to Gorrie. BRUCE COUNTY. The Bruce County Wheelmen are a club belonging to the C.W.A., the members thereof are resident in the towns of Walkerton, Kincardine and Port Elgin and several smaller places. The secretary is Mr. S. Roether, Port Elgin, Local C.W.A. Consul at Port Elgin. Port Elgin to Goderich. — Reported by Mr. S^ Roether, Port Elgin. Port Elgin lo Kincardine, 27 ROAD ri:ports. 39 tn. S passing Underwood and Tiverton over hard gravel road, tirst-class. Turn W. 2A m. from Under- wood for IJ m. ; thence S 1^ m. to Tiverton. Near- ing Kincardine see the short cut. Do not go down hill near town on the gravel. Mansion House at Tiverton. Koyal Hotel at Kincardine. From Kin- cardine to Goderich the read is reported by Mr. Cox, the Goderich Consul as passing through Kirgsbridge, Kintore and Port Albert. Until the Point Farm Hotel, () m. from Goderich is reached, the road is very indifferent and hotel accommodation poor. The Point Farm Hotel is a celebrated summer resort, with excellent bathing facilities. Thence ro;id good to Goderich. Walkeuton to KiNCAivDiNE. -Reported by Mr. D. Traill, Consul for Walkerton. Hartly House, Walker- ton. Take Durham Road 2 A m. W to Johnson's Corners. Rolling Country, hard gravel. Look out for railway crossing 2 m. W. of Walkerton. At Johnson's Corner's turn N for Paisley and 1-t. Elgin and E for Guelph and Toronto. From here go 3 m. W. to McDonald's Corners. Splendid smooth gravel, then turn S over gravel road — Concession line ^'' to Greenock. Turn W again on Durham road l^ln. Turn W again on Durham road 4 m, to Riversdale. First 2 m. good, remainder hilly and stoney ; thence 4A m. W to Kirloss, good gravel; thence 5 m. W to i3erric. Henderson's Hotel. Hard gravel. Thence W H^ m. to Millerton. Beacli gravel. Thence 3^ ra. to Kincardine. Beach gravel. The last 7i miles are fine riding. The entire distance from Walkerton to Kincardine is 27;| m. Should be made in 8^ hours. The trip on the whole is a good one. Walkerton to Durham. — This road from its roughness and great kills is impassable for a bicycle. Owen Sound to Port Elgin. — Reported by Mr. S. Roether, Port Elgin. Distance 28 m. To Tara, 12 m., hard, rocky, rough for 7 m Then S 2^ m. on County line, loth con. Arran, good gravel W on Goderich road. Thence IJ m. W on Thence 1| m. S on Allanford and Tara road to Tara. Coulson House at 40 RO/D REPORTS. Owen Sound. No wheelmen at Owen Sound, one in Tara. Tara House. This route may be made shorter by 3 m. by going via Allenford, Elsiuore and Chip- piwa Hill over a good gravel road which is improved by rain. Then 1^ m. W to Invermay, hard gravel. Then 3J m. W to Arkwright, fioe gravel. Then 5 m. W to Burgoyne, hard gravel, good. Then to Half Way House W 3^ m. on Elora road, hard gravel. Then 2| m. S to Port Elgin on Godench road. Tara to Port Elgin is the best trip in this locality. Port Elgin to Southampton. — Reported by Mr. Roether, Port Elgin. Distance 5 m. N, hard gravel, perfectly level. Time 30 minutes. Rain improves road. Busby House, Southampton. Port Elgin to Walkerton. — Reported by Mr. S. Roether, Port Elgin. Distance 32 m. To Half Way House, 2^ m. SE, hard gravel, on Godench road; then 3^ m. S to Burgoyne on Elora road, good hard gravel. Then 10 m. S to Paisley, good hard gravel. Wilson's Hotel. Then 11 m. S to Dunkeld, gravel and sand. Then 2^ m. S to Johnston's Corners, gravel and sand. Then 2^ m. E on Durham road to Walkerton. Hartley House. The trip to Paisley is very good and rain has very little effect on the roads — improves them somewhat. Some very ugly hills to walk up and down, covering about IJ m. From Paisley to Walkerton is not so good after rain — rather too soft, and during very dry weather too dusty and cut up, excepting 2^ m. W of Walkerton. From John- son's Corners 2^ m. out of Walkerton a road will be found given by Mr. J. Powley under the head of Dray ton as far E as Arthur from which a road to Toronto is given under heads of Guelph and Toronto. Average time from Port Elgin to Walkerton 4 hours, and to Paisley 1^ hours. GoDERicH to Owen Sound. — This report was supplied to the editors of this book in August, 1884, by Mr. R. McDowell, of Chatsworth. He started from Owen Sound from which town to Chatsworth, there is an excellent gravel road, 9 m. Though a ROAD REPOKTS. 41 little billy it can be ridden tbrougbout. From Chats- worth to Cbesley it is 21 in. Nearly all gravel. Tlip bttst road is as follows: Go S 1^ m. turn to right, go 2^ m., turn to left, go IJ m., turn to right for 2^ m. then to your left for IJ m. which will bring you to Desboro. Turn theu to your right for 5 m. (rather rough) then turn to your left for 2^ m. (clay), then to the right for IJ m., then to your left 2^ m. bringing you to Cbesley. This road is witliout important hills, on the whole good wheeling, if the weather is dry. From Cbesley to Paisley the distance is 11 m. Go N 1| m. turn to left and go straight to Paisley. For the first 5 m. this road is clay, remainder gravel. About 6 m. out of Cbesley thenj is a hill that wheelmen had better not try to coast. From Paisley to Kincardine is 29 miles. Leaving Paisley go W IJ m. then turn S for 2^ m., then W again for 6| m. to Glammis. This road is rough and very hard riding. From Glammis to Tiverton 10 m. the road is passable, getting better as you approach Tiverton. From Tiverton turn S to Kincardine 9 m. From Kincardine to Goderich the road is given elsewhere in this chapter under Pcfrt Elgin to Goderich road. BERLIN AND WATERLOO. Two towns about 2 miles apart in the County of Waterloo, population of Berl:n 4,500, Waterloo 2,500. The wheelmen in the two towns unite in forming the Echo Club. Mr. Chas. E. Fice is the C.W.A. Consul for Waterloo and Mr. Fred W. Doll, for Berlin. American House, Berlin ; Heuther's Hotel, Waterloo. Berlin to Guelph. — Reported by Mr. Fred. W. Doll. Take Queen St. NE i m. then 1^ m. N to Britigoport road fair. At Bridgeport turn to right and cross bridge, follow the telephone poles into Guelph, total distance 18 m., rot*d hilly but passable surface. Berlin to New Hamburg. — Reported by Mr. F. W. Doll. Take Snider St. ^ m. SW look out at R.R. crossing, deep hollow, thence on Petersburg Road 4 m. W to Weurschmidt hilly but hard gravel thence 2 m. W over very good road to Petersburg, fair hotel ; 42 ROAP REPORTS. Mr. F. W. hard thence 8 m. 2 m., thence 4 m. W over fair road to Baden, leaving Petersburg there is a very lar^o hill which can be safely ridden either way. Thence 4 m. W to New Hamburt?, extra good road, there are a few bicycle riders here, very good coast into town but look out at bottom of hill where road makes a turn on to bridge. Rain improves this road. Berlin to Hespler. — Reported by Doll. Take King St. S to Centerville gravel. Thence 3 m. SE to Freeport, SE to Preston, hard gravel, good roaa, a little hilly. North American Hotel, Preston. Thence 5 m. NE to Hespler, very good gravel. Several riders in Hes- pler. From Hespler go 9 m. NE over hard gravel road into Guelph. Wayper's Hotel, Hespler. Berlin to Elmira, — Reported by F. W. Doll. Take King Street N 1 m. to Waterloo, 1 m. on King St. through Waterloo, then m. N.E. to St. Jacobs, fair gravel road, good lonu coast into St. Jacobs but mind bridge at foot of hill. Two bicycle riders here. Long winding hill on other side of bridge would not advise riding it. Thence 4 m. NE to Elmira not very good road, a few riders here. Hunt'a Hotel. Berlin to Galt. — Reported by Mr. F. W. Doll. Go to Preston as given on Hespler road, then turn S 4 m., good gravel road into Gait. The trip to Gait is only fair riding, average time-1^ hours for the 12^ miles. Waterloo to Listowell. — Reported by Mr. Chas. E. Fice. Distance 35 m. Take Concession o^ m. N. good gravel and sand to Martin's Corners, thence 3^ m. NW to Heidelberg, good gravel. Steice's Hotel. Bad hill near bridge about half way. Thence 1^ m. NW to St. Clements, good gravel, thence 1 m. W on Concession Line and 1 rn. N, poor grayel to Tubtown. Thence on Ninth line 3 m. N, mostly clay. Thence turn W 1^ m. on gravel road into Linwood, mind bridge about J m. from town. Linwood House. Mr. J. W. Bundy is C.W.A. Consul here. From Linwood take side road NE 3 m. and town line 3 m. N to KOAD REPORTS. u Mactou, J m. good gravel, rest clay two bad hills ; be careful at second one — dan;^erous bridge. From Macton go North 2^ m. on the town line to Dorking, fair gravel. Thence to Tralee 3 m. NW, good gravel. Thence to Listowei 0^ m. W, very stoney. For hotel and Consul see under Listowei. DRAYTON. Village, population 1,000, no club here, roads reported by Mr. Joseph Powley, Local C.W.A. Consul. Drayton to Palmerston. — See under Listowei. Drayton to Arthur. — Take 10th Con. of Peel 1| m. SE, mostly gravel, then NE 2^ ra., mud roads, good in dry weather, then 2^ m. SE on Elora road to Parker, good hard gravel. Ramsay's Hotel. Thence (S m. NE. to Arthur, clay road, good in dry weather. Commercial Hotel. Guelph to Owen Sound route reported by Williams Bros., passes through Arthur. Drayton to Elmira. — Take 10th Con. line of Peel ^ ni. SE to Goldstone. Thence 3^ m. SE to Creekbank, hard clay, 2ood in dry weather, thence on County line 1 ra. SW, hard clay ; 1 m. SE, gravel ;,5 m. S. hard gravel to Elmira. All good wheeling. Hunt's Hotel. From Elmua to Berlin see under Berlin. Drayton to Port Elgin. — To Boswoith 8 m. NE, hilly, hard clav, good in summer, then take Elora road 3^ m. NW to Rothsay. Then 4 m. NW to Teviotcfale, turning N and NW with bends in road, splendid wheeling, then 7 m. NW to Harriston. Colli- son House. Good hard gravel, then 7 m. N W to Clifford, good gravel, splendid run. Then m. NW to Mild- may, hilly but rideable. Then {) m. NW turning N with beud in road to Johnson's Corners. Hilly, with some good coasts. Then 2^ ra. N to Dunkeld, gravel and sand, thence 10 m. N to Paisley, rough gravel. Paisley to Pt. Elgin, see Pt. Elgin to Walkerton road under Bruce County. WOODSTOCK. Town, population 7,000. Rideable streets. Large 44 ROAD REPORTS. club, affiliated with Woodstock Araatsur Atheletic Ass'd. whoso club house, on the south side of Dundas St. west, is open to receive all visiting wheelmen. Home of W.A. Karn, President of the C.W.A., to be found at his drug store, Dundas St. Mr. S. Wood- roofe, jeweller, Dundas St. is Captain of the Wood- stock Club, Local Consul and Representative C.W.A. No. 2 District. O'Neil House — see advertisement. Eoads reported by Mr. S. Woodroofe. Woodstock to Inoersoll. — Take Dundas St. W i m. Street rough, ride carefully down hiJl near end of town. Ingersoll road turns SW near large mill. Go SW 5 m. to Beachville, fair gravel and sidepaths. Ride on s'de path to the left from start of village to big mill, then on side path to right. From Beachville to Centerville 3 m. SW good gravel road, take side path on right through village, thence to Ingersoll 2 m. SW, good gravel. Atlantic Hotel. Fair trip through fine country, road mostly good with one or two rou^h places. Average time 1 hour. Ingersoli, to Aylmer.— Reported by Mr. F. Morri- son, Aylmer. From old guide book. Distance 23 m. To Cullodea 7 m. S, good gravel and side path. Then to Brownsville 2^ m. S. Thence 2^ m. S, 2^ W, 2^ S and 3 m. W to Springfield, W part clay with some good gravel, all good riding. Lambert House. Then 3 m. S to Aylmer, good gravel. Fine road. Good coasts. For Aylmer see St. Thomas. Txgersoll to London via Putnam. Reported by Mr. W. Briden, Ingersoll. From old guide book. Distance 20 m. Take old stage road, passing Putnam, Dorchester and Nilestown. Fair riding but 2 m. longer than via Thamesford. Ingersoll to London via Thamesford. See Lon- don. TiLsoNBURo TO Ingersoll. — Reported by Mr. Robt. H. C. Wood, Tilsonburg, Matheson House. Go N on Broadwav 1 m. to toll gate, loose gravel. Take Ingersoll and Port Burwell Gravel road 1^ m. N to Ostrander, then 2 m. N to tollgate, good hard gravel, then 2 m. N. to Mount Elgin 1^ m. N to Salford, ^ m. ROAD REPORTS. 45 N to tollgate, 3 m. N to tollgate, from Mount Elgin here medium good gravel road ; from last tollgate to Atlantic Hotel, Ingersoll, 4 m. Total distance 14^ m. From Tilsonburg to Mount Elgin the road is splendid, from there on it is slightly stoney. Woodstock to Norwich. — Reported by W. H. Miller, Norwich and also S. Woodroofe, Woodstock. TakeDundas St. 2^ m. E, then Wilson St. ^ m. S, take roadway on Dundas St. and sidewalk on Wilson St. till you reach gravel road running S which follow to Holbrook 8 m., good gravel, turn E and go 2 m. to Burgessville. Thence S 6 m. to Norwich. Brady House. W. H. Miller, Local Consul, C.W.A. Club here, good road through beautiful country. Average time 1 hour and 45 minutes. Norwich to Simcoe. — See under Simcoe. Norwich to Scotland. — Reported by W. H. Miller. Go 12 m. E over good gravel road. Norwich to Tilsonburg. — Reported by W. H. Miller. Go W 10 m. to Mount Elgin, good gravel road. From Mount Elgin — see Tilsonburg to Inger*- soil. Norwich to Brantford. — Reported by W. H. Miller. Go 5 m. NE to New Durham, thence 4 m. E to Harley, thence 16 m. to Brantford, passing through Burford St. and Mt. Vernon, all good gravel except 4 m. from New Durham to Harley. Woodstock to St. Mary's. — See under St. Mary's. Woodstock to Galt. — See Paris. Woodstock to Brantford & Hamilton. — Reported by S. Woodroofe and W. J. Knowles, Brantford. Take Dundas St. E ^ m., thence on Governor's road 5 m. E to Eastwood, road forh here, take read to right for Brantford. Left for Paris. From Eastwood go 8 m. SE to Cathcart, thence 5 m. SE to Burford. All good gravel. Thence 2 m. SE to Mount Vernon, fair road. Half way between Burford and Mt. Vernon is Bishop's Gate, where turn N to Paris, S to Simcoe. From Mt. Vernon to Brantford is 7 m. E. Fair road. ! i 46 ROAD REPORTS. For Consul and hotel see under Brantford, also for continuation of road to Hamilton. Woodstock to Stratford. —Take Vansi^tart Ave. ^ m. N, then 12th line 7 m. N to Strathalleu. Fair gravel road, rolling, good coast down hill into this villaj»e. Lappen's Hotel. Follow gravel road NE 7 m. to Tavistock, fine riding ; thence N 3 rn. to Shakespeare, turn with the gravel road W and go 8 m. to Stratford, one of the finest trips in Canada. Woodstock to Strathallen is a little hilly, from there on fine road through grand country, for Stratford information see under Stratford. BRANTFORD. City, population 12,000. W. J. Knowles Local Con- sul C.W.A. Colborne St. Association Club her*^. Kirby House. Rideable streets. Brantford to Simcoe. — Reported by Mr. W. J. Knowles. Take Cockshutt gravel road 10 m. S and W to Bealton. This road is stoney and sandy in places. Only fair. Thence 3 m. W to Boston, thence •i.J m. S and W to Watertord. Fair dirt road. Waterford to Simcoe. — See under Simcoe. Brantford to Hamilton. — Reported by W. J. Knowles. Distance 28 miles. Take Colborne St. 2^ m. N and E to Cainsville. Gravel road, fair sidepath. Thence to Fairchild's Creek N and E 5§ m. freshly gravelled this year, will be good when hardened, thence E 8 m. to Jersey ville. Clay and sand, good when dry, thence SE 5 m. to Ancaster. Henderson's Hotel. Fair gravel down grade all the way. From Ancaster to Hamilton 7 m. SE. Royal Hotel. Fairly good road. Do not try to coast going into the city. Keep off Sidewalks. In fine weather this trip is good but hard rains make some parts of the road almost impassable. Brantford to Paris. — Reported by W. J. Knowles and W. W. Patterson. Distance. 7^ miles. m. N, , good hard gravel with three rather large hills, which •.•v».,x'iV ■. ROAD REPORTS. 47 -..•.».»VV.j».'>V. . better not coast, then W into Paris on Governor's road, rather rough. PARIS. Town, population 3,200. Association Club here. Local Consul, W. W. Patterson. Windsor Hotel. Sidewalks free to cyclists. Paris to Woodstock. — Reported by W. W. Patter- son. Distance 21 m. Take Governor's road W past cemetery. Good coast about 1 m. out. Road is sandy and hilly for first 3 m. hut good hard gravel 5 m. to Princeton. Then west 5 m. to Goble's, good side path to left. Then W over hard gravel 3 m. to Eastwood. Balance 5 m. to Woodstock fair gravel but hilly. Paris to Galt. — Do not go by Glenmorris on E sid3 of river but take River St. N, past Riverview Terrace to G.W.R. crossing, hilly and rough road, continue on Sprague's road 4 m. beyond RR. crossing then turn E. 1^ m. to Glenmorris, sandy road, take side path to the left, take river road from Glenmorris on E side of river, CJ m. N to Gait, some hills, ratheV stony and rough, ride carefully. No coasting. Paris toBurford. — 9 m. Take Governor's road, W about 2 m. past cemetry ; may coast first hill after leaving town ; last mile sandy. Then S 5 m. over rather poor road to Bishop's Gate, then over Brant- ford and Woodstock road, 1 m. W to Burford. Good side path. For road from Burtord to Woodstock see under Woodstock. For road to Simcoe see under Simcoe. For road to Norwich go 7 m. S on Simcoe road to Scotland, thence see under Norwich. Paris to Ayr. — Distance 8 miles. Take Banfield St. W to Station, then Keg Lane Road W ^ m. to tollgate, fair side path to right. Then turn N 7^ m. to Ayr over smooth gravel road, slightly hilly. Gait 7 m. NE. SIMCOE. Town, population, 3,500. Good sidewalks, but by agreement with Town Council not used by local wheelmen except when roads are bad. Fire hotel, 48 ROAD REPORTS. Battersby House, every attention to wheelmen. Ual. B. Donly, Secretary Treasurer C.W.A., at Norfolk Reformer ofl&ce, Sydenham St. W. E. Tisdale, Chief Consul, Niagara District, at Tisdale & Kobb's Law Office, Peel St. W. S. Perry, Local Consul, Norfolk Street. SiMcoE TO Port Dover. —Reported by W. S. Perry, Simcoe. Distance 8 m. Down Norfolk St. ^ m. S to railway crossing, look out for trains. Then 2 m. S to Marr's Hollow, fine gravel road, gently rolling country. Good coast into Hollow, minding bridge at bottom. Then 2 m. S. to Brown's Hotel, fair gravel, good sidepath on right hand side. Fair Hotel. Then 3 m. £ to Dover Toll-gate, poor gravel and sand. Turn S I m. down Main St. into Port Dover, good gravel. Norfolk House. Trip a pleasant one, rain improves road, through pleasant country. Av. time one hour. Simcoe to Vittoria. — Reported by W. S. Perry, Simcoe. Distance 8 m. Same road as last to Brown's Hotel. Then 1 m. S to old toll-gate on Port Ryerse gravel road. On descending hill care should be exer- cised as it is stony. Then 2J m. W to Vittoria, very sHudy road, with good side path riding. 3 m. further S is Fisher's Glen, one of the most attractive summer resorts on Lake Erie. To go to Port . Ryetrse, con- tinue S from toll-gate and follow telegraph wires. Road will be found superior. Good coasting. Pretty scenery on approaching Lake. SiMcoE TO Waterford. — Reported by W. S. Perry, Simcoe. Distance 8 m. On Norfolk St. 1 m. N a hard gravel road to G.T.R. station. Look out for trains. Then ^ m. N to tollgate, good gravel, level and hard. Then 2 m. N. to turn E. Good gravel gently rolling. Splendid spin. Look out for bridge on leaving tollgate ; in bad repair. N of tollgate first- class refreshments at Bond's Hotel. Then 1 m. E to Bloomsburg School House, fair road with one bad hill, which must be walked. Then 3^ m. NE to Waterford, ideal gr&vel road with good side path. W. ROAD REPORTS, 49 C I.undy, is the Association Local Consul for Water- ford. Teeter's Hotel. SiMCOE TO Brantford, — See Brantford. SnicoE to Paris. — Reported by W. S. Perry,. Siracoe. Distance 28 m. To Round Plains 7 m. N half distance splendid gravel, balance sandy loam witn fair side path. Lang's Hotel. Then 7 m. N ta Scotland, sandy loam with fair side path. Malcolm's Hotel. Then 7 m. N to Bishop's Gate, medium gravel with good side path. Then 4 ra. N to Pelton's. Corners, good gravel. Then 3 m. E on Governor's road to Paris, fine gravel, gently rolling. First half of this road not very good, much improved by rain ^ Balance a fair road. At Scotland by going W one- concession, riders may avoid hills near Bishop's Gate: and road will be found slightly better. SiMcoE to Aylmer. — Reported by W. S. Perry,. Simcoe, and Frank Morrison, Aylmer. Distance 42; m. Up Norfolk St. N ^ m. to Talbot road. Then 1 m. W to railway crossing, hard gravel, good level run..* Then W 7 m. to Atherton, poor gravel road, rollings with fair side path. At Atherton Gore take right liand road ^ m. to Almas' Hotel, good side path. Thence 2 m. W a poor gravel road, good side path to end of road. Turn N 1^ m. to Delhi. Stoddard's. Hotel. This part is almost unrideable. Then W 8- m. into Courtland. Mrs. Connor's Hotel. Hill at Delhi not rideable. Then 7 miles W over level gravel to Dojle's Hotel. Then 3^ m. W to Stafford ville, clay road, two large hills. Then 3 m. W to Richmond, good hard clay road. Then 7 m. over good gravel into- Aylmer. After leaving Delhi magnificent road. Simcoe to Woodstock. — First Route : Take road as described in Simcoe to Paris road to Bishop'a Gate. From there go E as described in road Paris to Woodstock, under Paris head. Second Route : Go to Tilsonburg as given in Simcoe to Aylmer report,, thence to Woodstock via Ingersoll as given under ^oodstock. The latter route is 10 m. longer thaq. 50 ROAD REPORTS. road is much the other, but is to be preferred as tii better ; good wheehug all the way. SiMCoE TO Norwich. — Reported by W. S. Perry, Simcoe. — Distance 25 m. Take road to Delhi as above. Go 1 m. W to cross roads. Then take right hand road 4 m. NE to Hawtrey. Thence 4 m. N to a frame church, thence one side line (1^ m.) W thence 2'^ m. N. to Norwich. Road hilly and very sandy, almost iinrideable. SiMcoE TO Hamilton.— Reported l)y \V. S. Perry, Simcoe. Distance 42 m. On Norfolk St. ,^ m. N. Then 10 m, E to Murphy's Corners on town line, mixed road, hard clay and sand, poor in places, on the whole up to the average. Then 1 m. N to turn, hard clay, fair wheeling. Then ^ m. E on ^ town line, hard clay to Jarvis. A. E. Yeouraans, Local C. W.A. Consul. Commercial Hotel. Then N through Main St. hard clay to R'y S. Then 6 m. NE to Hagersville. Lawson's Hotel. Old stage road, first- class run. Then 9 m. NE to Caledonia. E. S. Mun- roe, Local Consul. Hard clay, fair road, little stony. Then 7 m. NE, clay loam, very stony, rolling, to Mount Hope. Then 3 m. NE, clay loam, fair wheel- ing, to RyckniRu's Corners. Then 4 m. NE, on clay loam road, gently rolling, to Mountain View Hotel, overlooking Hamilton. In descending Mountain take rr John St. This trip is on the whole a good one. Av. time, r> hours. Passes through some good country, with grand scenery, especially near Hamilton. SniCOE TO DUNNVILLE, NiAOAUA FaLLS, St. CATH- ARINES AND Buii'ALo. — Reported by J. H. Dorau, Niagara Falls, Out. Take road to Port Dover as- above, thence E on Lake Shore Road to Selkirk village, thence E to Rainham, thence E to S Cayuga, thence E to Dunuville, in all 'MS m. There are on the road fair hotels at the villages named. The road is clay and in summer time furnishes excellent wheel ii'j?, though of course rain makes it impassable for bicycles. At Dunuville there is a local Club. Mr. H. G. McLean, of the Bruce Co. Wheelman, ie the wvww;' UOAlt REPORTS. 51 Local Consul, he is to be founu at Mclndoe's Drug store. Mansion House. From Dunnville 20 m. E to Port Colborne passiu<< throufjli Marsbville. Good roud except for 3 m. after leaving Dunnville which is sandy and unrideable. McNeil's Hotel. Thence 12 in. E to Ridge\v»y, clay road, a little rough, but can be ridden. Two good hotels at Ridgeway. Thence 2 m. N to Stevensville. Mineral Springs Hotel. Thence 1 m. N to New Germany, good r jad ; thence N 7 m,, first-class clay road to Chippewa ; thence 8 m. N to Drummondville, take side path ; thence 2 m. to Niagara Falls, sidewalk. When at Marsbville instead of turning to go to Port Colborne, continue on NE to Wellana. There is said to be a good road from Welland to Niagara Falls. For road from Welland to St. Catharines see under St. Catharines. To go to Buffalo take Fort Erie gravel road to Fort Erie, hard gravel and level as a board, 8 m. and cross International bridge to Black Rock and go to Buffalo as given under St. Catharines. Dunnville to Grimsip:. — 25 miles. ^ m. W from* Dunnville to cemetery, cross the biidge at creek and '.urn to the right 4^ m. to Attercliffe station. Clay road, with about a mile of sand, mostly rideable. N from Attercliffe to Port Davidson 8 m. Clay road. After leaving Port Davidson cross the bridge and take lirst turn to left and follow the main roud to Smitli- villc 10 m., clay. From Smithville 7 m. N to Grimsby turn to the right at red brick church on nearing the mountain. No hills of anv account until the moun- tain at Grimsby is reached, parts of which are un- rideable but the road down for tbe iiK)st part is good. Fine gravel road from the foot of the hill to Grimsby. Until this road is reached the roads from Dunnville are all clay, fairly good in dry weather but unrideable after a heavy rain. Reported by H. G. McLean. ST. CATHARINES. (^ity, population 10,000. Active C.W.A. Club here. H. C. (toodman, Representative District No. 2 and A. N. Lindsay Local Consul. Grand Central Hotel. a r 52 POAD REPORTS. St. Catharines to Niagara Falls. — Fiat Route via Thorold. Reported by A. N. Lindsay. Take QueenstowD St. 5 m. to Thorold, passing through Merritton. City Hotel. Thus far the riding is mostly up LiU as the road runs aide by side with the Welland Canal up the mountain. • On reaching Thorold turn to the left at City Hotel, then take first turn to the right and again first turn to the left. This will take rider into Stamford, 10 m. from St. Cath- arines, from here follow directions as given in route 2. Route 2 reported by A. N. Lindsay and J. H. Robinson, Consul at Niagara Falls. Go from St. Catharines 3 m. E on Grimsby and Queenston gravel road to Homer. Good side path. Thence 5. m. E over fair Macadamized road to St. Davids. Turn to right at West's Hotel, some splendid path riding for about a mile, pass through the stone tunnel under the G.T.R., after which the ravine is reached where some magnificient scenery may be enjoyed while walking up a long sandy hill, on reaching the summit the path riding is again good to Stamford. Turn to left at Stamford post office and take first turn to right to the Niagara Fails cemetery then turn to left and coast down sidewalks into the town. John Robinson, Town Clerk, Niagara Falls, Ont., is the C.W.A. Local Consul. Waverly Hotel. Niagara Falls, Ont., to Buffalo, N.Y. — On Am- erican side of river. SW -? m.on street along river,good coast on sidewalk along river bank, look out for people on sidewalk, cross upper Suspension bridge to Niagara Falls, N.Y., go through the town 2 m. E on Falls St., good stone road. Keep off sidewalk in business part of town. Thence E on dirt road 4 m. to La Salle, N.Y. ; thence E good dirt road G m. to Touawanda. Backus' Hotel. Take Delaware road 7 m. SE to Black Rock. Take sidewalk. Continue in same direction till you strike Delaware Avenue. Asphalt pavement. L.A.W. hotel for Buffalo is the Genessee House. The Tift is most frequented by Canadian Wheelmen. Niagara Falls to Buffalo, N.Y.— On Canadian ROAD REPORTS 58 side. Take sidewalk ou river road 2 m. through Cedar Islands, thence 4 m. S over fair Macadaaaized road to Chippewa, thence 6 m. SE ou dirt road to Black Creek, thence 7 m. S to Fort Erie, dirt road ; cross to Black Rock over International Bridge. This rpute is only good late in the summer when the roads are well beaten down, a little rain improves it. Time S hours. St. Catharines to Port Dalhousie.— 4 m. Take Geneva St. to New Canal BanK. The riding on the bank is very good. At Port Dalhousie the old Wei- land Canal must be crossed. Boats from Pt. Dalhousie daily to Toronto and twice a week to Montreal. St. Catharines to Niagara on the Lake. — Re- ported by A. N. Lindsay. Go E ou Queenston St. 3 m. to Homer. Good stone road. Thence 5 m. E to Yirgil. Take left hand road at brick church where road forks. Theuce to Niagara on the Lake it is 3^ m. NE. W. Bailey, of the St. Catharines Club, is Local Consul here. The town is the camping place for the militia of District No. 2,. Boats leave twice daily for Toronto and for Lewiston, N.Y., 7 m. up the river to connect with the trains for Buffalo and the West. The Queen's Royal is well known as a sum- mer hotel. Niagara ox the Lake to Niagara Falls. — By the same River Road 7 m. S. Sandy, parts fair. Some side-path ridi'.ig, beware of headers on the river bank. Thence 5 m. S to Niagara Falls, Ont., (Clif*on) fair but hilly, thence 2 m. on sidewalk to the Falls. This road will lead the tourist past Brock's monument and about 3 m. further on an exc^lleht view of the whirl- pool and rapids may bo obtained. The editors of this book can voucli that if better wheeling can be found in Ontario, there is no 14 m. of road in the Province better worthiriding than this. St. Catharines to Brock's Monument Direct. — By the same. Take Queenston St. to St. David's. Same as in report to Falls. Thence E 2 m. to Queenston. At St. David's the road will be fouud to improve and I ■ 1 I I 64 150AD hEPOKTS. P very good pace may be kept up. At Queciiston the rider skirts around tbe loot of the mountain and follows a long winding bill, near the top the entrance to the grounds will be found. From the top of the monument a delightful view may be had, on a clear dav Toronto is visible, and the roads over which Jhe ridei' has come can be traced for miles. St. Cathakineh to WELLAxn. — By the same. Take St. Paul St. W, coast down hill to Canal Biidge, turn to left after crossii g bridge and climb hill, walk mountniii 2:} m. from St. Catbarinep. Very stouey. Turn at first tnrn to right to get to Decew Falls, 8A ni. from St. Catharines. Beautiful sceuery. Beser- V(nr of the St. Catharines water works— two minia- ture lakes. Beturn to main road then continue S 1 m. take first turn to right and then first turn to left. Bad hill at turn. Continue S to Welland. Total distance to Welland 12 m. The road is nearly all clay and good in dry weather but impassable after rain. Welland to Nian Bui'lington Bay, tine scenery in all directions from the city, good 96 ROAD REPORTS. li, f! I roads, streets very rideable. Royal Hotel. C.W.A. Club of 25 members. G. S. Dunn, Local Consul. Hamilton to Toronto. — The roads between these two cities cannot be ridden by bicysliats, tourists will tind it a pleasant trip by boat, several of which leave daily. Hamilton to Galt. — Reported by C. E. Tiiiliug, of Hamilton, from old guida book. 5 m. W to Duu- das, fair, with fine side path. Be careful of telegraph poles. Coasting safe down hill into Dundas. Thence NW 20 m. to Gait on main road, stone. Imperial Hotel. Bicycle club in Gait but no members of C.W. A. This route is a good one though a little hilly. Best in dry weather. Hamilton to Burlington Beach. — Reported by Mr. Tinling, from old guide book. 9 m. E. Stone road. When vou reach James' Hotel on Barton St., take left hand road leading past Church. Follow this road straight to Beach. Verj' good wheeling — fine country. Impossible to ride from the Beach on to Burlington town. Hamilton to Guelph. — See under Guelph. GUELPH. City, jwpnlation 10,000. On River Speed. Side- • walks prohibited, good rideable streets. Wellington Hotel. C.W.A. Club. John Davidson, Local Consul. Guelph to Galt. — Reported by Mr. Davidson, Guelph, from old guide book. 9 m. SW ou Waterloo Road, hard gravel to Hespeler. Wayper's Hotel. Pirst 6 m. level and good, balance hilly and ahnost ainrideable. Thence 5 m. S to Galt, over L ird road, •gently rolling. Imperial Hotel. Guklph to Mount Forest. — Reported by Mr. Davidson, of Guelph, from old guide book. Total distance about 10 m. Two m. N on Woolwich St. Then 1 ni. N on Elora Road to Marden. Bevin's Hotel. Hard gravel. Then ^ m. N to Junction Hotel. Take road leading to right and go NI^ 10 ni. 'Over Owen Sound Road. Verv hard and smooth, with ROAD REPORTS. 67 some fine coasting, to Fergus. Spire's Hotel. Good riding on Fergus streets. Thence 13 m. N to Arthur. Green's Hotel. Thence 10 m. N to Mount Forest, All fine, hard gravel. GuELPH TO Hamilton. — Reported by Mr. David- son. Take Brock road SE 9^ m. to Aberfoyle, poor gravel, side path part of the way. Thence 2^ m. SE to Morriston, good gravel, slightly rolling, good side path. There is a bicyclist here. Thence 5 miles to Puslinch P.O., fair gravel, side path part of the way. Thence 1^ m. S to Strabane. Brock road now leads to right. Two hotels, no choice. Thence 3 m. S to Harsland, fair gravel. Thence 3 m. to Bullock's Corneru, thence to Dundas 2 m. All fair gravel. Elgin House. Dundas to Hamilton, see Hamilton to Gait road. GuELPH TO Orangeville. — Reported by Mr. David- sou, of Guelph, and Mr. H. A. Carter, of Simcce. Take Eramosa Road 20 m. NE to Erin village. AVilliams' Hotel. Good hard gravel. Splendid coast- ing. Thenco 4 m. N\V to Hillsburg over fairly good gravel road. Thenco to Orangeville over splendid gravel road, a little stony and with big hills, making fine coasting. Orangeville to Owen Sound. — From old guide book. To Mono Centre, 10 in. wheeling is reported by the Williams' Bros, as fairly good. Of the road from there to Shelburne some 12 m. it has been im- possible to obtain any definite information. From Shelburne on to Owen Sound, our report is supplied by Mr. Chas. Langley, of Toronto. Toronto and Sydenham Road NW 22^ m. from Shelburne to Flesherton. The first 5 m. fair gravel on sand bottom interspersed with sand sti etches. 1^ m. rough swampy land. 11 m. part clay and part gravel, slightly rolling. 5 m. into Flesherton fair to good, hilly. The last 2 m. into Flesherton arc down a suc- cession of hills or steps. Glorious coasting with grandly picturesque views of country. Average time for the 22 m. about 3 hours. From Flesherton 8 m. 68 UOAD REPORTH. NW on ^ocd gravel road to IMarkdaly. Thence 10 in. NW to Williams-ford very hilly, not very good for wheeling. Thence 5 m. NW to Chatsworth. Gravel- led, rolling to hilly. These roads are not particularly pleasant for Bicycling, on acconnt of the inimeuHe hills, v;hicti, cannot be climbed, bnt can be coasted if care be taken to keep clear of cobble stone. From Chatsworth to Owen Sound, 10 m. excellent gravel, very level, one of the best pieces of road for wheeling in Ontario. o 400 Miles In Northern Ontario.; (from OLn OUIDE I500K.) Tl following notes of a trip made by Messrs. Willia.il J. and Herbert Williams of the Woodstock C\nh in August, ISSH, supply information as to many roads not furnished in the regular road reports : — Started August 18th, Woodstock to Waterloo rin Tavistock. Shakesjieare and Berlin — fifty miles. Koad to Strathallan verv hillv but hard, to Shakes- peare splendid, to Nev/ Hamburg ai:d Baden very smooih and hard, scenery beautiful. First class Dutch dinner at latter place ; thence to Waterloo, very hilly. Waterloo to Guelph via Breslau, lifteeii miles. Roads and scenery very fine tc Breslau, thence hilly and rough. First header. Guelph to Durham viti Fergus, Arthur and Mt. P\)rest — sixty miles. Pavement-like road to Fergus — thirteen miles in fifty miimtes. Remainder bad and much cut up. Dinner at Arthur. Stared at by natives, being tiie pioneers over this road. Durham to Woodford, via Williamsford, Chats- worth and Owen Sound — forty miles. After leaving Durham and while crossing thq romantic-looking Kockv Saugeen. caught in a' thunder storm. Roads muddy. Did Clmtsworth to Owen Sound, nine KOAD REPOllTS. 50 miles, in fifty niiuuteH. Rest of road very roi:gli aiul rocky. Woodford to Orillia, forty-live miles. To Mea- ford. n ut;h but down hill : thence to Collinj^jwood, one of the best roads we saw, composed of decayt d stone and tine gravel. Cnllinj^wood to Stavner, strong head wind and soft road. Gave up and took train to Orillia. Orillia to Mono Centre, forty-five miles. Train to Barrie, thence per wheel ocross country to Mono Centre. A tough day. Rain, and clay road to Cookston. then soft sand, and after passing Alliston, c'indieci the ^hjno Hills, some of which were so steep that thf wheels could scarcely be pushed up. Mono Centre to Guelph. fifty miles. To Orangeville very good road, thence to Hillsburg, splendid. Not quite so good to Ouelph. Guelph to Waterloo, eighteen miles. Went by wav of Freeport, which was better than via Breslau. Waterloo to Woodstock, fifty miles. Left at U.IT; a.m. Bri'eports : — Detroit Riveh to Nia(i.\r.\ Falls and BrFFALo. — Detroit to St. Thomas, see under St. Thomas. St. Thomas to Avhner, see under St. Thomas. Avlmer .,li 60 ROAD REPORTS. ' v1 ! to Simcoe, see under Simcoe. Simcoe to Dunnville, Dunnville to Nia^^ara Falls and Buffalo, see uuder Simcoe. Detroit to Godericit. — Detroit to St. Thomas, see under St. Thomas. St. Thomas to Londou, see under St. Thomas. London to Goderich, see uuder Goderich. Goderich to Toronto. — Goderich to Stratford, «ee under Stratford. Stratford to Berlin, see under Stratford. Berlin to Guelph, see under Berlin. Guelph to Toronto, see under Toronto. Detroit to Toronto. — To St. Thomas as above. To London, see under St. Thomas. To St. Marys, see under St. Mary's. To Stratford, see under Strat- ford. Stratford to Toronto, same as last route ^iren, or from London to Woodstock, see uuder Loudon. Woodstock to Hamilton, see under Woodstock, thence by boat to Toronto. Toronto to Port Elgin. — Toronto to Guelph, sej under Toronto. Guelph ^o Arthur, see under Guelph. Arthur to Drayton, see under Drayton. Drayton to Port Elgin, see under Drayton. TORONTO. The Capital of the Province of Ontario. Population 120,000. Has fine wide streets, many of them well paved, a number of beautiful parks, numerous tine buildings and points of interest for the sightseer who is greatly facilitated in his journeying about the city by the possession of a bicycle. Mr. Charles J. Langley Chief Consul District No. 3 C.W.A., may be found at McMaster, Darling & Co's., Front St. Mr. Henry Ilyrie, Representative C.W.A., District No. 3, at 113 Yonge St. Mr. Geo. H. Orr, the otl\er Representative of the same District, will be found at the Insurance Office of W. H. Orr, Adelaide St. The Local Consuls for the city are : Charles H. Riggs, corner King and Yonge Sts. and W. H. Cox, at Messrs. Scarth, Cochrane it Co's., Messi's. J. B. Boustead and R. H. McBride, Ex-Presidents of the Association are to be found ROAD REPORTS. 61 respectively at the office of Messrs. Boustead ife Gibbs, Adelaide St. and the warehouse of Frank Smith & Co., Front St. W. G. Eakins, an ex-Vice President of the Association, is on the Mail editorial staff. There are two large clubs in Toronto, namely : " The Torontos," and " Wanderers." Hotels are numerous and good. The Walker House, corner York & Well- ington St.. is the Associa.iou Hotel. All distances from Toronto are given from the corner of King and Yonge Sts. Toronto to Guelph. — Reported by Mr. Charles J. Laugley. Take Dundaa St. VV 5 m. to West To- ronto junction, 4 m. block paved, balance poor, Macadamized, rutty, sidewalk generally taken, but look out for the police. Thence 2 m. W to Lambton Mills rutty, fair to good sidepath beyond limits of West Toronto Junction. Keep of sidewalk at Junc- tion. Thence W 2^ m. to Islington, sidewalk and splendid side path, not affected by rain. Thence 6^ m. through Somerville and Dixie to Cooksville. Fairly good Macadamized road, rain improves road very* much, good side path nearing Dixie. Turn North on Centre road 9 m. to Brampton, clay road, unrideable after rain and not very good at any tinit. Ride 1 m. N.from Brampton then turn W, still clay road 5 m. to Norval. Take care descending hill into N'^rval. Georgetown is NW from Norval, 4 m. road mil of turns and must be enquired for. The road is fair in dry weather, only big hill to climb going out of Nor- val, bad stretch of sand leading into Georgetown. Then 17 m. to Bristol Arms, good gravel road. Another road from Georgetown follows the Railway line via Acton and Rockwood, not nearly so good. From Bristol Arms, 8 m. SW into Guelph. Fine gravel, long easy grades, tiiie coasting. Walk down hill into Guelph. See under Guelph. Toronto to Weston. — Reported by C. J. Langley. Take Yonge St., College Avenue and Bathurst St. all block paved 2^ m. N & W to Seaton Village, con- tinue along Bathurst St. ^ m. N to Davenport road, turn W 2^ m. to Carletou, fair wheeling, side path ()2 ROAD REPORTS. 11 n rideable, good gravel nearing Carletou. Then t in. N d' W to Weston. Ea<»le'a Hotel. Rutty Macadanj- ized road, ram improves it. Take let road to the north, after passing railroad at Carleton, bad hill at Black Creek, .^^ood side path for 1 m. leadinj^ into Weston. Toronto to Danfortii. — Reported by C. J. Lang- ley. 7 m. NE on Don and Danforth Road. Gd over river Don by Winchester St. bridge, level road. Good stretches of gravel interspersed writh bad patches of sand, which are in some places unrideable. This road runs through the townships of Scarboro and Markhan.. Is not much patronized by bicyclists. Toronto to Stouffville. — Reported by C. J. Langley. Take King St. E and Kingston Road 8 m. to Norway and Half-way House. Turn N 2 m. E of Half-way House and take Markham road to Malvern. Clay and gravel, poor riding after rain, fair in dry weather, rideable foot path for some distance, bad hill past Malvern. From Malvern 4 m. N to Woburn, thence N 1 m. to Markham, mixed clay and gravel, poor riding after rain. Take road to left entering Markham and use great care descending hill. Frank- lin House. Jay J. Ross, Local Consul at Markham.. From Markham to Stouffville it is 9 ra. good riding. Go North as far as Ringwood and turn E to enter Stouffville Toronto to Lake Simcoe. — Reported by C. J. Langley. Take Yonge St. N 3 in. to Doer Park, block paved, thence N 5 m. to York Mills, Macadamized, rutty, loose stone, poor wheeling, can take sidewalk for 3 m., steep hill and dangerous entering the Mills. Thence N 4 m. to Thornton. Macadamized, long hill ascending from York Mills, can be ridden by strong riders, rain improves road, thence N 4 m. to- Rich- mond Hill. Palmer House. Fair riding, gradual ascent. Thence 10 m. N to Aurora. Queen's Hotel. Good coast at Bond's Lake, coming south, gradual ascent, with only fair roads, making road from Toronto here not very, desirable. Thence 4 m. to llDAl) Ui:i'(»UT.S. 6a Newmttikci. Turn E at Aurora, theu N by ^ood t^ravel over small hills, all ridtable and entering' Ntw- niarket on east side, this is preferable. to continuation of Yoiif^e St. Active C.W.A. Club here. J. G. Watson, Local Consul. Mrs. ForsNth's Hotel. From New- market to Sharon E A: N 4 ru. Then 3 m. N to Queensville, (> m, N to Jersey, 1 m. N to Kiswick, all iiood j^ravel, then H m. N to Koaeh's Point, gravel and Hand. At NewmarkQt turn E 1| m., poor riding, sandy, though improved with rain, then N 2^^ to Sharon, good gravel, level, rain improves. Some Bplendid stretches of hard packed gravel. Last 8 m. is a delightful run, road parallel with water's edge, within a stone's throw of Lake Simcoe. At Roach's Point there is a good temperance hotel, splendid summer resort, good bathing facilities, grounds nicely laid ouii, just the place for a cyclist. Average time from Newmarket 2 hours. Lake Simcoe to Wiiitry. — Reported by Charles J. Langley. Start at Kiswick, good level gravel road. 8 m. E to Sutton. Mansion House. Thence 7^ m. E splendid stage road ; thence 1^ m. S to Wilfred, thence 11 m. E to CanningtoD, good gravel, level and hard. Thence E 1^ m. Thence S to Manilla, Sonya, Seg rave, Port Perry, 18 m. Gravel, fair wheeling, roll- ing, with a few- heavy hills. At Port Perry go W 2 m. to Manchester thence S 1() m. to Whitby, passing through Myrtle and Brooklyn. All good gravel and fair wheeling. Toronto to Whitdy. — Reported by C. J. Langley. Take King St. and Kingston Road Elm. to Norway 8 m. block paved, balance poor, Macadamized, rutty. Thence 10 m. E to Highland Creek, fair gravel. Take care descending hill at creek, sand at bottom, rain improves road. Good side path 2 m. W of Highland Creek. Thence Rouge HiU 8 m. E, goad gravel, look out tor dangerous hill and bridge at toll gate. Loose Macadamized and sand. • Thence 2 m. E to Dunbar- ton. Clay and gravel, fair wheeling in dry weather. Thence 1 m. E to Liverpool Market. Gravel, hilly and rideable. Mrs. Becker's Hotel. Thence 2^ ni. E G4 nOAI) REPORTR. f to Pickering, good gravel, splendid sidewalk through the village. Thence fi^ m. E to Whitby. Royal Hotel. Road clay and gravel, good wheeling, only affected by heavy rains. This is the best road leading out of Toronto for bicyclists. Average time 3.J hours. -o- Whitby to Kingston. COMl'ILEn UY MR. W. P. WAY, C.C, DISIRK.T NO. IV, Whitry to Port Hopk. — Reported by E. T. Howie, Consul C.W.A., at Newcastle. Kinghton Road E from Whitby to Oshawa 1 m., road good gravel, hilly, but safe to coast, rain has no bad effect on I'oad, but in ridoable during whole season. At Oshawa theie are a few riders. Queen's Hotel. To Hownianville E i) m. road slightly sandy first ^ in. then excellent to Bowraauville. Rheubottoni Hotel. A line run from Bovvmanville to Lake Scugog 2Ji m. N passing through the following villages : Hampton, 5 m., good hotel ; Euniskillen, 3 m. ; Burton, 8 m., crossing C. P. Ry. O. (Si Q. Div. ; Williamsburg, 8 m. and thence 4 m to Carsara on shore of Lake Scugog, where will be found good boating and fishing. BowMANViLLE TO NEWCASTLE. — 5 m. level, hard» gravel road, entering Newcastle, legs over from the three beautiful hills just coasted. Windsor Hotel. Fine C.W.A. Club here ai elegant club rooms, all wheelmen made welcome, ijocal runs N to Orono, 5 m., and S to Harbor 1 m., fine roads and good com- pany. Newcastle to Newtonville. — 3 m. E between these two places is the longest hill known iu the Mid- land District, the road being, fine, however it can be ridden. Newtonville to Port Hope. — 12 m. First mile sandy but path riding available and numerous good iioAD nEPonxs. (>5 coastH, Havo a care entering Port Hope as Main St. hill i8 rough hut rideahlc. Hotels : St. Lawrence Hall and 'Queen's Hotel. No club here but H^>jno wheelmen. Port Hope to Petkrhouo. — Keportcd by E. T. Bowie. Kingston road W 3 nj. to lUetcher's Corners, thence N 27 ni. to Peterhoro the road is fair, villages I)assed through being Jiewdley, at the Western end of Rice Lake, (good hotel and line lishiitg) ; Bailleboro. Centervillo and J''raserville. At Peterhoro there is a line ('lub of 10 members. Good Hotel, Oriental. Ci. A. Scolield, Local ('onsul. • Port Hoi'K to Okakton. — Reported by W. G. Pond, of Cobourg. Post Hope to Cobourg 7 m. K, fine gravel road, level and snjooth. In sight of Ijako On- tari(». Hotels : Arlington and Dunham, both giving liberal discounts to Wheelmen. There is a Club here. W. G. Pond, Ijocal Consul. Cobourg to Harwood (Rice Lake) 15 m., (vranbourne 7 m. good road, balance to Harwood rideable, but great care must he taken aV road seems perforated with uTinoticeable sandy spots. Harwoad is on the shore of Rice Ijak(s the terminus of the C.P. it M. Ry and conse(|uently the point of enibiukiition for Idyl Wild the summer resort ot Amcricim tourists who spend the season tinhing at this beatitiful place. ConouRo TO Grafton.— H m. K, good gravel road. Hotels: Mansion and Patterson Houses, the hitter giving discount to wheelmen. (iiiAKToN TO TuKNToN. - Reported by Thornton Huyck, Consul C.W.A., Colborne. Giattoii to Wick- low I) m. K. Fine gravel road. Thencu to Colborne 5 m., floiiH! soft and sandy spots, Imt fair path riding. Brunswick Hotel. T. Huyck, Consul, will he found at C/olbonie as well as other enthusiastic whoehuon. although no Club has been formed. There is a road fair and rideable from Colborne to Hastings, route as follows: CaKtleton H m., one hotel ; Morganston 5 m., no accomodation ; Norham H m., one hotel ; Wark- worth 1 ui., Duly House, Hastings U) m.. Royal, U>^ HI II I 66 ROAD REPORTS. ClareudoD and Cougblin Hotele, all fine houses. Colborue to Brighton 8 m. good gravel road, tine coasti^ug. Approaching Brighton sandy spots but rideable.with caution. Clarke House. Brkjfton to Trenton — 10^ m. splendid road, hard and fine, rideable in any weather, only one coast coming into Trenton. Hotels: Grand Central and Queens. C.W.A. Club here. C. W. Thomson, Local Consul. BiiioHTON to Conbecon. — From old guide book. Prince Edward St. Sim. Good gravel. Turn E 1 mile S of Main St. Thence 3 m. SE to Lovitt's Cor- ners (Murray Canal Crossing.) Gravel and sand. Some fair pide path riding. Thence 6 m. E on Tren'- ton Gravel Road to Carrying Place. Fair Hotel. Thence 5 m. S, good gravel to Consecon, a plensant village, situated on Weller's Bay in a rich farming country. Brkjuton to CAMrjELLFORD. — From old guide book. Take Yonge St. ^ m. N to Hilton, mostly uphill, good gravel. Thence 4 m. N to Newcomb's Mills, good gravel, rolling. Thence 2 m. N to Codrington, gravel and clay. Thence 2 m. N to Mallory's Corners, gravel and clay. Thence 6 m. N to Myersburgh, gravel and clay. Not rideab-e while wet. Thence 4 m. N to Campellford, good gravel. Windsor Hotel. 'Ine village. Brighton to Hastings. — Same road as to Camp- bellford as far as Mallory's Corners. Turn there W 8 m. to Norham. Fine gravel. Thence 1 m. N, to Warkworth. Good Hotel. Thence 10 m. N to Hast- ings, fine gravel but billy. Fair Hotel. Eoad is well kept, and ccuiing S fast time can be made, as hills are m rider's favor. Dries quickly, and rain does not affect it much. Trenton to Warkworth. — Reported by F. B. Hope, Trenton. To Wooler 8 ra., fair gravel road and rideable ; no definite account beyond, but stage driver reports road equally good. Trenton to Wellington. — Reported by F. B. Hope, TreutoD. To Murray Canal 3^ m. fair road iL ROAD REPORTS. 67 and improving annually. (Half mile walk owing to canal construction during 1885, but with the opening of the current season tho bridge across canal will be completed). To Crossing Place 1 m. ride with care, sandy spots. Thence to Consecon 5 m., first J m. soft, balance good wheeling. A fine view is gained from the hill approaching Consecon being Consecon and Weller's Ray and Bald Head. Consecon, Porter's and Baird's Hotels. Leaving Consecon is a heavy liill, once on top road improves and to Wellington 10 m. the roads are smooth with fine coasts. Garratt House at Wellington, ^1.00 per day, Wellinc.ton to Picton. — Reported by D. W. Key- nolds, Local Consul C.W.A. To Bloomfiold 5 m. Hard level gravel road with gentle undulations, fine scenery along shores of West Lake. Telegraph line follows road to Picton, 5 m. hard, smooth road, no grades, splendid wheeling. Royal Hotel, Picton, ^1.00 per day. The C.W.A. Consul will bo only too happy to initiate tourists into the beauties of Prince Edward County runs. Including Picton to Glenora, 5 m. the scenery of which is something worth seeing, viz : Lake on the Mountain, Bay of Quinte Beach, Davy's Island, Hay Bay, etc., while the lover of machinery and hydrostatics can find somt*thing new m the Little Giant Factor v, where can be found the smallest working water wheel in Canada, returning one way take the Hill road, hard clay and smooth as a board in dry weather, having a care only for Cooper's Hill when entering Picton. From Picton to Milford 7 m. E about a mile of hill to start with, remamder of distance fair lideable road. Empey's Hotel, 11.00 per day. Returning to Picton take Cherry Valley road, telegraph line all the way, road splendid gravel. Caution at Werden'e Hill, 2 m. out of Picton, rocky and dangerous. Picton to Sand Banks 10 m. S past C. O. R'y. station. This is a difficult and complicated road to follow, the only guide is when doubtful of route ask for the Lake Shore road. Hotel at Banks, Lake Shore House, $1.50 per day. Another beautiful run is from Lake Shore to Salmon Point Lighthouse 68 ROAD REPORTS. 9J m. elegaut road and lovely scenery along shore of Lake Ontario. Trenton to Belleville. — Reported by R. H. Fenwick, Representative C.W.A. No. 5 Dis. Leave Trenton, cross bridge and up hill and ride 12 m. to Belleville without a halt, time from 50 minutes to one hour, is all the description necessary. The Chicago Tour, of 1884, and Big 4, of 1885, did the distance in above time, Manage Ayers having countenanced a " Scortch." Anyone riding for pleasure might take in the paths of the cemetery or call at the Deaf and Dumb Institute, where visiting wheelmen are always kindly treated by R. Mattheson, Jr., or D. S. Can- niff. Have a little care in descending Murney Hill entering Belleville and keep wheel well under control as street is rough and bad crossing at foot of hill. BELLEVILLE. City, 12,000 population. Large and enthusidstic C. W.A. Club, the Ramblers. Hotels : The Dafoe and Anglo-American. Home of W. P. Way, C. C. District No. 4 and Representatives R. H. Fenwick and W. E. Foster. Belleville to Frankfprd. — Reported by W. P. Way, of the Ramblers. Cross upper bridge turn le*t 4 m., right 5^ m.,then loft S^m. reaching Wallbridge, thence 4 m. to Frankford, cross River Trent and stop at Frankford House immediately on left after crossing bridge, thence to Trenton, all down hill 8 m., whole distance level gravel road, not a hill to bother the most tin-id rider. Trenton to Bellevi.Ue 12 m. making Ho m. in all of most elegant wheeling. Belleville to Picton. — Reported by R. E. Clarke. Local Consul. The roads are generally rideable dur ing the wheeling season. Crossing per Ferry to Ross- more the distance is about 28 m. with only one hill of any importance at Covert's Hotel, about 8 m. from Belleville. Belleville to Wellington.— Reported by R. E. Clarke. The distance is about 19 m. The road runs ROAD REPOKTB. 69 ke. ur loss- lof 0111 nearly S and after the first 5 m. in nearly level and very good riding. Belleville to Bloomfield. — 17 m. The road is the same as that to Wellington for about 12 m., when it turns SE and is for the remaining 5 m. excellent riding. Belleville td Madoc vi i Sterling and Marmora. — This was a run taken by W. A. Lingham and Geo. Biggar of the Ramblers, reported by the former, and can be describect as follows : N to Foxboro (5 m., gravel road, few ruts, but rideable to Cbatterson. 4 m. good gravel road to Somerset Lake, 3 m. some sandy spots and up hill to Sterling a coast of about I) m. good gravel road. Hotels: Chard, Sterlingit Scott's. Thence N to Springbrook 8 m. and Marmora 8 m. more, fair gravel roads. MoWilliams' Hotel at Marmora. To Madoc E 12 m. fair rideable gravel road, some hills, none dangerous, road line in dry weath»?r except bridge and culvert approaches. Madoc wheelmen are repre- sented by H. O. Flynn. Belleville to Shannonville. — 9 m. E. Elegant gravel, level and smooth. Shannonville to Odessa. — Reported by Alex. Leslie, Napanee. To Milltown E 2 m. Good level gravel road. To Lyendenaga 8 m., equally good road, not affected by rain ; to Napanee 6 m., road good except sandy spots, paths available. Campbell House, SI. 50 per day. To Odessa 12 m., steep hill leaving Napanee, afterward splendid road. Average time 12 m. per hour. Queen's Hotel. Napanee to Bath take Odessa road 7 m. then S 5 m., fine read all the way. Odessa to Kingston. — Repoited by W. Nicol, Consul at Kingston. To Westbrook 5 m., thence to Cataraqui 4 m., thence to Kingston 3 m. Road ride- able in any weather, being the " Stone " road. Hills all safe to coast. Kingston. British American Hotel, f2.00 per day. Kingston to Ferris Point. — This road runs along the shore of Lake Ontario and is one of the prettiest r^ ^li . 70 ROAD REPORTH. runs in Canada, diBtance 7 m., road fine, is a coutinu- ation of King St. and passes the Penitentiary and Eookwood Lunatic Asylum also Portsmouth. Napanee to PicTON AND Sand Banks.— Reported by G. A. Mothersill, Ottawa. This is a very fair road for wheeling nearly all the summer, the lirst 2^ m. are sandy then after that come good hard gravel roads. Leaving Napanee in a westerly direction and after about 7 m. wheeling Deseronto on the Bay of Quinte is reached. 1 m. further is the Ferry Landing where one can cross the Bay. Proceeding then S for about 2 m. then direct W to Picton. Total road distance to Picton 25 m. About 3 miles from the Ferry there is a very sieup hill which is not safe to coast. Tlio Koyal Hotel at Picton and the O'Connor House at Deseronto, are strcngly recommended. From Picton in a westerly direction to the Sand Banks — a great summer resort for tourists, on the shores of Lake Ontario and East and West Lakes— is a very pleasant ride over 10 m. of hard sandy roads shaded by maple trees. This road has not been ridden very much by Cyclists, but is worthy the attention of any one who appreciates fair roads and good scenery. Napanee to Centeuville. — By the same. This road is now more used by Wheelmen than formerly ; the scenery is really very fine all the way and the road, which is hard gravel, is especially good from Camden E to Centefville. Leaving Napanee in a NE direction Newburgh is reached after a run of 7 m. then E for 2 m. to Camden East. For the next m. in a N direction to Ceuterville the riding is very good. Hope's Hotel at Newburgh ; McCarthy's Hotel at Camden East, and Wheeler's Hotel at CentervilJc, are recommended. Total distance from Napanee to Ceuterville 15 m. KiNosTON TO Bath. — By the same. This is a very pretty run, not much travelled by wheelmen as it is o£f the beaten track. There is a bad railway crossing ^ m. E of CoUingsby. Leaving Kingston on tlie Bath road and going in an easterly direction CoUingsby is ROAD REPORTS. 71 reached after a 5 m. run ; thence to Mill Haven, '10 m. further, and 2 m. beyond thia is Bath. This is a very delightful route, is very level and has only a few small hills on it. At Bath Wemp's Hotel is recom- mended. Kingston to Sydenham.- -By the same. This is a fair road, a little hilly and verv little travelled by wheelmen. Sydenham is N of Kingston about 14 m. The road passes through Catarqui and Elginburg. Kingston to Ferris Point. — By the same. This road is a tolerably good one ; it is in a westerly direc- tion and is one of the prettiest runs in this part of the country, it passes along the 'shore of Lake Ontario. The hills on it are good for coasting. Total length 7 m. Kingston to Kingston Mills. — By the same. This road — the Montreal — runs in a NE direction and is a very fair one in dry weather. There is a very dangerous hill 1 m. from the Mills. There is a favsr ite pic nic ground here, pretty scenery and good fish- ing. Rideau, a station on the G.T.R., is near this place. -o- Kingston to Montreal. COMPILED BY O. A. MOTHERSILL, OTTAWA. Kingston to .Brockville. — This road is looked upon as a night-mare by the only wheelman I have discovered who had the hardihood to ride over it : To Gananoque 21 m., it is reported vile and from Gan- anoque to Brockville about 32 m. it iq worse. Large granite holders meet the eye in every direction and what IS not granite bolder is sand. Apart from all this there is nothing in the way of hotel accommoda- tion. The cyclist would therefore do well to take Htpamboat from Kingston to Brockville and enjoy a trip through the Thousand Islands. If he is extra 72 ROAD REP0RT8. venturesome he might ride to Gananoque and take the steamboat from there to Broekville. International Hotel at Gananoque. • MoRRisnuRo TO Cornwall. — The road which is composed of either clay or gravel, occasionally a little sand, passes through Aultsville 10 m. ; Farran's Point, 3 m. ; Dickenson's Landing, 6 m. ; Moulinette, 4 m.; Milles' Roches, 1 m. ; Maple Grove, 1 m. and Cornwall 3 in, further, is reached after a distance cf 28 m., has been wheeled. At Aultsville the Haines' House is recommended and at Cornwall the American House is the C.W.A. Hotel. Cornwall to Coteau, P.Q. — The road is clay and sand and cla\. In dry weather is good wheeling but rather muddy after heavy rains. It passes through Summerstown, 10 m. ; Lancaster, 6 m. ; Curry's, U ni., and Coteau is reached 9 m. further on, in all 34 m. At Summerstown the Summers House is recom- mended ; at Lancaster, McRae's and tlie Fullam House at Coteau. Total distance from Broekville to Coteau 96 m. Coteau to Montreal, see under Mou- tieal. BuocKviLLK, Ont., TO CoTEAU, P.Q.— At the St. Lawrence Hall, Broekville, the acommodation is good. The distance to Prescott is 13 m. and the wheeling ex- cellent, the road along the greater part of the distance f illows the Hiver St. Lawrence. At Prescott Daniel's Hotel will meet the requirements of the hungry tourist. From this point to Morrisburg the road is hard clay and not bad riding in dry weather, it passes through Edwardsburgor Cardinal i) m. from Prescott ; Iroquois 6 m. further on and at the end of 22 m. Morrisburg is reached, where at the St. Lawrence Hall the rider pan have ample acommodation. This route may be varied by riding along the tow path of the Williamsburg Canal, commencing at the head of the Galops Rapid, 7 m. from Prescott. The ride along tbe edge of the Rapids, in the day time, being delight- ful. It 18 not a very difficult matter to take the ma- cliiue over on the foot bridge oi the lock gater. To i ROAD REPORTS. 73 one not pressed for time this route can be made most enjoyable by utilizing the bank of the Canal, in this manner the greater pari< of the way down to Corn- wall and doing the Galops Bapid, Bapide Plat and Longue Sault Rapids, etc., a-wheel. Ottawa and Vicinity. COMPILED BY P. M. S. JKNKIXS, C. C. DISTRICT, NO. V. OTTAWA. City, population about 35,000. As capital of the Do- minion it possesses peculiar attractions, and will well repay a visit. The riding in tho city is good and a wheel will prove of service in eiu'ht-soeing. An active Club of nearly 40 members is ever ready to welcome visiting wheelmen. F. M. S. Jenkins, Chief Consul for District No. 5, may be found in the Money Ordar Branch, P. O. Department, Wellington St. Major Walsh, the Local Consul, is in tho Dead Letter Branch, P. O. Departmetit, West Block, Parliament Buildings. INDEX OF ROUTES. No. 1. fa) Ottawa to Chelsea, The Peche and Upper Gatineau District. (b) Ottawa to Gatineau Point and Templetou. (c) Chelsea to Aylmer, via Hull Mountains. No. 2. (a) Ottawa to Aylmer, P.Q., and beyond. (6) Ottawa to Carleton P. aud Smith's Falls. No. 3. (a) Ottawa to Brittania, Bell's Corneis, Fal- lowtield, Bichmond West, Franktown, Smiths Falls and Brockville. (/;) Ottawa to Perth and Oliver's Ferry. (c) Ottawa to L(5mbardy and Portland, Ont. {(i) Ottawa to North Gower, ^errickville, and thence to Smith's Falls. {c) Ottawa to South March aud Lake Con- stance. (/) Ottawa to Merivale. ' 74 ROAD REPORTS. No. 4. {a) Ottawa to Metcalfe, Vernon, Kemptville, Spencerville and Prescott. (b) Ottawa to Manotick. Two routes. No. 5. Ottawa to Eastman's Springs. No. (). Ottawa to Roberta' Springs, St. Joseph. Cumberland, Plantagenet and Caledouia Springs, and on to Montreal. No. 7. {a) Ottawa to Hintonburg, see No. 3 (a). (6) Ottawa to Jane vi Ho, see No. G to bridge across Rideau. Settlement here is Jane- ville. (c) Ottawa to Billings Bridge, see No. 4 {a). (d) Ottawa to Birchton or Skead's Mill, see No. 3 (a). {e) Ottawa to Hawthorn Village, see No. o. No. 8. Ayltner to Chelsea. Back road. No 1. (a) Ottawa to Ciiklsea. — The Peche and Upper Gatinoau District. Take Wellington street to Bridge street. The Waterworks that supply the city are at left hand side of the bridge, cross the bridge and continue on Bridge street, following street car tracks to where the . Suspension Bridge crosses the Ottawa River, connecting Ottawa with Hull, and Province of Ontario with Quebec. Fine view of Chaudioro Falls here, Mill, Slides and Electric Light company's Motor, are also of interest. Crossing Bridge to Hull, (population about 10,000, principally French), take first turn to left, passing Eddy's famous Match Factory left hand side, and r«.^sideuce opposite on right baud side, when turn again to right, and continue W crossing Canada Pacific Railroad track, to Tollgato 1 m., hard macadamized ; thence N 5 m. to Ironsides Village, good macadamized, extensive Iron Mines here, two hotels, J m. further is " The Long Hill " an ascent of a (quarter of a mile, can be wheeled up, is a magnificent coast returning. From top of hill to Chelsea, 2 m. road a little heavy but rideable. This road can be depended on in all weathers for from 7 to 9 m. an hour. Scenery on route very beautiful, Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers in view to WE, and Laureutian Mountains N & NW^ IIOAD REPORTS. 75 At Chelsea, Gilruour's Park and Millp, and Gatiueau FallB are of Hpcciul iuterest. Wlieeltiieii are adviHed to leave wheel at Moore's Hotel aud do Park on fool. The paths arc thickly wooded und lead to commanding' points of view, the outlooks from which are very beautiful. The water in the Hcene is the Gatincau River ; a wooden tramway runs around the base of the cliff to Mills. A swiiu can be enjoyed either ut the foot of the cliff or iu the Mill Flume about ^ m. below. The Flume is recommended. From Chelsea to the Peche, 12 m., continue the same road N, first 4 m. leads through a charming wood, but iiicludes two desperate hills, and is only rideable about half the distance. After leaving' the wood the road foUowH the river bank H ni. aud affords shady, but heavy wheeling, 1 m. up the river is Kirk's Ferry aud 4 m. further the Cascades — a favorite camping ground is found. A French Hotel affords rough, but clean accommodation ; 8 m. further ie the Peche, a small village, beautifully situated on a bend of the riveV, which widens here and affords good boating and swimming opportunities. The Point immediately opposite the Hotel, being particularly favorable for indulgence in the latter spori. The road from Chelsea to the Peche can be ridden in all weatheis, but is so variable in charactei that it is impossinle to gauge the average speed. It is a hard bottom with a sprinkling of loose sand and gravel, and after being swept by a storm affords good wheeling, but in hot dry weather is dull and fatiguing. From the Peche to North Wakefield, 4 m., the road is 1 m. good wheeling, balance unrideable sand. The other roads leading beyond the Peche, are rather rough clay and too hilly for satisfactory wheeling, and the tourist, whose love of nature prompts him to penetrate this wonderous mountain and lake region of the Upper Gatiueau, — " Whore Nature's heart beatu stront{ among the bills," is advised to do so on foot ; 4 m. in almost any direc- tion will lead to one of the numerous lakes, all of which are more or less trouty — generally more— and to a degree that makes the region a Piscatorial Para- IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 |S0 "^ M M 1.8 1-4 IIIIII.6 V2 ^;. > > /^ #: y 4^ 4\^ .ft'' ^9) y'- 4>:\^ ;\ ri7 76 ROAD REPORTS. disethat Ottawa Waltonians speak of with reverence. The Wakefield Cave, a remarkable natnrtil cave that has never been thoioughly explored, lies 9 ra. E of the Peche Village. (6) Ottawa to Gatineau Point axd Templeton. — Take No. 1 {a) to Irousides. Half way up the Long Hill beyond the village take road to right hand leading across the Gatineau river. After crossing bridge road lo let't hand leads past the residence of Alonzo Wright, M.P., " King of the Gatineau." Right hand road leads along river bank, 3 m. to Gatineau Point Village. Road not recommended, it is unrideable sand greater part of the distance. From Gatineau Point to Templeton 7 ra. road is clay and rough and stony to a degree that necessitates frequent dismounts. A. French hotel here but not recommended. Templeton is on the N shore of Ottawa River and the tourist may return to the city by steamboat, which passes on the up-trip about 5 p.ra.,or by securing ferriage ^o to S shore enjoy excellent wheeling to the city on the Montreal road (see No. 6) which is ^ m. from the shore at this point and connected by a lane. The wheelmen will not wish to return the way he came. He would rather take up a claim and settle there. No. 1 (c) Chelsea to Aylmer via Hull Moun- tain. — After going in a westerly direction from this place the hamlet of the Old Chelsea is reached ; cross the stream and take the left hand road until the first road on left is met then follow this to foot of moun- tain. If instead of branching off to the left at the last junction of the road the rider continues on he will find a much easier route to where the two roads unite again about 2 m. further on, it is however not so picturesque as the rouglier road. At the foot of the mountain the rider will naturally dismount and can vary the monotony of riding by a push up the moun- tain road which is both very rough and steep. Wh in the top is reached mount but keep a sharp look out ahead to be prepared to jump at the first descent. In this way a number of short stretches can be ridden. At the junction of the two roads above mentioned ROAD REPORTS. 77 there is an ice-cold spring ; a short distance beyond this point the road commences to descend until it joins another at the foot of the mountain, turn to the right and a few hundred yards take a sharp turn to the left — a brick house being at the corner. Distance from Chelsea to this point about 5 m. From this to the Hill and Aylmer road about 3 m., road is some- what rough but there are no hills dn it. From this to Mrs. Ritchie's Hotel, Aylmer, the road is smooth Macadamized and is only 2^ m. As a picturesque trip this route is recommended, but io does not com- mend itself to those pressea for time. No. 2. (a) Ottawa to Aylmer, P.O. — Take road to Hull as given in last report. After crossmg Suspen- sion Bridge, tuke first turn to left, passing Eddy's Match Factory, left hand and residence, right hand and continue straight on S. After ascending first hill look out fo.v railway crossing, after which toUgate, and Moore's hill,,an ascent and discent, both rideable, the latter a safe coast ; ^ m. beyond hills is Bison's Hotel. From Hotel to Aylmer 6. m. is a general up* grade with light hills which can be easily ridden and add sweetness to thought's of the return trip. At Aylmer Mrs. llitchie's, 3rd Hotel right hand side, is the best. Aylmer is the O.B. (L's favorite run, the road is well kept macadam, that can always be relied upon, and the distance, 9 m., rideable without dismount. The village is situated on the west shore of Lake Deschenes, an" having convenient railway connection with Ottawa, is a summer resort with manv citizens ; boating and ba^.hing facilities good. Average wheeling time, one hour going (up grade) 45 ra. returning. The road beyond Aylmer leading up the river to the Quio, has only been explored 4 m. It was found to be fair sand loam softening into heavy wheeling in spots. No. 2 (/;) Ottawa to Carleton Place, Carleton Place to Perth, Perth to Smith's Falls. — Take Rich- mond Road, 8^ m. to Bell's Corners. Macadam road ends here. Continuing straight on ra. to Stittsville, road is clay and sand loam, fair riding in dry weather. ROAD REPORTS. rs Two hotels in Stittsville, but the hotel at the C.P.R. ptation, 1 m. S of village, is recommended. Stitts- ville to Carleton place about 13 m. has not been rid- den. Road is described as rather rough clay. At Carleton place the C.P.R. Restaurant is highly recom- mended for refreshment. A capital dinner can be had here. Carleton Place to Perth 25 m. is 13 m. to Innesville, stoney, with sandy bits at frequent inter- vals that demand careful riding, and make progress slow. There is an Hotel at Innesville, and good swimming in the river crossed here. Innesviile to Perth, 12 m. is a clay road. Fast in dry weather, so that under favorable conditions the 25 m. will occupy about 3 hours wheeling time. Perth to Smith's Falls, 12 m. Take Main St. S. After crossing the bridge turn to left hand where the telegraph line branches off, and crossing rail track, follow telegraph line. This road is called a macadamized one, which the Wheel- man will find to mean, in this case, p. ridge of stone down the centre of the road, generally so rough that he will be glad to avail himself of the clay road tracks, which democratic ruralists h^ve broken on either side of the ridge. These afford fair wheeling, but as they soften into unrideable sandy bits occasionally, the cyclist had better calculate on the trip occupying two hours. 6 m. from Perth Pike Falls, a hamlet with one hotel and good swimmiug and fishing facili- ties, is past. No. 3 (a) Ottawa to Richmond West, Smith's Falls Brockville. — Take Wellington St. W 1 m. Crossing railway tracks continue W straight road, fair Maca- damized, 8^ m. to Bell's Corners. Details with dis- tances from City as follows : f m. to tollgate, 1 m. to Hintonburgh Corners. Mirivale road connects at right angles left hand side. 2^ m. Birchtown or Skead's Mills, 3^ m. Brittania Village, 5 m. black- smith's shop; a road at right hand here leads across the fields to a pretty camping ground on the shore of Lake Desohenes — a popular summer -resort, boating, bathing and fishiL,; — has railway connection with city. No Hotel. Aster 6th milestone, the Arnprior -vrrr 78 ROAD REPORTS 79 road, diverging to right band is passed. Thence to Bell's Corners, 2^ m. Brown's Hotel. Road from 0*;tawa a general upgrade, no hills of consequence ; Bell's Corners is a M.0.0. Has railwav and tele- graph communication ^ m. from village. From Ball's Corners to Richmond is 10 m. Follow the Macadam- ized road which turns here, and continues S SW, (the straight road leads through Stittsville to Carleton Place) 5 m. from Bell's Corners is Fallowfield. O'Meara's Hotel and Blacksmith's shop here. 2^ m. further is another Blacksmith's shop. The river by the roadside is the Jock. 2 m. further is Richmond tollgate, thence ^ m. to Village. Rully's Hotel, excel- lent accomodation. A bath can be enjoyed at the mill dam 1 m. from Hotel. From Bell's Corners to Rich- mond is fine wheeling through charming country, no hills of consequence. The run from Ottawa, 19 m., is a favorite olc and can be done in 2 hours. Rich- mond is a M.O.O., with daily stage connection with Ottawa ; railway and telegraph 5 m. distant. From . Richmond to Franktown, 15 m., continue on main road S. The macadamized road ends at Richmond, and the road to Franktown is IJ m. rough clay, 1 m. sand, greater part unrideable, 4 m. clay and sand loam, slow wheeling, and. 2 m. good sand loam to Prospect Village. Hotel untried. Thence to Frank- town, 2 m. fair riding, 8 ra. rough and stouey, and 1 m. unrideable sand, average timo 2^ hours. Domin- ion House. Franktown has C.P.R. train connection 1 m. distant. Franktown to Smith's Falls, 12 m. is 4 m. slow wheeling to where the road forks, left hand road leads to Smith's Falls, 9 miles distant. It is a sandy road, very heavy work, that does not repay the labor, and unless the tourist has ample time at his disposal, he is advised to skip this 12 m. by train. At Smith's Falls, Butler's Hotel can be depended on to satisfy the most exact- ing appetite, though less pretentious than its rivals, the hungry wheelsman, and what wheelsman worthy of the name is not so, is strongly advised to patronize Butler's. A capital swimming place may be found 1 ROAD REPORTS. 80 m. beljw the village, near where the railway bridge crosses the Canal. From Smith's Falls to Brock- ville, 30 m. the road is macadamized, and affords satisfactory wheeling; trip will occupy about 5 m., no bad hills, country well settled. Villages with fair Hotel accomodation at frequent intervals. 3. {b) Ottawa to Perth and Oliver's Ferry. — Take No. 3 (a) past Franktown 4 m. where road forks, right hand road leads to Perth, 11 m. distant ; fair clay load. Hick's Hotel. From Perth to Oliver's Ferry, 7 m., is sand and gravel, greater part rideable. Oliver's Ferry is a very popular summer resort, usually so crowded that the tourist cannot calculate on securing accomods^Mon, the resources of the place beiug comparatively limited. 3 (c) Ottawa to Lombardy and Portland. — Take No. 3 {(l) to Smith's Falls. From Smith's Falls to Lombardy is 7 m. To Portland 18 m. Take Beck- wi*h St. W. After crossing bridge, take road to right hand leading to Lombardy 7 m. This road is 1 m. Dau flir stony, 2 m. sand, partly rideable, and 4 m. fair wheel- ing, turns in road frequent, but there is no trouble determining the main road. Reilly's Lombardy Hotel is recommended. F.rom Lombardy the road continues fair, softening occasionally so that dis- ^mounts are necessary and riding is consequently slow and tedious, an average of 6 m. an hour can be calcu- laced on, road none the worse for a little rain. Port- laiyl is situated on one of the Rideau Lakes laid has boating and bathing facilities that make it a summer resort with many. The Willis House is the best. There is water connection with Kingston and Ottawa via Kideau Canal and a daily stage running between Smith's Falls and Newboro, passes Portland en route A second route to Portland is found by turning N 2 m. past Lombardy, and continuing round the tail of Otter Lake, a beautiful sheet of water, with fine beach for bathing near the road on N shore ; 2 m. past the Lake the roads diverge, that leading N being the Perth road ; Western, leading amidst grand scenery 80 y bridge Brock- affords at 5 m., ^rith fair ERRY. — re road distant ; Oliver's ideable. resort, alculate lie place .—Take Falls to e Beck- to right is 1 m. L* wheel - trouble nibardy he road lat dis- tly slow calcu- Port- L«/nd has iummer le best. Ottawa between 11 route ing N 2 3 tail of e beach last the ing the scenery ROAD REl'ORrS. ai to Portland. This route cannot be recommended, it is hilly and stony and about 2 m. longer than the direct Stage line. It is however worthy of note aJ the wheelman who has reached Portland, can vary his return and enjoy unusual scenery by taking this course. The portion betwten Portland and the Perth road afi trds some excellent stretches of wheeling. 8. {(I) Ottawa to North Gower, Merrickvillk, Smith's FaLiLS and Oliver's Ferry. — Take No. 3 (a) to Richmond, thence SE 7 ni. to North Gower is ill- kept, mud and gravel. From North Gower to Mer- rickville SW is clay, excellent in dry weather. From Merrickville to Smith's Falls 12 m. is 10 ra. good wheeling, 2 m. deep, unrideable sand. Butler'a Hotel. Smith's Falls to Lombardy, see No. 3 Lombardy to Oliver's Ferry, deep sand and very hilly. Oliver's Ferry to Perth 7 m., very sandy. A better route from Lombardy to Perth would be No. 3 {r) 2nd route to where roads diverge, when take N E^ road to Perth, 3. (<') Ottawa to South March and Lake Con- stance. — 13 m. Take No. 3, (a) to where the Arnprior road diverges, which take and proceed N, crossing railway track and continuing on same road N and W to Ciiristian's Hotel 1 m ; a rough clay road orly rjdeahle after dry hot weather. From the Hotel to March Corners is 3 m., much of it sandy, but frequent foot/ paths make riding practicable ; continuing in the direction of Lake Constance the load improves and affords fair wheeling for 3 m. Unexplored any further. 3. ( /.) Ottawa to MERivAni:. — 6 m. Macadamized road, fair condition. Take No. 3. [a) to Hintonburg Corners, when turn to left and proceed S 1 m., up- grade to tollgate, turn to right hand here and follow mail; rond W, SW and S 4 m. to Merivale. One Hotel. Macadamized road ends here. Continue to Manotick, road is 1 m. sandy, part rideable, then 5^ in. S, clay, when look out for cross road running E 82 BOAD REPORTB. towards river, which take and follow E & S to Mauo- tick 1^ m. distant. From Merivale to Manotick is very hilly and ooly rideable in dry weather. No. 4. (a) Ottawa to Metcalfe, Vernok, Kempt- viLLE AND Prescott. — Ottawa to Metcalfe 20 m. Road macadamized and in fair condition. Details as fol- lows : Take Bank St. S f ra., tollgate, ^ m. Patter- son Creek Bridge ; a Picnic Grove on bank of creek to left of road here, ttien ^ m. to second toUgate, after which Lansdown Park left hand side a public amuse- ment ground with ^ m. track. After crossing Canal a short ascent leads to a fine safe coast J m, into Billings Bridge village. Coutinue S crossing Rideau river. A road leads W up the river bank to Manotick liere. After passing through village a long ascent is encountered, can be wheeled, after which look out for St.L. & O.R.R. crossing, 7 m. further is O'Neil's Hotel, 8 m. beyond which look out for a turn to left hand leading to Metcalfe village, ^ m. distant from main road. Mrs. York's Hotel. Kempville to Prescott. — Take Bank St. road 9 m. past O'Neil's Hotel, corners are reached, left hand leads to Metcalfe, right hand to Kemptville and Pres- cctt. The turns in this road are so frequent, and intersecting roads so numerous that it is impossible to give it on paper and the tourist will have to depend on the natives, who abound and are perfectly harm- less, even friendly to wheelmen. The road is des- cribed generally as fair riding for 8 or 10 m., balance of 10 m. to where it joins the Kempt ville and Prescott road or to Kemp^' lie 8 m. at rider's choice is heavy sand, much of it anrideable. A second route from Metcalfe to Kemptville is what is called the County road which proceeds by way of Vernon and gives 12 m. of good clay road and 11 m. of heavy sand, 4 m; of which are unrideable. At Kemptville, Burrill's Hotel is reoommendsd. From Kemptville to Spencerville 16 m. is direct road, firm bottom but with a sprink- ling of sand and loose stones that makes wheeling heavy. At Spencerville the Hotel at south end of Village is the best. ROAD REPORTS. 88 Spencerville to Presoott. — 9 m., rough stone road, relieved by nice stretches of footpath wheelinfj. No. 4. (b) Ottawa to Manotick. — Take No. 4. (a) to BiUing's Bridge, after crossing which take road to right hand up river bank. Good macadamized load. 3 m. Mooney's Hotel, 1 m. past which Macadamized road ends, and roads diverge. Take right hand one leading across the sand hills, 1 m. sandy and unride- able, then 6 m.clay, fair wheeling in dry weather. Turn to right on a road runnmg at right angles which leads over bridge to Manotick Village .J m. distant. McCarney 's Hotel. A good swimming place at a point where the Jock empties into the Eideau, ^ m. below village on the Merivale road. For the 2nd route to Manotick see Ottawa to Merivale, No. 3 (/.) No. 5. Ottawa to Eastman's Springs. — Take Nicholas St. S ^ m. to where it \urns W along the Canal ; take road on left hand at turn leading down a hill, good coast, and E ^ ra. hilly and rough to, Hurdman's Bridge, cross and continue straight ahead past railway crossing and tollgate to Hawth )rne Vil- lage, 4 rp. Graham's Hotel, macadamized road ends here, rest of road clay, good in dry weather, impas- sable after rain. The springs are sulphur, saline and gas. Accomodation of quasi boarding house char- acter nj ay be found at the proprietor's, Eastman. There is Train and Stage connection with Ottawa. The mer bleu adjoining, is a famous deer hunting ground. No. 6. Ottawa to Cumberland. — 16 m. Take Kideau St. E 1 m. to bridge across Rideau River, cross and continue through Janeville crossing St. L. & O. railway tracks J m. from bridge and R. C. Cemetery right hand side 2 m. 4 m. out stone quarries are passed from which a fine coast leads to Labelle's. Hotel and Trotting Track. Road to right ha^nd runs to Robert's Springs, ^ m. distant. The springs are sulphur and saline and hot salphur baths are pro- vided. Accomodation rather meagre and usually over- taxed by permanents. Continuing — to Cumberland — 8 m. further is St. Joseph Village, an Hotel here. 84 IlOAI> KEPOIITS. Up to thia point the road is excellent. Hills ara numerous but all rideable and the hill climbing and coastinji opportunities will satisfy a rider in his teens. The macadmized road ends at St. Joseph and balance of 4 m. is rough clay, only j^ood in dry weather. Wheeling time from Ottawa 2 hours. At'Gumber- land, Mrs. Foubert's Hotel is the best. Cumberland is on the Ottawa river and the run down to meet the up steamer which passes at 5 p.m. is a favorite one. Tea can be procured on board the steamer, and the tourist will arrive in city about 6.30 p.m. in time to enjoy the beautiful river approach to Ottawa from which the Parliament buildings appear to great advantage. -o- Ottawa to Montreal, Quebec and Other Points Beyond. The following description of the road from Ottawa to Montreal, Montreal to Sorel and Quebec to Matane. Wheeled by Mr. F. M. S. Jenkins in Sept. 1884, is from the New York Wheel. Tbac portion from Que- bec to Little Metis was wheeled again last summer (1885), when it was found that the phenomoual spring tide of that year had washed quantities of sand over the beach road in many places, utterly destroying its wheeling qualities. There were still* left some lino stretches of 5 or 6 miles and the sand may have worn in or washed away since last year, but it is feared it will take two or three yjars to restore this road to its former excellence. Other details as given below, were confirmed by second experience especially thoao relating to accomodation which was found satisfactory in the places specified. The following facts are added: A swim can be enjoyed at Montmagny m the river 1 m. from the Hotel. Private accomodation may bo procured at Father Point at Mrs. Ross', not far from the Lisht House and also at St. Flavie. •• ' v •/ • noAD REI'ORTH. 85 Dkau Siu: — I beg to enclose herewith my promised report of what I mii^bt call, " The river route from Ottawa to Father Point and beyond." It describes about 4C0 miles of roadway, straightway, all of which, excepting that portion between Quebec and Cocouna it was my liappiness to " pioneer." I have given just Buch information as I would like to have had, laying stress on the " fare " question below Quebec, because, at many of the villages, the food is very rough, at others there is really no accommodation at all, and a French Canadian establishment means coarse, sour, black bread and salt, very salt, pork — poor stuff to travel on. It is therefore protitable to know where wholesome food can be procured. Those portions of road already described in the guide book (C.W.A.) I have skipped over very gener- ally, referring to the book for details. I hope I have fiot been too wordy for your purpose. In writing of the ride below Quebec I found my enthusiasm rising to a degree that made it difficult to keep within* practical bounds. The stimulating salt air, grand ecenery, and fishing and shooting opportunities the route offers, makes this 260 miles of straightway riding a most satisfactory vacation jaunt. I am already arranging with friends to repeat it next year, when I hope to penetrate to New i3runswirk, a trip I believe to be thoroughly practical. I begin my present report with the road route from Ottawa to Montreal. 128 miles, which may be described as follows : Ottawa to" St. Joseph village, ten miles, good macadamized; two holfcela. Two miles past St. Joseph the Macadamized road ends, and there is four miles of fair clay road to Cumberland village; two hotels. Cumberland to Clarence, nine miles, is one mile sandy, balance clay ; all rideable. A poor hotel at Clarence. There is, however, fair accommodation at Thurso, on the opposite side of the river. Clarence to Wendover, seven miles clay, one hotel. From Ottawa to Wendover, the Ottawa river is in view all the way, and the scenery is very beautiful. / 86 ROAD REPORTS. I At Wendover the road bends inlaud, and after four miles the Nation river is sighted. Three miles further is Plantagenet, a thriving little village, with comfort- able hotel by Mrs. Yeou. The Honorable Mr. Hagar's I famous stock farm is one mile from Plantagenet. ! Mineral Springs are also close at hand, j At Plantagenet the road crosses and leaves the I Nation river, and for five miles to Alfred is too sandy i for wheeling. There are two Hotels at Alfred. Half { a mile from Alfred the road changes to clay again, and gives a perfectly level, straight stretch for ten miles, five miles from Alfred " Corners," with an hotel, are reached. The right hand turning leads to I Caledonia Springs, the Grand Hotel at which can be seen one mile distant. I Passing the " Corners " under the sign-board of the I Ottawa Hotel, the road continues hard clay for six miles, when it softens to a sandy loam for two miles to Cassburn Corners ; all rideable. Cassburu is noted for its sugar bushes, that of Mr. Cass having elaborate appointments for the carrying on of his extensive business. From Cassburn Corners there are two roads leading to the river front. The more direct one, for a Montreal be id wheelman, is that leading to Hawkesbury village, but it is very sandy, while, by turning to the left at the Corners, the wheelman will enjoy two miles good macadamized road to L'Original, whence, to Hawkesbury, the ride is a charming one over a good gravel road close to the river bank. ^ here are fair hotels at both L'Original and Hawkesbury. The latter is a very pretty village, and will repav the wheelman for an hour's loiter. The Hon. John Hamilton's mills, residence, and park in which deer I and Shetland ponies run, are of inteiest. From both L'Original and Hawkesbury ferries connect with the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the river route from Ottawa to Montreal is also available. The road from Hawkesbury to Point Fortune, twelve miles distant, is rideable sand for two miles. The balance firm, but too stony for fast riding. A ROAD REPORTS. 87 few miles from Hawkesbury a long up grade ia eu- counteredf from the top of wiiich a maguiScent view of the Ottawa Long Soult Rapids is obtainable. Point Fortune is, as its name indicates, on the riVer side, and a market steamer runs to Montreal three times a week. The hotel accommodation is unin viting. From Point Fortune to Rigaud, nine miles, is a very good clay road. Rigaud is beautifully situated on the Rigaud river, one and a half miles from the Ottawa. An imposing Roman Catholi<5 college graces the village, and Mount Calvarj , of geological fame, flings a protecting shadow over all. There are two very fair French hotels. The left hand one is recom- mended. From Rigaud to Vaudreuil, eighteen miles, the road is a good clay one for seven miles. The balance has stony patches that call for careful riding. But the scenery atones for all shortcomings in the road- way. The road winds along the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains, so near its edge that the perspiring wheelman has but to lay his bike against a tree to enjoy a plunge in its clear, cool waters. Como and Hudson, hamlets passed en route, are summer re- sorts of many Montrealers, and charming lake shore villas abound. After so many miles of "Bon jour, Monsieur," the English-speaking tourist will feei tempted to linger here, just to have his ears tickled by the dear familiar " English as she is spoke*" Vaudreuil Is on the line of the Grand Trunk Railway, which crosses the river to St. Annes here, and affords the wheelmen the best means of crossing, if he is 80 fortunate as to find a passing train. On wheel, the three miles across Isle Parent to St. Anne, is very slew work, and necessitates dependence in the end on a ferryman who is always at his dinner on the other side when you want him. At St. Annes the Clarendon House, a large sum- mer hotel, is pleasantly situated at the water's edge, and will be found satisfactory. From St. Annes to Montreal, twenty miles, the '•,^.■1 68 ROAD lir.POllTS. road runs along the river bank, and, afier seven miles, rough and Btony to Point Claire, is macadanj- ized, and affords excellent wheeling. For particu- ■"' lars see C.W.A. Guide Book. My experience of this route was a very pleasant one, and I can recommend it as enjoyable to all wheelmen who are content with fifty miles a day. For record breakers it would be a mistake. I left Ottawa with a tricycling companion on the . afternoon of Saturday, the V)th of August, 1884, and we rode to Clarence, twenty-five miles, that evening. On Sunday we continued twontv-five miles to Calo- donia Springs, where wo remained until Monday morning, when we rode on to Hawkesbury, fifteen miles. Here we parted company, and I continued in the afternoon to Rigaud, nineteen miles, where I spent the evening and part of the following morning. Leaving Higaud ut 10 u.ra., Tuesday, I dined and spent tlie u*'ternoon at St. .\imes, twenty-one miles, iiud I'ode into INIoutreal, in the cool of the evening. taKing tea en route at Lachine. The great drawback to this route is that the road bottom is blue clay, and a little rain renders it un- rideable — a downpour, impassable on wheel or foot. It is on this account that I have particularized such facilities for escape as steamboats and trains afford. The trip from Montreal to Quebec has not yet been done. As I had heard that the road along the North iphore of the river was rough and sandy, I chose the unknown South shore one, crossing by ferry to Longueuil. From Longueil to Boucliervillo, five miles, the road is a rough Macadamized one, which it is a relief to exchange for the very fair one which extends from Boucherville, through Varennes, to Vorcheres, IG miles distant. A good French hotel bete, with the unusual luxury of a bath-room. From Vercheres a market steamer runs daily to Montreal. After passing Vercheres, the road is difficult, and soon unrideablc, being hopelessly sandy. At Sorol, 25 miles further, a party of surveyors told me that tbe road continued sandy for at least DO miles — as far 'U. ~BOAD REPOlJTfl. 89 as they had heeii. So sandy, indeed, that it is diffi- cult with horse and carriage. Of course, there are always foot path and grass chances, and a wheelman, with plenty of time on his hands, might do the trip very well. As I was impatiently looking forward to Lower St. Sawrence wheeling, and was restricted as to time, I took the boat at Sorel for Quebec. The ride from Quebtc to Cacouna, 131 miles, is a fine one. Beautiful scenery, bracing air^ and a road that makes 60 or 70 miles a day easy. Is not this heaven? It reads like it. And indeed, amid such happy surroundings, it is not difficult to lap care, and hold one's lend — until dinner time. That pressing need, and the inadequate means -at hand for satisfying it, brings swift realization of the fact that one is still of earth and of that particular French-Canadian por- tion of it, where fresh meat and angels' visits are of like rarity. Salt pork abounds, and fish can be pro- cured, but this diet won't give a wheelman wings. Ifc^ is not a record-V>reakiiig diet. I have, however, dis- covered possibilities of beefsteak in the following vil- lag'-s, which the tourist will do well to note and arrange his wheeling hours accordingly : Montmagny, L'islet, Riviere Quelle, Kamouruyka, Notre Dame du Portage, and, of course. Riviere du Loup. Of the road'from Caocouna to Trois Pistoles, 30 miles, 1 cannot speak <»xperimentally. I have been several miles below Cacouna, and found it passable for a bicycle, and the inhabitants assured rao it pre- served the same character the rest of the way. It is, however, quite impassable for a tricycle, owing to high grasu ridges between the wheel tracks. As I had been joined by a tricyclist pt Riviere du Loup, I sub- mitted to the indignity of a 30-mile skip by rail here. Trois Pistoles is a refreshment station on the Intercolonial Railway, and excellent accommodation can be found at the restaurant. There is a good beach for bathing near by. From Trois Pistoles to '* Bic," 31 miles, the road is a fair clay one, 20 miles through St. Simon to St. Fabian, after which it changes to gravel, and im- 90 ROAD REPORTS. proves with every mile, until at Bic, is uearly. perfect. The scenery on this last ten miles is very attractive. From Trois Pistoles the road, which has clung to the shore up to this point, takes a more inland course. After leaving St. Fabian, it descends into a beautiful valley, walled in on either "side by lofty mountains. The only outlet is found by following a secretive little river to where it joins Bic Bay, and this the road does to good purpose, revealing a widening prospect with every pedal-push, until the Bay itself, sentinelled by woody islands, with Bio village stretching along its curving shores, and beyond the almost limitless water- reach of old St. Lawrence, presents a scene that commands the attention of the most prosaic. Bic is a popular sea-side resort, and there is a fair hotel accommodation. There is no hotel at either St. Simon or St. Fabian. From Bic to Rimouski, 12 miles, the road is a little soft for 2 miles, to where Hatte Bay, a popular bathing beach, is passed, after which it hardens and affords most satisfactory wheeling. At Rimouski there are two hotels and a barber's shop. From Ri- mouski the road is a fine gravel one, and runs along the beach. There are no hills worth mentioning, and the wheelman can "rush" with impunity for 26 miles. Four miles from Rimouski, Father jPoint is passed. In summer this is the point of reception and despatch for the Canadian Trans-Atlantic mail service. Mails are conveyed thus far by rail, and are here shipped by " tender " to passing steamers. The wharf is of ex- traordinary length and rideable from end to end. St. Luce (no hotel) is six miles further, and St. Flavie, with one poor hotel, 10 miles beyond St. Luce. At St. Flavio the old government " Metapediac " road is found running inland to New Brunswick with tempting directness, the direction board reading : " 100 miles to Campbellton, N.B." Leaving St. Flavie, the road continues unchanged in character for 6 miles, when it leaves the beach for higher ground, and is hilly for 4 miles to Grand Metis. There are 2 hotels here, and the Metis river affords good fishing. ROAD EEPORTS. n The •* Falls," about 1^ miles up the river, are well worth a visit. From Grand Metis to Little Metis, 7 miles, is principally beatjli road again, aod affords delightful wheeling. Little Metis is a popular summer resort and either one of the two large hotels, " Tuiifi: Hall" and "Ast( House," will hd found satisfactory. From Little Metis to Matane, 26 nr-iles, the road continues a beach one of excellent quality, 2 hours and 10 minutes being my time over it. The villages en route offer but scant accommodation and it is better not to depend on them. Two little rivers, the " Tar- tigoux " aud " Blanche," are crossed. The latter has an attractive " fall " a short distance from the road. At Matane, the hotel kept by Mr. Fraser, the Norwegian vice-consul, will be found satisfactory. Matane is literally the " get off " place on this Lower St. Lawrence route. Consequently, I got off' here, and made it the terminus of my tour. The road is said to struggle on for a few parishes further, and is then lost in the mountains. There is no railway con- nection within thirty miles, and a city man feels a refreshing sense of isolation that he can never experi- ence, while within daily ear-shot of a locomotive's bell and whistle. Salmon and trout fishing and good bathing facilities are the recreative inducements the village offers. From Trois Pistoles to Matane would make a fine straightaway century. Bic, Rumouski and Little Metis, can be depended on for good hearty fare, and the road affords seventy miles of beautiful wheeling, while the remaining thirty is not by any means bad. There are four or five hills that canuot be ridden, but they are steep rather than long, xud will not cause* much loss of. time. To a man looking for recreation this Lower St. Lawrence route cannot be too highly recommended for besides its attractive scenery, which I have but touched on, aud its sea bathing advantages, I have but hinted at in the above report, the route possesses social interest of a peculiar nature, inasmuch as it n nOAD IlEPOUTH. introduces liirn to a country where the old Feudal system still exists. True, it is now modified into some semblance of consistency with modern ideas of equity, but this change is a recent one, and has really been affected on paper only, the oiij^inal customs still obtain inf^ to a decree- that gives a distinct character to these people. Distances are reckoned in leuf^'uea, half lea^'ues, and acres; superstitions of the past age arc cherished, and quaint little customs of the " long a< a past century, from which a man comes back refreshed, and cap»able foi* the require- ments of this exjvcting nineteenth one. -o Quebec District, No. VI. Chief Consul, Mr. F. G. Gnoodinger, \H St. Peter St., Montreal ; Representative, Mr. W. G. Ross. 20 Universitv St., Montrc?al. MONTREAL. City. Metropolis of Canada. Population with Sub- urbs, 200,000. One of the most attractive places for tourists on the continent. The Windsor Hotel will give special discount of 25 per cei\t. to Wheelmen, members of the C.W.A. at all times excepting during the Winter Carnival. The Montreal Club is the old- est, largest, and wealthiest in Canada and the second oldest in Amwrica. They have an elegant and com- modious Club House, which cost $28,000, on the Cor. of Mansfield St. and Burnside Place, whore they will at all seasons extend a warm welcome to brethren of the Wheel. The Local Consuls for the city are A. T. Lane, 1,421 St. Catharine St.; Chas.. Loggie, 217 Bleury St., and H. M. Ramsay, C. P. R. Shops. Montreal to Coteait. — Reported by Messrs. Miller, Lane and Ross, from old guide book. Take Sherbrooke St. W, Macadamized, 1^ m. Then Cote St. Antoine Road 1 m. W to Cote St. Antoine, two small hills to ascend. Then S J m, on Cote St. Luke nOAl) UEP0BT8. 98 Road, and 2^ ni. "W on Upper Lachihe Koad to Cote Bt. Luke. Steep descent, coasting rather risky. Then i m. W to Blue Bonnets. Long gradual descent, good coasting. Look out for R.R. crossing at the foot. 1 m. W of Blue Bonnets is Reilly's Crossing. Then 1 m. W to Lower Lachine. Then IJ m. W to Upper Lachine. Hanua's St. Louis Hotel. Then along river bank 2^ m. W to Dorval. Then 2^ m. W to Valois. 2?^ ru. further W is Point Claire, "Windsor Hotel. This far roads are good Macadam. From here 7 m. W to St. Anne's. Road clay and very poor. Medard's Hotel. Cross Ottawa River to Vandereuil, brick hotel near station. Then to St. Dominique, Robellard's Hotel. Thence to Coteau Landing. Fulhani's Hotel. Clay roads, not veryfgooc, Montreal to Teiikebonnk. — From old guide book. ^ m. E on Sherbrooke St. Then 1 m. N on Bleury St. Long stiff ascent. Turn to right under bridge to Wiseman's Hotel. Then turn to left. St. Jean Baptiste village 1 m. N on Main St. to Back River. Then 4^ m. N to Sault au Recollet, Main Road. Tben 1^ m. E to Ferry. This far good Macadamized roads. Look out for turning to Ferry on left. Descend road to river, on foot. CrosK river on Ferry, 2§ miles. Then 1 ra. E to St. Vincent do Paul, Bertrand's Hotel. Steep ascent and descent, unrideable. Thence 6 ra. N to Terrebonne, " Boulevard " Hotel. Portions of this G m. require careful navigation.' Montreal to Bout de L'Isi-e. — From old guide book. E 2^ m. on St. Catharine St. and 2 m. on St. Mary St. to Hochelega, Macadamized road. Then 2J ra. E to Longue Pomt. Dorais' Hotel. Thence 5 m. E along river bank. Macadamized road to Point aux Trembles ; thence 4 m. E to Bout de L'isle, Macadam- ized, along river bank. Montreal to St. Martin's. — From old guide book. ^ ra. W on Sherbrook St. and 2^m. N on Cote des Neiges road to Cote des Neiges. Lumkin's Hotel. Bteep long ascent, unrideable either way. Thence on St. Ijaurent road, 3^ m. to St. Laurent. Thence on St. Martifi'M road 4 ra. N to Bord a' pk>uffe. So far 9i ■ ROAD REPORTS. roads are good Macadamized. Cross covered bridge over river. Thenco N 2^ m. to St. Maitiu's. Poor Macadamized. Bourassa Hotel. From here road branches \^' to St. Eustache, 8 m. 4, unrideable sand. N to St. Ro3cj, 4 m. almost unrideable. E about G m. to Point Vian and Petoquina, medium country road. Montreal to St. John'f and back via Chambly and LoNGUEUiL. — Reported by A. T. Lane. Laprairie to St. John's, 10 m. Take ferry boat for Laprarie 7 m. Main St. or Road from Laprairie, first m. ont Mac- adamized, very poor, afterwards until you rettch out- skirts ot St. John's, soft earth road, good in dry weather ; after even a slight rain shower would be unrideable. St. John's to Chambly, 10 m. Very pretty ride along the banks of the Richelieu River. Earth road bed. Good strips of riding but few and far between. Chambly to Lont;ueuil, 15 m. Longest and roughest 15 m. any one need strike. Take ferry boat at Lougueuil for Montreal. Montreal to Richmond, Etc. — Reported by Messrs. Joyce and Bishop, of the Montreal Bicycle Club. Montreal to Chambly, via Longueuil, 15 m. Roads fair. Deep ditches on either side. Plenty of ruts. Fair riding about July or August. A military road, nearly straight, very level. Chambly to Marie ville, 8 m. Roads very poorly repaired. Ruts abound Maneville to Rougemont, 6 m. Poor, sandy. Rouge mont to St. Cesaire, 4 m. Roads very good, fine slaty Macadamized. The best roads since leaving Montreal St. Cesaire to Abbotsfcrd, 9 m. Roads splendid Beautiful scenery at foot of Yamaska Mountain Avenues of Trees. An Observatory at top of Moun tain. Abbotsford to Granby, 11 m. Good roads Fine hard Macadamized. One or two good coasts Savage's Hotel, very reasonable and attentive pro prietor. Granby to Waterloo, 14 m. Smooth roads Some steep hill climbing in crossing Mount Shefford A magnificent coast of about a mile in length as Waterloo is entered. The road leads through a part of the back' woods and wide ruts made nding com- ROAD REPORTS. 96 id. ro- as rt fortable. Waterloo to St. Anne de Stukelj', 6 m. To "Warden, 2 m. very good although somewhat billy. To St. Anne de Stukely, 4 m. fair. St. Anne de Stukely to Lawrenceville, 4 m. Not very good as we had plenty of rain. In fine weather road& would probably be fair to good, at any rate rideable. Be careful to make enquiries about the roads as tjiey branch off in ejeveral places from the main road. Lawrenceville to Richmond, 23 m. As we started in and after rainy weather the roads were somewlriat stickv, but no doubt they would be rideable and really enjoyable in fine dry weather. The country is somewhat hilly, out certainly beautiful and the scenery grand. Pass- ing on through Flodden and several other small settlements, we approached Melbourne Ridge. We were repaid for our constant hill climbing, as coasting was indulged in extensively. It is safe, long, and the roads are good. Nearer Melbourne the roads were not quite so good, as there were small steep hills with a clay unmacadamized surface which made them unrideable for about half a mile. Roads in Richmond very good. Roads from Richmond to Trenholmville, 4 m. distant, hilly and fair. Fine scenery along the banks of the St. Francis River. Richmond to Sher- brooke. See under head of Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke to East Hatley, 20 m. Sherbrooke House — good. 3 m. to Lennoxville very fair. Splendid scenery. Rather level. Road leads through or rather skirts the village of Capleton. Coppef Mines here would well be worth visiting. Country very hilly but tho roads continue good. A good coast after leaving th^ junction of the Hatley & Missisquoi roads for East Hatley. Sign boards are plentiful in this district and are the correct things. Roads in the village of East Hatley are splendid, smooth and well shaded. East Hatley to Massawippi roads are fair with several good stretches, and one or two good coasts. Nearer Massawippi roads are sandy and only just rideable. The beauti- ful Lake Massawippi or Tomefobi is beautifully situated and well worth visiting. \- 1)6 1U).VT> IlEPOllTM. SHEllBllOOKE. The name Sherbrooka stauclrj at tlie head of this ■chapter as being the headquarters of the Eastern Townships' Bicycle Club, an organ zation belonging to the C.W.A., and having members living in several towns in this district. Mr. li. N. Ilobins, of Sher- brooke, is the Capcain of the Club and Local Consul for that city. Although onlv organize'd this year the Eastern Townships' Club is very enthusiastic, a fact to be proved by the very excellent road re})orts fur- nished for this ♦vork. Gbanby to Sherbkooke. — Granby, Windsor Hotel. Take Maui St. E, turn to right, cross bridge, straight up hill, first 3^ m. hilly and stoney, but good hard surface (there is a lower road which leads to the left after crossing bridge in Granby and meets the upper road at a point 3^ m. out, which is much less hilly, but inclined to be soft in wet and very dry seasons) 1^ m. of good roads brings you to iStufford Mountain Post Office, from here on to Waterloo GJ m. the roads are smooth and good but undulating, nearly all hills being rideable. At a point 3^ m. from Shefford Mountain a new road to Waterloo diverges tvo the right but is not recommended. Waterloo, Brook's House. Take Main St. S to Depotsqu, 11^ m., thence E, crossing tracks of South Eastern A C.V.R.R. and on to Frost Village, which can be seen ahead, over slightly sandy, but rideable roads, distance 1^ m. Pass straight through village, taRing 2nd turn to E part way up the hill. From here to South Stukely 5 m. very good ro^ds, with no unrideable hills. Within IJ m. of South Stukely, there is a long descent into village, which may be riddeu with care. South Stukely, 18 m. Continue straight on over R.R. track and up a long hill, over 6^ ra. of good roads to Orford Mountain (4,200 ft. in height.) The scenery for next 4 m. leading around Mountain and skirting Orford Lake is very fine, but roads are very rocky and bad. Fair to good roads from here to Magog, distance 4 m. ubout a mile of which is low and liable to be muddy. Magog, Park House, 32^ m. Very prettily situated over I m. toK ukely IVitliin into Soutli track )rford next )rford 1 bad. 4 in. uddy. uated ROAD REPORTS. 97 at the outlet of Lake Memphremagog. From Park House take the road across bridge, first turn to right and continue on to end of village, then turn to left, from here to the height of land 4 J m. is a succession of long hills to ascend, the surface of the road being very poor, 4 m. of almost continuous descent, over rather rough roads, brings you to Little Lake Magog. From here to Sherbrooke 9^ m. the road is fair to good, but somewhat hilly. Sherbrooke, 50J m. Magog House. Keported Dy E. Farwell and R. N. Robins. Sherbrooke to Coaticook. — Reported by T. S. Somers and R. N. Robins. Cross Magog Bridge turn to left and descend Market Hill, taking same with care on account of rather sharp turn to right at bottom and the somewhat rough surface. This brings you into Wellington St.. which being the busiest street in the town and only poorly macadamized is always rather rough. Following Wellington St. for ^ m. you leave the macadamized ~oad and at the Gas Works strike a very good grave' road which continues to the next village, Lennoxville, 3J miles. Take the left hand road at top of hill. From hers the road con- tinues good though somewhat hilly for nearly a mile, when it becomes somewhat sandy, although in any- thing but very dry weather it presents a very fair surface and is the same for about 2 m. to next place, Huutingville, 6 m. Leaving here the road is still sandy and about A m. out, two heavy hills are encoun- tered, one up, very steep and unrideable, and one down not so steep but covered with deep sand, after which 1^ m. of slightly sandy but rideable roads to next village, Milby, 8 m. The same sort of roads continue for 2 m. further when Libby's Hill is reached. This is a formidable obstacle being over ^ m. in length and very steep in places, with soft sand nearly 2 feet deep. After the hill is surmounted the road is very good and level for 3 J m. into Compton, through the finest farming country in the Eastern Townships. Compton Centre, 13| m. Continue through the village to nearly its S. end and take the road which diverges to the right and gradually descend over a H 98 ROAD REPORTS. smooth incline, slightly sandy in places during dry times, when lowest ground is reached the road is usually somewhat damp. 3 m. brings you to a point opposite Kichby Station, llichby 16^ m. From hero the road leads along the bank of the Coaticook river 3J m. to N. Cotaticook, and is very fair and level with only occasional sandy patches and one or two short and rather rough hills which must be taken carefully. North Coaticook, 20 m. From here to Coa- ticook proper, the road ascends more or less steeply and has sandy places in it until the village streets are reached, which are found rather rough. Queen's Hotel, Mrs. Trihey, Prop. Recommended. Coaticook to Sherkrooke via Hilliiurst and Waterville. — Reported by R. N. Robins. Take the streets N through the village proper, turning to right before reaching the old sugar Factory and so by almost continuous descent to North Coaticook, 1^ m. Leaving here the wheelman will proceed to Richby by same I ■ road as taken from Sherbrooke to Coaticook, the same being very fair for the most part and all ride- able going in this direction except one or two short pitches up, which are rather stoncy, 8f m. Richby 5 m. At this point turn square to the E and climb a long steep hill about f of a mile of which part is too steep to ride and 1^ m. from the turn brings you to Hillhurst, the celebrated stock farm belonging to Senator Cochrane, which is well worth stopping to inspect if possible. Hillhurst, 6^ m. From here to Compton Center the road is fair to very good and undulating, about 2 m. Compton Centre, 8^. At this point the road last described is again joined and followed for about 2 m. Then turn sharp to the W and descend a long hill which may be ridden safely by keeping the machine well in hand but is not safe to coast. At the bottom of this hill the valley of the t Coaticook River is again reached and crossed. Oc- . casionally sand will be found along here but no dis- mount will be found necessary from Compton village until the Grand Trunk Ry. is reached Shortly after passing the Coaticook River Bridge. After crossing ROAD REPORTS. 99 the railway there is a i in. hill to walk and then to the next village without any dismount, road being nearly all gently descending, 8 m. Water ville, 13J m. Passing through the vilhige turn to right and cross the covered bridge and walk up short steep hill, then ride on crossing G. T. Ey. again and about .] m. from village commence climbing a succession of hills, in all about f m. long, when the summit is reached. From this point the ixjad descends almost continuously for about 3 m. with a variety of surfaces (some very good, some rather rough and two short patches of hopelessly sandy road, unrideable) to the Massawippi Valley. Two miles more of very fair road with one unclimb- able hill brings the tourist to Lennoxville. Lennox- ville. 20 m. From here goud gravel road to Sher- brooke 3^ m. Sherbrooke 23^ m. Sherbrooke to Richmond. — Reported by E. Far- well and R. N. Robins. Magog House. N by Com- mercial St. over rough macadam, afterwards smooth ■gravel, then follow Cressy Melbourne still leading N, taki'.ig the down hill road at the fork and not the ujS- hill. A gradual hill succeeded by a short rise brings you to Spring Brewery. For the next ^ m. the road is bad ; sand and rocks alternating. After which the road for the next 3 m. is good with exception of only one short sand hill. At the end of this stretch of level roads, a hill is encountered which is rather long, not very steep at first, it becomes very stiff as the top is reached. From this point the road descends a long bill which is a little risky for coasting, being some- what rough with clay surface which is liable to be full of ruts. For the next 3 m. fair to good roads, mostly gravel, surface up and down, slight hills, one or two of which may require to be walked. This is succeeded by something over 1^ m. of very sandy road up and down hill over which the tourist is lucky if he can ride ^ a m. Brompton Church, 11 m. After which the road is all rideable into Windsor Mills in moderately dry weather. One stretch of about ^ lii. being almost entirely shaded from the sun is inclined to be damp. On arriving opposite Windsor the river (!' I iiil 100 ROAD REPOKTS. is crossed over a toll bridge to the E side. Windsor, 13 m. After leaving Windsor the roads for the first 6 m. are fair to good, although rather on the sott side with too little gravel in them to make them perfect either in very dry or in wet times. The hills along this stretch are numerous but not formidable. The next 6 m. into Bichraond may he said to be the best of the whole route. Only one dismount being neces- sary ; that being for a very steep climb just after crossing the G. T. Ry. for the second time. The hill is known as Cutter's Hill, and is immediately followed by a descent almost equally as steep and long, but rideable with care. The rest of the way is good, right into the village. Bichmond, 24 m. The hotels here are numerous and none too good. Unless staying over night here the best plan is to take one's meals at the G. T. B. Befreshment rooms. The scenery on this route is for nearly the whole distance very pretty, indeed following as it does the St. Francis Valley at one of its most lovely parts. With regard to the surface material of the roads described above it may be said to consist, (unless otherwise particularly described as sandy or rocky), of ordinary loam or dirt such as country roads are usually composed of, mixed to a greater or less extent with gravel and upon the proportion of the latter found in the road bed depends the degree of excellence of the road. It is almost needless to say that these roads aro very quickly affected by rain, a heavy shower being sufficient to make them very uncomfortable for two or three hours, after which time, however, they recover rapidly and are actually, for the most part, better than before. It is only after protracted wet weather that the roads become unrideable for days at a* time ; but when the tourist in these parts realizes that one of the Eastern Townships' rainy spells has overtaken him, he had better make a break for the nearest railway station and get out of the country as fast as he can. To show however, that our roads are not utterly bad, we might say that the notes for the report of the road from ROAD REPORTS. 101 Gran by to Sherbrooke were taken three days after the lirst suow storm of the season (Sept. 27. 1885), which followed several days of rainy weather when the surface was found as reported. There are very few hills in the Eastern Townships that can be coasted safely at anything like a high rate of speed, owing to the common practice of putting in " water bars," or "gutters," or "rain conductors," as they are variouely called, at frequent intervals on all long hil.'s, to con- duct the surplus water during heavy showers, from the centre of the road to the ditches on either side and prevent the road from becoming in a small way the bed of a mountain torrent. These bars take dif- ferent forms in different localities. In some, they are merely a slight mound extending straight across the road, m others they are either raised up or hollowed out in the shape of a V, point upwards and worse than all the rest are those which lead from the wheel tracks diagonally to the ?ide of the road nearest the track. These are put in alternately first one side, then the other, the tourist is apt to think when* he encounters a hill filled in this way, that he has at last found a hill with at least oue wheel track smooth. He will soon find his mistake however, if nothinve might go on repeating but it comes to this that Manitoba is almost a paradise for wheelmen, during say six or se^ren months of the year. No ex- tended tours have been made here yet, but it is pos- sible that a small party will make a two week's tour this fall. tl of V Index to Places in Foregoing Road Reports. -v<<*— TLACE. PAGE. PLACE. PAGE, Amherstburg 28|Buckhorn 28, 30 Aldborough 28;Blenheim 28 Aylmer, Ont 29, U, 49j Both well 30 Alvinstou 30lBirr 32 Ailsa Craig 30 Brucetield. 33,35 Adelaide 31 Bayfield 33, 35 Arkona 31 Berlin 31, 38, 41, 58 Avonton 34 Baden 34, 42, 58 Alwood 34 Boruholm 34 Arran 39|Bire 35 Allanford 39 Belfast 36 Arkvvright 40'Bluevale 36 Arthur 40, 43, 57, 58;Brussels 36,38 Ancaster 46iBlythe 37 Ayr 47|Belgrave 37 Artherton 49:Burgoyne 40 Attercliffe 51 Bridgeport 41 Allanberg 54|Bosworth 43 Aberfoyle 57|Beachville 44 Alliston 591 Brownsville 45 Acton eilBrantford 45, 46, 49 Aurora 62, 63!Burford 45, 47 Aultsville 72|Bealton 46 Aylmer, P.Q 76, 77!Boston 46 Alfred 86 Abbottsford 94 Amher.st 107 Annapolis 105 Antigonish 106 Belleriver 28 Bishop's Gate, 47, 49 Bloomsburg 48 Buffalo, N.Y., 50,51,52,55 Black Rock, N.Y. 51, 52, 53 Black Creek 53 Beamsville 55 INDEX. Ill Burlinf,'ton Beach 5f) Bullock's Corners 57 Breslau 58, 51) Brampton (51 Bristol Corners ♦')! Brooklyn OH Bowmanville (54 Burton 64 Bletcher's Corners ....(55 Bewdley (55 Bailleboro ." (55 Brighton (5(5 Bloomfield (57, (59 Belleville (58, (59 Bath 70. 71 Brockville . . 71, 72, 78, 80 Belle's Corners.. 77, 78,79 Birch town 78 Brittania 78 Billingsbridge 82,83 Boucherville 88 Bic 89, 90 Blue Bonnets 9H Bout d' L'isle 93 Bord a' plouffe 93 Brookville 104 Bridgetown 105 Compton 97 Coaticook 98 Cap Kogue 102 Chateau Richer 102 Charlesborough 102 Carleton, N.B 102 Cottam 27 Chappies 28 Canord 28 Clearviile 28 Chatham 29, 30 Charring Cross 30 Clandeboye 30, 35 Clinton 331 Conray 34 Centralia 35 Carlow 36 Chesley 41 Chatsworth 41 , 58 Centerville 42, 65,70 Clifford 43 Culloden 44 Cathcart 45 Court^and 49 Caledonia 50 Chippewa 51, 53 Clifton 54 Collingwood 59 Cookstown 59 Cooksville 61 Carleton 61, 62 Cannington 63 Cobourg 65 Colborne 65, 66 Castleton, Out., 65 Consecon 66, 67 Carrying Place 66 Campbellford 66 Codrington 66 Crossing Place (57 Chattersou 69 Cataraqui 69, 71 Camden East 70 CoUingsby 70 Cornwalf. 72 Coteau 72,92,9a Curries 72 Cardinal 72 Chelsea 74,77 Carleton Place.. 77, 78, 79 Cumberland 83, 84, 85 Clarence 85 Caledonia Springs .. ..86 Cassburn Corners 86 Como 87 112 INDEX. Cacouna 89 Cote St. Antoine 92 Cote St. Luke 93 Cotes des Neiges 93 Castleton, P.Q 95 Digby 105 Dealtown 28 Delaware 30 Dreamy 'b Corners 31 Dublin 33 Dungannon 36 Drayton 38,43 Durham 39,58 Dunkeld 40, 43 Desboro 41 Dorking 43 Dorchester 44 Delhi 49 Dunnville 50 Drummondville . . . .51, 54 Deceu Falls 54 Dundaa 56,57 Dixie 61 Danforth 62 Dunbar 63 Desoronto 70 Dickinson's Landing... 72 Dorval 93 Depotsque 96 Essex Centre 27 Elginfield 32,35 Exeter 32,34,35 Elmville 32 Egmondville 36 Elora 38 Elsinore 40, 43 Elmira 42 Eastwood 45, 47 Erin 57 Enniskilleu 64 Elginberg 70 Eastman's Springs ... .73 East Hatley 95 Fingal 28 Five Stakes 29 Forest 30, 31 Fish Creek 32 Francisto wn 34 Freeport 42, 59 Fairchild's Creek 46 Fisher's Glen 48 Fort Erie 51,55 Fouthill 54, 55 Fergus 57, 58 Flesherton 57 Frasersville 65 Frankfort 68 Foxboro 68 Ferris' Point 69, 70,71 Farian's Point 72 Franktown 79, 80 Father Point 84, 85, 90 Flodden 95 Frost Village 96 Groveseiid 29 Glauworth 29 Goderich, 31, 33, 34, 38, 39, 41. Gorrie 38 Grenock 39 Guelph, 39, 40. 41, 42, 43, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61. Glammis 41 Gait, 42,45,47, 56 Goldstone 43 Gobies' Corners 47 Glenmorris 47 Grimsby 51, 52, 55 Georgetown 61 Grafton 65 Glennora 67 Gananoque 71, 72 1^ INDEX. 113 .41 7, 56 .43 ...47 ..47 2,55 ...61 . . . 65 ...67 ■71, 72 Gatineau Point 76 Grand Metis 90, 91 Granby 94, 96 Grand Pre 106 Guysboro 106 Hyde Park 31 Holmsville 33 Hamburg 34 Harriston 38, 43 Hespler 42, 56 Heidelberg 42 Holbrook 45 Harley 45 Hamilton, 45, 46, 50, 55 56, 57. Hawtry 50 Hagersville 50 Homer 52, 53 Harsland 57 Hillsburg 57, 59 Highland Creek 63 Hampton 64 Harwood 65 Hastings 65, 66 Hilton 66 Hull 74 Hiutonburg 78, 81 Hawthorne 83 Hawkesboro 86, 87 Hudson 87 Hatte Bay 90 Hochelaga 93 Huntingville 97 Hillhurst 98 Hampton 104 Horton 106 Huntsford 117 Halifax 106-7 Headingly 108 Ingersoll..31, 33 44, 45,49 Invermay 40^Little Metis Islington 61 Iroquois 72 Ironsides 74, 76 Innesville 78 John&on's Corners. .39, 43 Jersey ville 46 Jarvis 50 Jordan 55 Jersey 63 Janesville . . .* 83 Kentville 105-6 Kettle Point 31 Kirkton 32 Kintore 33, 39 Kincardine 38, 39, 41 Kingsbridge 39 Kirloss 39 Kingston.... 64, 69, 70, 71 Kingston Mills 71 Kirk's Ferry 74 Kempville 82 Kamouraska 89 Leamington 27, 28 London 29, 32, 35 Lambeth 29 Lobo 31 Listowel 34, 37,42 Lucaa 35 Lucknow 35, 36 Lonboro 37 Lin wood 42 La Salle, N. Y .52 Luudy's Lane 54 Lambton Mills. 61 Liverpool Market 63 Loyett's Corners .... 66 Lyendenaga 69 Lancaster 72 Lombardy 80 LakeConstance 81 ......84.91 114 INDEX. L'Original 86Milford 67 Madoo 69 Marmora 69 Milltown 69 Millhaven 71 Montreal 71, 72, 84, 85, 87, 88, 92, 93, 94, 95 Morrisburg 72 Moulinette 72 Milles' Koches 72 Maple Grove 72 Merrickville 81 Merrivale 81, 82 Mauotick 81, 82, 83 Metcalf 82 Matane 84, 91 Montmagny 84, 89 Marieville 94 Melbourne, P. Q 95 Massawippi 85 Magog 96 Melby 97 Montnaorenci Falls 102 Mt. Salem 29 Mt. Brydges 91 Mt. Elgin 44,45 Mt, Vernon 45 Mt. Hope 50 Mt. Forest 56, 57, 58 New Sarum 29 Nile 36 New Hamburg 41, 42, 58,59 NiJestown , 44 Longuiel 88, 94 Laehine 93 Longue Point 93 Laprarie 94 LawrenceTille 95 Lennoxville .... 95, 97, 99 Lock Lomond 103 Lawrence 105 Maidstone Cross 27 Montrose 28 Morpeth 28 Middlemarsh 28 Melbourne, Ont 30 Milrose 31 Mclntyre's Corners .... 31 Medina 33 Mitchell 33, 34, 38 Moncton .' . 34 McDonald's Corners. . . .39 Millerton 39 Martin's Corner 42 Mactou 43 Milburn . . . .' 43 Marr's Hollow 48 Murphey's Corners ... .50 Marshville 51 Merriton 52 Marden 56 Morriston 57 Markdale 58 Meaford. 59 Mono Ceatre 59 -^ ..^^^^ „^ *^ Markham 62lNorwich 45, 47, 50 Malvern c 62 Manilla ...63 Manchester 63 Myrtle 63 Morganton 66 Mallorv's Corners 66i New Durham 46 Niagara Falls, O, 50, 61, 62 New Germany 61 Niagara Falls, N. Y.,62, 63 Niagara-on-the-Lake . . 63 Nerval 61 Myersboro ........... .66|Newmarket 63 INDEX. 115 ..67 ..69 ..69 ..69 ..71 », 87, Norway 63 Newcastle 64 Norham 65,66 Newcomb Mills 66 Napanee 69, 70 Nevvburgh 70 North Wakefield 75 Newboro .80 North Gower 81 Notre Dame du Portage 89 North Coaticook 98 Ourlette's Corners 27 Olinda 27 Orwell 29 Opposition Corners 32 Owen Sound 40, 57, 58 Ostrander 44 Orangeville 57, 59 Orillia. 59 Oshawa 64 Odessa 67 Ottawa.. 73, 74, 75, 76,77, 78. 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, - 84, 85, Old Chelsea 76 Oliver's Ferry 80, 81 Oualle 89 Pictou 106,107 P. E. Island 107, 108 Paradise 105 Pike Creek... ..?8 Palmvra 28 Poplar Hill ...... ..30, 31 Palmerston 37, 43 Parker 38,43 Paisley 40,41,43 Petersberg , . , . ....^^j 42 Preston. ......... , . . f> . 42 Putnam Ai Paris 45,46,47, 49 l^rinoeton 4.7 Pelton 'a Corners 49 Pickering 64 Peterboro 65 Picton 67,68, 70 Prescott 72, 82, 83 Peche 75 Perth 77, 78, 80 Pike Falls 78 Proppect 79 Portlard 80, 81 Plantagauet 89 Poi^it Fortune 86, 87 Point Claire 88,93 Point aux Trembles 93 Point Vain 94 Petoquins 94 Pt. Burwell 29 Pt. S<-anley 29 Pt. Elgin.. 37, 38, 39,41,43 Pt. Albert 39 Pt. Dover 48,50 Pt. Ryerse 48 Pt.Colborne...... ..51,55 Pt. Davidson 51 Pt. Dalhousie 51 Pt. Robinson 54 Pt. Perry 63 Pt. Mulgrave 106 Pt. Hope 64,65 Queenston 52, 53, 54 Queensville 63 Quebec . . 84, 88, 89, 101 , 102 Buthven 27 Romney 28 Rondeau 28 Bidgetown 28 Ryckman's Corners. .31 50 Rqsseldale 34 Rothesay 38,43 ttiversdale 39 ^Quud Plains . . 49 V/' IK' INDEX. I '^I'ii Riclimond, Ont 49, 79 Ridrjeway 51, 55 Rock wood 61 Ringwood 62 Richmond Hill 62 Roach's Point . 63 Rouge Hill 63 Rossniore ; 68 Richmond West 78 Regaud 87 Riviere 89 Reviere dii Loup 89 Rimouski .90 Richmond, P.Q . . 94, 95, 99 Rouge Mort 94 Richby 98 Rothesay, N. B 104 Sandwich 28 Sheldon 28 Strathburn 30 Sarnia 30 Strathroy 30, 31 Stoney Point 31 Shoebotham's Corners. 32 Stratford . . 32, 33, 34, 35, 46 Seebringville 33, 34 Seaforth 33, 34, 35, 36 Shakspeare. .34, 46, 58, 59 Southampton 40 Springford 44 Salford ....44 SimcoL' 45,46, 47, 48, 49, 50, Scotland 45,47, 49 Strathallan 46, 58 Stafford ville 49 Selkirk 50 South Cayuga 60 Stevensville 51 Smithville :..51 Stamford 52 Stonebridge 55 Stiabane 57 Shelborrne 57 Stayner 59 Somerville 61 Seaton.r 61 Stouffville 62 Sharen 63 Sutton 63 Sonya 63 Sterling 69 Springbrook 69 Shannonville 69 Sydenham 71 Somerstown 72 Smith's Falls ..77. 78, 79. 80, 81 Stittsviile 77, V8, 79 Skead's Mills 78 South Mart 81 Spencerville. . , 82, 83 Sorrel 84,88 Sault au Recollet 93 Sherbrooke 95, 96 Shefford Mountain 96 South Stukely 96 Sherbrooke 97, 98 Stoneham 102 Spruce Lake 103 Sussex 104 Selkirk 109 Stonewall 109 St. Thomas 27,28,29 St. John's, Ontario 32 St. Ives 32 St. Jacobs 42 St. Clements 42 St. Catharines.. 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 St. Davids 62, 63 St. Joseph 82, 83, 85 St.Flavie 87, 90 INDEX. 117 ....57 , ... 57 . . ..50 , ...Gl ....61' ....62 . ... 63 . . . .63 . ... 63 ....69 . ... 69 . ... 69 ....71 . ... 72 78, 79. St. Alines 87,93 St. Simon 89,90 St. Fabien 89,90 St. Luc ., 90 St. Dominique 931 St. Jean Baptiste 93; St. Vincent de Paul 93| St. Martin's 93, 9li St. Eustacbe 94 St. John's, P. Q... .94! St. Cesaire . . ^ 94 1 St. Anne de Stukelv 95l St. John, N. B .. ..^..102 Tecumseh 28' Tyrconneli 28 Tliamesville 30 Thainesford . . . .31, 33, 44i Thorndale 32| Teviotdale 38,43i Tiverton 29, 41 Toronto.. 40, 56, 60, 61,62, 63, 64 ; Tilsonbur^' 44, 45; Tavistock 46, 58 Thorold 52, Tonawanda, N. Y 52 Thornton 62 i Trenton 65, 66, 68 Templeton 76 Trois Pistoles 89, 90 j Terrebonne 93| Trenhohnville 95 Trecadia 1061 Union 29' Underwood 30 Varna 33, 35 Vittoria 48 Virgil 53 Vernon 82 Vaudreuil 87,93 Vareunes 88 Verclieres 88 Valois 93 Windsor 27 VValkerville 28 Wallacetovvn 28 Wardsville 30 Watford 30 Warwick 30 Woodstock.. 31, 34, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 58, 59 Wyton 32 Winchelsea 32 Woodham 32 Winj?hani 35, 36, 36 Walton 37 Wroxeter 3S Walkerton ..... 38, 39, 40 Waterloo, Ont. . 41, 4H, 59 Weurscfiiuidt 41 Waterford 4(;, 4H, 49 Wei land 51, 54 Williamsford 58 Woodford 58, 59 Weston 61, ()2 Whitby 63,64 Wilfred ()3 Williamsburg ()4 Wark worth ()5, 66 Wellington {\Vy,{\7, ()8 Wt^l bridge ()8 Wendover . . . 85, Hi\ Waterloo, P. Q. 94, 95, 96 W^orden 95 Waterville . • • 98 Westfield . . . 103 Weymouth . . , , 104 WolfviUo . . • • 106 Windsor, N. S. . 106, 107 Winnipeg . . • • 108 Yarmouth . . 104, 107 York Mills . . • • 62 if ¥'■ I ^ lECOMMENDED MOTELS^i ■III iiti ,-t-jL.:t\ Note. — If marked thus * the hotel has signed C.W.A. Contract, and will give a reduction of 25 cent, to Members of the Association. tiie per Amherstburg — Brown. • Aylmer — Ont., Kennedy Central. * Arthurv-Conimercial. Ancaster — Henderson's. Aurora — Queen's. Aultsville — Haines'. '' Aylmer, P.Q. — Ritchie's. Blenheim— Nester. Bayfield — Morgan's. ■ Brucefield — Dixon's. Blythe — Commercial. Belgrave — SandriU's. / Brussels —American. Bariie — Henderson's. * Berlin — American. Bowmanville — Rheubothom's. Belleville— Henderson's. Bath — Wemp's. Brockville — Revere.* Bell's Corners— Brown's. Buffalo, N.Y.— Tift. * Bruntford.- Kerby. Brighton— Central Hotel. Chappie's— Chappie's. Chatham — Rankin . Clinton — Grand Central. Carlow — MoDouagh's. ■ v :■ HOTELS. Coartland — Connor's. * Cobourg — Dunham, Colborne — Brunswick. Cambellford— Windsor. Consecon — Baird's. Camden East— McCarthy's. Centreville — Wheelers. * Cornwall— American. Cumberlan' -Fouberts'. Caledonia Springs— Grand. Coteau— Fulbam's. Cote des Nei^^es — Lumkins'. Coaticooke — Queen's. Consecon — Prince Edward. Delaware — Jarvis. Dungannon — Martin's. * Drayton— Royal. Delhi— Stoddard's. Dunnville — Mansion. Dundas — Elgin. * Deseronto — O'Connor. Essex Centre— Commercial. Elmira— Hunts'. Erin— Williams'. * Elm wood — Lome. East Hatley— Sherbrooke. * Elora — Commercial. Forest— Franklin. Fonthill— Smith's. Fergus— Spire's. Frankford— Frankford. Franktown — Dominion. Father Point— Mrs. Ross'. Fenelon Falls— Mansion. Gananoque — International. * Goderich— British Exchange. Gait — Imperial. * Guelph— Wellington. Grafton— Mansion. Granby—Windsor. Hamburg— Commercial. . 119 1^1 in '' I « 120 KOIELS. Harristou— Cullisoii . Plespler— Waypers. - Pleidelberg—Steice's. ; Hamilton— Royal. * Hagersville— Lawson.- ' Harwood— Lake View. Hastings— Royal. Hawthorne— Grahame's Halifax— N. S.— Halifax House * Ingersoll — Atlantic. Jar vis— Commercial. * Kincardine — Royal. - -• * Kingston— Burnett. * London — Grigg. Leamington -Scott House. ' ' ' * Listowell— Grand Central . '■'■'■■ Lucan — McLean's. "-*"•• Lucknovv—Pascoe's. ''•'■!■ Londsboro— Bell's. Lin wood — Lin wood. Liverpool Market— Mrs. Seeker" Lombardv — Reillv's. Little Metis— Turiff. Lachine — St. Louis. Longne Point — Doran's. Lancaster— McRae's. Lindsay— Benson. Millbrook — Roper. Marysville— Culhane. Madoc — Moon's. * Mt. Forest — Co\ne. Marden — Bevin's Melbourne— Corneil House. *Mt. Bridges — Bodraan. * Mitchell— Hicks'. * Markham — Franklin House. Melf ord— E m pey 's. Marmora— McWilliams'. Metcalfe — Mrs^. Kemp's. Matane — Fraser's. I! 'iOpcrcent. disoount; . ' s. ILi. HOTELS. 121 .^' t Montreal — Windsor. Magog— Park House. Montniorenci Falls — Bnrean's. Norwich — Brady. Niagara on the Lake— Queen's Ro3al. Niagara Falls- Waverley. Newmarket— Mrs. Forsyth's. * Newcastle— ^Windsor. * Napanee— Campbell. * Newburgh — Hope's. Nile— Norton's. Norwood — Breiuan's. Owen Sound — Conlsoii. Osbawa — Queen's. * Odessa — Queen's. * Ottawa— Windsor. Omemee— Black well's. Pt. Stanley — Fraser House. Palmerston — Queen's. Paisley — Wilson's. Prcstou — North American. Parker— Ramsay's. * Paris— Windsor. Pt. Dover— Norfolk. : ■ Pt. Colborne- -McNeil's. * Pt. Hope— St. Lawrence Hall. * Peterboro — Grand Central. * Pt. Elgin— Arlington. Plantaganet— Mrs. Yeon's. Portland— Wdhs. Perth— Hicks'. Prescott — Daniels'. Picton— Royal. - Point Claire— Windsor. Round Plains— Lang's. Riciimond Hill— Palmer House. Richmond— RuUy's. * St. Catharines— Grand Central. Sandwich— Stuart. Strath roy — Queen's. + Special rato ol' 83 to Wheel'n excoiit during Carnival week. 122 HOTELS. * St. Mary's— National. * St. Thomas— Grand Central. * Seaforth — Commercial. Sarnia— Bellchamber. Southampton — Bosby House. Springfield — I^ambert Honse. Strathallan — Lappeir's. Simcoe — Battersby. Scotland — Malcolm's. Stevens ville — Mineral Springs. Sutton — Mansion. Sterling — Chard's. Shannonville — Lome. Springbrook—Mc Williams. Summerstown — Summers. Smith's Falls— Butler's. St. Aune's— Medard's. St. Dominique — Robellard's. St. Vincent de Paul — Bertrand's. St. Martin's — Boumassa. Sherbrook — Magog. St. Pierre — Central. St. John, N.B.— Dufferin. Tecumseh — Marrow's. Thamesford— McCarty's. Thorndale— McLean's. Tiverton— Mansion. * Tara— Tara House. * Tilsonburg— Matheson House. Thorold— City Hotel. Tonawanda, N.Y.— Backus'. Toronto — Walker House. * Trenton— Queen's. Terrebonne— The Boulevard. Varna— Cook's. Windsor— British American. V/allacetown — Henry's. Watford — Metropolitan. * Wingham — Brunswick. * Walkerton— Hartley. * Waterloo, Ont.,— Heuther's. '■■ ■ -■' : :' ' / , ^ ' ' . • HOTELS. * Woodstock— O'Neils. * Waterford— Teeter's. Wellaud— Fraser House. Weston — Eagles'. Wark worth — Daly. ■ Wellinj?ton— Garratt's. Waterloo, P.Q.— Brooks'. 123 ♦aht -fli^» ■^* ■■;\ -> :v ;\-U '>•'?' '.-■^. it ,.r C. W. A. UNIFOKM. Sl!'i»/^sg@gggg Thoaccomiianying cut will furnibli till tho iijstructiou necebsory for any tailor to make ui) au AssDciution luii- loriji. The cloth is made expresoly to or- der of the Board of officers and is supplied at cost pri ^e,as bought by contract at the mill , to all members of the Association. During 1H8(> au immense quantity of the cloth was sold and expres- sions of satisfaction with its wearing quali ties were heard from all parts of the coun- try. It is a Halifax Tweed, of a color and weinht cs])ecially ad- ajited for iise on road. For 1SS7 orders liave already been placed lit the mills for the production of a large amount of the clotn and the Secretary of the Aosociation will ]>eiu a position to meet all denuiudsupon him with promptness after March ir>th. Owing to the generol rise in all wools, a slight increase in the price hap been made absolutely necessary'. During 1887 the cloth will be soLl to C.W.A. members in any quan- tities at 40c. per yard. No order wifl be taken for less than 5 yds, except to com- plete a previous order. Cash must accom- pany order, ar.d if /- I A .A C.W.A. TTXIFOR.M, ETC. 125 check for same is sent, check must be payable at par in Simcoe. Cloth for caps can be procured from the Secretary or they may be bought complete from Messrs. Chas. llobinson & Co., Toronto, or A. T. Lane, Montreal. Yarn for stockings, same as material of cloth, or stockings can be had from the Secretary at the follow- ing prices, ^ lb. yarn being necessary for a pair of stockings : — Yarn, per lb., 7oc. ; stockings, per pair, (extra long) 75c. ; reduction for quantities. Address, HAL B. Donly, ' Secretanj C.W.A. .Simcoe. -o- ^^$$otintion Badg^.^ The above badge in either gold or silver, can be had by addressing the Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. Price, in gold, $8.50 ; in silver, $L50.' Cash must accompany all orders. PARADE SIGNALS : From Marshall : — One, Mount. When Mounted — One, Single File ; Two, Double File ; Three, Dismount; Four, Four Abreast; Six, Ride at Ease. From Whipper In : — One, Decrease Speed ; Two, Increase Speed ; Three, Dismount. In the United States who actuall}' manufacture their • • '• ; ' own Machines. * . ■■ ,. -o- GORMULLY & JEFFERYi 222 and 224, N. FRANKLIN ST,, CHICAGO, ILL. 1 -r — .--S-MANUFACTUBE-V- — The American Champion (Bicycle. A Bicycle of tne Higliest Grade, at a reasonable price. The Aifnerican Challenge (Bicycle. Positively the Best and Most Durable Roadster for the Money ever placed on the Market. ; The American Safety bicycle. Undoubtedly the most Satisfactory Safety yet devised. The American Ideal bicycle. The Recognized Standard Youths' Bicycle of the United States. , ' The American Ideal Tricycle, A beautiful little Two-track Tricycle for young Ladies, and of same grade and finish as The Ideal Bicycle, and ^A, LAr^GE LINE OF §UN DRI ES. 5%. 48-page Handsomelj-Iilustrated Catalogue Free. GORMULLY & JEFFERY, ■ ;^, , ; : ^- J\ , ,v> .v'p • Chicago, 111., U.S.A, ,'.m ; ■A- ILL. I eWelleT 9 No. 39 Beaver Hall Hill, d^ MEDALS^58£^AND^I'>BADCES Of all Descriptions made to Order fnOfA ^RIQINAL .p£3IQN3. r^ -ALSO— — FINE JEWELLERY, SCARF PINS, RINGS, LOCKETS, CHAINS, ETC. Designs Submitted. Close Prices. ■* BlliCiYiCiLlEi..* iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Rudge, r^oyal Canadian, jj Kangaroo, Pacile. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mil IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII F\m. Star, P\m, Safety Am. Ideai Columbia. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII iiiii I w ^SAw SH^VW vSVVvKW oaristi^Vj^l house, * (Near Windsor Hotel,) I 42 I St. Catharines St., Montreal. Send Stamp for Catalogue (over 70 electrotypes) and ^ list of "^o second-hand Machines. • ■ .' Hil^xpe^ioiislfy ai\Gt *01\e^ly T I3E-TELEPHONE NO. 33I.S1 I rESTABLISHED 1867= WOODSTOCK, ONT. o Largest Stock of Fire Arms and Sporting Goods in the West. Importer of BICYCLES44ICYCLE^'>ACCESS0RIES We are still making a specialty of the Rudge Roadster & Oxford Club Bicycles A full line of Fittings eund Sundries constantly on hand Bepairs of all kinds done neatly, expeditiously and cheaply. Send for list of Machines in Stock— both new and second hand, Post Omce Box 528. unci WOODSTOCK, - - - - ONTARIO. Bicycle, Base Ball Lacrosse and>Band Uniforms 4 At the Lowest Price and on Short Notice. C^^RE-OPENED^^;:f:) 3Sr-^TI0 2SrA.IL. HOTEL, ST. MAI^YS, ONT. G. A. GRAHAM, - - PROPRIETOR. Everything New. New House. New Furniture. Gas, Electric Bells, Telephone. Union Bus to and from all trains CommodiouB Sample Booms. Bar supplied with the best Foreign and Domestic Liquors and Cigars. Good Stabling. yi^i .vijt, ")■ -^ LONDON % ONTARIO -DEALER IN- »»■ ■ i JI. VH'. .cf;, The Oldest House in the trade: Send for my Seventh Annual Catalogue. . . <> -^ . __^ ^. . '•VJ Mt)N-TRtAfU, CAN' AOAV . ,,„,,:. « -— -O ■ - . : »' . : ' " i'"'' The most centrally located Hotel in the City -OM -^StmCfLY FIRST GLASSI)^ In all its al)!pointments. Contains Passenger and Baggage Elevators, Electric Lights, Bells, etc., j^j ^^ , arid all Modern Conveniences. h: koqan, -, - ,^- - Proprietor. ,<'*' iiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiickiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiii IIIIK!«IIIIIIMIIINIIIU|IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIi^lllllllllll TORONTO. This Favorite and CommodioMs Hotel overlooks Toronto Bay, rendering it a Pleasant Resort for TouHsts, Excursionist^ and Commercial Travelers at a!r seasons. It has 125 well-ventilated bed-rooms, pa'sseftger elevator, and ♦Modern Improyecdents* Thie-8paci0!iii8 Binine-room: will comf^rtablv seat 260 guests ; and the Bin of Fare is acknowledged to be unexcelled-, cotnpa*ising all the delicacies of the season. The Walker House is quite convenient to the Union Railway Station, and within three minutes walk of the principal Steam-boat Wharves, where its Porters and the Omnibuses of the Transfer Co'y will be in attendance. Telegraph and Telephone communica- tion to all parts. Terms $2.00 per day. (liAVI^ WALKEfR, - - Proprietor, '^=^^ W«fwi«k giefekjsf ',=^-^ -1 " ">', aj'St4l\Vn: '■,■ WILL HAVE ALL THE LATEST- -IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1887. "%.^'' r^^THEY ABE THE,=^-^ , ightesi f ; tsrongeot . r^^BICYCLE EVER MADE.^=^_J ■^^^''TH^'^t^vt-. — — o--^ — * .u-../vi"i^v'^ They are the Handsomest and Easiest Running Light Roadster in the market. -0- U J. r" T ':.' ,(.■■■ >.t. ■'ft:,.. '-''■•■■*l.,'1, t •.,»?!,«,.* Ut-I':' ':'r'--i s ', :■ t ,' ']tj ■■ \ m IS" Do not forget to see them before purohasing. — o— ^ — - ■ ^S',,»?,.w GOOLB & KNOWLES, FACTORY: CoYBMTBT, England. WAREROOMS : Brantfobd, Omtabio. THE CANADIAN BICrCLE AND SPOBTINC GOODS HEAD OOAHTEBS. •* -vi;'.-.*. ■".* '' . Cl|a«. Bobinson ^ Co., « Church St., . . . Toronto, Ont. " , i -DEALERS IN^ THE RUDGE LIGHT ROADSTER THE AMERICAN RUDQE • — ^.- THE RUDGE RACER, THE RUDGE SAFETY ^ Ranging in price from $50.00 upwards, BOYS' BICYCLES, TRICYCLES, BICYCLE SUNDRIES, -ALSO- .',/.•/■, ..,.^ - Opened November ist, i88i . Enlarged January ist, 1883. 1 * ' .•■ * V' \ . ":.': '? .",■ ■'..J'. * Bus and Porter at all Day Trains on G. T., G. W. Division of G. T., and C. V. Railways. J^RS. IaMES ®']iEILL. , Propbibtbess. *. » ♦ »'#- . .W •'' » f*.**"! -■ Tfi J. F. O'l^EILL, Manager. C;^^THK: % m .i > r *"' -J ^- ©ntarlo. COMMODIOUS ROOMS, SPLENDID TABLE, ALL CONVENIENCES. Wheelmen Will Receive Every P\ttention. JOHN DIXON, - - . Proprietor. OR BICYCLE SHAWL STRAP. This carrier is made de^aohable, so it^ may be zemoved from the Bicycle in ^ moment without undoihg the bimd|e. Simply unbnckle the strap which holds it down in front and unhook it behind the bar, fasten the hook again and you have a perfect ShfiiWl. Strap for carrying the bundle in the hand. (Made' in two widths, 3 1-2 av«i 4 M inches b.otween the arms.) For sale by all Bicycle dealers. Frico $1.00. tS" Worth its price for use on jne excursion.' J. F. freemantle;' .Cik' IdingtiHi Block, Erie Sireet, - - - Sktforil, Ontano. >— -V-- ALL KINDS OF BICYCLES NEATLY AND QUICKLY REPAIRED. Bicycle Fittings, Etc., Always on ^a^nd. '-^ ." -THE- ' ENGRAVIN6 AND PRINTING Co., LIMITED, 167 & 169 St. James St., Montreal. FINE STATIONERY, WEDDING STATIONERY, INVITATIONS, MEMOS, AND PROGRAMMES. Neatly Engraved or Printed. o Special attention to Mail Orders. To Wheelmen: Send for Samples and Prices of O.W.A. and Club Cards. o£ALBION-^>HOTEL ?0 ' ' . :»•■ '•*' '. f. ■if., ,-i ,1 i Tn the City. Fine Sample Rooms and every Accom- , , , modation for Commercial Travellers. E.C.PALMER, Norwich, WM. PIERCE, Froj^rietor, Manager. mCNEW-KAPID This Bicycle has caused more sensation than any other Bicycle in the world. Watch its future records. - "^ •. ^ 1^ The Bicycle that holds all Canadian records. ^ . ,. THE CLUB SAFETY. The Safety which has proved itself to be the strongest and best safety for Canadian roads. THE UNIVERSAL CLUB, No 3. The cheapest machine in the world. Ball bearings to both wheels. Cow shape handle bars and all latest improvements. Price $60.00. The Boys "Comet" Bicycle - • • Price $30.00. The Boys "Comet" Bicycle, No. 2, • Price $20.00. The Girls "Comet" Tricycle - - • Price $30.00. Our well known Comet Saddle— the easiest and cheapest in the Market. Price $4.00. IS" Second-hand Bicycles from $20.00 up. We are the Cheapest Bicycle firm in the Dominion. . ^ f AJ^E ^& & *•' % ^vdilovs and lE^vnsteeSt I 8 ALEXIS ST., MONTREAL W c/i > CO •K W O CO Silver, Gold and Nickie Platers. . SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TOBICYCLE PLATING. Table Ware o£ all d^scriptipn&Repliited Eqwal to New 537 & 637iCKAlG ST., MONTREAL. New -*»M.ONTREAL<^ [NCOMPABABIiT- Built, Furnished and Conducted on the Best New York Models. ■ ■> ■■•'., ' '■■ t." " •' ^ ' ""■»■•• GEORGE ILBS, - MANAGER. Wheelmen can ride from the door to any part of the City, aad wheals can be stored at tjje Hotel. —THE LILLIBRIDGE— Safetyz Handle z Bar. Absolute Preventitiv^ of Headers. Can be attached to any of the. leading makes of ma- chines without changing or marring them in the least. Can be attached in one minute by the rider himself. Fully Guaranteed. Send for Circulars. t'EEEMAN LILLIBRIDGE, " RoolLforca, 111. The Woodstock Aiimufi Athletic Association. ]j^ EMBERS of this Association will be pleased to J®1 welcome all their Cycling Friends, at the new Club Rooms, Dundas St., West. -' -tat' V,,' l» -mU* OFFICERS : Jas. H. McLeod, Pres. ; W. A. Karn, Vice-Pres. ; E. W. Nesbitt, Treas. ; D. A. White, Sec, ; M. Douglass, Asst.-Secretary^ (Established 1869.) ^MACHINISTS, MILLWRIGHTSi^ • ' ' ' . ■ And Engineers. 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122 King Street. • lid:oiitrea.l* Que. THE MAGAZINE OF SPORT, TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR LIFE. CONDUCTED BY POULTNEY BIGELOW. The most superbly illus- trated and best printed rna- gazine of recreation and out- door sports 'iti the world, while in the selection of its matter and in literary excel- lence it is second to none, being recognized as in the front rank of leading Am- erican periodicals. It costs only Three Dol- lars a year and gives you an abundance of excellent read- ing matter, most generously illustrated. It offers also useful and costly premiums to those who cannot afford a ca&h outlay, but are willing to assist in -getting jiew s:^l^- scribers. A member of a large city club secured twenty - five subscribers in a short time by merely posting a sub- scription-sheet in the club- room. Write for our liberal terms to agents, and help our circulation while helping yourself and friends : Everybody knows Outing, nearly every- body wants to take Outing ; but everybody has not been asked. i ^ SEND FOR SPECIMEN. OFFICES, 140 NASSAU ST., NEW YORK, ■ ( ; tl«J° J'^,- Af\ A. ' •4!, YIGTQ5. Snm SA^iI^ Vv'O-i Are more' g€!rferally used in the United States than any other. >if-* \. a: The Leafftl^lh Skt i^ instantly tfeM^h^ Perfcwct means of adjustnrteni in ev^ry directiorifj oI^^Ino sold last wm, Not one sM^jfe: broke. We believe this cannot* be b^ sjiud'bi any other saddle. All cycling godd^^of our mahui^cture are of this h!^h cla^s. It y ill' pay jrou t6 sehy ^r catitlogu^. YictotBrcyctes, Tricycles and Sundries, l^^'Corlumbus Ave., - - - EtcfitcHii, Mass. States :h2Kble. in ihnot ling. / . Pf^lNTEDrORfHE EDITORS D. McA. Ke'htfifs^; Jiib Printer, »■ . i -, Mass. ■W ■•Tt: »■« V ■ <