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' t— 1^ '-■■ 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 m^j:MAB0S7#i BOSTON OFFICE, : : 240 Waslmdton Sirfd, NEW YORK OFFICE. : : : : r26l Brofdwayw MONTREAL OFFICE, : : 202 St. James Street. % u QUEBEC OFFICE, : : : : 0pp. StNcqpi'm Hotel. Emd, Af9Tf k Co.. Ptiatft, Bortca. %x o Boston, low Ml ani Ijuolec, Sliort Lboi VIA ^yj- COlECTICeT AND PASSIPSIC RMS, * And Massawippi Talley Railroads. White to Mob, % to Sherbrooke, F. Ij. DIRECT ROUTE TO WHITE MOUNTAINS, MT. WASHINGTON, LAKE WILLOUCHBY, LAKE MEMPHREMA- QOC, LAKE MASSAWIPPI* QUEBEC* AND MONTREAL. BAILBOAB CONNECTIONS. At White River Junction — Northern (N. H.) and Vermont Central Railroads. At Wells River— White Mountains, andBoBton, Concord, & Montreal Railroads, and M & W. R. R. R. •' At St, J ohnsbury— Portland and Ogdensburg ] Railroad. At Sherbrooke — Grand Trunk Railroad. At Newport— With SouthEastern Railway and Steamer on Lake. BOSTON OFFICE, NKWTOBK « MONTREAL << QUEBEC <« 240 Wastaingrton Street. 175 Broad waj. 202 St. James Street. 0pp. St. LooiB Hotel. . Cars run through from Boston (Lowell Depot) and SpringfielisAV V ;,: (• n 2TON, lEMA- « AND ^'f(MV j-jah; ii?«tt/.li i' .V..' f •V-../' i > V i 'u; -^l, -.^iVVVJ "o^vvyJ. ,^ ' ^H. •» -' i •/C" .'Ca it (N. H.) Boston, R. K. R> ^ eosburg 1 .■ r vay and | , ^1 4 /.'^•^'^ •'.■<«.« At ' * i\ Street. ;.'-' .,!• A' ' ( ->•''; treet. I] [otel. i '%:■ 1 a '.' I: ^..^i;^t?» U, .1, A,^ ^ ME 1 IE . i(»«a*!v**''''i^ ^S' ,.,,.->.-■«»*»**"*' ;into(WMMI'»'^* i,,^;^f«»«w«*»'-' 4 Lake Mpm p 1 i \ flE MOST ATTRACTIVE OF SUMMER RESORTS. ^ HE PASSUMPSIC R. R. AND ITS CON- NECTIONS. v«!as*iv**'''i^ !!N"ew Air Line Eoute BETWEEN MONTREAL AND BOSTON. «i;M(«.'««""**" fSTON Office, York •* rTREAL *' Ebeo « 240 Waflhington Street, 175 Broadway. 202 St. Jampfl Str. et 0pp. St. Louis Hotel. \ Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by HENRY M. BURT, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United Statei for the District of Massachusetts. FRANKLIN PRESS, RAND. AVERY & CO. BOSTON. LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. Ix the great basin that lies between the White and Green Mountains, and on the bor- ders of Vermont and Canada, is Lake Memphre- ^o,gog, one of the loveliest inland lakes within the limits of New England. Its name is of Indian origin, and signifies Beautiful Water. Though differing in many particulars, in gen- eral appearance it more nearly resembles the far-famed Lake George than any other body of water that has come under our observation, and is so regarded by old travelers who are familiar with both. There are no marshes along its borders, and its shores are rock-bound, while the water is cold and clear as crystal. Here and there are beautiful islands, covered with spruce and other forest trees, adding THE SCENERY. variety to the scene. On the west shore are high mountains, overlooking the lake and the country around it, while on the east is a long range of hills, sloping down in places to the water's edge. The scenery, which is so varied, is quite unlike any found elsewhere in Kew England, and there is a charm about it that is fascinating to all lovers of the picturesque and beautiful in nature. It matters not whether one is silently studying the myriad forms of beauty that are spread before him in so great profusion, or is gazing upon the distant moun- tain peaks that seem to touch the blue sky above, or is watching the golden shadows that flit across the placid lake, there is something that is so suggestive and so beautiful that the eye never wearies and the mind is refreshed with this communion with nature. As the steamer plows the lake close up to the lofty mountain, going within its very shadows, and the eye takes in the scenery that is so unlike anything that it is accustomed to, the traveler LAKE MEMPHREMAGOO. catches some of that inspiration that must have animated those dusky sons of the forest, and lead them to exclaim, when they first looked down from the wood-crowned hights above upon the long and narrow lake, stretching away to the north, " Memphremagog ! '' — Beau- tiful Water! There is something, too, in this northern air that exhilarates and increases one's love of na- ture. The heavy, murky atmosphere that is so oppressive in midsummer in the over-heated cities, is unknown here on the banks of Mem- phremagog. The currents of air that flow over and are cooled on the high mountain elevations, or come up the lake, seem to give one new life, infusing greater animation. The sunsets, too, are peculiarly beautiful. The blue sky seems almost transparent, while the golden tinge that is shed over land and water, gives the face of nature a charm and a coloring that sets the painter's art at defiance. It touches and quickens the inner nature of man, and he THE APPEARANCE OF THE LAKE. 7 longs for a closer intimacy with that Spirit which seems to pervade everything, and create so much that is wonderful and beautiful. The lake is from one to two miles wide on an average, and is thirty miles long, reaching from the village of Newport, in Vermont, on the south, to Magog, a Canadian hamlet, on the north. Full two-thirds of the lake is ia Canada, and the boundary line is easily dis- tinguished — south of it there being more thrift and enterprise ,than is seen just north over the line in Canada. The water in most places is very deep and cold, and is just the place for the lake trout which are caught each year in great abundance. On the east shore of the lake are the summer cottages of some of the wealthiest people in Montreal, who always spend the warm season here. Among those who own cottages are Judge Day, Mr. Molson, the Montreal banker, and Hugh Allan, Presi- dent of the Montreal and Liverpool Steamship Company. The latter owns a steam yacht in THE WONDERS OF MEMPHREMAGOG. 9 which himself and friends sail up and down the lake at will, enjoying the cool and invigorating breeze, and the beautiful lake and mountain scenery. - • ' • , BALANCE ROCK AND SKINNER'S CAVE. Two of the principal objects of interest in the lake are Balance Rock and Skinner's Cave. They are situated on islands about twelve miles north of the southern end of the lake. Our artist has given a good representation of Balance Rock, which is on Long Island, and will be noticed at the southern end as the steamer goes north. It is a great granite bowlder poised upon a single point, and must have been brought down from the north in the great flow of ice that is supposed to have taken place in remote ages, and here lodged. Skinner's Cave is at the north end of Skin- ner's Island. There is a legend connected with this cave, that is handsomely told in verse, and can be found in Burt's Connecticut Valley 10 LAKE M£MPHR£MAGOQ. ' and White Mountain Guide, and all lovers of the mysterious will be interested in reading it. The island was named after Capt. Uriah Skin- ner, the bold smuggler of Magog, and the legend has reference to this remarkable character who flourished along this lake many years ago. * owl's head. A range of mountains extends nearly the whole length of the western shore of Mem phremagog, the most prominent of which is Owl's Head. The base of this mountain is twelve miles from the southern end of the lake. It rises quite abruptly from the shore of the lake, and as seen from one point, looks like a great hay stack, the top of which seems to come to a sharp point. The summit is nearly 3,000 feet above the lake, and is one mass of jagged rock, looking as though it had been broken up by some volcanic agency. In one of the rock chambers on the summit, the Golden Rule Lodge of Free Masons, of Stan- ^! ;'^t: l^^ 12 LAKE MEMPUKEMAGOO. stead, Canada, hold a lodge once a year, on the 24th of June. Masonic emblems and inscrip- tions are found painted on the rock where the lodge is held. The view from the summit is remarkably beautiful, as well as extensive. From it one can get a better idea of the wildness of the scenery of northern Vermont and Canada than from any other point. North, the great Cana- dian forest seems to stretch away to the Kiver St. Lawrence. In a clear day, with the aid of a glass, the tall, bright spires of Montreal are visible. West, is the Green Mountain range, Jay Peak standing prominently in the fore- ground. South-east are the White Mountains, Mount Washington reaching above its lofty neighbors. The more immediate view is also equally interesting, and includes the lakes and yillages that help to add variety to the scene. No one should fail to visit the •ummit of Owl's Head. The steamer landa at the base of the mountain. From herdf 14 LAKm MEMPHREMAOOQ. is a goocr foot-path up the side of the moun- tain, nearly all the way through the thick forest. One can have ample time to ascend the moun- tain, enjoy the beutiful view, and return before the steamer gets back from Magog. The Mountain House is delightfully situated, and a short stay here is always enjoyed. The view from the wharf is very fine. Here can be ob- tained boats for fishing, or to take a sail to Bal- ance Rock or Skinner's Cave. North of Owl's Head is Mount Elephantis, resembling a huge elephant in repose, when viewed from one point. Just north of the north- ern end of the lake is Mt Orford, the highest point of land in Lower Canada. It is 8,800 feet high, and a carriage road has been constructed to its summit. The only village on the shore of the lake between Newport and Magog is Georgeville, on the east side. The steamer touches at Knowl- ton's Landing, on the west side, and opposite Georgeville, to accommodate passengers going PROVINCE ISLAND. 15 by stage to Waterloo, and thence by cars to Montreal, over the Bolton Mountains and by way of Broome Lake. Passengers for the same destination have the alternative of this route or the still more beautiful one from Magog, be- neath Orford Mountain and along the pictur- esque shores of Orford Lake. The last named route is four miles shorter staging, besides al- lowing passengers to view the whole length of Memphremagog. THE ISLANDS. There are more than twenty islands in the lake, the largest of which is known as Province Island. It contains a hundred acre? of good land. The boundary line between the United States and Canada passes through it near the southern end. It was owned by the late Carlos Pierce of Boston, who hail a farm and a summer residence in Stanstead. It has been devoted to grazing purposes, and on it have been kept some of Mr. Pierce's celebrated stock. 16 LAKE MKMPURKMAQOQ. THK NEW IRON STEAMER, LADY OF THE LAKE. . The steamer Mountain Maid being insuf- ficient to meet the wants of pleasure seekers, a new iron steamer was built and placed on the lake, and is now under the command of Capt. George W. Fogg, assisted by George C. Merrill as purser, both of whom have seen long service on the lake. The hull, which is of iron, was built on the Clyde, at Glasgow, Scotland. It was brought to this country, and the steamer completed at Magog, where it was launched. It is 170 feet long, and is divided into four water-tight compartments. It is neatly and conveniently fitted up with dining-saloon and ladies' cabin, and everything has been done to make it a first class pleasure boat. It was christened the Lady of the Lake, by which name it is now known. It will run 17 miles an hour, makes two trips daily between Newport and Magog, leaving Newport after breakfast on it« first trip, and just after dinner for the sec- THE VILLAGE OF ^EWPOKT. 17 ond. It takes about three hours to raa^? the run, ^.ncludihg stops; from one end of the lake to the other. PLEASURE BOATS. In addition to the beautiful steamer. Lady or the Lake, on which pleasure-seekers can go up and down the lake, and stop at all the points of interest, there are row, and sail-boats at New- port, which can be had at any hour. There is generally a good breeze on the lake, and noth- ing is more pleasing and invigorating than sail- ing, or rowing from point to point as taste er inclination may suggests. The steam yacht Water Witch with a speed of eight miles an hour is also at the command of pleasure or fishing parties, and can be landed at any of the islands or along the shore, as may be desired. ... NEWPORT VILLAGE. Newport is situated at the southern end of Lake Memphremagog, and is one of those LA KE MKMP H KKM AGOG . LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG HOUSE, NEWPORT, VERMONT. 1 H THE HOTKL AND ITS BELONGINGS. 19 pleasant country villages so common in New England. It has a neat and thrifty appearance, and everything about it indicates enterprise. Here is situated upon the shore of the lake, the famous MEMPHREMAGOG HOUSE, So well known to pleasure travelers. It has been enlarged and greatly improved, and is now one of the largest and finest hotels in New Eng- land. It is four stories high, and presents a front on Main Street, of nearly 200 feet. It will easily accommodate 400 people. It is supplied with water, gas, and steam, and is fitted up in every department with all the modern improve- ments and conveniences. In the basement front- ing on the park, and the lake, are billiard-rooms and bowling-alleys for ladies and gentlemen. Near the hotel, and connected with it, is a large livery stable, where the best of horses and car- riages are kept for the accommodation of guests. The hotel is pleasantly situated, and its broad 20 LAKU MEMPilKKMAtiOG. piazzas command a charming view of ti^e lake and the mountains. There is nothing more gorgeous and heautiful than the «unset views obtained from the north piazzas, which over- look the lake. The steamer Ladj of the Lake receives and lands its passengers close to the hotel, while the depot is only a few rods distant. The proprietors of the hotel are Bowman & Co., long known to the traveling public, and who have no superiors in their profession. Every attention will be shown to guests to make their stay agreeable. TROUT FISHING. There is no better place for fishing than Northern Vermont. The small streams all about Newport and vicinity are filled with brook trout which are caught in great abun- dance. In certain seasons of the year fishing in Memphremagog for lake trout is rare sport. The fish resemble in general appearance brook trout, but are much larger. They usually IK \\ II SCENEKY NEAR NEWPORT. 21 weigh from three to five pounds, though from ten to fifteen pounds is not an unusual weight, and there have been caught those that weighed forty pounds. The best fishing places in the lake are in the vicinity of Owl's Head, where the water is the deepest and coldest. ABOUT NEWPORT. The walks and drives about Newport are exceedingly pleasant. The view from Pros- pect Hill, south-west of the Hotel, is not ex- celled by any in New England. It commands the lake nxtd surrounding country for many miles. From it there is a good view of Jay Peak, of the Green Mountain range. Clyde and Coventry Falls are among the places of interest within easy drive from the hotel. The village of Stanstead, just over the line in Canada, is worth visiting. It is a good representative of the thriving Canadian towns. rr ?. v-* i « y* JAY PEAK AND LAKE WILLOUGHBY. 23 JAY PEAK, Fourteen miles west of Newport, stands sec- ond in point of height of the mountains in Vermont, Mt. Mansfield only excelling it. It is easily reached by carriage from Newport, and there is a carriage road nearly to its summit. LAKE WILLOUGHBY. Little over twenty miles south of Newport is Willoughby Lake, one of the most remarkable places on the continent. At some period in the earth's history a high mountain has been cut open, and in the gorge lies Willoughby Lake. The lake is six miles long, and from half a mile to two miles wide. On each side of it are mountains rising almost perpendicu- larly nearly 2,500 feet. On the east side there is just room enough between the great frowning wall above and the shore of the lake for a car- riage road. The lake is very deep and has been sounded with a line six hundred feet long and no bottom was found. A full description 24 LAKi:: MUMPiiKEMAGOG. of this wonderful place can be found in Burt's Connecticut Valley and White Mountain Guide. The trareler in going to the lake should leave the railroad at West Burke, twenty-eight miles south of Newport and then go by stage six miles. The sketch given by our artist was taken near Province Island, while coming up Lake Memphremagog on the steamer from Magog to Newport, and is a good representa- tion of it as seen thirty miles distant. irf 3 THE BEST ROUTE TO NEWPORT. The most direct way to reach Newport and the Memphremagog House from New York and points south, is through the Connecticut Valley. The distance from New York is 369 miles. Passengers leaving New York by the afternooa boat to New Haven, or the throng** express train to Boston via Springfield, can remain over night at Springfield, and leave at 8 o'clock next corning for Newport, or if they leave New York by the 3 P. M. express, they can proceed THE ROUTE TO NEWPOHT. 25 l*> to Newport that night. Elegant ladies' cars, built A'-itli special reference to the pleasure travel, run through from Springfield to New- port so that there is no change of cars between the two points. Ample time is given for din- ner at White River Junction, and the traveler reaches Newport at 6.30, in time for supper. The scenery through the Connecticut Valley is delightful. All the points of interest on the entire route are described in " The Connecticut by Daylight," by Thursty McQuill. Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars have been put on the route from Boston. One can sup in that city, take a berth in the sleeping car and rise to a delicious breakfast of lake trout at Newport, on the shore of Lake Memphremagog. From the White Mountains the cars are taken at the Crawford House. The main line is inter- sected at Wells River, forty miles north of White River Junction. From fhe Profile House, in the Franconia Notch, where are seen the Old Man of the 26 LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. Mountain, and the Flume, the traveler comes by stage eleven miles to Littleton, and thence by cars to Wells. River and Newport. From Lakes George and Champlain, the traveler will land at Burlington, and thence go by cars on the Vermont Central toWhite River Junction,where he will take the through train to Newport, or via. Vermont Central to St. Albans and Richford, thence via. South-Eastem Railway to Newport. From Mount Mansfield, the route is by stage eight miles from Stowe to Waterbury, on the Vermont Central railroad, and thence by cars to White River Junction and Newport From . St. Albans, and the Sheldon Springs the cars are taken at St. Albans which run through to White River Junction without change. THE ROUTS FROM NEWPORT TO QUEBEC. The extension of the railroad from Newport to the Grand Trunk was completed July 1, 1870, and the traveler goes through by cars MONTREAL AND QUBBBC. 27 to far-famed Quebec. Thi8 place, which con- tains more objects of interest to pleasure seek- ers than any other city on this continent, is now 70 miles nearer New York by rail than before this route was opened. White Mountain trav- elers who are going to Canada after visiting the mountains, will find this a desirable route, as it gives them an opportunity of visiting LaJce Memphremagog. .. The railroad from Newport to the Grand Trunk, intersecting it at Lennoxville, runs along the eastern shore of Lake Memphrema- gog for two or three miles, and thence into the valley leading to the Massawippi Lake. After it reaches this lake, for six miles it follows the southern shore, and then passes on towards the Grand Trunk. This is a new all-rail route, and it opens facilities for reaching Quebec that have not been before enjoyed. Travelers can now go to Quebec without hindrance or fatigue. At Quebec one feels as though he had gone back at least a century on time's calendar. 28 L..KE MRMPHREMAGOG. pi.! I '^ f ^ Everything is so quaint and so olden that it is hard for the traveler to feel that he is in the nineteenth century and upon the American continent. No city on this side of the Atlantic has so many interesting historical events con- nected with it. Its wall around the city, huilt centuries ago, its odd-looking streets, and singu- larly appearing people, are subjects for study. The falls of Montmorenci, eight miles below Quebec, are very remarkable, and well worth a long journey to see. From Quebec, steamers run down the St. Lawrence, and up the far- famed River Saguenay, where there is scenery that has no parallel in grandeur and sublimity on the face of the globe. The distance from Quebec to Ila ! Ha ! Bay, as far as the steamers go, is 200 miles, and the trip occupies two days. Steamers are also run every night between Quebec and Montreal. These boats are all large and well managed. Tourists who arrive in Montreal and Quebec by other routes can make close connection at FKOM MONTREAL TO BOSTON. 29 Sherbrooke with trains returning to New York and Boston, via Passumpsic railroad, Lake Memphremagog and the White Mountains. ^ FROM MONTREAL TO BOSTON. The recent completion of the South-Eastern Railway between Newport, Vt., and St. John's, P. Q., gives a new Air Line route by rail be- tween Montreal and Boston, which is by far the finest route for pleasure travel in New England. The Montreal and Boston Air Line is com- posed of the South-Eastern Railway from St. John's, P. Q., to Newport, Vt. ; the Passumpsic Railroad from Newport to Wells River, Vt. ; and the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad from Wells River to Concord, N. H. ; and upon no other line is there anything to compare with the charming scenery of this whole route. It passes through the most picturesque portions of Inland Canada and the New England States, and there is a rapid and constant succession of beautiful mountain, lake and river views. The 30 LAKE MEMPUREHAGOO. |l|< South-Eastern Railway, by which the traveler passes froQi St. John's to Newport, extends through a most interesting part of Canada, and the views of Jay Peak, Owl's Head and Lake Memphremagog are surpassed by nothing in American scenery, and are fuli^^ equal to the far-famed lake and niountain views of Switzer- land. From Newport to Wells River, through the Passumpsic Valley and over the Passump- sic oad, there are grand views of river and mountain scenery, and of this part of the route it is enough to say that no one can have any ad- equate idea of the picturesque scenery of north- ern New England until he has been through this beautiful valley. Here are to be seen thrifty villages, fertile farms, silent forests and cooling waters, and no painter has ever un- chained his fancy to portray upon canvas a tithe of the beauties of Nature which have been lavished upon this region. From Wells River to Concord, the route lies at an easy distance from the White Mountaini*, and a slight devia- I JFKOM MONTREAL TO BOSTON. 31 I tion from the regular line and an inconsidera- ble expenditure of time will enable one to visit Mount Washington. The road passes through the beautiful Pemigewasset Valley and near the hotel which takes its name from the valley and does it no discredit, and there can be no more absolute and perfect rest for either the practiced tourist or the hurried man of business than here, at the foot of the towering peaks which form the White Mountain range. Lake Winnepesauke, too, stands peerless in silent beauty, her placid bosom covered with islands ai.d her shores feasting the eye with natural at- tractions. From Concord to Boston the route lies along the busy Merrimac River, whose wa- ters furnish the power for the four great manufacturing cities of Manchester and Nashua, N. H., and Lowell and Lawrence, Mass., and a ride through any of these places will give an excellent idea of what New England manufac- turing industry is doing to make capital pro- ductive and labor remunerative. 32 bAKK MEMPilKKMAUOO. Travelers over this route will have the bene- fit of two through express trains daily be- tween Montreal and Boston, and that no pains may be spared to secure the comfort and safety of the passengers, every train will be furnished with Pullman Cars, Miller Platforms and West- inghouse Brakes The finest route for travel, the managers spare no efforts to make it the safest and the most attractive in every respect, and for either pleasure or business travel, the Montreal and Boston Air Line has obvious and unmistakable advantages. Ample timo will be given for meals at the Pemige%. asset House, Plymouth, N. H., and at the Memphremagog House, Newport, Vt THE TKAVKLKK S OUIDK. 83 DISTANCES FIIOM NEWPORT TO PLACES. Owl's TTead, Mountain House, - - Magog, - - . Jay Peak, - - - - Stanstead, . . - Clyde Falls, - - Coventry KalLs, - Lake Wi I lough by, Montrea , Montreal, via Grand Trunk, Quebec, - - - - Crawford House, White Mountains, Tip-Top House, Mount Washington, Profile House, Franconia Notch, • Mt. Mansfield Hotel, Stowe, White River Junction, Boston, - - - - Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, - • • Northampton, Springfield, Hartford, - - - - New Haven, - - . New York, ... Philadelphia, - - . Saratoga, - - - Burlington, - - • St. Albans, . . - OTHER Mil«»*. 12 12 30 U 8 8 6 84 101 131 150 102 105 89 18t3 105 238 145 169 212 229 245 29.^ 3G9 461 259 207 226 34 lAKK MKMl'llUICMAOOO. 'r THE HIGIIT OF DIFFEKKNT MOUNTAINS. MOUNTAINS IN CANADA. Owl's ITcnd, Mt. Orlbrd, Feet. 2,749 8,300 MOUNTAINS IN VERMONT. Jay Peak, .... 4,018 Mt. Willoughby, - - - - 3,800 Mt. WilloiiK»iby, (above the lake,) - 2,638 Mt. Mansfield, - - - - 4,348 Mt. Mansfield, (above Stowe village,) - 3,800 Camel's Ilunip, - - - - 4,083 Camel's Hump, (above Winooski River,) 8,800 Ascutney, (near Windsor,) FRANCONIA MOUNTAINS. Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Cannon, THE WHITE MOUNTAINS. Mt. Webster, Mt. Jackson, Mt. Clinton, Mt. Pleasant, . - - Mt. Franklin, Mt. Monroe Mt. Washington, - Mt. Clay, Mt. Jeflerson, Mt. Adams, . . - Mt. Madisoo. . - . 3,320 5,000 3,500 4,000 4,100 4,200 4,800 4,900 5,400 6,285 5,400 5,700 5,800 5,400 TUB traveler's GUIDE. 85 ELEVATIONS ABOVE THE SEA. The following show the elevations above the sea at different points on the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad, and between White River Junction and Lake Memphremagog. We would add here, in the way of comparison, that Lake Champlain, east of the Green Mountains, is 90 feet above the sea : Lake Memphremagog, - Crystal Lake, - - Lake Willoughby, Barton, - - Summit, (north of West Burke, railroad,) Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury, Barnet, Mclndoe's Falls, - Newbury, - Norwich, - - - White River Junction, - on the Feet. 634 983 1162 953 1183 735 685 400 449 420 400 829 Montreal and Boston COMPRISING BOUTH-EASTESN RAILWA?, St. Johns, P. a., to Newport, Vt. PASSUIIPSIC EAILWAY, ITowport to Wells Eiver, Vt. BOSTON, C0NC3ED & M3NTSEAL BAILBOAD, Wells Biver to Concord, N. H. The Koads forminof this Lino are already bo well known to the '* Ureat Army of Tourists," that little need be said to show tlAat tliis is the Great Pleasure Travel Route of New England. The BostoUt Concord and Montreal R. R. runs through the Valleys of the Merrimac, Winnepesaukee, Pemigewassct, Am- Tnonoosuc and Connecticut Rivers, and for thirty miles on the borders of LAKK WINNEPESAUKEE, and Is not surpassed for Lake and Mountain Scenery by any road in New England. ♦ The Passumpsic K. R. passes through the Valley e of the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers, affording ever chnnging views of the Green Mountainsj Franconia Range, and the Falls and Cascades of the Passumpsic, along the high banks of Crys- tal Lake, and the charming LAKE MEMPIUiKMAGOQ, to Newport, Vt., wht-re connection is made with the South-Eastern Radway of Canada, which passes through the most delightful portion of liOWer Canada. This liine will run two through trains daily, between Boston and Montreal, with Pullman Cars, and equipped with the West- inghouse Air Brake and Miller Platform. Ample time for meals at the Pemigewasset House, Plymouth, N. H., and Memphre- magog House, Newport, Vt. Through Tickets for sale at all the principal Railway Ticket Offices, Boston Office, 240 Washington Street; New York Of- lice, 175 Broadway; ^fontreal Office, 1?02 fet. James Street; Quebec Office, op- posite St. l-.oui8 Hotel. W. RAYMOND, Agent, 240 WAShington Street^ Boston* Q. liBVE, Agent, ^ 202 St. Jam«(i 8treeti Xontr«Rl. Ottaw mm C S. BROWNE a5^4.Q.PERLEY, Proprietors. St. James & Notre Dame Sts. MONTREAL, P.O. TO LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. Two ttoih Express Trains Daily •w I T K .J J" T c XX A. xar G E . ; aOi. i EI' WITH Miller Platforms and Air Brakes. Fullman Falace Sieepiag & Braving Room Cars IN ALL TRAINS. ♦- Excursion Tickets for sale at greatly reduced rates. W. EAYMOND, Agent, 240 WASHINGTON STREET, / THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO THE White Mountains FROM HEW YORS, IS BY THE WAY OF THE I AND S. / 73 ConneGticut River Valley. t Pi WILL RUN BETWEEN ly Springfield AND THE Mountains, AND ff. Lake Memphremagog, The House with t\ the su] ^ew V The J about t station i is 3,625 ] mile, ab( Tickets andc FROM TO THE TOP OF Mount Washington. I I The Kailroad has been extended from Fabyan House to the base of Mount Washington, connecting with the celebrated Mount Washington Railway for the summit, forming a continuous all-rail line from New York to the top of Mount Washington. The length of the Mount Washington Railway is about three miles. The total rise from the lower station to Mount Washington House, on the summit, is 3,625 feet. The steepest grade is 1,980 feet to the mile, about one foot in three. Tickets for sale at regular offices (see cover)^ and on Centennial Exhibition grounds. ON THE DIRECT ROUTE FROM BOSTON TO MONTREAL — V 1 A — Montreal and Boston Air Line. NEWPORT, VT. Fitted with Gas, Water, and Steam. Bathing Rooms, Billiard Hall, and Bowling Alleys, for Ladies and Gentlemen.