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Toronto

^nd ADJACENT

Summer f^esorts

IbbUSTRATED SOUVENIR

A X II

: : GUIDE BOOK, : :

1(7/7/ ,l/.(/'.S ASh TAHLESOF HAUAVAV AM) HTEAMIiOAT FAREB.
lltiTEI. HATES. METEnnoLoaiCAL DATA. ETC

KIllTKD 1!Y

Jv FlHlil'.KKT ADA.MS, M.D., CAI., D.D.S.

Miiiih, r of Ihr Volli'iv «J' /•/ii/siridiis anil Sin;/i()iis; Tin Oiittirin Mnliral

Assoi-idfiiiii ; C'liiiiiliiiii Inxtitiili ; Corrcsitoii/iii;/ S(rr</<iri/

Toniti/'i Mtilii-dl Saciilji, i h:

l'I!Klii;i!I(K SAIILV, l'r!-.i.l-.||.;i(.

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M I |{ |{ A V V K 1 N T I X (J CO M 1' A \ V.

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Entered, iicconliiiK to Ihu Act of I'iirliciinunt of Caiiad i, in tho year of our Lord
one ihoiisiind eiMTlit liundred and ninety-four, by Kukdickkk .S.mii.v. in I he
Ortice of the Minister of Agriculture, at Ottawa.

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REFACE

;■

POU some years past n,v attention has been divected to the subiect
J of Unnatology and the a.hantages and disadvantages of the

resorts. A thorough study of the subject, and a lengthened residence
at the seas.de :n the mountains and in the bahny south, has long
since convuK-ed me that Toronto has many clin.atic and other advant
ages as a place of residence.

As a place of sunuuer abode for our cousins across the border
there ,s no better locality than Toronto and vicinity.

The n.ajority of the best patronized winter re"sorts of the south
do not possess as n.any advantages as health and pleasure resorts
for northerners in wintez- as Toronto possesses for southerners in
sununer.

If this book will serve to awaken to some extent the citizens of
Toronto to the advantages of their city in this respect, and to attract
a share of he tourist travel that year by ye-ar goes past our doors,
the object of the writer will be accomplished.

E. HERBKRT ADAMS. M.D.

Toronto, June, ISH4.

PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES

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Citiscns' Coniinittcc of Toronto

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J. ENOCH THOMPSON,

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Ht»i. Trrd.iiircr.

.(AS. H. I{OAF,
A. h\ WKHSTEU,
JAS. E. HIOHES.

PETEI! :\I( IN'I'VIJK,

Sccrcliiri/. ^<' Vnrk .V/rrc/,

\. WEATHEUSTOX,

Dlt. K. HEliHEliT ADAMS,

M. I'. ItlClvSOX.

SA.All EL XOUDHEIMEH,

Consul for tin German Einj)ire.

oronto

AND ADJACENT

Summer IRcsorts

TORONTO THE BEAUTIFUL

•• I •''••■''""i'<l."ot then thai, ore the rolling vc.ir
Hu.l fill,.,l ,ts cireh3, 1 shdul.l waiMhr h.re

s ■c"Viri'K\'fni.';'Vf'''''l''' '/'•■""' "''" "oti.ln.us world,

• ic an II.-, siore ot inland waters uirl.d

In one vast volume (h,wn Xiatfirus sul ,„

Or ealn. behold then, in transparent slee ',

\\ here the bine hills of old T,.ronto shed '

I hell evening' shadows oVr Ontario's bed."

-Momr.

Y^"J'*^i^t^ ■■^^•^ few cities i„ tl.o world tlitit are more acl.nirably situated
or more nuturally adapted for an all rn,„ul .suunner resort than
loronto, the Queen City of the Lakes.

.Situated as it is, in the heart of the temperate zone, its climate te.n-
pered and made equable hy the broad waters of Lake Ontario, with a
beautiful harbor which renders l)uating and bathi.ig safe atul pleasant
pHstuues dunn. the sutu.ner months, together with many other advant-
••tges, Ontario s capital can hold her own against the world as an ideal
summer resort.

By wintering in Florida, California, Italy or the French Riviera, and
sunnnenng i,i Torcmto, or the vicinity, an e,,uable all the year romul
temperature can be obtained ; for Toronto in sununer possesses a very
s.m.lar chmate to that which is found in the bahny south during its
fashionable season, when Northerners doff their furs and leave their land
o ice and snow for the everglades and Howering shrubs and zei.hyrs
«'f the sunny south. And the pleasures and novelties in which the
denizens of the north revel during their southern tri,, are but si.nilar to
those in which their heat-stricken confreres of the south may indulge
during the summer, should they come north to the many and excellent
summer re-sorts of Ontario, of which Toronto, the distributing centre, is
Uy no means the least attractive or healthful.

There is endless variety to be found amidst the pleasures of the
summer resorts of Toronto tuid neighborhood. Here are gaiety and
ashion, solitude or roughing it, modern civilization and primaeval
forest, cascade and river lakes of all sizes from the immensity of the
Ureat Lakes to the placid waters of the miniature lily ponds of Mus-
koka. Here you can paddle your own canoe on the lagoons of Toronto

Tiiiiiiilii mid Ailfirt'nt Siinimi'i Hcsmls.

IslfUid, spruful yuiii' wliite canviis to the lircczo on Toronto I'ay, m-,
liDfirtlini^ ono of tlio majestic iroiicldd steamers of the Nia<^aia Line,
after a few hours' [iluasaiit sail on tiie hike and a brief trip on tlie
electric railway the rttar of Niagara greets your ears. To the north are
the iJeorgian Hay, witli its .'50, ((00 islands and dei'p woods, and tlic
delii^htful Muskoka Lakes with their stupendous rocks, their licihli-
i^ixini; pines, the softest of water for bathing and as good fishing and
hunting as can be foun<l on the continent. To the east are l.almy
ISeach, Scai-boro Heigiits, \'ictoiia Park, Lake Scugog with its tine
niaskinonge tishiiiL' ami tln' beautiful I'eterborougji chain of lakes,

VIKW IN MOINI'

■I.KASANT CK.MKTKliY.

the delight of the canoeist and the tisherinan ; while farther on is the
enchanting region of the Thousand Islands and the rapids of the St.
Lawrence. To the west are High Park, the beautiful Hund)er Jliver,
Mimico, Long Branch, Lome I'ark, Oakville, Ikulington Beach and
Hamilton ; while to the south is Toronto Island, and across the lake are
Niagara-ou-the-Lake, the Canadian Chatautiua, Queenston Heights,
Port Dalhousie, Humberstone Park, St. Catherines and Grinis))}- Park.
These and innumerable other resorts are all within a short distance of
Toronto. Indeed there is no other city in America which has a larger or

Tiiiiiiitii mill Ailiiiii'iil Sniiiiiiii Iti'siirt.s.

l)(!tti;r o<|iii|(|n'il Heot of |»iiliitial pfisso'i^or stijiuiiur.s and fuirit's plying
to resorts within easy roauli and wlioru daily trips can l)o liuil at so small
IV cost. 'I'iiL'.su l)oat8 have a liuunsed carrying capacity of 10,0(M( persons
per trij). \'>y rail to the nortli-west are Duti'erin Lake, the trout streams
of the Forks of the Credit, the heantiful livine and Grand Rivers, and
tile Islet rock of the Falls of Flora. In fact there are few places where
the summer can 1)0 more protitahly and pleasurahly spent by southerners
th.iii in Toronto and its vicinity, and of all trips the visitor should ni>t miss
the sail across the fjake to Niagara l>v the famous Niai-ara Kiver Line.

<rn 111 \ii;\\. Kosi;i(,\i.i-:

CLIMATE.

The suUnuor climate of Toronto is remarkahly healthful and e(|ualile,
and is one of the finest in the world. The days are l»right and sunny.
There is almost invariably a cool breeze from some (|uarter, and the
niglits and mornings are cool and delightful. There are no mos(|uitoes
or l)lack Hies, and no diseases due to climatic influences, such as malaria
or hayfever. Sunstroke is almost unknown in this region. The mercury
seldom ri.ses above 80 or falls below 55 , while the average is (id .25.
duly is generally the hottest month. The rainfall in summer is not
excessive, an (jccasional thunderstorm only serving to cool the atmos-
[)here and refresh the foliage. The average summer humidity is about

m JJ«WIU.WIfcP!lJ»*'ia*Hi.,.iJ«aw*P''va!rT:.»i,

SCK.NK ON IIIK IIIMHKU lUVK.K.

ON THK I.AKK SllOliK KOAD NKAH IIIK II f M liKU 1{|\ i;i{.

I iiriiiito unil A<^ Jill fill Siiiniiii'i lli'smfs.

71". The stroot.s lifiii'4 woll sh.-uk'il hy hixiiriant (iinl (iriiJiiiientiil ,sli;iilo
t>'eos, it i.s not ii hot city at any tiino; wliilo tbo I'nads hoini^ clean anil
well pavi^il and .sjjrinklod liy civic waterinsj; carts tliero arc no Ljreat
clouds of dust a.s in many resorts. There are no cyclones, hurricanes,
or very h'v^h winds. Wild HowtM's in endless variety hid. mi in ilie jiarks
.md nei;.hl)(>rin'4 woods and ravines from May to Oetolier. Almost every
plant that recmires a hot sunniier can thrive in ( tntario. The proximity
of .siieh a liM-Lje liody of fresh water as that of Lake Ontario, luidouhtedly
assists lar<<ely in eipializini,' the tempurfitnre. The climatic conditionrj of
Toronto, swell as !.,nnidity, temperatin'e and mnnlier of clear, sunny
days coMi|tare favoraltly in snnnner witii those of the most noted resorts
of the world.

Till' averasjfe temperature in summer is hetweeu ten and twenty
de^^rees hotter than that of the resorts of (Tcor^da, Florida and South
C'jirolina in winter, and between ten and twenty dejfrees cooler than tlu'
temjierature of these states in suiumer. while the elevation aliov the
sea is al«o it the same, and there is little diHerence in humidity.

MKA.V IJKLATIVK HIMIDITY.

Miiiillis.

JUIK!

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AuKUsI ....
' .September

C .

Toro

(!><.IMI

t)^..^o

7(i.0S

(i.S.(K5

81!

7;».(KI

(>7.lo

*<2.0.i

t>:<.oo

"2.0(1

7!t..")0

81.07

75,07

83., 7

77.(10

tiil..')0

79.08

74.08

Is'

72.1 K)

89.o()

7li.m

84.«MI

71.(XI

SO.iiO

7n.oo

7(5.5

This table .shows the relative dryness (or humidity) of Toronto com-
pared with several leadiii'.,' health and pleasure resorts.

MEAN SIMM K.U TKMI'KllATrilK.

Places.

Temp.

Places.

Temp.

Toronto I (W.25

San h'nuicisco

Sncraiiieiilii

Moiiterii\

.Saiita I'arliiira

Sai: IMt'no

Fort Yiiiiui

60.00
(Sg.dO
.51).(H»
09.58
71.110
90.00

HumbohU Hiiy ; 5V..50

Denver 07.1(1

New Orleans : 81.00

New York 71.33

CliicaRo ' 07.23

.laeksonvillc, Kla j 81.(""

'•oliuiiliia. .s.c; 1 80.00

Tdrimto and Ailjunntl Siinnin'r rii'fints.

Tt will lio a snr|)i'iso to sniiu! to know that tho averago smiiiiioi' teiii-
puraturo of San Francisco and other places in California i.s less than
that of Toronto. This is duo to tho greater diurnal range of teni[)era-
ture in the California rosort.s, tho oxtronios of daily temperature averag-
ing for tho sunnnor months botwuon .'Ul'-' and 40". ThoMi jilacos are in
icality much hotter than Toronto during tho day, Imt muMi cooler at
night. The average temperature of Tcn-onto for fho jiast ton yeai'.s for
the day from (> a.m. to <i ji.m., was, for tho mouth of .luno, ()7..^)!l^' ; for
July, 71.74" ; and for August, (iU.L'O".

MAXIMCM. AIINIMIM AM) MKAN TKMPKHATrKK.

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Toronto
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Mean.

Ma.r.

Min.

Mean.

Max,

Min.

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Mean.

Ma.r.

Min.

Miiy

. O-'.CT

10.!),")

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(!2.S

50.2

()7.7

44.0

.huic

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7l.,-)7

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iili.O

72.<i

59.0

o;}.4

75.7

51.1

.Inly

ti7.(J7

73.01!

.)1.7(l

08.8

7:j.5

CA.l

08.!)

81.3

56.5

AiiK'ist. .. .

liti.2!)

75.02

57.11

72.n

7t'.S

67. 1

09.2

83.0

55.5

sSciilL'iiilior

,).S.I,-)

, 72..i3

53.45

(>!).()

75.1

62.8

04.2

77.0

.50.8

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51.(i

01.1

48.1

52.2

66.9

37.6

From these tables it will be .seen that Toronto is not (|uito so Imt as
Atlantic City, N.J., and that the moan daily temperature is very near that
of Denver, save that thoro is a greater daily variation in the latter city.

PUBLIC HEALTH.

Owing to the evenness and salul>rity of its climate, togothor witii tlie
ottieiency (»f the civic sanitary system , Toronto is a remarkably healthy
city. It is adnurably situated from a sanitary standpoint, the
land sloping gently downward to the lake, thus .iHording a natural
downfall for tho sowago. .Almost .'dl the houses and iiusinoss est.'iblish-
ments are directly connected with the sowers, of which there are about
220 miles in the city. The sowers are periodically and thomughly
flushed and many have automatic tlusliiug tanks. (!reat attention is paid
to (piarantiue and tho isolation of any stray cases of in*"octio\is diso.isos.
It is a I'omarkably clean city, its si nets, avoiuios and lanes lieing
carefully and scrupulously altoiuled to by the street commissioner and
his numerous assistants. It has a continental reputation as a city of
cluirchos and as a godly city, and certainly the old adage that cleanliness
is no.\t to godliness is wt'll o.Nemplitiod hero. The general health of tho

Fnldii- Hmlth.

city is g(j(»d iind the death rate coiiquu'cs favonihl}- witiilho iieahhiest nf
the hir<(e cities of the world. The water siij»i)ly is obtained from Lake
Ontario l>y pumping at a distance of 2,71iS feet soutii of the most
southerly point of Toronto Island at a depth of eighty feet, and is
carried hy means of large steel conduits across the I;iland and under
Toronto Hay to the city water front, a distance of ahout two miles.
Here iunnense pumi)ing engines are stationed and the water forced
through steel pipes throughout the city, a portion being pumped also
into a large reservoir in the northeastern part of the city, for special
distribution to the northern and higher portion of the city. An immense
amount of money and lnl)or are constantly being spent in perfecting
Toronto's water supply, and the entire water works system is under the
innuediate charge of an exceptionally competent civil engineer. Theri'

SCKNl-; ON lOKONro IIAV.

is alwa3's sulHcient water pressure obtainable for protection from liic
even of the highest l)uiltling8. There are about 2.'!0 miles of water
mains. Toronto's Fire IJrigade is a very elhcient organization. 'I'lierr
an over three hundred signal ixixos in the city and a perfect system of
electric tiro alarm, together with a numbi'r of conveniently situalel I-'irc
Ilall Stations, with a cotupleti' hook, ladder and hose e(pii]iment, w hile
iiyili'ants coiuiecteil with the civic watei' sujiply are freely distributed
throughout all the streets. The standard of medical education being nnuh
higher than in the I'liited States, and Toronto having three good medical
colleges witii an average annual attendance of over 500 medical students
who are required to take a five years' compulsory course, it is needh'ss
to say that the best of medical skill and attemlance are readily avjiilalilc
and that much skillod attention is given to the city's sanitary interests.

Tmiintii null A<}]<itf)it Siimiiif-r llei-arts.

HOSPITALS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

Toronto liiis luiinui'ous hospitals, dispensaries, asylums ami cliarit-
al)lo institutions.

The hniklings of the Toronto General Hos])ital are situated on »ier-
rard street East, l)et\veen .Sackville and Sumauh streets, and are sur-
rounded hy four acres of ornamental and well-kept grounds. The
resident medical stall' consists of a medical superintendent and eiglit
house surgeons. There is besides Ji large and excellent clinical and teach-
ing stall' consisting of some of the leading physicians and surgeons of

(.i;.Ni;ifAi. nosiMTAi..

the city. There is also a good training school for nurses which all'ords
exceptional advantages, l)otli theoretical and ])ractic;d, for a thorough
training in all branches of tlie nursing art. The lUnnside T^ying-in

...v......^ - -, ■---. - - _-^ ..._, ...

Hosjiital tt> the west of the main building and the Mercer Eye and Ear
Depart.'iient in its eastern wing are imjiortant adjuncts to the useful-
ness of the (Jeneral Hospital.

The \'ictoria Hospital for sick children, situatetl on the south side
of College street, has few, if any, superiors. It is an architectural
ornament and is e.xceptionally well e<|uipped in the most ap]iroved n)od-
ern manner and is well worthj' of a visit.

The Lakeside Home for little children is the summer home for the
inmates of the sick children's hospital. It is situated on the soutiiwest-

Hospitids (ind Clmiituhle Inst ihit ions.

erly point of Toronto Island and is a iu<inii;aent to the liberality and
philanthropy of Mr. J. Ross Robertson.

Among the other hospitals are (irace Homeopathic Hospital, St.
John's Hospital for Women, Hillcrest Convale.scent Home, Isolation
Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, and Toronto Home for Incurables.

A recent princely gift by W. J. (!age for establishing a public .sani-
tarium at Higli I'arU for the relief and cure of consunqition, will shortly
give to Toronto the honor of being one of the first, if not the first of the
large cities of America to establish such an institution, and to thus oHi-

VICTOUTA iiosnr.M,.

cially recognize not only tiie contagious natin-e but the cural)ility of this
disease. The wise and fir-seeing philanthropy of Mr. Gage cannot be
too highly estimated, for when more of such institutions are established
throughout the world the dawn of a liitter day for consumptives is at
hand.

There are several private sanitariuuis in tlie city which prove very
attractive, not only to Canadians, b\it also to their cousins across the
bonier.

The I'roviiicial Asylinu for tlu' Insane is a large building
situated on <.^>ueen Street West and surrounded by Hfty acres of lawn,

Torniito (did Adjiiiriit Smuiiu'r lieaorts.

garden, ortliard, and shrubbery. At Miniico there is also anuthev
asylum f(ir the insane.

Among the numerous homes and charitable institutions may be
mentioned The House of Industry, lioys' Home, Girls' Home, Indus-
trial Refuge and Aged NN'omens Home, Protestant ( >riihans' Home,
Infants' Home and Infirmary, Ne\vsl)oys' Lodging and Industrial
Home, House of Pntvideuce, Old F(jlks' Home, The Creche, Industrial
School Association, CJirls' Industrial Institute, Nursing at Home
Mission, The Haven and Prison (Jate Mission and Magdalene Asylum.

DON V.M.i:, KOSKDAI.K.

PRISONS AND POLICE.

The criminal classes have here a smaller ratio to the population
than in any other city of a corresponding size on the .\merican conti-
nent. There are, however, a siitlicient number of offenders against the
laws, and amjjle accounuodation has l)een provided for their punisliment
and reformation. Tlie Toronto (iaol on (Jerrard, east of the Don
River, the Central Prison, the Mercer Reformatory and the Industrial
Refuge for (Jiils are the principal institutions for this pur|>ose. Resides

I'lililir Iiistiful ioiiti, Slifi't'' iinil Jhiri's.

lit

tlu'so thoi'i' iire numerous imlico stiitions scattered tlimugliout the city
tuul an excelliiit jjjitrol serviee. The Tonnito jinlice force have a cnu-
tiuental reputatinn for appearance ami etticiency. They have lieen
urbanized on a nulitary basis, with regular drill and instructions in the
use nf tire-arms. Physicallj' they are tyi)ical specimens <>f stalwart and
hardy nianlmud.

STREETS AND DRIVES.

All the streets and avenues are broad and most nf them well paved
and all remarkably clean. The principal kinds of pavements are

SKCO.M) ItlilDl.

KOSKIlAl,

phalt,

ceilai

ilock and vitritieil

macadamizeil.

:\i. The rest of the streets

are

le area witliin thocitv limits is .ilioiit Id.it'.tl acres. in tliis area

there is a i)o|pul;itioii of about L'nd.lKM). There are about 2.")U uiilcs of
streets of which over one half are pavi>d. There are S.'J uiiles of lanes

I 4M() miles of sidewalks. Tiiere are ~H! uiiles of ste

■am ra

Iway t

raci

d r,H}.

miles of street raihvav tracl

Of overhead electric wires there

ue 4,HO0 miles, to'^'ether will

I an

additional ."!<•

miles o

f underjiround

eh'ctri
north f

C CI (11

diiit. The city is situated on a |ilateau ijently ascending

or a (

listi

nice o

f three miles where an altitude of l'l'O feet above

L'O

J'liinittd mid Adjiiiint Sniiiini'i' /t'csoz/.s.

the liiko in roiicheil. Tt uxteiulu ulxmf oiglit uiileH aloii}^ the bike uiul is
yeiiL'iJilly level iit its lower |)c)rti()ii siive where iniiKtr water-coiirsi-s
fi)rinorly existed. The river Don tlows through the eastern part of the
city, and the Huniher oiitlies its western limit. The streets and avenues
are regularly laid out iii the rectangular form. The street nomenelature
ill the older portion of the city, as King, <j>iieen, Duke Streets, etc, is
suggestive of the loyalty of the early settlers to the Jiritish ciown ; while
others of the streets commeinorate the iiainea of energetic and representa-
tive citizens who were in the past instruiiieiital in moulding the future of
the city.

A "CITY OF HOMES."

p]xcept on the main business thoroughfares most of the streets have'
boulevards of well kept lawns and shade trees. Many of the residential

I'HIVAII'; HKSll)KNli:8.

districts present on each side of the avenue a regular forest line of chest-
nuts, elms and maples. The residential jiortion of the city is to the
stranger one of the most iileasing features of the town, for Toronto is a
veritable " City of Homes," and its citizens vie with one another in the
artistic appearance and conveniences of their home life. There are no
flats as in New York and some other cities, and almost every head of a
family, no matter lio\\ poor, has a house to himself which he rents or
owns. Perhaps nowhere else will be found more uni(|ue and artistic
architectural designs for private residences than along some of the
fashionable residential thoroughfares of Toronto. Delightful glimpses of
hiwn, rtowers and shrubbery are exceedingly coninion around the homes
of the better classes, and even the poorer people often boast their little
strip of lawn or modest flower garden. Among the more fashionable
residential .streets may lie mentioned Jarvis, .St. (ieorge, Sherbourne and

Bii/iini'.sx Stii'f'ta, y'luA'.s, J'^ti

Bloor Streets. Tliere jvre im slums in Toi'duto. Tlie oiicu oelel)rate(l
N<>l)le Ward, as old St. John's Ward was commonly called, has been
largely renovated, and though still a comparatively poor and thickly
settled part of the town, it is no hmger the haunt of vice and s(|ualiil
wretchedness.

BUSINESS STREETS.

King Street is one of the most fashionahle ami prospero\is business
streets, and on every tine afternoon, and especially (»n Saturday after-
no(jns, the south side is a favorite promenade for fashionai^le youth and

KiMi sri{i-.i;r i:.\st.

beauty. Lovely costumes, pretty faces and manly forms are the order of
the day. The healthful climate and the home life of the (^Hieen City,
together with the athletic spirit which pervades the citizens, all coml)ine
to produce a race of stalwart men and healthy and l)eautiful women such
as, owing to the almo.st universal and constant hustle after the almighty
dollar, are becoming entirely too uuconunon on American soil.

The public l)uildings, st(jres and offices of Toronto have an air
of solidity suggestive of prosperity and business enterprise. King Street,
Vonge Street, Queen Street and Spadina Avenue, are the leading retail
l)usiness thoroughfares. The business done on these streets is very

Ti»o)iti> (ind A(ljuce)it Summer Jiesmtn.

liiryu, (IS tlio iimnense thrniig.s wliich usimlly till the streets testify.
INLiiiy f)f the stores are Itirge aiul CDimnoilirtus, (iml in some of them,
whifli ure coiuliictod on similfir linos to the lion Marclie, of Paris, anil
XN'ainiamaker's, of IMiiladeliiliia, y<ni can l)iiy anythini,', from a lunch to a
piano, or from a straw hat to a furnished house. When wo state that
one of these ostHl)lishnu!nts has in ro<^ular om|)loymont alxmt 70()
clerks, some idea will he obtained of the innuensity of the husinoss done.
In fact, almo.st anything that the connnereo of the world can su|)}tly, or
the ingenuity of mankind devise, can ho had here, and at reasonable
rates. On the pavement there is the rush and hustle of a large city.
Fashionable carriages, huge drays, e.xpress wagons, trolley cars, bicyclists

I'Am.IA.MKNl' Kl ILltlXGS.

and ])odestrians are mingled together in what seems to be an almo.st
interminable tangle.

Queen Street Avenue is one of the finest natural avenues on the
continent, and leads from Queen Street north to the entrance of Queen's
I'ark. This avenue, with its double row of luxuriant shade trees on
either side, is almost a park in itself. On this avenue is the New
Drill Shed whore the gallant volunteer regiments of this city drill and
have their head(iuartei"s.

THE PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT.

At the head of Queen's Avenue, ami situated in Queen's Park, the
handsome and massive brown stone front of the I'rovincial Parliament

3i
I)
O

Toronto and Adjorent Summer Uemrta.

3##,

»"■

Buildiiiys meets the eye; its huge i»(irt(ils protected l»y two krge RusHian
cnnnoii. These CHiinon, taken by the British at Kehastopul and
presented hy Queen Victoria to Toronto's citizens, have for years
guarded the entrance to the park ; but, happily, since their advent on
Canadian soil, have never l)een i)ut to more warlike use than when on an
occasional Hallowe'en the festive students of 'Varsity have fired a
fusilade of old boots and hats in honor of the uocasion. The interior of
the Parliament Buildings will well rei»ay a visit. Here are enacted the
laws which govern this fair Province. Here reigns as honest and capable
ft politician as any country has ever produced, Sir Olivr Movvat, who

for twenty - two consecutive
years has held the reins of
government in the Province.
The Assembly room,
where the meni))er8 of the
Legislature meet when the
House is in session, is a
spacious ohamber with its
walls and ceiling presenting
a gorgeous array of decora-
tive art. The halls and cor-
ridors are wide and high
roofed, and the offices (»f the
various departments well
e([uipi)ed, while the large
and valuable library will
prove very attractive to many.
The building, though stately,
beautiful and commodious,
shows signs of that honesty
and economy for which the
Liberal Gitvernment of Ont-
ario has long been noted,
and though built at a great cost, was erected speedily, and without any
of the boodling which is becoming only too common in these latter days
in connection with the erection of public buildings.

r^m.

VOLUNTEER MONUMENT.

QUEEN'S PARK.

Leaving the I'arliament Buildings we are again in <^>ueen's Park
amongst its stately oaks and beeches, and we cannot refrain from taking
advantfige of the rest and shade which are to be found on the comfortal)le
benches conveniently scattered throughout the park. Around us child-
ren are romping and playing ; nurse girls are flirting w ilh the young men

Jill III III ioiiiil J iinl ilnliiiiin.

who pass, and here ami there are little knots of im-ii \vlii> are eagerly
(liKcnsHing some yreat nigral, religious or jnilitical |irohloni, the solution
of which each individual seems anxious to divulge to the little world
around him. Opposite the north-western angle of tiie Parliament
liuihlingH is the huge lironzo statue of the Hon. (Jeorge Brown, journal-
ist, patriot and politician, who.se name and whose influence will long live
(on Canadian s<*il). Near l)y, and surrounded by a fence of artificial
muskets, swords and cannon halls, is the artistic monument which
commemorates the gallant menibers of the Queen's Own HiHes who fell
in defence of their country in the Fenian raid of 18(i(i.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Clustered arovnid (^)ueen'H Park, and in sight of the Provincial

Parliament, are a numlier of handsome and well eipiipped educational

OSOOODK HALL.

buildings which justify Toronto's claim of being one of the great educa-
tional centres of the continent. Nowhere in America, within such a
small radius, is to be found such a handsome coterie of educational
buildings, and yet these are but a part of the great educational institu-
tions of the city.

University College is, oi course, the central figure, both as to
location, importance and beauty of architecture. Fronted by a spacious
lawn, and surrounded by beautiful ravines and trees and shrubbery this
massive and handsome grey stone building of N'>rman architecture, looks
like some immense baronial castle of by -gone days.

The University, too, has a history, and from its halls of learning
have emerged some of the foremost men in Canadian business and politi-

Tiiiiintii (ijkI A:ljiifi'nt Sniiinii'i' Jli'saits.

ciil circles. The emi'jwuient of the ruiveisity of Toronto is .^1,042,0U<),
find tiio Viihie of ])roperty owned is sl,.S()(>,()OU. It has fin tuiniifil iiicnme
of SH5,U()(), find hfis ahoiit 800 students.

To tlie south of tlie I'niversity College is the new librtiry Iniilding,
the Cnllfge V.M.C.A., the Biological hiiilding, which has no su[)erior of
its kind on the continent, find the iSchool of Science, fin iunnense red
brick Ijiiiiding which contrtists strangely with the surrnunding structures
of grey stone.

luiuiedifitely south of the School of Science is old WycliU'e College,
which is .sh(jrtly to be turned into ti liospitfil, tuul to the west of this ti

■roKOXI'O INIVKHSiTV AND MAIN IlKANlllKS.

siuall and peculiftrly shajied I'uiidiug wiiich is the jNIeteorologietil Obser-
vfitnry of the Dominion .f Cfintidti.

Uehind I 'niversit_\ ege is the new WycliU'e College, find north of

this, find sepai'fited from liy forest trees find the erstwhile hiwu of the
Toronto Cricket Chib, is McMastei' Hfill, of red l)rick with brown st(]ne
fficings, mid fronting on lUoor Street West. This is the nifiiii sefit of
ecclesiasticfil lefirning of tlie Haptists. N^'tir the Norlhern entrance i-f
<^Mieen"s Park is \'ictorifi College, a htiiidsoii.e brown stone building
uhicli, umU'V the |)opular 'ianie of "(>l(l \'ic,"' is tlu' pride of Methodism
tlnoughout tile riovince. To the east of this is St. .Michael's ColK'ge,
•uid neir i)y the Wellesley School, one of the hirgest ;ind most etlicient
pu' '"'j schools of fi city justly noted for the e.\cellence if its pulilic school

■■^

Tiinmtti (iml Adjacent l^miDiifr liesiirtti.

system. All tlieso iinportunt ediicatioiiiil l>uildiiiys ;iru within a small
radius, and can be visited with little trouble.

Ainonj.; the other large and iiuportant educational institutions is
Trinity I'niversity, Queen Street West, which is conducted under Angli-
can auspices, and is an important seat of learning. It is a handsome
Ituilding with extensive grounds. There are about 400 students in
attendance. Knox College, under Presbyterian auspices, occupies a
jirominent position in the centre of Spadina Avenue, just above College
Street. It has an annual attendance of about l.'Jo students. The new
Tpper Canada College at the head of Avenue Itoad, near the northern
limit of the city, is a niagniticent testimonial of the esteem and influence
of its old graduates, for a few years ago the (ii>vernment had about

I I'TKI! CANADA ( ■Ol.l.l'.li K.

decided to al)olish the old I'pper Canada College, considering it ai\
unnecessary adjunct to the present educational system; but the "old
boys" who are now some of the most influential men of the country
rallied arouml their Alma Mater, and the present new and beautiful
Imilding is the result. It is largely patronized by the children of the
wealthier classes, and has stiulents from all parts of .\merica and other
countries.

There are oxer fifty puldic .schools in Toronto not including a
large numl)er of separate schools. There are also three collegiate
institutes and a large number of kindergarten schools. The public
school system of 'I'oronto has admittedly no su|)erior anj'where.
Kiducation is com|)ulsory for all, and as text books are free the poorest
children can attend. The schools are so excellent, however, that the
wealthiest classes find them the liest place to send their children for an

Toronto <nid Adjacent Hioamef Resorts.

.ill round education. Notwithstaiiding the excellence and etticiency of
the primary and secondary schools, a description of the Toronto system
of education would not be comidete without reckoning on the useful
work done l)y the L((<li>'ti' Ciilli'ijfs. ^A'ith the increasing wealth of the
country there is a growing demand for scIkjoLs of a private character
providing facilities for the higher education of y<Hing women. The
Pi'esbyterian Lailies' College, open to students of all denominations was
founded in 188!t ))y Dr. T. M. Rlacintyre, who has had a wide experience
in every grade of our educational system. It is beautifully located on
Bloor Street West, facing the Queen's Park, and thus in the educational
centre of the city. Whilst enjoying the advantages of the open country
and invigorating pure air, the electric street railway belt line places it
within easy reach of the Ijusiness centres and railway stations. The
building itself gives an impression of a private residence, yet the
internal arrangements provide for extensive educational work. Pupils
are in attendance from every part of the Dominion from Quebec to
Victoria, and from many of the states of the Union, North and South.
The courses of study in Literature and Science are broad and liberal
ranging from elementary classes to University Matriculation and First
Year work. Its proximity to the University has enabled the management
to secure masters, sjjecialists in every department, and this featvu'e has
contributed largely to the hi^jh reputation gained, and the thorough-
ness (jf the work of education. In conjunction with the literary studies
students may [irosecute extensive courses in iMusic, Elocution and the
Fine Arts. The Musical Department is in connection with the Tt)ronto
Conservatm-y of Music, sharing all the advantages of a large and eHicient
stati" of teachers and with .systematic courses prescribed, enaltling
students to proceed to the full course of graduation, or to ol)tain
certificates for the work of any year. The Art department is under the
charge of one of Toronto's leading artists, T. Mower-Martin, R.C.A.

Moulton La<lies' College on IMoor Street East is an excellent school
for girls under Ba{)tist ausjiices. The Bishop Strachaii College on
College Street, near Yonge, is another ladies' college of high standing.
St. Hilda's, on Shaw Street, is the women's department of Trinity
I'niversity, and ladies attending this school can receive the degree of
bachelor of arts. There are also many other ladies' schools and academ-
ies in the city.

The Normal and Model schools occupy a large sipiare bounded l)j'
fierrard, Vietoria, (Jould and Ciiiu'ch .streets. They are surrounded by
well kept grounds embellished by lawns, trees, Howers and sln'ul)l)ery.
The traveller will l)e well repaid l)y a visit to tiie nniseum of the
Normal School ;is it contains a tine collection of statuary, jjaintings and
specimens of natural history. The School of Pedagogy has its head-

EdiicdfidiKil Iiifitltiitl<iii>i.

quarters in tlie Normal Scliord ami all students lioldinL; university
degrees or having ])assed the senior leaving examinations are re(|uired to
undergo a course f)f pi'actical training here l)efore being legally (|ualifie(l
to teaeh. Opposite tlie iModel Seiiool and on the nortli side of (ierrard
Street is the School of Pliarmacy, a well e(|uipped school furnishing a
thor<)Ugh course of study.

Of medical colleges there are tiiree ; the I'niversity Medical
College, Trinity Medical College and the Women's IMedical College.
They are all well conducted and scientitically e(|uipped. Tiie standard
for Matriculation and other examinations in these colleges is uaicii
higher than in the medical colleges of the United States where too
frequently a two or thi'ee years' course of study is all that is recpiired.

NOKMAL SCllOOl..

Here a five years' course is compulsory. The College of I'iiysicians and
Surgeijus of Ontario is the licensing liody, and even siiouM tiie competin"
colleges be desirous of increasing their numhef of graduates regardless of
etlic'iency, tlie rigiil examination of this Medical Council would prevent
such from obtaining a license until they iiad shown sutHcient knowledge
and had attended the prescribed course of lectures. There are over five
hundred medical students in the city, and tiiese together with about
five thousand students attending the various other schools and colk'^'s
foi'm quite a feature in this busy nu'trojiolis. Uesides these students
there are a large numl)er of pupils attending the juiblic schools.

The School of Dentistry of the Koyal College of Dental Surgeons
of Ontario is situated in Toronto and it maintains a very high standard
of examination, and has a very thorough course of study. Besides these

.•52

Tiiidiilo (ind Adjacent Swinwer Resorts.

there are several schools of elocution and oratory. The Veterinary
Medical College here is largely patronized by students from all over the
Dominion and from almost every state in the I'nion. Of Inisiness
colleges there are several of excellent standing; among them being
Spence's Business and Sliorthand Academy on King Street, the British
American Business College, Toronto Business College, and Central Busi-
ness College. Tliere are also many private boarding schools, dancing
schools, riding schools, boxing and fencing schools. In the Young
Women's Christian Association there is also a first-class cooking school.

MUSICAL EDUCATION.

Toronto is admittedly the great nuisical Centre of the Dominion, many
of the leading events of the season being held here. Notal)ly amongst
these may be mentioned the Massey Musical Festival to inaugurate the
opening of the Massey Music Hall, the erection of which is due to the
muniHcent gift of its founder, Mr. H. A. Massey, of ,$1(I(),00() for this
jturpose, and students from far and near ainiually attend the two splen-
didly equipped Musical Institutions, viz. : the Toronto College of Music
and the Toronto Conservatory of Music, besides manj' lesser musical
schools and colleges. A very noteworthy feature of Toronto's uuisical
education is the formation some years ago of the Toronto Orciiestral
School whei'e players of all grades are admitted free, and which has
already ac(iuitted itself well on tiie concert platform in orchestral woi'k and
bids fair to be the recruiting body for the professional orchestras of tlie
city, for which Toronto is already well known.

COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

The large warehouses and wholesale liouses are situated i)rincipally
between King Street and tlie Esplanade, and are massive stone monu-
ments of Toronto's commerce and enterprise. The ^oard of Trade
building at the corner of King and Front Streets, on the site of the old
American Hotel, is a handsome structure recently built at a cost of about
.MO0,O0(t. The Canadian Bank of Conunerce, in the modernized Italian
Renaissance style of arcliitecture, is a handsome building. The Toronto
branch of the Bank of Montreal both without and within is very artistic.
The Imperial Bank \s a large and commodious building, as are also the
Standard Bank, Molsons' Bank, the Traders' Bank and the Dominion
Bank, together with the Bank of Toronto and many other monetary and
loan institutions. The banking system of Canada is established on a
very sound and rebable basis, and panics are unknown. Tiie city of
Toronto is one of the cliief banking centres of Canada. A glance at the
following table will show the nuignitude and importance of its banking

li;ai)i\(j i'ixax( iai, ixsTn'UTioN.s.

Toronto and Adjacent Summer ResoHs.

interests and the financial status of the various banks on August 31st
1893:

Bank.

Date of

Orfianiza-

Hon,

H:iiik of Montreal

Quebec Bank

Bank of Britisli North America

Molson's Bank

Ban!, of Toronto

Ontario Bank

Union Bank of Canada

Canadian Bank of Commerce
Merchants' Bank of Canada

Dominion Bank

Bank of Hamilton

Imperial Bank of Canada .
Standard Bank of Canada
Traders' Bank of Canada

Capital
Sirrplus.

?18.000,000
3,.550,000
<j,204,!)!)9
3,l,T0,n(Kt
3,8(M),(KX)
l,8ia,(MK)
l,4i)(),00()
7,100.f)00
8,900,000
2,4.tO,00O
l,!KK),flfX)
3,0.51,700
1,;V)0,000
(i82,400

Total A suet n.

?57,908,l.il
10,337,3(i7

14,250,574

13,8.33,r)08

8,322,482

7,036,424

28,975,733

23,5G9,7.'«

13,fi72,092

8,221,775

13,044,990

7.718,947

4,R55,i)(iS

Next in financial interest to the hanks are, perhaps, tJie loan com-
panies. ( )f these there are many and they represent an immense amount
of invested capital, the Canada Permanent, on Toronto Street, alone
representing 812,000,000. Among the most important and reliable of
these are the Canada Permanent, The Home Savings & Loan Company,
The Freehold Loan & Savings Company, The Farmers' Ltxm S: Savin^.s
Company, The Western Canada Loan it Savings Company, The Buildin.r
.tLoan Associati.m on Toronto Street, The London ct Ontario Investment
Company, The Globe Loan .t Savings Company, The Central Canada
Loan it Savings Company, The Canada L,-.nded ct National Investment
Company, and The Ontario In.lustrial Loan it Investment Company.
The fire and life insurance comjjanios are also an important feature in
a financial study of Toronto. Of these there are many and wealthy
institutions, and their buildings are massive and commodious. Tlie
Canada Life lias one of the largest buddings in the city, while the new
C.mfederation Life l)uildings at the corner of Yonge and liichuiond has
few superiors among the life insurance buildings of the continent. Tlie
assos.sed value of city j.roperty not including the island or Ashbridiros
Hay is $150,8(i4,o00.

A " Citii of Chnrchen."

A "CITY OF CHURCHES."

Who hath not heard of the sanctity of the Toronto Sabhatli I Where
is to he found its counterpart among the hirge cities of tlie new world I
It is the eml)odiment of peace, quiet and repo.se, a " Day of Rest " in its
truest sense. No trolley cars rush o'er its business thoroughfares or
residential avenues. The places of worship are conveniently located in
all parts of the city, and there is no necessity for anyone to walk far
without being able to attend some cliurch. There are over 17<> churches
embracing all denominations and creeds, and not including missinii
houses, and there is seating capacity for over 1(M),<M(() persons, and as a
rule, even in the sunnner time most of the churciies are comfortably tilled
l>oth at morning and evening services. Many of the l)uildings are very
haudsome, pretentious and costly. The Sunday schools, too, are com-
modious and attractive and well attended.

A finncli pniiiih' of the military organizations of the city is an
occasional social Sunday event. The various volunteer regiments, some-
times over two thousand strong, march in a body to divine service. These
regiments possess some of the choicest of the city youth, young fellows
of good physicpie and pleasing appearance and haudsome uniforms. The
spectacle of a church parade is a very attractive one, possessing all the
color and pomp associated with warlike pageants, and on some occasions
over 5(),0(>0 [jcople have turned out to witness the parade. The Metho-
dist, tiie Anglican, the Presbyterian, the Roman Cath<jlic, the Baptist
and the Congregationalist are, perhaps, the largest religious denomina-
tions in Toronto ; Plymouth Bretlu'en, Reformed Episcopal, Catholic
Apostolic, Unitarian, New .lerusalem, (ierman Lutheran, Society of
Friends, Bible ("hristians, Disciples, Christailel{)hians and .lews are,
liowever, represented, more or less, among the churches of the city.

SUBURBAN ROADS.

The rcwds around Toronto are good for riding, driving and bicycling,
and innumerable short and pleasant trips can be taken to the nortii,
e.ist and west. The scenery, too, in many places is very picture.s(|ue
.ind the roads delightfully shaded by beautiful green foliage. Now you
drive through wide stretciies of country wiierein are fertile farms and
prosperous looking country houses, then througli a sh;idy ravine with a
[)rofusii(n of luxuriant ferns and tioweriug shrul)s .-ind leafy trees on
either side ; and then again tiie road is winding along a hillside anil
delightful glimi)ses of Ontario's blue waters meet the view, or you are
on tiie Lake Shore Road itself listening to the lai)ping of the waves
ujuin the sandy shore, watching tiie cliiUlreii wading in the limjiid

3(1

Tomnto (titd Adjiuent Hniuiiier lieaurta.

waters, (ir the ferries and j)Iea8ure steamers gliding l)y freighted witii
merry humanity.

AhuDst every farm house hsis its orchard with its profusion of
hlossonis or ripening fruit. Now and tl)on onu sees an unusually tine
garden, and the beauty and variety of the flowers fully e(iual the diversity
and excellence of the fruits. Apples and plums grow wild. May
apples, strawberries, i-aspherries, blackberries, thindjlelierries, ehcjke-
cherries, l)ird-cherries and wild grapes are also indigenous to the soil.

During the nutting season the spreading beech trees, the gnarled
and knotty oaks and the old hickory and butternut trees prove very

(MUU( II STKKKT, h'UO.M (^IKKN STUKKT.

attractive to s(iuirrels and snuxU boys. Of the s(|uirrel tribe there are
several varieties. The chattering and cheeky red squirrels and the
chipmunks or striped ground sijuirrels are the most common, though the
l)eautiful l)lack, the grey s(|uirrel, and the flying squirrel are .still
occasionally seen. The country around Toronto is largely agricultural,
and in many cases the farms are devoted entirely to dairy products or
market gardening. Asparagus, carrots, onions, potatoes, artichokes,
tomatoes, rhubarb, lettuce, turnips, peas, and cabbage, together with the
various forms of small fruits as currants (black, red and white),
r.ispberries and strawberries, are among the many staple articles which

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Tiiiiinlii Hull Ailiiirt'iil Siiiitiiii'r Iti'.-idiiit.

thu iimrkot i^imlmior liiidH profitiihle for a <l;iily hhIo in tlio city. The
fitnuiii^ olunit'iit jire ;is fv nilu piosjuaouH and wt-ll udiicatocl and live in
lUMdoi'ii brick or stoiio liouscs tittcd up witli all the lafost iin]M(>vt'iiiciitH.
Tlioir l)arii.s arc ciiiiiiiindioiis. tlicir funii iiiipIi'iiK'iils nindcni, and tlu'ir

NIAOAUA CAMI' VIKW.

cattle and horses well cared for. There are no very poor or nnkoni|»t
among them, .such ;is may ho seen among the l()wer chisses of whites or
"white trash" of some of the soutliern states, as for instance the
(leoryia "cracker."

COMl'ANV OK 4oTn IIIUIILANUF.KS.

BICYCLING, RIDING AND DRIVING.

One of the many popular bicycling trips around Toronto is to the
east across the Don River bridge to the Woodbine and thence along

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Toiiiiito liiiil A'ljitient Snmiuer lit'.sints.

Kingston Road iw fai- as you nia}' tk'sire, even to Kingston or t < tiit-
'.'ontinus of Monirt-al itsulf, foi' tlie road is a good ono througliout its
entire extent. For road races and centiiry trips this road is vei'y
jiopular among the members of the numerous bicycle cluljs of the city ;
and when the fact is consideied that there are from three to five
thousand cyclists in the city it can readily be conceived that fre(|uent
glimpses of speeding cyclists is one of the most connnon features of the
Kingston Road. It is not at all unconnnon on a pleasant afternoon (jr
moonlight evening to see forty or fifty or more wheelmen merrily
speeding along, or more frequently in smaller nmubers chasing each

(il.KN KOAl) liKllXJi;, UOSl' l).\l.l\

other along the level road or coasting with glee down tlie smontli
hillside.

To the iiortli tlie i\oines of Rosedale, the side roads around Moore
T'.nk and the reservoir, and the windi:\g roads along tiie banks of the
Don, are very attractive for riding or driving, or you may ride due north
up Vonge Street jiassing Deer I'ai'k, the beautiful cemetery of 31ount
Pleasant, Davisviile and Kglinton to Hog's llollo«,a distance of tivt!
mile.<. Ilei'e a liraneh of the Don crosses the stret't on its southward
jouvney and the sylvan charms of Hrcok's Bush entice you to rest
awhile. Or still nortliward through the pretty villages of Newtonbrook,
'riioniliill and liii'hmoiid Ijiil to Mradford on the Holland Ivivei', or still

Toronto ttnd Adjacent (b'lU/UHfc iififoc/*-.

oiiwaril tn the slioros of Lako Himcoe itself, one of tlie lirst ami the
largest of tlie smaller cliaiii of lakes north of Toronto, and ahout forty
miles from the city.

To the west, jjassini; thioiigh the flowery suliiuh of I'arkdale which is
now a part of the city, you enter the beautiful lake shore roail. Here
as you ride or drive alons,' you ;^'et delightful glimpses through the
luxuriant foliage of the lakeside trees, of numerous white sails of yachts
and skill's tacking and scudding like flocks of wild sea l)irds as they
careen along Ontario's blue. Leaving the flowery sid)url) the road
follows close to the shoro line, passing the entrance to High I'ark,
(Grenadier Pond and on to the mouth of the Hundier iliver with its
hotels and boathouses, and thence a little more iidand, westward to
Minuet), Lung Branch, Lome Park and Oakville. It is a favorite route
for ri<ling or driving, and recently an electric car service has been
established which proves very atti'active to the thousands who cannot
atlbrd the luxuries of carriages or saddle horses.

TORONTO ISLAND.

The Island, as it is popuhirly called, has done much toward making
Toronto the attractive Sunnner resort which it is, and has also contrii)uted
largely to the healthfulness and prosperity of its citizens. It is situated
about two miles south of the city and assists in forming the beautiful and
commodious Toronto Harbor. The formation of the Island is itself
somewhat extraordinary, consisting as it does of a sandy strip (jf land
about six uules in length, narrow in places and widening out at its
western extremity to its greatest breadth, which is here about a rnile.
Originally it formed a jjeninsula, what is now the eastern channel being
contiinious with the main land. Its widest part is curiously intersected
with miniature ponds and lagoons in which are to be* found beautiful
bullrushes, white and yellow water lilies and aiiuatic plants, and which
once were the continual abiding place of turtles, frogs and innu-
merable waterfowl. These lagoons now are the delight of the canoeist
and lioatman, and are safe and pleasant places for indulgence in acpiatic
sports of all kinds. The appearance of the island is very singular. It
lies so low that Ontario's broad expanse can be seen over it.

Centre Island is now covered with numerous trees and an even and
well carpeted lawn, which form a handsome park, and it is a great family
resort. On some portions of the island there is but a single tree, which
adds to the peculiarity of its appearance. I .'etty villas, sunnner
ct)ttages and hotels, are scattered over its surface. At Centre Island tiie
Royal Canadian Yacht Club have a handsome club house.

Hanlan's Point, at the western extremity, is the Coney Island of
Toronto. Here of an afternoon or evening a tine band discourses

Toronto and Adjucent Summer Menorts.

sweet imisic, find jugglei's, acrobats and liypnotists give performances.
Here are the hurdy-gurdy, the inerry-go-round, the switchback, the
Kumnier girl, the fakir and the masher. The promenades are usually
thronged with peoi)le, some in ordinary summer attire, others in
l)oating jerseys and camping costume or tennis suits. Most have come
across from the city on the ferries, others with their sweethearts ov
friends have crossed th:i bay in canoe, rowboat, or yacht, while others
who reside in cottages or tents on the island have strolled to the point to
join the merry and motley throng. None seem to have any special
object in view yet all .seem to be enjoying themselves. Vanity Fair is in
fact the attraction at Hanlan's Point night after night until the season
closes. Although so eminently attractive at present, Hanlan's Point
will, owing to the enterprise of the Toronto FeiTy Company, before the
year is out, have undergone a complete transformation, and in the place
where now Vanity Fair reigns supreme, by 1895 a ten acre park will have
been established with athletic grounds, (juarter mile cinder track, lawn
tennis grounds, etc., while the hotel will be enlarged by 100 rooms. The
estimated co.st of this will be $100,000.

At the centre of the island, or Island Park, as it is called, the scene
is far different. It is more of a family resort where children can romp
and play with safety ; a breathing spot and pbice of rest and quiet for
the l)usy business man and the tired mother, and is patronized largely by
people of (piieter ta.stes than the frequenters of Hanlan's Point. The
breakwater which protects a large portion of the shore of the island is a
favorite promenade of a sunnner afternoon or evening. Here you will see
typical specimens of Canadian peojjle, venerable old age, middle life with
its sturdy manhood and womanhood, athletic young men and beautiful
maidens in all the buoyancy of life, and childhood with the flush of
innocence on the cheek. The lov and shelving sandy btj;ich of the lake
shore affords safe and excellent facilities for itathing. Wiman's baths at
the eastern e.vtremity of the island and the l)aths of Hanlan's Point at
the western extremity are the chief l)athing centres and are largely
patronized by young and old. IJathing suits and dressing rooms may
here be obtained at small cost. The .\mateur Aquatic Association of the
island contributes considerably to the spiciness of life on the island.
The a([uatic sporting events provided under their auspices are nuich
appreciated i)y the crowds w Iio gather to witness them. They consist of
liaddling, .sculling and swinnuing race.s, canoe upsets, hurry-.scurries,
diving contests, tub races and various other forms of aquatic amuse-
ments.

HIGH PARK.

This is the largest of the city parks and may l)e reached by way of
..Jiueen, Dundas or College Streets. It contains 875 acres and lias many

ludiistries (Did Miomfacturen.

natural advantages. It is a favorite resort for all classes of per)j)le, and
is easily accessible from all i)arts of the city by means of the electric
street railway. Here on a [)leasant alternoon is t<i be found much that
is enjoyable. Above is a cerulean sky rivalling that of Italy. A soft
westerly breeze is rustling through the foliage of forest trees. Sparrows
and greybirds are twittering, and the cheerful rol)in is tuning its merry
throat, while .1 ross the o})en the golden-winged woodpecker is winging
its solitary w ly. Ahjng the beautiful driveways in the ravines,
fasliionable carriages, saddle horses well mounted and bicyclists are
passing. Here and there ai'e picnic benches loaded with lunch, and

MAIN DlflV 1;. IIKUI I'AHK.

l)litliesome lasses in low-necked dresses of muslin or serge .ire flitting to
and fro busying themselves about the repast ; on the green carpeted
lawn are young and old of l>otli sexes playing ball or rom]iiiig ai tag or
iitlier [lastime ; while fai'ther on are deliglitful nooks and rouiantic paths
for the desultory ramblings of j)ensive and love sick swain. Such is
High Park on a typical sunnuer afternoon.

INDUSTRIES AND MANUFACTURES.

Toronto is fast becoming a great industrial and manufacturing centre.
Within tiie last twenty years there has been a large increase in this
res|>ect. Many mainifacturers throughout the province iiave found it to

Turonto loid Adjacent Hnuimer liesorts.

their interest to have their main estaldishmentH in tlie Provincial Capital.
Many proprietors of the large industries in the United States liave
found it necessary in order to successfully compete for the Canadian
trade, to have branch establishments in this country wiiere they can
manufacture their goods, and have located in Toronto. The selection of
the Queen City as their location is but natural, for Toronto possesses
exceptional inducements and advantaj/es to manufacturers. Tt is not
only the chief city in iiup(ntance in the Province and tiie second in size
in tiie Dominion, but it is also a great railroad and shii)ping centre and
tlie chinf entrepot fnr tlio cnuinierce of lialf a continent.

OUori' Ol' l.K.MllNC DUV OIlOIiK MOl 8K8.

' )ii account therefore of its geographical ]insiti(in ami its niany
iiatin-al and acquired advantages Toronto nmst necessarily in the future
l)ecome a great industrial and manufacturing centre.

Labor is Iiere conservative, reliable and diligent, and no serious riots
or strikes have occurred.

Numerous excellent factory sites are available on the water front
and inland, and within easy acce>s to railroads, steamboats and electric
carsi and freight can lie shipped to ull points at low rates. Material for
the manufactui'i^ of \iiacliinery, hardware and new inventions is here
readily olUaiiiaiile. There are miles of w;iter front that can be utili/cd
foi' shipping inid munif u'turing purposes. To cnimu'i.ite the presiMit list
of Toronto's iiubHti'irs and liianufactoiics wd'.iM not bi- within the scopi-

Mennii tif Trditaixnidtidn.

of this work. The city otters special iiuluceinents to iiuinufactururs.
Machinery for nmnuf.ictiiriiig i)uri)oses is exem[)t from taxation. A
low rate is char<'ed for water used for uiauufacturing purposes. Labor
and living are cheap. The climate and other causes have comhined to
produce a hardy, vigorous and industri'tus class of peo[)le which is a
point of importance for the employer of labor.

The largest deposit of nickol in the world is situated in the Sudbury
region north of Toronto. There is no nickel in the I'nited States, and
the possibilities in connection with the nickel industry as far as Toronto
is concerned are ver> great.

INTKHIOIt OK I'KIVATK (AH. TOHONTO UAII.WAV CO.

MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION.

Tlie street car system in Toronto is one of the finest on the Norih-
American Continent, from a stand) loint of speed, utility and comfort.
The large, easy riding and elegantly linished cars make tiavclliiiu' in
and about the City a pleasure.

Since the introducti(m of electricity a year ago an evening trip over
any of the main lines of tlie railway has steadily grown t<i be a popular
source of amusement and [deasure. One of the most popular routes is
the Helt liine, which makes a circuit of al»out si.\ miles, passing tlirougli
some of ilie tiiiest liusiness and residential streets in ihc ('il\-. !\l;iiiv

TiHunlti (Hid Ail'i<iii'tit Summcf Jieaartn.

notable public buikliiitja may bu seen .•ilmii,' this line, umong them being
St. James Cathedral, Tnwn Hall, P.aiik of Commerce, Horticultural
Pavilion and (J.inlens, McMaster's Hall, Mi mlton College, Knox College,
besides hundieds of magnificent residences, surroinided by large lawns
and trees, of which the owners may well feel i)roiid. The King Street
line connects High Park in the extreme west with Victoria Park in the
extreme oast, the round trip run being a little ovei- seventeen miles.
This line parallels the water front its entire length and passes through
the "Flowery Suburb" of Toronto. A trip on tiiis line is gradually
growing in po[)ularity with the citizens wlin desire a pleasant outing.

INTKKIOK OF I'OWl'.K UOlSi;, TOHO.NTO [{All, WAV CO.

The College and Yonge motors make a direct connection with the cars in
Toronto .Junction, tpiite a lartxe manufacturing town to the north west,
while the Parliament anil Broadview motors give a good service to the
north east. Carlton and College motoi's make a crosstown route and run
directly into High Park. This line is very popular with picnic parties as
it makes a direct route to the Park from the residential sections of the City.
The rates of fare with free transfers t(j or from any i)art of City are :

Cash - .5 cents.

NiKht

Tiikels, t> for

'ir>fov ....
Labor Tickc^ts. l.imited, 8 for
C'liildrL'ii's Ticki'ts, liimited, Kt for

10
2,1
1.0(1
2.J
26

Me(Uin of Trunspoftntion.

During the yeiir 1H!>;{, over 21,000,000 millions of people were
curried, with n car milefige of abcnit 8A millions of miles. There are
at present al)oiit 80 miles of track, and 150 motor cars, which have trail
C!U-s durhig the summer season. Some idea of the extent of the street
railway system of Toronto may he had from these figures, hut a glimi)se
into the construction shop where all the cars are constructed, and into
the <j;reat power station situate at the corner of Frederick and Front
Streets will at once give an idea of this gigantic concern. Connection is
made at the west end of the King and (.^)ueen Street line with the Mimico

.IL'NCTION OK .--rUKKI HAll.W \\ IKAlKS, ((Ik. KIN(; AND VO.MiK STS.

and Lake Shore Electric Railway, which follows the si\ore westward f(jr
a distance of six miles. From the doul)le decker cars on this line an
excellent view of the harbor, island and city may he had, and u[(on l)right
clear days the banks of the historic Niagara River can l)e distiiictly seen
across the lake. As sof)n as the passenger crosses the Itiver Huud)er
westward, leaving the City behind, he glides along the scenic route, over
iiills and creeklets, through orchards and market gardens while Lake
Ontario is spread out l>efore him to the left like a 1)oun(lless ocean. A
trip over the .Mimico and Lake Shore Electric Riihvay should not be
missed l)y any.
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Toronto and Adjatent Summer Remrts.

MEANS OF RECREATION.

There is no city in the world where more piistinie and enjoyment can
be had, and is participated in by its citizens than Tonjnto. Here is to
be found a sport-loving people, and with yountj and old, rich and poor,
the summer season is a merry (me.

Baseball, cricket, tennis, cnxpiut, bowls, and the national game of
lacrosse, are p<jpular pastimes. Riding, driving and bicycling are also
much indulged in, while the almost unrivalled advantages of harbor, bay,
lake and river, have given an unusual zest to acfuatic sports, such as
boiiting, bathing, yachting and canoeing.

" oKioi.i:."
TORONTO'S CLUBS-ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL.

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club Ims alioiit To .vnrlils on its list niid
a liaiulsoiiK^ chililiouso of its own on llio Island. Anions? tlio nienihors of the
oliil) arc many of Toronto's wealthiest and most fashionable citizens. The club
holds weekly reRattas durinj? the season with i>rizes amountinK lo $10(K1 besides
which are the races for tlu^ (Queen's cnp on Dominion I>ay and for the I'rince of
Wales cu]) in Seiilenibcr. The balls given niidcr the ausi)ices of this club arc
amoiiK the nmst fashionable social events of the season. Yachting; has \o\\\i been a
favorite pastime in Toronto and much money lias been invested in the biiautiful
tlccl of white winucd vessels which fly the colors of the Uoyal Canadian Yacht
Club.

liKI'KKiSKXTATIVI'; TOHONTO YACHTS, K.C.Y.C.

Toi'onto (tnd Adjurent Unmiaer HfitoiiH,

The Queon City Yacht Club liiis also a Ihi-kc inemborship ami a Kood sailinK
fk'cl.

Tho Toronto Canoe Club has (Ik; laivesl and inosi coiniilclel) ciiiiiiiiiud
I'aiioe liouso on Iho contiiuMit. a distiiu'tion of iinixirtance wlieii il is rt'mcmhi'i'fd
that llie Ainorican Canoe Asso<riation niinilx-rs 12,S cltibs upon its roll. The prfseni
nicnilx^rship ex'.'eeds 17J. Tlie clnb house liu-- provision for KK) canoes with liiekcr
rooms, dressluK rooms, shower halli and ti.vmnasii "le tiat roof of {\h- miiin

pari of llio huildiuK b"-^ been fitted with I'ailinti x to nuil<e an ex<elleiil

observatory, and toKelher with t\\v large l)aieonies (, n below atlbrds a vantat^e
(ground for a thousand people |i iew races on the bay

The Argonaut RovwinK Club was founded in 1872 for tlu; purpose of cii-
(•ouraKiuK amateur rowint? K<Jnerall,\ , and four oar rowing particularly. The Club
has been represented in each and every reKfttta of the Canadian Association of
Amateur Oarsmen since that Association was formed, and has met with a fair
measure of Huceess, as nuiy be svvu by referring to the Association records. 'I'lii;
Club has now H20 members, and al presimt there are llfteiMi crews in trainiuK
for the Club riK'es. Mcsides these then: an? the senior four, the junior foui' (for

HOVAI. CANADIAN YACHT C'lAH HOI SK. TOHONTO ISLAND,

the C, A. A. (). regatta), several single scull men aiul a large number of cnnoe men.
Kach year there is a regatta with the Leanders of Hamilton. There is also a coni-
l)etition for the Hammond Cup (a very handsome trophy aei'ompanied by four
gold medals) open to a fo\ir from anyone bank otlice or wareboise in the iit,\,
contestants of course being members of the Club. The At-Homes held by tlu; Club
prove very attractive and are largely attended. The Club House is situated at foot
of York Street and is one of the most striking and attractive club buildings on the
waterfront. Ample room is provided for the numy boats and canoes owned by
members, while the large tleet of racing boats have a compartment to themselves.
There are two large dressing rooms, each provided with over ItK) lockers, Kvery
attention is paid to the convenience and comfort, as well as to the boating of the
members.

The Toronto Rowing: Club was organiited in ISfki and has had uiiinterruplcd
existeni'e and steady prosperity since that time. Its present memV)crsbip is 22"), and
among them are to be found some of the leading oarsmen of the city which in the
case of Hanlan and O'Connor means some of the leading oarsmen of thcwoild.
The club has sent members to succ( ssfully contest some of the leading sculling

Tiiriiilto'ii VlilliS — Allilt'tir K (</ Siiriiil.

\iuv< of ihu world. Tlu! summer fliiblioiiso is Hltuatod tU Hiviilan's I'oii.i mid all
\ isilor-. arc inadu welcome.

Tho Toronto Sailing Skiff Club Imn Ho boat.4 on ilsli.-t ranj'inK from Kito
20 feet keel. Tlicir Ixial house is at the tool of Slierhouriic .Sircet and tlicy liavo ll'.'i
members.

CANADA'S NATIONAL GAME— LACU08SE— AT KOSKDALK OKOUNDS.

AinouK the many other aquatic organizations may bo mentioned the Bayside
ItowiuK Club. Don Itowini? Club, Athletic Hoating Ciub. Nautilus Hoat Club
Xciitune Yacht Club. Parkdale Canoe and tiun Club, iSiiunyside Hoatinn Club.
Tammany Hall IJoatinwr Club and tho Toronto Association of Canoeists. The
Muskoka Laki's Association has also its head(|Uarters in Toronto.

"A CIUTKAL MOMENT.

The Toronto Lacrosse Club, or as it is now known The Toronto Lacrosse
and Athletic Association is the oldest and most important Lacrosse club in the
eity. It was organized in ISIJT. and had grounds in the (Queen's Park. About
1880 new grounds were secured at the corner of .larvis and Wellesley Streets,

Tomnto mid AfljiU'cnt i^Hminer Hi'sorf;;.

where they stayed until ISWi, niovini? to Uosedale. Finding lliese Krounds were not
larKi; enouKli. in lf<I'l some nine and a lialf acres were secured in Uosedale a little
farther Nortli, i.nd the chih lias now probably as tine a lawn as there is on the
continent. At a great expense a niaKnillcent clubhouse was erected, containing
showerbaths, Kyinnasii.n.. dressing, dining and reading rooms, and (Itled up in a
thorough numner thro\igliout, while on the outside it has two large balconies for
the use of the members. Hecently a new bicycle track, three aii'^ one half laps to
the mile was constructed, and l)icycle critics say there are few better in the
country. The club has some six huiulrcd members, and as it embraces the
Ito.-cdalc Cricket, Uosedale Temiis aiul Uosedale Jiicydc clubs and also the Toronto
Itugby Koolhall Club, it lias a vei'y large number of ac'.ive members. During the
twenty seven years of the club's histery they have won the Worldb Championship
a number of times, and the indications for the future standing of the club in this
respect arc of the best.

■Kiiio.N'Ki Aiiii.i;ric (i.rii.

The Wanderers' Bicycle Club is one of the oldest ovganl/ations In the city

and has ovi'r '.'1111 MlcInhcr^-.

The Toronto Bicycle Club has probably the largest nwnibcrship in the city
and all lis niriiiluis are wheelmen. The liead(|Uarlci's of the dub are in the
Toronto .Mhletic Club, and the members particiitate in all the advantages of tlv
latter instil ution.

The Athletic Club lias lately erected a magnitlcent building on College
Street near the l^neci>'s I'ark. The gymnasium, swimming baths, showtu' bath^,
l)illiai'd, reception and ri'ading I'ooms, dining hall, ladies' jiarlors an<l the various
other appointments 01 the esiablishmenl all combine to make the building one of
the most atlractiveof its kind on the continent. Torontonianshavealways fostered
anil encouraged alhl" iic sports and among her athletOH are to be numbered some of

Toronto and Adjareiif Sinnmer Resortn.

Uu! best blood of tlic city, and so tin; ineinbcrsbii) of tliis club is coniiiosed largely
reprt'seiitaf .vcs from the families of Ibe best uilizeiis of the provincial capital.

The Athenaeum Cycling: Club is anotlior leading bicycle club, as is al-o the
Koyal Canadian HicycU^ Club.

The Police Athletic Club have 275 members and hold an annual lournamciil
each year.

AmoiiK the variouH other clubs are tlie tJore Vale Cricket Club, OsKoode Hall
Hockey Club, Owl Gun Club, Toronto Camera Club. Toronto Cricket Club, Toronto
Golf Club, 'J'oronto (j\ni Club, Toronto Ivcnnel Club, T^.'.'onto Lawn Tennis Club,
Toronto Scottish Foot-Hall Association, True Blue Diamatic and Athletic Chib,
University College Association Fool-Hall Club, I'niversity College Hasc-Hall Club,
Huron Foot -Ball Club, University Rugby Foot-Ball, Upper Canada CoUeKe Camera
Chib, Cricket Club, Foot-Hall Club (UuKbyl, Hockey Club, Tennis Club, Vantage
Lawn Tennis, and Cycling Clul), Victoria University Alley team, Victoria I'niver-
sity Foot-Ball (.'lub and the Thirteen Chib.

TOiiON'ro CI. I'll.

The Toronto Reform Club on .Vdclaide Street Fast asits name iniplics is a
social oriiiuii/alinn under the ausiiices of llu' Itcfoi'ni iiarty of Toronto.

The Albany Club is situated on Colt>oriu' Street, and is gcncrallv UMder-tood
to l)c strongly ( '(i!i?-iM'\ati\ I" as far a- tlu^ i>iilitical lendeniies of its members are
concerned.

The Athenaeum Club on Church .Street is purely social club, and is llitc d
up at a great expense with all the luxuries, games and amusements common to
niiidern social clubs.

The Toronto Club is also a purely social nrgani/ation, and is iieriuiiis some-
what exclusivt^ in its uuMMbciship. It numbers among its members many of
Toronto's most iullueiitial and distinguished citizens.

The National Club has tiiu' reception rooms, smoking and dining rooms, and
speeches and remarks of distinguished gu'''^'"^ "' the puiilic dinners of this club are
often of considerable national importance.

The Victoria Club, Huron Street is another important Toronto Club,

f ni'oniii .s

/f/.s Cliilis - AthU'flr ilH'l tSiiriitl,

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The Ontario Jockey Club. The spring nu'cl inf.; of Die Ontario .lockoy Club
is oiiu uf the fiisliionablc ivnd sooiiil ovoiits of tliu seii-^oii. Tlie attendiince is very
laixc and is composed of some of llie best people in Ontario Hocit-ty. Hulls and
parties are freiiuent diiriiit,' the race week and the City is crowded with visitors.
The successive Gnvernor-(icnera!s of the Dominion have made this a time for jiay-
inii a visit to Toronto. The Chib has over ."><Ni members and in the spring nieetiuK
distributes S20.(MI0 in prizes, the races lastinK live <lays. The Club has done much
to foster the K''')Wth and development of the race horse in Canada. The Woodbine
Park where the races are held is situated in the eastern part of the city, near the
lake slioi't. and is easy of access by means of the electric cars.

The Toronto Hunt Club has a lar^e and select men)bersliii>, and has done
much to increase llie demand for well-bred saddle horses. The Club hunts are very

"UN nil-: i.AUN,

WdDDlllXK HACKS

popular and are largely i)atroni/rcl. The counlr.v aniunil Toronto I- pcculiai'l.\
adapted for the sport of fox hunliu^^ and a- the Club ha^ a lai^'c niniibcr of well
bred fox-hounds the out inns of liu' Toronto Hunt Cjuli are \ cry interest iiirf to those
who en.ioy this fjood old fashioned out door sjion.

Toronto has several excellent Opera House>. The (irand Opera House is I In-
oldest and most important of these, and under the popular manaKeinent of Mr.
Shepherd has afforded an oi)port unity for Toronto's citizens to witness almiwi r\('r.\
Kreal actor or actn^^s known to the modern sla'.^e.

The ToronloOpera House and the .\ca(leui.\<)f Music have also brouuhl many
leailiuK ili'inuatic stars to Ti>roiito, while Moore's Musee presents attractions to
novelty loviuK 'lu'! easily amused sii;hl -seekers and citizens.

'liinmtu and Adj(tcent Sinuvier liesorts.

LONG BRANCH, LORNE PARK AND GRIMSBY PARK.

The trips to those Parks fifFord some of the pleasantest outings to be
obtained west of Toronto.

Lomj Brunch is the most convenient of access of any Park or Sununer
Resort near Toronto, being about one hour's sail, and possessing all the
reijuirements for summer residence, j)retty cottages nestling in shady
groves, delightful walks, and a picturesciue hotel iti tht centre of the Park
and facing the Lake, with spacious verandahs and parlors and refreshment

LORNC

liliOll' or I'AKK IIOTKI.S.

buffet, while the tal)le set here leaves nothing to be desired by even tiie
most fastidious. Two dancing pavilions supply ample opportunity and
accommodation for tlie regular weekly hops which are among the speci.il
features of the " Branch." Boating, bathing and fishing are also among
the many attractions at this popidar resort. So poi)ular, indeed, has Long
Branch bectjme that it is found necessjiry to enlarge the hotel to accom-
modate the increasing patronage.

Lin')ie Furl;, about one hour's sail further west, is another charming
spot where similar attractions as at Long Branch tempt many to take tlie
longer trip. Tliere is also a well-kept iiotel, deservedly popular and well
patronized, while the cottages, which are a characteristic foctture of all

Farks, Eestrrts, Etc.

Canadian resorts, testify to the appreciation of Toronto citizens, and lend
their usual charms and picturescjueness to the scene.

(rrimubfj Park, about four hours' sail, is the "place of conventions,"
summer lectures and courses, and has grown to he quite a busy settlement,
with its streets oi cottages, Hanked by shady avenues and groves, and its
immense pavilion for lectures and concerts. Band and orchestral concerts
are also a feature of these resorts. Two well-eiiuipped steamboats — the
Eurydice and Greyhound — furnish a very convenient service to these
three Parks ; while to those who prefer travelling by land, these
places can be reached by rail, and in the cahs of Long Branch by street
car to within a short distance of the })ark. Besides the band concerts
which will be given by the Queen's Own, Grenadiers and Highlanders
bands alternately at Long Branch and Lome Park, commencing from

Vli-IOKIA I'AKIv.

July 2nd, and from 7tli to 14th July inclusive, the engagement is alscj
contemplated of Madame Uaymond, the famous cornettist, for sacred
and secular concerts at Grimsby Park during the first part of August.

VICTORIA PARK, BALMY BEACH AND KEW BEACH.

These charming places can be reached by street car from the city.
Victoria Park is also reached by steamboat, and a very enjoyable trip it
is, Scarborough Heights being alone worth the boat or street car ride.

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE AND NIAGARA FALLS.

These delightful j)aradises, which have been already mentioned, form
the objective points of many thousands of excursionists weekly from
Toronto, Hamilton and other pltioe* and for a day's outing, few if any

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Toronto (iml Adjorent Siimitier liesorts.

more enjoynblo trijjs can he t.ikeii than the two hours' sail across the lake
on the splendidly eciuijjped passenger boats of the Niagara River Line,
with the eight mile stretch up the well known Niagara River, un-
surpassed for grand and beautiful scenery. After touching at

STKAMICIt '•cniOLA.

liowiston we arc carried on to Queenstoii, the terminus of the Niagara
Falls Park and River Railway, and by taking our seats in one of the
commodious observation cars of this line, the fifteen mile stretcli of
river is enjoyed in all its beauty, the railway skirting the Canadian bank

<AltINS. STKAMKIJ "CIKCOKA. "

throughout tlie entire journey to Cliippewa, and passing in full view of
Hrock's Monument on the historic <j|ueenston Heights, and the awful
wonders of the turl)ulent Niagara Rapids, Whirlpool and Falls, etc.
Many tourists will however be tempted to disembark at the pretty little

Nidijitni on the Lnh'. <nul NhtijuiK Fells.

stniggliiig village of Niagara, to enjoy the shady coolness of the benutifui
lawns, or to woo the bass or white tish from the cool de{)ths of the river's
mouth, or taking 'bus or carriage, pay a visit to the large tract of
commons where tlie annual uiamruvres of our gallant soldiers sire held.

KiKM) »A'n'i:nv "in qi'aktkh commn."

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'(ilN'8 IN MNK. NIAOAliA t AMI'.

This alone is worth the trip, while the many commodious hotels (notably
tlie Queen's Royal, where society holds full sway in the seastju), aft'ord
ample accommodation for the traveller and tourist.

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

The Toronto Industrial Exhil)itiou, iield during the early jiart of
September, draws thousands of visitors froui all parts f>f the Dominion
and Tnited States, and is undoubtedly the finest E.xhibition in .America.

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Toronto and Adjacent Summer Jiesorts.

PLACEw OF INTEREST IN TORONTO

Lieut. -Goveriior'H Ucsidcuce, Kin^ and Hinicoo Sts.

I'iirliament liuildiiiKs, yueen's I'ark

Cliistoin House, Cor Yon^o and Front Stn.

Provincial Lunatic Anyluni, Queen Street West

Canada Life KiiildinKs, King Street West

Kxliibition Grounds and Crystal Palace

Osgoode Hall, Queen Street West

Queen's Park, head of College Avenue

Monument to the H'-roes of Uidgeway, Queen's Park

Monument to Hon. Geo. Brown, Queen's Park

Island Park, by Ferry

Hanlan's Point, hy Ferry

Meteorological Observatory. Queen's Park

Scliool of Practical Science, Queen's Park

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LACiOON, TOKONTO ISLAND.

Young Women's Christian Association, Elm Street

University Buildings, Queen's Park

Horticultural Gardens, Gerrard and Sherbonrne Sts

Normal School, Museum, Ktc, Gould Street

Y. M. C. A. Rooms. Yonge and McGill Sts.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Deer Park

St. .lames' Cemetery, Parliament and Wellcsley Sts

Post Oftice. Adelaide Street Kast

Confederation Life Huildings, Yonge and Iticlimoiid Sts

Central I'rison, Straclian Avenue

Knox College, .Spadina Aventie

Baptist College. Hloor Street West

'I'rinity Collc},'c, Queen Street West

Yictoria College, Queen's Park

Ontario Society of Artists, King Street West

I'pper Cainula College, head of Avenue Boad

Places of Interest and List of Steamers.

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Genonil Hosjiital, fJcrrnrd -Stn-ot Kiist

Public Library, Chunli ami AdclaidoSts

Griiiul Opera House. A<lelaide Street West

Academy of Music, KiiiK Street West

Toronto Opc^ra House, Adelaide .Street West

Board of Trade HiiiJding. F'rout and YoiiKo Streets

Canadian Institute. Museum and Library. Hidnnond S'rcet West

Victoria Hospital, for Sick Children, south side College Street between Mission

and Kli/.iibeth
Victoria Industrial School, Minnco
Athletic Club, College Street
Athenaeum Club, l(i7-l(i!» Church Street
Mercer Hcfonnatory (females), ni.i Kinx West
Toronto, (nil, Gc'rriird Kast, east of tlu; Don river
Armoury. Os^oode. Cor. University
Necropolis. Winchester. Cor. Sumach
Massey Music Hall. Cor. .shuter and Victoria
Reservoir Park' North Toronto

s. S. 'Mod IKSKA.

'llie follDwinn is a list of Toronto's (Icet of passenger
number of passenKcrs they are licensed to carry:

steamer

Steel Steel mers.
Chippewa -
Cibola ....
Chicora-
Garden City -
Mod.teska

Macassa - - - -
Campana
^Mayflower
Primrose
Mont leal steamer -

1,S11
1,176

872
711

- 7-.'(l

1,(KI0

n<)0

- 900
(»I0

'.',H2!I

Wooden Stenmerx.
Carried forward.
Lakeside - - - .
KmiU'css of India
Kurydice-

(jreyhound - - - -
Carmona - - -
St(unh«)tr - . - -
Cliicoulinii

and the

1I,,H2!)
181

- GS'l
.'iKi

- LSI
7.V)

- IMI
2Sli

13,.i33

Hesides this fleet there are the Island ferries: John Huiilan. Thistle. Sluimrock,
Island Queen, Luella, (icrtriide, Kathleen, Mascolte, Clark Hrothers, and the

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Toiditto mid Adjiiceut Summer Renortii.

priviito sleiini ynclits Cleopiilrii (st<!ol), Abi-oiia (woodl, Viola (woodi, Hlaiulina
(woodl, Klectric (wood), and the freiKht steamers Cuba, Ocean, L. 8liiukliuia,
NiaKara, Clinton, UoHcdalc (stool), AlKonquin.

SUMMER EXCURSION LINES AND RATES.

Niagara River Line eonnccting with New York Central, MiehiKaii Central,
and Falls Klectrie itailways. The ninjfniflcent steamers ('hipi)ewa, Cliirora
and (^'ibola make six round trips daily to Niagara (1(2 nules), Lewiston and Qnecns-
lown (til miles). Fare one way, JI.OO; fare ronnd trip, Sl.iiO; fare round trio
excursions nUurniuK same day, "o cents; book tickets lit) ronnd trips, 4(1 c(;nts eacli.

The Empress of India and Garden City run to St. Catlu-rines Ct-J milesi,
two round trips daily. Faro one way, ijl. (Ml; fai'c round trip, ?1.4(i; fare round trip
excursion, .')<i c<;nts; book tickets 20 round trijis, Uii cents each.

The IModjeska and IMacassa run two i rips each daily to Oak villc (21 miles),
HurlinKt"" Heacli CiO miles), and Hamilton (36 miles). Fare one way, .«!l.0(): fare
round trip, 181.2."); fare round trip excursion, 75 cents; book tickets lOrouml trips, .i()
cents each.

HOKTICULTLKAI, f!Al{I)ENS.

The Greyhound and Eurydicc make two to fonr round trips each daily to
Long Hranch (8 miles west), Ijorne Park (I.t miles) and (irimsby Park (.30 miles). Fare
one way or round trij) Long Hranch or Lome Park, 2,') cents; fare to Grimsby and
return, (>(' cents.

The SteinhofF and Chicoutimi run to Victoria Park (B miles east), four
trip- daily. Fare one way or round tri)), 20 cents.

The Island Ferries run from (i.IiO a.in until 11 p.m. at intcr\als of loto l,i
minutes. Fare each way o cents or loO tickets for •'*.5.00.

The well-known trips of the Hichelieu and Ontario Navigation Co. to Montreal.
Quebec and the Saguenay ; of the North .Shore Navigation Co. and Great Northern
Transit Co.-, througli the beautiful scenery and the 30,(MJ() Islands of the Georgian
Hay, etc., are among the most deservedly and popular of our summer excursion
routes.

BagfKagfe. Tourists and i)assenger8 to Toronto by boat or rail, will consiilt
their convenience by availing themselves of the services of th(^ Verral Transfer
Company's ofHcers, who board all incoming trains and meet all steamers, and will
take charge of baggage cliecks, thus relieving passengers of any further trouble in
looking after the forwarding of their etl'ects.

Jli)h'l.i, HcHtdiinods, Etc.

HOTELS, BOARDING HOUSES AND RESTAURANTS.

Toronto is tho cliief centre, witli the possiljle exception of Montreiil,
of the Commerce find trade of ('iin;i(l;i. Besides rommercjjvl travel tliere
is iin ever increasing thron;^ of siiininer visitors from the I'nited States,
who liave found the climate and suri'oundin<j;s of Toronto so delightful
that they have made it their objective [toint during the hot months.
The many attractions of the Provincial Capital also briny numerous larj^e
conventions here from both sides of the boixler, and all tliese factors

SnEKHOL'KNK ST., l,OOKIN(; !S(Jl-Tn.

Iiave combined ti> produce the lirst-class hotels of which Toronto's citi-
zens are justly i)roud, such as the Queen's, Rossin, Walker, Arlini^toii,
Elliott, Palmer, Kensington, Albion, C'onunercial, etc. Flere is ample
liotel acconunodation for the many visitors to Toronto. I'ut despite tiie
present ample and excellent hotel accommodation enter[)rising Toronton-
ians arc not yet satisfied, for the tide of visitors bent on business and
])leasure is ever increasing, and so there is consideral)le feeling in favor
of the erection of a new modern tire-proof hotel at a cost of a million dollars.
It is also proposed to erect on charming lakeside sites two or three
large summer hotels with broad {)romenade piazzas, spacious lawns, and
adapted s{)ecially for summer visitors from the United JStaLes. Tiie

(to

Tiiiiinti) mid Ailjuii'tit Siniuncv Resinis.

Lake HIkhu iieiir old Fort llouille, Scarl)tiri)' Hoiyhta, or tho IhIhihI, and
many othor places afford excolleiit natural sites for this class of hotel.
NN hen this isacconii>lished 'I'oronto will have hotel acconnnodation second
to none on the continent, and will doui)tless l)ecoiiie one of the most
fasiiionahleand popular siinnMer resorts in the world. 'I'he hotel I'ates range
from one to three and a half dollars a day. (»ood private board and com-
fortal)ly furnished apartments can he readily olitained at reasonable rates.

Many 'i'orontoniaus desire a chanj^e during the summer for wilder
and more rustic surroundings, and for freedom from the restraints of
civilization, and have summer cottages in the neighhoring lakeside ports,
or on the islands of Muskoka or the (Jeorgian Bay, and consecpiently
many furnished houses can he rented during the summer l)y Southerners
who seek this climate to escape the heat, and, at the same time desire to
combine the pleasures of a summer resort with all the conveniences and
advantages of a great city.

For those desirous of further information on all such matters we
cannot do better than refer them to Mr. Peter Mclntyre, the genial
railroad, steamboat and excursion agent, llossin House Block, Toronto.

The city is well supplied with restaurants of all kinds, from the
deliciously ccjol and inviting parlors of \Vei)i) or .McConkey, where wealth
and l)eauty meet to di.scuss ice cream and ccjoling ilrinks, and the busi-
ness lunch counters of Nasmith to the big ten cent lunch house of the
poor man, or at "Harry Morgan's," proprietor of the well-known Mer-
chants' Restaurant on Jordan Street, where substantial and well cooked
meals can be obtained at most reasonable rates even for Toronto.

I'xiard can be obtained af the various comfortable boarding houses
at from !i?;5.(J() to §5.00 per week, and furnished rooms may be rented for
from 82.00 and upwards.

LIST OF LEADING TORONTO HOTELS.

Hotel (intl \(imc of I'ropricfor or Mmiaiicr.

guc'cn's McGaw&Winnott tno

Hossiii House Nelson Bros. KM)

Arliiit^ton \V. (i. Havill 200

Walkor House David WalkiT -.'(M)

I'iilinci- J. ('. I'aliiKT '20(1

IvensiiiKlon ('. I'alincr 1")<)

I'iclianlsou House S. Uii'liaidson KKt

Elliott I. W. Hirst KM)

Alljion John Holdonioss 175

("ommorcial M. Doiuu'lly

Km'o|H'aii K. H. Claiicv UK)

Hotel Hanlaii. Island Point W. H. I'liltio lio

Mead's Hotel, Island Park Mrs. Mead 100

Rates.

Per Day.

•A.m to ,5.(10
•LM to 4.00

•.'.t)o to :{.i)0

2.(K) to 2.;')0

L'.(M)
0.50 to 1.00

1.50

2.00
1.00 to l.,)0

1.00

2.00
1.50 to 2.50

Per Week.

8.00 to 10..50

.5.00 to 7.00
Classified.
European I'laii
7.00 to lO.OO
7.00 to VLm

'riiei'c are also several j^ood hotels in variotis jmrls of the eit v besides first -eluss
siuDiner hotels and hoanliiiic limises on Torojito Island, such as ^lead's Hotel, Island
I'aik. Hotel Hanlaii, Haidaji's Point, etc., etc.

XoTi;.— For illustrations and descriptions of Torojito Hotels see pages from Kjti.

fiirnti' HiiKpiUdif.

ROTHERHAM HOUSE.

'romnto pnsHOHKos, ill KutlKirh.iin llimsu, a priviito liospitiil or
siuiiitoriuiu, for disunsos of tliu iicivniis Hystuni, (liotli moxos), mir-
giciil and other diseases of wuineii, Uliuimiatisiu, Incipient Phthisis,
etc., etc., one of the most complete institutions of the kind in
America. A special feature is the fact that the Husi)ital comprises
three houses, two lieiiiL,' semi-detached with a hrick dividing-wall, and
the third detached and connected by l)ridges, thus securing to patients
more perfect (piiet when desired, or complete isolation if necessary,

KOTIlKHIIAM IIOISK.

the whole contiiliutiiig to a more [lerfect homelike life, and avoiding
the daily or nightly disturbances absolutely unavoidable w'here a single
large building is concerned. The flat roof over the semi-detached
building has been converted into a hurricane or promenade deck, shaded
from the sun by a roof, and as the Hospital is situated on a height of
land, a cool breeze from the lake can always be enjoyed.

Wo feel specially warranted in recommending Rotherham House t(»
invalids, from the fact that it is under the constant personal supervision
of Dr. Holford Walker, a Sjjecialist in diseases of the nervous system,
surgical and other diseases of women. riie Doctor haviii;' i»een in

Torunto and Adjacent Snmn:';r I'esurts.

Philadelphia in order to study Dr. Weir Mitchell's methods of rest
treatment, and having been assistant for some months to Mr. Lawson Tait,
a surgeon of world wide repute, besides attending ApostoUe's clinic in
Paris in order to further study his methods of applying electricity for
the cure of various diseases of women, has thus (jualified himself for
the special work of treating diseases of women, either by surgical or
electrical means, as the re([uirements of the individual case indicated, or,
as the physician of the patient might desire. The doctor has recently
taken an associate in the person of the very well known Toronto
physician. Dr. William Nattress, to assist hi the more general work
})ertaining to the InHtituti<jn.

Rotherham House was estal^lished in 1887, being the first in Ontario,
and its growth and advance have been steady and marked. The system
known as the Weir Mitchell treatment for diseases of the nervous
system has been in vogue from the beginning, and the many marked
results obtained thereby have contributed not a little to the success of
the Institutioi", The fact that the staft" of nurses is composed of young
ladies of education and refinement is an advantage that it is only necessai\y
for an invalid to experience in order to fully appreciate. The results
attained in the treatment of Phthisis or Consumj)tion, by the more modern
method of rest and feeding, etc., in contrast to the enforced exercise
and fatigue method, clearly indicate the great Jid vantage of the former,
aud gives more hope to this class of putferers, and a larger percentage of
cures than any other means in vogue. In the successful treatment of
Rheumatism alone in 1*^8 various stages and degrees, Rotherham House
lias already made its nahie widely known, many sufferers who Iiave been
unable to walk for years, having been restored to health,* indicating th'>t
in massage and electricity, etc., we have remedial agencies not surticiently
known or appreciated even in the nineteenth century.

The extraordinary growth of Private Hospitals in po{)ular favor
during the past few years is only to be accounted for by the fact., that
they afford as no other means do, decided advantages in combatting
certain classes and forms of disease, with more comfort to the patient,
an.l less disturbance of the household, etc. The patient bjing under the
constant supervision of the physician who is, or ought to be, a si)ecialist
in the work undertaken, and cared for by trained lunses to carry out all
details as to diet, exercise, etc., ensures a degree of success far greater
than can possibly be hoped for l)y the jt careful and thorough system
of nursing at home, and it is only a (luestion of time when every town of
ordinary size will be blesssed with the advantages of a private hospital
inaugurated by the most enterprising physician of the place.

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THE LAKES OF MUSKOKA.

The Mnskokii region, occupyiiig tlie "Highlands nf ()ut!iri()," is -i
natural health resort — a paradise for the seeker after rest, health, [)leasuri'
or sport.

Long ere the white man trod tlie rocky shores or tlireadeil his sinnous
way through the emerald isles of the dark and placid waters of tliese lakes,
this region was a favorite haunt of the lordly red man. Its veiy name is sup-
posed to be derived from the famous Missasaga Chief " Mesipia-okee,"
whose custom it was to leave the home of his tril)e on the shores of Ijake
< )ntario and seek recreation and sport in this inland paradise of game.
Others claim that Muskoka is derived from an Indinn woi-d ineaninu
"Clear-Sky-Land," and yet others that " Mus-(|Uo-ta]i," signifying

S, S. MEDOKA .WD "Ml'ISSIXCi, M. N. CO.

" Red Ground," was the origin of the present appellation of this region.
Tint, whatever the origin of its name, it is certain tliat fnaii time im-
memorial the locality has l)een a pojudar place of n^sort.

The Muskoka District consists of an elevated plateau, containing over
iS(M» lakes, varying in size from thirty miles in e.xtent to mere miniature
lily ponds coiuiected with the larger lakes hy rivcis or rivulets. The
water of most of these lakes is dark and soft, and teeming with the
gamiest of fresh watt.- tish — maskinonge, salmon tmut, lilack liass,
pickerel and perch. Tlie larger lakes are studded with rock-girt isles,
\arying in size from hundreds of acres in extent to small mossgiown
I'ocky islets with one or more stunted specimens of pine. The darksome
shores, densely wooded and fringed to tlie water's edge with pine, ceilar
and other evergreen, are still the continual abiding place of deer, hare,

Toronto and A(lj<(cent Summer Resortis.

<,'r()ust', porcupine, foxes juid fui-he.iiiiiy; fininuils, while even yet, in the
more solitfiry wilds, the h>rclly moose, the wolf and the black bear are still
to be fcnind.

Islands and points can be secured and summer cotta<^es erected at
small cost. Hay fever is not only unknown here auwrng the native popula-
tion , but is greatly mitigated or entirely relieved during a residence in this

delightful climate, and many are
the victims of this disease who
periodically resort here to seek
and to find relief. Most of the
cereals except wheat yield good
crops. Hay and rtjot crops are
also good. For stock raising
there is no better place. Cattle
and sheepthrive in the woods for
the best j)art of the year, the
vegetation being nutritious and
.ibundiint on these rocky lands.
Muskoka mutton has no supei'-
ior any when . Hemlock is
plentiful, and its bark finds a
ready market in the tanner and
yields a good revenue to the
settler. I'lie prevailing wind in
summer is the south wind. The
mean daily sunnuer temperature
for 5 years wasaboirt (16 degrees,
while the thermometer seldom
1 ises above DO degrees or falls
below 45 degrees.

The elevation of this region
is about 1,000 feet above the
sea, and this, combined with the
rocky nature of the soil and the
jiroximityof so many pine forests
lenders the climate remarkably
healthful. There is no better place
forneurasthenic patientsand per-
sons suffering from physical and mental overwork or other debilitating in-
fluences. Con8umi»t ives do well under proper medical management, many
being entirely cured, while others meet with considerable improvement.

Leaving the (Jrand Trunk train on its arrival at Muskoka Wharf, the
traveller is at once conveyed by one of the M. and G. H. N. Co.'s tine
steamers to any reipiired point on the lakes ; and here it is worthy of

A yllK OOK'. l.AKl. JOSKl'M.

Miishohd.

special inention tliat this Cunipfiny has clone everything in its ])ower to
accnmniodate the traveller. On arriving on Ixartl after a stjniewhat
fatigiiinf railway journey, and op[)ortune]y just at dinner time, the tourist
will find a sumptuous meal ready in the handsome and commodious dining
room of the steamer, and he is a wise traveller who takes tiiis ojiportunity
to fortify his inner man for the bracing water trip ahead of him. The
new steamer IMedora of the M. N. Co. is handsomely appointed with
every convenience, and is a justly popular boat, as are indeed all the
boats on this line, and the orticers of the ditl'erent vessels vie with one
another in their efforts to jjlease the tcn'rist. Unless the traveller takes

l)INI.N(i-UOO.M. STK. ■' MKDOUA.

the Braceitridge boat and visits the county town, which is prettily situated
on the Bracebridge river, the first stopping place of importance is Beau-
niauris, situated on Tondern Island, and about fourteen miles from
(Jravenhurst. For years jtaat this lias been a very attractive place, not
oidy for Canadians but for visitors from tiie I'nited States, and especially
for Pennsylvanians, Every year tiiere are two or tiirce large camps of
visitors from I'ittsburgli, Sharon and otiier points in tlu! Keystone State.
The Siiaron Social and Fisiiing Ciul) of .Sliaron, l*a., have tlieir summer
([uarters here. A camp of about sixty people from Mercer, I'a., have
located here every summer for tliirteen or fourteen years.

Toioiiti) (Did Adjacent Smmnef Besuiiii.

Thu Befiumauris Hotel coinmaiids h fine outlook on Lake Muskokii,
iuul is ke[tt in Hrst-cl;iss styl'; by mine host Edward I'rowse, who j^ives
every attention to tlie fagi^etl out city ti'aveller. There is a billiard room,
hall and concert room and bowling alley in connection with the hotel,
while l)oating, bathing, fishing, lawn tennis, croquet and cricket afford
plenty of out-do(jr sport and amusement. The mutton and lamb, vege-
tal)lesand good fresh milk are all supplied from the farm in connection with
the iiotel. There ai-e a number of sunnucr cottages, a store and a church
within a short distance of the hotel. There is a daily mail and express
iiltice. Canoes and boats can lie rented at the lioathouse near 1)3'. The
fishing consists chiefly of black bass and ])ickerel.

Hay fever is not only unknown here among Uu native popidation,
but is greatly mitigated or entirely relieved duiing a residence in this
deligiitful climate, and many are the victims (jf this disease who periodi-
cally resort here to seek and to find relief.

Situated on a beautiful sheltered bay behind Tondern Island is the
Millford Bay House, kept i)y R( oert Stroud, and with acconnnodation
for eighty guests. It is a strictly temperance house, and is much esteemed
as a (piiet retreat by ministers of tin? (iospel and others, and especially
by divines from the Tnited States seeking for rest and recreation. There
is a fine samly beach for liathing, and a good boathouse with a ]>lentiful
sup{)l3' of l)oats. liass and jiickerel fishing may l)e obtained ofi' Tondern
Island bridge, which can be reached by Ijoat or land. There are good
cam])ing grounds on the ]iremises, and a small general store is kept for
the convenience of camiiers ami cottagers. In the fall there is good
salmon fishing and deer hunting. Pure s|)ring water is here to be had
for drinking purposes.

Mortiiuer's Point is about e(|ui-distant from T>eainiiaurisand l>ala, and
lietween this |ioint and Kala tlnre is prol)ably the best bass and pickerel
fishing on the three larger lakes. Tlw Ki'ttli-a, a cluster of small, rocky
islets in the steand)oat chainiel between Shaw's Island and the mainland,
have long been noted for tlie splendid fishing, while North Bay and East
Bay contain many excellent fishing grounds, wliichare as yeton'y known
to a few favored anglers, 'i'here are a large number of summer cottages
iu this locality, most of wJiich are owned by citizens of Toronto. The
Post Office is Mortimer's I'oint, and here also is situated the Wingberry
House, kept l)y Wm. .Mortimer, and with accouunotlafion for forty guests.
From the immense bleak and bare rocky hill behind the hotel, known as
"Old Bald^'," a very pretty view of islet, bay, lake and shore is to Ite
seen ; over twenty islands, large and small, are taken in at one glance.
The sunsets, too, are especially beautiful from this point, and while the
gorgeous tints of the setting sun fade info the sombre hues of the dark-
some pines which fringe the shores of the islands of the west, the whist-
ing of frogs, the [ilaintive notes of the wlii[)-poor-will, the bleating of

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Toninto and A(li<tri-nt SnmiiK'r iiexorts.

lambs, tlio kliiik-klunk of the cow-hells, the whir of wings and the (luiiuk
of !i passing wild duck, coinl)ine to produce an antiieni of nature which
refreshes and tran((uilizes the jaded and cereworn city traveller. In the
fall deer are plentiful in this locality, and no better guide can be secured
tiian Alf. Mortimer, who knows the runways on every point and island
for miles around. Hai'e and grouse shooting are also gocnl here.

Leaving Mortimer's Point the next place of importance is Brighton
Beach Hotel, in course of construction. When completed this will be the
largest hotel in Muskoka and will have accommodation for 300 guests.
The steam yacht Queen of the Isles liasaeconnnodation for 150 passengers.

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BALA FALLS.

and will be used s|)ecially to take the guests to and fro on the lakes,
Tiie building has a stone foundation and is heated by steam and lightedliy
electricity. Tliere is a good sand beach about 100 yards long in front of
the hotel. A tine dancing hall, a billiard room, bowling alley, teiuiis
court and croipiet lawn add to the amusements of the place.

Passing through the Narrows we enter Bala Bay, and after a two
hours' sail roach the pretty village of Bala, which is situated at the junc-
tion of IMuskoka lake ami the Muskosh river. There are two hotels,
Carrie's, situated near the Bala Falls and the Clifton House, kept by

TENNIS rOl-HT, mi.FORD HAY IIOISK.

MILKOHI) HAY IIOI SK

Toronto mill Adjid-fnt Summer Jientirts.

Mrs. Uoanl. Thero mo plenty of good civniping places, and canipurs
can hoard at tho hotel at very reasonable rates. The fisliing and huntini^
are j^ood here in season, and many and varied canoe trijis can l»e taken in
the inunediate neiyhhorhood. A short, heantifuliy shaded walk on the
way to Graveiihurst and you .are on the shores of honii lake, with its tine
l>ass HshiiiL,' ; or you may canoe along the sliore of F^ala hay and make a
siiort ])ortage into Lony Lake. I3esides Lonj^ Lake, Hull, Echo, Clear, Hlack
and Hardy's lakes are within ea.sy reach. Or you may jiortage over from
Muskoka lake into the Muskosh river, and leaving behind the beautiful
IJala Falls you can jiaddle or row down the wide river to the INIoon chute.
Here you have your choice of a portage of a ipiarter of a mde, or by a
short lift over the rocks you can again place your canoe in the water and
brave the dangers of the torrent, which here dashes in its mad career
twixi

" Cliffs that rear their Imuglity head,
O'er tlie river's darksome bed."

Running the Moon chute is not without danger when the water is
high, and were the river's bed exposed to view rusty riHes and other
articles would tell the tale of many an upset, while a marble monument
at the head of the rapid tells tiie story of one fatality which occurred here.
Just below the Moon chute the river divides into two branches, that to
the left dashing down the Iljigged Rapids and onward tluvjugh a wild
stretch of country to reach the (jieorgian Bay at IVFuskoka Mills. The river
on the right is the celebrated Moon river, whose wild jjortages and mas-
kinonge tishing have long been attractive to the lovers of sport and the
pictures(|ue. By a series of about twenty-tive jwrtages, some of which
are, however, very short, the Ueorgian Bay may be reached, though
many miles froni the mouth of the other branch, which is known as the
jVIuskosh. From the Moon harbor the return to the Muskoka lakes
may be made by way of the Crane and Blackstone lake chains to Lake
Joseph.

Port Carling is a picturesque little hamlet situated on the Govern-
ment locks between Lake Rosseau and the Indian River. It is the most
central port in Muskjka ; all the JTuskoka Navigation Company's
steamers, as well as all craft passing from Lakes Rosseau and Joseph to
Musk(»ka Lake, nuist pass through the Port Carling Locks. This adds
to the variety as well as convenience of summer life at the Port, aHbrding
a chanct' to see strangers or old friends who may be passing to and fro,
and also a daily opportunity to take an excursion boat to any point on
the lakes. It is a cool and pleasant place on account of its location; there
is almost always a breeze blowing though from some (juarter. There are
many jiretty walks ; one through the woods to Ferndale, another to the
Indian burial grounds (the mounds are still visible), and also a short

TonniUi and Adjacent Siiiumer lieimitn.

clmrmint,' walk to Silvor Lake, which is ahout 140 acres in extent, and
iiiiH a hicai reputation for its lilack liass tishinj,', the Ua.ss cau<,'iit ranginj,'
from one iialf to seven pounds in Heii^lit.

Ahoiit lialf a nule heyond this lake is a morass full of the curious
pitcher plant, which is well W(»rth a jaunt to see. There are no inos«|ui-
tos or l)lack Hies at the Port. It is not an expensive place to live in, as
outside of hotel expenses, which are not lii<,'h, there is little other
exi)en»e save for a hoat, as there is none of the extravagant society dress-
inj^ which is counnon at many seaside and otiier resorts. Thexe are three
churches, and tiie assenil)bi{,'e of yachts, hoats and canoes on Sunday
forms a ])retty sight on the l)ay.

Tile Port has a free puldic lilirary and reading-room with about 40()
volumes of stuulai'd works, and the leading 'i'oroiito dailies, as well as
Har()er's, Century and ntlier magazines and papers.

The Stratton House which is kept liy .John Fraser, has accom-
modation for fifty guests. It has a well kept garden, lawn and tennis
court, and from its piazzas many pretty views are to he (obtained. There
is a dancing room in the hotel, and the reading-room across the way has
seating ca[)acity for 150, and affords a place for evening concerts and
other amusements.

There are two lioat houses here, Ditchliurn having a branch
estal)lisiiment here, while \V. •!. Johnson has his head(|uaiteis at this
port with a stock of about eighty Ixtats and canoes. The latter will,
when desired, shi|) boats and canoes to any point on the lakes. The fish-
ing at Carling is princiiially bass and pickerel.

As the steamer leaving Port Carling emerges trom the Indian River
into Rosseau Lake, a glimpse of Windermere may be seen across the four
mile intervening stretch of water. This is one of the oldest and most
pofmlar resorts on the lakes, and has two hotels. The Windermere
House is the largest and occupies a very conspicuous and ]iroiiiineiit
position, being visible by water for some miles around. The pi'oprietor
is Thomas Aitkeii, and together with the adjoining cottages, tin.' hotel
has accommodation for 220 guests. The dining room is commodious and
high roofed, and can seat 200, while there is a separate and smaller
dining-room for children and nurses. There are ])iazzas of over one-
eighth of a mile in extent, surrounding the building and atioiding comfort
and shade at all hours of the day, as well as jileasant viev s of island and
lake. There are tire escajjes, smoking room, public and ladies' sitting
rooms, and a large number of the bedrooms are arranged en tudte suit-
able for families. Outside, a sand beach for bathing, tennis, cro(|uet,
([uoits, and the good old English game of bowls affort. means of recrea-
tion.

Situated in close proximity to the Windermere Hotel is the Fife

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Toionto <(iul Adjdcent Smnmer Mesorts.

House <iii fi souiowhat lower level witii pictui'es(|iie surroundings of grate-
ful shade trees, and separated from its compauion hostelry by a good
road. While it has numi)ered among its guests people frtiui ail ])arts of
America, it is ( s|)eciall} patronized year after year l>y some of the best
people; from Hamilton, ( )!it. Pure spring water is obtainable for drinking
purposes, and a very good table is set for the guests. Tho dining-room is
co.)l, and affords a pleasant, view of the lake. The <• lol l)alconies and the
shady groves around this house an; enticing in the hot sununer days,
'riu'r*; is acconnnoilation for seventy-tive guests. ^S'inderniere [lossi-sses a
telegra|)h, express and [mst otlice, a general store, and a Methodist
and Presbyterian church. There are also a numlter of cottages near the
liotids which may be rented. Both Johnson and Ditchlmrn have l)<)at-
iiouses where iioats and canoes can be hired. There is an annual regatta
held here each year, and this year the tirst animal regatta of the Muskoka
Lakes Assoeii'.tion will be held at Windermere (1H!>4).

The bathing here is excellent and safe for ladies and cliildren, theie
Deing a nice sandy beach. A tine ]iiano is kept for the use of guests.

Tlie (loveriunent Road, which is a splendid driveway, passes both
lio'^els. .\l)out five miles along tht? road is Skeleton Tiake. Double
seateil democrats can be hired for driving purposes, and l)uckboards are
,also ()btainal)le. At Skeleton River, five miles away, brook trout may be
caught, while Trout Lake, thre miles north, allbrds good bass ami
salmon-trout fishing. Uass and pickerel fishing is fairly good in the
summer months in this portion of Lake Uosseau, anil in the spring and
fall the salmon-trout Hshing is good, .\bout two nules away is the sum-
mer residence "f Senator W. E. Sanford. The Naiad, tlie private steam-
yacht owned by Sen!it(U' S,i iford, cost >f!I(),O0(», and is one of the faste:st
l)oats on the lakes.

Tiu; lower part of Lake Rosseau is genuned witli numerous lieau^ifid
islets and has 'oeen appropriately called Venetia, as the i.idy mode of tia\ el
tiy the many cottagers on these isles is by water, "^'erndale here nestles
in a deep sheltered bay. The Ferndale House stands on a high Idutl'and
the grounds are well shaded. There is accommodation in thehouseand the
cottages near by fo. seventy or eighty people. From the suuniier cottages
on the high clili's very extt-ntled and pleasing vistas ai'e to l)e sei'U. The farm
in connection with tlu- hotel supplies fresh milk and eg'4S, vegetaliles
and small fruits Tlu're is a line spring of jaire ice c^id water. 'I'l'c
gr(i.in<ls are well laid out and there an- many charming walks near by.
There is also a good boatliouse and a plentiful supply of boats. I\. (i,
Peiisoii is the proprietor ••' the hotel. iMiiest and ll.niy Pciison act as
guides for the ,Mo(»n IJiver, (Jeorgian Ray and t'rane and Rlai'kstmieti'ip, in
which waters are to be found some of the finest fishing in .\inerica. Deer
and bi'ar hunting and partridge and duck shooting are also to lie had in
the fall. There i', a cluster '-f thirteen islands arouuil Ferndale and the

Toronto (t)t'.l AdJKceid Summer Mesorfn.

cottagers on tliese islands add cousideraljly to the life and gaiety in the hotel,
attending the semi-weekly hops. Feriidale is two miles distant from
Port ("arling by water and one mile l»y land. The hay is one of Ferndale's
most chai'uiing featincs, afi'ovding perhaps the hest bathing in Muskoka.
as it can bo safely walked over from bank to bank. A laundress is ke])t
specially for gi ests at the hotel and cottagers during the season.

i'li'vcl'i, Ill's has long been a jjopnlar resort and will retain its prestige
in this Kspect as long as the hosjiitable Mrs. Minett remains propi-ietress
of the hotel. There is a post othce here and the M. iV G. B. Navigation
Go's steamers call daily. At Bruce Lake about one and a half nnles
north of the hotel there is g(jod bass fishing. .Joseph River bridge about
one and a half miles to the southwest is also a favorite retreat for the
angler. The hotel has acconunodat ion for 7<> guests. The tennis court,
ball room, boat and bathnig houses .and cricket grounds are .imong the
attractions in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Tuesday evening is
always an open night for visitors from the neighboring islands who Hock
liither to enjoy and add to the anuiscments of the hotel. The annual
regatta and garden party are always enjoyable and well patronized.
There is ]ilenty of room for camj^'rs within a short distance of the hotel.

The I'liKjnliiii ]liiit.sr is prettily situated iibout a quarter of a mile from
Cleveland's. It is kept by Mr. and Mrs. .lohn F. I'ain and has accom-
modation for fifty guests. The surroundings are very pleasant as the
n.atural beauty of the place has not l)een destroyed by an indiscriminate
cutting down of the trees in the iuauediate vicinity of the hotel. Tiiere
ai'e consecjuently plenty of delightful shady nooks and resting places, and
guests can have a (juiet free and easy time here. Bruce Tjake at about
one and a half milt^s distance is plentifully supplie<l with white water
lillies and affords also good l)ass fishing. Cows and hens are ke[)t on
tlie adjoining farm for the special purpose of su])}ilying good fresh milk
and eggs to the guests. Fresh vegetables are also obtained dady from
the farm, while a supply Imat brings all the other necessaries for a varied
and sidistantial dietary. IMie post office is at Cleveland's as is also the
post office for the Moritius House, which is not faraway. The latter is
kept by \V. D. McNaughton and has acconnnodation for 40 guests. The
binld ig is very cool and [ileasant in summer ; the dining room ceiling is
covered with fragrant green cedar, and the walls are not plastered but
covered with cotton and then papered, rendering the rooms very cool.
The verandahs are breezy and comfortable and there are many nice walks
and ])aths through the woods, while good l)oating. bathing and fishing are
also to be had. Then; is a French cook and the table is good. The host
is a sportsman himself, and in the spring and fall acts as a guide without
extra charge. r>ass and pickerel fishing are best in the summer and in
the spring and fall salmon fishin-.' is good, while in the hunting season
many deer are obtained every year on the points between the hotel and

FKKNnAI,E IIOTFI,. KKOM THK HI.IKK.

IKUNHAI

Toronto (tnd Adjdcetd Summer Resorts.

Riordaii's Tslaiul. Witliin sitrlit of the hotel is a rocky bluff forty or fifty
feet high ;iiul called the Deer Leap. Tiiere is a deer runway near lure,
and on several occasions deer have been seen when chased by dogs, to
jump over the rocky height into the dark and deep waters of the lake.
The water at the edge of tiiis rocky ledge is about 180 feet deep, and
unless the hunter is at hand with his boat or timoe, the deer after its
daring leap can make its escape by swimming to the opposite shore.

After leaving the pictures(|ue Morinus House behind, the journey
northward up Lake Rosseau is continued, and ])assing through groups of
Ishmds witii their cottages and camps, llosseau is finally readied. The
Maplehurst Hotel if the destination evidently of the large complement of
passengers still remaining on board, for at this well known house <iur good
steamer casts her moornigs, and disemharkingwith the rest we ascend the
steps leading to the hotel. Here the tourist is sure of a (juiet ))ut hearty
welcome from the genial proprietor, Mr. J. P. Brown, and the air of refine-
ment and (juiet rest evident as we enter the cari)eted hall and |)ass
through to the handsomely furnisiiod reception and drawing rooms, are very
soothing and refreshing. It is indeed surprising that in Muskoka wilds,
wliere even the buildings are often pictured as but rougl' and rude, such
comfort ar.d even luxiu-y can l)e found and enjoyed as at Maplehurst, with
its ai)pointments and cuisine eijual to many of our first-class city hotels.
This is one of the largest and best e({uip[)ed hotels on the lake, containing
eighty rooms, large and well furnished, some of them en suite for the
convenience of family parties. The view from the broad piazzas is most
charming, tlie slumbering village of Rossejiu, three ([uarters of a mile
distant across the basin which forms the head of Lake Rosseau, Iteing
a delightful prospect, .vhile tiie ten mile stretch of lake is a never failing
source of pleasure to the lover of scenery. There are also delightful
walks and drives in the vicinity, and boating, yachtirg, canoeing tnd
iishing form some of the chief pastimes of the guestfi. Perhaps the
principal social feature at Maplehurst is its lawn tennis in which the
proi)rieti>r ti'.kes great and i)ardoiii'ble pride, for there are two fine courts,
one a gravel court, and the annual toui'iiamc }t held here in August
attracts numoi'ous visitors from the surrounding neighborhood. Indoor
amusements havi not l)een forgotten, and many a i>le.'»Hant hour can be
whiled away in the billiard rooms and at the handsome grand piano in the
drawing room, \. hile in the ball room is a constant scene of gaiety
which attracts '■ . h ycmng and old.

Chief among the beauties at Itosseau, and reached by a few strokes
of the paddle is tlie famous ■•iiid romantic Shadow l{iver, and wliile the
giant Niagara boasts its awful wonders, and Muskoka |>os ..sses many
and varied beauties, no more entrancing sjiot can l)e found than this
" mirror of nature," where every leaf and twin is reproduced with such
startling fidelity as to induce the curious to dip paddle or oar below

Toronto and Adjacent Swiimer Kesoits.

the surface to distinguish the substiince from the shadow. Besides these
and inauy more inducements wliich Rosseau has to otter is the fact that
hay fever is practically unknown in this high and bracing region.

Port H(tndfidd is pleasantly situated on the steamboat channel be-
tween Lakes Rosseau and Joseph. It is a central point and a very popular
and fashi<)nal)le resort. It has l)ut one hotel, the Prospect House, which
is surrounded by well-kept grounds and which, under the genial and
efficient management of Mr. Enoch Cox, has become one of the largest
and l)est patronized hotels in Muskoka. The bathing facilities here are
of the best. Near the hotel is an excellent sand beach ."{OO yards long
and which slopes gently downwards for about 100 yards to the lake,
forming a perfectly safe place for children and non-swinuiiers. The
grounds to the extent of al)out one and a half miles on l)oth sides of the
canal belong to the hotel and the beautiful white swing bridge spanning
the cut adds to the beauty of the natural surroundings. There is a go<jd
lawn tennis court and a commodious dancing hall, which latter is alway-
availal)le for dancing and other auuisements. An au'.ual regatta is held
here in August when the Port Sandtield Cup and other laurels are com-
peted for. During the s])ring and summer there grows hei'c almost every
wild flower that blooms in Ontario. Within easy reach of the hotel by
canoe or l)()at are white water lily ponds and the home of the peculiar
pitcher plant. About a (piarter of a mile away is a beaver meadow and
two miles away a cranberry marsh. Huckleberries are plentiful on the
islands and neighljoring jxnnts. Fishing, canoeing and sailing are good.
There is an Kpiscojjal Church near the hotel. The Prospect House is
justly very ])opular and has accouunodation for over KiO guests. The
table is liberally supijlied with everything in season and every attention
is given by the genial proprietor to the comfort of his guests. The ])iazzas
around the three sides of the hotel are l)road and over 115 yards in length,
and besides ii. iking a i)leasant promenade att'ord shade at all hours of
tlie day. The house has been patronized by many wealthy and distin-
guished guests, not only from Canada but from tlie I'nited States and
Great Britain. The grounds of the hotel are eight hundred feet higher
than Lake Ontario and ojjposite the hotel and across the canal is the
mount which is 187 feet higher and from which a splendid view is to be
obtained for several miles in every direction.

There is a post office and express office at Prospect House, and mails
arrive and leave daily.

Leaving the l)eautiful Prospect House l)ehind as the prow of the
steamer heads northward, a wonderful change is at once noticed in the
waters of Lake Joseph, for while the color of Lakes Muskoka and Rf)8-
seau is dark, that of Lake Joseph is a beautiful clear lilue, at
once refreshing for bathing and of the best drinking (juality. On
the left we soon reacli Hamill's Hotel, recently rebuilt by the pluck and

T(ir(i)it(> and Adjacent Summer Rpsorts.

energy of its projirietor, Thrnnas Hjunill, after the unfortunate l)urnini,'
of the old hotel. Tile new House will he ready this fall for guests.
Crossing the lake again westward Craigie Lea House is reached, and
after touching at some of the most beautiful suunuer cottages and islands
in Muskoka, discharging freight, campers and cottagers, the steamer,
leaving the famous Voho group of islands behind, lands its((Uota of guests
and freight at the well-known Stanley House, situated in a bay of the
same name. Like many Muskoka hotels the site chosen for tlin Stanley
House, on a connnanding blutt', is most ]iictures(|ue, and the visitor is at

Mm:,

"LOAUKD KOU CJAMK."

once struck with the pretty entrance to the grounds which resembles the
gateway entrances to some of our well-known [larks. Ascending a wind-
ing pathway this haven of rest is reached, surrounded by tine shade
trees. This house has accommodation for seventy-five people, and a
good sui)ply of tirst-class boats and canoes is kept on hand for the use of
guests, as well as a tine pleasure sailing-yacht, cutter rigged and (leej»
draught. The hotel also boasts a lawn tennis court, large dancing hall,
two pianos, besides separate lj^,vatories for ladies and gentlemen, ladies'
sitting-room, a library well sujiplied with books and magazines, smoking
and card rooms, etc. Tlie dining-room will accommodate 100. Aiiout 2(Kt
yards from the hotel is a pretty cottage which may be rented by a family

MOIilMS not SK, I.AKI-; HOSSKAC

"DEKKlLKAP IMK|-," MCAK MOKINUS HOl'SE.

Tiironfo dial Adjacenl Sniiinifr Jiesorta.

ilesirinyt seclusion, ;iiul hojird ciin be ohtiiinetl iit the liotel. A Sfindy
hufich jitt'orils safe Ixitliinj^ and good tiHliinj^, Ikihs, pickerel iind salmon, is
also enjoyed, while in the fall, deer liunting and partridge shooting' are
alone well worth the journey up the lake. Uoats call here daily in
season. Mr. C. K. Ayre is the proi)rietor of this house (which also con-
tains post and express ottices), and makes a specialty of supplying his
guests witii fresh vegetables fiom his own garden, home cured ham and
hacon and fresh eggs, butter, milk, and cream, fi'ou) his own dairy.

It is a characteristic of the Anglo-Saxon race, when travelling either
for adventure or mere jileasure, to peneti'ate as deep as possible into the
forest, or to I'each the source of river or head of lake, in or<ler to see
what is at the (jther end, or in the hope of reaching some 8i)ot. fairer, or
containing even wilder ))eauty than the scenes just passed, so that, as we
look around the spacious deck of our staunch craft, as the whistle soundsi
and casting oli' from the whai'f the prow again heads northward, we find
that a large party of eager and mirthful travellers still remains on
board. .Surely, after the many beautiful retreats and handsome hotels
and residences now left behind, there must be some powerful attraction
that li;is kei)t this l)and of pilgrims united in one cnuimon purpose to
press onward and resist the many temj)tations to disembark. Our
curiosity is soon gratified, for as we swing into midstream, or mid-lake,
we soon descry in the g.,*hering gloom of evening "a house set upon a
hill," the well-known Summit House, of Port C'ockburn, on a bold prom-
ontory, half hidden by grand monarch pines and beautiful shade trees, and
surrounded by 1,000 acres of farm, forest and islands, all owned l)y the
popular ])roprietors, Hamilton Fraser S: Sons Many of the guests have
been here before, and we discover, on hearing the greetings exchanged
with Mr. Alexander Fraser, who does the honors, that a large ])roportion
of the new arrivals are from across the border. This house is a favorite
rendezvous for visitors from the I nited States, \y]u) find in the host a
fellow countryman, ami their comfort is assured. There is accomuioda-
tiou at the Summit House for 200 guests, while three fine boat houses
contain a suptly of boats full}- etpial to any demand, and a handsomely
litted out steam yacht, the " On.igonah," with a cairyiiig caj)acity of
forty, is at the guests' disposal. From the high bluff on which the hotel
.stands is to be obtained one of the finest views on the lakes, with a clear
uninteri'U])ted stretch of twelve miles ; numerous isl.-mds dotting, as it
were, the surface of the lake. Fort Cockburn is the headi|U.irters for
tri])s to Hlackstone and Crane Lakes, reached by stage, and the mask-
alonge and l)lack bass tishing are -i never failing source of attraction to
our American cousins. There is also a daily stage from this Port to
I'arry Sound. The fact that, besides vegetables and otiier farm jtroduce,
sixteen cows are ke[)t on the farm for tlie supply of milk and butter to
the guests, will give some idea of tlu' resources of this hostelry. (Jood

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23 WEST MAIN STREET

WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580

(716) 872-4503

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Tonntfd and Adjacent is'i'/zuHt'c lieHdiia.

sport can l)u had with tho UHual iishiiiy for Ithick Iwss, pickerel (dore),
etc., while in the fall, deer hunting is the great attraction for the sports-
man. Tiiis is tho central point for excursions to inninnerable lakes
within a radius of five miles (many l)ein^' within eiisy walking distance
of tvfi) or three minutes), such as Clear Lake, Wiiitefisl: and Fraser
Lakes, etc., where the fishing is excellent. A connnodious concert and
l)all-room containing a fine s<|uare piano, with a dining-room which will
seat 250 people, handsomely furnished drawing-room and parlors, carpeted
stairs and frescoed halls and ceiling, are among the iiiany noticea))le
features of this, the only American hotel on the lakes.

" lllinil MAV.

Among the liotels now in course of erection. ,ind which testify to the
ever increasing demand for accmnmotlation in .Muskoka, mention must
l)e made <if the Ulackstone House on Gcntlon Hay, Lake .Joseph, near
IMayfairs I.sland, owned liy A. Winter, witii accommo<lation for seventy-
five guests, a port of call for the .M . N. C-o's steauiers, with post office at
Stanley Hous^ . This house is expected to he ready for tiie fall deer hunt-
ing. Also the r.arnesdale Hotel, iiroprieti.i' John liarnes. with a
capacity for fifty people. Stanley House is also the post otfice for this
liouse, which will l)e ready for fall hunting.

One of the most n(>ticeal)le features of Muskoka life is the "shop-

i'K()si'i;( r iioi si:.

ItAl.l. liOd.M AMI TIO.NMS COIUT. I'KOSI'Kcl' HOl'SE.

Turihi'" and Adjacent Hummer Hesvrts.

jiing." Yi)U di) not go to tlie store in Miiskoka, but as in tlie case of
Mahomet's Movuitain, tlie store comes to you, and never was any
village general store so stocked with the delicacies and necessaries of life
as are tliose of the welcome and well-known "supply boats" of which
there are two plying on the lakes and calling on all the hotels, cottages
and camps, delivering goods and taking orders as your butcher and grocer
does in town. The " P]dith May," seen in our illustration, is a good
sample of this craft and is owned by the genial and obliging Cajit. John
Rogers, compiler of the well-known charts and maps of the Muskoka
lakes and district, with headijuarters at Port Sandheld. The stores are
shipped at Kosseau and I'ort Carling, and distributed thence over the
lakes. The "Edith May " is also in constant demand for excursion
parties, and may be chartered for this purpose at very low rates. The
daily " supi)ly trips " ai-e often availed of l)y parties desiring a pleasant
sail oi: the lakes, the boat calling at many islands and passing through
channels and scenes of beauty, rarely, if ever, i-eaehed by the larger boats.
W'hiit further inducements need be held out for the tourist to settle
upon Muskoka for his season's outing, for nowhere, perhaps, is such
variety of fun and fishing, camping and canoeing, rest or "roughing it,"
gaiety and healthful and recuperative pleasures as are to be enjoyed in
these wilds, while the season here lasts, so fjii- as weather and sport go,
from May till October, and some of the best fishing and hunting and most
glorious weather is missed by those who stay in town too long in the
spring or return to soon in the summer.

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FISH AND GAME LAWS.

Open season for conuuoii Duer, from 20th October to 15th

November.

No Moose, Elk or Caribou to be shot until the hunting season of
1895.

Open season for Snipe, Partriilge, <Juail, Plover, Woodcock, etc.,
from I5th September to 15th December.

Open season for Ducks, from ist Sej)tember to 15th December.

Open season for Swans and Geese, from 15th Sei)tember to 1st May.

0]»en season for Bass, from .'Wth .June to 10th May.

Open ^'.eason for Pickei'cl, from 15th May to 15th April.

Open season for Maskiiionge, from 15th .June to 15th A[)ril.

Open season for Salmon Trout, from Ist December to 1st November.

Open season for Whitetish, from 1st Dtjcember to 1st Noveml)er.

OptMi season for Speckled Trout, from 1st May to 15th September.

Fish to be taken by rod and line only on the inland lakes, rivers and
streams.

Penalties provided for infractions of any of the Fish or Game Laws.

.SUMMIT HOLSK, I'OKT tOfK HL' UN.

Hl'.M.MIT IIOIHIC, I'OKT lOlKllLUN, KUOM TIIK LAKK.

Mn.shiihii E.ifiirsion Hates,

> . ■--*'"■•

ON SIIAIK.W UIVKU, l.AkK KOSSKAl

MUSKOKA NAVIGATION CO.'S EXCURSION RETURN RATES.

Li
<;

O
X

^ All round Muskoka Lakes.

Hala

Ik'auniaris

I Urai ebridKC

('Icvelands

Feriidale

Gregory

Hamil's Point

Laurie

Mapli'liurst

Milfonl Hay

' Mortimer's Point

Point Ivaye

Port Carliiij?

" Coclibiirn ....

" Sandtk'ld

Hedwood

Hosseau

iStanley FIousc

Torrance

Windermere

Yolio

Moriniis House

•°i^ ( Alimic Harbor.

= .£ ' Port Anson

U- I Maganetawan

via Haiiiiltun ami Via Haiiillt»ii niirl
P.ci'toii. via llaiiilltoii lii'i'tiiii. via It.iiii.
aiiil Tiin.iito. nr via lltoii ainl T.'r.'iit..
(;fMri;rtowii ami 'nr via I'mt Hal.

lii'etiiii.

Kriim
DetiDit.

SI4
13
'2
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
11
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
13

no
75
.iO
2,-)
25
2o
50
75
75
00
DO
(HI
IHI
(K)
25
5(1
75
00
00

II) 15

15 fi5
15 40

H'liiiii
Pt. Huron

SI 2 50
II 110
10 75

10 50
U 2a

11 25
11 25
11 50
It 75
11 75
11 00
II (K)
II 00

11 00

12 (K)
II 25
II 50

11 75

12 (MJ
11 00
11 25
II 75
11 50

It 15
13 (55
13 40

Ihiiisie ami Jjtke.

Kriim StisiM-nslmi

liiiclm? nr Nlanaia

l-'alls.

§8 !K)
7 40
7 20

6 00

7 70
7 70
7 70

7 95

8 20
8 15
7 40
7 40
7 40

7 45

8 40
7 70

7 95

8 15
8 40
7 40

7 70

8 20
7 95

10 55

10 05

980

«7 50
5 75

5 .tO
(5 25
(5 (HI
(! 00
(i 00
25
(5 50

6 50
5 75
5 75
5 75

5 75

7 00

6 (N)
G 25
(> 50

7 (K)

5 75
(5 00
(5 50

6 25

8 90
8 45
8 20

By adding the following rates to the above, it will give the total cost from the
undermentioned i)lace8 via Niagara Falls :—

New York (Single) $ 8.00 Philadelphia (Return) «17.(K)

Harrisburgli (Ketnrn) 16.(K) Halt imoro (Return) 18.(H)

Pittsburgh (Single) 7.45 Washington (Return) 20.(K)

Roats daily, Sunday execjited. (For baggage conditions and other information
and rates .see G.T.R. tal)les, jiage 121).

100

Toronto and Adjacent Summer RemrU.

LIST OF SOME OF THE LEADING SUMMER HOTELS
TRIBUTARY TO TORONTO.

/'lair, //old (I ml Xamv of I'riiprictor
(»' M(iiiiii/ir.

WEST AND SOUTH,
Loiif/ Hruiich. Ont.
Long Brunch Hotu

K. Sillily. inaiiaKtir,

or W. K. Coriioll. 'roronto

.Mrs. Pattorson

.J. D. Strawn

Lome Pari:. Ont.

Hotel Louise

OriinsI)!/ Park, Ont

Lake View House
Pai-lv House .

Hainiltiin. Ont.

•.ioyftl-; Hoo<l Bros,

■St. Nicholas Thos. Gooding

Hovere Jolni .Staunton

American K. \V. Hoarnian

I'.?"""""" C. A. Mcfardell

^ it;tona j. Uowan

St. Catharines, Ont.
Steiilieiison House C. V. Ward

Xiof/ara on the Lalcc.

Queens Ito.val Hotel Henrv Wiunett

Hotel ('hauiau(|ua Mrs. Kuek worth

Xidnara Falln, Ont.

('liflon House G. M. Colburn

\\ averley House \V llciirv

Imperial John HaninioiK"

Keat iiiK House Jas. Keating

Anu'iuan Hotel Tiios. Morton

\\ iiidsor 1 lutel Jas. McGregor

Park Ssirte Inn F. I)e Lacy

Khif/.sn'llc, Ont.
" Tlie Mctlawas."

xoiri'ii AM) \()iri'ii-\vi-;s'i'.

L.AKi: SiMfoi:.-/;/,/ /iai, Point.

I'eninsular Park Hotel yi. Mct'ormell

Jack.son's Point.

Lake View House. W. O.Saunders.StoiidVille
Strairlxrri/ l.->lanil.

Hotel and Cottages, John Kenned v. (iraiid
Central Hotel, Orillia,
Isircrn, Ont.

'^uveru chas. McKenzie

La/cc ( 'I'cvlic.

Cecehe House W. A. Cowan

Hirit.frillv, Ont.

!)oiniiii(.n Hotel J. McLean

Gilclirisi House j Pvm

Hirt.li Hotel Thos. V\'. Hirich

V."ok '^ John ( -ook

\^'''"<"> ; John Cook

Also various privati^ hoiisc^s at rali's of f;\ no
per day and §1.00 to $0.ou jjcr week.

/{nrks Falls. Ont.
Hurk House i). k. Hurk

_iju t . in I louse Fred Hiasher

200
KM)
50
70
GO
50

250
75

600

131

50
.")0

.iO

ItalvN.

Per Dan.

1.51) to 2.IK)
1.50

( l,.iO to 2.(M)
( l.(H) to 1.50

2.,50 to 1.00

2.00

2.IH)
1.00 to 1..50

l.(K)

l.OtJ

2.,50 to 1.00
1.50 to 2.5(1

l.(M)

1..5(l
1.00 to l.,^)0
I.OO tn l.,i0
l.-'iO to 2.00
1.50 to 2.00
2.01) to 3.(10

1.00 to 5.00

2.00

1.00

1.110
1.00

l.llll

1.00

Per IVeek.

s.oi) to U'.do
Ki.iiii

Rates on
Aiiplieation ,

10.,50
lo.do

l.fK) to 5.(10

Hates on
Application

7.00 to l2.o;(

1.50 to 2.00
1.00

21.(1(1 to L'ji.co

«.(HI to 12.00

Hates on
A|iplicalioi\

Hates (III
Applicatiim

3.,)(i

Hales on
Ai)pli<ation

.'i.OO to ."..(Kl
3.0(1 to .■|.|l(l
.3.00 to ,).0(l
3.(K) to ,").0(i

8.00 to 10.00
(! 00

List of Lending Summer Hotels,

101

HOTELS TUIBUTAKY TO TOUOXTO. -Co«/,„„,,/.

Place, Hotel and Same of Prnprictor
or Manaiier.

Mi Hand. ()nt.

Itw"'^ Wm. Uo,lK..rs

I'eiictaiif/, Oiif.

The IVnotuiiKuishonc

Lakeside

( 'aiii

Geoi-Kiaii IJiiy Hotel.. ... . .. "'k. l

Parri/ Saiiiii/. Out.

Helvideie Hotel

Mansion House

:'^"/:"'^^V, •;■;•••• ■•■■■■'^■■■j'ci.;nlier

M. A. Thomas

)iilier
'evlin

KAST AND XOK'TH KAST,

'(•(■/•, On/.

Si)ii//i /i
•Queen's .^^

Shiiycoii Point. Ont.
HturKoon Point Hotel W. if.

40
40

200
50

150
40

HiiIk

(i.i/t/i'on. Ont.

('It

Kocklanil House
I'eid Mouse

cmnnu. Out

ChemouK 1'

Hinlriiiti luills
Uurleit^li lloi

L(i/,(\li(l/l. Ont
'I'renioiit Hoi

I! in La!.,

Idyl-Wild Hi
.lul)ilei' I'oiii

Kiiii/.'it

il.-<t(tn, Ont

H()l(

■ I'onle

I'k Hotel

j.\i\

■ Jac

s. Ont.

use

ISO

iiiliuK I.odKe H

Hotel w

nac

. K. \y.

I'riintv

■-iniiison

. (ioulais
son Ueid

A. Kobfirt

Hoi I

ol. Gibson

Caleutj

200

too

t'aleut

HiMiisli-AMieri(

<'ity Hotel '.'.'.'.'.['"

AiiKlo-Anieriean "

Windsor '

Thoiinand I.iland Pari,'. X. r.
Grand View

o\\ liUK

■ K. W. Douli

■ :\lilliin Hri

■ ■■H. Alon-land

T. Ooolan

15(1
150
150

•iillii

uin House

<). K. t,

ireen

KM)

/Irof/n-illc. Ont.

(ii'and Central s: <- ,. i , ,

AnKlersInn.Iiideau-Lake.'::: ^- * """'"•| ^

Annsironi,' House (Charleston' Lake),

I'rcscott. Ont.

Daniels

Itcvore House.

Ottawa. Out.

The l£us>ell . . .
(Jrand I'niou. .

Arnistron;^

L. H. I);

• J. W. HunlinK

niicls

■K. X. SI.. I,

U'(|nes

\N'inds()r

Hrun.-

w iek .

Dominion Hall ■'....'... .'.iil

.'ohn fJraham
•S. Daniels
John Huekell
r«. C. K. I 'at tie

50
to

Rates.

Per Day.

LOO
1.00
L(M)

2.00
1.50
L.tO

Per IVeel:.

LOO to L.tO
L(K) to l.oo

I.dO

1.50

LOO to 1.50
1.00

1.50

.50

1.50

4.(J0
4.(Nl

4.IH)

lo.iKi upwds

id.lNI

Ll"i In C.iMt
ll«l to (I.Oll

(i.0<» to 8.(HJ
<j.0(l to ,S.(M)

.•).,)()

•i.lMI 10 lO.liO

1.00
1.00

2.00 to .'i.OO
2.(10 to .'i.dU
L.tO to 2.(K)

Sliecial.
Special.

•).'•(» to 7. nil

.).00

.).un to 7.110

ll».<KJ to l.-,.l)(l

ld.(«l to l.").(l(l

'•T • l.(H) to l.,5(l t
•'" . l.(MI to 1.511 (

N.INI to 1(1,(11)
i.dd to S.dd
l.dd lo s.mi

2.00
2.(HI

1..50

:i(Kj

,.)0

(5 ; 2.(K) to 3.(«l

.")(KI I
IHO
200 \

75 I

.50

L.iO

;..50 lo i.m

2.(M)
!.00 to 2.,tO

1.00

7.(H)
I."..(«l

4..50

•).dO to 7.00
.5.00 to 7.00

lOL'

TiDiiiih) ((ltd Adj(((ci(t SiDiDiicr JicnoiiH.

LIST OF MUSKOKA HOTELS.

riace. Hotel and Same of Proprietor
or M(inai/er.

Orave II hurst, Out.

Windsor ]). n. LuKraiiicr

Albion K. Wol.v

Ciilcdoniaii Jno. .Sliiir'p

liracehridf/e. Out.

Uritisli Lion VVni. Si1)lictl

Q'K'i'n's J. lliKKins

l>i>mlninn A. Foster

l.AKK MrSKOKA.
Beaiimarin.

Boiuiniixris Hotel E. Prowsc

Mil ford lid II.

Milford Hay House K. Stroud

halo.

Uiver View House T. Ciirru'

Clifl on House .(.Hoard

BriKliton Hcaeh Hotel. ..W. O. Whiting & Co.

MortiiiK r'.s Point.
\\'ingberr.v House Win. Mortimer

Port Carlinf/.

St rat Ion House J. Fraser

Inter Laken Hotel li. A.Arksey

LAKK UOSSEAU.
Ferndale.

Ferndale House R. G. Penson

irindcrinrrc.

\Vinderinere House Thos. Altken

hitu House I), ji'ife, jr.!

Clireland'.s.

("leveland's Hotel Mrs. C. J. Minett

Faignton House J. F I'ain

Morinus House W. D. MeXaughton;

Possvdii. I

Maplelmrst Hotel .J. p. Brown

Monteith House j. Monteitlii

LAKE JOSEPH.
Port Sandjield.
Prospect House e. Cox

Haniill's Hotel (building) Thos. Hamill

Craigie I.ea House Miss Creigh

Stanley House C. K. A vre

Blackstone House (building) . A. Win'ter

Barnesdale Hotel (building) J. Barnes

Port Cockburn.

Summit House H, Fraser & Sons

1.1
50

4.T

1(10

150

150
80

.50
Kill
WMl

5(1
40

80
220

70
.50
40

100
150

200

100
10
75
75
50

200

hates.

Per Dan.

Per M-dl,:

l.(Kl to 1.50
1.(10
1.00

1.00 to 1.50
l.,5(l to 2.00
1.(10 to 1..50

7.00
7.00
7.00

COO I o 8.(10
>Sp«'fial.
Special.

l.,50 to 2.00 1 8.0(1 to 12.(K)

1.25

1.25
1.0(1

i.M) to :i.oo

l.OtJ

1.25 to l.,50
1.00 to 1.50

l.(JO

i.on to i.,5n

1.25

1..50
1.50
l.(KI

2.00
1.25

2.W)
1.25

1..T0 to 2.00

1.00 to 1.,50

1.00

1.50 to 2.(X)

7.00 upw'ds.

7.0(1

O.dO

Kl.tKI to 2(l.(Ml

6.00

7.00 ujiw'ds.
ti.OO upw'ds.

6.1H)

'.(K) to 8 00
7.00

0.00 to 7.(J0
0.00
5.(10

10.0(1 to 12.(KI

S.dO

8.00 to 1(1.00

0.0O to 7.00
8.,50 to !).(Kl
8.00 to 12.(K)
8.00 to 10.00
5.00

9, 10 & 12.(1(1

Tim^'TaSes';^,d'cl;reffi;^;s.'"" '° "'''''' ^'"^'^^ ''"•"^"'^ ^"-'""^ Trunk Hallway

A Great CiiHiiiJiiin Itidiinfrij.

lOM

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(III
11(1
(III

(III

A GREAT CANADIAN INDUSTRY.

A visit to tlic tioiuilifiil \iii('.\ai-(l> of Me. A. \V. Aikins, near .lie iirrtly littli!
village of Cooksvillo, iilioiil l(i miles west of Toronto, would be a revflation to iiiany
wlio arc only actiuainted with the; (juality of the native wine usually obtained at our
liotcls or from tlic family Kroccr or li(|iior store.

TIIK VINKVAHDS.

A brii'f account of the vineyards owned by ^Ir. A i kins, known as llic I'.scIkiI anil
Clairlioiisc (north and sontlu vine>iirds will ^ivc some idea of ilii~ iin|iorlaiit industry
wliicli lias for se\ cral years hi '011 (| 11 idly carried on by the above named well-known
Ki'Utleman.

The Kschol vineyard, the mosi imjiortant of the three, is situated to the north-
east of the Clairhonse estate, and between the Clairhouse and Kschol estates. This
vineyard consists of eighteen acres, on a slope »?eutly rising; from south to north,
thus receiving full hcnellt of the warm rays of the -^un in its daily .lourney from
cast to west, similar to the old vii.ejards of the Kast. 'I'lie vineyanl is flanked on the
south by a line onlianl twenty acres in extent, and is bordered on the ca-t by the
Centre road or Ilnroiitario street.

The averaife yield of >jra))es in this \ineyard is f)ur tons to the acre. There are
four ditl'ercnt kinds of soil, viz.: black loam, gravel loam, day loam and clay, and
the fruits and wines from each kind of soil are kept separate from one another, each
havinf< special flavours and (((uilitics. although the ditfereiu'e is hardly to bo
detected b,\ an,\- but exiierts.

Next in iinporlance to tlie Kschol is the Clairhouse. divided into north and south
Clairhouse vini'yards. The lir>t to claim our attention of these two is the North
Clairhouse, the larKCst of tlie three. This vineyard, twe. live acres in extent
adjoins the Kschol, and is situated directly north of the <.i.tirhouse estate and
resilience of the owner. North Clairhou. e vineyard is also situated on risintt (ground
with the highest point to the north. The average .\ield i)er acre 1 three and a half
tons of grapes while the --oil is similar to that of the Kschol.

The Soiilli Clairliou>e vineyard contains twenty-two acres the soil being ot a
saiuly loam. Adjoining the xin< yard i> a tine youi,'; orchard of t wenly-flve acre-,
I wenl\-I wo acres of ))Otatoes and one acre of str!>>vberries. This iiroiierty is to the
south of the Clairhouse residence of Mr. .\iki s. and is separated therefrom by the
main road, or Dundas .Street, north and soi- h Clairhouse constituting the Clair-
house estate. 'I'bese vineyards are about the oldest in Canada having been planted
in 1852-3.

-niK WINK \All,TS.

The Kschol vaults arc entered from the east side of the Kschol residence,—
although there are in all three entran<es. besides one from llu; interior of the house,
thus rendering it unnecessary in case 1 if cold or wet weather to enter from llie outside.

There are five wine vaults under the Kschol residence — for all the \aidls are
subterranean, ensuring a perfectly cool and equable temperature while the fact of
the walls being of unusual thickness of brick or stone and the floors concreted,
renders thevaidts iiractieally tire-proof. The dimensions of these five vaults are
11(1x40 feet, and with a capacity of lO.dfMI gallons. There are also \aults under the
out-buildings on the Kschol estate capable of coiilainiiig Ull.iii'ii gallons, which can be
used in case of increased space being required.

The Clairhouse wine vaults extend under the Clairhouse residence and al>o
spread under-ground beyond I he house, forming, a>it were,! he foundation for several
large vat rooms adjacent to the residence. Knleringfrom the west end of the house
we descend the stairway and penetrate into the darliucss of the vatUts wliere we at
once remark the grciit thickness of the walls, some of them being five feet thick
and pierced for light and ventiliilioii with windows like the loop-lioles in a fortress.
We traverse three of these brick arched vaidts under the Clairhouse residence
which are built on the ancient Oriental style, and measu'-e in all 48x51 feel, each

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A frri'iil Ciiiiii'liini I Hihixfiii.

106

t'lipiiblc of i'oiitiiiiiiiiK'''.iHio n'llliiMs of wiiif. There Im a MimiliirWrirk iirclird muiIi al>u
imdfroiuMif llic \iit n)oiii> ini'iisiirinjf.'f^xlMftu'L wilhacapiu'ilyof ti.iKKi^alloiis. Hcrr
Wf tliiil rows of ("asks ami harrcN souk' two and tlirrc tiers hinli similar to tlic Ksrlml
vaid Is, ma II J' of I lie casks lia\ inn a raiuicity of .Vki ^jullcais. I'assinj; tlirouKli aiiollirr
arclii'd iiassuKc we enter a larj,'e wine vanll llii'oiijili wliicli :\ span of lior-e» miK'lii
1)1' driven. This measures l."iii\,').S and is sixteen feet liin'i. IniNiiiK a eaiiaiily of
l')(>,iiiin^Mlloiis. Aliovc this, and lonneeled li.v stairways, isa lart,'i' vat and sloi'e-room
Willi oillces. The total eaimcity of ('lairhoiisu \aults with eonneetioiis Is alioiii
I7(M"Hi jtallonK. besides vat rooms with extra storiiiR I'aiiaeity in case of neeessity.
'I'lie vaults are se|i,uMted by Iron doors, and are drained tliroiiKli to the roadwav .

Alii: AM) i^fAi.iiv oi' \vi.\i:.

The Willi' In I he ChiirlHiiise \aiil|s ram;es in infv from one to six yeai~, tin-
wine in the Ivscliol vaults raiiKinj,' as old as twelve years. The wine is of iinn-iiall>
tine body and hoc | net. with a ricli oily i|na III. \. In order to at Iain the liij.'liesl ihitiee
of |ierfeetion ill the nianufaet lire of hi^'h-elass ports Mr. .\iklns eiiKiiKed ihi
si'i'viies and (Ui.joyed tin- experiemc and assistance for threes years of a l'"iencli
expert In (he art of wine KrowhiK ami mannfacl me. who declared ihc-c wines
ei|iial lomany Kiiroiiean ports,

.XiMoim^l I he various kinds of wines the principal hrand- arc ( omord. HriLrhlon.
Warden. l-abcUa. Hartford. Clinton. Nia^'ara. etc. Tlici'c are about elKhly-lhit'c
diU'erenl Krades of wine, there beinji no less than fort \ foil i of Ihi' 1 [oners Nariet) .

I'isoci';

(IK M ANII'ACIIIfl

Some Ki'iX'ral idea of the \arions iirocesses tlll•on^;h which the urape pa-sc-
before becoming,' wine will be inlerestiiiK- '''be tirsi grapes or "table friiil" arc
picked late ill .s^cpleinbcr while the wine j,'raiie is jjarnered early in October. The
Kraiies are picked into baskets holdiiiL' eit^htecn to I wi^ity-tlve pounds. The labour
•iinployed is priiieipiilly women, about twenty to twenty-tlve beiiii; sometimes
enica.LCed in this branch of the business during the season. The fruit is hauled to
the vat roomswhercil iscnished in speeiall.\ constructed vessel,^, and then placed in
lartro vats hold inir from ■.'.i«i(l to :{.(l(ili i^'alloiisof the Juice. The .juice is then left to fcr
men I. the process of fermentation lakin^^fr(>m six lociKht days: tlielii|iii(l isl hen drawn
olfand placed I nlarKc casks, a ndsuf^ar be Invalided, it is left to "work" for three month-.
Mr, Aikins has a siieeial jirocess for treat iiiti 1 hi' Kraiies after ernsliin>f and before
pnttinu' tlie.juiee into the vats, which secret in j^reat measure accounts fop the tine
(inality of his wines. After the second fermentation which "throws out" 'he

sediment and refuse matter, the casks

fed

lhrc(^ times dail\ in

order to keep them full and thereby allow the foreign nialtci' lobe "thrown n

tr.

le .luiec

then racked oil' in lart?e vats a^ain and more siiKar is added: after

reniaiiiini,' thus for from three to four months the .iiiiee is iiKaiii racked otl' in
siiecially prepared and cleaned casks. The second addition of siiKar rcKulates ihe
dryness or sweetness of wine aceordin;? to (|iiaiil it y added ; only the Imsi ijraniilateil
siitfar is used. Now for the third and last time the wine is racked in fresh eleaiicd
vats, and it is then perfectly " free" and rcad.\ for boltliiiK and puttiiif,' in .jars.
allhmit,'h Mr. Aikius makes it a rule in order to ensure a tine boui|iict to his wines
to ship no wine under from I wo to three years of aj<e.

si'i;(iAi, isi;.s.
For weak stomach and bowels, imiioverished lilond, and for invalid- rci|UirinK

general toniii.n of the system I his wine is s|

)eciall.\ va

liable, while

has few ei|i;als as a tonic, and tbosedcsiriiiLr such would do wi

as an appilisiT il

to send a trial ordei
to .Mr. A. \V. .Vikins. 'I'liis wine is also hugely ns('d forsacraniental purpose^. beiii«
the best for this purpose obtainable in Canada.

i^ome idea of the extent of this jfentlcman's oiieratioiis may be tea i lied when il i>

stated that he owns in all inii acres in the vicinilv of Cooksville, lilin

under culti\ation b\ him, while H'li acres, licsidcs house

icinvr

etc.

are rented

.Mkilis also enjoys I he disi ir.cl ion of ha\ ini; made I he lari^c-t -hipmcnl of cal tic in

one scasiMi to British markets, in all In.iinn h

lie was one of the tir-l ami lai'^e-l

luppci

of cattle from Canada to Circat Hritaiii. and has been exiiortin

to Great liritain for the last eighteen year.'

itlh

10(i

Tiiionln (iinl Adiii'i'iit Smmni" "'.11 iris.

The Queer's }4oteI

TORONTO, CANADA

Is the most comfortable hotel in the Dominion. W'iiile possessing every
modern convenience, and the latest and most scientific 'inprovementb.the
(Jneen's has always been famous for the solid, cosy, home-like comfort
which is characteristic of the l)est hotels. Khsgance and comfort are
combined in the ha|H)iest manner.

The Best Proof of an Hotel's Excellence

Is found in the standing of the ))eo])le who patronize it. On the occasion
of visits of mem'oers of the Knglisii Royal Family to Toronto, this hotel
has always l)eoi\ their stopping place. The Governor-Generals and Prime
Ministers of the Dominion also make the Queen's tlieir lieadipiarters
when in Toronto.

McGAW & WINNETT, Proprietors.

Li'ddhl'l Huti'ls.

107

The

Walker House

XOROINTO, ONT.

This Ffivoiite and Couiinodious Hotel, ovt'ilookini^ Toiniito l><iy, is
the most Homelike aiul Comfortfhle Hotel in Toronto.
Situated one l)lofk from tlie I'nion 'Railway Station, and lixc
minutes' walk from Sifaml)oat Landings. Ivoonis ncwiv
decorated, well furnished, and serupulously clean. All inndciii
improvements. Fire Kseapes on every tlooi. l-'Jeeti'ie Cars
pass tlie Hotel to all pai'ts of the city. Special inducements
ottered to families \vishin<' to icmain ;i week or more.

TERMS:

S2.00 and $2.50 per Day

Wliitli iiichulc's room ami iitteiKtaiii'e, \\'\\\\ full boiird (Taljlc il'llolt.-i Iroiu a
Mill of Fare eoiiiwrisinK the bost I hat the market atforclH.

ELECTRIC LICHT. PASSENCER ELEVATOR. TELECRAPH aqd TELEPHONE CONflECTIOf^S

The Verral Transfer Hotel Oiiuiihus ami l/iiKKaK<' WaRoii and the Walker House
I'orters attend the arrival of all passenRtn- trains and sieainl)oats.

DAVID WALKER, Proprietor.

'"'"^ T<ir<iiit<i iiii'l Ailjii'i'nt Siiiitiiiii /i''.s(y/ /.s.

Tills is the l,ir'j;c'st, coolest in smiiiinT, host vc'iitilatt.Ml, mu'i|u,illi'il
ill cle;iiiliii(.'.ss, l)L'st furiii.sJR'd ami tlu' i)L'st iii;ma<fe(l llnti'l in
\Vt;sturii Canada. Also is tin; must central tirst-cla.ss Itdti;] in
Turnntu, liuinij; sitiiaU'd on the cuiner of Kin^ and ^'ol■k Sts.

Owini; to increased |)ationai;e tlie iJi-oprietor has found it necessary
to enlar.re the Kossin, hy tlie /idditioiiof ?*"> eiei^antly fmnisluMl rooms ./,
siiih-, wilh l),itiis, I'tc.

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SH^i>!.'lf

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This lldti'l is the iiiosi desiralilc fur liir inrrclialil. the lawyci-. ti'e
l.ii^iiiess man, ami the |>le:isiire tourist, as >,ircH't e.irs jiass the door to ail
parts of the city every live minnles. and all the fashionalile dry'^foods
stores are located on KiiiL; Stii'i'i. I'.esideH its superiority in point of
location, it is the tmly Hotel in 'i'orouiu cumplete in all its appointments,
with niayiiilicent parlors and licd-iodms, ditachi'd and « ,( mo/,, joftv
ceilings and imposing' corridors.

Passeiiiier and liaun-;me elevators luiiiiiii- day and niuht. Hot and
cold hiitlis on each lloor. Klectric lidls in all rooms.

Prices iiiadiiated accDidiic,' to the location of rooms.

A. NELSON, Proprietor.

I'AKI.OU, IMissIN 11(11 m:.

i|MM:ll'i(iM. liUNMN llolSK

110

Toruuto and Adjacent iSiontner Resorts.

£lIiott y[ousz

J. W. HIRST,

Proprietor

coi^. Ghjdi^chl S5^ sH^T^J^ 5T5.

/^OXVENIKNTLY sitiiiilcd within a short distance of the Whnh-sale and Retail
I ^^ ci'Mtrc of the city, the Klliott atl'oi'ds to visitors and olliei's iiidui'eniciits tliat
Vi-i cannot l)e excelled. It is siibsiuntially built of hriek, four stories hitrli, and
presents an iniposin^f appearance. On the first floor is the otHee, readiiiK and sinok-
iiijr rooms and dining room. The secmd floor is composed of a pnhlic parlor and
lari;e. well ventilated and conifortahly furnished hi;d rooms. 'I'lie remaining floors
are all occn|iieil as slecpinj; a)iartiiiciits. AltoKcther there are 7.5 rooms, which arc
well vent ilaled and heated with slcaiu, and furnished in the most complete style
with hot and cold baths on each floor. 'I'hc dining room has a seating cai)aeity of
15(t. and is elegantly lilted up and well appointed. The euisine is under tlie jiersonal
supervision of a eomiietent head and experienced assistants. Opening out from the
main hall is a large lawn liM) f(;et s(|nare, with tine old sliade trees and rustic scats
for tlie use of the guests. The pro|.rietor, Mr. .1. W. Hirst, is known far and wide,
having been a traveller for a leading wholesale house for many years. Visitors and
residents of Toronto 'vill lind liomc comforts at the Klliott House.

References: OUR GUESTS

HjJ^il^^ Jilij jgiaiaijki.

f^iitftriifi

<;;at.'-»'__

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mo ^J^^esrs Utiauh rj:\u^

The PALMER HOUSE

is one of tlie strictly first-class liotels in ;lic Dominion
for .'*2.(Mi i)er day. The location of llu^ " Palmer " on
the eorni'r of Iviiig and York Streets, is most central, and is only three blocks from
the I'nion Depot, and in tiic heart of tlie l)usin(^ss centr(> of the city, making it most
desirable, bolli for the commercial traveller, as well as the tourist. The Dining:
Room has been lately enlarged making it !•.') ft. long, by In ft. wide, and callable
of seating 'idUguc^ts. It lias also been thoroughly renovated and decorated, in the
most aiiiiroiiriafe and elegant manni'r in oil, by some of the nu)st emineiU artists, is
lighted b,\ gas and elcitrieilj-, and every attention has been jtaid fo ensure guests

file most appetizing meals. The Cuisine is second fo none, aiul superior to numy
charging higher rales than the " I' ai.mi:k." Hilliard, Ilair-ilressing. Sani))le, and
Math Rooms ar'- all connected with the hotel. Rates. $2.00 per Day. Only one
rate, for the millionaire, as well as for the man in moderate circumstances.
THF KFN^INPTnN ^''i<><l''^<"i the opposite corner to tlH>l'ahner, and is under
I nc l\CnOlllU l UH ii,,. same manage. lUMit, being one of the clieaiiest hotels in
the city. Rates, 50c. and S1.00 per Day, Kurii))ean plan, liio bedrooms aiul
all modern improvements, .!.('. I'.\i,mkh, Proprietor ; und also I'roprietor of the
Kirby House. Hranfford, Ontario.

112

Torimtii ittul Adjacent Snmme;' Resorts,

tl:

THE MERCHANTS' RESTAURANT

6 & 8 JORDAN STREET

'T'HIS well-known Restaurant, having been
^ recently enlarged and re -fitted, offers
great inducempnts to the public. The Dining
Room is commodious, and the Bill of Fare
carefully arranged and choice, while the
WINES and LIQUORS are of the Best Quality,
and the ALES cannot be surpassed.

Telephone 1090

HENRY MORGAN, Proprietor

(pt^i^^^\T\h Hotel '-ZZl'r:

V,— ^ : : : : 54 & 56 JARVIS STREET, TORONTO

Tliis Hotel is t.lio llolol of " lloine C'oml'orts," willi all iiiikUu-ii imiu'oveinoiils.
Siluatod at tlie niiirkel iiiul in the business centre. Tornis, S1.00 iier dtiy. Cliissl-
llcd I'iiti's i)or weelt.

Leadina Hotels.

113

Albion Hotel ^^■'" ''^""'^ ^^-

., -!fc=^;»„-

Toronto's Leading $1.00 House for Tourists and Commercial Men

One Inindred jiiid forty well vfiitiliiled, well licalcd and well furTiishcd rnoins.

iJgiitcil Ijy clcM'lririly, electri<' bells, billiai'd parlors, biirber sho)),

tiiu; diiiiiiK I'ooin. Cuisine lirstcliiss.

JOHN HOLDERNESS, Proprietor

Stepl7ei7Son House

A N 1)

SALINE MINERAL SPRINGS AND BATHS.

ST. CATHARINES, CANADA

Kliri II ^^ilcs /mm Xiof/nra Falls,

Thirtji-tiro Milis from Toronto.

CANADA'S FAMOUS HEALTH AND SUMMER RESORT

OPEN JUNE INTO OCTOBER

rni(i>iein its location and favoreil by a sujicrior class of patfonaKc. Cnisino of

noted excellence. .S])acious Hoorns, Kxtcnsi\c I'lcasnre (irouiKlK. Ctnicert

an(l DaneiuK ^Insic, Hilliard Piirlorand HowliiiK Alleys in scpavait,'

buildings, dcli^clitfnl air. beautiful l)ri\fs and the world-famous

lODATED AND BROMATED SALINE MINERAL SPRINGS AND BATHS

ESTABLISHED IN 1862

The oritjinal and only Mineral Maths in Si. Catharines, flowing from an Artesian
Well of lioO feet in deitth through corniferous limestone, and used exclusively by
(i nests of the St< jihenson House. An Kfl'eetiv(! Cure for Xervotisaiul l{heuniafio
Complaints, Sciatica and Neiiralgia. Corres|)ondeiiee solieited. Descriptivo
Booklet upon application.

MR. C. V. W.\RD, Rvshhnt MdHoiin:

114

Toronto and Adjact>nt Summer Resorh.

; TORONTO :

©• — o — ^

Is a larfe'c, nearly new and very attractive Hotel. Its lar^e Fia/.zas
and open front nuike il tlie pleasantest Summer Hotel in Toronto.
It is situated witliiii tliree blocks of the Union Depot, on the cor-
ner of King and .John Str(!els. This house has l)een patronized by
Cabinet Ministers, Judges, and many of the leading people of this
Continent. It has also been patronized by members of the Knglish
and foreign nobility. I^lcctrie cars pass the doorevery H\ e ininute.s.
liates, $2.00 to $3.00 a day. Special rates for families by tlie week.

HOUSE

EDWARD B. CLANCEY, Proprietor

Finest Bar in Toronto. 100 S/jlendidly Furnished Rooms. Steam

Heated. Private Dining Room for Ladies and

Gentlemen Upstairs.

/iO Kinsr St. West, - Taronta

Hotel M&nl&n island point

DSTB^WL-S- IFXJElSriSIIElID

RATES BY THE
WtEK.

I^T Fl.niPl;^ Ijiim.,.

Ir"iit rciiuii. '.' 1 cr-

siills, tl(! ; sillKli'.

fill. I.;i|-i;c liiil-

ninlll, 914.

•.'Ml l-'l.iiii|i— Kli'llt,

■J iHM'sttns. $1^1 : sin-

nil'. *7. Hi'iir. L'

pt'I'snllH. $tO.

Rate per day. $2

SIX O'CI.iICK
DlXXKIi.

(^'oiil ni^tits. iippci*
vi'iMiiiliili iiwervwl
fur u.si' iit'^jui'st.H.

w, II. I'uiriiK.

I'liilirletor.

Leadimj Dnj Oooda Hoiim's.

115

J. SUTCLIFFE & SONS . .

182, 184 YONGE STREET
6, 8 Q UEEN ST. W^

T)pv Goods §- ([rotWnS

IDIKEOT I ]>v3: 1= O E, T E I?, S

FINE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, GLOVES, HOSIERY,
EMBROIDERIES, LACES, TRIMMINGS,
LINENS. WOOLENS
MILLINERY, MANTLES, CLOAKS, WRAPS and

SHAWLS, HEPTONETTE RAIN PROOF WRAPS

HIGH GRADE GOODS OF RELIABLE QUALITY
AT MODERATE PRICES

DRESS, MANTLE AND COSTUME MAKING A SPECIALTY

MNFR'S OF MEN'S & BOYS' READY to WEAR CLOTHING

116

Ti'iiintii iiiid Ailjiiri'itl Siiiii iiK-r Iti'stirli^.

R. SIMPSON'S GREAT DEPARTMENTAL STORE.

Vol lli(! least of tlio iiiiir\('ls of llic iiri'sciit century is tlu; wonderful eluiiiKC!
that Inis eonie over met liods of dohiK business. Kspeeially is tliis noticc.ilile in the
Krowlh of a husiness -ueli as tliat of Air. I!, .'^iniiison. wlio, for t went \ years and
more, has lield a foremost iilaee amouK 'lie Kreat retail merehants of the i'ountr\ .

As eondil ions existed in'urly ac|uarterof a century aj?o, .Mr. .•<iin|)-ion did a

bu>iii(>s that ma<le his store iiii Yontre .>^t. a place of prominent resort for -hoiipers
at that lime. Still more was this the case when, in IS.Sl, he renioved a few doors
north, takiiiK in the iiremises on the corner of Yonge and Queen ."its. A choice of a
stand on that iiarticular corner, has. in the light of recent events, shown the far
sightedncss of Mr. Simpson.

Many years were not allowed topasshefore the continued and rapid growth
of this husiness made necessary the securing of the propertvon Queen St, running
west from what was the outer Queen St. wall of the origimtl store to Knox Church.

Ijf'iiilinil Ihii Uiituls llti.iavs.

117

Here wivsLT(!('l('(liiiiinKiiiflci'iil mldition, known as tlio (^\ifuii Sircct store, I lie wliolf
cnnil)iniii(,' in }ii\iiiK stove iii'einise- of nniisiml size.

Was K'l'owtli lo stop liere .' No. IJiil lier inoie tlulli ii ,\ <'iir iii^'ii Mf. .'^iinpsoii imr-
elias'Hl t lie \ alUiililc |ii'o|MTt V iit ITil ^■ollKe .'^1. iiml iliiMiedialelj -el eoiit factors to
worli to place it in -lia|ie to ai\s\verH>aii ailclilion to liis alre.iilv exleii.ii\ c pre mix-.
'I'liis new aildit ion was liaiiti/eil " 'I'lie .Vnnex " and has now licconn' a- lainiliar to
•■iHipiier.-. not oidy of onr own eil \ liul t liron^^liont llieliroad I toiniidon. as pcrliap-
.in\' ol 111 ■.• iiortion of tlic lionse. i{nl it lia- remained for |s!ll to maik the rei ord
of llie ),'reatesl proKi'es- made U\ llii- Ki'eatest retail merihant. The illustrations
aliov (! show not alone t he la rue premi-cs known a- the ori^;inal store, imnu-d lately
on the corner of N'oii^e and (^tieen .Street-, on which ha- heen eri'clcd a maun illceiit
six-slorey hiiildiiiK. hut also stores I7(i and 17'-' Vonue St leet, and No-. I and H (^neen
Street west, the whole cimstitnles the Kfi'lest modern departmental -tore in
Canada to-day.

Visitor- to the city sltonld \ i-il this store, as oiu" of tiie attractions of the
(^neeii City that eaiiin)! well he overlook il. All such in ly he iis-uri-d of a corclial
wileome from Mr. .'simpson ami his lai'Ke stall' of as.-i-tanls. and are \M'lii>ine
to (inielly stroll Ihrouuh the store, seeing for tluMnselves how l.irjjely the hn-im's-
(if one man has ih'veloped within a i|iiarterof a century. The matter of makiiiK
purchases will he optional with tln'in-elves. Doubtless the templalion will he
stroll}^ in this direction, a- Mr. .siniiison's nidimited capital and \cars of the wide-l
e\)ierience in the commercial world, mark him as a shrewd hnyer. and prices for
e\ frythiiiK lit Sim|ison's are known lo lie es]ieciaUy low.

PENINSULAR PARK HOTEL ^^^^Z.

■f ;.

k pel's

lonrs

lof a

far

Iwth

Ireh.

Canada's Great Summer Resort Opens June 18th,

BKA I'l'I K I l.l.V located on Lake .sinieoe, within 40 minutes deliKhlful -ail from
liarrie. I''itled with all tlio late-l modern improvements, iiiclitdiiiK l"!leclri<-
LiKhtiiiK. mid was erected at a co-t of !*.')( l,( K II I. Korty acres of Hcaiitiful
(iniiind-. Kxtensivc Lav, ns for 'rciinis, Croc|Uct. liowlint;. etc'. Ver\ tine Howliiiti
.\lle\ s. Boat \\\\i, HatliiiiK, Fishinic unexcelled. Talile uns'.irpas-eil. 'l''ine .siealuer-
to meet all ti-ainsat Harrie,(>nt. 'rcrnis. S2.00 in'r day. S8.00 $12.00 (icr \\ cek,
accordiiiK to location, etc. .Sjiecial rates made for families iiiieniliiiK to reinain a
lenjith of time. For all information address M. MrCo.\M;i,i., 4(J CoUjorne Street,
'roriuilo, or "'IIIK MANA(il' It." I'l iiiii-iilar I'ai k Hotel. Lake .Simeoe, Out.

118

Ti>ii>nti> and Adjitceul Sinumef lieHoitn.

DRY GOODS IVIERCHANTS

HOUSelurniSlierS, ClOtllierS, General outfitters

33, 35, 37, 39, 41 & 43

KING ST. EAST, TORONTO

'i-njiJ-*lS

^^u-iaiv

Estill )lislied in 18;i(> in the Clotliing business, the history of tliis
house for nearly sixty years lias been a constant advance, adding new
departments and developing new methods of doing l)iisinetJS and always
in the lead, until to-day the Dry (loods and Clothing house of R. Walker
& Sons has customers in all parts of this Continent, and the Departmental
system embi'aces almost all branches of trade, and the building covers an
area of 107 feet by 210 feet with four floors. \'isitors to our city will find
here every cijnvenienee for shopiting, and the entire stafl'and system are
heartily placed at their disposal. Telegraph, Telephone. Carriage Office
and Bureau of Information, in the centre of the ground Hoor.

R. \va.li<:bu Sc sons

Misri'Utinnoiis.

Hi)

MIS

[lys
Ker
Ual
an
(ml

lico

W, & D, Dineen

Cor. KING and YONGE STS.

MAXUFAC'I'lltKIts (»K

Ladies' and Gents' FINE FURS

SEAL GARMENTS, CAPES
and SMALL FURS

importer, of the Finest SILK and FELT HATS

Qualities of Gentlemen's

Agents for lIKNItY IIKATH. London, KriKlund ;
l>l .\Ln|> \- CO., New York.

IPff- RELIABLE GOODS AT LOW PRICES

ASK FOR.

R. Bond's

CARRIAGES
COUPES & VICTORIAS

75 York Street Telephone 109B-979

261 Huron Street Telephone 3491

The VERRAL OMNIBUS LINE

AN I)

BAGGAGE TRANSFER CO.

OFFICE, UNION DEPOT, Telephone 969, TORONTO

Passengers delivered to and from Railroads and Hotels.
Baggrage delivered to and from Railroad Depots
and Docks to any part of the City.

Agents in Uniform on all Trains and Stoaniboats,

PROMPT and RELIABLE

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Inhiiidiice.

INSURANCE IN CANADA.

At llio close of 1S1I3, the total iiirioiint of life iiistiriince in force in Cjinada
\V!i>i §2!l.),t;oi),,'>;i7, of wiiicli §lt)7,48H,,S7"J, or .w per cent. \vas in Canadian inslitutions.
That such a lar^e iiroportioii of the life insurance carried should be in lionu'
:ompanies is all the more creditable to them, when it is known that but fotii-
teen years airo the American companies took the lead in this. 'I'hat Canadians
prefer to deal with their own institutions empowered by their own Govern-
ment, ratlier llian witli foreign corporations, Koes without saying, but in addiliou
to liiis, it is well known that there are some Canadian companies which possess
elements in their records, system of doing business, etc., wliieli ba\e made these
eoini)anies popular with Canadians. Directirg attention to one of the most con,
spicuous examples of sueh an institution— the North American Life Assurance
Company of Toronto,— we find an instance of progress unexampled in the history
of life insurance in this country. While one institution may boast of the large
amount of insurance written, another of its low mortality rate and a third of it>
surjilus earning i)ower, the North American Life has an all round record of substan-
tiality and progress, which few, if any other comi)anies, possess. At the same
l)eriod in its history no other home comijany can show as large a volume of
business in force as the North American, thus clearly indicating the popularity of
the Company's system of insurance and a recognition Of its high standing with
insurers. While the volume of business indicates activity, it by no means follows
that the active comi)any is the strongest, or that it is makingthe most money for its
policy-holders. The two elements in life insurance,— .s7n7(f///i and iivojit-fdvninii
jjoicV - are by all odds the main essentials for i)olicy-holders to look to. and in
selecting a company to in.-<ure in, careful examination of a comi)any's recoi'd in
these two important i)articulars should be made. The ratio of assets to liabilities,
'■•ith tlie percentage of net s\irplus to lial)ilities of the following compuiii<^s are
given as illustrations :—

V(t itailm n Compa nicx.

North American Life.

Canada Life

Ontario Mutmil

Sun Life

Confederation

Ratio of

assets to

Ijial)ilities,

121

118
10!»
108
107

I'ercentageof

net surijlus to

Liabilities,

8
7

Hank.

1
2

Aiiicricdn Companies.

MUm Life Ill U

Jlutual Lifeof N.Y Id!) 8

New York Life 11:^ IS

Equitable lUi 16

Another test, which is an indication of a company's capacity for earn
for its policy-holders, is the i)ercentage of suri)lus earned for the yci
Comimii.vs mean assets. The following are the results :-

ing profits
■\Y on tlie

North Amcriian.
Confederation . . .

Sun Life

Mutual Life

E(Hiilal)le Life. . .

yi-;tna Life

New YorK Life .

4.8
2.1
2 2
L5
1.0
2.4

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1
4
3

A large measure of the Company's sucicss is no doubt diu; to I be >kilU>d oJtIccrs
who lia\e ln'cn lontinually at the head of its allaiis. 'I'he I'lcsidcnl, Mr. .Inlin
L. HIaikic, a gentleman ofextended and varied linancial exiieriencc. has been on
tlie Company's Hoard of Directors since the coinmen<'emcnt of its business, and
was elected lo the resjionsible position of I'rcsident on the demise of the late Hon.
Alex. Macken/ie. the Conlpan.^ 's former President. To Mr. Wm. ^IcCalic,
F.I.A.. P'.S.S., ihe Company's alilc ^lanaging Hirictor, credit Tnust be gi\cii \er.\
largel}' for the splendid linancial position the Compan.\ takes when compared willi
the princi|)al linancial institutions of the Hominion.

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Head Office

NORTH AMERICAN LIFE

ASSURANCE CO.

22 TO 28 KING ST. WEST
Toronto, Ont.

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Tiiixinti) (tiid AdjucHut Smntuttr lienorts.

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY

EXCURSION RETURN FARES

HracebridKi) (Kail)

Hui-ks Kalis

Callaiuk'r

Ciilliiif^wood

CobiK'onk

Kiiisdalc

Kcnclon l'"alls

(iravciiliursi (Muskokii Wharf)

Ilalibiii'toii ,

lIunls\illo

.lacksoii's I'oiiit

Alidland

Norlli Hay

N()\ar

Orillia lo. Severn, Inclusive

IViiclaiiK

I'owas^aii

Sdiiili Kiver

Siindridgo

Trout Creek —

Uttei'son

Haysvillc

Uoi'set or ("olebridKe

Dwi^lit

Grassniere

Hillside

B.VHK Inlet .. .
Kreneli Itlver

Tickols on sale July 2nd to Sept. 1st
Parry Sound

I'arry Soun<l, Koing via Muskoka (
Lakfs and retuniinK via (ieorgian
Hay or vice versa (meals extra) ... J

SInrKeon Point

liobcayKeon, via Lindsay.

$a 25
!)5
8 JM)
4 50
4 H5
<i 70
4 10

4 55
U 10

5 !)5
2 20
4 50
!» 15
(i :i5
4 10

4 50

5 40
7 70

7 50

8 15
5 55

7 45

7 45
(> !I5
(i 45
(i 45

10 50

11 50

10 00

8 M)

S (HI

:i 00

4 10

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tun. vl.'i Ihiiiiiltoii niicl
Tuiuiii.i. iir vt.'i (li'MiKO-

tciHlL :inil I'.ci'tnll.

Kiiiin

Di-tlnit.

{12 50
14 40
Hi 35

11 tiO
14 85

14 15

15 10

12 00
17 10
i:i 40

12 35
11 60
1(5 70

13 80
11 55
11 liO
15 !H)
15 15

14 05

15 lUI
13 00

14 90
11 !tO
14 40
13 !K1
13 90

17 85

18 85

17 35
15 85

15 00

I'll II II
rt. iiiii'iiii.

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I'h'cIhii. viii ll.'irnil-

tnii mill 'riirniit r

via I'lii't Iiiilliiin8le
ami l.akr.

Kriuii Siisp. HriilKO
r Manila Kails.

$10 50
12 40
14 35
9 00
12 35
12 15

12 (50

10 (KJ
14 (iO

11 40
9 85
9 till

14 70

11 80
9 55
9 0(J

13 !M)
13 15

12 95

13 00

11 00

12 90
12 !«l
12 40
11 !KI
11 !K)

10 20
17 20

15 70

14 20

IliilpiayKcon, via Clienioiig 4 25

Indian X'illage 3 85

Oak Oreliard 4 05

Slony Laki". . .
Young's Point.

4 30
3 95

14
11

45
45

14 85
14 85
14 85

14 85
14 85

13 Oti

11 95

12 35
12 35
12 35

12 3.5
12 35

«0 95

8 80

10 75

(10

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10 45

7 80
5 75
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11 00

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9 ,55
9 35

10 00
7 40

9 30
9 3(1

8 80
8 30
8 30

12 40

13 40

11 90
10 40

9 90

7 75
7 75

8 20
8 20
8 20

8 20

By adding the following rates to the above, it will give the total cost from the
nndcrnicMtioned places via Niagara Kails;

NfW York (Single) $8 (Ml Philadelphia diet urn) $17 00

Harrisl»urgh (Pel urn) 10 00 Halliinorc diet urn I 18 00

Pillsliurgh (Single) 7 45 XYasliinglon (Itcturn) 2(i (Kt

BAGGAGE CONDITIONS. Two hunclred iiounds of baggage will be allowed
w ilh carh aduK iiasscngei', and loo |iounds wilh cacli oalffare ticket, consisting of
wearing apparel, tenls, bedding, and Itshing lackle .\ 11 excess beyinid \hv 2oo lbs.
will lie charged for at ordinary lirsl-da-s frciglil ra.c>.

Canoes, Yachts, Boats, Etc.

125

THB HTCB I.JiKB CANOB

¥in. 1. ru.. z.

Tlie above cuts show tlio dirt'eronce hetweon tlio "greatest trurt'im-
sections of the " Herald" model (Fig. 1) and those of the great majority
of Canoe l)uilders (Fig. 2). The points we claitn are : The greatest
possible stahilitii, stiritiitli, liijlituess nf diiiiiijJit, speed, and hiiniiinn'tj imilfr
load, for a given length and beam.

MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS

I'hiladclpliia. 1S7(!; .Sydm^y, .\.S.

\V.. 1S77 : l.iindoii, Kng., 1SS3 ;

liiiiidoii, KiiK'. ISiSG;

Chicago, 1893.

We would ask canoeists
Viefore investing in new craft
to test our Canoes, and they
will l>e found superior, especi-
ally in one important parti-
cular stability ^ — no others
can compare with them.
5^^ The Rice Lake Canoe is only built^M)y us, who are the only
builders at Rice Lake. Other builders trading on our reputation adver-
tise that they build the Rice Lake Canoe. Send stamp for Catalogue to

HERALD BROS., Gore's Lasi.inii,

RICE LAKIO. ONT.VUIO. CANADA.

126

Iiinmlii iinil Atljid'i'nt Sniiiiin'i' Meiuiis,

THE CANADIAN CANOE CO., Ltd.

Box 107

PETERBORO', ONT.

We buUd Canoes of CEDAR, BUTTERNUT,

BASSWOOD and other woods, for Paddling,

Sailing, Racing, Pishing, Etc.

. . . SKIFFS OF ALL SIZES . . .

STEAM LAUNCHES to Carry Six Persons, from $175 up.

- - - WRITE FOR CATALOGUE - - ■

SIKNE ON STONY LAKE.

CuHocg, Yachts, Boats, Etc.

127

W. ARMOUR '.

84 KING STREET WEST

TORONTO.

Canoes, Yachts, Boats, Bicycles

LARGE STOCK. GREAT VARIETY. FOR SALE AND tuti HIRE.

Oars, Paddles, Sails, Fittings, Tents, Fla^s Etc "Repairing, vamishing,

_^ ' t> > "• Painting, Etc.

INDEX TO CONTENTS.

Toronto : —

Introductoiy, . . _

Cliiiinto Hiul Teniijeiatiire

rul)lic Health. . .

H..spitals and ChuritHl.le InstitutioiLs, - " .

l^nsoiiH and l'i)lice, . .

Street.s and Drive.s, -

Ite,sidentml-"ACityofH(.nies," ' . '
liii.sinoHs Streets,

Proviiieial Parliament,

Queen's Park,

Educational,

Musical Education,

Connnerce and Finance, - - "

Churches, a City of, . .

>'^ul)url)an ]{<>ads,

IJie^cliiiir, Hiding and Driving,

Toronto Island, . '''

High Park, . . . ' "

Industrie.s and M;inufaetures,

Transportation, Means of (Toronto Railway Co )
Clubs (Athletic and Social), . . ''

Rk.sokts xeak Toronto :~

Long Braiich, Lome Park and Orini.sby Park
A .ctona Park, Baln.y Beach and Keu- Beach,'
JVmgara-.)n-the-Lake and Niagara Falls,
Industrial Exhibition, -
Places of Interest in Toronto, . '

Pa.s.senger Steamers, Fleet of, - .

I'A(;k
7 10

10-14
14, 15

l(i-18
18, I!)
in, 20

20, 21

21, 22
22,' 24
24,' 25
25 'A2

:V2
l^2 'M

.•i5
.'15 'AH
;« 42
42 44
44, 45
45 47
47 4!>
50 57

58, 51)

6J>-61

(51

62, 03

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INDEX TO CO^iTKSTH.-Cnfl.uo'd.
PJxciirsion Lines and Rates,

H.,tel.s Boarding Houses and Restaurants, ' -
Hospitals, Private, . . .

Ml SK<(KA : —

Introductory ^Resources and Climate),

Musk-oka Navigation Co., . .

Beaumaris Hotel, ... " "

Milford Bay House, - . ' . '

Mortimer's Point, . * " "

liala, -...'"

I'ort Carling— Stratton House,
Wniderniere— Windermere House, Fife House

Ferndale Hotel,
Cleveland's-Clevelan.rs Hotel, Puigut„n House ' i
-, , Monnus House, / . '

Ma[tleliurst Hotel, - . " '

Port SandHeld— Prospect H(mse, -

Stanley House, - .

I ort Cockhuri;— Simimit House -

Supply B.mts, . . ' •; "'• ■ ■ "

Fish and (Jamo Laws, - .

Excursion J{ates, M. X. Co. --.Shadow River -

Hotels (Tributary to Toronto),

" (Muskoka), .' .

Vnieyards, Description of (Cook.sville), * . ' . "
HoTKr.s (ToKoxTo, S:™.) :—

Queen's Hotel,

Walker House,

Rossin House,

Elliott House, - . . ' _ "

Palmer and Kensington Hotels,

Merchants' Ilestaurant, - ' .

Connnercial Hotel, - .

Albion Hotel, - . " " "

Stephenson House (St. Catharines, Oat , " -
■Arhngton Hotel, . .

European Hotel,

Hotel Haidan (Island P(.int) - "

Peninsular Park Hotel, Lake\simcce(narne),
Dkv Goods (Toronto) : —

Sutclitfe, J. it Sons.

Simpson, Robert, - .

Walker, R. it S„ns, . .".'_"

MiscKi.LA.vEors : —

Dineen. W. it. D. (Furs),

Bond, Robert (Livery),

^'erral Transfer Co. (Baggaj^e)

Iiisurance (Xorth AmericairLi'fe),

(jrrand Trunk Railway of Canada,

" " " ZtT' • i~. "

ij 1 1 T. ^ . (iiixcursion Rates)

Herald Bros., Gore's Landing, OnV (Boats, Can es, etc )
Ihe Canadian Canoe Co., Ltd., Peterbor..' (B..ats Cam.i
Armour, W. (Boats, Canoes, etc.), - ' '-;'""^"'

I'A(iE

(54

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('>7, 08
71, 72

r.^

".•i, 74
74

74 7»i

7(i, 7s
78, 7!t, 80
80, 81, 82

82, 84

84, 8«5

86, 88
88
!>0, !»2
!>2, <>4
!I4, !»(>

100, 101

102

lO.'MO.-)

108,
110,

10(>
107
10! t
HI
110
112
112
\V.\

ii;}

114
114
114
117

115
11(5, 117

118

119
110
11!)
121
12;{
124
125
12(5
127

120,
122,

etc. )

71, 72
7.J

7;i, 74
74

74 7»;

7*), 7«
7!t, «o
•SI, 82
«2, 84

I(H>

107

; 10! t

', 111

110

112

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114
114
114
117

115
117

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MUsKOK/\ Lakes

SHOWING THE ROUTES OF THE

The Muskoka Navigation Co's

STEAMERS.

Xll puces printed in this style of lettering

(port carunq) are places OF CALL

TELEGRAPH OFFICES:

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ROSSEAU. PORT COCKBURN.

WtMOERMERE.

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