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szk ae e d P ‘, Se te de | eo eae Me i ss. , 7 s PARKS. THOUSAND ISLAND PARK. In 1873, the Methodists established the Thousand Island Park on the upper end of Wells Island. The many natural beauties of the locality were enhanced by delightful drives and walks along the river bank. A dock and dock buildings have been constructed and about one hundred cottages, boat houses and accommodation of visitors. Sr. LAWRENCE CENTRAL CAMP GROUND. This beautiful and healthful summer resort and Camp Meeting Ground, is situate on a high bluff of the St. Lawrence, in the first Concession of the Township of Elizabethtown. The ground is admirably located, commanding a fine view of the majestic river. Nature has done much to make the spota coveted summer retreat. . The grounds, embracing some twenty-five acres, are finely wooded, being in that respect superior to the Parks located on Wells Island. To the untiring exertion of the Rev. A. D. Traveller, assisted by other ministers, is due the upon the Canadian side of the river. In 1875, the the land was purchased and is now held and controlled by the Bay of Quinte Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A spacious Tabernacle, a Boarding House and about thirty beautiful Cottages have been erected, and others are in process of completion. Two sessions of religious services are held each year, one in June and the other in September. Among the contemplated improvements is the establishment of a Telegraph Office, a Post Office and a Custom’s Office. At the close of the season (1878), six series of religious meetings had been held upon the grounds. It certainly is not asking too much of Canadians to expect them to cordially assist the undertaking. The Park is only three and a half miles from Brockville, with which it is in constant communication through the medium of a comfortable steamer, during the sessions of religious service. feature of attraction is the establishment of a Sunday School Parliament, which assembles annually during the June Session. The price of lots has been placed very low, to enable all classes to secure a summer home, the intention being to make the Park not only a Camp Ground but also a permanent place of re(See view of A special Park and Tabernacle.) WESTMINSTER PARK. In 1878, a Presbyterian Stock Company secured a directly opposite Alexandria Bay. A boarding been completed. It is the intention of the proprietors to construct fifteen miles of winding drives and charming walks overlooking the scenery, and otherwise beautify the place. THE INTERNATIONAL CAMP GROUND. The grounds of this association are situated about one mile below the village of Morristown, N.Y., and comprise ten acres of land, on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence. In 1874, the Park was opened ; an extensive dock was built, also a pavillion for holding religious services, and an extensive dining hall. The project is under the direction of the Methodists of the State of New York and Canada, acting jointly through Trustees appointed from each side of the line. Both Ogdensburg and Morristown have erected extensive tabernacles for holding special One general meeting is held each year, Fifty cottages have been put up and many of them are occupied during the entire summer. services. RIVER'S CLIFF. This lovely spot is the property of J. W. B. Rivers, Esq., Manager of Molson’s Bank, Brockville. The grounds are about forty acres in extent, upon which he has erected summer cottages of very pretty design. The situation is most beautiful, facing the magnificent river and only one mile from the centre of Brockville. The shore in front of the cottages is most picturesque and diversified—indeed all that an artist could desire. In summer, the rocks are carpeted with moss, and shaded by second growth pines of luxuriant foliage. In the foreground is that amphi-theatre of the St. Lawrence, which, once seen, . can never be forgotten. The islands, preserved by the Canadian Government as a National Park, are numerous in the vicinity, and the continually passing steamers, yachts and countless miniature crafts, from early morn till dewy eve, give an air of life and vivacity to this charming scene. The land to the rear of the Park is laid out with serpentine drives and shady walks, terminating at the rocky pinnacle which overlooks the river. There are two entrances to the grounds, one at the western and the other at the eastern extremity. On the beach, a landing is provided where boat houses are situated. Indeed, it has been remarked, with justice, that nature has done much for the lovely spot, and that with a trifling outlay River’s Cliff could be made one of the finest Parks in the Dominion. | During the past season fully ten thousand persons visited Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and indications are not wanting that every succeeding year will see the
