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1 ccc Toni pS --------Y ' Sr a wt pr, A Lo Ne oo --~ SE _-- p------ - . a - ONE of the most pic- turesque regionson the North American ~continent is the fifty mile stretch of the St. Lawrence River, be- tween Brockville and Kingston." | Along this section of the great inland waterway its blue- green waters are stud- 1,700 beautiful islands 2 whichvary i insize from less than acre to sev- eral square miles. Separated by count- less channels, these is- Pavilion and Wharf on Beau. Rivage Island, St. ~~ of wranite and limestone to cast shadows of deeper colour Nature has undoubtedly created here one of hey rise above blufi across the emerald waters. masterpieces in river landscape. wins The Thousand Islands, as they are called, are rich in history, legend, and romance. They were favourite camping grounds for the Iroquois and Mo- hawk Indians, and ome of the most stirving annals in the war of- 1812 have - their locale there. One of the most alluring stories associated with the island is that of the "Lost Channel", referred to by Fennimore Cooper in "The Pathfinder." 'lhe story goes that in 1708 the British, under Lord Am- herst, on their way from Oswego to Montreal, were lured intp it by the French and were ambushed: They emerged victorious, however, although a small boat with coxswain and crew never found its way out, henee its name. For many years the channel was indeed lost, but about 50 years ago it was discovered from old records. . Near the "Lost Cliannel" is Fiddler's Elbow, one of the most beautiful _ spots among the islands. The name was given because of the sharp turn in the channel, but the more romantic residents of the district say that on _ still moonlight nights the faint sound of a violin may be heard, and among the trees there can be meen on the point Yhe form of an old fiddler, once a ~ lighthouse keeper. There is hardly an island of the whole group but has + some story or le send associated-withit, "ia paradise for the summer visitor----so much so that most of them are now 25 privately owned. As carly as 1001, however, the Government of Canada, with commendable foresight, set aside ax national recreation areas a number of these islands, which now form St. Lawrence Islands National Park--one of the great system of national playgrounds which extends from Nova Scotia "\ to British Columbia. At the present time the park is composed of thirteen islands accessible from cities and towns along the St. Lawrence River, and a small mainland reservation at Mallorytown Landing. "On many of these islands improvements have been carried out for the ~~ convenience of visitors. Attractively designed pavilions and shelters have been erected, outdoor camp stoves, tables, benches, and firewood provided, and Lawrence Islands Park. For nearly three-quarters of a century the "T WI Islands" have Tech 1 lands are clothed with groves of pine, maples, oak 'and birch, which ded with upwards of St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Ontario Thousand Islands Bridge from Georgian Island, St. Lawrence Islands National Parks, Ontario. Here a pavilion, camp-stoves, Down the river, and accessible from Gananoque, are two groups of park islands; the first includes Aubrey, Beau Rivage and Mermaid Islands, and the second Camelot, Endymion and of Kingston and contains an area of 23 acres. and wharfs are at the disposal of visitors. Gordon Islands. Aubrey or "Burnt" Island contains 16 acres and is equip- ped with a pavilion and wharf. Beau Rivage Island, one of the most at- tractive of the group, contains 12 acres and has fine bathing facilities. One of these pavilions is equipped with kitchen conveniences and, igs pont as a community centre. Other islands forming this park on which improvements hha been car- ried out for the ¢onvénience of visitors include Gordon Island, 16 acres; Georgian and- Constance Island, situated a short distance east of Ivy Lee and supporting the new Thousand Island Bridge; Grenadier Island, about a mile cast of Rockport; Stovin Island, two miles west of Brockville; and Broder Island, opposite the town of Morrisburg. -Finally, there is Adelaide Island, park is situated. The mainland portion of the park, midway between Ivy Lee and Brockville, may. be reached from the river and the 'main highway. It is a d-acre.reservation containing a fine grove of shade trees and is equipped witlea pavilion, bath-house, and steamer dock. "| deck of a'steamer, much the same as restless visitors who spend fifteen mortal minutes in doing Westminster Abbey, London, St. Peter's in Rome, or Edinburgh*Castle. But whoeyer views them in this offhand manner misses one of the finest experiences of a lifetime. To see them to advantage one should tarry with them, as it were. 'He should get a motor boat or a canoe and go from fland to island, nosing through channels that seem to have no outlet. It is by lingering about them that their full beauty will be disclosed. accessible from>Mallorytown Landing, where the mainland reservation of this Miiny persons view these islands in a quick sail through them from the } pe £7 wharves and boat landings constructed to facilitate approach. Each island, ia responsible for the' observance of the few park regulations imposed on the isitor, and who issues the permit necessary for camping. Several of the lands contain bathing beaches, and exc cellent fishing may be enjoyed in the adjacent waters. ions also. use the islands gach summer. The island parks are easily accessible from points served by Provincial ebec. Motor boat service is available at the larger centres for visitors Tot possessing their own craft, and regular boat trips are operated daily from Gananoque, Rockport, and Brockville during the summer. The new Thousand slands Bridge between Collins Landing, New York, and Ivy Lee, Ontario, posses the St. Lawrence in the heart of the Thousand Islands, and affords magnificent vith from its elevated spans. 5 , Cedar Island, the most westerly park unit, lies just outside the harbour (turn to columns 6 and 7) a= Ce 2 DOME lian 'aircraft in + down | ; ronts, . . battle _ or group of islands, according to location, is in charge of a caretaker whol Companies of boy-scouts, girl guides, and other organiza-' ighway No. 2, which: is the direct route from Windsor, Ontario to-Montreal, SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE IN ACTION THe brilliant daring of the Fighter Pilots of the South African Air Force has brought reat numbers on the East African and Abyssinian his pictute is of a wreckage of an Italian fighter destroyed in combat near Gobwen, Italian Somaliland, Sightseeing-- Thousand Islands from Thousand Islands Bridge St. MYRTLE STATION (Continued from front page) who lives at the A. Parrinder home. Jack Thompson of Oshawa, and Fiank Downey of Uxbridge, were at their homes over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson: of To- ronto, sPent Sunday with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bradley, Harold and Gladys were with friénds near Caesarea on Sunday. Rev. G. S. Gervan ofticiated at a second quiet wedding in the parsonage on Saturday at 2 p.m. when Jean Isobel Michie, daughter of Mr. and Min Jiliianh John Michie, of Green- many Lawrence 'Islands National Park, Ontario. .. FAR - bank, was united in marriage with Lorne Johnson, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Johnson. = The bride wore a dress of dusky rose sheer, white coat, hat and accessories, and 'carried a bouquet of carnations. Her sister, Miss Elednor Michie was bridesmaid and more a white ensemble and accessories, brother of the groom, was best man. A buffet Juncheon was served to the immediate relatives. at the home of the. groom's parents; the dining room bells and pink and white streamers. Later, the happy couple left by motor for Washago Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Oshawa and-the lest wishes of the community are ex- --| tended to Lorne and Jean for a long and prosperous married: life. SAEIRIRINAISN Jo. ss JS dl vod LEE SCUGOG - On Fridag\evéning, June 20, Mr. "and Mrs. Maurice; Fralick opened their home to about 40<r¢latives in honur of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Maundrell (nee Inez Fralick). Mr, and Mrs, Wilson Gérrow of Reach Township, addressed |: the Young couplé with a few appro- printe words after which Misses Kay Prentice and Mary Lou FHearcé pre- '| sented them -with a gaily decorated basket loaded down with many lovely 'and useful gifts, The bride and groom made brief replies thanking their "friends for the lovely gifts. Then Mr, Gerrow called on Messrs. C. I. Fralick, Orma Gerrow and Fred Crozier to say a few words. The rest of the evening was spent in playing cards, Mrs. Orma Gerrow and Mr. Alfred Prentice were the prize win- ners. A tasty lunch was served and a very enjoyable evening came to an end. \ ee eel lin 2 4m Proprietor -- You come into my restaurant, you order a glass. of water you drink it, and you calmly walk out! Scot--What were ye expectin' me to do, mon? Stagger out? : Donald Johnson, }-- being prettily decorated with "White] FOR Expert Radio. ~Service PHONE 234 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. ~ McLean Radio Service|} . NOTICE TO CREDITORS Re Estate of John Franklin Hooper, |g Deecased. All persons having claims against | the Estate of the late. 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