

FARM-COTTAGE IN^NOVA SCOTIA 15 



The seasons have now progressed through their circle. We 

 are back again to the time of the crackling log-fire, and the season 

 of social activities. 



Heap on the logs 

 And let the blaze laugh out. 



The wild flurry of the winter drift against the pane is little heeded, 

 wh'le the flames from the burning wood on the ample hearth are no 

 bad substitute for the gaudy sunshine of summer. 



Undoubtedly there exists in Canada some subtle charm which 

 strongly attracts the old-country man. It appeals to many as the 

 most attractive of all the colonies. India, ' the brightest jewel in the 

 ImperialjCrown,' is seldom regarded as a permanent home. South 

 Africa is a good place to make money in to bring home to spend. 

 Australia and New Zealand are too remote in the estimation of 

 many, and generally speaking the climate is too arid. Canada is 

 the nearest colony ; its climate and natural features most nearly 

 resemble those of Britain. Its huge forests, great lakes, and noble 

 rivers, its rolling prairies and majestic mountains, lend it a flavour 

 of romance. Most Englishmen when they know it well love it well. 



