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trout. All the streams in this part of 

 Long Island are as clear as any waters in 

 the world. 



Between Merrick and Freeport I en- 

 counter two more nice-looking trout 

 streams, one of which is, at certain places, 

 eight feet in depth. 



Between Freeport and Baldwins sta- 

 tions, nearest the latter, I come upon a 

 fine clear stream with a few trout in it, 

 and quite in the village of Baldwins is a 

 fine bit of trout water. As none of the 

 streams described are posted I judge that 

 they are all open to the public. 



At Hempstead Gardens I meet William 

 Randall, who owns a large trout pond 

 and several streams, all of which he 

 kindly permits me to test. The owner 

 tells me he never refuses to let persons 

 fish his posted waters if they ask his per- 

 mission. What is equally as advantage- 

 ous, I say to myself, is his "kindness in 

 giving information as to where general 

 trouting may be had on the island. 



