490 With Rod and Gun in New England 



have charge of the club-house and larger groups of camps in the 

 summer, and caretakers relieve them in the winter and secure wood and 

 ice and repair camps and boats. 



The club-house is situated on the southern shore of Macannamac or 

 Spider lake, about 344 miles from Boston, in the midst of a tract of wood- 

 land three miles long, which is owned by the club. 



The club-house is a frame building of three stories, with broad 

 piazzas from which a charming view of lake and mountain scenery is to be 

 had. Inside is a cosy parlor, with a beautiful fireplace, piano, etc., a 

 roomy hall with another large fireplace, a bright, tasty dining-room ; and 

 on the upper floors are bed-rooms furnished with hardwood chamber sets, 

 the whole affording accommodations that can hardly be expected so far 

 back in the woods. The house is supplied with hot and cold water, baths, 

 etc., and it is safe to say that a more charming spot for comfort, enjoy- 

 ment and a good table cannot be found, and it is little wonder that, many 

 members are content to spend their entire vacation here. 



The fishing in the lake is very good, especially the bass-fishing ; and 

 the Spider river, near at hand, offers every inducement to those who seek 

 an abundance of trout. Deer are very plentiful in the vicinity of this river, 

 and also at Rush lake, which is a favorite resort for all kinds of water- 

 fowl. The club-house is easily reached by rail to Megantic and thence 

 by steamboat and club-launch across Megantic and Spider lakes. From 

 the club-house a walk of six miles over a good trail brings one to Crosby 

 pond. It is an ideal place in which to camp, and as the accommodations 

 are excellent it is a popular resort. The fishing is extremely good and 

 many large trout are taken. 



It is also a favorite locality for deer, which may be seen at almost any 

 time around the shores. 



From Crosby, trips can easily be made to Upper Hathan Bog, one- 

 half mile distant, Lower Hathan Bog, one mile distant, and to Cranberry 

 Bog. Good fishing is to be had in all of these waters and deer are very 

 plentiful. 



One and a-half miles from Crosby is Arnold pond, lying at the base 

 of Black mountain. It is a very romantic spot, with fish and game in 

 abundance, and excellent accommodations are furnished at the club camp. 



From Arnold pond short trips can be made to Mud, Horseshoe and 

 Otter ponds, and excellent sport obtained. Two and one-half miles from 

 Crosby is Massachusetts Bog camp, which is delightfully situated on the 

 banks of a noisy stream, a short distance from the bog, which is a narrow 

 strip of water two miles long, lying at the base of the Boundary moun- 

 tains. The fishing here cannot be surpassed, and the low, marshy shores 

 are excellent feeding-ground for an abundance of game. 



