\yiIEKE THE SPORTSMAN LOVES TO LINGER. 



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Xortli T^^'in, Peiiiadumcook and Ainbajejus Lakes. As one 

 sails up tliose lakes there is constantly in view and nearer 

 and nearer he approaches old Katahdin. Tlionsands of loi>s 

 Avere floating- on the surface of the lake, as the West Branch 

 drive had just gotten through. We had quite an exciting 



Loon, or Great Northern Diver. 



and amusing' experience on the little steamer which plies 

 between Norcross and Ambajeius Falls. The deck of the 

 boat was loaded with sportsmen, botli men and women, 

 canoes and dunnage, and we were all enjoying the delight- 

 ful trip, when, with a roar, volumes of steam burst from 

 the pilot-house ; and the pilot, who acted as captain, deck- 

 hand, assistant engineer and cook, all combined in one. 



