A SUMMER DRIVE IN THE LAKE COUNTRY. Q17 
Il. 
A zigzag road, rising on to a high hill, leads from 
Hemlock Lake to Livonia Station, a distance of four 
miles. Many-of the views along the way are fine. As 
you round the foot of the lake the Shore House is 
in view, a mile above the outlet on the west, and 
the Jaques House at the extreme foot. Here are several 
very pleasantly situated cottages, all of which appeared 
to be occupied. Six miles from Livonia is Lakeville, at 
the foot of Conesus Lake, another beautiful sheet of 
water, a little less in extent than Hemlock. 
The drives along the western shore and by Long 
Point is a delightful one, and many places, both on 
this and the opposite shore, reveal picturesque nooks 
and shaded points running out into the water that 
ere long will be covered with cottages and summer 
hotels, as the tide of travel and picnicking is turning 
rapidly toward this gem among the hills. 
The morning was warm,and we frequently stopped 
under the shade trees to rest the horse and to admire 
the scenery. We have stopped on so many bridges to 
get the breeze that always sweeps up each little valley 
and ravine that Bess has learned the trick, and is sure to 
halt whenever we reach a bridge, especially if it is in 
the shade. 
A bridge always has a charm for the traveler, as the 
surroundings are generally picturesque, and birds are 
found abundantly in the vicinity. We look to see the 
Phebe bird fly out when the horse’s feet strike the 
