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and principal stations of each one of the contributing railways 1913 

 that fed their excursions into the main stem. The excursionists CumberIand 

 were energetic, and although the " Falls " was the focus of their 

 route, we induced large numbers of them to cross over to Toronto. 

 A prevailing slogan was : 



" One day to Falls, 



One day to stay. 



Next day Toronto 



And then ' get away.' " 



In those early days, before the " Park Commissioners " on both 

 sides of the river had taken public possession of the surroundings, 

 there were few places at the Falls from which either the river or 

 the rapids could be seen without paying a fee. The proprietors of 

 these places issued tickets in little books, containing coupons for 

 admittance to all, or to a selection, of these "points of interest," 

 and put them all in the hands of the managers of the excursions. 

 The advertisement " dodgers " announced: 



Special Inducement for this Excursion to the Falls 



Suspension Bridge and Return . . 25c. 



Prospect Park 25c. 



- Art Gallery 25c. 



Museum and Operators 50c. 



Garden of Living Animals 25c. 



One ticket purchased on the train for $1.00 

 Admits the Holder to all these regular prices. 



A good round commission on these sales was a helpful " find " 

 or " side cut " to the energetic young railway men who personally 

 accompanied these excursions^ through their trains, on the way 

 to the Falls, carrying large satchels with their selections of 

 " Points of Interest " and other tickets, and answering the multi- 

 tude of enquiries made by their tourist patrons. An extension 

 ticket to " Toronto and Return " was a pleasant addition to 

 their wares, and a satisfactory introduction to us. . . . 



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The Regular Prices for 

 Admission are to 



