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RECREATION. 



SUMMERflLHSIIRE 



THE choice of the route has much to do with the success and pleasure of an outing. 

 Probably nowhere in the world can a person secure more real, delightful comfort on 

 a railway journey than on the great trains over the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry 

 The splendid construction of this road, in track and equipment, and its pleasantness of route makes 

 every mile one of comfort and pleasure. 



As a route for summer vacation travel the Lake Shore is unexcelled, reaching by its 

 through trains, or by direct connections, practically all the summer places east and west. 



The following books will be sent free by the undersigned : " Book of Trains," telling 

 about the service; "Vacation Journeys," containing a select list of tours to and via the St. 

 Lawrence River ; the Adirondack and White Mountains ; the Atlantic Coast ; New England • 

 Niagara Falls; Lake Chautauqua, etc., with rates from Chicago, 111., Toledo and Cleveland, O.; 

 and an illustrated, descriptive book about Lake Chautauqua resorts. 



We shall be pleased to render any assistance and information in your vacation plans this 

 summer. Address A. J. Smith, g. p. & t. a., Cleveland, O. 



SOUTHERN RAILWAY 



THROUGH 



THE MOUNTAINS OF 

 CAROLINA 



WESTERN NORTH 



"THE LAND OF THE SKY" 



A5HEVILLE, THE SAPPHIRE COUNTRY AND HOT SPRINGS 



Nowhere east of the Rocky Mountains is to be found anything approaching it for spring, summer 

 and fall, and all-year-round retreat. 



ASHEVILLE AND THE SAPPHIRE COUNTRY 



With an average mean temperature of 59°, there is perfect freedom from torrid heat and the ter- 

 rors of winter's 1 grasp. Her skies rival in their azurine tints those of Italy, and there is a vitality and 

 tonic in the atmosphere which makes an instant impression on the visitor. It is a region more 

 charmingly beautiful than Switzerland. Here range after range of heavily forested mountains 

 parallel each other like waves of the sea, where interlacing valleys are rich with verdure and 

 flowers, and c where silver streams murmur unceasingly.--' 



HOT SPRINGS, N. C. 



A place where rest and recreation can be most happily combined. ,T.he climate and baths are 

 especially applicable for nervous and rheumatic troubles. The pure • mountain air, charming 

 scenery and luxurious thermal baths are among the attractions, which justly render Hot Springs a 

 favorite resort for people seeking health and. recreation. 



Reached in 24 hours from New York in through Pullman drawing-room sleeping cars, via Southern 

 Railway. l * ' ' ! : **& ' 



FOR FULL PARTICULARS CALL OR ADDRESS 



New York Offices: 271 and 1185 Broadway 



ALEX. S. THWEATT, Eastern Passenger Agent, 1185 Broadway, N. Y. 

 W. A.Turk, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Washington, D. C. S. H. Hardwick, Gen'l Pass. Aft. .Washington, D. C. 



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