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RECREA TION. 



thing he undertook. In ability to cope with 

 the burgess, however, he was compelled to 

 acknowledge Brown a formidable com- 

 petitor. 



House boating on the Susquehanna is 

 becoming more and more popular every 

 year, and the trip from Binghamton, or any 

 one of the other points named, to Wilkes- 

 barre is a most interesting one. Few rivers 

 afford so many advantages for this kind of 

 recreation. The zig-zag course of the river. 

 the every varying scenery, the rocks, hills 

 and valleys, the cool refreshing springs of 

 water to be found at frequent intervals all 

 serve to render the journey enjoyable. 

 Anyone contemplating the trip should se- 

 cure a genial party, arrange his boat com- 



fortably, with good sleeping apartments, 

 and prepare to stay not less than 2 weeks. 

 This time is required to make the journey 

 drifting with the current, and I will guar- 

 antee you a good time. 



The best route to return by rail is the 

 Lehigh Valley Railroad from Wilkesbarre. 

 Fast and frequent trains are run on this line, 

 to the North, also to the South, reaching 

 New York and Philadelphia, or points in 

 Western New York State but a few hours 

 after leaving Wilkesbarre. 



Those who wish to make the start in the 

 house boat from Oswego, Sayre or To- 

 wanda, can take the train on Lehigh Valley 

 Railroad to either one of these points, from 

 all large business centers. 



THE BATTLE OF MANILA, FROM A PAINTING BY A SURGEON ON MONTOJO'S STAFF. 

 The picture shows the flag-ship sinking and the Admiral in the act of transferring his flag to the Reina Christina. 



APRIL 



Spring showers and heat will now cause 

 things to sprout. 

 And soon produce green leaflets on the 

 tree; 

 Woodchucks and snakes on sunny days 

 come out. 

 Serenely smile, and wag their tails in glee. 



