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down to the waters edge, has greatly assisted, with 
the many charming villas erected in the midst of 
the ever-green foliage, in combining art and taste, 
giving such charms to the surrounding scene the 
most enthusiastic admirer of nature could scarcely 
desire more. 
Then there is the eastern shore and town of Dart- 
mouth, which has to be reached by steam-ferry. 
Here are many pleasant walks, and during the 
winter seasons its inland lakes are gay with crowds 
of skaters. 
The public gardens, covering an area of nearly 
twenty acres, deserve more than a passing men- 
tion ; for their loveliness and beauty can be ap- 
preciated by the ordinary observer as well as the 
learned. 
Picnicking is one of the favourite amusements 
of our Haligonian cousins, which they appear to 
heartily enjoy : during the season everybody goes 
picnicking, from the government official to the 
poorest member of the community, in one or other 
of the many beautiful little bays or coves in the 
harbour. 
Then, with such facilities as the harbour pos- 
sesses, all sorts of boating and yachting and 
fishing are in high favour. Capital regattas are 
frequently held, and the clubs usually make good 
shows as regards number, built, management, and 
speed. 
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