THE RIVER AND 
O lovers of nature nothing - appeals more 
to their artistic temperament than the call 
of the River. With its wooded banks, 
lazy soothing - waters, and feathered inhabitants, 
enhancing - in the sunlight the ever-changing 
scenery along its winding course and backwaters, 
the Thames in all its glory of Summer is one of 
the finest waterways of the world. 
For visitors to Oxford, who go on their way 
without having enjoyed the goodness that Father 
Thames can give, is to have lost one of the most 
enjoyable features of their visit, to be only appre- 
ITS SERVICES 
dated by those who have seen and learnt of its 
secrets. 
Oxford is the 'starting point for all river excur¬ 
sions, whether for a steamer trip or camping 
boats. Messrs. Salter’s Saloon Steamers leave 
Folly Bridge daily for London, travelling through 
the Thames Valley, stopping at all places of in¬ 
terest en route, and passing, as they proceed, 
many historical points that have staged such im¬ 
portant epochs in the History of England. 
During the summer months, Punts, Camping 
Boats, Motor Launches, and all accessories for 
the river can be obtained through Bell’s Travel 
Service, or from any of the numerous boathouses 
On the river banks of the Thames and Isis, so 
much frequented by the undergraduate. 
• Oxford can boast as being the most suitable 
centre for exploring the Thames, and in this 
respect the most speedy way of travel is by 
steamer. Messrs. Salter. Bros, have recently aug¬ 
mented their steamer services ; it is now possible 
to take a return trip of twenty miles each way 
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