By trolley through eastern New England . uns to WestGloucester. Emerging from the woods upon a hillside,from which a charming glimpse is had of Annisquam,across the Squam River on the left; farther on aview is had of the rocky islands in the Squam. AtFernwood Lake another grand view is had of Annis-quam and Gloucester. Crossing over an arm of theSquam River, which makes Cape Ann an island athigh tide, Rocky Neck, Ten Pound Island and EasternPoint, with their lighthouses, are seen on the right as thecar enters quaint old Gloucester, a village in 1G25, themost famous fishing port in the world; a
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By trolley through eastern New England . uns to WestGloucester. Emerging from the woods upon a hillside, from which a charming glimpse is had of Annisquam, across the Squam River on the left; farther on aview is had of the rocky islands in the Squam. AtFernwood Lake another grand view is had of Annis-quam and Gloucester. Crossing over an arm of theSquam River, which makes Cape Ann an island athigh tide, Rocky Neck, Ten Pound Island and EasternPoint, with their lighthouses, are seen on the right as thecar enters quaint old Gloucester, a village in 1G25, themost famous fishing port in the world; and its flakes, where fish are dried, and the homes of its Captains Cour-ageous are worth an extended visit. The tourist whostops in Gloucester will find no place more delightful thanthe Surfside, with its splendid seaward outlook over a finesand beach ; reaching the heart of the city, where one isafforded an opportunity for a trolley trip around the Cape.The trip around Cape Ann from Gloucester via Rock- Wlacbester* Heaters please users.. liilMBlMfiMiiIliiMI ii r EASTERN NEW ENGLAND 111 port and Pigeon Cove, returning by way of Lanesville, BayView and Annisquam, occupying one hour and forty min-utes, at a cost of only twenty cents, is a most delightfulone, following as it does a rugged coast nearly the entiredistance. The car for Rockport and Pigeon Cove is takenon the main street, and runs through a beautiful ruralscenery, passing the old stone barn at Beaver Dam, thenceover Baitcut Hill, where a magnificent view of the ocean isto be had, taking in the whole of the north of Massachu-setts Bay. Descending the hill. Cape Pond Grove, withfine grounds, is on the right, and directly the car entersRockport, running up streets with quaint, ancient housesstanding between modern suburban cottages. On the leftis Memorial Hall. Then through the business section ofthe town the car soon brings one to Pigeon Cove andamong the cliffs overlooking the sea. The Cape Ann quar-ries are passed on t