shade trees and its many driveways, extending across the bridge to St. Mary's, Gibson, Marysville and on up that picturesque and beautiful Nashwaak valley, where I had many, many drives, and where I enjoyed a picnic one fine summer afternoon upon the lawn in the grove, in front of the magnificent residence of Mr. M. White, the most delightful spot along the whole valley, with its broad productive intervals skirting the river. Then another pleasant drive is passing Nashwaaksis, and through Douglas, viewing the numerous islands, along the St. John river to the mouth of the Keswick, the branches of the fruit trees hanging to the ground under their heavy loads of delicious fruits.
Another pleasant time was the private picnic held on the lawns at the Old Government House, where the
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