RAPID TRANSIT TO ROCKCLIFFE The New Electric Line Opened With 211 Early Morning Trip. Time, three o'clock in the morning ! Place, the New Edinburgh termini of the electric and horse railways. Let her go, " said Superintendent Hutcheson, and leaving the sleeping city with its glittering electric lights behind, the first electric car upon the Rockliffe extension sprang forward into the silence and darkness of the woodland. As the trolley bell pealed forth its warning hundreds of feathered songsters awoke, and thus to nature's accompaniment was the long anticipated opening of the line to Rockliffe Park inaugurated. With Superintendent Hutcheson OIL the first car was Mr. Ahearn, to whose untiring efforts the early opening of the line is due, and a represen'tative of the Citizen abroad for an airing after his night's work. The run from New Edinburgh to the pavilion at the eastern terminus was made in three and a half minutes, and was successful in every respect. The track is of the most solid standard steam railway construction, with extra heavy guard rails upon all curvesThe whole road is a succession of curves, winding through what is probably the most scenery in Canada, and picturesque, pavilion from which is obtained a series of views up and down the Ottawa and Gatineau rivers and across the Laurentian range of mountains indescribably charming. Near the pavilion a neat cottage has been erected for the caretaker and family. Light refreshments will be kept, and ice and hot water supplied to visitors and pienic parties. Conveniences for both ladies and gentlemen have been erected in suitable locations. The pavilion, which is 30 by 60, is lighted by electricity. Round tables are being built aronnd a number of the larger trees in the park for the convenience of pienickers. Connection is made at New Edinburgh with both the horse and electric cars from the city.
