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“...Means of
Convey-
ance.
Horses.
Coastal
Steamers.
Sports.
Tennis.
Bathing.
158 GUIDE TO THE WEST INDIES
French during their occupation, and they are more
remarkable for their skilful tracery than for the
condition of their surface, which leaves much to
be desired. One can drive within a radius of
5 miles from Scarborough at all times, and, in
the dry season, for 20 miles along the Windward
Road. The continuation of this road goes right
round the island, but from King’s Bay on to its
junction with the Northside Road at King Peter’s
Bay—a distance of 32 miles—it is a bridle track
only. There is a road across the centre of the
island, still in bad order in places, but which is
being rapidly improved, and there are numerous
branch roads in good condition. Though they
are fairly well kept, they are not well adapted
for carriages, and the principal means of loco-
motion are therefore horses and “ Shanks’ mare.”
Good riding horses can be hired for 2s. per hour,
6s...”
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