This subscriber informs the public, and particularly those who either for health or pleasure are disposed to enjoy the water, that he has thoroughly repaired that commodious, prime sailing Pleasure Boat, the Pond Lily; and that she will ply from the northern to the southern shore every day in the week, (wind and weather permitting.) She has good accommodations for Passengers; and Ladies and Gentlemen, wishing to indulge in a few hours of healthy and agreeable pastime, will be cheerfully waited upon. Select Companis from the town and country, are solicited to afford themselves this pleasant relaxation from business; and on seasonable notice to the Skipper of the Boat, every required attention is promised them, by their devoted, humble servant. JAMES LEE. Litchfield, August 24, 1795. N. B.—There is a new wharf erected on the east end of the Pond; which makes it much more convenient for the Passengers than formerly. A much later advertisement reads: The new and elegant Horse boat, Bantam, having been recently built for the express purpose of accommodating pleasure parties on the Bantam Lake is now completely prepared to accommodate ladies and gentlemen who may wish to take advantage of this safe and neat (!) mode of taking a trip upon our pleasant waters. Parties wishing to engage the boat for a trip, must give two days notice to the subscriber residing at the north end of the Lake. HARMON STONE. Litchfield, June 27, 1826. BANTAM LAKE. (GREAT POND, SO CALLED) Being a plan of much resort the subscriber has fitted up a small establishment, located on the shore of the northeast extreme of said Lake, in neat order, for the accommodation of those gentlemen and ladies who may wish to spend a few hours on and about this beautiful sheet of water. FREDERICK A. MARSH. May 28, 1829. In 1827 the following notice was posted. This must have caused great excitement with its unusual novelty. THE AERIAL PHAETON.[18] LITCHFIELD, CONN.