The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-10
THE AMERICAN SEAS.
SCHOOLEY MOUNTAINS.

SCHOOLEY MOUNTAINS.
SCuooLEy MOUNTAINS, Aug. 2, 1856.
Mountain Scenay-- Vie,cs from tie Heoth--First
Hop Of The Season al The Heath House. Grand
Boschng Match-Sack Race, &c., &c.
Not having seen in your valuable paper, any cor
respondence from this place, deem it duty to
your readers to give them insight into the beau
ties and epioyments 0, this celebrated place. Heath
House (our present abiding place) is certaply one
Of the most agreeable OF our many lovely summer
retreats The Heath is situated on a beautiful pla-
teau on the summit Of Schooley Mountains, com
mands an inland view unsurpassed in the States,
whilst the cool mountain air stimulates the frame to
activity and the mind to healthy action.
Our company is certainly composed Of the cream
of New York and Philadelphia society. On Friday
week the FIRST grand hop OF the season came oil.
The management was left to the gentlemen whilst
the large palor most appro prately dressed with
greens by the ladies. TO particularize among so
many OF the fair sex would be iavidious
Yesterday was grand gala day In the morning
the long expected match at tenpins, between SIX
gentlemen from Belmont Hall and six from the
Heath, of in the bowling saloon OF the latter
house. II anks to the kind atten ions of Mr. Kin
nard of New York, the umpire OF the parties, the
ladies were fully provided with accommodations in
the saloon. The excite ment during the ga ran
high, as one oi either party made ten strike, aud
so close the played, that it was any ores
game until the last ball was rolled And then,
when the announcement was made by the umpire
toat the Heath bad won, shout from fair throa's
went up that made the welkin ring. luach on
the green closed the mornings reyes, at wdlch
toasts were duly honored, and the knights OF the
heart and button made suitable Acknowledgements
for the honor done them.
In the afternG IN sack race, and in the evening
hop, at which the boarders from the Belmont were
present, closed our festal day.
LAKE MsHoPAc.
LAKE MAHoPAc, Aug. 4, 1856.
Rtgottcs IT The Lake BriRiant Water N,minc
fica--Tac COLLATION. at NompSon's-- The Forth
coming Balls at Grsgoyy's and Baidtciia's, &c.
Novelties OF all kinl@ are constantly presented to
the sojourncrs at the lake. On Tuesday last no less
than five regattas took place; the principle one
Icing that between the six cared boats, the Fancy,
Mpnehaha and the Oscecla.
On Saturday evening last an affair, beautiful in
every sense OF the word drew forth The almost limit
ess resources OF Mahopac. IL denominated an
:" illumination Fourteen boats decked with
scores OF Chinese and similar lanterns, all arranged
n eublamatical order, presented scene replese
with ariistic leauty. The designs which elected
lie greatest admiration, were those representing
large yacht under full sail, playfully called :" The
Erchsntsd Ship" and a white elephant, styled the
"Creat Mogul,r guarded by his keeper, who stood
by, aiIGyed in appropriate Eastern costume. 1t is
fruiets 10 attempt 70 give An adequate description
nc designs consisted OF DO scrs, temples and the
like. They were abont 20 feet in height, and from
20 TO 35 in diameter When the chain OF boats ncared
Glegory's and Baldwns decks, al the sound Of the
gong one long, loud and simultaneous cheer from
the vest assemblsgc there present greeted their ad
won't.
When the illumination was concluded, the com.
parry retired 10 their respective hotels to engage in
| The bnumelable mazos Of the dance.
The aIpt afance Of Gregory's was brilliant in the
eAtTeIe, where the eDliycDinR uusic and the dense
nroig Of Leholders attracted many lair Beauties
from Baldwin's, who We'd with those ~ the sister
hotel, il such term maybe employed in Comparing
fen ale oveness
collation. was spread at Thompspns, whose boarders
were he participsfors in The illumination.
must now conclude; but when am more OF lai.
sure will oGdeavor to give your readers detailed
account of he forthcoming balls at Gregory's and
Baldwns.
LAKE MAnorAc, Aug. 4, 1886.
Rush 81 Vis;iers- Cro,cded State IF the Hytcis--
Attractions Of the Nsighborhood- Grand F7giila
Hlumiac,ioa on ne Lakc--Norei ard Charming
Spectacle, &c, &c.
Every year this place attracts numbers, until at
this time scarcely a room can be obtained At tbs
hotels or the private boarding houses The propre-
tors OF Two Of the hotels have made vast additions {,
lions enough for all that apply. II is not surprising
that persons should select this charming lake TO
srend the summer season with their families, away
from the heat and dust OF the gityfor II IL one Of
the most healthy and delightful parts OF the country
and within reasonable distance OF the city Parties
not attracted here by pulls and Advertisements
| usually resoIted 10 by many watering places; but
| Lake Mahopac advertLcs Itself Every one coming
here, on his return speaks Of IL TO his neg hbor
ard be- in trrn, after visiting IT, speaks OF it, plea
saDt qr9iies 70 otlcfs until the lake has taken a
stand among the most agreeable Of summer retreats.
II Is Circumstance ia its favor that IL h visited by
families who return, year alter year, satisfied that
| they cannot find more healthy and pleasant
location.
On Saturday evening last The sojourners here were
dcighicd by one OF the most unique end chaste
sights that has ever fallen 10 their lot. The guests
| at Thompsons House gos up grand illuminated
i foiilla boat procession on the lake, consisting Of
| twelve row boats and a sail boat, illn minated by
| PAPER Lanterns ofyaricgated colois, lighted inside
~ candles, each boat arranged in different form,
\ and containing The ladies and gentlemen OF The
house. Also in the procession was a large temple.
ton fcct high, dressed with evorgreens in which red
/ coloied fIe was continually burning, and Roman
car dies exploding fiom each end; and also raft
mace Tor The occasion was the form Of an immense
elephant large "a life, with Turk riding him. The
! animal was also Illuminated and moved as IL a
| thing Of life' The night was dark, and the effect
upon the beholdcr was novel and grand, and remind
| cd one OF fairy scene. The procession moved on
the water in line by the hotels, amid the chez IS
and admiration OF the vast crowd. The whole affair
was very Credfable.
LAKE MAuorAc,
BALDWIN HOTEL, Aug. 8, 1867
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