The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-08-16

still there are as many spots to be witnessed as
have been already seen. The greatest point of
attraction hereabouts are the Antes Springs,
famous for miles around. They are situated In
the Nippenose valley, the ride through which Is
certainly very fine, and in many places ii re-
minds one of the romantic drive along your
Wissahickon. After entering the valley through
break in the mountains on the south side of
the Susquehanna, yor proceed along the banks
of stream bearing the name by which the
springs are known, for mile aud a-half; then
you ford the creek, and, after q short drive,
reach the springs. The largest is located at the
base of the mountain, and is some thirty feet in
diameter. All attempts which have been
made to ascertain its depths have
proved fruitless. In addition to the water
which is furnished by this large and several
other smaller springs in the vicinity, there is
supply constantly pouring from beneath the
mountain. This latter stream comes under the
mountain for distance of over two miles, and
has its rise in a number of small streams about
the same distance from where ii sinks under the
rocks. In the neighborhoed of the Antes
Springs there are several unfathomable sink
holes, the water in which is of different tenn
perature The grounds around the springs have
been put in order by their recent purchaser,
and they are chartered by the day to parties
from Wiliamsport, Lock Haven, and the
surrounding country. The stream abounds in
trout, and none but those who have rented the
place are allowed to throw fly in its waters.
Your correspondent, in company with number
of Philadelphians, few days ago attended
picnic given for their benefit by some of the
residents of Jersey Shore, and were delightfully."-
entertained at this most romantic spot. The
next most attractive drive is the one along the
Big Pine creek. Here, for great distances, you
travel under projecting rocks, with the road
just wide enough for one vehicle to pass along.
Should you be SO unfortunate as to meet a
vehicle coming in the opposite direction,
and it heavier than the one
you have you will find that you will be under
the necessity Of dismounting and taking the
harness off your horses. Then the animals are
taken sipgly past the other wagon, while yours
is backed down the hill from the road and there
held until the strangers team is driven by
Etiquette requires him to assist you in your
labor. After having driven along these narrows
for a couple of miles, you ford the creek, and one
of two roads is at your disposal. The one to the
right takes you to Coudersport. Midway and
on the top of the mountain which
you are compelled to cross is an i'm
mense spring. which only needs q
large house to make it prominent resort.
The road TO the left leads you to genuine sui
phur spring, which has recently been purchased
by gentleman who, it is believed, intends to SO
improve its surroundings as to be to his pecuni-
ary advantage. On this same road is pretty
little settlement known Campbells Mills.
On the occasion of our visit we were drawn in a
barouche, the first vehicle of the kind ever seen
in Jersey Shore. 1t created quite an excitement
among the country people, and one old gentle
man stopped us and exclaimed, 'What funny
wagon!" Among the many other drives, those
through the White Deer Valley, Sugar Valley,
to Wllliamsport, to Holldaysburg, to Lock
Haven, and over the hills to the east of the
town, are the most romantic.
The sport most enjoyed by visitors is the
trout fishing, of which there is plenty within a
circuit of twelve miles, between the LIT of June
and the LIST Of August after which there>is a
heavy penalty for indulging your taste in that
line. The fishermen have been very successful
this season, and only during the last week of
July small party made up of Philadelphians,
with one of the residents as q guide in four
days caught elk hundred of these beautiful fish.
Antes creek, Canoe run, Gilbert's run, and
Larrys creek are all within short distance Of
this place, and are flshed by parties who 60 for
days sport. Those intending to camp out for
several days 60 to the upper waters of the BE-
Pine and Larry's creek.
One of the features of this beautiful town is
the West Branch Academy, ably conducted by
Mrs. Elizabeth Ball, lady well and favorably
known as teacher in the city of Philadelphia.
MAC.