The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-25
4 Charming Landscape Switzerland Of
Amerioa" Aquatic ATTRACTIONS and Hotel
Aooommeasaon--Rsilroad Com
niunication with New
~ York Row tho Season
is Being Spent.


river and In the most romantic section Of Putnam
county (not inapty named the Switzerland of
Amerioa'Y, It Is noted for remarkably cool and
fnvigorating atmosphere, which seldom varies dur
ing the warmest weather. Nesting among sue
cession Of forest covered hills, Lake Mahopao re-
poses in serene loveliness, presenting to the en-.
raptured vision Of the naturalist scene which, In
the estimation Of tourists, Is unsurpassed by the
historic charms Of Killarney or that rose-tnted
Mecca Of lovers-Lake Como. This pellucid
body Of water, occupying space nine
miles in circumference is fed by invisible springs
and forms one of the main tributaries of Croton
Lake, distant about fifteen miles in southerly
direction. The surface of the lake is embollished
by three or four verdure-crowDed islands, which.
rising in graceful proportions from the water have
most captivating appearance. The largest of
these covers area of ten acres while the small
est, which embraces about three acres has, from
Its enchanting scenery, long been named Fairy
Island. Mr.. 7. r. Ganong, who owns the latter,
is, with his family, the sole occupant of this iso-
lated though lovely retreat. Viewed from the
waters edge, these emerald spots are exqusitely
blended with the
PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPE
and produce harmonious and pleasing effect
In addition to the inviting facilities for bathing,
sailing and rowing the lake abounds In bass,
pickerel and perch, thus aSscrding ample oppor'
tpnity to those who delight 10 ans.-ng' WIN
these attractions in view it will not be wonds,~"
at that this delightful resort, which not many
years since could only boast of two modest board
ing houses, now contains four Or five extensive
hotels, capable of accommodating two thousand
persons 1t cannot be doubted that the Isolated
location a49 copparative inaccegsbility of the
lake have hitherto tended materially to retard its
mediate prospect Of the New York and Boston H Rail
road (Which Is being rapidly pushed to compile
TOM opening up direct Communication between
s 20 l ns urs S of ass ManS
can hardly fail to create desirable change in
TILE ICE MONoP0LIEs
1T present existing in New York, as the new road
which is capable Of yielding millions of tons Of
superior Ice annually. Anticipating the advantages
forehhadowed, party of capitalists have recently
purchased - sixty acres Of land, having water
which, 1t is said they will shortly erect a hotel
largo enough to accommodate two thousand
guests. IL is also understood that the Delmonico
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q commodiOus hotel thereon.
In o charming Gothic villa, located on an emf
'nence commanding a magnificent view of the lake
and its surroundings Colonel Manuel Freyre, the
Peruvian Minister to the United States, Is, with
his family, here spending the summer months, the
extensive retinue connected with his esto blish-
ment being notable feature of the season.
Hero also the well known humanitarian, Mr.
Henry Bergh, forgets the cheated term" In his
pretty COTTAGE half concealed by luxariant foliage
on tho margin Of the water
THE PRESENT SEASON
ct Lake Mahopac has thus far been eminenny sue.
cessful, both % regards the number and respecta-
biHty Of the guests, majority of whom are from
Now York. 1t is remarked that families who
hov M o,oia al, ttx,a
bly, return, large portion of them remaining dur
ing the entire summer. During the early part of
the day and in the evening the lake Is studded
with Of sail and row boats each tiny craft
ana a. an occasional merry laugh rings out over
the CLASSY surface and is re-echoed until lost
among the surrounding hills, the effect produced
on the senses is truly fascinating. Croquet, bill
lizards and ten pins claim considerable attention
and are freely patronzed by both sexes. AS each
family brings from two to six horses the
DISPLAY OF EQUIPAGES
generally to be observed driving out toward sun
SGT Is very imposing. Equestrian exercise is
also much fndulged in by the ladies.
Among the principal hotels, the Gregory House
Is not only noteworthy for its commodiousness and
appointments, but also for it's location, aifording
as it does, perfect shade, with piano.
I Tamic view Of the lake and surrounding
even reflection OF the SUMS rays,
lounge in friendly groups on the spacious piazzas
throughout the hottest portion of the day, enjoy
ing the fortifying breezes that have, moment
before, kissed the cool bosom OF the lake. Music,
by Bernstein's band, daily, in the forenoon and
ALSO u fhe evening, when the drawing room is
wholly devoted to the children, from eight to niue
pollock, after which time dancing Is Kept up by
the grown people until nearly midnight. Next in
Importance is Thompson's Hotel new and i'm
posing structure, having capacity for entertain
ing about four hundred persons. This house,
which has recently been erected and furnished at
cost of nearly 100000, il pleasantly situated,
and enjoys liberal patronage. A hop takes
place at this hotel nightly also There are, be-
sides those named other desirable stopping places
at the lakc, which, although not so well known, are
perhaps equally inviting to those who prefer seclu-
sion.
Among the prominent guests at the Gregory
New York and Boston Railroad), with his wife and
family; Mr.. Andrew Mckinney and family, of
Boston, also the following residents Of New
stock and family, Christopher Moller and family,
John II. Moran and family, Joseph Stiner and
family. George Gilman and family, a. Dennison
liam Raynor and family, A. L. brown and family,
W. A. Fowler and family, j. s. Wilde and family,
Jerome Hill and family, Charles Lord and family,
Alfred Becar and family, J, o. Lloyd and family,
lady, Robert Cochran and lady, James Alburtis
and Fl. o. Stetson.
At Thompson's Hotel the following recent ar
rivals are noticed Morris Woodruff and family,
New York John Stephens and family, New York
Benjamin b. Sherman and family, New York; B.
L. Sherman and lady, New York; W. A. Martin
and family, New York; William Borden and
family, New York, 7. Chandler and family, New
York; Mrs. L. W. Anderson and family, New Or
leans, La; Miss Agnes Ethel, New York; William
d. Allen and family, New York; 7. NJ. Jones and
family, New York, and @. R. Fowler, Charles
son, s. @.
DIS NGUISHED ARRIVALS AT OUR WATER
EC PLACES.
dis season han hnap