The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-20
LAKE MEMpAR : MAGOG.
Beautiful Lnudscs pes-Nnturai Cartosities-
Fnshionables Climbing Up 5000 Fcet-Fisk-
iug-.Iunting.


iu9-Iunting.
In these DAYS o. quick and easy transit the tourist
does not experience any great atlgue IN coming to
this rather distant summer resort and then much
monotony OF travelling Is relieved, as the route
hther lies among some or the most picturesque
scenery in the world.
Memphremagog signifies IN the indian dialect
"f3eautifui Waters" Tue lake Is situated on the
borders o, Vermont and Canada; 1t Is nearly
fny miles long and about three mites wide.
The shores present splendid panorama OF rural
beautes ndented with pretty bays Of various sizes,
bold neadlands an neat snrubbery. Srme twenty
Islands are scattered the lakes surface adding
much to the beauty OF the scene. Soping hills run
along the east snore aud on the west side loom up
towering mountains, whose lofty peaks seem to be
crowned with the dome above This great profu-
sion OF grand and sublime scenery suggests 70 the
mind luxurious repose. freedom from worldly tn
nueuces ana all that Is earthly. Nature has not
been parslmonlous In bestowlng her charms on this
arcadian spot where the tourist, pleasure seeker,
artist, hunter and invalid can each ind O whole
catalogue OF attractions.
NATURAL CURIOsIrlEs
are not wanting here, ana hundreds Of romantic
stories are told OF certain wild hooks and secluded
spots. Magoon's Point has glided into history on
eral years ago. supposed to be the rendezvous of
hand OF smugQiers. SINNERS Cave Is situated on
SKlnper's Island; this natural novel IL about eleven
feet wide at the entrance, twelve feet nigh and
nearly thirty feet long. during the war OF 1872 a
gang o. desI eradoes made this cave their head
quarters. Balance Rock, slrhat d on Long Island.
is great wOndernent to the pleasure tourist. The
rock weighs several tons and is poised a single
plyHr. an1 although the great boulder looks inse.
cure It's singular position the strongest WIND cannot
overthrow It, Inc sensation Is exceedln-y pleas.
thiln ia m "a ba
O. the ampnithcatre OF rural beauties tnat can be
seen rom almost every projecting oont
has an altitude OF about three thousand feet. mar
row pathway WINS ~ the mountain to its summit.
ing country Is obtained. TN clear day the flourish
Ing city OF Montreal Is family visible. A. the west
are me Green Mountains ana southeast loom no tne
the eve nearer objects the scene grows more
p;casing!y enchanting. The view Is uelghtluly
varied all is harmony, SameDesS ana m0nOtOny are
absent only loneliness and gems OF artistic beauty
meet the eye, ng the soul WIN sweet inspirations.
The scene grows still more splendid. more grandly
magnificent when Old sol seals away behind the
horizon, casting over the whole panorama spread
out before you cloud Of golden lgnt, softly toucn.
Inc with prismatc .ints forest hill and dale. while
the blue waters OF the lake Look ike one sheet OF
FURNISHED gold. The prospect s sublime and charm
ingly fascinating.
FAsHIoNABLEs CLIMBING.
1t is quite amusing to witness the movements OF
fastldious and fashionable gentlemen ana LADIES
climbing up the usyed path eadmg to the Owls
head. All nnery, "ge Eaws' ana "lurOctOwS" are
discarded; crluOllne StanuS no Chancc whatever.
Only simple and rather coarse costumes can endure
the savage treatment that the rough climbing sub
jects them TO- French Kid boots are laid aside aud
the dainty OF fortunes avor.te5 are encased IN
thick caliskin Shoes Close f.tng pants and light
coats are not wanted nut the sailor breecnes AND
Jacket are Just the thing for easy comfort The belle
VINO puts on the Boomer costume is sensible, and
should DR.. Mary Walker come here this summer
she will he o. X. IN point OF dress, since the most
desirable views are only mad by climbing up the
mountains. The lovely belle rom Washington was
SO excited yesterday and SO fatlgued while climbing
to the summit OF Owls Head that she vigorously
wiped ner face with her handkerchief. The result
was q complexion several shades darker than when
sac left the Mountain House But tnese little ms
haps Will happen where the butterflies are exposed
to narIshps.
I FISHING AND HUNTING
are very mucn INDUCED In by the pleasure tourist
at this place, ana Gle angler can anuse himself with
nook aud line to his hearts content. Trout are
very plentiiut and pickerel, ees. rock bass, onge
suckers and shadwaiters also abound Gentlemen
spending tne season IN these regions VIII una plenty
OF game snouid they desire 10 ENJOY the pleasures
the hunt. ihe woods are uil OF squirrels, mares
RABBITS foxes, woo1chucks ana beavers. Bears
anu deer ARE not found III the Immediate neighbOr-
hood OF the lake.
/ Already the hotels are filing up, ana there II
every reason to believe that the season Will be verl
1 brilliant