New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-15
ROUND LAKE.
THE LATEST OF THE cAMP-MEErrN


half way the railroad between Albany and Saratoga
| The Ecanp-ground lie between railroad and lake q
quarter OF mile apart. The early morning trains come
In, bringing loaded cars full OF the btbest freight Ina
fresh suits and bright ribbons This is our American
version Of the pilgrimsges 70 Lourdes. Tbs woods
sparkle "a II they alive In the crisp morning breeze
and the widest of wild country about Is beaded with
dew and swathed with light mists The groves deli
catey fragrant and outbreaking with bird
come ID, and when the painted throng swarms st
the ornate iron pavilion called station and streams
among tho trees. the holiday feeling complete. Tho
domain is spacious enough nearly 200 acres Of sunny
slope and forest in the heart OF which Is tiny village.
broad, wel-kept road sweeps round circle on tho
outer edge OF which stand the cottages On the inner
edge Is double row OF tents surrounding the tabernacle
OF open seats and preachers pavilion. The
by road called squares and the first
on a market, Office and bookstore fronting fountain
In white iron basin which IA the hangiDgOn place
small boys. There is postolce at Round Lake all tho
year. and telegraph station The site Is dry grove OF
pine hemlock and hard woods, OF which rural brother
has counted up at least thirty varieties on the shore OF
the lake. To reach the water the path crosses the op
ing bank bed of late clover to the shaded tlo
wharf where the associations feet OF boats swinging.
tended all day long by wshful eyes-for the wharf Is
lounging place for people who can't row. TALL slim
ems and water beeches hang gracefully about the places
the amber water laps smoothly and warm as IL 1t held
potable sunshne; the air has a keen scent OF mint
anu wafer Wceus, ana the uOWu
less cOmpacency the beings at roost the slab seats,
and make notes them the brown-thrushes and
catbrds Not "a wing nor paw Is TO be disturbed on
these grounds and the way the birds hop round and
peer as II they craved further acquaintance Is
pleasant 20 one who likes their harmless and gentle
society its original footing The woods are full OF
sunny corners where put oneself out to air in
gracious incidence Inhalng the sweet breath OF
late leaves, and the subtle earth odOr that
grows refreshing with the sharp mornings
and cool nights I'm dreadfully afraid Shat
If Pm fond OF going to camp-meetings, IL
ISN'T for the In these blessed Saratoga woods
every sound and a charm, and we live with just
partition enough between US and nature to
weakened forces that 10 the board shantes arc
thin enough to give the benefit Of wood air by
night well day. Aud there is the comfort OF
eating from table and white cloth, viands which,
however primitive in shape and service
taste remarkably good to appetites sharpened
by being in the open air for six hours
No crOquet ia allowed the grounds but with this
a spirit OF worldly remuneration, the gc-
MUS OF the spot content; and, believe that with
society novels and going for catfish and writing poetry
and hunting sassafras bark chewing gum, telling all rho
from different parts OF the country smoking
by moonlight, and playing poker with chips OF birch
bark the side OF the fence, party scune and
feminine, managed to make up for It, That birch BARK
gambling happy device. and the steady boy found
a sunny spot the bounds where there could be
serious little game without hurting the feelings of the
Committee. As Madame FOrlOna, who was so careful
not to disturb her husbands peace VI mind with her
coquetries, said, Somebody will be very much aston
ished IN eternity" As not far of explained, 1t
MT that fond OF poker call 1t polite game
but we had do something that was MT allowed, 10
keep up with the opportunity"
The eating houses, with their bodily suggestions arc
prudenty removed some distance from the main camp
A Troy coniectoner has made really tempting place
Of his shop, which big enough for three OF common
SIZE Such brilliant packages OF candy musk and rose
drops perfume the breath OF rural SWANS and render
impossible to exist in their vicinity heaps Of wEiergreen
berries that lead TO wonder If people have any
thoughts Of canning hom, bananas cocoanuts piled mp
like cannonbals and pyramids OF lemons OF such size
that really pity them wasted at campMcet-
ings where nobody knows how To mix them win green
not But those who wish TO upple VIII INA
the sparkling icy water from tho GLACIER
seen close by the railroad a mile OF two beyond sara
toga II said 20 be the strongest OF all the mineral
head. Temperance people ought TO repdlae spa water
1t exhirates and one gets IN the haot OF dnAns II as
SO for jug of saratogy water. would" cannot for
bear to sound tho alarm OF this too 1ascln
atIng draught. The law against smoking IS signify
relaxed. L don't suppose any Of the old sisters
tent and comfort herself with q clay pipe,
station and sit on the veraIda and smoke IN
assurance that the railroad company Will protect then
rights One rueon the last marks the difference between
the old-fashi0ned campmeetng and the new style OF
Summer resort. "Aimproper and proiane persons axe
lind fault with. though It Causes TO wonder
when the vicious and prOiane are 10 be converted X
they're not allowed 10 attend services Tor that purpose
The why 50 few conversions are reported Oh late
years ut camp-meengs and in the church Is because
sinners allowed attend They eit 10 the
outside mercy, which, nappy Is as Doubtless as crea'
ton.
The dning-rOom people a case in point. very
gay, lively set they are-lght-footed, Soodiookins
girls, given 10 pink ribbons and white waists. They
have OF the gentles most pensye descnp
ton, who seems to be a pet among the women. Tney
will be inst before mealtimes trying some sweet
symphony Of neckue Tor nm, Duttouing his collar,
ana doing various kindly offices cOngcnal to the
female heart. He has the widest assortment
necklieS, that mild. gOOd-l0okng, dark-ey ed
officer OF the domestic forces. Az morning
Inc appears IN spring plaid slightly dclaced.
night in cTon He wears blue, but ne Is too dark
for it, aud coral pink, and green and has stripes aud
checks and bars Indeed, can't imagine that he gOt
many in any other way than presents and test-
Donlals from tine girls IN ms employ. TAey are the
deftes "spryest" OF girls. and the work dies under
their hands in way that proves they belong 10 race,
nearly extinct OF girls that know now To do hosewOrk
These people, good-natured. neat, aud indus
trious, came from che charcoal region away
toward the Adirondaeks Ihty were nope.
OF the region round. One OF then, went to camp
meeting and converted, aud seden ing preacher
home with him the people took to religion"
and civilization and now the settlements OF the cnar
coal hills are transformed Drinking nshilng ana low
living have given place to sober active cheerneSs. aud
preter result of missionary effort could MT DO asked
than these bright damses equally active IN their work
and their fun The proprietor OF the dining-rOom.
came 10 camp meeting 70 make disturbance.
bat went AWAY S sng man Hee b was
aud sewed potatoes from the hand Of bandit chief,
man With little TOO much force In ms face 10 be worked
by wrestling with pots ana kettles and imagine he
needs all the grace he mas ~ keep dow The Wild nature
ter nearer home. Either the rural clergy
shave improved IN their style OF preaching or
BY the way Is this passage from SpurgeoU, or Is
ND rful hV "A aphe 4 shall mt