New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-29
WATEPNG-PLACE NOTES.

The attractions so numerous about the Thou
and Islands are TO be increased this by the
holding OF grand camPmeeting. Anticipating a
crowd the hotel prOpretOrs have made considerable
number Of improvements. TIE ground on which the
meeting is to DE held and which has been laid out into
los Is called tho Thousand Island Park Lots have been
sold at auction, and number OF cottages have already
been erected Ii Is thought that some of the people will
occupy these during tho Summer Besides the usual
number OF invalid visitors who seek Clifton Springs
yearly for the beneficial effects OF the mineral waters,
Il fs anticipated that the hotels will at
tract q large number Of tourists and excursion
parties this season. Within 100 miles OF
this CITY, the mountains Of Ulster County aud near the
little village Of Elenie, favored few have had, until
recently, the pleasure OF hunting deer ana hs1ng IL
countless streams and brooklets Now, however, the
number OF visitors has increased so largely that Nmrod
place the tourist The pleasure seeker who
thoroughly enjoys wild and picturesque scenefy viii be
perfectly satisfied with what he finds teie......Jrst
about this time when every mans pocketSook Is reuc-
family taken out to settle that little b"A visit 10 Avon
would probably be beneficial II 10 said that two tun-
bers fun Of the waters Of its sulphur springs will make
n man feel honest, and no will have strong de-
sire to pay his debts;" and when he quits the
place 1t IL supposed that his mind rs 80 filed with
reDenibrances Of the grand scenery which he
has enjoyed that he thinks OF little else II s not stated
whether the effects Of the waters are lastng.......
The Spring House ct Ricbhed Springs. N. Y. has been
purchased 10y T. L. Proctor Of Baggs's Hotel Utica
who spent $4,000 In furnishing the hotel ana
improving the fine grounds surrounding the house The
famous sulphur baths OF Riced situated on this
property tho midst of grove Of fine old trees Among
those who have already engaged rooms at tho Spring
House are Ex-Goyemors Seymour and Hoffman. Bishop
Dospe Of Albany Senators Conkng and Herman, and the
Hon John r. Devlin.
Undoubtedly Maryland furnish Summer resorts 10
plenty for her citizens, aud have little to
spare for outsiders. Within hours ride OF Baltimore
fs the pretty little place called Popular SPRING. with
pleasant carriage drives and ample hotel acconmoda
tons AT the foot Of Jacks Mountain. Of the
ao Ridge range, and nostliDg beneath the shadow Of
rand old treas and wild and rugged scenes ia Fountain
Dale SPRING. just five miles from Rmmcttsburg This is
snug little retreat and fine fishing is found In the
nountaip streams. .Clarvaux and Winston are two
ether costly situated hamlets at the base OF the Blue
Ridge Mountains The Mountain House. on Fairview
Mountain, has a grand situation, and the fine views
which arc had from Its portico, balconies, and win
dovs are enjoyed by visitors each year..
Annapos the capital OF Maryland with Its old historical
State House, and the hns grounds around the Naval
Asademy which are always open to visitors is very
pleasant place TO spend few weeks. The ships and
monitors In TIE harbOr, the Naval Academy Museum, To-