New-York tribune., 1876-10-07
FALL RESORTS.
GREENWOOD LAKE.

-,,r vIsITORs-A NEW sPORTsMANs CLUB-AR-
JUDGEMENTS FOR A REGATTA
OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
'CnrrNwOOp LAKE, Sept. 22.-The first i'm
-, received upon arriving at Greenwood Lake is
~, q, entering a wild, untcnanted coantry' little
,cA nv the presence OF human beings. The country
h which the railroad passes, for 20 miles before
bjne the lake lays good foundation for such feel
mountainous, little settled tract with few build
e h,oadel bv the narrow wynOcke, along the tOrtu-
hoa of which the tracks built Going toward the
81 NJ the lake from Cooper, the end OF the
road IN tbs direct the little steamer first picks It's
~ slowly and carefully, through wilderness OF
.,umps which in dry season project foot or TWO
hove the water. few years ago, before the Morris
oi needed the lake for feeder, this part of the lake
Sras cedar swamp abounding in feathered game. by
g the surface OF the water the trees were quickly
tO.d Passing this of desoatOn, the lake wdens
no,dered upon each side by steep mountainous
,ones thIckly covered with woods, which are
- inst beginning 10 put on autuunal colors. Az
me places the rocks appear on the lake side nearly
ornendicular cleared, lawnke slope at one point is
cf IN almost endless forest view, and lere are one
- ,,ro buts marking the dividing line between New
vork and New-Jersey. Toward the head OF the lake,
almost hd by the trees, two OF three whepanted no.
,ls appear almost the only signs Of civilization TO he
aeon The hills and trees cut off nearly all view OF the
valley beyond The lake itself is about nine miles long
nd
trom the wind and generally only slightly mted by any
hreeze which might find It's way to it through the valleys
seaeh end Two or three little islands dot it's surface
This place appears 10 have been somewhat neglected
nv Summer pleasure seekers hitherto possibly because OF
the roundabout railroad journey and the ride of or
miles through the woods in which way only it was ac'
eessble II has been fav0re resort of some city resi-
dents for several years the general ignorance OF Its at
fractions aud the trOube Of reaching il making the so
rhofc been more
life here the opening Of the Montcair and Greenwood
kake Railroad bringing the lake within two hours travel
of fNewYor, Several hotels have ourshed at different
points upon the shores during the last few years Prom
inent at the head of the lake Is the Brandon House.
~ charge this year of II. T. Whitestone d Co. This
hotel is on rising land, facing directly down
the lake, shaded by grove OF walnut ana
chestnut trees. with walks spreading ont into
e hills and valleys beyond This house has been fuil
all Summer, many gentlemen residing here with their
families they themselves going 10 and returning from
their business in the city daily, or twice or tree times
during the week Among those here or who have been
bere this Summer are Theodore Moss, W. A. Myers f..
wocott Jackson. John Gsey, and Mrs Peter Gilsey F.
Gardner Edward ]. Lewis, II. c. Cook c. Dennis. d. E.
Starr c. A. Fuller, and Alexander Brandon OF New
York: G. 5. Bu. son Of Philadelphia, the Rev. Dr.
Parmley Of Jersey City, the Rev. A. H. Bradford OF
Moutcair and the Rev. A. H. Young of GreenVile n D.
Directly opposite the Brandon House. across the lake. Is
hp Windprm0r0.
tbe Waphagen. Bradner, and Hazen Hotels. Lower
down the lake. and much the railroad station, is
tbe lake side House, and nearer the lower end is
Rrown,s An these houses have been well filed during
the Summer.
Fishing hunting sailing, rowing and bathing, are the
chief of the outdoor pleasures The woods are fun
of pleasant walks One great source Of amusement,
however ride in the steamboat upon the arrival and
departure of trains 10 Cooper. An old hermit too,
do n hut of "A
sometimes finds his medi,atiOns disturbed by the curl
osy OF Summer visitors. band of eypsies encamped
at the side Of the lake. generally ready 10 tell fortunes
or sell their handiwOrk There has been no lack Of
religious service during the Summer, for exercises have
been conducted every Sunday upon the verandah OF the
Brandon House. which all the visitors al the lake have
been invited tabernacle camp-meeting house is to
be built upon the hill side, in ready view from part
Of the lake to he called the Church OF the Strangers
Services win be held in every Sunday, when completed
to be conducted by any minister Of any denomination
II Will be tie free disposal of any church or sunday
school convention or camp meeting which may desire TO
meet here.
In addition 10 the other attractions spOrtsmans club
has been formed which promises great tlngsn the way
Of hunting and fishing. year or two ago some oI the
visitors conceived the idea Of utilizing the store OF hsh
and game here. So a club has been formed having
among its members the Hon Abram :. Hewitt Edward
Cooper Police Commissioner S j. Nichols, Auditor A. L.
Earle Smith Els. r. Charles ii. Winfield, Charles Hal
lock, Editor Of Forest and Stream, and Theodore
Dr. E. p Terhune Of Newark Garrett A. Hobart OF Pat
erson and Jacob F Randolph, President Of the Morris
Canal Company The lake was stocked Few years ago
with black bass which have increased and multiplied
until they be caught in large numbers mp 10 four or
five pounds in weight. Other fish, also, arc to be
added. The forests that extend back for many
miles from the shores are SAID 20 abound III
game birds. So the members OF the club, now
nearly hundred in number, fud ready sport 1Or rod
gun The lake affords !ue opportunity for sailing
rowing and eufeTpTisng Oarslnan already has
his shell lying close by the water SIDE at the brandon
House. short distance below tins house MIR. BTnaOn
has built pavilion for the benefit or picnic parties, or
which % from surrounding villages have been here
within the past Summer. There seems 10 he some pos
tbty, too that the lake may become regatta course
At least il has been viewed critically by committee
OF rowing men, aud pronounced to be well fitted Tor q
course Albert II. Varuum, chairman OF the Regatta
Committee OF the SpOrtsman's Club, acting upon this
verdict has arranged for regatta on Oct and z; II
this Is successful, yearly contests VIII be held
for prizes well worthy to he competed for
cared gigs and six CuTOared shells have already entered
the cOntcsts single AMI paiTOarcd races also
the list LOckCts for the crews ana stands o cO0rs Tor
the winning boats among the prizes. Courtney and
Reley, the wellnOwn Oarsen are also to row here on
Oct IL.
About half way down the lake, the end Of the new
rarOad-the station being named after Peter COOpcr-s
the sanitarium, which has been built by MI Hewitt,
Mr. Cooper ana few other lib raj citizens OF New-HOrk
and the uc!ghboring towns. During the past Summer
troops Of poor suffering children from Newark and other
RewJersey places have been sent here 100 at time, TO
luxuiae fresh country air and healthful food for u
verandas. yet unfinished. II will be completed before
the opening OF next Summer when II Is hoped that means
Will be supplied 90 extend its benefits TO all the needy
children within it's reach.
OFF CAPE COD.
4 SUMMERS VISIT TO osIERvILLE-sEAsIDE AND
COUNTRY ATTRACTIONS COMBINED - BATHING