New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-09

RURAL DELIGHTS AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE
MAKISd THE MOST OF THEM-HINTs TO TOUR
ISIS.
To ne Editor Of TIE Tribune.
SIR: ! see that you give the readers OF your
Journal very fair OF the doings at all OF our
fashionable waterng-paces, as well rs some OF the
minor Summer resorts. but have not yet observed
reports from Catsk Why these mountains should DO
neglected I cannot imagine surely they entitled 20
some consideration. For me they possess so many at
fractions that / am now spending my fourth Summer
here aud congratulate myself that having been every-
where in this vicinity, aud seen everything In past years
having explored alike the top OF North Mountain and
the bed OF the Kauterskll Falls now at idly upon
tne bridge ut Marys Glen the broad pazzas OF the
Laurel House. and myself by watching the pedes-
trans in their picturesque dresses the wagonloads OF
people who arc constantly driving up TO our doors.
Lie on the moiIntain-iop Is perpetual panorama.
Apart from myself stayaJ-home Is person almost
unknown In these regions Neither heat cold APP
pears TO daunt tho enthusiasm OF the
and even In the midst OF terrific showers they arrive
here under shelter Of waterproof suits and umbrellas to
stay to dinner ana SEQ our falls
as any one among you afflicted with hypochondra -
is question Wo often In the advertising columns Of
the daily Journals followed Of course by a warm con-
mendaton OF specific pills or distastcful draught
Now, do not own property the Catsklls, neither
have relatives among the hotel proprieers so cannot
be accused Of interested motives IN begging all those
suffering from melancholy 10 try "A visit TO the noun
aims rather than 10 spend their money az the apothe
cary's Whether IL Ia the early hours here kept, the
freedom Of country life merely the fresh bracing
mir that produces exhilarating IN effect upon
the Spirits 1 cannot tell; but certainly sad
face Is most unusual sight here Young and old, rich
and poor, seem 70 receive life from the mountain
breeze and the arrival departure OF pleasure party
ia usually announced by very Babel Of sOund-heary
outbursts OF laughter blowing OF trumpets horns or
fhnFf upfn nf
college and other popular songs Yesterday while sit
ting on the piazza heard In the distance the time
honored chorus, "Gory halelujah." The sound APP
preached growing louder aud louder until, In the bend
OF the road could proeession-some twenty-five
men aud women from neighbOrlng boardng-hOuse Qn
tho Catsklls residing five eight miles away are
your neghbors). bearing banners and bouquets and
sipgng with perfect sehOolb0y enthusiasm, although
many OF them must been In tue neighbOrhOOd OF
forty years old As they halted before hotel they
gave three vigorous cheers for the Laurel House,
"tger" for It's proprietor, followed by prolonged
cheer for their house, and then wendell their way
down 10 the Falls whose $50 steps they descended un
ninehlngly
"What vulgar noises those people do makep said
soornful matrou near me. "They must be very
mouD Not at all, dear madam. / recognize among
them several familiar faces, and IL Is very agreeable TO
500 leaders Of fashion and persons known In the literary
and artistic world giving themselves up TO perfect
overflow Of animal spirits The Summer is not long, do
let them be rOmping boys aud girls for time.
The mountains are extensive and every sort Of ac-
oommodation can DO found here from the Overlook
Mountain House. with all Of their city conyeniences,
our own house, with It's picturesque situation end
abundant table, down through boarding-houses with
fanciful nnmes-Lawn Breeze, Mountain Home, Gem OF
the Catsks Sunset House, etc. TO farmhouses nnumer
able where assured that excellent country fare
be had upon very low terms. No wonder that the Cats
kills are crowded year by year with people who like
the relaxation mountain life after fatiguing though
enjoyable Winter In New-YOrk. Here at the Laurel
House the same families return successive In
deed upon looking over the hotel register the other
day. learned with some surprise that one prominent
Ney-York gentleman had not missed Summer here for
eighteen years.
To fully enjoy the mountains must, OF course, be
in tolernble health ana fond of driving. walking aud
climbing; not afraid II woman Of wet feet now and
thep-men suppose. hardened 10 such accidents
or OF long rent her gown unless she Is fortunate
"a 10 possess walking dress OF material heavy enough
70 defy the rocks and bushes Add TO this real love
for nature and am sure she will enjoy her sOjOuTn In
fife mountains and return home with all headaches
banishud unlimited appetite and cheeks bronzed as
those OF any rustic belle.
Perhaps some OF the women who read THE TRIBUNE
and who have not yet visited the Catsks, would like
10 know the necessary outfit for Summer here FRS;
OF all my sister bay yourself substantial pair or wak-
ing boots with double aoles and low heos, Tor the pat rs
here have many distractions, and we occasionally
with marshy ground Next provide Yourself with