Morning journal and courier., 1880-09-17
Price Four Cents.

our captain He owns many nice boats, and IS sklllful on the water, though never really having been seaman. We gave him the title or "Commodore, which he eood-na- tureoly and gracefully accepted When wa reached the Springs boatman swiftly rowsd out a1ter our party, for, although there was mce wharf there, the high gale was making It rather tough work for the t'Commodoren !. to reacn the shore. He is well known all apout the lake for his geniality and desire of seeing others happy, and every one is ready to serve him in return
 stepping upon the shore we instantly felt as II we were in an enchanted land. It waa at hrst difficult to choose a path. so many charming ones presented themselves to view. At last we roamed into one which led us to the spring itself, and, almost before we reached it, out from the hotel came colored waiter boy, who dipped up the 'sfour-in- handu glasses of the cool, clear beverage. We did not quite fancy the odor arising from the spring, which was similar to that of spoiled eggs, but We were curious to taste the water, and were astonished at it's sweetness and purity The medicinal properties are en- peclalfy adapted to purifcation of the blood A trunk of large tree has been hollowed and sunk into the ground deeply, and up through It issue the wonderful waters, which have transformed everything with which they have come in contact into peculiar colors and forms
 At the right of the spring. a path led te the White Sulphur bath-house, which con- talns convenient rooms for patients. We know and have heard of several who have been greatly benefited by these baths and also by season at the hotel for the purpose of drinking the spring waters. We were po- ntely shown all over the large hotel It is beautifully situated overlooking the lake oE three sides, and from the rear commanding Q pleasant woodland scene. A more romantic haunt could scarcely be found Natural beauty is more evident than artificial, al though the artists hand has placed in every most lovely nook and corner rustic chairs and sofas where, solitary or in numbers guests may have their charmed retreat The lovers paths are numerous, leading way of into pretty dells and vales, over rustic bridges and down by running streams. Ascending a tages tastefully designed for summer use, and by the multitudinous names one would judge that they had been inhabited. But the season here is now over, as well as at Saratoga Springs. few remain, but the gay ''but- terfies' are flown.
 In our rambles we saw one little cottage of only one room, designed for some bachelor to lnhabit we presume, and it was a rustic affair, covered with bark and shaded by two willow trees. We saw curious tree near by which was "three in one, and one in three"
 
 nut. The chestnut occupied the center and was joined to one of the naples half way up the trunk. The other maple joined just above ground, and seemingly at the roots. It was singular sight.
 Descending the hill we were tired enough to need a few moments rest. So we chose some comfortable easy chairs upon the ele- gant broad piazza which extends all around the hotel. The landlady came out and con versed awhile with us, and we were much in- terested in piece of fancy work which she had in hand. It was stand cover, embossed with exquisite vines leaves and flowers; and, fitting 1t to one of the piazza stands, she showed to us it's effect which was very hand some. We thought what treat to the sight of many lovers of fancy work it would be-
 Autumn has begun her handiwork upon those hillsides, and painted vines and bril- away bouquets of wild growth in memory of the place, where we concluded we would like to pass a month or two of Q summer season. Our sail to the home shore was indescribably enjoyed We had 8 late dinner, for which our appetites were considerably sharpened, and the re- nainder of the day was spent in social con- verse; the evening in needle work, while one read aloud. We might have staid by the alke another week had not the weather sud denly changed from warm to cool. But we were not unsatisfed with our weeks pro-
 
 merry hearts.
 Next morning, September 10th, we rose to clouds and rain, but that did not at all dis us, although the conveyance was or dered for our return We laid our breakfast table. We were not ashamed of our appe- tites for this early meal, albeit our landlord, who himself rowed over that morning with milk for coffee, amusedly remarked as he glanced at our table, You have enough fishes there for 8 regiment The platter was piled with pyramid of sweet little inny creatures (minus the fns), and we took first rate care of them all. But you will be left in doubt how many of us shared in de- vouring them, so that the enormity or the delicacy of our appetites, after all, will not be the subject of your de- rision.
 Aleck Reno is the name of the fsherman's It. tie boy who every morning brought us string of fishes for our breakfast. And one of our brightest memories will be the youths eager ly beaming features, as he tarried to dry his rain-wet clothes by our fire, and listen to some wonderful stories of fortune and adven- ture. Imagine his disappointment when, in the middle of one of these, our stage rolled up to the door and we rushed for hats and. caps and overshoes, preparatory to leaving our lakeside villa. We bade the little fellow good bye, and away we rumbled, throwing kisses of farewell to the dear little home dis appearing. Before we rounded the Lake View Hotel, we were obliged to ascend and descend a long and very steep hill, or else proceed along the base of miniature mount, where was a marrow path. Our stage horses over such a hill, so we were conveyed underneath, the wheels of side of the stage upon the sidelong path, the wheels of the other away down in the water of the lake. And thus we rode, for about five minutes over pebbles, stones md akc IJ1atII IruA Tuor c.16d Ivy rfrY and now that we were safe, were not regret ful for the experience The remainder of she ride was jolly, notwithstanding the down. pouring rain We were well sheltered, and over hill after hill we rolled, almost flying past orchard after orchard of tempting fruit ,he ground strewn with red, yellow and green apples, like so many painted eroquet balls sent loose, and plum trees bending beneath heir weight. Tell us where is a more pro- fife fruit section, and we would like to see it.
 Along the route, at even the handsome houses, were heads from windows peerinR 1t our merry company, and every hand wave we threw was cheer1ly responded to. Up in high barn window sat pensive youth, who drew back as we gazed after him. But even he responded to our salute and hen again withdrew his face. The thought occurred to us that perhaps an unsympathet- c parent had discovered in him habit of and, having tormented him, the ad had fled for refuge with his fancies to the nayloft. Such things have not been uncom- non.
 On arrival home, @ warmer greeting made IS welcome The canary at once set forth a burst of song; the three cats walked in at he rear door, me-ewing, "Glad, glad, SO glad you've come" And we almost fancied hat the members of the flower garden nod led to us as we passed.
 One of the party began waltz upon the piano; the others, partaking of it's spirit, lanced about the parlors, not much minding precision of movement, until, worn with ,lee and laughter, all subsided, dinner was dispatched, and then once more began our fife in Ballston Spa, which, although highly lppreciable, is of very different phase from fife at Saratoga Lake. HAZEL WYLDH
 The Effect of Clothes.
 A couple of weeks ago little woman and two hildren made their appearance at the Grand Central, in Tahoe City, Lake Bigler. The woman was plainly dressed, and so were both If her children. They were not taken much lotice of, and no one cared to make the ac- yuaintance of the modest little lady in plain lothes Then the woman, who saw herself