Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Price Four Cents.

and Western was built. About 1,50o
 people compose the native population,
 and at present there are probably 3, 900 visi
 tors quartered at the hotels and cottages, the
 largest number that the place can boast of
 for the last twenty years. Among half
 dozen or more hotels, the Spring House takes the lead, and although it is not q modern
 structure, is one that has pleasant air and
 inviting look about it. It is very large and
 roomy, with wide piazzas running the whole
 length of the front and one side of it. AL
 though it will accommodate between three
 and four hundred, it is not large enough to
 room all those who apply for shelter this sea-
 son, and people have been turned away daily
 or ''roomed out" in cottages and neighboring
 dwellings, of which there are many desira-
 ble. To the left, and belonging to the hotel,
 are very extensive grounds, with fine trees
 spreading their branches and throwing
 "a welcome shade over the
 numerous and neatly kept gravel walks which
 wind through a beautiful lawn. Inviting
 rustic seats and arbors are scattered about,
 and judging from the fact that they are most
 of the time occupied, are highly appreciated
 by the guests and others. For the retailing
 of some racy piece of gossip, (gossip being
 no stranger here, or for the telling of and
 listening to "the old, old story" no more ap-
 propriate places could be found. Although
 many complaints are heard the table is un- doubtedly superior to that found at the usual
 summer place, but it is said by many that at the American, Canadarago and other of the hrst-eiass houses, the cuisine is better, and that 1t does not require the expense of S4 per day either.
 Richfield Springs is by no means the live Hest place in creation, the majority of the visitors coming here undoubtedly for rest and health. The first they get without doubt, and the other probably, as the air is very pure and the climate, judging from tho present, delightful. It is very comfortable through the day, with very cool evenings and nights, so that an extra blanket has been needed during the past week. Occasionally like the sputter of candle, the spirit of the young folks asserts itself, and there is
 a frolic and good time in consequence, but the ''properness" of things is generally brought to such fine point that damper is put upon great many projected plans for amusement. For a young man who is may be said to be dangerous place. The hotels are full of pretty young ladies, and words cannot fitly describe the style and beauty of their costumes. About 10 a. m. there may be seen from fifty to sev- enty five of them sitting or the piazzas, at- tired principally in white and light colored dresses, set off with stylish bows and ribbons such as only New York young ladies know how to procure and how to wear. They are aA apparently interested with their fancy 1 work or novels, but in reality are scanning the horizon in search of a young man. and now and then one is captured. They are very scarce, however, and wary of venturing into sight unless possessed of unusual cour- l age.
 It does not take the residents here long to t find out the extravagant tastes of the visitors, l and consequently their prices range accord | ingly. The horses are not what they ought | to be for pleasant driving but a good horse would surely become second class one in l the hands of promiscuous drivers. The ! drives afford very beautiful scenery, although | not more so than is common in almost any part of<this State. Lake Canadarago, about l two miles from the village, is one of the principal places of resort and affords the l usual pleasures of sailing and rowing. The 1 Lake House, as well as some other more dis l tant resorts, is noted for it's fine dinners and ] game, in and out of season, is furnished | at Delmonico prices, that would ! make the most respectable pocket book be ashamed of it's leanness It may be ! added that moderately good meal can be 1 obtained at moderate price. The equestrian l art is practiced good deal, and evidences of l the training of the New York riding school | which, by the way, would be a capital insti- 1 tuition for New Haven to imitate-are brought l prominently forward. The young ladies, in parties of six eight, mount their horses l and go for ride, and gentleman escorts are l permitted to attend them.
 l On the whole, ,Richfield is a charming place ! for those who can be satisfied with no special l attractions besides pure air and sulphur 1 water, and the crowd of visitors increas es every year. C., JR.