New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-02
THE CATSKILLS.
MANY VISITORS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS

WON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
OVERLOOK MOUNTAIN, Aug. 1.-The weather
remains loyal to che purposes and objects OF mountain
summer resorts and their patrons The week has been
delightful In the Casks. and thousands OF new WIS.,
tors have arrived Some OF the landlords IN the western
mart OF the range are unwilling admit that the
has been and yet few has been blessed
with crowded houses thus far. All the houses are now
assuming usual midsummer hustle however. aud
probable that In few days desirable rooms In the
Catsls will he at premium. About l,5oO came by the
Kingston route to-day aud nearly many more by way
Catskil.
This airy resort nearly 500 feet higher than any other
hotel the State nearly full and the guests seem
be enjoying the breezy altitude and the generous com
forts here provided.
When at Hotel Kaatersk, In 1888 General Grant re-
marked to friend People nave an erroneous impress
ION as to my smoking. have not always been great
smoker particularly OF cigars and may say that pre-
vous to the battle OF Doncson had not smoked
hundred cigars all told, but after that engagement
VIII ch consider my greatest military achievement Tor
few days showerci with boxes OF the best cigars
from all quarters. then smoked In sedefence having
an ample supply for myself and staG From that timo
became an inveterate smoker" Hs said the Western
papers stated at time that the Fort Donelson battle
"was won by some man with cigar In his mouth"
hence his liberal supply OF the weed aftcrward q
In addition to the Grant boulder" on
Kaaterskill Mountain, there is "Grants Rock"
on Overlook Mountain. which was named
in his honor by General sharpe during their visit there
in 1876 Sharpe says they climbed up o, 10 ana smoked
their cigars out while enjoying the extended and mag
nincsnt view spread at their feet.
The opening summer games OF tho Grand Hotel
Athletic Club there Saturday. Some Of tho
races were closely contested aud there much inter
est manifested. In the l00yard run Dr.. McCosh on
in IL seconds. but unfortunately ne injured his
foot which likely keep him in bed some days s.
\ frat In Ina gl.yl lila mo
30 seconds
John Fitch OF New. York. ex.Reg ster In Bankruptcy.
recently visited Kingston the guest OF Attorney
Clearwater.
The event at tho Grand Saturday night was Japs
nesc wedding promoted mainly by Miss Matte Gillette
and Mrs DIR. Andrews The decorations and brlca brac
were severely oriental and the entire ceremony In
careful imitation OF the Eastern custom including tho
double noscd teapot and the rice cakes Miss Gardiner,
Of Rrookyp was the bride and DR. John Morgan the
same city, took the ros OF groom Dr. Ormisrcn 81 wing
synopsis OF the pantonme a. proceeded Ihe groom
court robe from Japan loaned by Nelson Lewis.
Philade phia the brldell costume was white Canton
crepe. with gold brocade point laco we'll and all the
stage were photographed after the event
The sacred concerts at the kaaterssil on sunday
evenings delightful feature at this resort, and
many guests from neghborng resorts attracted 10
listen Mr. sto the ORCHESTRAL leader has succeeded In
ealistng the cooperation OF few Of the musical guests
aud Mrs Pearson and Mrs Dudley Field have assisted
The mountain studio OF d. J. Cue the wsllknown New
York artist. Is In the south tower of tho aterskl.
SOL His easel may often De seen at various pie
WHAT Mr.. Gne has done for tn KaaterskllI Charles
Liniord is nov trying 10 achieve for the New Grand
lie has recently nlSed sketch Of Slide Mountain and
also pleasing wood interior
party OF adie. and gentlemen. under the lead OF DR.
Howard Crosby. recently made tho ascent Of Panther
Mountain. from tho Grand, gracefully surrounding ono
OF butcher. trout dinners on their way back
Mrs. Thomas A Gardiner ami daughter Miss Gene
We've. Of Brooklyn. are At the Grand Tor the season
Judge Barrett and daughter also there
f. l. Botinc a9d WIFE Of Psil,ielphia are sninnsrins
same city are also there FOR the season.
new steam yacht for South Lake l. among promised
attractions there and It's urriya - an1"usy awatod
The American glass w"fk'Is met il convention ~ INC
Kaaersk last week All the large factories were repre-
rise IN the price Of glass ordered but ftcetous
member moved that prize be offered for lens thht
the Cleveland Administration.
designed to say In MY last letter that the Highest
history was Sj' not s., As printed In HE TRIBUNE
asst sunday .
the german there on saturday evening twenty couples
eH Y oha n,eh Se , AID MIS-. ,sS
last night was an interesting par"r feature straw
ride 10 Mt Pleasant ana candypIll ~ the woods. are
among the outdoor rplinss OF social lie oi recent oc
l. r. schoonmakcr and family. Of Ncw-York. are at
their line Stone Ridge mansion for the
The Rev Dr. vandeveer. OF Brooklyn Ia expected in
expected I'm Kingston during August
Congressman Lindsey. OF this district. with WIFE, and
friends from Orange. ~ j.. recently visited Overlook
Two young men from Kingston will start for cruise
down the Delaware River In "A rcw.boat on Tuesday.
starting from Marsaretyio they VIII paddle to Pha-
Pine i'm is a favorte nook for city clergy
men. There are four d. Ds at the Trout Brook House
hence all the trout stories coming from that vicinity
be relied upon Some fifteen ministers have already
Dr. Agncw, OF New.York arrived at she Kaaterskll
last week. He recent guest OF exJudge Fitch, at
The gospel meetings of tho Rev: Anna oliver, at Hun
ter continue very successful. The tent Is frequently
TOO small TO hold the audience She is times assisted
by various visiting pastors. 49,, .,,, a.. -
bly, Grounds ISOLATION AZ Hunter and many buildings
are 10 be erected there at once.
The Grand Hotel Tennis Club has its first meeting
the grounds theirs to-day. Handsome przcs will be
given frat and second.
Opera House An evening OF English gees and ballads
10y the ST. George Gcc Club Of NewYork, on Monday
DR. George 5. Hyde, of Boston, has been spending
days at the Grand Maud Urquhart aud Miss Bra,on.
OF Liverpool. also there, deyoting much time to
Matte sangles Of Providence is at the Grand j. d.
Tucker and wife. OF Hartford have also arrived.
Dr. W. g Gonley OF New York Is at the Kaatersfill
with his family 4. X. woodfOrd and family. OF New.
York, are also there
General Barnes and family, OF Brooklyn, have recently
been OF the Grand.
Among recent arrivals are;
0rer1ok + Strauss Mas and a daushtsT IL Thomas
Wsss Wf and ' family " %heeiocs and
wife. Brooklyn; the Misses Robinson, philadelphia; J.
Deyy w ysa "s ssy cy Mr. c.ae Mr
Berry. st. Louis; H. C. Durand and family, Chicago O.
iIy Miss Joslyn Carbondsle Miss Richmond. scranton
Professor W. I. Colyille. Ohio.
Hotel KaaterstH.- Charles N. Schefelin. j. Dwight |
and wife. w. H. Hoagand and wife. W. g. McFarlane and
wife, Mrs. G. Belts and family. A: O. Morgan and wife,
Thomas w. Smith, W. 4. Stafford, L. G.. Wosdhouse.
William II. Smith, william g. Lancr and family. T.. j.
Stricken and wife, Mrs william H. shaw Frank Russak
the Misses Hopper, J.. +. Hallen, Jonas Thompson,
3. A. Holt, Otto Dooppner, :. Grimbam, NJ. Lehman
and wife. the Misses Beach, Miss Mattea lingo,
" H. Rothschild, Dr. II. Goldthwaits, New York Mrs
Ed ward Earl and daughter. Miss Les. B. Dunyea and
wife Miss q. A. Ewcll, Mrs. II. ID. Peck, Mrs A. q.
Banner and daughter, A. II. Combs and family Y 3.
Tomn. W. O. sheldon, Brooklyn; Hugh Kennedy. @ f.
Miss f. Harding Judge Bradley and daughter, j. b. N.
stowel and family y. q. Parseygrove and family, W.
g. Miliken and wife, Miss Smcdloy, and O. l. Harrison,
IT, and wife, Philadelphia Justice strong and family,
w =. Peddwick, Washington DR. Cell, Stamford. Conn
Mrs NJ T. Jewell, Mrs j. NJ Bonnell, Yaurstown, Ohio;
Rev. James Dcnning and family, syra o. 4. Frazer and