The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-08-18

gis region, is situated in Osgood Lake,
about two miles from the hotel, near the
best fishing grounds in this vicinity Our
camp receives the cool and bracing winds
from st. Regis mountain, which lies di-
rectly opposite us, and there is no trouble
from gnats and mosquitoes, which are much
dreaded by Adirondack Adventures, for
as the winds sweep down past us they are
taken on towards the more remote waters
of Loon Lake. just below us is n beautiful
set of cottages, with all the modern con-
veniences, owned by Mr.. Hazard, one of the
editors of the New York Tribune, while
around in the bay lies Camp Lou" which
was so fully described in Hdrper's MonthlV a
few years ago. A little church short dis
lance back on the Bloomingdale road, sur
rounded by tall pines and constructed of
peeled logs, owes its existence to the efforts
of DIR. Trudeau. Episcopal services are
held every Sabbath in the summer and
monthly during the winter.
Although the time has not quite arrived for
hunting deer, the 10th and after being best
for hunting with hounds, yet many are
brought into the various camps by the still
hunt Fresh tracks are seen daily along the
river-banks and mountain-sides, where they
go during the hot summer nights. Trout are
caught in large quantities, varying in size
from the small brook trout to larger ones
tipping the scales at two pounds. Perhaps
to some this may be idle talk, but to us it
was a reality. Having caught them our
selves, we can vouch for the truth.
1t can hardly be denied but that campers
fare the best of any class of people, and food
always seems to taste the best when on
such an expedition. Come with us to our
dining-rooms and we will show you bill of
fare worthy of Delmonico: Pea soup, trout,
boiled swamp chicken, boiled ham, roast
turkey, roast venison, roast beef, potatoes,
tomatoes, string beans, mixed pickles. Jelly,
blueberry pie, raspberry pie; dessert, rasp-
hnr I'M l.arrt mil tnn rnITa
All kinds of supplies can be had from ho-
tells in the woods, but many prefer to carry
their own, on account of the high prices
charged for such articles when bought at a
long distance from the railroad. The guides
in this vicinity are large, robust-looking
men and, as rule, though there are excep-
tions, they are noble, kind-hearted and
obliging fellows. Some of them have lived
in the woods twenty years, and the long ex-
perience enables them to guide with perfect
ease and safety. The principal boat used is
the Adirondack shell, which can be taken
up and carried from pond to pond by means
of the yoke which the guide places upon his
shoulders.
One word to those who may take a similar
trip Be sure and go warmly clad with
plenty of underclothing, as well as blank
cts, both wooden and rubber overcoats
and wraps. DO not commit the same
error which many have done to procure new
shoes for walking, but have old ones, large
and roomy, with broad soles and low heels.
Pitch your tent on high ground-on some
island, if possible--where you will be free
from mosquitoes, and the camp will be very
| pleasant one. The two weeks spent in the
woods have thus far proved most beneficial
to each one of us. The business cares and
college duties being laid aside, we have
given ourselves up to hunting and fishing
and a general good time, such as no other
sport but camping out can afford. X.