New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-09
A GRAND CANAL OF THE WOODS
Upon THEN

Upon THEM
The Adrondacks is the "Venice OF the Woods"
and the Saranac Lakes-Ipper. Middle and Lower
the Grand Canal Combined they form the
largest and longest continuous body Of water in
New-York State. The Saranac region was 'lum-
bered' in part years ago but only expert would
know it without being told. Indeed. the forest
dense and lrxuriant. comes down from rugged
mountains all sides to the very waters edge
and countless islands OF them OF considerable
size clothed with forest undespoied On the
shores % these lakes and many of the islands
pretty summer homes, and winter homes. too
for that matter. for natives OF the woods as well
city people cling TO some Of the camps the year
around.
THE AMPERSAND
On the lower lake, within two miles Of Saranac
Lake village. two splendid notes.-the Algonquin
and the Ampersand. The latter is situated the
northerly end. Its elevated position surrounded by
pines. basams and spruce commands an extended
view of the lake. AInpersand Mountain and the ad-
joining range while its proximity to the lake offers
the greatest facilities for swimming. rowing canoe
ing and sailing The Ampersand is beyond doubt
OF the most elegantly appointed and attractive
hotels In the wilderness. II has accommodations
sense OF the WORD There are OPEN arenIaces prj
vate bathrooms. electric bells gas elevator and
room Supplied with two large hreplaces). opening
one. side into the dining room and on the other
through a recepton-room into the parlor In addi-
ton TO the rooms already mentioned there are a
general reading room, ladies' writing ROOM card
room. gentlemens writing roOm smoking room and
two billiard parlors-one for ladies' and for gen
tlemen-while in the basement a playroom for
children. postoice. barber-shop and bathrooms and
a general store. from which camping outfits and
supplies be obtained The piazzas are broad and
extend along the entire front and ends OF the
house. Cottages have been erected on both sides
OF the hotel. and those who desire tents for day
camp or TO live in will be amply provided for. this
being made an especial attraction in connection
with the house. The Ampersand offers especial at
fractions to young people-music In the afternoon
and evening for dancing. tennis court, situated in
front Of the hotel where tennis tournaments will
be given during tho summer. urder the auspices OF
the "Ampersand Tennis Club" member OF the
National Tennis League; baseball Is made an es-
pecal feature. and rst-class field is located
the house.
THE ALGONQUIN.
"Delightfui' does no: halt describe the handsome
Algonquin Of which John Harding Is proprietor and
manager. This splendid house occupies the most
commanding and beautiful site the Saranac
Lakes and Is the admiration OF all corners. From
the piazzas be seen the broad cxpansc Of blue
water made lovely by the many wooded Islands
with q background OF verdure-cad mountains. Here
the breezes from the lakes and from the mountains
bring relief TO those who come to escape the hot,
days OF midsummer fresh breez. blows comfort
and health. Here the pine and balsam laden air
brings healing and the victim Of that pari-
clan afnction. hay fever. Even when other parts
Of the mountains and valleys are In shmmerng