New-York tribune., 1895-07-14
THE CATSKILLS FILLING UP.
ARRIVALS NUMEROUS. THOUGH THE SEA-
SON IS SOMEWHAT LATE.

GOOD BUSINESS REPORTED BY THE HOTELS AND
MOST OF THE COTTAGES oCcUPIED-BI-
CYCLING IN GREAT vOGUE-soME
OF THE GUESTS.
Stamford N. y. July 13 (SpeciaD.-Tn's viiage u
now rapidly filling up with summer guests ana ~
the end OF the month vacant rooms are iikey 20 %
at a premium. The place has nearly everytnine'
to commend It to summer visitors In search OF Fesa
rest and quiet amid the best mountain air, charm-
ing scenery and delightful drives Here In the west
ern border OF the Catsls the damp air and foss OF
tho Hudson River Valley are avoided. The little
village has progressive tendency that II luiy APP
parent to even the casual visitor, VINO VIII nna
GOOD system Of gas, electric lights waterworks.
street sewerage and other modern provisions 'na.
add 90 much to the comforts OF life There are
miles OF we,l.hagged sidewalks, nve thrifty little
churches two vigorous weekly newspapers, ano' OK
course an aggressive and healthy Repuohcah p&r.S'
Charming weather has prevailed most OF the
week. a little cool at times, perhaps put "onoe''
fully bracing The many beautiful cottages are no"
fully occupied, and are going up All the
numerous hotels are in full business sway and
nearly all the rooms have been engaged. The arr
walls of the present week and those booked Ior tne
week to come very numerous. tnough tns ses-
son here as elsewhere, opened little late this year.
Churchill Hall reports business closely approx
mating that OF last season up to this time ana -
ror,,snp for the future 1t Is still much the larj-
est resort In this neghborhood. and among tne
most favored In the catskls Success has been tho
rule with all the houses here OF late years, even
while other points In the range have been less hishy
favored The New Grant Is another conspicuous e4~
ample OF excellent management and good fortune
where Increased facilities might well have been ado'
Cd and fully utilized The pretty Grant cottage aos
,acent has now been called into requsition as an ad"
tunct to the hotel. The Westholm nearly opposite
on this charming summer street. Is always tuii -
1t well deserves to be. The house mas most h''s'
ing architectural aspect and Mrs. Preston has long
been voted a charming hostess The Atcninson'
b,ock further up the street and overlooking them
all. is another most attractive house with an ex-
ceilent patronage which returns from year 70 years
Then out In Lake-st. a short walk, IL ths iavores
Madison where Manager Van Dyke never lacks
guests in his quiet house the edge OF Grant,
hurst Park The Bancroft House. In the western
border Of the village. is also enjoying Its fuli TIDE
OF prosperous business. with Its adjoining cottage
fully occupied. 1t Is surrounded by proau ana
beautiful lawn a slightly elevation
Bicycling has become a great fad with STANFORD
guests on these fine roads. especially with the
ladies' Mrs. W. o. Barclay. Of New-York, ana
Miss Georgia NJ Smith and Mrs. J. Culbert Palmer
Of Brooklyn, are among those at Churchill Hal
Mics Adde De Witt, Of Brooklyn took twenty
mile run down the beautiful valley to Delhi this week.
Among other young ladies who are prominent IN tne
social life OF Churchill Hall this season are Miss
son. Miss Brown. Miss Appleton and the Misses Do
Witt Thomas G. Ritch. the New-York lawyer -
passing his second season with his family as.
Churchill Hail. Andrew II. De Witt OF Brooklyn. 10
there for his nth consecutive season. He mas re-
Gently purchased fine cottage site In the west END
Of the VILLAGE which Is now being handsomely
graded.
Mrs. John ". Jenkins and family OF New-forks
are at Mountain View Farm. Hurley Charles
Bachelor and family have taken the Tanquery' ~
Marlboro Il
s>o-aore farm In Mink Hollow. near Woodstock
where he and his wife enjoy life In true ruraS
fashion, with sundry side comforts and copven~
iences.
The Grand Lodge Knights OF Pythias. will hold
Its twenty-seventh annual session at Catskill be.
ginning July g. The headquarters OF the lodge VIII
be at the Prospect Park HOTEL on the river blum
there which, by the way Is already enjoying
fine run Of patronage. The property was recentiy
purchased by Captain Alexander. OF BROOKLYN ana
IA one of the most charming and popular resorts
along the Hudson 1t is located In beauufu
park and has excellent boating facilities
The old and favorite Grant House. on Je1ersou
Heights opens the season with fine prospects. u
is indeed, ideal spot for quiet and placid sum-
mer life.
Bishop Potter was a recent guest at Meads on
Overlook Mountain. where he dedicated priVa's
chapel.
The Misses Anna, Hortense and Mie Van Santens
Masters Willie and Archie Dalton and Mrs. Lizzie
Caldwell and son. OF Brooklyn. are at Maple homs'
stead.
joel Mott Allen, a young Nsw:YSrk artist is sumo
The Rev. DIR. Bliss and wife. OF Burlington, Ete
sss Ssr ai r.s sns v 10 the
symen are also At this wsll;known resort v,c,o,
View Cottage. Grifins Corners. 49,,
The sevenyour head Of deer belonging 1S,n 10 th hs
State park near Slide Mountain have now oeen zen
rnsd ns sad .na eofss hs
way molesting the animals. nave peeh pos'e0 ."
HrSssn the Rev 'a"s A. Nelson Honed and family Of
Newark are again at Churchill Hall Tor or ae the
ei r. arc craven. ave " Of Phiaasipha and Dr. sOd:
SewbSrs. are also summerlng there. and Daniel E.
with HI, team the mdSr ,ss saSo,
Visit Of knight Ts%pars !, booked for the Ne"
Captain Henry G.. Sharpe Y. s. A.. son OF Gem
sral shs,Pe Of Kns'tOn is visiting at the pa'erna'
5 One hundred children from the Five Points Mission
ssGsnE tSG % s Sns 'ns
Assistant Manager Parke, OF Hotel KaaterskiIt
Is catering carefully to the social Interests nVs o.
secured
dies there In the near future An open ar SNAKES s
aS Is to ,ss Ss Of
OF Philadelphia, are expected at the hotel 12o IN
number on saturday. on their way back & from fro re
st. Lawrence. They leave home on special train
to-day
The summer complement OF the Kaaterskill has
been largely augmented during the week and there
will soon be a skurrying about for the best rooms
at this capacious resort. Mr. Harding mas a
well-drilled fire brigade there. with every modern
appliance for the extingushment OF sudden oue'
breaks which gives a feeling OF security to guests
Life at the New Grant, on Summit Mountain ~: -
rapidly assuming the charm and social acuv.
ity for which this delightful resort has long BEEN
famous.
General Passenger Agent Sims. OF the Ulster ana
Delaware Railway system. says that the July tramc
OF the roads this season Is In advance OF last yess
for the corresponding period. and he speaks nope
fully Of the future. 80,
The Misses McWilam. OF Brooklyn. the pogulss
have recently completed HANDSOME cottage aE1;s az,
dendum. which was formally opened on the Fourtn
with suitable ceremony. Little Elsie Hopkins, OF
Columbia Heights ran up "Old Glory" S. v Wnne