New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-09

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s nrArriFtL CONVERSATIONS or WATER NOUN
TNiN AID FOREST -oN THE SHORES or
.-IIEnuN ANn CMAAlnl AlN


The chaieauely Lakes for there are tw1 ~ them
connected hy navlg1h,. stream FOUR miles 'ong
eari the Narr ON the northern SOP. of tho
Aironlack'. partly In Clinton County ami partly
IN Franklin County their outlet. The Chatcaugiv
River. 'mpiyng in', the 81. Lawrence Both ~
those mke- merl' notice IN this article but (; H. -
he larger. or. a. b. is called. the Upper Chateau
gay. % which attention IL particularly ca.leI This
fine shoot ~ water hl. us creates, length nearly
north anI south. fur miles AMI j. - Us wilest
part two miles across. r. say that ihss lako j.
h''giifi j. % say ouy what can Doe truly sail %
many others IN The famous woods. bat here there
ls combination - water mountain AMI .oras,
scenery which g. No. only beautiful. bat is not sur
passed ~ 20 's paraiiecl by any other spo, In the
mountains The lake % surrounded hy m,unil.l
peaks .lfne twenty a. iAein. Lyon Mountain aS9
feet hl y towering above the rest. but NJ Two arr
Of the same height 90 shape. OF. with one or two
exceptions. %" same distance from The observer
from whatever part Of the shore they may BE-
viewed T. - thi. peculiar mountain setting which
gives Chatelugly ~ great charm and causes reo-
pie who know y 10 30 thither year after year
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Here ~ nnI Ralph's- q he ,llr,ndicks. a name
long familiar 10 The ears 81 tourists. Il r. a we'll
huIlt house. with no back rooms. from all view ~
some portion ~ The lake or mountains may be-
mad The halls give ample circulation 81 air AMI
perfect ventilation outside Wil De- found tennis ana
various directions: bu' the principal attraction IS
the water Boating can b. enjoyed at ali times. ana
m. bJahOusr vii. b. found neo' of b ats that
~i. please 'hc most eNacing The fisherman. II he
in tn proper season has very good chance
81 sport. for the Chatelugay Lakes have long been
noted fishing grounds The brook trout IL "thc"
fish. but the slmon or lake trout IL taken in the
early spring and the humble out too,hsome huli-
head can b. captured ~ Al times. Tn hunter VII
nnl deer. grouse. rabbits AMI squirrels and IN sea-
sons ~ low water. snpe aul other bay birds on
which 10 test his skin As mark-mln. AMI the later
in the season RUE. the better chance %. appr;
However he who goes to the Chlt,lugay Lakes
win not be- disappointed H. VIII consider his time
AMI money wcl spent. and another year VII desire
TO soiourn In tho same delightful s"c'i u.
THE LELAND HOUSE.
The Leland House Onl cottages on Srhroon
Lake Is the loallug and most delightfully."- situated
hotel on this charming lake. Located on hgh blur
~ the head ~ the lake IL commands one of the,
fines, vicwa In the moun,a'ns. lts beautiful gardens.
with wcll-kept walks AMI Hover beds hllcd with the
choicest OF natures gii,s. It's broad lawns orna-
mcn;cd with evcrgrecns. trees ami shrubbcry. sop
ing to the banks OF the lake and summer houses for
lie hours. all tend 10 make this charming place an
Ideal resort for those seeking relaxation rom the
tolls and cares OF business and society The air Is
cool and invgorat!ng and opportunities Tor pleas
urc manifold TIL" drives and the facilities for nsh
,rsl music and hardvooI door in the uarlor per
nit the pleasure Of frequent hops. The baseball.
field and tennis courts vii be In first -c.hsS shape
ana games the former and tournaments the
latter will De made speca feature In the adj
jacent village are found billiard rooms and bow ing
alley. mail and express facilities. Livery. telegraph
AMI news office In the house. Combined with those
f. a table supplied with every dclcacy OF the sea-
SON and nrst-clas~ service. Under the management
OF 9. r. Leland 4 VII continue to make happy and
comfortable the 80 guests for whom 1t has ample
accommodations
HOTEL cIlAMTI.AlN.
About three niles below Platisbirg ~ T. on a
hleh blur overlooking the lake stands one Of the
most nagninccn, summer hotels In America ca lei
Hotel ch1mplan. with amp'c accommo latons for
80 gucats In the construction and furnishing OF
this ideal summer home the matter OF expense has
been entirely dlsregarled and money has been
poured out with lavish hand u combine In the ho-
tel and the elegant cottages adjoining every essen
tia for health. comfort enjoyment and luxury. Mag
nlncent situation grand lake and mountain scenery
refined appointments. perfect sanitation. pure noun
tain spring water. thoughtful service. fine music AMI
A luxurious table fully meet the requirements
OF the most fastidOus and cxacting guests, and
many tourists who have stopped over merely for
Hotel Champain have abandoned all further plans
for the summer and made this their resting place
until Man1gor o. ID ikav"y announced that the time
for closing wls at hahi
The from Hotel Champlan are grand be-
yond description From the front rooms and broad
piazzas. Lake Champain with al! its glorious beauty
Of spark ne green water its numerous Islands COW
cred with luxurlant foliage to the waters edge. the
lance and from the plazzas the towering peaks
OF the Adirondack Mountains make a picture OF
which the eye tires. and which fascinates all
beholders. Since last seven miles OF forest.
clln and beach pathways have been constructed for
the use OF guests, adding largely to the pleasure OF
.ife In the open air at this delightful resting place.