The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-21
Social and
PERSONAL

IT INAIR," the country place Of
Mr.. James A. Linen, is per-
haps one of the most desira-
IL BILE summer residences owned
by any Scrantonian. Substan-
tial and elegant in it's grey stone and
noble proportions, 1t occupies
site that is pointed out with
pride by every resident of the
country side in the vicinity of
Glenburn, Waverly and Dalton The
beautiful eminence upon which 1t
stands is thickly wooded close to the
grounds at the back, while rolling
down across an extensive opening the
lovely lawn stretches to the tennis
courts and groves beyond. From the
broad portlcoes may be seen the most
magnificent series of views to be i'm
agined and so thoroughly are these
beauties of nature enjoyed by the
owner and his family that nothing is
allowed to obstruct the splendid pros
pect facing toward the sunset land.
At the right of the house is a colec-
ton of woodland shrubbery where
many graceful sumac trees will soon
flutter their flaming banners in the
autumn winds. Woodland paths have
been laid out, making a delectable walk
on hot day, and the crest of the hill
at the rear is crowned by a pictur-
esque and useful windmill The
grounds are very large, as Mr.. Linen
owns about seventy-five acres of land
about his home.
"Linair' within is as beautiful as
without. Hardwood floors, wide colo
nial mantels and picturesque hooks ap-
pear from every point of view, More
than all, it is a home where cares of
life seem set aside and the happy host
with his gracious wife and their chill
dren make the summer dream of
pleasure to those who gather beneath
its roof from time to time.
August is a. dull month. Ask the
business men, ask the editor, ask the
girl who stayed at home, ask the young
man who considers that the most popu-
lar young woman in the city didn't
stay at home--ask anybody-and the
reply will come with more or less en-
phatic variation according to the per-
sonality of the speaker. Dull? I
should thinks so!'
Even golf languishes these beautiful
half autumnal days. There are such
a few young women in the city and
many of the men have been absent,
that the links have been used but lit
tie. However, a number of learners
are improving the shining hours by TAX
ing lessons, and no doubt will astonish
some of the experts when they return
next month.
The much talked of event of next
week will be the dance and tournament
at Crystal lake. Fern Hall will be the
scene of gaiety indeed on Friday night
when it is expected all the younger
set'of society people remaining in town
will be present. They will leave Scran-
ton on the 1852 train, and Mr.. II. II,
Watkins has made carriage arrange
mennts for the guests who will greatly
enjoy the beautiful ride over the hills.
On Saturday the open tournament
will be held all day. Entries will be
made for many matches, including
singles mixed foursomes, etc. 1t is
probable that a number of Wilkes
Barueans will be among the guests.
AlScranton girl travelling in Eng
land, writes. Speaking of the queen,
am so tired of seeing pictures and
busts Of her stuck up everywhere that
/ don't know what to do. It is moth
ing but jubilee this and jubilee that,
and every little ha' penny store has
up: 'Patronized by her Majesty, the
Queen 1t is fortunate 1 am an Ameri-
can, isn't it? 1 think when / get home
I'll open baker shop patronized by
his esteemed highness, William Nc
Kinley, and concoct some, Mckinley
cake or THE Presidents Pie"
A Scrantonian visiting Quebec writes
in an interesting and graphic way of
his impressions of the great fortified
citU Of continent N ffio ba
says:
I'VE left Quebes this morning, and I
want to say that it is the most interest
ing city / have ever visited. One hears
French spoken on every side, and then
the English soldiery in the SER
vice of her majesty, the queen, and
the quaint and historic old houses and
streets, all make one feel as If he were
across the water. You remember, no
doubt, that incident in "The seats of
the mighty" where the English soldiers
found a way into the city by scaling a
high blHff and there encountered the
French on. the plains of Abraham /?
Well, you can see, the very place, and
near by is a monument inscribed Here
fell Wolfe victorious, September 10,
1852" - ?,
"The- walls of the city are still as
loTDiutllIS tS Oh Ola, ana cannon pOlnt-
ing outward here and there still show
menace to the foe. You pass through
the gates of the city to get to
your hotel and are in a practically
fortified town. You can here see the
chateau Beaumonoir, the home of that
rascal the Intendent Bigot, and are in
the midst of old, old churches and
buildings erected by the French.
I'VE took e ride in a caleche, a vehi-
Gle which seems peculiar to Quebec.
The driver sets in front on a narrow
piece of wood which amounts to about
dashboard in our conveyances. The
body is hung on huge straps and the
motion is rather agreeable than other
wise.
The Chateau FrontenaC, built by
Prince Price, is a beautiful hotel, and is
crowded with tourists. 1t is situated on
Dufferin Terrace, POO feet above the
lower streets on the waters edge, and
the view from the wide windows is
superb