New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12
PAUL SHIFTS.
THE GREAT PLEASURE PARK OF THE ADJ
RONDACkS ON THIc Ct, RIcc1S L AXIS

RONDACKS ON THE ST. REGIS LAKES
Years ago sportsmen seeking new fields for game
ana adventure penetrated far back into the I'M
known and almost trackess Wilderness and on the
borders OF the Lower s.. Regis Lake discovered
resting place in a land that fulfilled their fondes.
dreams. Numerous lakes and streams there were
alive with trout. and miles Of virgin fores, gave
shelter TO an abundance % deer and other game
Here also was an abiding place In harmony with
the surroundings and landlord congcnia to their
taste.
This Paul Smith and his fame and the fame
or the st. Regis country spread rapidly and at
tracted other enthusiasts, who annually gathered
here to enjoy the royal sport and invigorating
pleasures of the woods. As the years passed the
number of visitors increased. making necessary
greater accommodations. and the original humble
house was enlarged and added TO steadily until to-
day Paul Smiths Hotel, with its and the
dozen adjoining cottages will accommodate fully
five hundred people. and requires small army of
attendants ;her wants. The property
controlled by the hotel also increased from
time 10 time. until the house stands in n grand
park of over twenty thousand acres. including
woodlands lakes and mountains the greatest pri-
holding in the State. Wealth and fashion also
here and beautiful private lodges and
tages-camps they are called-began TO spring up on
the shores OF the neighboring lakes. and these in
creased in numbers until the camps OF the 81. Regis
form one Of the largest summer settlements Of
rich In the country and represent a fab
ulous amount OF wealth \ few OF these camps are
located upon the Lower 81. Regis Lake. but by far
the larger number upon the shores OF Spltfre
Lake and the Upper 81. Regis Lake. which lie be-
You'd all three lakes being connected by water
ways. and within few miles OF the hotel
These lakes form one end OF the famous water
way Of the woods. which extends. with few inter-
ruptions by easy portages. ninety miles 10 Blue
Mountain Lake through Fulton Chain to First
Lake and old Forge Such a journey requires
So,c hut tttrlr, htf
single day. may be made from Paul Smiths, and
are delightful indeed
Paul Smiths Hotel and the great park and prop
erty connected herewith arc owned and con-
trolled by the Paul Smith Hotel COMPANY but Paul
Smith although taking no active part in the man
agement is ever present 70 extend his CHEEKY wei
TO the frequenters Of the place. every one Of
whom he knows personally. and all OF then esteem
him highly. The burden of tho management now
falls on his two sons. Phelps the treasurer Of the
company. and Paul Smith. jr.. who IS the secre-
,ary worthy SUCCESSORS OF the popular father. and
sharers with him OF his popularity and many friend
ships.
stand almost tho shore at the north end II tho
lake and possess every requisite and appliance de-
class of patronage The house IS lighted by cleo
FROM seag6 oa by . sm aqa sh h o T" sd
purest in the country. Bath ana toilet rooms are
pientifuily scattered through the grounds This
spring elevator has been pat in the main build
ment The table here is exceptional being prob
ably the best in this part Of the state. and only
ceed by the great establishments Of Now-York
City Paul Smiths is a posiOiice. and TWO tele-
There are also here Offices 81 two express COM
panieF 60 that connection with the outside world
Is prompt and complete.
The house s only four miles from It's own station
the Adirondack division OF the New-York Cen
trail Railroad. with which connection IL made dur
ing the by four and six horse coaches over
fine macadam road Bloomng1ac station. tho
Chateaugay Railroad. is four miles further away
but the road il good and the drive across beautiful
There are many fine drives in this vicinity.
the best roads in the mountains. and many
interesting places form objective points for pleasant
excursions
Boating is naturally prominent feature In lake
district Ike this. and large number of fine lght
boats always ready. Tennis courts II cement
and level baseball grounds at hand. and for the
golfer the links the ST. Regis Golf Club
available This club has its property on Osgood
Pond and s a private association formed by the
summer residents The links 81 the club have been
greatly improved this spring. There are also
Billiard room and theatre. for dancing and other
entertainments with fine orchestra IN attend
ance and also a women's billlard-room. Among the
improvements this year are new and commodous
store building. which takes tho form Of orna
mental cottage. and a new and enlarged thouse
which will be placed short distance below the site
Of the present house. Additions have been made
Smith cottage which now contains the commodious
business office Of the hotel company and new drive
WAYS have been built around the hotel
The hotel cottages have all been taken. and VIII
Wniiam Rockefeller. Mrs. s. Stevenson. A. ]. MIN
York 4. l. Lathrop. Washington; r, g. Mafit. 81,
smith cottage will be utilized mainly for transient