New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31
IN THE COOL NORTHLAND.
ITS VISITORS ENJOY COMFORT EVEN IN
THE HOTTEST WEATHER.
THE HOTELS FILLED WITH PEOPLE EAGER FOR
THE PLEASURES OF THE MOUNTAINS
OUTDOOR SPORTS AND ENTER

Lake Placid " Y. July 30 (SpeciaD .-Although
the mercury has frequently reached the eighties
lately. there has been no time when the piazzas
on the shady sides OF the hotels have not been
comfortable. Even away from their cool shelter
the heat has not been felt 10 such degree as to
deter people from ndulging in their various recre
atrons and the golf links tennis courts and lakes
show increased numbers Of peasure-seekers.
THE STEVENS HOUSE.
II IS not az all surprising that the Stevens House
has always been a particular favorte with college
men and lovers Of outdoor sports generally TOT
George A Stevens one Of the propretors. Is one or
the best all-around athletes in the mountains ana
only sympathlzes with the pursuits OF his sum-
mer guests but actively joins in their sports him
self At golf tennis baseball he is as good as
the best: at billiards he plays expert game.
while as a rife shot his made ar the Sports
mems Exhibition In NewYork last winter mark
him as an expert Of the first quality. This skill
and fondness for sports naturally engender an
active sympathy and cooperation with others hav-
ing similar tastes that most valuable and
helpful 10 his guests. and have made both the
proprietor and the house favorites with wide cir
Gle OF summer visitors.
on Wednesday a handicap golf tournament took
place on the Stevens House links. for the purpose
OF developing the latent talent in this vicinity
players to meet similar teams from other parts OF
the mountains. Eighteen holes were played, ana
result =. ". {. Barry took the nrst prize
with net score Of IS. Professor Sill, scratch, was
second. with 60 to his credit and r. VI. Shaw was
third. having made 70 net.
The Legislative Committee on Fish and Game.
represented by Richard Highee William j Morgan
and George Cahoon. Is making an official visit TO
the mountains. and observing the working ana re-
quirements OF the game laws on Monday the
party was entertained by Mr. Cahoon at his hand
some residence Ausabe Forks. and on Tuesday
they arrived the Stevens House. the Misses
Stevens having sent their handsome four-horse
tally-ho 10 Ausa hle Forks 10 bring the party 10
Lake Placid. The committee. after an ENJOYABLE
visit. has continued its Journey. and Will stop az
many OF the prominent sportsmens rendezvous
before closing its session.
The Sunday evening concerts at the stevens
are better and popular each week. and are
musical events eagerly looked forward to. on the
occasion OF the last concert Jonas Hamburger. a
guest who possesses much skill with the violin,
added his powers very effectively 10 the excellent
trio Of the house in several selections. Holden
Chandler the vocalist Of the occasion. ana
Stephen Adams Holy city
Among the arrivals at the Stevens House are
the following from NeN-York: Mr. and Mrs. B. +.
Ellsworth, Charles ". Smith, Mrs Elizabeth Dor
may. Miss Mary G Bormay. DR.. f. J. Gallagher.
Mrs Halbert E Payne Mrs. l. L. Burke. Mrs. J.
r Stevens Miss Lucille stevens. Miss Louise
Freeland. Miss F. MILAN. J. W. Power. Winfield
Tucker. Mss Tucker. Miss A. Tucker. Mrs. Talon
and Mrs. James Adrian Suydam