New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-17
IN THE NORTH WOODS.
SUMMER DELIGHTS ENJOYED BY THE
THRONES OF VISITORS.
GOLF THE CHIEF SOURCE OF AMUSEMENT All,
MOST EvERYwHERB-oTHER FORMS or


mountains and sparkling lakes. but In contrast to
this and as II hooking at the torrid condition or
tho surrounding country during the last week
there has actually been frost several nights In
different parts Of the mountains This Is very un-
usual for July. although II is generally expected
to occur in August. The universally cool even
ines and nights not only refresh the atmosphere
ready for another day. but also offer an oppor-
tunitv 10 start fires Of small logs In the great fire
nlacos which most of the hotels have IN their
nublic rooms and the little. clear tongues OF fame
not only temper the air, but are also pleasant 10
watch having an air OF sociabity and cosey COM
fort
STEVENS HOUSE
The big Stevens House is getting livelier every
day as additional guests arrive and It's parlors
and extensive pazzas already present well-hlied
appearance. Tennis and baseball have 50 far been
the favorite pastmes. but the golf links are now
IN order and are beginning 10 exert their atrac-
tions Excursions on the lake. either by the steam
or or in rowboats are always popular. but coach
ing parties being arranged daily ana al
most every afternoon the handsome stevens House
fourth hand drag carries jolly party over some
Of the many attractive drives in the neishborhood
Fishing has attracted many lately, and several
large catches Of handsome lake trout have been
brought In while a number of fine strings Of brook
trout have rewarded the efforts of the pa
ticnt experts who have sought out their quiet re-
treats in the tangled forests.
The regular Sunday evening concerts have begun
NJ the Stevens. and last week the programme IN
Guided besides selected numbers by the Stevens
House Trio some fine solos by Holden Chandlef
basso. and deservedly applaudei cello solo by
Miss Dreselcr. on Monday evening a party OF
students from Wesleyan University. who are stay
ing at a neghborine camp. were visitors at the Ste
vcps and a fine quintet sang n number Of ballads
and popular songs.
Among the guests ut the Stevens House are Mt
and Mrs w. c. Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs. David Stu
art Mir and Mrs Joseph NJ. Lawlor. Mrs. r de
Reverb Miss A. V Phibbn. Miss HOFFMAN Thorn
as F. Mayhan and Misses Sarah and Esther May
han. OF New York. Buchanan Winthrop, whose
family have o cottage AZ Newport this summer, Is
making this his headquarters. and is doing the
mountains in n mosi enthusiastic way. Another
guest is r u McCiuinnoss, cx-Mayor Of Provi-
dence who IS spending the season here with his
family.
THE RUISSEAUMONT.
Al the Ruisseaumon, everything is as,ir with
III. seasons pleasures During the day gof ana
boating claim the devotees to outdoor sports
while The evenings are gay with music ana danc
ing in the handsome ballroom.
The RuisseaVmont oarsmon hold the champion
silver cup that Is contested for each season and
thcv hope successfully to defend their title to *
again this year Already several men are tram
ing Tor the race. which takes place In August
among wnom are William 4. Putnam. Charles
r. Elmer and Malcolm Mcdonald. all Of Columbia
University and ". s. Johnson jr. Of Yale
The Ruissoaurnont Golf club has been organized
and its membership Is fast filing up
Among the recent arrivals at the Ruisseaumont
are ! W clark and the Misses Clark. Mr.. and
Mrs f D. Murphy. Morris Ranger, Mrs Henry
C. Dowley. Francis Dwight DOwley. Nj and Mrs
Hugh A Balm. Mrs r A Elmer. # New-fork:
II C. Wintringham. Of Brooklyn and James \
mia Ia -
Philadelphia.
THE GRAND VIEW.
The Grand View is Rapidly filing up. and rs
wide pazzas and great paror are assuming an air
Of sociahiy and pleasure IN accordance with their
,radlt ons and in the evening the music m me
ballroom attracts many. especially the Younger
people The daily concerts have proved enjoyable
and the music is Of an unusually hFh quarry ana
finely performed
Among tho New-York guests registered ut the
Grand View are Mrs II McF Harding ana daush-
ter Mr. and Mrs Thomas T Reed. charles II
Phelps and family. Miss Juliet Pearson. ana NJ
and Mrs ! 7. Marccnus 81 Brooklyn. Professor
George p Hale and family Of Rochester. have
taken up their residence in ono ~ IN" hotel cot
THE LAKE PLACID.
The Lake Placid House has AZ last opened It's
doors and old friends will hardly recognize Their
former ploasant home for g. has been 80 enlarged
and rcrnodolcd that little ~ the old structure j.
left II is now fine four-story structure. = or
nansn.sl APPEARANCE and nued With oycry mod
orn convenience while tho furnishing is entirely
new Although late in completing rs recon
siruction. there L. every prospect Of h'ey ana
pleasant season.
PAUL SMITHS
Paul Smiths. July lG (SpociaD. Summer lie at
this favorte resort ia becoming active every
dsv and the big six-horse tally Who coach l. con
stantly bringing IN fresh guests from every train
- swell the pleasant community which has a.
ready gathered The drive OF loss than four miles
from The station 10 the hotel il plcasa'' one
over breezy hills with fine broad views: IT 10 a
grateful change from the conhnemcn, Of the cars
and prepares the traveller for the sylvan charms
among which ne Is to sOjourn
Naturally golf f. the prevailing fad. and there
Is daily exodus TO the links on the shor"' OF
Osgood Pond. where the sport is pursued With IN
firing vigor by numerous ardent enthusiasts
sful professional golfer IL IN charge Of the links
which will insure their being Kept IN proper ord'r
and his Assistance and instruction arc at IN" ser
vice OF new players. While golf claims n" greater
number. II by means monopoliz"s the aihl"Nc
interests. Tor many other outdoor sports are being
enthusiastically pursued Last year The Paul
Smith baseball nine captured the championship Of
the mountains and a vigorous effort vii! be made
20 retain the supremacy this season. Already
number OF players have begun their practice ana
every afternoon the fire athletic field. which i'm
mcClareN hdJOns the nous, rs oN' uP''' ~
active squad Of players. fhe nine l. anxious TO
arrange for games. ana VIII be GLAD to hear from
other clubs with view to future matches
The ST. Regis Yacht club, Of which Arson
Phelps Stokes Is commodore Is preparing for an
active season. and Will shortly begin a series or
races which Will be sailed every Saturday after
noon during the .cason. Six OF the members nave
half-raters on the lake most of which wcre DO
signed by Mr.. Crane. Of Boston. the amateur de-
signer who mas produced the fastest craft OF TINS
class I'm the country. Good sailing and keen sport
can hardly fail with such fleet.
During The summer season fishing does not seem
10 occupy much attention as the possibihie,
warrant but that there are plenty OF trout. ana
good ones too for the expert angler who Is Wiling
10 seek them as did the od-trnc sportsmcn who
first attracted attention to this region is proved
h. the string brought In by Joseph F0rsythe. OF