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New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
THE INN AT WATER MILL.

One of the little known yet most attractive Of
the south side resorts In Long Island Is on Mecox
Bay, where the Inn at Water MIL is situated. It
lies between Southampton and Easthampton. and
is separated from the by sand bar over
which the waves pass only at high tide. This salt
water lake is twelve miles in circumference,
and affords unsurpassed bathing facilities while
surf bathing be found at the beach on the
coast. Sailing. rowing and fishing are enjoyed In
perfect safety on the bay.
Five miles TO the north OF Water Mil Is tho
Peconic Bay with forests stretching TO It's borders
To the west Is fashionable Southampton and the
shinnecock golf links while quaint and picturesque
Easthampton is reached few miles 10 the east
ward by good roads running through beautiful
woods.
The Inn at Water Mil is on high ground. over
looking the bay and the ocean, the sound OF whose
surf Is subdued by distance. On three sides are
broad verandas open to the sea breezes from all
directions The rooms are large and nearly all
have an outlook the water. The house Is
equipped with all appliances for the comfort OF
guests The dining rooms. halls and parlors have
open freplaces fires In which brighten up an occa-
sional damp and rainy day. Music and dancing
add TO the evening attractions For children the
place possesses especial advantages. as there Is
freedom with perfect safety. The inn Is wooden
structure. OF picturesque architecture.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF WATCH HILL.

One Of the especial attractions at Watch Hll.
r. L. is tho fact that the buf is nearly surrounded
by salt water. having Long Island Sound on the
south. the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Little
Narragansett Bay and the Pawtucket River on the
west. narrow neck OF land connects the bluff
with the mainland Here stands the Ocean House
which Is equipped with every convenience for COM
Portable summer residence. There is a charming
beach with picturesque rocks, and long stretch
OF sand for bathing. The breezes all cooled by
the ocean, and the temperature is several degrees
lower than elsewhere along the coast. The air is
regarded as especially adapted for invalids. The
hotel has an ample fresh-water supply, and a safe
and healthful system Of drainage far out TO sea
There are fine tennis court and athletic grounds
for the use OF the guests OF the Ocean House. and
ample facilities for boating, bathing, fishing and
driving are provided. The guests have the privilege
OF becoming members of the MsQuamicut Golf
Club. which has beautiful grounds with eighteen
holes. the measuring almost exactly two
miles. and having many picturesque spots The
club was organized in the summer of 1895 and in
corporated in the following winter. In the course
picturesque being the Horseshoe, from which
could be obtained The new holes begin near this
and describe an Irregular circle to the westward
highest spot in the course. with little outlook
near It from which the view takes in all Of Watch
the Sickle. the bay and the distant Connecticut
shore. The clubhouse and tho whole course may
cred to be FIVE or six strokes easier than the old
Even those who do not play golf cannot fail to
appreciate the charm and beauty OF the course
while to the expert they are constant source Of
delight. The country to have been made
especially for golf. with its natural features. the
variety and beauty OF It's rugged, boulder-topped
hillocks and the art which has added to the natu-
raj advantages it possessed. The club grounds In;
cude l24 acres. Delightful views are to be gained
from almost all parts Of the property, as well as
from the clubhouse
Watch Hill is reached from this city by boat to
Stonngton, and thence by half an hours sail across
the bay. Trains also be taken to Stonngton
to meet the Watch Hill boat. or to Westerly. whence
trolley cars run TO Watch HILL There is a fine car
rage road six miles in length from the Watch Hill
peninsula to the mainland OF Rhode Island.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
RALPHs on THE CHATEAUGAY

Old habitues OF the mountains who know the
region intimately and the good things to be found
therein are pretty sure to direct their steps to
Ralph's when they seek a summer resting place.
where they may be assured Of comfortable accom-
modations. a bountiful table, delightful natural sur
roundngs and social atmosphere that is refined
without being exactng.
The hotel is situated on the easterly shore of
Upper Chateaugay Lake. close to the water where
II catches every breath OF the prevailing southwest
breezes which filtered through hundreds Of
miles Of unbroken forests OF pine and balsam be-
fore they reach this delightful nook in the woods
and a really hot day is almost unknown. The
house accommodates 125 guests. and there are also
several attractive family cottages attached TO IL
Billiards. bowling and tennis provided for and
the boats are the finest procurable and rightly so
for the boating and fishing are most attractive
features Of the lake.
Bathing has become a favorite recreation and
the shallow waters near the house make II a safe
amusement for the women and children, who are
enthusiasts In this comforting sport.
Among sportsmen the Chateaugay Lakes have
long been favorite resorts for fishing shooting
and, surrounded they by grand unbroken
forests TO the waters edge. enthusiasts woodland
pursuits and pleasures are assured OF unfailing
entertainment.
Ralphs is still under the personal supervision of
ISOLATED with the hospitality and comforts of the
house and who has the reputation OF being one OF
the model hotel proprietors in the mountains
Ralphs Is conveniently reached from any part
OF the mountains by the Chateaugay Railroad
which connects at Plattsburg with lines from the
station being Lyon Mountain. where the coach
meets all trains.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
THE SUMNER RESORT ROUTE.
HOW THE NEw-YoRK CENTRAL REACHES
THEM ALL"

The public never fully appreciate what a great
system the New-York Central Railway Is until they
begin TO seek for a summer resting place but
then they begin TO realize its extent. for TO what
ever place they direct their attention they find
that it is the New-York Central that is TO carry
them TO their destination. Whether il IL the
Adirondack Mountains Lake George Lake Cham
plain Saratoga the ST. Lawrence River Montreal
the Catskills. Watkins Glen Richfed Springs the
Litchheld Hills, the Berkshires. Niagara Falls.
Sharon Springs a host OF lesser places It is the
New-York Central that carries them and It not
only does this, but It does II In inconceivably
short space OF time and with the utmost luxury
and comfort.
1t is not alone the traveller from the East that
nnds this great road his reliance. but he OF the
West Is served with equal dispatch and equal
luxury
From New-York the sportsman may reach his
favorite haunt in the Adirondacks In less than
eight hours. while his friend from Buffalo requires
only six. The fisherman may cast his line among
the Thousand Islands OF the ST. Lawrence nine
hours after his departure from the Grand Central
Station. while Buffalo is but six and a half hours
away.
Lake George, with its diadem Of leafy islands
is reached in six and half hours from New-York.
while from Buffalo or Niagara Falls the journey re-
qures eight and half hours. Niagara Falls with
distant from New-York while the traveller from
the West nnds 1t Journey OF but forty minutes
A journey Of ten and a half hours brings the
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
COLE AT MANCHESTER IN-THE- -MOUyTlISS1

The special feature at n-the-Mouh>
tains In Vermont, where the Equinox House
situated 1000 feet above sea level, is the unequa
facilities for golf The Equinox Golf CluD was Or
ganized in 1896. and the links were laid OUT "
scotchman, James Campbell. The turf whlcp Ia.
been grazed over for half century, Is hrm ana
smooth and sheep kept for the purpose v
maintaining its merit. Many or the holes ha's
been heightened this season. and the clubhouse mas
been enlarged to double It's former size. The sou
is so well drained that playing directly atter Iss
is possible. Many well-known players nave ~
peared on the Equinox course. and ali speak ~ '1yy
highest terms OF Its admirable qualities. one ..
the features Is the fine views or the surrounu!hs
mountains to DO obtained from many points on @ tny
course The Equinox House owns the course aHS
guests are eligible TO membership M the club
Manchester is In the heart OF the Green Moun,S
tans 200 miles from this city. The main street a.
the village Is noteworthy for It's magnificent shaas
trees and IL bears especial reputation ai.ons
Newfoundland villages in this respect. Mount IHu.-
nox rises TO the height OF 1000 feet. IheIe - -
public library OF 1900 volumes, which was W.s.
seated to the village by Mrs Frances sAlhns
Willing of Chicago. The famous Equinox sp'nns
water ia supplied to the hotel directly tIoih ~
spring and a private trout pond and many streainS
afrord nshing In abundance. The drives IN ~
about Manchester are exceedingly picturesque s a.s
attractive and many coaching parties pass tnrvusst
the region Manchester Is readily reached py eV"s ys
or train 10 Troy, and thence by tram lor ~ ~,
miles The Equinox opens on June IA Tor its i0'"-
seventh season.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11

THE HALCYoN. AT MILLBRooK. AND ITS MANY
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES.

THE HALCYON AT MILLBROOK. AND ITS MANY
ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
In the heart Of the hills Of Duchess County m
the top of the divide between the Hudson and tho
Connecticut valleys. lies the rural region Of MN
brcok. in which stands The Hacyon one Of the
most charming summer resorts 10 be found within
easy reaching distance Of the metropolis. Mlbrook
lies sixteen miles to the eastward Of Poughkeepsie
From the surrounding hills the mountains can he
seen In all directions, bounding the horizon. in
Guiding the Catsklls, Shawangunks Highlands
Berkshires. Ramapo Range and the Helderberrs
Those who have been abroad compare the delight
full Dutchess landscape with the charms Of Surrey
and Devonshre, in England. while nearer at home
1t Is comparable with the better-known Lenox re-
gion In the Berkshires The views are widespread
the roads are Of the finest, and the succession OF
landscape attractions is UNSURPASSED in all dIrec
tions The air is dry and cool having all the in
Vigorating and refreshing qualities which come
from wind-swept farms and forests
IN the midst Of these surroundings a small inn
was built few years ago, and 1t soon had to turn
away more guests than 1t could accommodate
linen The Hacyon was built. unique and pleasing
STRUCTURE Inc lower story Is constructed OF the
gray held stone OF the vicinity, while above is a
noteworthy edifce of wood, painted to harmonze
chimneys, which add to It's architectural appear
ance. The building contains about two hundred
eonveniences The GROUNDS comSrse a1
acres OF lawns, which serve TO set OFF the pazzas
The house cnniain ais a4iiage @ pants ana PAINS
enjoyment Of guests for every hour There are
assembly rooms reception halls. music and art
galleries. ample library, and a supply of ali the
conveniences for comfort. In the grounds there
are golf links, tennis courts croQuet grounds and
facilities for football and baseball The opporln-
ties for driving and wheeling in the vicinity OF Mill
brook are unsurpassed a new route may be
found for every day over the best of roads. There
is good fishing and shooting. while many interesting
walks invite pedestriansm In the surrounding
country are fine country seats, OF which the WELL
known Thorndale adjoins the Halcyon property
In the construction OF The Halcyon all that modern
building ingenuity and improved sanitary science
could suggest for the wellbeng OF guests was put
In. and no pains spared to provide all that
heart could desire. The house aims to live up TO
Its motto:
Thy happy cline is free.
And plenty knows.
And days Of halcyon rest"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
HUEsTIs HOUSE AT SARATOGA sPRIyoS'

Among the houses at Saratoga Springs possessing
especial attractions for those who seek an iaea1
summer home amid the fashionable surrouncinss
Of this long-tm watering place is the HuSuS
House. IN South Broadway near Circulars~
which has many advantages not to be FOUND eiseT
where. The situation Of the Huests House Is ON
high ground, overlooking the wel-known congress
Spring Park which is famous as one OF the inoss
perfect pieces Of landscape gardening in the world
4 walk of five minutes will take one TO the laigepl
hotels and the most celebrated springs, while ohyl
a block away is the new Convention Hall ana ~
the immediate vicinity many handsome yinas'
1t is out of the rush and whir OF the busy streets,
and yet from its broad. lm-shaded piaZZas ca \
be secured a constant view OF the procession 9.
fashionable equlpages on the main 80
which they throng. The house has again @ ueg .;
greatly enlarged. until It is a frst-class M IaihS ~
hotel with many finely furnished guest rooms ms ~
al. there are $50 OF these, In suites ana sins.y;
while number OF apartments are furnished Min NnS.
private baths The parlors, office ana OtneE Peo
lc rooms are spacious and cheerful, WIN COSY
corners for whist and other games. while sp.eiaSS
room is devoted to dancing and musical entef'an'~
ments.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
THE BERKSHIRE INN.

bears thet generic name OF the Berkshires. or the
Berkshire Hills. But specific application OF the
title has been made In the case OF the Berkshire
Inn. at Great harrington. This Is Il homelike.
comfortable hostlery, with all modern improve
ments. In a beautiful New England village which
has population OF refinement and culture. not
alone In summer. but all the year round Tho
Berkshire region Ia OF great atractiveness not
only for driving and wheeling, but also for walk
ipg. In all directions can be found places OF
beauty and picturesqueness. at varying distances
Within mile OF the Inn are half dozen at
tractive points for walks.
The Inn, which will accommodate 23 persons
has frontage OF $50 feet with broad, shaded
piazzas. The rooms are large and airy the house
Is lighted with electricity and Is supplied with
pure spring water. while the sanitary conditions
are excellent. There IL entire freedom from
iara and mosquitoes. The outdoor amusements
include golf. wheeling. tennis. hunting and nsh-
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
Ing. with music and dancing within The els-
many fine residences IN the surrounding county.
SEA.GIRT BLOCK ISLAND.
HOTEL pRopRrEroRs RENovATrNG AND RE.

HOTEL PROPRfETORS hENc'F'N> AMI He
FITTING-ExPEcTING IANY GUESTS
Block Island. r.. l.. June 10 CspecisD-The weathss
at this sea-girt isle Is always dehghtiui IN June.
The proprietors of the various hotes are renoyaz-
ing cleaning and reitttng preparatory for the
anticipation OF large business as inquiries are daily
arriving In a manner to warrant such belief
At the Ocean View House. which Is the iary.
est hotel here. the propretors. Cundau & Bal,
state that they have large number OF rooms al.
ready engaged by many OF their old guests. and By
an unusually large number OF new ones, particg.
larry from New-York and the West.
The Hygeia Hotel located near the new harhu
refuge has been greatly enlarged by the additioa
OF two wings which make II an imposing
structure 1t has accommodations for two hundred
and fifty guests
The National House has also received an inpor.
tant addition since last
The steamer Mount Hope will begin daily trips
on Thursday July !. leaving Providence at .
o'clock. as formerly and connecting at Newporr
with the boat from Fall River and at Narragan-
sett Pier, the same a. last year, returning daily at
Norwich and New-London and the boats from
New-York will begin running at about the sane
time.
The electric road which has been built between
the two harbors has been put in excellent condition,
Great improvements have been made since last
season In some Of the island drives by the extea-
ments
Extensive improvements have been made about
the bathing beach A number Of new bathing
houses have been erected since last year.
The hotels will open the last week in juno in
anticipation OF large influx on July Of those who
will come 70 remain over the Fourth at least
1t Is the Intention OF the Town Council 20 extent
the macadam road from It's present terminus to
the South Light although II Is not probable that
the work will be completed during the present
season
The management OF the electric road state that
the road will be extended around the island circuit
which will make II one Of the peasantest rides i'm
aginable.
Manisses has always been favorite place for
yachtsmen, and special arrangements have been
made for a better anchorage than has been the
many times In the past
A new tennis court is being laid out in tho
grounds Of the Ocean View Hotel. and will be COM
peted in time for the opening Of the season.
The hotel proprietors are endeavoring 10 make
arrangements for extensive golf grounds In expec-i
tation OF the organization OF a golf club by some
OF the regular guests at the island.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
THE ADIRONDACK LODGE IN sARAToGA

The very name OF the Adirondack Lodge pop
u,ar house of the homellke order at Saratoga
Springs Ia an attractive one. bringing 20 mind ,h'
delights OF the North Woods and the refreshing
coolness Of the northern winds can almost be lei.
In IT, This house Is on the southeast corner OK
Franklin Square. block from Broadway ana 'ns
United States Hotel A few minutes walk away -
Congress Park. and the principal springs. TheFs
are nno private residences In the immediate vi.
clnity while the house Itself has spacious pianas
and a beautifully shaded lawn. The house Is IN
the midst OF a large open plaza, In the central part
OF the town. arording dellghtful and charlnins
restns place close the attractions OF this popu
lar resort, which So many thousands OF persons
visit. 80, 49,.
equipments of a hrst-class private residence ~
has steam heat. open fires. private bathrooms. the
water supply liz filtered and the sanitary equip
ment Is complete. The people who patronze the
Adirondack Lodge those OF refinement ana
culture, and they give tone to the house whicA
sn;oymsnI Il = ksgt open AZ tas yeas - ---
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
THE FRONTENAC HOTEL.
SOME OF ITS FEATURES IN AND ABOUT ROUND
ISLAND.

ISLAND.
Nature has literally bestowed picturesqueness
and beauty upon the Thousand Islands which ex-
tend from the head of the ST. Lawrence River for
distance OF nearly forty miles. There are fully
three hundred square miles OF wooded and rocky
islets. with the winding channels which separate
them. The great river. which Is practically n con-
tinuation of Lake Ontario. IL ten miles wide and 4
Is studded with not less than eighteen hundred
islands. varying in size from a dot Of rock to
those which stretch for miles The beauty of the
scenery es one passes through them is enhanced by
the ever changing panorama. they are seen from
different directions and newly grouped while
some are constantly passing of view and others
are coming into sight Every variety OF scenery ia
presented by the varying types OF the islands and
their atractveness is enhanced by the picturesque
cottages and stately houses which occupy many
OF them and give the charm OF civilization amid
the beauties OF nature.
Among the gems OF the Thousand Islands IA ono
lying In the American Channel OF the grea, river
quarter OF a mile from the New-York shore This
Is Round Island n mile In length and embracing IbO
acres OF territory. 1t is the first stopping n poInt
for steamers. lying twenty miles from Lake On
taro and forty-two miles distant from Ogdensbure
II Is only one mile from Clayton. n. Y The Cana
dian shore Is seven miles away, with many islands
studdlng the Intervening distance On Round ISL
and stands the new Frontenac Hotel equipped with
the best modern facilities for the care and comfor,
OF guests. II Is In the midst OF the most charm
Ing surroundings. where art has aided nature in
adding attractiveness. Since the end OF last year
season the house has been enlarged to twice It's
FORMER capacity, and many other improvements
have been added Every possible convenience has
been provided. New plumbing throughout has been
put In. and open fires provided for In all the
public rooms. The hotel Is supplied with water
from an artesian well and the table supplies come
from a farm on tho adjoining Robbins Island
where the best modern methods prevail. especially
in sterzing the milk. The house has extensive
piazzas. which afford delightful river view and
the rotunda has large coionnade porch. The
grounds In the vicinity OF the hotel carefully
kept In the best style OF landscape gardening There
usual attractions Of hotel life. A short distance
from the main hotel and connected with II by COW
New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
SARANAC LAKE.
THE INDIANS COMPARED ITS ISLANDS
TO CLUSTERED STARS.

Lower Saranac Lake. the Lake of the Clustered
Stars is worthy the beautiful title given 1t by
the Indians of long ago. II is six miles long and
one ana a half miles wide. and contains hfty-two
islands which suggested the name to its original
owners These are Of every size and shape. and
thcy. with the winding channels between. furnish
pleasant opportunities for trips of exploration.
The Saranac region has long been a favorite one,
for once sought out by the sportsman in pursuit
OF game and fish the magnetic influence Of Its
beauties has continued to attract its old friends.
who return year after year TO enjoy its charms 1t
IS also connected with the great chain of water
ways extending both north and south, which adds
10 it's attractions
The central location of saranac Lake makes it
a convenient starting point for drives 10 the nu-
Inerous places of interest aroundabout. Lake
Placid, the Cascades. Paul Smiths and Saranac
Ynn the Upper Saranac Lake. few among
the destinations Of many pleasant drives.
THE AMPERsAND
Who among the frequenters of summer resorts
has not heard OF or visited the beautiful Hotel
Ampersand the handsomest house in the noun
tains and the most fashionable? Modern in con-
struction and supplied with every modern ap-
pliance and convenience. IT has long b,en the
favorite OF those who desire elegant luxury
and cultivated associations.
1t ia lighted by electricity provided with an ele-
vator ana private baths; its parlors and ofces are
spacious and handsome It's piazzas wide and cool
too. a buff looking one of the widest
stretches of the lake is superb, and the removal
OF the lighthouses has taken away the last dis
tracing feature.
The cement tennis court is the finest in this sec
tion. and the Ampersand golf links on the hotel
grounds Is the most popular and most frequented.
number of handsome cottages surround the
hotel and give pretty air of life and brightness
20 the community and taken altogether. 1t is one
of the most select and aristocratc gatherings in
the woods. and great favorite with the young
people
The hotel is two miles from Saranac Lake vii
lage and entirely sequestered from the settlement.
The proprietor G. NJ. Eaton has long made Il a
rule not 10 receive as guests those afflicted with