New-York tribune., 1899-06-11

Intvre Wallace the Gothics and Cascade. Around
to the east the ranges sweep growing less indvid-
uallzed and drawing continually nearer mighty
barrier to the sight but diminishing in height until
toward the north in final effort, the giant Whi'e-
face with its shining peak. towers high to meet
the clouds From its base the broader waters OF
Lake Placid broken By rugged Islands. stretch
down toward the observer until they almost meet
and mAngle with those OF Mirror Lake. Around 10
the west another chain OF mountain peaks continues
the girdle 10 melt away where the setting sun
touches their tops into the first great range OF
mountains In the south These mountains are OF
lesser elevation than the others, and they are
sharper topped The harmony s complete, and
every change OF sunlight or shadow seems TO sug-
gest new Interpretation OF the symphony
Lake Placid Is easy Of access, for IT Is the ter
minus OF the Chateaugay road. which connects with
the Delaware and Hudson road az Pattsourg' and
also with the Champlain boats. accommodating
travellers from the East and North. while by tho
New-York Central, which joins the Chateaugay at
Saranac Lake through sleeping and paror cars
are run without change direct from New-York 10
Lake Placid and direct connection is made with
the entire outer world, North, South, East and
West.
It has been said that Lake Placid is centre;
from this place great range Of excursions can
be made in every direction The wild Cascade
Lakes picturesque Adirondack Lodge. with its
nearby attractions beautiful Keene Valley, the
famed Au Sable Ponds and the valley Of the Au
with its falls and cascades. lies TO the northeast
while the west is the region OF the saranacs and
Paul Smiths, not 10 mention the great country
further away, which is easily visited over the Adj
rondack division OF the New-York Central road.
With two beautiful lakes at ones door 10 choose
from the boating facilities unsurpassed. while
the fishing is as good as anywhere IN the region.
on Lake Placid IA commOdOUs steamer makes reg
ular trips around the lake. calling at the various
pretty camps and affording pleasant excursions
silver cascades and points Of outlook which AFFORD
magnificent panoramic views. and an accurate map
O the surrounding country Win INSTRUCTIONS. mas
been prepared by the Shore owners Association at
Lake Placid. and furnishes complete and reliable
guide TO the surrounding attractions. CThis map Is
furnished gratis 10 all who write Tor ~
one OF the most popular excursions IN the noun
talns is to the top of Whteface Mountain. one or
the lOftiest peaks in the region and. as II towers
far above it's neghbors an rnoostructed view Is
Green Mountains Of Vermont on one hand, ontario
and the ST. Lawrence River on me other while
north and south the wild tangle OF forest and
mountain stretches away as far as the eye can
reach With such grand and unobstrueted view
II is particularly fortunate that WhIteHace IL one
Of the easiest peaks to ascend. and women make
the trip almost as frequently az 40 men s hs 6esi n
the base OF the mountain can pe reacheo ~
water IT is OF the most comfortable mountain
excursions 10 be round
THE STEVENS HOUSE.
This hotel is 10 Lake Placid what that point is
20 the rest OF the region for II occupies the sum
NIT OF the narrow ridge OF land which separates
Lake Placid from Mirror Lake. and commands
superb views not only OF both lakes but OF the en-
tire circuit OF the surrounding mountains The
hotel "a worthy OF its location for IL Is OF the
verience but In its management and table
large dancing hall spacious parlors. typical
luxurious and weil-served dining room occupy the
main floor while above are bright and airy sleep
ing apartments every one OF which is front room.
for every one commands a superb view OF one OF
both lakes This season twenty private pans nav. nave
ted thar suites may be arranged with q bath be.
tween W each pair q rooms. fhe house is lighted