New-York tribune., 1899-07-16
THE C4TSKILLS' JOYOUS SUMNER.
A FULL QUOTA OF CITY VISITORS AT ALL
THE HOTELS-IMPROVEMENT
IN THE ROADS

Stamford " Y. July IS (SpeciaD.- This charming
mountain village is baskng In the glory OF joyous
summer with full quota OF city visitors Rarely
indeed has the number OF guests been large at
this early stage OF the season Several carloads OF
newcomers added to-day, and there has been
some lively hustling for vacant rooms, although
there Is yet for more at most OF the resorts.
The mountain weather continues excellent. The
drenching showers have washed away every
particle OF dust aud mud from the roads and paths.
and the evidences OF the recent drouth have been
obterated by the fresh veriure OF moisture and
sunlight. Driving and cycling are again most en-
joyabie features OF summer life here. and strollers
everywhere seen In the mountain paths.
Here and there In the range pleasant In.
stances OF more intelligent and permanent road re-
pairs than could be found In the past. Stone crush
ers have been at work. and some OF the bad spots
have been greatly improved And yet In some local
tiles the residents sl oblivious Indifferent
to the advantages OF good roads as affecting their
summer boarding interests. There many pleas
ant drives In this picturesque Delaware region, and
they made all the more available by the mod
crate livery charges which prevail here. Down
along the west branch OF the Delaware toward
Hobart and Bloomvllle. is lovely run for wheel
or carriage. winding along the crooked stream
bordered By rugged mountains and hills on either
side
The new extension OF the Ulster and Delaware
Railway from Bloomvile to Oneonta Ia In full
progress. Seventeen Of the twenty miles have been
graded and the track will be completed in few
weeks. The route lies through pretty section and
a large additional traffic seems assured
The three large hotels now owned and managed
by DR.. Churchill make lively work for himself
and his busy assistant. f. r. Jenkins. In his late
purchase, the Hamilton House visitors enter
the appolntments and service f are @ more @ suitable
to people Of wealth and goodly bank accounts. In
satisfactory accommodations at moderate rates
But there are many other resorts here with varied
daily arrivals The New Grant. the Atchison,
Gr,ycourt Inn the Madison and the Westholm are
The Hamilton ' House has now been connected
with Churchill Hall by a covered piazza. which az
hundred feet. There fine golf links in Churchill
Park. surrounding the Rexmere resort and they
There " new ,9o s 70; the
| Yok, under the direction Of Enos Johnson
General James Jourdan and family are on the
bsTs SSks are for W. late % MrobH ns the
Newark, ]. F; Merrill and wife: and ". q. Long:
% ws "a Ss % Mss. q Mdo RTHot Mr. Ia Ss4ssn nd
tn. Misses Stewart. OF New.York and DIR. Briggs
apl Il c"kH sSdHn Of t
has an Interesting array OF curiosites in his
the sh ns and
| XII Night Line. Is making even better time than
o ns speedy bos Of her class on the
| He early Saturday afternoon trips from Christie
! ever this year. All the boats OF this line are re-
ceying heavy traffic, For eyclers with wheels and
for horses and carriages they are especially con-
| ven ent.
Tie various steamers OF the CenfraHudgon
| counanv and the Mary Powell are also presenting
crowded decks for Kingston and intervening points.
Judge Joseph r. DAILY and family Of New,York'
steal near Stamford.
| The Rev. Dr. T.. l.; Stoddard and family OF
Jersey city. are Mt Churchill Hall for the sum-
Anthony comstock has rooms at the lngleside,
| Stanford for July and August
! George II Coutts and family. OF Brooklyn, are
| occupying the Grant cottage at stamford
| Henry Mosler a New York artist. In In mis- studio
| at Margaretvi vile. and there are many well known
| artias In that picturesque corner OF the range.
| wheie their quaint studios may be seen peering
| through the trees on the mountain side.
Commodore Elbrdge r. Gerry Ia soon expected at
his tne summer home Lake Delaware.
| Mbs Helen NJ, Gould will pass part OF her summer
| at Eoxbury, as usual
Among the dancers at Churchill Hall this season