New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-05
AN AUTHORS HOLIDAY.

'SoME SUGGESTIONS BY AUTHORS OF THE
WAY IN WHICH HE MIGHT SPEND 1T.
II there is one action more than another which
is directed exclusively by individual tempera-
ment taste and circumstances II is the action
of the author in amusing himself during MS
holiday. In the fret place, the mere idea OF
holiday" often fails to enter his head. In nine
cases ont of ten he takes his amusement as he
goes along He has neither office hours nor
stated periods of work. For him life is per-
petual holiday, diversified by labors which may
pr may not be systematized. But the subject Is
me which has appealed over and over again 10
the lamentations Of editors longing to devise
new symposia for their columns Accordingly
We nave 1.-THE London Academy" asking GER
tain number Of writer's to give their views as
10 the best manner in which a literary man may
loaf and invite his soul. They were all sue
cessfully drawn" and some Of their replies
are amusing We give them as follows:
MIR. MAURICE HEWLETT
find THE Academy's" problem Of the
vaguest. 1t is at least as much question OF
the when" Of the where. III the gehlie-
man finishes his year in June he could hardly
90 70 Rome: II in November. I cannot recon-
mend the Farce Islands. Then. though l am IN
formed of his means. | know nothing OF ms
tastes II they mine, he will go to the
North Of England and catch Cor try TO catch)
trout At the end of week he Will begin 10
write an immortal work. Personally, nave
never found II possible to take more than
weeks holiday at O time. and have seldom had
that But then don't look upon literary work
as hard work" Hard work to me, Is work
which don't want TO do, but am compeheu 10
do by circumstances.
MR. FREDERICK WEDMORE
Assuming. as may that he starts tired, let
him first lie for week in the green garden or
friend. Then II one may suppose him 10 De so
far refreshed as to be equal to the superhuman
task of meeting people at breakfast time, let
him visit still-but among persons whom ne
knows less we'll In the latter half of his holiday
the third and fourth weeks Of the month to
which YOU miserably limit him-he should for
get his health altogether and go exactly where
It amuses him TO go, and live exactly with the
people with whom it amuses him to live
MR.. BENJAMIN SWIFT
Let the weary man OF letters spend the sum-
nner beside some lonely shore, and try to
forget his publishers existence. Let him bathe
IN the at dawn. and swim and row and sail
in 1t. II ne wishes 10 worship any created thing,
as in it's temple. Let him eat oatmeal. wheaton
bread and fish. and drink mild soft wine. Above
ALL let him abstain from the folly of writing, and
learn to write less and think more. We are
sick of Accommodations of mere words.
MR. W. PETIT RIDGE.
All literary men are of average means" and
every one of them knows best how TO make holi-
day for himself Personally. think he seldom
requires rest, ana LOnQOn Cdi IuTHlSu oil OiS
change OF surroundings that he wants.
MR. sILAs K HOOKING.
Get right away from London or from wher-
ever your work lies Avoid books. newspapers.
and all the cult Of scribblers. Live on farm,
or better still, get on the cliffs of North Corn
wall or among the fes Of Cumberland, or, even
better yet. get the highlands of Norway or
Switzerland. Fish, walk, play golf. or climb the
mountains every day. Live simply. Go to bed
early and be very moderate in the use OF to-
baCcO Don't touch drink.
Mr. MAX BEERBOHM.
A four-post bed in a field of peoples.
PROFESSOR sKEAT.
]: conceive that my opinion this subject is
of no to any one but myself, and, speaking
for myself. should prefer TO remain quietly at
home, where rest is assured and sufficient
change of employment is perfectly attainable
Absence from home often entails ceaseless wan
dering or else oppressive boredom in some in
convenient lodging. .---..
MR.. +. c. BURNAND.
Make short trips, giving three or four days
to each trip. Up one side Of England, canal
through Scotland. down the other side Of Eng
land, and back to starting point "Trip it light
ly" TO Ostend. thence TO Bruges. To Dunkirk
and Rosendael. to Calais and the parts there
about, to Boulogne, Paris PLACE. up to Montreuil
and back again. Take no journey for which
more than portable bag-portable by some one
paid for the purpose-is essential; and best OF
all for those who would entirely shake off
responsibility, and would obtain the maximum
of pleasure with the minimum of cost get
friend owning a hundred and seventy ton yacht,
well found" to take you for clear months
cruise. II the owner himself won't, or can't. ac-
company you, suggest TO him that he shall place
the yacht, crew, and "rations' included at your
disposal and then, with one or two "tolly com
panions," just go wherever you like. II you're
an Indifferent sailor. induce friend owning a
four-in- hand TO take you driving tour
through the Midland counties. putting up at the
best hotels route. The above simple
economical methods, and highly recommended
to those whome Providence has not blessed with
af1uence.
MRS. w. K. CLIFFORD.
There lie nothing good the Take
ship and sail to anywhere; a fortnight off and
back again Or potter about the Mediterranean
on board cargo-carrying boat. Either can be
done for about f40 Overworked and tired folk
should never accept yachting invitations: they
involve sustained course Of good manners.
THE KISSING BUG REACHES TARRYTOWN.