New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-27
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versennes. taking liz the picturesque Otter Creek
,, roy.d one ~ the most delightful outings OF the
a ;ss nn on esay evening
for the benefit Of the Baptist Church ana and
The season here promises 10 De long one anu
September is one OF the finest months In the year
in the mountains .oo,s,erea are Paul
K ReSsRt T Dr anG Mr nam Rey
and Mrs. A W stahl 7; s N; j. "; Martin tns
M Mi,ssm H Ds Lay X Xrens " Il Lard "
Goundie and A. c. Mellor.
HOTEL AMPERsAND.
Ampersand n. Y. Aug. a.-The irresponsible
rumors recently circulated in relation 10 the peril
OF this handsome house and Its host OF guests de-
serve the severest account OF the appre-
OF these rumors false in every detail, and
others had only shadow OF foundation; At no
time the house IN actual danger from the forest
fires, which did not come within mile OF IL al
the least There was no panic OF the guests
. Far from closing IT'S doors the Ampersand Is as
fun OF guests as II well can be- and now that the
cleared the atmosphere there is every prospect that
the season OF this house VIII be prOlonged far into
companied by friend, and as result exhibited S
srg Of sie teen brook not one OF which
The last goli handicap against bosle was won D.,
which viii Be played FOR soon
ct ara at the Scbn @T and nd
Mrs LSTnE M and BToG Mfs r4 M Sna
ownaend r. van Horn vinsu Charles E. F.
Mccain. Miss Ellen Arthur, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank LoOmis
HOTEL CHILDwoLD.
Massawepie Aug. 2s (SpeciaD-A number OF
parties from the hotel are out after deer for this
vicinity has escaped visitation by the numerous
forest ares and undoubtedly success will be re-
ported. as plenty OF game has been seen In the
e Of h left o things yey IN bos
ing, golf, tennis. billiards and bowling.
an auction q the decorated beer mugs. twenty
six were sold for n4s,s which will be devoted to
This i one Of the places where S the guests stay
late TO enjoy the delightful fall scenery the lake.
ST. HUBERTs INN.
Beedes, Aug. @.--one Of the pleasant features
OF ST. Huoerts is the life In the cottages connect
ed with the hotel. for one has the comforts and
seclusion Of home, and piazza from which the
scenery or the sport on the links may be viewed at
ease while the daily visits to the hotel for meals
afford opportunities for social intercourse and the
making OF many pleasant acquaintance among the
ant 70 spend In cottage and many OF the occu-
pants M be dcsd here is golf tour
nament at which two handsome silver cups pre-
the men and the other for women. and the matches
will be handicap contests.
THE PICTURESQUE ROUTE.
Al this season. when many planning scenic
tours either vacation trips the windup OF
a summer spent IN the mountains. me country
covered by the Delaware and Hudson road and
allied lines not TO be overlooked for II includes
some of the grandest and most picturesque scenery
in the country The scenery Of Lake George and
Lake Champlain has beeen celebrated and justly
since their first discovery. and all OF this may
be included in trip from Albany TO the Adlron-
dacks or Montreal and return. stop at Sara
toga the beautiful Ausable Chasm and Hotel
Kiney. may be easily arranged for this journey.
Some time as3 the experiment Of sprinkllng me
made between Albany and Saratoga with every
success and now this sprnklins is being con
that that qisGom fort Of symmer lrage dpg; has
of the country which has thus protected It's pas
sengers against this discomfort.
Running in connection with the Delaware and
Hudson road are the handsome steamers Lakes
George =, ana Chl,smnplaain which annually carry
tful scenery. These steamers most COnven-
lent and comfortable in every way, and perfectly
arrivals at Pattsburg can proceed directly on
board the Vermont al her nearby dock and secure
a comfortable stateroom, thereby avoiding incon-
veniently early rising next morning.
So popular has the Lake Champlsin route proved
that the Champlain Transportation Company has
decided as soon as possible 70 build q new steamer
Of steel to replace The well known Vermont Cap
he viii have nothing blt the best. and the boat is
70 have every modern Improvement IN every part.
II possible, the boat will be running before the
close Of next season
extend, from Plattsburg to Saranac Lake and
famous region. with many turn and twist. each
one bringing a new scene 10 the view and many
grand view is obtained from the windows OF the
flying train. II Is the connecting lino between the
mountains and the eastern lines. and a trip over
1t is an experience wei worth taking.
a QUICK TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS
For those to whom time Is consideration AMI
to whom every minute is Of value, the fast trains
close connections and through service Of the
great four track road, the NewYork Central afford
facilities for travel not exceed in the world One
may start from almost any city In the country. and
almost without change. be landed at any Of the
principal points in the Adirondack Mountains
with the utmost speed and comfort The same Is
the case too. on the return trip for through sleep
ing and drawing room cars start from many i'm
portant points such as Lake Placid Saranac Lake
Paul Smiths and Fulton Chain, being attached to
express trains, which connect both east and west
on the main line OF The road
The system OF mileage books issued by the road
greatly cheapens and facilitates travel and has
proved Of great convenience TO large families
coming TO and from the mountains. The series OF
excursions TO interesting points arranged by the
passenger department deserves careful invcstiga-
ton by all tourists.
RTCHFIELD'S DIVERSIONS.