New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
IN THE NORTH WOODS.
SPLENDID REWARDS FOR ENERGETIC
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS.
MANY PEOPLE ASCENDING THE HIGH ApIRoN
pAcK PEAKs-GossIP OF THE NOUN
TAIN RESORTS.

TAIN RESORTS
Lake Placid. July % (speciaD- Mountain climbing
has Interested many people TINS season, ana 'he
country surrounding Lake Placid oners many op-
portunites for those who enjoy this FORM VI eNo,
else and recreation. There is probaoiy no pea" ~
the Eastern United States that affords such an at
tract,ye view as Whiteface Mountain. which stahus
at the upper end OF Lake Placid. Its elevation Is
q ooo feet and while considerably less than that
of a number OF other peaks In this REGION IL mas
the advantage that the view from It's summit Is
not DISTRACTED by other high peaks or ranges III is
immediate vicinity. and as a result the range Oh
vision is curtalled only by the horizon over Sixty
lakes and ponds can be counted from its SUNNI"
while on the east the view extenos 10 'he " '''o
Mountains in New-Hampshre, with the shVery
stretches of Lake Champlan intervening 10 ehrich
the middle distance. and 10 the west 'he "tue
waters OF the ST. Lawrence River can be oisuh-
guished on a clear Day - ,
For those who do not care TO essay so diircuit
climb as whiteface there is Mount Whitney, which
rises on the eastern shore Of the lake. directly be-
xond the Ruisseaumont 10 a height or 2,0So rect;
still nearer is the Cobbe. $500 feet hgh' direcuy
overlooking Mirror Lake and the big notes. AT
the upper end OF Lake Placid again, ana near the
foot Of Whiteface. is the Eagles Eyre niue eie
walton OF only 800 feet, but commanding charm
ing view OF the lake and its verdant islands
Good trails lead to the SUBMITS Of these. and a
nuruber of lesser local celebrities. and the water
portion Of the journey is comfortably MADE on the
pretty steamer Doris. which makes the t"eNe
mile circuit Of the lake several times daily. carry
ing passengers 10 the various camps and sight
s.ers uyho eock hither from all parts of the noun
tans for this lake trip is one OF the features Oh
the Adirondack.
THE STEVENS HOUSE.
There never was a nveier season than the pres
ent one at this favorte house, for 1t is fun or
Young people and young old people who form
most congenial family gathering and an active
one too.
Several expeditions TO the top of Whiteface have
been organized recently and proved most success
ful One party OF four professors from the Cornell
Forestry Camp. on Upper Saranac Lake, recently
essayed the trip under trying circumstances. 1t
rained heavily nearly all day. and. to make mat
ters worse. the party missed the trail and IN
making their way with nothing TO guide them
experienced many hardshps, among others SINK
ing through soft moss and forest mould nearly TO
the waist number Of times In succession Their
perseverance was rewarded, however. they Sc
cured many valuable botanical specimens including
Alpine flowers and lchens which are found In few
localities In this country Upon their return TO the
Stevens House In the evening they were supplied
with dry clothing and made comfortable and next
day they were none the worse for their adven-
lures.
one of the pluckiest climbs was recently made
by the Rev Dr. ]. ]. Mombert Of Paterson y. j.
a hale and hearty gentleman of nearly threescore
and ten. who persevered TO the summit and was
rewarded by one OF the best views OF the season
He declares that, without the dangers, 1t equals
or exceeds In difficulty any of the Alpine ascents
he ever attempted and he has made many In n long
life of travel on the other hand one OF the
younger generation OF the Stevens family. aged
about twelve made the trip this spring and re-
turned fresh and lively. but he is an active little
woodsman who can tire out many city man on
expeditions of this kind.
Nearer the house golf still predominates, and
on Tuesday there was handicap tournament
which was won by l. A Jones with net score
Of 80 on a handicap OF 36. f. L. Sand came FEC
ond, with So and a handicap of S George Stevens
was the scratch man. and came in with score OF
g. which Is something below his usual form. Mr.
Stevens is having some good games with the green
keeper. Oscar Bum, and ii is close game between
them
Wednesday night was the occasion OF big pro
eressive euchre party Of fifteen tables. After some
exciting games the prizes went 10 Mrs. Cassidy.
Miss A. B. stickney and Miss McWfliams respect
ively the ladies' side and 10 Mr.. Lanson, Miss
Roman and Mr.. Stckney the mems side
Sheriff Thomas ]. Dunn arrived this week. ac-
companied by his family for rest Other New
York arrivals Mrs. and Miss Carroll Dr. and
Mrs. G. NJ Culver Mr. and Mrs. i. c. Teller and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. O'Connor. William j.
Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fallon
THE GRAND VIEW.
This house is entertaining the largest assemblage
OF guests in its history. and with so many people
IL is natural that their amusements should be
various Many have devoted their time to driving
parties, making trips to the numerous points OF
interest IN the surrounding country Others are
busy at tennis preparing for the coming tourna-
ments while the usual number OF enthusiasts are
One OF the new features at this house is sever
the vicinity OF the house while the baseball
field is fast nearing completion.
vermiiye or Mr. and Mrs " Wooiwort6 and tht
Misses WoolwoTth Mr. & and Mrs o F. KiToy' M,!y i =
Muldoon. Miss NJ Becker. J. S. Archer Miss r l.
ArshsT Miss ArSher Ry % pbe,Ss H. stone a5d nr
and Mrs. W. 8 Wells.
THE RUIsSEAUMONT.
The event OF the week an invitation golf
dance last Saturday evening. The Invitations and
programmes unique, and the men all appeared
in their red golf coats.
tennis tournament was another notable Incl
dent In which W A. Putnam won In the singles
and Putnam and T. L. Brookheld won the doubles
The prizes were handsome beer mugs; .,,r, ,ora
and many OF the guests expert swimmers. Thi:
week Master Fort Hammond broke the record by
Tr" The % s arrivals include Mr. and Mrs Pau
Z: De FIere Mrs a I4snsT M DE FreTe I. NJ H. Ma MAJ
els d. Dowey. Mr., and Mrs. John a, Mandei. Mr.
%Rd , TOhS sgTRs 4 Sn4S N4s,Gda na Mrs Mrs
Louis Bender, F. HartMig. Mrs. 7: Hartwig ant
Paul Drane F. f. Havemeyer Thomas ?. Wilson
r s. Wills Miss Edith @. Richards. Mrs c. r
Wright. Mrs William H. Crolius and Miss Crolius
ELzABErHTowN.
Elizabethtown July - (speciaD-Golf almos
entirely absorbs the interest OF the summer resi-
dents OF this village. and the links Of the Cobb'
Hi Golf Club Is the objective point OF nearly al
able bodied aud women in the hotels. Matches
are OF weekly occurrence. and the interest will In
crease steadily until the annual champions hi
matches, which take place about the middle o.
next month. For these matches the club offers
handsome cup besides a number OF lesser prizes
while both the Windsor and the Deer's Head I'M
offer handsome special prizes.
Last week the handicap match against boge,
was won by L. Baldwin. with c. d. Gregory sec
ond. both OF the Windsor contingent.
on Saturday the second bogey handicap occurred
and resulted In a tie between L. Baldwin and j. l.
Hardness. These two met again In the Afternoon
to decide the tie, but the second game also re
a lie nj wa nnf Monday hat