New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09
IN THE NORTH WOODS.
A STEADY STREAM OF VISITORS AR
IRVING FOR THE SEASON.
EVERYBODY. CRACKS" AND BUFFERS" ALIKE.
BRINGS GOLF CLUBs-SOME OF THE PROMl-
NENT CHESTS AT TIE HOTELS.

EVERYBODY. CRACKS" AND 'DCFFERS' ALIKE
BRINGS GOLF cI.uBs-soME OF THE PRoM1-
NENr GUESTS AT THE HOTELS.
Paul Smiths July (specaD.-There has been
Quiet suspension the activities of the Adirondack
region during the last few days, mild reaction
from the bustle of the celebration OF the fourth,
for the opportunity for an outing OF three or -FOUR
days brought large number OF city people up
here for breath Of fresh mountain air; but the
steady influx of regular summer visitors continues
and increases daily, the heavy trains on the
railroads testify. Years ago these travellers would
have been loaded down with gun cases and nshing
rods. and the blue flannel shirt would have been
prominent. but every one carries a bag or golf
stcks-many Of them suspclously new-and even
the children are thus supplied with the implements
Of the reignng popular fad. The special sports OF
the mountains ARE not forgotten however. and
when the law permits Of hunting the guns VIII
quickly appear from mysterious places of conceal
ment. and the city sportsmen will proceed to the
business Of stalking the timd deer, or his fellow
sportsman, with equal enthusiasm and Importantly.
Just now golf is naturally the universal pastime.
and, as In the late craze for wheeling. the duher
is most prominent. and persistent onence against
the harmonies of his surroundings 1t Is not TO be
expected that every can he or even aspires TO
be an expert. but there seems no reason why
person who affects pastime which he necessarily
practses in public should not even pretend TO learn
the simplest rudments OF the game. In golf such
person should be regarded as an intruder, for he
not only ofends the eye by his awkward perform
ance but obstructs the course destroys the turf
and ohends against the ethics OF the game gen
orally and specifically. Az remedy against such
abuses II Is suggested that bulletin board should
be maintained upon each golf course. and TO post
thereon instantaneous photographs OF persistent
offenders. taken In their most offensive attitudes
Ignorance OF the principles OF the game Is un-
necessary In this region. for there Is not golf
~
not have professional greenskeeper In charge who
is competent and willing to give all required In
structon. -
AT PAUL SMITHS.
At Paul Smiths the Osgood Pond course OF the
St Regis Golf Club has been put in perfect order
and a number OF guests awaiting themselves OF
It's facilities. The path through the woods from
the hotel to the golf grounds affords n charming
and picturesque stroll but for the less active
stage makes regular trips.
The Fourth Of July crowd penetrated as far as
Paul Smiths and among those who came up for n
few DAYS rest were Silver Dollar Smith, who
was accompanied by Mrs. Smith, and Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Enge and Miss Enge ON Sunday party
from the LiederkranZ excursion which was staying
at the Ampersand, drove over for dinner. and made
a trip up the lakes to the famous camps OF this
region
Among the Workers recently registered here
are Mr. and Mrs j. Sergeant Cram Mr.. and Mrs
John A. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. S. Harvey. Miss H.
Rolker James L. Rolker. Mrs. w. T. Brown Miss
I. O. Brown, Miss Jennie Brown, Miss Mamie
Brown Miss Nellie Brown, J. W Brown. Mr.. and
Mrs w. r. Knapp. II. T. Sheldon ard A. @. c.
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Lake Placid July (SpeciaD-The holiday season
was lively at the Stevens House. for on Monday
the German Lederkranz Of New-York, numbering
about one hundred and seventy members, drove
over from Saranac Lake for the day. and. they
tbair ba wi
plenty Of music. An elegant luncheon was served
upon their arrival and in the afternoon a steamer
excursion around Lake Placid was enjoyed.
The Fourth was appropriately observed by the
guests Of the house. and In the evening the pro-
prietors, the Messrs. Stevens. entertained their
guests with an unusually handsome display of fire.
works including a number OF fine set pieces. mines
bombs. rockets. etc.
The golf links, one OF the finest natural courses
In the mountains Is In splendid condition. az 1t has
always been well kept up and II is daily crowded
by enthusiasts who never to tire Of the sport
This season Oscar Bum. the Shinnecock expert Is
devotng his time to giving instruction on the
links and his services are in demand not only by
novices. but by more experienced players. who APP
preciate the desirabllity Of improving their style
Among the recent arrivals at the Stevens House
are Mrs F. T. southack. Miss southack Mrs
Charles Thompson and family. Mr.. and Mrs. a. C.
Mellor l.. Ross Mr.. and Mrs T.. +. Heating and
family and the Rev. Dr. Hills. Of Brooklyn, who
is at the Lake Placid Club for the summer
KUsHAQUA LODGE
Kushaqua. July s (speciaD.-One OF the pleasant
est Of the smaller houses OF the Adirondack Is
Kushaqua Lodge. for not only Il It's Interior ar
rangement attractive and convenient but its loca-
ton on a high blum overlooking Lake kusnaqua
affords an unusually fine view Of lake and noun
tain. The surrounding forests are Of grand char
acter. and through them many pleasant drives
10 surrounding lakes and points of interest. The
guests devoting considerable time to fishing
and are fast becoming enthusiastic sportsmen. as
the lake contains unusual amount OF fish, haV-
Ing been thoroughly stocked for a number of years
by the State Fish Commission with both brook and
salmon trout. Bowling. billiards and tennis offer
opportunities for recreation ashore, and the cool
walks of the forests are always Mt hand.
The Lodge is under the management OF Will
lam Y. Ingold we'll and popularity known as the
former manager OF Childwold in the Adirondacks.
and the Magnolia In Florida and his return to this
region Will be welcomed by hosts OF friends.
THE AMPERsAND.
Ampersand. July (speciaD.-The last week has
been a lively at the Ampersand. for 1t has been
entertaining n large party OF members OF the
German Lederkranz OF New-York. many Of whom
accompanied by their wives and daughters.
The party, 10 the number OF 40 and accompanied
by brass band. arrived ON Saturday evening; Sun
day spent quietly and In the evening the
society gave fine concert under the direction OF
DR. Paul Klenger. which was greatly enjoyed by
the visitors and guests OF the hotel. on Monday
the entire party drove TO Lake Placid, where
special lunch served at the Stevens House.
after which the party made the circuit of the lake
on the steamer and returned TO Ampersnnd in time
for dinner In the evening a summer night fes-
tlva was held, the house and grounds being deco
rated with profuson OF coored lanterns taste
fully arranged. producing most beautiful effect.
while on the shore across the arm OF the
lake, handsome display OF fireworks was set OF.
The band. stationed on the porch. played during