New-York tribune., 1899-07-09
EARLIER AT THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
THE RUSH ALREADY FAIRLY UNDER wAY-THE
HOTELS ENTERTAINING LARGE NUMBERS

THE RUSH ALREADY FAIRLY UNDER wAY-THE
HOTELS ENTERTAINING LARGE NUMBERS.
Jefferson N H.. July CspeciaD.-The rush to the
though through the entire month OF June, which
has been an exceptionally warm one there were
good arrivals at various mountain points the first
days of July have brought them in increasing
numbers. the aggregate being much earlier and
larger than Is usual
The railroads have ncouraged an eaply season,
changing their schedules into summer style June
g. which was ten days earlier than usual. And
the change has unquestionably had a good effect
on business.
The Crawford House, OF the most famous Of
White Mountain houses which is linked In a
hotel system including the Twin Mountain, Sum-
NIT and Fabyan houses. has had splendid bust
ness for nearly two weeks. large party of excur-
sdonists making the house their headquarters for
more than week. and opening the house In good
style. The party came from Lynn. Mass and in
cuded over seventy. The Twin and Fabyan opened
later with fair numbers. while trains up Mount
Washington have carried about the usual number
of sightseers 10 that famous elevation.
The Balsams at Dixville Notch is a beautiful
spot. which is largely frequented by Philadelphians
and good number from the Quaker City al
ready enjoying life in the cool breezes which
sweep through the Notch on the hottest days.
Sugar H one OF the growing resorts. has good
numbers at all three Of its notes.-the Sunset
Hill House, the Lookoff and the Breezy Hill House
Sugar Hin scenery is charming. and the place is
favored by large number Of young people. who
enjoy golf their chief DIVERSION with other
modes OF outdoor amusement.
The Profile House, historic and widely known
from its possession Of the Old Man of the Noun
tain" and Profile Lake. is receiving its loyal fol-
lowers by every train, and the private cottages
near the hotels are occupied in most cases for the
Franconia. also, is enjoying It's full share
Tho Improvements made the Mount Pleasant
House since last year much appreciated by
those who have come thus early to its hOsptablo
doors. Always a wel!-kept and splen0idly complete
beautiful one in the mountains and the arrange
ment Of the office is a happy one.
on the east side Jackson Is the place of first
importance. being longer known TO the general
public by long history OF success. 1t is not easy
10 find one who does not know OF Wentworth Hall
by pleasant experience. while Grays Inn and the
Iron Mountain House have enjoyed increasing favor
for many years. Other east side resorts which are
favoTably known among summer travellers. and
which are all receiving an early patronage beyond
past averages, lntervale Conway. Woodstock,
Bartlett. Kearsarge and others OF less well known
attractions.
Returning TO the west side Jefferson claims atten-
ton. The Waumbek system here Is entertaining
well filled for July All the private cottages near
the Waumbek are occupied for the season as are
the hotel cottages. with one exception. Many
young people among Jefferson's clientage this
year and with golf driving and riding. the days
Bethlehem from the Mapewood to the Sinclair
practically covers two miles OF Bethlehem-st. with
hotels and boarding houses each side OF that
broad thoroughfare. An influx OF many hundred
people is necessary 10 give the place the air Of "a
resort and. while there is no crowd yet. good
July beginning has been made. ant the July prom
ise is good.