New-York tribune., 1899-06-11
ELLZABETHTOWN.
AN ADIRONDACK EDEN-A PASTORAL


COUNTRY IN a MOUNTAIN REGION.
One OF the most idyllc resorts in the Adirondack
region, II not in the country, is Eliza bethtown and
its popularity is OF long standing as that OF the
region. for here there Is a delightful combina
ton OF impressive mountain scenery with tha, a,
a pastoral country through which flows one OF the
most charming little rivers imaginable. Shaded
drives radiate in every direction. numerous walks
and rambles through meadows or woods or along
the quiet river abound, while noisy brooks and
rushing cascades add variety to the scene The
town. which contains several hundred Inhabitants
Is beautifully located in amphitheatre OF noun
talns and presents an attractive appearance with
Its shady streets abundantly lined with spreading
naples The atmosphere is unusually salubrious
and invigoratng. and this with pure water from
d mountain spring and the pleasant surroundings
makes II a veritabe Eden Of the mountains
Entering Elizabethtown from the east as YOU
come from Lake Champain. eight miles AWAY
you drive under the shadow Of Raven Mountain
which guards the pass in this direction To the
west you see Hurricane rearing its rocky peal<
FOUR thousand feet into the sky; further north a,
Mount McDonough and Saddle Mountain which
form the wall OF the valley on that side while
10 the southwest IS the towering Giant hut
little lower than Marcy. Trails lead 10 the sun,
mits of all these mountains. and excursions 10
them are frequently made by parties OF enthusias.
tic mountaineers
To the north a delightful and memorable sr,.
is to the celebrated Au Sable Chasm. through thu
foKe-o -Moonshine Pass" while to the Yves, lie,
the road TO keene Valley, the Cascade Lakes ,ata
rIacld ana the famous country beyond Other
arVes 10 split Rock Falls the valley OF the Boque.
River and many other places OF Interest ano,d
continual attractions TO the pleasure-seeker Tba
sportsman also finds much to interest him, ,or
me Boquet River and numerous brooks and ponas
wdtnin i easy distance afford him abundant oppor-
tuIty TO exercise his gentle art. while in the sea-
son oeer and small game may be had within a
reasonable distance OF the town within
The gently gliding river is an ideal placa IN
Which 10 paddle a canoe or idly to float under ,ba
places. He Oathins'
Elizabethtown is reached by a pleasant, dr,va .,
arriving on the trains Of the Delaware and Hud
son road, or by the boats Of the Champain Trans
loggs tally-ho coaches VI hei-
SO many years by summer tourists should natv ut
rally possess accommodations for living to cor
Tor there are three od-established and weiiknown
bS borS Wnere nosts OF contented guests have spent
happy summers. to return again and again 20 ,ht.
Plasant Valley" Of these mountains ~ ''''
widely kgn OF bcss taese houses and one OF the
'he same management. is the Windsor
THE WINDSOR
This house is located on an elevated plateau a.,
the western edge Of the village. and presents a
most attractive and homelke appearance. with n.
long stretches OF shady pazzas. which surround
h.
meIt. and extend along the second story as well
as the hrst This season two ornamental pavillons
have been added TO this piazza. at the front
corner and opposite the entrance TO the music
room. designed TO afford additional accommodate
vored spots
The appointments OF such house have natu-
feet sanitary arrangements. hot and cold baths
electric bells plentiful supply Of pure spring
water, and this season electric lighting has been
introduced, an Improvement which will be widely
appreciated Other improvements are a polished
nd
ment OF the office which affords greatly increased
Of its that few houses oa equa hai
Amusements are provided for by bowling alley,
privileges Of the links the coSbs coS suffii a
o Ss OF me best and most picturesque in
Telegraph ong-distance telephone. express and
railroad ticket offices are in the house, and an ex-
ceIent livery Is also connected with II.
favoraby remembered by the travelling public OF
mitted to partnership is well known by the young-
er generation OF guests
THE DEERs HEAD INN
In the fall OF last year Charles A. Ferriss. long
and fayorably known in connection with the man.
agement OF the Windsor. and later at the Mansion
House purchased the latter hotel. and. after maxi
ing many changes and improvements decided to
rechristen the house. and II Is the "Deers
Head Inn" name appropriate 10 its location and
surroundings. AS manager Mr.. Ferriss has no
superior. and as a proprietor MS former friends
comfort and pleasure
Ample lawns adjoin the house. and the tennis
courts are among the best In the mountains. In
the of the house TO be found some delight
full walks and many attractive and quiet retreats.
for IL is but a short distance 20 the shady groves
which border the pretty. Boquet River. Almost
within sight OF the ample piazzas are the golf
links which have become the habituai resort OF
the guests OF all ages and there. too, Is a bicycle
oval OF half mile circuit
This season electric lighting has been introduced
throughout the house. the Office has been
modelled and enlarged, forming pleasant loung-
ing room and many other improvements added for
received attention. and will be, II possible better
than ever before
MAPLEWOOD INN
This house is located the centre OF tho Wiz
lage and. surrounded by beautiful grove Of
shady naples. from which II derives its name is
an attractive home for the summer visitor.
The entertainment OF guests is well provided for
by billiards pool and shuttle board. lawn tennis
and golf the links being open 20 guests Of this
house, while the private park affords a pleasant
and shady loungtng place.
The sanitary arrangements have been carefully
made. and the house Is supplied with fresh vegs-