New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
HOTEL CHunMnIn

Hotel Childwold has always been a notable re-
sort with both the sportsman and the pleasure
seeker. for II combines in a remarkable degree
every feature and characteristic which either seeks
and This too at it's very doors: for II stands in
magnificent park Of sixteen thousand acres. where
In the grand old forests have been most carefully
and intelligentys preserved and IL includes within
its borders several particularly charming lakes OF
which Lake Massawepie. on which the hotel is
located. is the largest. The wild Raquette River
and the Grasse River, too make their way through
the park. and fine fish has been enticed
from their rushing waters by the anglers from
Chidwod. There is many a sparkling brook In
the preserve that abourtis I'm spotted trout while
In the lakes the handsome salmon trout furnish
exciting sport. The hunting too. is of the best
description for II is necessary TO go far 10
find well grown buck. This park Is the natural
home and feeding ground OF the deer. and during
the summer season. when they undisturbed. IL
Is everyday occurrence for guests to see them
gliding through the forests in the Immediate vicin-
lty Of the house. Whale the forests. the lakes and
the rivers provide sport for the angler and the
hunter. they of fully as great interest TO the
pleasure seeker for their scenery IS constant de-
light. and the walks and drives for which they
furnish motive are numerous and varied enough
to occupy the entire while the boating
the lake. which stretches its pleasant expanse OF
crystal waters directly In front OF the house Is
never falling attraction. The atmosphere of the
park is particularly agreeable for the great forests
OF halsam and pine closely encompass the hotel
and impregnate the air with their pleasant odors
Hotel Childwod Is itself a peculiarly attractive
nousc aside from its unsurpassed location; II Is
arranged and conducted in manner to suggest
elegant private home, and the social standing
OF It's guests enhances this characteristics. Hotel
ChildwOld accommodates three hundred guests. and
around H. scattered in the nsighhOring of
balsam number of charming rustic cottages
belonging 10 the estate. as well as an airy street
Of large tents for those who prefer that mode of
life. A feature of Childwold Ia the that has
been exercised i'm providing for the indoor amuse-
mcnt of its guests. that those who desire may
indulge In every pleasure without enCroaChng on
the more quietly inclined: and with this object In
view two separate buildings have been erected in
grove convenient to the hotel and connected
with il by board walk. one OF these contains
several nnC bowling alleys the lower floor while
In the second story are first class billiard and pool
tables. the second building IL of rustic construction
and provides handsome and airy hall with a
polished floor, which Is admirably adapted for
dances. thcatriCalS other
In tho of the hotel re tennis courts an
ample ball field. and near by is the golf course.
ghe novelty within doors is a we'll stocked
library which Is free to all.
Hotel Childwold Is q pleasant drive of six miles
from its station the New-York Central road
and the name of Charles f. Leland manager Is
an ample guarantee OF hospitality and good cheer.