New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10
RICHFIELD AT ITS BEST.
THE MUCH SOUGHT FOR SPRINGS-AT-
TRACTION OF FINE DRIVES AND
SPLENDID HOTELS.

Richfeld Springs. n. Y. June (SpeciaD.-Rich-
Geld. the charming and fashionable watering place
the Otsego Hills. never looked pretter and more
inviting than It does this early June. Several days
of rain have made the and trees so
verdant that it is positive delight to look over
the landscape.
Situated in a charming little valley with green
hills and daes on sides, is the far-famed Rich
field with an altitude of 1850 feet and so
exhilarating that Ponce de Leon would have for
gotten the spring of perpetual youth had he once
whitfield the Otsego afr. But far more powerful
magnet than Riehhed's scenery is found within
the village A century ago a certain I'll smelling
spring was avoided whenever possible: the Indian
hunter crept 10 fits oauk by moonlight. for the red
men feared its magic and all healing power and
the pale face feared its odor. Now its waters are
courted as IL they gUshed from q veritable foun-
tain OF youth and the lame and the halt come to
battle in them and be whole The spring gave rise
10 a magnificent bathing establishment. Here the
wanderer finds all the accepted European methods
OF applying the for rheumatism, govt ner-
vcusness and kindred diseases.
Thus Richseld primarily made a summer re-
sort by the seeker after natures beauties and the
sufferer in quest Of health. Yet Richield is
happy, rollicking nook for the young.
The Wiaontha Golf Club IS easily of the
fashionable and pleasing diversions. During the
summer several Journeys and handicap matches
played, together with lively competition for
the Thomas r. Proctor Cup and handsome bowl
donated by President r.. ". Taller. OF New York
The course was laid out three years ago and has
nine holes.
Then there Is the hunt and polo games for lovers
Of the saddle. J. Leo Taller. y. Clarence Levin and
the Messrs. Richard Croker. JT. and Jack Shields
are arranging lively chases after Reynard. The
Croker boys have stock farm OF 900 acres
near Rich6ed. where there horses and hunters
enough 10 equip fashionable livery stable
Richfeld is especially proud Of the drives. There
is little for wonder that many New York
families bring up their traps and coaching outfits,
when enc views the miles of excellent roads bowl
Eng by the side OF sparkling sheets Of water or
threading the shaded asles OF the forest fragrant
u with the refreshing odor OF the pines. OF these
courses the Lake Drive is undoubtedly the favor
lite. II IS twelve miles In length and has the
drives Of Central Kew York The lake sef is
within half hours walk Of the hotel colony and
Izaak Walton. Row boats and sail boats, with a
pretty steamer the onouinois. may be had for
But Of the drives those leading to Jordanyille.
the GInmergass OF '9oper and hillside course ,
ly popular and familiar 10 Rchheld guests
Standing in It's beautiful park. which shows 10
scape gardener the Darlington is the peer of any
summer hotel in New York State Tropical plants
while within as without neither pains nor money
The parlors are magnificent Throughout the house
is system OF heating and electric lighting power
Darlington. out of doors Is the bicycle oval. and
n the arcade bowling ALLEYS and billiard tables
conduct the orchestra. which discOurses sweet
smaller hotel OF moderate rates hut with all mod
efn appointments. occupies the easteriy end OF the
park. Both hotels owned and managed by f.
VI. Earle e. Son OF the Hotel Darlington. New
York
The visitor 20 Richfield who plans while there to
be sheltered under the kendallwood's hospitable
roof will find that he has gone amiss. Under
the direct management of the owner. George w.
Tunniclif. IL has gained such patronage that
of Richfeld's leading guests yearly
sconsed there. The fuller House Is Of the
have been returning season after season only TO
find new charms at Richfield and increased com
The Tunniclin Cottage. Cary Cottages. Tunni-
cliff Lawn. the Darrow House and apartments
AT the Wiaontha and Gladstone all open for
the summer.
Richfeid is easily reached over the New-York
Central Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
Railroad After June q through parlor and sleep
ing cars will be brought up daily. The train ser
vice is excellent. and visitors Will be delighted to
know that they may leave New-YOrk in the
ing and reach Richfeid about O'Clock In the af
ternoon. soon the summer schedule is In
auRurated.