New-York tribune., 1901-06-09

unknown waterways that predominated the coun-
try They heard by chance of a stalwart wooosman'
who led by his love Of nature and the true sports
mans spirit. had left his former home in the
Green Mountains. and struggling 10 estaohsh
a new home in this wilderness that satlsheo MS
most ardent longngs With some difficulty these
early sportsmen found their way to the modest
ca bin of Paul Smith. who welcomed them as nroth-
ers of the craft, and both entertained them ana
,,,,,aod tbaro 70 his favorite hunting grounds and
.-o,+ streams II was rot solely matter of profit
with Paul (as he has ever since been known TO
,os+s of warm friends) but the pleasure of shar-
ing his pleasures with kindred spirits.
Each wear these sportsmen returned to their new
found paradise, bringing their comrades with them'
and always seeking their friend of the mountains.
soon the little cabin became too small for the de-
mands made upon it by the increasing number OF
visitors and larger accommodations were neces-
sarv and finally. new house was erected on the
shores of the beautiful ST. Regis Lake which had
become a favorite camping place with the hunting
parties from the outside world. This. too was but
a modest place, hardly TO be dignifed by the name
hotel but the reputation of its proprietor as
genial host an unexcelled guide and welcome
companion of the chase was spreading III the "oru'
as were the beauties and advantages OF the re-
gion, and the hunting lodge in the WOODS peSdh 10
expand to meet the requirements made upon 1t.
This was many years ago, and aIthough faui
Smiths as the establishment has always been
known can now accommodate more than four hun
dred guests the end is not yet, ana II luliy eiil'
;ts renutation as one of the largest and most de-
lightfuI pleasure resorts not only in this country
but in the world. Although advanced in years,
Paul Smith is still the host of old. but the
active management of the great establishment Is
now conducted by his two sons, Phelps smith ana
Paul Smith. jr., who are. respectively, secretary
and treasurer of the Paul Smith Hotel Company, OF
which the founder is the president.
Situated on the shore of the Lower ST. Regis
gasrn Ia n
region Paul Smiths Is a community by itself, for
II includes not only the great hotel, with all Its
well known comforts and bountiful hospitality, put
it is surrounded by dozaa or more nandsofne & COZ
may be considered as permanent residents SO rest
larly do they return BESIDES n one are scattered
along the shores of the lake. while on Splhre and
the Upper ST Regis are a number OF beautiful
forest homes whose elegance has gained a national
There is no town here with it's bustling business
suggesting the cares and worries of the outside
world for Paul Smith. loving his wilderness. and
determined to preserve the beauties OF MS nome
began early to make purchases of the surrounding
lands, and now his holdings amount to more than
twenty thousand acres, royal PARK IN Foyal
region. and all of it open to the pleasures of his
ponds. an endless source OF pleasure to summer
visitors for they linked together or so nearly
adjacent that many charming excursions may be
pleasing succession. This group of lakes is also the
mountains extending from Fulton Chain and Blue
Mountain Lake the south. to the Lower st.
miles Besides the forests. the mountains and the
lakes which surround the hotel and are the source
of so much pleasure, there multitude of other
diversions, that every choice be satisfied,
and there need he no idle moments to hang heavy
on ones hands. On the lakes there are regattaS
and boat in frequent succession; adjoining the
house is spacious athletic field. where many
citing baseball matches played each summer,
and fine asphalt tennis court is also provided.
Not far away there is excellent golf course. in
charge of a professional attendant. and the St.
Regis Golf Club gives handsome weekly and annual
prizes to be competed for In the hotel itself there
is a large recreation hall. provided with a stage
where many pleasant dance is held and other
entertainments OF frequent occurrence and bill
lard rooms for both men and women are provided
feature of this ideal establishment is the water
used for drinking. for 1t is obtained from a spring
or unusual purity far back in the hills whence il
Is piped to the hotel and adjoining cottages Chem
ical analysis shows that this water is absolutely
free from impurities and in such great favor is il
held that. in compliance with innumerable de-
mands the water has been placed on the market
and Paul Smiths Adirondack Spring Water may be
obtained in most OF the large cities throughout the
country. "
While speaking of Paul Smith and his doings.
an ailed house, and one owned by his company
Snould not be forgotten-the Fouquet House II
fiattsDurg This will be found convenient RESTING,
! pace py tourists who approach leave the Adj
! TonGacks by way OF Lake Champlain and as il is
conducted by James Haney. a graduate of the
paIent mousse and on the liberal scale no
other recommendation is necessary.