New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
FISHING IN ST. LAWRENCE.
PRINCIPAL AMUSEMENT AT THE THOU
SAND ISLANDS-GOOD GOLF LINKS


been the best in many years for this time OF the
| season, and many fine catches have been made.
! There are many stories told OF the wonderful
| experiences of those engaged in this sport. One
of the best of these stories. which has been in
| vestgated and proven true one, is related by
| two anglers from Pittsburg. who staying for
| the season at Thousand Island Park, They were
| fishing for muskallonge in Eel Bay when
! hooked four foot eel. and with the others
sisance had brought the squrming creature to the
surface, but as there was nothing to hit the eel
with. he could not land 1t in the boat The other
| fisherman, laying down his rod, tried the
landing net but with no success. and putting 1t
| down again. laughed at his comrades plight.
| What his CONSERVATION, picking up
| his own rod. to find that he, too. had caught
eel A few minutes later large sailing
went by. The fishermen shouted TO the captain
that he could have the ees II he would help them
out of their difficulty. Accordingly, a punt
put out and the eels killed with a club and
handed over to the captain OF the The fish
ermen returned however with a fine fshbox full
| of muskallonge and bass. The captain Of the
scow, native of Clayton, seen, and he
Vouched for the story.
Jack perch over foot long have been caught in
the last few days. Bass biting like good fell
lows and II one fishes for them exclusively great
| numbers be caught. The muskallonge which
are being brought in daily are beauties. Louis
Marx. of New-York. who lives at Casa Blanco. on
Cherry Island the bay, lucky fisherman
recently. While trolling his home he landed
pounds The fishing has been good that many
usually interested in golf have left that game TO
engage in the former sport while IT lasts. August
is the great month for golf the river. The ash-
ing then is not good usually,
THE GOLF IMPROVEMENTS.
The golf links on Wellesley Island which is run
in connection with the Thousand Island Yacht
Club. has been put in first class condition
Through the generosity of George c, Boldt. the
golf club will have well appointed clubhouse this
| year. He has given the club OF his farmhouses
: Wellesley Island. which he has remodeed into
handsome country clubhouse. II is equipped with
| cafe sleeping and lounglrg rooms and baths From
| II a. m to p. each day the Thousand Island
| Yacht Club orchestra furnishes music. John Mus
sc!lburgh, of Scotland, a well known professional
| wiz be in charge OF the links for the season and
| act instructor for those desiring his services
| The completion of this excellent links will give
/ the summer visitors in the vicinity OF the bay
| opportunity OF engaging In the game. a
| privilege which they have not enjoyed here
| tofore. The golf links Round Island for the
| benefit OF the guests OF the Frontenac Hotel are
| in fine shape. Some trouble was experienced
in getting the course in good condition. on account
| OF the heavy rains in the spring. Golf tourna-
ments will be held Saturday afternoons from
now on. John Cunningham. the popular young pro-
fesslonal at this resort, who in charge Of the
links last season. will have charge again this year
| Tournaments being held each Saturday on the
fine links the Gananoque Inn. creating
much interest the river,
EFFECT OF BUFFALO EXPOSITION
The Inn under the management OF Alfred S.
Ames, is becoming deservedly popular The best
fishing grounds on the ST Lawrence in It's
vicinity, and many experienced anglers spend
ing their vacation here. The large hotels the
river doing good business this season.
the transient trade from the Buffalo Exposition
being great. Many Raymond & Whitcomb parties
have already visited the river, and more are sched
uled later in the season
The Thousand Island House, at Alexandria Bay
has many more guests than last in July.
Colonel Staples attributes this TO the Pan-Ameri-
The Frontenac. which enjoyed such prohta bic
Hubbard House, at Clayton and the Murray Hi!
Hotel are also well filed The opening soree at the
Murray Hill Hotel so popular for Its pleasant dane
ing parties. was held on Friday evening. A musical
programme by the talented guests of the hotel was
given. The quarterly meeting Of the Underwriters
Association Of New-York State held at the
Work on the casino TO be built on squaw Island.
Thousand Island House, has been begun A large
building, containing bowling alleys. restaurant
ment Is to be erected 1t will be run in connection
with the THOUSAND Island House for the benefit Of
e bne Of er and & T be Utilized for
wharves Will be constructed.
THE STATE SUMMER INSTITUTE.
The New-York State Summer Institute is HOLDING
morning sessions at Thousand Island Park The
attendance is not as large usual, no doubt due
TO the dverting influence OF the Pan-American Ex-
position. The building erected by the Park As
sociation at the suggestion of the Superintendent
Of Public instruction, Charles r. Skinner Is being
used TO good advantage and the crowded cond-
ton during the sessions last year has been elimi
mated Charles A. Shaver of Watertown is again
in charge. The institute lasts for weeks The
Rev. p. b. Guernsey, president of Roger Williams
prominent educators present Misses Anna B. Mae 1e
Donald and Annie l.; Caralne, Of New York. and
Miss A. l.. Dorr. OF Brooklyn. attending the in
stitute.
Frank E. Clarke, of New York is spending the
summer here board the yacht Captain Visger
Mr. Clarke is a member of the class of 'OS of syria
William S Draper. of Washington D. c. United !
at the Thousand Island House for himself and |
party, and expects TO arrive the bay for a stay
of three weeks the early part OF week
Mr.. and Mrs. Capehart, of Washington, are ston- |
ping at the Thousand Island House. Mr. Capehnrt |
was of the United States Commissioners at the
Paris Exposition
Frederick Burnhams. of New-York City who il |
also staying at this house has had great luck |
fishing. HIS catches of muskallonge have been |
wonderful.
Charles Frederick Goss. the author of The Re |
demptiOn of David Corson,' is occupying his cot
tage Westminster Park with his family for the |
w. NJ. Bows. of New-York is spending the sum- |
mer at his cottage at Redwood
Brooklyn, were married at the home of Miss |
Thomps0n's aunt. Mrs. Belle Wescott at Alexan- |
dria Bay, Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Cooper and children, of New-York |
Pines. not far from Thousand Island Park They |
have with them Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p Fveritf
Miss Leona Weller and Mr.. William Starbuck Of |
New-York. -
Colonel w, E. Griffith and family of New-York
spAnding their summer az his cottage on West
minister Park. The Colonel Governor Blacks |
private secretary He recently had charge of the
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