New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A PICKED FORCE OF LAKEWOOD HOTEL
EMPLOYEES TRANSFERRED TO
THE MOUNTAINS.

jefferson. y. H. June (SpeciaD.-The Waum-
bek-and-Cottages is in the closing days of prepara
tion for the visiting hosts of summer The great
white and yellow tinted hotel and the smaller
hotels and cottages surrounding il form the focal
point of industry in the beautiful resort known
jefferson in the White Mountains, and form, to-
gether with the velvet green OF lawns and the
darker background of forest covered mountains a
welcome picture to the tired eyes which look out
from northward bound windows two miles
more across the valley and nearing the journeys
end.
All characteristics of Jefferson. save those Of
natural charm have changed since Starr King
sang its praises one of the beautiful spots
among the mountains. 1t was ever a point com
manding "A view Of varied beauty, but for many
years lacked facilities for the entertainment of large
numbers ard the few who found their way there
came, in large measure, because of its simplicity
of life, and were well content spend their few
brief holidays in climbing the mountain paths, fol-
lowing the splashing trout streams making up
long distance coaching parties. Out OF the most
primitive bases have been evolved and developed
fractions which give pleasure to thousands instead
OF tens, and the product Of enterprise and outlay
has made Jefferson everywhere known among the
first Of White Mountain resorts.
The Waumhek-and-Cottag has for Dozen
years been known as the summer connection of
Lakewood as place OF resort. The same men who
are identified with the of the New-Jersey
winter refuge for people of wealth and fashion
formed a comparatively unknown but beautiful
mountain spct irto one of the best known and
most regularly favored summer rallying points in
The country. The management, which closes the
Laurel House and Laurei-in- he-Pines the open
ing day of June. transfers picked organization
and working force 10 the mountains. begin two
weeks later the entertainment of the same guests.
This years improvements in jefferson pertain
rhiely 10 the Waumbek proper. dining room
enlargement has doubled the size of the old room,
the broad piazza along its south side having been
added. with ar exactly similar extension on the
north Partitions have been arched near the
ceiling, and only two long lines Of columns
mark the former side boundaries Of the room.
On either side the outlook is through large land
scape windows Of plate glass with broad ventila-
tors above. An entire new floor has been laid
and handsome furnishings for a seating capacity
of six hundred people throughout. Wall
and ceiling decorations blue and white and
the ensemble of the spacious room viii be graceful
and beautiful Alterations the ground floor in
clUde an increase of space in the lobby an inn
provement in the side entrance and the addition Of
new billiard room for women. while steam heat
ing facilities have been extended to all parts of the
house
The Waumbek stables deserve first mention in
the list % entertaining details riding and driv
ing enjoyed by all visitors i'm common The
mountain roads are kept in excellent repair and
special and peculiar charm OF variety There are
Ions long ano short & drives drives for the morning and
days, and others In the open, when sunshine is a
comforting offset TO the chill in the air And the
stables are well equipped TO meet the most fastid-
ious of demands Safe horses kept In good condi-
ton; picked men in livery drivers; equipage and
harness up 10 date and scrupulousiy clean-these
are foundation details in the Waumbek stables
and saddle horse department, with competent
riding instructor and horses carefully fitted use
by service during the Lakewood season is a very
important adjunct of this department
Under the careful and sportsmanlike direction Of
the Waumbek Golf Club. an independent organiza-
non officered by representative golfers from yari-
Gus cities the club course h As been improved each
year ana is now among the finest to be found in
New England, IL Is the only eighteen hole links
IN the mountains, and with the attendance of a
nrst rate professional instructor, a comforta bic
cinphouse and disciplined caddy service high class
ko,ers nave always found their every wish graft
nfn save, possibly IN the securing of record
score over course which the golnng skill of
,he keenest expert The various competitions Of
lssf season brought out sterling play by women as
Wen as men. and the record Of season play while