New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
In THE CATSKILLS.
HOT IVA YES HAVE NO TER
RORS UP THERE.
MOUNTAIN BREEZES AND MOUNTAIN
SCENERY ATTRACT THOUSANDS
OF VISITORS

Kaaterskin Mountain, y. Y Aug : (speeiaD.-rhs
height OF the CatskiH season always finds this airy
crest brilliant scene OF summer life and gayety
Ihe contrasting features OF the rugged crag. the
tangled forest and the roaring Cataracts which
round the resort form hne background for the
teemsng throng Of wealth. beauty and fashion now
gathered In the great hotel For briIliancy OF cos
tune sparkling jewels. pretty faces and joyous
social life one visits the great ballroom IN the
annex, a large hotel in itself. connected with the
main building by covered iron bridge But for
the brillancy of evening sky. the moonHt Hudson
and the glorious mountain calm which rests upon
slope and plain sits outside the broad.
green plaza and enjoys the gentle wooing OF the
breeze.
Hot waves have neither terrors nor disComforts
for visitors here The great dining hall is In
teresting az the dinner hour. IL differs radi-
cally and pleasantly from many others in the al
lotment of space. The tables and aisies are broad
and spacious. and the ceiling is high giving good
ventilation. The cuisine and service have long
been famous features. The orchestra from
the Tampa Bay Hotel seems TO give general salts
faction.
over across the mountain top by a charming
rath is the %atskiu Mountain House which is now
in the midst Of one OF its most successful sea-
sons. It's July receipts said 20 exceed those OF
last July by 5000 There were over five hundred
in attendance at the first regular bali Saturday.
The recent bowling tournament under the cap
ta!ncy of Messrs. Names and Marcus resulted in
victory for the Names team by a score of 9SS 20
S.a MISS SAKE made tns best record LOC neF SEX
Among recent comers are Miss Blanche Wiley, G-
W. Marbee. DR.. and Mrs. Georgia Dana Board
man. Henry s Arnold, Mrs. A Van Tassel. Miss
Adaline Bliss. Fl. X. Bliss L. l. Howe and wife,
L. B. Van Dusen and wife " y. Vernon and wife,
J. W. Names and wife H. Frankheld. n w
Hornwen and wife 5. Herzog. julius Haas and K
b Shepard.
Among KaatersslI guests are Colonel l. C De-
ming z Burnett. John Stch. G. NJ We'll, Dick
Bernard, R. Gunther, J. Fox, c. n. Strong, Allen
G. Lawrence. g. n Wynkoop and F. Marks. from
New-York. From Philadelphia are these: J. Fl
Herts and family. NJ May. l. NJ May, Miss
Loescher. Albert Frank Mr. and Mrs j. Haas, y
H. Oen and niece and c. A GlchTtst
The Rev Dr. Boardman OF Philadelphia is re-
covering from serious Illness at the Catskiu
Mountain House where he is with his wife
ENGINES DRAPED WITH BLACK
Out OF respect to the memory Of the late Com
rOdOre Van SantvoOrd the engines and stations
of the Catskiu Mountain Railway draped in
mourning for thirty days. The commodore was a
leading owner OF the line and a frequent visitor at
the Mountain House, which he preferred 20 all
other resorts
Progressive dinner parties are among the new
est fsds this season. The various courses are
are conveyed from place 70 place IN sayy decorated
the makins Of 6alssTa pillows Parties 90 out IN
the woods and gather the fTagfant w We ,5 ana
from the stems and packed in the pillow cover
sess valuable tonic properties
In Hobart Delaware County some ambitous
young women who have become expert with the
rife are now forming ming o gun m eq6 III ss, Driving Park
a new village hall much needed at Pine HIn.
i soon 10 be erected on a site already provided
The races on the Cairo track next Tuesday and
sure 10 attract immense crowds from that pOpUlous
/ section which is now packed with visitors
| The cottage OF Maude Adams. the actress. Just
/ completed and awaiting It's owner, at onteora
Park is one OF the finest IN tne range Sne IS eS-
The Rip Van Winke Cub Of Carskn village en-,
/ Wednesday.
TRIBUNE ARRIVES EARLY
/ The early arrival Of The Tribune in the Kaaters-
/ kill region last Sunday. in advance OF the regular
train was highly appreciated by early rtsers, who
wish 10 dispose OF the news at the breakfast table,
\ The space devoted 70 the Catsklis was read with
| much interest.
DR. and Mrs George F. shrady entertained tha
Ulster County Medical Society at their Pine Ridge
/ cottage on the Hudson opposite Barrytown. on
NJ J. oDonnei. City Clerk Of Jersey City, IS rest
/ ing with his family at the Hotel Milbrae. Palen-
Mrs RappeIye. Of Brooklyn, is entertaining Mr..
! Mr. and Mrs WyckofT and daughter. OF Brooklyn.
- Dr. J. ] Ashley and wife of Brooklyn, as
/ the sunny slope House
/ Dr Scovile of Richmond & mn, long ISlano' IS
/ with his family az the Flne Grove - -iolse- -,-,
The Rev. DR.. Rumney. OF St Peters Cnurcn,
Of Mr anG Mrs ". n Cope in twilight PARK
The various Stamford hotels are no" ps %er Tl,,sg
/ is delighted with the charming little village, and
/ social events crowd the waking hours in room and
| field Camp Kalvenside has been estaoLlshed II
! the forest above Honeymoon cottage. - vt
/ Colonel Eugene Fl. COnkin. OF the NeW- YORK
I Chamber OF Commerce, IS among the 6ost or NeW 5
I York guests Churchill Hall The HeNnere and
| the New Grant also crowded with visitors
l The engagement of William Maxwell Fincke. Of
| BROOKLYN and Miss Nadalon A Murtha, OF New
/ York who are spending the summer at thurchiH
Han Is announced. The wedding is set FOR sep
! tember. -...s ..
marty az progressive euchre recently az me lang
iar cottage. The prizes went TO the Misses Agnes
( and Bertha Donovan