New-York tribune., 1902-08-03
DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE.
RESORTS IN THE POPULAR THOUSAND
ISLAND REGION THRONGED.

IT is lust delightfully."- warm here-not go enough
to be oppressive but sufficient TO warrant me wear
ing of the thinnest and coolest fabrics ne SUM
r,er girl and the shirt waist man are much IN eVi-
dence these days. .
The heat of the cities has been compelling all
those who can to seek the cool breezes OF the 81
Lawrence. These 1ry. cool, fresh water breezes'
waited down from Lake Ontario, are a dellSht 10
the summer residents here, who are unanimous III
their deca that this region is by nature one
of the most comfortable places in the country IN
which 10 spend the hot months. The transportd-
ton facilities for reaching the Islands are nluch
better this year than before. and this may De one
reason yhv the hotel registers contain so many
names Of people from distant parts Of the United
States and Canada At any rate. the incoming
trains and steamers filed with interested tour
lists and the resorts contain a multitude OF
these visitors
thA time Athletic and water sports furnish amuse-
rnent for old and young. Golf and ping pong are
still the favorite games The winds nave beeh Ia
vorable lately, and many have taken advantage OF
them TO sail their craft Yacht races will be held
this month. The two strongest ball teams on the
river cross bats on the Frontenac diamond. Round
Island. The Thousand Island Park team is picked
win by a narrow margin
The tennis tournament of the Thousand Island
Yacht Club tas been postponed from August , to
August IL The club courts Welcome Island. in
the rear OF the clubhouse. occupied the greater
part Of the day by aspirants for honors in these
contests
The annual pigeon shoot Of the club occurs on
August o, on the premises of Gilbert T. Rafferty,,
OF Pittsburg on wellesley Island. near the club
quarters. S. H vandergrift Of Pittsburg. has Of
fered handsome silver trophy cup for the winner
Of the fifty bird event. A preliminary shoot VIII
be held at the same place August 3.
Forty-four Of the members Of the Thousand
ysland Yacht Club and their friends participated
in the Wednesday evening card party. The wom-
ems prizes by Mrs Lampson, or CleVe-
land, and Mrs Hartzen. of New-York- Royal E
Dean. Of Chicago, and Nathaniel Hunt, OF Brooh-
lyn. won the mems prizes
The annual gathering Of the devotees Of the roo
OF this region, known as the St Lawrence R1N"r
Anglers Association, will take place at the Thou
sand Island House, Alexandria Bay. on August D.
Propositions looking TO the protection of the fish
ing interests on the river will be brought forward
discussed and settled
At the EdgeHood Park Hotel there two ball
teams composed of players of both sexes. and cap
tened by women. The Bowery team is led by Mrs
Thomas Noyes OF Washington. The St Lawrence
Reds are captained by Miss E Gordon. of New
York who does the twirling for the nine
J NJ Francoeur Of Nev-York who arrived at the
Lotus St Lawrence Park. on Monday. will sail for
England on August 13. to produce Quality Street
in Iondon with English company for Charles
Frohrnan. Mrs. Francoeur. who is with her hls-
hand will not leave the river till September. how
ever.
George c. Boldt Of New-Yorl. proprietor Of the
waldorf-Astoria, TO the river on Friday for
the remainder OF the summer On Saturday he
looked over his mansion or rather as most
people think his elegant hotel for il is in suites Of
rooms each with its bath Work has now reached
the erecting Of the roof over the iron framework
The building entirely of iron and stone. and fire.
proof.
George W Martin jr. of New-York. now holds
the highest score the bowling alleys at Edge
wood. His record is 22l-
The tournament held here on Thursday was won
by Mrs Dazel in the women's contest. and Mr..
Winner. Of New-York. defeated Dr. Gibson. OF
Brooklyn. by the score Of 21o to 1se in the finals
A gay camping party is that composed of Max
Cohn Emanuel Green. Emil Pollak. Ignace Gruber,
Harry Sondheim and James Gruber, all from New
York who are lodged on La Rue Isle All sorts of
good times these young fellows have had
Governor Benjamin Odell, who is to deliver an
address TO the State Grangers who meet in the
tabernacle at the Park August l9 will be enter
tained al the Columbian Hotel during his stay.
The Rev. o. /. Severson. of Pttsburg, delivered
interesting lecture TO good sized audience in
the tabernacle on Wednesday evening on the Bat
tie Of Gettysburg
Hudson p Rowe of New-York. owner of Rose
Island. has bought = small island known Quin-
just below his property. He intends to build
& cottage his possession before next spring.
Charles r Lyon. Of New-York, formerly Of Og
densburg. arrived at the Crossnon on Wednesday
evening from Dallas. Tex. where he looking
over some oil interests He Will remain here some
Wallace Newton of New-York. is spending his
vacation at the home Of W. y. Newton.
have a cosy cottage near Ffockort on the Canadian
side have gone TO spend a week at Bar Harbor.
Professor William r Shepard. Of hamilton Col
lege. is at the Stewart cottage. Westminster Park
for the remainder Of the season
The speedy yacht Now Then owned by Commo-
dore Lucken bach. Of Brooklyn. has been put in
idea ef increasing the speed Of tne craft A new
is already one of the fastest boats on the river and
ii the change intreases her speed any 40 other
yacht will be able TO hold its against the
Now Then
Magdalena de Alraneuren; Carlos Lares and Fred
Bay Tuesday. and viii remain at the Thousand
Major and Mrs. David F Wright of New-York
arrived al the Columbian on Monday for weeks
york york in the war Of The Rebeiiion e 'S'
Mrs Charles , H. Eaton Of New-Iork is guest
VIII open her cottage Tar Island for this month
occupying their handsome summer home at Point
Iroguos. Just below Alsxandria b Bay.
pulpit At the Thousand Island Park Tabernacle
william C. Os BroWning and family. Of Brooklyn
who have been spending the month Of July at
Hopewel Hall, near Alexandria Bay, for the month
A Abrams and party went fishing on Friday and
had fine sport large number of black bass of
Another party, consisting OF Mr.. Cowee. Of New
g catch Of ninety bass from fishing trip last week
AT the Lotus fne catches have been made by Dr..
Spencer. and ]. II. Mannigan. OF Watertown: Louis
Lang, OF New-York. and Mrs and Miss Brady. of
Mr. Fohr of New-York member Of the schoen
party from Pirtsburg landed a nine-pound pickerel
Indian Bay Camp Wednesday. Sxty-three
pickerel and ten bass were captured by the entire
party.
Mrs. Craig. and her daughter. Miss Craig. of
SPw-YorlI. stopping The Anglers Haven,
Grenadier Island.
Ping pong is popular Westminster Park. and
Monday tournament was held: The games
played 4 side. Mr.. Caie and Miss
Louise Gibbs. of Cincinnati winning first honors
and Misses Bailey and Ridgley. Of New-York. sec
ond-
Mrs. ". T. F. Harmon. of Brooklyn. has pur-
ciased a large lot Thousand Island Park. and
viii begin the erection Of cottage upon it,