New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-15
a MOUNTAIN
PARADISE.
WINTER RESORT,
THE RAYMOND,
PASADENA, CAL.
THOUSAND ISLAND REGION
MANY IMPROVEMENTS IN POPULAR
RESORTS AND COTTAGES FOR
THE SEASON.


The Indications from all points among the Thou
sand Islands are that the coming season VIII De
one OF the best ever known. The hotel proprie-
tors have been busy answering queries concerning
rooms, etc, and the real estate agents Tor Inc
regfou report an unprecedented demand for In
formation regarding property both for sale ana
TO rent Several big conventions are planning TO
hold their meetings at Thousand Island Park Inc
Pan-American Exposition is no more, ana there
is nothing else of such Importance that Will at
tract persons with limited means and short va
cation. Then again, many who came from the
West 20 the Buffalo exposition and hurried down
the ST. Lawrence TO Montreal and Quebec were
not satisfied with their glimpse Of the beauties of
the islands, and expressed desire 10 come again
for a longer stay. Many of these tourists were
booked for this summer by the hotel proprietors
last year.
new cottages and making alterations in others.
whsrves being repaired and new Launches,
skiffs and canoes being placed in the water
preparatory to going into commission for the
summer More work is being done this year by
contractors than ever before. and every available
ran is pressed into service
At Thousand Island Park big improvement is
being made The old wharf and wharf houses are
being rebuilt, much larger scale than
heretofore Before this the large steamers Of the
Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company could
not approach the wharf, partly because Of several
rocky shoals in the vicinity and partly because
rnodate them. This year the wharf Will extend out
into the river fifteen further than the old one
and will also be ninety feet longer, the extension
being made down the river. The United States
Government has aided in this Improvement by
blasting away the most obstructive shoals, and
il is now believed the largest river steamers
can make the landing at the park with safety
This viii prove great advantage and convenience
to those wishing TO board these vessels for for
merly the park residents have been compelled TO
20 TO other river points embark
A. Alexandria Bay there are many signs Of the
coming Activity reigns in every line OF
business. The village itself, snugly nestled the
beautiful St. Lawrence, with lis picturesque set
ting of emerald pines and rocky islands, is under
going unmisJakable business and industrial
boom. More residences have been erected during
the last six months than in twice that time before
il the history OF the place The town Is growing
back from the river The trolley line which is in
process of construction Redwood, where con-
nections will be made with the NewYork Central
n lines. viii do great things for the bay. II is. 10
doubt the cause for the unprecedented activity OF
~ the town Nearly all of the seven and one-half
miles Of rails nave been laid, and il is expected
that the road Will be opened 10 the public by
July
All the resorts of this part of the Thousand
Island region in readiness for the opening OF
the season. They have ali increased in popularity
in the last few years, from all indications viii
continue DO There are hne golf courses here
also. The fishing in vicinity very good, some
of the best catches being made near the park
Round Island VIII again be one of the most at
tracIve spots il the Thousand Islands. The lawns
kept in the most fauiIless manner, There is
excellent solt course eighteen holes me
putting tees. ounkers etc. are a delight to the
wIarves have been built the last year, which Will
give ample space for Jhe private yachts, launches
etc, which Visit the island
The hotels Clayton have already opened for
the summer, but the unreasonable weather is hin
sers in 10 isst peonis viii NOT visit the 81 sw-
~
are a delightful place L spend the not summer
great river, down Which blow thS refreshing
westerly breezes from Lake Ontario, Even wnen
the inhabitants Of the cities suffering extremely
from the heat those spending their vacations on
the torrid wave Cold. rainy weather viii not drive
people 10 the Islands, and they will not unless
GananoQue Ontario. mas always been q great
resort tor asheT11en for within easy rowing dis.
Many New-Yorizers are making improvements on
the work his summer place hurried. and Heart
Island is fun of active artisans. The structure
Mr.. Bodt is building is 10 De Of stone iron and
brick. and will be four stories high Two stories
finished this summer. The roof will be of terra
Gotta So large is the structure and it
that eventually il IS destined be d clubhouse for
building is being constructed MIR Bodt will live in
The me cottage on Ldnlithgon Island which has
5000 'OS'-' anu -''i'O' e1 'O''- A'' t'''e u
The Island wanwenett and the beautiful summer
home upon it have been transferred recently from
G. T. Hill OF Chicago. TO Thomas II. Wheeler Of
New-York The consideration is said 20 be 1900.
Wanwenett is not large island, but it is an ex-
ceedingly picturesque
L. J. Berger. Brooklyn, has leased Point
Marguerite for the season.
AT Calumet Island. directly opposite Clayton.
Charles G. Emery, the Ne%-Hork tobacco man. is
adding 10 the attractveness of his 100000 summer
home. by building large tower, which will
have big light its top. and will be out
lined by many incandescent lights affixed its
be from the passing steamer night
when the whole river front illuminated.
Walter Duryea, OF the Hotel Marguerite
Brooklyn. has leased the hudson l.. Thomson
property. adjoining Prospect Park and will occupy
house this year.
Captain w. E Gerard, of Brooklyn has built
an attractive cottage Grenel Island. where he
VIII spend the summer Mr.. Gerard is q fisherman
OF little fame the islands
J Herbert Johnson and family Of New-York,
viii be their summer home. Woodlands. beyond
Prospect Park. in few days.
Sgraund Stearns of New York is greatly inprov-
ing the appearance of has new residence on Wells
IsiaEd by elaborate system of terracing. which
make his place Of the prettest along the river
a piazza is also being added the cottage. and a
seawau at the foot of the promontory on which
the building is located is being constructed.
The summer schedule OF the Thousand Islands
Steamboat Company goes into effect June Is.
In connection with that Of the Newly Central
lires- The steamer Islander. of this company has
oeen entirely rebuilt, and IS practically a new
craft The New-York which was chartered TO
make The trip between Buffalo and Niagara Falls