New-York tribune., 1902-08-17
GLORY FOR ROXBCRY.
MISS HELEN NJ. GOULD'S LAWN PARTY
THERE.
BELIEF THAT LATE SEASON IN THE CATS
KILLS WILL sURPAss PREDECEs-
soRs-HoTELs CROWDED.

Roxrurv y Y Aug Is (SpeciaD.-This quaint
country town IN Delaware County was made some
what prominent in the summer doings of the week
in this part of the Catskiils by the lawn party OF
Miss Helen NJ Gould on Thursday afternoon. 1t
is not regarded a a populous summer section
ordinarily there being few hotels and boarding
houses. Rarely in its history, If ever. have so
many people gathered at any evening function as
were assembled on Miss Gould's Kirksde lawn 10
do her honor. receive her friendly greeting as a
hostess and add their mites toward the good work
in which she is engaged. She had a good word for
all and it would be hard to decide whether hostess
or guests enjoyed the party most The pleasing
affair will be long remembered by the residents
Not since the formal dedication of the Gould
Memorial Church here some years ago has any
thing like il occurred for the people of Roxbury-
Ample provision OF every kind had been made for
the entertainment OF her guests. large quantity
of rustic hickory furniture in the unpublished state
had been sent by Indiana manufacturer. The
handsome grounds intervening between the grace
full loops and bends of the Delaware River, the
granite church and the modest Gould cottage were
handsomely decorated. and all the details OF the
entertainment were admirably carried out. \
goodly sum realized for the new Delaware
County room in the naval branch building OF the
Christian Association in Brooklyn
Most of the days this week have been delightful
Indeed. though it was somewhat cool on Wednes-
day and Thursday. some Of the mountain prophets
predicting fine weather for the rest
Of August and through September Rooms are
being reserved Tor the early autumn on tIe
strength OF this belief and Il would not be sur
prisng II the season was prolonged beyond the
usual limit this year because OF the bad weather
in July.
The Hotel ENaaterskill Will be open for part Of
September at least. The American Electro-Thera-
peutic Association will hold its annual convention
there September l. and g. and applications are
still coming IN for September.
series OF races is the enjoyable feature OF the
athletic field that mountain crest to-day. Man
ager Eder seems be gratifed his successful
season the big hotel. in spite OF the fact that
they have had rain TO burn from the open plugs
in the universal water supply he expresses II.
There are still no vacant rooms at the old Noun
tain House. which has certainly had excep
tional season OF prosperity. In fact, this Is the
season when empty rooms IN the Catskil!s
tremely hard TO ind any point. The same story
OF prosperity comes from Stamford, Pine Hill.
Hunter. Tannersvile. Haines Falls. Cairo. Paien-
Vile and Catskill. Even the big Prospect Park
House the river bluff. is full OF guests.
In looking the long upward trains to-day. one
wonders where the visitors will all find accommo-
dations tonight.
The Jolly American Tramp Is the attraction at
the Stamford Opera House tonight. scenes and IN
cidents Of q New gland village being presented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nylick. OF New-York. are
down for a musical entertainment at Churchill
Hall or Monday, and the Rexmere the following
evening. These well known resorts are now prac-
ticaIly full and there Is much gayety presented In
the roomy halls and corridors.
Manager Basley, OF the Hamilton. also keeps his
rooms well occupied and his guests well satisfied
Mr. Champion Editor OF The Stamford Mirror
had a call from Miss Gould the daughter OF his old
apprentice and lifelong friend. Jay Gould. the other
shook hands with Major Alexander Mclean, the
oldest resident OF Stamford.