New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-10

paths washed free from dust and the air +.
freshened
It is expected that over six thousand persons
into the range last Saturday TO escape Inde-
pendence Day IN town. There were few public cee-
bratOns OF the holiday in the mountain towns, but
the Stars and Stripes foated everywhere and there
were patriotic menus at the big hotels and In
spring selections on every orchestral programme.
Fireworks nlumned the evening shadows on many
a slope where the husband or father had tarried
over 10 assist In the display.
The old Prospect Park resort on the river bIur
here IS now open and the guests are coming IN
promising numbers. The view OF river and noun
tain is always pleasing from this old park
The Grant House. on jefferson Heights the sum
NIT HiIl House and others about the village are
gradually filing up, and the little hiIy streets are
aglow with summer life and radiant with bright
summer gowns But the millinery creations alb
sent The hatless fad prevails 70 n great extent
even among the older visitors. But all are well
supplied with hats in their trunks nevertheless.
the milllners need despair just yet.
The street trolley line here 4 rather primitive
affair, though more less convenient at times and
now there is talk Of extending it 10 Cairo.
The improvements made to the Otis Incline Rail-
way up South Mountain afford a expeditions
lift and larger margin safety and comfort than
heretofore Narrow-gauge trains FOR Haines Cor
ners and Tannersville taken the Otis Summit.
Alexander Biumensteil, who has summered at the
kaaterskiu with his family for twenty years past,
is again occupying his old suite rooms. He is
Just enthusiastic the KaaterskiN
region ana its advantages. and enters actively into
the social diversions OF the resort His Albert
Is lively on the athletic field
The second Saturday hop is a brilliant spectacle
IN the big hall tonight
The old Catskiu Mountain House IS receiving its
former patrons in large numbers with many new
ones livery room Will soon be in commission in
this historic resort where the advantages and
comforts are well known.
The many parks and hotels which cluster about
the Haines Falls region at the head Of Kaaterskin
Cove are gay ana popul0us already, and they
promise 10 become overcrowded II the present rate
of arrivals keeps up. The Sunset Park Inn which
range, at the head OF the marvellous cove fitted
for the comfort and pleasure OF visitors
me old Laurel House. at the Falls the second
historic landmark OF the Catsktlls is prospecting
with Increased patronage, and is enjoying 4
run or early business The woudrOUs falls, that
finest piece of work In the woods is abundantIy
supplied with water, and IL paints the rainbow on
the sunHt easel OF the air. for every visitor who
walks IN behind 1t, Just as beautifully ever.
Inc large Antlers resort, not far away is filing
up rapidly, and variety of social events are being
planned there
The numerous TannersvlIle resorts are trimming
with life and summer gayety. No other station on
the Ulster and Delaware Railway system presents
such ar animated picture at train time.
Judge Ransom and family have arrived at their
Tannersville cottage for the summer
Inc Lexington region mildly excited last
week over the capture of 0-pouud bear in a trap
on the mountainsiGe by the Durham boys
The Grand Hotel. on Summit Mountain has many
crowd, and most OF the visitors are permanent
guests. There is a ball tonight
The various Pine Hill resorts are well supplied
with guests. and the little village Is enjoying un-
restrained mountain jollity.
Among recent New-York arrivals are;
Hotel kaaterski-J E Marks and family. Mrs.
Mrs. J. L. Phillips and family, Mrs NJ 3. Wise a
Weller and family. Mrs. a Goldenburz, Miss ST.
Inonson, Il w Herman and family, Mrs. J. OPP
penheimer and family. Charles Adler and family