New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
THE HOTEL AMPERSAND.
On Llo7cer Saranac Lake, sn the
l4dvOndacks.

Alpha and Omega are defined the beginning
and the end, and they were of the Greek al
phabet, but the English one goes step further,
being limited by zed. the last letter, but
having beyond it the character &, which In ear
iier days was designated as ampersand. It's
name defines what it is. for it is merely con-
traction for ''and, per Sc and" that is, and by
itself and" But the character ampersand
expresses the limit in the alphabet so the Hotel
Ampersand, which is one of the distinctive feat
ures OF the Adirondack region, may be regarded
the limit in modern summer hotel construc-
ton.
The visitor approaching the Hotel Ampersand.
which is at Ampersand, N Y, at the northern
end of the lower Saranac Lake, is at
charmed by the situation and delightful sur
roundings of this attractive house The Lake
of the Clustered Stars" as the Indians called
the Lower Saranac which is five miles long and
contains about fifty islands, is LOO feet above
tide level and is link in chain of lakes
which extend through one of the most pict-
uresque and attractive portions of the great
North Woods. All the surroundings are OF the
most impressive and inspiring character. The
lofty peaks, clothed with virgin forests, the
charming valleys, the streams and lakes and all
the scenery show the natural attractions OF the
region which every one who once wishes to
visit again.
The Hotel Ampersand is fitted with accom-
modations for three hundred guests. and pro-
yfdes them with the finest appointments and all
the most modern conveniences. The rooms have
open repaces, private baths, electric bells. gas
lights, steam heat and elevators. The sanitary
arrangements leave nothing to be desired for
the house is provided with an ample supply of
pure spring water and the best modern system
of plumbing and drainage With the forest in
the rear and either side of the hotel and the
lake In front, the situation is unsurpassed for
natural beauty. There picturesque walks
and drives in every direction. many points of in
terest being within easy reach while the rowing
fishing and sailing opportunities are exception
ally excellent.
In the way of sport and recreation the Amper-
sand is most amply provided. The golf course is
one of the best and most satisfying, despite the
difficulties encountered in laying 1t out and max
ing 1t at all satisfactory. The annual tourna-
ments have come to be looked forward to with
the utmost interest, and attract many of the
best players. The charming clubhouse is at
tractive adjunct of the links, and is usually
thronged when contests under way. The
tennis courts the of much excellent
playing, while music and dancing do their share
in aiding the summer visitors to enjoy them
selves and to pass the time most pleasantly.
The opportunities for camp and tent life un-
exceled in the Saranac region, and one of the
which can be rented for day camps or to live in,
desired. There also dozen furnished
cottages under the hotel management, with from
three to twelve rooms each where families can
have household privacy. In all its equipments
and arrangements the Ampersand is managed so
as to secure for guests the maximum of comfort
and entire freedom from annoyance, every care
being taken to study their tastes and satisfy
their wants.