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New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

Perchance the lesson is in geography. and
question arises concerning latitude and longitude
or the points Of the compass. Instead of consum-
ing much time and chalk in blackboard exercises
Mr. Beeching, weather permitting. invites his class
outdoors. and there the ground before the
schoolhouse steps draws big circle. and by the
aid OF this and the trees. roads and trails makes
the point clear.
Which way is Paul Smiths?'
Where is the Presbyterian church,"
IF you were going to Lake Clear Junction which
way would you tuTn?''
Such questions not found I'm the copybooks
but these and many like them, born OF the occa-
sion, serve their purpose in the new Adirondack
summer school Boys In the manual training class
now at work putting the old school building
standing near the present new schoolhouse In re-
pair for a workshop
Later there will be stereOptcon lectures on sub
jects of local and general interest. The children
will also be instructed in the manufacture OF wool
len goods, from the time the wool comes from the
Sleeps back until IL turned out as finished fabric
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
Mrs. Emmons Blaine'S Ben
efaction to the Adj
rondackS.

To such an extent the natives of certain parts
of the Adirondacks losing their independence that
summer visitors taken alarm 1t has at last be-
come apparent that the greater reliance OF the
all-year-round inhabitants 'the rich city folk
may eventually pauperize the younger generation
More and more the mountaine7rs are abandoning
the oldtime pursuits which made them independent
and contented Instead of making the rugged soil
cid them crops in the old days. instead OF hew-
ing down trees for lumber mills building their
own houses and supplying their tables by means
Of rifle and fishing rod, the "Adrondackers OF to-
day rely to greater degree on such menial
work as is obtainahle In the summer months The
men act as guides for hunters as laborers at the
lodges and the women find employment in the
kitchens and laundries of the big hotels. In this
v-ay families try TO earn enough in summer TO
last them through the long and rigorous winter,
but often they find themselves furnishing before
warm weather comes again. Instances Of utter
destitution recently have become alarmingy fire.
Quent.
While many Of the summer people lament
ing such conditions and wondering what might be
done one of them acted. II was Mrs. Emmons
Blaine. of Chicago and she decided that what
necessary some practical kind OF education for
the children 'Unless effort is made TO train the
younger generation" she said to herself. 'it may
sink into utter pauperism 1t is growing up
trade and without any education that will make
it self-supporting. Should by chance it longer
have the opportunity TO work for the summer col
onsts it will become destitute"
Mrs. Blaine accordingly established a summer
school the banks of the ST. Regis River. short
distance from Paul Smiths big hotel where the
children OF the country round might obtain train
ing that would make them self-supporting. The
studies taught practical through and through.
The children instructed not Only in the three
RS but also in manual training basketry. clay
modelling and other useful arts William p Beech
ing. Of Cleveland. is in charge. assisted by Miss
Caroline Pierce. OF Chicago. instruction in music
will later be given by Charles Cornish.
Arrangements were made to hold the school ses-
sions in the village school building and the inst
triton has now about thirty pupils. Most OF the
children are from the parish OF the Rev w b.
Lusk. pastor OF the little Presbyterian church
by. Mr.. Lusk is deeply interested In the work
and is assisting IL I'm every way in his power
The OF the children range from eight 10 thfr-
years. and all OF them attend the regular
school sessions during the winter months The
children are, however. deeply interested in the
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
AT HOTEL CIkAMPLAIN.
Golf Instead of Fire7cOrhs- s-Army
officers Good Dancers.

Hotel Champlain, y. Y, July (SpeciaD.-
Piazza talk at Hotel Champlain these days
centres the Russan-Japanese peace confer
ence, for a movement has been under way to
have the plenipotentiares hold their summe-
sessions here. Two cottages one OF which was
occupied by ex-Attorney General Griggs for
several years. have been chosen for the of
the ENJOYS. where they might carry their
deliberations without interruption Hotel
Champlain has the advantage of quiet and ac-
cessibility for. although it is far from any
large city, through trains several times day
connect it with New-YorS. making the trip in
eight hours.
Hotel Champlain departed this year from its
custom Of celebrating Independence Day by a
display of fireworks. This was done because
several of the new cottages were thought to be
too near the grounds which the celebration
is usually given, for safety No one however
was heard bemoaning the loss. for two interest
ing golf tournaments which were played off on
the Fourth claimed the attention of the ma
jority of the guests, both old and young
The first, a handicap tournament for the low
est net score. played for large cup offered
by A Lichtenhein. won by Charles W
Baker, of New-YOrk. A match play for silver
cup put up by Mrs. H. C. Bryan was won by
r. p. Worrall.
That night twenty-five army officers, with
their wives and sweethearts, were entertained
at dinner at the hotel.
The women have not taken a lively interest
in golf yet, although. judging from previous
years. there to be many exciting
matches between them later in the summer.
Just now they seem to prefer the piazza of the
clubhouse from which they have good view
of the course. The clubhouse painted dark
green and made attractive by a wide piazza
well furnished with easy chairs. is built on one
of the highest points on the links. and there is
a cool breeze the warnest afternoon Within
the clubhouse there is a large living room. with
broad window seats and pretty summer furni-
ture. and great open stone fireplace, where
huge logs make a dancing fire on chilly days.
Clock golf tournaments are interesting
feature of the summer anuSenentS here, espe-
cally among the children. Some of the boys,
enc two less than five years old, may be seen
every morning putting with their tiny clubs.
The trim little launch that belongs 10 the
hotel has been freshly painted and put at the
convenience of the guests, who are thus enabled
to get a view of the wooded islands of
Lake Champlain So far there has been little
or no bathing in the lake. but driving is ex-
ceedingly popular here this year, and every
pleasant morning parties start for the PopIars
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

summer school their parents. and anx-
ious to attend as their parents TO have them.
ITS bully!" the comment OF little fell
low. "'Taint like them other schools When We
get tired sitting still the teacher says. Let's go
outdoors
The youngsters description OF the methods pur-
sued at the school, if not sufficiently clear, GER
tainly shows how interested the children are. No
hard and fast rules allowed to stand in the
way OF the schools main object-to teach the chill
dren TO utilize the material hand. II il Is les
son In manual training. the members OF the class
instead or being instructed in the manufacture OF
tiny soft wood boxes. TO be looked at and then
thrown away, are set at work repairing the school
house steps, a board walk. or doing something
else which Is useful well instructive. Again
when lesson in basketry is TO be given. instead
or sitting in their chairs and having the material
TO work with doled out by the teacher in charge
the class IS taken afield by Miss Pierce and there
under the teachers direction the pupils select the
grasses with which TO work. for only the native
grass is used
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE AMPERSAND.

Ampersand. y. Y, July (SpeciaD.-There are
indications that this year the Ampersand will
establish a new record in golf, putting forth
the best team which has yet represented the
hotel. Many of the good golf players of former
seasons are already here. Otis L. Williams of
New-York, who mas camp near the hotel, has
gone over the course and reports ii TO be in ex-
cellent condition.
At the annual meeting of the Adirondack Ho-
tel League, held here on Thursday night these
officers were elected: President, j. Ben. Hart,
Wawbeek Hotel; first vce-president, George 5.
Moulton, Ampersand Hotel; second vice-presi-
dent, ]. z. Clark of Plattsburg; secretary and
treasurer. John Harding, Algonquin Hotel, and
member of executive committee. George A. Ste
venS the Stevens House.
The opening of a new water route from AM
persand through the Lower Saranac Lake, the
by Benjamin e. Hall, of New-York, who owns
much of the surrounding land, afforded the hotel
patrons pleasant outings.
Attorney General Julius c. Mayer, whose
camp Wapiti is located on Oseetah Lake.
short ride from the Ampersaad, is a frequent
came up for the Fourth and has been entertain
ing a large house party of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs s. w. Enrich, of New-York,
Howard Enrich and Master Seward Enrich have
arrived at the hotel and plan 10 remain all
summer.
of Chicago. are here for the season.
F. S. Battershal. of NewYork has arrived at
Hillcrest cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Duryea, of New-York and
Master Wright Duryea are at the hotel.
Other recent New-York arrivals are: Mr. and
Charles R. Johnson. who are here for the sea-
son.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
WEITEFhCE INN.

Lake Placid. n. Y. July (speciaD.-The
guests at Whiteface Inn laughingly declare that
the opening OF the season of social activities
here harks back TO the birthday party of Mas
ter Irving Hance, jr., son of DIR. Irving Hance.
OF New-York, which was held few days ago.
The guests arriving in numbers now that
the Fourth has passed. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kisterbock. OF Philadelphia. have occupied their
camp Ne-an-doe, and H. c. Atkinson and fam
lily. OF Philadelphia, at Greentop. c. w.
GcCutcheon and family, OF New-York, are set
tied IN Camp As-u-ly-ldt and w. J. Buttfeld
and family have arrived at their camp. Chip
munk Camp is occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. w 5.
Perot, jr, Miss Ethel Keen and Miss Elsie
Oakford Of Philadelphia. Miss Marion Tor
rey, Of Melrose, Mass, is the guest Of George
r. Blake and family, Of Worcester Mass, in
Overlook Camp.
Recent NewYo arrivals at the hotel include
Mr.. and Mrs Donald McRae and family, Mr..
and Mrs Kenneth Lore Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilkinson Stefson, Miss StetsOn Webster NJ.
stetson and Miss Gertrude p. Stockwell.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE RUIsSEAUM0NT.

Lake Placid. n. Y, July 8 (SpeciaD.-Interest
tn the plan 10 organize a club among the
launch owners on Lake Placid is shown by
many Ruisseaumont guests. who are the own
ers OF speedy water craft. T. Edward Krumb-
holz. proprietor OF the hotel who the
originator of the idea Of such a club. is doing
all in his power TO interest sufficient number
in the project TO insure its success.
The arrivals have been numerous this week,
and large number expected next week
Among those from NeW-York at the hotel are
Mrs. w. H Hyde and Miss Sarah L. Potter
both daughters OF Bishop Potter. Mr. and Mrs
Victor Hungerford and family, OF New-York
have arrived at their cottage, and Mr. and Mrs
II. c. Smith and family OF New-Yorb, are az
Camp Kawadin, II. NJ. Watson of Buffalo
president Of the Bell Telephone Company is in
camp here. His party includes Mrs. Watson
Arnold B. Watson and Miss Elizabeth Sher-
man. Mrs. s. s. Beard. Mrs. James w. Morey
Miss Roslyn Morey and =. 7. Wilson. of New
York, are in camp at Fish Rock Mr.. and Mrs
Benjamin ]. Ward, of New-York, are at Camp
Beechward, and William Drescher and family
or Rochester, are at Camp Irondequoit
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

p c. Mofitt. of New-York. Miss Julia Mofitt
and others.
Mrs F. c. Austin. of Chicago, has cottage
here Miss Harriet J. Williams is with her.
and Mrs. Austin's will join her In a few
days.
DR. and Mrs. E. L. Trudeau. of NewYork,
have arrived at their cottage, where they have
been joined by DR.. and Mrs. James Alexander
Miller of New-York George Jenkins of New
York has taken cottage for the season. Mr..
and Mrs Allan A. Robbins of New-fork, who
have been enjoying the fishing on Mr.. Rookie
feIler's preserve his guests, have also been
the hotel. lr
Mrs Clarence r. Britton is at the hotel with
her father. George b. Munger OF New-York.
Mrs. c. c. X Scoville. of New York, is here
with her two daughters. Miss A Z. McElroy
and Miss e C Miner, of New-Yorks are the
guests Of Miss V. B. Kendall at the hotel.
William Armstead Lane, of New-York, has been
spending a few days at the hotel.
Paul Smith, jr., is back from trip TO New
York. and the young people who look to Mr..
Smith for the promotion OF many of the pleas
ant social functions marking the season here
are well pleased with his return
An interesting game of baseball was played
on the Fourth the hotel grounds between
teams representing the guests and the en-
ployes. 1t resulted IN a score Of 4 to D in favor
of the guests
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
Camps and Hotels Rapidly Filling Up
for the Summer.

Upper 81. Regis, y. " July (SpeciaD.-F.
Louis Slade. of New-York, his mother. Mrs.
r. II. Slade, Miss Slade and Miss Cooke are
among the newly arrived campers on the
Upper st. Regis The Robert Stuart camp.
on the Upper ST. Regis. was opened this week
for James ]. Hill. president of the Great North
ern Railroad. who is here for the summer Mr..
Hilrs party includes his daughter and son-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Beard and number of
friends. many of whom will spend the summer
with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. William @. Rockefeller arrived
this week and went TO their camp at Bay Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs Allan A Robbins have been their
guests for few days Mrs Allan Dickson and
Miss Dorothy Dickson arrived this week at their
camp. Colonel and Mrs. Jacob c. r. Peabody of
Boston, in camp the Upper st. Regis.
Their party includes Colonel Franklin Bartlett,
his daughter. Mrs. Herbert Sears and George
Lee Peabody. of Boston.
week. and has opened for the season her camp,
Fen Averil- She will be Joined later by her son.
Mrs F. II. Howard OF Hyde Park. this week
occupied her camp on Spitfire Lake.
Louis Livingston. of New-York. occupied his
camp on the Upper St. Regis this week Lewis
S. Thompson Of Red Bank. y. J.. who is now on
a fishing trip in Canada. is expected at his
Upper ST Regis camp July 25. Mrs. Thomp-
has already s-.ived. Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Goats have arrived at their camp. Elsinor, on
the Upper St Regis
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE ALGONQUIN.

Algonquin. n. Y. July (SpeciaD.-Interest in
boating is increasing as the season advances at
the Algonquin, and there are daily numerous
water trips from the hotel TO points of interest
on the Lower SaTanac Lake. John Harding,
proprietor Of the hotel, placed his naphtha
launch Anita in commission this week
Benjamin E. Hail. of New-York, who has
taken one of the hotel cottages for the season,
occupied IL with his family this week
Colonel Noble f. Martin. of Utica who is in
the Adirondacks TO make the arrangements for
big Masonic fair to be held in Saranac Lake
Village in August, is making his headquarters
at the Algonquin. He is accompanied by Mrs.
Martin and Miss Martin
T. A hawkins, of New-York has Joined his
wife and daughter who are at the Algonquin
for the season.
Robert Thedford and family, Of New-York
nave arrived, and Will remain throughout the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Ambrose OF New-York
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs A L. Donaldson
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09

or the Green Drive. Many people engage car
rtages for the entire season.
Three times many guests have reglsters6 =.
the hotel this week. which Is the first OF the .,'
teenth season. as I'm the first week OF any n-s
vious summer. The bus that meets eV ery trss-
at Bluff Point constantly brings new arrival
and the steamboats, that ply between St AIhans,
Bay, Burlington, Plattsburg and Ticonderog,
leave guests daily at the hotel dock Other,
make the trip IN their touring cars.
The first dance Of the season was given a,
the hotel tonight. 10 was informal and initiated
the Saturday night hops. which IL is the cusfo,,
of the hotel to give. The largest United s,a,s,
post in the East is only couple OF miles awav
and number OF the officers usually come Ovs-
10 these dances by the trolley which conr.rt,
Plattsburg and Hotel Champlain The sol-
diers are good dancers Clarke's orchestra pIay,
for these dances as well the piazza mora
ings. and II also gives a concert every evening
at O'Clock. On Friday nights the prOgramrs
is made up OF requested selections
Among the transients couples on their honey
moons are the most numerous. Among thos,
who have been at the hotel for the last week AZ.
William Buckley, OF Albany. and his wife ths
daughter Of ex-MayOr McShane OF Montreal
Some OF the guests from New-York establishes
AT the hotel for the summer are Mr. and M-s
Robert Gibson and family. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Baker and their two little sons, Mr.. and Mrs
c. Bryan and family and Mr.. and Mrs. r P
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE WESTPORT INN.

Westport, N Y, July (SpeciaD.-Colonel l.
NJ Favill of New-York who has taken cot
tage here for the summer. has placed his 70
horsepower motor boat in commission and has
made several short trial cruises this week. He
plans a long trip to the northern end of Lake
Champlain in the future
James H. Crary, of NewYork. who last sea-
son broke all records for lake fishing, is again
having good luck and the other day landed a
thirty-seven-inch pickerel. James NJ. Townsend
and family, of New-York have taken Stony
Sides on the lake shore. the inn, for the
season. Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. LabouiSSe, who are
here for the sea son, devoting much time to
horseback riding. The family of Arthur NJ. Sher-
wood of New-York, back again for the season,
take almost daily trips about the vicinity in their
automobile.
The golf players getting into form and out
side matches will probably be arranged soon.
q. w. Bully, OF New York, will play in the
tournaments
Thomas Hun and family among recently
arrived cottagers. Recent New-York arrivals
at the inn include Mrs Edgar B. Brown. Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE GRAND VIEW.

Lake Placid. n. Y, July (speciaD.-since its
opening a week ago guests have been arriving
al the Grand View in an almost unbroken
string. With those already here and those TO
come in the next few weeks the house. which is
this year under the management Of r.. Hamil-
ton formerly Of the Hotel Wendell Pittsield,
Mass win be filed II. II. Salmon, OF New
York, who has been guest at the Grand View,
is back again for the season His party includes
Mrs Salmon. Master Junior Salmon and Mrs.
Harry Sweetland
There are a number Of good horsemen in the
hotel this year and on Tuesday a party, in
Guiding Mr.. Salmon, j. Smith Rice. f. NJ. War
ner, of New York, and others, devoted portion
of the day 10 a pleasant ride. Others from
NewYork al the hotel are Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Allen Mrs. II. f. Coffin. DR.. Harriet Coffin and
Mr.. and Mrs T. a. Lyons.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
PAUL SMITHS.

Paul Smiths. \. Y, July S CspeciaD.-The cot
tagers have arrived in large numbers this week
and the hotel'is filling rapidly with persons who
have reserved rooms for the season DIR. and
Mrs. George Fales Baker, OF New-York arrived
this week at their cottage, as did Mr.. and Mrs
A ]. Mbank. Of New-York. who have taken a
cottage for the season. DR. and Mrs. A. Alex
ander Smith. of New-York, have Joined their
son. II. a. Smith, at one of the cottages here.
A Jolly Fourth OF July party was given by DR.
Smith. His guests included Mr.. and Mrs Ham,
os0n X. Harding, OF New-York; Mr. and Mrs
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
THE STEVENS HOUSE.

Lake Placid y. Y. July s (Special) The
Fourth observed in the usual patriotic fash
ion at the Stevens House, with sports during the
day and a display of fireworks in the evening.
The chief events Of the day We're a women s
handicap golf tournament and a baseball game
between the Stevens House and Lake Placid
Club teams. The handicap won by Miss
Alice McElroy, with net score OF lO2. Miss
McElroys handicap Is. Miss Florence
Naylor and Miss Harriet Daniels, both OF whom
were scratch players, went around in 1O4 each.
and played off the tie for the second cup at
match play on Wednesday Miss Naylor won.
The baseball game between the Stevens House
and Lake Placid Club teams resulted in a vic
tory for the Stevens House by score of 13
TO 12
AT a meeting Of the owners of water craft on
Lake Placid Thursday il was voted 10 or
ganize under the name of the Lake Placid Yacht
A. Stevens, T Edmund Krumbholz, Charles y.
Morgan and w j. McConyie. OF New York, and
francis S. Brown of Philadelphia
Mr. Morgan, who has with him Mrs. Morgan
and Mrs. John +. Bush, made the trip from
New-York In his launch. coming up the Hudson,
through the canal, Lake George and Lake Cham
plain to Plattsburg, thence by rail to Lake
Placid
Judge Greenbaun, of New York. has arrived
with hts family, and has occupied his cottage
near the hotel Congressman George A. Castor.
Of Philadelphia Joined the colony in camp on
the lake shore near the hotel.
Other recent New York arrivals include J. II.
WellbrOck, Wilson p. Foss and son. W. c. Hunt
ingtoa. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r. Lozier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rice Miss f. L. Wallace, Miss Jessie Wallace,
Mr.. and Mrs. George H Corey Miss Corey,
Charles H. Howell f. r. Daily Stephen Clarke,
Mrs. z. n. Nichols and Paul Wadsworth.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
SARANAC INN.

Saranac Inn N y, July (SpeciaD.-James
Lenox Banks has Joined his family at the inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick ]. Winston, of New
York have arrived for the season. Mr.. and
Mrs Norman De r. WhitehOuse, of New-Yo ork,
have been stopping at tine Inn before going into
camp the Upper Saranac. Roland r. Conk-
lin and family. of New-York are also here. pre-
paratory TO going into camp. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
C. Stanley of New-York. are at the hotel for
the summer.
James r. Sheffield and family of New-York,
have gone into camp on the lake and w. Bayard
Cutting, ir., has arrived at the Cutting camp
Deer Island
Other recent arrivals at the hotel include Mr..
and Mrs. Eli X. Robinson. D. F. II. Humphrey
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick j. Winston and DR..
New-York tribune., 1905-07-09
GRAVE AND GAY AT MANCHESTER

Manchester. VT. July (SpeciaI).-The Fourth
at Manchester this year was even gayer than
usual. The attractions during the day were the
dedication of the Soldiers Monument the last
days play in the annual three days open handi-
cap Fourth of July golf tournament on the Ek-
wanOk links. and the baseball game between
the Equinox and Sunderland teams
About FIVE thousand persons were present a,
the dedication of the Soldiers Monument. Skin
ner Post Grand Army of the Republic Of this
of the day was J. B. HoIlister of Rutland. y
Of presentation. and the orator was Congress
d. ]. Foster of Burlington Short addresses
were made by Governor Charles ! Bell and
Senator Redfield Proctor
Golf still continues leading attraction. Ths
next tournament viii be held on July ~ II and
% This will be an open scratch event for
the Taconic Cup and other prizes.
I. o. Thatcher and George H Thatcher, jr-,
OF Albany have been visiting their parents. Nj.
and Mrs. George III. Thatcher at their cottage.
Franklin Taylor and family and DR. E. W
Taylor and family. of Philadelphia have arrived
and are occupying c. NJ CIark's summer home.
Wyndhurst- MIR. Clark and family are spend
ing the summer abroad.
j. H. walker. r. r. Walker, ri. II. Walker ana
F. q. Walker. OF Detroit, arrived on "Wednesday
In new Packard touring ear The party at
tended the Yale commencement, az which r. T.
Walker was graSuateds
Among the arrivals at the Equinox House
from New-NoTk this week were EdWaru
ShaughneSsy. F. 2. Roberts, Miss MinfOrG. NJ.
ana Mrs r. Il. Macy, jr.. w. F. COnklyn, AEtaGs
smith, Mrs. George t. q. White. George W
White. Mr.. and Mrs. f. W, Van Week ara
Natalie Van Week and Mr., and Mrs. Charles
DOUGLASS.