New-York tribune., 1905-06-11
IN THE BERkSHlRES,
DsRghts of Pittstfeld, Lenon. Stock-
bridge. Lee and Other Places.

tsr.-yc-.r Ney-FJsyen and Hartford Railway.
.whose Berkshire division winds along the banks
lpf the Housatonic River, or by the way OF the
tEarlem division of the New-York Central sys-
item At Pittsf1eld both roads connect. for Pitts
ssteld fs the hub Of the Berkshires. From Pitts
sHeld stretch In au directions seTies Of me
;roads built by the State OF Massachusetts, con-
Injecting with williamstown to the north, DaI-
ton E!nsdale and Peru in the east; Lenox'
sstockbridge and Great harrington on the SOUTH
tand New-Lebanon and the quaint Shaker set
sflsments or the west From Wfllanstown TO
tEheneId there stretchs country OF valleys,
hikes and mountains and Pittsfeld Ia the door
sway to al this beautiful land.
Situated on q high plateau. from which radi-
ate six valleys, with magnificent views. Pitts
snsld offers attractions for summer visitors that
have no duplicate. Its twin lakes. Onota and
1Pontoosuo where traditions Of Indian hunting
settlements nnger, called by them the land
fnf the winter deer" present varied beauties OF
sscenery with a mountain background, and
iGreyiock. the highest mountain IN the State,
sstanding out prominently IN the foreground.
There are ample boating and camping facilities.
AT the Country Club of Pittsfeld is model
snine hole course and other amusement attrac-
itions. Open observation trolley cars penetrate
from here the entire country. a run Of fifty
stnfes from wilIamstown to Great harrington.
THE facilities for autonaobiling and driving
OF the best
To oil summer visitors the Maplewood Hotel
fs known. II Is the centre OF social life. Stand
ang from the highway In setting Of NAPLES and
Gins, the house is always cool and inviting.
sTids verandas surround it, and every modern
Improvement has placed the Meplewood in the
nrut rank of Berkshire hotels. Its hops and
sknusicals features IN summer life IN Pitts
Geld The Hotel Wendell is of the finest
motel properties in this region Fireproof. with
'outside views of the most pleasing and attrao-
tive portions Of the region from every room fur
nished to suit the most refined tastes. this hotel
enjoys a well deserved reputation The Kenney
Hotel. opened this year. offers exceptional COM
iorts and attractions. It represents the most
advanced ideas In hotel construction and the ar
engagements are complete in every way for the
most thorough and restful enjoyment of ideal
surroundings.
Lenox is the summer headquarters of the Brit
Ssh. German and Austrian embassies Its par-
ttioular charms of location and scenery have
yoeeh the inspiration Of poets and authors There
= not view in Leneox that is not beautiful,
aEe mountains rise In bold outline TO form a
aOggeo, picturesque horizon. Here and there tbe
Ipiano Is ootted with lakes around about which
the country homes of many New-York men Of
wealth and fame clustered
Ferched high broad and fertile nls+eau
ssno overlooking the beautiful hills and wales Of
.oerhshlre. Lenox is the pride and glory of thoss
VINO are fortunate enough to live within IFS
.DouhoaTles and the mecca of thousands who
GO IAeie eacn summer and fall because n Il,
tsasnIoNape, and who in order to do So flock
80 tne hotels or rent some one of the cot+a geS
or mansions for the season or for a term of
SSdIs 90 fashionable is the place that socie+v
!putternies are watched as closely as the bapSs
son lne dlaI OF clock, and the people who are
~ iiT M lne charmed circle live ideal country
.Ie, Inc surface OF the town is deghtfullv 1i-
sefslned IN the northern and western porffons
~ picturesque hills and valleys. Nature has
anoeeo spread her favors with a Lavish ba,S
tArough the region, but none have recai1-aG
.aGher glfts than Lenox. 1t was formerly the
snt4 IoHh o. the county, but the removal of the
I, oI uiocse 10 Pittsheld did not take with II
i..iilany OF the old and noted New England far,i
- 9auch OF the wealth. culture and refinement
uIe county remain there Now as in the
coen tlTne, the lover. and student of nat,,ra CO.
~ 71 11enoX Tor his summer and autumn pleasure
mere are hotels of all tastes and raa1,1 g.
Hshed cottages may be obtained for +bo ss. u
Cn tne crown of all the hills is fbe naT or5
oeautful Hotel Aspinwan one of the finest re-
80 houses IN New-E England, from which a mos
Pect into three States may be had II stsn6- r. ~
a private park Of more than four hundred 1900 M
80 aIe ciest OF the hills. Whether Ii is north
-.,.E oMaE OH 10 Greylock; southwark with
lslonument Mountain few miles awsv nv F,,- ~
irr. inter on the Dome, to the south portal OF fhA
kt@enohlcs' cast TO the mountain tons or west
TO the range Of forests and hin tbe ,,ieu Sc a
pcharn The hotel, with accon,nood. tions g.
1our hundred. has every modern Iuxurv ana oon
Neltehce. The water is from its own natural
sprihss. and its ice is manufactured from tbIs
- water on the premises. There is music
morning and evening. and quiet is secured nv
ahNlng all the hotel work done in senarate t,,iI5
3ngs at distance - et0ia'e ouliu-
e-S1iios on the hotels miles of
siNes tnrousn wooded roads, bride paths that
lead 10 vfstas in all directions a roo5eI 80 go
fAon course within five minutes of tba 5oo- os
She hotel. bouleyards north and south tbot e,y,a
1neQualled advantages for autonoobiIiner as =
private boathopse the shore of Taurel T 80
sSere an expert boatman teaches swin1rnjng anJ
water sports q part of the veriad9 n-o
Eramme Of amusements. PA'
AT SHADOW Brook Inn, the former residence Of
-anson Phelps Stokes OF New-Yorly tbe -oIe.e
Nres OF land and water are at hand The ioca
1on is On an eminence above Lake Mahkeenao
eno us scenic surroundings are unsurpassed
golf course. tennis courts. hotilas of saiJhoats
and canoes give Shadow Brook Inn e7TavtS =
variety OF pleasures.
To those who love mountain life with fra
varied attractions, the highest town In Massa
chusetts. the little village OF Peru 2 239 feet
above sea level. VIII prove attractive vaca-
Con resort Cool breezes always fan the CREST
OF the mountain. where Hill Top House affords
superb view OF woodland and mountain
scenery. Gamy fish are found in the waters
round about.
Every opportunity for enjoying country life
IN the Berkshire Hills may be found in Lee
Thsrs are the most agreeable outlooks. splendid
ROADS and walks and opportunities for enjoy
able recreation and healthfu stimulus Green
ock Inn, new. hotel with every comfort and
convenience. IS located there Near by is Oak
iawn House, most attractively situated and
near stockbridge and that region Of vast
variety OF summer attractions
etockbrldge nestles peacefully in the valley
ps child at rest in his mothers arms The
high hills on each side-the Monument Mountain
the sentinel toward the south-the RANGE Of
bridge on the west. set off by the Housstonie
Itiser, winding through meadow and vale Seen
n lie best IN summer sprfngtirne the mo-
bnsnt one leaves the railroad station well kept