New-York tribune., 1905-07-16

and there is fine ten minute view of the
checkered valley from the little sidehilI cars
The breezes have been continuous in the range
in spite of the hot sun, and there has been no
discomfort except perhaps In the sheltered val
ley resorts. But the streams are now running
very low. and the need of copious rainfall is
sadly felt There have been frequent showers.
but not much downpour. While most Of the
| hotels amply supplied with water, the nat
ural attractions Of the mountains are always
greatly enhanced by the well filed streams and
dashng waterfalls.
Mrs. John W. Arbuckle is entertaining parties
Of one hundred children a week at the Arbuckle
farm, near NewPaltz village. There four
cottages in which girls taken at SO a week,
and several tents for boys at IS. Many are cared
for without charge.
The Whine House, near Mount Pleasant, on
the Ulster and Delaware, has large number Of
guests. The Esopus Creek and valley there are
most attractive
The scant water now in the trout streams has
somewhat interfered with successful fishing. and
yet there are some fine catches reported occa-
sonally
Since the death of Joseph jefferson nothing
more is heard Of the production of rip Van
Winkle' in Twilight Park This famous story
was to be re-enacted upon the spot where the
scene laid, and to this end elaborate prep
arationS were begun last winter Nearly all the
money subscribed by the wealthy Gotta gers
of Twilight Park. and there were to be three
representations OF the play in July. All the his
torical features to be faithfully adhered to,
and the life and atmosphere of the times were
to receive accurate portrayal. But the death of
the great impersonator Of "Old Rip" left the
role vacant, and the cast was broken up.
Commander w. I. Chambers. T. S. N. is visit
ing Kingston with his family Mr.. and Mrs.
Luis Lopez SilVero, Of Santa Clara, Cuba, are
in Kingston.
A babe born on the Mary Powell a few days
ago was named after Captain Anderson and he
has presented the child with a life pass the
steamer.
Hotel Kaaterskin is enjoying a big share of
the early mountain rush. and il has been the
coolest resort in the range during the hot week.
Nobody ever suffers from heat on that mountain
crest Among NeWYork people there
General J. Stohl, Miss l.. COnkling. Mrs S. II.
Stone, Mrs. J. Bass, Mrs. L. n. Adler Mrs.
Charles Adler, Mrs l.. NJ Fields, Mrs. X. Kings
ley Mrs. G a. Osborne Mrs. l. Goodman, Mrs.
Y. H. Heyman. Mrs. A. Nelson. Mrs r. White
head, Mrs l. Jackson. Mrs. F. Hess. Mrs. Bart
hold Mrs. =. F. Aucagne. Mrs Altmeyer, Mrs.
Julia Oppenhemer Mrs. Harmon, Mrs Herrick.
Miss Maude Adams is spending part of her
summer in her OnteOra Park cottage. where
she is with her mother. she VIII alternate be-
tween this mountain retreat and her Long Island
summer home But she is unwilling TO devote
all Of her time TO rest.
The Reeves cottage in Twilight Park has been
leased by the Rev. Alfred Harding, OF Washing
ton.
Among other Twilight cottagers are Alexander
T. Hamilton. of Brooklyn; General George w.
Winga.- and family, c. F. Wingate Mr.. end
Mrs G. c. Rich. and J. c. Gardiner and family.
In the Elka Park contingent are Charles Zoel-
ler Otto lehman, Jacob Hassalacher, Mrs. F.
Boyer Clemence Heltermeyer. Mrs. H. Helnze
and Mrs. Kappler.
The artist colony which has gathered in the
envirOns of Arkville and Margaretsvilie is sill
there. in the edge OF the woods" are all occu-
pied.