New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
O. & ". SUMMER HOMES.
Facilities for Reaching Them in
Orange, SuIHUan and Delazcare.

He babbled O. green fields is said of Sir John
Falstaf in his dying hours In the immortal lines
of Shakespeare. However the critics may differ as
to the exact meaning to be put into those words
and what thoughts passing in the mind Of the
erstwhie merry knight there is difference OF
opinion in regard to the merits Of fields for
summer rejuvenaton and the enjoyment OF their
beauty by sOjOurners away from walls Of stone
brick and mortar. And nowhere are green fields
TO be found in greater abundance and diversity of
beauty than they are spread out 10 the eye In the
Ontario & Western Railroad and its branches. and
TO which It carries hundreds OF thousands OF vis-
The four counties OF Orange. Sullivan. Ulster and
D(elaWare, comprise Ihe summer resort region whch
at Csrnwall -on-the- Hudson, above West Point in
West shore road directly 10 ana from this city
connection being made from Weehawken by ferry
street AT West Point there is also opportunity for
iFain connection with the hudson River Day steam
lands may be enjoyed in both directions IL desired
shore tracks the Ontario & Western penetrates
the heart Of the rich farming territory OF Orange
blooded stock, After delightful run across the
the border Of Sullivan Sounty is apProached and
the Shawangunk range OF mountains breaks the
uresque shawangunk Kill the train climbs the
easy grade TO the tunnel which pierces the noun
the lake7dotted forests and fields hills and valleys
spread before the eye Here one route diyerges
from the main line, running up the valley 70 Ellen
n
lower Catskills in Ulster County.
The main line runs through the heart o. Sullivan
County, penetrating the famous Liberty region
with its many resort centres; passing near MOntt-
cello, the county seat. which bears the name OF
Jefferson's home in Virginia, and after reaching
the northern border o. Sullivan at the Beavsrkil
passes on into Delaware County, in which the
headwaters OF the river from which II takes its
name, but which reaches the sea far down the
Atlantic coast. In the same central part Of the
state are also the sources Of the Sus1uehanna,
which finds salt water by i different and more
devious route. reaching the ocean between Capes
Henry and Charles. Just the DelaW are seeks
the sea between Capes May and Henlopen-
In its handbook entitled Sumner Homes Among
the Mountains OF the New York, Ontario & West
Railway the company has had set forth in
well written and beautifully printed form, with
attractive illustrations. both haIfucnes and full
page n color. with carefully drawn maps. the
features OF the region where SO many New York
annually go for summer stays more .ess
Protracted and return with health restored. CO.'S
stitutiOns rejuVeCate systems in order and vIgOr
reinforced for the life OF she city for the remainder
Of the year In all parts Of the region penetrated
by The Ontario * Western road there are hotels
cottages and farmhoUSes devoted 10 summer re-
sort business. for which arrangements are made
il all the other months Of the year give full
attention in the summer season the guests VINO
md under hOspitatle roofs the arr8nge eueuts for
enjoyable outings protracted 70 such length
time and purse permit