New-York tribune., 1906-08-26
IN WESTERN CATSKILLS.
Pleasures of Region Enjoyed by
Great Number of Persons.

Stamford " Y, Aug. 25 CspeciaD.-The season
IN Stamford is turning out 10 be one Of the most
prosperous in the history Of this and every
hotel is still taxed the limit Of its accommoda-
tions. Although resort keepers begin TO look for
decrease in arrivals at this time they have been
agreeably disappointed all this week, for the ar-
rivals far exceed the departures
Three golf tournaments numerous dances and
social gatherings, progressive euchre and other
card parties and TERMS matches have served TO
make the week just ended eventfIIl one for sum-
IGer sojouTners at this place. The weather has
been delightfully."- cool. and the daily opportunity
for outdoor recreation has been enjoyed to the ut
cost.
Summer visitors have looked forward with great
expectations to the midsummer hop in the
ballroom OF the Rexmere this evening. This event
comes each year at the height OF the social season.
and there are many out-oftown visitors for the oc-
casion.
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Braxmar
Of New York, gave a dance at Kendall Place in
honor OF the birthday Of their daughter Miss Bessie
Braxmar. The drawing rooms decorated, and
following the dancing luncheon was served
On Monday afternoon Mrs. W. ]. Culbert OF
New York, gave musical and tea in honor OF Miss
Maud Flint. OF the Emerson College of oratory.
This event marked the opening of the EIms the
summer residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Culbert in
Sranthurst Park commanding a splendid view of
the village and the Delaware Valley
The interest in golf continues. and this snort is
SURPRISING ell other outdoor arnusements in uop,.
lsrity here this summer Play for the Rexmere
cups. which presented each year by DR. S. E
Churchill, will begin Monday. and this will marx
the climax Of the golfing season here. In the las
week there have been approaching and putting con
tests for caddy bags presented by the Rev J. f
Adams OF the Ross Street Presbyterian Church O.
Brooklyn- The winning score in the women's com
petition was made by Miss Emily Wolff, of New
York, while NJ H. Donovan. OF New York, was tn,
winner Of the menN prize.
There was large entry list for the handical
tournament held over the Rexmere course tn!
ward Griffith DR.. Arthur L. Root and NJ. H. Dono
van, Of New York. The players not allotted
handicaps for the qualifying round but after thu
srst round were divided into two classes and handi
capped in accordance with their in the quail
flying round. In the final round OF the Class play
srs Lorains 5. Conklin. Of New York, defeated II
=. Crandall by up and TO play. while W. B
Howell and DR.. ]. E. Adams met in the finals fo
the Class cups.
At the New Grant House on Thursday evenins
a progressive euchre party was held for the benefit
of the Rev. J. H Halock, formerly pastor of GTac'
Chapel. The prizes We're presented and with sixty
eight players the affair proved 10 be the larges
winners were Miss J. ". Deeyes and Miss Roll
G. =. Brown. Harry n Smelling, Mr.. Cutter and
william Pilgrim.
On Monday evening a card party was held in tn,
parlors Of the Madison in GranthuTst Park. The
successful competitors Miss Elaihe Anslee
Mrs John Alien and Miss Trippensee.
AT a progressive euchre party held the parlOTi
Of the WesthOm Saturday evening the prizes
were won by Mrs. Walter Jones, Miss Florence
Croker and William & Hagin. Of New York o.
Wednesday evening the guests of this house en-.
gagged in a rummage euchre.