New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
ST. LAWRENCE REGION,
Ready for Summer Visitors at the
Thousand Islands.

Thousand Islands, " Y. June (speciaD.-
rhs Thousand Islands Of the St Lawrence River
sre as attractive this season ever before, and
syorn all indications a vast throng Of pleasure
t~eelers will soon be in possession OF the various
river resorts Last year was the most prosper
GUS one known in the St Lawrence
region Every hotel and boarding house did
great business. Their accommodations were
taxed 20 the limit during both the months Of
July and August, and in preparation for the
crowds Of summer tourists expected In two
weeks many improvements and additions have
been made
The grand old river St Lawrence. known
throughout the civilized world for centuries on
account OF its adaptabiltty for commercial pur-
poses and for it's wonderful scenery we'll, has
been for the last half century wonderful mag
net that draws thousands Of sportsmen and
sightseers TO its shores every year. OF course.
the Thousand Islands. situated the head
Faters Of this great river. just where Lake on
-ario narrows itself into a channel from two to
three miles across is the favorite rendezvous for
all such tourists. Few American summer
sorts can boast Of such historic interest as the
famous st. Lawrence.
The means of getting TO the islands from New
York City and other places have been much i'm
proved in the last few wears. The New York
Central & Hudson River Railroad has a ter
minal at Clayton. the ST. Lawrence. which Is
known as 'the gateway Of the islands, and this
IL the most popular route One also reach
the ST Lawrence by boat from Rochester, To-
ronto and Oswego. boat line is to op-
crate this summer I'm connection with a trolley
line from Buffalo. conveying passengers to the
islands. Another large excursion steamer. called
the Idlewiide will be put I'm service between
oshensburg and the island region. The trolley
between Redwood. on the New York Central
line, and Alexandria Bay will this summer
in connection with the railroad trains making
shorter and quicker route to the lower part of
the island region. Several new private yachts
are now In the public service transporting tour
lists among the thousands Of large and small
wooded islands which have given this part of the
St Lawrence its well known name Among
these boats are the Captain Visger, the Ramona.
the Castanet the IdIer and the Where Now. In
addition TO the boats. trolleys and railroad lines
already mentioned. there is the well known
Thousand Island Steamboat Company. with a
feet OF seven large excursion steamers which
is also engaged in carrying people to and from
the various island resorts. Then, too there IS
the Richelieu g. Ontario Navigation Comnan,-,s
heet OK vessels. which make the trip from,
Toronto across the lake TO the islands and .L
exciting descent OF the rapids 10 Montreal ana
quebec. There are also several other ,oc.I
freight and passenger steamers which 40 . -.
summer business.
The motor boat has become a con,,,,erois, oo.
70 me river men. good many Of whom have
these little craft for charter II IS estimated +na.
there is considerably over one hundred Of thass
charter boats within the twelve miles ~ tho
island region between Clayton and Alexandria
Bay. With all these facilities for getting 70 The
Islands and journeytng among them. the people
OF the present day are much more favored than
those or yesterday Many of the hidden beauties
known only 10 the resident fisherman and The
Of every tourist.
The increase in the number OF casolene pro
PEELED motor boats within The last Two Years
has been little short Of wonderful. The Thou
sand Islands. known as The Venice OF Amer
lea, has always boSsted Of a large I,lIr77ber Of
water craft OF all descriptions. from the small
St Lawrence skiT 10 the oceangoiue steam
yacht Now il can justly lay claim 10 Being the
greatest headquarters Of motor boat enthusiasts
Every day many of these small boats can be
heard putting about" and when the season
proper begins they will make the river louS wiz n
sound. The boat builders along the river famous
as the architects Of the ST. Lawrence skir are
becoming equally renowned as builders Of speedy
racing machines.
FOR the last two seasons the boats built or the
81. Lawrence have won many races from their
foreign competitors. Last fail many orders were
left for L'otor flyers. and in the winter some
wonderful ones were made When the races OF
the American Power Boat Association. which
have Been leld for the last tNo sea sons AZ the
Chippewa Bay Yacht Club. are held IT this same
VIII be entered Many other smaller races will
be held this season between local contestants.
and the winners Of these events Will be chosen
10 represent the boat clubs OF the various
resorts along the river. In competition with
ehese "ther MYERS Will be entered from the other
boat clubs OF the Power Boat Association in
"ther cities ana resorts Although these races
VIII not occur until The last week IN August
.aey are me topic OF everyday conversation. and
have me same significance TO the summer resi-
dents II Ire Islands the horse races TO sara
lOtsians
rhe Thousand Islands rs n resort without a
doubt offers as many amusements and athletic
sports as any other summer watering place if
not more. Golf is popular here. as IN all other
parts Of the country, ard the links Of the Thou