New-York tribune., 1906-06-10
POCONO PROSPERITY.
Il Continual Round of Enjoyment
Promised for the Summer.

Mount Pocono. Penn. June 10 (speciaD.-The sea-
son here has started with swing and dash that
promises TO make II extremely successful. There
viii be enough going on 10 make the summer here
one of continued enjoyment, Postmaster w. X. lie
Bar. who is awake TO the progressiveness of this
resort, has planned no little amusement for the
arriving parties, and his various preserves will be
open 10 the city dwellers for the entire season.
Conspicuous among the occurrences of the COM
ing season viii be barn dances. These grew in
favor last summer, when number were held in
spacious barns. Earlier pastines will be the hay
gathering frolics Joined IN heartily by residents
and visitors. They furnished much amusement
last season. and Were OF particular fascination 10
There has been attempt 10 detract from any
OF the long list Of diversions that are here TO be
enjoyed Golhng VIII claim the attention Of many.
and the tournaments. which were interesting and
exciting before. viii secure the same attention
again. The links OF the Mount Pocono Golnng
Club have already been altered and improved and
worlSnen are engaged ia putting them in proper
condition for the June contests
Accommodation. which were taxed 10 some ex-
tent in a part OF last season. have been carefully
noted by the boarding house men and many ad-
diuons and alterations show the result Of this
Bowling alleys have been erected and other
snusements. lacking at a number Of resorts in
Stalled. At the Spruce Cabin Inn pavilion for
bowling ana other sports has been added.
Horseback riding promises be as popular IS
ever. The training quarters of C. Tielenus are
situated acre. and the steeds viii be in constant
demand IN the season.
Mountain paths and glens have been improved
and oeauthed with a special aim Of making
everything conform IN beauty and symmetry A
aUmbeT ~ summer houses. with cupola attached
Will bg found IN addition 10 those already in The
region. They AFFORD fine and cooling breeze al
any hour Of the day. usually situated i'm some
shady nook 50 az 10 command view of the broad
stretching valley beyond. ending with the Mater
Gap twenty miles distant
II Is prophesied by some that the whole area
about here within radius OF twenty miles viii
eEentualiy become a string Of summer resorts and
cottages. The latter idea i being carried out
Win a fervor that promises great changes within
Tho next decade
At BushkiH Falls and Pocono Manor there has
been spring of much activity. The Quaker SET
Elements are forging 10 the front and now stand
prominently among the well regulated resorts.
which are yearly being visited by many Philadel-
Uhia Friends
Trout fishing has only "A few more DAYS 10 run
and many have arrived 10 enjoy the good whole
some sport while II lasts Many good catches
have been reported In the past ten days. due 10
the TACT that the fish are biting much better than
II the beginning OF the season. when atmospheric
and other conditions Cid not produce fattering re-
suits for she fishermen. r q. SCanlon. "A Philadel-
phi3 an made the best haul OF the week c3tch-
ing seVcufy-threc iu all. OF an average length Of
eleven and tuIee-qcagter inches.