Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-01-30
FRANCES STARR
RESTS IN RURAL
SUMMER HOME
Place on Lake George Pro
UideS Splendid Vacation
Retreat.

AkCGF CUE
Five miles down Lake George, directly
skirting the edge of the lake, on a point
that extends some distance into the sky
blue Of that glorious body of water, and
not far from the main highway which is
the direct route for motorists going to
Montreal; isolated from the gaze Of curl
GUS eyes, shut off by the majestic threes
of a dense woodland, in n wonderful
country whore all is quiet and peaceful
an ideal spot for q complete rest and
solitude--is located the summer home OF
Frances Starr, who comes to the English
Opera House for three nights and Satur-
day matinee beginning Thursday eve
ming. Feb. 2
On this beautiful point in a farm house
Of conventional Colonial design, simplicity
itself reigns Simplicity seems in the
air, It is In the house, is everywhere
about, indicative Of the sincere life. the
outdoor life the better life that brings
contentment and happiness because it Is
natures neighbor. And it. is no wonder
then that this beautiful spot in the State
Of New York won the heart Of Miss Starr,
as Il would that Of anybody who sought
q home for the Quiet and complete relaxa-
l.
RESTS FROM
SEASONS TOURS.
Here for three months Of every year.
after an arduous tour or a full season Of
acting in New York does Miss Starr
give way 10 the fun enjoyment Of the
place, never worrying for the future.
living In the present, the whole taking
fun measure Of being close to nature
which she loves,
Canoeihg, fishing, swimming ridinS
and motoring are pastimes Which Miss
Starr thoroughly enjoys there and golf
too for there is a fine course within two
miles Of the house. So her days from
after breakfast until late afternoon are
occupied with leading the simple ana
out-of-door life the life which is close
to nature
This Colonial farm house is OF two
stories and much longer than It is
wide, with a roomy veranda on three
sides, each side of the yerauda command
ing an unobstructed view of the lake
The liying-room Is the full length Of the
house with long glass windows extending
to the floor, making wide openings that
may be used instead Of the doorways for
reaching the surrounding verauda. and
even when closed they perml, OF clear
view Of the lake.
FIREPLACE
MADE OF STONES.
A wide built-ln fireplace. made OF
stones gathered from the surrounding
ground, IS on the opposite side Of the
Hying-room from the front Of the house.
with old-fashloued andlrons for airport
ing big pine logs. which throw warm
glow over the entire room as they burn
on chilly evening In front Of the fire
place Is a long davenport.
Back Of the living room, on one corner
OF the rear OF the house is the Ibrary.
with shelves Of the latest books ana
standard works of fiction Adjoining the
library are the buffers pantry and the
Kitchen. On the floor above are eight
bedrooms, four in the front Of the boDsa
with q view OF the lake, tho other four
looking out on the woods in tho rear
one might ask where IS the dining
room or does Miss Starr combine tho
rFone room rs q living room and dining
room. She does not The dining room,
II IL may be So called. IS right over tho
water In a Pergola. a short distance from
the house. 1t Is reached by a covered
walk connecting with the veranda. In
thls wide open spot Miss Starr break
lasts, lunches and dimes. There IS
gravel walg from the Pereola Leading
directly 70 the kitchen