The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-19
saratoga
lCorrespondence of the Herald

SARATOGA SPRINGS, June IL, 1912.
The Wcdther-Ihe Sraings--Iher pirtucs md reht-
tire me1fs-Ihe Papilion-Hs ErceQeuce, g.
Mr. EDrroR:-
The self same weather that blasts the fruits and
Towels, kills corn, and scathes potato vines, has
most lnimical effect on old Saratoga. Bloods and
| beauties, retired mMionaires, and superannuated
corporals where ye! Must We wait till dog DAYS
ere We quit those dusty avenuesl Have these syl-
vain shades these sequcstered retreats these healing
fountains less attractions because your hurdy gurdy
city is rihe less ntolerabe than usual at this sea-
son! While you lag, Fashion is langushing, Gu
pid is sucking his thumbs, Mirh grows dyspeptic.
and Blue Devils lord it where revelry should rule
The sound of football in a hotel is as bad as a
ghost in castle.
Shall say anything about the Springs Those
hackneyed but ever inspiring themes. Is it not
matter of increasing wonder that waters of such
qualities, should year after year, in this particular
spot, without dlmlnutlon, and with little change,
gush from the bosom of the carthl Where is the
source OF these Elixirs In what deep hidden re-
cesses are they mixed and distilled What ntelli
gencies-what subtle chemists parcel and proportion
their ingredients! How are they charged with that
potential essence which solves and suspends their
mineral componenis, and by ITS expansive energy
them tor every palate 4! These speculations
| which must occur to every mind and that always.
There is so much rivalry here in respect to Springs,
so much clanship as 1t were, that it is difficult 10
make any discrimination without giving offence.
Congress has the Oldest fame, and well has it been
deserved. Whether 1t possesses all the active pro-
perties peculiar to II In It's hey day, will not pre-
sumo TO say. But for the sake of its reputation,
one may well wish it less open suspicion bv
ITS constitution. II II sprang up, ran over, and
away, gal lon on gallon, hogshead on hogshead,
blockhead could raise the silly cry of "salted-
sailed" But we must be content with it as nature
has made H. and sooih to say, the character of its
proprietor fully avouches for the character of its
waters The Spring has been much improved lately
| by the introduction of curb--is purer AID
stronger-.yet 1t is rather heavy compared with the
racy Pavilion.
| The Pavilion here is a fountain whose delicious
tribute we owe almost entirely 10 individual enter
prise. II is an unique - Plus df,u-in the way
of a Spring Its g!obulas glisten and dance in the
goblet, penetrate the palate, cool and quicken the
stomach, clear the head, and help body over
debauch IN a manner very remarkable, TO make
the very smallest climax. Seser water may be
clearer, but tits tasteless in comparison. You may
drink the Pavilion not only without gagging or
wriggling, but with real pleasure and indubable
profit say, waiter, bring bottle of that wa
ter; never mind, though I'll down to the Spring and
plunge my head in.
The Pavilion is now in the hands of D. McLaren.
the individual most active and efficient in the ope.
rations which ended in itsprocurement and person
apparently well calculated TO do justice to the Spring
and ITS frequenters. He is expending not little
in rendering it attractive and with laudable judy
ment.
There is no lack of accommodations for visitors
here. Hotels abound, and as the crowd augments,
the whole village becomes one great caravansera.
As is the custom, must say OF the house where |
am csconced the Pavilion that il is a most comfor-
table home without any quacking pretension. After
the renovation which Mr. Cross has instituted it is
neat and sweet, and elegant as any body could
desire
We have had a continuity Of showers which have
been Of great advantage to this and the contiguous
region. The cold weather which had so nearly
paralysed the vegetable kingdom has notified, and
Ceres stands better chance Still salads and lugu-
minous sauce are at a premi