The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-02
RAMBLER.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, July II, 1916.
Ten Pins-1he Sin of Playing Considered The
Season-FTe-Miss EHis-Incidents

SARATOGA SPRINGS, July ~, 1910.
Ten Pins-7he Sin of Playing Considered The
Season-Fire-Miss EAis-Incidemts
Where are the Rev. DR.. p, and NJ,
and others who were recently rusticating here p
They left in bad time. One of our clergymen
yesterday came out in his sermon against the ten
pin alleys somewhat severely, ranking them all
with gambling establishments. 1t is probable he
was not aware that large number of the visiting
clergy are In the practice OF recreating at the
more genteel aid retired of the alleys IN this
place; and thar deacons and Lay with their la
dies, meet there for bowling, every day.
The fact is, it is unfair to class these alleys OF
Mr.. Cole, nt ar Congress Spring, with gambling
establishments. 1t IS retired, quiet, lovely place
nature and art alike have been combined in its
beauty. No sporting is ever done there, nor
nor do "sporting gentlemen" resort to il. 1t is
the place where gentlemen and ladies (who re-
quire muscular exercise and diversion) OF all reli-
gons, have been in the practice of meeting, when
at the springs, for years. And it can not be true
that they have suffered from immoral influences
IN SO doing. If they have there are many who
suffer, for great majority Of those who come
here, visit that place daily. If there is gambling
at other aleys-and if it would be improper for
religious persons TO bowl on them-yet that objec-
ton does not exist at all places. And those OF the
clergy who have so much encouraged the prac-
tee are needed here just to defend it.
Another fire occurred here yesterday morning,
which constructive barns, and burnt other con-
well directed exertions OF the excee mt fire COM
panies here, alone, were the ravages of the fire
prevented from extending to, and consuming
ether buildings. faithful and praiseworthy
band OF men are the Saratoga firemen
The season 10 now, Notwithstanding the un-
pleasant weather, much of the time daring the
past two weeks, wearing its accustomed gaiety
aud attractiveness. Broadway here, during the
daytime, looks more like your own city street of
that name, than the street OF a quiet and pleasant
country village. Then, as the night comes, every
breeze that fans the cheek, is vocal with the
echoes Of muse; and paror, ball and saloon, on
every side, are hlled with the young and beauti-
ful, the wealthy and distngushed-marrie
and single, old and young, lovers, adventures,
maich-nakers and match-breakers, gay, sedate,
natives and foreigners, who dance and sing and
laugh with Joy or sigh with grief.
notice that Miss Ellis, from Europe has arrived,
and made arrangements for remaining here few
weeks, for the purpose of introducing and teach
ing those graceful and fashionable dances. 90
popular in Europe, and in the first cities of this
country, the Mazourka,. Ce!larius valse, La
teacher, will, have no doubt, make her classes
very large and fashionable, and give new impor-
lance TO the balls and hops of the season.
gentleman lost, on Sunday last pair of da-
mond eardrops, worth $1,000. They were on
Monday picked up by man living in the coun-
try, who took them home, not knowing their va
ue. On coming into the village next day, he saw
an advertisements, offering reward Of $50 for
them. Still wondering what should make them
so important to the loser, he went home, and
brought them in, and restored them to the owner,
receiving his $50 with pleasure and surprise, not
knowing even then how much they were worth
was pleased with your notice OF Peter Funk
establishment | saw a man day or two since
who had been Funked out of $40 Tor Zone hum
dred and twenty five dollar gold lever, full Jewell
led and warranted" He did not find out his mis-
take untl he came here. Peter will hear from
him soon. RAMBLER