The union Democrat., 1870-08-06
THE SARATOGA rleREss.
HOW THE FAIR ONES GAMBLE ON
THE GREENE

HOW THE FAIR ONES GAMBLE ON
THE GREEN.o
Exciting Ansmsemenss NJ the Wateras9.
plarcs-Deseripsiea Of Female ClaA-
hou.e-s'kene. MY Loves"
There are mysteries in high life at The rap
i'd watering-place as Saratoga that the uniniti-
ated have not dreamed of. The science OF
the femsle metamorpLosis by fires, wigs. false
teeth, pads. paint. powder and perfume is
only the ordinary routine Of such butterfly
existence. These, of course, are hut natural
perquisites of flirta.ion. Tameaess succeeds
the indulgence of this oid-time amusement
for darling glance from flashing eyes; the
pratling Of witty worjs; ,Le Ginning of CAV
laugh; the murmering ef snft nonsense-all
become tasteless. and the idlers. weary OF
.'nothing 80 do" look further and elsewhere
for novelty and rest in change. Ahd-Eure-
ka !--they have found it. IL these may he
tigers for the mals sex to toy with, why no,
tigressess for
THE SPORT OF THE FAIR ONES?
More than few mutual fa,ailiar recrim.
ina,ions have had their happening here BE-.
cause of The fascinations of the sporting club
hous,. with ,he temptations of whist, kena.
euchre, and other allurements -ch~mpcgne,
late hours. suppers, and sick headaches come
ca suite. Of course. So the problem Of how
the gentle partners might cheeknlate their
protectors deals was turned orer in deep
ponierings many time. lfall the world he
stage, and the men he PLAYERS on i. why
not the women take hard? All what n
meteor,c idea. in bright sointion of the vexed
question Given that men may fight the IT,
ger; therefore women may contend with the
tigress Square and snlld. If the leopard
nf this theory has not changed spots in the
hands Of these fair ones we must gainsay
fac.s.
The gorgeous clubhouse Of Mr.. Morrissey
nav eclipse everything Of its kind in size
grandeur and completeness, hut
TnE FEMALE cANEsTERs OF SARATOGA
ITave as brilliant and cosy bnudoir for their
pasiir,es, though its aize be less pretentirns
and iis bower more secluded. To say thar
playing with that wild creatnre of chance.
called the tgress. is ~ extensive "a the dal
lance held by tho male gender with their
Gagged tiger. is not exact: hut that y ladies'
secre. cluh-room is established. md in sue
cpssfnl operation. is q fact. The location is
not far distant from the two greatest inns.
Five minutes walk brings one 10 the place
prestly situated cottage. almost hidden he
hind luxnriapt shrrhbcry. and walked in hy
dense thickets. hedges. haneysuckle. trumpet
creecer and woodhine foliage, with overarch.
ing elms "f stately ernce and venerable
growth. There ere just the thickess for
witches retreats. and inst the bowers far fai-
ries' resorts. At midday il is twilight there;
gas-glare tingas the green drapary with neat :
" the same reflections. The presence Of gem
tlemen never profanes
THE REcEssEs OF THIS SECLUDED PLACE.
Tha graces of women alone adorn and util-
ize il. The cottage is cf limited dimensions.
and manifestlv was once intended for the ru-
RAJ residence Of nnpretentious folk. The room
partitions within have been removed. and all
the spnce thrrwn into one goodly hall. the
roof being finished with gothic timlers and
the walls w4i3scoted and handsomely frescoet
The floor is laid in hard wool nf varions col
ora. Sofas. tete-a-.efes, rockers. arm-rbairs
and ptagpres in the richest French cheval
n'nii xi,h gill. furnish the room. A superb
white marble mantle. Fireplace. ard silver
and gilt fender is supplied. Ample plate
glass mirrors; lncp. silk and dama>k curtains
gems of art in sculpture and printing; an eta
sere full of rare and beautiful articles. n
and magnificent card-tables. compose the fur
ni,ure Of The apartment In one Of the cosy
bay windows is an elegant sidehoard contain
ing most lurious repast. including every
delicacv of the sepsnn and the rsrest and fin
~>t cf wines. A beautiful ten-lgat chande-
lier of golden bronze and gilt, with frnst-
laced globes. rejecting mellow radiance.
Whist and keno are the principal games nlnv-
ed. although others are used. The establish
nent is supepintended hy Madame Fleury,
hut is owned hy number Of stockholders.
nearly ell married women Of high rank in So
riety. To mention names would he making
invidions distinctions, and accomplish no pub
lie benefit.
The fair freqnenters of this resort are Of
the most respectable Glasses of Saratoga soci-
ety. Many Of them are wives Of n.bobs. who
themselves. are devotees to the maelstrom of
chance. Misses and mailens are also pat
r"ns. The experimenting Madame is
hlnnde. fair. fat ane forty. short and round
figured. with most expressive bust, we'll set
off in Pompadour dress. She has a bright.
flashing. blue eye, u sprightly conversational
tact, and most merry. musiral laugh.
Among the most active and prominent are
Mrs. Nj,
bhfLita VI
OF tall. graceful, qneenly figure. and bewitch-
ing gypsy eyes. which are said 10 galvanize
and completely control her husbands mind
and rurse-,he latter being much more ex-
tensive than the former. Mrs. c.. a slen-
der hut shapeiy blonde. with heavenly eyes.
and yellow siiken hair which. here. is worn
crimped. aad streams in genrceens waves to
her waist. Her husband il broker, and
she is his chief divin;,y-nf course, he takes
no note of her time nor stamps.
Mrs. W, widow. with large real
estate income and two grown-rp daughters
twho never dream Of the existence of this
place
Miss W, thirtv-vear old heiress. state
". tall, elegant and disfingue, but NOT hand
some.
suE PLAYS ExTEHsTvELY,
And seems deyosed IN the suost. Mrs. NJ,
The wife uf q wealthy inn orter; she is middle
aged. fire looking. very companionahle, and
evidently relishes looking on mere than TAX