New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-12
SARATOGA IN MID-sEASoN.
AUGUST LIFE AT THE SPRINGS.

SOME OF THE DECORATIONS OF THE VISITORS
CARRIAGE OWNERS AND JEHUs LAMENTING
OVER A DIMINISHED PROsPERITY-sCESEs IN
THE CONGRATULATIONS AT THE LAKE
BoWJING-A GARDEN PARTY AND MLUMINA-
TON
lFRoM SPECIAL CoRREsPoSDEET OF TIKI TRIBUNE.l
SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 1O.-0ne Of the most
conspicuous features Of Saratoga life is the driving.
Here vehicles Of ali kinds like the sands upon the
sea-shore for multitude. Not few wealthy New
Workers bring to Saratoga from two to half dozen
horses and ride out in the afternoon with the
elegance ana display as at home. Broadway Union
ave. and Lhke-ave. and the other principal drives
IN the neighborhOOd contain, from 10 o'clock,
a remarkable number aud variety of turnOuts from
four-in-hand coach TO a suky. The broad
and give abundant space for the moving lines There
the stately equpages Of old KnekerbOeker families with
big, lazy horses as proud and dignifed as their
owners, and with ooachmen and fOOtmen In spOtess
livery. In marked contrast with these are the heIt
road wagons Of the lovers of fast horse-esh Every
pleasant afternoon many trOtters that can
make very fast time and lively contests of speed
occasionally take place. 1t is reported that VII
ham II. Nanderbts famous pair, Lady Mack and Small
Hopes, undoubtedly the fastest span in the country
driven regularly together upon the road, were beaten
lately by gray horse owned in Saratoga Among the
turnOuts in the many from the livery
stables compare faYorably with the best OF those
imported from New-YOr aud other big cities. Such
ul attention is paid to every detail tie horses are so
handsome, the carriages are well made and fitted up
with good taste and the cOachmen have much the
appearance OF old family servants nat 1t Is often i'm
possible TO tell whether fine carriage on the way
10 tue Lake is owned hired by the occupants. The
stablekeepers not only provide sumptuousy for those
who wish 10 ride ont with coachmeD, but they also
satisfy men who insist moving al railroad speed
when they out the road. Some good trotting
stock is for hire in Saratoga stables. aud the grade Of
horses kept here generally excellent People who come
Saratoga the best in everything and they get it,
They live the finest hotels in the world and
all the facilities for spending their time pleasantly
on she most liberal scale.
In addition 10 the carriages that may be obtained by
an order sent 10 the stables there very extensive and
varied collection CT vehicles in Broadway both In the
morning and tie afternoon There are barouches.
landaus, earryails, Omnbuses, buggles and wagons
Of various kinds, aud the owners arc importunnte
in their solicitations patronage In the forenoons of
racedays their Offers TO take people to tde track at from
% cents 81 for each ill the air. At other times they
less vocerOus, but they are still persistent in So
Letting custom Many of these and drivers come
from surrounding AID endeavor TO turn as many
honest pennies as possible the pockets Of Saratoga
visitors into their Business is not very brisk with
them this year There many thousands OF people
Saratoga but there vehicles and horses enough here
every day in ana OF the stables to supply the wants
of population thrice great The resulting compe-
tOn makes the prices reasonable. If Que does not Tay
accept the first offer hereceves but makes little inquiry
and comparison and xes in advance the price he VIII pay,
he will De able TO get handsome carriage and good horses
al terms which the Jehus OF Niagara Newport and other
resorts would reject with dsdain Tunes are flush
here no longer with te charoeers and they talk OF the
bright days OF 1874 and 1875 of golden age that
will never return.
In truth Regatta Week" in 1874, when dozen col
leres sent oarsInen 20 the Lake time 10 which sar-
hppE viii
the hotels and hoardng-houses filed 70 the doors,
and the surplus thousands were quartered IN private
dwellings; walters began to keep bank accounts,
as their pockets not large enough 20 contain their
fees and several stabekeepers and hackmcn are be-
lieved to have retired independent fortunes Fifty
dol ars and larger sums were paid for the trip TO
the Lake ana return. An old farmer came into town
with load OF hay the day Of the University race;
score OF men fell upon him. paid him S25 for bis hay and
threw it in the street, and gave him S75 more for the use
Of his hay rigging and horses for the day and his ser
vices as driver The aged aErCuturist has hardly yet
recovered from the shock of that day. Reports Of such
incidents as this nOised abroad in all the neghbor-
ing counties and in Regatta Week in the following year,
an immense wheeled and moving things invaded
the town. There we're not nearly 80 many people here
As in 1874 and yet the drivers Teaped rich harvest
On account OF the Of these years, Saaogans
and people Of Ieighb0Iing towns invested largely In
riages and horses Deprived ~ she regatta they have
fo,d their investments pay very poor dividends, and
many an owner, sadly accepts 50 from party of
four for a carriage and pair and driver TO the lake and
return with the privilege Of spending al hour two at
Moons or on the water, recalls with sigh the easily
gained riches Of fom years ago.
Complaints have been frequent that Broadway
greatly obstructed by the multitude OF vehicles waiting
more for hire, and tbat the opportunities
Of the drivers were very annoying. The trus-
tees Of the village have accordingly adopted ordinances
intended To abate tho grievance They nave specified
Of LAke-dNc
Tor backs carriages omuinuseS wagons "arts etc, and
nave forbid zen Owners and drivers Keeping their vehi
ci standing in other streets under penalty Of hn-
T0 acton has had the effect Of setting all the teams
motion. Instead OF TemaniDS I'D one pace ana shouting
10 uassersby the Jehus drive slowly ap and down
broadway aloud aud spare NOT from their seals
ON ga THUS the proposed reform has missed fire to
certain extent. Bat It hardly desirable that the
1aI3cI more convenient for every o
attend the rnces there should be carriages m wait
ING inst before motel doors, ana Saratoga would lose
aud hustle whch make racedaYs attIaetiyeby
contrast with the peaceful serpness OF other days The
d51vefs should be kept within proper restraints but
there seems be sufficient reason or expecting them
altogether from BrOaCWay WhIe thty are waiting iOr
clsi9ers and there are many considerations against
'LT are many attractive places within driving dis
tancs Of sratOga Among these are Moons aud Myerss
nj the Lake the White sulphur spngs on the farther
90 of tbe Lake. Saratoga battlefield Mount MoGrt-
80 IaFe Lonely, the Geyser spritg and Glen
Mtehe The roads 20 tbese a. well AZ the places them
selves are attractive Tne beauties OF saraoga Lake
o~ IA we'll known 80 need description IL Is one OF the
most charming bodies OF water IN tue state The road
ysteT and wood views winch II affords being very
mini Trims on little steamer winch run from the pier
I'd Moons to the White sulphur Spring are also mUcn IN
favor anon summer residents. Persons FOND Of rowing
en- have ieasaut pun FROM the pier Rc1Oss the lake, 10
Cedar Bluffs Hotel and opportunities for fishing invite
me Followers OF IZ.laH Nal'On.
Te diuneIsare popular among men with long purses,
and railway Kings. Wall street spoculatOre aud rch
merchants make merry over ile trout Dhck pass WOOD
'cE and ehanpagns These banquets are only for the
gcaltly MOOns prices have long been notorious and
many stories are atoat ID Saratoga concerning the
.tna2oucuI Of guest when tcis bllls have been pre-
erted one OF these anecdotes Is IN regard 10 ply
sciap VINO IL reported 20 nave been charged slVO Tor
It,,cr I'D y MICA he entertained three or Tour friends
hc story goes ne was called IN u ATTEND r Moon
- fsfynalIv few months afLerward, and grading MS
rhnrg y hose the landlord put in Dii OF 500 Tor