Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-14
SARATOGA NOTES.
The FavOrIte SprIngs-Diversion OF
SOjOurners.

SARATOGA, July 1l.-With the advent of July
the infiowing tide of visitors has assumed I'm
usual proportions. and the prophecy for the
summer should be cd one. Saratoga has
never had as good accommodations for guests
as now. Board and lodging can be found tc
suit all tastes and means, either at the mag
nificent hotels or at one of the many boarding
houses on every street. Almost every house
is thrown open to boarders during the sum
mer, and even wealthy residents make the
most OF the season" pecuuiarily, by renting
rooms, taking boarders, or letting the house
and going to some other watering place. There
are few cottages rented here, for in Saratoga no.
tel life predominetes. Each dav one sees new
faces, and the scene is constantly changing,
and this variety is one Of the attractions of this
summer resort. Most people come to pass
only few days at the hotels. and as soon as
they 60 their places are filed by other tran
silent visitors.
In Saratoga going to drink from the springs
is distinctive feature Of life, and morning,
afternoon and evening the springs are sur
rou nded by throng. The favorite ones for a
morning drink are the famous Hathorn and
the renowned Congress, one of the Oldest in
town. From seven to nine the sidewalks are
crowded with procession of drinkers on the
way to one of the springs.
The Hathorn eclipSes all others in popularity
and in the number who daily drink there.
Twentg five hundred people come to this spring
in g single morning during the height of the
season. Persons are beginning to realize the
amount OF medicinal qualities the mineral
waters contain, and are taking them instead of
medicine. The water contains lime, soda.
potash, lithia, magneSia, etc, which makes it
Of value as a remedy. 1t is recommended by
difficulties, and the good derived from daily
drinking one or more glasses cannot be over
estimated.
The Hathorn Spring is an excellent place
to see what is going on. who is in town, to
study human nature and fashions. and to over
hear amusing snatches of conversation as the
drinkers rest and talk between each glass 1t
is here that one meets old acquaintances sees
the distinguished persons OF the day, noted
singers, authors. politicians, artists. bellies of
the season, sedate elderly ladies, children and
nurses, ladies with poodle dogs, and scores of
invalidS, who place so much dependence on
the beneficial effects of this water. An i'm
mense sale of bottled water is carried on, and
cases are sent to ali parts of America.
Another spring, fast gaining In favor is the
Geyser, mile and half out OF town. After
noon is the favorite time for drive there, and
it is one of the pleasantest about Saratoga
The Vichy Spring near by, is much us d as a
tIble water, and is valuable aid to digestion
There are many other springs, but have
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now tell you of other things.
Amusements to suit all minds are found in
abundance here.
There are excursions to Mt. McGregor, Glen
Mitchell, Adirondacks, Lakes George, Lucerne,
Saratoga, moonlight sails On the lake to the
delicious music; interesting sights, and an end
less panorama on Broadway and the avenues:
excitement END intense enthusiasm at the
races; ttiTtations on the broad hotel Diazz IS :;
dancing in the al rooms in the evening, and
german 10 the morning; desperate chances at
the wheel of fortune, when the wrong card
turned up would bring wealth to the win
ner and poverty to the loser, AMI either is de
pendent on the throw of dice or the turn Of
a wheel. Your fortune can be told by q CO.
quettish Indian girl at the Indian camp. and
past aud future events are brought before you
with startling reality; there are bowling al
leys, shooting galleries. hard, smooth croquet
grounds, swings. Punch and Judy flying horses,
etc, enough to amuse every one; there is
bead work for sale, aud pretty painted articles
intended for souvenirs Of the time passed here.
There are delightful morning. afternoon and
evening concerts in Congress Park, and the
evening programme is occasionally varied by
vocal music from some popular singer; fire
works are given once a week and attract large
audiences.
Tue annual Saratoga races begin earlier than
usual and promise to be Of unusual interest
and excitement, and large sums of money are
lost and won in betting.
A garden party is soon to be given on the
grounds of the Grand Union, Theye are the
most fascinating occasions of the summer,
and great is the demand for invitations There
is large platform for the dancers, draped
with colored buntings and flags, under the
grand old elms which overarch the grounds.
Hundreds of Chinese lanterns and six electric
lights illuminate the scene, and thousands of
spectators watch with interest the dancing, or
Saunter through the beautiful walks.
Many celebrated musicians are expected to
pass few days here Clara Louise Kellogg.
SignOr BrignOli and others are soon to be in
town. The Belgian and Tur kish Ambassadors
are passing few days in town. The Spanish
Minister has taken a house for the season.
Many Improvements have been made since
last summer. The exteriors of the United States
and Grand Union are being transformed by
artistic paiEters. These buildings are Of such
size that the cost of painting enc was $4,000.
The Clarendon has been painted and entirely
remodeled, and is one of the most delightful
houses in town,
new hotel, the Kensingtop, has been built,
and has begun upon its first season.
railroad has been laid from Saratoga to
Mt Nc 3regor, mountain ten miles distant
and formerly only accessible 10y stage or car
riage
There IS much more to be said of Saratoga,
but my letter has already become long.
A.E.W.