New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-24
SUMNER LEISURE.
FtATrREs OF SARATOGA LIFE.


PROMINENT ARRIyALs-AN OPERA AND MUSICAL
FEsTIvAL-ENTERTAINMEN
IpPoN THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
SARATOGA SPRINGS. June 23.-The weather
during the week has been showery ana yesterday cyen
ING there was heavy rainfall but during the night 1t
cleared and the was not shaded by single cloud
To-day the weather las been beautfu one per-
feet June days ali join with nature Ia apprecat
ing and enjoying IT, The Is now fairly open and
the number OF arrivals vlsby increases from day to day.
On the streets drives and in the parks may be seen the
familiar faces Of scores OF Saratoga habitues with
evident pride and pleasure do many Of them refer to the
successive consecutive number OF their rusucatng
visits here and also aude to the fact that their parents
came to Saratoga before them. When the Rev. Dr. f. L.
Maeoon AN eminent and venerable Baptist hcologan OF
Philadelphia, placed his name on the Congress Hall
register the other day, he proudly remarked: "Thisb
my 6ftieth season here !"
The Grand Union Hotel was reopened this morning by
Henry Clair, who also has the management OF the
Windsor Hotel. All of the hotels are now open.
mu steal novelty Of considerable importance Is an
nouaced by James W. Morrssey. He gave series Of
operatic concerts here two seasons ago. with Emma
Abbott, Annie Louise Cary, Signor Brignon, siGnor
Tagiapetra aud Nine. Carren0 Mr.. Morrssey now In
tends giving an opera and musical festival
with the Mapleson English Opera Com
pany. Miss Emma Juch, of Her Majesty's
Opera Company; Miss Rosalba Beecher, signor
Tagliapetra siguor Brgnoli, Mile Ricci ana large
chorus and orchestra will be included in the ensemble.
Judge Henry Hilton, at his elegant summer villa at
Woodlawn Park Wednesday entertained at dinner
the Judges OF the Court of Appeals There was large
number other distinguished guests present. and the
gathering was notable
Clara Louise kellogg will pass q portion of
the season here. and. is her usual
custom, viii probably give more concerts at tho
United States Hotel She has been OF the regular
guests for a number OF years.
The Court Of Appeals will probably on Friday next
conclude Saratoga summer term II is thought that
the court VIII adjourn from that date meet in the
courtroom in the Capitol at Albany, Monday, Octo-
Der g. The Judges have fondness for horseback riding
and almost any fine afternoon they may be seen, accom-
panied by their wives, enjoying this exhiarating exer
else on Saratoga Lake-aye. or at Woodlawn Park
Horseback riding Is pleasure that Is enjoyed TO
greater extent here than during former years.
The New-Haven Grays made brief but delightful
visit of eight or ten hours here. starting for
the south at early hour yesterday morning
They were the guests of Company b, wash
incton Contncntais, OF Albany. delegation
from the Albany Burgesss Corps included in the
visiting military contingent street parade, followed
Inv toast respondin banquet at Congress Hail. formed
the principal part of the military bill OF fare They gave
serenade 10 NJ N Nolan, Mayor OF Albany, at his sum-
| mer residence in Cirouar-st
| August 2s, 20 aud so have been named as tho
date, for the holding of the iortyninth annual con-
will attract about 800 delegates or at least that
| number Of covers will be spread a. the banquet at
| Congress Hall. The programme announced for their
entertainment devoes onethrd OF the time TO business
aud two-tbirds pleasure; excellent arrangement
for an August visit to this National conventonresor
The local committee OF the National Educational
Association, which viii meet here on July July o, and
three days state that PRESIDENT arthur
aud Governor Cleveland will be presen. and may DC ex
| pected to make addresses. -,
| The Kepsingtou, the Union Avenue hoicl, was re-
opened early in the week by J. H. Rodgers, formerly OF
| tie Coleman House, New-Iork City.
DR.. Thomas {. Dnrapt, wellknoW Dy MS co1necuou
with the Adirondack Railroad, has been lying danger
| for several DAYS. His condition was this morn
| ing reported more favorable Dr. Durant 10 about
sixtytwO years OF age aud few years ago was prom
ipently engaged in construction OF the Union fclo
| Railroad q. W. Durant and W. DuTant, OF New oIk
who reached here last night started Tor Norm creek tue
terminus of the Adirondack Railroad TINS morning.
o. T. Atwood. OF Nc burg, has leased the Moupt NC
| Gregor restaurant ., -. ~, Tooor
| will convene here on Tuesday next -,,-,.
feafure during the summer SEASON. VIII be DeRuh ono
| week from next Monday, These meetings nave peeh
| very largely attended - -, ~
| 1.-THE Bright Side OF Life In Libby Prison. r..
cOncert and pyrOtechnic display are announced lot
| Congress Spring Park for the Fourth OF July.
Post Mlllard, q. A. b. will make an excursion mere on
Tic West Shore trains will in connection with the
| Delaware and Hudson trains 10 Saratoga springs on
| and after July o. .,,-. 81,
e different resorts and reside on the shores OF
Saratoga Lake being brought INTO closer
ton with this village by telephone lines e1enueo there
| this week.