Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-04
= LETTER FROM SARATOGA.
The Seasons Failnrs-A Cool Summer-
At WOOdlaWn PaIk-PeFs0nal Men.
ttOn-Rfch TOllesses-SarasOga Locals
Mount McssrcxOr and It's View, Etc.
e OF THE EVENING SrAg.

The folks that the FIRST of MAY
Wore winter cloaks and hose.
Good ss' LORD spne How sr hot e Il say sroxsr~
were actually wandering around this summer In
search OF a ,cdr1n place.
Much as they enjoy Dragging OF sleeping under
t,eo o,ansets" when other folks are perspiring at
midnight In the cities, they always growl when
they reach place where the temperature is too
low for them TO Sit Ia draughts wearing thin
ciotheS on piaZzas without catching cold, al
though it may be bracing weather for those who
exercise and use proper precautions
e PeoPie nave come mere from other resorts
too cold for enjoyment, and, finding cool weather
here also. have rushed OF again in search OF
warmer Chimes, which, II they reach them when q
hot wave has arrived there well as here, they
VIII condemn forever more as "too frightiully hot
for anythiny."
Some OF the very same people who have often
conp,alned that saratoga was hot place now
grumble that 1t is too cold Those who never ex-
erclSe except to walk from hotel near the spring
to that fountain before breakfast, and there drink
the water Ice cold, naturally shver for some time
afterwards, and then, instead OF taking a brisk
walk In the sun after breakfast, they take the
seats on the balcony which they selected on a
hot day. and have chung to ever since. OF course
tney have colds In consequence, and they blame
selves.
THE WEATHER
There have been frequent showers this week.
ana on Sunday evening there was magnificent
aurora after ten O'Clock have found few DAYS
warm enough for thin dresses here, or at any
watering place have visited this summer In
days, and then in the middle of the day only.
There have been many very beautiful sunny days
since si came here, though on most OF them when
the mornings have been bright, there have been
showers In the afternoon or evening.
Those interested in the springs, or in outdoor
amusements, have said that sit was much too
cold Tor good business" and at Congress spring
the gate-keeper said Tuesday he thought they
must give an overcoat with each ticket they sold
LOT the park. AS am fond OF weather I'm which |
can walk vigorously, have no fault to find with
the weather OF this summer, but OF course all
1anies who have brought very pretty thin dresses
with them would enjoy having warm enough
weather occasionally TO wear them.
Judge and Mrs Hilton give frequent entertain
ments at their cottage in Woodlawn Park. Last
Friday they gave a tea party In honor of Postmas-
ter General Greshams wife and daughter at
which Judge and Mrs Macarthur were guests,
ana also Senator Mahone'S wife, Mr.. and Mrs
Emory Storrs and others OF note here. Music was
feature OF the occasion. Mrs. Ward, the daugh.
te. or Judge Erskine. OF Georgia, who was there
with her husband and father. sang. and SO did
Judge Hilton and Judge Brady, OF New York
Judge Hilton sang "Villkens and His Dnah," all
Mrs Stewards great niece, astonished all by her
proficiency In whtStling and humming simulta-
neously. There was dancing in 1.-The lodge" and
elaborate refreshma ntS in Judge HiltonS own
residence. Judge Hilton sent carriages for all the
invited guests. about fifty in number, and sent
lie ana MS Vile gave dinner party Sunday, at
which Judge and Mrs Macarthur were present.
ihey give such entertainments nearly every day.
PERSONAL MENTION.
I. :.
ers, Mr.. w. IL Vanderbilt and Mrs A. T. Stewart
Suppose that, having controlling interest, they
should want to foreclose their mortgage on this
great cOuntry-what then?
The Marquis Dalla Valla, the italian charge
danareS, is It the [ nited States hotel
The two original dudes are at another hotel
They are from New York.
Mr.. Lloyd Williams, wife and daughters, are at
the Grand Union hotel, and DIR. Brockenb rougb,
the husband OF one OF them Mrs. Brocken rough s
and her sisters dresses and jewels are among the
no N Snyra ,t not Gar
former wore rich satin brocade and plain satin
or perfect shade OF pale heliotrope, trimmed
with lace, and a parasol and bonnet to match. On
her arms were bracelets OF large amethystS, and
similar stones were worn In Ter ears and as a
brooch. At recent hop at the Grand Union hotel
Miss Williams wore amber satin beneath much
rare point applique lace Gold-colored feathers
rested on her dark hair. and double string OF
pearls, with diamond pendant, clasped her throat.
rings were pear-shaped pearls and solitaire dla-
monjS
The wife of DR.. Brockenbrough wore at the same
mop blue satin, with hOunceS OF point applique
lace, her gray hair was arranged la pompadour
diamond necklace OF soiita1reS was worn as
coronet, and blue feathers laid across her head
were fastened with a diamond crescent; her ear
rings, cross. and other ornaments were OF dla-
1nondS She resembled the pictures or the ladies
VINO were noted for beauty during the reign OF
Representative A.. Herr Smith, who is here, rep
resents the Lancaster district OF Pennsylvania,
the same which James Buchanan and Thaddeus
Stevens once represented in the national House or
Representatives. Mr.. Smith, like his two noted
predecessors just named, Is a bachelor, wherefore
1t has been suggested that his should be called
''the district OF distinguished ellgiblllties"
g. Mr. smiths only sister has now Joined him here.
She was at Wizards hotel last spring. Like her
brother, she has never married.
Mr.. w. g. Vanderbilt and his wife and daugh-
has also six horses with him, including Maud s.,
Aldine, Early Rose, Bay Dick and two coach
horses He drives Maud S. daily In the afternoon.
sometimes In single harness and sometimes with
A assemblies n
S. when she starts and when she returns.
The suicide OF the Spanish minister was first
from New York, and caused profound regret
among the many who knew him and his family.
the ladies were much admired.
EX-Secretary and Mrs. BrIStOw, who are here,
Will soon return to their cattage at Southamp-
ton, L. l. Their daughter, who is engaged to Mr.
Draper, OF Boston, is IN Massachusetts.
Mrs Edwin Parsons, OF New York. has a cottage
at Lenox, Mass, this summer. and her father, eX-
Justice Swayne, divides his time between visits to
her there and to his son Gen. Swayne, who has q
cottage at Soui hampton, L. l., for this season.
WE ana children are at the clarendon Hotel, and
ex-kepresentative Flowers and wife are at the
United States Representative Hiscock, OF this
state is at the United states Hotel
Bishop and Mrs. LittleJohn are now the guests
OF Mrs A: T. Stewart at the Grand Union Hotel
General Jefrries and his daughter. Mrs. Brown,
and Mrs. Omstead are at the same hotel
Hon. Emory Storrs. OF Chicago, who Is here with
his wife. still chersheS his love OF neckt1es and
SAYS lle ACTUALLY has Jul mere WIN MIN.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Norment, or Washington,
are here with their family. DR.. Newman, formerly
OF the Metropolitan church OF Washington, OF
which Mr.. and Mrs NOrment have been members
from its beginning, having baptized one OF their
children in Washington six years ago, baptized
their youngest here this week. The christening
occurred In the parlOr OF the Latham House, where
the family are spending the summer
In coming here Mr.. and Mrs. NOrment were on q
train which ran OF the track, and four cars were
burned They narrowly escaped with their lives,
and the ladies' OF the party were dragged through
window. Two men werc killed VINO were en-
ployed on the train.
SARATOGA LOCALS.
On Tuesday evening village charity was bene-
ntued by an amateur theatrical performance,
which assembled q large audience, including most
OF the prominent visitors at Saratoga. Mrs A. T.
Stewart and Judge Hilton ana the friends they
now have with them make up party OF twenty
flve and all went to see the amateurs Mr.. Lester,
tho nephew OF the late Mr. Cooke, of Willard'S
hotel, was one OF the actors
One OF the sensations In Congress Park lately,
which visitors greatly enjoy, is baby fawn, born
week ago. The family party, stag. doe and
fawn, are In the deer park and have many ad-
mirtng visitors. The little one Is beautifully
spotted, and is about the height OF black and
tan terrier, but far more slender. From the sec
ond day after its birth IL has run around with its
parents, and never seemed Ia the least alarmed at
the sight Of strangers. 1t Is very playful
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