The state journal., 1884-04-19
THE MECCA OF AMERICA.
for a Brilliant Season.
From an occasional Correspondent ]

From an occasional Correspondent ]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, April A..
After a sojourn of week at
this pleasant resort in connection
with an important business trans
action, | thought ere leaving that
l would drop you line, and in
doing SO am plel-ed to enclose a
list of thirty yearly rubscribers to the
JOURNAL, among whom are some of
the leading business men of the town.
They manifest much iOieres: in your
project to establish a printing house
for the benefit of the much prescribed
youth.
The enormous heaps of snow that
were to be seen here last week which
plainly bespoke the severity Of the
winter ia this section are fat melting
and the gradually increasing rays OF
cd sol are producing great activity
among this energetic populace, as to
their preparation for the summer
tourist. Unpopular boarding houses
are undergoing thorough renovation,
as it were. The Thompson Cottage
on Hamilton street, has already
assumed its summer appearance there
being at this house, some eight or tens
boarders; among whom are the famous
"Olympic Quartette Singing Society
and other members of the Il. ii.
Doutney Temperance company, they
are giving nightly concerts and exhi
billions to Gro Rded houses. WithouI
any fear of contradiction, l will state
that of all the cottages here none are
more tavorably adapted to the wants
and comforts of the pleasure or health
seeking public, than is the Thompson
cottage. 1t is centrally and pleasant
ly located, with beautiful and expan-
sive lawn, fine piazza, large and well
ventilated rooms, with a Mineral
Spring on the premises. and within
short distance of the more reputable
springs, the waters from which the
millions imbibe.
While strolling down the famous
Broadway a few evenings since,
cogitating upon the vexatious prob
lem of life. When near the Town
Hall, my every attention was arrested
by sound not very unlike the warb
ling of bird. at once entered the
hall determined to see the owner of
such an exquisite voice, | discovered
the owner in the person of Miss Flora
A. Batson, of Providence, r. /.
She is travelling with the I, NJ. bout
ney troup, aud from her rendition OF
the scotch song "Sweet Carrie the
Maid of Dundee which we listened
to, | do not hesitate to acknowledge
the sweetness Of her vocalism in the
higher passages. She is an except
ionally fine singer. The persons of
the company are, q. II. Young,
QeadeT soprano; G c, Cornist, alto;
Jas. Sampson, tenor; c. E. Mitchell,
falsetto; Alex Hardy, basso-profundo;
and several others, whose names | do
not know. Each of them are artists
of acknowledged repute, they are
indeed deserving of praise and en-
enlargement. Mr.. Doutney, the well
known advocate of " Gospel Temper
ance" is doing a great work, ably
assisted by the corps of talent. The
beautiful manner in which they act
their part, fully proves the wisdom
of his selection. They are to visit
your section soon.
During a visit to the drug store OF
DR.. T. II. s. Pennington, which is
the largest end most complete in this
place. l had a practicle illustration
of the results Of application, and
constanoy to business and educational
pursuits. The Dr. is young man
that has awaited himself of his adsan
tages, and is proficient in his calling.
Is attested by the great amount of
patronage he enjoys, and the conf
dence and esteem in which he is held.
He is credit to us, let others follow
the example.
| will state in conclusion that
have established an agency here for
the JOURNAL, and am pursuaded that
during the season many copies of the
same will be sold
Your correspondent expects to
leave here on Wednesday for New
York city, and as the length of bis
stay win be attended by uncertainty,
he can not positively state when you
shall again hear from him. Assuring
you of activity l am yours.
"MoRE ANON.