Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-20
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 SARATOGA, Aug 19.-The "blues," which was quite disease among hotel proprietors at Saratoga during the early part of the sea- son on account of the dullness of the times and the consequent unusually slim patronage, has all passed away and about the jolliest set of fellows you have ever seen are these same public entertainers Nearly every hotel and boarding house is now so nearly full as to leave no doubts as to their success for the balance of the season. The weather is just delightful. Entertainments of all kinds are abundant, the drives are in elegant condition, the air with the thermometer at only 5S' at 8 a. m. and 660 at noon is wonderfully brae- ing, and the temptation to take frequent morning rambles through the nicely shaded avenues and parks is yielded to by scores of people. In fact every body is happy in Saratoga, and in no hurry for their vacation to terminate. Congress Park one of the loveliest spots imaginable, is thronged with visitors great part of the time each day The winding walks are quite thickly dotted with gaily upholstered phan- tom carriages containing the little cherub taking it's morning trundle, while the older l little folks follow on in triumph uttering notes of joy at the pleasure they thus experience, all most tenderly guarded by the faithful nurse in her snowy white cap and apron. The health -gi Ving Congress water, as it continu- ally gushes forth in all it's sparkling purity from it's natural head, is patronized by thou sands every day, many of whom are wild in its praise and can recite the many wonderful cures performed by it's con- tinued use. One of the most beautiful sights I ton of Congress Park Saturday evening, the 18th inst. The whole lawn was illuminated with over seven thousand prismatic lights and Chinese lanterns, most artistically and effectually arranged, and with the other dec orations and fanciful designs it made dag zling spectacle most celestial to behold. The addition to the display of aquatic fireworks in the lake which surrounds the main band stand and the fine concert by Doring's mih tary band gave the large audience in attend ance most enjoyable evenings entertain ment. Especially fine was the rendering ment march by Reeves also march, Governor Howard, by Reeves" :" One of the grandest affairs of the season will be the garden party at the Grand Union Hotel park Thursday, the 20th inst, afternoon and evening, description of which will be given the readers of the JOUR- NAL AND COURIER in my next letter.
 The grand fox hunt which took place last Wednesday at Interlaken, the late Frank Leslie's homestead-situated at the terminus of the Saratoga lake drive-was largely at tended. This lovely spot was lately purchased by MT. Truax, who some time ago purchased a large pack of English hounds and five foxes, so those who indulged in the hunt had real live game to deal with. The hunt was very exciting and enjoyable, the red coats worn by the riders attracting much atten- tion. These exciting fox chases are to be continued frequently during the season by MT: Truax.
 The weekly hops at the Grand Union, United States Hotel and Congress Hall have been grand affairs and largely attended. Among the noticeable figures at the Grand Union have been this season: Mrs. A. T. Stewart, Mrs. Judge Smith, Mrs. John Mur- phy and Mrs. Laytin. At the United States ingston, the attractive Mrs. Waldo Mrs. M. K. Twombly and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt are New York ladies of fine appearance and elegant costumes.
 All lovers of fine teams can have their fullest desires in that direction gratifed driving out is between 5 and 6 o'clock, in stead of o'clock as last season.
 A number of new and very costly turnouts have been added this summer. William Morgan drives several different vehicles of elegant description. Dr. Tuft and family, or New YOrk, appear 1n low 1cGorla, drawn by fine matched pair. Miss Pussy Breeze drives stylish blackboard with fiery steed. w. H. Vanderbilt hitches up his Parisian coach to pair of elegant bays. It is very fashionable among the ''high tone for ladies to handle the ribbons in Saratoga, and it takes smart jehu to handle them to better advantage than do many of the lady experts. Black and bay seem to be the color most fancied in horsefesh by the ladies.
 Mir. Moons fashionable resort on Saratoga Lake has recently been purchased by Hon. Edward Kearney, of New York, and District Attorney Foley, of Saratoga county, who propose to make the resort more popular, if possible, than ever a fashionable drive for Saratoga guests.
 Quite an institution is the morning prayer meetings which occur every day at 10 o'clock and are managed by the various clergymen. visiting Saratoga. The Monday morning meeting was led by MT. John Wannamaker, proprietor of the mammoth dry goods house of Philadelphia. MT. Wannamaker takes lively interest in maintaining Christian work throughout the land and is we'll known in Philadelphia, not only as the most successrul and hard working business man, but as an earnest and liberal supporter of the religious cause he is justly recognized. W. A. B.
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 The funeral of Ambrose Sloper of South ington, who died suddenly Monday morning of dysentery, was attended yesterday after noon, many friends being present. His age was fifty. He was well known farmer.
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