New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
SUMMER DAYS AT SARATOGA.
THE COTTAGE LIST THE LARGEST EVER
KNOWN AT THIS RESORT.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE STATE CONVENTIONS
AND OTHER GATHERINGS - DINNER
PARTIES AT THE ROAD



PARTIES AT THE ROAD
HOUSES
Saratoga Springs ~ Y. July % CSpecaD.-Wel-
come showers this week lowered the temperature
which had become a trhe oppressive. The storms
temporarily Interrupted outdoor diversions Dut
none complained. The week. whole. has been
a lively one and thousands OF visitors seem TO be
having all the amusement they desire The deep
interest taken in the is illustrated by the
large amount Of time devoted to perusing The New
York Tribune and other papers. Morning. after
noon and evening majority Of the visitors, seated
In easy piazza chairs buried behind newspapers
Social functions and other engagements de-
ferrei and even politics are not discussed to any
extent. The latest news takes precedence. The
piazza boards OF strategy working hard.
Among the most happy and contented Of summer
Saratogians are the cottage coonists. and. as ex-
pressed by one OF them. I'VE enjoying our
selves every minute" The cottage list is length
ering, and 1t f. the largest known In the his
tory Of Saratoga. James Mclaughlin. OF New
York City, has rented for the season Police Com
missioner Robert G. Fondas cottage. In Union
The Nelson-ave. cottage Of ex-Cnited States
Consul Judson will be occupied during the sum-
by Senator Thomas F. Grady. Of Ncw-York
city. William Sautter. Of Albany. has leased for
the season the Misses Joness cottage. in Union
ave. The Admiral Bache cottage. In Balston-ave,
has been secured by william T. Mayer, OF Albany.
There ls still an active demand for cottages. and
the probabilities are that within the next fifteen
days all OF tho available summer dwellings will be
rented. The popularity OF cottage life has greatly
developed here In the last few years. and many OF
the cottagers are making preparations to pass the
better portion Of each year here.
II seems to be generally understood that the Re-
publican State Convention will assemble here about
September H. and tho Democratic State Convention
on September %. The Convention Hall has been re-
served for conventions which will
here a large number OF delegates and host of
camp followers. As all OF the large hotels Will be
open. the delegates and their friends Will have all
the room they desire
Among tho Town Hall dates August 10. adj
dress by Commander Booth-Tuckcr. OF the Saliva
ton Army: Angus. a. United states Hotel En-
ployes Reunion. At tho Convention Hail: on July
e. Young Mems Christian Association Anniver-
sary. August to ;, Young Peoples Christian En-
dcavcr Union OF the United Presbyterian Church Of
North America; August = 10 10. American Bar As
ISOLATION August IS meeting in the interest Of the
Hampton Institute. OF Virginia. ana September 6.
floral ftte ball.
The Epworth League covering New-York. East
crn Pennsylvania. Delaware and Maryland ended
It's seventh annual convention on Sunday. when adj
dresses were made by number OF Methods, Eris-
copal bishops
II is thought that Governor Black will review the
September fctc parade Of the Saratoga Floral As
sociat!on. The plans for the floral anniversary are
being arranged on a much larger scale than ever
before. and IT IL expected that the annual spec
tacular exhibition Will greatly surpass any prcv-
efforts. The association includes both cot
tlgers and citizens.
The American Social Association VIII hold !s
Saratoga general meeting IN the week beginning
August . Papers VIII be read by s.. clair NJ
cral George y. stccnbcrg and surHeon-Geneia!
Wyyman Of the Army and Navy and many others
nualy FOR over tw,n,y I'VE years.
situated IN the northwestern suburbs arc the scene
oi much interesting sport Almost daily 'afge
there 1he preliminary tournaments for tho f NJ
Green oni j 4 Manning Handicap cup are now
The Gr"en cup contest. which began on July Is
VIII b. continued today. jug 10 August g. IS and
Manning cup. which began on July "a VII he con-
iinneh On July o.. August ?. 10 er. ~ aud Sep,
from September u TO 10. and tho Green finals from
4 movement 4. under WAY 20 establish a chill
dren's free park I'm the nortl EASTERN portion Of 'ho
town. groy" has been selected. and alren ~ hun
friends. have assembled there on several occa-
sions. y popular subscription IL being raised to
captain William II McKl,,rick Of this county
WHO had n. honor Of raising the nag over Slnti-
Fort Gilmer Va. In August 1854 The present cap
raiser "a, Bakersaeld CAL. ana Winston. Arlz lie
Yk ~ npn ana n,sncd 10 IN. .a T Of me s
fa,her-la-lav. Mnjor-Gcneral William r.. shsfter.
commanding at Santiago.
bishop Cyrus - FoOs. of Philadelphia, will
occupy the First Methodist Episcopal Church pull
pt tomorrow morning lie Will give the result Of
hts observations In foreign lands
This being the twcnty-nfih year OF Gage &
Pcrry's MANAGEMENT OF the United States. cOtll-
on VIII be givcn on August , The souvenirs Will
hc OF silver.
Colonel H. S Clement. OF Congress Hall. will give
the nrat 81 a series ~ cotilons on July e
Regular dances ar" now In progress nj the Grand
Union the United States Congress Hal. the Clar-
endOn. the Remington and other hotels
Regular concerts are being given at the Hathorn
Rrd the Congress Springs.
Many dinner parties have been given this week
nj the Saratoga Lake roadhOuses Saratoga visitors
from all parts OF the country who meet here annu.
ally celebrate the reunion b. game ana fish DIM
ners at which "reminiscences intcrspcrse the pop
ping o, champagne corks.