New-York tribune., 1900-07-15
.SARATOGA'S JULY THRONG
OF DANCING-THE SCHEDULE
CONVENTIONS
OF CONVENTIONS

Saratoga Springs n. Y. July IA (SpeciaD.-Mid-
July finds this resort entertaining its usual COM
pement of visitors. which includes summer Sara
togtans and cottagers all of whom are enjoying
the many delights of the season. While farmers
up day two ago bitterly complained of the
protracted lack of rain, the weather has. as a
whole proved highly favorable for driving. boat
ing and other outdoor diversions such polo, golf
and tennis. which the popular pastimes here
this summer. In fact, athletic amusements have
become popular in Saratoga that. so far. dane
ing has been engaged in by comparatively few.
The piazza concerts attract far greater
number than the bathrooms.
Delegates to a couple of large conventions com
bined business with pleasure in this mineral water
town the present week. The Master House Paint
and Decorators Association Of the State of
New-York, with headquarters at the Worden Hotel
opened its annual conclave Tuesday and artisti-
cally embeIlished almost three days with its pro-
ceedings. The New-York State Bankers AssOcia-
ton with headquarters at the Grand Union Hotel,
began its Saratoga session yesterday morning, and
for two days disposed of many questions of finance
and good cheer. had reception and banquet, also
an excursion to Lake George 1t fairly discounted
time which can easily be done by congenial spirits
in this convention equipped town.
Saratoga is having almost continuous conven-
ton performance. Large and small bodies come
and go with almost schedule like regularity, and
the programme will extend till the close of the
season
The Republican State Convention it is semi
officially stated. will be called to assemble here in
either the first or second week in September The
Democratic State Convention will probably meet
here al a later date despite the fact that Albany.
Syracuse and Buffalo are seeking to capture it.
While no accurate information be gained here
in regard to the matter II is intimated that the
August meeting of the Saratoga Racing Associa-
ton will be comparatively short There is a rumor
TO the effect that the association Will not uuAze
all the time allotted to II by the Jockey Ciup, but
will confine its operations to what is called the
clear dates-those dates that do not conflict with
other leading tracks. Already a large number OF
running racehorses have reached Horse Haven.
and many people to the track daily TO watch
them train and exercise. Many stables are
due here next week.
A concert for the benefit of St Christmas Home,
a most worthy charitable institution, Will he given
by the Troy Vocal Society July 20.
The House that Jack Built" a pantomime, Will
be produced in Congress Spring Park on august 10
New-York. who is master Of ceremonies at the
United States Hotel
Fannie Bloomfield Zesler, Of Newly ork, VIII give
a plano recital here August :.
The Saratoga Traction Company will on Monday
throw open to the public the Kayadeross Park, at
Kari Schneider's orchestra Of New-York, is sup
plying the music at the Kensington Hotel, -, .ou
the summer the William Smith cottage. in Caro-
line-st. J. NJ. Delmour Of New-York is occupying
J. Readey. of New-York has sold her property in
White-st, to Matthew Johnson, who will erect a
Thomas G. Luther's steamer the Alice. to-day
began its regular trips on Saratoga Lake for the
The Saratoga County Republican Convention will
be held on Tuesday, July II.
The Saratoga Polo Club tournament will begin
on July 20 and end July Is Crack players from
various parts OF the country will participate:
President Carter of Williams College Will lay the
on Saturday, July q. The address will be delivered
by the Rev George Puddefoot, who claims the
The Universalist National Summer Meeting viii
begin here July 30 and continue till August q.