New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-23

before making their yearly extended visit to this
place. where they meet many of their old time &C
quaintances from all parts of the country and not
a few from abroad.
The close OF the annual meeting of the Saratoga
Racing Association will be the signal for the rapid
Departure regular exodus-of a small army OF
people who follow the ponies" and incidentally
seek to pick winners. The equine tournament,
which began on August 8. will end on August q.
The meeting caused to be brought here over two
thousand racehorses. President William c. Whit
ney and others associated with him in the manage
ment of the track consider the meeting as a sue
cess in every particular This appears to be the
general opinion of all those interested in the Sara
toga running park
While horse racing in Saratoga occupies promi-
nent place in public view, at the time it is
only one number in a general programme covering
| the entire season. Each and every number con-
tributes to the success of the town as a popular
| resort. There are many thousands of Saratoga
visitors who fail believe that the sport of kings
! is the only form of sport and amusement, and who
! find much pleasure in other outdoor diversions.
| Quite large percentage of them visit Saratoga
either before after the racing meeting when the
conditions not so much congested. Individual
! preferences control their movements. When the
racing contingent shall have vanished homeward
their places will be occupied by a multitude Of
newcomers who will make this their abiding place
till the close Of the season, the latter part of Sep
tembeE The cottagers, rule. do not city
ward until October has made a record.
There is a perfect shower of benefit entertain
ments and testimonial functions H A. Wayand.
who has been connected with the Hotel Worden
for several years. remembered by friends on
Wednesday evening
The Hiawatha Choral Society, mostly composed
of people spending the summer here, held its an
nual concert and ball Monday evening.
Miss Lille d'Angelo Bergh, of New-York held
her annual concert at the United States Hotel on
Wednesday afternoon. The soprano was assisted
by Arthur Griffith Hughes barytone and Miss
Mo, oJ.a ne+
The testimonial to W. H. Parslow, of New-Yo
was the Wednesday attraction at the Kensngton
Hotel. Miss Anita Helkler a dancer and Robert
NJ Edwards, monologist, both of New-York, con-
tributed to the entertainment.
George Hardy Van Arnam. of Troy, received a
benefit at Congress Hall on Thursday evening.
NJ. S. rockingham, of New-York. had his an
nual testimonial at the United States Hotel this
evening.
A musical was given at the Grand Union Hotel
Thursday afternoon for the benefit of the Be
thesda parish house Leading parts were taken
by J. Townsend Fellows, Miss Little dAngelo
Bergh and Miss Stockton. OF New York; Mrs.
Howard Smith, of Saratoga, and others. The
patronesses included Mrs. Joseph Carey. Mrs.
| James A. Moore, Miss Elizabeth ". Brown Mrs.
William l. Pike, Miss Caroline NJ Soaring, Mrs.
! William e. Brown, Mrs ". Edgar Wooey Mrs
! Helen NJ. Deas Mrs Charles :. Grant, Mrs. Fred
erick Menges, Mrs. James y. Croker Mrs. Julius
! II CaryL Mrs Douglass ". Mabee and Miss
Sarah ". Putnam.
Mrs. Douglass W. Mabee has rendered the use
! of the handsome and spacious grounGs surround
! ing her Union-ave home for a lawn party. be
given for the benefit of the Saratoga Hospital. 1t
Will taEe place On the afternoon and early evening
/ OF Tuesday, August %.
| The horai garden bah TO be given at the Grand
/ Union Hotel on the evening OF Thursday. August
tioa 10 will pro6ably be s at5eaded BY several thou
sands Of rnerryrakers. who will doral decora-
| will be prof1sely decorated, while thousands OF
colored lanterns and many lights will brilliant
! ~ illuminate the elm-shaded four acres OF the
garden. The affair viii take the place OF the an
| nual floral fete of the association.
The annual lawn party for the benefit OF the
Sisters OF the Dominican Convent was one of the
numerous features of the week.
The Second Presbyterian Church annual sale COW
| cred Wednesday and Thursday.
a concert given N the childrens free park
| IN the Excelsior Spring woods this afternoon.
The Saratoga Polo Club expects TO arrange for
| at least two match games next week. The line-u
will probably include local and visiting poloists
The contract for constructing the new building
for the Saratoga Home for Children has been
awarded to W. 5. Robertson. 1t will Do erected