New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-16

lively gathering of Democratic leaders here. The
fact that no big conventions are to be held this
fall probably accounts. in a measure for the quiet
ness prevailing in this summer political zone of
neutrality, where representatives of all parties
have a hearty welcome at any and all times
floral garden ball is to be given for the benent
of the Saratoga Floral Association. 1t will take
place in the Grand Union Hotel grounds on Thurs
day evening, August q. W. z. Woolley president
of the association, has rendered the use OF the
grounds the music. etc. for the ball, the entire
proceeds to go the association One of the lead
ing features will be the carrying and wearing of
flowers. 1t will be the great social event of the
summer and will probably be attended by thou
sands. it will take place while the is still
at its height.
The New-York State Bankers Association will
hold its annual session here on September 10 and
IL, with headquarters at the Grand Union Hotel.
The concluding arrangements for the convention
We're made here on Wednesday, when John H. DE
Ridder. cashier of the Citizens National Bank,
who is chairman of the local committee met with
E. c. McDougall. president of the Buffalo Clearing
Association and Lewis E. Pierson. v,ce-president
of the National Exchange Bank of New-YOrk.
Early in the week large number of New-YorK
capitalists hurried in the direction of Wall Street
but they have since returned to Saratoga.
This has been busy week for the members or
the cottage colony, who have exchanged social
courtesies. many of them being novel in character
The cottagers are enjoying every hour OF their
Saratoga summer days. and will be loath to take
their departure in the late autumn. The popu-
larity of cottage life is increasing yearly
Alfred Names, Of NewYork. has substantially
recovered from peculiar accident that befen him
at the Hotel Carleton where he is a guest. He was
seated in a large rocking chair and was exchang-
ing jokes with friends Gradually and thought
IessIy he rocked himself off the unguarded piazza.
Mr.. Names fell heavily to the ground and was
badly bruised.
The Saratoga Polo Club on Monday concluded it's
Ton fha Raj he
and the Sanford cups The contestants were the
Albany, the Buffalo and the Saratoga teams. A
Junior and the Saratoga teams on Wednesday
afternoon. There will be semi-weekly match games
the rest of the season. UnprOpitious weather has
hampered the sport several occasions this year
The Congress Spring Park attraction this after
was the cnildren's annual festival, under the
personal direction OF NJ. s. rockingham, of New
One of the fashionable functions of the week was
the lawn party given on Wednesday for the beneht
Of the Home Of the G93a Shepherd The fashion
The Saratoga County Convention of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, held at Corinth
Thursday. was attended by a delegation OF Sara
< party of NeW-iIaven and Hartford excursion
lists had an opportunity TO view Saratoga August
The links of the Saratoga Golf Club and the
courts of the Saratoga Lawn Tennis Club are every
jority of the players are summer guests.
sheriff f EGankn farPhn a ha9g 9e tb s0
day baseball playing must cease on the grounds at
has been eliminated from the seasons programme.
much to the sorrow of the association.
The Saratoga Gun Club entertained number OF
visitors at shoot Wednesday afternoon The
range is near The GeySers.
The semi weekly brushes on the Speedway are in
creasinS in interest There some speedy road
sters here owned and driven by members OF the
cottage colony, and the celebrating sport affords
them a world of amusement There is some talk OF
forming a Speedway club.
The automObsts are still discussing plans for
twenty-five mile race. which will probably take
place late in August Fully twenty-five motors are
expected to start.
Richard A Garfield has not under consideration
the purchase Of the MaisOn La Elite. in Paris Ii
was offered to him by the agents OF the property
several months ago. when he abroad, but he
declined the proposition. He says there has been
renewal of the negotiations.
John n. Huyck. of Albany has purchased from
Wellington plot 100 by 10 feet in MadiI