New-York tribune., 1903-06-14
SARATOGA SEASON OPEN.
Popularity of Cottage Life-Mang
Conventions To Be Held.

Conventions To Be Held.
Saratoga Springs y Y June 13 (speciaD.--whils
some of the large hotels will not throw open their
doors for the reception entertainment of guests
till the latter part Of next week. many OF the
smaller ones and fnnumerable boarding houses havs
been caring for visitors for several weeks Ths
Saratoga season is gradually lengthening, and IN
the near future will become continuous, in order
to meet the increasing demands upon it as cos
rnopoitan health the fame of which circles
the globe. Aside from it's commanding and ptctu-
rescue Adirondack environments, Saratosas cluster
OF mineral water fountains and invigoratng Clms1s
form the basis OF its popularity, advancement and
prosperity. This fact is being the better UnderstoOd
time goes H.
Everything augurs we'll for this being one OF thu
most prosperous seasons in the history OF this
summer centre In anticipation OF the continued
general prosperity and increase in patronage
the hotel and boarding house managers have grest~
ly improved their facilities for the proper enter
tafnrent of all who favor this place with their
presence. Saratogians believe they have reduced
to an exact science the OF making their guests
think that Saratoga is the best place in the world
for good cheer and all the things that make ons
HAPPY.
Since the close OF the season OF 1902 number ot
handsome cottages, varying in cost from $50. 90 to
100000, have been erected in OF the
mandinS locations in the northern and casters
parts Of the village Most OF the sO-caed cottages
mansions in dimensions The majority OF ths
cottages owned by men OF wealth Ehs
rivalry as 10 architectural features has produced
results that pleasing in the extreme. AL OF tbs
buildings of such substantial character and
are so equipped that they can be comfortably oo-
cupied in winter
While there will be State political conventions
TO assemble on the Saratoga neutral ground this
year. the absence of them will in way curtaH
the hotel piazza conferences for which this pace
noted when politicians are passing their summer
leisure here 1t is expected that greater New-Yorl<
politics will be on tap August rush, and
that national politics will also be discussed there
will be many prominent leaders here from al parts
of the country.
Mrs Lucy s Scribner, widow Of j. Blair ScrIoner.
of New-York. who has d handsome cottage
North Broadway. has included in her philanthropia
works the organization of the Wonans Industrial
Club Of Saratoga Mrs Scribner recently purchased
the Temple Grove Seminary property at C1rculas
and Spring sts and will utilize it IN connection
with the work OF the club
Cottage life is annually increasing in popularity.
and the list Of summer saratOsians," az they
are called, continues to increase The majority
open their residences weeks before the rush of ths
season begins and remain till far into the autumn
Included among the NEWCOMERS owning Sara
toga cottages are William .. Ellis. James NJ An
drews Mrs Catherine Frech. Charles H. Fellows
Mrs Sarah Foos Joseph ]. Gleason, Ratclins
Hicks Halstead Pearson. Mrs. Henry B. Hydes
Edward ". Kearney, Mrs Edward kearney. Ms
Henry Knickerbocker. Mrs James AmOry Moorss
Mrs Helen a. Moser. Mrs. Isaac y. Phelps. Henry
D. Purroy, John J. ScanneIl. Benjamin F. Sphinx
Mrs. j. Blair Scribner, James Shevlin. Ackey G.
Schuyler Spencer Trask, Mrs Anna TraSk Enoss
Mirabeau L. Towns Frederick ". Stade. 7.
Thornton Wilson. Jacob Worth, Charles \. Horn
and Chauncey OIcOtt-
Those New-Yorkers who have leased furnished
residences for the season include Henry K Knapp.
Mrs Jesse SeIigman Hugo Reisinger. Mrs John
a. Robinson. Miss Alice Keteltes. Miss A y.
Dortic James A. Deering, Melville y. Sccoues
William NJ Hoes. George c. Barrett, Mrs. Eliza
beth X Coulter. James X Ryan, Mrs o. McCros-
ken Mrs j. h Ste{si, DT w a De pIics Sf
Lichenstein; Wiam j BuIInihs-7- fSiiSiT S Wiz
iaIn am M3Grg, Gore ~ IoneS 6eoTEes RepaHt Noses
DinkeIspie, Stephen J. Geogheg9nt A VI tIiasers
William " smallwood and John F. Madden
i asain enphasized by the numerous dates sched-
uled for the season months The Natonai sFovloeas
close of the month The American Society Of Me-
10 meet here in the latter part of June Arneri-
can Master Mechanics Association and the Arneri@
June ana carry their deliberations over into July.
also designated this convention resort for rs rn1&
Mystic Shrine viii take possession Of the town
early in July and will own eyePy{nns 5or s,e, sessTa1
and the New-York State Bankers Association hays
~ +ba Sarfna Racing 4s0cfation will cover sub
stantially the entire month OF August. The AQpel-
late Division OF the Supreme Court Third JUDICIAL
Department. will begin its annual session here early
and golf will again this season have a larzs
OF attention and viii be included among tbs
leading outdoor diversions Last season many or
most skiIfuI players the country participated
in these heathful sports here and n Is stated that
their numbers viii be largely augmented IN tbs
summer months. Both the Saratoga Polo Jiub and
the Saratoga Golf club are putting their neles in
the soon 10 begin. and within q
days they VIII be the best possible condition.
the regular sport. performances dr9
being formulated for the annual contests. which
will bring together an of the clever devotees OF
these games They viii be held August and early
near together and picturesqeiy situated inrne-
dfateEv OF the village. Lawn tennis -
being revived and bowling IS being INDUCED in to
much greater extent than heretofore. Included
host of lovers of athletic diversions of an kinds.
and they never lose opportunity To witness or
participate in the varied outdoor aniISeInentS The
more strenuous the amusement the greater favor IL
finds with them.
The Speedway has been put in perfect condition.
which will be pleasing Intelligence To those who
bring Saratoga their thoroughbred fast rcadsters
especially during the height Cf the season The
eastern terminus has been connected with CniOn
and Lake aves- by thc construction ot TWO
roads uniting them
\ corps Of employees has been busy since early IN
the spring putting in order and further enhancing
the general condition ard appearance OF the run
ming park Of the Saratoga Racing Association ot
which William g Whitney Is president The annual
meeting viii begin On August E and end AuEUSc
Is which VIII practically all the week days OF
that month. y brilliant ttrf of four weeks
Is promised 70 Is expected that unusually large
number OF horses viii into training here a am
early date John Sanford. of Amsterdam. is a-ect-
ave. property Charles Reed. OF NeW-York City and
Cfallatir. Tenn. has under construction sev -
stables on the same avenue, which skirts the II z
ming park