The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-07-24


 Fine Music in Abundanoe-Many Nev,
 Haven Residents Among the Gueats
 Saratoga Springs, July 23, 1903.
 The large and increasing number of arrivals at the spa daily since the first of this month very clearly indicates that this seasons business will fully outstrip that of last summer. The ho- tels and boarding houses are fast filling up with guests, and everything possible being done to entertain them to their hearts content. Huln's popular or chestra has arrived at the United States Hotel and the regular concerts for the season have begun, as has also the daily musical entertainments at Congress Park under the direction of the famous Gartland's orchestra and military band. Evening vocal and in- strumental concerts, including sacred concerts every Sunday evening during the season; fireworks, baby shows, chil- dren's days, &c.,, will frequently take place on the park. Music at the Grand Union. Kensington, Congress Hall, Windsor and other leading hotels will occur daily, while at the Hathorn fa- nous spring daily morning concerts will be rendered by one of the most mo- ted New York state orchestras.
 Preparations for the Saratoga noted race track are being most vigorously pushed forward. Many carloads of famous racers have arrived during the past week, and are now quartered at the fine stables at Horse Haven, ad- Joining the race grounds. William c. Whitney was among the first arrivals, followed by several carloads of noted racers belonging to Walter c. Rowland, k. II. Wilson, Jr., John E. Madden and J. A. Drake, the western turf king. Among the noted horses just arrived is
 Hermis," a horse that cost E. R. Thomas sixty thousand dollars and could not be bought of him for double that amount. 'Hernlis" was the cham pion three-year-old last year and made a brilliant record. If the local ,associa- ton will give a large purse enough, a contest will be arranged between Me- Chesney and Waterboy. Herrnis may. also take part in it. George Saportas, of Splinterville has several jumpers who will probably take part in the stee- pie chase. General Daniel D, Sickles was here this week and has well- founded claim to the distinction of be- ing the "oldest Saratoga visitor.' He came here with his mother and spent the season in 1SSS-seventy years ago.
 Quite a number of conventions have been held here. during the past week or two, among them the American Rail- way Master Mechanics. The largest and most imposing spectacle seen in Saratoga for long time were the Shriners, some ten thousand composing the various bodies; their grand parades both day and evening were magnificent affairs. They had in the processions over twelve military bands, the most noted of the country. The Wheeler & Wilson band were among them. One company of Shriners were from Hart ford, some from California, Chicago and Philadelphia. The procession was witnessed by over thirty thousand peo- pie, The progressive ball, the last of the entertainments extended the Shrin- CTS and their ladies, were held in Con- vention Hall, Grand Union and United. States Hotel ball rooms on Thursday evening, the 9th inst; each: ball room was thronged. Two bands furnished music at Convention Hall and the Eighth regiment band at the United States. During the balls the Shriners went from one-half to the others. A prominent Shriner sang several Shrine songs during the evening. The Los An- geles Shriners brought on several car loads of choice California wines and fruits, which was lavishly distributed around. Saratogians and their guests said there was nothing mean about the Shriners, and they were the most jolly crowd on record. About two thousand Elks from all parts of the country at tended the reception given them by the Saratoga lodge ill the citizens Bank building. A large number of the Elks were Shriners. Among those who at tended the reception were some of the most prominent Elks in America. Fine music was rendered during the evening by "a noted band of Boston. There is one thing that is quite worthy of note, and that is gambling will be entirely suspended this season in Sarotoga's mo- ted resorts. The Clubhouse, now owned by Garfield, will be open as a ffrst-closs resort, where meals on the most elaborate scale will be served in the gorgeously furnished rooms for both ladies and gentlemen, every ves-. tage of gambling implements having been removed. The grounds and lawns around this noted structure will be kept in the finest order. The au- thorities claim that Saratoga can be run much more satisfactorily to large majority of its guests if gambling re- sorts are entirely done away with. At any rate they are perfectly willing to make the experiment this season. Hen " J. Newman, the most popular of landlords, has again taken charge of Moons Lake House, which has for years been famous for the good things furnished to it's patrons. The fine ho- tel has been thoroughly renovated and improved for this season. For years no drive to the lake has been considered complete without a dinner or luncheon at Newman's. It is a pleasure sitting on the wide galleries overlooking the lake and it's beautiful surroundings while enjoying a choice fish or game dinner, and the renowned Saratoga