New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-12
THE SARATOGA SEASON.
Expected TO Equal Any of the Past
at the Springs.

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Saratoga Springs, N T. June II (SpeciaD.--TheTe
visible apparent reason why this cOsTnopoli-
tan resort should not this season enjoy its full
measure OF prosperity. despite peSsimistic utter
ances. So far, everything augurs well. and from
thes present outlook the general conditions appear
to be Of most favorable nature So long as the
business conditions OF the country maintain their
present standard. just long will this summer
capital receive share OF the general prosperity.
Saratoga Springs has been mecca for health
and pleasure seekers since the early days OF the
republic.
Despite the fact that this region has within
comparatively short time emerged from an unprec-
edentedly long winter and cold spring 70 the
present summerhke conditions. Saratoga has for
several weeks been exceedingly busy putting ttself
in complete order the entertainment OF visitors.
who already putting in their appearance There
idle hands here at this time OF the year.
This town undergoes rejuvenattng process annu-
ally and its general attractiveness Is greatly en-
HANGED by the amount OF labor expended it.
A number of cottagers have already come 70
their country places and are enjoying the early
spring season. The other cottages, the majority
of which are owred by wealthy New-Yerkers. are
being rejuvenated and IN short time viii be Oc-
cupied for the cottage season, which does not end
TIL early In October. Several cottages We're
completed In the fan and winter months There Is
a demand for furnished cottages. large number
of which have been rented for the season
Besides owning thoroughbred horses and hand
some carriages substantially all OF the cottasers
already here and those expected are pOsSessors OF
automobiles. Horses are no longer frightened Gy
them and in fact merely glance at them indiffer-
entity. Horseless vehicles will be muca IN evidence
this season. They are everywhere to be seen ut
the present time. Three stations have ben
established. Automobiles will be pleased TO learn
that all OF the avenues. drives and outlying high
ways have been put in the most complete order
by the local commission having charge OF theHl.
The speedway has also received the commissioners
attention. and it is now in better form than ever
before.
The Saratoga Golf Club has put It's picturesque
grounds Immediately northwest OF the village. in
complete order. and many preliminary plays have
taken place. The lawn tennis courts, which are
players. Extensive improvements have been made
TO the clubhouse and held OF the saratosa Polo
Tournaments Will be in order the better portion OF
Most Of the large hotels will be reopened for the
season next week. while many OF the smaller ones
been receiving guests for time and the man
ayers are hopeful Of a good season. The musical
greatly increased. and the piazza and park con-
/ AIR. Hitchcock who succeeds Mr.. whitney as the
chief executive of the Saratoga Racing Association
5mGse31ent FOR practically all that month Mr.
Hitchcock who has rented for thu season the
WakeIey cottage, in Ftfth-ave-. will establish him
attention and direction to all matters promoting
the interests OF the track TX and meeting; he vii
Saratoga track the finest in the world"
season omitted its September festival has decided
TO give fete the opening day OF the autumnal
season and Immediately following the racing month
/ OF August. Instead OF spreading the programme
over three days IL Will be confined TO day and
night. which will have many brilliant and attraC-
tive Incidents 1t will be conducted mainly the
lines OF the first few fetes given under the auspices
| OF this association The decorations will consist
principally OF native flowers. with Just enough o.
| bunting to enhance the spectacular effect, and
everything foreign to this will be barred. There
/ will be two parades in the day. One will include
the floral decorated carriages and the exchange OF
flowers along the route of the procession. The sec
[ OY11y will n a
which will also be lavishly trimmed with flowers.
A concert will open the evenings exercises IN Con-
veHtion Hall, which is to be beauttfed with native
/ flowers and decorations The fete ball. which will
/ be attended by fully i've thousand merryuaksrs.
| will follow.