New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-21
SARATOGA SEASON.
Many Thousands Enjoying 1t at It's
Heigkt-A Nee Casino.

Saratoga Springs. y 7. Aug. 20 Special
The many thousands have this week enjoyed
gay Saratoga At The height Of its social and turf
season The arrivals are still exceeding the de-
partures. and while TIE town Is filed with
health and pleasure seekers IL is by no means
congested. With the end OF the August meeting
q The Saratoga Racing Association OF Thursday
next vii come the departure CT the multitude Of
running park patrons, after having enjoyed
twenty-five days OF racing. The weather, as a
whole, has been u1arveuously fine. Besides the
races. the week has been filed with diversions
and entertainments suitable TO all Political and
oiher conventions VIII follow the departure Of
fhe turf patrons and August ulerrynakers
Saratoga viii prove a strong magnet for the
E-eater part OF September.
IS not unlikely that al association OF
wealthy nea viii purchase Wooclawn Park, on
which they are credited with having an option
i contains over fifteen hundred acres, and has
tzTty-two miles Of roads. paths and drives. and,
besides the Woodlawn mansion, includes several
sIss cottages The property is owned by the
eE7Judge Henry Hilton estate. and lies irnrne-
eatsly north Of this village. Those interested
Z the enterprise are Clarence H. Mackay. James
4 Keene. John ". Gates. Charles G. Gates. R.
! Wilson. r.. Herman B. Duryea, Edward R.
Thomas, Harry Payne Whitney August Belmont
and Andrew Miller, and il is understood that
'hsy have subscribed 100000 for the erection
Z "oodlawn Park Of a casino similar TO the one
u Newport. The syndicate has also been look
ing at the Congress Spring Companys property.
Hhlch can be purchased. but IL is stated that
f1nstantialIy al Of the subscribers favor Wood
lsvn Park.
me Saratoga Home for Children mas received
i9r lis building fund contribution Of $500 from
--Tk. Helen " Knicke-backer. Of New-York, who
hss been summer cottager for over a quarter
o. a oentury
senator Charles W Fairbanks OF Indiana, the
Republican candidate for Vice President, viii be
me guest Of the Republican State convention,
"hicA viii assemble here on September 4. He
VII make an address in the evening in the big
convention hall. = reunion Of the General John
= Fremont voters 9ill be held here at the same
time
Inc national tournament polo contests viii be-
:" On Wednesday next on the grounds Of the
1sFaioga Polo Club and viii cover seven days
ne clubs 20 be represented are the Rockaway.
oeahara, Albany. Buffalo Saratoga and Free
s1'ts's The field vas never in better form.
several preliminary practice games have al
-e1ey taken place and have been wei! attended
he weather has been especially fine for auto
ni'e.liag and the hundred and half machines
ave been kept in motion the better portion Of
e Tine Late dinner and luncheon parties at
-le Saratoga Lake roadhouses are still all the
rage
=, = nos Of gayIy dressed young persons were
= Nongress Spring Park on Monday afternoon.
srss. ne caildren's annual carnival took place
g. 60 enef prizes for beauty and apparel were
Efcs.ieo ~ Helen E, Habberman. Charles ana
E "a. AcManamy. Of Brooklyn; Jane and
So atsn. u New-YoTk The trophies were
rIata ~ committee consisting of Mrs.
Lou :. Riouz, Of Washington. Miss Grace 3.
Freosn Of Amityville, Long Island. and Mrs.
frelk Cook, Of Saratoga
Aanneey Olcott. Townsend II. Fellows and