New-York tribune., 1907-08-04
HORSES AT SARATOGA,
Race Meeting Begins at the Springs
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Saratoga Springs. N Y, Aug (SpeciaD--An-
other racing opens Monday. and BY
Monday noon the thousands of sport lovers VIII
have arrived and settled themselves for the month
4 brilliant meeting is expected, and some OF ths
best horses in the country here.
great deal Of discussion has been had to
whether the Empire Track would interfere WITH
Saratoga but authorities have decided that noth-
ing need be feared from It this year least Mr..
Landers superintendent OF the racecourse grounds.
has everything In perfect condition. The old red
board fence has been replaced by an iron one in
front of the property and extending from the
ern boundary OF the track along Lincoln avenus
east Of the field stand The gambling houses are
not expecting 70 open this season
The Grand Army e the Republic headquarters
is the scene of great activity, the assistants
named by the 5000 COMMITTEES having been as
signed to their individual duties These men will
assist r NJ Sterrett IN arranging details for the
encampment which meets here in September.
Governor Hughes has accepted the invitation TO
speak at the convention on the Tuesday of the Ell
oempment. when 1t is hoped that President Rooss-
welt may also be present
Last Sunday was memorable in the history
Of the First Presbyterian Church It was the ami
versary Of the erection Of the third building. The
Rev Dr. Charles J. Young, a former pastor. but
pastor OF the Church OF the Puritans, New
York City, paid warm tribute TO the loyalty OF
the church members. He also stated that there -
not another Presbyterian church in the United
States that has entertained the General AsserlbIr
six times Ex-Surrogate Charles s Lester read an
interesting history Of the church At the evening
service. On the following Monday : reception was
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The second dance at the Grand Union was even
more enjoyable than the opening one
Mrs Edgar Wooley entertained at her cottage in
the Grand Union Fourteen guests were present
at the luncheon
Several young people from the hotel and Others
from among the cottages enjoyed straw ride the
other evening. They started from the hotel and
proceeded 70 Newmans Lake House, where dsn
dinner served The party was given by Joe
Gleason OF New York. and Stewart Don and An
derson Mcleod. OF Troy
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scian at the Union, succeeding DR.. Ward OF New
York. who held the position for many years
\ birthday party given at the United States
IN honor Of Adolph SCheftel. who has been guesc
there for thirty Only relatives we're present.
and Mr.. SCheftel had all OF his family now In this
country with him.
Mrs William II Manning entertained a, cards
at her Saratoga Lake cottage
Mrs. Daniel OHearn. of Troy, N u. entertained
the WalOnSac Club Of Troy on Monday afternoon.
The women arrived in time Tor dinner. and after
the cards refreshments were served on the lawn.
The first concert by the Scovile band at the
Free Park in East avenue was a success. More
than three hundred n"tlers and children were
present 10 enjoy the Ou,lr2-
Ernest F. Hawke orgarist OF Bethesda Episco-i
pal Church. has begun series OF recttals 70 con-
tinue each Monday. from . TO 5 in the afternoon
\ number OF vOcalists viii assist him
The Washburn House. in Washington street. has
been purchased by a friend Of the Episcopal
Church. and 1t IS TO be presented 70 the church.
provided $4,000 Is raised with which to repair r.
The Rev. George b Spauldtns has resigned as
pastor Of the New England CONGREGATIONAL Church
The annual bazaar OF the Home Of the Good
Shepherd was held Wednesday afternoon A
generous sum was realized for the home
The benefit for the St Christina Hospital will be
held at the Windsor Hotel August Is y bridgs
party will be the feature OF the morning and a
sale OF fancy articles and music will occupy the
afternoon and evening.
General George 5. BatchelIor judge Of the Inter
national Tribunal. who has been spending July IN
this. his home. has left town, but viii return be-
fore his final departure for Egypt for the winter.
Miss Kate Batvhellor accompanies him
Several years ago George West. OF Balstor. built
himself q house and barn Union avenue.
pending IN all $4,000 but neither he any ons
else has lived In II It has now been purchased
by James Thompson. OF Valley Falls. Mr.. Thomp-
son and family wifi occupy the property during the
greater part OF the year.
Elm tree beetles have caused some annoyance IN
parts OF the village, that the street commits
sioners are going TO be the lookout early next
spring 70 destroy all signs of them before darrsgs
be done.