New-York tribune., 1909-07-04
OTHER CONVENTIONS

OTHER CONVENTIONS
Another early convention was rnat OF ths s-ot1-
erhood ot ST Andrew. which lasted three days
The State Laund-ynas1 70 the number of about cas
hundred also met here ard enjoyed themselves 50
much that they decided repeat ths occasion nez-
June The state Butchers organization. Of about
the same size. met here June Il. fer few d.yS
The Catholic priests CT The diocsse ot Albany haVs
been having week of retreat a. The Grand Cnicn
Hotel
Young Mems Christian Association officers trcr.
this section OF the held conference az Whits
sulphur. where they enjoyed day Of sport along
with their conference. and incidentally fish dinner
helped 10 pass away the time. The steamer Alics
carried the party from Ksderess Park 70 the south
end Of the lake.
The decision Of tbs New York state Bankers.
Association to hold its session in this village on
July IS is gratifying to the village. The original
intention OF the organization 10 make the For-
William Henry az Lake George their destination
but because OF the fire Saratoga is favored This -
the first time have entertained this dis
tinguisted body. and we hcPs to make their s-sr
all that can be desired
Superintepdents or highways from nearly ever
county in the state have been in conference here
This was tbs first meeting OF its kind and It vas
held for the purpose of getting acquainted vtra
each other and with the officials Of the department
The discussions concerned the best methods -
highway construction ard maintenance. The N
crease in travel BY means Of highways is evidencei
hy the growing number Of sutomobile tourists a.
the hotels Saratoga's situation betvsen New YORK
and the Adirondacks makes ~ a delightful stop
over conference has recently been held ~
Ballston TO detsrmine what shall b to-
lowed by the state road through the county, that
II would seem that road construction is undergoing
q boom OF no merely local attention.
June has brought Commencements in the pubic
parochia1 schools. the hospital training school,
and the Young Women's Industrial Club The lat
ter institution. which a model girls club. eo2fed
from several foreign buildings. has been Increases
by the addition of another building. whtrh ad1s
both rooms and revenue this attractive cause 10
far the entire plant has been dependent upon Mrs
I5Iai- Scribner a wealthy cottager- but now she -
placing It a self-sUppcrtins basis II has Won
for itself a strong standing in the social life %
Saratoga.
Weddings too. have had their part in the sea
sons programme and lawn fetes have quite O"t-
done those Of former years An innovation in out
cf-eioor functions was introduced when Mrs HaF-
riett r. I4abadle gave the first Of series o
chamber readings on the lawn OF Mrs. julius H.
Hart's Colonial summes home. in Union avenue.
The reading chosen Ibsen's Dolls House
The next of these entertainments will be given en-
the lawn of Mrs William Bockes. in Circular
street when the pieces chosen win be Mrs BroNn-
ing's '"The Rhyme OF the Duchess MAY, and a
scene from Antony and Cleopatra The Hst q
patronesses was long and distinguished
The Kensington Hotel has been purchased ey
owners of neighboring property who dessrs that
the lot may be occupied by a handsons Fesldsht7.
Therefore the hotel Is 20 be removed
The playground committee has come 70 Gen
mite decision concerning the location OF one on
grounds. a lot opposite -Cauheid FarK
Hathcrn Spring. ana suitable appliances are TO p
purchased This viii doubt. be a great soofe7
Of pleasure 70 children from all the village a.
IL is centrally located
The United States. Grand Union ard AMERICAS
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