1936 Cocktails and Appetizers by a Connnoisseur

One of Saratoga Springs recent developments is a recreation field where the devotee of foot ball, base ball, tennis and track activities may enjoy his favorite sport. At every step something is found to engage attention. Every hour of the day has its special claim, and the evenings are devoted to music, dancing and social festivities. The Casino is a popular rendezvous. Orchestra, some with a national reputation, give concerts three times daily at the hotels and in the parks. Many short excursions may be made from Saratoga Springs. One very popular trip is to Saratoga Lake by auto. A fleet of new boats, canoes and power launches are maintained on the lake. To Round Lake Assembly by the D. & H. train; to Lake Luzerne, Schroon Lake via the Adirondack branch; the historic points on Lake Champlain, Mount McGregor, the home of former United States President, U. S. Grant, are among the interesting trips from Saratoga Springs as a center. The entire month of August is given over at Saratoga to the race meeting of the Saratoga Association for the Improvement of the Breed of Horses. At the races are gathered a brilliant assemblage of society men and women, noted sportsmen and lovers of the sport of kings generally. Many come for the month, or a large portion of it; others for a week, and a large number come simply to spend the Saturday half holiday at the track. The program on Saturdays is usually made up of special feature stakes. The 1936 season opens July 29th, closes August 31st. Saratoga Springs lies in the midst of a region immortalized by the early history of our country, and over which the glamour of romance has been shed. Its dry, transparent, bracing atmosphere; its health- giving mineral waters and itS'-other innumerable-attractions and advan tages make it one of the most desirable places in the world in which to pass a summer vacation or take permanent residence. The city is no less attractive in the winter than in the summer. The climate then is brisk and invigorating, and connections with Albany and New York are ample. Through the efforts of the Chamber of Com merce, winter sports are enjoyed by residents and visitors—toboggan ing, snow-shoeing, skiing, skating, etc. The efficient school system, combined with the healthiness of the place, have caused many families to take permanent residence in Saratoga Springs to enable their chil dren to grow up healthy and strong. The remarkable prosperity and popularity of this resort are due in large measure to the excellent facilities for transportation provided by The Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corporation.

Courtesy of The Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corp.