The Episcopal church is nearly opposite the Methodist, a recent edifice of stone most pleasing in its architecture.  Rev. Dr. Camp is the rector.

The Presbyterian church is a large brick structure, some little distance up Broadway, and beyond the new Town Hall.  Rev. Mr. Newman, pastor.

The Baptist church is a brick edifice on Washington street, near the railroad.  Rev. E.A.  Wood, pastor.

The Congregational church is directly over the Post Office, on Phila street.  Rev. N.F.  Rowland, pastor.

[Illustration:  TEMPLE GROVE SEMINARY—­REAR VIEW.]

The Catholic church occupies a commanding and agreeable location upon
South Broadway, just beyond the Clarendon Hotel.

The Second Presbyterian church meets in Newland Chapel on Spring street, near Temple Grove Seminary.  Rev J.N.  Crocker, pastor.

The Free Methodist chapel is on Regent street.

A list of the services, and the hours of holding them, is published every Saturday in the daily Saratogian.  The Saratogian is the “old established” paper, and seems to be as firm in its foundation as the rock from which the Saratoga waters issue.  Eli Perkins informs us that Saratoga was named from the Saratogian.  Col.  Ritchie is one of the spiciest editors to be found.

The hall and reading-room of

The Y.M.C.A.

Are located on Phila street, nearly opposite the Post-Office.  Daily prayer meetings are held from 10 to 11 A.M.

Real Estate,

While not exorbitant, as at Newport and other watering places, the prices of real estate in Saratoga, as might be expected, are somewhat higher than usually reign in villages of its size.  The value of real estate is enhanced very much yearly; the average rise, for several years, has been about ten per cent per annum.  The size of the village and the number of the resident population—­now about 9,000—­is constantly increasing.  Numerous and costly dwellings are being erected on almost every street.  The village thrives, and it may be confidently hoped that, with its numerous and peculiar attractions, this beautiful valley will ere long become the center of a vast population.  Educational institutions and manufacturing interests should flourish here.

[Illustration:  M.E.  CHURCH, SARATOGA.]

There is a great demand for tasteful cottages for summer residents.

As a permanent home, Saratoga is delightful and attractive.  The climate is excellent.  The home society is very pleasant, and uncorrupted by the flash and glitter of the summer carnival.

At one portion of the year the most distinguished, cultivated and wealthy of our own country are gathered here—­and sight-seeing can be done at home and on our own door-steps.  The many blessings which follow in the train of wealth and culture are found here.  Travelers from other climes who visit our country seldom return until they have drank from these celebrated fountains.  An opportunity is afforded in the various pulpits of the village to listen to the most eloquent preachers of the day.  The schools are good, and presided over by persons of skill and experience.