The Methodist Society have the most elegant and conveniently located edifice. It was dedicated the present year, and is situated on the north side of Washington street, just above the Grand Union. It is built of brick with sandstone trimmings, and cost $116,000. Rev. J.M. King is the pastor. Residence Phila street. 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.