The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-11


THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW AT aALEsBuRG.
From the Chicago Press, Oct 81
The grand feature of the day was the riding OF the
lady equestrians competing for three prizes-a
gold watch, worth slo0, another worth $50. and
ocket worth s35. Nearly 5000 persons, fully one.
half OF whom were ladies, assembled in the after
noon and an amphitheatre OF seats at one side OF
the field gave all who choose to occupy them fine
view of the whole field. Eleven mounted ladies
came into the enclosure about two O'Clock, accom-
panied by their fathers or husbands, or possibly
yes, probaby-their lovers, also on horseback
eleven couple in all.
The list of entries gave the following names:-
Miss Mary Smith, Henderson.
Miss Kitty Keiser do.
Miss Martha Evans, do.
Miss Rebecca Barber, Abingdon
Mis-. Mary $; ! Adcock, Kelley Township.
Miss Caroline f. Bnnce, Gaesburg.
Miss Ellen Boone do.
Mrs. Carrie Gordon, do
Mrs. Lucy II. Smith, do.
Mrs. NJ. A. Look, do
HOW THEY wERE DRESSED.
Mrs. Look was dressed in fine taste for a lady of
her age, said to be the mother OF several sons al
resdy grown to manhood. She wore close Jacket
or basque of black velvet, with neat trimmings Of
the same color, full skirt Of the same material,
and velvet riding hat with plumes and yellow
Vauntlets. Mrs. Smith, younger lady, wore black
velvet basque, and black merino skirt, with very
handsome hat, making most elegant appearance
Airs Gordon wore q full riding habit of black velvet
trimmed with pink satin on the waist and sleeves,
with black buttons, black hat with pumes. trim
med with pink rosettes and wide pink ribbons. the
strings Of her hat fastened at one side with cluster
OF briliants large pendant earrings in her ears,
large pin with q miniature fastening wide velvet
ribbon about her throat. and yellow kid gloves.
Her costume most striking, and attracted atten
ton to her riding that would otherwise have been
given to others. The two sisters, Mary Sand Amelia
L. Adoek, were neatly habited alike in black meri-
no. with velves hats trimmed with plumes and
black satin ribbons. Their saddles were covered
with large blue cloths frnged with green miss
Smith wore black velvet jacket with fine cloth
skirt and other articles in good taste. Miss Bunce,
girl of fourteen, wore . small cap, and her hair
falling in a profuson of curls from under 1t: She
was fearless and skilfu with the rein, but lacked
The womanlb grace Of the older riders. The others
were Iess handsomely dressed several having hastily
arranged costume OF black cambria.
The equestrians first rode with their gentlemen
attendants and afterwards alone. keeping on that
part of the track or field fully in view from the seats
and by the people. They rode for nearly an hour,
at all PAGES except run, and their excited horses
were near getting them n'o racing on seyeral occa
gray appeared little vicious and once started on
a determined run rs the ladies' were canterlng two
and two before the judges. she brought him up timely
in short distance in q manner that excited univer-
sal admiration Mrs. Look sat upon her horse with
admirable ease and dignity, but did not make any
effort TO show off with her younger competitors
Mrs. Smith rode with uDexcelled grace and ease IN
her manner, and managed her horse as II ne mad
been cont rolled by her will instead Of the whip aud
rein In riding in circle in the open field, and in
turning suddenly she far exceled the others, and
that abe did not receive the first premium was
matter Of surprise TO most, If not all the spectators
Mrs. Gordon rode well, and her commanding figure
and attractive costume caused her to he much OBJ
served. Miss Adcock exhibited 80 much skill
strength and daring in the manag cement Of her pow
erfuIshorse that 1t was no wonder she received q
premium. She seemed ready to do anything, and
never lost the mastery over her steed. Miss Bar
S,er. little girl Of twelve, rode yearlng colt
which had never been backed by any one hut
herself. He was much frightened al the noise
and confusion, and once nearly threw her she
recovered herself, rode him OF from the track.
riismounted to adjust her saddle. felt little faint
look q glass of water, and mounted the young
Rcamp again, keeping, however. rather quiet for
the res, of the time. The little girl aud her
little horse were great curiosity all the after
noon.
After riding nearly an hour, the ladies and their
attendants drew up before the Judges stand, and
sat OH their horses TO listen 10 address an hour
long by Henry 5. Jennings, OF Chicago on
9 woman after which the premiums were de-
tlared.
Fii-t Mrs Carrie Gordon
second Mas Mary ). Adcock.
Third. Miss Mary Smith.
NNaough cold wind swept over the prairie. the
nile .cened not to feel IL In the enjoyment Of the
,..p. Tire assembly dispersed with every appear.
,r,. oil having had good time. The next day was
f.,otsd ;e i,ial # speed between gcdlngs. illes
& w1t, + horses.