Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-04-18
THE RACES.
Spring Mee,ing OF the Memphis
Association.
Entries for Ihe First Day-POoI
Selling. Etc.

The popular excitement growing out Of
the reception OF Mr.. johnson has caused
iess attention to bs given by the news
papers and the people at large to the ap-
preaching spring meeting II the Mem
phis Racing Association. Arrangements
have, nevertheless, gone forward with
zeal and aTdor, and we are able to an
nounce, confidently, that the meeting
will be the most brilliant and successful
ever held at u course.
AT THE TRACK
Every arrangement that could con-
duee to the better accommodation and
comfort of guests and participants has
been made. The President OF the Asso-
citation, Col. John Donovan, and Mr.
David NJ. Philip, the Secretary, both
gentlemen who thoroughly comprehend
the wants of the public and especially
what is due 10 those ladies who lend tie
meeting the encouragement Of their
presence and their approving smiles,
nave caused the ladies' reception room
to be coz pletely and elegantly re
furnished. TIE ladies' stand has
also been mstamorphOsed into some
thing far more respectable than that
occupied by them last year. The Re-
porteTs and Timers gallery and stand
mas been enlarged anJ other wise altered
and furnished Nilh c1nveniences such
as chairs, q place t. write on, etc. Ar
Engagements have sl5o been made by
which intrudars Of all kinds can be- kept
ont. No one but reporters who are sctu-
silly engegAd ia reporting the races, and
timers, will DE admitted.
STABLES ARRIVED.
There sre at present writing between
forty and fifty horses already in the city
aud entered CT intended to be entered
for the weeks sport. These belong to
the following stables: Richards d Kill
gnur's, C0ulisk's, Brsdy's, Warwick's,
Van Lewis, SimmGn's, Lee PauPs, Bal
~latine's, Eitcheli's aud others. We
understand 2 few mOr5 are expected to
arrive to day.
ENTRIES FOR TO MORROW.
The following are the entries for the
first dag, Monday, April 19sh
HOPEFUL STAKE
For two year olds dash of a mile subscrip-
tIsn. $50, play or pay Association adds 500;
Vim. Brady enters b. +. "The Goat" twoyears
cid, dam and sire unknown DO h said 10 be by
Bill chatham.
Peter Mitchell enters oh. +. two years old, by
Blackjack; dam Lady Bury by i'm ported Emu.
r.. B CheaIham enters g. f. Two years old, by
Lightning dam by Wagner.
K L. Cneatham enters Or. C. two years old, by
Brown Dick dam by Wagner.
r. B. Cneatham enters G. 1. Two years old by
Brown Dick dam by Hiawatha.
JIG. Ballatine enters D. by Lightning dam
Breeze, by Bonnie Laddie.
CASTOR vELoCIPEDE PURSE.
500; dash of a mile; entrance fee s., play or
i've or more to NIL.
Harry L. Plckering-C0lors, Blue, White and
Blue,
Leon Rarker-Oolors--
Cbas. E MorgsD-Colors, Green Sash.
q. c. OLiver-CJlors, bed Sash.
j. Irabuc.O -CJIoTs, Il ne lash.
Geo. WorIey-C0lOrs, White Sash.
swEEPsTAKEs.
For three year ODDS; mile heats; subscription,
sz5-play or pay; Association adds $50; three
or more to I'LL.
by Uncle Mic; dam Eliza Logan.
r. Il. Chaatham enters b. /. three years old,
by Rogers dam by ambassador.
II B CEeatham enters y. C three years old,
by Bill Cheatham dam by Lexington.
Richards q KilzCur enttrs chit. colt. John
Ki'gour, three years old, by imported Mick-
ey Free; dsm Sister mo. 2 10 Pryor, by tnl-
Richards 4 Kilgour enter chit. FLY, three
years old, By imported Mickey Free; dana
Bl0Ide, b. Glencoe.
POOL SELLING.
Pools were sold at the OvertOn last
EIEnI,D y BlI. L A5sUlDley WILL Lu5 lOAiOH-
iLg results:
In the Hopeful Stake, Chestbam's
entries sold two to n against the field,
the bidding being rather spirited but not
very heavy.
In the VelacIpede Race, Geo. Worley
was the fsv0rite, Morgan AID Trsbucco
bsing next.
In the Sweepstakes, the entries Of
Richards and Kilgour were the f4vofites,
il some instances three to one, and in
others two 10 ore, against the field.
Cheatham's entries occupied also a good
pi-ce.
Iu conclusion, we can safely promise
the public q week OF uosllGyed pleasure
and amusement, provided the weather
holds good. The street railroad cars, OF
which there wss so much complaint,
land justly so ia our opinion at the Fall
meeting, have promised D strict compli-
aBce with their advertised promises to
run every ten minutes every afternoon
during the week, commencing at twelve
o'clock.
The races commence puDotuslly eaeh
day ct two O'Clock. Pools will be sold
at the Overton every night by MI. Pass
more.