The New York herald., 1870-10-14
Different Phases Of Society at
the Course.
The "Upper Temp Patrons OF
the Turf.
SCENES AMONG THE JOCKEYS.
Four Races, a Walk Over and
Forfeit.

Rapture the Wilmer Of the Members Cup, Man
ME Douglas Of the Two Mile Heat Race, Eden-
ton Of the Selling Sweepstakes, Lady Pstry
OF the Purse for Three-year-olds and
Elsie Of the Purse for Two-year-olds-
BY the ssa Receives Forfeit
from the Censor Colt
Jerome Park yesterday presented another gay an0
animated scene The occasion was the fourth day
OF the fall meeting OF the American Jockey Club and
the good attendance at the course was conclusive
OF the fact that public interest In the great
event ID undated This seasons sport will close on
Saturday, when attractive programme will be pre-
scented, and II the weather should prove ne, great
gathering or spectators may be expected The second
day the only really favorable one, far as the
weather Is concerned, that the frequenters Of the
course have had this season, and they then en-
braced the opportunity which the delightful day
presented to be present in large numbers. The
shower OF rain which fell yesterday morning had
the erect OF making many early come TO the conclu-
sion that it would not DO safe for them
to venture out, and 80 the attendance yester-
day, though larger Than the first day,
was comparatively small II was much larger,
however, than those who were determined
not TO miss the sport had reason to expect. was
matter Of general remark that 30 many people we're
on the ground when the morning gave indications
OF an allday storm. The course almost deserted
up 10 noon. but soon after that time tho sporting
men, who are invariably present on every racing
day, rain or shine, began TO come in and long
before the hour for the first race to commence
the corner OF tho quarterstretch. whey they
all assemble, was crowded with them. The same
familiar faces could be seen ana the same familiar
voices could be heard. Among this class 'shorse
talk" was, OF course, tine only theme. The Park
rocked unusually lovely after tine mornings rain but
tine track was very muddy, In consequence OF which
some Of the horses that had been entered did NOT
run. After the shower was over the bractng breeze
swept all the passing clouds away and the sun
shone out In the clear blue sky bright and warm. Ir
was splendid afternoon, and several Of the men,
Ders and their guestS expressed regret that many
Of their friends had remained at home.
The band commenced to play ct an carly hour,
and the inspiring music was highly appreciated by
the guests when their carriages drove up to the
club house door, they heard the pleasing strains Of
some familiar air. The music was agreeable fea-
ture OF the afternoons amusement 1t was in ad-
mrable keeping with the natural beauty OF the Park
the brilliant company and the whole scr
rounding scene. The lover OF nature finds
never-faing attraction In the drive to the course
and In the Park ITSELF Even without the incentive
Of the racing either the beauty Of the Park or the
agreeable company which assemblies there Is 'lure
alone.n 1t lis no wonder. therefore, that SO many
well-known citizens have not permitted any other
Inducements to keep them away on any OF the days
of this autumn meeting. Comparatively speak
Ing, the proportion Of gentlemen present
yesterday was greater than the previous days.
The fear Of spelling splendid dresses Of catching
cold prevented many ladies lending additional lustre
to the display or beauty and fashion BY their
presence but still there was good representation
OF both on the grand stand and at the club house.
Tho high ground outside the Park enclosure was
well covered with spectators as on the other
race days, ana there was, as usual, goodly
number Of carriages inside stationed to the right
and left Of the grand stand as well as at other points
along the course. Much amusement was occasioned
by the appearance Of the jockeys at the end OF each
race, completely covered they we're, with the mud
spiashed over them by the leading horses. The
ladies especially had pity for the riders seeng their
faces and their silk and satin jackets much dis
figured, while their own compilations and costumes
remained unsuuied.
THE CLUB HOUSE
the most spirited and exciting time 10 when the races
over, and the gay equipages come flashing up to
the verandah, on which are congregated all the
beauty and fashion Of the meeting. Although the
ing state OF the weather In the forenoon limited
indeed. yet, at the conclusion Of the races,
we observed many well known and distn-
gnished people. The first walk over elected
many expressions OF disappointment from
the fair lookerson, who, BY the way, take as lively
their lords and masers Then O there were
inquiries after some OF the bellies who patronized
the previous races and who We're no doubt deferred
by the MORNINGS sprinking from going TO the Park
yesterday. Some promenaded the verandah; others
klanced, I'd. admIringly at the bright SKY from the
Club House; other some ventured across the muddy
track to see what was TO be seen on the grand
stoicaly. thinking that the drive and bracinc % air
we're enough for them.
". o,.orv.. WHO VII nar, w.RE rHsnE ERE. y. ~.
and ladies' Mr.. Grlswold MFR. George l.. Kingsland
and ladies' Mr.. and MIS- Chas O'Conor, Mr. Belmont,
nent belle OF the OCCASION; Mr.. John Hunter, MI.
Constable, General Dick Taylor, Mr.. Lamontague,
Morton and Miss Morton, Mr. Parker, MI Cutting,
Mr.. Fitchon, Mr. L. q. Morris, Mr.. g. A. Park, Com
modors vanderbilt Mr.. ". Tlrnbull, Dr.. Baysrd
and lazy, MT. ]. i. Abecases aud ladies' hr. Carol
Livingston, Mr.. Macomb, Mr. G. G. Judson, Mr..
Dolan, Colonel Knapp, Mr. Lawrence ana Mr.
Costello. e II
There were some very handsome dresses decking
up. One OF the most striking Vas dark olive green.
the undersklrt covered with deep box-plnited
nounce beund on either SIDE with large round scol
second Overskirt was scolloped In the same man
ncr, and was caught up in the centre or the back,
falling gracefully N long ends TO the bottom Of the
lower SKIRT forming apron In front. Outside gar
ment and dgbt Atnng jacket, scoHepped to match
overskirt and fringed-out silk. The bonnet was
very high In front, and was trimmed with ostrich
plumes OF the same shade as dress and long silk
strings were tied underneath the chgnon. Aiargo
and exqulsIteiy patterned Jet ornament decorated
the side OF The bonnet. 4 EG
Another rich costume was OF roya, purple, the un.
derskirt headed with deep band Of velvet at the
heavy box plated nounce with broad velvet band
a. heading. Tho ovcrsklrt was open In 'front.' was
very long and was 100pcd up 20 form panier. II
was trimmed with velvet and chantnly lace.
white chip round hat trimmed with plumeS "
match dress completed this stylish toilet.
The underskirt having . deep nounce headed with