The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-16

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Dick Taylor, OF Louisiana; Mr.. Richard iscne. Mr..
4. Q. Babcock Mr. W. Il. Traves Mr.: John Hunter,
Mr.. J. Cutting. MI. r. ". Cameron, Mr.. D. D.
Wifhers. Mr.. L. g. Morris Mr. A. O. Constable, Mr..
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lady, Colonel Kipp and lady Mr.. and MIS- Morton.
Mr. and MIS- Henry Robbins Mr J ruriy Misses .t,
son. Mr.. Mrs. and Miss Prince, Mr.. W. II. Hudson.
Miss Gringie. South Carolina; Mir. Glen. Of Baltl-
Carolina; General Adams Louisiana; MIRA ]: W.
| Gerard, Mr.. Archibald johnson, Mr.. B. W. Hitch
ss0 S. sna S sSSs q ss.
Misses Wise. Mrs. Charles O'Conor, Mrs Reed, Mr..
y Emmett. Mr.. and Mrs: Thomas 8 N. Field, Mr.
Tracy, Mrs. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Taylor.
Commodore Vanderbilt, Mr. and Mrs. Landlord, Mr..
Mr. W. A. Fitzhpgh. Messrs. g. q. and H. W. Gray
and hundreds Of Others were present.
robe OF myrtle green gros grain had the demi.
train skirt ornamented ta6lter with v0lants OF
crepe ss Ssn' S Ts sIsps
vet descending from the broad band. o.. .
one encircing the skirt the oorsage, pointed back
and front, was ornamented with similar festoons.
Of crepe ds chine was knotted loosely on the LEFT side
the fringed ends reaching the bottom OF the train.
fonnces, ornamented with velvet and whife ostrich
short costume or violet poplin. had the skirt
ornamented with deep Kiltpialted nouncc, folded
In points on the edge, which was bound with black
gros grain combining narrow fold Of white:
to correspond with tho nOunce. and the
casaque which was very long and null. was trimmed
back and was l00ped from underneath that 1t fell
In heavy drapery at the sides. The contrast In
colors in this toilet was very striking and YET most
perfect.
A demLtrain robe OF pearl gray pout DO sole had
the skirt garnished with fringed voant OF violet
arranged to simulate unique. Pointed corsage,
open en- chale TO the waist, ornamcnted with
narrow volants Of violet, and sleeves. haH
and undersiseves OF valencicnnes lace. graceful
centure odalsque OF velvet poult dc sole was tied
he lett SIDE me long Sne e tn WIN r n n
peau or rather couture, was pun OF gray, adorned
with purple velvet and large crushed roses nest
4 costume, suited admirably to the blonde beauty
OF the wearer, in blue French poplin, garnlsled
ence in the materials causing, an apparent
difference IN the shades. The skirt was
i nenss Se oacs and WIN
garniture composed OF alternate folds OF SILK and
| velvet, set diagonally at intervals between two
which encrcled tine skirt. The overskrt. which
was exces ilng,y long ana L., very fun ,ro was
be iS'ps difncaIs to decide which was. the most
artistic and graceful. The postllion basque,
T seSs Of yey s sS Ss Sa Vim o,n k
Sleeves had broad, round velvet Guns. ssryrOi-
enne' OF blue velvet, ornamented with long white
ostrich plume falling low over the light tresses,
completed toilet which, IN combination with the
oveness OF the youthful wearer. excited universal
Many Of the toilets which we have already de-
scribed In the HERALD on the previous days OF the
races were there YESTERDAY and we need not repeat
those exquisite olive green costumes, which con.
trasIed beautifully with the light colors around
RACE BALL
Is Just the thing to wind up such brilliant AFFAIR
been lost and won. the magnificent ballroom OF the
Clue House was the scene OF one or the most bril-
liant and enjoyable hops we have witnessed for
furnished the music. and while the strains OF
Strauss Tanner and Gung1 rose on the air the
the mazes OF the dance When darkness fell the
scene grew more and more exciting. The lights
from the blur away on the distant avenue,
and wondering spectators outside the grounds We're
grouped tor ~, hours watching ae Srgnt picture
reluctantly we quilted the grounds the SOUNDS OF
laughter and merrnent were waited to our ears as
Central avenue. 1t was worthy finale to success
| ful meeting, and made the name Of Jerome
| Park still more endeared to Its many
patrons The management OF Messrs. Munson and
| Moss was all that might be desired and there was
not a single unpleasant feature TO the enjoyment
or their patrons Il is a trying position when one
| reflects on the number OF people that visited the
meeting and the difficulty OF giving satisfaction
| to all.
IN THE GALLERY OF THE GRAND STAND
| "Did you say dozen OF gloves, Charley or pair
| on Corsican ~ asks young lady In the gallery OF
the Grand Stand OF her escort, a young gentleman
who dlsports himself IN very ignt iali overcoat.
fresh resi- She looKsp The bloom on her cheek is the
stamp Of nature itself. her teeth are like pearls
and ner feet appg gently 1sn ,na es the wheat seas
the glass slippers OF Cinderella cncased Where can
such women be seen as are seen this beautiful Octo
that inexpressibe something which sits lightly on
woman OF fashion, yet entwines her with glory
which may be born with her. but cannot acquired
| s.Ahl poor Corsican is beaten; poor horsel how
| should like to have seen him win," she says, and
lifting her snowy handkerchief sympatnetcaily sue
which the young fellow, her escort, will certainly
not be ungallant enough to ask her TO pay
Our eliminating reporter Is blinded for moment.
| A heavy body, black and opaque, has crossed the
retlna OF his eye. This Is stupendous body, IN
sable velvet; IL Is well known literary woman, who
takes interest In horses. she tell the age OF
| horse without ever looking into his mouth, and
Now the reporter gets a glimpse from the grand
| stand Of the man who never loses Il bet This man
Is still known at all race courses. He affects the
in the sun ike diamond at Tinanys. The rim OF
his hat has q sweeping curve like the curve OF the
pencil To look at him maxim. Characters with his
pencil e.ernally you would think he possessed very
"Ah!, he says, chad q good streak OF luck just
old sardlne like me- They wanted TO give me away:
l
spill me overheard would they Take me into camp,
would they-an old sardne like me- Yes, yes. OF
OF course. was born yesterday was. HAD me
down for Oysterman. did they Why I'm in with
the gang, am. Biddy Malone owes all her success
to me. built her up, did. Just pulled on clean
400 in snap. Yes sir, Joe Garvey always bets 10
win" x...s
Now when this man talks one would think that he
was desperate and ferocious betting man and that
| SIS, 900 q day was mere flea bite. The truth Is he
never was seen to take Rreenback from his pocket
but once, and that was o bad five dollar bill which
| had been lent to him as practical joke. He tried
TO pay his fare down In the excursion train with IT,
| ania
! CoCKNEY C0ACHMAN.
Another character to be found here Ia the English
! c0achman, who has been imported for the OCCASION
! This man Is generally outside the enclosure where
| the teams and carriages are collected He Is very
| fat, and not very wholesome TO look at. The man
weighs two hundred pounds, and he never goes to
| race course unless he can wear his "tOgs,o as nc
calls leathern SmN4 which he clothes Ills manly