The New York herald., 1871-10-11
Second Day OF the Autumn
Meeting.
Fine Attendance-Ladics'
Toilets.
FIVE CAPITAL CONTESTS
Elsio the Winner Of the Hunter Stakes, Inverary
the Dessert Stakes Preaknem the Maturity
Stakes, Abdel Koree the Mile Heat Race
and Poolseller the Handi-
cap Hurdle Race.

cap ndC6.
The terrible news from Chcago-which ma, be
called national calamity-had most depressing
effect upon the races yesterday. Some Of the best
known members OF the American Jockey Club were
not present. and those who put in an appearance
were, many OF them tthose engaged in Wall street
matters particularly, in no state OF mind to enjoy
the magnificent weather. races and drive to the
course. The club house was all but deserted, and
the Ladies twhO depend to great extent upon their
liege lord's state OF enjoymenp were In less num-
beis than have ever been seen at the course. Oc-
casionay broker might be seen crossing the track
from the club house to the grand stand, and on his
face was expressed anything but enjoyment In the
race. The awful calamity In the West was the ao.
sOrbng topic, which neither the threc-year old fly
OF Witners. the twoyear-od OF Cameron, the
grand victory OF PreaKness, the exciting
mile heats. IN which Hamburg's Jockey was all
but killed, and the inspiring hurdle race could
remove There were more conversations at the
club house about the dire disaster the lakes than
about horse racing or real enjoyment. The attend
ancc was limited, owing TO the same cause, and at
Jerome Park yesterday hung similar cloud TO that
which enveloped those shivering thousands on the
banks OF Lake Michigan at the same time. Yet the
day was fine. the track all that could be desired ana
the racing interesting to the highest degree. The fall
meeting at Jerome Park is species Of amusement,
and as every theatre without exception in this
city, has suffered In attendance on account
Of the appalling visitation out West, these
races could not hope to escape with impunlty.
Yet Notwithstanding this one insurmountable draw
back, there were many present at the races who
lent grace and interest TO the meeting.
ON THE CLUB HOUSE PIAZZA
we observed the two energetic managers OF the
meeting, Judge A. G. Mons0n and Theodore Moss;
Charley Moss. John Hunter, Leonard W. Jerome,
William Butler Duncan, August Belmont, W. Con-
stable, D. D. withers. Carroll Livingston, Mr. Lowe.
John T. Purdy, Mr. Van Buren, Daniel w. Adams,
Wright Sanford, MIR. Taylor, Mr.. Hatch, william
Candtdus, the celebrated tenor; Mr.. Gunther, Mr..
Cullock, Nj. Sarony, Professor Miller, Commodore
Vanderbilt. and Mr.. and Mrs. Petty.
There is o blonde who has attended these races
for three years now, never missing one day. she
sits in corner OF the piazza Of the club house and
her beauty Is dazzling. The enamel Of her face ana
neck, partially covered by white veil with black
spots, and the heuna around her eyes gives her
face an indescribable expression. Some charming
brunettes were present yesterday, ana the
PREVAILING FASHIONS
Wen, they deserve line or two. One OF the most
singular mistakes that persons make In judging OF
fashion Is In supposng that because one thing is
fashionable others are not. Fashion was never SO
arbitrary but It could be adapted comfort and 1t
was never less arbitrary than now. There is hardly
design, material or q color that cannot be worn,
provided 1t shows grace and fitness Of purpose.
There Is q beautiful harmony just now between
the colors, the fabrics and the season. All the
warm, bright colors are In request; all the soft,
woollen fabrios, and larger, ampler forms OF gar
ments than we have had for several years past
There has been and is q great demand for French
cashmere In dne cloth shades, which 1t IS extremely
dflcult to supply; but the all-wool empress cloths
are beautiful, both In color and quality, and al.
mirably supply the place.
Rich silk and wool poplins are In high vogue for
house dresses; but for fall and winter SUITS for the
polonaise, as fashionably worn during the interme
diate season, and for winter outside garments all
wool fabrics and handsome cloths take precedence
or mixed silk and woolen goods
or course, the velvet polonaise amply and richly
made and trimmed, Is the most elegant and stylish
garment OF the season, but 1t Is not the only one
and it il absolutely excluded from the mass
OF women by its cOs., which Is conside.
raply In advance OF several past seasons.
Those VINO cannot procure o velvet polonaise,
however, may very well solace themselves with q
nice warm cloth pesse, made double breasted II
they choose, and with or without pelerine capes,
which obvate the necessity for furs save the inds-
pensaple nun.
Some very handsome silk poonaisos have been
made and worn yesterday trimmed with fringe and
folds OF the material Cut long. with open sleeves
ana trimmed bodices these handsome garments
make elegant overdresses and with dem trained
skirt of SILK or poplln complete siylsh
dinner costume. Most lovely effects are produced
with very simple means this season oy proper dis
lin or tulle, trimmed with white or white and black
lace, are worn over plain, high necked demi-raincd
dresses particularly black sk, with the best effect.
Then, the open dresses square or surplice shaped
are filed in with handkcrchlefs OF tulle, laid in olds
while the pIaio, nigh bodies are quite redeemed
from strictness by wonderful collars OF misty
OLD sso- lace inc, Lace can be turned TO great
slrable q possessions, and, we give gratuitous
treasures, the most welcome or gifts. Unique lace |
y greatly sought after, AMI If 1t is of exceptional
design and nneness. brings fabulous price,
Europeans, however, can hardly realize the |
extent TO which costly lace s worn in this country.
and are shocked OF the careessness with which il u
used and placed In the hands OF ignorant SERVANTS
We saw yesterday lace set which cost seventy. |
ve dollars come out OF the wash-tub twnere it had
Bonnets have not much Increased in size but thew |
are very quaint and pretty, particularly the simple
cottage ponnets IN vevei with tuilc ruching inside
Eich Lyons velvet superscdes all other materials |
hats which are made with pour as well 4, Dlain
crowns, but always topped with the curlcd plames !
sne 9r ne hT wing some more iancu but
Tnc sou square Vel VEL, has has quite superseded the small
nounccs OF tulle. mounted upon net and edged with
tulle rucnings. very wide Pompadour sash was |
arranged for tns dress, and trail OF red and white
roses Tor the hair. Turquoise ornaments.
Pale pink, blue, and Nile green, are fashionable IN
silk, with overdrcsses OF exquisite Valenciennes |
lace aud sash TO match the dress trimmed with |
lace. Sashes are not by any means given IN but |
they are connned more than formerly TO house and /
evening dresses.
White cashmere embroidered Is very fashionable |
for carriage dresses, the work being executed In
c0lored silks or black wool. Blue and scaret cash
mere are embroidered In black.