New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-10
NETAIRIE JOCKEY CLUB.
Fourth Days Races.

the thousands of persons who have. been
penned up on account of the Threatening
weather sought places to enjoy themselves.
The race track being one OF the greatest at
fractions it was filed by the elite and aris-
tocracy of the city. Seldom has the
Metairie Jockey Club been graced with
such collection OF beauty and fashion.
The ladies' stand was crowded with all
the bellies and beaux that New Orleans is
so celebrated for. Tall brunettes, with
lovely, brown, bewitching eyes, and com
plexion that would dazzle and bewilder
all the firts: stately blondes, with their
soft insinuating manner, with golden
tresses floating in the air, and in fact col
lection Of all the bouq acts OF paradise.
The demi-momde, too, appeared in all their
glory, arrayed in the finest costumes men
and women could devise-everything that
nature and art could devise. They looked
| in the distance like a garden of roses.
| The sporting men also made their usual
| appearance clothed in tie raiment that our
| Saviour would have been proud to Lave
worn, but then the thought that swept
through the minds of those who were awe
struck "They toll not, neither do they
spin: vet Solomon in all his glory was not
| arrayed like one Of these" Yet all men
have their professions, and these poor un-
fortunates, who may be outcasts upon the
world, have chosen this life. which looks
so much like one of ease, may not be able
to follow any other occupation. Let "God
forgive them for they know not what they
do
There was the usual assemblage in the
quarter stretch-those who were not fortu-
nate enough to procure positions among the
members of the association and the de
graded members of the press. In their
stand it was crowded to almost it's utmost
capacity. There was the old played-out
gambler and the miser who did not wish to
pay for a seat, among the aforementioned
celebrities who always visit public enter
tanments In fact. the same conglomera-
ton that person sees at horse-races and
fairs.
Every one seemed decidedly anxious 10
witness the races yesterday. The pro
gramme contained SO many items Of inter
est tina. it attracted one of the largest
crowds that has ever vet been present
The first race was heat of two miles
and half tor club purse of $500. In this
race Salina was the favorite. Bets were
frequently offered six to one. but very few
takers. PilgIi i'm stood next, with bets rang
ing from two to one and an even put up
Conductor had but few bets offered. no
person seeming willing to bet against the
favorites, even at great odds. Glenrose
seems to have lost all the popularity that
she had once gained, and sank into utter
insiguiticance.
After the usual baylhs, which character
ize race IN which number OF horses are
TO run. the drum tapped and the horses
started, each jockey doing what he thought
best to get the lead. Salina got the lead
and then betting was raised ten to one, but
was taken by great many. Salina i'll the
lead, Pilgrim next and Tom Corbe tt next,
with the rest-Conductor. Creole Dance.
Glenrose in the rear-gave the witnesses
splendid opportunity to give vent to their
opinions. and many knowing old sport
Captain Cutie has SO wisely and philo-
sopLically remarked; but it proved that
their "opinions did not reach the point of
their realization, for Salina fell back and
Pilgrim stretched his neck and caught up
Then shout after shout rent the air, for the
sympathy OF an audience is most always
against the favorite. TLen Glenrose
spurred up, and made the audience hold +,
their breath. but with fixed determination
Salina got ahead once more, and made the !
first mile in I:5l p, Conductor still follow F.,
ing closely. The odds in betting quickly |!
went III favor of Conductor. This was a |
wise forethouoht. for Conductor got to the |
much to the disappointment OF those who |
back the tavorite. The time IL this race |
was 1891.
The second race vas the lcng looked for I
international race. gentleman riders. ior the !
much coveted Metairie whip. The race is
well known to our readers, and needs bat |
little description. Austria. was represented |
by Count V. De Cremeville, mounted upon !
Tom Aiken; France by Captain Georges,
who rode Oleander; Mr. Edward Stuart
England; Mr.. James Raes, Ire
land, and strobe Nathan Oaks; and Leu
tenant Charles King gave his beau idea! Of
the United States. The colors were well
chosen, and made a magnificent display.
The gorgeous regalia Of the different na-
tions which glit;ered in tie dazzling sun
light formed one of the pvettiest scenes i'm
aginable.
A number of persons showed Their enthu-
siasm by betting upon their Fatherland.
Our Uncle Sam had a warm and loving re
ception. He was not left 10 mourn for
hackers, for the odds were on his side. Ire
land and France also came in for their
share of praise. After the patience ot the
vast assembly was near giving out the
drum was tapped, and the race, which was
one mile and eighty yards, commenced.
When they started, the crowd was in
liutter Of expectancy. "Hurrah for I'm
gland :" go it Dulchyr Stand up for
your country. Yankee - The Marseiiaise
for ever! ~ and various other exclanlations
were heard from the excited auditors. Tie
English representative took the lead with
Austria following close. Austria will win
the race" shouts tie now thoroughly tren
lied multitude. Don't you believe a bit
of it. Yank is bound to beat and 80 it was
for Temple steadily gained, soon got so tar
ahead that the race Was ,:e. I,3od by the &u-