The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-30
Large Attendance and Excit-
ing Contests.
ALL THE FAvORrTES BEATEN
lIilesian the Winner OF the Grand Steeple
Chase, Fadladeen the Mile Dash and
Meteor the Jersey Derby.


required large attendance and great enthusiasm
to fttingly inaugurate the meeting, as 1t mas been
the subject OF earnest discussion for nearly year
by turfmen in all sections of the Union, evoked by
the fact that during it's progress there would meet
here for the first time the famous horses Longfel
low and Bassett The anxieties and hopes by their
friends regarding these noted racers has but once
or twice been exceeded on this Continent, and no
wonder that at this early period of the season this
pleasant seaside resort should have as residents
representatives from every big city in the States,
gathered here to attend the racing reunion.
The weather in the village was dstresslngly
warm. The sun shot down its broing rays on cot
tage and road until the sweltering humanity were
happy when the time arrived to drive out to the
course At very early hour every carriage and
vehicle was ct the hotels OF the drive ready for
those that had engaged them, awaiting to be
hired by the coming multitude Ladies put Off for
the day their usual bath in the ocean to be early
with their toilets, and not few became impatient
that the time passed so sugglshly. All the roads
leading from the Branch were pleasantly dotted
with beautiful equipagcs and more than
tandem showed the way for less preten-
tious vehicles. At every turn OF the several
roads the beauty OF the landscape commanded at
tention and at the snug places Of rural repose that
can be counted by the score along the turnpikes,
strangers expressed much surprise, little thinking
that Jersey possessed such cosey residences, par
ticularly in the back country beyond here. Art,
they observed, had combined with nature to make
the locality of exquisite beauty and in this way the
wayfarer was given buoyant spirit to thoroughly
enjoy the feast OF fun and pleasure in store for him.
Every year shows tact and progress in the man.
agement Of the races here, SO now this meeting
opens with everything as smooth and pleasant as
ol,o for tu fhac
regularity now in well-conducted family, and 1t
is the design Of those interested to put 1t in the
foremost rank Of all sporting organizations in
America for order, beauty and character ofthe
tests which they will present to their patrons. The
location Of the track is unsurpassed 1t is in Of
the richest portions OF Of the richest counties In
the United States and the surroundings cannot be
surpassed for general loneliness On either side
farm houses In groves OF maple and BIRCH and
apple trees laden with young fruit form grand
panorama so varied and diversified as to charm the
senses and keep the mind employed until the
amusements OF the day commence.
As the bell rang for the horses in the grand
yeenie chase, the first on the cards, the
on the course was magnificent In the extreme.
The stand was nicely filled and the lawn covered
with bubbling, chatting, excited throng The
field sparkled with brilliancy, the jumps and
bitches and fences over which the horses were to
leap being pointed out by hundreds and attractive
ladies wagered inexpensive tribes with their
friends, 'just to be interested, you know" Eaton
town, with its pretty villas, and 0ceanport, almost
hidden In iuxurant grove, were beautiful to look
upon. The shimmering white of the cottages con-
trasted elegantly with the deep green of the
foliage. But step beyond is the ocean, and the
signing OF the '.sad sea waves" can almost
be heard when there is a lull In the com
can be seen hitting along the coast through the
opening in the trees and some very imaginative
visitor, perchance, might say the crews "knew of
nf orduv MT IN hn 4 nytlu fpr
Ond." Wolf Hill, directly opposite the stand richer
this year than ever before in its luxuriant foliage,
was the object Of much attention. 1t towers above
the back OF the course like gigantic sentinel and
away up its sides, at different points, the sturdy
sons Of Monmouth, who could not afford the price
of admission, gathered in strength to witness the
contests. 1t Is like the bluff on the left OF the
grand stand at Jerome, where hundreds
forest get the full benefit of the sports without ex
pense. The frame work OF this picture might in
truthfulness be pointed out as the medley concourse
perched on the roofs of the several structures
almost within the shadow Of Vol Hill; here they
down on the clustering throng OF humanity and the
long lines OF teams and carriages and the jockeys In
sparkling uniforms and elegant fittings, with the
same complacency as would millionaires. Well
boyhood Is the time OF pleasure indeed
On the stand and on the lawn were noted turf
men from all sections of the country. Kentucky
has sent her most favorite sons-I could count them
by the scOre-and 1t was worth u long Journey to
watch their earnest faces. To one familiar with
from the throng. In one group under the judges
stand there were Ex-Governor McGonln, r. W.
Woolley, Colonel r; A. Johnson, b: F. Buckner,J
Zeb Ward and others of lesser note, while on the
quarter stretch there were James Mcintyre
]. D. Webster and John Riddeburger. These
communing with the Davis brothers, from
Western Virginia. Ex-Governor Bowie, of Mary
y p D. wSs n 1ana sm ,p
Their on were gentlemen noted wherever fast horses
are known, among them w. II. Sanford, August
Vieet, T1eo. Moss, d. D. Withe : and NJ. A. Littel
The stewards, with blue ribbons in their button
holes, walked busily to and fro, smiling serenely
at the sight, and the quickly moving John Cham
berlain, full Of business darted here and there
through the surging crowd, but yet having cheer
ing word for the most humble employe under him.
The ladies' toilets were quite varied and eXqu
Bite Many OF them OF silk were particularly notice
able the utmost skill OF the mOdistes being called
pink-tipped CHI eks, with the glow OF supreme
health, OF more than one Jersey girl fresh from
her home OF roses. caught the gaze Of many older
persons, whot lily contrasted lips like ripe rasp-
berries and eyes like diamonds with the sparkling
materials OF costume her neghbors wore, and the
fresh young country girl did not suffer In the com
and respectful attention. To see her enthusiasm
to hear her ringing cheer, to witness the Joyous
clappng Of her hands III the winners passed under
string was alone worth all the time and the journey
to the course.
Railroad asss @ ns f sw s sSTse sHuhsT es
landed their precious freight Of brave men and
pretty women at the back entrance to the traqE III
good season, giving no trouble and not the least
delay The officers OF the road, General Kline and
superintendent Peck, were on hand TO aid as far as
practicable the crowd OF visitors, and justice de-
mands the statement that they were eminently
successful in this particular. In these trains New
York sent Its trusty sons, all OF whom on their
arrival marshalled around the pool sellers
Messrs Underwood ard MCGOWAN, whose hands
and brains during the day busy in their efforts
to accommodate their patrons, which, indeed, are
the entire betting fraternity.
At the new club house, which Is charmingy STU
ated near the first turn OF the track, there were
still the sounds OF busy workmen, but It's elegantly
painted exterior drew many OF the curious within
its rooms, who passed the time between the races
In the enjoyment OF the shade and cooling breeze
which swept so charmngly through its balconies.
The erection of this building Is great addition TO
the ornamentatlon Of the course, and though its
location and surroundings are devoid OF the ro-
mantle and picturesque scenery about the fairy
like castle on the rocky, lawncovered blum at
Jerome, 1t Is very pleasant and easy of access and
In the future will be great boon to the army OF
visitors.
The universal verdict OF those who attended the
races to-day was tha seldom has an Inauguration
N m her