The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-18
LONG BRANCH.
Race Of the Hoeydelphia Jockey Club-Doctor
Wins the First and Emma Robertson the
Second Race-Heavy Track, but Fine
Raoing-Arrival Of the President.

me President, accompanied by General Porter,
arrived here at noon to-day.
The promised race by gentlemen riders, belong
ing to the Hoeydephia Jockey Club, lately formed
by number OF "young bloods," came or at three
O'Clock this afternoon. The rainy weather almost
prevented the race. At an early hour this morning
Pluvius showed no sign Of relaxation, and the
ardor OF the brave spirits who made up the race
was considerably dampened; for it seemed as II
they would be obliged to postpone their cherished
SPORT But towards noon the rain ceased, though
the sky was still overcast with clouds that
threatened renewed opening OF the sluces Of
heaven. In spite OF the unpropitious state
OF the weather the Hoeydelphans refused to be
bafiled. They assembled In c0ncave and deter
mined to brave II out, although It seemed almost
certain that ladies would be precluded from grazing
the occasion with their presence, and the race be
thus deprived OF the softening, incentive element
essential to Its brightness and interest This con-
sideration agitated their minds for while, but
about halfpast twelve O'Clock the sun broke forth
and dissipated all gloomy foreb0dngs. by two
O'Clock there was select, brilliant attendance on
the race course. Carriage after carriage deposited
at the club house their precious freight ofar ladies
and escorts, and at three O'Clock the eyes OF nu-
merous assemblage were fixed upon the happy
Hoeydelphians, and inspired them to deeds OF
daring.
curious and unique. 1t consists Of diminutive tin
plate, with spoon and fork attached crosswise. and
bears the inscription, 'Hoeydelpha, Long Branch"
Among the distinguished persons present were
Lieutenant FREQ Grant, Mr. Howell the Misses se
Miss Dora Hart; Mr.. Charles Cooper and family, Mr..
II. W. Brevoort and family, Colonel McAllister and
H. S. Leech and D. G. Leech, Miss Agnes Rennie,
Mr.. G. w. Peters, Mr.. Ralph Newton, Miss Margic
Murphy, Mrs. Chauncey Depew, Mrs. Hegeman and
others.
THE FIRST RACE
was for purse OF $500, mile heats. The following
by Mr.. Harry Blesslng Hotspur, by Mr.. W. A.
Perry; Lilly Of the West, by Mr.. Fl. w. Brevoort;
Doctor, by Mr.. strengthening, and Little Jack
There was lively betting in making up the pools
last evening. Doctor was the favorite on the race
track, Hotspur the second and the other three
horses were the field
The Judges stand was occupied by Mr. R. G. Muir
ply as the starter, Messrs. Harry and David Leech
president with becoming dignity. The West End
Hotel band was on the track, and under the leader
ship OF Mr. Meyer dscoursed excellent music.
THE FIRST RACE.
The horses shot away at the tap of the drum at
three O'Clock Doctor taking the lead and Lilly ofthe
West following second. AS they passed the hafmile
pole Doctor obtained the lead and kept it, closely
followed by Emma Robertson, with Lilly or the West
half length behind. Coming up the backstretch
Doctor showed In front, closely pressed by Emma,
but the former passed under the string the winner
by half length, with Little Jack Horner, Lilly OF
In the second heat only two hOrses-DOctOr and
Emma Robertson-t0ok part. They made good
start, Doctor taking the lead and holding II the
entire race, winning by about three lengths Time,
2:0S
THE SECOND RACE
was a mile dash for the Consolation Purse of $3.50,
presented by MIR. Theodore ii. Myers. The follow
Ing three horses took part Little Jack HOrner,
ridden by Mr.. +. Durand; Lilly Of the West, by Mr..
II. w. BrevOort and HOtspur, by Mr.. w. A. Perry.
Hotspur took the lead but on reaching the quarter
lead, winning by length with Lilly Of the West
second and HOtspur third.
There was dinner at the club house after the
race. Twenty-fOur gentlemen participated.
Speeches and songs enlivened the affair, in which
Mr.. George G. HOey and Mr.. W. A. Perry distin-
guished themselves, causing much merriment to
those present
A DRESS HOP.
There was dress hop at the West End Hotel this
evening, which was as usual, attended by the clue
OF the place.
Among the latest arrivals at the West End are
General stewart L. WOOdfOrd and lady, General
McCoOk and family, Ohio; Mr.. A. r. Gavett, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paterson Philadelphia, and others.
TWO WOMEN DROWNED.
girl, eighteen years old, belonging to Hen
pessy's cottage, was found drowned in front OF the
West End Hotel at four O'Clock this afternoon.
were overcome by the heavy surge. Two were
saved easily and the third was rescued when
nearly drowned by resident at the West End
Hotel, named Henry Woodruff, at the risk OF his
life. She was resnscltated after an hours eXer-
ton. The fourth girl is lost. This makes the sec
ond death by drowning within four hours this
afternoon.