The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-14
PrOpitiCuS Weather, Delighted Thousands
and Splendid Sport
1--WE GRAND RACES.
Saxon the Winner of the Be mont Stakes, Meco
tho Juvenile Stakes, Bingaman the Mile
and Half Dash, Katy Pease the
Mile Heats, and George West
the Steeplechase.

luiiy pc cassed among the pleasing successes OF
the association. More glorious weather than that
oiyesterday could not be desired Tor outdoor en-.
Joyment Although during the early morning the
sky became occasionally overcast the temperature
was simply delightful, the air being delicious and
lnvigoratlng II was just the atmosphere to arouse
the sympathy and kindle the imagination, when
nature lights aud warns the hopes OF generous
humanity; when the SPIRIT overwhelmed with
the cares OF life, and the wear and fret
Of the everyday hard. mathematical routine
Of business and profession, seeks rest and
closer acquaintance with the broad fields
and glowing landscapes. The disciples of sPoor
Richard" however, whose first and great CON-
mandments are multiplication and addition may
smile at the idea OF leaving their tables OF usury
and interest and discount for the sake OF driving
their families into the country In search Of health
1ul rational amusement. They delight to see
society PROSTATE herself before money as
treasure and possession, as dignity and princi-
paltty, with degrading and tortuous homage.
For these sOrdid exceptions among the bright
sunlight, the gay foliage, the rushing stream.
the race course and the interchange Of
social amenities have no charm, attraction, for
the mere love OF acquisition and boarding smothers
every noble aspiration, every principle that is
pure and every quality that Is generous and lofty.
But to :hose desiring happy decentralization
and enjoyment-no more desirable pastime could
be offered than aJourney to Jerome Park under
circumstances similar to those OF YESTERDAY and
we arc too glad to observe that many of our
citizens availed themselves Of the opportunity SO
presented. and the hegra from the city CON-
menced early, evidently intent on making the most
Of the day. Central Park never seemed more
charming; the air was filed with the perfume from
tree and nower: the lovely walks were filled with
pedestrians, while the main drive was thronged
with vehicles of all descriptions conveying thou
sands OF pleasure-seekers TO the races who seemed
Oh gayety and happiness. As the long
procession Of brightly capartsoned horses and
shining. eQuipages dashed out of Fifth ave-
nue. into the Mall, and the crack OF the
whip and the sound OF merry laughter broke upon
the air, we were reminded once more of the days
when the wealthy and intelligent OF the South
devoted so much time and treasure to the cul-
uvation OF the sport which Is now developing 80
1avorably In our midst 1t is certain that neither
London. Paris nor Vienna could have exhibited
grander display OF equipage than those that
graceu our avenues and drives yesterday.
Journey to EPSON, Longcnamps or Neustadt
might be attended with more bosterous
mirth and more damaged hats perhaps But
she majority OF s1gntscers took the quicker
method OF arriving at FOrdham by rail- certainly
the quickest and most disagreeable. To sit for
thirty.hve Iorty minutes III car filed
with Q passenger laying claim to each OF
your knees for sitr!ng space, can scarcely
be agreeable But then the passenger Is to some
extent compensated Tor this inconvenience by the
excitement at the end OF the journey, the gay
chattering and good humor, the pel-mell rushing
for the nearest bypath and the delightful range OF
halt mile in most charming country studded
with timber and adorned with a coat OF the most
delightful emerald Some 5000 awaited them
<Is nhtu.- fnn Doet
The attractions at the course were manifold.
The first surprise for the visitor on entering the
ground was the immense array OF spectators. At
least 5000 persons present In the club house,
the walks and in the grand stand by two O'Clock.
The club house all animation and gayety.
several hundred ladies' occupied the balconies,
ana quietly surveyed the interesting scenery at
all points OF view through their held glasses.
And the variety o. dress was coequai with the
SaeK 80 Prominently r. noticed on the two previous
days OF the meeting we saw the favorlte plne, the
delicate lavender and lilac and the rich orange
more in Keeping with the surroundings the rich
verdure and the sweet-scented blossoms. The
gentlemen, too appeared more in harmony in
Above ALL the excellent taste and decorum exhlb.
ited by the ladies--of whom about 1000 were
present-sn0wed now thoroughly they appreciated
the pleasure OF the occasion, setting an example
that even those less blessed by nature and
%sSs Gould no M to a Observe
other sense the presence OF the large body
strengthens
race course can be 80 refined and elevated that
even those who turn racing into trade and
whom hlrnerto no talent could dignity, may IN the
future learn to prescribe the limits OF their pro-
fessiOn. The ladies and gentlemen walked about
the grounds with evident pleasure. not single
instance OF rudeness or misconduct being reported
during the afternoon. The view from the balcony
OF the club house at about three O'Clock was both
exciting and gratifying. Hundreds Of visitors
were constantly passing and repassing the evenly
mown slopes between the mousse and me grand
between 1t ana the course was also flied
with well-dressed men, VINO kept on the move
sellers. Away stu further to the right in south
casterly direction the banks above the road lead
ing TO the grand stand were literally black with
people, who preferred to witness the racing and
the more privileged spectators In this Hratuitous
tending to the spaces north and south counted
300 vehicles OF different kinds. AT one end OF tho
grand stand long lines OF persons were crowding
20 the French pools. each having ''the exact
amountn wherewlth TO buy his avorlte. AT the
other, or north end, festive nttle man was SET
ing pools IN the most ordinary suctoneerins
style. and his wit apparently attracted US
neh attention as sae MAJOR horses mistake ne was as
three pounds in the weight one Of McDaniers
horses was to carry, and even me paternai
presence OF the venerable morse owner did notpre-
vent "this young gentleman IN the pool box from
punning on the mistake as u matter OF no weignt
with him. During the first race there was not much
sensation but wnen it was announced tnat fifteen
two-year-olds were TO contest the hali-ine event,
the excitement became intense AT the nrst
orally all the coois OF the rainbow, leaped INTO
their saddles aud pranced lesurely down to .he
END u The course, when Is hall "a mile 10 The
grand stand For upward OF thirty minutes every
neld glass was turned toward the starting point,
where these caprlcious colts danced and pranked
without the least possibility OF start" AT
length, however, the red nag was seen to drop,
and In an instant they were of. Like
q troop OIL cavalry in desperate
immense cloud OF dust completely hiding several
in the rear, and nylng into the air like the smoke
from battery OF artillery q still day on they
dashed, the jockeys with their hats Mapping over
their backs, and as they reached the Stand cheer
after cneer greeted the riders who were fortunate
enough to lead Tie betting had evidently been
extensive on this race for everybody appeared IN
terested, either on his own account on account
OF friendly interest. To see the thousands on the
STAND ut the moment the winner came
home and the thrill Of excitement every.
where observable, was worth an effort 10