The New York herald., 1874-10-04
hNLRICiN JOCKEY Club.
RACING AT JEROME PAKk
First Day of the jerome Park
Autumn Meeting.
Beauty and Fashion Honoring the
Occasion.
Elegant Toilets and Splen-
did Equipagcs.
FIVE CAPITAL RACES.
Countess the Winner Of the First, Aero
bat the Second, Olitipa the Third.
Mate the Fourth and Mary
Buckley the Fifth.

The opening OF the fall meeting At the n ost
popular racecourse in America, Jerome Park was
the event OF yesterday For once Old Probabilities
was in good humor, and the weather was posi-
lively charming. The attendance, however, was
not so large as might be anticipated FOR such an
OCCASION owing probably TO the early hour, one
O'Clock, announced Tor the commencement OF the
races. 1t would perhaps be more Judiclous TO
begin each day an hour so later and curtall the
needless length OF the intermisslons between the
races The first race yesterday was announced
for one O'Clock, and the second race commenced
within few minutes OF two. sensible improve
ment mas been made in the removal OF the Paris
mutuel pool stands 10 the end of the grand stand
opposite wnere they formerly placed. 1t
leaves one portion OF the quarter stretch
free for promenaders who are not inclined
toward betting. The space now occupied
by the pool sellers does not interfere in the
slightest degree with the enjoyment O those who
visit Jerome Park from motives OF pleasure alone
The drive through central PARK was lovelier tnan
ever yesterday, and the only drawback to COM
piete satisfaction was the difficulty OF reaching the
garden or the metropolis on our illy-payed ave-
nues. Those who wander away rom Fifth avenue
to test the wooden pavements Of some OF the
parallel thorougnlares win horse and buggy run
the risk OF either breaking their own precious
necks or the legs OF the animal they drive. But
once in the beautiful Park a2d al IS forgotten.
save the unalloyed enjoyment OF the scene. Each
turn OF the road reveals a new vista OF Ma
ture's lovelness, and in the clear October
sunshine trees and grass, hill and dale
lake and ramble seem TO be toetted
In more Respondent attire than ever Across
Macomb's Dam the long line Of carriages
''queued' out as in procession, haf dozen
graceful boats with sturdy oarsmen darting be-
meath the bridge the rush OF train OF cars the
further bank, the red sunlight on the steep hills
across which the Croton water Is conveyed; the
stately proportions or High Bridge and the broad
boulevard stretching away IN the distance, formed
picture worthy OF any artists pencil. And then
there IS also time to glance around ana admire
toilet or two in the crowd cf carriages. Here is a
lovely blonde gracing toilet Of pure black and
white, which is strikingly becoming aud distingu5.
over an Empress gabrielle OF black velvet,
which fits superbly, Is an overdress which
might apty be called coat OF mail. This
is OF black lace, closely embroidered with cut
jet beads IN set pattern and is fitted in gabrielle
style 10 the figure reaching al 10 the knees In
front and Founded away TO the back, where il
describes ..cuIrass" basque. The edge is finished
with jet fringe. and handsome jet ornaments are
placed Just back of the hips. The sleeves are or
black velvet: hat OF black velvet, trimmed with a
exquisely fne India shawl serves as a wrap
on the avenue ycleped Jerome, and over the de.
lghtul hills Of Westchester. past u group OF gap.
ing rustics or sleepy looking cow, or, perchance,
q mischievous goat, perched on a height above
the road, or party OF equine critics at some
roadside caravansery, we reach the at last,
half choked with dust. The sprlnkers evidently
forgot their duty yesterday.
A few minutes later and the first race is over,
anu lamentations arose from the hackers OF
Harry Bassett, who mad forgotten that the ex-
king OF the turf is not ''as ne used to be-" When
the youngsters brought up for the Nursery
Stakes a strange funerea like procession takes
the place OF the former chaotic style OF starting.
The horses pace around in a circle until there Is
favorable opportunity Tor an equal start. Anxious
betters crane their heads forward In the stand,
the line Is formed for the last time, down
60 the flags and the many colored phalanx tear
up the track in a cloud OF dust, and In in few
moments more they are beneath the club mouse
blum. There was fine representation OF the
daughters ot ashlon on the grand stand, and
some OF the toilets deserve especial mention.
notceaoly elegant and stylish toIet was OF
ilk velvet ana matelasse all OF the darkest shade
OF acaIou GROWN, tne dlnereace IN the materials
producing an apparent difference III shades. The
demi-traln SKIRT OF SILK, pc fectiy plaln with
the exception OF broad triple box-piait down
tho mldde OF the back, ornamented with large
velvet bows. over this was worn d ''-enoraf
pol l1ndise oi matelasse, having deep LOUIS XIV.
vest q velvet yeivet revers on the basque and SILK
slgBves, with velvet cuffs. Tue deep. square tabs
at the s.ae we're bordered with ostrich feather
trimmnt and, Instead OF being tied together IN
The DacK, were fastened underneath the box.plalt
In the SKIRT. Tue nat was UNUSUALLY becoming,
made IN LOvel shape o. brown SILK and velvet ana
reviewed oy natural plume or brown aud clear
lemon colOr. lie tout ensemble was perfect and
emlnentiy refined.
The piazza o. tne club house was OF course, the
principal resort OF tie ladies', and very attractive
indeed they looked IN their tall costumes, chatting
on every subject known 10 the daughters OF I've,
and occasionally wagering g.oves on the result of
race with WONDERFUL intrepIdity. Wnen Ontipa
won the third rae, ana the vicinity OF the pool
stacd Decaine tntohesd, the cry OIL the auctloneer,
Fourteen hundred collars IN the pool and Mate
and Survivor sod y ne curious eyes that peered
through the cage-ilke uace wnere the iocKeys were
teing weighed, lhe critcd 9iances OF the mag
mates of the turf at the contestants az they were
brought forward, ana thc earnest conversation of
those who risked tnelr muuey, made up curious
scene TO the unconcerned systanders. Al length
the dusty war IS over, and, oiddng a congratula-
rlages pours out thrOhgn the gate New York-ward.
Ju q Berlin landau conyerzlng with gentleman
VINO Is quite an authority, sat lady in dtsungue
costume, made OF drugget-vertaoIe dru pet-a
deep stone color, paided inds tinttIy with lighter
shade. ana relieved with trimming OF deep navy
blue silk, wncn elected marked attention. the
SKIRT, made waking iength Vas oordercd with
pTe roea pas ss and u arraecea rae oraed WIN
clan cesign, Era,o having In eaGa s alternate
Adelaide oversklrt, shrred high at the s1es and
gracefully draped IN the back. was borde "a with
bias fold corded with SILK In front t was
breasted garment, and instead OIL beng buuoned
was fastened with blue SILK bows, confined by a;pe
smoked pearl buckles with SILVER teeth. The NeiI-
son Jacket doub e-Dreasted dagoDay and las
tened with bows and BUCKLES To match the over
skirt, had blue SIX collar, blue SILK sleeves ana
was finished with a bias band OF drugget corded
with blue SILK Cray elL hat trimmed with blue
SILK and velvet of the same shade as the dress
and q handsome South American brd. In the plu-
mage OF which gray, blue and cardinal red were
combined.
A lovely young miss, with bright English com
plexion, sat IN another carriage, and most
bccomlngy attlred In u costume OF Forty second
plaid camels hair goods. The skirt whlcn Just
ESCAPED the ground, was trimmed Win bias. KIT
plated nounce which reached above tue knees,
and was headed by a oias PLAID band, corded with
black silk. The side lated waist had "a kilt
plated SKIRT which reached TO the heading TO the
nounce on the SKIRT. The sleeves and belt we're ot