National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-27
TIE WASHINGTON DRIVING ASSOCIATION
Prosramms Of the FAN Meeting.

Programme Of the Fall Meeting.
The Washington Driving Association, although
only in the second year OF its existence, has now
become fixture IS . permanent organization In
this district Its inception was brought about by
gentlemen partial to turf sports, who were sat
bned that racing in this section Of the country
had deeenerated to 90 low standard as to place
It almost beyond the possibibllity Of elevation,
course, and If trotting, properly managed and
honestly conducted, would not receive recognf.
tion from the community, and deserving encour-
There vereresidents Of the city, lovers of fast
horses, who enjoyed the sight Of Witnessing ami
races They were sanguine in their own minds
that park possessing suitable accommodations
for the public, and Inducements held cut to the
would be the means Of reviving good racing, and
be we'll pstronized. In this d. ..- H.
INITIAToRY MOVEMENT
only few persons had the courage
e venture n. in the undssrtsaIns and
W. Hayes, A. 7. Whiting, W. B. Moses, and Ma
jor A. D. Richards, gentlemen well known to the
names as founders Of the ASSOCIATION was . SUN
cient guarantee Of the success Of the project.
They Immediately organised under the name Of
lease on the track at brightWood, and united
themselves with the National Trotting Associa-
tion, being governed BY tho rules and regulations
improvement was immedistsly.begun on the
course and buildings connected Herewith, but
which was not commenced any too soon, for the
march Of decay and destruction was visible on all
sides. The alterations made marked change In
the appearance Of the park, and reflected credit
on the management Being q young association,
not wishing to become involved In debt at the
outset, small purses were offered at their first
meeting, and as consequence no en-
the 9sns s6os M
were paid to tho<e entitled to receive them, the
meeting was successful and 9 handsome balance
remained m the treasury of the association.
PROUD OF THEIR PROSPERITY
and grateful for the endorsement Of the public
their attendance had given them, the members
resolved, at their next meeting, to take another
progressive step toward making themselves sad
trict by holding out Inducements for the
owners Of horses to visit here and exhibit
improvements sprang up in the track, reveal.
ing the fact that the trottiHg course had
finally fallen into hands capable Of Its manage
patrens. The second meeting brought horses from
West Virginia and Maryland and resulted even
more successfully than the previous one; These
when the Association had the pleasure and
satisfaction Of presenting horses from seven DIFF
fereHt states and giving better and more exolt-
before in this District. H....-..l.g #
Previous to thar meeting the association was in
corporsted, 10000 Of additional stock was Issued
ly,Au
members admitted to the society. So prosper
GUS we're they last Spring that they possessed the
remarkable and gratifying ability 10 declare .
handsome dividend on stock that had not been
issued scarcely six weeks. ..
THE RACES WERE LARGELY ATTENDED,,
and passed on pleasantly, the horsemen being
much pleased with their reception and treatment
and expressing their intentions Of not only bring
proclaim the honesty and straightforward deal
ings Of the association to others owning race
which promise, from what information the secre,
tsry has received, he feels satisfied has been
faithfully kept. In arranging for the approach
order to secure larger attendance Of horses than
they have had previously, and thereby make the
meeting eclipse all their former efforts, they
Point Breeze Park. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
which would be the termination Of the eastern
circuit for the fall season.
THE LEADING HORSES
would be assembled ct this course, and with these
races their engagements close, and the officers OF
the association reasonably argued that II would
Be the most acceptable Opportunity for getting
Of transportation would be small, the jaunt tri-
fling, and as the flyers" were about going into
sport could Be- selected for them to make sr
we'll appearance than the course at the Capital
Of the nation The subject received due con-
Hayes, the Secretary, giSirs the matter err their
personal suPeryisien. These gentlemen visited
Ss city Of Tssy t 1srs .pS g
the repsfatlon Of their society for honesty had
preceded them, and on every hand they received
only remaiped for horsemen to make their fall
meeting success,
NO YEARS OF FAILURE
need be entertained as plenty of them have signi-
ned their intention Of being on hand, and the
Washingtonians would see more horses on the
track, at one time In the District, than o any
previous occa sion. Among the well known trot-
tiers that were promised, was American Girl,
Judge Fullerton, Lady Maud, NettIe, Annie Ool-
others. A conditional pledge has also been given
concerning the appearance Of the Queen Of the
occident, but whether either Of them win come,
cannot a this time, be definitely decided upon.
The others however are expected to participate
Der, 10, 20, q, 2, and the following is
THE PposRAHMB.
First day-Purse, $500, trotting IA class, lrst
premium, ESQ second, sl25 third, S76; fourth,
MUM. So ssoGnd, si4s third si ni louteE,
Second day-Purse, $500, trOttip< 2:ss class,
fourth, $50. Purse, $3.50, trott,dg .:8 class hrst
premium. $s76; second, tl7s; third sl2S; fourth,
Third day-Purse. sroo, trotting 40 class frst
premium, ts7s; second, sl7si third, sl25; fourth,
Fourth p,sn S second 5ss d ,S Ss
iOsy.s, sloS. Purse, $3.50, running RAGS, mile
beats, best IN s. -
The following conditions accompany the order.
..- THE CONDITIONS.
All the above premiums are for trotting. and 10
be mile heats, best In 8 In harless-iye 10 enter
Iolr to start-and Will be conducted under the
Jules and .egalations Of the National Association
'an Trottfng Turf rs amended February 18th, 1874.
Attention Is called 30 rules Nos. 8 g. Q, 7, IL, Is
" 50 and 80, the provisions of which must be com,
In heats where eight or more horses start, the
distance will be $50 yards.
horse distancing the field, or any part thereof,
viii be awarded but one premium.
No premium to ruled out horses.
hsses In each days races may be trotted alter
Right reserved to call classes on any dsy with.
'ut regard 10 order or number.
Entries Will close September Is 1875 'and
sneuiGbe directed to Charles W. Hayes, Score
AIRY washington Driving Association, Box lss,
Washington, ID. O.
Every accommodation win be furnished 10 mar
les entering horses from abroad.
NO races viii be given each day. The purses
re larger than before, and the time lower-alI
lorss, having record above IA being barred.
or instead Of four, as heretofore. NotWithstand-
ne much has already been accomplished By
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PARK
or the changes and alterations are now being
made which, when completed, will add to the |
onfort Of the clti liens and give better appear
nee TO the grounds. On the west side there Is |
'eing enclosed ten acres Of ground BY . high
oard fence, which 10 being run around the entire
curse, portion Of this space will DO used in
'acking the vehicles, and the nuisance and CON |
usion Of crossing the track be avoided. The res.
aurant and stables adjoining Il win be removed, |
ne latter with the grand stand set |
Iiden the course on the home-stretch, and |
lso an enclosed quarter stretch, fronting the /
Get above the spot where It now stands, the turn /
the hrst quarter widened and raised, thus giY. Il
'g the horses and opportunity Of settling down I
y giving less chances for breaks. The entire /
rack 10 being narrowed and put In condition and Il
verything placed In readiness for the fall meet
". The prospects are fair that &c Will be sue
ESQ, as It should be- for the members Of the asso-
Ation have worked steadfastly 70 build up the /
,ack, the public appreciate their labors In this
ERECTION, and will continue TO extend TO them a
enerous support and encouragement