, 1875-09-05
KENQSHA,
THE RACES.

Srecidl Correspondence Of Tie Ch1caoo Tribune.
EESosHA, Wis., Sept. 4.-The fail meetings Of
the kenoshs Driving Park opened Wednesday.
Sept. l. The day was SO warm thst few towns
people vsntured out, and the crowd assembled to
witness the davis sport was mostly made up OF
outsiders Alllwaukee. Racine, Naukegan had
number Of representatives on the ground, some
Of whom had horses entered for the prize money.
For the 300 race, purse $500, there were twelve
entries ten horses starting. The 8. m- Lizzie.
owned By 1. Perrin, took first money j.
palmer's br g. Weasel second ". Hesing's Ger
mania third and fourth money to A. Rogers
Whaiebope. There were si1 entries for
the 240 race, purse $400, which was won
By Gertrude in three straight heats
Farmer took second money, hanlstee third,
aud Kitty Palmer fourth. Time, 2:38; 2:37;
2:331z. Lady Wooster WAS drawn. and Heslng,
IT,. was distanced in this race. The second day
of the races WAS much cooieat, and the number
Of spectators larger. In the first race for horses
with no record below $500, purse $500, there
we're twelve entries, only eight starting. Lizzie
won the race ia three straight heats, D1anistee
came in second. md Toney third. Time, 2:40;
2.39I6; and 2:35. For the running race tive
horses we're entered, four starting. Five heats
we're run, Swanee taking first money, Derunger
second. and Badger Boy third. KITTY Stacy vas
distsnced IN the third heat. Time, 1:5o4z;
l:5lA; Its5<; 1:55A; L. LIS: ::
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Curry Friday evening to
ihelr friends in the Reading Rooms IN Trues-
dell's Block was grand auccess IN every partic-
ular. 4 large number OF Invitations wato out,
the majority Of which we're responded to in per-
SON. The Reading Rooms are large and airy.
aod suitable IN all respects for cancing-paTty-
Mr.. and Mrs Curry. assisted By Miss Curry, re-
ceved their guests in the larger room, and By
10 O'Clock the rooms were filled with merry dauc~
ers. Among those present were noiiced the
Misses Striker, Bond, Bain, Simmons, Hinsdas.
Frary, Pierce, yernilye, Doollttle, Kinney, Over
acre, Brooks, Brande, Alton, Clary; Mrs. King.
Mrs. Hazeiton, Mrs Lewis. b1rs. Head,
Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Hugh Miller Thonp-
Mrs. Galsins Mrs Mrs Wnds9F Nhs Mr.. Mrs.
| Calxins, Lewis, Hazelton, Fierce, Petit,
Brown, Aport, Reid, Overacre, Robinson,
Theirs, Schneider. Hale, Simmons. Garfield,
Hollleter, Durtee, Wight, Curtis. Many and
ladies' some OF which were imported. Hrs.
Curry wore handsome gros-grain silk finished
! at the throat with ruche Of lace fastened with
sptaJ Of flowers Miss Curry WAS dressed in
white muslin trimmed With black velvet. Mrs,
McNall OF Chicago, wore Al imported dress OF
light biue silla OF rich texture, with oyerdress
aud trimmings OF tiimY, gossamer fabric of i
pearl-gray tut which half concealed the bright
| blue Of the silk. Mrs. Mcneil wore magnlf-
cent set Of diamonds. which heightened the
effect OF this very elegant costume Miss
Smith, OF Chicago. wore Paris muslin with
trimmings OF rich white silk. HRS. Lusk's
Dress OF gray silk with black lace over
| dress Vas very handsome. Mrs. Quaries wore q
/ green moise antique With white lace overiress
| looped with flowers and bows Of white satin.
! Mrs. K1mba!l's dregR was rich lavender silk.
crofueely trimmed with white lace. Mira A. r.
Reid wore white With bue trimmings. Many
other costumes were noticed which, for elegance
and beauty Of des,gu, would compare favorably
with those worn in large cities
Thursday exenlng.
THE QUI-v1vE CLUB
gave party at kemper Hail, which vas largely
attended by the elite OF the city. This secopd
party tpo9 in married people, as we'll as the
young society Of the pface. It was dautfpQ-
party, and consequently did not break up until !
! late hour,-rathef say An early hour.
GENERAL NOTES.
Saturday night IRE broke out fu barn occu-
pied BY Crosby Il Beyersdorfer right north OF
the Baptist Church. It was supposed to be the
work Of an incendiary. Two barns were burned,
| also some sheep and calves belonging to Crosby
| l. Beyersdorfer.
| Mrs. Dn1kee and Miss Balm returned home
this week from years sojoutn in the Old
| World.
| Petroleum Y. Nasty favored this city With his
| pieeence for few days recently.
kempeE Hall opsns foi the looming school year
! Wednesday, Sept. IS.
Prot. G. c. Bauman and wifs have returned
| from their Eastern trip.
Nt 4. ?. FREEMAN and wife are Visiting ihelr
daughter, Mrs. '. French
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