National Republican., 1875-07-23
A Long saAHcH cLAn.sAKE.
How they Wind Up the Racing Season at Nom
mouth Park-Ysstsrdsy's Clsm-Baks and
Who were Thsre-A Jolly Gathering and
Royal Feast-Ihe Africans, Red-Lettsr Day.

How they Wind Up the Racing Season st Nom
mouth Psrk-Ysstsrday's clsm-Baks and
Who were Thsre-A Jolly Gathering and Q
ROYAL Feast-Ihe Africans Red-Lsttsr Day.
Correspondence Of the GraphIc.l
MONMOUTH PARK. Lone BRANcH, Jaly 19.-n
there Is one incentive more than another to 90
fast at the race meeting at Monmouth Park Il Is
the prospect OF the clam-bake that awaits par
tieipants when all its days are numbered and all
the numbers are taken up. The clam-bake which
crowns the feast Of racing comes like another
poultiee to heal the blows Of sound. Here those
who have won and those who have lost, those
who have stsked their money on the wrong horse
and those who have shown wisdom In every pool,
forget the differences In their pocket, and share
alike the bounty which Mr.. John +. OhamberlIn
sets forth at the close Of every succeeding meet
ing.
The disposition to bring any series Of gather.
ings 10 brilliant close is to be observed every
where The days are not very far distant when
New York manager who had scored q run be-
fore enthusiastic multitudes thought Il the proper
thing to gather the srtistes together who had
participated In this success, and setting before
them Q mena in which every composition from
soup to meringue was stinguished by some
favorite's name, celebrated the triumph of stage
art. So, too, the other day, the Cornell crew,
clothed and In their best spirits, gathered about
the festive board and ate and drank In honor Of
their own prowess. Witness again in good time
the right royal Delmonieos spread that shall
celebrate the return Of the American team.
And q clam bake, succaleut reunion OF which
Babcock is the head and scenter par excellence,
httinEly brought to a close this afternoon meet
Ing which did credit In every way to the Mon
mouth Park Association and its long-headed su-
perintendent. The guests were bidden to the
beautiful grove near the course, and beneath the
protecting foliage Of the old elm trees which make
It 80 secluded q retreat, beside the stream which
fows in cool proximity to the wooded ground,
they found table whose lingering length told
that hospitality was to be boundlsss, and that
there was to be room even for the traditional lone
more" This pleasant place was soon begirt with
carriages, and to Mr.. ChambsrlIn came, in fast
succession, string OF notabilities. Three high
dignitaries graced the feast-Governor Davis, Of
Minnesota; Governor McCoOk, Of Colorado; and
bia- Mayor Stokley, OF Philadelphia, brought
brotherly love and an excellent appetite to the
Leeds, Of the same city completed the represen.
tation. Robert Mackey, Pennsylvsnia's State
Treasurer; Senator Sherman, Of Ohio; General
Kentucky: T. H. Nelson, OF Indiana; Colonel
OFallon, of st. Louis, owner OF Ozark,
that wonder Of the turf; Senator Spencer, OF
Alabama; General Van Yliet, of the army; Harry
Harley, H p mcGrath; AL Smith, of Chicago;
George H. Butler, DIR. Weldon, Sol Sayles, Frank
hllen, a. n. OrlQge and Judge haSmlre, were
among those who came to mete out what was at
once justice to the bake and compliment to the
host. Among this company Mr.. Ohamberlin dis
trtbuted bis unwearying attentions, and proved
SO successful In ministering to the wants Of his
guests that it was the unanimous opinion that the
bake surpassed even the famous one givea by him
TO the Americus club several years ago. At four
O'Clock the condiments Of the clRm-b1ke were
placed in sayory layers. Chickens, lobster, corn,
potatoes, tsh, and lastly CLANS, to give name and
flavor to the mslange, were put together, covered
with seaweed, and set on 1re, with Q confidence
that was Justified half hour later. II came
forth perfect whole, and the gu ,sts pleased with
the lobster, tickled with claw did the execution
which comes Of anticipation, the salt air, brisk
drive esprit de corps, and (shal 1t be sald) prac
tice.
Pauses were made for speeches by the hand
some Governor McCook, the lucky NcCffath, the
refund OFallon, and all who felt moved to, arose
and called the occasion blessed. The sentiments
were hailed with that applause which Is often
diversified BY salute Of champagne corks; and
the host, was called upon his feelings at the right
OF the assemblage Expressed in deeds" as well
as words(-"'Deed it's fust- class bake not TO be
come mp with even In Oaliforny"-were cordially
coincided with. It was noted that the occasion
was remarkable for bringing together the first
trainers and turtles generally and some Of those
who may be popularity termed 'the highest IN the
land" The company departed from the sylvan
grove and the ptuous feast reluctantly. Butthe
They found their way iuto the appreciative circle
OF the stable boys who had fIinged the grove
throughout the feast Of their betters and who.
despite the fullness Of their mouths Iund voice as
the guests drSve back to the Branch for three
heers and tiger for "Massa Chamberlin."