The New York herald., 1876-12-24
OVER THE SNOW.
THE sLEIGHISG CARSIyAL-yEsTERDAy's TURN
orr or FAST sTrppFRs


THE sLEIoHIxc cARSIvAL-Y YESTERDAYS TURN
orr OF FAST sTEPPERs.
Since the sleghiug commenced last Tuesday the
upper portion OF Manhattan Island has rcsembled
fashionable open air st> II has maitered whether
ones observations made In the morning or alter
noon, i, was ali the same, all New York evidently
being out TO hour Of genuine pleasure IN
gliding over the snowcovered avenues. The
sight Yesterday was Of unusual brilliancy
and Of that character OF which Goiahmies
rnay well be proud. Such collection OF
pretty we'll dressed women in dainty cutters or family
turnouis so many incompatible establishments, OF
every conceivable description, and so matchiess DIS
play of horsencsh, could hardly be met with in any
other city on this continent
The Park with lis excellent footing, was the grand
rendezvous and a pretty scene tie thousands OF
slcighs presented with iher attractive loads, dart
ing IN at its numerous entrances and dashing
Out the main exit at lloin street. This
point affords a fair opportunity 10 take stock
OF the countless numbers o! drivers and their
horses. they speed toward 81 Nicholas and Central
avenues but yesterday TO pick out intimate acauain
anccs even was almost impossible, owing 10 their
being so closely added together and II woud have
baicd the hundred Dyes Of Argus TO thoroughly in
spcct each from the hours Of two O'Clock TO
nve-they passed and repassed with such ghtninglke
rapidny.
The additional snow OF Friday night bad made the
going little heavy, but toward night Il was so much
improved in this respect tina, there were many merry
races along tho while the bits OF last travelling
were numerous II were useless to attempt their
enumeration or the results A noticeable feature Of
yesterdays display were the scenes OF family parties
and their attractive dresses The ladies' one and all,
were clad IN such an artistic way that universal praise
was accorded them Bits Of cardinal ribbon
and then cleaned IRON beneath the
white couds' used to mule the ears and neck, while
the dark sealkskn sacque made contrast with the i'm
maculate the road side that was as lovely us II
effective Matchess teams of sober dignity, with
nothing OF the irolicsome humor sticking OUT all over
the fast trotter set of many new sleehs while
o! teams good s'weght carriers and valuable for
looks and style disarmed all fault nnding
Though tho houses Of popular resort on Central ave-
nuc were well patronzed those on ST. Nicholas ave-
fortunate enough TO catch the greater por-
tion OF the seehers AT the club house there was not
room enough for the company; every place was over
crowded, and among the hundreds were many OF New
Yorks oldest roadmen. Here and there stood friends
who years have during afternoon drives step
two further those that could tell you OF
all the seighing carnvals this city has experienced
since the year 1926 and they could tell you, and Tor
all that were telling, OF the prominent characters that
in this stretch OF time had monopollzed public atten-
ton well as captvated all drivers with their mag
nincent display OF horsc1esh. More than one OF
these groups acknowledged that II the familiar face of
n veteran reinsman could be seen behind his team of
road beaters the occasion would lack nothing maker
the most successful OF years. That lace was undcr-
stood TO be Commodore vandcrbts, and frequent ex-
prcssons OF regret heard that continued illness
necessilated the absence OF this skilled workman with
the ribbons"
some of the hundreds Of drivers recognized on the
road during the day arc as foilows:--
Colonel Jerome Fellows drove his nne bays,
Tommy and Aunty, 10 a new sleigh. The horses are
excellent drivers and OF fine action.
Mr.. Aitkcn OF Fifth avenue, sat behind his fast bay
She is young and very last.
Mr.. William II. Harbcck had out his wonderful bay
gelding Windermerc. Heavy going does not seem TO
lessen his speed on the snow path and IN previously
arranged tilt with Mr.. Aitkens marc, as above, In
front Of the club house, Windcrmcre was credited
with a neat victory
Mr. John II. Harbeck, Jr drove the Fanny Atwood
Dan Mace glided up and down the avenue behind
new big bay called Big Strider, and most Of the last
ones that took issue with him wished they hadn't
Mr. John G. Davidson handled tho reins over his
handsome sorrel gelding jerks.
Mr seamon Ltchcnslen showed how we'll his ee-
CANT team OF golden sorrels can rot on the snow He
seldom takes the ''dusr' OF any driver
Mr. Peter Moller camc tearing past the club house
behind his conspicuous pair, which always elicit much
comment whenever they appear. 49,,
creature Music II takes the best Of tho road TO keep
step with this music for the reels and gs she treats
all corners with are something marvellous.
Colonel Kane. Of coaching renown, drove hand
some and speedy stopper.
Mr. John Harper found time to leave the great pub.
fishing house Pearl street drive his superb bay
team which Is as fast as It Is pretty.
.,,en,;on :. hc .ho. by Se =, Nlcnol.s Club housc
Mr. Henry Heller's black gelding, stylish stepper
allowed chance to slip where he could show
Mr. Thomas Trimble drove a rafting big bay horse
called Tornado He also at other times shows other
William McCarty ('.Kna psack') was out with tho
bay geding Vermont. He can tros mile In ESQ. and
"warms' many cinker.
Mr.. Knight showed his handsome brown horse
record, but fast and good locker.
Mr. FIack was out with hts promising bay gclding,
to be unusually good In time.
Ed Kearney gave the gray gclding Sandhill jog the
length OF the road II is reported that this clipper and
the big brown Lady Dahlman will come to-
pc nj a
Mr. John Evcrhardt made many busy With his
handsome brown mare.
Mr. Thomas T. Wallace had out Hcathtrbloom and
James Il. Coleman. Tney are very last
Mr.. \. H. Leadbeter drove q new chestnut gelding,
very large and promising.
Ike sonnebcrg was driving the bay horse Magma
Charta a pretty fast one.
Mr.. Nathaniel smith handled the ribbons his
wcli known brown horse very speedy and reliable
Mr.. Griswold was out with Belle Of Spring Hill and
his white footed geding.
Harry Hamilton drove the fast team Unknown and
Winsome. Harry was smiling
Mr.. James stewart was driving the bay marc Belle Of
Mrs. J. Dunn Walton showed how we'll she could
handle the reins Nellie Walton. with record OF
22d, and the Happy Medium mare Francis
Mr.. J. Dunn Walton was out with Countess and Gray
Eagle
driving single rigs Both have last ones
Mr. James Galway appeared with stanley, hand
somo Hambetonian.
Mr. Norman Andrews drove his nnc brown mare o
good stopper
Inspector spcghs and his black stallion, by wilkes,
attracted mnch attention
Mr. Joseph King and his bay jennie Doane gave
tho go-by TO numerous acquaintanccs.
Tommy Rodgers had out the trottcr Dreadn aught,
and his performance made the knowing people believe
he Is now as fast as when hc made his record Of
2:27.
Mr. Wright gave his black gedipg airing.
Mr. Stewart did likewise with his bay horse.
Mr. Bogart was out with his fine bay gelding.
Benny Mace showed his speedy bay colt by Jay
Gould
Thomas Connor drove his 80 horse and made tho
snow ay in all directions whom he was challenged for
the lead
Major Barker and his Charles eat behind fast
teams.
Mr.. smith, Of Fifty-fourth street, driving single
a gray mare, one OF his fast team.
llr. James s. Reynolds did pretty work With his gray
horse
Mr William NJ. Humphrey had fast pair during the
afternoon, and later was out single.
Long alter dark the stream OF sieghs continued
going up and coming down the road. Late At night
nearly every house on ST. Nicholas and Central
nues filled. and all appeared to bc enjoying them