The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-28

change OF SIDES and aer some discussion Il was de-
cidedly stronger than those in blue number Of ths
ladies had got down from the coaches and were nov
seated on campstoes In front OF the marqsee ~ sne
southern end OF the grounds, where they enjoyed
pleasant shade and good view. The following rcds
were selected
NJ Rowland Robbins Lord Msndevi,l s'
MT j. Kane, Colonel Jay.
Mr. W. Thorne, Mr.. J. Mott,
Mr. A. JAY MI. 4. Rowland
Whom the players ranged In front OF their Roan
the umpire, Mr.. Bennett, gave the word and they
each side and every one took an active part in the
game. Mr. Rowland Robbins had hard work 70 nod
his ground against the side led by Lord Mandeve ana
Colonel Jay but no had able assistant N Mr. John
Kama who Is improving very rapidly and becoming n
quite expert a. tho game There - considerable
FIRST practice games were commenced there Is more
riding and hitting and not many scrambles In wncn
ss anq ss the Sss
game throughout although Mr. Purdy az one time gos
lair start and in three strkes carried the ball pretty
mnutos' play tho light centred in front OF M Rob
bins goal, and . clever hit BY Mr.. Rowland finished
the game and scored the FIRST victory for Lord hande
vlIo's side
Tho Same sides played the next game, with the az
ccption Of change. Mr. Douglas taking MI Girls.
wolds place On the charge three players missed, and
then Colonel Jay succeeded starting the ball and the
amer sharp coniest In the centre Of the neld the Man.
deville party carried the bali up TO MT Robbins goal
and BY clover BIZ decided inc game making the score
carriages had arrived during the play and were driving
up and down the road outside the grounds
Mr. Griswold onlciatcd as. umpire and Mr.. Bennett
took hts place Lord Mandevilles side, while Mr..
rnsyn d sS made y n T. nsy
bali and hot nshi snsued but tho Vaudeville party
decidedly TOO strong, ~ Notwithstanding some
very brilliant play on the part Of Mr.. Robbins the
Vaudeville side scored third goal
point In reference this game the ball hit be-
tween the goals and striking Mr.. Trancklyn's pony
bounded back outslde. Mr. 0riswold, however, vcry
properly decided Il game s the ball had passed BE-
tween tho goals
Tho same sides took part IN this game, and great
deal better contest ensued Mr. Robbins side made
very determined resistance. Mr.. Grswold, the UNI
pre- to grass twice. and on tho last occasion his
mount, an iron gray pony, took little cAnter around
the hcld much to the delight OF the gallery that lined
the walls around the grounds Amer soms good play
cossfu rush and brought the ball near LORD Mande-
vle's GOAL but was ridden out and the battle carried
sSen w " ike Trojan and pst on the evil moment
but the opposition too strong and the Vaudeville
sdo scored fourth victory, making tho total score
to-
An interval now ensued, during which time meet
ing Of the members was held and Mr.. Robbins and Mr.
Bennett were elected captains TO choose sides Tor
the match 70 be played next Thursday on tn, occasion
Of the opening Of tho new groundA The anernoon,s
play concluded with scratch game between tho reds
and blues. Dir. A. Jay, playing with tho reds made
splendid hit for the opening shot, driving the ball
behind the goals OF the blues, but unfortunately the
direction not true, and Jailed 70 pass between the
goals and had be hit out again. After minute or
two moro play Mr.. ROBBINS the captain Of tho reds,
succeeded in hitting the ball through tha buos' goal
and scored game for the reds
EIGHTH GANE.
Thcy changed sides quickly, and wers soon engaged
In another contest 1t very pleasant now ~ tho
sun had just gone down the trees to the west
ward, ard the evening was cool and balmy. After
practising for about ten minutes longer tho players
gave up and, changing their costumes took their
seats in the coaches and wcrc whirng along
homo fast a. four horses and skiliul whip could
take them.