The New York herald., 1876-10-03
Inauguration of ths Fall Racing
Meeting at Jerome Park.
CLEAR SKIES AND FINE ATTENDANCE.
Exciting Events and Fayorites Beaten
on Heavy Track
ghadamanthus, Brother to Bassett, Leonard,
Virginius and Pcra the Winners.

extI0moIy
from racing point OF Wow. Tho postponsment oc-
casonsd, however. by the drixzing rain OF Saturday
tended somewhat to diminish the attendance, and
moro is the pity, Tor the racing was excellent the
weather was delightful and the drive out and home
proved a rarc treat to those who were fortu-
nate enough 10 venture forth. Racing at
Jerome Park has many attractions for the
pleasure loving residents Of the metropolis and
- gradually coming to be better appreciated, even
racing itself u gaining In the popular esteem There
seemed to be yesterday two kinds Of people a.
Jerome Park-those who wont by train and the others
whose lines drawn In peasanter places and who
made their through the Central PARK and the
avenues beyond or course sharp distinctions were
not made IN tnis matter, for some who went way
returned BY the other route and enjoyed the pleasures
OF both. Yesterday the trip either way did not In.
volvc tho discomforts OF overcrowding
On the railroad It was noticeable how small the pro-
portion Of ladies Tho presence OF the fair In
larger numbers on such occasions could not fail to
prove interesting Fancy train Of dozen cars or
more starting from the Of European city to
bright fashionable course, about nftscn
miles away carrying between 500 and 600 passengers
aud not two ladies for every hundred gentlemen
Here this not uncommon occurrence. Still It
cannot DO said that it according to example, Tor tho
gentlemen Jockey Club partial to their ladies'
balcony OF the club house. On and about tho grand
stand the proportion Of ladies to gentlemen much
smaller The aspect of the park yesterday bright,
CHEEKY and beautiful Early visitors who happened
upon the before the excitemonts Of the day be-
gan had good opportunity 10 feast their eyes upon
me bursting autumnal beauty Of the surrounding woods
the bright rich green Of the and slopes that
decline from the club house.
The trip out by train staid. business-lks sort
Of affair, somewhat marked by the absence Of the
bubblinx good and hllarity that often dstin
guish the train setting on to the OF
DAYS enjoyment There was an impatient rush for
tickets at the start. taciturnl,y on the way and
dash for the head Of the column that led to tho
trance at the nnish And that column II clambered
up hill from the railway station Jerome Park and
died onward through the trees might have
been taken by stranger for portion
Of some gathering assembling to do honor to
, very solemn occasion. Arrived at the neIghbor-
hood OF the bluff outside the park which commands
toerably good view of portion OF tho course somo
directed their steps TO the left and popuarzcd racing
aftor the old country fashion, in spite OF rules and
barred gates Enterprising and doubtless unlicensed.
nerans beer dealers scattered at different points
through the woods tho railway and the
park entrance and retail their lager city prices
This life the woods recalls that solemn fool Touch
Sons, whose motley garb. half fancies lay
In view at every turn But there verses pinned
10 the trees here to proclaim the praises OF Rosalnd
and you must look Tor q melancholy JaQuss further
on, say about the vicinity Of the pool boxes.
The drive through the Central Park was, indeed,
pleasant With delightful glow soft xephyrs OF
fine October wooed the checks Of fair ladies'
speeding onward through It's many highways TO join
the thropg moving toward Jerome in all man.
ner Of vehicle Larger crowds there have been here
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roundings be NO more agreeable. Above the sky is
cIoudess and serene the landscape below lovely and
inyung to the eye; on all sides beauties
spread themselves in welcome variety. Whether
1t be occasioned by the weather, now on les good
behavior again. or the changing hines the leaves
growing from green to mottlcd russet and crimson
the exhilarating motion Of the vehcles that brisky
roll onward, expression OF keen enjoyment nlls
every eye The best order possible prevails along the
route, which is well guarded by policemen loot and
policemen mounted Arrived at the course the people
dispose themselves on the roomy stand and diminished
~ contrast with the space they occupy. The coaches
to have turned in large force yesterday;
Mr. Leonard Jeromes drag stood alone the lawn
below tho club house. and at times during the day
used by Mr.. Jerome's friends a. . point OF vantage
from which 10 view the passing sport This drag
drawn by iour bays, carried pretty full complement
Of passengers, and made q SNOWY appearance the
road going out aud returning The driving traps
OF the other members OF the club present we're
ranged the other side OF the club house.
Among the guesn and members about the
Jerome, Colonel Kip, Mr. stephen Duncan, Baron de-
Thomson and gentlemen frends, Mr. George Lor,xrd,
Mr. James Bev'ns, Mr.. Charles Bathgats, Dr. Ogs and
many Others
Before the commencement OF the days sport the
assembled crowd amused themselves according their
stretch to the One drawn bcsuties OF the turf
saddIed for preliminary canter. In this
gaiiop the horse permitted his blanket and
a. the jockey, too, keeps on coat over his colors
somo mystincation ensues the minds or observers
not privileged 70 60 all o-sr tss course Those capable
form thus dobarrcd the indulgence OF fancy that
would afford them some satisfaction Around the
pool boxes the chief interest OF class centres
lhe class that 60 10 Jerome Park by the tran-many
pr whom seek he racecourse more Tor betting pur-
poses than 10 enjoy the sport itself Hero the voice OF
The pool seller sounds monotonously the whole day
long like the voice OF tho croupier in the casino OF
Bianck Monte Carlo The large aelds yesterdays
gain to tho winner was enhanced by tho increased
number Of horses in race: Out on the quarter.
stretch and In the paddock front OF the grand stand
little knots OF knowing ones' and nov
ices gathered TO discuss points or get
Davored Of the stable Thssc just in
teerestng distance from the club house and the la
ones ears BY urgIngs Of the pool seller or
the hursey talk OF and stable attendants The
ladies' on tho balcony Of the club house RAPIDLY iu
prcasod 10 numbers the time Tor starting the nrst
race approached. Arrayed In bright costumes they
iormeo pleasant picture on the broad balcony Some
utroed down the lawn and Ioitcred ABOUT with
Their gsllants until the juogcs bell sounded
its second note of warning IT'S
wonder they loier on the lawn for It looks lovely at
tins Ono likes to lnger there to tho last
moment Doubtless before the present meeting IS mt
end there will be rush OF vsitors here for nothing
but praises OF the be heard from those pres
ent on the opening day.
glance the direction OF the bIuG now shows that
10 pretty thoroughly possessed by those who wish
tree vlsw In the midst Of The crowd 10 mysterious
looking wooden structure with windows like those at
snail railway station. Conjecture brands u tor an
lmprovlsed pool room and the movements OF the mass
confirm the impression. Why should not the FREQ
visitors have chance back their long range mpres
uonss They seemed TO do so yesterday and possibly
aiew who made lucky stroke on the first race paid
their way in 10 Obtain bctter view OF the others
There we're not many incidents worthy OF note
during the progress OF the sport, those de-
tailed below tho account OF the racing
proper. Two trivial events that did transpre