The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-19
MON MOUTH PARK.
Last Day Of the Second Race Meeting
at Long Branch.
FOUR CAPITAL CONTESTS
Hattie F.. Bombast. Romney and Derby
the Winners.

or the best days that has been gwen curing 'e
meeting Tho storm OF the preceding day having en-
trely passed the morning was bright ana iresn
and a clear blue sky dotted over with light, heecy
cloudets, gave every promise OF fine weather me
brilliant programme that published IN the morn
ing papers attracted considerable attention. and the
good list OF induced number OF people to come
out that would otherwise have remained al nome
Tho contest between Bombast and Frederick
Tho Great was also strong Indictment 10
many as both horses, having made great reputation
speed the general public were curious to see them
together The Jesse Hoyt left the loot oil Rector
street as usual at halfpast nine A. NJ, and carried
gcry large crowd Of passengers. Tho Trip down the
bay was very pleasant and the steamer made pretty
good time as the train arrived at tho Branch AZ about
uuarter-past eleven A. NJ, giving everybody good
hour and half before it was time for them to start TO
Tie races at Monmouth Park. Some few went straight
put to the track, in order 10 have good
look Mt tho horses before they brought out
on the track their speed. The majority, how
ever dispersed In different directions at the Branch,
and avalcd themselves Of the opportunity obtain
good OF tho Brighton OF America hall hour
was very pleasantly passed away srolng along the
beach front OF the hotels aud cottages, as at that
hour nearly everybody out. either taking morn
ing drive in bathing The latter portion of the com
muniiy generally attract considerable attention. and
the country people look with considerable curl
oslty the peculiar looking creatures in their
flannel that irolcking and spashlng in the surt
Shortly after the number Of carriages on Ocean
avenue begin to increase, and presently the Atlantic
couch its grays drive past on It's way to the
West End Hotel to take up The passengers for The
races Every and then n barouchc and handsome
pair horses containing party OF ladles and gentle
wheel round by Tho Ocean House, and take
The road through the village the track. IL
is evidently a gala day at the Branch, aad every
body appears be the move. Tho coach
returns about hapast twelve from tho Vest End,
and stopping at the Ocean House, takes up The re-
mainder of its passengers. The drive out is
very pleasant, but the road Is mainly occu-
pied by the carriages OF the residents OF The
hotel and cottages as The New Workers have
returned to the depot to the quarter train
which carries the passengers that came out on the
Empire state from the city. It rolls up presently,
long line of cars and after brief STOP resumes its
journey and, few minutes after one, lands Its living
cargo at the gate Of Monmouth Park from whence the
people walk quickly up TO the grand stand In the
meanwhile the carriages are rolling quickly along
through the pretty village OF Long Branch and enjoy
ing the pleasing variety of architecture that It's rus
TIC buildings afford. During the short drive OF three
miles there little buildings that are not
rnch admired, as at each tolls carefully cxacted
from the passer by. With such a that
thoroughly good repair The familiar sign Of "Cows
10 leu still occupies prominent position
the ef, The road the proprietor Of the animals
advertised is quite pleased at the notoriety he las
achieved rhc IRON the Branch takes about
short nalf hour and the carriages arrive presently at
The gates OF the park, where there Is u block oil
vehic.es. there is some delay getting the adpls
tickets AT last, however every body IS PROVIDED
with the necessary pa>cboard and the people are soon
the grand stand.
START
1t is quite encouraging To see the crowd Of people
who have come out tie last days racing
meeting, aud stroliDg The quarter stretch
recognizes number OF the well known magnaos
OF the turf some lew st hanging around the
stables. but with nc exception OF those running In
days there are not many horses to DO seen, as
they have ali gone Saratoga, TO be good
order Tor the meeting which commences next saturday
The Stable boys are hanging around ready 10 give all
The winners to any one VINO Is anxious Tor Information
and who is willing to pay Tor II. One litc boy, about
twelve thirteen years Of age, quite cunning look
Tug little niger, came up 20 gentleman Just as he
gong into quarter stretch, AND, Producing very
greasy looking dollar bill asked HIM to bet that Tor
MN on Hattie Il. The gentleman kindly consented
so. ana telling the boy he would him after the
al the northern end OF The quarter stretch, went
in to buy the ticket Thinking he back the boys
luck, he bought tour tickets Hati.e H., and much
10 s asonlshmcnt the latter won, paying $50 O5 or
each ticket He kept MS appointment with his col
tips,er, aud small bigger was very happy that
evening, beng $40 rcncr than when nc got up
GRAND STAND
There was an unusually good attcndauce on the
grand stand yesterday and the iaGIes residing
IN the hotels and cottages at the Branch
very pretty umos brought out that had
very picturesque appearance, and proved quite
10 accoraaucc with the surroundings Buniings OF
white ana blue, elegantly trimmed, were much worn,
and there also number ol silks OF hight sbadcs,
that looked attractive In the crowd. The people that
leased tho rcresnmen department OF the stand must
evidently have lost money during tue meeting, as
they employed very dignincd coorcd waiter wan
pompous voice 10 walk up and down tue stand ycstcr-
day afternoon and call out the good things
they had Tor safe. According 10 the descrp-
gwen by crer, every wine, brandy,
l.
extraordinary reputation lie claimed for the concocter
brandy pun chcs sherry Coz blers ana other mixed
drinks ought certainly havo attracted some trade.
Among those present the stand were M RS. Arthur
seweii' The sses Moss, Mr. Harry Mon'asne, Mr.
Mccarthy, Mr.. ~ Daily Mr.. r. Z. Sheehy Mrs John
Hoey, MI. J. Aoey, Jr; Mr. Leonard Grover, MIR.
Warren Leland. Miss Brown, Mt Edwards.
BETTING.
The last day OF tho meeting Is always about the day
when the heaviest ansacons IN tho betting way are
executed Ever body is anxious to wn- up the meet
ing with bl bis sid oil the ieu.rr, and conse
quentIy there tx good deal Of pung the part OF
the losers. The irst proved goOd ono for those
that ancied 10 speculate there plenty OF last
ones entered Egypt was made the "vorite on account
OF his win tue previous day, and Reform
sold second with Burgoo tlru IN pubic ia,or There
were some pretty heavy pools sold on TINS event. and
again, ms usual on the last day OF The meeting an out
slider pulled oil money, HATTIE 4. proved Inc
winner. Tho French pools pad So 10 which maize
pretty goud Investment her fortunate hackers
The next event. however was tho heavy betting race
oil the day tho iavoritcs, Boubast and Frederick
tic lrca were TO run Two miles Tor the ocean Hotel
stakes. The pool selling very heavy, sonc 10 CHI
ing the aggregate ST. 600 Frederick the Great
had sipbt cnil on tue Dctina, but Bombast was v-ry
peariy good iayoritc. Mr. Loriiard proved the
fortunate winner with Bombast, and the bakers o:
HE son OF Lexington TO tho conclusion that he
WAS not quite good horse they thought hifn.
The lavortc kiDgsland defeated the next race
by Romney. While the booksellers wsrc busy
selling ON the stecpiechage shower caino up Nhtah
brought the unorclias tue quarter. IL was not
very heavy, however, as II blew over before long. The
speculation on the stceplechasc very brisk,
pubic favor appeared pretty well dyfaca between
Dcadhcad, Mr.. Browns entrees and AR i.avrogccs
entries.
THE RACING.
The four events that on yesterday were all
run IN fine style and gave general satisfaction TO all
but the loscss. The track rather heavy from the
rains OF the day before, but safe and sure for the
horses TO over. The llrst was dash OF
mile and eighth, with eight starters, and, although
here three iayoritcs, the was won by Mr..