The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-15
MON MOUTH PARK.
Second Day Of the Second Race Meeting
at Long Branch.
FOUR INTERES TING CONTESTS.
Yorkshire Lass, Bombast Chesapeake
and Risk the Winners.

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Long Brauch races was run yesterday at Monmouth
Park ana proved OF the pieasantess days Of tho
meeting The management OF this rncc meeting has
reason 10 DO congratulated the very delightful
ner in which everything has passed OF, there has
not been question Of consequence TO trouble tho
harmony OF tho sport The roces have been run reg
ulsrly on time, and Captain Connor the starter, has
gwen general satisfaction The weather was perfectly
charming and the morning In New York was as pleas
ant as II possibly could be- ana looked like holding fair
throughout the day. The morning boat, which leaves
Rector street hafpast nine O'Clock, did not have
very large crowd on board Tor the races. although
there we're quite number OF passengers tor the
Branch The Empire State left Twcn y-iourth street
At twenty minutes past ten A. N. with quite large
party on board including number OF ladies Saturday
appears aiwaysa favorite day, as SO many gentlemen
can manage 10 thor business and give tho ladies'
achance to witness days racing The stop u, Rector
street added a few moro TO the passenger list, and
alter few minutes delay, the steamer was gong Gown
The Upper bay. There was quito breeze OF WIND,
making the seats IN the bow cool enough TO wear an
overcast A number Of those on board that had
hurried catch the boat established themselves IN the
restaurant and enjoy ed good breakfast at their ease
well made omec,te and tender porter mousse digest
very we'll with IN accompaniment from Strauss by the
band. Tho main deck OF the boa, mainly occupied
given 10 discussion the OF tho tho
threequarter cash. That event appeared TO be rather
poser for tho knowing ones, as with such field OF
starters there was chance or outsiders 10 get
away with the purse. Staten Island looked perfectly
lovely yesterday with Tho sun glisening on the rich
foliage OF its wooded hills, and passing rapidly
through Inc Nsrrows the Empire State whstlcd bon
to OF tho largo boats that carrying
immense crowd TO RocKaway. pleasant haihour's
sail brought the steamer down to the landing stage
Of tho Jersey Southern at Sandy Hook, and the pas
sengers soon transferred to tho cars that were
ready waiting. The train straight through to
Long Branch without stop, giving me passengers u
br,ci glimpse OF tho picturesque cottages that lined
tho Monmouth beach. After picking up lew ad-
d.ional passengers at the Branch another dash OF
minutes through green fields and pretty wooded
country brought the voyagers to their destination.
THE ROAD.
Yesterday was gala DAY at the Branch, and after
breakfast everybody around the hotel talked racing.
TIE ladies were determined not to be kept at
home and dressed carly that their
liege lords couc lud justi6abe excuse
for not taking them. Tho gentlemen, however, were
not such barbarians as 10 refuse the request Of the
ladies. and consequently the road presented quite
animated appearance The Atlantic coach out
early, and Kelly, the well known whip, nade visit
cured, comprising Captain Connor, Mr. Durand, MIR.
Walter Murphy, Mr. Tmpson and some other gentle
men who had just returasd ivom the gentlemen rider
Stcepicchaso at EXCELSIOR Murphy's Kelly had q
snerent ioam out yesterday, as nc gave the grays
rest and had In their place xix good looking browns.
The coach was envened by the addition of somc hall
tozen ladies' at the Ocean House, to whom Major Leland
CALAMITY presented bouquets OF flowers Finally
everybody GOT on board and the Atlantic was started
withou, a vacant seat Passing up through the village
the streets looked quito lively and the six IN hand
went by quite variety Of different teams all outward
bound. Mr.. Kelly has loarn,d to know tho road
pretty well now, as, urder his skiul guidance there
is no necessity to cal! ''Low bridgel" Al the tim.
bcrod portion OF the road he wheels IN and the
open spots and avoids the branches with great dexter
lty incre good deal OF dust yesterday the
road OUTSIDE Of tho village, and sprlnkling cart
woui have been appreciated II II had only passed
Eai. way. The distance made all right
In twenty-five minutes ana alter brief
delay at The gates oil the park while the passengers
purchased their tickets the Grand Stand, The key
busle sounded tue advance aud minute latcr the Al
anic COACH discharged nor freight the entrance to
The stand. mum Dor OF Carriages had already ar
riveu, and having deposited their passengers were
drawn up along the railing OF the track
THE QUARTER STRETCH
There was quite large ATTENDANCE on the quarter
stretch, and the crowd around the pool box plainly
showed the interest that the spectators were taking
both backed Tor n large amount OF money, the former
being the tavoritc her had told his
friends he did not think hc Could loso Romney
was also backed Tor a good deal Of money, as with
Hughes up the knowing ones thought he had n good
chance. by The way Hughes was congratulated on
b b success rs pigeon shot II appears FRI
day Afternoon there vas some pstake shooting
the east cnd OF the village and number of crack Shots
representatives OF well known shooting clubs took
part Hughes came down tho spuri, and express
Ing his desire TO tako shot allowed 10 JOIN the
party. Ho proved u good one, as, 10 use "a sporting
raoc.h no
purse. CAPITA n Conner had his patience with the
pine starters Tor the three quarter race but exercising
bis usual patience ana good judgment, finally
got them on wen together For the
next event BomOus, was backed rs # ,he
run was all over, and ms hackers showed good
Judgment Tho French poo. clerks wore kept pretty
busy during Tho afternoon ana bad lively time nlng
pretty good order aud they Managed 10 accommodate
every body. Ono Of the best known sports on The
quarter stretch was the twin brother ot Soudons'
Mouse. HIS likeness TO celebrated brother is out
remarkable and led many 10 believe that lie The
Simon pure Mr.. TWIN Mouse was actively engaged
distributing pr nca advertisements Tor hash house in
the village, while he verbally announced a spurring
performances to take place that evening
There was an unusually large representation or tho
lair sex on the stand yesterday alterboon and their
elegant toilets gave quite color TO the scene Some
Of the costumes very pretty and made OF summer
fabrics OF and bright coUrs, added ircsh char
TO Tue beauty OF their lair wearers Notwithstanding
some rather racing the ladies' appeared TO
into ne spirit OIL the sport with mucn zcst, an, the
fvoritcs were for part successful ust nave
Won quite a cargo OF gloves BomDast was a special
favoritc wths the iair SEX and all the pnrasos
wAved on high when he galiopcd IN such an easy WIN
neE II McGraih had only known how much interest
oil the prettiest girls The stand took Cncsa-
pcake be would probably have given Henry iurtner
rdng instructions 80 as 10 secure tho ladies' from any
RISK OF loss. Among those present on tho stand
were Registrar Patrick Henry Jones, wife aud Miss
Rice, Mr. Perry Belmont ArIstarcnl Bey, tho Iurknh
Minister; Mr.. ADD Mrs William Barrett Mr. Ewing Pat
terson and lady, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Howe and Mss Pcary
Howe, Mrs ST. John Ledger, Mrs. Il. II. Lewis Miss
Jarrett Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Conan, Mrs. IL. l..
kingsbury, Miss Mary Clarkson Mr.. Charles Striker
and lady, Mr.. Ecter and Mrs Gaoe Meter, Mr. Juian
Myers. Mr.. j. Hoey, Jr., Mr. II. Hoey Mr. RUFUS Wat
tics, Mrs T. NJ. Ca.liu Mr. Warren l.cani, Mr. George
Leland and LADY. Mr. Bfeslin, Mr.. Jonn 7. Scrymsrr,
Mss Mary Price, Mr.. aud Mrs Felix Campbell, Chief
OF Police Campbell, DR.. Alfred p. Merrltl ana lady,
Mrs. LYDIA Goodrich, Miss Sarah Alexander, Mr.
Thomas Murphy, Mr.. Walter Murphy, Mr.. Frank
4 illson, Mr.. Leonard Grover, and Others
TnE sPEcuLATogs CAUGHT
Before the horses ed In the last race some
horses the properly OF Mr. CoiIey. were brought Tor
bale. The first, tho bay colt Charley Null, four years
DID, by Panic, dam Long Nine, BY Lightning was sold
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