The New York herald., 1877-10-07
Fourth Day of the Autumn Meeting
at Jerome Park.
INTERESTING EVENTS.
w. |. Higgins Basil. Albert and Mneo'a
the Winners.
TIL E FA S II I O N S.

the general impression that Indifferent sport would be
presented. Such. however, was not the case as the
racing up to tho average IN point OF importance
and every body regretted when the exciting events
we're over The commencement made under au-
spices which OF the iarest description, tho sun
shining from pleasant, though not coudess sky and
the clerk weather continued all the afternoon in
quite amiahle MOOD even II the fresh north wind
made light extra outside garments desirable. Neat
ana trim looked this most delightful OF racecourses
Everything was In apple pic order, and yet nothing
special had been done in the way OF making arrange
monts for the OCCASION. jerome is always In order,
and 1t is one Of few meetings OF the year whero
thorough enjoyment to be experienced.
AT COURSE
The cooling breeze did not prevent tho fashionable
world from driving to the course. Thursdays rain
and Friday's sun put the roads beyond the Park 10
nue ax. ono continuous string bowled along Central
avenue shortly after twelve O'clock the occupants
being charming women and CHEEKY men. The drive
was magnificent The MONDAY clouds had gradually
drilted away, and the clear, electrical atmosphere
bore testimony to the fact that 1t autumn day
in reality and not Que characterized by courtesy
In due time Jerome Park reached, and
the spectacle pleasing. BY two O'CLOCK
the sloping lawn by the club house
worth seeing. The smoothly shaven grass which
received attention equal pet dowcr bed, occu
picd by scores OF iair women In rich and pleasing
attres though the hillside has held througs
of beauty with which the present dwindes into COM
parative moth ingness. the sight was charming Then
the balconies above were crowded. and that portion OF
tho grand stand apart Tor the iar and their
escorts quite literally sprinkcd with radiant rep
resenlaves OF fashion. broad fringe OF carriages
near the large gate and another the summit OF the
hill at the upper Of the stand presented with the
occupants OF the later almost pleasing spectacle
toft thn nh Hau ha es nm IN
SOME OF THE ELEGASr TOILETS
An elegant toilet, worn by brilliant brunette to
whom 1t lent additional charms mad skirt ture
most graceful len. tn Tor waking, made oil bronze
rcen velvet, bordcred with gathered 1ounce. Over
his was amalita" polonaise made OF bourette
,hcnillec, the ground bronze green with bourette
ects OF cardinal and Gold and chenille stripes dark
Glue with gold threads brouzo green with cardinal
threads cardinal with gold and blue. The bottom
was trimmed with fringe IN which all the colors
were combined, and tho front was finished with
broad OF velvet extending It's entire length,
fastened with engraved pearl buttons The middle OF
the back aud sleeves also OF velvet The bonnet
OF bronze green plush aud velvet, trimmed with
monture oi snuded artimccas, in yellow aud red
shades. As wrap, shawl was worn Of oriental
manufacturi, 10 which red and GOLD predomi mated.
Another lady Of the same party a violet OF
boure,te mousse and fae, both deep hunters green
princess DRESS six form ng the plated tan train,
the aounces on thc front, aud tho numerous lovely
bows which were placed where they would be most
elective. With TINS worn a magnificent "Casn-
valley" shawl, n which autumn Leaf tins pre-
vailed. The bonnet was OF satin and plush, match
ing the dress in color, and trimmed with autumn
leaves
Acharm ing young blonde was attred In costume OF
bleu de SIX anu mateasse; the skirt ras ture
made OF silk. The Juanita oversKrt also OF silk,
trimmed with SILK and chenille fringe and bands Of
maclasse, and Garde FrAncaiso coat made OF mate
asse, having the vest aud rrvucs oil chamois coored
sicilienne. lhe ha: completing this styiis costume
broad brimmed chnmos coiored ieli, turned
very hgh al ne side, and trimmed with blue dc -oi
plush aud satin. shaded blue tips and blush roses
brunette matron wore princess dress o. black
velvet piece aud long side forms at the back
made o velvet damasse. the lround vs or color VITA
Dack sicenne trimmed with thread lace over wen
sam aud chenille gaiio5n and fringe Tue bonnet was
j vteii aud black velvet combined aad orna-
ed with old goid tips, tue oridc's OF black lace
~ dered with well or. Al exquisite dress I'M
SIT py Allies expressly tor this ctslon, and worn
ctite lady. was IN dark sea green sik skirt cut
Il sAnft waking length, handsome ely trimmed, and
.ded Canton cfcpe de cbine overdress, wiih
Inss loops and collar OF plaa Jrocade brl ght
oniS Conspicuously placed here and there we're
cse worn ~ comnlete the SUIT is very oaa in sbans
beng quite different to anything seen Lere AT present
Another notccabe costume was 10 ''o!d gold" satn
ard marine blue silk, with rich brocaded
oil the contrasting colos The tablcr front was quite
pam eaged, with aeep fossy fringe. With wide nettcd
headings o. the fwo coorS Tue back o. the skirt
SHOWS the coutrastiD. materials very beautifully
arranged IN fiat ing, WINE TIC sides are IN
leugthwise pats, joined al TIE back win loops and
ends 81 the plan silk, lined with od gold satin Inc
Jaunty little coat waist was ot Urooadc wlh
plan sin wet ana collar The bonnet was IN marine
Diur lett, quiic odn shape, turning ~ high at The
back ana fastened with large cluster OF ia roses
aud autumn leaves. iarac Aisatian bow was placed
On the front, o blue, double accd ribbon satin and
veive,, while long strings OF tho same were tied
prpttly under the cnin.
The new pa ent sp-ovost' sidc-cut gloves. in light
shades, were generaiiy worn ibis gove IS cntlrey
different rom all others tue bu tons being scarce
pcrccpb wnsn the arm raised. aud the perfect III
ndds to the natufa beauty and symmetry oi tie arm.
rnh FouR-iS-HASDs
Mr Willie jays handsome four.in-hand, with II o
use vi looking bays only 10 be OPP
poste the staDa but Mr. Bclmont drove his to tho
ground and, the party having aligned, u was sem TO
tue stable. The public coach Atlantic, as usual
brought out ouuyant group OF indies anu gentlemen
who enjoyed the sport with evident zcst
BooKMAKERS.
The bookmakers fortunate, and the settling Of
the afternoon must have lett them snug Balance Tor
only one oil the avories won. that thoroughly good
horse Basil being the animal ''Bet agalas any OF
'cm" coming Increasingly from dozen or more indi
viduals demonstrated that this system Of betting nas
its iascinations, tor all seemed to 10 cOnsderhOsr
business The investments Of the cay were not hc0vy
SPORT TO CONE
Ii is pleasant to chronicl tue improving attendance
at jerome, anu the remaining days Of the meeting
should Dring out the old asnioncd croNds TO witness
the contests between the cracks OF the turf Three
OF cation and amusement
advantage of by The followers oil sport aud The yotarcs
VI pleasure the present week. ana these probably VIII
DO the only chances OF seeing the representatives,
the equine race on this Course unti next year. The
.aces YET 20 come are important There = much ad
led money! and tho American Jocscy Club should
meet with commensurate returns ior tacr generous
Dutlays.
THE RACING.
The track still heavy and not thoroughly dry
from the deuge it received Friday, and the
quence was that fast time made any OF tho
races that of. The four events that took place
were closely contested nevertheless, and great
siaciton The spectators The first was dash Of
mile and eignh, IN which there we're six starters,
and for the nrst time George Longsan's W. Higgins
came tho 'front.' much TO the surprise Of the spec
tators seemed TO take interest in any o tho
others than they did 10 him. The second event WAS
the Annual sweeps,aSes, and OF the thirytwo nomi-
nations Tor II only two put appearance. and Mr.
n LoriiIard's bay gelding Basil It quite easily