The New York herald., 1877-07-29
THE GAME OF POLO.
A Brilliant Series Played at New
port Yesterday.
Seven Games by the Brighton Club
at Long Branch.


Six highly interesting games OF polo were pla yed
this afternoon and expected by the members OF the
clu0 there was a very large attendance comprising
mo most prominent summer residents and transien nj
visitors in Newport. From early the morning
until four O'Clock this afternoon the weather
looked very threatening, and there several
slight showers 1t was feared that the day'i
sport would be interfered with. However, the
weather promised TO be generally fair, but be-
lore the completion Of the games heavy log,
which would have done credit to London, so dense was
IT, made its Appearance SO dense was it, that during
the game tho players could be distinguished
This was very annoying to many of the spectators.
Strange it may the visitors remained on the
ground until the close of gaines and the ladies
tainly have appreciated the sport for the heavy
mist made havoc with their toilets
IMPROVEMENTS GRoUNps
Some decided improvements made the
grounds this morning, principally for tho benefit OF
the ladies' space just south OF the grand stand
always occupied by carrages-was fenced Off leaving
large open space which filed with choice plant
In neat tubs, wirc baskets &C. Being IN full bloom
the flowers presented very fine appearances Camp
Btools in prouson were scattered here ana thore
within tho enclosure for the OF adies and
their escorts. Tho scene presented that OF
Elegant private garden Tho tents used by the play
wero removed to the opposite sdc and space
ACROSS the south end reserved for the coach es
and iour-in hands. The First United states artillery
band, from Fort Adams, inside the LADIES' gar.
don. The ladies loud in their praises Of the new
arrangements, and many compliments paid the
members OF the club Tor their oughtiulness.
To-day witnessed tho largest attendance far this
season. Carriages FLIED up the space comfortably,
and the wealth and beauty of the country well
represented, also science, art and literature.
On the hlltops In the adjacent lot less tn an
three hundred Spectators who evidently as much
interest in the sport dd those had paid enter
The gate.
DISTINGUISHED LOCKERS on
Among the nrst spectators to arrive was Hon.
seorge Bancroft and wife, who came in company with
Hon. Hamilton Fish and wito There were also pres
Int Captain Edward Simpson, United States Navy;
Captain K. Randolph Breeza United States Navy !;
Mrs Fairman Rogers, George W. G. BetnIck an
English nobeman; Judge Dickey, Mrs. A. L.
Whiting and family, Mr. Edward N Taller
H. Gunther and family. General r. Is. Potter and
daughter. Mrs. George II. Pendletpn and family, Mrs
Morgan, Mrs Frederick W. Stevens and family. Mrs
a. Van Rensselaer, Royal Phelps MIR John Jay, Robert
MeKean Mel Mr.. D. > Gauier Mr. W. Watts Sherman
Mr. George Peabody wetmore and family, Major
family. Mr. Edward Luckeneyer and wife. the
Misses Frsnon, Deacon, Cooper and Lvings-
%,Sn' Mr. RSs. Panel Fearing Mr. Sidney Jones' Mr.
Miss Belmont, Mrs j. s. Bryce, syaney Webster and
family Pierre Lorillard Jr Theo. a. Havemoyer and
!. Cushing, J. Dundas Llppncott, Major Wirlz Dun
das Hollis II. Hunnewel, Edgerton Winthrop, and Q.
4. Gregory and wife,
Tho games were called at halfpast lvc-Mr. Basson
acting as umpire. The sides were made up as FOL
Reds.-Mr s. Rowland Robbins tCaptan), Mr.
Iioyds Bryce, Mr.. Carroll Bryce aud Mr. J. w.
Biues.-Colonei George r. Fearing (Captainl, Mr.
Farman Rogers and Mr. s. s. Rowland.
The players were eager Tor the tray and the ponies
never appeared more anxious To do their masters bid
ding
FIRST GAME
Mr.. L. Bryce and Mr. Rogers made the opening
charge, but the drst naned gentleman was fortunate
enough to get the nrst blow at The bali, which was
well nit the Dali was soon Ia tue centre oil the lot,
when Mr. l. Bryce's pony Knocked Mr.. Brooks mallet
Uut Of his hands.
THE player is obliged to dismount and pick up his
maliet whenever he allows fa;l and he is also
die -RErokrEK.l
Al this juncturo Mr.. c. Bryce and Captain
Fearing charged and the latter reaching 1t first
knocked II long distance in the direction OF his
choice, but Captain Robons headed him of and
returned the object to where his opponent
had found IT, Mr. Rogers then followed with
one OF his telling strokes which had its desired effect
and he left the Oall directly front OF his goal Ii
now looked If the blues have the game with
out struggle Captain Robbins came to the rescue
and with well directed blow sent it long dis.
tance in the rear and finally out OF bounds
aud in second more it was IN
front of the lades garden, with Mr.
Robbins galloping alter it in nne style The blues
then placed II where Mr.. Robbins had found and tho
game was getting highly exciting At this point the
Captain Of the reds hand to send it back again
and he won The applause OF the lookerson by
less horsemanshp HIS side associates, however
were not in their proper place. aud after had lett
the ball Mr. Howlaud was on hand and he captured
the goal IN 1no style. Time, minute 80 seconds.
SECOND GAME
Tho captain OF the reds and Mr.. Rowland charged
the latter with his fiery and sometimes unmanageabe
steed, reaching the object FIRST He not content
with one blow and before he could be stopped he dealt
II Two more elective blows. Mr.. Rowland at his
heels, and after he had played well for blue Mr. L.
Bryce did likewise for the opposite sde Then Mr.
Fearing got 1t before hun In good style, and he dld
not rest until he placed II his goal MR. L. Bryce
sent away from It's dangerous position and In doing
30 won me applause ol The Spectators He was iol-
lowed by Mr BROOKS, who managed 10 take the bali
along with him. dealing 1t several telling blows and
he leaving It near his goal again. Ho was followed by
good ball, but fortunately Mr. Howland camo behind
him aud sent the ball between the pennants. thus
capturing the second goal for the blues. Time two
minutes.
The play In this game fully equal to that of the
former contests The respective captains stronuousy
commended for the mastery, and some excellent hits
that won well mertcd applause from the vast thronr
OF spectators, were made. Victory finally went with
the colors' of the blues
FOURTH GAME.
Mr. Rogers and Mr. Robbins charged, and as they
Mr. Howland was on hand to make up for Mr.. Rogers
and then Mr. Robbins maze up for his miss by neat
backhand stroke, similar one being made by Mr.
Howiand, who played unusually well, as AID also the
remainder OF the blues. Mr.. Howland's
pony took his rider at this point Of
the gamo (aftcr dealing the object Il very
effective bow) right across the boundary line and In
among the carriages, frightening the LADIES somewhat
but dong no harm Messrs Brooks, Rogers and Fear.
ing, in the order gven then distinguished themselves
by playing unusually well, the lator giving the ball
blow which caused 1t 10 ascend in tho air as
though II was rubber. The object was now
IN the northwest corner OF the lot near the blues,
goal, and In second more II was out OF bounds
Then MT. Howland made one OF his peculiar but
effective strokes and returned 1T to within lew feet
Of ms goal, when his efficient captain knocked 1t be.
tween the pcnnants, thus vinang four straight games
for the blues. Time, I minutes
After brief rest the hlth game was called and the
players appeared with fresh ponies
FIFTH GAME.
Mr.. Robbins charged Tor the reds and Mr. Rowland
ior the olues; but The iorme as usual reached the
wooden sphere first, and with two efcciive blows IN
succession he played r near the goal which ne meant
to capture He was well backed by Mr. l.. Bryce, who
carried the Oall to within pcL q