The New York herald., 1877-10-11
Yesterdays Run With the Queens
County Hounds.
BRISK GALL0P ACROSS COUNTRY.
Nome Steep Fences Taken--i Few Falls,
Bnt No Accidents.
The HERALD GETS A TROPHY.

hunters somewhat larger than the first day, and
suited IN splendid dash OF somc eight miles across
country after fox, who lost his brush corn6ed
about mile 70 the south Of Hicksville The day was
perhaps trde warm, but not uncomfortably hot as
was the case on the nrst meeting. The jumps we're
not quito so numerous stiff generally though
there some good ones at the finish; and while
there falls OF horses aud riders all came OF
unsca,hed. Quite large road attendance witnessed
the SPORT some dozen light wagons Of various kinds
bearing over score o! spectators, ladies included,
being present Most OF the occupants OF these wagons
had good Wow Of q considerable portion OF he run
and were delighted with what they saw The men,
bers Of the hunt deserve praise for tho attend
Ing these early Efforts which give such good promise
OF successful iuture.
A sport having much to recommend It to the
favor OF all who are interested In the Improvement OF
horse nesh or in the cultivation OF manly disregard
Of personal DANGER should scarcely advocacy at
time when racing and kindred sports in such high
fnvor. For the public generally hunting has Its own
advantages Any lady or gentleman who rides toer-
ably wcll and Is fond OF gallop may take with
the hounds without incurring risk. From this view
II may be encouraged as being calculated to promote
love for equestrianism and desire to improve the
horse, well as to perfect his training The dsad-
vantages against which the promoters OF hunting on
Long Island will have to labor havo boon shown
jumping horses or many expert horsemen within
county there may expect TO 1nd in English
shire or an Irish county, but the location is close
enough 10 New York and the facilities for reaching the
places OF meeting are such as to justify the expccta-
tion that many New Yorkers having the time and the
means TO participate may take turn after tho pack
Aud so, no doubt they will within short time.
Yesterday the announcement that the meeting
would be at the kennel at one O'Clock sharp Up to
noon everything was quiet at Garden city-the point
from which the hounds started the 30 inst A few
wagons had been driven up to the hotel by that
time, and IL soon became apparent that there
would be others after the hounds besides those
who went on horseback. Meantime the stable at
PENDANTS were busy saddng the sleek. shiny steeds
that were to participate In tho chase. The
here was an animated one. Tne men hustled TO aud
FRO Frightening up bits and spurs, arranging strrup
leahcrs tightening grths and testing shoes to be
that all was fast and 6rm for Then the horses.
all saddlcd and ready, drawn out and mounted.
Among those who started from this point ride
place Of meeting were Mr. Herman Oelrichs, on a
gray mare from the farm vi Mr. William Il. Peet Mr..
=. Zoorowski: on the bay mare ridden by him at the
oute which he has receI ty purchased Mr. Robert Gem
ter. on his thoroughbred hunter Mr. Center's groom
also rode another nne looking thoroughbred owned by
Mr. Center. Mr.. iicherst, OF Suffolk Farm, rode
persuaaer, and the writer logged along on old
Sultan Messrs Center, OelrIcns and Zberowski
in full hunting cos;ume-scariet coats, 5ootsan
breeches Mr. Bryce had on dark coat, boots ana
breeohcs Mr.. Bcmont Purdy, having been sud
denly called New York, was reluctantly forced TO
absent himself at the last moment Mr.. Frederick
Gray Griswod, the master OF the hounds, had pre-
vlousy left Garden City, and WAS getting things In
shape for the start al tho Kennel
THE WAY KENNEL
As We pulled out and started way for tho
Kennel the scarlet coats showing 10 nne advantage
the bright MONDAY sun, little uain OF wagons CON-
menced 70 stream IN behind and the click oil hoois and
crisp crunch OF wheels along the sandy road broke
tue quiet that ordinarily spreads ovor THIS part OF
Ham
boys foot. such as may be seen skirmishng after
hunting parties In other countries, TO make tho
picture strong enough 70 revive the most vivid
recoiections OF bunting where the sport
oughly established. With chats oil what We should do
and how We should do IT, OF the temper mettle Of
our nags. OF .hoir jumping qualities. speed and stay
Ing powers, the way WAS 0eguicd until, iew minutes
before one O'Clock, VIZ reached tho Kennel Here We
found, besides the huntsman and whip, who were OF
course In hunting coiors, MI Elliot Roosevelt, on
black mare, aud several other spectators in
wagons, among these beng General "jos'' Hookor,
VINO ~ staying AZ Garden CITY. We
not permitted to stay waiting here very long. As
entered tho yard IN front OF tho kennel heard the
sharp yeIp OF the hungry aud impatient hounds This
set our horses somewhat IN motion, and gave pleas
Ing sprghtliness aud vivacty the scene. Whic wo
rcstsd lew went TO the interior OF tho
mel. There II was found the number OF hounds had
NOW boast Of twenty-five puppies, some OF which
have not yet opened their eyes TO the trials
oi Of this world having ooen Uttered within lew days
When the doctrine OF the selection oil the Gtlcst shalt
have been put into practice with regard to tnese
youngsters the kennel Will have on ITS hands the
HOUNDS are handsomely marked with black and tan,
while . few are almost wholly whtc-by no means u
desirable color for the chase.
TO COVER.
Pretty promptly on tho appointed hour the kennel
trotted out at the heels Of their master TO move to
cover. Behind rode Fitzpatrick, the whip. Two by
two the horsemen hed ou. AFTER their chargers
ing 10 he music OF the huntsnan's horn. In right
merry mood all moved along 10 where the hounds
we're turned loose about mile aud half to the
southeast OF the kennel Some few, anticipating tho
chase, had put their horses preliminary Jumps 10
warm them Tor the work before them. Mr. Grswold,
however moved on quietly with his pets closely hugg-
ing his horses hoels their hoads down and wagging
tails erect
A. true hanispan m s1nss doe; s,d be :,nss Sot
Ur ever haliood to a hound.
TURNED LOOSE.
Hating at point indicated tho accompanying
map as start beginning OF the run, Mr. Grlswod
aud tho whppsrln dismountsd uncoupiedItue dogsand
turned them loose. During the early morning hours
~ ascertained that fox inhabited the here
abous, however ne had come there, and was hoped
he might prove accommodating enough to entertain
US by nice Lttle scaiDper tue fields for few
miles. On beng turned loose the dogs ran along be-
side brush fence little way and then crossel
into the adjoining held We had short canter and
jump aitcr them, one OF our party, Ar Roosevelt.
Bippng IRON his saddle at this hfst cnort. he re-
mounted again, however, ana Kept on with better
luck aitcrward In q few moments tue foremost
hounds gave tongue, then the pack 10 iui cry dashed
oil sharply 10 the south Tor short space, and alter
passing through the corner oil wood, wnere they
we're checked little, soon pushed into the open, max
Ing splendid music ard running well together Az
Their neos now rode the huntsman, and spread over
the field behind him were the horsemen VINO under.
took 10 follow the pack straight In emerging from
the wood there was some saarp jockeyng work 10 be
done TIE branches In some places nupg dan gerously
low aud sharp spikes stuck ogo at odd angles
IRON tho fences, around which the brush
grew quite thick. The horses fresh,
ana however eager they may have been
for tho cnase sonc Of thcm were little puzzled by
tue obstacles they wore forced TO encounter consc-
quently there was some botng and confusion but
falls just yet Un dashed the dogs still tn ull cry,
now sweeping Ia q curve tending TO the northward.
Nearly the entire ncld was well up, the fences SO FAR
beng moderately low and the pace not hot though
warm enough. considering that II was quite possible
we had long run ahead OF us. Acting on tins belief
nj least the writer determined TO take sort middle
rOurse IN position and speed.
LOOKS.
II was worth while Tor oue not 100 ambitious TO be
leader from start ~ nnish 10 lay back little, aud,
wniie enjoying the galop hmsclf have the ADDITIONAL
pleasure OF noting now the field looked 1t must be
SAID IN oil Tutb though the hed was not ''rousing'
In point oil Dumbors tho spectacle was very pleas
Ing the eye. Tho red coats looked we'll and went
along In charming style. TO be sure, all haa ten.
dency TO take the fences AZ the same point, barring
IA thpr