The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-10

10 the incessant rams which have much intsrcred
OF late with the amussments OF the supper ien," and
pony drive the ball 10 any distance. Play was TO
have commenced at tour o'clock, tho usual hour, but
srouud asd took up their positions before their re-
specsivs gsais A the tall Of the hsl both clubs
man, Mr. Melior came up first anu made fair hit,
which was handsomely stopped BY Mr.. J. T. Peat,
who. being joined Dy Mr.. baIdeck, carried the ban
Tho Hurllpghamites looked like winning all over,
when SIR Charles woisoey, by some good play, man
agel to got the bali out from between the dancing
legs OF the ponies, and, driving II before him ut
dead rum in series Of success hits sent y through
tho eaenys goal thus snatching victory 0ut OF what
hid seemed inevitable defeat FIRST blood Tor The
kanelagaa
VICTORY FOR THE NEW CLUB.
After few MINUTES breathing time play was re-
sumed and the Huringhan side had but lutte show.
The ball was from the arst driven steadily the
goal, Sir G. Woiseley again making the winning bit
To the Same irrssistbis gentlen Tell the third goal
which ended the match In favor OF the Rineaghs the
other side having round 70 show TO their oppo.
ncnis Captain Herbsrts noat back strokes and the
good play OF Sir q. Wellesley and Mr.. j. Neor on tho
Ranelagh side. were remarkabls, while Mr. j. f. Peat
Mr. Badeck, OF The Hariinghaln Club, distin-
gushed themseiyes by the skill with which, although
unsuccessful, they struggled against persistent ~
luck.
During tho, afternoon the draw FOR the match for
tho annually contested polo cup took place aud tho
sides were pitted against each other as ioilows:-
Filth Laocers against Sixteenth Lancers Horse
The first match wall DO played GU Wednesday June
IL the second the next day, ana the deciding
match on the following Saturday, whom, OF course,
the upper oil the vi society will be pres
ent Tns Prince OF Wales is expected 10 hand she
prize to The winnsrA
CLUB.
The Nottingham has hitherto been the only club near
London where polo has nourished but the Ranelagh,
whose representation won the match just described.
BIDS tar rival II, under the able management II
Mr.. Reginsld Herbert, one Of the best ana most
ardent polo players III England. That. "excellcnt
sportsman and PRINCE OF good ellowsn 40 one Of the
papers calls him, inaugurated The Ranelagh Club last
season, ana its prospects are very bright "Ihe
Raneagh" mas pleasant associations OF The Georgian
era, AMI Of The days when PancuS Was Consul IL -
charmngly situate in the centre OF pretty grouuds
when run down 10 old Father Thames, xnording
every facility for al tresco entertainments. Lawn
tennis courts are IN front Of the club house. aud
capital Chef has been retained tor the deleclaton Of
ulctes and tacr friends who wish 10 "spend
happy day" on the rive BANKS
PRIvATk sTEEPLEcHAHE COURSE.
But perhaps The particular feature OF Captain Her.
bert's club is the out OF stcepecnase course
Of more than halt mile around, with all tue proper
jumps. such brooks fences with ditcn eitner
side, hurdles, Irish bank and ditch, posts aud rails,
&C., over which members test any horses they
may desire TO purchase. 1t ~ also tho intention Of
tho infringement 10 have hunter and pony shows, the
competitors be either the property vi members or
nominated by them. Prizes will be given to the best
looking animals ana to those which distinguish them
selves the Jumping course, and the shows Will De
brought to AN END by stesplechase for ponies.