The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-28
P o L o
Opening of the Regular Sea-
son at Newport.
ELEVEN SPIRITED GAMES
Large Tendance OF the Sum-
naer Residents.

NEWPORT r. l., July 81, 1878.
,rhe regular polo season opened on the grounds
~ ,he Westchester Polo Club this afternoon under
very favorable circuL Instances there being large at
tendance OF the elite the place. The weather had
been threat ening all day but toward the middle OF
tho afternoon the Indications were that the games
would not be interrupted by rain. The showers dur
hg the morning served lay the dust and TO make
tn field quito slippery, but it was not in
jured by the horses feet. This was the polo
day when an Admission Ice was charged
to the grounds, and IL must have pccn
gratifying 10 the members OF the club to see such a
largo number present. Several hundred who PAID
nothing found comfortable quarters on the rocks on
the lot outside OF the grounds. AID is estimated That
among this motley throng there were at least ono
hundred women,
A PRESET.
Among those present were Sir Edward Thornton,
the English Minister; Mr. Outrey. the French Minis
ter Mrs FaiIman Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. ). $. Bryce,
Mr. aud Mrs. II. H. Cushing, MT ano Mrs. Richard /.
Wilson, George ID. Pendicton, tt.e Misses Pende-
ton, Mr. L. II. Schermerhorn, Mr.. and MRS W. II.
Warehouse. Mr.. and Mrs. Mahou Sands. Mrs. j. B.
Baruaby, Mn. David King, Jr.; 1t. ana Mrs. Jonn
Mahouey, Mn. George r. Fearing, Mr.. and Mrs W.
W. PAUL. Dilen back. nited States Army;
Mr. Lawrence Jerome, Mr.. Bingham Wiling Mrs
General Cullum, Mr.. Il. w. Hallsck and, Mr. John N.
A. Griswold and family, Commander George c. Remey,
United States Navy Governor Carroll, of Maryland;
The Misses Carroll, Mr.. Royal Phelps, Mr.,and Mrs.
James p. Kernochs4l, General r. Is. Potter, Miss Pot
ter Mrs. Anterior Blight, Lieutenant Commander
Dlckins United States Navy, Mrs. Francis, MI w M H.
Travers, Mrs. Whiting, Mrs. Br.sen, General James
T. Lawrence, Mr.. Charles H. Rassel, Mr. Philip
SCHUYLER Mr. George l.. Schuyler, Lieutenant Bar
ber Unilec States Army, and family, General W. Il.
Emory United States Army; Mr. joan rravers and
many Others also on the groun.ts. The Newport
Band wss present. and at finish Of game they
played choice selections to the delight OF the assem-
b!age. The band located in the flower garden.
which presented very beautiful appearance. largo
lups OF choice flowers arranged in appropriate
places and in of open several
of chairs TOR the ladies' The band stand festooned
with smiiax and the whole effected great credit upon
Mr. Fairman Rogers OF the Polo Club. The games
were called al about hali-psst Ave O'clock
PLAYggs
The following named gentlemen took part In the
sport
BIuKs.-Mr. Fairman Rogers, Mr.. L. W. Davis Nj.
Carroll Bryce.
Bennett.
Messrs Fearing and Bry ce were selected TO make
the opening charge, the one wearing blue as
usual managing to get the nrst biow
mt the bail and he followed It
good speed until he had struck IL Twice more,
Mr. Bennett sent the object down and across Inc
lot ana OF rounds % he west side OF tho hcd,
securing Two blows succession. Mr. Bryce WAS on
hand return ;i'e lot and had II not been or
Mr. Fearne wouis nava done even better than lac did
Nessrs. Rogers and Bryce, after AIR. Fearing had
gwen them opportunity, went ior The pail
10 fine style, being aided by Mr.. Davis: ar III.
pony look 1t away from The trio, however, and sent
aown the slippery heid At rapid pace. the blues
then placed The cenIre where some lively sport
was Witnessed close quarters The reds ~ second
nad IL near their goa. but In the me.es IL was
"A hAnnH hal
nett sent the ball up held order to
get complete control OF IT, ana at tins polnt Mr. Fear
ing gave IL q neat crack from under his pony's
neck Again 1t was landed in tho centre OF Inc
field, ana tne playing OF Mr. Davis on his new pony
was especially noticeable. The 0ail kept under
the pony's eet tor a lew seconds when Mr.. Bennett
obtained control OF II ana was aided by MI Fearing,
who dealt II two powerful blows. sending II well
toward his goal but going bounds in The north
west corner Upon being tossed in the reds knocked
his gray pony. sent away 10 the opposite corner
The got again. ano, despite the exertiohs Of
the blues sent 1t between The pennanis, winning tho
hrst game. Time, i've minutes
SECOND GAME.
Messrs. Bryce ana Fearing also charged in this
game being alowed 10 nrs reach the ball,
able gettnree neat cracks ut u before he
Two blows Then Mr.. bennett took Il along
The western boundary line and the reds had
ME Fearlngs mallet was knocked from
hands, aud while he was picking 1t mp Aessrf.
DAVIS and Rogers did good work ior tnelr sue.
Mr. Bennett senl a down held anu out OF bounas
IN tho north~cs corner Wh-n Tossed back in tho
Held IL was taken 10 OppoSto aionB
the eastern boundary, each siee trying 10 stop tho
movements OF their opponents Wnile the ball was
Mr. Fearing sent IL up to the south goal IN
good style, striking II three powerful and we'll d.
cross the boundary line between the pennants before
his opponents could arrest It's progress ana Inc reds
were again declared the vicIers iime' 3'Sm
Messrs Rogers and Beunetl made the charge, the
former getting the arst s1 p at .ao Wooden spass
Mr. Fearing was looking out Tor an opportunity TO get
control OF IT. Meanwhile and as usual ne was cor
rect IN his calcula OBS ahd before ethef OF me otnr
play ers reach struck t1ree times In quick sue
cession, sending II home. ar. Fearing was warmly
sppIanhed Tor his skill
FOURTH GAME
This game opened by the same chargers as the
last. red reaching and striking the bail hrsL he
Was followed by Mr.. Rogers. sent II near the goal
winch ho desired TO capture, out MI Fearing was ON
tne spot, anu he Knocked u across the lot
where he could get control Of It, lie sue
ceeded IN carrying out his point and, 10
hep Matters ouna ms assistant behind him 10 follow
up nis iuck the latter returning the bali up the hill.
MI. Rogers then struck IL three times, but, unor-
tunaLy, knocked Tue wrong way IL Was now IN tue
ceutr. OF field alter having been wilma short
distance OF the players tent, whore Mir. DAVIS played
10 advantage The reds then sent II well toward g.
goal and the lively play went out OF
bounds. once more in the enclosure, AIR. Rogers.
alter both vi his opponents had missed very easy
blows, again Knocked u over tho white mark tue
east sids. When II rohDg about IN the held again
the players we're kept tor few seconds in Close quar-
tiers here Mr.. Rogers pony acted badly. Mr. DAVIS
At this jubcture succeeocd In getting the bali and
struck ~ twice. and had tue last been straight
line would have won the game Ter his side AS II
was the sphere OF bounds the goal when
he wanted 10 WIN. After II tossed over the line
Mr. Fearing took II up the heid, aud thence across,
with Nj. Bryce at bis heels, Fighting every ibch
OF ground. hen Mr., Rogers Obtained control aud
maae a handsome backstfoke, after which Mr.. Ben
melt TOOK up the centre OF the held,
wnere Mr. Fearing struck 1t one of bls peculiar
blows from under his pony's neck Messr4 Rogers
aud Bryce missed easy blows, thus enabling Mr..
DAVIS 10 get good rap AT the object alter which u
was taken IN charge by Nr Bennett VINO
gave IL three blows rapid succession
IL was stopped before II cacncd tho goal by Mr.
Rogers but Il oil use however the blues were
again doomed 10 defeat Alter hard contest, ~
wn CHI tho ponies aud the players we're prctty vel
exhausted, Mr. Fearing captured the goal Tune,
minutes.
PIFTH GAME
Ncssrs. Davis and Bennett made The charge. Tit
former reached bjcct rs alter the lattcrs
bad takon MN across the ucld. Nr. Bryce lost con