The New York herald., 1879-09-06
FOX HUNTING.

BRILLIANT DAY WITH THE NEWPORT PACK
| SEVENTY RIDERS IN THE FIELD : GOOD RUN
LASTING ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT. II. l.. Sept 8. 1879.
The fox hunt this afternoon takes the lead of all
the meets which have been witnessed in Newport if
not in America. All who had the privilege of wit
Messing it will forget the many
citing events of the run. The start was made
the Four Corners in the town of Middle
town. The master of the hounds, Mr.. Griswold
followed by Mr.. Zborowski, Mr.. August Belmont,
dr.; Mr.. W. C. Sandford. Mr. John sandiord
and Charles. the first whip arrived with the hounds
just before five O'Clock and stationed themselves
the fair grounds of the Aquidneck Agricultural
Society. Carriages of all descriptions. from the
coach and four to the antiquated vehicle used by
many of the farmers completely blocked the roads.
and the scene that presented itself was one which
viii be pleasantly remembered for years to come.
Those who desired to follow the hounds assembled
the fair grounds. At first round dozen were
on hand. but this number was rapidly
increased to fifty and the master of
the hounds was amazed at the unusual
spectacle when the field by actual count numbered
seventy, including several ladies. The cantering
about the horses, the flashing of the red coats in
the the yelping of the hounds and the rush of
prominent spectators of both made decided
impression upon the hardy looking farmers and their
families, who out in full force to witness the fun.
The following the names of of the starters
in addition to those mentioned above who appeared
in hunting costume Miss V. Beale, Miss Coates,
Mrs. William Oothout, Miss Kernochan, Miss Loril-
lard Miss Norman, Miss Goddard, Miss Bedlow and
Miss Livingston; Captain Candy, Mr.. Richard Peters,
Mr.. W. A. wadsworth, Mr.. John whippe. Mr.. Fair
man Rou Mr. Davil Jr fl Gam
nell. Mr.. w. r. Hunter, NJ. Edward Mayer, Mr.. Nor
gan Post Mr. s. s. Rowland. Mr.. J. G. K Lawrence.
Mr. Frank Ware, Mr.. Fisher, of the Hare and Hounds
Club of Philadelphia; Mr.. Perry Belmont. Mr. .. II.
Belmont, Mr. Raymond Belmont Mr.. b. A. Rowland.
Mr.. George Field. Mr.. Morrell. Mr.. J. G. Duln, Mr..
F. Kecne Mr.. Hoffman Gilmar. of the Baltimore
Hare and Hounds Club; Mr.. R. A. Gambrin Mr. Il.
NJ. Hunt. Mr.. William Oothout. Mr.. Hazard. Mr..
Daniel B. Fearing. Mr.. J. s. Kernochan. Mr.. H. K.
Norman and Mr.. II. McAllister. Among the
field was noticed the Rev. Henry J. Van DYKE Jr.,
son Of the eminent divine OF that name. of Brook
lyn. The clergyman showed himself to be an ex-
celent rider, and although not'in at the death he
went over a number of stiff fences. He is settled
over the United congregational Church in this
city-one Of the leading churches Of that denomna-
ton in New England. Quite number of the farmers
joined in the chase, well as many of the grooms
employed by the summer residents. The for
about fifteen minutes was in full view of large
number Of spectators who were fortunate enough
to station themselves in the valley below the fair
grounds. The trail at this point through
marshy piece Of land, where the hounds repeatedly
lost the scent. On they rushed galloping by farm
houses orchards and. after making several detours
to the delight of the lockers they asccnded the
hill in order to reach which they obliged leap
several ugly wallis AS they galloped up and across
the hill they strung out like the tail OF comet
In the valley below thirty or more were endeavoring
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and as all wanted to get over first they were de-
tained not only here but at other points along tho
horses horses able to surmount the obstacles without
difficulty. AS soon as the hunters were
their carriages following each other in succession.
The trail was duo northeast and through Albro's
Woods. and from there to vauclause. Here the
hounds started in westerly course. going in the
neighborhood of the Union Meeting House. and
thence north in the direction of Quaker Hill. The
long line Of hunters view at brief intervals
during the entire and this was appreciated by
the sightseers, whose carriages ranged on the
east road In the was the Of Little Comp
ton, and the banks Of the East River. whichdvdes
the island of Rhode Island from that charming vii
lage. the hunters speeded on their way. Twenty or
of the enthusiastic followers at this point had
given up the contest; but the field, In view Of the
sufficiently large to increase rather than diminish
the interest. Everybody stood up in their carriages
yery enthusiastic Hay stacks in ali directions.
houses, chapels and the Odd Fellows Hall in Ports
mouth were surmounted with sghtseers. The excite
ment now intense especially SO when the hounds
headed up the hill and crossed the wall in front of
the carriages. The road was soon blocked by the
hunters This move was sudden as 1t unex-
pected and the look upon the faces Of the occupants
of the carriages be better imagined than de-
scribed. This move made Mr.. Belmont's
farm and just before the field leaped into the road
small. puny dog, got among the hounds and some of
the latter gave chase. 1t was generally under
stood by the spectators that the dog
was no other than Reynard himself. The
hounds called Off, to the relief Of the ladies.
who seemed to have great deal OF pity for the poor
fox. The dog taken out Of the field and the
hounds continued on the trail. After run Of one
hour and twenty minutes the fox was killed. Thir-
ty-two were in at the death. Captain Candy being
first, Mr.. Peters second and Mr.. Rowland third.
Miss Coats, Miss Bedow, Miss Livingston Miss
Oothout and Master Keene also disting ushed them
selves Master Keene was presented with pad in
recognition of his splendid horsemanship. He
jumped walls neatly as the veterans, aud
the finish. which took place on Shermans farm,
at the north of the island in Portsmouth. Pads
were presen ted to Miss Bedlow, Mr.. John Girls
wold and Mr. Gilman. After the finish the riders,
who had galoped all of ten miles, took a needed
rest and chatted with each other. making due
ton of their harbrcadth escapes. All united in say
ing that il very exciting meet and that the fox
had given them plenty OF work. few OF the riders
fell but seriously injured. Mr.. Perry
Belmont and Mr.. Keene were thrown, but were able
to take the saddle ut short notice 1t dark be-
fore the visitors reached town.
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