Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-27

Mr.. IortIlard,s family Is OF French origin
Fifty years ago the brothers-Jacob, George and
merchants Of this city. The late Rev. DR.. Ber-
nen, or Trinity parish, wrote biography OF
Jacob Lorillard, who was conspicuous for his
good works. so was George, whose gift of
Sa5, 900 to the Protestant Episcopal seminary
was Of the greatest service in its taen feeble
beginnings. Peter Lorillard was also a free
giver to public uses. He outlived both his
brothers and died only few years ago All the
brothers were shrewd Investors In city real es-
tate George was bachelor, and eventually
his vast estate was divided between his BROTH
ers- Peter Lor1llard married one of the daugh-
ers OF Mr.. Nathaniel Gr1swold She was a New
York belle. Mr.. Pierre Lorillard is one Of their
sons, who seems TO have inherited the liberal
uncles.
Mr. Lorillard's former connection with yacht
Ing and his career upon the turf-with his con-
spicuous racing successes In England-have
made him exceedingly well known Of late years
throughout our entire country; He had for
several years previous to 1874 been favOrably
known for his skill and Judgment In selecting
and speeding trottlng horses on the road. In
1874 lie turned his attention to thoroughbreds
and the turf. He then established the now
well known RancocaS Stud Farm-the name
was taken from the Rancocas Creek near by.
1t contains nine hundred acres, and is fifteen
Philadelphia. 1t is reached by the Kincora
branch OF the Camden branch of the Penn
sylvania railroad. The site of the farm
was selected by Mr.. Lorillard in 1874 as being
out OF the line of travel of cuTfosity-seekerS
and tourists, and yet convenient for himself
as being not far from great railroad center.
IS land was not all that might be deSir ID,
be1ng largely composed of black bog land
and damp meadows, but a large force of la
borers were set at work on it. and after good
deal OF money had been spent and good deal OF
skill exercised, the farm became one of the best
OF Its kind, If not the best in the United States
Some experts have said, In fact that there Is
not breeding farm In England that has done
as much for the Improvement and the develop
ment OF thorough bred horses as the RancOcaS
Stud Farm. This great farm, however, Is not
devoted entirely to the care of racers and the
racers form the most important element In the
management because of their Importance. One
Of the special features Is the half bred breeding
department, which is intended to place within
the reach of all at little expense the services of
well bred stations, and to encourage by exam
pie the general breeding of horses for saddle,
carriage and domestic service. In addition to
Variety, and sheep and pigs; and the farm other
than so much OF 1t as is devoted to the use OF
the stables, Is used for growing produce for con.
sumption on the farm itself.
Mr.. Lorfllard's interest In the RancocaS Farm
Is not confined to the horses and the cattle. He
takes his pleasure there, and In fact enjoys ''all
the comforts of home on the farm. His house
Is handsome brick mansion three stories high,
with wide piazza, and Is partially surrounded
by pine and pecan trees. The rooms are cheer
fully furnished, and are decorated with pOT-
traits OF the noted horses OF the last twenty-five
years. Near the house are ice-houseS and
Kitchens, and other buildings necessary to q
host like Mr.. Lorillard who, knowing how to
live himself, puts his knowledge to practical use
Lorillard the house is occupied by Mr.. Griswold,
who Is the manager of the farm.