The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-11
THE BALL.
Major DosweIrs Spring Trial.

A charming day was spent yesterday ut
"Bullfed," the farm OF Major Thomas
w. boswell, by all who were so fortunate
as to be guests OF this whole-souled gentle
man. The occasion was the usual yearly
spring trial of the Majors two and three
year-old thoroughbreds. A special train
on the Richmond and Fredericksburg rail-
road left Elba station at o O'Clock yes
terday morning, and conveyed the above
guests from Richmond, about seyenty-five
in number, to "Bullfeld," which is stu
ated mile or so beyond Hanover junction.
When these had been augmented by neigh
boring friends there was a goodly company
OF some one hundred persons gathered
there, all anxious for the sport. A large
number were excellent judges Of horse
flesh, and it appeared that the Major bad
selected friends from almost every profess
sion and avocation. There were judges,
and lawyers, and doctors, and editors, and
bankers, officials, tobacconists, and repre-
sentatiyes Of almost every branch Of indus
try and mercantile pursuit. All seemed
intent upon seeing everything that was to
be seen and having good time; and the
universal verdict when the day was done
was that they had il.
After the hearty welcome, which Is the
first characteristic of Virginia hospitality,
the stables were inspected and the young
thoroughbreds that were to furnish the
sport were brought out. II was q kind OF
introduction, and as each one was led forth
by a sable groom such superlative eX-
carnations OF admiration were heard
on every side that one might read
lily have concluded that all were equal
favorites. For n time hardly an opin-
ion was advanced as TO the superior quail
ties Of one over another, much less pre-
diction as to which would win in the races.
Yet it is said that some rash and would-be-
Observation-Disclosures young men did not
only finally venture an assertion in this re-
gard, but actually backed their judgment
up with forfeiture OF quarter OF dol
lar.
The rain bid fair to interfere materially
with the racing and days pleasure, but
through the good management of Major
boswell the turf sport was engineered
very successfully in between the showers.
and the other entertainment was so hearty
and abundant that it is greatly doubted
whether the majority Of his guests were
cognizant Of the fact that that part OF Han
over was visited by heavy rains.
There were three races. The firSt-a
mile dash between the three-year-olds Fa-
TINA and COrydOn-was won by Fatima.
Much interest was centcred in the half
mile run between the two-year-olds, Eolist
and Northanna, from the fact that the horse
Is half-brother TO the now famous Eole.
He seemed to be the fayorite, but the mare,
which is beauty, after a tIIssle over the
track, made heavy by the rain, came in
winner.
The last race, which was reserved for the
afternoon, proved TO be the feature OF the
day, and il was indeed a beautiful half
mile run between three twO-year-olds. At
no time from the start to the finish were
they apart. A blanket would have covered
them all at every step OF the way. The
horses were Polonia, Torpedo, and South
anna. Greater interest was felt in this
race, perhaps from the fact that time was
afforded wherein to gain some knowledge
Of the merits OF the horses. The points
gained served to little purpose, however,
or the deductions were badly made, for
the favOrite (Polonia) came in last, and the
third choice (Soufhanna) won the race.
The remainder OF the day was pleasantly
spent in inspecting Major DoswelPs fine
stock, for which his stables are justly so
highly noted, pleasant conversation, music.
and outdoor sports; and when the day
was over it was hard to say du reUor to so
generous n host and charming hostess.
On the special train, in charge Of Gene
ral-Ticket-Agent G. \. Taylor and the vet
eran Captain William p. Blakey, the guests
from Richmond were returned TO the city
in good order and fine spirits at about s
O'Clock last evening.
POLICE COURT.-The following. cases
were disposed Of yesterday:
Lizzie Smith and Eliza Scott (both
colored) were fined $3.50 each for disorder
ly conduct.