Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-12
oHARrER OAK PARK.

CHARTER OAK PARK.
 Ladies. Day at the Races-Lfvely
 Horses and Excellent Time Made
 -Programme For the Last Day.
 All the circumstances were favorable for a good day at Charter Oak Park yesterday and consequently crowds of people found their way thither. They came in all manner of conveyances, from the fashionablY dressed ladies and gentlemen in open barouches to the young man and his girl from way up country who appeared in papa's buggy that had done service from one generation to an other The third day of the meeting is al- ways the favorite with the ladies and yester day was no exception. On the grand stand the bright colors worn by the ladies were prettily intermingled with the more sombre hues of the gentlemen's garments. The fancy parasols shading the faces of Hartford's beauties in the long line of carriages inside the fence along the track added pictur- sequences to the scene. The hay atInos. phere reminded one of the fall races and al times made colors on the back stretch indis- tinct. The races were quite exciting, the 2:17 class being especially interesting. For positions in the pacers' 2:24 class Col umbus Girl got the pole, Leviathan second Juliet next, Belle D. fourth, Joe S. fifth and Pearl for the outside horse. The pools sold $20 to ST on Juliet with frequent buyers After scoring eight times the pacers started the first heat with Juliet leading with Columbus Girl at the pole second. Before the first quarter Joe s. made rapid strides and closed up the distance between Juliet and Pearl. At the third quarter Joe s. pass ed Juliet and came down the stretch flying, winning the heat with Juliet second. Colum r | L | on the half and were distanced. Time 2:23 1-2
 For the second heat Juliet took the lead with Belle D. last. As they neared the quarter Joe s. began to gain rapidly, and Belle D. closed up and passed Pearl. At the three-quarter turn Joe s. shot ahead of Juli- ct and held it to the finish. Time, 2:2554 After the heat pools sold lively at $40 to $2C on Joe S.
 Belle D. had the start in the third heat but lost it after passing the quarter. Joe s. on the back stretch had third place, and as he passed the half threw Juliet off her feet and quickly passed Pearl. Coming down able to overtake Joe S.. who won the race in three straight heats. Time, 2:2714.
 Joe S. takes first money, Juliet second Belle D. third and Pearl fourth
 SUMMARY
 Pacers, a:ai class-Purse $500 divided-$250 to
 first $125 to second, $5 to third and $50 to fourth 1. T. T. Ssson, Amherst, Mass, b. m.
 B J. eaie M Crosby Hartford, Conn, D. m . B. David Grady, Philadelphia, Pa, ch g. f. F. EifaiH N. podge Pittsfield, Mass, oh. m. -S william E Weeks, Philadelphia, Pa, b.
 G. Ed. Boss. 5 Boston Mass. blk g. Joe s.. i Quarter. Half Mile. ss4 $ 5:i#,s ii s"ss}II s"sssII
 Phil Thompson drew the pole, Maud Mes senger the center and J. B. Thomas took the outside. Thompson was the favorite in the 2:17 class and the pools were selling $25 to $14 for the field. "Go!" and Thomas had the lead for the first heat. As they neared the rear. As the horses passed the half Mes senger had the lead, pressed by Thomas. To all appearances Thompson would get the flag, but when nearing the barns he shot ahead and came in at rapid gait with Thomas second and Messenger just in time to save eing distanced. Time 2:23.
 After three attempts very even start was made, but Phil. Thompson broke just after passing under the wire. Thomas had the lead of Messenger, who was doing his best to get first place. At the three-quarters Thomp- son was gaining rapidly, but broke again, and barely escaped receiving the flag. As Thom- and Messenger shot under the wire by less than half 8 neck great enthusiasm was caused. Messenger won the heat. Time 2.22.
 Pools now were selling rapidly and the Autographs of Thompson were passed through the window for $25 against SIS for the field
 J. B. Thomas and Phil Thompson started on the third heat nearly abreast with Mes l.. LI ing the quarter Thompson and Thomas tray elled side by side until quite near the quar- ter when Thomas broke and Thompson took the lead. On the stretch Thompson travelled in splendid style, winning the heat Thom- and Messenger were working hard for second place when Thomas went into the air and Messenger came in second. Time 2:2015.
 Thomas again got the word first and started ahead on the fourth heat. Thomp- son broke before the quarter and his driver was compelled to bring him to a standstin The distance lost could not be made up, all though he did some lively work. Thomas and Messenger trotted the back stretch in good style, and after passing the half Thomas broke and Messenger went along and kept the position to the finish. Time 2:2115.
 On the fifth heat Thomas again started first On the back stretch Thomas was passed by Thompson, with Messenger third At the three-quaIters Thompson broke and shut Messenger out ot his position. On the stretch Thompson threw the bits and Mes senger shot by, but could get only second place. Thomas took the heat. Time, 2:25.
 John Murphy, driver of Maud Messenger, claimed foul against Snyder, Thompsons driver, which was allowed by the judges Thompson was barred from the race. Just before the heat the pools sold for $80 on Phil Thompson, $40 for Maud Messenger and $5 tor J. B. Thomas.
 For ba srxth haaf Massa0orar and Tbopoos had an even start. Thomas went up before the quarter and behaved very badly At the half Thcmas was crowding Messenger very hard, but could not make the distance Near ing the three-quarters Thomas spurted and nearly caught up, but Messenger flew along and won the race. Time 2:26
 Messenger takes first and fourth money, Thomas second and Thompson third.
 SUMMARY.