The herald., 1893-09-02
SANTA MONICA.

SANTA MONlCA.
Tba swimming Contests--PoIo Races.
Library-Notes.
SANTA MONICA, Sept. 1.-The chief item
of interest in conversation on North
Beach is the late swimming contest for
the gold medal, literally given by the
North Beach bath house management,
which was won by Arthur Splittstoesser,
whose best time was 16 minutes, the
distance being half mile. The new
contest commences Sunday, the distance
being 200 Yards, and the conditions be-
ing that the prize, which is a fine bath
ing suit, one of Pfester's best, made to
the order of the winner, who will have
to win three heats before the prize Is
his. The distance being shorter will
draw more entries into the list, make
the pace swifter one, and thus more
exciting to the witnesses. 1t will not be
one calling forth endurance 80 much as
the late one, in which Mr.. Splittstoesser
displayed that quality to an eminent
degree, as we'll as hard work, but will be
one calling for speed pure and simple,
and may the best man win. There Will
he large list, many entries and lots OF
fun.
POLO RACES.
The fourth annual races of the South
ern California Polo club will take place
on Saturday, September 9th, at the race
track, adjacent to the polo grounds,
commencing at 80 p. m. The follow
ing ia the interesting programme, and
will. - 80 who love to see sport OF the
rav,,inA nj ho M q v,uv
| has the matter in charge and has given
gratuitously much time and honest en-
deavor to the matter, only asking that
all have a good days eport in return,
and that the club, OF which he is an
honored member, reap the glory.
The Miramar handicap, $40 added
For ponies entered by members of any
polo club top weight, ITO lbs. six
| furlongs.
The Brookshurst stakes, 500 added
For polo ponies; top weight. 164 lbs. /;
weight for inches; 10 lbs. extra for win
ners on the fiat; two furlongs.
The Arcadia stakes, 500 added-For
trotters and pacers owned by residents
Of Santa Monica and Ballona for one
month previous to September 3D.; mile
heats to harness; 2 in 3.
The Hoy stakes, $40 added - For
horses; catch weights; one mile.
The Winslow polo pony race, 500
added-For polo ponies; top weight, 148
lbs.; weight by inches; 10 lbs. extra for
previous winners on the fiat; four fur
longs.
The Acker hurdle race, .$20 added
For ponies entered by members of any
polo club; top weight. 150 lbs. weight
for inches; 10 lbs. extra for previous
winners over hurdles; six furlongs over
hurdles 8 feet 6 inches high.
Consolation race, $40 added = For
beaten ponies that have not run first of
second during the meeting.
Entrance fee for all races, 81.
Entries accompanied by entry fees)
to be made previous to September Sd to
G. L. Waring, Santa Monica.
Pony standard IA hands l inch.
Weight for inches, pounds for every
halfinch.
Starts Of all running races to be from
a walk.
Pony owners must be provided with
written certificates of height Of starters
issued by recognized meaaurer OF any
polo club.
Purses of races l, 2, and 8 will be di-
vided go per cent for first, 80 per cent
for second, 10 per cent for third.
Purses OF races 4, 8 and will be di-
vided $40 to first, amount of entry fees
to second.
THE LIBRARY.
One of the special pet institutions OF
Santa Monica in which all take delight
and which is thriving to an unusual de-
gree, is the free library and reading
room. The librarian reports for August
the circulation of 1896; new books, "a;
making 2ll2 volumes, all told, in the
library at the present time. Among the
new books being many on Japan and art
OF q specially interesting character, and
well worthy OF more than casual Pc
rusal.
Rev. g. H. Deere, D. d., of the Uni
versaliHt denomination, has donated a
work on Prayer, written at Santa Monica
during the summer of 1892.
HUNTING.
September days always draws large
delegation Of merry nimrods with dog
and gun who, in the Ballona marshes or
adjacent foothills. fill rapacious game
bags, the contents of which afterwards
go good ways towards making pleasant
the supper table of those who enjoy the
luxuries Of game supper.
September Let 10 always made the ini-
tiatory gala day Of such sport, and yes-
terday was no exception to the long
galaxy of days that have gone before
Among those this year determined not
to be outdone was J. u. Henry. who
started out bright and early with Con,