New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-02
THE INFANTA AT THE RACES.
SHE GOES TO NORRIS PARK MAKES TWO
BETS AND WINS ONE.
HER ENJOYMENT OF HER DRIVE TO THE TRACK


track AT Morris Park. 1T is said that she Is foni OF
racing and has vit'd great many OF the weiiRhowh
raceiracks Of France and England ana mas seen some
eel braicd The card for the DAY was iar one"
the roboggan slide Handicap bringing out some OF the
fastest sprncIs In tint, country and the sen ana sound
.iaxc, b,iLC hotly contested and won In good mc
that tAe Inan,a had opportunity TO witness fairly
,.o, essen a,ve day on the American trr:. 1t sail
fla, she took hand In the betting IT, - good an ad
vantage that the C.tholic lrotectory, to which she
sen, lcr Winnings was about 500 the ii her. Whether
or not She good judge OF hor,cfesh Is still an open
orestlon however Tor Is not 10 be supposed that she
had fmiliarlzcd herself with the grade and pcdsrees
of the horses or made her bets her judgment
20 form No one however, would admit having given
her a tip
she was heartily cheered when she appeared
,bc grand stand at the track and returned he salutes
IN n manner that was characteristic Of her and
drew forth renewed applause The Princess left the
savoy where she had remained during all the fore
neon at . 20 p m. The Prince Antonio. who hal
81, for his picture again in the morning the Duke
9: Tama1es and Howard Carroll RIDE with her
In the other carriage General Horace Porter,
Don Pedro lover. the Marchioness Of Arco Hcrmosa,
J. ". Varnum J. W. Tappin and member Of the
spali,h Legation. The lnfanta wore deep cream
silk dress. with light green polka dots. and trimmed
with dark green velvet. 1, was made In the stNle
nj 1890 with crin0liMe. she small, becoming
tcQue bonnet Of darA color and spotted VEIL
The route through Central PARK TO the Bonle-
ward and across Washington Bridge. The pace WAS
rapid one. and the spirited horses winch ore"
IRE lnfantas carriage covered The distance OF ten
niles to Morris Park in little over an honr'
The Infanta was greatly pleased with the drive
through the country. Little groap> OF children or
village people who had heard that che was coming
gathered in places along the route and the lhiaha
repaid their salutes and a7cs OF honest adratoh WIN
bows and smiles ana the waving OF Ter hand to their
t,i
Of the wild birds. the fragrance o. The spring flowers
and the brlancy Of the foliage all touched respon-
sve chord In her heart for she gave frequent expires
slons Of delight.
The party drove up to the clubhouse at 3 :2o p. M
The guests were received by II. De Courcey Forbes
president OF the New York Jockey Club. ana lhu'ioW
Weed Barnes and were taken directly TO private
apartments on the second floor which had been re-
served and decorated for them. The decoration con-
sisted of masses OF cut flowers. Including American
beauty roses carnations peonies anc asparagus fern
Tall palms stood in the and along the walls
There was also abundant display OF RED ana vel
low bunting and American ard Spanish hags
After resting for moment the royal party YVES
escorted TO the box reserved for them on the grand
stand. II was the section usually occupied by the
reporters and nearest to the Judges stand II
had been gayy decorated. Along in front OF the box
we're drapet the flags Of spain and the United states
and the staircase leading up TO IT was bright with
milling and on the supporting posts were placed
large punches Of brght-colorcd flowers, roses, pnks
neonles and ilacs Above the box we're hung
American and Spanish flags. The box thus decorated
presented an exceedingly brilliant and attractive pie
ture. Easy chairs were placed inside.
The seats near the Infsna's box were taken early
BY those who perhaps more interested in the
Princess than in the racing Many people thronsed
the asles and passageways. but the police would not
allow them to stand there and they got ohN pass
Ing glimpse OF the royal quarters.
There was large attendance not large for one OF
the great days. but undoubtedly larger than mere
would have been II the Infanta had not been expected
Even those who go TO races for racing. not for
snort but FOR Just what II brings were curious 10
see the Princess. and the space In 'front.' OF her oo&
was filled for long time before she appeared. lhe
news that she had arrived the grounds caused the
crowd to become more dense, and for few minutes
racing betting and everything else was forgotten Ill
the expectation OF seeing royal Princess
The Infan,a's party conducted to the box by
xav OF the private passage from the clubhouse The
Infanta led the procession with Howard Carroll Inc
people arose when she went down the stairs 10 her
box and the men removed their hats The crowd
In front checred Justify and cheered again when the
Infanta Acknowledged their cordial greeting
The second race had Just been rum and In the hai
hour which elapsed before the TOboggan Slide iandi-
cap was on the people aat the lnianta hao 'lme 10
look each other over. The Princess took seat In
front OF the box with Mr.. Forbes at her right hama
and her husband at her left MT. Forbes described the
park the stables the track and the horses, while Don
Antonio con:enei himself with training his fell glasses
IN every nook and Granny. The other members OF
the party remained standing for time. the Duke Of
Tamames ewing the place and the people critically
his monoee and general air being something like that
commonly attributed to Joseph Chamberlain
BY the time the Royal party had got accustomed
n the surroundings the third race was on II was
Hand
,erasunc races OF the day After some delay half
suppressed cry went through the multitude, They're
Off, The horses could be seen all punched toge'her
nm the stretch. st. Florian was bringing S4o vi ne
lnfanta's money down to the wire Her investment
bowever did not cause her any excitement nor did
she appear enthusiastic over the race she wa'cheu
It closely settled buck in her seat as IL ree'cu
uben II WAS over and Prince George had won ~
was day for Prince George as well as the Princess
Eulaue. Royalty seemed TO be Oh 'op'
The other members OF the Royal party maniles'ee
much more interest, but neither inc cain'' oooi, w
lberate Prince Antonio nor the somewhat Doreo Dh
o, ramames showed anything like excitement. II Is
already well known that the Prince Is sportsman VI
experience, and 1t was sad yesterday 'ha' INC
NJ Tamzmes has owned and raced horses himself
10th Kept their glasses trained On the hoTseo "".
they were coming down the stretch, Watching 'n'
race kcenly Prince Antonio seems TO De mu'h i"o' {
interested In such things than In recepuoh> anu
functions" generally. lie mas an eye ioi ''' f'"N
teal and perhaps has enjoyed his trip 10 'he gun
sores and the review OF the police which he watched
With an attentive and critical eye more thah so"'
other things which he has done.
The race drew the attention OF the crowd 10 Tue
track but as as II over their interest wa,
again centred on the grand stand. The lniah'a anu
her party arose and, escorted by Mr.. Forbes ana MI
Earnes. went TO their apartments In the clubhouse
where a luncheon had been spread for them IT was
"A buffet luncheon. The table splenddly decor
atcd with American beauty roses. The menu was
Neck cllms.
Consomme de volatile en- Tasse
Amontillado.
Crabes nous frits.
Chateau Rieussec.
Creyettns Sautses q Ia Creole.