New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-05
HENRY FAIRFAX, JOHN G. HECKsCHER.

HENRY FAIRFAX, JOHN G. HECkSCHER.
the northeast entrance to Madison Square Garden
He Is at his work now and everybody who sees
him knows just what IL means. The Horse Show
is soon 10 be on and society it returns to New
York. leaving behind familiar pebbled beaches,
daisy -spangled meadows hirlsides all agow with
the bloom OF the golden rod, and mountains ablaZe
with autumnal plumage. dons its furs and feathers,
It's topcoats and glistening tiles ana swings INTO
the curtain rises upon the prelude to the winter
seasons programme Of amusements.
And beautiful II all is to look upon. and few es-
cape the meshes of its net Of attractions. This
year. more than any which has passed, the Horse
patron for his outlay OF money and time The
familiar faces OF gentlemen who have honesty sly
will be seen. In the minds of some people the
very mention OF the horse is deemed sufficient basis
for a demand to eject all of his species from its
rghtfu place object OF admiration In the
animal kingdom. None of the horses conspicuous
az actual scramblers for place gambling race
tracks appear in this high-toned annual exhibit
ton of the National Horse Show Association. There
is no need for the upward turning of the nose at
the mention of the name of any horse who VIII
stand in his stall or in the competitive arena at
Madison Square Garden next week. There are some
people who smile and wink their eyes IN complete
satisfaction over free luncheon. consisting Of a
plate of stale cabbage, and consider it feast
Representatives OF this class would not feel them
selves at home at the board of an honest toiier
potatoes and white bread. because the provident
outlay would be beyond their natural and ordinary
given in this city The contests for prizes are
In contempt OF all aXity or that principle in
pursuance of which the best may be bestowed
upon the lowest and most unworthy.
THE GROWTH OF THE ASSOCIATION
The National Horse Show Association has per-
sistently strven to elevate its annual exhibitions
above the waste Of gambling wreckage. 1t has
reached beyond. ignoring all that sought to touch
the institution with debasing fingers and has
provided for the offering OF the best. for nspec-
for the most useful the most beautiful. ana the
most appreciative. In his mute way, OF all the
dumb creatures drafted into the service of man.
kind.
The Horse Show will open on Monday. November
L. and continue for one week. The list of prizes
has already been published: has the list OF
entries. To-day The Tribune publishes pictures
promotion of that which is already assured, the
success Of the ninth annual exhibition OF the
National Horse Show Association OF America.
A meeting OF the directors OF the National Horse
Show Association. held on Friday. resulted in the
election Of Colonel Lawrence Kip. first vicepresi-
dent: George Peabody Wetmore second vice.
president. and John G. Heckscher. secretary
The Office OF second vce-president is a new crea-
ton. Mr. Heckscher has been vice-president OF the
association with the additional title OF secretary.
He has however been only acting az secretary In
place of w f. Wharton. Now he enters upon the
duties Of secretary In fact Ills Office Of vice-presi
dent carries with II SALARY other enoli-
ments. AS an enthusiastic lover OF the interests
he serves. Mr.. Heckscher assumes active duties
In connection with the work Of the organization
and detail and every one Interested In or in
sympathy with the objects OF the National Horse
Show Association will be glad to hear IL. He Il
uncommony popular ana widely known.