The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-04
HORSES AND HORSEMEN.
GOOD RACING MAY BE EXPECTED
AT THE FAIR IN OCTOBER.
The Horses on Fairview Farm Mt Ra.eirh.
The Foxhaii Farm-North Carolina
State Fair Races.

| 10th, 18th 18th. and IL, promises
10 be the best ever held in
Virginia. Good horses will take part in
the contests from Pennsylvania, New
Jersey. Maryland, Virginia. West vir-
ginia. Kentucky. North Carolina. South
Carolina and probably other States.
Every class will be well filled, ensuring
good fields Of starters, which makes Il
vastly more interesting. Mr.. L. Wood
Martin, OF Philadelphia, who did the
starting last year, will preside again at
this meeting. His ability in that direc-
ton Is unquestioned, while his reputa-
ton for fairness and good judgment
extends all over the country. An ex-
ceedngly interesting feature Of the meet
ing VIII be the running races, with zen
tlemcn riders one or more OF which
will take place every day, with ten TO
fifteen starters in each contest. Many
of the best amateur riders in this city
and other parts Of the State will have
mounts. Hurdle racing Is another in
teresting feature which will be intro
duced. and promises TO add much to
the attractiveness of the meeting. IL
is thought that the entries to the differ
ent classes will probably reach 40. Sec
Rotary a. NJ. Tyler has exhibited great
amount OF zeal and energy in his efforts
TO set up the most attractive meeting
vet held within the confines of the old
Dominion, and many thousands Of horse
fancers will witness with pleasure the
forthcoming carnival Of harness racing
and other events.
A pleasant place to visit IS Fairview
Farm, at Raleigh, N. C., during this
fine autumn weather. Captain William
son makes you feel at home, while the
substantial buildings all neatly Kept ana
IN the best of condition, attracts the eye
in the training stable the horses take
their ease during hours Of rest IN large
roomy stalls, with openings at the PACK
and front Nelly Jewett, the bay daugh-
ter of Jerome Eddy 216l2, and Neiiy'
2.3O. took q record Of 2:35 at the recent
Raleigh trottng meeting. she Is in the
pink Of condition, and sure cahulua'e
Cor 90 honors Starbelle, the three
year-old brown daughter OF frdhhiin
chief eazed dreamily out of the open
,indow of her stall upon the green pad
docks beyond. Orrin H., bay two-year-
old son Of STEAMBOAT, 2:01l9 and Ida
bv Nephew. is fast developing into
Grand horse. He delighted his owner
Air p w. Barnes, of Wilson, \. 60 by
v4npine the two-year-old purse at Ra-
1oigb on the oath Of August. Prlmus
,be unsaxed son OF Robert Medium
900. is a beautiful horse, and MS fi5h
cot NJ bav elistened In the sunlight
He took a new record OF zoo the Same
A., that Franklin Chief son Of COCK
Robin. took n MARI Of 2:3lA, and won
the race. in the stallion barn RANKIN
Chief. seemingly conscious OF MS sway
% the farm. was looking grand, Wnlle
bis stud companion. Moondyne, the son
~ developed parents, Sherman, 2:23' ana
Troublesome. 2:25h, appeared IN splenuId
form The future OF Fairview seems
assured under the guidance OF us owner
master hand, while Dr. FRANK r
Hanson. veterinary surgeon, looks hIter
the health Of the horses, ana MI 'ai'eS
f. Scott does the training.
Mr.. John L. Roper writes me RON
Norfolk that the horses are an uoI"e
vol at Foxhall stock farm. He Is nav
Ing but little training done just at TINS
time some of the youngst ers are Delng
given their first lessons In harness ana
are going we'll few FLIES tnat WIN
not he bred are being handled for ROAD
driving Great Stakes 2:32 IL, the hve-
vear-old bay. son Of Billy Thornhill. and
sweet Stakes is in splendid condition
and doing well for the handling he has
had. He is showing great speed, ana MT
Roper thinks he is a coming horse ana
will win for himself mark, whlch
v.iu n6ke him standard by performance
"a he IS by breeding. Bodeo and Adolph
G the two STEAMBOAT colts at the farm,
are both doing nicely. especially the
former. who Is out Of Biscari by Dlrec-
tor. 2.171-4. and she out Of Bicari. dam
Of Pancoast, 2Zl "a, and I'VE others
on the 29O list. Bodeo's breeding Is rare
and he promises 10 make a great morse
os does Adolph S. who is out OF Eu-
genia, 219 ID. by Alcantara, 2:23.
one Of The greatest producing sons OF
George Wilkes. Thirteen foais were
dropped nj FoxhalI farm last spring,
nine OF which are FLIES, and the entire
lot are doing well Among them are the
got OF Simmons, 22S May King, 22l IA,
Empire Wilkes, 2.S), Happy Russell,
2:2l IL. pacing. Nailor. son Of Sultan,
and clan Alpine. by Aberdeen. MIR.
Roper refers with pride, TO his collec-
ton OF trotting stock. which contains
some very rich material.
The second annual meeting Of the North |
Carolina Trottng Horse Breeders As |
ISOLATION was recently held in Raleigh, !
and the following officers were elected: |
President. Capt. b. p Williamson, Ra-
leigh: First Nice-President, Colonel Bene- |
han Cameron, Stagville; Second Vice |
President. James W. Bethel, Reidsville; |
Secretary and Treasurer, Junius II. Har- |
den, Graham.
Dlrrectors-W. L. Kennedy, Filling |
Creek; l.. Banks Holt. Graham. Junius /
H. Harden, Graham. +. h. c. Hambley, |
Rockville; Julian S. Carr, Durham.
The officers OF the association are /
among the most prominent business men
and the leading breeders Of the State.
With such representative men al the
head Of affairs the association Is doing
much for the advancement Of the light
harness horse throughout North Carolina,
which is fast becoming a recognized trot-
ting horse centre.
A arrive Of fifteen miles through the
from Durham, and you reach the
old-fashioned town Of Hillsboro on the
line of the North Carolina Central rail-
road. a branch of the great Richmond and
U4nville system. One mile from Hilisboro
Is located Occoneechee stock farm. the
especial pride OF Mr.. Julian $. Carr, and
where he breeds thoroughbred and trot-
ting horses, Shetland ponies and Jersey
,attle. The new barn, built at a cost Of
thousands of dollars. is a very elaborate
structure, with comfortable offices fitted
~ In approved style. furnished with gas
md hot and cold water. Long rows of large
)Ox and open stalls with iron furnishings
'xtend Oh either side through the build
ne. Rich coats OF well-groomed horses
,listen in the sunlight softened by color
d-glass windows OF various hues. Seated
n arm-chairs you rest comfortably while
he horses are paraded before you up