Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-11

mares and geidings over III 60 an appro-
PIRATE vehicle. because he had made the
mistake OF entering In the wrong class.
His horses and appointments were good.
but he had them ia a buggy instead
OF 20 a heavier wagon, which was ex-
pccted.
AN ORANGE-BLossoM DAY.
Fourteen classes were judged In the
course OF the day. and there was a parade
OF all the winners of the week In the
evening.
a man who felt Justly proud was Mr.
II. II. Holton. OF Maryland. His stallion
Bradstrect won first I'm the standardized
stallion class. Chief Orange. owned by
Mr.. Moses Mccormick. Of Calverton. Md.
was highly commended. lie Is by Orange
Blossom, owned by Mr.. Hoiton. In the
roadster class Of pairs the Orange Bios
som family again figured prominently,
as a fun brother and sister OF Orange
Blossoms set took the first premium.
The first class judged in the afternoon
was composed OF two thoroughbred mares
shown 10 hand. Imported Wild oats got
the blue and Niarosa the red ribbon.
THE LITTLE SHETLANDS.
Seven Shetland ponies TO harness were
the next class. and the pretty little ami
mails made an attractive showing. win
mug COMMUNICATION, '-'itNidlly iA'ii Nhp
ladies' and children. Forty-six inches was
the limit to their height. Theodore Guy
Ter Patterson's imported Minna, bay
mare. won first after a good contest with
c. II. Difenderffer's Judge, who got Sc
cond place.
ROADSTER PAIRS.
The roadster pairs brought out n big
field. The horses in this class counted
but 20 per cent. the wagon and appoint
ments scoring the other 30 per cent. The
exhibition gave the public a good chance
tn see what q truly correct rig was. Pos
sibly the fastest pair in the ring was
rugged out in as costly style as the win
ncr. The harness. according TO the judges,
did not fit well. however, especially about
the brides. and this pair was thrown
out. a pair that could more suitably
have been entered in the light coach
class got second. the rig scoring many
points. The appointments Of the winners,
$. j. Lannahan's entry. were nearly per-
feet. and his pretty sorrels were on their
best behavior. Mr.. Ccckey. who drove the
winners. handled them beautifully.
There were twelve entries in the saddles
horse class The roam mare Her Lady
ship. by White Stockings. out OF Fire
works. bred by J. j. Coker. Of Norfolk,
England. and owned by J. r. Widener.
OF Pennsylvania, won first prize. beating
Patrol, a. ]. Cassatt's crack gelding.
PAIRS OF PONIES.
The pony pair class was not large, but
Il gave one of the pretty exhibitions Of
the day. Thirteen hands was the limit.
Theodore Cuyler Patterson won first and
second. his stable of ponies being well
nigh unbeatable.
what was possibly the nobbiest turn
NJ CHI nv
Mr.. \. G. Cassatts pair OF ponies Astra
and Evening STAR These two beautiful
bays were hooked to a miniature r cart
constructed especially for them and were
driven by Mr. X. Penn Smith. Mr.. Cas-
salts manager Altogether the turnout
was harmonious. and the judges declared
il could not be surpassed in this or any
other country.
HEAVYWEIGHT WAGONS.
Wise Brothers got first in the heavy
draught pairs. Hooked 10 one Of their
big wagons. they showed three Grays
abreast. Only two Of the horses were in
the competition.
The National Brewing Company got
second place with a pair Of bays.
The Adams Express Company made
special exhibit while the draught horses
were being Judged. Mr. John Hood.
manager, had six stalwart grays hooked
to one Of the company's big wagons.
They were driven by i. Nj. Haughey,
who has been eighteen years with the
company. The turnout attracted con-
siderable attention, and the horses were
beautifully driven They had never been
similarly hooked before.
STATELY HIGH-STEPPERS.
The hleh-steppers were shown to four
wheel carriages. style. conformation, ana
action were the Judged qualities. The
horses had 10 exceed 1j-1 in height.
George w. Q. DrcXefs superb pair mag
ninconty rugged and hooked to trap,
with rumble, were the centre of attrac-
ton. although there were others In the
ring. the Ike Of which for style could not
easily be exceeded. Mr.. Logans 1.-TWO
Devils" got second place.
LIGHT HUNTERS.
The qualified lightweight huntcr-class
was not as good as was expected. They
looked wei. but their jumping was not
much to boast of. The jumping counted
- per cent, and conformation only - per
cent. The winner. Miss Mollie George
Reindeer. was applauded. and many were
the regrets expressed by those VINO saw
tho mare jump that there was not class
Tor ldtN liitl5 Oh Ailt iiNb '''''''~'
TINY MERRYLEGS WINS.
The pony Jumpers closed the afternoon
snort. Alexander Browns Merryiegs won
with Mrs. Walter +. smith
Tommy in second place.
The first class shown in the evening
was of horses to harness and TO saudle'
Monte Crigto outclassed the field, out
William 3. Ogdons Brown Bread was
creditable second, Matchbox, S-year-Oid'
was i'm the hunt as third. The horses irst
showed in harness and then under saddle.
The evening was truly jumping one
hunters, 20 be RIDDEN ny
members Of some recognized huht ciup'
were competitors in the Corinthlan ciass'
soundness, ana manners
counted IS per cent, ana jumps 20 pei
cent. one hundred and sixty pounds was
the minimum limit Of weight carried.
SAPPHIRE. Mrs. Edward y. Jackson )
entry. ridden by Roger Williams, won
sapphire carried a big load. Aberdeen
the Canadian gelding. was second. ne
vas ridden by Mr.. William wilson, OF
Canada. -
AWARDS IN DETAIL.
detailed list of the awards made on
Wednesday is as follows
class A-Thoroughbrcd mares, year,
Oh or over in hand; First prize, import
"a Wul oats, b. m, Robert Neville
Melbourne. Va: second prize, Nlarosa'
Dr. m, Or. l.. *. Goldsborough, WASH
irgton. u. c. Judce-J. Alex. Preston.
Glass Is A-Shctland ponies not exceed
ina. Sc inches, yeyrs old or over: FIRST
mic imported Nan b. m, Theodore
Cuylcr Patterson, Philadelphia; second
prize Judge. br. e., Charles Il. Offender
fer Baltimore; very highly commended,
Minnie. spotted m. Arnheim Livestock
company. Pittsburc. Pa; highly COM
meuded. Captain. blk. e., same. Judges
H. * BlOodgood and Orson Mouitoh.
Glass 4--Standard bred trotters, stations
kent for service. years old and over:
First prize. Bradstreet. br s., ii. j.. Hoi-
ION. Povhatan. Md. second prize HuTo.
h. 3. Frank y. Hoen. Baltimore; very
bicnly commended. Duco Phallamount,
h & Riverbank stock Farm, Lock Ra-
Won Md: highly commended, Chiet
orange. :. 8. Moses Mccormick. Calver-
Ton. Nd. Judges-E. u. Cernea and q. ..
Wilson.
Class 2S A-Roadsters. pair OF mares or
goldings. 5 years Old or over. to match IN
size. color, and gait First prize. Nettie'
rolddust 5. M. and Wallace. golddust 5.
g. ). ]. Lanahan. Baltimore; second
prize. Ida ". and Island Maid, br. ms,
Charles A. Newhan, Chestnut Hi. Ia;
very highly commended. elem. s. g., and
Igurt & m, James II. Mason, Baltimore;
nichly commended. Juno and Sapho. b.
rs " NunIkhuyscn, Baltimore. judges