New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22

SHELTER. FOR WHOSE BENEFIT THE EN-
TERTAINMENT WAS ARRANGED.
One of the largest crowds that has ever been IN
attendance at the Morrstown Polo Grounds was
present yesterday to watch the Gymkhana races
and enjoy the informal which was served during
the afternoon the lawn. The sports had been
arranged for the benefit Of the Summer Sheiter'
charitable organization maintained by the MOTIFS
town women and having for It's object the estab-
ushn,ent of a comfortable place where the poor
children of the city may be taken TO get the oene-
fit Of the country air. Both financially and SOCIALLY
the entertainment was a complete success anu
those who took part were we'll satisfied with the
result of their hard work in preparation
II was abou. 2:3O when the people In dogcarts
and victoras began TO arrive ana soon ''e
grounds were 20 full that It difficult for late
corrare 70 find a place Dozens Of men and
considerable number OF rode on bicycles
and the stand which the Polo Club had PROVIDED
20 accommodate these unable to hold them all
light breeze blew during most OF the aiterhooh'
and rendered the heat. which would otherwise nave
been oppressive. bearable.
The first contest the programme was Dcycle
parade in which all the competitors were children.
Their wheels were decorated with flowers and RIB
hons in many really beautiful designs. ana they
received a hearty round OF applause There were
fourteen starters, and the prize was awarded to
Miss Lloyd whose wheel a of pink roses
Master Lloyd whose decorations were yellow and
white won special commentator. and among the
others Eddie Hall. Ray and Frederick Thomas.
Ned Carl and Nelson Haseltine were favorably
mentioned.
The floral carriage parade, which came next was
the most picturesque sight OF the day. A. curtis
James took the prize offered for the handsomest
/ all-around turnout. He drove four-horse brake,
and his back wheelers and brown leaders seemed
proud Of the yellow ribbons and rosettes with
which they were caparisoned The same color was
carried out In the decorations OF the brake, which
consisted Of sheaves of wheat and corn. Mrs.
Tralnor w. Park the prize for pairs, driving a
team of chestnuts to a spider phaeton, which was
covered with purple asters and oak leaves. The
best single rig was that of Miss Agnes Whitney, a
low cart heapel with golden rod and yellow daisies.
Miss Catlin's two-wheeler was also much admired
for It's decorations OF scarlet geranlums, scarlet
ribbons and oak leaves but did not receive an
award
A cigar and umbrella race for bicycles created
good deal Of amusement as the third contest. Each
contestant at the signal 10 start, was required 10
he could accomplish this ne set off and obliged
TO in at the finish still putting the cigar and
tries were r. Watts, the winner: L. W Van Week
Arthur Whitney, A. ForFyythe r. d. WestcotWt ";
Ford and j. Willis Neary the same riders were
I'm the thread-and-needle race. which followed In
needle rides To- a lady wnom he selects to thread
1t for him and hastens back over the same course
w. u
their task in the shortest time and won the prize
Tie other entries f. W. Van Week and Miss
De Barry r. Watts and Mss Sheldon Arthur , VIII
nov and Miss Sanger X. Westcott and Miss Wills
A A. Forsythe and Miss Frazer, ID. Cox and Miss
Johnson: " De Barry and Miss Foster, j. Wits ana
Miss Willis c. Marsh and Miss Vail X, Marsh and
Miss Marsh In the ribbon race. I'm which the con,
testants rode in pairs side by side their arms Joined
by a knot OF ribbon, Messrs. Ford and Plumb were
the victors defeating Van Week and whitney
Forsythe and Hoy, r. d and W T. Westcott' PARK
and Watts and z and C. Marsh.
a stirring game of polo the final number, ana
was watched with Intense interest ~ me crown
The polo ground is large one, yet the spectators
who had drawn their campstools close 10 me
boundary board found occasion often to fee pre-,
slptately before charge Of excited horses ana
men. who were not always able TO matt AZ inc .'s
The teams we're composed OF four men on
side and were distinguished by green and red sashes
across the breast ,,,-., ,-t.o, can,o,n. e
pazer \ Henderson and q. KisseI The Sed-; w
4 Thorne captain; T. Hedley. X. kisseh ana W.
Finch Referee W Ailston Flagg. There was some
rr"ttv play on both sides but the Greens PAD de-
cidediv Tho advantage Captain Nicoll and Mr. Ne,
soil each made two goals, and Phzer, Tnorne ana
Finch one apiece Score AZ the end TO 2 N iavor
Of the Greens After the polo game came tne gen n,
rai brea -p Of the entertainment. ana many o,
the Morristown peop.e FASTENED home TO dinner ana
a come Of hours rest before the dance when was
hofd ~ tho Co,f cub, In the evening.