Evening star., 1895-04-29
DRIGHTWOOD.

Wednesday the opening race Of the spring
season came off at the track Of the Bright
wood Driving Club. It is now managed by
James McGuir. formerly of the Benning
Club. Although there were no purses and
very little betting, very fine exhibition of
good trotting was given. the occasion being
a matinee or friendly contest between the
Washington owners Of good stock This
was due to the very short notice given the
public, as no bills had been posted or cir
cuiars distributed The track was in fine
condition, and the weather being propitious,
a very large crowd was present. Racing
began promptly at 3 p. m. Messrs. NC
Cauley and ]. H. Gheen and Lansdale. the
well-known livery stable men, occupied the
judges stand.
First race-Nannie Noble, owned by Clay
ten Forney.
Robert E. Lee magnifcently put up
animal owned by Mr.. Paterson OF AIexan-
dria, driven by Mr.. Morrow. Mamie Noble,
a general favorite, won In two heats, the
time being 235 in the first and 2.34 In the
second.
Second race-The horse Rex, owned and
driven by Mr.. Morrow, two-year-old colt
of George F. Zurhorst, and four-year-old
bay stallion, owned by Mr.. Veile Of George
town. Rex was easily winner In two
mile heats of three minutes each.
Third race-Princess Orloff, a well-known
mare, owned by Mr.. John Dugan, and Dan
dy, a full blood. owned and driven by Mr..
maurice CASSIDY OF CWO-Hlle uedlS. 1ho
mare won the first in 2.s2 IL. and the Sec
ond in 2.29 IA. Then Z. H. S. was driven
by Mr.. Milliken an exhibition heat. The
horse kept his feet well, and made the
half-mile heat in 1.15 IL. Driver Morrow
then gave an exhibition heat Of the bay
gelding owned by Jockey Willie Ham Of
Alexandria Island. The mile heat was
made in $50.
Fourth race-The bay pacing mare of Mr..
Sullivan and the black stallion owned by
Nick Appleby. The mare was easily WIN
rer in the mile dash, making this in 3.03
The crowd present were much pleased by
the sport and it is promised that meetings
will be held at regular intervals throughout
the season. The club house has been paint
ed inside and out and received its regular
spring renovation; the fencing and out
buildings have received a fresh coat or
whitewash.
A portion of the large tract of land
known as Argyle Park is being subdivided
by Mr.. Thomas Blagden. Mr.. Blagden is
cutting 10th street extended through his
property at his own expense. This section
of the street. nearly a mile In length, IS be-
ing macadamiZed. Some other streets rum
ming east and west are also being laid. At
ter the property has been subdivided Mr..
Blagden will erect some houses in the new
subdivision. The grading of Brandywine
street. Brightwood Park, which has been
steadily pushing forward for some time, Is
low completed A board sidewalk has been
laid along this street until it is properly
paved. The very irregular surface of the
Llock between Illinois and Brightwood ave-
nues and Chesapeake and Brandywfne
streets has also necessitated much grading.
However. hill and hollow of this block are
gradually approaching a common level.
The walls of the Brightwood power house
are up now, and the building is ready to be
occupied. Four large open trailer cars
have been received. Four more will arrive
in few days. as well as some new open
motor cars.