New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-02
G4yETY AT RTCHFIELD SPRINGS.
THE FIRST ANNUAL HORST, SHOW GREAT
SUCCESS

SUCCESS
Richfed Springs. Aug. 1 (SpeciaD Saturday
July Is. will linger long in the minds of the fuller
House guests as one of the peasantes incidents Of
the season Of 1896 commemorative 1t did the
seventy-fourth anniversary OF the birth OF General
Schuyler Hamilton. of New-York. Although no
hin: of the approaching birthday was given by the
General Mrs. Hamilton the secret leaked out,
and from early morning until late in the evening
fruit and flowers were received by the General.
The most gratifying feature of the celebration was
the genuine pleasure with which the guests of the
house. who and all ardent admirers of the
General. united TO do him honor. Friendly hands
transformed the alcove of the dinnG-room in
which the Generals table stands into veritable
bower of red, white and blue, while the liable
laden with beautiful flowers 4 hashlight picture
taken of the table. at which were seated the
General and Mrs. Hamilton and a party of their
friends. Immediately after dinner the guests of
the house assembled in the large paror where a
poem. written for the occasion by Mrs. c. Hagc-
mann. was read. To this General Hamilton re-
sponded in bright speech. After renewed con-
CALCULATIONS and good wishes the company united
in singing THE Star Spanged Banner" and other
patriotic songs.
Monday and Tuesday the ong-talked-of horse
show claimed .he attention Of all. and was rho
brilliant success that was expected. Many strang-
ers came up from NewYork and the surround
ing towns for the season. and were well repaid
for the journey. In spite Of the threatening
weather Monday the boxes were all filled with
a handsomely dressed throng that even occasional
showers could not deprcss. The front of the grand
stand and boxes had been deliberately trimmed
with foliage and flowers that completely concealed
the woodwork. NewYorkers occupying boxes
were Mayor and Mrs Strong Mrs. Shattuck T.
Bradlee Strong. Mr. and Mrs. w X Baxter. Miss
Baxter. Mr.. and Mrs. r. w Taller. Mrs. Lee
Taller Mr.. Myers. Mr.. BurrelI Mrs. Coles, Mrs
Townsend Miss Dudley. Mr. and Mrs. John Dudley
Mrs w p Earle Mrs. Eugene Earle, Mrs w. j.
Elias. DR. and Mrs. G. G. Ransom. Mr.. Trow brdge
Miss Moss. tho Misses Nedwl. Mrs and Miss An
derson. the Misses Robinson and Mr.. and Mrs d.
Jones Grain
on the first day Mr.. Wardwell exhibited his
French coaching stallion and four of his get. and
VARIOUS Styles Of traps Sssd With he
horses In harness. and the Judges much per-
as wa to 80 eosd to the Sc
was given l, 70 W Ellas's Duchess the red to
Taiers Backbrd The other contestants We're
4 Ellen MPe s G& TG ess E Frank
Croker, and Dude, W. K Baxter.
The b in b Glass N IL for ae best pair OF
was perhaps as sharp as any of the day. The com,
f sS E STHs and M Mcr '"f Sa
spectators were much interested and cheered their
blue ribbon lay between Mr.. Earles Meet and
Chandon and General Fields Colonel and Commo-
dore, The blue was finally awarded TO the former
One OF the prettest sights of the day was the
ring longing to Messrs BaIanne. Taiier. Earle
Field and Wardwell The judges gave considerable
manoeuvring. etc. and The blue ribbon eventually
went to Mr. Ballan!lnes the red to General Field
several OF T. r. Proctor's horses won blue ribbons
Tuesday dawned bright and eloudless. and an
occupied boxes. ard the show opened with the