The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-29

his cigar lighted and the umbrella open
cd was 10 be declared the winner.
The following riders took part IN the
race. Messrs. H. 4. Beatle Dr. TRITON
%. l.. Hayes. 81. COston, john Sneiton'
and a. O.. BlautOn. one OF the riders
after lighting his cigar. was never anle
20 mount again. his horse running away
from him. The entire event created
"a great deal OF mculmcnt among the
lockers on. but the horse on tho outside
did not seem 10 enjoy the procedure very
highly, and there were several unvolun-
tary dismOun-s on the part Ct their RIDERS
but no one came 10 GRIEF.
Mr. II. G.. Beattie. who came up 20 all
requirements of this amusing race, was
awarded The prize.
STEEPLECHASE FOR ALL.
The last event of the programme
was another steeplechase, open to all
horses with gentlemen riders, the horses
20 carry l6j pounds each. Tho distance
was about three miles and a quarter, and
the prize offered TO the winner. was
plate. value 800.
Tho following entries were made for
this race.
Fighting creek, b. g.; owner and rider,
j. III. Chafiln.
Bashaw, b. g.; owner and rider, L. p.
Haw.
sam D.. ch. g.; owner and rider, c. Il.
Hurkamp.
Princeton. D. e.; owner. c. H. Hur-
kamp; rider o. T.. Hayes.
Lady f.. en-. me-; owner. II. G. Beattie;
rider. C.. b. Hob on.
OF the five horses entered Bashaw did
not appear. and had to be scratched.
When the first hurdle was reached sam
d. and Princeton refused 10 take IL, there
by giving Fighting Creek and Lady r..
and opportunity 10 forge ahead with the
latter in the lead. Princeton finally took
d.. but Sam d. never did get over d.,
and his rider Mr. q. H. Hurkmp. WHO
had brought two horses here especially
for this race from Fredericksburs tried
his very best 20 make his horse take the
obstacle. but I'm vain.
Lady T. was steadily gaining on Fight
my Creek. until the starting point had
been reached Then Fighting Creek be-
gan TO sport. but his rider not considering
that the course was then 10 go across
the nearest hurdle outside Of the ordi-
nary course. Lady T. gained considerably
on him. However. there were three or
four more steep hurdles 20 be taken. and
Fighting Creek once more showed his
well-knOwn pluck and endurance and
came In an easy winner. with Lady T..
second. Sam d. as stated above. never
did pass the first hurdle. and Princeton.
while stiIl on the first round. refused
another hurdle. and thereby shut him
self out from all further competition in
the race.
At THE CLUBHOUSE.
The members of the club and the farm
ers and tenants over whose land the c!ab
rides met al the clubhouse ~ 1920 in
the afternoon. where substantial lunch
was served 70 them beofre they started
for the race course. At the close of the
races the members OF the club and their
ladies' again repaired 10 the clubhouse.
where another tempting lunch was await
ing them. For the ladies and their es-
.orts a table was spread on the Dig w.
wanda. while those who had come. stacy
were accommodated just in front OF the
clubhouse.
The arrangements for the hospitaiitie9
at the clubhouse were IN the hands or
the House Committee. with Dr. Joseph
A. White as chairman. who received for
themselves the greatful obligation Of all
present.