New-York tribune., 1899-05-19
ENTHUSIASM AT THE SHOW.
wHIRL OF THE TOWN, A CHAMPION AT
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW, DEFEATED.

NAIlONAL Nurse SHOW, DEFEA1ED
JOHN S. BRArroN MADE sENsEIEss BY THE
FALL OF HIS HORSE. EUcHRE-MRs DICK"
DoNNELLY WINS A BLUE RIBBON
WITH SAMPSON AND srGs-
BEE-oTHER AWARDS
Cold threatening weather had its effect the
attendance at the Open-Aair Horse Show yester
day, but there lack Of enthusiasm among
the spectators One Of the most attractive feat
ures Of the week thus far seen In the class for
women's park turnouts. the conditions requiring
women to drive Mrs. "Dick" Donnely held the
reins John S. Bratton's spirited pair OF high
steppers. Sampson and Sigsbee. showing rare skill
as whip and winning the blue ribbon after
close contest with three other competitors. Samp
son and Sgsbee trotting bred horses. possess
ing speed well as style and trappy action and
Mrs Donnelly sent them around the three-cornered
track at surprisingly fast clip after the ribbons
had been tied Miss Nutting won the second prize
in this class with the well-known Brooklyn step
pers. Duke and Holly Third honors went to Miss
Edith Cofords Cottage Prince and Cottage King
They were shown with skill by a mere child
little Miss Colford making remarkably clever
drive to avoid a collision with the spirited Bratton
pair at one stage OF the exhibition. and receiving
a hearty round of applause from the spectators.
Much to the surprise of some Of the critics. MISS
c. Adelaide Doremuss handsome turnout was
placed no better than fourth. Miss Doremus drove
her noted prize-winner. Chester. with mate that
was not quite his equal showing them before
low-set park phaeton Of graceful lines. NOT te"
experts outside the show ring expected to see the
blue ribbon awarded to her.
The special prize given by Harry Payne Wni'hey
for the best four-in-hand road team brought OUT
three businesslike turnouts belonging to Z. r.
Bates. John s. Bratton and Albert C. BostwicK'
All Of the teams were shown at speed on the m'hla
ture track galloping around the turns at c"p
which threatened to overturn the vehicles pehiho no
them. Mr. Ba:es's four were harnessed 70 lhe pls
$500 pound coach Defiance. While the 2uheI GL @ W.
teams pulled breaks 1000 pounds gnter. dnere was
q wide difference OF opinion among the eHpeits as
to the team that merted the prize but me JUDGES
to the big bay Sr~sn by Bses sna fs
wirey four were placed second and MT eos'"icA
gray and chestnuts were third 49,, ,.
The Whirl of the Town winner OF the champion
ship for highstepping park horses at the las, ss
getting 1ni ftSye only third G place in field six seven
The crack show horse was not In good i9rn. S"s h
glossy coat and brilliant style and action at the
Garden last fall hardly recognized him yesterday j.,
Lord Brilliant the horse that defeated ne hlti
OF the Town. is remarkably handsome little ehest-
nut stopper formerly owned by George b. u, huns hns
won many prizes at Eastern horse shows the last
two years in double %h sssn
horse OF much promise was also placed ahead Ss O
ree rea sbon While G' the Yellow went to The whr
of the Town and the white to Sporting LIRE. j.. .o
o e cass for his
Euchre falling on him with force Bratt9n was
made nsensble and was carried into the ciuonouse
The awards follow:
Class 35Carriage exceeding 152 hands and not
exceeding iG hands suitable for stanlope victoria
!ids second p5ise Howard wIsiss sr SsSs@sn
b. g. Confidence and b. g. Contest
Class G5-Poniss other than shesnds not exceeding ~
IN hap me s R1s prus s 1 oS1 John i
third. T. L Watt. jr's gr z. Cock Sparrow.
Class @ IL 4 hands and sd under Is
Ladsw' br m Lady Of 0uSy second ,S,15 Prize s
Portsrs e SPI2G B. % LADY freae MUS '0D''" ''''
Gss Sl 5 e ares e ola
H. by Lansten Performer second prize s2S. H. C Hos
$50 h DtS2 bs"ess by Ssi
% 10 4 se.s SS . s0Iss ps " s asy' w
Honman's b. m. May X. 2:24ls and b. g. Magic Flute
Class 4opark horses IN harness exceeding ~ hands
Ws Is 5 9Mn s69 third G T. e F. BASES SPORTING Hns
Life.
Glass 7lPonles in harness exceeding 10 ban hands rS, and
not exceeding ~ hands First prize goo Miss Ed'h
5ats' Bate ,s team bsT second s G team ,esm
Glass 7s-sadde l4a hands and under l62
hands up to carving 200 pounds Fir First gr1s So E. n
Prince Ga chamRs hfd on j. moicSaS.
fourth, John S Brattons b & Trifer.
Glass 39-Park horses under i43 hands and never
having first prize at horse show to be owned
and driven by First prize, $50 John g. Brat
tons ch. G. ovation; second prize s2o. George b.
Holmes z. Iaunceot: third Miss f. r. Newbergers
b. & Confidence fourth. Thomas b. Hiddens b. m. Queen
FMgenia
Glass ss-Polo ponies; First prize ss5. F. Aliens sr
Moonlight
Glass lO7-IAd.s' park pairs and FRS. pszs.
$50 John Rgatto1s b simpson and ,ol; oI e. s,ssOes
Duke: third Miss Edith Cofords b. g Cottage Prince
e. Cottage King; fourth Miss G. Adelaide Dore-
muss ch. Chester and mate.
Glass 9G-Green hunters: First prize 500. l. T. Mar
tins Samoset; second j. Holloways Red Rover: third.
J. Holloway's Tornado; fourth. f. $. Reynais Quo'n
Class eS-Pairs carriage horses: First prize 500
c. F. Batess bay second prize. $50 John Arthurs
John A. and Autocra third. John s. Brattons Ova-
mate fourth John Bratton's Never Did and
Will II Can.
The weather yesterday not Of the garden
party order consequently the attendance Of people
prominent in society not large. The cold raw
wind that swept the grounds made heavy
wraps and overcoats decidedly comfortable. Among
clubhouse and making tour among the horses
were Miss Gerry. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Gilbert The
baud Mr.. and Mrs II. X Boodgoodi Miss Fitz-
gerald Howard Wiets Senator reject Chauncey NJ
Depew Miss Anna Paulding. Richard Potter. Will |
am NJ Cirlnnell Mr.. and Mrs. Albert c. Bostwick |
Louis Haght Mr. and Mrs. A. Gordon Norrie, Miss |