New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
MR.. wHITNEYS HOSPITALITY.
suMprUoUs TREATMENT OF HIS GUEsTs-A TURr'

MANS COMMENTS ON THE SPORT.
Coodwood is famous the world over Tor the I'D
eral hospitality Of its patron the Duke OF Rich-
1nond who entertains hundreds Of guests during
the Goodwood meeting. Society people from all
parts OF the United Kingdom gather az 1oou-
wood 10 prepare for their annual flight to the
European watering places. There is no Goou-
wood in America but there is Westbury. There
IS no Duke Of Richmond but there is William {.
Whitney. whose lavish entertainment Of the large
gathering ct his farm at Westbury surely equalled
II II did not excel the best efforts of the Duke OF
Richmond The one long 10 be remem-
bered for the beauties of society were present ar
rayed in their prettest frocks and gowns. TO wit
ness the cavaliers Of Long Island and elsewhere
do feats Of daring in races across a stiff country
over obstacles worthy OF the Grand National Course
at Aintree. The countryside was represented by
rosy-cheeked matrons and maids. farmers and
farmhands, who displayed intense interest In the
proceedings.
Mr.. whitney left nothing undone to make every
thing enjoyable. In large marquee tent sumpt-
uous luncheon was served to everybody present.
None were neglected. for Mr. Whitney was here
there and everywhere 10 that all cared for
The management Of the racing was perfec, ,i IN all
often as he frowned at the ingenious simplicity OF
some of the riders when they weighed out for The
X. vingut, w Jay. Stanley Mortimer. O. W Bro
and II g. Page managed the details so successfully
that the programme of seven races was run
The starter. E. c. La Montague used no barrier,
fault was found with his efforts. Harry Smith, Of
Worcester, won the honors as horseman by win
ond race with Jack Dandy. Foxhall p Keene
showed that he has lost none OF his skill In the
saddle by winning the last race as he pleased with
his crack polo pony. Mountain Maid Clarence H..
sport by keeping constant watch Of the proceed
irgs materially assisting Mr.. Crickmore who won
dered why men asked TO be weighed In without
their saddles and tackle.
Colonel Thomas p Ochiltree. who was present,
said: This Is indeed pleasure Here is real
OF thanks should be given to Mr.. Whitney. for
affairs OF this kind will do more to improve the
quality OF racing In America. than any amount OF
Conversation In Delmonico's or the Waldorf-As-
Samuel Hildreth who trains for Mr. Whitney,
invited few Of his friends TO inspect the stables
and 10 view the horses. Although the stabling In
and in perfect order, q stable Ia being erected
that is to be equipped with every modern con
venience. Plaudit, as exclusively reported In The
Black Venus and Mr.. Clay have trouble with their
wind but Jean Beraud is all that anybody could
desire as @ racer. He had trial yesterday morn
may be formed by the fact that Mr.. Whitney in
tends to have the track rerneasured and has sent
his watch 10 this city. 70 be tested Hurry Burly.
George Keene and Tolucca are all In excellen,
shape Everybody with the best interests OF the
turf at heart sincerely wishes that success VIII
crowd Mr.. Whitneys efforts 10 secure stable oil
hret-clase horses.
Richard Clawson who will wear the Whitney
colors this year. created favorable impression
by his excellent manners and modest demeanor.
All the troublesome complications about Claw
sons contract have been settled. and the popular
this week. There will be another days racing
bfogramme win be run of and an effort made TO
burpass the success Of yesterday