Evening star., 1900-11-29
SOUND OF HUNTERS HORN
SPORT TODAY UNDER AUSPICES OF
CHEVY CHASE CLUB.
Ladies Participate in the Exhilarat-
Sent Over the Trail.

The cry Of the hunters horn called out
| the eagerly barking hounds; the dancing
| thoroughbreds, trained for the jumps.
trembled in their anxiety to be away; the
pink-coated riders frightened their grip on
the reins, gave their hats a firmer posi-
ton on their brows, and at 1880 o'clock
precisely. this morning. the first hunt Of
the season under the auspices Of the Chevy
Chase Club was on.
The dogs had been brought from the ken
nels near by, and were led to a position di-
rectly in front Of the pretty little club
house. Here they picked up the scent
| which had been laid, and with yelps of de-
light they rushed along the lane which
leads to the northward. After them went
a party Of thirty followers. including a
number of ladies. A large crowd was pres
| ent to see the start.
The. scene was one of rare picturesque
ness. Tearing down the lane the riders
encountered their first jump about. 100
yards from the house. 1t was a hurdle
which had been constructed for the occa-
sion, and over 1t they went with rush.
The pack led the party to the end of the
shaded roadway, and then broke into the
blind country. Dogs and riders were soon
lost to view, but the gladstone barking was
heard for many minutes. A number of
late corners soon afterward appeared on
the scene and upon being given the direc-
tion. started in pursuit of the pack. They
| were not successful in overtaking it. how
ever for the dogs gave the first starters
lively trim throughout and had the horses
galloping right up to. the finish.
known az a Drag.
The hunt today was what is known as a
drag. The course was picked out yesterday
afternoon, and, it is estimated, covered a
distance Of about six miles. The drag was
laid early this morning. The course ran
through the property Of the Chevy Chase
Land Company northwardly, and on
through Beans property Maury Doves.
George T. Dunlop's, Marlowes, Williams
and again into the land of the Chevy Chase
company. En- route were encountered a
| number of pretty stiff jumps, one five
plank fence on the Dunlop tract.
The finish Of the hunt was in the open
field just across the roadway from the club
house. Thirty-seven minutes had elapsed
when the first Of the pack was seen tearing
along, his nose lowered to the trail.
Then out Of the thicket broke the main
body Of hounds, followed Immediately by
Robert Curran, the clubs professional
huntsman. Two especially arranged jumps
were gone over. and the hunt was finished.
Leading the van Of the hunters was young
Philip Hichborn, jr, riding his chestnut
thoroughbred Marquis, by Torchlight.
Young Mr. Hichborn's riding has attracted
attention for some time past, and he gives
promise of developing into a markabe
huntsman. Next, and close UP to the leader
was George Ryder on Wrinkles The third
man in at the finish was Mr.. Gist Blair
who was also master for hounds.
Ladies' Mt the Finish.
Among the first f1nishers were Misses
Newlands and scully. They followed IN
brilliant style and did not once turn aside.
Among the others who participated were
Mr.. Hugo R. Johnstone. Mr.. Horace
Ffoulk-. Mr.. F. W. Huidekoper, Mr.
Larkam, Mr.. G. P. Van Wyck. jr.: MI.
Dion Kerr and a large number Of riders
who were late in starting. Mr.. Johnstone
met with an accident. While riding at a
tree. The blow fell just above his left eye
| and cut quite a cash. Mr.. Johnstone was
swept off his mount in a jiffy and was
dragged quite distance. He was not seri-
ous.y nurt. however, and remounted to
finish the course, which he accomplished in
clever fashion. Mr.. Larkam was also
down during the hunt.
Great interest is being manifested at the
Chevy Chase Club in the hunting season,
and 1t is expected that several live fox
chases will be had before very long. Be-
ginning with next Wednesday there will
be hunts semi-weeky. Mr.. Clarence Moore
Is master for hounds and Mr.. Gist Blair
deputy master. Robert Curran, the clubs
huntsman, Is an enthusiastic little fellow,
sport before the winter is over. His brother,
George Curran. acts as whip of the pack.
Imported Hounds In Chase.
There were nine couples Of hounds out
today. Six of these couples were but re-
Gently imported from the Royal Meath
pack in Ireland, and are as fine as any
ever brought to this country.
All of the hounds were especially import
ed. and have been trained since they were
puppies. Among them was one old fellow
who stuck faithfully to the scent, but who
1aff fa hnh md 1,U ho nth IIa A,,
ished some minutes after the others had
been rallied by the hunting horn.
The day at the Chevy Chase Club Is being
aside from the hunt there are many
couples on the golf links while the wea ther
has proved mild enough to permit some
lively and interesting tennis. The club
grounds have every appearance Of the holi-
day.
KENTUCKY ALARMS THE PORTE.