The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-10
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Mrs. Maddux and Mrs. Allen Potts are
two OF tho favorite lady riders. Each one
was received with rounds of applause
when she rode into the ring.
Hon John Goode. the veteran president
of the Constitutional Convention, was
with \. party in one Of the boxes. He is
willing to 20 out upon the stump and
take the affirmative Of the proposition
ttat the Horse Show is the real thing.
Mr. Goode was greeted by many old
friends, and he was presented to a num-
Der Of new ones.
Two railroad presidents were present.
President Stevens, of the Chesapeake and
Ohio was in a box seat in the north end
OF the building. No one seemed to enjoy
the various features presented more than
he. President John Shelton Williams and
Mrs. Williams We're in one Of the boxes
with a party Of friends.
There IS not to be found anywhere
within the confines Of the State a greater
adnirer OF tho noble animal than DR..
c. w. p Brock. He was very much in
evidence last night 1t is probable DR..
Brock is personally acquainted with moro
people in Richmond than any other cits-
zen. He nearly wrung his right HAND or
in greeting his friends.
MT. S. ". Travers is enthusiastic over
the show He was on the promenade ana
after witnessing several events said he
believed the show had come to stay.
The restaurant is doing thriving bust
ness The tables and chairs were last
night removed from outdoors and placed
on the cast side Of the building in rear
of the box seats.
one of the greatest enthusiasts is Mr..
c. y. Iarghorne He is an all-round
sport remarked some one last night
However that may be. NIr. Langhorne
is n mighty good judge of horscf1esh.
ard he will not often get left when it
cores to picking out the winner
ar. ]. c. Smith hat. u good horse ana
lie handled him we'll. There We're q few
spectators who became quite familiar with
the City Sergeant go it, Junkey,'' and
Soak it to en- junk were some of the
remarks made. but not SO loud as to be
heard by many.
Mr.. L. c. Younger is one Of those wnc
would miss his supper. or his dinner. for
that matter, to attend the show.
There were people willing to bet the
State Capitol and the City Hall that Mrs.
Maddux would carry away the blue rib
bon when she rode out on Grey Cap. a
good many little Side wagers were made
such as cigars and Apolnaris water.
There was one man in the crowd who
was willing to engage in any sort of ar
gunent TO prove that Allen Potts was the
most graceful driver in the whole bunch.
BY the way, Mr.. Potts lost the first prize
because his horses knee had been injured
by the careless handling of the groom
few days ago In order to avoid an &C
cident in the street the groom allowed
the animal to fall upon his knees, ana
one Of them was bruised
Mr. Barton Grundy was the recipient of
an ovation when the blue ribbon was tied
to his horses bride.
Mr. c. w Branch thinks the Horse
Show one of the greatest things Rich
mond has ever had.
President s. T. Morgan, Of the Vir-
giuia-Carolina Chemical Company, had
party of friends in one Of the box seats.
But Mr. Morgan got SO enthusiastic he
had to come down upon the promenade