The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-16

a representative lot of fine animals. Many
or the winners were in classes where many
outside entries answered the bugle call.
The first class on the programme last
night was for stations, three years old or
over. to be judged for their individuality,
pedigree and suitability TO get roadsterS.
handsome lot of nigh class animals at
tracted the admiration of the crowd. Inc
cnolce OF the judges was Margrave. hand
some roam stallion twelve years old, owned
by s. j. Fleming & Son, of Terre Haute.
The red ribbon was tied on Advertiser, the
entry from the Whitley stables, of Muncie.
Third prize was awarded TO Dick Benson,
exhibited by the Indiana Horse Breeders
Company.
The next class for the evening was for
gated saddle horses showing five distinct
Saits First, walk; second, trot; third,
rack: fourth, canter; fifth, running walk,
FOX trot or slow pace Ball Brothers Mont
gomery Chief was the best actor in TINS
class and received the blue ribbon. Mat ).
Cohens Verdict was close second choice
with the crowd and the judges. The third
prize went to Kentucky Artist, j. L. Cren-
shaw's entry.
RUNABoUT CLASS.
II was nearly o'clock when the bugle
called the entries for the runabout class
the class that attracted so much local at
tention because of the large number OF In
dianapolis entries. In this class the horse
should have conformation, style, all-round
action and good manners ripple of ap-
plause was heard as the various entries
trotted into the arena and the admiration
gave vent to cheers when all the beautiful
animals were inside the inclosure. Ii was
difficult for the crowd to pick a first win
ner. 1t might be said that 1t was also hard
for the judges to determine when snouIu
receive the blue ribbon. More Than King,
Mrs. Jack Cudahys entry, was nnally
chosen the winner. When the second
ribbon was attached to the harness OF En-
L 18th
was much applause from the boxes. En-
core is a beautiful bay gelding and was
picked by many, in the crowd as first
prize winner. The third prize went 10
George Z. Palmer's Oh My o Me.
The next class for ladies' turnout. single
or pair, elected more interest and en-
dnrns the tn eWenme Ts any by
the appearance in the arena OF seVerai
well-known women drivers OF lndian ape s.
Dutch, a beautiful black mare, entered and
driven by Mrs Robert McOuat, the large
crowd showed its approval OF the judges
decision by stirring applause. Mrs. NC
Ouat,s turnout was handsome one. but
or the other entries, especially that OF the
dun team entered by Mrs. Case. Mrs. J0-
team, Lady Car and Mate. Mike, exhib-
tied and driven by Mrs. z. II. Habig, Sc
cured fourth. Miss Margaret Shower was
which she drove Old Chap, but as horse,
appointments and general appearance
counted 80 per cent, she failed to get inside
the prize list.
LOCAL HARNESS HORSES.
The next class was exclusively for local
harness horses, harness pairs suitable for
park purposes, horses to count SO per cent.
and appointments so per cent. Several Of
the beautiful teams that have been seen on
Indianapolis streets were in the arena per-
| fectly groomed and dressed in glittering
harness. CORTLAND Van Camps Prince
| and Duke won first prize. Mrs. l.. s.
Ayres's Chesapeake and Try second and
Lynn B. Millikan's London and Troy third
w. b. White won the first and third
prizes in the high-stepping class, but his
| entries had a large field to compete with.
including many high-acting and high step
ping animals. After the numerous entries
had paraded around the arena 1t was not
difficult, however. to determine that Char
mion, one OF Mr.. Whites entries, would be
| inside the money, and when the judges
awarded the beautiful chestnut mare the
blue ribbon there was general approval.
Mrs. Jack Cudahy's More Than King was a
very close b2 second SS1 Dolly Var, Warden also
The four-in-hand driving contest was a
| victory for Mr.. w. b. White over George
E. Palmer and the Ashbrook outfit shown
| by L. M. Magill. The class called for ap-
| propriate vehicles. driving to be done
| through obstacles. Mr.. White again
i showed MS cleVer relnSmanSnlp, nltcnlnS
Dorothy Vernon and Dolly Warden. lead
| ers. and Gibson Girl and Gypsy Boy, wheel
ers, to his park brake. Mr. Palmer showed
his road coach, to which he had The Pa
raider and Creighton, leaders, and Explain
alton and Thistle Down. wheelers. Mr..
| Magill's hitch was pretentious, including
All But King. More Than King. leaders.
and Gayoso and Osogay, wheelers, to the
! Ashbrook road coach. This display was
| intensely pleasing to the spectators.
THE JUMPING CLASS.
| The jumping class for green hunters,
| two jumps each, at four. four and a half
| and five feet, was an international contest.
The Canadian stable of George Pepper was
represented by The Bard, Irish breeding
was represented by d. H. Harris's dun
| jumper st. Patrick, ridden by Madam
Marentette. American breeding was repre-
scented by Timber Topper and Explanation
and South Africa by the jumping pony
| Kruger, ridden by Master Arthur Harris.
This class Nv. was ,e extremely interesting be q.
| Patrick. The public sympathy. however,
| was with the pony Kruger, who made all
ups IN Sood ,s shape Peg but refused
| awarded the first ribbon to Timber Topper,
st. Patrick taking second, The Bard third
| and Kruger fourth.
| Through an inadvertance the first prize
in the jumping class Tuesday night was
| published as having been given to the
| ris's Irish hunter, st. Patrick, who until
this performance had not been exhibited
under the lights and had had no record.
| Although the hour was late the spectators
| remained to witness potato race, which
| was full of splendid amusement. In this
| race Mr.. Magill was successful in spear
| ing and carrying most potatoes, Fred
Bork being second and Willie Sims third
| On Saturday a local potato race will be
/ a feature of the matinee programme
Those who have already agreed to go in
| it are Stoughton j. Fletcher. jr., Charles
| l.. Bieler, Ray Van Camp, Frank NJ. MUIR
ply, Will Jacobs Will HARRISON, Bobb
| Tindall and Frank Warman. Arrange
| ments are also being made for a local egg
and spoon race.