The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-24
LAWN FETE
AT DEEP RUN
Varied Programme Marks the
Clubs Annual Meet.
SOCIAL FEATURE PROMlN'T
Ideal Weather Brought Out Fine
Crowd to Enjoy the Outdoor Sport,
Trap Shooting, Jumping,
Supper and Dancing.

ideal weather, n large attendance OF
4represen tatlve people. immunity from ac-
cidents Of any sort good races and fine
Jumping. and finally delightful sup
per on the lawn, followed by a dance on
the sward. combined to make the annual
meet and festival Of the Deep Run Hunt
Club yesterday one OF the most success
full ever held From one In the afternoon
until after 10 In the evening, the mem
bers OF the club and their guests enjoy.
ed the varied programme and the luxury
OF the club house and grounds. The heat
OF the city was easily forgotten when
one drove out TO the club house over
beautiful roads behind spirited horses.
and there reveled IN the brisk breeze that
dallicd with tho club flag, and with the
pennons and miniature flags with which
the staff and the house and grounds were
decorated. Music. too, helped to WOO dull
caro- away and added Its indeilnable
charm to the others.
THE FARMERS RACE.
Tho FIRST number on the days card was
a race open to farmers and landowners
over whose grounds tho club Is privileged
TO ridc and hunt. This was q hn!f mile
dash. which was hotly contested. Sc
cond race, mile fiat, was arranged. and
was even prettier than the frst. There
were four entries in tho farmers annual
race, half milo dash. and but two
prizes. Mr.. William Parrish's bay geldinE.
Allen Benrd. WAS first. with Mr.. T. Il.
Darracott's black stallion. Bitten. Jr, .
close second. Tho FIRST prize was so, and
the eecond IS.
Tho match race was for prize OF 10
for the first, offered by Iteutennnt-Go1-
ernor Joseph Z. Wizard. and = for the
eecond, contributed by the committee.
and $3.50 for the third, given by Mr.. F..
strudwick, Allen Beard. tho winner OF
the half milo DASH led from the drop OF
tho Eas. and won under q pull for the
whole route Nutwood. Mr.. John Lennox's
gray gelding, won second place from Mr..
Darracotts Bitten. Jr.. in driving
finish The black won by head IN q
driving finish. Tho time was not taken
in either race.
After the race the farmers were guests
o. the club ut dinner on the lawn. and
were given handsome spread. which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Lteutenant-Goy-
ernor Willard. on behalf OF the club, vel
coined them.
1t was not until after 8 that the mem
bers and guests began to arrive in num-
ture on tbs card. the clay pigeon match,
participated In Ivy many members and
guests. Before the regular shoot, how
ever, several special events were shot
and these held the attention OF the gem
ilcmen until the Jumping contest, which
was called at $50.
JUMTISG CONTESTS
The jumping was over regulation
fences. each horse taking four jumps
The fences were Just In front OF the
clubhouse, and full view from the We
randas. All those present went out to
days programme. Mr.. II. c. Bcatue
and Mr.. II. II. Clarke served as judges.
There were seven entries and four RIB
bons Mr.. John Stewart Bryan's gray
gelding Elevator winning the blue after
a magnificent performance. Mr.. Bryan
riding. Indian Joe. the CLUB morse. RIO
den by Mr.. Johnson. the club whip was
Elevators competitor for first honors.
no other horse approaching his perform
ance. Indian Joe was awarded the blue
ribbon, MI c. D. Langhorne's chestnut
colt Checkers getting tho Yellow and
Mr.. randolph Holidays black marc
yyarminster tho white.
indian joe was the first to be taken
over the jumps, and gave clean per-
formance. The chestnut showed nice form
and manners. The horse has been hunted
for three seasons after the Deep Run
hounds, carrying the whipper-!n without
a fall, and Is one Of the best horses
after the bounds In this section,
Jim. owned by Miss Palmer. and ridden
by Mr.. Milton Croxton, showed fairly
good form, but was slightly off In man.
ners. lie cleared the first and second
Jumps, but struck the third. then cleared
the fourth,
great gray gelding. was very ut and gave
a first-class, al-round performances. He
was handled In exceptional style. This
eeldIng VIII take a lot of beating IN the
hunter classes at the next annual horse
show He took MI the jumps In an easy,
swinging stride. clearing them clearly.
indian Joe and Elevator had both given
handsome performances and vera again
sent over the jumps. Indian Joe refused
The first jump then took all OF them In
handsome STYLE Elevator gave a clean
performance and the same good manners
that marked his first trial.
The judges then awarded the ribbons
Hr Bryan was very generally congrat-
ulated on his riding and the fine perform
ance Of his mount, the winner Of the blue
SUPPER ON THE LAWN.
gupper was then served on the lawn
spread on many small tables, at which the
members and guests gathered In small
groups The menu was well-selected
one. admirably prepared and we'll served,
Guests continued to arrive all the eyen'
ing and supper continued until or after.
The davis programme closed with dance
ang on the lawn. a quardrile, the lancers
and Virginia reel being danced on the
green with many participating.
The receiving party consisted OF Mes
danes st. George Bryan, Joseph y. WI
lard, H. e. Beattie, David Tenant Bar
ton H. Grundy. Misses Anne Tenant,
Berta Wexford and Sophie White and the
wives of the members Of the Board Of
Governors. The committee In charge OF
the arrangements consisted OF Messrs Al
len Potts, Spencer l.. Carter and Carl II.
Noting.
"AIoNG THOSE PRESENT."
Among the members and guests noted
In the gathering were General Fitzhugh
Ice, Hon. Alexander Hamilton, Of Peters,
burg; President Luc!en Tatum. OF the
Lakeside Club; Colonel w. Gordon Me-
Cabe, president of the Westmoreland
Club: Colonel ". Miles Cary, Rear-Ad-
miral Harrle Webster, retired; Lieutenant
Governor Joseph ~, Willard, Mr. James