The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-11
.LYNCHBURC
SHOW ENDS
1t is Pronounced an Unquali.
fled Success.

LYNCHBURG, VA. Oct 1o.-The
Lynchburg Horse Show came to close
tonight. The last events were perhaps
the most interesting ofathe entire Sc
ries, for in several of them only winners
of first prizes were allowed to participate.
and this naturally made the contest for
honors very close. Horses drivers and
riders were In the best of spirits. When
the last note Of the Marine Band, which
furnished music for the show, died away,
and the big arena became deserted, only
one opinion was expressed. and that was
that the Horse Show of 1908 had been
a tremendous SUCCESS. Once again the
events Of the closing performance poured
additional honors upon Mrs. John Ger
kin's and CORTLAND H. Smiths stables,
Newsboy and Belmar, Chappie Lee and
Up-to-date and other splendid animals
owned by her making brilliant e1hibi-
ton.
It is notable that Lynchburg horses
have been much more numerous this
wear than last, and their quality shows
a marked Improvement. With another
year or two Of horse shows, Lynchburg
will have lot of horses that will stand
In the very topmost ranks.
MRS JOHNSON THE WINNER.
In the champion 50 SlShoo ".
night there were only four entries, but
they we're prfncely horses. and to de-
eide between them was a delicate under
taking. Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Johnson
carried off the prize and ]. B. McComb
got the reserve ribbon.
One of the most attractive and inspiring
events Of the whole show was the Hunt
Team event.
Oak Ridge Club, Of Lynchburg, repre-
scented by J. NJ. B. Lewis, master OF
hounds; II. M. sackett and Miss Alice
I.anghorne, were in dark gray and white
on gray horses.
Lowe, master Of hounds; Mrs. Courtland
Fl. Smith and Miss Henry. In black and
white. on dark bays
Cameron Hunt Club, No, 2, Mr.. Court
land II, Smith, master Of hounds and two
whips, In red and white, on bays.
Keswick Hunt Club. Wilbur Osborne.
master of hounds; Jack Henderson and
J. B. McComb, in red and white. on
bays.
Deep Run Hunt Club. II. c. Beatte,
master of hounds; Mr.. Jenifer and c. W.
Smith, in red and white. on bays and
chestnut.
A GORGEOUS SHOW.
1t was gorgeous show and as the
hurdles were taken, the spectators often
found their hearts in their throats The
first prize, handsome cup. was captured
by Cameron Hunt Club, No. /. while the
second honor went to Cameron Hunt Club.
No. 9. Deep Run Hunt Club got the third
ribbon and Oak Ridge Hunt Club, fourth,
The events of this evening resulted as
follows:
First event, ladies' turnout-Mrs, Max
well Wycths Lady Majorie, G, s. Adams
Miss virginia and Justus Collins. w. NJ,
Carrolls Florodora, A. g, Claphams
Helen, Mrs. JOHN Gerk!n's Belmar and
Newsboy, CARRIER & CARRIERS Ben Hur,
G. NJ. Guggenheimer's Whlrl. c. II
Moore and Goodyear's Lady Dightfoot,
l.. S. Ricketts, Lady Olga, Mrs. G. II.
Wilkins Roderick Dhu, w. C. William Il
Fl. McCue's Lady Dickson and DIR. Elmer
Sotheron's Jack Pot.
Winners Belmar, first Whlrl. second
Lady Marjorie, third. and Delight. fourth
Second eyent-Champion class saddle
forses-Open to all horses that have
taken a first prize In this saddle horse
class at this or any recognized Horse
show. -Four entries: Winners--Mr. aud
Mrs. Blair Johnson's Robin Adair first
and j. b. McComb's Kentucky Cardinal.
second.
AN EASY VICTORY.
Third Observation-Disclosures Maxwell
Ivyeth's and Mrs. John Cierkin's seams,
Mrs, Gerkn's team won an easy victory,
Mr.. Wyeths combination having a new
horse and being unmanageable.
Fourth event--hunt team--entries, Oak
Ridge Hunt Club, j. M, b. Lewis, master
OF fox hounds; Cameron Hunt Club,
Courtland n. Smith, two teams; Deep
Run Hunt Club, II. c. Reatt,a; Keswick
Hunt Club Wilbur Osborne, Winners
Cameron Hunt Club, first and seconds