New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-18
VANDERBILT A VICTOR.
BIG CROWD At GARDEN.
EaygIisk Visitor Observation-Disclosures
Friar Hart.

FT10r Hart
Ever since the annual show of Americas fin
est and best n horsefesh has become fixture
in New-York's winter social calendar Thursday
has been the gala day, and yesterday proved
10 exception TO the rule. II is doubtful II the
Garden has ever held a larger Horse Show
crowd since the memorable visit Of the Duchess
OF Marlborough, when It was necessary TO stop
selling tickets at the door
There was no duchess 10 attract the crowd
last night, yet every one of the elghty-five hun
bred sests outside the filed and tAe
scothes walk" was so crowded that the police
had 10 keep the people moving in one direction
There about two thousand people sofdly
packed against the arena rail-. and IN the bal
oony and gallery many more were standing
because they could not get seats. Society saved
Ats best dresses for last nights exhibition, and
every box filed The most partial Judge
could hardly have failed TO award the blue
Ribbon TO American women the best dressed
In the world The show OF gowns eclipsed those
Of previous years. and Madame Fashion well
knows how high the standard had mounted.
MANY SPIRITED CONTESTS,
II was an exciting day in the arena There
WIS hardly a contest on the crowded programme
that aid not hold special interest, and tho
variety Of classes all that the most exact
Ing could ask The feature Of the afternoon
was the spirited contest for the American Coach
sns Cubs challenge cup. and Alfred G.
Vanderbilts successful showing pleased the
1trong The accident TO John G. Heckscher. sec
Rotary of the National Horse Show Association,
sent 6 thrill through the vast assemblage and
gave added interest TO the contest between mid
die weight hunters which followed
But three of the five four-in-hand Coaches
tered for the American Coaching Clubs chal-
lenge cup responded 10 the call shortly before
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Two Of the teams.
those owned and driven by Dr. John L. VENT
and /. L. BiddIe. were prize winners in 1902 ana
1908. and a victory for either meant the final
possession of the cup. Then came Alfred G.
Vanderbilt, in a tall. white hat. driving the
famous team of four v's-Venture. Vanity,
Viking and Vogue-to the Morris Park coach.
Even the dressnakers at the Garden forgot to
watch the clothes exhibit as the numbering
coaches rolled about the ring. II was difficult
10 choose among the three Then DR.. Wentz
mel with a piece Of hard luck" The judges had
signalIed for evoIutions. and he started TO exc
cute an elaborate figure s. The judges sud
denly moved their position and the coach bore
down upon them. There was somewhat Of a
scramble 10 get out Of the way, ana two OF the
Judges had narrow escapes. Soon afterward DR..
Wentz got the gate.
Mr.. Biddle was driving his famous four
Hampton. Captain Belgrave Star and Garter
and made q fine showing. The form Of his four
however, was not quite up to that OF the Van
derbit VS., and the latter finally won the prize.
MISS ROSS Is DISAPPOINTED
All about the arena one question was asked.
what has become of the four-in-hand and the
pigeon blue coach brought over the Atlantic bv
Miss Ella s. Ross?" Her four had been ex-
pected 10 give the American coaches a close race
first Tbair
awaited with interest. It developed that Miss
Ross is bitterly disappointed at the reception Of
her unbeaten English string. She has failed TO
win in the classes in which she was most sure Of
victoyy and there have been veiied charges Of
discrimination Miss Ross said she had decided
not 10 enter her four after the decision in Class
81 on Wednesday when her team. Rowton
Blackthorn and Rowton Vinca. was defeated
She said that the judges told her TO speed the
team. and that she passed the others repeatedly
IN speeding her team did not show as good form
as they would have had she been permitted TO
drive at more moderate pace. She will exhibit
the same team to-day in a class where speed
win not be required If she wins in that class,
as she hopes. her other entries may be with
drawn.
BLACK FRIAR BREAKS THROUGH FENCE
One OF the most exciting incidents of the day
practising jumping, which occurred in the noon
recess and for that reason was witnessed by
few The novel pig pen" fence formation had
been put up in the centre Of the arena and a
number Of horses were trying il The riders
Jumped the horses into the pen and then Jumped
them out again. Black Friar. a coal black
staflion owned by Thomas Hitchcock. jr was
brought into the Enclosure by a groom. II was
his first appearance this week, and he began to
show excitement when the rider took him I'D to
smell the fence. by way OF estimating its height
The horse had TO be forced over the Jump When
81 carno 10 jumping out he made mad rush for
the fence. and forced his way through it without
attempting TO jump His forelegs We're badly
cut UP. and his rider saved a fall by leapfng
from The saddle.
The morning was almost entirely turned over
70 Shetland and pony classes and in conse-
cuence the boxes We're filed with children
There was no need Of the hand. which does not
come TO the garden until afternoon, the excited
shrseks Of excited youngsters furnishing excite