The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-25
HORSE SHOW.
IT WAS a FINE SUCCESS.

tendance Large and the Contests
Interest the Crowd-Senator Mar
tin, Lieut.. Gov. Willard and Con-
gresham Jones Present Mr.. How
ard Has a Narrow EsoaPe-List Of
Prizes, Etc
Wednesday was gratifying 10 the
managers oi the Horse show rs being
sncceu.iul, but Thursday surpassed II IN
every respect Not only did the citizens
of fredericksburg turn out en- maSse, but
the people Of the surrounding counties
who were not largely represented Nednes
day, poured in during the morning hours
In large numbers The streets and road
WAYS TO the Horse Show grounds were
crowded until past noon, convey ing tht
thrOngs to the center OF attraction. The
grand stand contained a fashionable
gathering, not only the boxes, but ell
the seats being occupied, ~ well IA the
lawn in front of the stand aud other
points
Mir. A. Randolph Howard had u marrow
escape from "A serious accident. lie WAS
driving his tandem team, Midnight and
Challenger, about the grounds prepara-
tory to entering the ring for the contest,
when the horses became frightened aud
ran aw ay and dashed through "a fence
near the main building The groom, who
was on the seat tn MIR. liO" ara, sur
ceeded in Jumping from the vehicle on the
back of Midnight and finally stopped the
horses, but not uh,il Mr. Howard was
thrown out and the cert smashed. The
accident would have been more eriouT,
however, but Tor his having CHECKED the
speed of the horses. MIR Howard WAS
cut about the mouth, but not seriously
hurt. The horse, Midnight, WAS cut
about the leg
Senator Thomas 5. Martin, who made
40 many friends Wednesday WAS again
present Thursday Congressman Jones,
who arrived Wednesday hig ht. was on me
grounds Both of these gentleman were
surrounded throughout the day 10y their
many friends who shOwed them every
attention. This Is senator Martin r
first vi-it here and he met many OF the
people Of this section for the first tine.
Congressman Jones, who represents this
district. has been frequent v cor, and
has an extensive acquaintance. Both
gentlemen were given IA royal welcome
Many Of Thursday = classes were similar
TO those OF " 1nesday but all were enter
tanning. and the tanGems, fourth. hands,
jumping classes, including those Tor lady
rider, the hunts teams and hounds, cham
piOu classes and the steeple chases were
Tor special interest There were several
allsWednesday, but no one was seriously
hurt. Mrs. Blair Johnson fell twice
from John Stewart Bryan's grey Eleve
tor. which ia seventeen hands nigh. After
the first fall she remounted and rode
again, but after the second fall she did
not attempt any other jumps.
At the recess hour, the grounds and
grand stand presented the appearance
OF vast picnic, many having brought
baskets of lunch, which they enjoyed in
holiday style.
This il the first HOrse Show ever held
here, and it has teen such a source Of
pleasure socially and 80 successful imam.
rially that il will be unquestlOnably al
annual fixture hereafter
The attendance at the Horse Show on
Thursday was larger than on the first
day. The program ives good on both
days. but the browning ieatuT Occur red
on Thursday afternoon. The weather
was perfect N every respect and every
one present enjoyed looking At the fine
array Of horses, riders, equipments end
performances.
Lieut.. Governor Joseph + Willard
arrived at noon aud was surrounded
throughout the day by friends and ad-
mirers. Mr. Willard IL exc, adingly
popular here. end is the iavOri' of a
great many persons for the Democratic
nomination Tor Governor next year He
has an ext snsive acquFi1ts nee and seems
never TO forget face or name.
Prominent features of the afternoon
were the riding OF Miss SHELTON, Of Rich.
mond; Miss Harris, OF Winchester; Mrs
Blair Johnson. Of Wal renton, and Miss
Hopkins, formerly Of Spotsylvani MA coun-
ty, now OF Washing con. In the special
ladies driving class the winner wes
:riven by Miss SHELTON aud the first priz'.
a handsome piece Of plate, was delivered
TO her. Mrs. Blair Johnson was awarded
another silver cup in the saddle horse
Lass, she being the owner and rider of
the winner, Robin A'dair
The hunt teams made most attrac. /
i've display aud were vigorously ap- |
llsuded by the occupants of the grand |
tand. In this class were sOne of the !
vest horses at the show and the mounts 1
we're among the best riders Miss Skel 1
on was one Of the representatives OF the |
)eep Run Hunt Club, OF Richmond.
mother class OF interest was the hunt
cams and packs Of English hounds.
these were shown 10 the ring aud were
nder excellent control. The riders in
he hunt teams wore red coats, white
ants, black boots. and the saddle ap.
Ointments were complete.
The tallest horse at the show was Ele-
ator, seventeen hands high, the prop.
fty OF Mr.. John Stewart Bryan, OF
richmond Among other iavorite horses
7ere Eagle, Nancy lie, Nr. Jorrocks
arnett Ripple, Jubilee, Up-to-dats and
goet, OF the jumpers; aud Extra News,
own Topics, Postscript and Sporting
,xtra, Allie Wildmount, Deld e, Chol
niger, Midnight, Up-to-dats and Out.oi
ate aud others Of the roadsters.
Christopher Columbus the highly
rained horse exhibited by h. X slms. Of
tlanta, Ga, created the greatest enthu.
asm He went through all Of the great
arieties Of gait and perioIme 1cfs end
,emed TO enter into the spirit OF the oc-
aston and 10 enjoy the applause. lie IL
remarkable intelligent animal and YVES
iayoriis with all the spectators. He
'as given an ovation.
The show was a complete success.
gerybody was pleased, and we congrat
late the managers
The summary follows:
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The prizes awarded Wednesday after.
BON were "a follows:
HARNESS AND SADDLE HORSES 4