New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-17
SHOW HON0RS TO JORDAN.
HIS MILDRED TAKES CUP.
First for WaIdorf-Asto,7a Trophy
Lord Brilliant Gets Blue Ribbon.


Il said, even more came to render homage than
or the two previous days The scene was typl-
cal of gatherings of the kind The horses on
dress parade and in keen competition for COW
eted honors satisfied: the strains Of music from
under the roof pleased; the wealth CT color
charmed. Hackneys. trotters. foEr-i:l-hands,
craught horses. harness horses. saddle horses,
gig horses. ponies and hunters all shown
in the ring through the day in their respective
classes. and the admirers OF the different types
had every opportunity TO enjoy and applaud
their favorites.
The crowd. small in the early hours and made
up largely Of the professional element. grew
the day progressed. BY O'Clock the big amphi-
theatre was comfortably filed. and in the even
ing II was crowded. While the competition for
the wsldo-f-AstoTia cup was in progress from
Tingside 10 highest gallery there was scarcely q
vacant seat and hardly standing room. Men of
prominence in social. political and professional
circles and women handsomely ard tastefuly
gozrned occupied the boxes. and divided interest
with The horses 10 those who came TO see and
enjoy every phase OF the SHOW. Society, as
usual was out in force. Having set It's seal Of
approval many years ago on the annual func-
ton It must needs attend.
Round and round the big ring those who
TO see and be seen walked in never ending
stream. 1t was the vantage point from which
ton Of the crowd however. small in COM
parison TO that which, comfortably seated, gave
full attention to every detail in the ring, and
expressed their approval or disapproval. the
case might be, with the skill Of rider driver
or decision OF the judges in awarding the rib
bons.
HORSE By NO MEANS ECLIPsED.
In spite of many expressions 10 the contrary,
the horse is not even in partial eclipse from
societys shadow. II is the accepted custom to
walk once. or even three times about the ring
10 view and comment on those who, permanent
In the social set, occupy the boxes. After that
however those who can find seats and devote
the balance of the time watching the ring
and admiring the horse-be he trotter, hackney
or hunter. There applause for all-nnore
fun ard spontaneous. il IS true when special
favorites were honored-but generous al all
times, which indicated clearly the close atten-
ton being paid 10 the centre of attraction
Many there we're who attended for fashions
sake that did not know, apparently, the differ
rence between a hackney and hunter, and had
no know ledge Of what going or in the ring,
There were many others. the other hand,
who looked with wonder the latest modes
and styles. but commented on the horses with
the knowledge of an expert.
What foolish hats folks these days"
was the remark OF enthusiast in hunters
who had worked his way TO the rail while the
jumpers in the Corinthian class being
shown. He had turned his eyes for moment
from the ring to the promenade The next
nrute he was talking learnedly of the good
points Of Kingsman and the quality of Tamor.
The TWO extremes enjoyed themselves as
pleased them best; the rank anC dle enjoyed the
two extremes and took pleasure in the show
q whole. and that they were entertained
plainly apparent
HILDRED'S WALDORF-ASTORIA CUP
The attraction for the evening was the COM
petition for the Waldorf Astoria Challenge
Cup valued $500, for the best horse suitable
for gig. Hildred. Eben d. Jordan's chestnut
mare, the coveted trophy. much to the
flight and satisfaction Of the crowd.
Forest King. last years winner was not en-
tered in the show this year. and his great rival
on that occasion. Lord Brilliant three times
winner OF the cup not entered in this class.
Their absence was cause for some disappoint-
nent, but representative lot were shown, and
interest in the outcome almost keen as
last year, when Judge William H. Moore's great
English horse earned the decision.
This cup must be three times by the
same owner before it becomes his property; in
which time it viii remain in the custody Of the
Waldorf Astoria. or such other place the
National Horse Show directors may decide.
This prize was won in 1897 by Joseph T. Wild
ener's chestnut geldng Won Harbinger in 1898
by a. c. Bostwick's bay mare Lady Ursula, in
1899 by n. L. Elkins's bay stallion Red Cloud.
fn 1900 by II. c. Hoskiers chestnut gelding Lord
Brilliant in 1901-'O2 by Dr. John L. VENTS
chestnut gelding Lord Brilliant, and in 1903 by
William H. Moores bay gelding Forest King.
Hildred WAS cIeverly shown by Eben D. Jor-
dan In conformation and manners she had
little advantage over a number of the others,
but her action was wellnigh perfect. particularly
al high speed, and the award seemed justified.
Birmingham, owned by James Hobart Moore OF
Chicago. was a worthy rival, and pressed Hill
dred hard for the honors. He made snowy ap-
pearance and was fancied by many for the blue
ribbon. but had to be content with the red.
LORD BRILLIANT WINS AGAIN.
Lord BriIliant's victory in Class II for horses
shown to runabout the feature of the after
noon. The winner OF more than seven hundred
blue ribbons was driven by his owner. Mrs. John
Gerken. and received the blue ribbon after
spirited competition with Mrs. r. F. Carmans
Bitten Mrs. J. B. II. Grosvenor's Elevation and
Alfred G. Vanderbilts Lady Katheryn. Lord
Brilliant did not show the same fire and dash
which characterized him last year, when. after
defeat for the waldorf-Astoria cup, he beat
Forrest King in the championship class. As he
is almost twenty years old IL is possible he is
going back At the same time he is q horse
which must be driven at top speed to show TO
advantage. The faster he goes the better and
more finished his action and Mrs. Gerken failed.
perhaps to arouse him to his best efforts. His
success was popular. To the eyes OF any but
expert there was little or nothing 10 choose be-
tween the four which finally won ribbons.
Blitzen's way Of going pleased and Lady Kath-
eryn had many admirers among the onlookers,
as evidenced by generous applause.
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