New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-17

for pairs TO be driven by ladies and shown 20
phaetons She handled the ribbons over Lord
Brilliant and Newsboy, and much to the sur
prise OF the crowd got the gate" Mrs. Gerken
logged them around the ring and failed to snow
them to the speed necessary to Lord BrlIllants
good performance Eben d. Jordan added TO
his long list Of victories in this class, Miss Belle
Veach showing Kitty Gray and Norma to such
advantage that the judges awarded them the
blue ribbon. Kitty Gray and Norma are well
matched chestnut pair of good conformation
and style Miss Veach is accomplished driver.
and TO her handling much of the credit of
the victory was due. Mrs. r. F. Carman earned
the red ribbon with Bonner and Bitten and
Miss Ella 6 Ross, the English expert, third
with Rowton Blackthorn and Rowton Vinca-
Miss Ella s. Ross was not more successful in
Glass 127 for fourth hands, driven by wom-
ea She showed her English team of all black
park hackneys, brought over particularly for
this show, and which have won on many occa-
sions abroad. 1t was a good all round team, but
Mrs j. b. NJ Grosvenor beat them with Parade,
Postboy. Traveller and Trumpeter. Both wom-
en- seemed quite at home the box, and while
the American team won the judges took
long in rendering their decision that it was
plainly a hard thing even for the experts to de-
eide between the two teams.
Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock. jr., got a notable tri-
umph in the Cornthian class. open only to
qualified hunters. She not only the blue
ribbon with Kingsman and Henry of Navarro,
but received the red also with Tamor. Both
horses fenced in faultless style and to the
laymen stood out in comparison with the big
field opposed to them. Kingsman is a typical
hunter of the best school. He took the fences
in his stride with dashing confidence that
scorned mistakes. OF good conformation AMI
nicely furnished he lacked none of the qualities
which go to make up high class cross country
performer. Tamor who as lamar once beat the
black whirlwind Imp. on the fat little be-
hind his stable companion. Mrs. CORTLAND H.
Smiths Garnett Ripple third, and Sidney
J. Hooway's Jack Frost was highly COM
mended.
In Glass 81 for harness horses shown 10
light two four wheeled vehicles. which began
the evening entertainment the competition
particularly keen. 1t finally narrowed down to
six and they were sent around the ring to good
pace. one Of the requirements. In conformation
and style there was little to choose between
them, but the all around action and general qual-
ity of Kitty Gray made for her success, ana she
pranced out of the ring amid vigorous and
hearty applause adorned with the blue rosetta.
another victory for Eben D. Jordan Mrs.
James Hobart Moores Royal Victor II was sec
ond, and Mr.. r. T. Carmans Bitten third.
This victory put Mr. Jordan far in the lead OF
other exhibitors In the show in the matter o.
blue ribbons won
big field of saddle horses competed in Class
rs. They were shown to a free easy walk
square trot and easy canter. There We're nine
teen, all told. The wedding out process took a
long time, but there much to interest as a
better lot have rarely been exhibited Licking
ton, a four-year-od gelding, ridden by his
owner w. a. McGibbon. earned the blue" and
the award was we'll received. George Wat
son, jr.s. Harriette got the red ribbon.
In speaking of saddle horses reference must
be made TO Class 116. decided IN the afternoon.
1t was for horses suitable for chargers or Of
fcers' mounts, and Captain l.. c. Andrews, of
the 18th Cavalry. led the contestants through
the manual. which was highly entertaining.
The opportunity was also presented Of judging
between the army seat and the approved rid
Ing academy park seat and it must be said
that the latter style suffered in comparison IN
the opinion Of the majority of the onlookers.
In the events scheduled for to-day many in
teresting competitions are promised. Ponies
trotters harness horses, saddle horses and
hunters will be shown, among others. The full
programme follows:
10 a. Judging three pony stations Class "a
IoI5 a m.--Judging sev pony stations Glass
1890 a. m-JudSlnG eleven stations. Class 9G.
IL a. m.-Judgng six Shetland brood macs Class 3D.
l1:lO a m.-JuGging eight pony brood mares, Class 81
II 26 nJudglng three rotters nies three DID,
Ii 40 m-Judglng trotters hlIes TWO years Old
1l:55 a, Judging nine trottera. colts hlies
year old, Class 8
1920 p m-Judging tTotters brood with two
o. produce. Class 10
1890 m.Judeing Ave trOtters stations. years
old Glass G.
! D. m.-Recess
?. m-Judging twenty-one horses. Class 80.
$50 p m--Judging twelve pairs OF harness horses
Class sc.
$50 p. m-Judgtng twelve horses and best appointed
e:2o p m-Judging fourteen hunters or jumpers over
fences at Ave feet
inches and al six feet Class ll2.
m.-JCdging six pairs Of horses shown b-oughams
C'ass ~.
4:26 ,. m.-Judging 1--WE teams for the American
Coaching Clubs Challenge cup. Glass 1873
4:5e p mJudgng fourteen ladies' saddle horses ladies
Ttde. Class 50
$40 p nJudging three pairs private
ornnlpuses. C!aBs 81.
$50 p. na--Iodging eight polo ponies Class g..
9 .. m.-Recess.
$50 p m-Judging thirteen pairs Of harness horses
(dealeEs). Class A..
$50 p m-Judgng eight pairs Of horses shown run
abOuis CHE II. u. Styers prize, Class l34.
e:lb D. m.Judglng nineteen qualified hunters
weight Class los.
10 p. rn.-Judgins twelve tandems Glass 81.
The details of the awards follow:
Glass % CIacicneys stations years old over: 10