The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-15
.LYNCHRURG
HORSE SHOW.
The Exhibition Closes II, a
Brilliant Man M
iler.
MRS. POTTS AGAIN WINNER z:
Judging Hounds Proved a Catchy
and Sporty Event Exhibits
Slipped to Richmond.
tstaff t,orrespondence.)

F!il5 Set IA (Staffi tfOrreEpOnIence.J ~ stl
LYNCIIBURG, VA, Oct 1.-THE last
night ofsthe show proved the greatest
4 In every way. The crowd was larger and
more appreclative, and the events were
Of greater interest than at any of the
previous nights. a large horseshoe filled
with colored electric lights sllone brightly
over The horse entrance to the ring. tf:s
was a compliment offered by the United
Commercial Travellers
Senator Martin was again the guest of
honor OF the show, and his friends gave
him q fattcrng welcome. The senator rs
a lover OF the horse and has an excep-
t,onally fine lot on his stock farm.
DAYS PERFORMANCE.
Tho open class for heavyweight hun
ters was called of midday, and brought
out an exceptional lot The Jumps were
four feet six inches; conformation, TWEEN
ty-five per cent Comrsde was the fret
IN the ring and made a clean perfnrnia nee.
+ Jack Frost followed with pns tip. Nancy
: Lee was careless, with two tips. Garnet
K Ripple made several raps. Charity made
like bad performance. Blizzard made
then raped the Jumps. Ogonquit gave
The crowd some thrills for he went at
4 tho Jumps at brehkneck speed, Gaines,
Mr.. Smiths groom. put up q sensational
ride, and received a round OF appla use.
& Cracker Jack made q coed performance.
with two light ps. lie was well rid,
den by Frazier. 8
OF first-ra,e horses, was 4 dlsapp0int-s
incnt, for he horses went In u half,
a hearted way, and there was no evidence
Of snap. Blue went to Jack Frost. owned
and ridden by Mr. sydney II olloway;; red
TO Mr. David Dnniop's Nancy Lee, rid
den by Mr.. Osborne. Cgonqujt. owned by
I Mr. Courtland Smith, and ridden by
s Gongs. won the yellow, and the white
went TO Comrade, owned by Mfr. Russell
E Smith and ridden by Frazier. This was
the only class shown this morning. and
was & holdcver& class from yesterday. I'd
.385 Az BRILLIANT SCENE. RI
Promptly at 8 o'clock tonight the bugie'
sounded for the closing performances, and
the class Of ladies' harness horses was
called into the ring. Checkers. the local
entry in this class. was a popular favor
tie, although the Bresee and West en-.
tries had a host or afs}ircrs. Appoint.
ments counted 20 per cent. in this class.
and tho Judges paid particular attention
I'D detnil. The driving Of the ladies was
excellent. and the class proved q popular
one. Mr.. Samuel Waller Taylor. NJ the,
"Tt!der and Driver Judged appointment
IN this class. Blue went 10 Mr., Adams
red ID Messrs. Bresee# and Vests Sporting
Extra, driven by Miss Louise Abbott; vel
low 10 Captain Kidd, driven BY. Miss Emily,
Abbott, and white to Extra Ncwss driven
by Miss Marion 8Holl owaS.
III Tho class for gaitad saddle horses
+. brou ght ont Ave entries, and these sa ga
c,ous animals performed in a. most schol.
astio manner. 4 The class was Judged by
/ Mr. Charles Elmer Railcy, a past ma s.
Ter II, the high school art The class was
not finished one. Five gats only we're
required Blue went to Mr.. e. F. hiillers
Red Robin: red to J. r. Gilliam's Ghsst:
yellow 10 Mr.. Halls Lady Madison and
white to Ar. Payne's Traveller. The rio.
ing was Tor blood IN tbs last :. claS e.
a MRS. POTTS WINS.
IL Ladies. mark hacks drew only 6ye ca n
dIdates for honors. Slrs Blair Johnson
rode three out Of the class--W ade taI q p
ton. Helen Gray ard Lad;. olga .4 MISS
4 Holloway rode Flurette, and Mrs. Ailen
potts rode Brilliant. The class va ? Weu
I shown and received great attention: potn
from the Judge and from the aa ..aat T.
Mrs, Alien Potts's Brilliant. ridden ~
ouner: 81 red 40 Miss Morris HolloWayis
iiI>,urette. ridden by owner; ye!low5..to
Eofrs Herrings.s Wade Hampton, rlooen
nv Mrs. Johnson. and white to ~, tstch'
#etts's Lady Olga, ridden by Mrs. oh!,soa'
w. After an tnterfNlfsluH " a. y " :,
t,c5 GA ties we're thrown open and the park
fours numbered In. Again fierce riMalry
entered into the class. Mr. courtlaa4n :,
smith drove for Mr.. David Dunlop. ana
Mr.. west drove for Eresce and West
MI smith was sarrayed in white Goa en-
n Ing coat and white hat. lie drove nlone Il
Mr.. west had Mrs. Bresee on the cox
seat The West four had head s1ail u.s.
nrations OF vlolets to match the flowers
worn by Mrs. Bresee. Mr. West wore
IN his tie a5dian,ond Understanding 5hot So
mat simply would flash in the eyes q
tho Judges. The award went 70 Mess =;
rresee and West, With red to MI. la VIC
+ 1ounlop. Mr.. Dunlo2's four is a n7w
one. only having been twice harnesse !
together, and III spite OF this fact ma de
an excellent appearances, i Is said that
Mr.. Dunlop will spring a surprise on the
exhibitors at the Richmond show.
Here are a few notes Oh tho show.
Mr.. Ada,ns's Checkers and Josephine
have won ten ribbons at this show.
Mr. G. w. Smith to-day accepted we
position OF patrol judge for the Pln!ioc
race meet, which opens on November
9TH ,si,.l35l .a, !. !, .
Mr.. Adams. 1t Is said has refused an
offer OF 81, 900 for Checkers.
HUNT TEAMS.
The band played "a Hunting We sha1l