New-York tribune., 1905-07-21
BLUE FOR HEATHERBL00M.
FAMOUS JUMPER WINS.
Horses appreciate Cool Weather at
atlantic City Shoe.
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Atlantic City. n. J., July 20.-A cool ocean
breeze made the attendance at the horse show
at Inlet Park to-day g record one. The drop in
temperature also seemed to give new life and
vigor to the horses
The most interesting feature the contest
among the hunters and jumpers. when the
gestchester Farm entries We're pitted against
the worlds champion high jumper, Heather
bloom, owned by Howard Willets. of New York
Heatherboom won the laurels but only after
one Of the best contests ever seen here.
Alfred G. Vanderbilt and w. H. West, Of
Baltimore. have had considerable discussion
the speed of two coach dogs. and have an
nounced that as a special feature for to-day a
handsome 500 cup VIII be offered to the fastest
Of these two dogs. Both animals will be sent
into the ring attached to small express wagons.
They viii be driven around the ring.
Six years ago, the first horse show held IN
this city Mrs. John Gerken bought Newsooy
for $500. The horse was purchased from Mrs
William B. Austin, of Wilmington. Del. To-day
Mrs Austin saw Newsboy for the first time
since she sold him TO Mrs. Gerken. This horse
won the blue in every event in which he was
entered. Mrs. Gerl1en to-day refused $1,000 for
the horse.
Dick Donnelly announced to-day that the
pony. P11nni Bun, had been sold to Dan Hanna,
son OF the late Mark Hanna The pony. owing
10 the sale. did not appear this afternoon He
viii be shipped 10 Cleveland, where Mr.. Hanna
VIII use him for polo playing.
Mr. Vanderbilt took q prominent part in the
horse show this afternoon The first work Of the
day the judging Of twelve horses and run
abouts. sIr. Vanderbilt appeared in the ring
behind Lady Katherine. J. p. Freelwright OF
Baltimore entered Newmarket, while Mrs
Gerken put faith in Newsboy. She received the
4g,a NTan
entry third, and Elevation. entered by Mrs.
Grosve1or, fourth.
Miss Belle Beach captured the blue ribbon
easily in the class for women drivers, handling
Lady Harrison, entered by Mrs. Edwin ware, OF
Philadelphia
was called. Honest John, entered by Mrs
Grosrenor, took the blue away from DOMINO
the Jordan entry. Domino won the red, While
Towthorpe Queen, the entry Of Mrs. Gerken
took third Togo got tie fourth award.
In the class for four harness horses, Mrs
CSerken captured the blue with Newsboy, while
Belsean. entered by c. w. Watson took second
Mr. Vanderbilt drove Alert. and was given the
white. and Eloquence, the entry Of J. F. Car
In the event for ten combination harness and
saddle horses. the owners were compelled to
show an appropriate vehicle. the horses to be
judged as best suited 10 both harness and
saddle.
Miss Belle Beach rode Master. Miss Marion
Holloway appeared on the entry Of a. G. Van
derbilt Maid of Athens: Mrs Gerken rode La
Contributor while Mrs. Grosvenor brought Dixie
into the ring. The contest was close. and Dixie
got the blue. La Contributor got second. Luz
ellie. another Vanderbilt entry, got third The
fourth went to Maid Of Athens.
i. D. Jordan again carried of the honors in
the event for eleven harness horses He sent
Lord Burleigh and Lord Belfast into the ring,
while ]. F. Carlisle entered Eloquence and Reve-
nue.. Postboy and Parade were the entries Of
Mrs Crosvenor and Aurel Batonyi drove Lord
Golden and Lady Golden.
The Jordan entries got the blue, while the
to nd he ir1
award was given to Postboy and Parade, and
the fourth to the Batonyi entries.
When the event for fifteen hunters was called
the spectators were given the best in this line.
This was the contest where Heatherbloom was
hard pushed TO retain the championship. West
chester Farm was represented by JACK frost
Red Raven, Apple Jack. May Belle and Onerios,
while Dick Donnelly placed faith in Rifle. How
ard Willets, besides having Heatheroloom IN
the ring sent In Toronto, and Charles Pfizer was
represented by York and Torchlight.
Heatherbloom took the jumps with easy grace,
and was finally given the blue. Centennial got
the red and Jack Frost the white.
Miss Belle Beach won the second blue ribbon
Of the day in the next event, the judging Of FIVE
harness horses. when she drove Baron, entered
by z. D. Jordan. The second award was given
10 Saint. entered by Mrs. Vandeusen, who drove
The third event went TO Beldeen, c. W. Watson
owner.
Eight saddle horses were next shown. Nancy
Stair won the blue. This horse is owned by
William Ware Morning Glory, entered by Ed
win Weatherbee. got the red, and Eocrys, en-
tered by Miss Vera Morris, was third
The class for four-in-hands brought out the
Vanderbilt, Jordan and GrOEVenor coaches, and
Il took the judges long TO decide. Mr.. Vanderbilt
handled the reins and gave a satisfactory and
professional exhibition. He drove Polly Prim,
Full Dress Sweet Marie and POrtia. while the
Jordan entries were Baron, President. Hildreth
and Plymouth Champion. Mrs GrOsvenor had
Tomahawk, Pow-wow, Laughing Water and IN
dian Chief Mr.. Vanderbilt got the blue the red
went to the Jordan horses, while Mrs. Grosvenor
third.
In the event for the best three hunters from
one hunt, ridden by members or subscribers in
the hunt uniform. the blue was given to Jack
Frost. Red Raven got the red, while Buck was
third. Those opposing them Centennial,
FleUrette and MaybelL All these horses were
entered by the Cameron Run Hunt Club Of Alex
andria. Va Tomorrow evening the first night
exhibition ever given in this city win take place