Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-14
PRINCE AT THE HORSE SHOW.
Cheered by Observation-Disclosures As
semblage in New York.

Madison Square Garden, in New York
city. held what was declared to be its most
brilliant assemblage last night. when Rear
Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg lent
his presence as an added distinction 10 the
formal opening of the twenty-flrst annual
horse show under the auspices of the Ma
tional Horse Show Association. The gar
den had been open during the day, and
judging of various classes had been In
progress, but it remained for the evening
to give to the show its social impetus and
spectacular effects
Prince Louis arrival was the signal for
remarkable demonstration Long after he
had entered the Presidents box at the
Madison avenue end of the great amphi
theater. he was kept standing bowling to
right and left his acknowledgment of the
cheers and plaudits that came from thou
sands of men and women representative of
American social life. For the time being
the finely bred horses were entirely for
gotten. All eyes were turned toward the
princes box as he sat, surrounded by the
members OF his personal party, an interest
ed spectator Of the scene that was unfolded
before him.
Judging got well under way yesterday,
the first class being called at 1920 am,
and the last shortly before II o'clock last
night The awards during the day were
popular without exception, and were even
ly distributed among the exhibitors.
Mrs John Gerken, a prominent figure at ali
eastern horse shows, was one of the exhib-
iting owners, and her horses in nearly every
class entered were among the prize win
ners.
Reginald Vanderbilt and Eben d. Jordan
of Boston are also prominent among the
exhibitors. The Virginia stock farms have
sent up an exceptionally large number Of
horses. while Kentucky is well represented.
Two classes had been judged last night and
eight housekeeping tandem pairs were on
the tanbark when the first strains of God
Save the King" came from the band as
signal of the approach of Prince Louis.
Throughout the evening the thousands In
the garden had been on edge awaiting the
arrival of the guest of the evening AS
mark of respect to the British national
anthem and in eagerness to catch first
glimpse of the prince. the throng rose to
its feet.
In another moment Prince Louis was seen
leading the way to the boxes which had
been set apart for his party. and a great
cheer went up. ALI during the playing OF
the anthem the cheering and applause con-
tipued. The prince stood silently at the
entrance to his box gazing out upon the
unusual scene. AS the last strains of the
music died away the prince stepped for
ward. and the cheering was renewed. this
time in greater volume and more enthu
siasticaiiy than had been the first greeting.
Again and again the prince was compelled
to bow his Acknowledgements.
Prince Louis arrived at the show just be-
fore 10 O'Clock. He was accompanied by
the officers OF his staff Rear Admiral
Evans. Mai. Gen. Wade and ladies of the
party. The prince was greeted at the gar
ISOLATION. including Cornelius Fellowes.
Miss Alice Roosevelt was present az the
guest Of Col and Mrs. Robert ~ Thomp-
ION. Hundreds Of odicers Of Prince Louis
squadron Waited tbs show. minsiing In ths
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