The Washington herald., 1907-06-09

London. June S.-The Duke and Duchess
Of Connaught represented royalty at the
horse show to-day. Toward evening the
crowds that besieged the doors were
unable to obtain admission.
The chief American visitors to-day were
c. W Watson and family. of Baltimore;
Alfred Vanderbilt, Mrs Edward Ladew
and family. of New York, Arthur Evans,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Whitney. the Duke
and Duchess Of Westminster Hon. Adam
Beck and Mrs Beck of Toronto. Mr and
Mrs James W. Pinchot and Richard
Croker. with John Redmond.
In class %. for light harness horses and
the best appointed road rig. Alfred Nc
Lays Auditor and Roseworthy captured
first and second prizes; Walter Winans
taking the next two with Barney f. and
Mamie II.
Glass 55-Road teams, not under l5l
hands, was the chief attraction OF the
afternoon. Of the seven competitors. IL
was easily to be seen that the real con-
test lay between Alfred Vanderbilts park
team Of four grays. and a four-in-hand
exhibited by Jack Thompson, a famous
old stager, from Maidenhead The latter
was a splendid bay turnout of the old
fashioned type It proved 20 be a diff
cult problem for the judges 20 decide,
the two rivals driving for a long time
around the arena before the magnificent
appearance Of Vauderbnrs team decided
the issue They took the blue ribbon by
the narrowest margin. but it was de-
servedly popular win with the audience.
Thompson took second prize and Reserve
with two teams.
Prizes PIeases Vanderbilt.
Mr.. Vanderbilt. who had beer looking
very serious. broke into a broad smile
when the coveted decoration was handed
to him. He had evidently been uncertain
as 10 whether he would get H. Speaking
afterward Of the events in which he had
been beaten, he seid he had been de-
feated on the merits of his competitors
but the success Of his park team was
also on their merits. and compensated him
for any failures. He spoke approvingiy
Of the fair-miudedness of the judges.
In class a. for novice single horses not
exceeding = hands c. ". Watsons Chat
terbox was placed fourth Mrs Leopold
AIbus Queen of the Fairies Coming easily
first.
In class 1l3, the second days perform
ance of horses AT the high jump, the SOM
erset horse All Fours divided honors
with the Belgian mare Miss The Cheshire
gelding took first prize in class lis, the
wide jump. which closed the afternoon.
Armour Team Beauty.
The feature Of the evening was undouht-
edly the maneuvering Of Armour's mag
niacent team Of six dapple grays during
the parade Of English and American draft
horses. The other exhibitors included Ian
Cashires and Yorks, a really fine team OF
six bays, and some other local teams. but
the Armour's altogethe- eclipsed the lot
on all points. especially the obedience of
the animals to the drivers command.
At the evident desire Of the audience the
arena was cleared so that Billy Wales
could show what he could do with the
work, not only turning, but describing
complete circles within their own length,
and Billy retired amid a storm Of ap-
plause
Much graceful driving was shown by
the women in class 50 for harness horses
10 be driven by women and shown in
phaeton. MrSWtnan's pair. Rosador and
Prosperine. driven by Mrs. A. a. Potter,
Of New York, took first prize, though
there was little to choose between them
and the other winners namely. Mr.. Van
Gerbilts Columbia and High Boy. driven
by Mrs. George Russell. Of New York.
who took second prize, and Mr.. Watson s
Kitty Gray and Ringing Bells, driven by
Miss BuTston Of Somersetshire. who took
third prize.
Reserve Goes to Barclay.
The reserve went to William Orr Bar
clay's Sandow and Sultan driven by Mrs.