The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-30
Some of Best Horse Flesh In South In Great tques-
 triaq Parade
DR. GIBSON'S "MOAKLINE"
 BEST HARNESS SEAL LION
Harry Burke's Dolly Williams" Wins Blue Ribbon as Best Saddle Mare-TWo Performances
 at Academy Today.

The first annual horse show at the Blr- mingham Riding academy opened last night with full entries and show which appeals to gil lovers of horse flesh Some of the best standard bred animals in the south were entered, and the beautifully lighted academy, elaborately decorated as 1t was, made the spectacle one such as Is rarely seen in the south.
 While the crowd was not such as was anticipated, the sale of tickets will prob ably result in a good attendance thls afternoon and tonight. The childrens s matinee promises to be especially good and the programme for tonight will in- clude several distinct features.
 The performance opened with a grand equestrian parade in which all contestants took part. Director Pollard led what might be called german" in which unique and individual figures were car- ried out. Then the first five classes in saddle horses and harness stallions were Judged by Lang Anderson and the rib- bons awarded.
 This was really the most beautiful part of the show. Each movement of the horse as his rider urged him to break from walk to trot and then to pace and eanter, counted for so much that the aud fence became quite excited, and loudly ap- plauded each successful exhibition. Miss Jamie Harris experienced an accidental fall, causing excitement, but her excellent horsemanship prevented any injury.
 Here are the awards made last night:
 Class A-Best ha@~ess stallion, any age. To be judged for speed, style and man. ners. Won by Moakline, owned by Dr. A. Gibson. First prize. silver cup, given by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb. Second, Spark ling Squirrel, owned by Abe H. Frank of Memphis; prize, fine driving whip, given by MT. J. F. Erhrhart. MT. Giddens' horse won third prize.
 Class B-Best lady astride rider. To be judged for grace and horsemanship only Horse to show not less than three gaits First prize won by Mrs O. H. Rucker riding Dr. Trents horse, Mary Jane," of Bessemer. Saddle. Second prize won by Miss Jamie Harris, rider; owner, Abe Rich, Birmingham. Prize, riding skrt; Louis Saks donater. Horse, Brown Squirrel"
 Class C-Best saddle mare or gelding, any age. Must show not less than four gaits. To be judged for style action, con- formation and manners. First prize, Dolly Williams rider, Harry Burke owner, Mrs. Edwin Ball" Prize, silver cup lobe Rose, jeweler, donater. Second prize "Dr. Gibson" owned and ridden by Ed Archibald. Prize, cut glass bowl. Given by Steele-smith Co. Third prize. Brown Squirrel" rider, Miss Jamie Harris. owner. Abe Rich. Prize, pair gloves Given by Caheen Bros. Fourth prize, Gray Squirrel;' rider. MT. Latta; owner, Maxwell Crouch Mule Co. Prize, vase. Donated by l. R. Rubenstein.
 Class D-Best walk, trot or canter marc or gelding, any age. Horses tails must be docked or tied up. First prize, Dream" rider, MT. Latta; owner, Maxwell Crouch Mule Go. Prize. silver fern dish. Given by F. ". Bromberg. Second prize. Jack Frost:' rider, Burr Ferguson; owner, Mrs. E. w. Barrett. Prize, riding crop. Do- mated by A. c. Recklng. Third prize, Glover Eagle;' rider, Mrs. O. H. Fucker; owner, Harry s. Jenkins, Carbon Hill, Ala. Prize riding gloves. Donated by Porter Clothing Co.
 Class E-Best fat man rider, horse- manship only.
 First prize, Rex" rider, Rugen E. Best; owner, Mrs. Augustus Benners; prize, suit of clothes, donated by Var ley & Bauman.
 Second prize, won by MT. Fleming, rider; owner, High land Livery com pany; prize, box cigars donated by M. & c. Cigar company.
 The closing exhibition by Alabama Chimes,' won loud applause and the first exhibition was adjudged a great success.
 Here is the programme for the mati- nee today, commencing at 2;30 p. m.:
 Class A-Rider 4,Alss Bertha Pizitz; horse, "Jamie;" owner same. Betty" riderfi Bennie Atkins; owner, same. Lady Evans" Dunn owner and rider. Tam" Little Cath ern, rider and owner. "Trixey," Margaret Lewis. owner and rider.
 Same in Class B.
 Class C-"Kentucky Colonel. owned by MT, Edwin Ball, riden by Mrs. John Wallace Luke. Brown Squirrel" own CT, Abe Rich; ridden by MT. Harry Burke. Gray Squirrel" owner, Max we'll & Crouch Yards company; rider, MT. Latto. Horse, "Dr. Gibson;" own er,. MT. Archibald. and rider same. Mary Jane," owner. Dr. Grunt, Besse- mer; rider, Mrs. 0. H. Fucker. Prince" owner. Mir. P. H. Lelande; rider, P. D. Tabler King of Town, owner and rider. Bob Patton, Highland Livery company.
 Class D-"Pride of Alabama" owner, Dr. R. Y. Jones'
 Exhibition of Alabama Chimes.