Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
BRYN NIA!WR, Sept. 26,

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BRYN MAWR, Sept. c6
II Ideal weather conditions are prevailing
at the last day of the Goth annual Bryn
Mawr Horse Show, and hundreds of en-
thusasts are present to applaud and ad-
mire local and Main Line entries which
have captured most of the blue ribbons
during the last weeks judging. Interest
in the final championship class, when
winners only will compete for the most
coveted prize offered, has aroused con-
siderable speculation,
There is a delicious tang in the air,
which usually belongs to Horse Show at
mOsphere, but has been missing until to-
day. While a rather chill wind blows
across the polo field, warm sun shines,
tempcring the rawness of the day. AS
was the case yesterday. light top coats
have replaced straw hats and flannel
trousers, as If over night costumes have
changed from clothing appropriate to
southern Florida to that of northern
Michigan.
But every person is happy. and well
Line horses in the jumping classes have
captured exclusive of todays awards as
many blue ribbons as New York, Boston
and Baltimore horses together. Count
ing first, second, third and fourth awards
local entries last night had won ~ prizes.
New York entries too 2S all told, and
Boston and Baltimore six and seven, re-
soectIve.y.
The most consistent winner OF blue rib
bons have been Samuel d. Riddles string
from Glen Riddle Farms. Mr. Riddles
hunters have taken four blue ribbons
Among local horsemen John r. Valen-
tines exhibits come next, with a total
of three ribbons. f. Ambrose Clark and
Robert l.. Gerry, of New York have
won four and three blues, respectively,
while A. Hpry Higginson of Boston.
took three. ~Only one blue ribbon so
far has gone to the Strontia Farm horses
from Baltimore, in the jumping class,
Among local horses the Glen Riddle
mounts captured seven second and four
third prizes, while Mr.. Valentines string
was awarded six third and five fourth
prizes.
TO-DAY DECIDES CHAMPION HORSE
A notable list of entries are scheduled
today, The hunters champion class,
which will be judged this Afternoon III
determine the champion horse of@ey
show on all counts. This class is open
to winners. Only those hunters and
jumpers which have been awarded blue
ribbons are eligible. Conformation style
ofjumping, pace and manners will be
considered by judges In determining a
winner of this last and most important
class.
Sally Cambeo, owned by F. Ambrose
Clark, already winner of two blue rib
hons. and Ragtime owned by A. Henry
Higginson. of Boston, also a winner of
two blues, will compete with the best
local horses. Mr.. Higgnson will also
be represented in this class by Easter
Sunday.
John Il, Valentine of Bryn Mawr, who
has won three blues in the jumping
classes, will have in this event Charaxus,
Sloe Gin and Falian. Samuel d. Riddle
has won two blues with Willow King and
Gledalough. Out-of-tOwn competitors in
this class will be Mrs Herbert Wads-
worth's Hard, Robert l.. Gerry's Ham
sab and r. b McLean's Alarm.
j. G. Leiper Jr, Will have Watchmaid
in the event, Howard II, Henry will offer
Colonel O'Bannen and the Althorpe sta
bles Isaac II. Clothier Jrl, viii be rep
resented By Miss Canada.
According 10 rule of the Bryn Mawr
Horse Show Association. winners of first
prizes eligible to this lnal championship
class must compete or forfeit their class