Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
BRYN MA WR. Sol

BHhN MAWR, sept. ~.
ideal weather conditions are prevailing
ut the last day of the goth annual Bryn
Mawr Horse Show, and hundreds Of en-
thuslasts are present to applaud and ad-
mlre 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 Ia 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, a warm sun shines,
tcmpering the rawness of the day. AS
was the case yesterday light top coats
have replaced straw hats and flannel
trousers, as II over night costumes have
changed from clothing appropriate to
southern Florida to that of northern
Michigan.
But every person is happy, and we'll
they might be, for Philadelphia and Main
Line horses in the jumping classes have
captured, exclusive of today's 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 AZ prizes
New York entries took 2S all told, and
Boston and Baltimore six and seven, re-
spectively.
The most consistent winner of blue rib
bons has 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 n total
OF three blue ribbons. +. Ambrose Clark
and Robert L. Gerry, of New York, have
won four and three blues, respectively
while A. Henry Higgnson, 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.
TODAY DECIDES CHAMPION HORSE
A notable list of entries is scheduled
today. The hunters champion class.
which will be judged this afternoon. will
determine the champion horse of the
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
ofJumpnS, 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 a winner of two blue rib
bons, and Ragtime, owned by A. Henry
IligSinson, of Boston, also a winner of
two blues, will compete with the best
local horses. Mr.. Higginson will also
be represented in this class by Easter
Sunday.
John r. 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
Glndalough. Out-of-town competitors in
this class will be Mrs. Herbert Wads-
worth's Hard, Robert L. Gerry's Ham
Bah and Z. B. McLean's Alarm.
j. G. Leiper, Jr., will have Watchmaid
IN the event, Howard H. Henry will offer
Colonel O'Bannen and the Althorpe Sta
bles Qsaac H. Clothier. Jr.) will be rep
resented by Miss Canada.
According to rule of the Bryn Mawr
Horse Show Association, winners of first
prizes eligible to this final championship
class must compete or forfeit their class
prize. This insures a contest among the
pick Of horses entered during the week.
One of the interesting features at to-