Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26


Which shall win by point and point, which
shall stand alone?
BRYN MAWR, Sept. 26.
n Ideal weather conditions are prevailing
at the last day of the 2Oth annual Bryn
Mawr Horse Show. and hundreds of en-
thusiasts 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.
tcmpering 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.
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
inS 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-
speCtively
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. VaIen-
tines exhibits come next, with a total
OF three ribbons. +, Ambrose Clark and
Robert l.. Gerry OF New York, have
won four and three blues, respectively.
while A, Henry 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. will
uShcfhl'he NhS champion morse 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 .styIe |
ofjumplns' 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 |
bons, and Ragtime owned by A. Henry |
Fligginson. OF Boston, also a winner M |
two blues. will compete with the hest /
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, viii have in this event Charaxus
Sloe Gin and Falian, Samuel ID. Riddle
has won two blues with Willow King and
Out-of-town Competitors in
this class will be Mrs. Herbert Wads-
worth's Hard, Robert L. Gerry's Ham
sab and Z. b. McLean's Alarm.
J. G. Leiper, Jr., will have WatcbmaId
N the event, Howard H. Henry will offer
Colonel o'Bannen and the Althorpe sta
Oles Isaac II. Clothier. Jr.). will be rep-
resented by Miss Canada.
According to rule OF the Bryn ATsvvr
Honse Show Ascot - Winners OF 6rst |
)il<es ehslOIe --------= championship |
lass must co u their class