The Washington times., 1915-05-09
FAMOUS HORSES VIE
FOR HONORS BEFORE
ELITE OF CAPITAL
First Day Of National Capital
Show Marred by Only One
Slight Accident.

before an immense throng yesterday.
The opening was a happy affair. de-
void of serious accidents and attended
bv an enthusiasm which presages that
the show of 1915 Is to he the greatest
yet staged in the arena on the banks
OF the Potomac. Every box was filled
as the first blOodcd animal pran"ed be-
fore the elite of Washington. and the
promenade paths and grandstands af-
forded pictures Of color and anima-
ton.
Not only was society there in all its
splendor but many who care little for
society per Sc. but who are devotees
OF the horse show, added their applause.
Spring Day Ideal.
An Ideal spring day. which gave zest
TO the entire show, was spread over
the scene by kindly disposed nature,
and there was little lacking to make the
opening day memorable.
There was one detracting element.
The sinking Of the Lusitania was
brought more closely homo when the
horses of Alfred G. Vanderbilt were
Withdrawn early in the afternoon. Mr.
Vanderbilt. known personally to many
of those in the boxes and grandstands
was a passenger on tho torpedocd ship
and as his thoroughbredS waited in
vain for the opportunity to file into the
arena newspaper extras were being sold
announcing that Mr.. Vanderbilt was
among the missing
Mr.. Vanderbilt. known internationally
as patron Of horse shows. had sent
nine horses to Washington, and three
We're entered in the events for yesterday
afternoon.
The Vanderbilt manager. howsylr, did
not send them in to compete. His con-
Germ lay In the newspaper extras rather
than the programs.
All Take HOnors.
The horses Of four millionaire owners
| were, nevertheless, shown, and all took
honors. Judge William H. Moore, Of
New York; Edward 8. Mclean. Of this
city; E. T. Stotesbury, Of philadelphia,
and Fred Pabst. Of Milwaukee. were
among the wealthy owners who were re-
warded with prizes. Mr.. Mclean cap
tured three firsts and two seconds. ard
Judge Moore, who exhibited IN Washing
ton for the first time yesterday. took
two first prizes and second.
Judge Moore drove one of his entries.
and as the noted horseman. who is said
TO spend 100000 annually upon the
sport, entered the arena ne was heartily
applauded Mr. Stotesbury's one entry
was successful.
In class sixteen. for the Letter cup
there was a near serious accident which
caused moment of suspense in the
grandstands. Seeight, owned and
driven by Miss Ella Ivers. twice kicked
at his fair driver, who was persuaded
by the judges not to risk continuing
Her hand. resting against the dash
board. was bruised. but she came back
pluckily in subsequent event.
Mrs. Hit Applauded.
Mrs. William Hit. formerly Miss
Katherine Elkins, drove Bountiful for
Judge Moore, and she, too, was en-
Enthusiastically greeted.
| The officers Of Fort Myer were we'll
| represented In the entries. and consider
able interest also attached to the riding
of army officers from Fort Oglethorpe,
Ga The uniforms of the officers gave
an additional touch OF color to an al
ready resplendent scene
4 The summaries for the afternoon OF
sport enjoyed by resident society. Wis
itors OF prominence from many points In
the East. Government officials, and
representatives of the Diplomatic Corps
were as follows:
The Summaries.
Thoroughbred stallions-First prize
Highland Chief, Capt William Mitchell
Lightweight chargers-First. Sir Dix.
on, Capt William MITCHELL second
Straw Duke, Capt. W. d. Forsyth
third, Obey, Capt. Asbury Haight, and
fourth, llewellyn. Gerald E. Griffin.
Heavy harness horses; novice pairs
First, Supreme Polonius and Terringtor
Nhy-Not, A. w. Atkinson; second. But.
tonWood Lass and mate. William A
hleber; third, Gypsy Maid and GYPSY
bine and Honeysurkle Miss Ella Ivers
Roadster Pairs-First, Ruby and Las
Herbert and mate, Oliver r. Stonestrcet
third, Black Bessie and mate, j. p. Don.
aid: fourth, BosCObel and Clcophas. Dr.
w. F. Brown.
saddle horses-First. Sparkling Mo,
void Lass, Miss Marion du Pont; third
1.ancelot, Miss Ella f. Ivers fourth
Grey Bird, Miss Esther NJ. Palmer.
Green hunters, lghtwCight-F Lit.
tie b. HomeW ood Stable: second
Three O'Clock. IIomewood Stable: third
Minim. johnson Russell; fourth. Vir.
| ginia Boy. Melvin G, Hazen.
William II. Moore. second, The Govern.
or. John /. Bushnoll; third, Button,
W01d t{dnMno M@nd Wiii'W w,;a Al iehGr; fourth
Polo ponies-First, Akbar. capt VII.
liam Mitchell; second. Bermuda. Hugl
s. Legarc; third, Corks, Philip II. Sheri
dan: fourth. Danscuse Hugh S; Legare
Road horses-First, High Ball, F.. b
Mclean: second Marjory Morcland
Miss Marion du boni; ihird d Nancy
PAnSN, ltOlnF"OOu StdDlG, 1Ourtn
Acme. Mrs Allen Potts.
Runabout horses-First. Gypsy Maid
John L. Bushnell: second Forget
not. Miss Ella Ivers; third. May vii
lams, I.arz Anderson; fourth, Joy Di
rect DR.. w. p, Collins.
Pair of huntcrs-First. HomewooG
Stable; second. L; B. Mclean; third
| Happy Greek and Pretty Maid. Mrs
\ Allen Potts: fourth, Strontia Farm.
Heavy harness nair horses-Firs
Queen Daisy and WhtcwHll Flower
Queen. Pabst Stock Farm, second
kVhitcwall Airel and Reahun, William
T. Moore: third Gypsy Maid and GYPSY
boy John l.. Bushnell; fourth. Honey,
pickle and Woodbino, Miss Ella Ivers.
Corinthian rlass-I'irst, Alarm, F.. b
cLean. second Nancy Pansy, Home
OOd stable. third Warwick, Strontia
arm; fourth. Lansdowne, Gerald 7
= HanPy.
Appointment classes First Bountiful
William H. Moore: second. Woodine
Miss Ella lvers; third, Terrngtor
WhY-not. A. W. Atkinson; fourth
| Gypsv Girl. John l.. Bushnell.
Military class-First, Tarry Not, Capt
W, W. Whitsidc; second Joe. John q
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