Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-23
SOc|ETf,NFORGE,.
OPENS HORSE SHOW
Scene Of BriIIlance at Rejuve-
mated Arlington Parks Re-
opening Today.

Fair weather and the knowledge that
the. net proceeds were to be donated TO
the Red Cross served to bring out big
crowd this afternoon for the inaugura-
ton of washington's new horse show
and military and amateur racing plant
1T Arlington Park. Just south OF the
Highway bridge. :
In every respect the opening was
more brilliant than those OF the OLD
horse shows held at the grounds at 18TH
and D streets, now occupied by govern
ment buildings.
The new plant comprises about TWEEN
ty-five acres. The grandstand faces the
Potomac river, with a commanding
view Of the capital High government
cfYicials, diplomats, Army officers and
persons prominent in the social lie OF
the capital. New York. Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Richmond and other cities
alled the boxes when the first class WaF
called at 3 o'clock.
Automobiles filled with spectators
were allowed to park north OF the sho"
ring in the Enclosure formed by the
half-mile track. Street cars leaving
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue
conveyed hundreds to the park.
Concert by Fort Myer Band.
F1axs Of tho allies waved from the
grandstand and all the buildings; The
opening of the show was preceded py a
Cavsiry Band. stationed at Fort Myer. -.
Mrs. Allen Potts OF Virginia. oaptured
Inc frst ribbon Of the meeting With her
handsome chestnut stallion. the crack.
He was the only entrant IN the CLASS IoI
GLASS. for lightweight chargers. brought
out seven entries three of which were
made by Capt J. W. Dinond Of Fort Myer.
two by Lieut.. Col George r. Iyner OF
the War Department, and TWO, by MAJ
Ms. Robb J. White of Tarboro. N. C..
one Of the most famous polo players IN
the country, was scheduled to ride her
hunter. Care Free. in one OF the Jumping
played polo with It'll Cavalry !oficers in
the Philippines.
Races Start at 5 O'Clock.
While a big crowd was on hand for
the horse show program, 1t was expected
that the attendance would be greatly m
creased by 5 o'clock, at which tune Ine
races are scheduled to start. Two CON-
tests over the fiat track and steeplechase
event will conclude the program
While thoroughbreds were performing
In the show ring, afrmen rose OUT OF
Potomac Park and gave the spectators
an exhibition of flying that included all
the thrilling feats from looping the
loop to executing the 1mmelman turn.
It was a show both overhead and on the
ground that kept the nerves OF the
audience keyed up to high pitch.
The horses which Will go TO the post
in the races this afternoon include
number that have been seen under Silks
recently at Havana and elsewhere. En-
krfa ar follows:
First race-For three-year-olds and
upward; about five furlengs. Ojita, 40;
Frascuelo, 127; Roscoe Goose, 1870; Quin,
ie2; Tinsel. 10: st. Marine. 11s; Lady
Bob, liz; Capt. Ben, 1875; Oakland. 120;
Jerry, jr., lis; .Archdale. 125. :.
{ Second race-For two-year-olds bred
In Virginia; about three and half fur,
longs Catoctin. 1T: Bette. Bluff. .114;.
Stone Daisy, ia.
Third race-WDlard Hotel cup steeple-!
chase; for four-year-olds and upward:
about two miles. Mo. 152: Goldielocks.
147; NJ. ]. Shannon, 154: Catherinstown,
$50