The sun., 1918-11-12
PEACE USHERS
IN HORSE SHOW
National Event, This Year for
War Fund, Starts Amid f.
Hubbub. ~.
SERVICE MEN ARE GUESTS
Miss c. Vauclain's Hackney
Dragon Fly Disqualified
by the Judges.


Madison Square Garden. where he win
DO his mightiest all week to raise $780,
900 for the FUND under the auspices of
the National Horse Show Association.
It Is his thirty-third trip into the
famous ring. but never before was his
task 80 important For thirty-one years
bis work was confined to winning fame
and ribbons for his owner. Last year
the Red Cross called on his services. ana
by exhibiting himself an he never did
before he was able to turn over S65, 900
TO the famous mission of mercy
This year seven famous war work as
sociations called on him to raise a still
larger sum to aid his masters over there.
And Judging from the way he attracted
his followers around him at morning.
afternoon and night sessions his reign
will be success. .....
Celebrate Victory.
A. he entered his throne pandemonium
prevailed all around him. The country
was wild with Joy over the declaration
Of peace and he seemed to know II.
while his grooms and stablemen were
hanging an enjoy Of the German Kaiser
10 the entrance Of his castle and while
bands and whistles and bells sent forth
peals Of allied victory he Joined in the
celebration and whinnied and neighed az
vociferously az his masters cheered.
As on former occasions the Garden
was richly decorated for his coming.
From an old bleak and dreary building
TO howery palace II was transformed
over night. And blinking at him through
the clusters Of flowers and from behind
the nags of all the allied nations and
scores OF huge Red Cross emblems were
thousands Of tiny red, white and blue
lights
When he began tho ceremonies at IL
A NJ there was a good sized crowd IN
the arena seats. while hundreds stood
around the ring Among them were scores
OF allied soldiers and sailors. Some were
officers there to help him In his drive for
the fund. but majority were privates
and Jackies intent on seeing the equine
king in his regal splendor. =
Dragon Fly Disqualified.
The opening session brought forth the
first disqualification In many years. AZ
ter the judges had awarded the premier
honors to Miss Constance vauclain's
Dragon Fly In the class for hackney
fllies Reginald c. Vanderbilt, President
OF the American Hackney Horse Society,
informed the Judges that the iiy was
rot properly registered. The fiiiy was
formerly Lady Malboro. and when Miss
Vauclain changed her name she neg.
lected to register her. under ths new
name. Mr.. vanderbilt's protest was up
held and change ordered in the placing.
This gave the blue to Miss Isabella Wanna
makers chestnut mare Willesden Witch
cry.
William H wanamaker. representing
his daughter, was reluctant to accept the
IriEe. He said the better horse won and
that Miss Vauclain should receive the
prize. but his plea was IN vain. for the
Judges declared II was absolutely neces-
sary that all OF the rules be complied
with.
Children under - years OF age had
their innings In the afternoon. They
were In quest Of cups presented by J. w.
Hartman and Reginald c. Vanderbilt
Behind hackney ponies not exceeding 1872
hands they sped their charges around the
ring like veteran drivers.
After one Of the keenest contests of
the day the blue was awarded to the
smooth acting bay mare Fulange. owned
BY Louis X. Liggett Of Lenox. Mass, and
driven by his tot OF q daughter Lor-
raine. Miss Lorraine was dressed In a coat
and toque OF blue velvet trimmed with
gray fur and handled the mare. which
was brought from England last year.
with the ease OF an expert whip.
AHtelopcp oWHou W ING
Willisbrook Farm, received the red,
while third prize ribbon went to the
Halcyon Farms Irvington Nipper. and
fourth to Miss Corinne Poths Supreme
Gerard's Entry Beaten.
Ton saddle horses were in the class
FOR horses carrying up to 100 pounds
Former Ambassador James w. Gerard
was represented by virginia Girl, a
brown mare years old. She showed
well. but was OF plain type, and al
Dough ridden faultlessly by Murray
Wilder had to be content with fourth
prize. The blue went to John NICE.
bowman's chestnut gelding Hurry Up.
exhibited by Miss Edith Beaver Webb.
dozen noted equestriennes went forth
70 DO battle In the class for lady's saddle
horses All except Miss Eisonora r.
Bears OF Boston rode side saddle.
Thus, brown gelding owned and rid
Gen by Miss Alice A. Dodsworth, showed
pest and was awarded the blue The
!ed went to Miss Sears's famous chest
.ut geldlns Radiant. Walter II. Han
!eys White Raven. ridden by Mise Han
,ey' took third. and Springtime. owned
ey The Sequatogue Farm and guided by
MIS- George Anderson. the fourth.
The feature OF the night session was
.he class for army officers. the winner
70 receive a silver cup preseIted by
Judge William II. More. The contest
was over six Jumps. horses to be owned
Uy the officers OF their Government In
guest OF the trophy q dozen OF khaki
sad officers went forth to do battle. All
displayed brilliant horsemanship and
sarned rounds OF applause from the
crowd
Major D. o. Nelson carried of pre-
nlier honors. He rode his chestnut geld
ing Ginger. faultlessly and received the
piue. Major ]. K Brown earned two
ribbons He took the red with his chest
IIt gelding. Stonewail. and the white
WIN his chestnut marc. Forrest. Cola
Lace. owned by Squadron A and ridden
" Lieut.. Borden. received the yellow.
IN The other jumping event there was
not an absentee from the ninety entries
Al or the fenc' was clean and clever
enc there wen no spills OF horses or
Great Heart. Black Watch. The Whip,
h,Ehbinder and Killarney made perfect
rounds and to decide the best the Judges
sent them over the course a second time
Al went around perfectly again, but
great Heart. ow'<d by Mrs. Francis 8.
peabody Of Hinsdaie. ILL.,, ridden by viii
veepey could not be denied and took
the blue. Tho red was awarded to Guy
w. Woodin's The Whip.
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WRESTLING BOUTS TONIGHT.
At the chescent Theatre In Brooklyn
to-night Jean Bruce will Wrestle IRnatG