Evening star., 1925-05-21
SMILING SKIES AND FINE CARD
DRAW THRONG TO HORSE SHOW
Mrs. Coolidge in Brilliant Outpouring of Army Nauy
and Other Members of Official Set, Diplomatic
Corps and Society in General

Attracted by perfect weather and
one of the finest cards Of equine
aristocracy evnr shown In Washing
ton, a sparkling gallery that even
eclipsed the fashionable throng of
yesterday crowded Arlington Park this
afternoon when entries in the first
event of the second day of the Ma
tional Capital horse show pranced into
the arena
The crowd began to arrive an hour
or more before an Army trumpeter
called the first class, comprised solely
of troopers mounts, To their posts. A
score or more of luncheon parties
gathered in the attra ctive little tea
room that has been constructed at
the south end of the grandstand,
where old friends gathered in a
unique atmosphere to discuss the days
cards and probable winners before
the events were run.
The tearoom is being conducted for
the benefit of Noel House, which will
receive the entire proceeds from the
daintieS that are sold there. Mrs.
Herbert Howard and Mrs. Newbold
Moves are in charge of the teahouse
Assisting them in various roles, from
mattresses To cashiers and directing
chefs, are a number of debutantes
ton society. Much Of the food is pre-
pared in the homes of persons who
donated It and is transferred to
Arlington Park in automobiles to as
sure the best possible menus.
Runaway Horse Startles.
Excitement started today even be
fore the first event was due in the
arena. A spirited horse, hitched TO
L.
crowds near the Grandstand, broke
from its attendant and started down
through the unsuspecting throng be-
fore any one could stop it. Fortunate
ly, the horse elected TO take a road
behind the grandStand, where there
were less people. AS a result no enc
was hurt and the horses fight was
soon stopped. The buggy, however,
was wrecked.
An added attraction this afternoon
was the appearance of Tom Mix. the
movie star, and his horse Tony. Both
were given an uproarious reception
and after Tony had leaped the highest
hurdle he was presented a huge
trophy of red and white carnations in
the shape of a horseshoe
For riding skill and thrilling Incl
dents few classes ever excel that for
troopers mounts, which was the first
to enter the arena this afternoon
And this year proved no exception TO
the rule. Most of the riders and
horses were from the famous Sd Cav
airy and the equally well known 18th
Field Artillery, at Fort Myer.
Famous Horses Entered.
Some horses which have already es-
tablished themselves as among the
best In their class in the country were
entered, including such famous ones
as Cine, O'Brian, Applejack, Flash
Sam and Groucho. In their efforts TO
outdoor each other at the jumps the
intrepid troopers had the gallery fairly
gasping for breath.
The second event. hunters class
for the cup presented by Mrs. Ben
1amin II. Warder, attracted some of
the finest leaperS in this part of the
country. The cup must be won twice
by the same owner before ic can be
permanently retained. Woodcock, who
captured first honors in the event in
1921 for the Mount Airy Farms, and
for Miss Michele S. Newborg, in 1922.
Is entered again this year, under the
colors of Miss Newborg
In view of the fact that the horse
had changed owners, however, the
cup remained open for contest, but
should Woodcock come through again
today, the cup will become the per-
manent trophy of Miss Michele.
Black Check, who won the cup last
year for Maj. John A. Berry, has not
been entered. Nor has Lady G.. owned
by the Allendale Farm. who took first
honors in the same event in 1928
The card for today follows: Class
20, troopers mounts, entries: class
Al, hunters, Warder cup, a. entries;
class I. saddle horses, II. w, 10 en-
tries; class SO. hunters, owners up. "a
entries; class 2, saddle ponies, 10 en-
tries; class 43, open to all (hunters),
46 entries; class 9, novice road horses,
% entries: class %, polo horses, en-
tries; class "a, suitable for hunters. 3
years old, entries; class 26, green
hunters, M. and II. w, % entries;
racing.
Narrow escapes at the jumps yes
terday kept the brilliant gallery con-