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THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. MONDAY. OCTOBER 14. 1907. THE HORSE , MASTER W H. KISER. ‘ . .... Who it the owner of a fine pony and who wae ono of the firet child r ider* to enter for the horeo ehow. -I MI83 AGNES LADSON AND MR. CHARLES BLACK. On Tue.day evening Mils Lad.on will drive for Mr. Black, whole “Lady Clay’’ ii winner of many blue ribbon*. j—— - MISS MARIAN PEEL, .... On Mr. Nym McCullough', bay mare, “Anna Bain, which aha will ride Tuesday evening, Min Peel ie one of the molt graceful and expert rideri in the South, H. COBB CALDWELL. Firit Vice President. Second Vice President. HORSE HOLDS INTEREST FOR WEEK IN ATLANTA; SHOW OPENS TUESDAY Blue Ribbon Candi dates Ready For Arena. IT’S FIRST OF ALL A “HORSE” SHOW But Society Will Not Fail to Make It Event of the Season. By DUDLEY GLASS. The hone Is king In Atlanta this week. . For. which nees horse to the cab stand and the farm, Is to be left In Its garage, cold and dust covered. This week society kneels at the throne of the hone. Not the racer, bred from generation* of Kentucky strain for apeed—speed at the cost of all else. The "eport of kings” has become too close to the came of knaves for wholesomeness, and the measured mile Is under the ban In the South today. It Is the hone cf the carriage and the dag cart, the hone trained for my lady's saddle, taught to step like a dancing master, trained to the pace, the gallop, the fox-trot and that delightful gait known In Southern lanes ae "single-foot,” 'the easiest rid ing under saddlo that hone ever mas tered. The race Is not to the swift In the tan bark arena, but to tha hone with "style,” stylo In gait, In head and neck and "mannen.” stylo In every bit of leather and steel that compose his trappings, style In the trap or cart he draws and—last but tar from leosL In his driver. For the hand which holds brtdls or reins Is a mighty fac tor In the winning pf blue ribbons. Begins Tuesday Night. Atlanta’s wonhlp of the horse Is to be given formal shape on Tuesday night, when the fall hone show opens ut the Coliseum In IMedmont park. For three nights the pride of Atlanta hone loven will be shown to equipages of varied types, while from other cities will come tho cracks of rival ownen to compete for ribbons of blue, red and yellow. Atlanta's show will be largely "amateur," In that Its entries are largely of privately owned hones, not the tenderly kept pets of semi- professional exhtblton who "follow the circuit" from Canada to the gulf In search of trophies and the cash prizes that accompany them. Perhaps At lanta will lose the sight of some of the blue ribbon champions and cup win ners of the great professional stables, but she will be the gainer by showing to home hone lovers the best product of the Southern paddock, and home owners may enter their favorites on an equal footing without competing with animals trained purely for the arena and not for boulevard and coun try road. Atlanta has many horses of which sha may bo proud. A glance at the vic torias and broughams waiting In the shopping district or before the doors of a Peachtree home where my lady Is entertaining will reveal harnesn horses worthy of Fifth avenue, while a morn ing canter past the driving club and out the winding road before the duet has lost Its dew will show some sad dle stock which would attract atten tion In Rotten Row or Central park, with horsemen or women In the sad die who arc postmasters of the curb and snaffle. Atlanta has little to learn of horse” from other cities. A Democratic Show. The horse show has become In many, cities an exclusively "society” affair, an opportunity for the display of nett and expensive toilets for each succeeding night, a "dress” occasion when the principal exhibit is In the boxes rather than In tho arena But the Atlanta show In to be different. It the Ideas of the managers aro carried out. It Is to be first of all a horse show—an exhibit of horses, not of gowns, an attraction for the thousands who love good horse flesh, not for tho smaller circle which make up "Society" with the capital S. "This Is to be n democratic horse ehow," remarked Colonel W. h. Peel, president of the company, Monday morning. "You can’t lay too much atres* on that. Evening clothes will be worn by many In the boxes, but not by all—visitors may wear what they like. It Is a horse show, remember, not a clothing exhibit.” That the ehow Is to be a success, from tha atandpolnt of exhibit* and of at tendance, seems aseured. The total entry list for the thtrty-flve classes has reached 359, while the sale of seat* and boxes Indicates large assemblages of spectators on each of the three nights. The entry list Is varied, ranging from matched carriage pairs to children's ponies and carts end from the heavy, Percheron “for buelneas only" to the line galted saddlers with men and women riders. One spectacular fea ture—the hunter and hi* Jumping—I* missing, but this class has been so mo nopolised for years by the Canadian semi-professional stables that it has lost Interest to the amateur exhibitor. But while a large proportion of the entries are from Atlanta the field Is open, and other cities will send their champion cup winners to compete. Au gusta sends a car lohd of her beet, many of which are blue ribbon winners In several ahowe. Manager Sam Riley has returned from his tour with the prom- lee of many worthy competitors from other points, and everything Indicates rivalry well worth witnessing. But while It Is hoped to make the show a real horse exhibit, the social side has not been forgotten, and this week will be one of the gayest Atlanta has ever known. Numerous parties have been arranged for the various nights of the show, with little suppers at home or club afterward. Atlanta women, always well gowned, are preparing to don the most becoming “creations" to be ob tained for the horse show, and Atlanta merchants have been lavish In their provision for the unusual demand. A walk through Whitehall street Is like a tour of Pnquln's or Redforn's, for the windows show the most beautiful crea. tlons of the modiste’s art for woman's fancy ever exhibited in Atlanta Hardly a merchant but has made an especial effort In honor of the horse show. For the spirit Is In the atmos phere and the horse reigns king for the week. FOR GREAT DEAL It takes more thin an attrnctlre driver In a amart costume and a good steed to win the best prises mid gather In the ribbons at an up-to-date'horse show. Those who have entered for the horse show, If they did not realise this when they made the entries, nro beginning to see the point more clearly ns the time for the opening of the big show draws nearer. Tho fashion and woman’s Action mnga- sines ore on the shelf for the time, while the horse show bine book, Is the real goods Jn the woman’* library these fair days. The young women who promise toi «l during tho horse show have learned that nearly everything counts—the wpy one sits, the way one drives, the way one bolds the reins, the way one holds her bead, not to mention the horse's caparison. The At of the horse’s harness amounts aa much to ezoert judges of “horse fashion" as the At or the driver's dress amounts to the critical woman with the lorgnetto In the bos. The bine book la being studied o' nights by those whose happiness Is wrapped up in the outcome of fhe different events of the show. The following on "driving" gives an Idea I the Importance of knowing and obser * all the technical details of too game: "In driving one or a pair, the accepted method of holding thtr reins Is to bring the near rein over tho Arst Anger of tho left hand, the off between the second and third Angers, the reins dropping thence down upon the near rein and dex* . ...jgcr. Although this Is the correct manner. It will be found In practice that the reins aro chiefly held between the three lower Angers and the pslm and that the pressure of the thumb and full band Is rare, ly Ann. This relieves the strnlii on wrist, forearm and hand muscles, which the tight* UUbUIIGb YT ILLinm bn YYUVIY rbkibe President of the Atlanta Hone Show Aisociation and guiding spirit of tho show. S. T. RYLEY, Manager of Horeo Show. BEAUTY AND FASHION WILL FILL THE BOXES A T GREA T HORSE SHOW THREE NIGHTS’ PROGRAM OF ATLANTA HORSE SHOW TUE8DAY EVENING. Class 26—Best harness colt, fleorgln raised: 8 o'clock*- Class 1—Harness horses, single, under 16.2; 8:15. Class 22— l’onlcs in harness under 13 bauds; 8:3U. Class 19— Saddle horses, three gaits, tinder 15.2; 8:45. Class 7—llarnes* horses, pairs, under 15.2; 9. (Mass 5—Ladles’ turnout, single; 9.15. Class 28—Heavy harness horses, single, local; 9:30. Class 17—Young ladles* riding class, age 14 to 18; 9:45. Clasa 11— Roadsters, pairs; 10. Class 30—Saddle horses, f • “ *• Class 25—Uuunbout class. Class Class Class Clns WEDNESDAY EVENING. 23—Ponies. 13 hands and not ovt# 141*. under saddle, local; 8 o’clock. 29— Harness horses. I*ark pair, local; 8:15. 27—Girls’ rlillng class, under 14 years, local; 8:30. 18—Combination saddle and hftrness horses, Ave gaits; 8:45. 8—Harness horses, pairs, 15.2 «»t over; 9. 21—Saddle horses, three gaits, 15.2 or over; 9:15. 2—Harness horses, single. 15.2 or over; 9:45. 33— liondsters, single, local; 10. 15—Saddle horses. Ave^pilts, tinder 15.2; 10:15. Class Class Class Class Class Clau 4— Runabout class; 10: THURSDAY EVENING. Class 2»-Uvery horaas. i‘ftlrs, 8 o’clock, (Mias 35-PoloJpotfraS::15. Class 24—Shetland ponies under saddle, is bauds and under, local; 8:30. Class 31—fiddle horses, three gaits, local; 8:45. Class 9— Fit** h irnes* horses, pairs; 9. Class 34—Combination saddle and harness horsei, Ave gaits* local; 9:15. Colonial ride; no entrance fee; 9:30. Claaa 3— Roadsters, single. Merchants*'Challenge cup; 9:43. Clau 6—ladles’ riding clau, age 18 and over; 10. Class 16—Saddle horses. Ave gaits. 15.2\ir over; 10:15, (Mass 15—Harness horses, tandem, 14.2 or over; 10:30. . Class 12—Roadsters, single, pacers; 10:45. f forearm nml hand muscles, wnten tne tight* ly closed Ast renders Anally almost pnrnlyz- lug—absolutely so. In fact. If the grasp Is not eased or relaxed at Intervals. The truth Is that the reins are uever held ns tightly nor ns Immovably as one would iHdleve from those who write on driving, but the hand Is In position when occasion arises to Instantly close them and to bold them The following from Driving glvea an Idea of the Importnnee of properly looking after the horse’s caparison: "Never neglect your horse’s caparison and equipment when you have got him At and MEN BEHIND THE SHOW; OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Among those who have been Instru mental In making the coming horse show one of the most successful events of the kind ever held In the South are some of the most prominent and best known citizens of Atlanta. They are buelneas men of the largest caliber, whose influence back of a project Is a guarantee of Its unqualified success, Aa the result of their efforts during the past few months the people of At lanta and the whole state will have op. portunlty to see the rarest collection of fine horses that has ever been gath ered In the South. Since they are men Interested In and owners of some of the finest horses In the country, they have spared no expense In securing the entries for the horse show this week. As a further assurance of the iuc- cess of the horse show the management employed 8. T. Ryley aa manager, and no mistake was made. Mr. Ryley has been connected with horse shows throughout the South for many years and hlf knowledge of horses and the management of horse shows I, most extensive. Following Is ths list of ofllcsrs of the association who have made tha Atlanta horse show what It Is: Otflcere—W. L Peel, president; H. Cobb Caldwell, flret vice president; R. J. Lowry, second vice president; Dr. W. S. Elkin, third vice president; John W. Grant, fourth vice president; D. N. McCullough, secretary; J. K. Ottley, treasurer; S. T. Ryley, manager. Executive Commlttoo—J. H. Nunnal- ly, Jacob W. Patterson. R. T. Pace, John K. Ottley, E. R. DuBoee. Directors—D. N. McCullough, J. W. Patetrson, Gordon P. Kiser, R. T. Pace, Albert Howell, Jr., F. M. Inman, M. Rich. Andrew Thornton, J. S. Floyd, John K. Ottley, F. M. Stowart, E. R. DuBnse, H. Cobb Caldwell, E. C. Peters, \V. Carroll Latimer, T. B. Lumpkin, C. H. B»ck, Will V. Zimmer, L. J. Daniel. resilr end nlmnt tn show far the nonev. This Is the flnl.hlnit much and If you do not dl.pla; your goods to the belt oil- ventege you have no ooe to btsme hut ? ourself for negleetlng your own affair.. our barneia uiuat lit In every point, not •pretty well.’ but exactly from lilt to crup per. from belly bend to brow bend, Ibat the horae may he exactly comfortable In every point, ewnre of narrow brow tiand«. bit wrongly placed, gtrtba painfully tight, cheeks that ore too short, beck strspa fort. Mane, tall anil fetlock, should ell be In order, vehicle fresh and clean, end every, thing nest end amort, plain aruLapproprltte. "Never deley when the dale Is called, but get ready aa aeon la celled and prompt ly enter the ring when the bugle hlowi. 1-esve a late entrance, which aevora of cheap advertising, to the Utah performer and notoriety seeker." CHILD RIDERS TO ENTER FAVORITES Not all the blue ribbons at tho hone •how this week will be token by the beaux and belles of the city, neither by the expert horsemen. Quite a number of young people xvlil be among the en tries, and the riding of theso bids fair to equal, If not to excel, some of their older competlton. The beat rider Is olways one In whom exists that peculiar affection for and undentandlng of hones, which comes partly from training and association and partly from an Innate aptitude for managing this most Intelligent ant. maL To euch a one, the hone Is a real and faithful friend, and a most willing slave, ever ready to obey a touch of the rein or a whispered word Of command. The power thus to manage hones and the love for ' them marks the true sportsman, whose loyalty all the big, noley, hurrying automobiles In the world can not shake, and whose skill ful command no driver of a ponderous machine can exceed In power or ap proach In pleasure. Atlanta, In common with all South ern cities, has many of these loven of the hone, and some of them have dis played the rare gift of handling hones at an early age. - Hence It happens that an unusually large number of boys and Continued on Page Seventeen. Handsome Toilettes For Atlanta Wo men. THE BOX HOLDERS ~ AND THEIR GUESTS How Society Will Celebrate Occasion at Opening of , Horse Show. . - ; r ‘" By SELENE ARMSTRONG. The hone ehow with all the bril liant, glittering Incident and parapher nalia appertaining thereto Is an Im portant part of Atlanta's social life this week. Indeed for the time being It dominates and overshadows all other current Issues, whothsr political, com mercial or social. Everybody Is think ing horso show, and talking horse show. The great Coliseum Is In readiness for the opening Tuesday night, gaily hung with tho horse show colors, black and orange, Willie the flags of the nations triumphantly wave from the big raft ers. Tho odor of the tan bark awakens delightful memories of previous horse shows, nml sets tho most practical maiden dreaming of the glories that shall burst upon her when the hand plays and tho tramping of restless steeds bespeak tho realization of de licious anticipation. For weeks beautiful girls and young matrons and merry children as well , have been In training for the exhlbl- • tlon, preparing to ride and drive at the coming fete. Every afternoon at Piedmont partq Mr. D'Arcy Parker, an expert horse-i man, has Instructed a number of the , prominent young married women, pretty I children and beautiful belles of Atlanta . In the bewitching art of horsemanship, | and his class Is prepared to do him, credit when the hone show opens. On* of the most unique and. picturesque features of the exhibition will be the Colonial drill In which sixteen couples of popular young Atlanta men anil women will take part. Whits wigs and, quaint little colonial hats, together with,, vivid touches of color, will cause this 1 ati.'uifir drill hi transport the on-! • >"ker far away In Imagination from] III" activities of these modern times back to the sweet, tranquil days when In old Virginia and South Carolina fascinating colonial maidens rode through forests and valleys and over Continued on Page Seventeen.