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GOSSIP OF THE TURF. Barney Schreiber has bought what is known as the old Country Club property, adjoining his Woodland farm at Bridgeton. He gave 0,000 for the 150 acres. The place is a splendid one, in fine pasture, big trees, three nice houses, a grand old colonial residence, a polo field, tennis courts, etc. The St. Louis Country Club used the place before purchasing its new grounds at Clayton. Schreiber now owns three farms near Bridgeton. He has at least 50,000 in land, barring improvements and stock. The Dutchman also has a "crick in his neck," that is, a stiff neck due to staying up in. the cold Friday night to watch a mare who was due to foal. — St. Louis Republic. Speaking of the winter meeting in California, Secretary Hopper said recently: "In point of attendance it was the greatest meeting that the coast has seen in years. There was no perceptible decrease in the crowd at any time during the 147 days, barring, of course, the days of rain. It seemed to me that there were just as many people on the , grounds the last day as there were on the first. The betting was good throughout the Continued on fifth page. GOSSIP OF THE TURF. Continued from first page. meeting. There was plenty of money in circulation all the time. The country is in a more prosperous condition than it ever was. The association and; the books made money and everybody at the close seemed pleased with the result of tne season." Mr. Belmont has twenty-two horses at Morris Park. Mizzen seems to have wintered well and grown heavier. Masterman is one of the largest and best looking horses to be seen anywhere. The same may be said of Lord of the Vale, which is very taking to the eye. Flying Jib, Forward and Fire Eater look in the acme of health and condition. The two-year-olds are a fine looking lot, and are certainly the pick of the Nursery Stud farm. John E. Madden recently offered 5,000 to R. T. Wilson for Mexican, but the offer was refused. Last fall when Mexican was sold at the sale with the rest of Clarence Mackeys horses Mr. Wilson purchased him. The horse went a little lame after that and Mr. Wilson wished Mr. Mackey to take him back. However, in some way, the horse remained with Mr. Wilson, and he is glad that he kept him.
