sports Of the Turf, Ball Play and Dance in the


Indian Nation.
DoAKsvILLE, June %, 1914,
SWEEPSTAKES RACE,
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II is proposed to have sweepstakes race. one
mile out, to be run over the St. Leger Course now
being prepared near Major sPitmnn CoIbers, on
Tuesday the 10th day of July next-Entrance
twenty dollars, free for any untried saddle horse
in the Choctaw Nation. Subscribers will be ex.
pected to run their horses on the day Indicated or
pay foIfei, OF ten dollars. Each person enter.
ing horse will be allowed to select his rider with
out any regard to weight. Many match races
are made up and the racing will be continued on
the 18th and 18th Of the same month. On the
18th ball play will come off over the race course
In which many first rate players will be engaged
on each side. all to wind up with q ball on the
evening ef the 18th, at which it is expected all tho
beauty, and fashion of the Choc,aw Nation will
be present; when the pretty Indian girls, will
show of their beautiful and syIph like forms in
the mazes OF that fascinating and delightful exer-
else the dance.


AT this meeting it is expected, that tho Jocky
Club will be formed, and that races will come off
twice year over the St. Leger Course. In spring
and in autumn, many influential citizens will be-.
come subscribers TO the Jocky Club, with q view
to the improvement of the stock of horses. 40
much neglected in the Indian countries, and also
promote social intercourse between the hetero.
genial population Of the country. Major Col.
bertshe proprietor will furnish suitable refresh.
ments on the field, and good accommoda .ions for
visitors.


Arrangements will be made to keep good order
on the field, and as one the principal objects of
the meeting, is TO promote sociul intercourse be.
tween strangers. it is hoped that the kindest and
meet friendly feelings will be cherished towards
caother. by those who may attend. H.