The Ipswich Journal from Ipswich, Suffolk, England • 7

THE IPSWICH JOURNAL, AND. SUEEOLK, NORFOLK, ESSEX, AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, MAY 8 1880. B-RATTIffff THE BOUNDS 03? CHESTER RACES. Tuesday, May 4. Gkostenob Tsial Stakes.

Macaria, 1 Sylvia filly, 2 Squeaker, 3. Six ran. Maiden Two-Yeab-Oed Plate. -Cremona Colt, 1 Cutty, Sark colt, 2 Misrule, 3. Five ran.

Wynnstat Handicap. Sweetbroom, 1 Maximilian, 2 New Lauud, 3. Seven ran. Membees' Welteb Plate. Palmy, 1 Trusty, Penitent, 3.

Three ran. The Belg-save Concord, Douranee, 3. Five ran. Mostyn Stakes. Karoussal, Eyebright, Turn of Tide colt, 3.

Seven ran. Wednesday, May 5. Badminton Stakes. Donhead, 1 Gipsy Girl filly, 2 Cutty Sark colt, 3. Five ran.

Combebmebe Handicap. Herald, 1 SaMaparilla, 2 Concord. 3. Six ran. Mr.

Kendall, stat-ioumaster, thanked the Vice-Chairman for the way in which he had spoken of the Company. He had been there nearly 20 years, and he hoped lie had always clone what he could to further the interests of the fishing business, consistently with the interests of the Company, and though soinetime3 they had not given entire satisfaction, yet he hoped they would give them credit for honesty of purpose in what they did He felt that the interests of the fishing and the Company were identical. When the harbour was constructed lie believed it was not imagined that anything like what was now needed would be required. He was glad to state that an order, had been given to' have the new basin to the North of the Fish Market carried out, as also the extension of the Old Fish Market, for the better accommodation of the trawl fishing business. The Visitors" was the next toast, associated with the name of Mr.

J. Robertson of H.M. Customs, who, in response, alluded to the recent fishing inquiry, and said that altogether the capital embarked in tho fishing interest' in Lowestoft amounted to nearly three-quarters of a million, and he believed that it would still increase The Press," The Ladies," The Host and Hostess," were next given, duly honoured and replied to, and the proceedings terminated shortly before 12 o'clock. The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by some capital recitations and songs given by Messrs. Cook, Brown, Darken, Thredder, Hood, and others.

ITOKPOLK. DISS. Missionary Ssavicss. On Sunday last the annual services were held in the Free Methodist Chapel in connection with the Home, Colonial, and Foreign Missions of United Methodist Free Church. The collections and contributions exceeded by 3 the amount for the previous year.

Fire On Tuesday evening last, shortly after six o'clock, a quantity of smoke was seen issuing from the roof of a building in St. Nicholas Street, which is used by Messrs." J. H. Bobby and Son as a store for boxes, papers, It was soon apparent that something was amiss, and an alarm of fire was given, which cpiickly brought a number of persons to the spot, and it, was ascertained that a large heap of coals in the lower part of the building was on fixe, together with the woodwork which connected it with the upper apartment. The fire bell was tolled and a.

large concourse of persons assembled, many of whom rendered active and able assistance by fetching water in pails and pouring it through holes made in the roof. By these means, and with the assistance of a small Sre engine from the Upper Brewery which was placed in the alley at the rear of the building, the fire was kept in cheek until the town engine could be got to work', some delay in its operations being caused by the long lengths of hose which had to be laid in order to procure the water from the moat at the brewery. With the flood of water pumped by both, engines, the fire was speedily subdued, although for some time the smoke continued to belch out in large volumes. It seems that the fire originated in consequence of the heat of a flue connected with a copper belonging to Mrs. Digby, fishmonger, who lives in the adjoining house, igniting the coals in the rear of Mr.

Bobby's premises. It is a very fortunate circumstance that the fire was found out in the daytime, when there was plenty of assistance at hand and before it obtained much hold. Had it been otherwise, it is probable that from the inflammable nature of the contents of the building, together with the combustible material of some of the adjoining premises, and the near proximity of Messrs. Gostling's oil stores, the destruction of property would have been immense. Great praise is due to the members of the brigade, and to the tradesmen and others, who were most indefatigable in their exertions to extinguish the fire.

It is difficult to estimate the amount of damage, but we understand that the los3 "will bo covered by insurance. MARTHAM. MELAifCHOLT Suioide. On Sunday a great deal of excitement was caused in this village by the report that tho postmaster, Mr. J.

Lee Hunt, who is one of the oldest inhabitants of the place, had committed suicide in the river. It appears that of late deceased had had many able attack upon Mr. Willis's seat," and the Liberals are informed in staring capitals, that eminent counsel have been retained," and assured that their interests will be protected." And their hearts are encouraged by the solace that tho trial may be looked for without apprehension," We confess we are a little puzzled at the appearance of this document. We should have thought that in tho face of the admitted uncertainty of the correctness of the counting of the votes, and the dubious legality of the closing proceedings of the poll, the fair-minded members of the Liberal, would be just as anxious as those of the Conservative party to institute a rigid investigation into the whole matter. decision after such inquiry is sustained, Dr.

Willis will take his seat with a satisfaction which, the present doubt as to his claim, it is impossible he could feel, and Col. Leai-month will accept the issue most cheerfully. But, on the other hand, if the result ot the investigation should be to show that the majority of tne votes polled-were in favour of Colonel Learmonth and not of Dr. Willis, surely not the most zealous Radical Colchester would desire that the latter should be declared the sitting member. That there is a good deal of apprehension that this may prove to be the case seems evident from the tone of the placard we refer to, ohe only object of which appears to us to be to allay the uneasiness that has been excited, and to revive hope that had begun to flog.

That all necessary vigour in the matter will be exhibited on -both sides we have little doubt but there is surely in such a case no reason for violence or ill-will. Let our Liberal friends bear in mind that petulance under such circumstances is an unhealthy symptom." Oolcliester Gazette. HARWICH. SHEPHEBDS AND FOEESTEBS' DlNNEE AND Presentation. On Wednesday evening a dinner took place, at the Great Eastern Hotel, in connection with these societies, and a few friends, about 100 being present.

Dr. S. Evans occupied the chair, and L. Morgan the vice-chair. After the cloth was removed, and the, various toasts had been drunk, Messrs.

I. Burton, Q. Silletoe, T. Christy, and R. Till taking part in the proceedings, Mr.

I. Burton, Chief Ranger of the Court 2,578, bad the pleasure of presenting io Mr. S. Newton a very handsome mantel-piece set, consisting of a a pair of vases, and a pair of lustres, stating, in the course of some flattering observations, that Mr. Newton had been honorary secretary for ten years, and, besides, had done many acts of kindness, and was always ready with hand or purse to assist others and from thanks they had now come to deeds, and the subscribers asked himto accept the articles, wishing him prosperity and much happiness.

Mr. Newton thanked them, and said although he had received a hint that something was being done, this was far beyond bis SPORTING- INTELLIGENCE. ys residence at Stow Hill, Newport, died, somewhat suddenly, on Sunday, Mr. W. S.

Cartwright, a entIoman 'e11 known in racing circles for close upon half ft century. For some time past the deceased gentlemen id teon an'n 80 sgkt was his indisposition that lie was a'e a'ce accustomed seat on the Bench on Saturday, at the Newport Petty Sessions, Mr. racing career wa3 by no means a brilliant one, ye'" had his fft5r of ibe tMnS8 liotli across country and on the flat. When under the charge of Tom Oliver at Wroughton, Penarth did good service for the scarlet and black banuer at the former game, ffjile with Fairwater in 1861 ho obtained a place in the One Thousand and Oaks, and all but defeated Thormanby in the Gold Cu? at Ascot. Mr.

Cartwright made a big bid for the highest honours of the turf inlS71 with Albert Victor, who ran a dead heat with Mr. Merry's King of the forest for second place for the Derby, won by Favonius, hut the disappointment thon experienced wa3 fully stoned when in 1374 George Frederick finished in front of nineteen others for the big event in Surrey. Albert Victor woa him the Ebor Handicap' in 13'2 nni loKi30 Victoria did him equal service in the following year by winning the same event, as did Caerran in 187 The "Welsh squire's colours were never seen in the van in the City and Suburban, Chester Cap, or Lincoln Handicap, but Fairwater won him the Northampton Stakes in 1S83. At Bath he took the Somersetshire Stakes with Lyonese, and it was over the Bath ground that Albert Victor finished in front of Favonius, when the pair met in the Biennial, though the fori" was. reversed when they met in the Derby.

Mr. Cartwright was in his 68th year, and though a lot of nominations fall through (luring the present and next season, so far as can be judged, no animal of note is disqualified. Por the last two years the deceased gentleman's, colours have been seldom seen in a race, and with the disposal of most of his horses to M. Andre last year, he, in a measure, ceased to take all active interest in racing affairs. Pew of tiie Metropolitan speculators journey to the ancient town of Chester on the opening day, yet the meeting did not lack aristocratic patronage, the Duke of Westminster being present, with a largo party from Eaton Hall.

The Roodee was well covered with herbage, still it was rather on the hard side, and there can be no doubt that the running track would have been considerably benefited by a shower or two. Thero was a rawness about the atmosphere on Tuesday which did not tend to the comfort of visitors, but the racing proved of a better character than had been generally anticipated. With the exception of the defeat of Maximilian the Wynn-stay Handicap, backers had all the best of the transaction', but the ill-luck attaching to the Russley trained animals continued to adhere to them, for, in addition to Maximilian, Flighty, Misrule and Douranee went down in their respective races. Six out of the seven entered for the Gro3venor Trial Stakes went to the post, the absentee being Penitent. Macaria, who beat a good field in a Selling Plate at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting, was elected equal favourite with Squeaker, whose form behind Placida and Kaleidoscope in the Trial Stakes at the Epsom Spring Meeting wa3 by no means bad.

After her victory at head-quarters Macaria passed into the possession of Mr. J. Robinson, who the first time of asking got back his purchase money of ,300 with interest, though it cost the Nottingham bookmaker 205 guineas to retain the filly in his stable. In the Maiden Two-year-old Plate odds of 7 to 4 were at first laid on the Cremona colt, but the support accorded Misrule led to even money being obtainable about the unnamed eolt, who was in front all the way, thus showing a great improvement upon his previous form. Maximilian looked so well that the Eaton party put the money down freely, although he was opposed by six others in the Wynnstay Handicap.

Ee, however, failed to bring hi3 supporters through, and Sweetbroom, who beat Douranee here last year, again finished in front of the bearer of the Grosvenor banner. Mr. S. Etches, the owner of Sweetbroom. followed up the success of the son of Macgregor by taking the Members' Selling Plate with Palmy, after which a iield of five turned out for the Belgrave Welter.

This race was provocative of some very curious results, for after 7 to 4 had beer, laid against Douranee, she, in connection with Hellespont and Concord left off at 3 to 1 each. Hellespont, who was among the beaten lot in the Willoughby Welter Plate at the Warwick Spring Meeting, showed so much improvement upon tho form lie displayed over the Lammas Lauds by winning in a canter from Concord, who beat the Duke of Westminster's filly by half a length for soco'id place. The Mostyu Stakes was a confirmation of public form, ns Karoussol, who had won a maiden plate at tho Newmarket First Spring Meeting, boat Eye-bright and five others easily enough, and brought a good day's racing to a close. Naturally the Cup day brought a large accession to the company, and though the muster scarcely came up to the numbers previously associated with the decision of tho Cup, it was still good enough to show thnt it had not lost its hold unon the racing- public' ST. WTCHOLAS PARISH, IPSWICH, This ancient custom of perambulating the hounds of the parish was carried out in ximrauay afternoon, when the Vicar and Churchwardens and a number of the parishioners made the circuit c-t the parish.

The proceedings were commenced at three clock with i ti.r, nimi-nb. which was conducted bvthe Vicar (the Rev. C. Ward), and tins was followed by a meeting in the vestry, wnero me im ww mm was upwards of 20 years since the bounds of the parish had last been, peramouiaieu. mi.

ouiUl--l. i jm nJ Mr n. Worts, umior churchwarden. rnvmnoition that theboundsof the parish should be perambulated that day, which was unanimously agreed to, and tne vicar inen biiuoi-bu "i muse A t.ho resolution in the nansh register, Mr. C.

Crisp then armed the parishioners present and the choir boys each with tne usuai wuiwj uy me Vicar they at once proceeded on their mission. Leaving the churchyard they passed through Cutler Street into St Peter's Street, to the second house from the corner, occupied by Mr. Meekings, which is built upon the boundary line. A.munber of the party, including a lad bearing a ladder and a pot of paint, passed through this then through the garden to the wall which divides it from Grey Friars' Road, which the boundary stone is fixed, and having painted the lotters P. nnr.i,nloa raimH unon that side they got over the wall into the street, and again painted it on the other side of the stone.

A little turtner along tne lane cue party turned up a yard, leading to the back of Dr. W. A. Elliston's garden, and having passed through various gardens there, through which the parish boundary runs, 'mnrlrnd the claim of the parish witk two letters and the date of the year upon various points. A stone was thrown over the houses or a court, and tnon passing into it from the road, the claim was made there, and from thence some more private ground was traversed until opposite Mr.

Mason's timber yard; there the wall was scaled, ana regaining tne roan; tne party crosseu, and having marked the letters and the date at the side of that yard furthest away from the church, they passed through the yard until they got to what was formerly the back stream of the Gipping, but which is now the course for the new sewer. This sewer forms tho boundary of the parish on that side, and the party had, therefore, to follow its course. The first obstacle there was the bridee in Wolsey Street, which, by the aid of ladders, the whole party climbed over, even to Mr. Worts, 'who can almost lay claim to being tne tatner oi tne pansn. They still followed the course of the sewer to the Princes Street bridge, which caused more climbing, and the knight of the paint pot had again to exercise his functions.

Getting ovor this bridge the parishioners still followed the sewer to the site of the old Grey Friars' Bridge, and here the whole party had some rathermore formidable climbing over some rather high wood palings on both sides of the road. The difficulties were surmounted with the aid of ladders, and the journey along tho sewer terminated at the end of a yard which adjoins a slaughter house and runs through into Tanners' Lane. There Mr, J. D. Piper took for the time the honourable office before mentioned, and aided by a card which had been prepared as a stencil-plate, he painted tho parochial initials upon the wall in a most artistic manner.

In Tanners' Lane, the boundary between St. Nicholas and St. Mary Elms parishes seemed somewhat complicated, and the claim of the parish was painted at a house near the corner of Tanners Street, ana on tne smithy at the corner. Then, proceeding through Tanners' Street, the party came into Curriers' Lane, turning down which pain pot was again called into requisition on a house afew yards down on the right-hand side, after which they turned up tho street again till they got to the Blu? School on the other side. The wall of the' school nearest to Princes Street appears to be St.

Nicholas parish, and the party went through the school into the nlavtrround, the painter per forming his functions at various points and then over the wall into gardens belonging to Mr. firkett and Mr. A. J. Turner.

There, by the aid of ladders, a high wall was scaled, and the perambulators found themselves in a yard at the back of the leather factory, through which they were conducted- by Mr. Walton Turner into that gentleman's garden, and through it by a side gate into Princes Street. There they crossed the road and went through what was ormerly Friars' Street Chapel into Friars' Street, and then back into Museum Street, and through Messrs. xi. X).

and J. a. Jraeer premises, through which the boundary runs along the back to Mr. Mills's office in Elm Street, and on the adjoiningpremisos, those of Messrs. 'Clarke's shoe factory, the letters wore again painted.

From thence; the party proceeded up Princes Street to where a boundary stone is fixed in Messrs. Clarke's wall on that side, which was re-painted, and thon across the road through Mr. Josselyn's premijes into Queen Street. The letters wore fixed above the shop of Mr. Ward, watchmaker, and then the party turned down Market Lane, where Mr.

Crisp got upon the roof of the Provision Market, along which he walked to the gate leading into the back premises of the Beehive Inn, and from that point through the inner quadrangle to. the gate leading to St. Stephen's Lane. In the passage, a portion of the party entered the back of the premises of Mr. Downing, furniture dealer, and through into the Old Cattle Market, and aci'oss to Silent Street, where the boundary stone is fixed in the wall of a house occupied by Mr, E.

Curtis. A boy was lifted into a window of the house over the stone, and he and a number of the party went through the house to tho garden at the back, but they were unable to go through with the boundary there, ovnng to a very high wall. However, the difficulty was met by another portion of the party entering St. Nicholas Place, the other end of the boundary line, and through tho houses there to the other side of the wall, and then the circuit was completed, and a return to the churchyard made. In the parish school-room it was found that during the, afternoon Mr.

Last, of Westgate Street, had been busy, preparing a capital tea, which, it is needless to say, was most thoroughly enjoyed by the whole party, after a perambulation lasting about four horn's and a-hnlf. The vicar occupied the chair a most snccossiui manner, and Mr. E. Jackson, the senior churchwarden, the vice-chnir. Mr.

Worts, the other churchwarden, was on the Chairman's left, whilst tho following other parishioners were present Mr. J. D. Piper, Mr. R.

Anness, Mr. A. Piper, Mr. G. W.

Darkin, Mr. W. M. Burch, Mr. S.

Beard, Mr. J. Garrard, Mr. W. Silverston, Mr.

J. Woodford, Mr. W. White, Mr. C.

Crisp, Mr. A. Marshall, Mr. Setterfield, Mr. J.

Bloomfield, Mr. J. Clarke, Mr. E. Canham, Mr.

Page, Mr. C. Worts, Mr. Goodwin, Mr. C.

Eaton, Mi: G. A. Cornish, Mr. J. Jackson, and Mr.

E. Jackson, jun. A most enjoyable evening was spent, which was greatly enhanced by the churchwardens, who provided a liberal supply of wine, grog, and tobacco. Tho healths of the Chairman, and the churchwardens, and other toasts wore heartily drunk, and some goods songs were sung by Messrs. Woodford, Clarke, anil Eaton.

Mr. Crisp was indefatigable in bis exertions to make the evening successful. The boys who took part in the perambulation wore regaled with a tea at the Falcon Inn. THE LOWESTOFT HEW MUTUAL SMACK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday evening the members of this Association dined together at the Great Eastern Hotel, when a really sumptuous entertainment was prepared for them by Host Ward, all the arrangements being carried out in an admirable manner.

Mr. Foys-ter, manager of the National Provincial Bank, presided, the vice-chair being occupied by Mr. E. D. Balls.

Among those in attendance we observed Mr. J. Robertson, her Majesty's Collector of Customs Mr. W. B.

Archer, Mr. P. W. Kendall, station-master; Mr. J.

E. Cook, Mr. C. W. Dance, Mr.

J. Stock, Mr. J. S. Maeey, Mr.

H. G. Jones, Mr. W. J.

Williams, After the cloth was removed, the usual loyal toasts were given, and heartily responded to. The Chairman next gave ''Success to the Lowestoft New Mutual Fishing Smack Insurance Association," associating with it the names of Messrs. W. Stock and H. G.

Jones. Mr. Jones, in responding, referred to the fact that the Society was floated in 1883, and that it could boast of some of the finest vessels on the ocean. They had bad two or three losses, one of the vessels being insured for and'the losses were entirely wiped out, while they had still a good balance in hand. He believed that each of the 170 vessels were worth in carriage alone to tho Great Eastern Railway something like j6120 per annum.

The Vice-Chairman then, in highly complimentary terms, proposed "The health of the secretary, Mr. A. W. Wilkinson," who, in reply, referred to the flourishing condition of the said that whereas at Lloyd's tho cost of insuring their first-class smacks would be about 7 or per it had not cost them more than about 3.i-. He further stated that the Committee had been working hard to prevent the carrying out of some regulations respecting their side lights, ordered by the Board of Trade, but which had been found to be utterly impracticable, and they had had the order suspended til! September, 1881, before which time lie honed it would be removed altogether.

The Chair man here announced he had received letters of regret from Messrs. Oakley and Captain Mass-ingham (the harbour master), Mr. T. Brown, and others. The next toast was "The Fishing Interest of Lowestoft," Messrs.

Jones, Hindlo, and Dance responding. Mr. Jones congratulated those present upon tho high price of trawl fish that Had been experienced since Christmas, and he was glad that, after a terrible season of depression, they wore now reaping a little of the benefit. He then referred to tho necessity for increased accommodation by tho Great Eastern Railway Company, who wore the harbour authorities. He also referred 'to the importance of unity among the smack owners, so that some of their grievances might be, redressed, and believed that if a deputation to the Board 6f Trade were to lay before the Board their complaints about tlid proposed, new lights, they would be at once" attended to.

Tho next Save "The Town and Trade of Lowes-to Messrs; W. Archer, and A. Adams responding, the former gentleman. saying he remembered1 the time when Lowestoft was little 'more than a fishing village, and wbnn .1, It good.voyngeV 40 years ago, if 25 lasts told lasts were; takeni referred to the efforts Sir Petri had putjforth to make' Lowestoft wdiat it is, Since he came, it wou'ld'c'ontinue to prosper. Mr.

Adams rn'ontiniipd fcUir mWv a Ain nV1 sis well as 200' uuitu uuB.Hiuumga Ul Jltlll be less than. The Vibe-Chairman next gave, Success to the Great Eastern Railway Company and said that he believed they honestly tried to do all they could for the advantage of the fishing interest. Wilton Stakes. Baronet. 3.

Six ran. Chester Cup. Fashion, 1 roch, 3. Ten ran. 1 Myrica, 2 Macaria, Rhidor- Eakl of Chester's Welter Cup, -Dreamland, i manaamus, a ly oy ssigm, a.

six ran. Dee Stand Cup. Squeaker, 1 Bouncing Bessie, 2 Julius Celsus, 3. Six ran. Thursday, May 6th.

Wynn Stakes. Cremona colt, 1 Forget, Brightness, 3. Three ran. Dee STAKES.Toastmaster, 1 Teviotdale, 2 Merlin tho Cook, 3. Six ran.

Hep. Majesty's Plate. Herald, 1 Sylva filly, 2 Bouncing Bessie 3, Four ran. Gkeat Cheshibe Stakes. Humbert, 1 Mandarin, 2 Lace Shawl, 3.

Five ran. May Stakes. Meditation, Pretence, Myrica, is. lve ran. Pbince op Wales' Cup.

Death or Glory, 1 Jrrestwicu, a (Quakeress, d. Three ran. WINDSOR RACES. Tuesday, May 4. Hunters' Flat Race.

Rocket, Alarmist, Gimcrack, 3. Four ran. St. George's Plate. Herman, Mrs.

Allan, Oxford Belle filly, 3. Three ran. Datchet Handicap. Sutler, Buxton, 2 Cayuga, 3. Twelve ran.

Short's Selling Stakes. Ranald McEagk, Oracle, 2 Ventnor, 3. Eight ran. Selling Signal de Nuit, 1 Conqueror, 2 Bo-Peep, 3. Six ran.

Two-year-old Stakes. Rhyme and Cry, 1 Eiyphrasie, 2 Quebrada, 3. Four ran. Crown Welter, Mr. Dodd, 1 Lancastrian, 2 Fair Wind, 3.

Six ran. Wednesday, May 5. Public Sale Stakes. Inez de Castro, 1 Nightshade, 2 Capuchin, 3. Five ran.

BuRNHAai Plate. Ranald. McEagh, 1 King of Italy, 2 Lady Charlie, 3. Five ran. Surlet Hall Welter.

Allan Bane, 1 Lightning, 2 Ballet Dancer, 3. Four ran. Windsor Handicap. Quicksilver, Favo, Coralie, 3. Six ran.

Juvenile Plate. Douceur, 1 Bessie Corlett, 2 Rona colt, 3. Ten ran. Winkfield Welter Handicap. Emissary, Glowworm, 2 Wrangle, 3.

Eight ran. Selling Welter. Olio, 1 Attachment, 2 Winsome, 3. Seven ran. BROMLEY RACES, Thursday, May 6.

Hunters' Flat Race. Wentwortk, Gimcrack, Ouicksten. 3. Nine ran. Flying- Two-year-old Stakes.

Ceinture Doree, 1 Holiday, 2 Bessie Corlett, 3.. Seven ran. Railway Plate. Larissa, King of Italy, Attachment, 3. Seven ran.

Bromley Spring Handicap. Norseman, Harry Bluff, 2 Philomela colt, 3. Five ran. Southborough Hurdle Race. Fresco, Bellinger, 2 Ignition, 3.

Six ran. Hunters' Hurdle. Robert Emmett, Lady of Avenel, 2 Wasp, 3. Six ran. FABRAG-O ACADEMIC.

Cambridge, May G. The weather has been theall absorbing topic of conversation this week, the thermometer being as low, and the sky ns overcast, as if there had been no change of Government. There has been a general recurrence to Ulsters and Winter clothing, and people have really begun to doubt whether the merrie month of May can have arrived after all. To-day we have had a fair amount of sunshine. Visitors will be arriving to-morrow and Saturday for the May festivities, which maybe said to commence on Monday.

The ensuing week may be not improperly described as the cricketing week, as the All England Match and the M.C.C. match are expected to fill up the whole week, that is so far as the daytime is concerned, and the evenings will be devoted to mild forms of dissipation, a politi cal banquet, a Uption meeting, and the May JM.eor.mg of the Vegetarian Society of England, which takes place here, and other engagements, to say nothing of the private parties, will, if the weather is fine, tend to render Cambridge by no means the dullest place in the universe in the next few days. I regret to have to announce that Professor Birks, who succeeded Maurice in the chair of moral philosophy, is in a dangerous state, indeed he is only just alive, and the scantiest hopes of his living much longer are indulged in. professor Birks was for many years the leading Evangelical clergyman at Cambridge before he was appointed to the Professorship, filling the pulpit of the Holy Trinity, Simeon's old pulpit" for some years. Canon Furrar drew an immense congregation to the University Church last Sunday, that is, in certain parts of the church.

The greater portion of the Heads of Colleges (including the Vice-Chancollor), were conspicuous by their absence. The Divinity Professors looked during the sermon as if they would rather have been absent, to startling onslaught of the Canon of Westminster upon tne literal rendering or a large number of texts which are best known. It-is but rarely one hears laughter during a sermon in the University Church, but on Sunday afternoon there were audible outbursts at some of tho preacher's points, which were not either confined to the Undergraduate galleries. His allusions to the sad drowning case of two days before were, however, very touching, and brought tears to the eyes of many of the sterner sex. Our celebrated Senior Wrangler maker, Mr.

E. J. Routh, and Dr. Michael Foster, of Trinity College, have just received the well-merited distinction of the degrees of from the University of Glasgow. Mr.

Oscar Browning, of King's College, has thrown out a suggestion which is not unlikely to be taken up, of starting a company for building cheap and convenient lodgings for students for providing table d'hote, breakfast and dinner, at the rates of a coffee-palace, or a maison Dnval, or the dining-rooms of a German University, in order that the cost of living at Cambridge may be commensurate with the means of poor students. Mr. L. Bury did something sensational in the way of batting in a match between Trinity and Clare, as he compiled 256 runs off his bat on one innings with a six, a couple of fives, 15 fours, 16 threes, 13 twos, and the rest singles. This gentleman is one of the Cambridge Blues in the hammer-throwing and weight-putting competitions.

There is no lack of political zeal at Oxford, though the authorities have threatened to inflict a pretty heavy fine on any undergraduate who may venture to take part in any political meetings connected with the contested election of the new Home Secretary. Whether this interference with the liberties of the undergraduates arises from a solicitude that Sir William Harcourt may succeed in getting re-eleeted, this deponent sayeth not; though if that event depended to any great extent upon undergraduate votes his chance would be a poor one. This may be substantiated by the tremendous majority by which the Hon. G. N.

Cnrzon, of Balliol, carried his resolution That this House views with sincere regret the result of the general election," 228 voting with the hon. proposer, the Bads only mustering 113, and being, therefore, beaten by more than two to one. The University eight-oar races began on the Isis on Wednesday, and are being continued daily. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. WATERING THE IPSWICH STREETS.

Sir, I do not know upon whom the blame rests, but it is a very strange thing that the portion of the borough extending from Friar's Bridge to the end of Portman Terrace, should only be watered when it Buits the authorities, connected with the management of that particular duty. As every one knows perfectly well, after a dry market-day the dust becomes almost intolerable, and yet, although rates are exacted at a very high rate, yet it is only occasionally the inhabitants are favoured with a gentle sprinkling. If the portion ot the oorougn aDove reierrea to oeiong to the Corporation, I think it deserving of being watered equally as much as the other more favoured portions of Ipswich, especially in such districts where there is not so much dry sand as in the neighbourhood al'l wil not dilate further on the matter, now, trusting this will be sufficient for the present. Yours, A SUFFERER. BOYS' PLAYGROUNDS FOR IPSWICH.

Slit, Will you kindly allow me through yoiu-colnmns to remind the gentlemen of the Ipswich Corporation that Summer is fast approaching, and that the abovei sadly-delayed question is not settled. The open spaces and around the town are nearly all taken up by tb.fi builders. Orford's MeaaoSvs-riglht and "left 6f "Orford Street-p yacant spaces near Constitution Hill Skinner Oharitry Land, open spaednear Cemetery Road; Gm Worra Meadows, are gradually being built and what little left is only allowed on sufferance. After these plaees are gOne where: are the boys to gothen? I trust some.gen-lemen belonging to the above body, who have- not. altogether forgotten the days of their' youth, will have compassion bri the portion of the land belonging to tlie' 'ddrporation for' their benefit.

Yours truly, AN OLD BOY. Ipswich, May 7, 1880. FUNERAL OF MR. JAMES SMYTH AT AL-DEETTRGH. Our obituary in Tuesday's Journal contained the name of a much respected tradesman, ono of the oldest inhabitants of the borough.

Of the deceased it is not too much to say that the universal respect and' esteem in which he was held, not only in Aldeburgh, but throughout a wide district, was fairly earned during his 43 years' residence in this ancient borough. It is nearly half a century since James Smyth started" in business here, and on his retirement from active life now some two years ago he might honestly boast of having built up a connection as builder and contractor, scarcely second to any in East Suffolk. For many years past, his two sons have taken the bulk of his work off his shouldei'3, but in all matters of importance, the senior partner's advice, backed by long experience and energetic application, was always listened to and invariably acted upon. His raluable counsel and help were not by any moans confined to the business of tho firm, but freely given to friends and neighbours and it is within the writer's knowledge that amongst the poor and aged residents ho was a frequent and charitable visitor. Strong evidence of this fact was apparent at 'the funeral on Mondav Inst, when from 500 to 600 persons were present.

Tho deceased was ever oromost in promoting any object to benefit the town, and of the nine members who founded the "Ocean Pride" Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., he "was, we believe, the most active and persevering. For some months past Mr. Smith had suffered intensely from a painful internal disorder, but it was only within the last few weeks that he was confined to his bed, and on Wednesday, the 28th he passed calmly and peacefully away from this world. The fnneral arrangements were kindly undertaken by Mr. Chas.

Nmin, of Friston, and Mr; G. H. Beart, of Aldeburgh (friends of the deceased), and carried out in a most careful and perfect manner. The ordV was as follows Oddfellows (about GO.) Mr. Chas.

Nunn. Mr. G. H. Beart.

Funeral Car. 8 Bearers, 4 each side. (Workmen.) Bearers, 4- each side. 1st Goach. 2miZ Goach.

Mr. H. Smyth. Mr. H.

Wightman. Mr. A. Wightman Mr. W.

Short. Mr. Jno. Wightman. Rev.

S. Mr. J. E. Smyth.

Master Edwin Smyth. Mr. S. W. Smyth.

Mr. C. Smyth. Mr. W.

Wigg. Mr. Wightman. 3rd Coacfi. Captain Mayhew.

Lieutenant Clarke, R.N. Lieutenant Jordan. F. A. D.

Bright, Esq. Tenants (about 20.) Tradesmen and Workmen, (about As the sad procession entered the church, Miss Beart, who presided at the organ, played the beautiful quartette from "Elijah" Cast thy burden, and on leaving, the "Dead March" in Saul was rendered with solemn effect. The Rev. Henry Thompson (the vicar) performed the Burial Service in a most impressive manner, 'and as the 'mortal remains were placed in the capacious new family vault many moistened eye, besides those ot the sons and relatives, looked on with mournful attention. The coffin and shell were of best selected oak, moulded withsolid brass furniture and on a massive, plain, brass breastplate bore the simple iuscriotion JAMES SXTTH, April 23 th, 1390, Ased 68 years.

Four beautiful wreaths of flowers were laid upon the coffin, one made by Mrs. E. Smyth, two by Mrs. S. W.

Smvth. and one bv ivli-3. Cannes is rain, buch a tuneral has not been witnessed in Aldeburgh for uiatiy years, and it will bo long ere this loss to the town will be forgotten. From the moment of his death every tradesman placed up one or more shutters, out of respect to their departed friend, and on the morning of the funeral, which took place at eleven o'clock, all the shops wore closed a3 the procession passed. IPSWICH POLICE COURT.

(SPECIAL SITTING.) Fbidat. May 7. Before G-. G. Sampson, Esq.

(chair man), and Admiral T. H. Mason, C.B. Charac of nothing an ihtnioicr. Ths charge against Robert Clarke, of sterling- a quantity ot wood late employer, Mr.

B. Robertson, w.is rjsmned. On behalf of the prisoner, Mr. Pollard said the elm boards vjor token liv Clarke hi oxohans-e for niece of tree which was tho property oi! prisoner, and which he bit on prosecutor's promises. The mahogany, he contended, was not the property ol Idr.

Roborbsoa, and did not correspond with the mahofra'ny produced hy the prosecutor. The sqmire iron piping wus borrowed by prisoner in the pinee of a kiln which prosocutorhid ajroed to" lend to Clarke. The deal plank was iriven Clarke Ijy tho prosecutor in exchange for some pine wood, and tho tarpaulin was not the property Mr. Eobert-soii. Mr.

Pollord contended that thero was no conclusive cvideuoo brought against the prisoner, and talriuj tho character of Clarke into consideration, he (Mr. Pollard) thought the Magistrates would bo only jushiio.i disuussmt; the case. Ho called Thomas Ransom, shiowrisht, in tho employ of tho prosecu tor, who proved that the prisoner hroucfht throe aug-ers into Mr. Hohertson's workshop, they were used by witness and prisoner. "Wiion thoy wore worn up tho prosecutor's clerk Have 'prisoner the three angers produced in their place.

It was the ouatoin of employers to replace the tools used up by their workmen. Charles Wade, shipwright, staged that it was the custom ot masters to replace broken uu-erfe', and cross-examination said that it was the rule for the men to apply to their em- fnr HOW aitE-Cl'S. William Bloomfield, shipwright, deposed that he give the prisoner a piece OI piuu wmun wits leii. ia uuc jjiuae- outor's yard at Clarke's request. This conducted me iJi-out TUa nmnnvis further cho.rsel with steahns a Quantity 3-inch plonks, the property of Messrjs.E.

andE. C. Gribbous. Mr. Moseley agfdn appeared for tho prosecution Mr.

riot'onrWI tli" prisoner. John Piilhara, foreman to Messrs. Gibbons, said that tho prosecutors hired a piece of laud near Mr, Robertson's yard, upon February last there was stacked a cargo of deal planks. In consequence of soiuo being -missed, witness Pleasured the various Isusths, and since then five more plimks had boon missed. The five planks produced witness identified as the same derds, being marked a similar manner as tho rest of the cargo was, and wore the same lengths as those inissintr.

Bnry E. potter, foreman Messrs. timber department, ideutifbd the timber produced. The value of the den.ls wn3 23s; t. Policeman Hughes said whilst searching tns prisoner house on tho 23th vdt.

the deals produced were found. Prisoner said, pointing to three or the plonks, "These I took out of a pond," indicating Mr. Robertson's'pond. The other, two he suid ho had bought from a cabman named Henry King. Other deals were also found on tho premises, which prisoner said he bod purchased at Mr.

Mason's. Henry King, cabman, was called, and demeJ the statement of the prisoner of having: sold tho prisouer any deals. Samuel Kinnell, clerk to Messrs. Or. Ma30n and stated that ha "did not remember soUinfr any timber to the prisoner.

Acting upon the advice of Mr. Pollard, the prisoner pleaded, guilty to this charge. Mr. Pollard said it was on account of the bad Gtate of tho trade, leaving the prisoner in a condition nf poverty, that ho had -been induced to commit this error. The prisoner, as had beBn proved, hid previously borne a good obaraotor.

The Magistrates having retired, tho Cuairman said in the first case the Bench hid decided to convict, and for that ofi'enoe be would he sentenced to one month's imprisonment, and for tho second charge, to two calendar months', the sentences to run consecutively. Oharp of Desertion. Thomas Smith, seaman, was charged with deserting from the John and Margaret ou May 7th. On tho application of Mr. Moseley (who appeared for the prosecution), the case was adjourned until Monday, prisoner being admitted to bail.

The Mttsical Box Advsbtisemk-tt. At the Birmingham County Court on Tuesday, Francis Tozer, of Spnrkbrook, claimed as. from the publishers of the Siisfer ami Plymouth Nens. The defendants, who had paid 4s. Sd.

into court, did not appear. The plaintiff sent an advertisement, to the defendants under the head-inn- of the Swiss Musical Art Union," offering to sup-rJly a handsome Bohemian musical box capable of pkvy-iii'n- eWit tunes or more." The advertisement together with a post-office order for was sent back by the defendants to the Birmingham police. In reply to the JuoVe "the plaintiff said the musical boxes cost him a little over 4d. each, and that lie had bought as many as 600 from a jeweller in London, all of which he had disposed of The Judge, in giving a verdict for the defendants said ho hoped and believed the cross-examination umii hi hp of public service. of the Black- biiTOonnty Court (Mr.

A. Hulton) has refused to brdrl liable for' a debt for provisions contractedby his d.Wfe who had supplied ins wh I Shd sum of money weekly, and had forbidden her wuS goods, on credit. His honour sauTthat the Xjirfiffiii dealing with a married woman ought, if she ointitt in a Stormed him 'of what was going This. decision isin n7rord with- a recent in one of the superior wnrts and if the doctrine is generally adopted much of the indiscriminate credit given by small tradesmenj will be pat a stop to. troubles with his family' and his money matters, and he was seen on.

Monday morning walking near the steam mill. He then stepped on to a wherry that was moored in the river, and after hanging his hat on the winch, he plunged into the water. The body was quickly recovered by some persons near at hand, and who had witnessed the occurrence, but although he was not quite dead when taken out of the water the unfortunate man only lived a few minutes. Mr. Crisp, surgeon, was sent for, and at the inquest, which took place on Monday, before R.

-T. Culley, coroner, stated that death arose from suffocation by drowning. The Jury returned a verdict That deceased had committed suicide while in an unsound state of mind." NORWICH. Completion of the Lunatic. Asylum.

The building of the Norwich Lunatic Asylum, at liellesdon, from the mans prepared by Mr. R. M. Phipson some 12 years ago, has been so far compIeted(thafc on Monday last tho contractors, Messrs. Cornish and Gaymer, gave formal possession to the chairman of tho Committee of visitors (Mr.

J-. in tne presence oi tne mayor (H. Billiard, and several city officials and eentlemen specially interested in the undertaking. An inspection was made of tho Asylum, which is a most substantial red brick structure, with white brick and stone dressings. The building stands upon the edge of the high land, which bounds the valley of the Wensum at Helle-sdon a site purchased for from the Executors of Mrs.

Cross some years back. Though without any real architectural ornamentation, the building presents a pleasing and attractive appearance. The cost of building was 13,703, and the actual totol expenditure in connectiou with the erection (including everything) was 62,159. The wards will accommodate 351 patients, of whom 211 will be lodged in dormitories and 140 in single rooms; but the administrative department is designed on a sufficiently large scale as to be adequate to supply 400 patients. A large building is devoted to a laundry, and a corresponding block of buildings are fitted up as workshops.

The land belonging to theAsylum has been sown this year with oats by Mr. H. Newman. When the new Asylum has been completely furnished for the reception of mtients, the pauper lunatics, to the number of between id and 50, sent, out to Ipswich, Slioffield, and other places for want of sufficient accommodation, will be brought home. At these places the cost of maintenance to the Norwich Authorities has been from lis.

to 10s. per head per week as against 9s. 6d. to Ma. 6d.

per head per week in the Norwich Asylum. Having inspected the building, the Town Clerk read tho certificate from the architect certifying the erection of the building according to his plans, and Mr. Cornish, the contractor, then delivered up the keys of the Asylum to Mr. Watson.wbo thereupon invited the Mayor, Sheriff, Committee, and others present to an elegant luncheon in tho Committee-room, where various toasts were proposed and rei'ponded to, after which the company loft for the city. YARMOUTH.

Ron? Hatei" Comhissioit. The monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Port and Haven Commission was held on Tuesday, at the Port Dues Office, Mr. R. Rising in the The Clerk read some further correspondence between himself and the Public Works Loan Commissioners with regard to the borrowing of 430,000 in connection with tho worka at the Spur Breakwater and South Pier, from which it appeared that the Commissioners consented to advance 13,000, and that the loan of the remaining 12,000 would be further considered. a the motion of Major Penrico, seconded by Mr.

A. D. Stone, the offer was accepted, the former gentleman remarking that it hud come to his knowledge that the Commissioners were vory largely indebted to Mr. E. Birkbnck, M.P., for the taken in obtaining the loan.

The sum required for works necessary to be done this year was 5,170. In answer to Mr. R. Cooke, Mr. C.

C. Aldred remarked that the 30,000 must bo laid out, they could not stop at and the money must be obtained somewhere. Mr. Aldred informed the Board that since their last meeting, the late collector, Mr. Costorton, had died.

The Pier-master's report stated that the quantity of soil raised by the dredger up to Friday last wa3 tons, the quality of which was most suitable for ballast. With reference to the advisability of continuing tho By-law in force which render it illegal for a tug to tow more than six vessels ut one and the same time, Mr. H. Fcimer presented a memorial from the Great Yarmouth and East Norfolk and Suffolk Fishing Boatowners' Protection Society. It contained a resolution passed by the members, urging the Commission, for the protection of boatowners, to continue tlm in force.

Tho letter was referred to the Committee who, are to report upon the matter to the, Commission. SSSES. We would remind our readers that the entries for the Essex Agricultural Show, to be hold ut Mistley Park, Manningtree, on the 10th and 11th Juno next, close on Saturday, May 15th, at the Secretary's office, 22, Duke Street, Chelmsford. Liquidation Expenses A few days ago an appeal, arising out of a small bankruptcy case which occurred at Thaxted, in Essex, so long ago as January, 1S74, was decided by Lords Justices James, Bramwell, and Baggallay, and is in itself so entirely typical of the scandals of the present bankruptcy law that it is well deserving attention. The bankrupts were J.T.

and J. G.Cole, builders, of Thaxterl, and their whole liabilities, secured and unsecured, were about 5,000. At the first meeting of creditors in January, 137J-, it was resolved to pursue the favourite course of liquidation by arrangement, and Mr. Snell, an accountant of London, and Mr. Thurgood, an auctioneer at Saffron Walden, were appointed trustees of the estate.

A committee of inspection of three creditors was appointed, but in point of fact only two of them acted. The assets produced about 2,100, and in May, 1374, a first and only dividend of 2s. 6d. in the was paid, absorbing about 600, Among the creditors partly secured were Gibson and bankers at. Saffron Walden, and after realizing the security they held they were still claimants on the estate for a deficiency.

They applied for the dividend on this deficiency, and were told that they were too late, as the expenses had exhausted all the funds that is to say, about 1,500 out of the 2,100 collected. Gibson and Co. applied to the Couniy Court, and Mr. Abdy, the judge, decided in their favour, and ordered the trustees to pay the dividend claimed. From this decision the trustees appealed, and, as might be expected, the lords justices dismissed the appeal with costs.

The only dividend was paid in May, six years ago, but the liquidation went on until, June, 1379, and tile accounts then rendered showed charges amounting to 580 for trustees' remuneration, and 600 more for solicitors' costs. This state of 'things Lord Justice James described as "so monstrous that if it be a specimen of what is generally done in liquidation by arrangement it is quite time that something scriou3 should be done to put a stop to it. I can onlv call it Blunder of the estate. There is no ure- tence for saying that the thing has been honestly investigated by the general meeting of creditors. That meeting was a mere sham as regards investiiratinn.

The whole proceeding is simply shocking, A good deal had been said about the charges being nsual, and calculated according to the authorized scale of remuneration allowed to trustees, according to the number of hours employed by-themselves and their cbrks but the whole proceeding was rank and Mall 'Gazebte. COLCHESTER. i. The Late1 Election. The announcement that scrutiny is to bo instituted, into tho validity of the return of WilliB, Q.C., as one: of; the -'members for this borough, appears to have singularlytexcited the uneasiness and annoyance of the Liberal ile'adersas wo judge from the fact that they have put forward an.

-angry placard announcing tho" names the "who signed the petition, as well as of the persons who are, in accordance with legal formality, sureties for the costs. The demand for the scrutiny is described as "anunjustiS- expectations. The company went to harmony again Brother Combs presided at the piano. Mr. I.

Burton, was specially called upon to give a recitation, called The Barber." A most, enjoyable evening was spent. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr. Bolton for the manner in which he served the dinner, and for the arrangements generally. A Man Killed on the Railway. Between four andfiveo'clockyestorday (Eriday) morning, some men employed by the Great Eastern Railway Company discovered the mangled body of a seaman beside one of the lines in the shunting yard opposite the station.

The unfortunate man's head was severed from his body, andhis feet were nearly cut off, which injuries were, doubtless, caused by trucks being 3huntod over him, and the nature of the injuries would suggest that he must have been lying across the rails at the time ho was run over. The means by which he came to be upon the line are, as yet, a mystery The deceased man is stated to be the mate of a Norwegian schooner, which had just arrived with a cargo ot potatoes consigned to Mr. fcfroom, and on his voyage narrowly escaped death by being washed overboard in bad weather. He waB, on that occasion, rescued, whilst another of the crew was drowned. WITHAM.

Sad Fatality at Sea. The young midshipman, whose sad death on board the Temeraire the London papors announced at the close of last week, was a son of the Rev. B. G. Luard, vicar of Aveley, Essex, and nephew of Admiral Luard, of the Lodge, Witham.

Ho wa3 under 17 years of age. He was a youth of the finest promise, and was very popular with the officers and crew of tho ship. It appears that while some manoeuvres wore being carried out on board, off Ville-franchc, young Luard fell from the yards and received fatal injuries. The funeral of the deceased took place at Nice. The coffin was placed upon a gun carriage, and drawn to the Protestant cemetery, preceded by a band of music, and escorted by the officei'3 and crews o'f the Temeraire and the Thunderer, and a detachment of the Royal Marine Artillery.

In Essex great sympathy is felt with Mr. Luard on the loss of so promising a son. Acoident to the Dcke ov Conhaugect. On Thursday morning as his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught was driving from his residence at Bagshot to his regiment at the North Camp the horse shied at a waggon of straw, his trap was upset, and his Royal Highness was thrown violently out, as also was. his servant.

The shafts of the trap were broken off. In the full the Prince was but slightly hurt. The accident happened close to the Tumbledown Dick Inn, from whence his Royal Highness procured a cab and went to the camp. The Fisheries Act. Mr.

J. Martin and Mr. A. Johnston, of Bunimouth, near Berwick-on-Tweed, were summoned at the Mansion House by the Fishmongers' Company for infringing the Fisheries Act by selling crabs measuring- less than 4 in. across the broadest part of the back.

The crabs were seized at Billingsgate Market. Tho defendants pleaded guilty, and explained that the crabs were sent to London purely by accident in the sorting. The defendants were each fined 10s. and 3s. costs.

Local Option. The following are the terms of the motion which Sir Wilfrid Lawson will submit to the House of Commons on an early day: That, inasmuch as the ancient and avowed object of licensing the sale of intoxicating liquors is to supply a supposed public want without detriment to the public welfare, this House is of opinion that a legal power of restraining the issue or renewal of licences should be placed in the hands of the uersons most deeolv interested and affected namely, the inhabitants themselves, who are entitled to protection from the injurious consequences of the present system by some efficient measure by local option." Mdbdee in a Railway Uaebiase. in the express train between Marseilles and Lyons on Friday night M. Palangeon, a railway contractor, was awoke by a violenfc-stab in the ribs from the only other occupant of the compartment. A desperate struggle ensued.

M. Palangeon wrested tho dntnrer from his assailant's hand, but was shot in the thigh, and could only act on the defensive. At Miramas, the next stopping station, an occupant of the adjoining compartment, who had heard a scuffle, gave the alarm, and the man was arrested. His victim died on Monday night. A Cdbious Hoard.

A singular discovery has been made by the Hammersmith police in a cabin on the marshy ground facing Watney's distillery, occupied by a man named Gilbert, who was charged with having in his possession some stolon scaffold poles. He had built the cabin himself, having entrenched it with a ditch and raised it above highwater mark. Gilbert had formerly been employed by the Post Office, and in a post office bag were found about 2,000 letters and a silver-plated teapot. In boxes and chests, or scattered about, were discovered silver-plated forks, knives, watches, new books, sailors' quadrants, tall felt hats, several post-office uniforms, sewing machines, furniture, carpets, old newspapers and magazines. Gilbert lived in the cabin, with no companion but his dog.

He slept ou a mattrass laid on boxes containing old rifles, with a small stove beside and eases of loose gunpowder scattered about. The poiice ascertained that two years ago he sold a house at Hampstead for 350. The place has been visited by hundreds of persons. Sib Robert Peel on the Ministry. Sir Robert Peel spoke on Wednesday night at an open air meeting held at Oxford in support of the candidature of Mr.

A. W. Hall. It had been said, he remarked, that it was not etiquette for Mr. Hall to oppose the return of Sir William Harcourt, but that was all nonsense.

There was nothing unusual in a political party after a defeat trying to regain their political position. He maintained that the present Government had blundered. Austria had been insulted already by Mr. Gladstone, and the Austrian Ambassador had said that it was impossible for him to remain in the country unless an apology was tendered. Mr.

Gladstone had dashed the cup from his reputed leaders just at the moment they were about to quaff the coveted draught. Mr. Gladstone was now the Prime Minister of the country, and he was very much afraid, and a great many sensible people in the country were afraid, that pas'sion and prejudice would take the place of more soberstatesmanship. Sir Robert Peel also criticised the composition of the new Administration, and commented on the circumstances of a Papist beipg sent to represent her Majesty in India, and the appointment of a "man who had brought false charges against the Queen to be an Under-Secretary of State. Mr.

Gosohen at- Constantinople. The appointment of Mr. Goschon to the post of Ambassador at Constantinople as a successor for a time to Sir Henry Layard is the best pledge which could be given that the Government do not intend to pursue any rash policy in the East, Mr. Gosehen has throughout distinguished himself by his moderation and sound sense dealing with nf tho l.itn Government. While op posed to much that was done, he has always consistently abstained from committing himself to a policy winch should leave Russia free to pursue unchecked her plans of aggrandizement in Europe and Asia.

Sympathizing with freedom al.1 over the world, he has had the capacity to see that anarchy, no matter how brought about, invariably leads to despotism, and that it is impossible to create self-governed peoples at a blow out of the down-troddon races, whether Christian or Mohammedan, of the Ottoman Empire. The same common sense coupled with higher faculties which ho has displayed in homo affairs he will now have the opportunity of showing in circumstances the most difficult, perhap3, which have ever yet existed in the whole history of our connection with the Porte. Whatever opinion may be held as to the sanctity of treaties, all are agreed that the present condition of Turkey cannot safely continue, and- the first step towards improvement is undoubtedly the substitution of Mr. Goachen for Sir Henry Layard ns our Ambassador at Constantinople. Of late, unfortunately, little regard has beeh paid: either to Sir Henry Layard's remonstrances or to his suggestions.

Mr. Gosehen is not likely to stand much trifling, and by this time all Europe is weary of the Sultan's shuffling and incompetence. Pall Mall Gazette. The slopes and stands were crowded with spectators, who seemed to be as1 'thoroughly excited about the chops and changes in connection with the Cup favourites as of yore, though tho field was a small one. Hosalind was struck out of tho race on Tuesday, the reason assigned being the non-ability of gelling Mr.

Grefcton's money placed at a fair price. Six events made up the programme for the day, three of which were set for decision before the Cup, thorn.ee for which being fixed for four o'clock. In the Badminton the spell of ill-luck in connection with the Sasrley stable was broken, Donhead carrying-the Duke of Westminster's colours past the post clover winnnr. Herald started a good favourite for the Handicap Plate, which he had little difficulty in winning kit over the Wilton Plato the layers of odds on Jfaciiria received a hard blow, for the Nottingham bookmakers' ally never raised the hopes of her supporters in she was beaten for speed by both Baronet and Myricn, upon the first-named of whom Deaken landed a 10 to 1 char.ee. Tho Chester Cup stood next for decision, and without any delay the numbers of the ten runners were hoisted on the telegraph board.

During tho morning: some attempts were made to do business on the event, but with the exception of a strong commission being thrown into the market for Ehidorrocb, little change has to be recorded with regard to the others. Eliidorroth, at one time, had the call of both Sword and Fashion, but towards the finish the trio settled down 4 to 1 each. Last year's winner (Reefer) looked and went so well that 5 to 1 was the most obtainable about him, double the odds being laid against the Irish horss philammon, Mr. Gregory's E-ipada receiving lukewarm support at 100 to C. Blackthorn, Glanmoov, Young Calabar, and ITsk, who made up the remainder of the opposition, were not honoured with a place in the neither did they receive one in the race, which proved quite a runaway affair for Fashion, who won in a canter from the Irish horse, while Rhidoi-rocb.

could get no nearer than third, but he beat Reefer out of a place. So easy did Fashion win that it is incrediblo how she got beaten in the Newmarket Handicap, a race in which she finished a long way behind Wallensteiu and Sword Dance. 0a the present occasion she beat the latter far enough, and showed that her form in the International and Metropolitan was correct. The only reason that can be assigned for her defeat in the Newmarket Handicap is that she could not face the storm which prevailed at the time the race was being run. Sword Dance was nearly the first beaten, the turns settling the Stanton filly, while, although Rhidorroch obtained third place, he was a long way behind the winner.

Reefer held a good position throughout, but was unable to sustain the reputation he earned on the last anniversary, when, carrying Lord upiilin's colours, he proved the hero of the day. Fashion is engaged in the Manchester Cup, but she will have to put up 101b. extra, which, brings her weight up to 6st. under which impost she will take somo beating. Mr.

Leopold do- Rothschild purchased her for 300 guineas at Tattersall's, and she bids fair to turn out a remunerative bargain to her present owner, who, it is reported, had ,500 on her at the last moment. The victory of Herald earlier on, drew attention to Julius Cels.is for tho Dee Stand Cup, but lie could not do so well as lis stable companion, being placed third to The Squeaker and Bouncing Bessie, upon the first nnnied of which pair, Fred Webb landed a to 1 chance, the clay's sport concluding with a very easy win for Dreamland in the Sari of Chester's Welter Plate. Thursday's proceedings commenced at the early hour of ten minutes past one, when only a limited number cf visitors were present. The Cremona colt followed nphis recent successes by beating a couple of others for Wynn Stakes, and two new comers in the Derby outsider. Teviotdalo and Toastmnstor had the call in the betting on the Dee Stakes, which only brought out half-a-dozen starters.

Teviotdale ran well, and though ho was beaten a head by Toast-fflnster, tho impression was general that the colt "id not hick gameness, and with the extra time between this and the Derby Mr. Bates will be able to send the colt to the post for the big event Surrey in a much atter condition. Only a moderate lot were entered for iier Majesty's Plate, and Herald, a previous winner at the mcmim- i n. j. uoiisitu'reu oy zti'j gouu eiiou to-4 on.

Herald waited till a quarter of a mile from "proe, when he had the race in hand and won as he liked. Jilve vormnil nnn- yartu favourite at 6 to 4 on. He made for tho victory, but was. not eijual to the task of four-year-old Humbert who just won thY Meditation having secured the May Stakes, 5Jot'ng wound up with the success of Death wory in tho Prince of Wales's Cup. Meetings TO arranged for next week at Newmarket, York, oncaster, Lewes, and Lincoln.

The most imporfc-wv "1 however, will be the ono at head quarters, takes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On no nist-Damed day, Merry go Round should be able ijo Burwell Stakes, Angelina or Tristan -the Breed-am! ft0' Althotas the Spring Two-year-old i5bori1 Althotas the Sweepstakes over the' last fi-Soltvl oi, ot ttteiJ.m. jougai or may win the i Plate, 25e Stakes, and on Thursday Talmouse the Second Pig Two-year-old Stokes; and Dongal, the Exnirig fwo-year-old Plate. At YorkRbsalind or Humbert Vhl ST6 'ha Gwat Northern Handicap, Puck the or late, and Danby the Victoria Plate, IXION, Jun. -Thursday afternoon.

wjH.nes or tha hest nf -Dili's' the ip n.Tif thonrrh iVmnnnrm Imr! the ntr J'eigai of Sst. lllbs. in the pigskin, he was rushed upon lis a good thing directly tho numbers went un, and left.