The Express.
London, England, 1863-07-14 00:00:00

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION PRIZE
MEETING.

VISIT OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.
The announcement that it was the intention of
their Royal Highnemes the Prime and Princess of Wales
the honour the National Rifle Association prise meeting with
thir presence yeaterday naturally aroused • good deal of
interest. The council made all practicable preparations for
the proper reception of their royal visitors. Two elegantly
I fitted up marquees were erected cm the ground at the dif-
I ranges from which the competition was to take place,
from which • distinct view of all that was going on could be
obtained. Independently of this a royal refreshment tent
was erected near Lord Elcho's cottage, while for the accom-
modation of the general public there was • spacious stand
near to the Suing point of the 500 yards range,
Throughout the day trains arrived at frequent intervals
at the Putney statioo of the London sod South Western
I Railway, briugiog numerous visitors, and the Wimbledon
line also was extensively patrdnised, and long before one
I o'clock many thousands of persons had made their way to
the common. From the shortness of the distance the MOM
aristocratic part of the company came down in their car-
, riages, and soon after two o'clock the scene was • brilliant

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The ground was kept by the A reserved and V division of
police, under the direction of Mr. Superintendent Butt and
Mr. Inspector Penfold, and most ably did they perform their
duties, as by the excellent arrangements that were made
every person bad an opportunity of witeeming what was
going on.
The programme of the day, in addition to the contest
between the Lord, and Commons, consisted of the Alex.
andre prim of 501., the match between the members of the
Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, All Comam prize,
the Association Cup, the Saturday Renew and Lord
Vernon's prizes, the third and fourth series of extra prizes,
the running deer and pool and sighting targets—most ample
in point of number, and very rakish/el es regarded the

prizo.
Shortly before three o'clock a loud cheer in the distance
announced that the royal visitors were approaching, and at
three o'clock precisely the royal carriages entered the en-
closure Dear the windmill, coming in the direction of the
Roebampton-road. Then arose a tremendous cheer, which
the Priors and Princess most graciously acknowledged, and
the carriage slowly proceeded towards the spot where the
Lords' and Commons competition was about to commence.
Here was a fresh outburst of cheering, the band struck up
the National Anthem, and the usual demonstrations of
loyalty took place. On alighting from the carriage the
Princess of Wales took the arm of Lord Elcho, and the
Prince of Wales accompanied Lord Spencer. Their royal
highnesses were accompanied by the Marchioness of Car-
marthen, Lady Rivers, the Duchess of Manchester, Captain
Grey, and suite. Having taken their rata under the tent
which had been provided, the shooting for the Lords' and
Commons contest commenced.
The different branches of the legislature were thus re-
presented:
House of Lords—Earl Dude, Marquis of Aberoorn, the
Earl of Airlie, Lord Bolton, Lord Suffield, Earl Dunmore,
Lord Methuen, Duke of Marlborough, Earl Granard, Lord
Loodesborougb, and Lord Wharocliffe.
House of Commons—Lord Bury, Mr. Dnocenba, Mr.
Dillwyn, Mr. Egerton, Mr. Forster, the Earl Grosvenor,
Mr. Humberston, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Vivian, Mr. Hay
Wemes, and Lord Elcho.
The targets No. 4 and No. 6 were set apart at the 200
yards for this match, Captain Drake, R.E., scoring for the
Lords, and Captain Herbert, of the Coldstream Guards,
scoring for the Commons. Captain Bythesay, of the lat
Royale, had charge of the targets, and Captain Haulms bad
charge of the ruse. The diagram of the Lords shooting
was taken by Captain Ruston, of the Weald of Kent Volun-
teers, and adjutant to the camp.
The royal party having taken their seats, they were sup-
plied with some very powerful glasses, manufactured by
Mr. Steward, of the Strand, optician to the association.
They watched the proceedings with interest, and shared in
the rural exultation when a bull's eye was made by either
of the competitors. The Princess of Wales made frequent
observations upon these events to the Countess of Spencer
and the Duchess of Manchester, who were rated near her.
The shooting was carried on with a determination on the
part of the members of the House of Lords to maintain the
honour they obtained in last year's competition, and.on
that of the House of Commons equally so to wrest it from
them in favour of the popular branch of the legislature.
The shooting of Earl Ducie and Lord Wharncliffe was well
calculated to leave the result unaltered, while that of Lord
Bury and Mr. Duocombe was powerful to carry the honour
in an opposite direction. As each shot was discharged,
Captain Williams, of the 19th Middlesex, who was provided
with a powerful glass, called aloud the part of the target ,1
which had been struck, whether it was a bull's eye, centre,
or outer, some moments before it wu indicated by the'
markers at the butts, so that when the usual disc was dim-
played it merely brought a confirmation of what had been
announced before. By this means he was enabled
to dot down in a diagram the position of every shot
made by each competitor throughout the contest. The
business of the match having been concluded at the first
range, the Prince and Princess and the rest of the party
walked to the firing point at 500 yards, and they were
, cheered as they proceeded. Having taken their seats under
&spicier tentythe remaining part of the contest took place,
and their royal highnesses remained until it was nearly
brought to a close. They then proceeded to the refresh.
ment tent, where they stayed for a short time for luncheon,
and finally left the ground shortly before six o'clock, the
Prioress bowing gracefully to the crowds assembled. The
contest was soon afterwards concluded, and although the
HO6llB of Lords strained all their powers they were finally
overpowered by the House of Commons, who gained the
victory by the majority of 37, the total numbers for the
House of Commons being 460, and the House of Lords 423.
The result was hailed with great cheering.
Amongst the fashionable; on the ground we observed the
Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, the Earl and Countess
Vasa, Lord Ranelagh, the Duchess of Manchester, Lady
Charlotte Russell, the Marchioneu of Aberoorm Colonel
Grey, the Hon. F. Byog, Lady Dude, Lord and Lady
Priding, the Dean of Westminster, Lord and Lady Lhgby,
Lord and Lady Bandlesham, Lord Llanover, Lord Mews,
Colonel North, Lady Constance Grosvenor, Lady Bury, Co-
lonel Kennedy, dic.
Some disappointment was experienced that the Prince
and Princess of Wales did not visit the Exhibition tent, in
which the different prizes are displayed, as they bad been
especially set out for their inspection.
The contest between the Caworidge and Oxford univer-
sities termioated in favour of Cambridge.
The following are the official scores of the different
events :

0270 RD AIM CAMBRIDGE MATCH.
cisinanam 200 yda 600 yde 400 yda Total
Captaiu E. $Ol6 t2 15 21 58
Ensign Peterkln
Private Cooke l5 17 .. Id .. 44
Private Thompson
Private Thornton
Prlvute Bauley lB 15 9 . 42
Corporal Doe
Private Eiton
144 139 119 402
Average
OXFORD EA yda 600 yda 800 yds Total
Capiain Parker
Lieutenant Holt
Sergt.Major Pi unworthy 15 .. 11 .. 9 .. ES
Sergeant boisivoisby
Sergeant Campbell
Setgesult Davie
Private 3lacrae
Sergeant Beechey
--
131 102 90 1120
Average
WINKLES OP EXTRA PRIZIM.—BRCOND :MEM
POl.
.Die.
Corporal Dunne, 7th Kent
Lb utenant Marriner, 918 Middlesex 22
Corporal Taylor, 17th tiomereet
Private 11180 e, oth Dorset 22
Corpo-al Thome% 4th West York EI
Corporal Girdwood, 14th Ayr 4l
Sergeant Fuller, 'Victoria
Corporal Brooks, Ist Dvvon
I.leinevaiit Lamb, 21st Lancs. hire 2l
Corporal Harms, Rah Kent lt
Placed in order of merit.

RIGHIIST SCORES, ALL CONCHS.-600 YARD&
Private Loy, 22nd Middlesex
Private Seymour, 22nd Middlesex
Martin, 3rd Manchester 26
Private Ashton, L RAI 26
Lathisury, 28th Lanmahire
Ensign Starkie, 22nd Middlesex
Private Cade, Victoria
Sergeant Kemp, 3rd Manchester 26
Lieutenant Clement 4th W. York 23
Lleut.-Colonel Halford, Leicester
Sergeant-Instructor Jennings, 2nd Derby
Major Boothhy, Fife 23
Sergeant Puecas, eth Cheshire
Lieutenant purchase, 14th Worcester
Private Stanley, let Warwick
Caldnin Gregg, ran Cheshire
PWain Astley, School of Musketry 25
rivate Formby, Lit B rs
Private Rigby, 28th Middlesex ls
Captain Rowlands, 53th Regt. la
Viscount 'eliding 27
Private Holloway, etb 01011001taf