The Express.
London, England, 1864-07-19 00:00:00

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The match was appointed to tithe plies at three o'clock,
bat loam before that time hoodreft of cartage', Iliad
with fathiocable company, arrived on the pound, and
made their way towards the firing point at the 200 yards
range, where the proceeding' were to take place, in expecte.
tion of the royal visitors. At twisty-live main= to four
o'clock a start in the distance proclaimed the approach of
the royal party, and in a few minutes afterwards the oar-
naps cottaining the Princess of Wales and the Hoc. Mrs.
Stooor, preeeded by Lord Eleho sod other members of the
council, came sopa the pound. The Prince of Wales, who
was sanded by Colonel Grey, immediately followed on
horseback, and was received with loud cheers by the as-
ambled crowd. The flag of the Natioaal Rile Association
was hauled down, and the royal standard hoisted in its
place. They drove directly to the firing range, sad Qs
whole party took their seats in the teat, the band of the
Victonss playing the National Anthem. The Princess of
Wales was attended by the Hon. Yrs. Stooor in waiting,
and accompanied by the Dothan of Manchester, lady
Cassano" plroevemor, the Countess Starner, and lady
Echo. The Prince of Wale' was aocompanied by the
Doke of Sutherland, Lord Elcho, and several other mem-
ben of the council. For the informatico of our lady reader
we may Mate that the Princess wore a black satin dress,
white lace mantle, white straw bat, with a deep black
border and white feathers.
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The siorokiiiisnOniiterwards commenced, but it wu
evident that the Lords were gaining a great advantage over
the Commoners, for the shooting of the Earl Dude MU find
rate, at 200 yards he made 6 bairn-eyes and 1 centre in
seven shoat counting 27, while at the 500 yards he was
almost equally socorastul, making 5 bull's-eyes and 2
centrce, counting 26.
The Meg at this rugs beast bee brought to a close,
the royal parties, accompanied by the council, proceeded to
the 500 yards, where they again received a very cordial
greeting, and the company was bete more numerous than at
the other doge Al the day appeared to be against the
members of the lower house they seemed determined if
possible to regain the position they last year occupied, bat,
as the result turned out, in vain, the Leeds winning by a
majority of 464 to 424.
As soon as this was brought to a clue the Prince and
Primus of Wales were escorted by Lord Eloho to the
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hibition Tent, when the different articles intended to be
given as prises were displayed, and which they carefully
examined. They afterwards inspected the stalls for optical
instrnmeota of Mews. Barron, of Malvern : Mr. Steward,
of the Strad; Messrs. Elkiogton, and Messrs. Haaccok,
sad remained for a ocasiderabis tiroe exareloiag the display
of articles exhibited by Messrs. Magpie and Webb, of
Oxford-strut, the Pettiness expressing her gratification at
some articles of a domestic sae, but presented is • melee
sod elope% form.
After the PAWS and Princess had left the exhibition
tut, they were conducted by Lord Elcho to the royal teat,
1 opposite to the Cottage, where they partook a( refresh-