The Express.
London, England, 1867-07-13 00:00:00

THE BELGIAN RIFLEMEN.

A fete was given at the gardens of the Horticul-
tural Society, South Kensington, last evening,
when a large number of Belgians, and a larger
number of English ladies and gentlemen, prome-
naded, but without the accompaniment of music.
The Belgian band that was expected did not
arrive. After dark them was a conversazione in
the museum. It was largely attended, and the
arrivals were watched by dense throngs outside.
The fine bands of the Royal Engineers and Royal
Artillery were present, playing alternately a long
and peculiarly choice selection of music. The pro-
gramme also included half•adozen part-songs, and
the entertainment concluded with the Belgian and
national anthems.
To-day the Belgians go to Wimbledon.

ROYAL AORICOLTURAL Socinrv.—Yesterday the
trial of implements was again proceeded with at the meet-
ing of this society at Bury St. Edmund's. The attend-
ance was, as usual, during the trial of implementa, not
very numerous. The weather was again very hot; and
when it is remembered that the sheds would, if stretched
out, extend over four miles, the labour of going through
them will be readily appreciated. At the same time there
is much to interest, and • great deal that is novel. In
fact the meeting exhibits the results of the in-
ventive efforts of the last two years, the society
not having held any exhibition in 1866. Messrs. Bur-
I gess and Keyj exhibit some improved reaping machines,
in connexion with which the improvements claimed
are, great reduction of the weight and bulk of the
machine and draught to the horse*, great reduction of
friction and wear of parts, greater simplicity, and greater
compactness, the cut being 5 feet 3 inches, although the
machine will pass through an 8 feet 6 inch gate. The
{Mlle firm exhibit • reaping machine with hack self-deli-
very ; this machine delivers corn in sheaves at the back,
and will average about 1 j acre per hour, and Is intended
as • substitute for the band delivery reaper, used in the
north of England and Scotland. Messrs. Howard, of Bed.
ford, exhibit steam cultivating machinery on • new
system ; the price of the apparatus is 1,550/.,
sod it comprises • pair of 14-horse self-propel.
I ling engines, each fitted with tin winding drums
drawing the cultivators simultaneously to and fro
I between them. The apparatus is represented • speculiarly
adapted for large farms and the vast plains of foreign
countries ; each engine is also available for use on the
stationary principle. The same firm exhibit an Anglo-
American plough, intended especially :or deep work ; an
iron turnwreat plough, intended to turn land all in one
direction • double action haymakers, he. Messrs. J.
Fowler and Co., of Leeds, exhibit several seta of their
steam trultivatMg machinery, the prices ranging from 778/.
to 1,2981. Messrs. R. Hornsley and Sons, Grantham, show
• new " Paragon" mower. Only a few of the horses,
pigs, Sic., had arrived yesterday, but they will be in their
Macs on Monday, when the serious huuness of the meet-
ing will commence.
THE MANAORKINT OF OUR MILITARY AFFAIRS.—
The 25th Regiment arrived here about two years ago in
the beginning of July, that is in the hottest season of the
year, unprovided with summer clothing, and bad to march
to their quarters on disembarkation in thick winter tunics
and black trowsers. The consequence wee that in a very
short time they had some hundred men on the sick list, and
many were struck down with cholera and other diseases.
They are nowleaving for Canada, having been just supplied
with the usual light summer clothing suitable for hot
climates, and this although their departure was decided
upon several months ago by the military authorities at
home. It was also known months ago that the 31st were
to leave Ireland for Malta in the height of summer, and
yet such is the lack of forethought or consideration on the
part of those who direct military affairs, that we see again
a regiment disembarking here at the end of June totally
unprovided with a suitable dress and after • long sea
passage having to march in a mid-day sun a distance of
four or five miles to their quarters. Surely it is not sur-
prising there should be diSculty in obtaining recruits for
the army when so little care is taken for the comfort and
health of the men.—hallo Times, June 27.
Severe thunderstorms are reported front Saddle-
worth, Oldham, and Accrington. A girl who WI wolki°l
along the road at Shaver was killed by the lightoing, and
a companion was severely injured. At Accrington an old
man sustained • severe shock, and his hat was torn to rib-
' bons. In Oldham greet damage was ganged by the rain,
which flooded the athirst.

live others also ran.
Archimedes was struck out at 11 a.m. and East Lancashire at
Lao p.m. on the day of the race.
Betting : 2 to 1 agst Challenge, Ito 2 sad Moldavia, 5 to 1 agst
Mrs. Allan, Ito 1 slot Mirella, and 12 to 1 each agat Czar and
m.
TIIK LIVERPOOL ST. LEGER of 20 son. each, h tt, with 100
added : for gr•olds ; cults, Sat ltdb ; BlUes, tat Sib; penalties
and allowances One mile four furlongs. (15 subs.)
Mr. Pardos's Verulam, by St. Albans—Theodora
Mr. A. liesthcote's Gipsy King
Lord Vlvian's Tumbler

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Two others also ran.
Betting: 12 to 10 amt Bracken, 3 to 1 Rest Veralam, 100 to 30
agst Tumbler, and I to 1 apt Gipry King.
THE Wrtrak Cry (Ileridian)) of 6 *on. each, i ft, with SI
added : winners extra. One mile. 113 subs. 4
Mr. Alexander's Merry Harp, by Trumpeter—Glacis...
Mr. G. Lloyd's Harry We-over
Malvern also ran
Betting ; 6 to t on Merry Harp.
ma BIcIItK3TanI JTAILfttl of 100 110,1. each, h ft, for 31E6
olds ; colts, est lolb ; flues, fat 61b. One mile. 13 subs.)
Lord Bttunford's Ifeodor, by Ivan—Blarney's dam 1
Mr. B. Cartwright's Wroughton
Betting : 13 to lon Wronglton. Won by three lengths

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ITUNCERFORD MEETING.-FRIDAY.

This meeting was concinded with everything that could tend
to reeler it a success, the hells being better and the attendance
larger than on the previous day. The racing, inmertheleas, was
not of sufficient importance to occupy ranch space for comment-
ing upon, as with hones running about all over the country
just at present nothing very grand could be expected to put in
an appearance here. Consequently, with the details before
him (to he found below), the reader will be quite able to form his
own opinion on the results of the various events, if indeed they
have any bearing whatever upon any future coneideration.
The frrsisn PLATE of 40 soya. : winners extra. Half-smile.
Mr. Fuller's Reindeer, by Mountain Deer, out of Sultana 1
Mr. C. Heed's The Thorn
Mr. Brewer's Alberta
Med others alma res. Mr. Brawled declared to win with
Mies Alice.

IbtUoK 2to 1 opt Alherta, 3to 1 age! The Thorn. 6to 1 apt
Reindeer. 7 to 1 atr4 Venturer, end 8 to 1 sat lataa

11171 only
If declared ; with 40 added winners extra. One sons and a.hall.
JO subs, 8 of whom pay 1 sor. )
Lord Alleabury's Lord Paramount, by Loral of the Igloo—
Intimidation
Mr. C. Brewer's Elegance
Mr. E. Brayley's Wild Dore
Three others also ran.

Betting: sto 2 each agst Elegance and the Crsadane's colt,
to 1 agat Wild Dove, and 4 to 1 oast Lord Paramount.
The JACK OligMßEar liTsKEs, a handicap of 3 soya. each,
with 25 added, for all ages ; the winner to be sold for 50 soya.
Tree-quarters of a mile. (12 subs.)
Mr. H. Wright's Hopvine, by Warlock—Hoppicker 1
Mr. C. Brewer's Gentian
hir. E Brayley's Mira Alice
Six others also ran.

Betting: 6to 6 agot Gentian, sad Sto 1 each wet Miss Alice
and HOpYI22
TH2 NURS2II2 PLATS, a handicap of 40 soya. for Brr-olds ;
winners extra. Five furlongs.

"iiTtliii;in.:i;gii;iiiiiln; by Rinaldo—Rosabel
Mr. 0. Jones's Cactus
Mr. T. Stevens's Subvtance
Your others also ran.

&film; : 2to 1 each agst Engthihrosu and Cactus, bW 2 sgst
Substance. and 10 to 1 " bar three."
1112 KillTsttti STARRY of S sort. each, with 30 added for
2-yr-olds ; colts, Sit 10Ib ; tilt ; selling allowances.
Five furlongs. 6 subs.)
Mr. J. Steven's Irwell, by Touchwood—Lady Pam's darn 1
Mr. Chaplin's Woodpecker
Lord Ailesbury's colt by Lord of the Isles—Frailty 3

Tio others also ran

Betting: 2to 1 on Woodpecker, 3 to 1 Kat 'swell, and 5 to 1
alit any other.
A SeLLING STASIS of 3 save. each, with 15 added : for 3-yi-
elds an.l upwards ; weight for awe : selling and other allowances.
Three-quarters of a mile. ni subs. I
Mr. 11. Wright's Ilupvine
Mr. C. Brewer's Gentian
It,. T. Stevens's Premier
Your others also ran.

Betting: 9 to 4 agstliop;lre.i to 2 aget Millie, 100 to SO agat
Premier, and 9 to 1 9404 Mouchoir-
MATCH: £5O. Two miles.
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Mr. Baxter's Comarace fvesfarfelS7Mr. S. Goddard's gelding
by Pomades, dam by Fireman, pays forfeit.

CRICKIsT.

Efolt v. lfAlltOW.—Dnrtog the entire cricket season there is
no match either on Lor i'd or any other grouted which creates a
tithe of the Interest which does the annual tourney between the
representatives of the above thawbououred nurseries of classic
lore and of muscular Christianity. The " Cricketer's Pocket
Hook" informs us that the first contest between Eton and
Harrow took place as far back as 1805, when Lord's Ground or.
cupled the site on which thersetaquare now stands There are
no records of matches between the above date and 1816, when
the match was played on the present ground; there was another
break of three year), but from lett to 1828 the contest was
animal. In 1819, 1830, and 1831 there were no matches; but
thenceforward until the present time, with the exception of 1356,
the " Eton and Harrow" has been played, and gradually in.
creased In popularity with the London public until the present
time. The match and its "belongings" present a scene to be
Witnessed alone in England, and which must be seen to 're
thoroughly appreciated, as any description, however graphic,
must fall infinitely abort of the reality. The weather was lbw and
warm, but without sunthine, which detracted in some measure
from the hruhiaacy of the scene. The ground had a double
cordon of ropes, about four yards apart, stretched all round
it for the protection of pedestrians, and this, before ton o'clock,
was completely flanked with carriage... three or four deep, many
of them snoring so early as 6 • m., the hones being removed to
economise space. As the day advanced a brilliant and fashion-
able crowd assembled, ten or twelve deep all round the circle,
The grand stand was tilled to repletion with a brilliant company,
the pavilion was also densely crowded, and every available inch
of room was occupied by an eager and admiring crowd, half of
whom appeared to be Indies, gaily attired, and for the most
part sporting either the light or dark blue. Special pains
had been taken with the wickets, and we are happy to
be able to say that they " played well" throughout the
day. Harrow lost the valuable aid of Mr. Smith, who
unfortunately met with an accident a few days back, and
Eton, having won the LW, sent in Higgins and Hay, to
the bowling of Pelham and Money (the fanner from the
Pavilion oval. At five minutes before 1i Pelham delivered the
first over is maiden) to Iliggins. The very first ball th slow) of
Money's clean bowled ilay,79 which there was a hearty dark blue
cheer-1 for 8. Thornton was in first wicket down, and soon
gave evidence of being in fine hitting form. He was I adly
missed by Fryer at point, when he had made only a single,
and, as per usual, after this reprieve, he went to work in earnest.
Pelham, after bowling four oven, and being hit into the Pavilion
for four, gave way to Fryer, and runs cisme at • great pace, so
fast, Indeed, that at the end of half an hour 0n were telegraphed.
This produced another change, Graham's medium pee vice
Money's slows, when the score stood at 51. iliggin• displayed very
steady defence, while his partner did the hitting to all parts of the
ground. Thornton, when he bad put together $5, including one
four, and eight threes !it was three under the ropes all round,
and four when hit over, or Into the Pavilion), two for St Mai
way followed, and at 81 Money resumed the bolding. Higgins
now came to grief, being well caught at the wicket by Chetwynd
—three for tit Alexander faced Ottawry, and at the expiration
of an boor 70 were telegraphed. With the score at 75, the
"slows" were discontinued, and it was evident Wells had very
wisely tutored his pupils to play them atter his own fashion.
In Graham's third over °lawny had to retire, a "breakback"
carrying away his leg stamp—four for SO. Fryer's bowling
hereabouts was very good—to wit, le overs for three singles.
When the score bad been raised to 91, Money again set his field
for slows. Alexander was let off at the wicket Law
tried an over Iron the Pavilion end at 99, but
Smitten hit him very finely to leg for three. The
elevation of 100 eliminated a hearty cheer from all emergent
At 115159*We= relieved Money, who changed soda, and at 128
lindow went on with round arm slows, vice Mosey, and the

mid made a somewhat more reetable appearance, Palmer
again hiring to
ysourer with 37, which Included fur fours and
six two. Payne gut 25, and Mr. Norton and Carroll each 20
but the total only reached 159, which left then, still 115 In
armor, and so Surrey became the winners of this match. The
wickets in Kent's second Innings feU in the following order,
viz., one for 23, two and three for 26, four for 43, five for 73, ids
for 05, seven for 101, eight for 145, nine for 155, and ten for 10

THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

WIMBLEDON COMMON, FRIDAY Evzstxo.

The following camp orders wage this morning issued
with respect to the visit of the Belgian volunteer by
Colonel Colville, the colonel-commandant of the camp:—
" Regimental Camp, Wimbledon, July 12. The detach-
ments in the regimental camp, with the exception of the
Ist Middlesex Artillery and the let Surrey Rifle Volun-
teers, will furnish the guard of honour, consisting of one
field-officer, one captain, three subalterns, and 120
rank and file, on the occasion of the arrival of
the Bel ;lens in the camp to-morrow (this day).
The detail will be as follows :—Field-offioer in com-
mand, Lt.-Colonel Lord Elcho ; Captain Vacber, Queen's
Westminster., 15th Middlesex ; Lieutenant Cox, 2nd
Middlesex ; Lieutenant Baggallay, and Ensign W. H.
Hughes, 19th Middlesex. Sergeants to be furnished by
the following corps : Victoria Rifles, South Middlesex,
Second Administrative Battalion Middlesex, St. George's,
and London Scottish. (tee sergeant from each detachment
in camp (with the exception of lit Middlesex Artillery).
The Ist Surrey will detail 10 rank and file, in full dress,
with arms and accoutrements. The different detachments
will be placed in the ranks a'sording to the colour of their
uniforms. The lat Middlesex (Victoria') will furnish the
band. The parade will be formed on the ground in front
of the regimental camp at noon. The guard will be
marched off so as to arrive at the Wimbledon en-
trance at 1 -p.m. The battery of the lit Mid-
dlesex Artillery will fire • salute of three salvor
on the same occasion. It will be marched from its camp
so as to arrive at the Wimbledon entrance at 1 p.m.,
when the officer in command will report himself to Lord
Eleho. The lit Surrey will, under instructions pre-
viously received, march out of camp to furnish the guard
of honour at the Wimbledon station. The commanding
officer will report the hour at which he marches off to the
lieutenant-colonel commanding in

A subject has arisen to-day-that Lai given rise to much
discussion and no little unpleasantness with respect to the
Alexandra Prize competition at 1100 yards. After the last
shooting for this pnze had taken place, it was discovered
that the men had been allowed to shoot at a target of •
larger size than was recognised by the regulations. The
shooting had taken place under the antbonty of the Asso-
ciation and under the superintendence of officers pro-
perly appointed, and when • protest was made
against what had been done by those making
low scores, a suggestion made that the prizes
at this lunge should be shot for again was resisted
by those who hail got a position, they contending that
they ought not to be called upon to shoot again. A meeting
on the subject was held this afternoon in front of the
Clock-tower, where the subject was discussed and a depu-
tation appointed to wait upon the council, but what the
result of the interview was we have not been able to ascer-
tain. There was almost an unanimous determination
come to not to shoot again for the prize' as it was urged
that an unfair test would be put to the men who bad
strictly complied with the regullations.
In compliment to the Belgian Volunteers, Messrs.
Smallpage and Son, military tailors, of Maddox-street,
Bond-street, have just intimated their intention of giving
a prize, value 80 guineas, which will be shot for by the
Be4ians during their star. The rise was brought on to
the ground to-day, and it is exceedingly novel and appro-
priate in its design. It is in the form of a target,
with three circles of red, gold, and blue, end is
the centre is the bull's-eye of bureisbed gold.
In the very centre of the bull's-eye, or space
so called, is an eye, beautifully enamelled. On
each side of the target are rifles, Hags, drums, and imple-
ment* of war, and the whole is surmounted by a silver-gilt
crown. At the base is a shield for an inscription and the
name of the winner. This prize will be shot for at
a range of 150 yards, on sonic day not at present named
during the meeting.
The following prizes will be shot for by the Belgians :
The National Rifle Association Challenge Cup, value
2001., with Sot. in money added, to be shot for at 500
yards. At 200 yards, • cup, given by the town of Worth-
ing, of the value of 101. The Gunmakers' Company of
Loudon give a cup of the value of tit. 10s, and • silver
cup will be given by Colonel Penton, let Surrey. There
will also be four purees, containing U. each, a telescope
given by Mr. Roes, the optician, of the value
of 4/. ; one by Mr. Steward, value 31. For the
range of 150 yards there will be the following prizes
offered :—A small-bore rifle, given by Mr. Reilly, of the
value of 231. ; a cup, given by the Guninakers' Company
of London, of the value of 21/. ; • binocular glass, ;,iven
' by Mr. Steward, of the value of 51. 10s. ; and four purses
of Si. each.
In consequence of the prize by the Land and Water
newspaper being omitted from the official programme no
notice was taken of it at the proper time. It is of the
value of 25/., and was intended to be given as the second
prize in the Daily Ttlearaph content. The second, or
Land and Water prize, was won by Private Reed, of the
14th Suffolk.
The Ist Surrey will entertain 100 of the Belgians at
dinner to-morrow, on which occasion Colonel Macdonelel,
colonel of the corm will take the chair. About 2,000 of
the Belgians will be provided with luncheon in Jennison'.
saloons. . . . . .

The China Challenge Cop will be shot for to-morrow
(this slay) for which the representatives of 72 corps will

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For the Martin's Prize. Ensign Cow, of the Queen's F.din-
burgh, made 18 points out of five shots, in Ilytho position,
at 600 yards.
The numerous visitors to the common to-day were grati-
fied by the exhibition of the Tennyson Vase, manu-
factured by Messrs. Hancock, Soo, and C0.,0f Bowl-street,
It is of oxydised silver and parcel gilt, of the value of
1.2501., and was designed by Mr. H. Armstead. The
story illustrated ia the " Morte d'Arthur and Guinevere."
un one side is a medallion representing the conflict
between Sir Modred and KingA.rthurand his knights of the
Round Table, and on the other the dying king upon the
dusky barge surrounded by his faithless queen and com-
panions. The handles are formed of the figeres of Merlin,
the enchanter, and Queen Guinevere. Around the neck
are two grotesque and monstrous dragons battling, whilst
around the foot runs a bas-relief of angels singing on
Christmas morn, " Arthur is come again—be cannot die.
Come again, and thrice as fair. Come with all good things,
and war shall be no more." The work was greatly admired.

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W ILLCOX AND titan bIWIXO IlLicutsg.—" Its
meant Is stronger and leo liable to rip In see or "rear than the
l°cl,4olck• .—" Judges' 'Wort; at to -Grand That; reed
I for the •• Report; and samples of work, containing both LW& of
stitches on the same piece of goods. —W. and O. ti IL Cowpony.
136. Zegent-eireet.—kAdrertiseasent.)