The Sun.
London, England, 1864-07-16 00:00:00

FRANCE.

BOURSE, July 15.—The market had rather a
downward tendency at the opening, but afterwards
rallied, Threes, for the Account, after receding to
66f. 35c,, are now again unvaried at 66f. 45c.
Uailway Market firm, with previous prices up to
the present time pretty well maintained. The
market closed as follows :-
41 per Cents. V4 80 Italian Loan 6B 25

Do. end
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 45
Credit Mobilier 1025
Do. end menth 102.5
Bank Shares 3420
Credit Foncier 1230
Roman

Do. end month.... 68 45
Ditto Threes ..
New Mexican .... 57 50
Russian -
Austrian ..
Spanish Threes.. .• 60
Home Debt • • -
Deferred -•

RAIL WAYS*
Cash. Account.
Orleans 877 50 .. 871 25
Northern
Lyons and lledituranean 805 897 50
New ditto
Southern
Western ••• . e •
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa 530 528 75
Ditto to Barcelona „ 2,50 260

The -National Rifle Association,

WIMBLEDON PRIZE MEETING.
FOURTH DAY.
The camp fires were lighted for the first time on
Thursday evening, and a repetition of the scenes of
good-humour and merriment which formed so
agreeable a contrast to the exertions of the day
took place, The proceedings were of the same
picturesque character as those of last year; and
the amateur vocalist who then sang the song of
" Jack and the Mermaid," which has since attained
to so much popularity, was not less happy in his
convivial character. Captain Drake shared the
honours of the evening with Mr Harris, and Lord
and Lady Elcho had the gratification of hearing
and seeing their healths proposed and drank with
a heartiness and joviality which could not fail to
have been exceedingly agreeable, and the terms in
which the noble lord acknowledged the compliment
appeared as unaffectedly genaine. Some fears had
been expressed that these jovial meetings would
not find much encouragement at headquarters, on
the ground that they would interfere with that
steadiness of hand and clearness of sight which aro
so essential to the good marksman. Lord Elcho
adverted to the necessity of keeping these midnight
entertainments within reasonable bounds,on account
not less of the volunteers themselves than of safety
to the camp, which is now a very extensive one,
and contains a large amount of valuable property.
The lights in the camp were put out at 11 o'clock,
and it was understood that that would in future be
the hour for closing all festivities of this description.
In addition to the songs of Mr Harris and Captain
Drake, the proceedings were enlivened by Lord
Bury, who swig " Tho gay cavalier." Lord Aber-
deen also took part in this extemporised concert ;
Lord Dufferin begged to be excused, en the score of
the vocalist's usual excuse, a severe cold, and a
party of the Victories sang with much heartiness
the popular air and chorus, " Sally come up." The
more distinguished of the company included Lord
and Lady Echo, Lord and Lady Bury, Lord Bolton,
Earl Dacie, Lord Dufferin, Lord Fielding, Lord
Aberdeen, Captain Mildmay, &c., and it was plea-
sant to notice the spirit of fraternity, liberty, and
equality which pervaded the whole meeting. Peer
and peasant, soldier and civilian ; ledy visitors, in
opera cloaks and lace mantillas, and villagers from
the neighbourhood in more humble garb; shoe.
backs, and gentlemen in evening dress and white
cravats, telling of the dinner table which they
had deserted; volunteers in uniform of every
shade and colour—Royal Scottish and Royal
Irish, representatives of every county in the
United Kingdom—all met upon equal term?,
and enjoyed the fun and frolic, the chaff, the
good humour which everywhere prevailed at this
merry meeting round the Wimbledon camp fire.
In connection with these convivial meetings it
will not be out of place to mention how completely
successful the council has been this year in the
matter of refreshments, certainly a most important
point, when it is considered how large a portion of
the day the volunteers have to pass at Wimbledon.
The council have solved one of the great difficulties
of the day, and those who have the duty of providing
for the creature comforts of large bodies of people
would do well to take a lesson from the example
which is set by M. Jennison, of Manchester, in this
respect. This contractor has been in the habit for
some time past of supplying good substantial re-
freshments to thousands of persons at the Belle Vue
Gardens in 'Manchester, and the experience which
he has there obtained has now been turned to good
accoureZ. The manner in which this department
was carried out last year gave universal satisfaction,
and the same good system is now adopted. A better
testimonial could not possibly be given than that
of the report to the council of the inspecting officers,
of which the following is a copy ;
" We have the honour to report, for the information of the
Council of the National BAP.° Association, upon the state of
the refreshments, of which we have had charge during this
meeting. The provisions of every kind have bean of the
best quality and well cooked. The liquors have also been
good, and moderate in price. The attendance, with the
exception of the first day, has been perfectly satisfactory.
We have not received a single serious complaint from any
person during the meeting. We cannot suggest any
improvement in the arrangement in this department for
future meetings. We conclude by stating that, in our
opinion, the whole management is creditable to the Messrs
Jennison, of Belle 'Vile, Manchester, who evidently perfectly
understand their business."
Yesterday the firing for the last range of 600 yards
in the first stage of the Queen's was commenced,
and continued throughout the day. Some very
good practice was made, but it did not on the whole
indicate any advance over that of last year. The
glare of the sun was excessively bright, and inter-
fered to a considerable extent with the accuracy of
aim ; while the extraordinary heat of the weather
induced a considerable amount of lassitude on the
part of the competitors. Some very excellent shoot-
ing has, however, been made, Dr. Avis made 11
bull's-eyes and 16 centres, shooting consecutively ;
and Captain Webb, with a Westley Richard's rifle,
firing at the running deer scored 9 bull's-eyes, 10
centres and 7 (aters, consecutive shooting. Mr.
Frere, of the London Rifle Brigade, made some
very good practice, scoring 45 in the first stage
of the Queen's, thus securing a rifle, this being
the third which he has Won at three consecu-
tive meetings at 'Wimbledon. Mr. Ross, jun.,
made some splendid practice with the telescopic
rifle ; he made four bull's-eyes and a centre, scoring
19 marks, the highest
he could make being 20. Ile
also made four bull's eyes at sighting, thus making
tne extraordinary sheeting of eight consecutive
hull's. eyes and a centre. At the first stage of the
Queen's it was reported that the three highest scores
were 47. Last year the two highest were ties at
49.

The heat of the weather has been most oppressive,
One gentleman, Mr. F. W. Street, manager of the
old bank at Arundel, had Ei §ttatr oke, Was ti-Aker,