The Sun.
London, England, 1864-10-18 00:00:00

WESTMINSTER.

SINGULAR APPLICATION.—A, very respectable-looking
middle aged man applied to Mr Arnold this morning
to know whether he could not obtain redress under the fol-
lowing circumstances :

He stated that between three and four o'clock this morn-
ing he went to Lambeth-bridge, and found he could not
get on to it in consequence of the carriage-road gate being
secured and the foot turnstile being fixed. Applicant also
found the toll-house closed, and tapped at the window
three or four times to arouse the collector, who was asleep.
After waiting two or three moments until he woke up the
collector refused to let him go over the bridge.
Mr Arnold—What did you do ?

Applicant—l walked round to where I was going over
Westminster-bridge, which was a great deal further, and
much inconvenience to me. I have been in the habit for
nearly two years of going over Lambeth-bridge at the same
early hour every morning, and I think that the man had
no right to refuse me. That the bridge is open day and
night for the public, or at any rate ought to be.
Mr Arnold—Why did the toll collector refuse to let you
go over the bridge ? .

- Applicant—He was annoyed, I suppose, at my waking
him out of his sleep.

Mr Arnold—Did you offer payment of the toll?
Applicant—l did.
Mr Arnold—Why did he refuse to take it?
Applicant—Because he was offended. I offered him
sixpence, but he refused to take it or give me change. Be
said his toll was a halfpenny, and unless I paid him one, I
should not go over the bridge.
Mr Arnold—Then ho refused the tender of sixpence for
the toll.

Applicant--He did, and I had no other money. I havo
often had change there before, and should think he ought
to have had change this time.

Mr Arnold—He might have given you change had he
pleased, but he was not bound. Sixpence is a legal tender
for sixpence, but not for a halfpenny, and he, therefore, was
at liberty to refuse. He is not bound to find change,

SWIMMING.

THE ILEX SWIMMING CLUB.

Last evening (Monday) this prosperous club (which was
established by the Ilex Bowing Club) held its annual meet-
ing for the competition for prizes at the Lambeth Baths
Westminster-bridge-road, when there was a very numerous
attendance of members and their friends. The whole of the
races were well contested. The racing commenced at half-
past six o'clock, and the sport lasted until a late hour,
FIRST RICE, distance two lengths of the bath.
First Heat—Won by Mr Derry by three yards ; Mr Ed-
wards second, and Mr Hall third.
Second Heat—Mr Wallis winner by two yards ; Mr
Knapp defeating Mr Catty by half a yard.
Final Heat---Between Messrs Derry, Wallis, Edwards,
and Knapp. A splendid race ; Wallis winning by three
yards ;Mr Derry second. _ _ _

SECOND RACE for president's prize, for boys under 13
years of age, relatives of members; distance one length of
the bath (breast swimming)•
There were two competitors,
W. Harvey and L. Freeman. Won by Harvey, after a
splendid race for the whole of the distance.
THIRD RACE, four lengths of the bath.
First Heat- —Mr Pitt took the lead at stet ting, and won
easily, Mr Smith second.

Second Heat—Won easily by Mr F. Fisher, Mr H. G.
Fisher seemand.

Final Heat—Between Pitt, Smith, F. Fisher, and R. G.
Fisher. Won easily by Mr F, Fisher, Mr Smith second,
and Mr R. G. Fisher third.
FOURTH RACE, PLUNGING —The following were the
competitors :—Mr J. Carbonell (Ilex Rowing Club), Mr
W. Maxon (London Rowing Club). Mr Carbonell won,
covering 43 feet 6 inches.
Fain RACE, distance six lengths of the bath.

First Beat—Won—Won by Mr Cecil by two yards, Mr Ly-
nam defeating Mr Fisher by a yard.
Second Heat—Won easily by Mr Wcstall, Mr O'Leary
second.
Final Ileat--Between Messrs Cecil, Lynam, Weston,
O'Leary, and Slaney. Won by Mr Westall, by three
lengths—Mr Cecil second, and Slaney third,
'IXTH RACE.—President's prize, for boys under 16
years of age, relatives of members; distance two lengths of
the bath (breast swimming).
Davis.. Davis and S. Waugh
competed. Won easily by 1
SEVENTH RACE.—Secretary s prize, for the losers in the
boy s' races; distance, two lengths of the bath, over six
hurdles. Freman and Waugh were the competitors, the
former winning by three lengths.
EIGHTH RACE; distance, ten lengths of the bath. The
following competed;--Mr EL Freeman, Mr W. Birch, Mr
E. Donovan (Ilex Rowing Club), and Mr Young. Won
ths
,of the bath.
iseencg, Two others
easily by Mr Donovan; Mr Freeman second ; the other two
did not finish. Time, 6 nun. 28 secs.
HURDLE RACE_Open to the losers in the preceding
diramtanidclevintwteo:
second, vir races,on
boyv over sixr
o , hurdles;
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O'Leary;
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started.
Dining the evening Mr W. E. Harvey Went through a
scientific display of ornamental swimming, which elicited
loud:applause. Diving for egg°, and scratch hurdle races
wound up a very satisfactory night's entertainment.