The Sun.
London, England, 1863-01-15 00:00:00

COURT CIRCULAR.

THE PRINCE OF WALES.

SNETTISHAM, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

His royal highness rode well to the hounds, and
was up at the kill, when Mr. Villebois presented
his royal highness with the brush, which was gra-
ciously accepted by the prince.

The Alleged Annoyance to the Prince of

Wales.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Having been represented in some of the
daily papers recently as having caused annoyance
to the Prince of Wales whilst shooting on the San-
dringham estate, I beg you will lend me your
assistance in endeavouring to avoid such unenviable
notoriety by inserting in your valuable journal the
corn nunication received by me from General Knollys
upon the subject, a copy of which I herewith
enclose.—l am, &c.,

E. T. SHERINGHAIVI.
West Newton, King's Lynn, Jan. 13.

Sandringham, King's Lynn.
Lieutenant-General Knollys authorises Mr.
Sheringham, with reference to a paragraph in some
of the newspapers relating to the Prince of Wales
ht. ving been annoyed by some men netting rabbits
while his Royal Highness was shooting on Mr.
Sheringham's farm, to state that there are several
particulars there given which are incorrect. It is
not correct that his Royal Highness left of shooting
in consequence of the cause thelein assigned, bat
because the day was beginniflg to close and the
shooting finished. It is also untrue that Mr.
Shei ingham was himself present on the occasion, or
that Mr. Jarvis, the Mayor of Lynn, came over to
Sandringham on any business connected with rab-
bits. He came on invitation, and simply to pay his
respects to his Royal Highness.

His Excellency the Austrian Ambassador has
left Longleat on a visit to Lord Brougham at Erlestroke
Park, Devizes. His excellency returns to town on Satur-
day.

1 Th© Prussian Ambassador and Countess Bern-
-1 atorff have returned to London.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Ailesbury
have joined the company assembled at Longleat, on a visit
to the Marquis and Marchioness of Bath.
The Earl Granville has issued cards for a full
dress Parliamentary dinner on Wednesday, the 4th of
February, at his residence in Bruton-street.
The Earl of Dudley has arrived at his residence
in Park-lane from Witley Court, Worcestershire.
The Earl and Countess of Cork are entertaining
a select party at Marston House, Somersetshire. His lord-
ship is expected in town on Monday next.
The E,Arl of St. Germans returns to town to-
morrow from ♦isiting Lord and Lady Harry Vane at
Battle Abbey, Sussex.

The Ear! and Countess Fitzwilliam are enter-
taining a select party at their seat, Wentworth House,
Northamptonshire.

Tne Earl and Countess Delawarr and family will
move from Upper Grosvenor-street to the sea side as soon
as her ladyship is convalescent. The noble earl is much
better.

The Earl or Shelburne has arrived at Lansdowne
House. The Marquis of Lansdowne and the Countess of
Shelburne remain at Bowood.
Viscount Canterbury has left town for Brighton.
Lord and Lady Cremorne are expected in town
on the 19th inst. from their seat, Dartrey, Rockcorry, Ire-
land.

Lord and Lady Aveland have been entertaining
a succession of visitors during the Christmas holi-
days at Normanton Park. The company have included
Lord and Lady Carington and the Hon. Miss Carington,
Lord and Lady Harry Vane and the Hon. Miss Prim-.
rose, Lord Lyveden, Hon. R. Carington, Sir David Dun-
dee, Hon. Gilbert Heathcote, Hon. Mrs. Villiers, Mr.
Sykes, &c.

Lord Lyttletor. comes to town on the 26th inst.
from Hagley Park, Worcestershire. Her ladyship will not
return to town till the middle of February.
Lord ‘‘ est has left town on a visit to Lord and
Lady Harry 'Vane at Battle Abbey, Sussex.
Lady Ann Beckett has left town on a visit to
Frances Anne Marchioness of Londonderry at Wynyard
Park, Stockton-on-Tees,

Prince Alexander of Hesse, one of the most
talented generals of the Imperial army, has quitted
the Austrian service, on account of the inferior position his
wife has enjoyed at Court. '1 he prince is the brother of the
Empress of Russia, but a few years ago so far forgot him-
self as to many a girl no better than the daughter of a
count. The lady was certainly made a princess instanter
by the Darmstadt sovereign, but it is obvious is barely fit
company for women whose ancestors contrived to raise
themselves a peg in the world. Accordingly the prince,
who had to leave the Russian service on his tnesalltance,
has now been forced into another resignation in the second
army lie selected for his military career.
THE NEW LORD PRIMATE.—His Grace the
Archbishop of Canterbury has given notice that he
will hold his next ordination on Sunday, March 1. Can-
didates from Oxford must produce a certificate of having
attended the Divinity lectures; those from Cambridge
must have passed the voluntary theological; those from
Durham must bring their license in theology; those from
Dublin the divinity testimonium. The Bishop of Llandaff,
who holds his ordination also on March 1, requires the same
certificates, with the additional demand that students of
Lampeter furnish the certificate of the board of university
examiners.

Canada for the°
former American war the authorities at home had
fi:Ai Rng:tm,YalsNG COALS TO NEWCASTLE,—D
most vague notions about some of the localities where the
ipnugr purpose o Notf
During the
sent a large quantity of Water-casks for the use of the ships
on the fresh water lakes, where it is only necessary to throw
buiolndilnygdsidhipths,eybusetntdhewyooedvetno
out a bucket to get a supply of the best "Adam's ale."--
Colman' s lilagaztne.
THE FORTHCOMING SESSION OF PARLIAMENT.—
There are 33 notices of motion on the order-book of
the House of Commons for the ensuing session of Parlia-
ment. Several notices have been given on the game laws,
and
A Mdrd.rleVsYs forid' M.P., has the following on tickets of leave:
—" papers and returns relating to the present
system of granting tickets of leave, and for an extension of
transportation beyond the seas," Mr, Hubbard has a
/Mica On the income tax,

OSBORNE, JAN. 14.

The Queen, accompanied by Prince and Princess
ouis, and Princess Beatrice, drove out yesterday
afternoon. •

Colonel the Hon. A. Hardinge attended on horse.
back.

The Prussian Ambassador and Countess Bern-
storff have returned to London.

Despatches were received yesterday at the
Colonial-office from the Governors of the West
India Islands and British Columbia.

To-day has been quite' a red-letter day with the
West Norfol foxhounds, his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales having honoured the meet with his
presence; and, in order to pay becoming respect to
his Royal Highness, the highly popular master of
the hounds (which are a really splendid pack) found
himself surrounded by the largest field ever known
in this district.

The meet was fixed on a pretty piece of rising
pastureland directly adjoining Snettisham, and be-

longing to Captain Campbell, and from an early
hour in the morning the villagers had been busy in
making preparations to give some evidence of their
loyalty. Flags were fluttering in various parts of
the village, and a triumphal arch was made at the
entrance to the Hall, with the word " Welcome" sus-
pended from it on some drapery. There could not
have been less than 2,000 people present to get a
glimpse at the Prince and to welcome him in the
hunting field.

His Royal Highness arrived at about 11 o'clock in
a private carriage, and at the entrance to the village
he mounted his horse, and, accompanied by Captain
Grey, rode to the place of meet.
His Royal Highness looked remarkably well, mad
was exceedingly well mounted. After the usual
courtesies had been exchanged between the Prince
and the elite of Norfolk who were present, the
huntsmen proceeded to draw Cane-hill cover, of most
extensive proportions ; but though several foxes
were found some two hours elapsed before Master
Reynard broke cover, when the welcome " Hark
forward !" of the master was heard, and the whole
field (which consisted of not less thati 500 mounts)
were away, and, after a brilliant run of about eight
miles, which was accomplished in 32 minutes, the
fox (which had been of considerable trouble on pre-
vious occasions) was splendidly killed in a hollow
near the Snettisham Redburn.