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THE 61IN, IMNDOt, WEDNESDAY EVENI ‘(_4, JULY 9, 1862,

IMPERIAL PAR LIANIEN T.

a superior class of seamen, and were greatly preferred by
masters of vessels to the ordinary run of boys reared in the
seaports. By affirming the resolution the house would be
stamping with its approval a system that was now in suc-
cessful operation amongst 5,000 or 6,000 pauper children in
and around the metropolis.
Mr. LOWE opposed the motion as vague and inconclu-
sive. The Council for Education had upwards of a million
of children under them, one-half of whom were boys who
would come within the scope of the resolution. If, there-
fore, the system of the gymnastic training adiocated by
the noble lord were introduced into the schools which re-
ceived aid from the Parliamentary grant, and involved only
an increased expenditure of one penny per head per week,
it would be tantamou❑t to augmenting the present capita-
tion grant by one-fourth. He objected to the motion, there-
fore, that it would be the means of saddling the country
with a heavy charge, and open the door to a great number
of other applications of the sort.
Mr. ADDERLEY said that no one could dispute the
general proposition of the noble lord with regard to the
benefit accruing to the population from a systematised
gymnastic training; but as the resolution was worded it
did not point to any practical conclusion. He would sug-
gest, therefore, that the noble lord should amend his mo-
tion by proposing that the education grant should be applied
to the enccuragement of physical training in schools, aided
by the grants of this house.
Lord ELCHO intimated his readiness to adopt the sug-
gestion, but was ruled to be out of order by the Speaker,
and the motion was put in its original form, and negatived
without a division.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA,

SECOND DAY.

HOUSE OF LORDS-YESTERDAY.

The weather yesterday was very delightful, and amply
compensated for that of the previous day. The attendance
of visitors was exceedingly large, including the presence of
Lord Camoys and the resident nobility and gentry of the
neighbourhood. The rowing commenced at 2 o'clock, which
was an improvement upon the previous day.
The first race was for
THE DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS.
Grand Heat.
Oxford, Mr. W. B. Woodgate
London, Mr. E. D. Brickwood

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at the usual hour.

THIRD READINGS.

The following bills were read a third time and passed :
Tuffnell's Estate, North Devon and Oakhampton Railway
—London, Chatham, and Dover Railway and Mid Kent
Railway (Bromley to St. Mary's Gray)--Nene Valley
Drainage and Navigation Improvement—Llanidloes and
Newtown, Mid Wales, and Manchester, and Milford Rail-
ways—Bristol Port Railway and Pier—London, Chatham,
and Dover (Battersea Junction)—Llanelly Railway and
Dock—Swansea Harbour Trust—and Sevenoaks Railway.
NAVAL AND VICTUALLING STORES BILL.
This bill passed through committee, and was reported
with amendments.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT AMENDMENT
BILL.
Lord STANLEY of ALDERLEY moved the second
reading of this bill, the object of which was to extend the
examination, which had been found so useful in the cases
of captains and mates, to first and second engineers engaged
in steam ships. The bill also contained some new enact-
ments relating to pilotage and collisions.
The Earl of DONOUGHMORE expressed his general
approval of the provisions of the bill.
After a short discussion the bill was read a second time.

This race created the most lively interest. Mr. Woodgate,
the great sculler of Oxford, was here opposed to the amateur
champion of the Thames, Mr. E. D. Brickwood. There was
a great deal of money laid out at evens, and Mr. Brickwood
for choice. Mr. Woodgate had the best place on the Berks
side. It was a very level start, both men going away at
the same instant, and exhibiting that finished style of work
for which they are both so justly celebrated, Mr. Brickwood
taking a lead, which he had with great exertion improved
to a length at Remenham. There he crossed, and too soon,
and ere their arrival at the Poplars they had both become
level again, both rowing on the opposite shore to the station
they had in the beginning. With each succeeding stroke
the same equality was preserved, and amidst the most deaf-
ening plaudits the judge pronounced this a dead heat. Both
men kept close to their shores during the latter part of the
race.

CHANCERY REGULATION BILL,
The Commons' reasons for disagreeing to the Lords'
amendments in this bill were considered, and their lord-
ships determined not to persist in those amendments.
LEASES AND SALES OF SETTLED ESTATES

CHINA.
Mr. WHITE proposed, " That in the opinion of this
house her Majesty's Ministers should direct the British
authorities and commanders of her Majesty's naval and
military forces in China to avoid any intervention beyond
that absolutely necessary for, the defence of those British
subjects who abstained from all interference in the civil war
now raging in that country." The hon. member condemned
the policy of the Government in entering into an offensive
and defensive alliance with the Mantchu dynasty against
the Taepings, and pointed out as one consequence of that
policy that we thereby took upon ourselves the defence and
protection of 16 ports on the China seaboard, ranging over
20 deg. of latitude and 12 deg. of longitude. He also ex-
pressed his regret that we were co-operating with the
French in that part of the world ; for their ways were not
our ways ; neither were their interests our interests. As
General Montauban had declared in the French Senate,
they had no sympathy whatever with us, they were in
China only to defend religion and la gloire. So far as the
conflict between the Imperialists and Taepings were con-
cerned, he understood that it was the earnest desire of the
latter to come to terms, and that they had such respect for
the British power that our Government had only to will it
in order to its being done.
The motion was seconded by Sir L. PALK, who urged
that the true policy of this country in China was one of
strict neutrality, and that we had nothing to do with the
quarrels of the Iroperialis is and the Taepings, or with pre-
serving the empfie of theMantehus or supporting the rebels.
Our sole concern was with the ports which were opened to
our trade, and our only duty to afford protection for our
commerce.
Mr. GREGSON believed that the measures adopted by
her Majesty's Government in reference to China affairs
were dictated by the single desire to protect British in-

After some conference with the Regatta Committee, the
two gentlemen mutually agreed to start again immediately
after the next race, which they did with the following re-
sult

AMENDMENT BILL.
Lord CHELMSFORD, in moving the second reading of
this bill. Hg explained that its objects was to relieve Sir
Thomas Wilson, the owner of Hampstead Heath, from the
restrictions under which he lay as a tenant for life only,
and which in any case would have been granted as
a matter of course. He denied that Sir Thomas
Wilson had any intention of enclosing or building on the
heath, he only wished to convert the adjacent ground into
building property, which he considered he had been most
unfairly debarred from doing.
Lord CRANWORTH was an earnest advocate for the
preservation of Hampstead Heath, but supported the bill,
believing that it would not have the effect which was an-
ticipated from it.
The Earl of MALMESBURY also supported the bill as
a measure of justice to an individual.
Lord EBURY opposed the bill.
The debate was continued by the LORD CHANCELLOR
and the Marquis of CLANRICARDE, and ultimately the bill
was read a second time.

Mr. E. D. Brickwood
Mr. W. B. Woodgate . . 0
The greatest excitement prevailed as the two gentlemen
rowed down to the station ; as before, a vast number of aqua-
tic men taking the meadows and the towing path to run
back with them. The race, which disappointed general
expectation from not being close, is soon told. They were
started very evenly, and so continued a hundred yards, and
then Mr. Brickwood rapidly left him, and passed the Pop-
lars three or four lengths ahead, which he increased before
the finish. In this race Mr. Brickwood kept his course
much better than before.
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP.
Eight Oars.

London Rowing Club v
Oxford Trinity College Boat Club .. 0
The London Crew—Messrs. H. Hood, W. Stout, P.
Grubb, G. Ryan, C. Boydell, J. Hodgson, F. Fenner, and
G. R. Cox ; E. Weston, coxswain.
The Oxford Crew—Messrs. C. P. Roberts, C. W. Smith,
F. H, B. Smith, M. Jenkyn, A. R. Poole, IL B. Rhodes,
H. E. Hutton, and H. Couchman ; F. C. Clutterbuck,
coxswain.

The Sale of Spirits Bill passed through committee.
The Police and Impzovement (Scotland) Bill was read a
second time.

This was, of course, the most important event of the day;
and although many favourable opinions were expressed
upon the Oxford crew, the Londoners were the favourites
generally at 5 to 4. but at that price there were plenty of
takers. The Oxford had the best station, and they made a
very even and fine start, Oxford at first drawing the nose of
their beat slightly in front ; after a few more strokes they
became level, and then gradually, inch by inch, the Lon-
doners drew themselves clear at the Poplars, and so conti-
nued to the end of the race, in which both rowed capitally.
THE TOWN CHALLENGE CIIP.
Four Oars
Oxford Staff Rowing Club
Windsor Rowing Club . .
Bray Royal George Club 0
The Oxford Crew—Messrs. G. Webb, C. Hutt, J.
Chandler, and T. Buckett ; H. Henton, coxswain.
The Windsor Crew—Messrs. J. Radnor, W. Neighbour,
A. Neighbour, and P. Hunter ; T. Capes, coxswain.
The Bray Crew—Messrs. E. Woodhouse, 3. Smith, T.
Matthews, and C. Mickley ; H. Scott, coxswain.
This was, after a short distance, a most hollow race.
They started tolerably well, and then the winners left the
others and came in a long way ahead.
THE LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE.
Eight Oars.
Oxford University College Boat Club 1
Eton College Boat Club
The Oxford Crew—Messrs. G. Robertson, J. E Parker,
C. N. Gray, J. M. Collier, A. Makgill, A. E. Seymour, F.
H. Kelly, and J. H. Forrester; J. Dempster, coxswain.
The Eton Crew—Messrs. C. B. Lawes, H. P.Lanhouse,
J. R. Selwyn, R. A. Kingslake, A. Parkins, W. T. French,
W. R. Griffiths, and A. Brassey ; H. C. Needham, cox-
swain.

Earl RUSSELL moved the second reading of the African
Slave Trade Treaty Biil, the object of which is to enable
the Queen to carry out the treaty recently concluded with
the United States, and under which English cruisers are
empowered, within certain limits, to search ships bearing
the American flag, and suspected of being engaged in the
slave trade. The noble lord took the opportunity of
alluding in eulogistic terms to the conduct of the American
Government, and the spirit which had prompted them to
agree to that treaty, and thus remove the stigma which had
hitherto attached to the national flag. _

terests in that quarter.
After speeches from Mr. KINNAIRD and Colonel SYKES,
the latter of whom reiterated his oft-expressed opinions in
favour of the Taepings,
Mr. LAYARD said that the whole question at issue
turned upon the character of the Taepings, and, according
to the best information in his possession, they were a set of
ruthless marauders. They were not a national party—they
had no " programme"—and from beginning to end they
had maintained the same bad repute.. As to the Chinese
people, there was no doubt they had been greatly brutalised
by the rebellion; but for the cruelties committed by them
the Imperial authorities were responsible. On the other
hand, no one was responsible for the atrocities of the Tae-
pings; and wherever we had appeared the whole popula-
tion had flocked to our standard and begged our protection.
The Imperial Government represented the principle of order,
the Taepings the principle of disorder ; and the policy we
had adopted was to defend our own subjects and our
own interests, and to give the Imperial Government our
moral support, our sympathy and advice. All the material
assistance that we had given them was to defend and pro-
tect the treaty ports ; but whilst doing our best to prevent
them falling into the hands of the rebels, the Imperial Go-
vernment had been plainly told that they must not look to
us for further support. It was a treaty obligation upon us
to co-operate with the Chinese Government in putting
down piracy in the China seas; and seeing that if the
Taepings entered Shangbae, the coast would at once swarm
with pirates, her Majesty's Government had sanctioned
the e mployment by the Imperial Government of British
naval officers in Chinese vessels manned by native crews.
Mr. COBDEN said that the fallacy which ran through
the Under Secretary's speech was his speaking of the
Chinese Government, when there was really no such Go-
vernment in existence. The destruction of that Govern-
ment was, in his opinion, clearly traceable to the last two
wars in which England and France had engaged against
China. Previously to that the Government at Pekin was
considered invincible, but the allies had overcome that
power by military force, and had thus destroyed the
prestige of the native Government in the minds of the
people. Mr. Layard had talked of giving advice to the
Imperial Government relative to the management of their
finances; but if this policy were persisted in much longer
we ourselves should want some shrewd Dutchman or Swiss
to look after our finances. Having established English-
men as merchants in China we were bound to protect their
lives and property ; but it would behove a wise nation not
to seek to establish British merchants in positions where
their establishment was not likely to tend to national ad-
vantage. He, for his part, would withdraw from as many
of the treaty ports as were found not to be necessary. and
concentrate our trade in two or three places only, in order
to have as little to protect as possible.
Lord PALMERSTON vindicated the Chinese policy
of the Government, which he argued was calculated with-
out any interference beyond what was necessary for the
protection or the places where our merchants were estab-
lished, to assist the Chinese Government in restoring order
and law: in China, and was, therefore, eminently condu-
cive to the promotion of our commercial interests in that
country.

The Earl of DERBY cordially approved of the treaty,
but feared it would not be so effective as the noble lord
seemed to anticipate, unless a similar convention was
entered into with France and other powers to prevent the
use of their respective flags in the nefarious traffic.
The bill was read a second time. _

The Queen's Prison Discontinuance (1862) Bill, and the
Crown Private Estates Bill were read a third time and
passed; and their lordships adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—YESTERDAY.
The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The Lords' amendments to the Birkenhead Railway—
Bristol and South Wales Union Railway—Cheadle Roads
—Horsham, Dorking, and Leatherhead Railway—Metro-
politan and Thames Valley Railway—Mid Kent and Ad-
discombe Railway—and North-Eastern Railway (Team
Valley Extension) Bills, were considered and agreed to,
and the bills were ordered to be read a third time.

The winners were the favourites. Eton were on the Berks
side. They started evenly, and maintained a very capital
race for half a mile, in the beginning of which Eton had a
very trifling momentary lead, and thus held their opponents
up to Fawley Court. After that the Oxford gradually drew
their length clear, and so finished.
Four Oars.
THE STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP.
Oxford Brazenose College Boat Club
Cambridge Third Trinity Boat Club
The Oxford Crew—Messrs. H. C. Harris, R. Sheppard,
W. Champneys, and W. B. Woodgate ; C. J. Parkins, cox-
swain.
The Cambridge Crew—Messrs. C. Orme, W, H. Wright,
J. E. Hawkshaw, and J. G, Chambers ; T. K. Gaskell,
coxswain.
Oxford had the Berks shore, and up to starting before the
rowing, were the favourites, but owing to Mr. Woodgate's
exertions in the scullers' races, there were many disposed to
back the Cambridge crew, who were certainly fresh. It was
good race, the winners not having more at first than a very
slight lead, and so tightly did the Cambridge men hold them
that the Oxford men had gone half a mile before they had
pulled their boat away. They continued to lead, their oppo-
nents rowing with much spirit, and the race was won by
two lengths.
RACE WITH PICKED FOUR OARS LONDON WATERMEN.
George Hammerton's Crew
Henry Kelly's Crew
The First Crew.—Thomas Mackinney, Richmond; Walter
Bell, Richmond; George Tagg, Molesey ; George Hammer-
ton, Teddington ; Mr. Clutterbuck, Oxford coxswain.
The Second Crew. Joseph Wise Kew; William
Pocock, Lambeth; John Mackinney, Richmond; Henry
Kelly, Fulham ; Mr. B. Glaister, Oxford coxswain.
The start was good, as was the pace throughout. The
winners took a slight lead, and kept it to the end, winning
by a clear length.
THE VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP.
Four Oars.
Oxford Brasenose Challenge Boat C1ub........ 1
Cambridge Third Trinity Boat Club 0
The crews are above given, but Mr. Parry steered the
Oxford, in lieu of Mr. Parkins. It was a repetition of the
Stewards' Challenge Cup. They started together, and
shortly afterwards the winners drew gradually in advance,
and won by two clear lengths. The Cambridge men had a
fresh boat in this race.
THE WAYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP.
Four Oars,

Mr. WHITESIDE remarked that whilst the noble
viscount was vindicating his present policy in China he
seemed to have forgotten that every word he spoke was a
censure of the past. That policy was, in fact, neither more
nor less than that law and order were to be restored in
China by the Government of Great Britain.
Mr. WH ITE having briefly replied,
Mr. WALPOLE said that not being in possession of all
the information which was in the hands of the Govern-
ment he felt bound to give a negative to the motion, but ho
protested against the doctrine enunciated by the noble
viscount and the Under Secretary that we were justified in
taking part in a civil war with the view of restoring law
and order in China.
Lord J. MANNERS declared that for the reasons which
Mr. Walpole had urged for voting against the motion he
should give it his support.
Upon a division, the motion was negatived by 197 to 88.
KERT CH PRIZE MONEY.
Sir J. HAY moved that it was inexpedient that judgment
should be any longer delayed on the amount of prize money
duo to her Majesty's land and sea forces employed in the
capture of Kertch and Yenikale in May, 1854, as it was
calculated to injure the confidence of the soldiers, seamen,
and marines in the good faith of her Majesty's Government
in matters of prize.
Colonel NORTH seconded the motion.
Lord PALMERSTON said that nothing was further
from the wish of her Majesty's Government than to inter-
pose unnecessary delay th
money which our sailors and soldiers distribution of the prize
. had earned ; but the
question referred to was complicated by Acts of Parlia-
ment and legal and interntiona
law considerations. These
matters had been referred to the officers of the Crown
for their opinion ; and until that was received it was impos-
sible to say who were the patties entitled.
After a few words from Admiral WALCOTT,
Mr. HENLEY said he had read the papers upon the
subject, and the only conclusion to which he was able to
come was that whilst one department of the Government
admitted the claim another had endeavoured to shuffle out
of it.
Discussion ensued, in which Mr. Deedes, Lord C. Paget,
Sir C. Wood, the Chancellor the Exchequer, and Mr.
motion was put
Whiteside took part ; and ultimately the
and carried without a division.
Leave was given to Mr. HEADLAM to bring in a bill for
the more effectual recovery of poor rates, or other local rates
and taxes.
Ox the motion of Sir M. PETO, the order for going into
committee on the Burials Bill was discharged, and the bill
withdrawn.
The other business was then disposed of, and the house
adjourned.

London Rowing Club
West London Rowing Club ..
London Club Crew.—Messrs. H. Hood, P. Grubb, F.
Fenner, and W. Stout; E. Weston, coxswain.
West London Ciew.—Messrs. E. Nash, F. J. Tyler,
F. NV...Bryant, and J. Niblett ; R. Niblett, coxswain.
The West London had the Berks side, but there were
very few who speculated upon them, although large odds
were offered. They went away together, and for a couple
of minutes the West London held their opponents, but
after that, although they deserve great credit for their
efforts, their opponents were too much for them, and won
easily.

THE SILVER GOBLETS.
Pair Oars.
Oxford, Champneys and Woodgate
Cambridge, Hawkshaw and Chambers 0
It was a dashing race all through. The Cambridge men
had the Berks place, and when they went away the pace
was even and good. They pulled evenly for a minute or
two, and then the Oxford pair made a dash in front well
clear; but their opponents put on a fine spurt, and at half-
way overlapped them, and right to the finish it was a most
determined race, only won by a length.
There were a great many patrons of acquatio sports Pre-
sent, and amongst them Earl Kilmorey. It is much to be
regretted that the races this time have been rowed ee late'
it is prejudicial to the regatta ; but we understand that this
will be avoided for the future.
Lord Camoys presented the prizes.

PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB.
The members of this club concluded their season yester-
day with a most exciting match. We are sorry, however,
to have to give so small an entry list, and cannot but re-
ear.
gret the falling off in this respect this y The prize was
a silver-gilt cup, value £2l, and the following vessels en-
tered and started, viz. :
Owners.
Yachts. Tons.
9 .... J. H, Hedge, Esq.
Bessie ........
Octoroon • • .. 12 . • .. C. Long, Esq.
Violet ........ 9 . • .. The Rt. Hon. Lord de R°.
The Oread, Captain Wheeler, accompanied the
with a tolerably large party on board, eonve„ing therace,s
Com-
modore, Robert Hewett, Esq., as officer for the day. The
vessels started on a W,N.W . wind, at 12.33 mill., the Violet
Bessie, however,
enTih'netothe first rank,
hwahvciongfaairlliyttleutnhdeerbewstaoyf, the lead. tea
distance being from Erith
followed by the Octoroon, the
to the Chapman Head and back.
Violet had taken second place,a mile or so the
spirited owner maintained till ln
which her noble and
she fell astern. Bessie passing Gravesend, when
meanwhile increased her lead
foot by foot, and rounded
the steamer at the Chapman

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE HIGH
SHERIFF OF LEICESTERSHIRE.o trace of recorded Winstan •
ley—whose disappearance we have already —has
some fatal calamity
yet been discovered. It is feared that
has befallen him. It is stated that on quitting his hotel
at Folkestone he left in his carpet bag 1.60, which he had
taken with_him to meet his travelling expenses. This fact
does not favour some of the early surmises that he had left
the country. Moreover, there appears to be no cause what-
ever for such a step, and several engagements he had made
show that a few day a before his disappearance he could not
be contemplating such an event. Mr. Winstanley is the
owner of estates of great extent and value, the heir to which
is the soon of his sister, who at present resides in Australio•
—Leeds Afercury.

upwards of three minutes ahead of the Octoroon. The
wind had now southed, and the beating up brought out.
the qualities of the first two boats, who had "a
very
fine race throughout. Little by little the Octoroon
gained upon her opponent, and passed her at Thames Haven.
Board after board now followed in quick succession, the
Bessie sailing within the time allowance of half a minute
which she had to receive of the Octoroon, and ultimately,
off Greenhithe, she once more regained her position, the
race terminating as under :

h. m. s.
Bessie (winner of the prize) ..
Octoroon .. , .

NA7IONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

In noticing the proceedings of the National Rifle
Association from day to day, it has heretofore been
a rather unsatisfactory task to record the unfavour-
able state of the weather, and the damaging effects

that would undoubtedly be the consequence upon
the funds, and the increased anxiety to those who
were engaged in getting up its details; but yester-
day formed almost a solitary exception to that rule.
The morning opened gloriously, the dark clouds
which have so long hovered over the scene had ex-
hausted their strength, and a bright sun shed its
genial rays on all around. The weather is almost
an unerring test as to the company to be expected,
and that excellent barometer was never more accu-
rately tested than yesterday, for in the place of the
company being confined to the volunteers, enveloped
in macintoshes and high gaiters, there was a nume-

rous body of spectators in light summer dresses, and
some of the ladies went so far as to appear in opera
cloaks and ball-room costume. Two Orientals, in
bright scarlet dresses, attracted a good deal of at-
tention, and they appeared to take a good deal of
interest in what was going on, but their names did
not transpire. _

The Common yesterday presented a gay appear-
ance ; the flags of all nations marked the general
outline of the ground ; while from the encampment
floated banners bearing the arms of each particular
county over the tents respectively occupied by the
representatives of it. In addition to the accommo-
dation of a post-office on the ground, within the
last few days an electric telegraph has been added,
which, being connected with the wires of the
the Electric Telegraph Company at Putney, a fa-
cility of communication is afforded to every part of
the kingdom. Several hostelries have also sprung
up, among which is mine host Marshall, of the Fox
and Hounds, Putney, who has supplies at an iron
house on the Common, and where " creature com-
forts" are liberally supplied.
Of course, the great feature of interest in the
programme of the day was the commencement of
the contest for the Queen's Prize at the second
stage, which was now reduced to 40 competitors—
the 20 who had been awarded Whitworth rifles,
and 20 who had made the highest score below them.
Having now narrowed the contest from upwards of
1,100 competitors to 40, who must of course pos-
sess in the aggreate a degree of excellence rarely
to be met with, they having fought their way
through the respective ranges of 200, 500, and 600
yards, this limited field was of course the chief at-
traction ; for out of this small number must be se-
lected the one who would become the possessor of
her Majesty's Prize, and the highest honours of the
Association. It is also a very severe test of the
skill of those who were engaged in it, as will be re-
membered that Sergeant Dougun, who last year
stood first on the list at the short range, and gained
the silver medal of the Association, altogether
failed when he had to try his hand at 800, 900, and
1,000 yards range. The business commenced at
the usual hour at the 800 yards range, and after a
spirited contest Captain Williams, of the 19th Mid-
dlesex (Working Men's College) made 21 points;
Mr. M. Smith, Victoria, 21; Mr. C. Smith, Edin-
burgh, 21 ; and Captain Gee, 55th Lancashire, 20.
At 900 yards, Captain Williams made 16 points,
which, added to his former score, made 37 points;
Mr. Anderson, 22d Middlesex, made 17 points, in
addition to 20 previously obtained; Mr. Simpkins,
19, which in addition to those previously obtained
made 33; and Captain Gee, 55th Lancashire, made
a gross total of 32 points.
The band of the Victoria Rifles, who have ob-
tained such general approbation, will, by permis-
sion of the commanding offieer, attend on the
ground to-morrow (this day), and will play from
half-past two o'clock until eight o'clock.
The other prizes to be determined were, Lord
Vernon's prize, shot for at 500 yards ; the Oaks, shot
for at 200, 500, and 600 yards ; the All Corners'
Prize at 200, 500, and 600 yards; the Association
Cup, at 200, 500, and 600 yards ; Extra Prizes, 2d
series; the Running Deer, Pool, and sighting
Targets, &c.
After luncheon the shooting for the Queen's:Prize
was resumed with increased interest. The brunt
of the business, in addition to those above named,
rested on Mr, Pixley, Victories; Mr.Fergusson, of
the Ist Inverness ; and Mr. Norfolk, 13th Suffolk.
After a splendid contest the palm of victory was
awarded to Pixley, of the Ist Middlesex, he having
made a bull's eye at his last shot. Mr. Pixley thus
becomes the fortunate competitor for the Queen's
Prize and the gold medal of the Association. As
soon as the result was made known it was received
with the loudest cheering, and as the news was
passed from one to another throughout the camp
there was but one opinion expressed, and that was
of satisfaction and congratuiation that this splendid
prize should be again won by a member of a metro.
politan corps. As soon as the intelligence was
communicated to the Victoria corps, encamped,
there was a general rush en masse to the shooting
point. Mr. Pixley was seized by his comrades,
mounted on their shoulders, and carried to their
quarters amidst loud cheering. The following is
the official list of the shooting at the different
ranges :