The Sun.
London, England, 1865-10-17 00:00:00

SPORTING ii4TELLIGENCE•

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Anak, the Greatest Giant of All•

There seems to be epochs of giants as there are epochs
of revolutions, -wars, discoveries, art-progress, literature,
or anything else. There was an epoch of dwarfs inaugu-
rated by Tom Thumb. That seems to have passed away
with Tom's last visit to London, and the gigantic era to
have commenced. It was so in pre-Christianic times, for
we aro told in the. Holy Writings that " There wero
giants on the earth in those days." There were the giants
also of the days of classic fable. Some, like Briareus, had
a hundred arms ; others, like Typhon, breathed out fire ;
Euceladus required the whole weight of Mount Etna to
keep him down ; and Tityas, when stretched on the plain,
covered nine acres. We accomplish great works of engi-
neering skill at the present time, but it required the age of
giants to accomplish that which Virgil record; and
" Imponere Pelio Ossam."
The era of modern giants seems to have commenced in
America, followed up in London by a giant from Fy-chow,
in China. For a week or two past he has been the wonder
in human magnitude who has enlisted public attention. But
China can no more compete successfully with the Western
World in giants than she can in ironclads and railways.
Another giant is announced, who is_to surpass all giants
we have seen, and dwarf even the towering Mongolian
who has aspired to be "roarer to heaven" than all other
men. The name of the new giant, as announced in adver-
tisements and bills on the walls, is " Anak of the Anakime.'
It is, of course, easy to be understood that this is his as-
sumed title rather than his name. Wo understand that
he comes from the mountains between 11E11-
hausen and Mayence, just as the Anakims came from
the mountains of Judea. It is not uncommonly believed
that the negro race aro the descendants of Ham; and, if
with them remains the sentence pronounced on the chil-
dren of Ham, it is but reasonable to suppose that the
earth still retains traces of those famous Anakima, of
whom, after Joshua attempted their destruction, there still
remained those who had sought refuge in Gaza, Gath, and
Ashdod. The new giant is reported to exceed 8 feet in
height, and to be capable of looking down upon the head
of Chang. He is also said to have the singularity of pos-
sessing one rib more than all the rest of the human race
We believe that he will be presented to the public as
`Napoleon, the Anak ;" and that the manner of his being
presented to the public will be as extraordinary as the
man himself. A very large place being required for his
exhibition, St. James's Hall has been secured for his daily
receptions, by permission of Professor Anderson. There
is really a great amount of interest attached to exhibitions
of this sort, if it be only to stimulate speculation on the
subject of the physical development of the human race.
Have we attained our normal development, or is it pos-
sible that by attending to certain rules and obeying cer

tain physiological laws, we can all be taller than we are,

just as we can all be more muscular if we practise gymnas-
tics, and more graceful if we pay attention to calis-
thenics ? When Anak appears it will be as well to pub-
lish some particulars of his history, and afford the public
definite information as to whether he is the representative

of a race, tho result of physical training, or merely a freak
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nature. A man over eight feet in height, with other
chof'rn ensions proportionate, and with one rib more than any
other man possesses, will certainly be a great curiosity.
From that which we hear of him, we learn that, though
born amongst the mountains of the Rhine, and in one of
their wildest fastnesses, he is a gentlemen in manners, ex-
ceedingly polite, and possessed of considerable education.
If, however, he had no other qualifications, he would have
this, presuming all that is reported of him be true—the
crown of his head is nearer to the stars than that of any
other known living being, and he is the tallest man in
the world.

We are glad to hear our old friend " Nimmo"—ever on
the alert for any novelty—is the entrepreneur for this new
speculation. His enterprise deserves success, and he has our
best wishes. We shall be glad to report after we have
seen the Goliath.

MURDEROUS ATTACK ON A FIRE-ESCAPE CON-
DUCTOR. Considerable excitement was caused
about 1 o'clock this morning in consequence of a brutal
attack being made on Conductor Puzey, of the Royal
Society for the Protection of Life from Fire. The con-
ductor was stationed opposite St. Luke's Church, in Old-
street, when several fellows surrounded his box, and com-
menced disgusting conduct. He remonstrated with them,
when they at once set upon him, and maltreated him
dreadfully, dragged him from his box, beat him about the
head and face, blackened his eyes, and threw Lim on the
ground and jumped upon, rendering him unfit for duty.
The ruffians are known to the police, and we hope they
may be speedily in custody.

THE NEW SALMON FISIIERY ACT.—At a meeting
of the members of the Wye Preservation Associa-
tion, held at Hay, Sir Velters Cornwall in the chair, it was
uuanhnously resolved that measures should be taken to
bring into operation the Salmon Fishery- Act of 1863 l a ong
the course of the Wye, and Sir Velters was requested to
give the necessary notice, under the 4th section of the Act,
for the next Hereford sessions. Action is also to be taken
in the other counties through which the Wye runs. The
river has been greatly benefited by the steps under the old
Act, and there is no doubt entertained that, once the in-
creased powers conferred last session on water bailiffs are
applied, the Wyo will become one of the most prolific sal-
mon fisheries of the kingdom.

BROMLEY RACES.—MONDAY.
This morning was very foggy, but about noon the air
was clear, but the sky was clouded during the latter part
of the afternoon. The sport, although of a moderate cha-
racter, was very good, the favourites being beaten in every
instance ; but in the first race Mr. Grant, the rider of Ob-
jected, who came in first, and who had the race in hand
from start to finish, could not draw the required weight,
and was disqualified, Done Brown being declared the win-
ner. The other races do not call for any comment. Owing
to the late hour at which the racing commenced, and the
delays that occurred at the post, it was almost dark before
the last race was run off. The various business arrange-
ments were well carried out. The subjoined return con-
tains every particular of the running :
The Trial Steeplechase of 5 cove each, with 25 added, for
maiden horses • gentlemen riders allowed 51b. About
three miles.
Mr. Sheppard's Done Brown (late Beechnut), aged, 12st
21b
(Owner) 1
Mr. 13. Land's Stiletto, 4 yrs, lOst 121 b (States) 2
The following also ran :—Bracknell, Brown Bess, Ob-
jected, and First Gift.
Betting-7 to 4 agst Done Brown, 4to 1 agst Bracknell,
4to 1 each agst Objected and Stiletto. Bracknell and
Objected were first off, the favourite lying off until coming
over the last fence but one, when he took the lead of
Objected, but in the straight the latter caught him, and
was first past the post by a length ; Stiletto a bad third ;
Brown Bess refused the first fence, and took no part in the
race. On returning to weigh in Mr. Grant, the rider of
Objected, could not draw the weight, and was disqualified,
the race being awarded to Done Brown.
The Bromley Plate of £4O, for all ages ; winners extra.
About five furlongs.
Mr. Temple's Madcap, 4 yrs, 7st 21b (Deacon) 1
Mr. Proon's Usher, 4 yrs, Bst 71b ...... (Jas:Nightingall) 2
Mr. G. R. Dyke's Dayrell, Est 101 b -(Elphick) 3
The following also ran :—Gamecock, Peignoir, Decep-
tion, and Betsy Copeland.

Betting— 6 to 4 agst Gamecock, 2 to 1 agst Usher, 6 to 1
agst Peignoir, 10 to 1 any other. After a number of faire
starts they were despatched, Usher making play, followed
by Gamecock and Madcap. When fairly in the straight
Madcap challenged Usher, and won azood race by a neck;
half a length separated second and third ; Deception
finished last.
A Selling Handicap Steeplechase of 3 sovs each, with 20
added; the winner to be sold for £4O; winners extra.
About two miles. Ten subs.
Mr. Daley's Bessie (late Lady Emma), aged, list
(Mr. Barry) 1
W. Richard's Sinite, 6 yrs, 12st 71b ............ (Jarvis) 2
HB. Land's Aco of Trumps, 6 yrs, list 7113 ...(States) 3
amlin 's Idiot, aged, 12st ..................... (J. Land) 4
Riley's Concave aged, llst 71b ............... (Daniels) 5
Clifford's Betsy,Baker, aged, llst 101 b ..... (Castle) 6
H. Hill's Brother Sam, 5 yrs, list 7lb
(Mr. F. Hobson) 7
Dotting-6 to 4 agst Ace of Trumps, 2to 1 agst Idiot, 1 agst Bessie. Cancave held the lead, followed 133 Ace
of Trumps, and the latter refusing at the fourth fence gave
way to Bessie, who soon headed Concave. They ran thus
to the last fence, where Sinite joined Bessie, and Ace of
Trumps took third place, but Bessie won easily by two
lengths; three lengths between second and third. The
winner was not sold.
A Selling Stakes of 8 sovs each ; 20 added, for all ages ;
selling and other allowances. About half a mile.
Mr. Hamlin's Master Shutt, 2 yrs, 6st Glb (£5O)
M (Mordan) 1
r. E. J. Sayers's British Queen, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b (£3O)
Mr. J. T. Sheppard's La Pique, 3 ist (Elphick) 2
yrs, 13Ib (£3O)
(Donaldson) 3
The following also ran :—Fair Lady, Bunch, Retainer,
The Proctor, Vicksburg, Sister to Lavender, and Jessie.
Betting-5 to 4 agst Bunch, 4to 1 agst Master Shut; 5
to 1 agst Vicksburg, 8 to 1 agst Sister to Lavender, and 10
to 1 any other.
After a number of false starts Bunch got away with a
strong lead, but bolting out -of the course, on making the
turn into the straight, Master Shutt and British Queen
were left in front, the first named winning by a neck ; two
lengths between the second and third. The winner was
not sold.
The Hunt Steeplechase Cup, added to a Sweepstakes of 3
sovs each; 12st; winners extra; gentlemen riders.
About two miles.
Mr. Hodson's White Stockings, aged, 12st 51b (in 51b ex)
r. Grant) 1
Mr. Fitz's Irish Boy, aged, 12st (Mr.(M Mumford) 2
Capt. Harford's Crucifix, aged, 12st 51b (in 31b ex)
(Mr. Charles) 3
Capt. D. Boycott's The Rejected, aged, 12st (Capt. Shaw) 4
Betting-3 to 4 agst Crucifix, 2to 1 agst Irish Boy, and
5 to 2 agst White Stockings.
The latter went to the front after going a quarter of a
mile, and never again being afterwards headed, won in a
canter by ten lengths ; a bad third. •