The Sun.
London, England, 1853-09-14 00:00:00

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DONCASTER RACES.

(THIS DAY.)

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
THE ST. LEGER.
WEST AUSTRALIAN

MATCH—Cheddar beat Senorita.

MUNICIPAL STAKES.

Boiardo ........
C by Pantaloon

Three ran.

SPORTING NOTES.

THE OPENING DAY AT DONCASTER.

Last night the rain descended in drenching showers,
and this morning dawned dull and cheerlessly. The
'skyey influences" were uneasily regarded, but towards
noon the dark clouds disappeared, and the expectations
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Still weather were agreeably disappointed.
the prospect of rain doubtless exercised a dimi-
nishing effect on the attendance ; few ladies were pre-
sent, but the muster of professional visitors and pleasure
folkn Was little below the average. The proceedings
commenced at two o'clock, but they were not conducted
With the strictest regard to punctuality. The racing
Was
suggestive of few comments ; it was interesting
and exciting, and was, in certain instances, productive
heavy and important speculation. The Champagne
Makes and the Great Yorkshire Handicap were, of
course, the principal events decided, and both resulted
1n the unexpected defeat of the favourites. The with-
drawal of Ruby materially lessened the interest which
I'feuld otherwise have attached to the Champagne
Stakes. The horse is, I believe, still in the town, and it
la difficult to explain satisfactorily the reason why he did
not Start. He is also struck out of the Two-Year-Old
Stakes. His owner's motives for sending him to Don-
caster, and then scratching him for his engagements,
are, certainly, liable to suspicion ; his policy, at least, is
questionable. The money, however, was perhaps on
Domino, who advanced in favour up to the hour of
starting, and who, on the dispersion of the "Ring,"
had the decided " call" of the field. His party appeared
,to be confident of success • his owner personally superin-
tended the saddling, and did not quit him until his jockey
I'vas fairly mounted. Their calculations were provok-
'▪ sglY upset, and Domino wa very cleverly defeated by
Steraortcheelyr to Mountain Deer,s an animal that had been
mentioned in the betting. The result was hailed
With loud and prolonged cheers, which were renewed
When the 'Squire was seen attending the winner to the
'weighing stand. He was warmly congratulated, and
between him and his friends much good-humoured badi-
nage was exchanged. Tadcaster was deserted by his
"Pporters before the race, and his performance totally
belied his reputation. On Monday I expressed an
Opinion that he would succumb to Domino.
The Great Yorkshire Handicap was won by unques-
tionably the best horse in the race. Hungerford
achieved the victory without an apparent effort, and his
Performance establishes, beyond dispute, his pretensions
to take a high position among the principal " turf cele-
brities" of the season. Haco was supported in the mar-
ket with seeming confidence to the last—getting badly
Off, however, and being carried by Heapy somewhat out
of his ground ; he nevertheless managed to reach the
leading horses on ascending the hill, but at the distance
he Was " pumped out." On being pulled up, however,
t.
• seemed scarcely warmed ; he is a fine, good-looking
horse, and must not be forgotten. Some surprise was
Occasioned by the forward position obtained by Ireland's
considering that he had been apparently thoroughly
beaten in the Fitzwilliam Handicap. The Sally War-
foot colt was backed rather heavily at 12 to 1, but, as
usual, he figured most ingloriously. Although much
money was invested on the winner in certain quarters,hle
yet the result of the race may be deemesd favour
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to the "fielders." By a reference to The 'un f M
day it will be seen that I was not very far out
in my
Calculations ; for two of my selections were actually
second and third, and my "cockboat, ' Grapeshot,
finished a good fourth I
The other events I pass over without comment. I
may mention, however, as a curious fact, that before the
race for the Stand Plate Alfred the Great w. as regaled
With a quart of ale and a bottle of sherry, in order to
screw his courage to the starting place I
My anticipatory observations on Thursday's races
must be brief. Harbinger, Pharold, and Miss Agnes
are entitled to the precedence over the twenty " accep-
tances" for the Cleveland Handicap.
Could I calculate with certainty upon a start, I
should be inclined to select Wild Huntsman and The
Reiver to do battle for me for the Eglinton Stakes. The
running of the Reiver will, however, materially depend
on the result of the St. Leger. The Scarborough Stakes
I assign to Honeywood.

A FRESH MAN.

Doncaster, Tuesday Night.

GLOUCESTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

The festival of the three choirs of Gloucester, Here- 3}
ford, and Worcester opened yesterday morning under
the most favourable auspices. The weather was most 5,
delightful. A great many strangers arrived in the course 76,0-
of Monday, and the temporary population of the city
Was further increased yesterday, fresh arrivals continuing 6i
to pour in throughout the morning. The doors of the 10
cathedral were besieged at an early hour, and, on the 20
opening of the service, with which these festivals are
always initiated, the interior of the venerable pile pre- St.
Rented a grand and imposing sight, orchestra, floor, gal- 5
lery, and aisles being completely filled.
At 11 o'clock the conductor, Mr. Arnott, having St.
taken his place the festival opened, as has been usual
St.
almost from time immemorial, with Handel's " Esther" St.
overture, which was played by the band with the cus-
tomary perfection. The pieces and responses were those 10
of Tallis, and had a grand effect, the 300 or 400 voices 64
uniting and resounding with imposing grandeur, from
the fretted roof and vaulted aisles of the sacred building. 50
The Te Deum was Handel's, that composed for the vic-
tory of Dettingen. The principal solo parts were taken
by Mr. and Mrs. Locket', and Mr. Weiss. The
Ilovelty of the morning was the anthem of Dr. Elvey,
16
'which was written for this festival, and was con- St.
ducted by the composer himself. It abounds in beautiful st.
Passages, and the choruses are very grand and massive,
'while the priLeipal singers, orchestra, and chorus, ap- St.
Peared to vie with each other in giving effect to it. The 50
chorus, "Clouds and Darkness," is exceedingly effective;
St.
and the double chorus, "At His sight the mountains
are shaken," is dramatic in expression, the music being 50
ttlade to convey the meaning and spirit of the words,
12,
Which
are taken from the 47th Psalm, commencing
"-he Lord is King." The chorus, "0 ye that 12
love the Lord," is very like the chorus, " Blessed 23
are the men who fear Him," in the Elijah. The
concluding chorus is a clever specimen of writing. 10
and displays Dr. Elve
12
y's ability as a composer. The 6
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t;ilPlelri will bear frequent repetition at festivals of 12
18 character. The sermon was preached by the
Rep. Dr. claxson from Chronicles, Book 1., chap. 12
verse,,. 8 ; the passage being descriptive of David's praise
of God, with instruments and voice, and this text was
admirably treated in the sermon. Among the clergy
Present, besides the Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol,
and very Rev. the Dean, were the Rev. H. K. Lus-
e,!ukbe (who intoned the service), the Rev. C. Crawley,
Precentor( who read the lessons), Rev. Sir J. Seymour,
canonl, of Gloucester, Rev. Sir W. Darell, Rev. --•elPton, honorary canon ; Arch& am Thorp, Rev.
"Z. Escott, the Dean of Bristol, Rev. Dr. Evans,
C 1 4. S. Attwood, Rev. F. T. J. Bayley, Rev. ,L. B.
utterbuck, Rev. H. B. Evans, and Rev. Canon
li litchisoll. The collection at the doors for the charity
amounted to 1661. 2s. 10d.

66(11
8d
2d
484

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