The Sun.
London, England, 1825-09-16 00:00:00

WINCHESTER, SEPT. 15.

The Anniversary of the Natives' Society for
the apprenticing out Poor Children was appointed for this day.
The Stewards, Chaplains, Trustees, and boys who are not yet
out of their time, met at the George Inn a little before eleven,
and, preceded by a band of music, marched in procession to the
Cathedral, where they were met by the Dean and Prebendaries,
who proceeded immediately to celebrate Divine Service. The
prayers were read by the Dean' assisted by Dr. Newi,olt and
the Rev. Wm. Westcombe. Dr. Chard presided at the organ.
The Chaplain (the Rev. Wm. Carr, Rector of Ileadbourn
Wortley) delivered a most excellent.. discourse from the 36th
verse of the 9th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles; the part
which the learned gentleman most dwelt on was the excellent
character given to Dorcas for the " alms deeds which she did,"
persuading his hearers to " go and do likewise," which was
evinced by the collection at the door. He also gave a most im-
pressive admonition to the young men who were the objects of
the Charity. At five o'clock a very select company sat down
at St. John's House to a sumptuous entertainment, served up
in Ashcombe's best style, venison and game being in great
abundance. Sir Edward Hyde East, Bart., one of the Mem-
bers for the City, being one of the Stewards, was in the Chair ;
his Deputy was Mr. Charles Wooldridge, jun.; Sir Edward
and Mr. Wooldridge go out by rotation, and are succeeded by
Sir William Heatlicote, Bart., and Mr. Bailey. The contribu-
tions and collections amounted to 1341. ss. The day concluded
with the greatest harmony, many amateur and professional
singers being present. Winchester boasts also of another So-
ciety, established in 1720, for the apprenticing of the Poor
Children of Aliens. The Natives' Society was established in
1669, in commemoration of the staying of a most destructive
pestilence. Such Societies few cities can boast of, and which
have been the means (under Providence) of raising many per-
sons to opulence and consideration in this city, who in all
human probability would have remained in poverty; the
plague having thus been rendered a blessing to the city ; for
although its scourge was dreadful for the time it continued,
yet the good has been of long duration, and the cause of most
solid benefits and happiness to many generations.
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

RACE BETWEEN ENGLISH AND COSSAC!
HORSES. IN RUSSIA.

The race between gnglish and Cossack horses which has
been so long announced in various journals, took place at
length on the 16th, between two Cossack horses from the Don,
belonging to General Orlow Denissou, and two English stal-
lions, sent for from England for the purpose some months ago
by the English society in this city. ' The ground to be run over
was about 74 wersts on the road to Gutchina and back. On
their return, one of the Cossack and one of the English horses
were prevented when they reached Zarskojialo from proceeding.
The other English horse won the race by a considerable ad-
vance before Ole remaining Cossack. The English are said to
have considered this as a national point of honour, and to have
devoted their whole attention to it for several months, and to
have secretly ordered from England the best jockey and
racers that could be procured ; whereas, General Orlow had
sent only for ordinary horses from the Don, and treated the
matter with great indifference. The prize was 25,000 rubles,
paper currency. There was a great crowd of spectators to
witness the race. It is said that the wounded national pride of
our countrymen, the possessors of the celebrated racers of the
Don intend, with increased energy and precaution to have
another trial with their English competitors.

STATE or THE ODDS.—.XETTING-ROO3l, Simi'. 15.
DONCASTER AT. LEGER.
9 to 4 apt Memnon 23 to 1 agst Dauntless
13 to 2 agst Alderman 33 to 1 agst Pastime
8 to 1 agst Redgauntlety 40 to 1 apt Crowcatchev
12 to 1 agst Homer 50 to 1 agst Zirza
12 to 1 apt Cleveland 50-to 1 apt Brownlock
21 to 1 agst Trinculo 50 to 1 apt Brigand.
22 to 1 apt Bro. to Addy