The Sun.
London, England, 1824-06-17 00:00:00

THE THEATRES.

COYENT-GARDYN.—A slight dramatic sketch
was brought forward last night for the first times
entitled My Own Man. The characters were
assigned as follows :

Littlelaw, Jox Es ; Sir Peter Prettyman, FARREN ; Nihil,
MEADOWS; Young Wigs, KEELEY ; Mr. O'Corpsejoy,
Co Nilo ; and Staggering Bob, RAYNEit; Mrs. Tantamount,
11111. DAVENPORT; Julia, Miss HENRY ; and Betty, Miss
JONES.

It would be hard indeed to enter into a criti-
cal examination of what •-as intended merely to
amuse the passing hour ; that purpose it fully
accomplished by its intrinsic oddity, and the
humorous aid of JONES, FARREN, RAYNER, and
KIELEY, and the Lint opposition which assailed
it can only be ascribed to churlish spleeu and
fastidious caprice.

HATIMARKET.—The attractions here last night
were the laughable sketch of Seeing is Believing,
the comedy of She Stopps to Conquer, and the
popular farce of My 'Grandmothsr. All these
pieces were well received, particularly that
which had the support of Lirrox's Tony Lump-
kin. In this piece also we have to notice the
appearance of Mrs. \ViNosott, from the Exeter
Stage, who performed Mrs. flattleastle with such
ability as to excite much applause.--Mrs.: ESTRIS
rendered Florella, in the farce, so entertaining,
that she was abundantly applauded and encored.
A numerous audience.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

ASCOT HEATH RACES, 1824.
SECOND DAT, WEDNESDAY, 7UNE 16.

The Course was again honoured by the presence of his MA-
JESTY, who arrived at one o'clock, accompanied by the same
diitinguished Persotiages—as were in. ,hia yesterday,
The toot ensemble of this delightful spot presented on- this
occasion, as on previous ones for many years past, an as-
semblage of visitors which must' be seen to be appreciated,
whether we contemplate the rank, the equipages, or the jolly
faces of the Johnny Raws ; the scene was picturesque and
animating in the extreme ; to the above may be added the
beauties of the surrounding scenery, the delightful drives in
all directions to the scene of action, and thence to witness the
emulation of the noble beasts and the skill of the riders, all corn-
bining to render this Course the finest in the world. The day
was peculiarly fine, and among the bout ton we noticed his
Royal Highness the Duke of York, the Dukes of Rutland,
Wellington, and Dorset, Earl and Countess of Warwick, Lord
and Lady Gwydyr, Count Lieven, Lord R. Manners, Marquis
Conyngham, Lords F. and A. Conyngham, Sir E. Nagle, Sir
W. Keppel, Sir A. Barnard, Lord Apsley, Lord Graves, Eail
and Countess of Scarborough, Lord Clarendon, &c.—His Ma-
jesty left the Course at the termination of the races, which
were over by half-past three.—Lord Maryborough continued
his exertions to preserve order, in which he was ably seconded
by Sir Richard Birnie, and we are happy to add that the sports
of the day were not interrupted by accidents or other untoward
events. .

The Albany Stakes of SO soy. each, h. ft. for three-yrs old, colts,
Bst. 71b., and fillies' Bst. 31b.: the winner of the 2,600 gs
Stakes, Derby or Oaks, to (tarry fdb. extra.—The New Mile.
D. of Rutland's Katherine - - 1

- - - .
Ld. Stradbroke's b. c. Hurly Burly, by Quin 2
D. of York's b. c. Orion, by Phantom . • _ 3
Mr. F. Craven,narnes b. c. Longwaist - 4
An excellent race, and Katherine won only by a head.—Five
started, but four only were placed.—Betting 6 to 4 on the field.
Ld. Darlington's c. by Whisker, and Ld. Verulam's ch. f. by
Soothsayer, paid forfeit.
H. R. 11. the Duke of York's Plate of 501. for all ages ; three
yrs old. 6st. 71b. ; four, Bst. 21b. five, list. 101 b. ; six and
aged, 9sr. to start at the Distant Post, and go once round
and a distance.
Mr. Greville's b. c. Ila.iji Baba, 3 yrs old -
Mr. .Messer's b. c. by Phantom, 3 yrs old - 2
Mr. Ramsbottona's Cephalus, 4 yrs old - 3
A very fine race ; 7 started, but only 3 were placed ; was
won by ilajji Baba by a length.
The Swinley Stakes of 25 soy. each, for three yrs old, 7st. 4lb
and four, Bst. 101 b. ; fillies allowed 31b. The last mile and
a half.
Lord. Darlington's Barefoot, 4 yrs - - walked over
Two others paid.
The Winkfield Stqltes of 50 sov. each, li. ft. ; c01t.% Bst. 71b.;
41b. ; then three yrs old. New mai,:
sir J. Shelley's Cedric, brother to Ivanhoe - 1
Mr. Forth's gr cby Slam, dam by Sir Petrone' - 2
Won easy by Cedric-6 started, but 2 only were placed.—
Lord Clarendon's ch. c. by Don Cossack, Lord 'Warwick's
b. c. brother ‘to Cardinal Puff, and Duke of Grafton'tv b. e.
Skiff, paid forfeit.

CHESS.
Last week the Edinburgh Chess Club dined together at the
British Hotel, in Queen-street. About 45 sat down to a most
excellent dinner, W. Crawford, of Cartsburn Esq., was in the
chair; supported by Mr. Downie, of Appin ; hlr. Abercrombn
of Birkinbog,
.and other distinguished chess-players.—ln the
great match between London and Edinburgh, nothing, it is
said, has yet occurred by which. the success of either party can
be anticipated. '

A LUSTY CONTEST.—Wednesday last a respect-
able Norfolk farmer, who weighs 19st. 81b., for a very con-
siderable bet, ran a gentleman of Norwich, who weighs 10st.,
one hundred yards, in Chapel-field. The ground was marked
out, and persons were appointed to see that all was fair. For
the first thirty or forty yards the Norwich gentleman had de-
cidedly the advantage, but the Norfolk farmer, who was very
active, held back till within the last ten or
then made a grand effort and passed his competitor with great
in
ease: We understand the Norwich gentleman still thinks him-
self the best an,-and has given the Norfolk farmer a chal-
lenge, and that they are to run again in about a fortnight : bets
are equal. The parties ran the 100 yards in less than half a
minute, and both gentlemen ran well ; but we are informed
that the Norfolk farmer is one of the most active men of his
weight in the conntY• fifteen yards, and