The Sun.
London, England, 1867-12-24 00:00:00

BILLIARDS.

A handicap billiard match, arranged by Mr. ninon,
was commenced on Monday night at St. James's Hall,
Regent-street, and was continued on each succeeding even-
ing, in the presence of numerous spectators, among whom
were several noblemen. The handicap was for a prize of
50 guineas, and a handsome silver-mounted cup for the
second best player, presented by Messrs. Borroughs and
Watts, who constructed a new pollard oak table for the
occasion. Twenty-eight players from various parts of the
country sent in their names, but as all could not contend
16 became entitled to Flay by a draw. The contest was in
heats, 400 up. The first pair that showed were Diggles,
jun., of Oxford, 110, and W. Green, of Liverpool, 70; the
former won by 70 points. Then came Kilkenny, of Scar-
borough, 70, and A. Hughes, of London, 70; Hugliee
was the winner by 75 points. John Roberts, the cham-
pion, 100, and T. Morris, of London, 70. When Roberts
reached 55 he ran a break of 57, thus paying his debt
of 100 with 12 over. After Morris's score stood at 212
ho increased it to 221. The champion then got in again,
and made a splendid break of 95, including a dozen spot
strokes, bringing his score to 231. Morris now played
much better than in the early part of the game, obtaining
a few good breaks, reaching in a short time to 272. Roberts,
however, who was in fine play, made two or three long
scores, ultimately winning by 62 points. On Tuesday
evening R. Bradley, of Scarborough, 130, and M. Moss, of
Manchester, 110, commenced the play. Although Bradley
made many excellent scores, Moss ultimately won by 61,
J. North, of Sheffield, 145, and H. Evans, of London, 7,
next occupied the table, when Evans had it nearly all hie
own way, winning by 136 points, his greatest brealoi
being 47, two 45's, 25, and 24. C. Hughes, of London,
20, and G. Davis, of London, 70, finished the play for
the evening. Hughes made two or three good breaks,
one of 30 and another of 40, but notwithstanding he
gamely struggled on, and was eventually defeated by
68 points. On Wednesday W. Cook, jun., had to play
Symes, but the latter retired, and J. Bennett, 10 points,
played J. Roberts, jun., 10. Some splendid scores were
made on both sides by losing hazards, cannons, &ci
and when the game was called Roberts was 156 to 1351
Bennett, however, got in advance for a short time, when
Roberts headed him, and continued to gradually keep
ahead, winning by 54 points, W. Cook, jun., v. J. Roberts,
champion, owing 100. Notwithstanding much scientific
play, in which Roberts embraeed many very long scores,
among which was one .of 42, Cook also added several 20%
and ultimately wou by 158. W. Moss, 110, and .A•
Hughes, 70, next appeared, and another fine exhibition
ensued on Thursday, when Moss scored his 400 to
Hughes's 391, Harry Evans, 70, v. Young Digges, 1101
when Evans won, Digges scoring 372. Among Evans
breaks were 40, 30, 20, &c., and Digges's 47, 29, ac. 111
again
the final bout J. Roberts, 10 points, v. G. Davis, 70 ,
much scientific play took place. Young Roberts, son °
the champion, won by 194 points. Roberts's greatest
break was 51, and he also scored 39, 36, 35, &c. The largest
breaks of Davis were one 29, two 21's, &c. Roberts Wee
loudly cheered at the finish. On Saturday evening 9'
match, 1,000 up, took place at St. James's Hall for Xs(lci
between John Roberts, the winner of the handicap, and
Joseph Bennett, of London. It was also for the title of the
second-best player in England, and a great many gentle-
men congregated to witness the interesting contest. it°-
berts won by 97 points.

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Births.

C0393E70n the 22d inst., the wife of Charles Combo,

of Cobham Park, Surrey, of a son. ad
FEILDING—On the 20th inst., the wife of die Be'' 1)"
A. Feilding, of a son, stillborn. Dorms
, . 1 C rOLTIMORE —On the 22d inst at Dltt'sso k Lodge,
cheater, th 9 Lady Poltimore, of a son.

Marriages. A 0.1V.°
HUNTER—WELLS—On the 19th inst , at Saint An"r-;,,u
Church, Well-street, 11. J. Hunter,' Esq , of OraY'6-ri.
barrister-at-law, to Louisa Mary, daughter of J•
Wells, Esq., of Lansdowu-place. rittriB
ITEMSTED—CODDINGTON- On the 19th inst , at `'.-1,p,r1
Church, Kiutbury, Berks, Stephen, eldest son. of Stelnf
Ifemsted, &q., of Newbury, to Blanch Martha, the osne...
daughter of the late Major Coddington, of the 40th
gitneut.

Deaths. Gilbert
HOGG—On the 21st inst., at Merton, Surrey, Col.
aged 52. TX
KENNEDY—On the 18th, inst., at Alexandria, Colonel Se
Kennedy, C. 8., R.M.T., while employed ou Specita
vice in Egypt relative to the Abyssinian Expedition. r
ORME—On the 20th inst., George Orme, Esq., Broady/3°
Worthing-, aged 71.
MAYNE—On the 20th inst., at Morchiston-place, N"
burgh, Robert Mayne, Esq. At riC"
SANDIFORD—On the 21st inst., at 1, flart.stteeL, —3
lane, Mrs. Anne Sandiford.
U
TURNER—On the 22d inst, at 26, Wormwood-street, Gl'
Mr. Samuel Turner, aged 67.

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