The Sun.
London, England, 1867-07-16 00:00:00

RAILWAY AND OTHER BILLS BEFORE PARLIAMENT•

—The only business transacted yesterday in the commit-
tees upon railway and other private bills was in the
House of Lords. In room D their lordships proceeded with
the further consideration of tho Midland and Glasgow and
South-Western Railway Companies' Bill, and the Midland
Railway Bill, and at their rising a further adjournment
until this day (Tuesday) was ordered. The bill of the
London, Brighton, and South- Coast Railway having passed
their lordships' committee, was reported to the house. In
room B the select committee on the Railway Companies
Bill and the Railway Companies (Scotland) Bill pro-
ceeded with their consideration, and adjourned until this
day (Tuesday).
SWIMMING MATCHES IN THE SERPENTINE.—On
Monday the great match between Harry Gurr (the cham-
pion swimmer of England), and David Pamplin, of the
London Swimming Club, the aspirant to the championship
honours, took place in the Serpentine, the distance being
1,000 yards. Mr. IL H. Smith, of the Sportsman, was
referee, Mr. Woodstock, of Bell's Life, taking the time. The
start was wonderfully even, and, after swimming about
100 yards together, each man got ahead alternately until
they wore opposite the Humane Society's Boathouse, about
half-way. About 80 yards from the bridge Pamplin gave
in, his opponent being at the time at least a dozen lengths
ahead, and Gurr, amidst the applauding shouts of his
friends, was declared the winner. There were at least
5,000 persons present. The race was tremendously fast,
the winner achieving it in 17 minutes one second. Just
before the above match a competition for medals presented
by the German Gymnastic Society took place—three prizes
There were 21 entries, but only 17 came to the starting
place. W. Coton, of Brompton, came in first; W. Smith,
of the City-road, second ; W. Hooper, of the National
Swimming Club, third; and J. Palmer fourth. The first
man was objected to as having previously won a race, and
he was not therefore eligible for this, and so the matter, as
far as could be ascertained, remains in abeyance. Mr'
Vize was starter ; Mr. Elliott, the hon. secretary to the

society, referee. The distance was about 500 yards.
ROYAL ARCILEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF GREAT
BITAIN AND IRELAND.—The annual meeting is to
be held this year at Hull, commencing on the 30th inst.
The Archbishop of York will be the President, and the
grand jury-room at the Town-hall is to be the reception
room, and a temporary museum is arranging for the exhi"
bition of numerous contributions of great interest. After
the inaugural meeting in the Town-hall, the objects of
antiquarian interest in Hull are to be visited, and in the even
hag the full dress soiree will be given by the Mayor of Hull'
After the business of the various sections the arrangementS
for the week include excursions to Beverley, Minster
Hedon, Patrington, Flamborough Head, the Dane's Dylos,
Driffield Church, Malton gravel beds (where a stone axe
has just been found nine feet deep), 'Lowden, Wressel
Castle, Selby Church, Bridlington, and other objects of in'
terest in the county. The visitors will bo conducted to the
various objects of interest by gentlemen of the neighbour
hood, who will act as honorary guides.
A YOUNG LADY DROWNED.—On Friday even'
ing au inquest was hold at Christchurch, llampshira, 00e
the body of a young lady, 17 years of age, tho daughter 01
Mr. Robert Paris, of Sopley, who was accidentally
drowned while bathing on Mudeford Beach. It appeared
that the deceased and an elder sister went to the above-
named place to bathe, as they wore in the constant prs'e-
tic° of doing, when the former, having gone beyond tbef
usual bathing ground, was suddenly seen to make signs °,
being in danger. The bathing attendant, perceiving that
the young lady had gone out of her depth, requested belt
to float, as she was a good swimmer. The deceased ants
have been aware of her danger and lost her self-possession,
for she made no attempt to float. She sank, and bel
carried out rapidly by the current, was beyond the retied
of help. The elder sister was completely paralysed,
an
ran considerable risk of losing her own life. The body
the unfortunate young lady was recovered in about half t
hour, and every means were used to restore animation, bu,
without effect. The beach, from the shifting nature
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the sands, was stated to be decidedly dangerous. rf
jury return©d a verdict of Accidentally drowned."