The Sun.
London, England, 1867-01-11 00:00:00

THE PARIS CLUB.

At a late general meeting, specially called by the hono-
rary secretary, T. H. Sparks, Esq., the following resolu-
tions having been proposed by him, were unanimously

carried :

I. That the annual subscription be 30f.
11. That the entrance-fee be 20f.
111. That two general annual meetings be held, the
second to be 15 days after the first.
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(The first meeting to take into consideration the finances
and the election of tho committee and of the officers of the
club. The second for the voting of all new resolutions pro-
posed and seconded at the first.)
IV. That subscription lists be opened, one for the pur-
chase of a new tent, the second for the levelling of ground
and the hiring of professional bowlers and servants.
V. That notice of the above resolutions be sent to all the
members and hon. members of the club.
The hon. secretary affords the following information with
regard to the establishing of this club, showing its past
career, also the prospects of the present (Paris Exhibition)

year:
" This club was formed in July, 1863, and since its forma-
tion no expense has been spared to ensure its success. The
English and Americ.an residents in Paris, who are now but
few in number, have contributed very liberally towards its
support. The French (especially the authorities) have,
both by their patronage and pecuniary assistance, endea-
♦oured to make the game of cricket in France a national
one ; many clubs have already been formed in the provinces.
" The expenses in the formation of the Paris Cricket Club
have been unusually heavy, and although for the past year
all matches and all extra expenses have been avoided still
there remains a heavy deficit. The number of visitors to
Paris, on whom the club greatly depends, was unfortu-
nately considerably diminished this last season, and con-
sequently there have not been so many subscribers to the
club.
"The attractions of the Exhibition this year will no doubt
induce many elevens to visit Paris, and the membersof the
Paris Cricket Club would naturally like to have their
ground, &c., in good order, and to have proper accommo-
dation in the way of tents, benches, &c., and, above all, to
able to give their visitors a hearty welcome. A large sum
is required for this purpose, and the hon. secretary appeals
to old and young cricketers for subscriptions, and sin-
cerely trusts that a liberal response will be made, for by
assistance only can the club exist.

"T. H. SPARKS, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer.
" Civil u 3rvice Club, and 3, Rue d'Aguesseau, Paris."

Foreign Mail Packet List.

MAILS DUE.

Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton Jan. 19.
Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 13.
Brazil and Cape Verde. by British packet . ...Feb. 4.
Ditto, by French packet Jan. 22.
Cape of Good Hope, Asoension, and St. Helena Dec. 28.
China. Penang, and Singapore. via Soulhampton Jan 19.
Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 11
Falkland Islands -

Gibraltar, via Southampton Jan. 13.
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton Jan. 19.
Ditto, via Marseilles
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India (Bombay), via Southampton. Jan. 19

Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 7
Malta, Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Jan. 13.
Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 13.
Mauritius. via Southampton

Ditto, vis Mareeil:es. .Jan. 19.
Newfoundland

Portugal Feb. 4

Ditto, by private ship to Lisbon
United States and British North America, by Bri-
tish packet
Ditto, by United States packet, via Southamp-
ton

Ditto, via Cork
Ditto, by Canadian packet, via Londonderry ..Jan.
West Coast of Africa, Aladeira, and Tenerife ....Feb. 3.
West Indies and Pacific (except Bahamas and

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Honduras)
Bahama. via New York. Jan 11.
Cuba a'id Mexico
Bermuda, via Halifax

HER MAJESTY'S STAG HOUNDS.—On Tuesday a
fine four year old stag taken into the Royal pad-
docks about three weeks ago, from Richmond Park, was
uncarted on Stoke-common, and being an " untried deer,',
the field were anxious to prove whether he was likely to
be an acquisition, which was settled very happily in the
affirmative by his giving an excellent run of more than
two hours duration over a very heavy country, and show-
ing himself to be a stag of the bravest metal. On his
leaving the cart he took the direction of Burnham Beeches,
and made a slight detour among those beautiful antlers of
the forest ; changing his mind, ho doubled back to Stoke-
common, thence on to Gerrard's Cross, made his way to
Denham-place, p:ssed by the Denham Fishery away to
Harefield, where he took refuge in a blacksmith's yard.
Richard the Bravo here made an attempt to take him, but
before he was expert enough to get the rope round the
deer's antlers, ho made one flying leap, knocking down all
obstacles in the way of men and boys, and bounded away
in the direction of Rickmanswoith. A brace of hounds,
with Morris Hill as huntsman, were got on his track, the
pack remaining behind and following up, ready
for action if required. The gallant stag, not wanting
in courage, led on through Drake's Park, where the
master not being friendly to the noble sport, the ser-
vants said they " dare not open the gates." How-
ever, despite the refusal, huntsmen were not to be kept out
by a paling with the quarry in view ; so over they went,
Until arriving at a thick copse, the stag was lost to view.
At length he was again found, having traversed up nearly
a mile of watercourse, endeavouring to elude his pursuers.
Still he gamely kept to the front until he was overtaken
in a large field where several unsuccessful attempts were
made to make him a prisoner, but such was his energy then
that he jumped clean over the head of a well-known rider,
who stands 6ft. high, with three hounds, and who was as-
sisted by Morris Hill to effect his capture. After some
time he was secured at the entrance to Moor Park, having
given the field an excellent day's sport, and was christened
" Snowstorm," in remembrance of the weather. The Lon-
don brigade did not muster well, but the plucky ones who
did not come down were well rewarde for their trouble,
as the weather was lovely though the do
untry was heavy ;
and on the way how those at the finish enjoyed the hos- ,
pitality of Mr. Benjamin Way, of Denham-place, where
horses and riders found all that was desirable for their re-
freshment, with a kind and hearty welcome from their
host.
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE HON. F. SOMERVILLE.—
On Tuesday night the Hon. Procter:dr Noel Somerville,
second son of the late Lord Somerville, and heir pre-
sumptive to the title, died suddenly at the family seat of
Aston Somerville, Gloucestershire. He was 27 years of
age, and was a lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade, with which
he served in Canada. Recently he was subject to fits, and
on Tuesday night was seized with one that terminated
fatally.

CHINA CLAY.—Cornwall has for some years past
done a large and profitable business in china clay, the
greater part of which has been raised in the St. Austell
district, where several important works are in progress.
There is every prospect, however, of a new district being
opened up on an extensive scale in a short time. Fine
samples of china clay have been discovered in three
parishes, and the ground in various localities is believed
to be very rich. Stops are being taken with a view to
establish works which would afford employment to a
large number of people.

SOMETHING LIKE A RAINY DAY.—On the 20th
of December 7.76 inches of rain fell at San Francisco, rain
falling 20 hours. The quantity is stated to be double that
recorded for any day before. In the valleys of the State
cattle, sheep, horses, and swine were drowned by thou-
bands.