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

BILLIARDS.

A handicap billiard match, arranged by Mr. Dtht:t°'
was commenced on Monday night at St. James's o'3'l
Regent-street, and was continued on each succeeding even
ing, in the presence of numerous spectators, among whef,
were several noblemen. The handicap was for a prize "
50 guineas, and a handsome silver-mounted cup for tbd
second best player, presented by Messrs. Borroughs Sa
Watts, who constructed a new pollard oak table for the
occasion. Twenty-eight players from various parts of 111
country sent in their names, but as all could not coaterd
16 became entitled to play by a draw. The contest NOsi:
heats, 400 up. The first pair that showed were Diggic,:,
jun., of Oxford, 110, and W. Green, of Liverpool, 70; t"-
former won by 70 points. Then came Kilkenny, of Se -
borough, 70, and A. Hughes, of London, 70; 1111g1:-e5
was the winner by 75 points. John Roberts, the en3-,„,i:
pion, 100, and T. Morris, of London, 70. When Reber-,
reached 55 he ran a break of 57, thus paying his deli;
of 100 with 12 over. After Morris's score stood at
he increased it to 221. The champion then got in Sri
and made a splendid break of 95, including a dozen sea
strokes, bringing his score to 231. Morris now Ole,.
much better than in the early part of the game, obtainies
a few good breaks, reaching in a short time 0272. hobeirt,:a'
however, who was in fine play, made two or three .e 3",,,"
scores, ultimately winning by 52 points. On Tuesd''''i
evening R. Bradley, of Scarborough, 130, and M. 3,1`96,131;r
Manchester, 110, commenced the play. Although Bra'-6et
made many excellent scores, Moss ultimately woribY
J. North, of Sheffield, 145, and H. Evans, of Loudon, ,f;
next occupied the table, when Evans had it nearly all bio
own way, winning by 136 points, his greatest bre:,
being 47, two 45's, 25, and 24. C. Hughes, of 1,01310;
20, and G. Davis, of London, 70, finished the Play
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the evening. Hughes made two or three good brew De
one of 30 and another of 40, but notwithstanding Di
gamely struggled on, and was eventually defeated II
68 points. On Wednesday W. Cook, jun., bad to P't's,
Symes, but the latter retired, and J. Bennett, 10 1)thIlro
played J. Roberts, jun., 10. Some splendid scores
made on both sides by losing hazards, cannons, .i3cgl
and when the game was called Roberts was 156 t°
Bennett, however, got in advance for a short time, liZop
Roberts headed him, and continued to gradually
ahead, winning by 54 points, VT. Cook, jun., v. J. K'o its'
champion, owing 100. Notwithstanding much scile°,B
play, in which Roberts embraced many very long' °1.0,0:
among which was one of 42, Cook also added severe A.
and ultimately won by 158. W. Moss, 110, an'aic'
Hughes, 70, next appeared, and another fine Obitto
ensued on Thursday, when Moss scored his 4°)10,
Hughes's 391, Harry Evans, 70, v. Young Digges',,,,3
when Evans won, Digges scoring 372. Amongla
breaks were 40, 30, 20, &c., and Digges's 47, 29, (54c*, in
the final bout J. Roberts, 10 points, v. G. Davis, 70 , f
much scientific play took place. Young Roberts, 6°;,:t
the champion, won by 194 points. Roberts's grei'de-0
break was 51, and he also scored 39, 36, 35, &c. The Irtr's
breaks of Davis were one 29, two 21's, &c. Roberts
loudly cheered at the finish. On Saturday evertid'Of
match, 1,000 up, took place at St. James's Hall fur and
between John Roberts, the winner of the handicap,
the
Joseph Bennett, of London. It was also for the title °'oo..
second-best player in England, and a great many gel'ity.
men congregated to witness the interesting contest'
bcrts won by 97 points.

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Births. 041
CON/BE—On the 22d inst., the wife of Charles Combel
of Cobham Park, Surrey, of a son. AO
FEILDING —On the 20th inst., the wife of the B'esr*
Hon. C. W. A. Fei!ding, of a son, stillborn. Dot
rOLTIMORE —On the 22d inst., at Cattissock Lodge'

chester, the Lady PoMinotll, of a son.
Marriages. dr"
HUNTER—WELLs—On the 19th inst. ,
Church, Well-street, H. J. Hunter, Esq., of Gil J. ".
barrister-at-law, to Louisa Mary, daughter ° ,
riP
Wells, Esq., of Lansdown-place. at Saint An,s..iel'
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HEMSTED—CODDINGTON- On the 19th that, 3-stei'''ll
Church, Kintbury, Barks, Stephen, eldest son °f the `# '
Hemsted, Ei.q., of Newbury, to Blanch Martha,4°,itii lie
daughter of the late Major Coddington, of the
•girnent.

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