The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-04 00:00:00

CROYDON SUMMER ME P;TING-WEDNESDAY.

Again have the members of the Croydon committee
most profitably "improved the occasion" by instituting
another suburban meeting during a comparatively blank
week. The splendid weather that, throughout the Whit-
suntide holidays, has favoured the pleasure-so 'kers still
furnished an additicnal inducement to visitors, and the
number of shillings taken at the gate must have consider-
ably enriched the race fund. The new stand and enclo-
sure at Croydon has been constructed with every regard to
the comfort and convenience of the public, and there is
probably no minor meeting held in any part of the king-
dom at which the accessories and business arrangements
have received so much attention. The one drawback to the
entire success of the day's sport, and one which must have
tended in a great measure to reduce the strength of the fields to
the different events, was the hardness of the ground. The
card embraced seven items, and, although the racing was
of average int3rest, the sport presented few features
worthy of especial comment. Nine ran for the opening
race of the day, the Woodside Plate ; and of these The
Llackler and Traviata were the most fancied, but neither
showed prominently in the race, which resulted in a
triumph for the fielders in the victory of an outsider in
Astracan. Thero was a tiresome " wait" before the five
sent to the post for the Committee Stakes could be de-
spatched on their journey, owing to the fractiousness of
Paleface, who could not be induced to join her herses, and
her vagaries at the post caused her to retire horn the posi-
tion of first favourite, which she had held when the bet-
ting opened, her place being usurped by Lillie, who won
easily. Tina, on account of the form she displayed in the
first race of the day, when she ran second to Astracan, was
made the favourite for the Town Plate, and she justified
the confidence reposed in her by "walking in." Any odds
were laid on Electricity for the Two-year-old Stakes,
which was reduced to a match between the favourite and
Lord Poulett's Tradewind, the former winning with great
ease. There was another long and wearisome delay over
the Half-mile Sweepstakes for two and three-year-olds,
which resulted in the defeat of the favourite, King Richard,
and a splendid race between Bouquetiere and Arkadi, the
former winning by a head. The fielders had a " tura-up"
in the victory of Cataline for the Welter Cup, the winner
being the worst fancied of the four starters. Lonsdale,
the winner of the Nursery Plate, was objected to on the
ground of a cannon, but Mr. Heathcote, who acted for the
stewards, considered the evidence insufficient to justify
him in reversing the judge's decision.
The Woodside Plate (Handicap) of 100 sous ; winners
after May 29 (at 6 p.m.) 71b extra. Five furlongs.

Mr J. Dixon's Astracan, by Muscovite—Golden Fleece,
3 yrs, 7st 31b (iuc. 716 ex)
Mr Stove's Tina, 5 yrs, Est 101 b (Peufold) 2
Mr V. Thane's Lupus, 4 yrs, 78t (E. Smith) 3

The following also ran :—Marquis of Worcostor, Tra-
viata, The [(Rektor, Adjutant, Brown Jug, Mother Nea-
sham.

Betting-5 to 2 agst Heckler, 3to 1 agst Traviata, 4to
1 agst Lupus, and sto 1 agst any other. Mother Neashatu
made running, followed by Astrac►u and The Mockler,
Lupus lying next ; Adjutant, who got off badly, being last
At the bend Astracan, taking up the running, won by hall
a length. Lupus was a bad third, Traviata was close up
fourth, llackler fifth, Marquis of Worcester and Brown
Jug together sixth and seventh, and Adjutant was last,
tailed 'off.

The Committee Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 added ;
two year olds 6st 71b, three Bst 71b, four and upwards
9st 71b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to
be sold for 50 Boys; if entered for 30 sovs allowed 51b ;
five furlongs.

Mr Hope's Lillie, by Cawood—Lady Elizabeth, by The
Nabob, 4 yrs, Bst 13Ib (£3O) (S. Mordan) 1
Mr Bromsgrove's Paleface, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b (£so) (Jeffery) 2
Mr Burnhara's Mendicity, 2 yrs, sst 131 b (CO) (Barker) 3
Thermometer and Bedford also ran.

Betting-7 to 5 agst Lillie, 2to 1 agst Mendicity, 3to 1
(at first 2 to 1) agst Paleface. Lillie made all the running,
and won by three lengths; a bad third. Thermometer
fourth, and Bedford last. The winner was sold to Mr H.
Wright for 76 guineas, and Thermometer was purchased
by Mr W. Page for 18 guineas.

The Town Plate of 40 sovs (Handicap); any winner
after May 29 (at six p.m.) 71b extra ; one mile.
Mr Stone's Tina, by Warlock—Queen of Tyne, 5 yrs,
Ost 41b (Wyatt) 1
Mr Lowe's Oharivari, 3 yrs, sst 71b .........(Newhouse) 2
Lord Poulett's Toy, 3 yrs, sst 121 b (Andrews) 3
The following also ran : —Milly, Othello, and Romney.
Betting—Even ou Tina, 4 to 1 agst Othello, 4 to 1 agst
Milly, 6to 1 agst Charivari. Tina cut out the work, fol-
lowed by Milly to the bend, when Milly dropped into
fourth position, and Tina coming on won easily by three
lengths, a neck only separating second and third ; Milly
was fourth ; Othello fiith ; and Romney last.
The Two Year Old Stakes of 5 soya each, with 50 added;
colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; any previous winner of
100 sovs 71b, 200 at any one time 101 b extra ; starters
twice without being placed allowed five lb; five fur-

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longs. 7 subs.
Mr T. V. Morgan's Electricity, by Thunderbolt—Lady
Kingston, 9st 31b (inc. 101 b ex) (Marsh) I
Lord Poulett's Tradewind, by Neptunus—Placid, Bst 101 b
(Neale) 2

Betting-7 to lon Electricity. The non-favourite
made play for a quarter of a mile, and the pair then raced
side by side till reaching the bend into the straight, where
a slight cannon occurred, in consequence of Electricity
shying at the crowd, but they were immediately righted,
and Electricity coming on won in a canter, hard held, by
three-quartors of a length.

A Sweepstakes of 5 soya each, with 40 added, for two and
three year olds ; two year olds ist, three Bst 121 b ; fillies
and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to be sold for

100 sovs ;if entered for 70 sous allowed 51b. Half a

mile.
Mr Hope's Bouquetiero, by Voltigeur, 3 yrs, Bst 41b (470 )
(Payne) 1
Mr Heene's Arkadi, 3 yrs, Bst 41h (.£7O) ...(LI. Jackson) 2
Mr T. Hughes's Pearl Mosque, 3 yrs, Bst 121 b (£7O)
(Prior) 3

The following also ran : —Maid of Burghley, Clifton,
King Richard, Palos, Peckwater, Sultana, Brenda, and Dr.
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Betting—Even on King Richard, 4 to 1 agst Bouque-
tiere, 5 to 1 agst Brenda, 8 Co 1 agst Peckwater, 100 to 6
agst Pearl Mosque.
After innumerable false starts the lot were despatched in
tolerably even order, Arkadi showing slightly in front
of Bouquetiere and Pearl Mosque, the others being
in a compact body, whipped in by Brenda. No change
occurred in their order till coming within the straight,
when Bouquetiere on the inside headed Arkadi, asd the
three placed raced home together, and after a fine struggle
Bouquetiere won very cleverly by a head, Arkadi only de-
feating Pearl Mosque for second place by the same dis-
tance. King Richard was a good fourth, Dr. Wilson fifth,
Peckwater sixth, Sultana seventh, Pales eighth, braid of
Burleigh ninth, Clifton tenth, and Brenda walked in with
the crowd. Mr. 11. Bennett bought the winner for 110
guineas.
The Welter Cup, value 50 sous (Handicap), by subscrip-
tion of 5 soya each, 2 ft, with 30 added; any winner
after May 29 (at six p.m.) 71b extra; gentlemen riders,
professionals 71b extra. About ono mile and a half. 9

subs.
Mr Wildtnan's Catiline, by Leamington—Cynthia, by the
Arab, Claret, 4 yrs, lOst 71b (inc 71b ex.)......(Deaeon) 1
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Mr H. Wright's Hopvine, 5 yrs, lOst 121 b (Mr Edwards 2
Mr Hope's Leading Suit, 4 yrs, I Ist 21b ......(Mr Yates 3
Mr G. Reynolds's Cranford, 5 yrs, lOstlolb (Mr Hatton 4
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Rotting-5 to son Leading Suit, 2to 1 agst Hopvine,
and 4 to 1 agst Catiline. The latter made play with a
clear lead of Hopvine and Leading Suit, Cranford bringing
up the rear. As they ran into the loop Catiline improved
his position, and Cranford dropped still further into the
rear being completely outpaced. Qa pasuig the 8c9104-

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ham-road Hopvine and Leading Suit closed on Catiline,
and the pair deptived him momentarily of the lead, but
coming again the trio furnished a brilliant race home, Dea-
con, by splendid riding, managing to win by a neck, Hop-
vine defeating- Leading Snit by the same distance, while
Cranford, last throughout, walked in lame.
The Nursery Plate (Handicap) of 50 sous, for two year
olds ; any winner after May 29 (at six p.m.) 71b extra ;
five furlongs.
Mr Hop's Lansdale, by Grimstone—Fairdale, 7At 41b
(Mord,m) 1
Mr Thadrnan'.: Fleet wing, 84 (Clement) 2
Mr H. Clark's Bush Hill, 7st 101 b.. (Booth) 3
The following also.ran :—Robert Lauadrie, Leoncillo,
and Joyful.

Betting—Even on Fleetwing, and 3 to 1 agst Lonsdale.
Lonsdale showed the way, immediately attended by Fleet-
wing, Joyful bringing up the rear,, and after going a hun-
dred yards Lonsdale and Fleetwing, quitting their horses,
raced home together. About a hundred and fifty yards
from the chair the pair closed on each other, end a cannon
was the result; but, going on, Lonsdale won a capital
race by a head. Bush Hill was fully ten lengths in the
rear of the second, Robert La•indrie was a moderate fourth,
and Joyful last throughout. On returning to scale
Clement, the rider of Fleetwing, lodged an objection
against Lonsdale for having jostled ; but, after bearing the
the rather conflicting statements adduced, Mr. Heathcote
decided in favour of Lonsdale.

NA VAL AND 1111L171A-111-7-th 7 ELLIGENCE.

On Tuesday draughts of 3 officers, 101 men, 4
women, and 6 children of the Ist battalion 16th
Regiment, and 1 officer, 184 men, 2 women, and 4
children of the depot, 100th Regiment, left Col-
chester for Liierpool, where- they will embark on
board the Dloraviau steamer to join the service
companies of their corps in Canada. Capt. Horne,
Ist battalion 16th Regiment, is in charge of the
draughts, which are accompanied by Ensign Mac-
-I,mn, Ist battalion 16th, and Lieut. Sawyer, 100th
Regiment. The 7th Dragoon Guards have arrived
at Colchester. Ensign Hailes, 2d battalion 16th
Regiment, exchanged from the 97th Regiment, is
under Orders to join the depot companies at Col-
chester. A draught of the 41st Regiment, con-
sisting of Lieut. Webb, Ensign Thackeray, 1 ser-
geant, and 50 rank and file, is held in readiness to
proceed to Calcutta by the long sea route early in
July, to jcin the service companies of the regiment.
Capt. Sadler, 41st Regiment, has assumed the com-
mand of tae depot at Colchester, vice Capt. Wavell,
who succeeds to a majority in his regiment.
The held-quarters and five troops of the 17th
Lancers, under the command of Col. Drury Lowe,
arrived at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich,
yesterday, from Brighton in two days' marches.
The dismounted portion of the regiment reached
the garrison yesterday by railway. The band of
the Royal Horse Artillery went out to meet the
Lancers, and played them into barracks.
General NVarde, C. 8., has made his half-yearly
inspection of the troops, barracks, &c., at Warley,
near Brentwood.

Mr. F. Pugh, engineer, of the screw steam gun-
vessel Assurance, 4, recently returned from the
West Coast of Africa, was tried yesterday by court-
martial at Devonport for being drunk on the 9th of
May last. He was sentenced to be dismissed from
her Majesty's service. _ _ _

The Southampton, 50, one of the old class of
sailing frigates, for many years attached to the
sailing reserve squadron in the Medway, is ordered
to be brought up.for service as a training and re-
serve ship, to be stationed at Hull. She is now un-
dergoing the necessary repairs, and is being fitted
up for the reception of a large number of boys and
lads to be trained for the Royal Navy and mercan-
tile marine.

Her Majesty's screw sloop Fawn, 17, 100-horse
power, which arrived at the Nore a few days since,
on the completion of her period of service with the
North American squadron, having been inspected
by Vice-Admiral Sir B. W. Walker, commander-
in-chief, is being dismantled' preparatory to being
put out of commission. She is to be paid off on
Tuesday next. -

Her Majesty's armour-plated screw frigate Bel-
lerophon, 14 guns, Capt. Reginald Macdonald, flag-
ship of Rear-Admiral Ryder, joined the Channel
squadron in Portland harbour on Tuesday last from
the eastward. Tee usual salutes Isere exchanged
as the Bellerophon rounded the east end of the
breakwater to take up her anchorage. The squadron
now comprises the Minotaur, 26 guns, screw iron-
of Rear-Admiral Fred. Warden, first
clad, flagship
in command; the Achilles, 26 guns, screw armour-
plated steamship, Capt. Edward Vansittart ; the
Warrior, 40 guns, screw armour-plated frigate,
Capt. Boys ; Royal Oak, 35 guns, screw, armour-
plated wooden frigate, Capt. Hillyar, C.B. ; Prince
Consort, 31 guns, screw armour-plated frigate,
Capt. Wm. Armytage ; Defence, 18 guns, screw,
armour-plated frigate, Capt. May ; Bellerophon, 14
guns, flagship of Rear-Admiral Ryder, second in
command ; Helicon, steam despatch vessel, Capt.
Field ; and Pigeon, gunboat, tender to the fleet.
It is expected that the whole of these vessels will
sail for Ireland on Thursday next. The conduct
of the men while on leave ashore has been admir-
able.

The official residence of Capt. W. Houston Ste-
wart, C. 8., aide-de-camp to the Queen, in Chatham
dockyard, is now being prepared and fitted up for
Prince Arthur, who, with his suite, will reside in
Chatham dockyard during the time he is engaged
in his military studies at the Royal Engineer estab-
lishment, Chatham. According to existing arrange-
ments it is understood that his Royal Highness will
commence his engineering studies at the termina-
tion of the vacation, on the 20th inst. A suite of
apartments has been fitted up at the officers' quar-
ters, Brompton Barracks, for his use during the
hours he will be engaged at the Royal Engineer
establishment.

YORK WHITSUNTIDE HORSE AND CATTLE FAIR.
—Ells annual fair for lean cattle and horses was held on
Monday. There was not a very large show of horses, but
their quality was superior to those which have generally
been shown at these chartered markets. Animals for the
road and for draught and agricultural work met with ready
customers, and all changed hands, while a few good ponies
also found buyers at high prices. A number of inferior
horses were left unsold. In• the lean stock market the full
reduction which was accepted in the fortnightly market
last week had to be submitted to, and many lots were not
disposed of.
lIIPROVENIENT OF PARK-LANE. The Select
Committee on the Park-lase Improvement Bill have pre-
sented a special report to the House of Commons, stating
their unanimous opinion that the incon renience experi-
enced from the overcrowded state of the traffic of Park-
lane would be boot obviated by opening up Hamilton-place
as a thoroughfare for public traffic, with a width of not
loss than 60 feet roadway, to be obtained by removing the
houses and other buildings on the eastern side.
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a second liberal is brought out, Mr. Wharton will that
bel.
started alottg with Mr. Mowbray.

SIINDERLaND.—The Liberals, on account of Mr. Bart-
ley's recent votes in favour of the Irish Church, have,
determined on opposition at the general election. Mr.
Eustace Smith, Mr. Gourley, the present mayor, and Mr.
Thompson, of Sherburn, have offered their services to the,
party. The committee of the Liberal Association have
had interviews with these gentlemen, and their names
will be shortly submitted to a large meeting of the Liberal
electors.

Nourn-WEsr Essm—Lord Eustace Cecil, who desires.
to he a Conservative candidate for this division (althourA
a meeting at Chelmsford has supported Colonel Brise in
preference to,bim),writes to Mr. J. W. P. Wallington
" lam not cognisant that, either by my public or my
private conduct, I have in any way deserved such treat-
ment at the hands of the Conservative party ; and shouli:
the opposition contemplated be carried to the extent whibla
is threatened, I shall deem it a matter of duty to give
those electors who supported me at the late-election (1865)
an opportunity of saying whether I have forfeited the
trust reposed in me or not."

NORTR-EAST NORFOLK. —A local paper tontradicte
report )which appears to have been largely circulated in,
the neighbourhood of Yarmouth, that the representation
of the north-east division of the county is likely to be
compromised by the Liberal party ; the fact being that
the party are Lilly prepared to contest both seats, and the
only reason why their candidates are not already before,
the ,constituency is the difficulty which is felt in that.
se Action.

OxFonD Crrr.—Mr. Charles Neate, has written•
a letter to the Mayor of Oxford, stating his intention to
retire into private life at the close of the present Pnritaiy•---
ment. A requisition has been presented to Mr. Vernon
Hareourt, Q.C., asking him to come forward in the room,
of Mr. Neate. The lea.rneit nituVedto
de so,-and promises to make an early visit to the city with
a ►iew of addressing the constituency.. The feeling in
favour of Mr. Harcourt's candidature is general aviongsb
the Liberal party. No one has as yet been announced by
the Conservatives.

WICK.—Mr. George Loch, of Uppatt, has commenced
ittr Dingwall his canvass for the representation of the
Northern Burghs. He has attended a large meeting of the,
electors ; and, on the motion of the provost, it was resolved
to support Mr. Loch's candidature.
BELFAST.—ShouId this important borough obtain a
third member, the Liberals are confident that they could
return u candidate on the representation of minoriticg,
principle.

QUEEN'S COUNTL-Mr. Fitzpatrick, the Liberal mem•
her, is threatened with opposition, on account of his
having supported 11jr. Gladstone's Irish Church resolu.
tions.