The Sun.
London, England, 1868-08-27 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27, 1868.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
nXFORD RACES.

First and Secone. lass RETURN TICKETS to OXFORD,
issued at PADDF.N '7ON, Victoria, Battersea, Chelsea, West
Broinpton, and lit. ris-Algton, on WEDNESDAY, August 26, and
following days, will be available for the return journey up to
Saturday. the 29th August, inclusive._ _ .

On both days of th-e Races a FAST SPECIAL TRAIN will
leave OXFORD for LONDON at 8.35 p.m., calling at Reading
and Slough only.

On THURSDAY and FRIDAY, August 27 and 28, an EXCUR-
SION TRAIN will leave PADDINGTON at 8.30 a m., Slough
9.5, and Reading f' "5 a.m., for OXFORD, returning from Oxford
each day at 6.15
For fares awl

=lass see hand-b:11s.
J. GRIERS'ON, General Manager.

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NET Pnorrrs, after paying all losses and ex-
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JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
August, 1868.

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SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, &c.
ADMIRALTY, Bth August, 1868.
PilE LORDS COMNIISSIONERS of the AD-
MIRALTY HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the
arrangements fot' the ADMISSION of persons, not already
in the Government service, to the Royal School of Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering as ADMIRALTY
PUPILS, will, for the present year, be as follows :
Candidates must not be less than 18 or more than 21
years of age, and must have served at least two years in
private shipbuilding or engineering establishments, or
must give satisfactory proof that they have in some way
been so Connected'w th shipbuilding or engineering opera-
tinns aslo become well-grounded in the elementary prin-
ciples and practice thereof.
The pupils will be selected by competitive examination,
the subjects for which, and cumbers of marks assigned for
each, are as follows :

Marks.

Pure mathematics, including arithmetic, mensura-
tion, geometry (plain and descriptive), plane tri-
gonometry, and the elements of the differential
and integral calculus . 2,500
Applied mathematics, including mechanics and
hydrostatics ... ... 1,000
Practical shipbuilding, including laying-off (for
shipwright's candidates only) ... 2,500
Practical marine engineering (for engineer candi-
dates only) . 2 500
French ... 500
Elements of physic and chymistry 750
English grammar and composition ... ... 750
Geography and History 750
No candidate will he admitted who does not obtain at
least two-thirds of the full number of marks in the two
first-named subjects, and three-fifths of the full number,
either for practical shipbuilding or marine engineering.
The last four subjects, although counting iu the compe-
tition, will not bo considered obligatory.
The candidate; who may be selected will be treated,
while attached tl the School, in all respects as the Admi-
ralty pupils; they will receive wages the same as dock-
yard apprent: commencing at Is. 6d. per day for six
days par we, fc :rat year, and increasing yearly 3d. per
day till it re:o', 2s. per day ; and in addition a subsist-
ence allowan. 3s. par day for seven days per week
while away fforq ',heir homes, either at the 5..:h00l or in
the dockyards.
Seven months of each year—viz., from October till May
—will be devoted to study at the School, and the remaining
five months to actual work and the acquirement of practi-
cal knowledge in the dockyards.
It is to be u- '3rstood that the Admiralty make no en-
gagements to -loy these pupils after the completion of
their course c ,dy; and they must rely on their own
worth as ed! 21. val architects for obtaining employ-
ment in the' • -nt career. The number of such pupils
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Persons de.rouer r - .-npeting must 'orward their names,
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Admiralty, • r han the Ist September.
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CANTERBURY MEETING-WEDNESDAY.

The Canterbury Plate of 40 sous ; any winner after the
publication of the weights 71b extra; half a mile.

Mr J. Nightingall's Cecil, by Plum Pudding—Cellina,
3 yrs, 7st 101 b... (Wyatt) 1
Lord Conynghani's Derby Day, 3 yrs, 6st 71b (Killiek) 2
.11r Francis's Norrington, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (Prior) 3
The following also ran :—Arkadi, Quecn Ebba, Chere et
Belle, Otho, and Lionel.
Dotting - 3 to 1 agst Cecil, 4 to 1 isach agst Arkadi and
Lionel, 5 to 1 agst Cheri) et Bello, and 10 to 1 agst any
other.

The fractiousness of Queen Ebba and the anxiety of the
jockeys to get off, delayed the start throe-qusrters of au
hour. Derby Day made the running, with a slight lead of
Cecil and Arkadi for half tho distance, when Cecil took the
command, and Arkadi was joined by Norrin ;ton. Cecil
drew away from the distance, and won cleverly by a
length ; a length aad a half separated the second and
third ; and a neck third and fourth ; Queen Ebba was fifth,
Chere et Belle sixth, Otho seventh, and Lionel last all the
way. The starter complained of Peppier for misconduct
at the post, and the case was referred to the stewards.
The Consolation Plate, value 40 says, for horses bona fide
the property of the tenant farmers and tradesmen re-
siding in the eastern division of the county of Kent ;
three year olds Bst 71b, four 9st 71b, five and upwards 9st
121 b; thorough breds 10lb extra; weights accumulative ;
about ono mile and a half.
Mr Ashenden's Cad, by Caractacus—Adele, 3 yrs, 9st 31b

(Bird) 1
Mr Hatton's Cranford, 4 yrs, list 41b (Owner) 2
Mr White's Huntsman, aged, lOst (Mr J. White) 3
Mr Gibb's Retribution, 3 yrs, lUst 81b (Owner) 4
Mr Ayle's Revenge, 5 yrs, lOst 81b (Bradbury) 5
Mr Strout's Papageno, aged, 9st 111 b ...(J. Nightingall) 6
Mr Barling's Sneaking Lawyer, aged, list 41b ...(G-rant) 0
Betting—Even on Sneaking Lawyer, 5 to 1 agst Cran-
ford, and 7to 1 agst Cad. The latter led throughout, and
won in a canter by twenty lengths. Four lengths between
second and third ; Retribution was a bad fourth, Revenge
fifth, and Pepageno next. The favourite was loft at the
post. Before the start Sneaking Lawyer and Cranford
were objected to for not being properly qualified to run.
The Nursery Stakes (handicap) of 5 sove each, 2 ft (to the
fund), with 30 added; winners after Aug. 19 (at ten
a.m.) 71b extra. Seven furlongs.
Mr H. Wright's Reel Ribbon, by The Cure—Red Tape,
7st filb (Peppler) 1
Mr T. Bell's Saturnalia, 6st 91b (S. Mordan) 2
Mr T. Bell's Bianca, Gst 41b .....(Hardy) 3
Mr S. Reeve's Adventuress, 7st 121 b (Marsh) 4
Betting-5 to 2on Saturnalia, 4to 1 agst Red Ribbon,
and 10 to 1 any other. The race throughout was a match
between the two favourites, Red Ribbon having slightly
the best of it all the way, and winning, after a fine race,
by a neck; Bianca was a bad third, and Adventuress
beaten off. On returning to scale Mordan, Saturnalia's
jockey, objected to the winner, alleging foul riding on
Peppler's part. The Stewards immediately entertained
the case, and decided that the objection was a frivolous
one, and ordered the £5 lodged to be forfeited to the
Bentinck Fund.

The Welter Cup (handicap), value 50 sous, by subscrip-
tion of 5 soya each, 2 ft (to the fund), with 30 added;
any winner after August 19 (at 10 a.m.) Mb extra ; gen-
tlemen riders, professionals 71b extra. One mile and a

half.
Major Pemberton's Grand Duke, by the Great Unknown
—Grand Mistress, 4 yrs, list 31b (inc. 51b extra)
(Col. Pemberton) 1
Lord Conyngham's Derby Day, 3 yrs, lOst 31b (inc 71b ex)f
(Sherratt) 2
Mr H. Marsh's Pakrita, 4 yrs, 10st 121 b (inc 71b ex)
(Heartfield) 3
Capt. Whebble's Dovedale, aged, 9st 121 b (car. 9st 131 b)
(Mr Bates) 4
Mr Dayer's Isabella, 5 yrs, list (inc 71b ex) (J. Potter) 5
Betting-5 to 4on Grand Duke, 2to 1 agst Pakrita, and
6to 1 agst Isabella. Darby Day held the lead till a quar-
ter of a mile from home, when the favourite passed him,
and won in a canter by four lengths; Pakrita was a bad
third, Dovedale fourth, and Isabella last.

A Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 25 added; two year
olds 7st, three Bst 71b, four 9st, five and upwards 9st
21b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be
sold for 50 soya; if entered for 30 sous allowed 51b;
_ _ _

half a mile.
Mr 11. Wright's Valentia, by Veaette—Capueine, 2 yrs,
6st 61b (X3O)
Mr G. Taylor's Marsala, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b (.C3O) (Vinell) 2
Mr Francis's Cassia, 3 yrs, 7st 131 b (.£30)...(11. Jackson) 3
Betting—Even on Cassia, 2 to 1 agst Valentia, and 3 to
1 agst Marsala. The latter held a slight advantage till
within the distance, when Valentin, challenged, and won,
after a fine race, by a head Cassia was beater. four
lengths from the second. The winner was sold to Mr.
Francis for 46 guineas. Mr. Francis also purchased Mar-
sala for 21 guineas, and Mr. Taylor claimed Cassia.
The Queen's Plate of 100 gs; three year olds Bst 51b, four
9st 71b, five and upwards 9st 121 b ; two miles.
Mr Temple's Fitz-Ivan, by Ivan—Diana, 4 yrs, 9,4 71b
(C. Smith) 1
Major Pemberton's Grand Duke, 4 yrs, 9st 71b
(J. Nightingall) 2
Mr Bread's Triana, 3 yrs, Bst 51b (Peppier) 3
Mr Wildman's Clovis, 3 yrs, Bst slb ( Vordan) 4
Mr Hogg's Lord Paramount, 4 yrs, 9st 7lb (11. Jackson) 5
Mr Nightingall's Cecil, 3 yrs, Bst Sib (Norman) 6
Betting—Even on Grand Duke, 2 to 1 agst Fitz-Ivan,
and 6to 1 agst Clovis. Fitz-Ivan made the running, fol-
lowed by Lord Paramount, Grand Duke, and Clovis, Cecil
bringing up the rear for half a mile, when Lord Para-
mount went to the front, waited upon by Fitz-Ivan till
half a mile from home, when the latter took up the run-
ning, and having Grand Duke in difficulties at the dis-
tance won easily by a couple of lengths. Triana was a bad
third, Clovis fourth, Lord Paramount fifth, and Cecil last
all the way.

A Selling Handicap of 3 sovs each, with 20 added. Three-

quarters of a mile. 3 subs.

Mr J. Bell's Saturnalia, by Carnival—Rosina, 2 yrs, Get
121 b (Morda,u) 1
Mr 11. Wright's Red Ribbon, 2 yrs, 7st 71b (Peppler) 2
Sir 0. Honywood's Charivari, 3 yrs, Sit lUlb

(John Nightingall) 3
Betting-6 to 5 agst Saturnalia, 7to 4 agst Rad Ribbon,
and 2to 1 agst Charivari. The latter led for a quarter of
a mile, when Red Ribbon took up the running, leading to
the distance, where Saturnalia challenged, and coming
away won i❑ a canter by three lengths. Charivari was a
bad third. The winner was not sold.

The Welter Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 15 added, for
horses belonging to or nominated by officers quartered
in Dent; gentleman riders; professionals extra. 7 fur.
Mr Jackson's Arkadi, by Buccaneer—Codicil, 3 yrs, list
121 b (inc. 101 b ex.) (H. Jackson) 1
Mr H. Marsh's Pakrita, 4 yrs, list 91b

(Major Withington) 2
Sir C. Honywood's Charivari, 3 yrs,_llst 121 b

(Colonel Pemberton) 3
Mr C. Barling's Sneaking Lawyer, aged, 12st
(Captain Barclay) 4
Mr G. Taylor's Tyrone, 3 yrs, 12st...(Captain Tempest) 5
Mr Macree's Breach of Promise, h b, aged, lOst 101 b

(➢lr Alexander) 6
Betting-7 to 4 agst Tyrone, 3to 1 agst Arkadi, and 4
to 1 agst Pakitra. Sneaking Lawyer led for about two
hundred yards, when Charivari took it up, leading till a
quarter of a mile from home, when Tyrone and Arkadi
drew out, and finished an exciting race, which ended in
favour of Arkadi by three-quarters of a length. Six
lengths divided second and third. Sneaking Lawyer was
fourth, Tyrone fifth, and Breach of Promise last.

PRICE.... 4d.
STAMPED 5d

easily by two lengths, Dulcet beating Problem for second
honours by half a length.
The innkeepers' Plate (Flandicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages
winners of any race after the publication of the weights'
51b extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
Mr F. Craston's Cheddingtou, by Mentrnore—Blister, 3
yrs, Bat.Blb (Kenyon) 1
Mr Audin wood's Lucy, 3 yrs, 7st 12. b (Quince) 2
Mr Lawson's Woful, 2 yrs, 6st lolb (W. Platt) 3
Ur J. Barber's Swan, 1 yrs, 7st 71b
Betting—G to 4on Cheddington, 3to 1 ngst Woful, and
sto 1 bar two. The favourit.., .losely attended by Lucy,
made play throughout, Cheddington winning after a good
race by a head. Woful finished a bad third, with Susan
last, beaten off.

The Bretby Stakes, the Harrington Stakes, a Selling
Handicap, and the Grand Selling Stakes did not fill.
Match for 100 sow, h ft. One mile.

Mr G. Angell's Python, Bst 121 b; Mr llodgman's
Maesllwcb, 7st 81b.-03 by consent.

BETTING ON TEE COURSE.
ST. LEGER.
sto 4 agst The Earl (taken)
100 to 15 agst Formosa (taken)
7to 1 agst Viscount (taken)
100 to 3 agst See Saw (taken)
40 to 1 agst Restitution (taken)

WEYMOUTH AND DORSET COUNTY MEETING
WEDNESDAY.

County Handicap of 5 sovs each, one ft to the hind, with

25 added.

One mile and a distance. 7 subs.

Mr T. Gunn's Coldstream, by Voltigeur—Bab at the
Bowster, 4 yrs, Est 131 b (Prangle) 1
Mr Lowden's Vigilant, 6 yrs, 7st 101 b... ...... (Jas. Clark) 2
Scurry Handicap S weepstakes of 5 sous each, 2 ft, with