The Sun.
London, England, 1868-06-26 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1868,

t3I3ARE LibT.

ORDINAL I AND STOCKS.

share; i Railways. I p,,aA
'I Closing Business
I `''''i Price. done.
st ristol and Exeter .... 100 82 ft
at Caledonian ........ . 100 73 73 ,72; f ;
at Cambrian
- •Jork and Bandon...- - - -
VD Cornwall all 3 4
st Dublin & Belfast June lOO 75 77
Caledonian
at . Dun„Perth,& Ab. June. WO - 70 72
- E.London, scrip Ce:ti. all - -
Do. 160 - -ti
at Glasgow &S. Western 100 90 97
at Great Eastern, Ord.stk. 100 30 34 361 4
at Do. E. Angl. at. No. 2 100 7 9
at Great North of Scotland' 100 15 ;6
st Great Northern I 100 103 10f 1021
35 Do. A stock .. 100 96 47 9ta
st Do. B stock lOO 123 126
at Do. New, is. at 25 pw 100 - -
- GtS, and W. 01 Ireland 100 97 98
st t.l t. Western -Original lto 5, 62 515 j 1
a Do. 6. Val. Rail. gua. 100 -
st Do. South Wales
st Do. W. Mid.-Oxforu 100 kS 13
at Do. Newport lOO 30 33
st Do. II ereford - -
at Lancashire 4 Yorksltiry 100 :t:8 29 1181 I
.st Landon and Blaokwali' 100 - -
st Lou., Rrigh., fa S Coro: 101 5 j 52 511 4
at 1.0 u., Chat., and Dover 100 20 21 191 1
at Do. Metrop. Ex. A l.OO It 15 •
at Lon. & North Western 100 1:54 'l6 1151
al Lon. 4 South Western: 100 92 91
it Sian., Sher., & Lincoh, 100 .3 14
st Metropolitan .
,t Do. New lO - -
at Do. Extentaon..... all 107 105
at Aetrupolitau District all 80 85
2) ( Do. do. do. •10 -- -
tu Do. and St. John'sW 'o 6 - -
. ~t, Ilidland
at Do. £9 Share 7 - -
,t Do, Birrnin.. & Derbj 100 74 76
t Aid K ant . all - -
at North British
•t Do. Ed., PLII., & Dun lOO - -
at Nth. Eastern-Berwich 100 103 104 1034
Do. G.N• 81 purchaa, ,6.13.1 - -
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a Do. York lOO 43 95
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4! Do. Stock. & Darling ail 132 134
a! Do. do. 1860-61 lB - -- p
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at Scottish Central - -
Soot. N. E , Aber. stuck 100 - -
- Uo. Scot, Mid. stook lOO - -
- Shropshire Union
st iouth Devon lOO 45 47
at south Eastern
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- V ale of Neath - -
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10 Waterloo & Whitelia.ll 6 - -
West Cornwall
BRITISH rOSSESSIONS.
(8) Atlantic &St.Lawrenee all 55 67
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' / go. 5 per cant....... .
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at ..ail e Town & Dock, gu lOO 18 52
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at cast Bengal, gu., sdo 100 108 110 1031
at East Indian, gu. 5 p.o. 100 112 113 ill
10 Do. .1 Extension - -
at ,arandTrunkoi Canada 100 15/ 161 151 i
100 Do. Equip. Mort, Bonds
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100 Do. Ist Pref. Bonds all 43 15
100 Do. do deferred ... • all - - •
100 De. 2d Pref. Bonds all 83 35
100 Do. do. deferred - -
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100 Do. do. deferred - -
100 Do. 4th Prat. stook
100 Do. do. deterred - -
at at. India Pen.gua. sp.e lOO 1104 1114 1111 I
93 o. Gun. 5 per cent lB 14 2
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at t.i t. South of India
gua. 5 per oent
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at • Do ~.....
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104 Do. New-..,. - --
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at Madras, gua. 5 p.o
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at Do. 44 do lOO 445 97
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at Do. Delhi
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at Do.lndus St.lelot ''" 100 37 89

The King and Queen of the Belgians left Lacken
on Monday for Ostend, to visit the United States
ships Franklin and Ticonderoga, the arrival of
which in that port we have already announced.
Their Majesties arrived at Ostend at ten. The
King first reviewed the 7th Regiment, which was
drawn up opposite the station, after which the
Royal party proceeded in State carriages to the
pier, where the mail steamer Louise Marie was
moored, with Royal standard flying from the mast
head. the King and Queen had been received with
great enthusiasm, and salvoes of artillery were fired
on embarking. The weather had up to that been
menacing, and low, dark clouds had formed a dense
canopy overhead. The Royal steamer had scarcely
left the shore when the storm burst and the rain
fell in torrents, quite shutting out from view every-
thing around the vessel. The American ships were
at anchor at about six miles from Ostend, and on
the steamer arriving near the flag of Admiral Farra-
gut, which was flying at the mainmast of the
Franklin, was lowered and replaced by the Belgian
standard, while salutes were fired from the vessel
and the Ticonderoga. Efforts were then made t)
bring the steamer alongside of the Franklin for the
Royal party to go on boarJ, but the sea was now
so rough that after two failures the attempt was
abandoned, and the Franklin's boats, each manned
by an officer and 15 men, were lowered to tranship
the passengers of the Louise Marie. The King
and Queen took their seats in the first, but the
rain was still falling heavily, and the boats danced
in such an agitated measure that the trip looked far
from inviting, and some of the guests hesitated to
follow the example of their Majesties. The passage
was, however, made without accident, and on their
Majesties stepping on board the Franklin the guns
fired, the band struck up the Brabaganne, and the
seamen manned the yards and raised loud cheers.
The King and Queen first took a few moments'
rest in the state cabin, after which, accompanied by
the admiral, they visited the vessel in all its details.
The other guests, and the members of the press who
had been graciously permitted to join the party, re-
ceived the most courteous attention from the officers,
and as many of the last named were able to speak
French their explanations were listened to with great
interest. The visit throughout the vessel having
been terminated, the admiral gave to his visitors
the spectacle of different manoeuvres, and, among
others, beating to quarters, the working of the
guns, clearing the deck for action, manning the
pumps for a fire on board, and firing at a flag
fixed on a buoy at a distance of three-quarters of a
mile. The precision of aim was excellent, every
shot striking within a few yards of the point, and
in one instance the flag staff was cut in two. The
rain had in the meantime ceased, the clouds had
cleared away, and a magnificent sun shone forth,
compensating the visitors for the discomfort of
the morning. While these proceedings had been
going on, a splendid breakfast had been prepared
in the saloon ; as, however, the size of the room did
not afford accommodation for all the guests, the
King, Queen, and ladies first descended, the honours
of the table being done by the admiral and Mrs.
Farragut ; afterwards, a second repast, over
which Mr. Sanford presided, was served to
the gentlemen. A large number of steamers had
arrived from the shore with spectators and plied
around the Franklin. Many of the excursionists
who had accompanied their Majesties had also
visited the Ticonderoga. The King, before leaving,
examined with great attention the immense plat-
form gun, weighing 16 tons, on board the Franklin,
and also passed in review the marines on board.
At four o'clock their Majesties took leave of the
admiral, expressing the great pleasure they had de-
rived from their visit, and returned on board the
Louise Marie. Their departure was marked by a
salute of 21 guns, and as the Belgian vessel passed
the Franklin the Belgian National Anthem was
again played, and the yards manned. The King
and Queen landed at Ostend at five, and at once
left by rail, arriving at Lacken at seven.

COLONIAL GO VERN AI..E NT SEC CRITIIO6.
I British Columbia, 6 per -------
cent., Dec.3l, 1972 100
Can.Gov.6 p.c.Ja.&July
1877-84
Do. 6p. o. Feb. & Aug 1,,0 103 105
Do. sp. o. Mar. & Sept, 103 103 195
Uo. sp. c. Jan. & July, 100 93 95 031
Do. sp. c. Inscribed ski ICO 93 95
Cape G. Hope, 6 p.c.1873 100 102 104 103
Oo.Ap1.&001. 1890-1000 100 .11 112
Do. do 1880-90 100 167 109
Do. Jan.&July, 1890-91 100 108 11u
Do. 5 per cent. 15 April
and 15 Oct., 1900 lOO 98 .00
C:e3 lon, Nov. 1878, 6 100 1 8 110
Do. 1872, do lOO 101 107
51auritius, 6p. 0, 1873,
Jan. and July
Do. 1879 .. OO 106 LOS
1882, May 15, N0v.14: 100 107 (00
Do. 1815, Feb. & Aug lOO 10d I'lB
Natal 'Gov. 6 per cent lOO - .
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N. S.W. Gov.s p 0.,1860 100 9) 101
Do. 5 p.c. 1871 to 187 u 100 98 99
Do. 5 p.o. 1886 to 1896, 100 951 961 1031
New Zealand, 6p. cent' 100
Do. 5 per cent....
--Nova Scotia Gov. 6 p. c
sterling, 1875 lOO 102 104
Queensland Gov. 6p. c loo* 103 105
S. Aus.Gov. 6 p,o. 1868-9 100
Do. 1878 & upwards 1(.0 113 111
VlO,O ov. 6 p.o. Ja.& July 100 -
Do. do. April & Oct lOO 1114 112,
13.13.1T1614. MINES.
Cam. Consol. Gold, lint. 1
Chlyerton
Clifford Amalgamated SO 51 61
Devon G. Cons. (Tavist 1 440 460
Drakewalls 2.1.0 1 1
-- East Bassett (Illogan) 291 10 12
-- East Caradon 2.14.0 4 3
Nast Corn Brea 3l 2 21
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East Gunnislake. 8.3.6 1 1
East Loved 3.9.0 8 11
W'l Russell (Tavlstk 11.7.0 11 2
Gam.& StAubyn(Gwen. 66 4 5
'Great Laxey, limited all 101 174
Great South Tolgus 1.4.0
Great Wheal 11.9.6 -
- 11. Wheal Vol (aelst, q 1 40 15 17
;renville 0.0.6 11 14
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A- 38 40
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South Condurrow 5.2.0 1
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stray Park
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West Chi rerton ll 62 61
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Wheal Bassett; 'Mogan 51 75 80
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Wheal Tralawney (Lis 5.17.0 7 9

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT AND THE KING AND labour which you would act wisely in at once
QUEEN ON THE BELGIANS. I abandoning."
The article terminates by earnestly supplicating
the Deputies to intervene and afford efficient aid to
a whole people whom France has taken under her
protection.

KING'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.

The speeches were delivered and prizes distri-
buted yesterday in the great hall of the college, the
Bishop of London presiding. Among those pre-
sent were the Rev. Dr. Jelf, the Rev. G. F. Maclear,
the Head Master; Mr. Rassam (who has just re-
turned from Abyssinia), the Rev. T. D. Kingdon,
the Rev. T. 0. Cockayne, Dr. Wiutzer, Rev. B.

Jackson, Rev. W. Kett, Mr. Cheere, Mr. S. M.
Mitster, and Professors DAarnotte, Miller, and Yeo.
The body of the hall was crowded by the scholars
and their relatives and friends.
The following prizes were then distributed, each
recipient being introduced by the Head Mastec with
a few suitable words of commendation :
For Divinity.—Classical Division.—Ernest New-
ton Wix. Modern Division.-IVilliam Alfred Sur-
ridge.
For Latin Verse.—Arthur Aiken Brodribb.
• For English Verse.—Joseph Henry Philpot.
For Loftin.—Arthur Aitkin Brodribb.

For an English Essay.—Trevor Bamford.

For English Literature.—Classical Division.—
Joseph Henry Philpot. Modern Divsioa.—G-eorge
Henry Batterbury. Both .Divisions.—Joseph
Henry Philpot and George Henry Batterbury
(equal.)
For Mathematics.—Classical Division.—John
Gerard Laing. Modern Division.—Charles Edward
Williams and Robert Frederick Davis.
For French.—William Alfred Surridge.
For German.—John Churchill.
For Science.—Richard Henry Jude and Charles
Edward Williams.

For Drawing—Frederick Vincent Stokes.
For the best Herbarium collected between the
Ist day of June, 1867, and the Ist day of July,
1868.—Thomas CarnelL3-.
For the best collection of mounted insects pro-
cured between the Ist day of June, 1867, and the
Ist day of June, 1868.—Eden Greville.
Workshop Prize.—Henry Wale Deecon.,
The HEAD-MASTER then real the following list
of honours gained since the last distribution : .

Oxford.—Dyer, William T. T., Christ Church,
second class in mathematics, first class in natural
science; Saintsbury, G. E., Merton, second class in
moderations ; Richards, E. T.,
,Queen's, proxitiz
accessit for the Hertford; Richards, F. T., first class
in moderations ; Garrod, H. 8., postmastership at
Merton ; Freeman, G. F., proxim?, accessit for Cor-
pus scholarship.

Cambridge.—Christie, W. H. DI., Trinity CA-
lege, fourth wrangler; Fynes-Clinton, E., St.
John's, eighth in the first class in classical tripos ;
Bolkin, A. A., King's, second class in theological
tripos ; Gray, E. A., Trinity Hall, second class in
the law tripos ; Fawcus, J. G., foundation scholar-
ship at Trinity College; Rhind, G. 8., Christ's
College, honourable mention for the Winchester
University Reading Prize ; Platt, B. C., scholar-

ship at Peterhouse ; Laing, J. G., scholarship at
Jesus College ; Batterbury, G. 11., first class, Ox-
ford Local Examination.

A vote of thanks to his Lordship for his kindness
in presiding over the proceedings was then pro-
posed in the name of the Council, Masters, and all
who were then present, and carried by acclamation.
The Bishop of LONDON said he had great satis-
faction at being present that day. His duty as
a member of the Council was a very small one.
Beyond that of selecting a good master they had
little to do, for when they had made that selec-
tion their duty was pretty well ended. The less
their interference was called for the better would
the school go on ; for were they continually to in-
terfere no good master would remain with them.
As the exponent of the Council he would state
that they were ready on all occasions to foster
and encourage whatever branch of instruction might
seem to be required, and therefore the seepud great
duty of the Council was the giving of prizm. In
looking at the list before him he could not help ob-
serving that the subjects of study at the school
were very various indeed. Ills acquaintance with
the school and with King's College proper led him
to believe that there had been among them for a
long time a spirit of improvement not requiring any
special commissions to make suggestions to them in
orJer that they might keep pace with the age. Bat
where the subjects of study were various there was
always some danger less the good old subjects,
which must alwaysform the staple of a good school,
might be forgotten ; therefore it was with peculiar
satisfaction that he heard Mr. Maclear read the list
of honours that had been gained since the last dis-
tribution at the two old Universities, showing that
the classics and mathethatics bad by no means
suffered by the introduction of other
subjects, but had stood side by side with
them. Indeed, he did not think there was
any probability that either the classics or mathe-
' matics—both of which were so admirably adapted
to fit the mind for the attainment of other descrip-
tions of knowledge—would be neglected merely be-
cause boys who had no peculiar aptitude for the
study of those subjects were encouraged to take
up other branches of learning which opened to them
a new career in after life. The great argument in
favour of the study of those other subjects was that
all minds were not made alike, and that the old
system went too much upon the idea that if a boy
could not become a good classical scholar or a good
mathematician, he was necessarily of a low grade of
intellect. Modern languages, science, and many
other subjects were capable of giving a stimulus to
minds which would otherwise remain uncultivated;
therefore he was truly glad to find that this variety
of subjects had been introduced into this great
school. (Cheers.)
The Rev. Mr. MACLEAR, after announcing that
Mr. Rassam, one of the Abyssinian captives, was
present, proposed that the meeting should cordially
congratulate that gentleman on his return to civilised
society, and, as they hoped, to a future great and
glorious career. (Cheers.)
The Right Rev. Prelate havingapressing engage-
mbnt elsewhere, then retired.

Mr. RASSAM, who was most heartily received,
assured the meeting that he was much happier that
day than when he was at Magdala in chains, and
felt very much obliged to them for their kind
welcome.

MARKETS-7 HIS DAY.

The weather continuos fine, and from the heavy lands
the crop accounts are very good.

The tendency of the trade is loss favourable to producers,

From some of the principal country markets the reports
show that the late improvommt is not in all cases fully
maintained.

The number of wheat cargoes off the coast is increased
to 40, and others are expected. Prices on the week are is.

lower.

At Mark-lane to-day the attendance was small, and tho
trade dull, with less firmness in the tone.
English wheat was a slow sale at about Monday's rates.
Foreign wheat was not pressed, but there was quite suffi-
cient supply at market, and prices were unchanged.
Flour moved off in retail at late rates.

Barley and beans quiet, without quotable change.
Oats in good supply, and some rather out of condition,
which were purchased on easier terms. Good qualities un-
altered.

COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, June 26.—Sales probably 12,000 bales.
Market slightly firmer. Sales of the week, 68,250 ; specu-
lation, 8,500 ; export, 14,375; import, 48,750 ; stock,
607,375.
Official quotations.-31i(1. upland, 111 ; Orleans, 11 ;
Mobile, 111; Egyptian, 91.

THE FIIENC4 BENEVOLENT SJCIETY.—A ball of
an unusually interesting character is to be given at Willis's
Rooms on Monday next, in aid of the funds of this charity,
known as the Societd Francais() de Bionfaimnce. So
much anxiety to be present has already been displayed that
a great success may confidently be looked for. It is an-
ticipated that several members of the English Royal
Family will be present ; and as the princes and princesses
of the Orleans family take so much interest in the welfare
of the society their presence may be relied upon. The
list of lady patronesses also includes mlny ladies of the
highest rank in English society. It is stated that the
-.Countess' do-Paris and •the_Dueheo d'Aumale. have ar-
ranged a special quadrille, which will be performed
during ail Main.

.

THE FORTIICOMING -ALEXANDRA.

I?ACES.

A writer in a contemporary says :—Considering
the great and increasing popularity of horse-racing,
or, as it might, perhaps, with greater truth be said,
considering the modern rapid growth of the spirit
of gambling amongst the p2ople, and the universal
disposition to discover in any public competition a
peg to hang a bet on, it is curious that the inaugu-
ration of a handsome and commodious racecourse,
within fifteen minutes' ride of Farriugdon-street,
should excite so small an amount of public
curiosity. Any one ;might reasonably suppose,
judging from the tremendous stir that the Derby
Day occasions, and the homage t! at is rendered
thereto by persons of every degree, from princs
of the royal blood to the Whitecross-strcet
cos'ermonger, who; in honour of the grand occa- I
s!on, and that the family " turn-out" may show
as it should, sports a coat of paint for the barrow
and a new bridle for the donkey, that a revelation
of the fact that a new " Epsom," in no way inferior
to the old, was in prbgress and raj i lly approaching
completion would hive thrilled London with ecstasy.
One can imagine the first whisperings of the good
news being received with modest incredteity. There
might be races in contemplation at Alexandra
Park, as there were alrea ly at Hatfield and
Croydon and Hampton—amusing affairs enough,
doubtless, but decidedly of not sufficient import-
ance to claim a man's attention for so long as a
day before the time of meeting, let alone to in-
duce him to make special holiday, or to invest
as much as a half-crown on any probable equine
victor. There was but one great horse-racing
holiday for Londoners, and where and when that
occurred all the world knew. Aud considering
the gigantic proportions that the people's horse-
racing holiday as held annually on Epsom Downs
hare assumed, it is not astonishing that the rumour
of a rival should be discredited. When, however,
the rumour gained strength, and presently boldly
announced itself as fact on the face of countless
placards stuck about the walls, and sud len adver-
tisements bloomed forth in newspaper columns, an-
neancing the astonishing reality that within the
palings that encircle the park of the palace on Mus-
well Hill there has been designed an I completed
quite a model racecourse, extensive as that on
,Epsom Downs; and that lords and marquises
of sporting tendencies, and with the cream of
quadrupedal racers in their stables, had taken
on themselves the supervision of the sports ;
and that a stand capable of affording ac-
commodation for four thousand spectators had
been erected; and that, including saddling pad
docks, and weighing rooms, and betting ring, and
enclosure for Tattersall's subscribers, and refresh-
ment rooms and booths, the whole affair was com-
plete for a re-enaction on Tuesday and Wednesday
next of the festivity and folly that distinguished
the 27th of May last—it does appear somewhat
singular that among that vast number of people
who regard horse-racing on a grand scale as the
most delightful spectacle possible to be produced,
there has not been a more general awakening. Per-
haps the directors of the Alexandra Park Com-
pany are loth to thrust too eagerly forward a pro-
gramme of sports in which a questionable element
is necessarily included. Maybe the public just
now, bearing in mind certain peculiar features
that marked the main race on the Derby-day, are
rather shy of matters horsey. Every suggestion
is more probable than that the people regard this
important addition to existing facilities for indulg-
ing in the national pastime as unnecessary. Let
this be how it may, this much may be said in favour
of the promoters of the scheme ; it is manifestly
their desire to provide for the entertainment of their
hoped-for thousands of patrons on the most liberal
scale.

As to the horses entered for the races, of which
there will be six each day, I could obtain buc little
information. Achievement, I believe, will run, and
Formosa and Knight of the Garter. The grand day
will be the second day, when the Alexandra Prizs
will be competed for. A box is being superbly fitt
for.the acccommodatiou of the Prince and Priirjess
of Wales.

IMPERIAL PARLIA.IYITZIiT

HOUSE OF COMMONS—Tars DAY.
The SPEAKER, took tho chair at two:o'clock.
FOREIGN CATTLE MAREET BILL.
The house want into committee on this bill, Mr. Dodson
in the chair.

(LEFT SITTING.)

SPORTING INTELLIGENOZ—This Daf.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
STOCKBRIDGE RICES-THIS DAY.
_ WESTMORELXND PLATE.

Choral
Secrecy
Charles IL
_ 3

Fivo ran.

HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGA(3E-

VENTS.

June 19, at 1 p.m. (to Mr. Rd. Johnson, of Yorkl Edin-
burgh, out of all handicaps to date, except the South
Lancashire Tradesmen's Cup.

June 20, at 0.30 p.m., Prince Imperial, out of Cham-
pagne Stakes at Bibury, and Troy Stakes at Stockbridge.
June 20, at 0.30 p.m., Martyr, out of Champagne Stakes
at Bibury, and Oroonie Produce Stakes, and Stockbridge
Cup at Stockbridge.
June 20, at 0.30 p.m., Chillianwallah, out of Hamilton
Stakes at Stockbridge.

June 20, at 0.30 p.m., Vladimir, out of the Donningtoa
Stakes and Eltham Plate at Stockbridge.
June 20, at 0.30 p.m. Athanor, out of Coventry Stakes
and Eltham Plate at Stockbridge.

June 20, at 0.30 p.m. Speculum, out of Hurstbourne Cup
at Stockbridge.

June 20, at 0.30 p.m. Corinne and Head Centre, out of
the Ninth Biennial at Stockbridge.

Juno 20, at 0.30 p.m., Clairon, out of Beaufort handicap
at Stockbridge.

June 20, at 0.30 p.m., Cornet Smike, out of Tenth
Biennial at Stockbridge.
June 22, at 9 a.m., Usurper, out of the Bibury stakes.
June 22, at 9 a.m., LozJuge and Slanderer, out of Stock-
bridge engagements.

June 22, at 9.a.m., Miss Nellie, out of Newcastle engage-
ments.

June 22, at 9 a.m., Alaster, out of the Eltham plate at
Stockbridge.
June 22, at 9 a.m., Carlos, out of the ninth Biennial at
Stockbridge.

June 22, at 9 a.m., Singapore, out of the Stockbridge cup.
June 22, at 9 a.m., Haymaker and Percussion, out of the
North Derby at Newcastle.

June 22, at 9 a.m., Philosopher, out of all engagements.
June 22, at 10.30 a.m., Tumbler, out of the B:bury
S takes.

June 22, at 11.40 a.m., all Mr Angell's horses out of
Stockbridge engagements.

June 22, at 11.50 a.m., Patrician, out of Stockbridge en-
gagements.

Juno 22, at 1.5 p.m., Mariner, out of Alexandra Park
engagements.

It may be mentioned, although I doubt if the
financial manager will think me for disclosing the
fact, that, as regards an easy and uninterrupted
view of the races, it appears a sheer waste of 10s. to
expend it in the purchase of a grand stand ticket.
It is hard to imagine a spot posse3sing more natural
advantages towards the formation of a racecourse
than does that part of the park set apart for the
purpose. The course itself may be described as
being kite, or rattier pear, shape. At what may
be called the stem end are both the starting and

June 22, at 1.21 p.m., Monitress and Skirmish, out of
Bibury Stakes.

June 22, at 2.30 p.m., Vestminster, out of Mottisfont
Stakes at Stockbridge.

June 22, at 2.30 p.m., c by Romulus, out of Attack, out
of all engagements.
June 22, at 2.45 p.m., f out of Lady Lurewell, out of
Ch•umpagne Stakes at Bibury.
June 22, at 2.45 p.m., North Briton, out of Troy Stakes
and Tenth Biennial at Stockbridge.
June 22, at 2.45 p.m., f out of Masquerade, out of Tenth
Biennial at Stockbridge.
Juno 22, at 2.45 p.m., all Mr. Merry's horses out of New-
castle engagements.

winning posts, and the judge's chair and the tele-
graph board. In describing this pear-shaped track
a horse must traverse a mila and a quarter. At the

thick end of the p3ar, there is a circular arrange.
meet of the course, making it two miles out and
home again. Again, there is a straight course, or
nearly straight, of five furlongs.
At the stein en l of the pear-shape is the grand
stand, and continuing along the curved stalk of it,
as it were, the saddling paddock is reached, while
between the two is an enclosed space where are

WORCESTER SUSIIIER MEETING.
THURSDAY, JULY 2.
The \Vorcastershiro Stakes (handicap) of 10 sovs each,
5 ft., 3if declared on or before Tuesday, Juno 23, with
100 added ; second to save stake ; a winner of a handi-
cap of 100 sovs in value after Juna 16, at 10 a.m., 71b ;
of two handicaps of 109 sovs., or one of 300 sovs., 101 b
extra. N3w Coors:3, one mile three furlongs. 55 subs,
31 of whom pay 3 sovs each.

the weighing rooms. It will thus be seen that a
person on the stand is enablei to view the whole
operation from first to last —the saddling in the
paddock, the start, the return to the winning-
post, and the unsAdrlling and weighing. Pro-
vided, however, that the visitor is content with

as much amusement al may be got out of a fine
view of the race—and this, bear in mind, is all that
he gets for his half guinea oa the Grand Stand at
Epsom—he may ba amply satisfied and save his
money. Grassy slopes, commanding a perfect view
of the course, abound in sufficient number to afford
ample room, not for standing merely, but for re-
clining at ease, for teas of thousands of spectators.
This feature alone, doubtless, will make the Alex-
andra races popular. There need be no pushing
and driving, as at other races ; no squeezing against
rails or grievous crushing of corns consequent on
the unceremonious command of the police that you
should "keep back." Even though the sightseers
number a quarter of a million there will be room
and to spare for all.

Age st lb
Vespasian ...5 9 5
Christmas Carol ... 6 7 9
Dick Turpin 4 7 8
A.ettea 5 7 5
Success ... 6 7 4
Orion ... ... 3. 7 4
C by Romulus
Attack (inc 71b
ex.) 4 7 0
Mayflower ... 4 6 12
Needle Gun ... 6 6 12
Chivalry ... 3 6 12
Blacklock 3 6 7
Vortigeru ... 3 6 7

RACING FIXTI
JU

Age st lb
Wild Briar... ... 5 6 G
Prince Regent ... 3 6 5
Jeanie Deans ... 4 6 4
Little Ellen ... 5 6 4
Madame Wright ... 5 6 2
President Lincoln.. 3 6 2
The Returned ... 3 6 0
U by Thormanby—
Phemy (Wild

Chelmsf ord
Worcester S um mor

Kingsbury and Hendon

Cliarl,;y's dim)... 3 6 0
Thorucrolt ... 3 5 12
Pest 3 5 12
Papillon ... ... 3 5 7
Ligurian 3 5 7

Again, as regards that most important feature of
all, " refreshments," the directors have shown a
praiseworthy desire to insure to their shilling pa-
trons a comfortable something to eat and drink at a
rate even cheaper than it may be obtained at an
ordinary tavern or eating-house. One contractor
—a man of known respectability—has the entire
control of this department, without as well as
within the precincts of the grand stand. In the

URES FOR 1866.
LI.

ref reshmtut rooms attached to the latter, a cold
collation of a superior sort may be had for three
and sixpence, and doubtless the visitor may, if he
be so disposed, spend as mlch in luncheon in the
outer booths ; but here, if it so please a man, he
may study the most rigid economy, and still be
well served, for, by binding agreement between the

contracting powers, a substantial cut from a cold

joint may be obtained for the small sum of six-
pence, while ale or beer—warranted Bass or

Alsopp—may be had at the rate of sixpence a

quart. By the by, while on the subject of re-
freshment, it may be mentioned that in the
building of the grand stand a blunder has been

committed that may cause some amount of

inconvenience. As already stated, the stand is

designed for the accommodation of four thousand
persons, whereas, including the dining-room and
the sandwich bars, there is bare elbow room for

four hundred. This is an oversight that should be
remedied on a future occasion. Another defect is,
that a largo number of the vehicles will have to
cruss the course in order to reach the reserved car-
riage space, and there remain until the break-up of
the day's entertainment—an arrangement that may
possibly become a source of irritation and loss of
temper, unless due care is taken, by placards and
otherwise to apprise visitors before they enter on
the preserved ground what will be the probable
duration of their limbo.

Except the refreshment department, the arrange-
ments of the grand stand are all that could be de-
sired, and in one essential particular more than might
have been expected in these days of unscrupulous
money-making. It has of late been a matter of
complaint that the admission money commonly
charged at certain places of public amusement was
no better than a farce ; to be sure, the specified sum

2 Odiham
2 Stamford
6 Livorpool July M.
6 I littatiugdon 2l.
Nottingham. July
Cliesterlield
I linutsford 23
Sout,b.amptoa
I Sudbury aad li.limg
1 Goodwood ..., 24

16

Ratcliffe
Carlisle 7
Newmarket July 7
Iluagerford
Pontofract
Down Royal Corp l4
Reading
Spilsby

gained for the visitor admission within the outer
doors, but for all that he coald see or hear he might
almost as well have remained out in the public
highway. The only way of remedying this

inconvenience was by paying, in addition to the
" admission" money, as much Ai might bQ de-

THE CAPE MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON, June 25.

The Union Steam Company's steamer Anglian,
Captain Dixon' with the above mail, 26 passen-
gers, and 1,799 packages of cargo, arrived here.
She left Table Bay on the 19th, and experienced
tine weather. Her Majesty's bhips Racoon and
Petrel were cruising off the Cape. The Pioneer
and Flora were at Ascension, and the Bristol at
Madeira, bound for Lisbon.
On the 28th the Anglian spoke the French bark
Tropique, of Bordeaux; and on the 29th the ship
British Peer, 71 days from Bombay for Liverpool.
The ship Brechin Castle, of Glasgow, from
Rangoon, was abandoned on 28th April. Iler
crew landed at St. Helena on the 28th ult.

Governor Wodehouse had returned from the
Basuto Land, having accomplished little by his mis-
sion. Tile Free State refused every overture to
treat with him, depending on their protest to the
British Government. His Ext,.ellency had resolved
to leave matters as they were until the decision of
her Majesty's Government had been obtained.
A movement was being made in Orange Free
State in favour of annexation to the British Em-
pire.

The Colonial Parliament met on the 20th ult.
The news from Natal and Port Elizabeth is un-
mportant.

business at Cape Town had improved, though
still dull.
Sign* of revival, however, were visible
in some districts.
Exchange on London Bank Bills, 30 days, I per
cent. discount. Commercial Bills, 90 days, 4 per
cent. discount.

Bank of England Returns,

An Account, pursuant to t;
cap. 32, for the week ending.)

the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
Wednesday, June 21, 1868.:

.ISSUE DE.
Notes issued ....Z36,678,060

'A.RTMENT.

Govornint. Debt.£ll,ols,loo
Other Securities 3,94900
Gold Coin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

£36, 678,060
BINKISG 1).

Proprietors' Capi-
tal £l.-1,553,000
Rest
Public Deposits
(including Ex-
chequer, Sav-
ings' Bau Ics,
Commissioners
of National

Debt, and Div.
Accounts 8,095,285
Other Deposits.. 19,531,108
Seven Days and
other Bills .....

X 36,678,060

;PARTMENT.
Guyon:tut. Secu-
rities(including
Dead 'Weight
Annuity) .... £13,294,557
Other Securities• 18,160,273
Notes 12,990,670
Gold and Silver
(join H. 1,284,921

46'5,192

£1.5,730,421

UE(gt,

- - - • --r•?30,421
FE k'ouzs, Qhiot Qmhior.

znanded for a " reserved seat," an accommoda-
tion with which the building was very
amply provided. With this bare-faced system
of extortion, the Alexandra grand stand pro-
prietors appear to have but little sympathy.
The •vhole of the reserved space on the stand
comprises sixty boxes, admission to which is ten
shillings extra each person, and the front row of
the upper gallery-, which is converted into stalls.
Beyond this there is a fair field and no favour.
There is a great advantage in taking a two-days'
ticket for the grand stand. Not only is a reduction
of five shillings made, but the holder is exempt
from the ordinary admission fee of one shilling at
the gates on both days.