The Sun.
London, England, 1826-05-19 00:00:00

HAWKI-ILMST FESTIVAL.

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A festiVal of inest• gratifying' description, end fourdeg a
strong contrast to the scenes of riot and dissipation too generally
indulged in during the
,holiday,seasoe, took place at. Hawkhurst,
in Kent, on Mondatheit. Some of the resident gentry who had
witnessed with concern the frequent appeali to the poor-box,
which have of late unfortunately became too common among the:
labonring population, determined on making an 'effort to restore
the true old English feeling of independence, which an • habitual
.dependence on parochial, relief threatens ,entirely to destrOy. , To
effect this desirable object, they promoted, by 'their.personal ex-
ertions, and aided by their purses; the formation of a friendly aub:
scription society among the agricultural and other labourers in
their neighbourhood. The object of the association was•to create
a fund by trifling periodical contributions, out of which the mem-
bers were to be relieved, at certain rates, in case of sickness or
other casualties. The plan, formed at first upon nvery small
scale, 'succeeded beyond the fondest expectations of its benevolent
projectors; a decided improvement was effected, not only in the
pecuniary affairs, but also in the, moral condition of the contri-
butors; the parochial rates were relieved of a considerable portion
of their berthens ; and numerous candidates for edanission poured
in from the adjacent parts of Kent and. Sussex:
Among .the benevolent promoters of this institution, which
promisee so many bleSiings to a deseriiing cLas of our fellow-
creaturee, Henry Winchetiter, Esq. of Havvkliurit, has been one
of the most active. To. the persenel exertions of that gentleman
the society was mainly indebted for its organization, and for the
code of regulations under whichit has beet, so advantag'eouily con-
ducted. But his zealous exertions in their cause did not stop
there. On Whit-MontJay, the day
.appoitited for the celebration
of their annual festival, about two Inifidred ',Of the members,
cleanly and comfortably dressed, and wearing cockades, marched
in procession to the principal, inn,: preceded by ii hand of music.
Hiving arranged themselves in order in front of the house, he ad-
dressed them from a 'Window, and' after paying them some due
compliments on their orderly conduct and becoming appearance,
proceeded to point out the many advantages which had resulted
from'their association. lie exhorted them to continue ittedfast in
the good cause in whick they had embarked;; to cultivate the
manly feeling of independence which. must' cult from a reliance
on the reeources provided by themselves, rather than on the fore
tuitous aid of parochial relief; and to save their children from the
demoralising state of pauperism, to which a lees provident line of
conduct would inevitably consign theta. ; The Society men,: oar-
roundedbYtheir associates, received thia 'address With attention and
becoming respect; but when, at the conchision of his addreee,
their worthy patron proceeded to present them with a pair of co-
lour., in token of Lis admiration of their conduct, their rapture
knew.no bounds, • and " the welkin rang" with their shouts of
joy. Their flags were red and bluer knei bore, in lett,es of gold,
• the appropriate mottos of " Loyalty to the King; and obedience to
the Laws," and " By faith Weperiftveee, for our trust .is in God."
uTltithur
processionh. , then marched off,` in 'exeellent order, to Hawk-
iira :Where a most appropriate discouree was delivered
to.tbexe by' he Rev. Mr. clever. The church.. was. crowded to
e:zetses, and the enogregation.awmbled on this inter/siting. occa-
sion comprised some of the members:of.pearly every family of
respectability and influence in Hawklntist and its neighbOurhood,
and many frotn more distant parts of Kent, acid the neighleiuring
coiintY of susses.

After service, the men proceeded in the Atime order tc, a booth
fitted up cn the Moor, where a dinner was provided far them.
.The Tim. Mr. Clever' took the head of .the table, suppornA by
George Mathews, Esq., And . surrounded by Many of the patrons
of the Society. At seven o'clock the Rev, Gentkroan „0 his
friends retired,-and about eight the men quietly separated and re-
tired to their holuN with their wives.and families, who bad fol-
lowedthere, 'not a little delighted with 'the treatment they bad
experienttd from their opulent benefactors. Although left to
therpselvea surrounded by plenty, /10t a single, instance of intoxi.
cation occurred araQiii the whole number. It is moat heartily to
be wished,, that. the example of :the benevolent gentry of Ilawk-
htmit may be extensively followed.

TURF INTELLIGENCE EXTRA.

1 have heard of riding wagers where horses have been nimbler than
he sands that run i' the clock's behalf."--Sitaasmaz.

TATTIMSALL'S, MAY 18.
The attendance was numerous, but scarcely any thing was
done except comparing books for the Derby and Oaks. The bet-
ting was exceedingly Hat ; but, as some material alterations have
taken place, we submit the following statement of odds :
DERRY.
4 tol agst The General 14 to I agat Molly
6to 1 agst The Moslem • lb to 1 ac:r, Monarch
to 1 *gat Panic 26 to I ngst Doritm
Hto 1 agst Dervise . 20 to 1 agst The Justice
11 to 1 agst Advance 211 to 1 agst Truth
12 to 1 agst Bush's . 50 to 1 agat Apelle.s
1,000 to 6 was taken about Vil.eountfts an4l Bolivar, and
1,000 to 10 ofnred agst syntax, Nurtnan, Tha Captain, Sky-
rsa!ket,- &c.

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5 to 4 agst PrOblern ILI to I ngst P.retz.
to I ngst 3lignionette I 2) to I agst Itactla;.l
0 to I ogst riotterfly 20 to 1 axst Ltizabeth
1 to 1 agst Paraplate 2 to I agst (lamelin

5 to 1 ag4t Belzoni
to 1 ag%t Ilecßoothe.

ST. 1:1:11P: It.

11 to 1 'apt The Dragon.
No others inentionei.

YORK SPRING MEETING, 1626.-(CONCLITUD).
YORK; wAt -17.

This great Meeting terminated this Jay, and taking the whole
three days together, we do not recollect any Spring Meeting
which has proinced so many races or such good sport.
-The-great betting men went. off last night fow Manchester, to
witness the running for the St. Leger there. The betting, up
to twelve o'clock this morning, was as follows:

DONCASTER 4T. LEGH/t.
4 to 1 agst Belzoni 2t) to 1 agst Fanny
to 1 apt Iledlamite 13t► to t apt Paul Pry
13 to I agst Crasadt.r. 20. to 1 Lira Pirate
.16 to 1 agst Calypso . SO to I apt Al• Adam
The Colt Sapling Stakes of 50 sov.. each, h. ft.—Last mile and
three quacks.
Mr. Watt's br. Belzoni - - 1
Lord Scarborough's ch. Conjuror - 2
Four paid-Won easy.

The second year of the Constitution Stakes of 20 sov. h. ft. for
nil ages. • One mile and a quarter.
Lord Milton's b. c. Humphrey Clinker 1
Mr. Whitaker's br. h. Lottery - - 2
Mr. llolyouke's b. c. Dauntless -
Lord Kelbunie's eh. c. Daredevil 7. 4
Mr. B. Peter's b. Lby Tramp - - 5
Ten paid.—A fine race.
Match for 1500 lov. h. ft. last three miles.
I.crd Kennedy's b. h. Caccia Piatti - 1 '
Mr. Payne's ch. c. Barytes - - 2
Won cleverly.

The Stand Plate of 50/. for all ages--Heats, one mile and three
quarters each.
Mr. Petre's b. c. Saladin
Mr. Payne's br. c. by Ardrotsan 4 2
Mr.Uppleby's ch. c. Warrior - 5 3
Mr. Powlett's br. g. Br. to Jack Spigot 2 4
Mr. Barker's br. h. byLedstone 3 dr

1 1

Match for 200 soy.. each, talc and a quarter.—Mr. Payne's
ch. h. Menus, Bst. 81b. leceived ft. from Mr. Russell's b. c.
The Alderman, Bst.
Match for ROO any. 50 ft. Bst. 31b. one mile and a half.--Lora
Kelburne's br. f. by. Ardrossan, agit Lord Queensberry's ch. f.
Mrs.' Fry.—Off by consent. . _

Match for 500 sov. 50 ft. Bst. Sib. one mile and a half.—Lord
Kelburne's'cb. c. by Grey Walton, agst Lord Queensberry's ch. c.
Randolph.—Off by consent.

MANCHESTER MEETING, 1826.

E. G. Iloitlay', Esq. rind RICHARD SI)IrSON, Stewards.

WEDNiSDAY, MAY 17.
The Wilton Stakes of 10 cove. each, with 50 soya. added.
Twice rounil•the Course and a distance.
Sir T. Stanley names 'ch. c. Mr. Munn 1
Mr. Mytton's hr. g. 'Flexible . - 2
Mr. Mold/mottles b. c. Escape .
Mr. T; Siinpson'S b. li. Young Corrector 0
Mr. E. G. Hornby's br.,m. Urganda - 0
Mr. Johnson's br. f. • Proserpine - 0
Three paid.

A free Handicap Stakes of 30 son. each, 10 mom ft. with 20
aors. added. Two miles and a clistanne.
Lord Darlington's eh. h. Barefoot
Mr. Cleave's b. h. The Miller of Mansfield 2
Lord Grosvenor's ch. m. Ilyhht - $
Three paid.

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The Saint Leger Stakes of 25 toes. each, with 50 aovs. added.
. _ . Saint Leger Course.
Sir W. Gerard's br. c. Euxton - I
Mr. Yates's b; e. Paul Pry _ - 2
Mr. Johnson's b., f.. Vesta - - 3
Lord Derby's b. c. Ctestus - - 0
•• Sir W. Wynne's be. c. Saneredo - 0
Sir. T. Simpson's b. e: ;young Comus - 0
Mr. Clifton's b. c. Torn - - 0
• Four paa • •

His Majesty's Plate of 100 gs. Heats, three milt,' ar.,l n (Estancia,
Lord Fitzwilliain's br. c. I)rainatiat 2 1 1
Mr. Houldsworth's br, b. Elephant 1 Q g
Mr. Leicester's b. 11. Don Antonio s dr
Three paid.

BATH AND BRISTOL SECOND SPRING MEETING.

rutsT DAY.

The Burgundy Stakes of 10 soya. each. Heats, a mile and a hail
Mr: J. Bayly's Don 1 1
Mr. Iliek7s 'Trooper • - - 2 dr
Mr. Bannatyne's Blister , - - S
Match for 50 soya., three quarters of a mile.—Mr. Lambert's
Middleton beat Mr..Lucas's Fanny.
A Gold Cup, value 60 gs: heats, a mile and a half, wax %Von
by Mr. Hick's Traoper,. iti three heats, beating Mr. Margerum's
Gipsey and three others—distanced:

Piorow Stroarm.--The first match, between Mr. Okales-
ton rind Captain Ross, fbr 5001. a side, will take place to-mor-
row, at the Red House, Battersea. The shooting will com-
mence at one o'clock.'

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Early on Tuesday morning a duel was fought in a
field near Highgate, between a Mr. N. T. s---s, a
young gentleman from the Sister Isle, and a Mr.
int_ni,-• an. Italian ; Mr. S. was attended by Captain
W., and Mr. 13. by Mr. E—ton. , Mr. B. fired first
and missed Mr. 5.,. upon which the latter gentleman
discharged his pistol in the air, which put an end to
the affair. The quarrel originated the evening before
in Portland-place, in consequence of Mr. S. horse-
whipping Mr. 8., having mistaken him for another
Italian gentleman, whom, we are 'informed, ite;much
resembles. Mr. S. on being convinced of his mis-
take, apologized ; but Mr. B. considering Mr. S. had
carried the joke.too far, insisted on n meeting.

ANOTHER' SERIOUS AFFRAY BETWEEN THE.
COAST BLOCKADE AND SMUGGLERS.- 4%e. have
been favOured with. some particulars of another recent
attempt to work contraband goods a few miles east-
ward 'of this place,. when it appears the Coast Blockade
succeeded in taking.a large boat and upwards of two
tubs. We hie sorry to add much mischief
near .the spot. Two men, it is said,
b
has occUrred,.asarethe:efoplolortleva following morning
be muchmornin
tracesg
were
engrg to
obisiervedthe boat are taken prisoners, and two of
the Blockade
bruited
of bloodind
beaten; it is alSo suspected some of the smugglers are
seriously, if not
rnortally,-wounded. The Blockade in
this .instance behaved in the most humane manner,
having received a regular volley from the opuonenis
before their officers gaVe directions for them to fire.
We have just heard that five of the smugglers were
killed in the affray.—Brighton Gazette.

The Opera of Margaret of iinjou, by M. Pix6,re
Court, has long been a favourite on the Continent.
Meyer Beer has lately composed music to it, which is-
said to be exceedingly beautiful. We recommend
the piece to the notice of those gentlemen who import
nevelties for our Theatres.