The Sun.
London, England, 1820-11-08 00:00:00

PEDESTRIANISM.-Captain JAMIESON perform-
ed half a mile yesterday morning, on the Edg-
ware-road, in two minutes and 12 seconds, his
time being two minutes and 15 seconds. He did
the first quarter of a mile in a minute and one se-
cond. It was for 100 guineas, and time was back-
ed at 6 to 4.

Wednesday last being the Festkial of All
Saints, the Mayor. Aldermen, and Members of our Corpora-
tion, attended divine service at St. Maurice Church, where
a sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Hopkins. In the af-
ternoon, according to annual custom, they assembled at St.
John's House, and partook of a most excellent dinner, which
included all the delicacies of the season, and wines of the hest
quality. The worthy Mayor (John Silver. Esq.) -presided,
and successfully exerted himself to prtmote the comfort and
harmony of the company. The usual loyal, patriotic, and lo-
cal sentiments having been given, several beautiful glees were
sung by some of the Gentlemen belonging to the Cathedral
Choir, which, with the addition of some excellent songs front
other Gentlemen, greatly contributed to the hilarity of the
evening. The dinner was served by Sturgess, of the Sun, in
a style that does him great credit, both as respects the bill of
fare, and other arrangements.
The Anniversary'of the benevolent institution established
in this city under the title of Aliens Society, was celebrated
last Thursday. In the morning the Stewards and Trustees,
accompanied by the youths who had been apprenticed by the
Society, walked in procession to the Cathedral, where a most
impressive Sermon was preached hy the Rev. C. Richards, jun.,
A. M. Vicar of South Stoneham, from Rolm-tits, ch. xii. v. 10.
" Be kindly atlectioned one to another, with brotherly lure."
In the afternoon the Stewards and Trustees met a fl memos
party of their friends at St. John's House, where a most ele-
gant dinner was provided by Higgs, of the Black Swan Inn,
and served in a manner that gave the highest satisfaction to
all present; the wines were also peculiarly good. The chair
was ably filled by W. Chute, Esq. who was succeeded by
John Fleming, Esq. M.Y. whose polite attentions were equal-
ly conspicuous with those of his worthy predecessor. The
Stewards • for the ensuing year are Jehn Fleming, Esq,
and the Rev. I. O. Zillwood, A.M. The collection amounted
to upwards of 1501.; and it is scarcely necessary to add, that
harmony and good humour prevailed throughout the evening;,
which were heightened by the pleasing reflection that the be-
nevolent object of their cheerful meeting was the protection
of the indigent.
The attendance at the examination of the Boys of the
Winchester Central School, °is Thursday last, was high-
ly respectable, and the performance of the children met.
with entire approbation. The answers given to the ques-
tions which were directed• to the upper classes, wet e
such, as proved that they were not only thaught to read
but to understand their bible, and to assign, as far as Call
he expected, a reason for their religious belief. On the fol-
lowing day a very large party of Ladies examined and ap-
proved the work done in the girls school ; and witnessed the
progress they had made in reading, writing, and religious in-
struction. It was gratifying to observe, that those who take
the greatest interest in the welfare of the institution a; peared
perfectly satisfied with the general conduct and discipline of
the school.
The North Hants Regiment of Militia, having completed
the customary period of service, were dismissed on Monday
last, when the regiment marched, with theie hand, through
the town, in as eotid order as any Regiment of the Line. The
conduct of the officers :end men has received the highest ap-
probation of their Commanding Officer, Major Hawker, who
has expressed to the Officers and Staff his acknowlelgment
for the punctual attention which they have paid to their re-
spective duties: and t. the Non-commissioned Officers fir t he
expedition they-have used in drilling the men, and the good
example they have show)) to them by their own orderly con-
duct. Although the greater part of the privates were never
before in the service, yet their general behaviour would have
done credit to a veteran corps, and their movements in the
field have been executed with as much precision as could be
expected, considering the limited period allowed fur training.
The general conduct of the men in the city obtained the ciliate
approbation of the inhabitants.
The H. H. Cup was run for last Tuesday on Ahbotsdon
Down, near Alresford, for which 8 horses started,at half-past
one o'clock, each carrying lest. and rode by farmers in the
district of the Hain;*hire boot. There were 3 beats for the
cup; the first was won by Mr. 'Broad's chesunt horse, and the
two last were decided in favour of Mr. Curtis's bay mare; Mr.
Biggs's chesnut mare being second in all the three heats, was
therefore entitled to a handsoine jockey whip. Although 4
horses were withdrawn after the first heat, there was excel-
lent sport, and the race was well contested. The weather
proving co favourable, the Down waecrowded with art unusual
numhtr of horsemen, carriages. and spectators. After the
races, nearly 250 Gentlemen and Farmers sat down to an ex-
cellent dinner, served up with great tame by Mr. Hudson, at
the Swan Inn, Alresford, and the wine and other fluor!:
towed in abundance. After dinner many loyal and appro-
-IP-e"caefise-ettl" lucidsts 'iere e4l!:ee t:i'ngasit t‘i'detit!) aans sogs
shunts
silng which were
of applause.
Nothing could be more convivial limn this meeting. and the
evening was spent in the most perfect harmony and good
humour.

A robbery of a desperate description, and of a
very wanton kind, was committed on Monday
evening. Mr. Ponter, of Poland-street, was
attacked by a daring gang, leading out of Ox-
ford-street to Edward-street, and robbed of his
watch and 16/. in cash. Not content with getting
the property, the ruffians beat him with sticks
until he was disabled and senseless. .Thiss was
also at an early hour. •