The New York herald., 1874-12-11

stage, having an excellent smooth moor, was
puht ior the occasion. and was enclosed by
ropes. after the manner OF the nstic arena Back
In the wine room, up stairs, there was a gathering
OF distinguished persons. or people who fancied
that they we're distinguished. Among these peo-
pie the boxers moved In their shirt sleeves. and
they were watched, as cas- does her Kittens
lovingly and fondly. by old "Bilr Tovee, the vet
eran master OF ceremonies. "Bin" informed the
writer that he was $500 In debt, and that he
wished the public to know that he would have a
benefit before the holidays. after which old "Blln
VIII invest In q fourteen pound goose.
AN ABLE.BoDIED WOMAN.
Sitting at table IN the wine room was rne
healthy and largely imoed woman, the famous
Mary Colson, who weighs 1s5 pounds and has not
ounce OF supernuous nesn on her body. Miss
Colson was, few years since, one OF the beauties
OF the "Black Crook,n ana 1t is said that she Is
terrlhc hard hitter with the gloves She said yes
terday ~ nate 10 see young men dancing around
pretending to spar, ana l want to see them hit
like to have o chance 10 spar with some OF them
myself, and bet you that would be able to take
care car; o. myseiLn Just at thus moment Harry
the graceful and strong armed Miss Colson
smoking Pri;na Donna, he cried out to her, "Oh,
families from Murray Ill in the ouse, and it don't
do, you know.n Miss Coulson tossed ner cigar IN
the fireplace and BIN Tovee took OF his ''oue
Belcher'' to loan to young man who was about
TO box. A large number OF the ..dstinguished'
people came up stars 70 look az the handsome
over four pounds, and was thlrtv-three inches IN
circumference. The performance began with
called him. who informed s tn the assemolagss Iss
that they never woula miss the water until
most iI.construetca min mind T Then n there there W was sI
fancy dance by Miss Colson, VINO received much
10 see e e an ae
severai most elegant 'set.t0sN as the young
men present called them, when the gloves and SPAR
youngsters who went at each other ike tigers.
and seemed ANXIOUS to deyonr each other Then
looking boy and another youth. named
Jonn Kelly, ventured their skill. George
sand Eaaard pasS PATSY ans
Dan Dougherty followed each other IN rapid sue
cesslon, and there was some excellent sparrlng
work between O'Hara and Dougherty, In which
the latter received three falls In good-natured
sang out, "Horder gents; ave minutes for re-
iresnments, and then Wen ave the wind hup be-
me having eansea n Bv Edwards appesred one
the stage In fesh-colored tights ana looking as
handsome as picture, and was followed by Ar
thur Chambers also looking IN excellent trim.
lows!-
SPEECH OF Mr.. HARRY HILL.
"GENTLEMEN-This his Billy Hedwards, 12s
puns; the mother his Harthur Chambers, l20 puns-
botn noble young men. Prize lighting is like the
third term-hit Is their hole; bus boxing IS not
And which you are aware Billy Hedwards is a
boxer. Hit Is the manly hart aud which you nar
tol. Hany man MS liable to shoot s friend. and
tnen wnas does he sayr wny he says says My Coz
iss1 is Young man has Railways Respected nisseii-
accustomed as ham to public speaKing-he
'as Railways respected isself as man and you
know that yourself; and which you are haware, he
wos q mechanic and getting good wages, and
have known hm ten or ffteen years since he came
to this country and 70 his o square young fellow.
tCheers.) And which you are ha ware, ne did not
e nsns 40 a. a 1n 81 m
scrlbed 10 give him belt ! have known Billy
Hedvards ana haIways knowed nim TO be square;
yoa oa' Know S,m " IN business An and Tnen tnen
hadyice and the hadvice OF the other friends OF
Buys, and which We know 'e as lots OF lrends
and ,e mas any nenemles e couldn't nave nave any
Billy Hedwards Will settle down 10 work at his
trade, which is mechanic, and may lie have
luck and prosperity is the prayer OF AIRY IN"
GIVING THE BELT.
waist. and AMID much Cheering alter the belt was
taken OIL, Arthur Chambers and Bully Ed
wards % had magpincens nas sparTring d match:
caused during the entertainment by the appear
the stage with q cigar box in one outstretched
hnnd and glass OF gin and sellzer IN the other.
he OuerGu TO spar Blll IOv0e, ana the latter 'puC
up" his hands for the minstrel, who Instantly DIS
appeared behind the scenes. Then Harry Hill
nounced that Seddons' Mouse would spar with
Seymour, VINO could not be found, and finally Eph
Horn, IN answer to an appeal. fell over the stage
and offered to spar with seymour, out In
default OF the latter appearing Eph put
on a minstrel look OF rage and rusned
at Bill Tovee, who, meaning business.
Toyee was In dead earnest, who did not know
Epn Horn, the latter took flight, and could not be
found any more than Mr seymour. The silver
he nreSented Edwards friends n.
tanned the following inscription :-"Presented TO
Wlliam EDWARDS, the champion light weight Of
tho world, December 10, 1874, at Harry Hills
Variety Theatre. New York city. by his many
friends, VINO appreciate his manly qualities. and
VINO believe him withous peer as light weight
boxer.n
Edwards has now left the ring forever, and
leaves hosts Oi friends, who are glad to see hun
enter O new path IN llle He Will travel with
Chambers and give athletic entertainments
throughout the country.