The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-24
LONDON GOSSIP.
Fatal Accident to an American
Gentleman.

Perils Of the Road on Derby Day-A Citizen O
Massachusetts Seriously Injursd-Balfe's
"Ialisman," with Nilsson the HEROINE
Physical and spiritualisdc Exercises.
LONDON, June "a 1874
much regret TO inform you chat the carnival Of
the Derby week did not pass over without some
serious misoaances to American citizens Mr.
Alfred Lockwood, OF New York. who has been
resident In Paris iOr the last seven eight years.
In accordance with his usual Gus ON. came to Lon.
don to enjoy the Derby and to spend few weeks
with his friends IN the British capital On tho
Thursday ne, accompanied by Mr.. William Hynes
who Is also q well known member OF the American
colony in Paris, and some other friends, among
whom were two ladies' drove to the Crystal
Palace and remained until after the display OF IRE
works. when they set out for their return journey.
shortly after starting Mr. Lockwood, perceivng that
there was something the matter with the horses,
cautioned the driver, but as on reaching the bos-
tom OF the hil the man appeared to have lost al \
command over the animals, one OF the occupants Of
the barouche endeavored TO seize the reins. The
horses swerved ASIDE, the carriage was overturned
its occupants precipta led with great fOrce
into the road. The ncighborhood, as have pointed
out in recent letter, is studded with numerous
pretty villas, and from them assistance lmnedi
ately procured. Mr.. Lockwood who was found to
be lnsenslble was placed on hastily imDrOvised
stretcher, composed OF the doors OF the carriage,
which had been unhinged. Mr.. Hynes had, 1t was
believed broken his leg, and the ladies
were irightfully bruised and dishgured BY
their iall. All the party were conveyed to the
Paxton Hotel, anu there Mr.. Lockwood, who 70.
manned insensiDe throughout the night expired
on the following morning, without having Onc0
given signs OF CONSCIOUSNESS. An inquest has since
been held upon the body, at which verdict OF &C.
cidental death was returned, the jury generating
the c0achnan from blame, charge OF drunken
ness having been ought against him. In his evil
dence the coachman said that the horses were
going fairly eaough until OF the party, "he be.
believed Mr.. Hynes, mad seized one Of the reins
and pulled it violently. which caused the animals
to swerve and overturn the carriage"
THE BODY
OF Mr.. Lockwood has been embalmed by order OF
Mr.. Robert Bowles. ana VIII be placed on board .
steamer for CONVEYANCE to New YORK. Mr.. Hynes
is convalescent, and has returned to his London
residence.
ANOTHER HIsCHANCE
Another American gentleman Is heavy SUI.
ferer from tn 1t dlsgraceiul system OF practical
joking which was at one time universally Inlulged
In by the home returning Derby crowd. ana which,
1t appears, Is not yet entirely abandoned Mr..
Ives, q lawyer, from Salem, Mass, was returning
from the races when he was hit BY an empty bottle
thrown BY one Of the occupants OF another vehicle
The missile struck Mr.. Ives the head, and has %
injured hm that he is kely to lose the sight Of his
let eye He Is nearly seventy years Of age. and
came 10 Europe With his family on pleasure trip.
A POsrHUMoUs OPERA
On Tuesday night last | made one OF select
party invited to Drury Lane Theatre to witness
the dress rehearsal Of the late MIR. Bates opera,
''Thc Talisman,n which was lett incomplete by the
talented composer at his death. Sir Michael Oosta
to * the manuscript In hand, and the opera has
been produced under his direction. Mr.. G. A. Mac
farren, Inc well known composer has also given
great help in the supervision OF the score, moro
especially In tue last act. At the rehearsal the
Prince and Princess OF Wales present, some
members Of the press and several professional Ind
anna eur musicians, but the general public was not
admitted. From Walter Scott's well known story
OF the 'Talisman" the writer OF the hbretto
has culled certain number OF dramatic
Incidents, which are strung t0getaer BY connect
ing threat OF sufficient interest. The music u
thoroughly Balfan and viii be undoubtedly p0pu
lar, one air, "Floweret, kiss thee" bidding fair
to have as great run as the old "Yol' Remem.
Der me-" Mile. Christine Nilsson played the hero
inc, and was 10 perfect voice, Mr. Beverley has
furnished some OF mis- finest scenery aud the dresses
and appon tments are gorgeous.
THE HORSE SHOW
this year has not been great success as usual.
The stamp Of animals exhibited has been lower,
and many OF the prize winners of former seasons
have again taken medals It is found. too, that
the jumping ia a great mistake, arording no real
recognition OF horses leaping powers. Many an
animal Will acquit itself with the greatest
credl, IN the hunting field, while In the presence
OF a shouting Laughing crowd, and surrounded BY
strange sounds and sights, 1t would refuse or
bunge at comparatively small barriers. A hand.
somer horse than any that has been exhibited az
the show can be seen any day In the Park, ridden
by its owner Miss Majoribanks. 1t is perfect
thoroughbred. with the most graceful head and
the lovelest shape in the world, and cost s1.loo.
or $4,000.
sCHIsM IN THE CHURCH.
The Archbishop OF Canterbury's bill for the Bet.
ter Regulation, which is now being discussed In
the House OF Lords is likely, 1t IS SAIL to lead to
very serious consequences. The bill has been
prepared, 1t is rumored, under the direct inspi-
ton OF the Queen, and Is intended to check
the ritualistic practices now so largely prevalent
The rituasts furious about 1t, and declare that
ifit is carried the immediate consequence will be
secession OF large numoer, both Of clergymen
and laymen, from the Established Church, and the
organization OF church OF their own, with one or
two OF the ex-colonial bishops at their head.
AN NJ P.'s JOKE.
Sir John Delafeid Ashley, one or the members for
wiltshire is an eccentric man, with habit OF say
ing some good things At meeting OF his con-
sfltuents the other day, at which he was present,
man IN the crowd called out, "What about tho
Liquor bill ?" SWELL" said Sir John, ''mine was
uncommonly high last year, how was yours Z"
THE GHOST BECOMES CLEARER.
From the New York Sun OF yesterday
We are satisfied that Grant Is In grim earnest In
his endeav0r TO secure third nomination and