The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-03
E N Q L A N D.
Politics, Pleasures, Pictures
and Plays.
THE PUBLIC WORSHIP BILL.


lie worship bill. gave notice OF his intention TO
move certain resolutions In opposition to the
measure. His speech, which was the aplest he
has delivered for many years, was also extremely
injudcious-so injudicious as to give rise among
the most devoted or his followers to cry Of "Glad
stone means dsestablishment" 1t was perfectly
plain that IN the position which he had taken up
the leader of the opposition would be alone-de-
serted even by his most faithful adherents, and
the astute Premier took occasion IN reply, not
merely to point this out, but by naming the ol-
lowing Wednesday for the resumption OF the de-
bate to throw upon his great rival the
odium OF keeping the members together
during this sunng heat on day
when, according to usual practice, business
is suspended at fifteen minutes past six P. NJ.
though on this occasion that rule was TO be abro.
gated. The second reading OF the bill, however
was passed without division. and Mr.. Gladstone
has wisely withdrawn his resolutions. He Will now
be able TO devote his talents TO improving and
constructing the bill In committee, and there is
very little doubt that 1t Will pass In pretty much
the same form as that given TO II by It's lramer the
Archbishop OF Canterbury. Even had the bill come
on at an earlier period OF the session when the
weather was less sultry and relaxing, 1t is very
doubtful whether Mr.. Gladstone would have In
duced many to follow him Ia his intended cam
palgn against 1T; but at the present time, when
the thermometer stands at eight degrees in the
shade, and the first symptoms Of exodus from
town are beginning 10 appear, members were only
impatient at his interference. The Premier has
given notice that Parliament Will not be prorosued
until the 9Th OF August, statement which has
gwen rise to q great deal OF discomfort among
those members who thnx 1t their duty to watch
over the puoc interest so long as the House is
sitting. These, however, are but very few in Lon
don, and so soon as the two or three Important
measures yet to be discussed have been decided, 1t
may safely be prophesled that general flight will
take place and that the House Will be lett TO the
Ministers and the bores.
THE BARON sNUFFED OUT.
Baron Grant, who Tor the last few months has
sat Tor Kidderminster is no longer able to append
the magical letters NJ. P. to his name. An eXami-
nation has been held, his agents have been con-
vlcted of bribery and the Baron has been unseated.
For the honor OF a seat in the House or Commons
Mr.. Grant has paid probably over 100000, with no
result He Is credited with preternatural shrewt-
ness, and many good stories are told OF
him. Among others, one Is to the effect that on
his previous election, hearing that petition was
to be presented against his return, be iorestalled
his enemies BY inducing OF his friends to pre-.
pare similar petition and get 1t lodged at once.
HIS opponents, thinking their aim was about to
expense Of another petition and therefore took
no further steps. When the time at which no
further opposition could be received was expired
Mt Grants friends quietly withdrew their bogus
petition and he remained in possession OF the seat.
He does not seem to have shown sdch cleverness
on the present occasion, however, as even the
great Mr.. Hawkins, O. c., could make no fight tor
him.
THE TURF THREATENED.
oAo of
has been commenced by certain purlsts against
the turf; betting men expect to be utterly
annihllated, and even members OF the Jockey
Club are getting frightened. Mr.. Warner
Of the Welsh Harp, at Hendon, noted
sporting tavern, has been fined clio
for keeping place at Klngsbury where betting is
carried on. Indignant at this assault on their
privileges some betting men are determined TO
bring the question to an Issue, and to try whether
the law is not as strong for the great as for the
small. II betting on the Kngsbury racecourse,
owned by Mr.. Warner, is illegal, betting on the
Heath at Newmarket, owned by the Jockey CLUB,
must be equally unlawful. The betting men have
therefore summoned las the representative OF the
Jockey Club) Mr.. Henry Chaplin, Member OF Parlia-
ment for Lincoln, owner of many race horses and
one of the most popular OF sportsmen. The case
Will DE tried on Tuesday next, at Newmarket, and
II given against Mr.. Chaplin the next person to be
proceeded against will be the Duke OF Richmond,
VINO, as owner Of the Goodwood Park, where the
most delightful races In the world held in
about ten days. time, Is undoubtedly in the
same category. Apropos OF this subject 1
may notice an excellent letter which ap-
peared In yesterdays Times from "An American
newspaper correspondent" exposing the black
guardsm and vllany which he had witnessed at
the West Drayton race meeting, and, quite
ter specimens Of real sport than our races.
should not be surprised If this cores ondent is
Mr.. Murat Hastead, of Cincinnati, who has been
Tor the last few days IN London and who starts to-
DAY, with Mr.. Cyrus Field, Tor Iceland
PRIScELY HOSPITALITY.
The garden party given by the Prince and Prin.
cess OF Wales at Cniswick on Tuesday last was one
Of the most charming OF the season. The house Is
squat and ugly, but the grounds are perfectly
beautiful; enormous expanses Of lawn, shaded by
huge, ancient trees and bounded by the brightly
flowing Thames. On this occasion the royal host
and hostess received not merely the aristocracy,
but the most distinguished representatives OF
literature science and art. The Crown Prince
and Princess Of Germany were there, all the Am
bassadors, most OF the leading statesmen, both OF
the Ministry and the opposItion very many
bishops were present and all the well known
faces which one meets in society, at the opera or
IN the Row. In different portions OF the grounds
marques we're erected, in which cooling refresh.
ments were served and these were much needed,
as the heat out OF the shadow OF the
trees was terrific. Two military bands played
at intervals, and as oonne-bouche we
had the lady instrumentalists about whom
first wrote to you from Vienna. on this occasion
they were dressed In green, looked charming and
played divinely, The road from London to CHS
WICK reminded one OF the Derby Day. 1t was lined
with spectators to see the carriages going and
coming pretty girls at all the open windows and
the balconies dressed In crimson cloth. This will
be the last entertainment in London gwen by the
Prince this season, but he renews his hospitality
at Goodwood towards the end OF the month. The
Duke or Richmond cam ot entertain this year owing
20 the recent death OF his mother, and he has
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