The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-18
LACROSSE AND POLO.

RECEPTION or THE CANADIAN LACROSSE TEAM
BIZ MEMBKns OF THE FASHIONABLE CIRCLES
or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At HuRL1NaHAM--
THE CoNTEsTs-AN EXCITING GAME OF POLO
SIR BAcHE cuNARDs RECEPTION ON THE
GROUND.
LONDON June 3, 1870
Nottingham Park is certainly the most delightfully."-
located private garden London. Situated the
Thames short walk and shorter drive down the
river from Putncy, possesses all the solitude and
stiffness OF the country with the exquisite charms OF
city luxurlnncc largo and comfortable club house
is upon the grounds smooth gravel walks and evenly
trimmed lawn. Ancient oaks OF hall dozen centuries
spread their branches over the coscy rustic seats
which nestle around their trunks. Beyond flows the
placid Thames Almost across the river are tho long
and stately series Of MISUNDERSTANDING to evcry one
1.-THE Ccdars''-whcrc the rowing men OF Cam
bridge sojourn during their stay Putncy About halt
a mile above Nottingham House, on the Same bank,
stands tho famous white mansion the scene from
whose veranda has boon reproduced by stage artists
in all parts Of tho world-the balcony In "For-
mosa; or, the Road to Ruin" Further up along 'hc
course" Of the oxford and Cambridge race Craven
Cottage, which figures in "Dombey 4 Son.
WHEREFORE
The occasion OF the gathering at Nottingham tn
afternoon is the rival attractions Of game lacrosse
between the visiting teams from Canada and polo
match IN which Of the best known young gentle
men OF England play, and in which J. Brocklehurst,
X II. G.. tho acknowledged champion Of the British
Isles, 10 10 load ono OF the SIDES
REVIVED.
strictly speaking, lacrosse Is . gamo new TO Eng
iard. although IL has been seen here before Some
~ scns 40 lacrosse played for short nmc Mt
Kss4sasnd but " soon abandoned. Last year.
however, Dr. Archer, member 0; The Thames Hare
and Hounds who had played good deal in Montreal,
introduced IL a. Wimbledon, and several members OF
the club took IL up very warmly Three four othcr
clubs have also been ,ormcd different parts Of the
United Kingdom.
Tho reception OF tho Montreal and rroquois visitors
was extremely hat,crng in tho highest exircmc. The
promenade on tho western sidc OF tho field
throngcd with ladies gay holiday attire Of the rich
est fabric and make. These fair faces made up
charming foreground, beyond which tho natural
beauties the place were great variety and
cumstantisiity OF detail Tho assembly fully
cqcsl any has grsccd tho picturesque grounds
OF this aristocrstc club during tho past two three
seasons II had been promised that the Prince aud
Princess OF Wales would BIO present, but the Prince
was unfortunately STU suffering from the exhaustion
Of his India trip, aud his visit was postponed until
Saturday next There were, however,
DISTINGUISHED PERSONS PRESENT
the moro prominent have forwarded by cable.
seated under the awnings or watching the games from
their carriages 70 DO recognized Lords do LIsc
ami Dudley Rocehili and Dorchester, Prince sapcha,
Count Munster tho Earl and Countess OF Romncy, Sir
Charles Lcgard. Bart Major General Isysons tho
Countess Dunraycn, The Earl and Countess Of Scar
borough. the Marchoncss Of Waterford, ths Duke Of
Nontrose, SIR Frederick smytkc, Bart the Marquis
March,oness Of Aylcsbury, vscount Raneagh, tne
Count GoIvcy the Marquis and Marchioncss Of bow
mont, viscount yaentia, MsJor General Rowan, vis-
count and viscountcss CassIercagh, Lord and Lady
Henry Paget, viscouut HcImsIcy, Prince i. Furs,en-
burg the viscount and yIscountess Cole aud much 70
the surprise and qualification OF his friends,
sIR BAcIIE CuxARD BART,
who might have been read OF playing IN polo game
in Jerome Park, New York, the papers 10 hani W
tho American mail delivered IN tbs morning IL was
said upon tnc ground that no had no sooner reached
Euson station than no stepped into his drag which
was waiting for him. drove ~ his club, made his toict
and thence fastened 20 birmingham Certain u Is that
he was most royalty welcomed back. Many would
have been glad II no could have taken a pony aud
maicl and joined In the polo game.
CONTRAST.
u cruel TO dspel thu iiunons nj romance, Dut the
modern luaian IS . fraud. These dozen "braves''