The New York herald., 1879-08-22
POLO AND PIGEONS.
The International Gun and Polo
Club at Brighton.
COMPETITION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL POLO CUT.
Pigeon Shooting. Assault at Arms. Polo Pony Race. tilt
ing at The Ring and Tent Psgsing;
BRi0HroN. Angus. s. 1879.

t BRlGHroN. August s, 1872
The important position and tenacious hold that
polo has on the affections of the British public was
never more exemplihed than at the immense meet
ing held the grounds OF this fashionable club ut
the "queen of southern watering places and brought
to most satisfactory conclusion to-day. In OF
the HERALDs recent notices of this arissocra.c game
the International Gun and Polo Club referred to
having most direct and powerful influence in
the early culture Of the sport il this country. II
is undeniably fact that some of the best
had their initiative practice ON this ground. aud
here also have been decided many matches of
an exceptionally interesting and exciting char
acter. SO much. indeed. has the International
done for polo and many other OF the numerous
sports it organizes for its members aud patrons.
that, club having the welfare and promotion OF
pastimes now almost national at heart. it stands
without rival. II was in the latter part of 1878
that meeting took place Brighton which gave
rise to the idea OF the formation the present dis
tinguished club. Then the operations confined
to shooting and the rendezvous was varn-Deane
farm. about two miles from the town. SO great
success this meeting that i'll the ensuing spring
thoroughly reliable and efficient executive took
the affair in hand. and. under tho prcsi-
dency OF the Duke of Hamilton. q body
OF stewards was elected that embraced
not only some of the highest nobility in England
but Of the Continent we'll. the lattcr being
deemed advisable to carry out the full meaning Of
its title the international Club having pledged it.
self TO meetings both ct home and abroad. Under
these circumstances it is not to wondered that
many Of the most prominent sportsmen OF tho day
under its banner. while the reunions in France.
Belgium and Germany rapidly drew together most
distinguished foreign contingent
BRIGHTON THE HEADQUARTERS.
For various reasons Brighton. o very fashionable
resort in Sussex. fifty miles from the metropolis.
chosen the headquarters Of the club. and ar
rangements made with AIR. v. +. BenettStan-
ford. N. p. for the exclusive Of his charming
park, situated in the village Of Preston less than
miles drive from the town. With regard to the meet
ing OF the international just concluded, it
which. from the specially attractive character of is
programme. claimed q more than usual amount
of attention. Last year the great intcrna-
tionsl shooting match between Mr.. Aubrey
Coventry and Captain Bogardus. the American
champion decided on this ground. and being
event OF general interest. proved quite feature
Of the meeting. There was no international match
the present occasion. but q contest Of nearly
much importance set for decision between
Colonel Sir J. d. Ashley. Bart, M. p, and Mr. c. j.
Alexander. while in addition there several sill
tons and hne array Of plate for the events in the
polo department. Of which the following gentlemen
acted US stewards :-Leutenant Colonel c. w.
Duncombe. First Life Guards; Captain Dawson.
Sixteenth Lancers Mr.. +. Gordon Blair. Sixteenth
Lancers; Mr.. A. F. Peyton. Eleventh Hussars Mr..
Evelyn G.. IL. Atherey. Royal Horse Guards; Mr.. c.
Napier Miles. First Life Guards: Mr.. l.. Ii. Baldock
Mr. Reginald Herbert. Mr.. A. r. Peat. Captain j. L.
Jameson. Mr.. J. Mellor and Captain Herbert Satur-
day. August 9. was the day fixed for the opening Of
the tournament, q torn not by any mems misap-
piled. as the sports Of the day thoroughly
diversified and of such description as
in many instances to resemble the eeats
Of arms practised in the days of knghty chv-
airy. The weather all that could be desired.
and. consequently. when the gates thrown
open about two clock. there such rapid influx
of visitors that tho whole of the spacious
quickly surrounded with spectators who in carriages
drags and on foot took up their position to
the games Several largo marques had been erected
way was carefully marked out with many colorod
flags the reserved enclosure also bong prcttily dec
GRATED, and in one, tasefully arranged ON o rustic
table, exhibited the magnificent show OF prizes
OPENING EVENTS
Every one keenly awaited the moment of COM
mencement. and when two picked men Of the Six
teenth Lancers entered the course. in full uniform
and prepared to open the battle of the mounted
petitions-the assault n arins-one bearing lance
and the other sword sign OF general satisfaction
was apparent. When tho men nad gone to their
places preparatory to tho charge. the cornet
sounded. and with all the dash and nre OF real
fare the assault began. AT this moment the fne
band OF the regiment struck up u grand overture
the sun was shining brightly and the brilliant
toilets Of the ladies seated promenading in the
shadow of the trees lent life and color to picture
u bright ana animated the eye could wiah to
dwell on. The ass ut was an exceedingly clever
hibition of skill in the manipulation OF the lance
ing. of course. in the case OF him who
used the bayonet were mounted chargers
and right Wei were the pubic pleased with the way
IN which the non-cominissioned officers OF the Six
toonth acquitted themselves. This flushed. came
the polo pony race. of about quarter OF mile. for
which all elegant silver cup WAS offered the prize
Out OF the eight entries to the post
viz Mr.. A. q. Litto's chestnut Skitties Mr. II. H.
Hardy's gray gelding Punch. Mr.. h. Forts chestnut
geding Cherry Ripe, Mr.. Windhan Gums bay geld
ing Sir Charles. Mr.. f. Gordon Blsir's bay gelding
Don Jose. Captain Hammonds gray mare The
Rapport and Mr.. e. B. Barnard's black pony
Flying Buck. They despatched very evenly,
aud we're all of cluster half way from home. Here
Flying Buck drew away, and holding tie lead the
1nish rather easily by couple of lengths. Be-
tween Don Jose and Sir Charles it rare race.
the Inter just gaining the place by short head.
POLO FOR THE ISrERSAIIoSAL cur.
When the held had more been cleared those
ut once mounted their ponies and enjoy
ing little preliminary practice the beautiful,
| smooth turf. which. by careful preparation, was
level and well kept AZ bowling green Az sshowing tho
interest centred in the contest for the handsome
cup. it may be mentioned that no loss than four
teams had ontercd-vz.. Mr.. A. II. PeGts, the
Eleventh Hussars, the Sixteenth LaEcers aud Mr.. Il.
ii. Baldock's but unfortunately ut the last mo-
mcnt. the latter had to stand and the draw took
place OH Friday evening Mt the Bedford Hotel with
the three irst mentioned the resulr being that MIR.
A. Pcats division were pittcd against the Eleventh.
tho sixteenth Lancers running byc--thnt il, they
were lett to compete with the winners Monday.
Such a result Us this might indeed. have been
obvatcd and tho Sixteenth. like their confrsyes.
had trial match, as on the day of play. Captain
jameson came on the ground with team bur, as
the draw had already been made It was resolved to
stand by It, no the latter wore only enabled to take
part IN tho scratch match, which wound up tho
days proceedings. MIR. A. IL. Peat's team consisted
OF Mr.. Alfred Peat, Mr. J. l.. Peat, Mr.. Gerard Leigh
and Mr. A. q. Little, the umpire being Mr. j. ID.
Barry. MIR. Algernon Peyton captained the Eleventh
Hussars, and was assisted by MIR. l.. Thompson, Mr.
Nj. A. Close Mr. IL. IA. Hardy aud Mr.. IL. Fort Cap
tain j. T. Jameson looking aftor their interest
umpire. These latter sported crimson and yellow
their coors, while blue and silver worn by their
opponents They tossed tor tho goal and tho
Eleventh winning took that at the southern extremity
Of the held. Once there, and all in readincss Mr.
Holt lowered the M sne exe n uadn-