The New York herald., 1879-08-22

ing part OF it. for the Peats and their
infinitely better form than the soldiers that they
had matters much they liked. and ut the
the winners by seven goals to none, the captain Mr..
A. X. Peat. taking three Mr. James Peat two. Mr.. A.
G. Little and Mr. Gerard Leigh being credited with
one each. Mr.. Peyton displayed the most scientific
form OF the Eleventh division. and Mr. Hardy was
also reliable as the half back.
TILrING AT THE RING.
The prize for fitting at the ring productive of
fourteen entries, the conditions being that the com.
clear take OF the ring should count. Corporal
McDermott, of the Sixteenth Lancers was the ulti-
mate winner. as lac scored ave points against Cap
tain NJ. II. West. of the Royal Horse Artillery who
second with ono less. s. ..I-C
Once more the poloists got to work, the sides for
scratch match being arranged 80 that Captain j. Z.
jameson. Mr.. J. NJ. darlington. Mr.. wyndham Ouin
Mr.. Hardy and Mr.. A. @. Little should contend with
Captain Hammond. Mr.. Baird. Captain NJ r. Vest
Mr.. +. q. Blair and Mr.. Fort. capital game en-
sued and so keen We're the players that the ball
kept rolling long after the band had played God
Save the Queen and most OF the visitors departed.
The result OF this days sport left the finals Of tho
assault of and the concluding struggle for the
international Polo Cup. together with two three
other events and very interesting part of the pro-
gramme yet to be discussed. as
PIGEON SHOOTING.
Another branch OF the clubs operations which had
been occupying the attention OF very largo assem-
blage OF members in the shooting ground deserves
mention. Here proceedings commenced precisely
at o'clock with handicap sweepstakes Of one
sovereign each. and two three OF these settled.
the piece dr. resistance of the day was announced An
optional f2 rs handicap sweepstakes at seven blue
rocks e,ch. with fine silver cup added. There
twenty shooters. and Mr.. Purvis. who stood at
twenty seven yards rise, the only sportsman who
brought down all, and thus awarded the cup
and f2S For the second prize. f10. tie occurred
between NJ. A. Pennell, Captain Gordon Hughes. MIR.
II. g. Levett Mr.. Walter Blake and Captain Williams
each of whom had brought down six out OF seven.
and when shooting 1t OFT on the usual conditions.
Mr.. PcnncH successful at the third round.
Sir John Astey present and took an active part
in the proceedings. doubtless with Wow OF prepar
ing himself for his contest with Mr.. Alexander, who
likewise present. t4
SECOND DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT.
Since the introduction of the bank holiday" in
England the first Monday in August is a day looked
forward to moro than any other occasion by tho
pleasure seeking public. Saturday night and early
who witnessed the terrific storm which Brighton, in
common with many other places was subjected to.
ana when Monday came tho heavy clouds and misty
atmosphere which the storm current had failed to
clear certainly afforded not the most cheering pros
pect for the jour d9 ttte. However. about twelve
O'Clock welcome change was apparent. and what
first but the fiintest patch OF blue in the sky
grow larger and larger until hardly cloud was
to be seen. ''Oid Sop' lent his kindly assistance.
all nature became warm and genial aud the
barometer rose as fast as the spirits OF the public
who thronged the town in thousands The gates
before the hour timed to open. and when that was
done a continuous stream OF visitors poured in.
until nearly every coign Of vantage was occupied.
The London road was for time blocked with
carriages. and it was not until an hour or so had
elapsed tha the road an1raea m means uoF sne
the final bouts of the mounted contests were began.
and Sergeant Major Woodgett. Sergeant Major Brill
Sergeant Baker and Sergeant Pope were ultimately
declared the winners.
THE BEST POLO PONY.
beautifully chased silver cup WAS presented as Q
fourteen hands, and for the show there twelve
entries. all of whom came before the judgesaLord
Rivers, Mr.. BenettStanfOrd and Mr.. Walter Grove.
Mr. f. b. Barnards Flying Buck. who won the race
Saturday, xas in the end adudged the victor. his
superb action in trottng aud canterng being suff-
cient to satisfy the judges Mr. A. Il. Peats chest
nut Protty Esmeralda came in for second honors.
and Captain j. L. Jamesons bay mare Esmeralda
third. 1t was indeed pretty sight as the dozen
ponies moved round the large circle and were put
through the specified tests. and when the winner
alone remained he was decked with large blue
rosette and the owner. Mr.. Barnard received from
Mrs. Benett-Stanford the awards tor both show and
race.
MIR. PEAr's TEAM WIN THE POLO CUP.
Signs OF activity and hustle were now to be OBJ
served in the neghborhood Of the spacious tent re
Sixteenth lancers made their first appearance the
ground. Captain DAWSON being captain OF the team.
which consisted OF Mr.. J. M. Burlington, Mr.. Wynd-
ham Quin, Mr.. J. G. Baird and Mr.. +. g. Blair. It
was. in fact. the same contingent who played
piuGky HnynoS ana rnc %eM f95 tr msary
and CAPTAIN McC C.usand once more undertook the
duty OF umpire. Mr.. Peats brigade were seen within
the arena almost immediately and little time was
waste in choosing goals and in getting to work
in real earnest. In the for the ball Mr. Wynd-
ham Quin was first up. but it soon palpsble
that Mr. Peat's division as was the case on Satur-
day. were too strong for the soldiers, though also
evident that they were not going to gain victory
they defeated the Eleventh. The game was full OF
dash and spirit from first to last. the scrimmages
parties had we'll nigh had enough OF it for the time
being. Captain Dawson and Mr.. Blair were espc-
ciaiiy noticeable ror ,ne,r care,oi ana 's 'nuco%s
though trfe wild and erratc occasionally. never.
theess did good service and particularly 80 IN tho
charges when he nearly always first at the ball.
and 50 evaded any sudden onslaught being made on
his party's stronghold. Mr.. Pcat's side scored five
goals. one OF which in general scrimmage oppo-
Site the military goal was kicked through by Mr..
Litte's pony. Mr.. A. K. Peat made two and his
brothers one each. This success entitled them to
the prize which was ut once handed to the captain
OF tho team. Z
TENT PR0GING.
Tho tent pegging competition came ncxt on the
tapis. and the event open to officers and non.
commissioned officers as well members OF all
word to describe the details of the contest.
wooden peg. about twelve inches in length by three
In breadth. is driven very firmly into tho ground.
fixed to mark the distance. Thon those engaged in
the affair range themselves in position sixty or
seventy yards away, in front OF the peg. and the
judge. who in this instance Captain Evetts. OF
the Sixteenth Iancers. giving tho necessary signal:
the men. singly.. OF course, ride ut tho peg at
intent the object. 10 touch 1t counts
two, drawing it from the ground tour. but doing
this latter and carrying it past the distance nag
gives six points. Sergeant Pope. who missed 1t in
his rst essay not only drew three times In success
sion aferward, but went of with 1t on the point OF
the lance tar beyond the line aud his total proved
good enough to gain him the pretty silver goblet
which formed the award. Another polo match was
played, the sides being chosen Oh the ground. aud
thia, far the equine amusements con.
cerned, wound up the proceedings.
SIR JOHN ASHLEY VS.. MIR. ALEXANDER.
The great shooting match for f20J side. between
Colonel Sir j. D. Ashley, Bart and Mr. g. j. Alexander
was decided in the forenoon the shooting ground.
This event was the second clause in match made
by these sportsmen some time since, tho hrst
specification being that MIR. Alexander should
ride his mare Briglia and Sir John his horse
Drumhead over the New market course, while
this occasion aud to complete the match
they had agreed TO shoot at fifty "blue rocks"
each, twenty-five yards rise, for Zoo side.
The popular Baronet successful Drum.
head, as he beat Mr.. Alexander, whose little mare
hardly up to his weight, rather easily by thres
lengths. In the shooting. however. the latter, ~
will be seon. managed to turn the tables. and they
are therefore still ut points. Tho following "
the score:-- .Nr iL.
Match for f2OO a side. between Colonel Sir J. d.
Ashley Bart, NJ r.. aud Mr. O. j. Alexander; 90
birds each, - yards rise.
Mr.. g. j. Alexander-O I l IL 1*O1 IL 200
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