Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-20
TOPICS IN LONDON
Holiday Soldering Comes in for a
Discussion.
WALES PROPOSED TRIP TO AMERICA
Athletes Who Will Represent the
Athletic Club.
SOME Personal NOTES

Special London Cable Letter. Copyrighted, 1895, by
the Associated Press.
LONDON, April 2O-The past week has
been mainly remarkable for a considerable
display of amateur soldiers, and from it has
arisen small tempest, which may result
In permanent good to the auxiliary forces.
The British volunteers, whose great yearly
period of training is at Easter, are divided
into two oarties-those who are desirous-
of doing serious soldering and those who
prefer making their annual holiday a sort
of picnic. This year the bulk of the vol
unteer regiments of the London district
were taken to Windsor. where. with the
guard battalions from Aldershot camp,
some paltry maneuvers were carried out,
and on Easter Monday there was big
review in the presence OF the Duke of
Connaught, youngest son of the queen. the
general in command at Aldershot; Prince
Christian OF Schleswig Holstein. Lord Me-
thuen, commander of the Thames district,
and other war office officials. and all the
royal servants from Windsor Castle.
The Times, in a leading article on the
subject, takes the Duke of Connaught and
the other military officials sharply to task
for ordering such a burlesque of real SOL
diering." saying -four days were misspent
on rehearsing for a royal review"
The comment Of the Times has led to
much correspondence on the subject, the
writers in a number Of instances thanking
the Times for its outspoken criticism of the
military officials responsible for the review
at Windsor, and saying that the criticisms
are in the real interest of the volunteers.
Wales Proposed American Trip.
Nothing Is known here Of the report in
circulation in the United States that the
Prince Of Wales will visit the United
States in the autumn in order to be pres
ent at the races for the Americas cup. In
qu:ries have been made among those who
are close to the prince, and all those who
have been questioned on the subject DIS.
claim any knowledge of any such inten-
tion upon the part Of the heir apparent.
Will Represent the London a. C..
The cold spring weather has been un-
favorable thus far for outdoor sports. As
was announced some time ago by the As
ISOLATED Press. the team which the London
Athletic Club Is to send to America this
season will be a strong one, but as to its
actual composition the management are
yet unable to speak definitely. 1t will de-
pend largely upon which of the members
show the best form and greatest improve
ment as the season advances. Ii has been
ascertained however, that Mcssrs. z. c.
Bredin, w. +. I4utyens and A. Ovenjen
will surely he among the team to cross the
Atlantic.
The first named gentleman is the present
holder of the 1O0-yard challenge cup, and
at the first spring meeting Of the club. held
on April Q. defeated Lutyens in the race for
the above mentioned distance, his fime-be-
ing 1 minute j 3-5 seconds. Bredin will
take part in the quarter and half mile
dashes. His running weight varies from
142 to IA pounds. He is ) feet 10 81 inches
in height. His running guit- consists of q
long, even stride. which, taken in connec-
ton with mis- tall, thin, 1.-THE figure, re-
minds one of e greyhound. Bredin has
taken part in contests in Canada, but has
not competed in the United States.
A. Ovenden. who will compete in the DO
yard and quarter mile dashes is also one
of the most likely candidates. His height
is feet 91s inches, and his running weight
is 16S pounds.
Godfrey Stone. the hurdle racer, will
probably also be one Of the competitors.
He is finely formed man, of feet 10
inches in height, and runs at 142 pounds.
Another probable candidate for the long
distance running contests is H. A. Monro,
whose height is feet IL inches. and rum
ming weight 14O pounds. He is very thin.
has long. rea ching stride but seems to
lack the requisite wind necessary for
close finish.
All these athletes are IL active training
and speak with enthusiasm of the coming
international contest.
The first meeting of the club was held
under most unfavorable circumstances, as
the cold east wind proved as uncomfort-
able to the spectators as it was disastrous
to any favorable time being made.
MIR. CrOkcr's Victory.
The success of Mr.. Richard Croker's Eau
de Gallie. formerly known as Utica, in
winning the race for the Crawfurd plate at
Newmarket on Wednesday last, has been
surprisingly well received In all parts of
England, and 1t is generally recognized
that the American colts victory ranks him
as first-class horse. as the course is con-
sidered one Of the most severe tests in
England.
A dispatch from Glasgow says that the
planking of Valkyrie Ill, Lord Dun
ravens challenging yacht in the approach
ing contest for the Americas cup. is nearly
finished. The yacht WILL 1t is announced
by a member of the firm of Henderson
Brothers. her builders, be launched in the
middle Of May.
London Personals.
The United States ambassador. Mr.. Thos.
F. Bayard, moved into his new residence
on Eaton square today.
The queen has decided to discontinue,
hereafter. the early drawing room. She will
hold four drawing rooms after Easter.
The queens ostrich. which was presented
to her majesty by South African queen.
and which was recently given to the Zoo
logical Gardens, died on Tuesday last, much
to the queens regret.
Mr.. Thomas Stevens of New York was
married to Mrs. Frances Mary Barnes,
widow of Prebendary Barnes OF EXeter,1ust
before Easter. The lady is the mother Of
Mrs Arthur Bonchier and Misses Irene and
Angela Vanburgh.
The Sun says that the life of the Prince
of Wales is insured for e, 10000.
Mrs John w. Mackey has arrived In
Paris, accompanied by her daughter, the
Princess Colonna.
Signora Elenora Duse, the italian actress,
signed a contract in Paris on Monday last,
for a tour of the United States, which will
begin in November next.
NEW PORTUGUESE MINISTER.
Senior ThedIm Said to Have Been