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Some Selected Reports from The Windsor and Eton Express
1st September 1826
To Gentlemen, Farmers, Coach Proprietors, and Others, keeping Horses.
Robert Henderson, late Assistant to Mr.Henderson, of Park-lane, London, respectfully offers himself to the notice of those persons who may need the assistance of a Veterinary Surgeon; he having been in full practice for the last five years in London, trusts he is fully competent to give the most ample satisfaction to all who may be inclined to confide the care of their Horses to him.
Forge, Datchet-Lane
Mary Coombs, Widow of the late Henry Coombs, begs leave must respectfully to return her grateful thanks for the favours conferred on her late Husband, and informs them, she intends carrying on the Smith and Iron-mongery Business, as usual, for the support of herself and her family; no exertion on her part shall be wanting to merit their future favours.
High Street, Windsor, Sept.1, 1827.
A considerable agitation began to prevail through the High-street, about five o'clock, on Monday, occasioned by the expected arrival of the Duke of Clarence, who had fixed this day for taking upon himself the office of High Steward. His Royal Highness's town carriage, with outriders, was stationed in waiting at the Castle Inn, and every window and balcony that could afford a chance of gratifying curiosity was occupied by an eager assemblage of both sexs. At about twenty minutes before six his Royal Highness alighted from one of his Majesty's carriages, which brought he from Frogmore, and was welcomed at the entrance of the Town Hall, by the following gentlemen of the corporation, who had been deputed to receive him:- Mr.Banister, Mr.Blunt, Mr.Egelstone, Mr.Layton, Mr.W.J.Voules, assisted by Sir Richard Hussey Vivian. His Royal Highness was met at the head of the stairs by Mr.J.Voules, the Mayor; Sir G.Wilson, Recorder; Mr.Secker, Town Clerk; together with several gentlemen of the Common Council, who, having promoted Mr.Church to a red gown, and made Mr.Tebbott an alderman, proceeded immediately to the interesting ceremonial of adopting into the bosom of the corporation, the most illustrious personage in the empire, whose station in society would admit of his being placed in that relation to the borough. Being first sworn in as a freeman, his Royal Highness was, in due order, constituted High Steward, when Sir G.Wilson, Recorder, made an appropriate address testifying to Royal Highness, on behalf of the corporation generally, and of himself individually,
the high sense they all entertained of the honour his Royal Highness had condescended to confer upon them, and the unmingled satisfaction with which every person connected with the town had heard of High Royal Highness's gracious acceptance of the office. High Royal Highness made a suitable address in return, the purpose of which was in a great measure rendered inaudible to us by the perpetual influx of invited visitors, and the rapid announcement of their names. The ceremony being concluded, his Royal Highness stepped down from his station at the right hand of the mayor, and began instantly , by the most unaffected affability, to put the whole company at their ease, and thus by those delicate touches of true politeness, which are the perculiar characteristics of high bred society, to relieve the irksomeness of that awkward interval immediately preceeding dinner, which naturally presses upon the minds of those who undertake the responsibility of entertaining a royal guest.
The interval furnished a signal illustration of those advantages which have been so frequently remarked upon, as resulting to both parties in the familiar yet dignified intercourse, which the highest personages in this favoured land do not disdain to hold with their fellow citizens of a subordinate degree. Such an intercourse ferments the principles of constitutional loyalty by sentiments of personal attachment, and thus secures it from chilling into a beoretic[?] apathy ever ready to embrace nex maxims of government, while on the other hand, this "cheap defence" of thrones and nations, secures the people from the dangerous degradations of a degenerate fealty, sinking by degrees into the unmanly obsequiousness of oriental servility. At a quarter past seven o'clock, the curtain which separated the court from the banqueting apartment was drawn aside, to discover a table elegantly laid out, upon which Mr.Clode, of the White Hart, took care that every viand worthy of the His Royal Highness walked to the place of honour on the right occasion, should chase each other in well ordered profusion of the chair, occupied by J.Voules, Esq., the Mayor, who was faced by J.Secker, Esq., Town Clerk, and supported by many distinguished visitors, of whom we believe the following list will be found to contain the principal names. The Duke himself wore the Windsor uniform, in compliment to the town, an several of his friends appeared in the same dress. The Recorder was prevented by a recent domestic affliction, from entering into the festive part of this celebration.
Lord Maryborough, on the left of the chair; General Harcourt, Sir W.Keppell, Sir Thomas Hammond K.C.B.; Rear Admiral Sir Edward Nagle, K.C.B.; Vice Admiral Sir John Gore, K.C.B; Sir Richard Hussey Vivian, K.C.B., M.P.; Count Goerlitz, Baron Gremingen, the Hon and Rev. Henry Hobart, Dean of Windsor, wearing the insignia of Registrar of the Order of the Garter; the Rev.Dr.Goodall, Provost of Eton College; the Rev.Dr.Keate, Head Master of Eton School; Right Honourable W.Freemantle, M.P.; John Ramsbottom, Esq. M.P.; Colonel Thornton, Colonel Fitzclarence; Colonel Leahy, 21st Fusileers; Major Chichester, 2d Life Guards; Sir Frederick Watson, the Rev.W.H.Roberts, Rector of Clewer, and Domestic Chaplain to his Royal Highness; the Rev.Mr.Lonsdale, Fellow of Eton College; the Rev.Isaac Gosset; the Rev.Mr.Mealy; Jeffery Wyatville, Esq.; James Egelstone, Esq., Chamberlain; and Mr.Justice Clode; Aldermen Hanson, Layton, Banister, Sir John Chapman, Jenner, and Tebbott; Messrs. Bedborough, Berridge, Blunt, G.Chapman, R.Clode, W.Clode, Church, Layton, jun.; Nash, Secker, jun.; R.Sharman, Snowden, W.J.Voules.
Grace being said by the Rev.I.Gosset, the band of the 2d Life Guards struck up some lively tunes during the repast, and the performance on the bugle was particularly admired. After dinner Non Noblis Domine was very effectually given by Messrs.French, Hobbs, jun., Jarman, Salmon, and Master Marquetit, from the Chapel Royal and St George's.
The first toast, "The King - God bless him," came from the chair about eight o'clock, and was enthusiastically hailed by all present, with four times four.
God Save the King, accompanied by the band.
The next toast was, "The High Steward of the Borough."
Band - Rule Britannia.
When the Duke rose to acknowledge the toast, the band suddenly stopped, and his Royal Highness delivered himself to the following effect :-
Mr.Mayor, and Gentlemen, - My best thanks are due to you for the manner in which you have just received the announcement of my new title of High Steward, a title of which I assure you, that you will do me great injustice if you do not believe that I am sincerely proud, although I must confess that my satisfaction is severely chastised by sorrow, when I recollect to whom I am succeeding in the office. Other recollections, too, of a very interesting nature, contribute to trouble my emotions, and to give them the mingled character of joy and grief. - For how can I forget either the time or the manner of my first connection with this royal and loyal Borough, and still more, how can I forget the venerated person by whom I was first introduced.
You, Gentlemen, who were acquainted through the unerring test of personal scrutiny, with the many virtues that crowded together in the character of his late Majesty, will appreciate the feelings with which his surviving children must ever contemplate and revere his memory; nor is there any portion of the British community to whom his children can appeal with more confidence than to you, who knew him best, to justify their sentiments of filial veneration. But, not only, Gentlemen, as the beloved father, do I claim from you, his neighbours, all honour to the domestic virtues of George the Third, but I appeal with equal pride and confidence to you in your capacity as Englishmen, to join me in paying a just tribute to that conscientious integrity and upright firmness which distinguished his long tried and faithful guardianship of the public rights. - (Great Applause.)
It is the characteristic of a free country to give scope to every diversity of opinion and feeling, and out of this collision there will be ever arising feuds and dissensions, but whenever history shall sit down in the tranquillity of a distant age to record with calm impartiality the public acts of George the Third, your posterity, Gentlemen, will be as much bound by a dispassionate review of his conduct, to admire his virtues, as you have yourselves been prompt to acknowledge them from actual observation. - (Warm Cheering.)-
By the peculiar charter of your ancient, respectable, and loyal Borough, Gentlemen, I appear before you to-day in the double character of Freeman and High Steward, a distinction which you are well aware I should abstain from courting, unless sanctioned by the express approbation of his Majesty on the Throne. Many, many, many years of kindness and attachment call upon my sense of gratitude for every expression in which thankfulness can be conveyed; but strong as my sense of gratitude is, and eagerly desirous , as I must naturally be, to seek every fair opportunity of discharging that sacred obligation, I am even more delighted at the opportunity of asserting, under the correction of your personal knowledge, with the exultation of a brother and a friend, that the King's dominions contain no gentleman of nicer honour, than the King himself, no honest man of sounder integrity, and no patriot more affectionately devoted to his subjects. - (Immense cheering).- If I were to give vent to all the feelings which press upon me for utterance , I should detain you longer than I ought (cheers), even under the interesting circumstances which have heaped upon my heart the accumulated gratitude of 58 years. Yes, Gentlemen, for half a century you and I have been honoured with the kind regards of his late and his present Majesty, and we may be forgiven if we indulge longer than usual in sentiments of gratitude and satisfaction. Let me assure you, once more, that it is source of sincere pride to me that I have been selected for your High Steward, and forgive me if I once more allude to the melancholy reflection which forces itself upon me, that in this office I had an illustrious predecessor - a predecessor dear to me by the ties of blood - dear to the army by unforgotten kindness - dear to the country by inestimable services. I use the word melancholy, not because I would dash with bitterness the convivial pleasures of the festive hour, but, because I would omit no occasion of testifying my sense of that assiduous application, which, under the direction of a spirit at once lofty and tender, sent the British army forth to conquer and save - (Continued cheers) - To be the successor of such a man might justly be a subject of pride to any of us. In conclusion, Gentlemen, be assured, that as a freeman, I shall at all times be happy to meet you, and shall always take a perculiar interest in your prosperity; individually, and collectively, then, accept once more the assurances of my good wishes and of my readiness to be of use to you whenever it may be in my power. (His Royal Highness sat down amidst general cheering).
"Her Majesty the Queen of Wirtemburg,"
Glee - Come live with me.
"Our illustrious neighbour, the Princess Augusta."
Glee - Here in cool Grot.
"Remaining Branches of the Royal Family."
Band - Britons, Strike Home.
"His Royal Highness the Lord High Admiral and the Navy."
Before the band could adjust itself to the national air of The Wooden Walls of Old England, his Royal Highness took possession of the company, and after saying that he hardly knew whether he ought to take up any more of their time, considering he had already addressed then so much at length - (cheers), - his Royal Highness declared, in the most impassioned manner, that he never could hear his name associated by a meeting of his countrymen with the Royal Navy, without emotions of delight and satisfaction, which made silence impossible. If, therefore, he was intrusive, the fault was theirs - (Cheers.) The navy, Gentlemen, continued his Royal Highness, is dear not to me only, but dear and justly dear to you, and to every one. In return for his Majesty's favour, in placing me thus closely in connection with the object of my fondest attachment, I am resolved to fulfil my duties in the way which I know to be most acceptable to him - I mean by zeal and energy in the details of the service, and honesty in dispensing its preferment. Whether I serve the King or you, you will find that in every capacity nothing but death shall tear me from my post - (Immense applause).
Glee - Britains best Bulwarks.
"Duke of Wellington and the Army."
Lord Maryborough rose, as the representative of the noble Commander in Chief, and fixed the attention of the company by the deep feeling with which his speech was tinctured, especially those passages where he touched upon his Majesty's graceful delicacy in bestowing a favour. We regret that the animated cheers at the commencement precluded us from catching exactly what his Lordship mentioned in explanation of his noble relative's early career. "When I look around me," said his Lordship, "and observe the illustrious in birth vying with those who are elevated in rank and ripe in military experience, to be foremost in this highly respectable company to express their pleasure as the return of my noble relative to his commanding station in his Majesty's army, and when I consider that the tutors and instructors of his early years are present to witness this gratifying scene, I foresee that both he and I have a great trial to undergo, at the time of my announcing to him the very flattering manner in which you have saluted his name. It will recall to both of as the gracious manner in which his Majesty commanded him to resume his important station. There is, Gentlemen, in his Majesty's manner of conferring his favours a grace, a delicacy, a dignity, which communicates an inexpressible charm, known only, in its full perfection , to those who have the privilege of his personal acquaintance, which , while it inspires the receiver, not with ardour and zeal merely, but with affection, makes him doubly grateful. I feel, Gentlemen, that when all the circumstances of this flattering remembrance of my noble relative are laid before him, he will estimate it as the greatest honour that one free man can receive from another, I beg pardon, but on this subject I cannot help the strength of my emotions."
Glee - How merrily we live that Soldiers be.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence then said, that the Mayor had permitted him to propose a toast, and having heard the very feeling, energetic, and impressive speech from a friend of his, bred to the same profession, the company would expect, on that subject, little more than his most cordial concurrence in every sentiment. Should this country, said his Royal Highness, be ever required to arm again, the protecting sagacity of his Majesty will be perceived. If she is never called upon to fight, it will be because she holds herself always ready for battle. Let us hope, however, that the peace we now enjoy will long continue, and that we may long live to feel increased and increasing love to that Sovereign, under whom we share the blessings of our constitution. It is one of the wise provisions of that constitution, that the Mayor represents the King, and we are paying a proper respect to the King in respecting the Mayor who hold for the time his delegated authority. You have most properly not omitted the Army and the Navy, as objects of your perculiar regard, but we must remember that we are met here to-day for civic purposes, and I am sure you will join with me in standing up to drink the health of your respectable Mayor.
The Mayor - The condescending and handsome manner in which his Royal Highness has been pleased to compliment me, demands my most heartfelt acknowledgements. If I deserve the flattering commendations, it is owing to the support, I may say, the affectionate support and able assistance for which I have to thank every Member of the Corporation, and particularly the Town Clerk. The approbation of our illustrious guest, is a most gratifying addition to the good opinion of our fellow townsmen; and I am sure the gentlemen of the body corporate will join me in my hearty thanks.
Lord Maryborough then gave the health of Mr.Egelstone, the father of the corporation, prefacing the toast by remarking that he had never met with anything but urbanity , kindness, and gentlemanly conduct from every member of the corporation, whenever they had an opportunity of showing it.
All the Members of the Corporation stood up, in support of Mr.Egelstone, who returned thanks in their united names, and said that he had been a member of the body corporate so many years, as to have become its senior. In this long course of years he had been present as many gratifying meetings, but never at one more so than the present.
The toast of Sir William Keppell, and the rest of his Majesty's household having been drank by the company, and acknowledged by Sir William.
The Duke of Clarence said, that as a brother freeman, though bowing to the mayor as his municipal superior, he must now claim the privilege to propose the health of their representatives, John Ramsbottom, Esq., and Sir Richard Hussey Vivian. Representative government, observed his Royal Highness, is one of the greatest advantages this country possesses, and the Borough of Windsor has long partaken of its benefits. Mr.Ramsbottom has been many years known to you and to me, for his honest, honourable, and gentlemanly conduct. He once drew his sword in defence of his country, and we all know that reasons of a family nature, which reflect great credit upon his feelings, induced him reluctantly to quit the army. His past conduct, and your appreciation of it, afford us the assurance that he will continue an ornament to society, and to the Borough as long as he lives. Your other member has made himself known to the country by his military career, and perhaps, I may be said, to enjoy a more intimate acquaintance with him than with Mr.Ramsbottom. Whether you view him as a soldier, a gentleman, or a private man, no one stands higher, or more deservedly holds a situation in the family of his Sovereign, whose encouragement to members of either service it must be a delight to us all to behold. With sincere regard and energy, I propose the two members, with three times three.
Mr.Ramsbottom - The occasions are not few of my returning thanks to my fellow townsmen, but the opportunities are rare of meeting in conjunction with them, a member of that illustrious family which sways the sceptre over this mighty empire. His Royal Highness has complimented me in a manner which lays me under great obligation to him for his condescending kindness, and which gives additional zest to the conscious satisfaction of having served you with honour and fidelity. I congratulate the corporation of Windsor upon the honour of now meeting no less a personage than the Heir Presumptive of the British Throne, and the Lord High Admiral of that navy, which carries the glory of England to the extremities of the globe.
Sir Hussey Vivian - That prince who lately held the office of your High Steward, the army and the country will long lament, and it is a just cause of congratulation to the corporate body of Windsor, that the office should be accepted by that illustrious successor, who has already displayed so much energy in the discharge of the duties which belong to his high and responsible presidency over the sister service. I cannot omit to express the gratitude I owe you as a member. Your selection is doubly valuable as a mark of regard to your Sovereign, whom I have the honour and happiness to serve.
Solo, by Mr.Hobbs - The King God bless him - The effective execution of which gave universal satisfaction.
The Mayor next introduced the toast of "The Master of his Majesty's Buck Hounds," by remarking that there were many sportsmen present, and although he had not the advantage himself of knowing by experience the pleasures of the chace, he thought he might venture to say, that every sportsman who heard him, would acknowledge the pleasures of the present moment to equal, if not surpass, any thing that the field could afford.
Lord Maryborough, as if roused by a sudden blast of the horn, set off at score, in a most vivacious speech, kept it up with unabated alacrity to the last syllable, and carried away with him the whole company - "The Mayor, in conferring upon me this expected honour, has with truth observed, that there are many good sportsmen in view - some young, some middle aged, some old, and some retired sportsmen. I can promise you at the commencement of the season most excellent sport, for we have a good huntsman, as staunch a pack of hounds as ever followed a stag, a spirited field of sportsmen; and though I do not pretend to be the man I once was, I will do the best I can to keep up with you."
Glee - Hark the hollow Woods resounding.
"Sir Thomas Hammond and the Household of her Majesty the Queen of Wirtemburg."
Sir Thomas returned thanks, after which the Duke of Clarence retired at 10 o'clock, and the plaudits of that multitude in the street were distinctly heard for some time after he quitted the room.
Glee - Glorious Apollo.
The Dean of Windsor and the Provost of Eton successively acknowledged the compliment of a toast to the bodies over which they respectively preside; and Dr.Keate expressed his satisfaction at a similar compliment paid to him, as head master of Eton. Dr.Goodall, the Provost of Eton, took occasion in his short address, to remind the company, that a neighbourly feeling ought always to be cherished between the College and the Borough, since they were only separated by a short cut. Mr.Ramsbottom, across the table, subsequently made a sportive animadversion upon the word cut, which a burst of merriment prevented us from distinctly hearing, but we were informed by Mr.Ramsbottom was taking good humoured revenge upon the venerable Provost, the cuts he had received when a boy, as part of his Eton education.
Glee - With a jolly full Bottle.
Mr.Wyatville's health having been drank at the instance of Dr.Goodall, that gentleman entered into the particulars of his being first noticed by his late Majesty, declaring himself to be a pointed illustration of those very forcible remarks, in which his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence had stated the advantages enjoyed by all who live under the constitution and the present reigning family; for his example, as well as many others, afforded a constant encouragement to men who, like himself, were resolved at the outset of life to owe their advancement to their own exertions.
"Lord Cathcart and the Life Guards"
Major Chichester returned thanks.
"Lord Forbes and the 21st Fusileers."
Col.Leahy returned thanks, expressing his satisfaction at the state of feeling which had hitherto subsisted between the inhabitants of the borough and the military, and trusting that they should part with the same friendly sentiments.
John Ramsbottom, Esq., M.P., called upon the company to drink to the health of Mr.Justice Clode, and Sir Hussey Vivian made the same appeal in respect to Mr.Secker, Town Clerk, who returned thanks, professing himself uniformly actuated during a period of 16 years, by the desire of meriting the favourable opinion of his fellow citizens, who had seen him steadily pursuing the path of duty through circumstances sometimes pleasant, sometimes unpleasant, and if he occupied the post of honour in their estimation, he felt amply rewarded.
The services of the committee were toasted and eulogized in a neat speech from J.Ramsbottom, Esq., M.P., who praised the judicious arrangement of the day, and thought that the whole town of Windsor were much indebted to them for the care they had taken to manifest their sense of the high honour conferred upon them by their illustrious guest.
Mr.Egelstone replied on behalf of the committee, and the meeting dispersed at eleven o'clock , with a general feeling of satisfaction at the occurrences of the day.
We congratulate the Borough of Windsor in general, in congratulating the Corporation, upon the acceptance of his Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence of the honourable office of High Steward. Every circumstance that strengthens the ties between the House of Brunswick, and the inhabitants of Windsor, must produce a great and lasting public benefit.
On Thursday last a new farce was produced at out theatre for the first time in this country, it having been previously performed at an amateur establishment in the West Indies. It is really a very lively little piece, and its reception must have been highly gratifying to the feelings of the author. The house was extremely well attended. On Tuesday, Sir Richard Hussey Vivian and J.Ramsbottom honour the performances with their patronage, and on Wednesday the comedy of the Heir at Law, and the laughable farce of the Widow's Stratagem are to be represented by desire of the Hon.Miss.Townsend. On the latter occasion the excellent band of the 21st Royal Fusileers are to attend. Rob Roy was performed on Monday night; the part of Rob Roy by Mr.Younge, who acquitted himself in this, as in all the characters in which we have seen him, in excellent style. The Broken Sword followed, and Mr.Penley's performance in it does him infinite credit.
An inquest was held on Friday, at twelve o'clock, before John Voules, Esq., Mayor, and Coroner for the borough, on the body of John Allen, about seven years old, the son of the landlord of the King's Arms, Crown Corner, Windsor. The jury having fixed upon Mr.Mason as their foreman, proceeded, together with the coroner, to the view the body, which was laid out in a bed-room up stairs, and exhibited no marks of violence whatsoever. J.Secker, Esq., administered the oath to Eliza Benford, a servant in the family, who deposed that she last saw the deceased about five o'clock on Thursday afternoon. He had been at play, on the side of the big boat, with two or three other boys, just below Mr.Clode's wharf. One of his companions was Gilbertson and the other Mason. They were all in good humour with each other. She had lived in her place about three quarters of a year, and never knew the child to have a fit. - Henry Cannon, of Eton, cordwainer, examined :- When I came home last night, Mrs.Allen, who is my sister, sent for me; at a little after nine o'clock I got to the King's Arms; she told me she had lost her little boy, and asked me to search for him; after looking about the town, I took a lanthorn and a punt, and searched all around the boats and barges; in about five minutes I saw the body lying at the bottom, in about four feet of water; I hitched the crook of my prop into his dress, and raised him into the punt; the boy was quite stiff and dead; I brought him into the King's Arms, where Mr.Chapman, the surgeon, examined the body, and found it free from marks of violence. - The jury brought a verdict of Found drowned. It appeared that a boy named Mason had cautioned the deceased, in an early part of the day, not to run along the side of the barge.
On Saturday night last, a very severe accident befell Mr.Morton, butcher, of Peascod-street. He had been spending the evening at the Crown, nearly opposite his own house, when an unfortunate altercation arose between him and the landlord, which ended with him being violently expelled from the house. His leg was dreadfully fractured; and he now lies in a very dangerous state.
A very respectable inhabitant of Windsor, was walking with his daughter, in the town, one day this week, he received a blow from a stone, which struck him with so much violence as to bruise his hat. Had the stone hit the lady it would probably have killed her. We mention the circumstances in order that the idle boys may be checked in the dangerous practice of throwing stones in public thoroughfares.
On Wednesday last, a match at cricket was played in Eton Brocas, between the eleven of the Union Boat-club, and the eleven of the Albion club, which was won by the former. After the match, the parties repaired to the Crown and Cushion, where an excellent dinner was provided for the occasion, and the evening was spent with the utmost conviviality.
Harlington, Near Hounslow
Our village was the scene of an unusual bustle on Tuesday, when William Brown, jun., Esq., completed his 21st year. The event was celebrated in a style of elegance suited to Mr.Brown's extensive expectations, and nearly a hundred visitors partook, till broad daylight, the varied entertainment of the festive board and the "wreathed" dance.
Aylesbury
The Duke of Wellington passed through Aylesbury yesterday on his way from Middleton Park to London. We were pleased to observe that His Grace was looking extremely well. The privacy with which His Grace travelled prevented any indications of popular feeling; fresh horses were put to his carriage without his alighting, and his arrival and departure were not witnessed by more than half a dozen persons.
On Monday as Noah Capel, a labourer of Aylesbury, was assisting in thatching a rick on the farm of Mr.Perrin, a pair of large shears, used in trimming the straw, fell from the rick on his right arm, and cut it so severely, dividing the arteries, that his life was for some hours in danger, owing to the great effusion of blood from the wound.
A match at cricket was played last Wednesday between eleven gentlemen of Aylesbury (not professed players) and eleven of the club. A wager was laid by the former that they would gain 33 runs in two innings each, the club eleven fielding and bowling. The wickets were pitched at two o'clock; and the parties commenced operations in high good humour. The result was that the eleven batters gained in the First Innings 11, Second Innings 20. Thus losing by two runs. the game afforded abundance of mirth. The parties afterwards dined together at the White Hart inn.