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go in for only 10 runs, which Messrs. Beagley and Searle accomplished with out being out.

The match between eleven right handed against eleven left-handed players, announced in our Number for June, took place on the 14th July, and lasted three whole days-the ground each day very numerously at tended. It was agreed previously that each party should play out the two innings. The left-handed scored 132 in the first, and 73 in the second innings, making a total of 205. Their opponents in the first in-go marked 248, and in the second 183-total 431, beating their adversaries by 226 runs. The return match between All England and Sussex was played at Brighton on the 21st, and was decided, after three days' play, in favour of England by 105 runs.

FINE ARTS.

Fleur-de-Lis and Bessy Bedlam.We have been favored with the sight of two Prints, one of Fleur-de-lis, the property of His Majesty; the other, of Bessy Bedlam, the property of Col. King. The former is engraved by Lufton, in mezzotint; the latter by Pyall, in aquatint. Lufton, we beg to say, has done justice to the painter (Cooper), by implicitly following the picture, which his style (mezzotint) is calculated to do more perhaps than any other mode of engraving. Aquatint we do not admire, especially for horses, or indeed animals in general; and coloured prints are not exactly to our taste. We know, however, that both aquatint and coloured prints have their admirers: but of one thing we are quite certain, that if Herring's picture of Bessy Bedlam had been engraved in the same style that Cooper's is of Fleur-de-Lis, it would have been a more desirable production; and, we think, more satisfactory to the painter's feelings. In conclusion, we beg to recommend those works, they being portraits of the two best mares in England, to all lovers of the Turf and sportsmen in general. It is rather a curious fact, and worth stating in this place, that these mares were both trained by the same person, Job Marston, of Walton.

ARCHERY.

The ancient practice of archery has lately been revived in many parts of England; and a Society has recently been established at Brompton, under the patronage of Sir Theophilus Lee, intitled "the Brompton Archers.” It is to be limited to fifty Members, wearing a uniform, and to meet twice a week.

On the 11th July the first fête of the Harley-Bush Bowmen took place on the Common-the costume of the Ladies, white and green, with white hats and feathers, green shoes, &c. their bow and quiver slung on their shoulders that of the Gentlemen, green coats, with emblematic devices on their buttons, and green tassels, or a miniature target suspended from the waist, denoting the exploits of the wearers. The company consisted of the principal families in the county, and all the Members of the Club. There were eight targets, and the shooting excellent. The evening was concluded by a ball, and the party separated at half-past twelve, highly delighted with the pleasures of the day.

The Staffordshire Bowmen held their first Grand Target on the third of July at Sandon, when the first prize was awarded to Miss Child, as best at numbers; the second, to Miss Broughton, for the most central shot; and the third, to Miss Somerville, as second at numbers. The Society's Gold and Silver Medals were won by Captain Phillips and D. Somerville, Esq.

The Sussex Archers held their first meeting on the 10th of July at Coneyborough Park, but owing to the unfavorableness of the weather the company was not very numerous. The weather clearing about noon, all within reach hastened to the spot, and between one and two the sports commenced at three targets, the shooting evidently shewing improved skill. The evening finished with quadrilles.-At the second meeting, on the 16th, the Society assumed the title of The South Saxon Archers, and had a grand field day. Three pair of targets were placed at sixty yards distance, and the bull's eye was repeatedly struck. The company (about 120), at four o'clock, were summoned

to dinner by the sound of the bugle, which was arranged in marquees pitched under the lofty elms of Coneyborough Park. After dinner the sport was resumed, and continued with great spirit till about seven, when some quadrifles were danced in front of the marquees; after which the company separated, all highly delighted with the arrangements and pleasures of the day. -Lord and Lady Gage, the Hon. Mrs. Trevor, Sir George and Lady Shiffner, and the most influential families in the county were present.

A rural fête was given on the 11th by O. R. Oakes, Esq. at his villa, Newton, Suffolk, to which all the first families of the surrounding country were invited. The Members of the Archery Society, in their livery of "gay green," exercised their skill and amused the spectators by trials at the target. Miss Sarah Lawton proved

the heroine of the day. Mrs. H. Blake also shot exceedingly well, as did Mrs. Powell, and some other ladies. After a very elegant cold collation, served up in marquees on the lawn, the company again took the field, and a match was made the married ladies against the spinsters; and another, the married men against the bachelors. The result was, that Mrs. H. Blake and Miss Sarah Lawton were equal on their respective sides; they therefore again shot four arrows each, and victory placed the laurel on the brow of Miss S. Lawton. With the gentlemen, Mr. Walter Ray and Mr. Christopher Bennet were equal on their respective parties; but ultimately determined by another trial in favour of Mr. Ray. The evening was concluded by dancing, which was kept up with extraordinary animation and spirit to a very late hour.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We have to thank our correspondent, “Scotii Britannicus," for his Postscript relat ing to the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire hounds; but on reference to our last Number, p. 221, he will find his communication anticipated. We will, however, add his concluding words: "Jarvey may let Doctors differ, and a Southern in Edinburgh may relate his fables; but let them no longer speak of the dead; for a resurrection has taken place, and the brighter day of Jarvey has now come, the committee having acted upon the old saying-Make HAY when the sun shines."

In reply to a question from "Philippides," as to the legality of destroying a glandered horse without the consent of the owner, we believe there is an obsolete statute to that effect in existence. But "Philippides" should recollect, that a discharge from a horse's nose is not always a proof of the glanders; and that, consequently, the enforcement of the law might be attended with some risk and subsequent expense. His remarks on the shrinking of the muscles, in consequence of summer confinement in boxes, are plau. sible, but of no great importance, because the return of labour will soon bring a return of muscle.

In regard to our old friend JOHN LAWRENCE's remarks on the dangers arising from the present system of stage-coach driving, we have only to say that we perfectly agree with all he has written on the subject; but the matter has appeared so often in our pages, that we fear it would be considered as worn out.

C. W.'s promised communication will be most acceptable.

We should be happy to comply with Captain T.'s request were we acquainted with the name and residence of the Veterinary Surgeon from whom we received the communication to which he alludes.

The request of" A Borderer," from Newcastle, is an advertisement, and would subjeet us to payment of duty. If we hear of what may suit his purpose, it shall be noticed in a subsequent Number.

In reply to "Amicus," we have to state that the imperfection in his horse, under the title "Shiverer," is a nervous affection indicative of general weakness, and consequently rendering the animal unfit for hard labour. Diseases in the spinal marrow of horses are more frequent than are generally imagined, and very probably are the proximate cause of the complaint in question. The existence of the disorder is easily discovered by making the horse back, when he immediately begins to reel and his tail to shake as if he had been hard ridden.

"Tom Smith," dated Hindoostan, is come to hand.

In answer to our Bingham Correspondent's question on the Game at Whist, we state, that no revoke can be claimed till the trick is turned and quitted, on the party revok. ing, or his partner, has played again.The point in dispute was no revoke.

Brratum in our last, p. 201, line 10, in the pedigree of Cadland, for Hemel read Heinel.

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VOL. XXII. N.S. SEPTEMBER, 1828. No. CXXXII.

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I. PORTRAIT OF PRUDENCE.-II. THE PEE-WIT.

PRUDENCE.

From a Painting by J. BARENGER, engraved by WOODMAN.

PRUDENCE, a brown mare,

foaled in 1811, bred by and the property of His Grace the Duke of Grafton, was got by Waxy, out of Prunella (the dam of Penelope, Parasol, Pelisse, Podargus, Pioneer, Pope, Pledge, Pawn, Pope Joan, and Piquet), by Highflyer; grandam, Promise, by Snap; great grandam, Julia, by Blank Partner-Bonny-Lass, by Bay Bolton-Darley Arabian-Byerley Turk Taffolet Barb Place's White Turk, out of a Natural Barb Mare. She never started, but was

put to the stud, and is the dam of the following progeny, also the property of the Duke of Grafton :

1822

Filly (died a yearling), by Thunder-
bolt........
foaled in 1814
Bay colt (died a foal), by Sorcerer... 1815
Ches. filly, Rowena, by Haphazard 1817
Bay colt, Reginald, by Haphazard 1818
Bay colt (died a foal), by Haphazard 1819
Ches. colt, Rufus, by Election
Bay filly, Rebecca, by Soothsayer... 1821
Bay colt, Roderick, by Rubens
Brown colt, Ronald, by Centaur
Bay colt, Rupert, by Emilius......... 1827
The foal in the plate, by Emilius... 1828
In 1816 missed to Selim; 1820 to Sooth-
sayer; 1823 and 1825 to Merlin.
ROWENA,

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1826

At Newmarket First Spring Meeting 1820, won the 1000gs. Stakes of 100gs. each, h. ft. for fillies rising three-year-olds, 8st. 4lb. D. M. (twenty-one subscri

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