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Our Weekly Budget.
Monday , and after a stay of some days , His Royal Highness will sail for England on the 7 th prox ., so that lie may be expected to reach Portsmouth on the 11 th or 12 th of the month . The reception at Guildhall of tho Prince ancl Princess by the Corporation of London is fixed for the
19 th , when there will be a grand banquet , followed by a ball . The invitations to the former will be limited to 500 , while those to the ball will ntimber somewhere about 3 , 000 .
Some time after his return the Prince is expected to visit Chester , where ho will re-open the Cathedral , which has lately been restored , at the expense of several thousand pounds .
Our Grand Festival , of which we give an account elsewhere , was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . The Earl of Carnarvon presided in Grand Locige , ancl during the banquet that followed , but later in the evening , his Lordship was compelled , by business engagements , to leave ,
and vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Colonel Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex . The remainder of the evening passed very enjoyably . Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., was prevented attending by reason of the demise of his near relative , the Dowager Countess of Derby .
On Tuesday , the new Chapel of Keble College , Oxon , built by tho munificence of the late Mr . William Gibbs , was opened with much ceremony in the presence of the great dignitaries of the University , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , the Visitor of Keble , the Marquis of
Salisbury , Chancellor , Mr . Gathorne Hardy , ono of its representatives in Parliament , Lord Selborno , and others . Later in the day , tho foundation stone of the new Hall , the funds for the erection of which have been presented to tho College by some unknown benefactors , was laid by tho Marquis of Salisbury .
The funeral of the late Lord Lyttelton , Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire , and Chairman of the Endowed Schools Commission , took place at Hagley , on Saturday . All the members of his Lordship ' s family were present , with the exception of his eldest son , who is travelling abroad , ancl
who , in all probability , is still in ignorance of his father ' s death . There attended also a large number of friends , including Mr . Gladstone , the ex-Premier , and his eldest son ,
Mr . W . H . Gladstone , Earl Spencer , Lord . Wenlock , Col . Clive , & c , & c . The Bishop of Oxford , assisted by the Warden of Keble , and Mr . Sneyd , tho curate of Hagley , officiated . The late Lord was one of the most brilliant and
accomplished scholars of the day , and was beloved and respected , not only by his numerous circle of friends , but generally throughout the county . Many of his Lordship ' s translations from the Greek and Latin classics have appeared at different times , and in all were displayed both elegance ancl ripe scholarship .
On Friday last a terrible accident occurred in a railway tunnel in South Wales . A quantity of dynamite , amounting to about 150 lbs ., was stored in a hole for the purpose of being used , as required , in firing successive drifts ; when owing , it is believed , to the overturning of a lighted candle
on the box of primers , an explosion took p lace . Some thirt y men were at work at the time , of whom fifteen were killed , while the rest were much exhausted by the poisonous fumes of the after-gases of the explosion , two of them being , in addition , badlv wounded . Considerable
damage has also been caused to the tunnel , portions of the masonry arching having fallen in , and the timber framing having entirely disappeared . The Guardians of the Croydon Workhouse do not appear to exhibit any strong feeling of consideration for the unfortunate casuals who are obliged to seek refuse iu their
Avards from Saturday till Monday , nor can they have a very high sense of decency . It seeuis it is tho custom of tlie officials to take away tlie clothing of those casuals who enter on Saturday evening , ancl not return it till the Monday morning , tho consequence being that the
unfortunate creatures spend Sunday in bed , and almost in a state of nudity , nor wero they afforded any opportunity for washing . No less than forty-four men and a number of women were thus treated a Sunday or two ago . The reason assigned by the Guardians for this extraordinary
practice was , that there wero no wards for them to sit in . It was said the difficulty could be met by providing two additional rooms , one for tlie men and the oilier for tlie women ; aud the matter was thereupon referred to tlie
Building Commitfec for consideration and report . An admittedl y disgraceful fact , it seems to us , requires neitliei consideration nor report , but prompt remedy . Were it a question of providing kennels for a number of dogs , no
Our Weekly Budget.
doubt tho needful provision would bo made at once . If the Croydon Workhouse officials were compelled to pass a few Sundays in bed without clothing , they would find it , perhaps , somewhat uncomfovtab ' e , and be a little more considerate towards their poorer fellows .
Our cavalry are among the best in the world , ancl what with polo and tent-pegging they seem well on the way towards excel ling even themselves . Recently the 5 th Royal Irish Lancers have held an amateur circus at Aldershot , the general in command , Sir Thomas Steele , having readily
accorded his permission . On Thursday of last week , tho gallant regiment held an equestrian performance , ancl the feats they performed Avere marvellously well done , almost equalling those of the most renowned circus performers . They went through the Lancers , cleared bars , threw
somersaults over several horses , exhibited performing ponies ancl dancing poodles , and enacted the " scenes of the circle " with complete success , sundry of the officers taking part with the men in the display . With such incitements to pleasure as these , life at Aldershot must be pretty enjoyable , in spite of hard drill and long field days .
Passing to the more regular sporting news , we record the commencement , this week , of the racing season . The Epsom Spring Meeting began on Tuesday , when the City ancl Suburban was run for , and Mr . Vyner ' s Thuuder , carrying 9 st . 4 lb ., bore off the handicap , a good three
lengths ahead of Little Harry , Merry Duchess being third . The clay following Prince Soltykoff ' s New Holland won the Great Metropolitan Stakes , Whitebait ancl Freeman being
second and third respectively . Shortly it will be our duty to chronicle the winner of the Two Thousand , ancl yet a few weeks more ancl the Derby of 1876 will be among the events that have happened .
On Saturday , the Alexandra Palace First Amateur Bicycle meeting took place . As the weather was fine , the attendance of visitors was very considerable . There were only two events on the programme , the first a five-mile champion race for a cup , value twenty-five guineas ,
which will become the property of whoever wins it three times in the season , a gold medal being awarded to the winner of each race , and a silver medal to the second . Five started , of whom Mr . Keith-Falconer proved the winner , doing his five miles easily in 17 minutes 52 seconds .
The five mile handicap was run in six heats , tlie winners of which , with one exception , faced tho starter in the final . In this , too , Mr . Keith-Falconer proved victorious , beating Mr . Mackinnon ( 800 yards start ) , by only twelve yards , however , in the excellent time of 10 minutes 28 seconds .
Ihe same day the London Athletic Club held their second Spring Meeting in the Old Deer Park , Richmond , the attendance of friends and visitors being unusuall y large . The first event was a boys' handicap for lads under 17 . The race was run in heats , the winner of the final being a
nine year old youngster , by name Harrison . Of the other events Shearman walked over for the Hundred Yards , H . O , Moore won the 600 yards Challenge Cup , Gilbert the 180 yards handicap , Gilbert the Hurdles , Harrison the Quarter Mile , A . Hardie ( 120 see . ) the Two Miles walking ancl T .
Parish ( 150 yards ) the Open Mile Handicap . At Lillie Bridge the same afternoon , was held the annual athletic meeting of St Paul ' s School , in the presence of a large and fashionable attendance , the band of tho First Middlesex Engineers being present , ancl playing a choice selection of
music . The most distinguished performer was W . T . M'Murtrie , who won the Cricket Ball with a throw of 95 yards , the Hundred Yards , Class I ., the Long Jump , Class
I ., besides being second in the Hurdles . Ho was also winner of the Fives Championship , played for on tho 5 th instant , and , with Lemon , of the Double handed over sixteen .
On Monday tne annual presentation of prizes to the successful meinbersof thclmisof Court Rifle Vohmtccrstook place in the Hall of Lincoln ' s Inn . The Earl of Cado ^ an , Under Secretary of State for War , presided , and there were present Major General McMurdo , Baron Pollock , Justice
Grove , Major Charley , M . P ., etc . The Volunteers , who were drawn up so as to form three sides of a square , in the absence of Lieutenant Colour ! Bulwcr , were under ihe command of Major Russell . The Earl of Cadogan , before presenting tlie prizes , offered a few remarks on the
volunteers , and testified the great interest taken in them b y rho "War Office . He also expressed Irs satisfaction with the condition of the regiment before him and his regret at the absence of its commanding officer . The winner of the Three Star Badge , as best shot , waa Corporal Cotton ,
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Our Weekly Budget.
Monday , and after a stay of some days , His Royal Highness will sail for England on the 7 th prox ., so that lie may be expected to reach Portsmouth on the 11 th or 12 th of the month . The reception at Guildhall of tho Prince ancl Princess by the Corporation of London is fixed for the
19 th , when there will be a grand banquet , followed by a ball . The invitations to the former will be limited to 500 , while those to the ball will ntimber somewhere about 3 , 000 .
Some time after his return the Prince is expected to visit Chester , where ho will re-open the Cathedral , which has lately been restored , at the expense of several thousand pounds .
Our Grand Festival , of which we give an account elsewhere , was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . The Earl of Carnarvon presided in Grand Locige , ancl during the banquet that followed , but later in the evening , his Lordship was compelled , by business engagements , to leave ,
and vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Colonel Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex . The remainder of the evening passed very enjoyably . Bro . Lord Skelmersdale , D . G . M ., was prevented attending by reason of the demise of his near relative , the Dowager Countess of Derby .
On Tuesday , the new Chapel of Keble College , Oxon , built by tho munificence of the late Mr . William Gibbs , was opened with much ceremony in the presence of the great dignitaries of the University , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , the Visitor of Keble , the Marquis of
Salisbury , Chancellor , Mr . Gathorne Hardy , ono of its representatives in Parliament , Lord Selborno , and others . Later in the day , tho foundation stone of the new Hall , the funds for the erection of which have been presented to tho College by some unknown benefactors , was laid by tho Marquis of Salisbury .
The funeral of the late Lord Lyttelton , Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire , and Chairman of the Endowed Schools Commission , took place at Hagley , on Saturday . All the members of his Lordship ' s family were present , with the exception of his eldest son , who is travelling abroad , ancl
who , in all probability , is still in ignorance of his father ' s death . There attended also a large number of friends , including Mr . Gladstone , the ex-Premier , and his eldest son ,
Mr . W . H . Gladstone , Earl Spencer , Lord . Wenlock , Col . Clive , & c , & c . The Bishop of Oxford , assisted by the Warden of Keble , and Mr . Sneyd , tho curate of Hagley , officiated . The late Lord was one of the most brilliant and
accomplished scholars of the day , and was beloved and respected , not only by his numerous circle of friends , but generally throughout the county . Many of his Lordship ' s translations from the Greek and Latin classics have appeared at different times , and in all were displayed both elegance ancl ripe scholarship .
On Friday last a terrible accident occurred in a railway tunnel in South Wales . A quantity of dynamite , amounting to about 150 lbs ., was stored in a hole for the purpose of being used , as required , in firing successive drifts ; when owing , it is believed , to the overturning of a lighted candle
on the box of primers , an explosion took p lace . Some thirt y men were at work at the time , of whom fifteen were killed , while the rest were much exhausted by the poisonous fumes of the after-gases of the explosion , two of them being , in addition , badlv wounded . Considerable
damage has also been caused to the tunnel , portions of the masonry arching having fallen in , and the timber framing having entirely disappeared . The Guardians of the Croydon Workhouse do not appear to exhibit any strong feeling of consideration for the unfortunate casuals who are obliged to seek refuse iu their
Avards from Saturday till Monday , nor can they have a very high sense of decency . It seeuis it is tho custom of tlie officials to take away tlie clothing of those casuals who enter on Saturday evening , ancl not return it till the Monday morning , tho consequence being that the
unfortunate creatures spend Sunday in bed , and almost in a state of nudity , nor wero they afforded any opportunity for washing . No less than forty-four men and a number of women were thus treated a Sunday or two ago . The reason assigned by the Guardians for this extraordinary
practice was , that there wero no wards for them to sit in . It was said the difficulty could be met by providing two additional rooms , one for tlie men and the oilier for tlie women ; aud the matter was thereupon referred to tlie
Building Commitfec for consideration and report . An admittedl y disgraceful fact , it seems to us , requires neitliei consideration nor report , but prompt remedy . Were it a question of providing kennels for a number of dogs , no
Our Weekly Budget.
doubt tho needful provision would bo made at once . If the Croydon Workhouse officials were compelled to pass a few Sundays in bed without clothing , they would find it , perhaps , somewhat uncomfovtab ' e , and be a little more considerate towards their poorer fellows .
Our cavalry are among the best in the world , ancl what with polo and tent-pegging they seem well on the way towards excel ling even themselves . Recently the 5 th Royal Irish Lancers have held an amateur circus at Aldershot , the general in command , Sir Thomas Steele , having readily
accorded his permission . On Thursday of last week , tho gallant regiment held an equestrian performance , ancl the feats they performed Avere marvellously well done , almost equalling those of the most renowned circus performers . They went through the Lancers , cleared bars , threw
somersaults over several horses , exhibited performing ponies ancl dancing poodles , and enacted the " scenes of the circle " with complete success , sundry of the officers taking part with the men in the display . With such incitements to pleasure as these , life at Aldershot must be pretty enjoyable , in spite of hard drill and long field days .
Passing to the more regular sporting news , we record the commencement , this week , of the racing season . The Epsom Spring Meeting began on Tuesday , when the City ancl Suburban was run for , and Mr . Vyner ' s Thuuder , carrying 9 st . 4 lb ., bore off the handicap , a good three
lengths ahead of Little Harry , Merry Duchess being third . The clay following Prince Soltykoff ' s New Holland won the Great Metropolitan Stakes , Whitebait ancl Freeman being
second and third respectively . Shortly it will be our duty to chronicle the winner of the Two Thousand , ancl yet a few weeks more ancl the Derby of 1876 will be among the events that have happened .
On Saturday , the Alexandra Palace First Amateur Bicycle meeting took place . As the weather was fine , the attendance of visitors was very considerable . There were only two events on the programme , the first a five-mile champion race for a cup , value twenty-five guineas ,
which will become the property of whoever wins it three times in the season , a gold medal being awarded to the winner of each race , and a silver medal to the second . Five started , of whom Mr . Keith-Falconer proved the winner , doing his five miles easily in 17 minutes 52 seconds .
The five mile handicap was run in six heats , tlie winners of which , with one exception , faced tho starter in the final . In this , too , Mr . Keith-Falconer proved victorious , beating Mr . Mackinnon ( 800 yards start ) , by only twelve yards , however , in the excellent time of 10 minutes 28 seconds .
Ihe same day the London Athletic Club held their second Spring Meeting in the Old Deer Park , Richmond , the attendance of friends and visitors being unusuall y large . The first event was a boys' handicap for lads under 17 . The race was run in heats , the winner of the final being a
nine year old youngster , by name Harrison . Of the other events Shearman walked over for the Hundred Yards , H . O , Moore won the 600 yards Challenge Cup , Gilbert the 180 yards handicap , Gilbert the Hurdles , Harrison the Quarter Mile , A . Hardie ( 120 see . ) the Two Miles walking ancl T .
Parish ( 150 yards ) the Open Mile Handicap . At Lillie Bridge the same afternoon , was held the annual athletic meeting of St Paul ' s School , in the presence of a large and fashionable attendance , the band of tho First Middlesex Engineers being present , ancl playing a choice selection of
music . The most distinguished performer was W . T . M'Murtrie , who won the Cricket Ball with a throw of 95 yards , the Hundred Yards , Class I ., the Long Jump , Class
I ., besides being second in the Hurdles . Ho was also winner of the Fives Championship , played for on tho 5 th instant , and , with Lemon , of the Double handed over sixteen .
On Monday tne annual presentation of prizes to the successful meinbersof thclmisof Court Rifle Vohmtccrstook place in the Hall of Lincoln ' s Inn . The Earl of Cado ^ an , Under Secretary of State for War , presided , and there were present Major General McMurdo , Baron Pollock , Justice
Grove , Major Charley , M . P ., etc . The Volunteers , who were drawn up so as to form three sides of a square , in the absence of Lieutenant Colour ! Bulwcr , were under ihe command of Major Russell . The Earl of Cadogan , before presenting tlie prizes , offered a few remarks on the
volunteers , and testified the great interest taken in them b y rho "War Office . He also expressed Irs satisfaction with the condition of the regiment before him and his regret at the absence of its commanding officer . The winner of the Three Star Badge , as best shot , waa Corporal Cotton ,