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Griginal Correspondence , Allletters and communications intended for insertion in this journal must , to secure attention , be sent to the Publishing Office , Highbridge Street , Waltham Abbey , addressed to the Editor . - They must also be accompanied by the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . PROPOSED PUBLIC BATHS . To the Editor of the Weekly Telegraph . SIR , As & further bearing out of my remarks in my letter , I very much regret to read the account in your last impression of several deaths from drowning , and I noticed particularly in the details of one- " Deceased could not swim the fatal death scroll . In the next column I read that F. Moses won at the Welsh Harp , Hendon , a gold medal , etc. So there is , then , something to learn swimming for , as both of these instances prove the former , as a necessity ; the latter , as encouragement . Even if my remarks were unheeded , this is surely warning enough . I am pleased to see the terse suggestion of Mr White , in the same paper , and as I decidedly approve of either site we want a sight of some thing else , viz . , the subscriptions . I am afraid it will be a " California Bubble " with us this year . But I must apologize for this intrusion upon your space , and remain , -Yours faithfully , ONE OF THE CROWD . Waltham Cross , July 22nd , 1884 . To the Editor of the Weekly Telegraph . SIR - My attention has been drawn to several letters in your columns , both with regard to the great necessity of a bathing place for the use of the inhabitants of Waltham Abbey , and also for the want of some person to take the matter in hand and set it going ; and seeing that there are so many who would be benefited by this small luxury , so common to most places where there is anything like a river , I beg to offer my services in starting and carrying out the undertaking . If those gentlemen who are willing to co - operate and who have already expressed a desire for a bathing place will kindly write to me , stating their views and suggestions for a site , etc. , a meeting could at once be held and a committee formed to carry out the scheme . - I am , Sir yours obediently , THE RECENT SPORTS AT MONKHAMS. The following amusing description of one of the hat came off recently at races at the sports Monkhams , Waltham Abbey , the seat of R. B. Colvin , Esq . , is copied from the Sporting Chronicle of last week : FORRESTER COLVIN . Monkhams , Waltham Abbey , July 23rd , 1884 . [ We have had much pleasure in giving publicity through our columns to the letters of our corres pondents on a subject of such importance as the erection of public baths for promoting the health and pleasure of the residents of both Waltham Abbey and Cheshunt , and for affording them facilities for learning to swim . We are , there fore , exceedingly glad that Forrester Colvin , Esq . , a brother of the popular owner of Monk hams , is willing to take a leading part in carrying out the proposal for Waltham Abbey if he is properly assisted in the matter . If supported in the way the importance of the subject and the free - will offer of valuable services have been made demands , we know of no one more likely to carry out the project than Mr F. Colvin , and we hope he will find many willing to co - operate with him and to assist in bringing the good work to a successful issue . ] " Novelties in racing at the French seaside have , at various times during the last year or two , exercised the admiring faculties of British journalists , but I am enabled by a reference to the correct card " of the Monkhams Races , run on the 26th ult . , triumphantly to re - assert the originality of the British sportsman , and to prove that , in the matter of ingenuity , he requires no start from the sportsmen of any other country . In the Zoological handicap- a distance handicap of 150 yards - there was displayed as fine a specimen of racing novelty as the most ingenious of foreign inventors could have designed . The entries were twenty in number , being as follows : Starters . 1. Kangaroo 2 . Calf 3. Goat .. 4. Jackal 5. Cat 6. Pig 7. Monkey 8. Ferret 9. Rabbit ...... 10. Guinea - fowly 11. Goose 12. Swan 13. Duck 14. Cock .. 15. Hen 16. Magpie .. 17. Rat 18. Mouse 19. Tortoise 20. Frog Scratch 50 yards .. 70 yards . ... 90 yards Jockeys . Mr Charrington Mr Maitland Captain Rasch .J . Surridge Major Tait .Mr F. F. Colvin Mr C. H. Colvin Mr E. P. Johnson Mr Colvin Mr Ball .Mr C. W. Bishop . Mr S. Chisenhale Marsh Mr Waters Mr Yerburgh Mr Cusack - Smith Young Pegrum 100 yards .... Mr Stewart Mr A. J. Edwards 120 yards .... Major Stock Mr F. Britten All started except the goat and monkey , which , being dissatisfied with the handicapper's arrangements , declined to go to the post . The guinea fowl said that he wasn't going to start level with a goose , and the hen said that if the cock had been made to stop at home to look after his conjugal affairs she might have patronised the affair , but she didn't believe in going out for a spree with her own husband . The goat and the monkey arranged to sneak off at the last moment , and the goat tupped the handicapper in the stomach , whilst the monkey jumped on his shoulders and pulled his nose . These at least are surmises based upon probability , whilst the following account of the race is really and positively a matter of fact . The betting at the start was evens on the pig , five to one against the mouse , six to one the calf , and ten to one the field . A fairly good start was.made , the tortoise being got off with the aid of a hunting whip , but the magpie started chattering about the pistol - firer's unfairness , and got left . The rat doubled back , and ran a straight course up the starter's leg , with the result that he was dis qualified and also squashed . The ferret beat the rabbit at the end of five yards ; in fact , the rabbit may be said to have been dead beaten , for the ferret killed him . Barring these accidents , the race was run very satisfactorily , the result being that the favourite came in an easy winner , the goose , who came in third , being beaten by a calf's head , and the cock was fourth . The jackal was muzzled , and this doubtless spoiled his chance , whilst the cat never troubled about the race when she saw that she couldn't overtake the mouse . It is understood that the tortoise might have won if he had started about a week earlier , but as he meant to stop at the winning post for a while , he carried his house with him , and this im peded his progress . As to the second in the race , the bookmakers remarked that if he hadn't carried a calf's head he might have won , and beaten the dirty pig of a winner , whilst the backers of the third re marked that she ran like a goose , and therefore threw her chance away . The race was , nevertheless , thoroughly enjoyed , and it is intended to make it a fixture , There has even been some talk of enhancing the interest by placing one of Wombwell's lions and a man in the next fixture . It is confidently believed that this would prove a very exciting race - especially for the man , and the knowing ones feel very positive that it would turn out a real " good thing " for the lion - unless the man's course was marked out up a tree . MONKHAM'S v . HIGH BEECH . This match , twelve a side , was played at Monk ham's on Bank Holiday , and resulted in favour of the home team by one innings and twenty runs ; but it is only fair to add that the High Beech Club has only been formed this year , and contains much " raw material , " which with time and good training may prove of great value to the club . The visitors won the toss , and went in first ; but were all dis missed for 28 runs , Mr A. J. Edwards being the only one who got into double figures . For the home team , Clark's bowling was very effective at a small cost , five wickets being taken for five runs ; and Mr F. F. Colvin obtained six wickets for 20 runs . For the home players , Messrs . R. B. and F. F. Colvin went to the wickets first , and on the former being dismissed for 14 , 23 runs had been put on , Mr F. F. Colvin remaining until he had put together 25 , in which was one 5 , three 3's , etc. Collyer played well , and was at the wickets some time for his 18 , in which was one 4 ; and Pengally very quickly ran up his 25 , in which were one 4 , five 3's , etc. second innings of the High Beech Club was all uphill work , McCarthy and Elliott alone obtaining double figures . Score : The MONKHAM'S . R. B. Colvin , b McCarthy F. F. Colvin , b Elliott F. Clark , b McCarthy J. Strong , c Pryor , b McCarthy W. Collyer , b McCarthy A. Bond , b Mccarthy ... W. Greatrex , 1 b w , b Edwards . C. Chapman , st Pryor , b Edwards A. Marshall , b McCarthy . Pengally , b Norton A. Chapman , run out C. H. Colvin , not out Extras . HIGH BEECH . 1st Innings . R. Pryor , b F. F. Colvin ... A. J. Edwards , b Clark . Heath , b Clark . Ives , c Pengally , b F. F. Colvin McCarthy , b Clark .. ..... J. Riding , b Clark .... R. G. Norton , b F. F. Colvin A. Arrowsmith , c F. F. Colvin , b Clark ........ Elliott , c and b F. Colvin H. Norton , b F. F. Colvin Kirby , b F. F. Colvin Dykes , not out .. Extras c and b Clark b Clark ... b R. Colvin 14 25 7 18 2 not out 2 28 25 7 9 -129 2nd Innings . 2 11 4 run out 4. b Clark b Clark 1 c Clark , b Strong .. 1 c C. B. Colvin , b Clark .. 1 b Clark 2 c Greatrex , b Strong e Greatrex , b Strong Extras ............... Waltham Abbey Paper Aug 84 11 3 93 20 4 7 3 5400057 19 77 The rising of Parliament for a brief vacation will not this year be followed by the usual " big gooseberry " season , as all eyes will be for the time centred on Egypt , and on the exertions of the expedition sent to the relief of General Gordon . Readers of the Weekly Telegraph will watch the course of events with increased interest , as they will remember reading , if not hearing , the admirable lecture on the Soudan , given by R. B. Colvin , Esq . , who in the course of an extensive tour , went through the very country which is now the bone of contention , and will be the seat of military operations in the next few months . The preparations for the expedi tion have been carried on with considerable secrecy , the only intimation given being in the London Gazette , where , in the official list of appointments , etc. , it is remarkable how many officers have been " seconded " for service with the Egyptian army . Among the officers who have already proceeded to Egypt for this purpose is Lieut . C. H. Colvin , of the 4th Battalion of the Essex Regiment , brother of the " Squire " of Monkhams , whose English pluck and gallantry in volunteering to go to the assistance of an Englishman whom all must honour , General Gordon , will obtain for him the sympathy and best wishes of all who know him . The region , a late has been but few white people , will ere long be traversed by an European army of considerable size , the troops composing which will sail from England within the next few days , so that they may arrive in Egypt as soon as the cool weather sets in . WEST ESSEX POLO CLUB . SPORTS IN GAYNES PARK . Under the auspices of the above club a series of interesting sports took place in the club ground , Gaynes Park , Epping , on Saturday afternoon . The weather was delightful for a meeting of the kind , the excessive heat of the early part of the day being agreenbly tempered by the sun becoming overclouded just before the time fixed for the first event ( three o'clock ) , and Sol never again sent forth his rays with such fierce brilliancy as has been bis wont of late . A large and fashionable company assembled , there pro bably being not less than 500 persons present . Among the visitors , most of whom were accom panied by parties , were Sir Wm . Wiseman , Bart . , Colonel Lockwood , Colonel Clay , the Rev. J. W. Maitland , the Rev. S. Slocock , the Rev. R. Fort , the Rev. L. N. Prance , the Rev. A. C. Roberts , Mr. Clayton W. F. Glyn , Mr. J. Todhunter , Mr. C. J. Bury , Mr. A. Caldecott , Mr. Archer Houblon , Mr. R. Henty , Dr. Sanders , Mr. J. W. Win dus , Mr. Walter Tweed , Mr. E. Lawrence , Mr. H. Hine , Mr. J. Wilkes , & c . The card con tained eight events , one being timed to come off every half - hour . It was found , however , that too much time was allowed , and in order not to keep the spectators waiting the programme slightly deviated from , with the result that the last race was over nearly half an hour before it was announced to commence . The arrange ments for the meeting , which proved a thoroughly enjoyable one , were admirable , and reflected great credit on the committee of management , consisting of Messrs . G. H. Dawson , W. S. Chisenhale Marsh , A. Waters , and H. B. Yer burgh , especial praise being due to the secretary and treasurer , Major Tait , for the exertions he displayed to make the gathering a success . Mr. G. H. Dawson discharged the duties of judge , and Mr. H. Elder officiated as clerk of the course and starter . Appended are details of the various events : was Post Scurry , in heats . - The conditions of this con test were that the competing ponies should run in and out of posts 20 yards apart All the heats were con tested , the result being : -First heat . 1. Mr. Elin's Lord Grey ; 2 , Dr. Fowler's Scamp . - Second heat . 1. Mr. Vangban's Viva ; 2 , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh's Fairy . Final heat . 1 , Viva ; 2 , Lord Grey . Hurdle Race for Ponies that have been bona fide played with the West Essex Club : to be ridden by members ; catch weights over 11 stone ; about a mile and a quarter , over eight hurdles . - There were five starters , viz . , Mr. F. Colvin's Betsy , Mr. Dickinson's Binjimin , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh's Fairy , Major Tait's Qui Vive , and Mr. Yerburgh's Limerick , the owners . being all " up , " with the exception of Mr. Dickinson , for whom Mr. Bagot rode . A capital start was effected , and Fairy led the way for some distance , but before the course had been once covered she was passed by Qui Vive . When about a quarter of a mile from home Binjimin pulled to the fore and won by about two lengths , Qui Vive being second , Betsy a bad third , Fairy fourth , Limerick , who had nover been in the running , bringing up the rear . Cricket . 101 MONKHAM'S v . HIGH BEECH . 1st Innings . J. Strong , D Carter W. Greatrex . b Carter L. Brackenbury , b Littler F. F. Colvin , b Carter ..... C. Brackenbury , b Littler F. Clark , b Littler A. Marshall , b Littler This was a return match , and was played at Monk ham's on the 21st inst . , resulting in favour of the home team on the first innings . For Monkham's , Surridge played as a substitute in the first innings , as Mr Pryor had not arrived . Mr Colvin attained the premier score in each innings ; and Clark , Button , and Pryor did good service with the ball . The High Beech team played up well , though un successfully , and when stumps were drawn , had made 57 in the second innings for the loss of five wickets , being 75 runs in arrear . Score : MONKHAM'S . .... W. Colyer , b Littler II . Brackenbury , run out J. Surridge , b Littler . E. Button , not out Extras ...... G. Merritt , b Clark Littler , b Clark 2nd Innings . 4 b Carter 1 c Carter , b Littler b Littler 35 b Littler b Littler 4 b Carter 11 b Littler 4 b Littler not out R. Pryor , b Carter 4 b Littler .. Extras 6 69 HIGH BEECH . Ball Race of 430 Yards , in Hents . - First hent , 1 , Mr. Waters on Spinaway ; 2 , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh on Belinda ; Mr. W. Sewell on Grey Friar also com peted . - Second heat . 1 , Mr. Vangban on Viva ; Dr. Fowler on Scamp , and Mr. H. Jones on Tom Tickle , also started , but neither of these riders managed to pass the ball through the goal . Final heat . 1 , Mr. Vaughan ; 2 , Mr. Marsh . Won easily , Mr. Vaughan having the game entirely in his own hands . Mr. Waters on Spinaway failed to get the ball through the goal . Open Hurdle Race for Ponies not over 14.1 ; catch weights over 11 stone : about a mile and a quarter , over eigbt hurdles . The following put in an ap pearance at the starting post , all being ridden by the owners with the exception of Rattler , which was jockeyed by Mr. Bagot : -Mr . Melles ' Rattler , Mr. W. Rin's Lord Grey , Mr. A. Snart's Little Tudor , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh's Harvester , and Major Tait's Kitty . All the animals got well away at the fall of the flag , Kitty making the running , and being closely followed by Lord Grey . When abont half the distance had been covered Rattler took the lead , but was shortly afterwards passed by Lord Grey , Kitty being at this time last . Little Todor once managed to come to the fore , but only for a moment , and Lord Grey won by twelve lengths , Harvester being second , and Kitty a good third . Cheroot and Umbrella Race of 430 Yards . - In this event it was stipulated that after the command to " go " was given each rider should saddle his peny , light a cigar , and open an umbrella before mounting , the cigar to be alight and the umbrella open at the finish . Paper umbrellas were forbidden . Eight competitors put in an appearance - viz . , Dr. Fowler's Scamp , Mr. H. Jones's Tom Tickle , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh's Belinda , Major Tait's Qui Vive ( ridden by substitute ) , Mr. W. Sewell's Grey Friar , Mr. Waters's Spinaway , Mr. Suart's Little Tudor , and Mr. Melles ' Rattler . Mr. Waters was the first to get away , quickly followed by Mr. Marsh . The bandle of Mr. Waters's umbrella broke , however , and Mr. Marsh won easily , Mr. Waters passing the post second , minus umbrella , and therefore disqualified , second honours falling to Mr. Sewell , and third to Mr. Suart . Dr. Fowler was never able to mount at all , and in the case of several of the other competitors no sooner had a start been effected than their um brellas were turned inside out , and altogether the race was exceedingly amusing . Topsy Turvy Race . Stipulation : Every man to ride another's pony , by lot ; the last pony to win ; no whip or spur allowed . - Mr . H. Jones , on Mr. R. B. Colvin's Rapid Rhone , proved an easy winner , the animal having apparently been most inappropriately named , as rapidity was certainly conspicuous by its absence . Mr. R. B. Colvin on Dr. Fowler's Scamp was last but one to reach the post , and therefore came in , on the owner's behalf , for second honours , third falling to Mr. Jones's Tommy Tickle , ridden by Mr. Yerburgh . The following also ran : -Mr . Chisenhale Marsh's Belinda , Mr. A. Suart's Little Tndor , Major Tait's Kitty , Mr. Waters ' Tommy Dodd , and two other ponies which had not been entered . c Strong , b Pryor 4 b Pyror 10 b Pryor 3 not out H. Norton , not out 1 G. Clements , c and b Strong Extras .... 8 55 Hurdle Race for Pairs . - Condition , ride one pony . and lead another , once round the course over three hurdles . The starters were Mr. H. Jones's Tom Tickle and Brandy , Mr. Chisenhale Marsh's Fairy and Belinda , Major Tait's Qui Vive and Kitty , Mr. Yerburgh's Limerick and Binjimin , Mr. Waters's Spinaway and Tommy Dodd , and Mr. W. Elin's Jack and Electric . Mr. Yerburgh's pair made the running all round the course , and won the best race of the afternoon by four lengths . Mr. Elin's pair came in second , and Mr. Marsh's third . Tandem Race , ride one pony and drive another . There were six starters - viz . , Mr. Vaughan's Viva and Melrose , Mr. H. Jones's Tom Tickle and Brandy , Mr. Chisenbale Marsh's Fairy and Belinda , Major Tait's Qui Vive and Kitty , Mr. Yerburgh's Limerick and Binjimin ( marshalled by Mr. Dickenson ) , and Mr. Waters's Spinaway and Tommy Dodd . This , too , was a capital race , and until within a short distance of home Mr. Marsh's pair seemed as if they would prove the winners , but Major Tait made a gallant struggle , and passed the post a length and a half before Mr. Marsh , " Limerick and Binjimin " being third . Extras .. 20 4 30 12 6 C. Carter , b E. Button ...... J. Riding , c and b Clark .... 6 5 E. Elliott , o Colvin , b Clark 17 b E. Button Cranvill , st Colyer , b E. Button c Jackson , b Pryor .... 11 R.Norton , cClark , b E. Button G Ives , c C. Brackenbury , b Clark ..... Hooton , c Clark , b Button 1 1 28 12 4 118 6 c Strong , b Pryor ...... 15 16 6202 6 57 |
