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Nov 20th - 1888 ESSEX AND SUFFOLK FOXHOUNDS . The meet on Tuesday was at West Bergholt White Hart , where in good hunting weather a large company assembled . There was a good sprinkling of spectators on wheels and in the saddle , whilst the cross - country element was well represented , this contingent including the master ( Mr. Barthropp ) , Mr. T. Moy , General Ord , Captain Colvin , Colonel Skinner , Col. Bowen , Mr. Charrington Nicholl , Mr. Dunnett , Mr. Charlss Moy , Mr. Octavius Bawtree , Colonel Wood , Major Auld , Major Mansell Pleydell , Capt . Atherton , Capt . Cartwright , Mr. Tremayne , Mr. Mansell , Mr. Turner , and other officers of the garrison ; Mr. A. T. Osborne , with Miss Skeyes , Mr. C. M. Stanford , Messrs . Saxty , Mr. H. Francis , Mr. W. Boreham , Mr. Dove , & c . A good fox was found at the Hangings , and leaving Langham Lodge on the right , the field rode nearly to Dedham Birch , where Reynard turned sharp to the left of Langham Lodge and ran in a ring to Folkard's Grove , and a few fields beyond , where he turned again , and running through Folkard's Grove , was killed after a smart run of 45 minutes . Owing to the rotten state of the banks , there was a good deal of grief , and Capt . Colvin met with a nasty fall , which put him for a time out of the running . GALLANT RESCUE FROM DROWNING . HONOURS TO THE VICTORIA SWIMMING CLUB . The labours of the swimming masters and members of the Victoria Swiming Club , which was formed little over twelve months ago , have already borne good results , and it was not one of the elder members of the club who first brought honours upon it , so far as the highest honours go - the saving of life but a member of the juvenile branch of the club - a lad named W. Sharland , who learned to swim only last season at the club's grounds . In our reports of the Victoria Swimming Club's prize competitious towards the close of last season , and already this season , we have referred to the extraordinary progress made by young swimmers under the careful training of the club's swimming masters . In the course of those reports we have not unfrequently mentioned the name of W. Shar land , and he has been the first to set a good example to his young companions , and to the older members of the club in this district . On Monday night about nine o'clock , just as dark ness was setting in , a girl named Sutton , eleven years of age , had occasion to cross the river Lea in a boat or puut , at the top of Government - row , Enfield Lock . She was re - crossing with a Miss Watson , an aunt , and as she was in the act of driving the boat forward by means of a pole it seems that the pole stuck more firmly in the mud at the bottom of the river than the little girl could by her strength manage to get out . The girl clung to the pole it appears , and the boat proceeded on from under her , and she fell into the water . Her aunt made an effort to save her , but the boat had gone too far , and she could not reach , neither had she any means of propelling it near to the little girl . Miss Watson's shrieks brought out the residents of the cottages at the top of the row , including the little girl's mother , the scene on the river bank being for the moment heartrending . Young Sharland , who lives with his parents , also in the Government - row , was standing near his father's door at the time , and hearing the screaming of the woman , he ran with all possible speed to the end of the row , where he learned that the little girl Sutton was in the river and that she sunk and had come once to the surface . Instantly the poor girl rose the second time , but without losing a moment of time Sharland divested himself of his jacket and pluckily plunged into the river with the other portion of his clothing , including his boots , on . He struck out in the water to where the girl rose , and catching her hat thought no doubt her hat he is agid to have remarked e 41 103 ися зе родиле очи оврыqще зо охра उपा ләqшии әу япоше зои әле полнячирия 1 per aquest urod ut ooeped suud usesort - пәреq -SƏTM me ope [ ed oq , ore səцҙ0 0qІ e se s uv e рǝus sse seәuәрвәл оца јо оцо в Ямqшон эе ээвред ОЧЛ , ӘЛӘ РӘy us и ч " вәрем Jo ouud ч 30 ens из цр 9ınq P on o pra te HOME CH U FRIDAY , DEC . 7 , 1898 VICTORIA SWIMMING CLUB DINNER . On Friday evening the Second Annual Dinner in connection with the Victoria Swimming Club took place in the Green Dragon Hotel , Waltham Abbey . There was a large attendance of members and friends , F. F. Colvin , Esq . , 9th Lancers , president to the club , occupying the chair . G. Corble , Esq . , the honorary treasurer of the club , occupied the vice - chair . After dinner the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed by the chairman and enthusiastically responded to . say it Mr Corble proposed the next toast that of " The President . " ( Applause . ) . He had such a lot to say about Mr Colvin that were he to all the president would not be able to leave by the train he intended that evening . Without the aid so generously given by Mr Colvin there was no doubt they would have failed in bringing the club to that satisfactory state it was now in- ( applause ) -and it was hoped that other gentlemen in the neighbourhood would follow Mr Colvin's example . Although he had only known Mr Colvin personally for some hours , he felt as though he had known him for years- ( applause ) -and he trusted that their president would be long spared and that on many future occasions he would be able to meet with them . ( Applause . ) The toast having been most cordially responded to , The President of the Victoria Swimming Club returned thanks for the manner in which the toast of his health had been proposed by his friend , Mr Corble , and responded to by those present . He was very pleased indeed to be able to meet once more with many old faces . It always was a pleasure to meet old friends , and on that occasion he had the pleasure of making many new friends in Waltham Abbey . He that day saw the bathing place for the first time , and it was , in his opinion , a first - rate one . He was glad , moreover , to think that the members of the Victoria Swimming Club were making good use of it- ( applause ) -and during the last season it was gratifying to read of the many matches and successful competitions they had . The number of members had also increased tremendously , and everything appeared to him to be going on in a nice way . ( Applause . ) The club might always depend upon his best support- ( applause ) -in every way he possibly could , and he trusted that for a long time they might continue to prosper , and to do good in the district . ( Applause ) The chairman then presented William Shar land with the Royal Humane Society's medal and certificate . It was , he said , a public acknowledgment of a brave and heroic act . ( Applause ) The society not only acknowledged the bravery of Sharland by giving an address , but by giving a medal also . It was not often that the society did give a modal , but it was not often that one showed the bravery that was shown by this young member of the Victoria Swimming Club . He thought that their cordial thanks were due to those members of the club who taught young lads to swim- ( applause ) -for it was partly through their teaching that this young member acquired the proficiency he had , and having backed that proficiency with mach courage , he was able to save the life of Mrs Sutton's daughter . ( Applause . ) He was him self not only proud but a little joalous ( laughter ) and he had no doubt there were many of them who were proud and jealous too . The agriculturalist received a modal at some of the great exhibitions for his fat bull- ( laughter ) -the soldiers and sailors who went forth to kill , also received medals , but this was a medal for saving life- ( applanse ) -and that was the kind of medal that he himself would like to wear . ( Applause . ) He hoped that they might take some lesson from this lad's good example , and he asked them to drink to his health with three times three . ( Applause . ) 1 Mr France , the amateur champion swimmer , proposed the next toast , namely , " The health of the officers of the club . " He congratulated them on the success that had attended their labours so far , and if the club conducted itself properly , he had no doubt the gentlemen who had supported them so liberally since its formation would continue to do so . ( Applause . ) With such support as was given by Mr Colvin and Mr Corble , they were bound to go on well , but without support a swimming club was one that could not very well oxist . He hoped that much success would follow their efforts , not only as prize takers , but that members might be useful in the saving of life , as one of them had already done . That was the highest honour they could achieve . Mr L. Speller , the captain of the club , replied on behalf of himself aud his brother officers . Haviug heen so genorously supported , the whole of the officers took a delight in their respective duties , and the success which attended their efforts amply repaid them . ( Applause . ) moro The next toast was proposed by Mr Jamen Carr , and was that of " The vice - chairman and honorary treasurer of the club . " He did not think that auy club could have a indefatigable officer than Mr Corble . ( Applause . ) MP Carr expressed a hope that the baths and washhouses to be erected at Eufield Lock would not injure the Victoria Swimming Club , and also that something might be done to procure a bathing place for ladies . ( Applause . ) The toast having been heartily responded to , Mr Corble returned thanks . He thanked Mr Carr for the kind references made by him whilst proposing the toast , and also for the kind manner in which they responded . Whatever few endea vours he made , he did with the best intention , and from the very bottom of his heart ; for a club of this kind was of the utmost importance to the town and district . ( Applause . ) Nature had provided Waltham Abbey with plenty of water , and to have a dig on a hot summer's day was one of the most enjoyable of things . Al . though Me Carr very kindly alluded to his efforts , they must not forget that Mr W. A. Alps , their first secretary , had a good deal to do with the success to which they had arrived . Mr E. Champness again gave them very much assistance , aud also those gentlemon who worked hard for them and helped them to put up the fence . He hoped that some day they would be able to procure a place nearer the town ; and whilst the proposed bath and washhouses at Enfield Lock would be a very expensive concern , their bathing place did not require so much , while it served the same purpose . Whatever Mr Colvin or himself had done towards helping the society , he was doubly proud and , like Mr Colvin , jealous of the winning of a medal such as Sharland had presented to him ; such a thing might not happen in a life . time , and he hoped that all boys in the district would take advantage of the club and learn the noble art of swimming ; for many a person drowned and many a person hesitated to assist in the case of accident simply because they could not use their hands or their feet properly in the water . He thanked them all for the kind mauner in which they responded to the toast of his health . The Chairman then loft them , bade them good - bye , and wished each and all a happy Christmas and a happy New Year . He could only repeat that he was thoroughly pleased to be with them . Happy they met and happy they parted , and he hoped that happy they would meet again . TONTORS Mr James Carr then took the chair . Mr J. D. Miller proposed the health of those gentlemen who did them the honour to come to the dinner . It was a matter of much satisfaction to think that there were so many gentlemen who took au interest in the Victoria Swimming Club , supporting it as they had so liberally in the past . With support of this kind the members were encouraged . Sometimes they got up little entertainments at the bathing place , and endeavoured to impart as much of the noble art - ( applause ) -as they possibly could ; and those of them who had not witnessed the sports would , he hoped , pay them a visit . He wished them to drink the health of " The visitors , " and he coupled this toast with the name of Mr Renshaw . The toast having been duly honoured , Mr Renshaw returned thanks , and in doing so , he referred to amusements of different kinds with which he was connected in Waltham Abbey . Cricket and lawn tennis and other games were still forms of recreation they had in their summer months , but they wanted something for the winter as well . Could they not have a good hall- ( applause ) -where there could be given all kinds of entertainments . A good public hall was much required in the town , and if people put their brains and money together he did not fear but that they would succeed . Their frien l Mr Corble was always thinking about something , and he , with other gentlemen , night perhaps make a move in the right direction . Whilst out door sports in the summer months were of the greatest importance , recreation in the winter months was equally important . ( Applause ) . Some other toasts followed . During the evening some capital songs were given by Mr A. T. Overall , Mr Burley , Mr Moffroy , Mr H. Overall , Mr A. Thompson , Mr E. Bone , Mr Barringer , and Mr Cooper , aud recitations by Mr. O. Seager ; the singing of the National Anthem bringing the proceedings to a termina tion . Mr Wiggs provided a capital dinner , and the waiting and other arrangements , whichi gave very much satisfaction , were entrusted to the management of Mr Tyler , of Woollard - stroet . - 1888 NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE . WAR - OFFICE , Nov. 20 . 1st Life Guards - The following notification to be substituted for that which appeared in the Gazette of November 13 - Capt . G. L. Holford has been seconded on appointment as Equerry to his Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor of Wales , K.G. , & c . ( and not as extra Equerry to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ) ; Lient . J. G. R. Homfray to be captain , vice G. L. Hol ford , seconded . 6th Dragoon Guards - Sec . Lieut . C. S. Stack has been seconded for service with the Indian Staff Corps . 5th Lancers - Capt . H. C. Morland to be major , on augmentation ; Lieut . J. H. W. Rennie to be captain , vice Bt . - Maj . A. C. Little , seconded ; Lieut . H. W. Boyce , from the 19th Hussars , to be captain , in succession to Maj . H. C. Morland , who holds an extra regimental appointment . 9th Lancers - Lieut . F. F. Colvin to be captain , in succession to Maj . J. J. S. Chisholme , appointed military secretary to the Governor of Madras . The undermentioned second lieutenants to be lieutenants , to complete establishment - H . F. W. Stan GRAND Military Tournament AND ASSAULT - AT - ARMS BY NON - COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 9th Queen's Royal ) LANCERS , CONDUCTOR SEAFORTH BARRACKS , Will be held , by kind permission of Col. and Mrs. BLUNDELL , in CROSBY PARK , BLUNDELLSANDS , On SATURDAY , OCTOBER 6th , 1888 , COMMENCING AT 2-30 P.M. , Jn Aid of the Schools , Blundellsands . By kind permission of COL . C. GRAYSON and OFFICERS , THE BAND OF THE 1st L.A.V. WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE . BANDMASTER G. SMITH , R.A. ADMISSION - ONE SHILLING . dbdbdb 1.04 C. TINLING & CO . , PRINTERS , VICTORIA STREET , LIVERPOOL , Office at son ena Received 10. 330.M. , here at ) 10. 53 a.s. Felix Hall 6 Office at 63 , GROSVENOR ROAD , BIRKENHEAD . Hall Hall Helvedor Gr . Office at 4.20 inth Lancers Hall Kelvedon Essex cons from myself and Marlie 4-30p .M . , Received here at 4325 Received here at f M. 4-51 / * . Helvedon sx glad M. |
