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Transcription	THE VICTORIA SWIMMING CLUB . ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING . The annual general meeting of the members of the Victoria Swimming Club was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Enfield Lock , on Tuesday evening , when there was a large attendance . Mr J. D. Millor was unanimously voted to the chair . THE MINUTES . Mr W. A. Alps , secretary to the elub , read the minutes of the last general meeting , which were confirmed . THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT . During the year there have been enrolled 129 adult and 76 junior members , making a total of 205 , together with 51 donors ; the names on the books now number 256. The committee ( said the report ) take this opportunity of thanking all those gentlemen who have assisted the club so liberally in providing the money necessary to defray the cost of our building . It has enabled them to state that the club is not in debt , but I can show a substantial balance to the credit of its members . In fairness to the swimming masters , it must be said their labours have been unceasing and successful ; there is much satis factory evidence of progress . We would urge all our young members to cultivate that perse verance and regularity which is the only sure road to success in the art of scientific swimming . Your committee have not been able to provide bathing accommodation for ladies , but they p yet to see such accommodation provide . The Abbey Field ( Waltham Abbey ) has been spoken of as a most suitable place to construct a swim ming bath , such as would accommodate ladies and the boys of this district ; we trust that those people interested in this question will do all in their power to further the movement . " The donations amounted to £ 49 13s 6d , and this amount has been expended in the erection of a bathing house with the exception of 88 2d . The general club account , however , showed that the total income was £ 34 Os 3d , and that there is a balance in hand of £ 8 78 ld . Mr Moffroy moved the adoption of the report , and Mr Burley , in seconding , said he thought that the club was much indebted to the officers for bringing the affairs to such a successful issue . THE SECRETARY . The Chairman said it was with regret that the committee received the resignation of Mr W. A. Alps , who had acted as secretary during the past year . The members he hoped would seriously consider this matter before deciding what steps to take . After some discussion , in the course of which Mr Alps was sorely pressed to allow himself to be re - elected , Mr Poppey , the captain of the club , proposed Mr A. T. Overall as secretary . ( Applause . ) Mr Burley seconded . Mr Alps said the reason why he resigned the post of secretary was that he could not really devote the time to the work that he should like , and which he felt it required . He had so many other irons in the fire ; and if he continued on , most probably he would have to resign in the middle of the swimming season , which would make it very awkward for the club . In Mr A. T. Overall they would find an able worker , and he did not know anyone who could do the work better . Mr Thompson said they were all very sorry in losing the services of Mr Alps , but he thought that with an assistant Mr Alps might reconsider the matter . Several members expressed themselves to the effect that two secretaries could not work very well together . On the chairman putting the motion to the meeting it was agreed to . THE CLUB'S TREASURER . A letter was read from G. Corble , Esq . , regretting that owing to an engagement in London he could not be at the annual meeting . The meeting , however , unanimously re - elected Mr Corble treasurer . THE PRESIDENTS - PAST AND PRESENT . The secretary read the following communica tions : " Enfield Lock , 13th February , 1888. - To the secretary Victoria Swimming Club . - Dear Sir , -I should be obliged if you will inform your committee that it is my intention to resign the presidency of your club , as I feel that owing to the numerous engage ments on Saturday afternoons I have during the summer months , I cannot be present at your enter tainments as often as a person occupying the position of president should be . Although resigning my official position in the club , I shall still continue to take the greatest interest in it , and wish it every success in the ensuing season . - Yours faithfully , W. HUNTER . " " 94 , Piccadilly , W. , March 11th . -Dear Mr Corble , Your letter was forwarded to me at Chatham ( where I shall be till the end of the month ) , or I should have answered it before . I beg to thank you and the committee for the honour they have done me in inviting me to become the president of the club , a privilege which I feel most proud to accept . I only regret that Colonel Hunter is obliged to retire from the head of affairs , as the club will be a great loser thereby , and I feel I can never fill the vacancy half as efficiently as he has done . However , I can assure you of my hearty support in all your movements for the good of the club , and I hope that as it is now started so successfully it may continue to improve ou its good foundation . It is most kind of the committee to present me with the photograph , which I shall greatly value , and be proud to think that I can enrol myself among their numbers as one of the originators of the club . I hope you will convey my very best thanks to them , and hope that I shall be able to come down this summer to meet them . -I remain , sincerely yours , FORRESTER COLVIN . " The members regrette Colonel Hunter's resignation , and , on the motion of Mr Alps , seconded by Mr F. Overall , Forrester Volvin , Esq . , was appointed president of the club . ( Applause . ) THE COMMITTEE . The committee elected was composed as fol lows : Messrs . J. D. Miller , L. Speller , Webb , Thompson , H. Overall , Chittenden , Martin , Burley , Bone , and Dyer . RE - ELECTION OF AUDITOR . On the motion of Mr Burley , seconded by Mr Pursey , Mr H. Gibbons , of Waltham Abbey , was re - elected auditor of the club's accounts . A SWIMMING BATH FOR WALTHAM ABBEY . Mr H. Overall said that the advisability of getting a swimming bath at Waltham Abbey , in which boys might be taught to swim , and in which ladies could bathe , had been spoken of . Everybody agrood that such baths were much required , and he begged to move " That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that a graduated bathing place be formed at Waltham Abbey , and pledges itself to support the same by teaching swimming . " Mr Poppy secouded the resolution . It was very desirable that some place or other be provided at Waltham Abboy , and every member of the club he had no doubt would take an interest in teaching the young boys the art of swimming . If there was proper bathing place he had no doubt it would be largely rsed by the ladies ou days sot apart specially for a them . Mr Alps had no doubt but the matter would be brought before some of the local bodies in the course of the season . The Chairman said the club would be happy to give all the help it could by teaching swimming . The resolution was carried unanimously . FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT . Mr F. F. Colvin , in a letter which was read to the meeting , and which had been addressed to Mr G. Corble , stated that he was glad to learn from the Weekly Telegraph the great success which attended the meetings of the club and their entertainment . " This , " continued Mr Colvin , " I put down entirely to the trouble and energy you have displayed in the advancement of the club . Next year I shall be most happy to sond you £ 5 as a contribution towards a swimming prize- ( applause . ) - the conditions of which i leave to your judgment , so that you can do as you think will be most beneficial for the club . Hoping to hear of even more success next summer , " etc. , etc. , ( sigued ) FORRESTER COLVIN . ( Loud applause . ) AFFILIATION OF THE SOCIETY . It was resolved to affiliate the Victoria Swimming Club to the Amateur Swimming Association . Votes of thanks having been accorded to their late superintendent ( Colonel Hunter ) , Mr Corble , Mr Gibbons , Mr Colvin , the committee , and to the other officers , the meeting terminated . THE ESSEX HUNT BALL . ALARMING FIRE . On Tuesday night the ball of the Essex Hunt took place at the Assembly - roons ou Latton Common . There was a brilliant gathering , and the rooms never looked brighter . All was was ready for the assembling guests , when the cry of " Fire ! Fire ! " was heard , and in a moment there was great commotion . The con tractor was the well - known Mr. Schmidt ( of Enfield ) , who had erected a large saloon leading from the dancing - room . It was mostly of and canvas , luxuriously furnished . Just as the decorations were finished a Chinese lamp was upset , and in a very short time the whole of the drapery was in flames , and the country was lit up for miles . At Harlow and other places it was thought the rooms were on fire , and many were the feet that sped to the festive scene . However , there was little wind , and Mr. Schmidt with all hands set to work to prevent the fire spreading , and tore down the drapery , & c . Plenty of water was available , and there was a short , sharp , but decisive struggle with the burning elements . At last the fire was out , but the temporary structure was demolished , and the damage will reach £ 350 . Some choice plants from Paul's Nurseries were destroyed - one being an orange tree valued at £ 15 . Some 400 yards of gauze material were consumed , and a number of sofas , lounges , and other furniture , & c . Most of the loss is covered by insurance . The foreman in charge says this is the first time in 25 years that he has known of such a mishap . Evelyn Dancing began just before ten , and was kept up till late next morning . The Hungarian Band discoursed sweet music ; and supper was served in the dining hall at midnight . The gathering was a most brilliant success . The company included : Lord and Lady Brooke , Lady Wiseman , Lady Dalton Fitzgerald , Lady Cunliffe Smith , the Right Hon . Sir H. J. and Lady Selwin - Ibbetsop ; Major , Mrs. , and Miss Tait ; Mr. H. M. Ferrar , R.H.A. , Miss Ethel Lemon , Miss Foy ; Mr. Harry , Mr. George , Mr. Philip , and Miss Broke ; Mr. Morris , Mrs. and Miss Lucy Nairne , Miss Hutton , Miss Jones , Miss Frere , Miss Garpero , Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jones , Miss Knox , Mr. H. H. Jones , Mr. Robert Ball , Mr. Cunliffe Smith , Mr. Dawson , Miss Philby , Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Bennett , the Misses Ark wright ( 6 ) , Mr. Howard J. , Price , Mr. , Mrs. , and Miss Austin Oliver , Mr. E. Money Wigram , Mrs. J. W. and Miss Maitland , Miss and Miss Salisbury , Mr. Caulfield , Mr. Maitland and Miss Flora Tower , Mr. H. Baring , Mr. H. R. and Miss C. M. Hallward , Mr. J. V. and Mrs. Walmsley , Mr. J. H.Tennant ( Roydon Lodge ) , Miss , Miss S. , and Miss L. Deacon , Mr. R. B. Roffey , Mr. Tyndale White , Miss , Miss A. , and Mr. H. Fort , Mr. , Mrs. , and Mr. E. , Miss , and Miss A. S. Chisenhale Marsh , Miss Ainsley , Miss , Miss T. , and Mr. R. Abdy , Mr. Kirkling , Miss Ffyathe , Mr. C. E. Green , Miss D'Oyley . Mr. Geo . Cusack - Smith , Mr. A. Waters , Mr. R. Y. Bevan , Mr. R. Markby , Miss E. Roberts , Mr. and Mrs. D. J. , Miss , Miss Mary , and Miss F. H. Morgan , Mr. C. and Mr. L. E. Ellis , Mr. Lyall , Mr. P. Clark , Mr. Lang worthy , Mr. Coningsby and Miss Disraeli , Mr. Alston , Mrs. Selwyn , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockwood , Miss M. Rose and Miss Marian Caldecott , Mr. Toynbee , Mr. Tufnell , Mr. R. Duke and Miss Hill , Mr. P. Z. Cox , Miss Etheldreda Fraser . Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ind , Mr. E. A. Ball , Miss Mabel Henniker , Mr. Selwin - Calverley , Mr. Arthur and Mr. R. Capel Cure , Mrs. and Miss Tufnell , Mr. R. Cunliffe Smith , Miss Lowndes , Mr. Bushby , Miss Du Cane , Col. Wilson and the officers of the 1st Northamptonshire Regiment , Mr. Cross man , Major and Mrs. Stock , Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Suart , Mrs. Sheffield Neave , Miss Hodgson , R. B. Colvin , Mr. F. F. Colvin , Mr. H. R. Bagot , Mr. A. J. Edwards , & c . Mr. THE EAST ESSEX ENTRY , 1888 . YORK COUNTY HUNT AND 9TH ROYAL LANCERS ' MEETING . [ ON THE KNAVESMIRE , YORK . ] SATURDAY , April the 7th . - The York County Hunt Plate of 50 sov . for hunters ; entrance 2 sov .; three miles ( 487. ) Mr J. G. Menzies's Wild Meadow , by Haymaker , aged , 13st Lane 1 Mr W. Brown 2 Mr T. Spence's Lord Bacon , aged , 13st Sir W. Eden's Leap Year , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb MrGeo . Lambton 3 Major Meysey - Thompson's Monkshood , aged , 13st Mr W. Smith 4 6 to 4 on Wild Meadow . Won by half a length , a bad third . A Selling Steeple Chase of 2 sov . each , with 40 sov . added for hunters ; the winner to be sold by auction for 80 sov . , if for 50 sov . allowed 7lb ; two miles and a quarter ( 7 subs. 521. ) Mr H. D. Fox's Ned , by Exminster , aged , 12st ( 507. ) owner Mr J. S. Darrell's Bransdale , aged , 12st ( 50 % ) Mr W. Brown 2 Mr H. W. Cooper's Discussion , 4 yrs , 11st ( 807 ) Lane 3 MrC . C. Dormer's Honeycomb , aged , 12st ( 507. ) H.Selman 4 Mr G. Robinson's Crazy , aged , 12st ( 507. ) Weatherall Mr R. McFarlane's Silver Bell , 5 yrs , 11st 7b ( 507. ) owner Mr W. F. Lee's Jura , 6 yrs , 12st ( 507. ) - owner 6 to 4 agst Honeycomb , 2 to 1 agst Ned , and 4 to 1 each agst Bransdale and Jura . Won by two lengths , three lengths between the second and third . - The winner was bought in for 72gs . The Half - bred Hunters ' Plate of 50 sov . for the first , and 5 sov . for the second , for maidens ; entrance 2 sov .; three miles ( 487. ) Capt . Little's Phoebe , by Claremont , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr C. Willoughby 1 Mr R. M'Farlane's Master Hicks , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb owner Mrs L. Wardle's Tommy , aged , 12st 71b 2 Major S. Chisholme 3 Mr E. Gray's Surplusage , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr C. Long Mr J. Brown's Little Sister , 4 yrs , 11st 7b Mr W. Brown Mr Smith's Ducal , aged , 12st 7 fb Gray Won by a neck , nothing else near ; Ducal fell . The Open Hunters ' Steeple Chase of 3 sov . each , with 50 sov . added ; three miles ( 9 subs . - 747 . ) Mr J. Benison's King John , by Nuneham , 6 yrs , 12st Mr J. G. Menzies's Wild Meadow , aged , 13st 7lb Mr H. D. Fox's Minstrel Maid , aged , 12st ( car . 12st 2lb ) - Sir W. Eden's Ruckland , 4 yrs , 10st 7lb ( car . 10st 12lb ) Mr W. Brown 1 Lane 2 owner 3 Mr Geo . Lambton Even on Wild Meadow , 2 to 1 agst King John , and 4 to 1 each agst the others . Won by half a length , a bad third . The Farmers ' Race of 30 sov . for the first horse , 10 sov . for the second , and 5 sov . for the third , for hunters ; entrance free ; three miles ( 30 % . ) Mr R. Adams's Verdical , by Ambergris , 5 yrs , 13st owner Mr J. G. Long's Wilton , 6 yrs , 13st Mr C. Long Mr R. Adams's ch . f . by Uncas , out of Selene . 4 yrs , 11st T. Adams 3 Six others ran . - 2 to 1 on Verdigal . A dead heat , Selene filly beaten six lengths . The stakes were divided . The 9th Lancers ' Subalterns ' Challenge Cup , value 22 sov . , added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for hunters ; three miles ( 14 subs . - 487 . ) owner 1 Mr V. A. Pelham's Courier , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr R. M'Farlane's Lord John , aged , 12st 7lb owner 2 Mr R. M'Farlane's Rugby , aged , 12st 7lb Mr Henry 3 Seven others ran . - Won by two lengths , three lengths between the second and third . MONDAY , April the 9th . - The Adelaide Challenge Vase , value 22 sov . , and a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for maiden hunters ; three miles ( 11 subs .-- 427 . ) 9 owner 1 owner 2 owner 3 1 owner 1 Four others ran . - Won by twenty lengths . owner 2 owner 3 Mr C. Willoughby's Happy Lad , 6 yrs , 12st 71b Mr G. Henry's Mistletoe , aged , 12st 7lb Mr J. de Laski's Nicholas , aged , 12st - Four others ran . - Won by four lengths , a bad third ; ES . Happy Lad fell . The York and Ainsty Maiden Hunters ' Steeple Chase of 1 sov . each , with 25 sov . added ; two miles and a quartered the VICTORIA SWIM ( 12 subs . - 367 . ) Mr R. M'Farlane's Master Hicks , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb Mr R. I. Robson's Dulce Agnes , 4 yrs , 11st 71b ( car . 11st 10lb ) Mr C. Burton's Sullivan , 5 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr C. Willoughby 1 owner 2 Major Chisholme Mr R. M'Farlane's Rugby , aged , 12st Capt . M. Little's Ina , aged , 12st 7lb Mr H. W. Fiennes's Jim , aged , 12st 5 to 4 on Rugby , and 2 to 1 agst Miss Monk . Won by a distance ; Rugby fell , and Jim and Ina refused . owner aged by its officers and a The 9th Lancers ' Maiden Hunters ' Challenge Cup , value lembers ; three to form a 22 sov . , and a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for maiden hunters ; two miles and a half ( 8 subs . - 367 . ) Mr F. W. Duff's Miss Monk , aged , 12st 715 13st 715 Major Chisholme Mr H. Gartside's Paddy , 5 yrs , 12st Mr Easton 5 to 4 on Wilton , and 6 to 4 agst Monkshood . Won by six lengths , a bad third . 1 The Consolation Plate of 25 sov . for hunters ; entrance 1 sov .; two miles ( 247. ) Mr J. S. Darrell's Bransdale , by Lowlander , aged , 13st Mr W. Glover's Mischief , aged , 13st Mr II . D. Fox's Minstrel Maid , aged , 13st Mr C. C. Dormer's Papal Gift , 4 yrs , 12st Mr W. F. Lee's The Widgeon , 6 yrs , 13st Won by twenty lengths . Mr W. Brown . Ninth ( Queen's Royal ) Lancers on Sundays . have power to expel any that all Members conform ty . The York and Ainsty and Bramham Moor Hunt Cup of 30 sov . for the first , and 10 sov . for the second ; entrance tovice himself with a pair 1 sov .; three miles ( 297. ) with white binding , with Mr C. Long 1 the front ; the same to be Mr J. G. Long's Wilton , 6 yrs , 13st 7lb Major Meysey - Thompson's Monkshood , aged , 13st Mr R. M'Farlane's Barrister , aged , owner Selman owner REGIMENTAL STEEPLECHASES , Lane 2 1222 ng . Mr W. Smith 2h for boys under 16 years wimming in shallow places , 3 be one shilling , and entrance one of a family 9d . and 3d . THE YORK & AINSTY HUNT STEEPLECHASES , or adult members to be entrance fee , payable in The 9th Lancers ' Regimental Challenge Cup , value 22 sov . be allowed to bathe from a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for hunters ; three miles ( 13 s friends not resident in subs . - 467 . ) Mr V. A. Pelham's Santa Maria , by Jarnac , aged , 13st 7lb owner 1 Mr R. M'Farlane's Lord John , aged , 12st 71b Major Chisholme 2 Ld D. Compton's Communist , aged , 12st owner 3 Two others ran . - Won by a neck , a very bad third . bers be admitted on pay ill entitle them to nominate KNAVESMIRE , YORK , HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH Judge , Starter , Clerk of the Course , and Stakeholder : Major E. H. MAUNSELL . APRIL 7th and 9th , 1888 . UNDER GRAND NATIONAL HUNT RULES . ܪܒ - Stewards : -Captain M. O. LITTLE . Lieut . W. K. JENNER . Lieut . Hon . V. A. PELHAM . Clerk of the Scales : -Mr . J. FORSYTHE . 10. A General Meeting shall be held as early in the year as possible , when all Officers shall retire , the same to be eligible for re - election . II - Any one wishing to become a Member shall apply to the Committee . No professional shall be allowed to compete . All Offices to be Honorary . 12. - Members ' Subscriptions become due on the 1st of April ; any Member in arrears after 31st of May ceases to be a Member of the Club . No one to be allowed to compete in any race until he has been a Member two months . 13. - A Special General Meeting may be summoned by the Secretary , at the request of 20 Members , expressed to him in writing ; or at the discretion of the Committee . Seven days ' notice to Le given to the Members . 14. That this Club being affiliated to the " Amateur Swimming Association , " all Races will be held in accordance with their rules . 15. That the foregoing Rules shall not be altered in any way whatever , unless with the consent of a majority of the Members present at a General Meeting . Instructions will be given at CLUB HOUSE WEDNESDAYS for BOYS and FRIDAYS for MEN . on At WALTHAM on MONDAYS for BOYS and THURSDAYS for MEN , and on TUESDAYS at the CLUB HOUSE . Two hours each night .

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912L : 2124/6

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THE VICTORIA SWIMMING CLUB .
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING .
The annual general meeting of the members of the Victoria Swimming Club was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Enfield Lock , on Tuesday evening , when there was a large attendance . Mr J. D. Millor was unanimously voted to the chair .
THE MINUTES .
Mr W. A. Alps , secretary to the elub , read the minutes of the last general meeting , which were confirmed .
THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT . During the year there have been enrolled 129 adult and 76 junior members , making a total of 205 , together with 51 donors ; the names on the books now number 256. The committee ( said the report ) take this opportunity of thanking all those gentlemen who have assisted the club so liberally in providing the money necessary to defray the cost of our building . It has enabled them to state that the club is not in debt , but I can show a substantial balance to the credit of its members . In fairness to the swimming masters , it must be said their labours have been unceasing and successful ; there is much satis factory evidence of progress . We would urge all our young members to cultivate that perse verance and regularity which is the only sure road to success in the art of scientific swimming . Your committee have not been able to provide bathing accommodation for ladies , but they p yet to see such accommodation provide . The Abbey Field ( Waltham Abbey ) has been spoken of as a most suitable place to construct a swim ming bath , such as would accommodate ladies and the boys of this district ; we trust that those people interested in this question will do all in their power to further the movement . " The donations amounted to £ 49 13s 6d , and this amount has been expended in the erection of a bathing house with the exception of 88 2d . The general club account , however , showed that the total income was £ 34 Os 3d , and that there is a balance in hand of £ 8 78 ld .
Mr Moffroy moved the adoption of the report , and Mr Burley , in seconding , said he thought that the club was much indebted to the officers for bringing the affairs to such a successful issue .
THE SECRETARY .
The Chairman said it was with regret that the committee received the resignation of Mr W. A. Alps , who had acted as secretary during the past year . The members he hoped would seriously consider this matter before deciding what steps to take .
After some discussion , in the course of which Mr Alps was sorely pressed to allow himself to be re - elected ,
Mr Poppey , the captain of the club , proposed Mr A. T. Overall as secretary . ( Applause . ) Mr Burley seconded .
Mr Alps said the reason why he resigned the post of secretary was that he could not really devote the time to the work that he should like , and which he felt it required . He had so many other irons in the fire ; and if he continued on , most probably he would have to resign in the middle of the swimming season , which would make it very awkward for the club . In Mr A. T. Overall they would find an able worker , and he did not know anyone who could do the work better .
Mr Thompson said they were all very sorry in losing the services of Mr Alps , but he thought that with an assistant Mr Alps might reconsider the matter .
Several members expressed themselves to the effect that two secretaries could not work very well together .
On the chairman putting the motion to the meeting it was agreed to .
THE CLUB'S TREASURER .
A letter was read from G. Corble , Esq . , regretting that owing to an engagement in London he could not be at the annual meeting . The meeting , however , unanimously re - elected Mr Corble treasurer .
THE PRESIDENTS - PAST AND PRESENT .
The secretary read the following communica tions :
" Enfield Lock , 13th February , 1888. - To the secretary Victoria Swimming Club . - Dear Sir , -I should be obliged if you will inform your committee that it is my intention to resign the presidency of your club , as I feel that owing to the numerous engage ments on Saturday afternoons I have during the summer months , I cannot be present at your enter tainments as often as a person occupying the position of president should be . Although resigning my official position in the club , I shall still continue to take the greatest interest in it , and wish it every success in the ensuing season . - Yours faithfully , W. HUNTER . "
" 94 , Piccadilly , W. , March 11th . -Dear Mr Corble , Your letter was forwarded to me at Chatham ( where I shall be till the end of the month ) , or I should have answered it before . I beg to thank you and the committee for the honour they have done me in inviting me to become the president of the club , a privilege which I feel most proud to accept . I only regret that Colonel Hunter is obliged to retire from the head of affairs , as the club will be a great loser thereby , and I feel I can never fill the vacancy half as efficiently as he has done . However , I can assure you of my hearty support in all your movements for the good of the club , and I hope that as it is now started so successfully it may continue to improve ou its good foundation . It is most kind of the committee to present me with the photograph , which I shall greatly value , and be proud to think that I can enrol myself among their numbers as one of the originators of the club . I hope you will convey my very best thanks to them , and hope that I shall be able to come down this summer to meet them . -I remain , sincerely yours , FORRESTER COLVIN . "
The members regrette Colonel Hunter's resignation , and , on the motion of Mr Alps , seconded by Mr F. Overall , Forrester Volvin , Esq . , was appointed president of the club . ( Applause . )
THE COMMITTEE .
The committee elected was composed as fol lows : Messrs . J. D. Miller , L. Speller , Webb , Thompson , H. Overall , Chittenden , Martin , Burley , Bone , and Dyer .
RE - ELECTION OF AUDITOR .
On the motion of Mr Burley , seconded by Mr Pursey , Mr H. Gibbons , of Waltham Abbey , was re - elected auditor of the club's accounts .
A SWIMMING BATH FOR WALTHAM ABBEY .
Mr H. Overall said that the advisability of getting a swimming bath at Waltham Abbey , in which boys might be taught to swim , and in which ladies could bathe , had been spoken of . Everybody agrood that such baths were much required , and he begged to move " That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that a graduated bathing place be formed at Waltham Abbey , and pledges itself to support the same by teaching swimming . "
Mr Poppy secouded the resolution . It was very desirable that some place or other be provided at Waltham Abboy , and every member of the club he had no doubt would take an interest in teaching the young boys the art of swimming . If there was proper bathing place he had no doubt it would be largely rsed by the ladies ou days sot apart specially for
a
them .
Mr Alps had no doubt but the matter would be brought before some of the local bodies in the course of the season .
The Chairman said the club would be happy to give all the help it could by teaching swimming .
The resolution was carried unanimously .
FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT .
Mr F. F. Colvin , in a letter which was read to the meeting , and which had been addressed to Mr G. Corble , stated that he was glad to learn from the Weekly Telegraph the great success which attended the meetings of the club and their entertainment . " This , " continued Mr Colvin , " I put down entirely to the trouble and energy you have displayed in the advancement of the club . Next year I shall be most happy to sond you £ 5 as a contribution towards a swimming prize- ( applause . ) - the conditions of which i leave to your judgment , so that you can do as you think will be most beneficial for the club . Hoping to hear of even more success next summer , " etc. , etc. , ( sigued ) FORRESTER COLVIN . ( Loud applause . )
AFFILIATION OF THE SOCIETY .
It was resolved to affiliate the Victoria Swimming Club to the Amateur Swimming Association .
Votes of thanks having been accorded to their late superintendent ( Colonel Hunter ) , Mr Corble , Mr Gibbons , Mr Colvin , the committee , and to the other officers , the meeting terminated .
THE ESSEX HUNT BALL .
ALARMING FIRE .
On Tuesday night the ball of the Essex Hunt took place at the Assembly - roons ou Latton Common . There was a brilliant gathering , and the rooms never looked brighter . All was
was
ready for the assembling guests , when the cry of " Fire ! Fire ! " was heard , and in a moment there was great commotion . The con tractor was the well - known Mr. Schmidt ( of Enfield ) , who had erected a large saloon leading from the dancing - room . It was mostly of and canvas , luxuriously furnished . Just as the decorations were finished a Chinese lamp was upset , and in a very short time the whole of the drapery was in flames , and the country was lit up for miles . At Harlow and other places it was thought the rooms were on fire , and many were the feet that sped to the festive scene . However , there was little wind , and Mr. Schmidt with all hands set to work to prevent the fire spreading , and tore down the drapery , & c . Plenty of water was available , and there was a short , sharp , but decisive struggle with the burning elements . At last the fire was out , but the temporary structure was demolished , and the damage will reach £ 350 . Some choice plants from Paul's Nurseries were destroyed - one being an orange tree valued at £ 15 . Some 400 yards of gauze material were consumed , and a number of sofas , lounges , and other furniture , & c . Most of the loss is covered by insurance . The foreman in charge says this is the first time in 25 years that he has known of such a mishap .
Evelyn
Dancing began just before ten , and was kept up till late next morning . The Hungarian Band discoursed sweet music ; and supper was served in the dining hall at midnight . The gathering was a most brilliant success . The company included : Lord and Lady Brooke , Lady Wiseman , Lady Dalton Fitzgerald , Lady Cunliffe Smith , the Right Hon . Sir H. J. and Lady Selwin - Ibbetsop ; Major , Mrs. , and Miss Tait ; Mr. H. M. Ferrar , R.H.A. , Miss Ethel Lemon , Miss Foy ; Mr. Harry , Mr. George , Mr. Philip , and Miss Broke ; Mr. Morris , Mrs. and Miss Lucy Nairne , Miss Hutton , Miss Jones , Miss Frere , Miss Garpero , Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jones , Miss Knox , Mr. H. H. Jones , Mr. Robert Ball , Mr. Cunliffe Smith , Mr. Dawson , Miss Philby , Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Bennett , the Misses Ark wright ( 6 ) , Mr. Howard J. , Price , Mr. , Mrs. , and Miss Austin Oliver , Mr. E. Money Wigram , Mrs. J. W. and Miss Maitland , Miss and Miss Salisbury , Mr. Caulfield , Mr. Maitland and Miss Flora Tower , Mr. H. Baring , Mr. H. R. and Miss C. M. Hallward , Mr. J. V. and Mrs. Walmsley , Mr. J. H.Tennant ( Roydon Lodge ) , Miss , Miss S. , and Miss L. Deacon , Mr. R. B. Roffey , Mr. Tyndale White , Miss , Miss A. , and Mr. H. Fort , Mr. , Mrs. , and Mr. E. , Miss , and Miss A. S. Chisenhale Marsh , Miss Ainsley , Miss , Miss T. , and Mr. R. Abdy , Mr. Kirkling , Miss Ffyathe , Mr. C. E. Green , Miss D'Oyley . Mr. Geo . Cusack - Smith , Mr. A. Waters , Mr. R. Y. Bevan , Mr. R. Markby , Miss E. Roberts , Mr. and Mrs. D. J. , Miss , Miss Mary , and Miss F. H. Morgan , Mr. C. and Mr. L. E. Ellis , Mr. Lyall , Mr. P. Clark , Mr. Lang worthy , Mr. Coningsby and Miss Disraeli , Mr. Alston , Mrs. Selwyn , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockwood , Miss M. Rose and Miss Marian Caldecott , Mr. Toynbee , Mr. Tufnell , Mr. R. Duke and Miss Hill , Mr. P. Z. Cox , Miss Etheldreda Fraser . Mr. and Mrs. Murray Ind , Mr. E. A. Ball , Miss Mabel Henniker , Mr. Selwin - Calverley , Mr. Arthur and Mr. R. Capel Cure , Mrs. and Miss Tufnell , Mr. R. Cunliffe Smith , Miss Lowndes , Mr. Bushby , Miss Du Cane , Col. Wilson and the officers of the 1st Northamptonshire Regiment , Mr. Cross man , Major and Mrs. Stock , Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Suart , Mrs. Sheffield Neave , Miss Hodgson , R. B. Colvin , Mr. F. F. Colvin , Mr. H. R. Bagot , Mr. A. J. Edwards , & c .
Mr.
THE
EAST ESSEX
ENTRY ,
1888 .
YORK COUNTY HUNT AND 9TH ROYAL LANCERS ' MEETING .
[ ON THE KNAVESMIRE , YORK . ] SATURDAY , April the 7th . - The York County Hunt Plate of 50 sov . for hunters ; entrance 2 sov .; three miles ( 487. ) Mr J. G. Menzies's Wild Meadow , by Haymaker , aged , 13st
Lane 1
Mr W. Brown 2 Mr T. Spence's Lord Bacon , aged , 13st Sir W. Eden's Leap Year , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb MrGeo . Lambton 3 Major Meysey - Thompson's Monkshood , aged , 13st Mr W. Smith 4 6 to 4 on Wild Meadow . Won by half a length , a bad
third .
A Selling Steeple Chase of 2 sov . each , with 40 sov . added for hunters ; the winner to be sold by auction for 80 sov . , if for 50 sov . allowed 7lb ; two miles and a quarter ( 7 subs. 521. )
Mr H. D. Fox's Ned , by Exminster , aged , 12st ( 507. ) owner Mr J. S. Darrell's Bransdale , aged , 12st ( 50 % )
Mr W. Brown 2 Mr H. W. Cooper's Discussion , 4 yrs , 11st ( 807 ) Lane 3 MrC . C. Dormer's Honeycomb , aged , 12st ( 507. ) H.Selman 4 Mr G. Robinson's Crazy , aged , 12st ( 507. ) Weatherall Mr R. McFarlane's Silver Bell , 5 yrs , 11st 7b ( 507. ) owner Mr W. F. Lee's Jura , 6 yrs , 12st ( 507. ) -
owner
6 to 4 agst Honeycomb , 2 to 1 agst Ned , and 4 to 1 each agst Bransdale and Jura . Won by two lengths , three lengths between the second and third . - The winner was bought in for 72gs .
The Half - bred Hunters ' Plate of 50 sov . for the first , and 5 sov . for the second , for maidens ; entrance 2 sov .; three miles ( 487. ) Capt . Little's Phoebe , by Claremont , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr C. Willoughby 1 Mr R. M'Farlane's Master Hicks , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb owner Mrs L. Wardle's Tommy , aged , 12st 71b
2
Major S. Chisholme 3 Mr E. Gray's Surplusage , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr C. Long Mr J. Brown's Little Sister , 4 yrs , 11st 7b Mr W. Brown Mr Smith's Ducal , aged , 12st 7 fb Gray
Won by a neck , nothing else near ; Ducal fell . The Open Hunters ' Steeple Chase of 3 sov . each , with 50 sov . added ; three miles ( 9 subs . - 747 . ) Mr J. Benison's King John , by Nuneham , 6 yrs , 12st
Mr J. G. Menzies's Wild Meadow , aged , 13st 7lb Mr H. D. Fox's Minstrel Maid , aged , 12st ( car . 12st 2lb ) -
Sir W. Eden's Ruckland , 4 yrs , 10st 7lb ( car . 10st 12lb )
Mr W. Brown 1 Lane 2
owner 3
Mr Geo . Lambton Even on Wild Meadow , 2 to 1 agst King John , and 4 to 1 each agst the others . Won by half a length , a bad third . The Farmers ' Race of 30 sov . for the first horse , 10 sov . for the second , and 5 sov . for the third , for hunters ; entrance free ; three miles ( 30 % . )
Mr R. Adams's Verdical , by Ambergris , 5 yrs , 13st owner Mr J. G. Long's Wilton , 6 yrs , 13st Mr C. Long
Mr R. Adams's ch . f . by Uncas , out of Selene . 4 yrs , 11st
T. Adams 3 Six others ran . - 2 to 1 on Verdigal . A dead heat , Selene filly beaten six lengths . The stakes were divided .
The 9th Lancers ' Subalterns ' Challenge Cup , value 22 sov . , added to a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for hunters ; three miles ( 14 subs . - 487 . )
owner 1
Mr V. A. Pelham's Courier , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb Mr R. M'Farlane's Lord John , aged , 12st 7lb owner 2 Mr R. M'Farlane's Rugby , aged , 12st 7lb Mr Henry 3 Seven others ran . - Won by two lengths , three lengths between the second and third .
MONDAY , April the 9th . - The Adelaide Challenge Vase , value 22 sov . , and a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for maiden hunters ; three miles ( 11 subs .-- 427 . )
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owner 1 owner 2 owner 3
1
owner 1
Four others ran . - Won by twenty lengths .
owner 2 owner 3
Mr C. Willoughby's Happy Lad , 6 yrs , 12st 71b
Mr G. Henry's Mistletoe , aged , 12st 7lb
Mr J. de Laski's Nicholas , aged , 12st -
Four others ran . - Won by four lengths , a bad third ; ES . Happy Lad fell .
The York and Ainsty Maiden Hunters ' Steeple Chase of
1 sov . each , with 25 sov . added ; two miles and a quartered the VICTORIA SWIM
( 12 subs . - 367 . )
Mr R. M'Farlane's Master Hicks , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb Mr R. I. Robson's Dulce Agnes , 4 yrs , 11st 71b ( car . 11st 10lb )
Mr C. Burton's Sullivan , 5 yrs , 12st 7lb
Mr C. Willoughby 1
owner 2
Major Chisholme
Mr R. M'Farlane's Rugby , aged , 12st Capt . M. Little's Ina , aged , 12st 7lb Mr H. W. Fiennes's Jim , aged , 12st 5 to 4 on Rugby , and 2 to 1 agst Miss Monk . Won by a distance ; Rugby fell , and Jim and Ina refused .
owner
aged by its officers and a The 9th Lancers ' Maiden Hunters ' Challenge Cup , value lembers ; three to form a 22 sov . , and a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for maiden hunters ;
two miles and a half ( 8 subs . - 367 . )
Mr F. W. Duff's Miss Monk , aged , 12st 715
13st 715
Major Chisholme
Mr H. Gartside's Paddy , 5 yrs , 12st
Mr Easton
5 to 4 on Wilton , and 6 to 4 agst Monkshood . Won by six lengths , a bad third .
1
The Consolation Plate of 25 sov . for hunters ; entrance
1 sov .; two miles ( 247. )
Mr J. S. Darrell's Bransdale , by Lowlander , aged , 13st
Mr W. Glover's Mischief , aged , 13st
Mr II . D. Fox's Minstrel Maid , aged , 13st
Mr C. C. Dormer's Papal Gift , 4 yrs , 12st Mr W. F. Lee's The Widgeon , 6 yrs , 13st Won by twenty lengths .
Mr W. Brown .
Ninth ( Queen's Royal ) Lancers
on Sundays .
have power to expel any that all Members conform
ty .
The York and Ainsty and Bramham Moor Hunt Cup of 30 sov . for the first , and 10 sov . for the second ; entrance tovice himself with a pair 1 sov .; three miles ( 297. ) with white binding , with Mr C. Long 1 the front ; the same to be
Mr J. G. Long's Wilton , 6 yrs , 13st 7lb Major Meysey - Thompson's Monkshood , aged ,
13st
Mr R. M'Farlane's Barrister , aged ,
owner
Selman
owner
REGIMENTAL
STEEPLECHASES ,
Lane 2
1222
ng .
Mr W. Smith 2h for boys under 16 years
wimming in shallow places , 3 be one shilling , and entrance one of a
family 9d . and 3d .
THE YORK & AINSTY HUNT STEEPLECHASES ,
or adult members to be entrance fee , payable in
The 9th Lancers ' Regimental Challenge Cup , value 22 sov .
be allowed to bathe from
a Sweepstakes of 2 sov . each , for hunters ; three miles ( 13 s friends not resident in subs . - 467 . )
Mr V. A. Pelham's Santa Maria , by Jarnac , aged , 13st 7lb
owner 1
Mr R. M'Farlane's Lord John , aged , 12st 71b
Major Chisholme 2
Ld D. Compton's Communist , aged , 12st
owner 3
Two others ran . - Won by a neck , a very bad third .
bers be admitted on pay
ill entitle them to nominate
KNAVESMIRE , YORK ,
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH
Judge , Starter , Clerk of the Course , and Stakeholder :
Major E. H. MAUNSELL .
APRIL 7th and 9th , 1888 .
UNDER GRAND NATIONAL HUNT RULES .
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Stewards : -Captain M. O. LITTLE .
Lieut . W. K. JENNER .
Lieut . Hon . V. A. PELHAM .
Clerk of the Scales : -Mr . J. FORSYTHE .
10. A General Meeting shall be held as early in the year as possible , when all Officers shall retire , the same to be eligible for re - election .
II - Any one wishing to become a Member shall apply to the Committee . No professional shall be allowed to compete . All Offices to be Honorary .
12. - Members ' Subscriptions become due on the 1st of April ; any Member in arrears after 31st of May ceases to be a Member of the Club . No one to be allowed to compete in any race until he has been a Member two months .
13. - A Special General Meeting may be summoned by the Secretary , at the request of 20 Members , expressed to him in writing ; or at the discretion of the Committee . Seven days ' notice to Le given to the Members .
14. That this Club being affiliated to the " Amateur Swimming Association , " all Races will be held in accordance with their rules .
15. That the foregoing Rules shall not be altered in any way whatever , unless with the consent of a majority of the Members present at a General Meeting .
Instructions will be given at CLUB
HOUSE WEDNESDAYS for BOYS and FRIDAYS for MEN .
on
At WALTHAM on MONDAYS for BOYS and THURSDAYS for MEN , and on TUESDAYS at the CLUB HOUSE . Two hours each night .

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