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WALTHAM ABBEY . UNIQUE RACE MEETING AT MONKHAMS . These races , which are annually organised for the amusement of his friends and neighbours by the popular young squire of Waltham , took place on Thursday last , the 26th inst . , on the cricket ground . THE MONKHAM'S RACES , THURSDAY , JUNE 26 , 1884 . 3 . 4 . 5 . Stewards : R. B. COLVIN , Esq . , Secretary and Stake Holder . MAJOR TAIT , G. DAWSON , Esq . , F. F. COLVIN , ESQ . , 9th Lancers , ) C. E. GREEN , Esq . , A. J. EDWARDS , Esq . , S. CHISENHALE MARSH , Esq . , E. P. JOHNSON , Esq . , 9th Lancers , C. W. BISHOP , Esq . , 9th Lancers , C. H. COLVIN , Esq . , MR . T. CARR , Clerk of the Scales . 1. Mr. KIRBY , M.C.C. 2 . Mr. PACKER , M.C.C. 2.15 p.m. Exhibition Performances by Members of the Waltham Abbey Athletic Club . M.C. , Mr. A. J. WHEELER . SINGLE STICKS : -Mr . F. WRAIGHTE v . Mr. H. BAILEY . BOXING : Mr. M. SALMONS v . Mr. T. Avis . BOXING : Mr. C. KNIGHTLEY v . Mr. J. WHITING . FOILS : Mr. W. ADAMS v . Mr. F. WRAIGHTE . BOXING : Mr. H. Avis v . Mr. C. BIRD . Mr. SAICH , M.C.C. Mr. WEBSTER , M.C.C. Mr. G. ROBSON , C C.C. 1st Race , 3 p.m. - HURDLE RACE . 150 yds . over 8 flights of Hurdles - Open to the Members of the Monkham's and Cheshunt Cricket Clubs . - 1st Prize , £ 3 ; 2nd Prize , £ 1 10s . ; 3rd Prize , 10s . 1. Kangaroo 2. Calf 3 . Goat 4. Jackal 5. Cat 6. Pig 7. Monkey 8. Ferret 9. Rabbit 9. Mr. WANT , M.C.C. 10. Mr. NORMAN MCLAREN , C.C.C. 2nd Race . - 3.20 . - THE ZOOLOGICAL HANDICAP . A Distance Handicap , 130yds . Prize presented by C. H. COLVIN , Esq . Goose 12. Swan 13 . Duck 14. Cock 15 . Hen - 50 yards . 10. Guinea Fowl 11 . Scratch . 70 yards . Starters . 90 yards . Judges . 16. Magpie 100 yards . 17 . 18. Mouse 19. Tortoise 120 yards . } 20. Frog Clerks of the Course . 6. Mr. H. E. HOLFORD , C.C.C. 7 . Mr. A. J. EDWARDS , M.C.C. 8. Mr. H. BAGOT , M.C.C. 1. Mr. CHARRINGTON . 2 . Mr. MAITLAND . 3. Captain RASCH . 4. J. SURRIDGE . 5 . 6 . Major TAIT . Mr. F. F. COLVIN . ECHOES OF THE DAY . to 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 Monk ham's Races , run on the 26th ult . , triumphantly re - assert the originality of the British sportsman , and to prove that , in the matter of in genuity , he requires no start from the sportsmen of any other country . In the Zoological Handi cap - 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 : Startera 7 . Mr. C. H. COLVIN . 8. Mr E. P. JOHNSON . 9. Mr. COLVIN . 10. Mr. BALL . 11 . Mr. C. W. BISHOP . 12 . Mr. S. CHISENHALE MARSH . 13 . Mr. WATERS . 14 . Mr. YERBURGH . 15. Mr. CUSACK - SMITH . 16. YOUNG PEGRUM .. 17. Mr. SEWART . Mr. A. J. EDWARDS . 18 . 19. Major STOCK . 20 . Mr. F. BRITTEN . 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 Mr. Sewart Mr. A. J. Edwards Major Stock Mr. F. Britten t and monkey , which , handicapper's arrange the post . The guinea ing to start level with at if the cock had been ok after his conjugal ronised the affair , but ut for a spree with her the monkey arranged oment , and the goat be stomach , whilst the oulders and pulled his ises based upon pro ig account of the race matter of fact . The ens on the pig , five to o one the calf , and ten rat ood start was made , h the aid of a huliting chattering about the d got left . The raight course up the hat he was disqualified ret beat the rabbit at the rabbit may be said for the ferret killed its , the race was run sult being that the inner , the goose , who by a calf's head , and jackal was muzzled , is chance , whilst the race when she saw mouse . It is under have won if he had ut as he meant to stop e he carried his house his progress . As to okmakers remarked alf's head he might ty pig of a winner , d remarked that she e threw ner chance rtheless , thoroughly to make it a fixture . ilk of enhancing the imbwell's lions and a confidently believed ery exciting race e knowing ones feel rn out a real " good le man's course was SPORTS AT MONKHAMS . Yesterday ( Thursday ) was a day of unusual excitement in Waltham Abbey and neighbour hood , a series of sports having been arranged to take place at Monkham's Hall , the seat of R. B. Colvin , Esq . , J.P. The shops in the town were closed in the afternoon to enable the tradesmen and their assistants to be present , and the children attending the Leverton and Board Schools were granted a holiday to witness the amusements . The weather was all that could be desired , though very hot , and consequently there were a great number of people on Monkham's Hill , who seemed thoroughly to enjoy the treat provided for them . The cricket ground pre sented an unusual appearance with its ropes stakes , flags , tents , etc. , and it may be added that such a large concourse of people has seldom been seen on this spot , from which such a charm ing view of the surrounding county is to be had . In the reserved enclosure Mr Colvin entertained a large number of guests , who represented the gentry of the neighbourhood for some distance round , Mrs Farnell Watson ( sister to Mr Colvin ) and Miss Colvin assisting in entertaining the visitors . The " Squire , " with his brothers , Messrs . C. H. and F. F. Colvin , were untiring in promoting the success of the sports and the comfort of all . The stewards were : -R . B. Colvin , Esq . , secretary and stake holder ; Major Tait , G. Dawson , Esq . , and F. F. Colvin , Esq . , 9th Lancers , starters ; C. E. Green , Esq . , A. J. Edwards , Esq . , and S. Chisenhale Marsh , Esq . , judges ; E. P. Johnson , Esq . , 9th Lancers , O. W. Bishop , 9th Lancers , and C. H. Colvin , Esq . , clerks of the course ; Mr T. Carr , clerk of the scales . Mr F. Schmidl was entrusted with the cater ing for the guests on the " ladies ' lawn , " and Mr W. Phipps , of the New Inn , had a booth for the accommodation of the general public . There were several stalls for the sale of fruit , ginger beer , and the like , and swings , roundabouts and knock - em - downs were on the ground , and found many patrons . The sports were characterised with great punctuality , and at a quarter past two the programme was opened by some exhibition performances by members of the Waltham Abbey Athletic Club , the first being Single Sticks - Mr F. Wraighte v . Mr H. Bailey Some good play was shown by both men , and the countering was admired , the result of the bout being in favour of Bailey . Boxing Mr M. Salmons v . Mr T. Avis Some excellent boxing was the result of this meet ing , both men being evenly matched ; but in the last round Avis got his man against the ropes and got the best of the " mill " which ensued . Boxing - Mr C. Knightley v . Mr J. Whiting In this contest , though not so well contested as the former , some good play was shown , Whiting proving himself somewhat superior to his opponent , Foils - Mr W. Adams v . Mr F. Wraighte This was a one - sided contest , as Wraight , who has been in the 14th Hussars , was vastly superior to his opponent with the foils , and in the round with the single sticks which concluded their performance he had his man at all points . Boxing Mr H. Avis v . Mr C. Bird Some fine boxing was witnessed with these two men , the hitting and stopping being very clean and effective , so that at the conclusion of the three rounds it was difficult to say who had proved himself to be the better man with the gloves . With Mr A. J. Wheeler as M. C. , everything was carried out very satisfactorily , and the various competitors , dressed alike , with new boxing gloves , etc. , presented a very neat appearance . HURDLE RACE . - 150 yards , over eight flights of hurdles . - Open to the members of the Monkham's and Cheshunt Cricket Clubs .-- 1st prize , £ 3 ; 2nd , £ 1 10s ; 3rd , 10s . Mr Kirby , M. C.C. Mr Packer , M.C.C. Mr Saich , M.C.C. Mr Webster , M.C.C. Mr G. Robson , C.C.C. Mr H. E. Holford , C.C.C. MrA.J.Edwards , M. C.C. Mr H. Bagot , M.C.C. Mr Want , M.C.C. Mr Norman McLaren , C.C.C. The eight men were got well together , but before half the distance had been covered McLaren and Want were well to the front , with Kirby in close attendance , Nearing the winning post an exciting race took place between McLaren and Want for premier position , resulting in a dead heat , Want fall ing on the line ; W. Kirby second . After a few minutes ' rest , the two who tied for the first place again went over the course to determine the question of superiority , and McLaren won as he pleased , Want having fallen at one of the hurdles at mid - distance . ZOOLOGICAL HANDICAP . - A distance handicap , 150 yards . - Prize presented by C. H. Colvin , Esq . Calf Scratch . Mr Wood Jackal J. Surridge Cat 50 yards Major Tait Pig Mr W. Bishop Monkey Mr C. H. Colvin Ferret 70 yards . Miss Colvin Rabbit Mr Colvin Guinea Fowly Mr Ball Goose Mr C. W. Bishop Mr S. Chisenhale Marsh Swan Duck Cock Hen Magpie 100 yards . 90 yards . Needless to say this race caused much amusement , owing to the comical costumes of some of the riders , fireman , Indians , Egyptians , soldiers , sailors , barris ters , and jockeys being participants in the race . " Dr. Tanner " proved that he could exist over the course and be ( a ) " faster " on " Don Carlos , " and Mr R. B. Colvin , who rode in his uniform as President of the Waltham Abbey Fire Brigade , received an ovation as he passed the post , not a length separating him from " Don Carlos " ; Mr Hereward's " Atalanta , " ridden by Master Brackenbury , was third . EGG AND SPOON RACE . - About 100 yards . - Prize given by the Monkham's C.C. Miss Colvin Miss B. Marsh Miss Elin Miss Deacon Miss Marie Brackenbury Miss Lee Mr Waters Mr Yerburgh Mr Cusack - Smith Young Pegrum Mr Sewart Mouse Mr. A. J. Edwards Tortoise 120 yards . Major Stock Frog Mr F. Britten This unique race caused much excitement and amusement , various conjectures being hazarded as to who came to the post , two , the kangaroo and the goat , how it was to be accomplished . The various animals not coming to the scratch , were handicapped in the way shown above , and were driven by a string held by the 66 person in charge . The various " competitors were reasonably quiet at the post , but at the word go , " when their drivers attempted to drive them to the winning post , a scene of laughable confusion ensued . The mouse set off with a good - lead from the 120 yards distance , and at first made for the winning post ; but the noise and confusion apparently was too much for the diminutive " racer , " and he sought refuge around his driver's legs . The competitors were running here and there , defying all attempts to guide them to the goal , and the ferret , with its natural in stinct , seized an eligible opportunity to tackle the rabbit , which would soon have succumbed to its teeth had they not been promptly separated . The first to pass the post was the pig , followed closely by the calf , the jackal , the goose , and the duck . THE MONKHAM'S CUP . - A PONY HURDLE RACE For all ponies , 14 hands and under , catch weights over 11 stone , over eight flights of hurdles . - Dis tance about one mile . Mr Wayland's " Midge " . White In place of the performances announced by the Waltham Abbey Athletic Club , by desire , a further exhibition of boxing took place , Messrs . H. Avis and C. Bird , as light weights , and Messrs . T. Avis and M. Salmons , as middle weights , giving a clever exhibition of their skill , but in each case so equal wore the performers that it was difficult to say which was the superior . By permission of the Commanding Officer , the band of the 4th battalion , the Bedfordshire regi . ment , was present , and under the direction of bandmaster McGuire performed a selection of Yellow and black music during the afternoon and evening . Mr Chisenhale Marsh's " Fairy , " Scarlet and light blue Mr Cusack - Smith's " Mehalah Orange and purple Mr Cleave's " Belinda " Purple and scarlet Mr Waters ' " Tommy Dodd " . Mr Yerburgh's " Limerick " Major Tait's " Qui Vive " Mr Sewart's " Wortleberry Mr Sewart's " Little Tudor " . Mr Sewart's " Anonyma Mr Bestall's " The Scorcher " Mrs Farnell Watson's " The Gentleman , " Orange , blue [ sleeves , black cap Mr Melles ' " Rattler " ... Violet , cherry sleeves and cap Mr A. J. Edwards ' " Busybody " ... White , scarlet cap Mr H. E. Jones ' " Ladybird , " Green , orange belt and [ cap Scarlet .White , light blue belt Blue and white Yellow and black Yellow and black White DONKEY RACE in costume , 1 The ponies got off well , but on reaching the hurdles several were unable to keep up the pace . On passing the post the first time , the distance being twice round the course , " Wortleberry " and " Little Tudor " were leading , with " Qui Vive " close up , but after going the whole distance , " Wortleberry " finished first , with " Qui Vive " second , and " Little Tudor " third ; but it was afterwards understood that " Little Tudor was disqualified on account of the jookey , in weighing in being short of weight . BALAAM'S HASTE . about half - mile . Prize presented by Miss Colvin . Mr Waters ' " Ruth " Hunting costume ...... Good little boy Mr Cusack - Smith's " Jim Jam " Miss Dawson's " Sambo " .. Cherry and black Mr E. P. Johnson's " Fille de L'Air , " Blue and white [ check Mr C. W. Bishop's " Asparagus " Warrior bold Mr J. S. Calverley's " Ward of Chancery " ... Barrister Mr T. Carr's " Dr. Tanner " . Mr C. H. Colvin's " Assassin " Mr F. F. Colvin's " Vicar of Bray " ...... Dean Major Tait's " Scottish Chief " . ..Fireman .... A Syce of Delhi Mr Webster's " Jerusalem " Rob Roy Nigger ..B.A . Mr Hereward's " Atalanta " Major Stock's " Pons Asinorum " Mr A. J. Edwards ' " Promised Land , " White , scarlet Loap Mr Charge's " Don Carlos " ...... White smock and hat Lieut . - Col . Howard's " Mrs Langtry , " Light blue , [ black hoop and cap Miss Upton Miss Hutchinson Mrs Waters Miss Ethel Tait Miss Hattie Tait Miss Georgie Waters Miss Abdy Miss Maitland Mrs Johnson Miss Marsh Mrs A. Edwards Miss Janion Miss Caldecott Miss Mary Buxton Miss Dawson The ladies had to run the distance holding in their hands a spoon in which was carried an egg . Miss Caldecott succeeded in carrying the egg to the post first , followed by Miss Ethel Tait , and Miss Dawson . DONKEY PILLION RACE . -For School Children , about 300 yards . - 1st prize , 10s ; 2nd , 58 ; 3rd , 2s 6d . In this race two boys were seated on each donkey , and resulted in " Dr. Tanner " reaching home first , with Smith and O. Ward ( Leverton School ) up , followed by Thompson and Oleverley ( Board School ) , and E. Thompson and Taylor ( Leverton School ) . UMBRELLA AND CHEROOT RACE . -Saddle pony , light choroot , open umbrella , mount , ride round a post , and home . -Distance about quarter - mile . This race was one which tried the horsemanship of the competitors in a marked degree . The ponies being brought to the scratch were unsaddled , each rider having an umbrella and a cheroot . The word being given the riders saddled their ponies , lighted their cheroots , opened their umbrellas , and mounted . Some of the steeds were very restive while this operation was being gone through , the umbrellas evidently frightening them . Mr Sewell was one of the first to get off , and finished first , followed by Messrs . Yerburgh and Waters . 1 LANCE V. BUCKET . - Mrs Farnell Watson's prize . ancient sport of tilting at the ring . Mounted on a . This was a revival in a ludicrous form of the bucket being a piece of wood with a hole in it . The frame was a bucket working on a pivot , below the bucket was filled with water , and the tilter was driven in a wheelbarrow , the result being that if he and the driver escaped unwetted , but if he struck succeeded in passing the lance through the hole , he the wood , one or both received the contents of the bucket over them . Several tilters tried their skill , receiving the full benefit of the water , but Messrs . C. H. Colvin and J. S. Calverley , accomplished the feat three times , Messrs . E. W. Webster and Kirby , who did so twice , failing in the third attempt . SACK RACE . - Open to all comers . - Prize 5s . Won by Pomfret . 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