284 MINOR EVILS OF THE RACE-COURSE. 
his thousands, and can appeal for redress, when injured, to 
the Committee of Tattersall’s. 
Of other objectionable features of the race-course not any 
is more vicious or repugnant to good sense than the unre- 
strained licence given to the tongue, which chiefly characterizes 
what I should term the outer ring, in close vicinity to the 
more refined and delicate portion of the company. It is 
but fair to say that the reputable bookmakers are decorous 
in their language, and detest the use of vile expressions on 
the part of other members of the ring as much as any one 
does, and would hail with as much delight its effectual sup- 
pression. But the evil exists; and it only remains to inquire 
if there may not be found some practical remedy. It occurs 
to me that what is wanted might be brought about by 
the employment of a few extra policemen, including some 
detectives; whilst the extra expense incurred would be amply 
covered by the additional receipts from members, who, as 
matters now stand, are debarred from frequenting a place in 
which such language is allowed—or, if need be, by raising 
the charge. - 
It is certainly incumbent on clerks of the course and lessees 
to do all in their power to put down the evil, either by per- 
suasion or by force. So long as ladies and gentlemen pay the 
sum demanded for admission to the stand and its inclosures, 
so long have they a right to demand to be protected from 
insult ; that decent order be kept ; and that all offenders, in 
this respect, should be immediately expelled. Ata theatre— 
if the comfort of a visitor who has taken a ticket for the 
stalls, or any other part of the house, be interfered with by a 
maudlin fool or talkative person, the latter is immediately 
removed by the attendant without solicitation or charge. So 
it should be on the race-course with those whose ianguage is 
