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THE FIELD 
of the Glasgow Hegatta Club, the mombors of which will 
now have abundant facilities accorded them for Indulging 
in nil tho most approved athletic oxevciscs. A spacious 
building, commanding the best view of tho wholo regatta 
course, lias just been erected near the Fleshcr’s Iluugh, on 
the south bunk of the river, whore accommodation will ho 
afforded for storing boats, as well as for practising gymnas- 
tics Sec . A comfortable meeting ami dressing room is also 
attached for the convenience of members, uud s supplied 
with newspapers, which arc rcgulurly filed. We need 
scarcely say that such a luudablo undertukiug, having for 
its object tho advancement of tho youth of tho city in 
physical education, bus our best wishes for its success; and 
we sincerely hope that its promoters may have their 
praiseworthy labours practically appreciated by great ac- 
cession* to the membership of the club. Tho training 
which the gymnasium is so well calculated to afford, must 
soon tell on tho rowing of tho Clyde; and wo shall he 
grcutly deceived if, with the advantages now enjoyed by the 
Glasgow aquatics, they do not this season eclipse all their 
past triumphs . — North JJritish Mail. 
TUB MARYLEBONB CRICKET CLUB. 
The anniversary dinner will take pluco in the Pavilion 
on Lord’s ground, on Thursday, the 4th of May, when tho 
season will commeuco. We pubILli a list of tbe principal 
matches, though some of tho days may possibly have to be 
altered to meet the convenience of other Clubs. The committee 
will, however, adhere to llicurruiigenieitisa-imiclias possible. 
A General Meeting of the club will he held at the 1‘uvUion 
on Monday, the 15th of May, at 4 o'clock precisely, wheu 
certain alterations in the laws of cricket, as well os an altera- 
tion in rule the 1st of tho club, will bo submitted to tboir 
consideration. 
It. Kvnaston, Treasurer and Hon. Sec. 
MATCHES AT LORD'S. 
June fill), Nottingham again, it England 
„ 12th, Gentlemen of the M.C.C. ugalnst the Gentlemen of 
England 
„ l!Uh, The M.C.C. and ground against the county of Sussex 
„ 2<>th, A match to be made by the M.C.C unit Canterbury 
Clubs, but us vet not finally arranged 
July 3rd, Universities of Oxford and Cambridge 
„ 10th, Fltteon Gentlemen of the Universities of Oxford and 
Cambridge against the “ United all England Eleven," 
Mr. Dark's Match. 
„ 13th, Qcntloiucn of England against Gentlemen of Kent 
,, 17th, Gentlemen ugulmd the Players 
,, 24th, M.C C. and Ground aguln.it England 
MATCHES IN THE COUNTRY. 
August 7th, Match to bo inudo by the M.C.C. and Canterbury Club, 
but ns yet not finally arranged. At Canterbury 
„ 10th, Gentlemen of England against Gentlemen of Keut. 
At Canterbury. 
„ 11th, M.C.C. and Ground against Sussex 
„ 21st, Nottingham ugalnst England. At Nottingham 
® f citcr-gaj. 
REGENT'S PARK ETON CRICKET CLUB. 
Tills Club, formerly known as the Regent's Park Club, nml 
meeting ut tho Eton Tavern, Aduluidc Hoad, Primrose Hill, 
having lately received tho putronugo of several distinguished 
gentlemen, who have been phased, in consequence of tho lund- 
ableond somewhat inccertful endcuvoiirsof the members Inst 
Benson, to come forward and favour them with their support; 
and having likewise, fiom thogrout influx of new main hers — 
upwards of twenty having joined even in tills present month, 
several of whom nro well-known and acknowledged 
crlckctors — the Club, moreover, assuming such a promising 
aspect not hitherto known in Its annals as a Club; — it wus 
recently resolved that a general meeting of its members 
should toko place in order to discuss tho best means of further 
enlarging its influence, and gelling proporly prepared for 
tho oponing Rcii'on, so as to strengthen its position, and 
thereby successfully march onwards through tho cricketing 
campaign. Tho meeting bus now been held, and was well 
attended. A total revision of tho rules was made, nftor 
which the general election of otHcors took plaeo, which, from 
the Infusion of now blood with tho old, is hoped will add 
strength and energy in carrying out its principle* os a young, 
aspiring Club. It was ulso proposed Ihut the title should 
henceforth Include the name of the ground, and thus be 
called the “ Regent's Park Eton Cricket Club.” It has 
now a first-rate ground, in tho boat posulblo trim, enclosed 
and well drained, with u spacious pavilion and dressing 
moms attach'd^ See. In fuel, it now possesses every requisite 
for carrying out cricket, both in moans, month rs, and 
comfort, with u spirited and obliging landlord, in the parson 
of Mr. Horner ; so that the Regent’s Park Eton Cricket Club 
holds out to any and every gentleman wishing to becotno a 
member of a club, superior advantages over many existing 
societies. Tho ruins can be Inspected, and every information 
given, at t ho Eton tavern and hotel, as above. Several 
matches arc now being arranged, a list of with h will shortly 
appear in “ The Piked.” 
University of Oxford v . County of Oxford. — T ito 
very fine mid open weather, as well as the splendid condi- 
tion of the numerous cricket grounds, have boon tivlcon ad- 
vantage of by tho members of the various Collcgo clubs, 
and practice to a considerable extent has been going on at 
Oxford for upwards of a month; but the season had not, 
property speaking, commenced until Tuesday last, when, 
through the instrumentality of tho celebrated Kentish 
cricketer, Is. Marlin, eleven residents of the county were se- 
lected to compete with eleven gentlemen of the University, 
on the Magdalen ground, Cowley Marsh, which has since 
last season been considerably improved nud enlarged, by 
the addition of the adjoining cricket ground belonging to 
Ilrascnose College Club, and which makes it now not only 
one of the largest, but one of the best grounds in England. 
I he University were the first to defend tho wickets, which 
thev did to some purpose, for on tho fall of the last, they 
had succeeded in obtaining the handsome score of 103 the 
Messrs. Marshnm, ns usual, having conti United rather hugely ; 
Messrs. Armitstead, Drake, Colley, and Trevilina also 
added respectable numbers. On the part of the County, 
Mr. R. Pilch batted remarkably well, adding 23 to the 
score. lie is a nephew of the renowned Fuller,” and, by 
his splendid batting, promises' well to sustain tho reputation 
that has so long nud so deservedly been awarded to his 
uncle. Tho County obtained 75, and ns it was a one day’s 
match the wickets were withdrawn. Considering the little 
practice the latter have had, and the first rate fielding and 
bowling of the University, the score is n very creditable 
one. The bowling of Rogers and liurriu was very good, 
and deserves especial notice. Subjoined is the score : — 
University. 
Ct. Armitstend, Esq , b Darrin 
Colley, Esq., b Rogers 
Munition), K»q, b Rogers 
J. Coleridge, Esq , b Rogers 
W. Pinker, Esq , b Rogers 
T Drake, Esq., b Bunin 
Marshnm, Esq., b Iiurrln 
Trcvlliau, Esq., c Burrin, b Roger# 
Monkey. Esq., b Rogers.... . 
D. Marshall), Esq., not out 
B. Rockc, Esq , b Rogers 
Leg byes 
17 
10 
21 
A 
3 
12 
0 
12 
4 
10 
o 
4 
Mr. J. Clinkard, b Ranker 2 
Rogers, c Drake, b Htinkoy y 
Mr. W. Clarke, 1 b w, b C. D. Marshall! 0 
Martin, b C. D. Marshall) 0 
It- Piloh, b R. Marsham 29 
Mr. \Y. Bacon, b It. Mnrshuru 8 
A. Clarke, Esq., b C. D. Mursliam I 
H. Tuck well, £»q , b It. Marshani 6 
J Lovegrove, t> R. Marshnm fi 
Mr, T. Hollis, b It. Marshall) 2 
Bunin, not out .j 
Bye, 1— leg byes, 2 3 
University winning bv 28 runs. 
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SIX REASONS WHY LADIES SHOULD NOT HUNT. 
1. A lady In tbo hunting-field Is liable to sec sights and hear lan- 
guage used that are not exactly adapted for ths drawing-room. Nor 
Is It lu accordance with the character of a humane and gentle English 
lady to enjoy the pursuit of an InolTensivo unimul, which Is urged to 
flight by all the stimulus that fear can Impart ; for as the fox lives by hunt- 
ing, well docs lie know the consequences of being caught by the 
hounds. 
2. It is not becoming in a gentle and modest Englishwoman to be 
seen careering utross country, surmounting every variety of obstacle 
that presents Itself, with the liability to meet with a full at a fence, or 
to have a rent made In her habit by a thorn-hedge, and thus occasion- 
ing tho display of more of her person than Is generally considered to 
be In accordance with tho rules of propriety. 
3. Ladles may rely upon it that their presence In the hunting-field 
Is any tiling but ngrueablo to the gentlemen, however much they nmy be 
fond of tliulv society In the draw ing-room. Gentlemen cannot observe 
the courtesies of the drawing-room in the hun dug- field, except at the 
sacrifice of tltclr day's sport; they do notlike to gallop past a lady, 
sending the mud flying about her; and at o fence, if there happens to 
bo only one practicable place in it, and a lady is present, she must of 
course have the precedence, so that If i lie pace is good, and the run 
straight, adieu to the hounds for that day. 
4 There Is no doubt but that the company assembled at the meet 
Is tho best In point ot birth, wealth, and station that the country for 
miles round can produce, but there are others there also whose position 
and character arc very different ; and us the only distinction in the 
liiiiitliig-tleld between the peer and the horse-breaker Is the compara- 
tive mcilts of tho horses they are riding, a lady Is unavoidably 
liable to he seen Jostled, and mixed up ut gateways, gaps, and fences, 
with company which husbands, fathers, amt brothers, cannot witness 
with approbation, or without unnoynncc. 
6. If a lady gets up at the end of a run, her horse Is seen distressed 
nml lu a lather of sw eat, uud (lie frequent application of her handker- 
chief to liar own face, shows tliul her own exertions have not been 
trifling. The probability now is that she has to ride her tired horse 
some miles home ; and now that the excitement and emulation of the 
run nro over, we have “Annie's'' authority for saying, that unless the 
fair huntress wears a spur, and uso It well too, she will have considcr- 
ublo dlfllculty in reaching home Is that becoming to a modest, 
humane, nml gentle Englishwoman ? 
rt. Tho Imt reason I shall bring forward Is tills, that lady fox-hunters 
exposo their horses to great risk of accidents, and a numerous class of 
diseases from over cxeitlou, to which, if ridden ns ladles should ride their 
horses, thev nro not very Ruble— as, for instance, curbs, struius, over - 
reaches, Inflammation, Ac., which nothing but firing and other severe re- 
medies can get tiro better of; audit sometimes happen-, thnt In tho 
morning, aftcrj a day's sport, which the rider had | enjoyed 
very much, she Is told that her pet “has thrown out.a curb," or "has 
got u strain of the back sinew, and is hardly ablo to move In his stall." 
If she lias any compassion; for animals suffering, she must now feel re- 
gret at the consequences of her yesterday's amusement ; but It is loo late, 
and the best thing slio can do is to determine not again to expose her 
home to such severe exertion us hunting requires. 
In her own case, If the lady meets with an accident, and Is laid up In 
consequence, tho general fooling among her acquaintance, though it 
may not be expressed to her in words, Is, “ It sol ves her quite right ; she 
had no busiuess out hunting.” ' Foxiiujulr. 
A DAY'S FOX-HUNTING BY “A LADY'S THOROUGHBRED." 
Sin,— If an account of a day's fox-hunting which I received u few weeks 
ago from my friend “ Judotta," u lady's thoroughbred marc with whom 
1 carry on an occasional correspondence, be deemed worthy of up. 
pearing lu your pagas, it Is very much at your service, more especi- 
ally ns It may throw some additional light on the subject of ludiet 
riding us with or without (lie spur, which is now occupying your at. 
tent ion. Alter a few details of a stubulary nature she goes on— “ 1 
carried my mistress for a considerable' time among the first flight, and 
being on that morning pretty flesh, I was determined If possible not 
to be beaten by any, and us the fences were easy, and the ground upon 
the whole favourable for horses, I did not feel much blown, and I cx- 
oi led myself to tiro utmost to gratify my fair rider by maintaining m\ 
1>1 aqv In tin* front n&uk. llut us mile utter mile was gone over, nud ik 
appe o unce of a check, the pace began to toll upon all, and many 
kord M A used to say, were ‘cut down.' I still hold m\ 
own, but the spur began to come Into play, and we all but came ti 
a stand still as follows ; Wo came to a nuwly-sown field, and my fair 
but IncouslUornto rider, instead of allowing me the advantage of tin 
headland water furrow, which would have been a great relief, thougl 
it would have been a little further round, forced me across the riilgi 
and furrow. Tho consequence of this want of Judgment on her par 
wu> very soon apparent, for a great number who went round got ti 
tho gate before us. though my mistress used both whip and spur mos 
energetically; but It was of no use, for tile ildgo and furrow hud faith 
pumped me out, nml each dig of her spur only elicited from me a groat 
of agony, and a lalut whisk of my tall, for I could not mend my pneo 
nod it there had not been rather a long check from sheep in tho ilex I 
held, we should not have seen any more of hounds that day. We hue 
nearly Imlf an hour's cold hunting afterwards, and finally were obliged 
to give it up from the scent dying away entirely. It was after the 
excitement of the day's sport was over that my sufferings were moat 
severe, for we hud hud a long day, my mistress having, been already on 
my hack for upwards of live hours, and I was pretty well done. Wc 
started for home eight weary miles off, and ns soon as we got into the 
r..ud, a sharp jag of her spur gave mo u l.int of what I might expect 
and I was obliged, tired as I was, to set off at a canter, which 
my Mr rider, without consideration for my previous hard duv't 
work with very few and short Intervals, forced me to keel 
up all the way home, for whenever my puce flagged j n the lea«) 
or 1 made a stumble from weariness, her spur was without hesitation 
driven Into my side, till I was ready to drop from fatigue; and while 
mv eracl mistress, seated other case Ir the saddle, was laughing and 
chatting with her companions, she was, unseen by them, doing what 
I heard her tel u« a good joke, to one of her frionds whom she met 
tioar home, and with whom she stopped at least » quarter of an lion, 
to my very great discomfort, as I wus anxious to get to mv stai.r,,, 
w ithout delay, to narrate the particulars of the run. and how delicti „ 
she was with the manner lu which she lmd been carried: hop c „ 
eluding words were, • I liavo kept the steam up all the way ho"'® 
dear for you know I have to dress to go out to dinner.' 
1‘ k'CoHecflons of that day's sport do not exactly harmonise will; 
those of my mistress. 3 ours over, JUDBJTA " 
•1 ho letter nbovc quoted shows very clearly that no lady of gentle 
eon tt nii ‘in «* « U ‘m 0 *!**" ll,l 1 Huld l J o1 " 111 “ sport which inquires so mtiel 
ol u " °i l' 01 " V. cr which may reduce him to si 
o ul r ton In V? u "i i** , l' 1 , 1 her &!>»»' cannot produce any effect li 
quickening Ids pace, and which, from the length of time occupied bv 
i' ” *! m ' '"“Y necessltuio the continuous use of her spur In order ti 
force her horse to carry her home iu proper time. 
Let ally fair lady Intending to grace the field with her presence 
read the above letter, and ask herself, 11 Am I prepared to subject m 
horse ‘o a similar amount of suffering for my awn teuiDorarv 
tlflcation, and will the esteem with which I am regarded bv 
friends be Increased or diminished bv their knowledge that I »rn 
addicted to so boisterous and onfcralnlne au amusement os fox 
hunting?” My mistress rides me In the park every day. aud eniovs 
a gallop as much as any one can, and tho only , faults I have to find 
with her are these— she leans for support on the curb, and hurt* mv 
mouth very much all the time; when going along tt rood, ohe Is verr 
apt to make me set off at a canter when she has a rising ground before 
her, which Is not fair to me; and, lastly, she keeps me going at 
smart pace till almost the last moment, and thus, my dayb work 
Is over. It Is sometimes a long time before I am made dry aud com 
fortablc In my stable. If she sees this letter, I hope she will take the 
hint and always bring mo horns cool. Yours, El u. ion 
SPURS FOR LADIES. 
Devr Mr. Editor,— Having only Jnst returned from abrdad i 
was alarmed at the many warlike letters In “Tub Firld," against 
myself, signed by merciful ladies. &c., all angry that 1 had used mv 
spur well in gelling home one of the most vicious and stubborn animaLi 
In Sussex, and one who never befbro had a side saddle on his 
back. I was rather amused at one correspondent. Fancy hammering 
a horse at a gallop along a hard road I Tho advice I thought silly 
rather Again, o fall at a fence for a lady Is unpleasant ; but I deny 
that she looks rooro ridiculous than one of the lords of the creation 
under similar circumstances. I also beg to say I am not in the habit 
of falling, unless my horse falls with me, anil seldom show the foot 
therefore, which one writer lias been good enough to say is pretty. 1 stlli 
contend that no fair dome can ride to hounds, and keep a good place, In a 
country where Jumps are frequent and land heavy, without the aid and 
free use of tho spur. Living as I do in the north of England, and 
hunting twice a week, I know it to bo impossible. Even on the 
Brighton Downs, where a fence is hardly ever met. with, tho spur Is use- 
ful. I also observed many ladles wearing them, even school girls with 
their riding masters. Most glad am I to see tho mujorltyof lady riders 
with their spurs of silver. And there is not hardly one fashionable 
ladles' bootmaker in London who sends home ladles' riding boots 
without this very necessary, and pretty little addition. Pray, why 
has not a ludy ns much right to wear and use one spur as a gentle 
man has to use two; and ir S objects to the “ Haute Eeole," whydoeshi 
not protest against cavalry riding with spurs ? As a child of ten, I 
rode my pony with a little «.pur; from that timo. until now, I 
have never mounted any horse without one, and never will. 
I liavo ulso induced a large number of girls to adopt It too. 
I therefore maintain that every lady who can ride, should on her left 
heel wear a spur sufficiently severe to lift a tired horse at a fence, to 
punish a bad-tempered one, and to get a sluggish one home, after 
hunting, In plenty of time for dinner, allowing one's maid an hour to 
dress the hair, and arrange a most ravishing toilette. 
Annxs. 
VERMIN IN DOGS. 
Sir,— A s a constant reader of your paper, will you allow me to nsk 
you, nr any of your correspondents, what Is the best remedy for getting 
rid of fleas; pray pardon the word in these days. 1 have a favourite, 
“ King Charles," rather aged, but always In “ rude health," which Is 
literally devoured by these horrid Insects; and although I keep him 
constantly couched, and thus dostroy them by scores, actually they 
Increase rather than diminish. It cannot be evil company. that tends 
to multiply the annoyance, for the dog has no companions, and never 
leaves tho house except to take an nlrltie with some of our family. 
If your renders could aid me In glvlngmy little pet some relief, I should 
feel most thankful, and so will he, 1 am sure, and would express his 
gratitude to you if he knew how. With every apology fur Introducing 
so disagreeable a subject to your notice,— I am, sir, yours obediently, 
Brixton . ANNIE. 
BREAKING SQUARES. 
Sin,— As so many military men patronise “The Field" (I weekly 
send several to my old regiment up the Straits) oblige me by inserting 
tho enclosed from the Times .—“Sir,— On rending your remarks In the 
Times of last Friday, on Captain Nolan's book, 1 was struck with your 
Idea of cavalry being resistless, which is so contrary to the general 
opinion. It has always seemed to me that, as you describe it, tho 
power of a charge Is In the horses, and that It matters little what the 
men are armed with ; but the chief difficulty is to get tho horses to 
fueo infantry, and, as at present practised, it is impossible. A cavalry 
regiment goes out to a brigade field-day, ond one of th>- movements is 
generally charging by squadrons against infantry, and this is practised 
thus : — A squadron advances (Die regiment being in close column) 
first at a walk, then trot, and lastly, npproaehing near the square, at 
a gallop; on arriving within a dozen yards, the word is given, "Right 
troop threes right, left troop tln ecs left,” and then each troop wheel- 
ing to the rear, makes room for the second squadron to advance, and 
do the same thing. Now, my opinion is, and I have no doubt of the 
fact, that the horses will go threes right and left without any word of 
command, being practised to the movement, and w ill do it in spite of 
all that men can do to prevent them; at any rate they will attempt It, 
and thus destroy the effect of the charge. It will be 6nld you cannot 
practise riding over Infantry. Of course not, but could there not be 
some straw men made for uso in every cavalry barrack to practise 
riding them down? At nny rate, It is certain that so long as cavalry 
horses nro practised not to face a square, they will not break one. 
One other point 1 would remark on as regards dress; it is evident 
thufc the most simple, combining comfort, ease, and durability, is the 
best. Why not adopt the breeches now so generally worn In the 
hunting-field— woollen cord — with boots reaching nearly to the knee, 
ond fitting tight to the leg, thus to prevent water from entering? 
Tho curd breeches could be dyed any colour, would be warm, and, 
owing to their clastic quality, easy and durable.— I have the honour, 
&c , A LtanT Dragoon." 
French squares have more than once been broken In Morocco. 
You rs, &o., Miles. 
THE LATE MR. JUSTICE TALFOURD. 
Mr. Editor,— Will you give publicity to the following little anec- 
dote, which speaks so genuinely for the excellence of heart of the late 
Mr. Justico Tulfourd. A friend of mine, a solicitor, of Wolver- 
hampton. some years ago narrated it to me, long before Tulfourd was 
made a Judge. Tulfourd was on the Oxford Circuit, and then at the 
Stafford assizes. My friend went over to Stafford to see him, on Sun- 
day morning, nt his lodgings, nnfl took his son, a little boy about six 
years old, with hint. When the consultation was over, and the solici- 
tor was leaving the room, the little boy, who had been given to 
expect that ho should see some one dressed in a wig and 
gown, said In a low voice, “ But, pupa, where is his wig and 
gown?" “ Hush, hush, my dear! " was the father's reply; but 
Tulfourd overheard-, and nt once understood, tlic< child's disappoint- 
ment, and said— 1 “ Oh, I understand the dear littlo fellow expected to 
see me in my wig nml gown; he shall not go away disappointed.” 
The father, of course, protested; but Tulfourd insisted, and went Into 
an adjoining room and put on his wig and gown, and returned for the 
child's gratification. 
Now a finer anecdote I never heard. It has been Impressed on my 
mind for years, and the late lamented fate of tho judge brings it out 
flesh in melancholy beauty. When counsel, even with fees in their 
hand, nro dully in the liubit of exercising their uncivil und peevish 
churlishness towards solicitors, n small leaf out of Talfourd's book— 
though in many of them the civility might be assumed and ungenuino 
— would nt least be more agreeable than that bearishness which dis- 
tinguishes some members of tho bar. — Yours, Umbra. 
Mn. GOTOBED’S NEW HORSE. 
(From the Sporting Magazine). 
Tho Colonol scanned us both attentively, biped and quadruped, 
from bead to foot; then drawing down the corners of his mouth, 
and pointing with his whip in front of my saddle, remarked — • 
“ Give Lun plonty of timo to rue at etrong timber after wbicli 
