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BANGOR COURSING MEETING. _i

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BANGOR COURSING MEETING. i This popular annual sporting gathering came off on Tv\es,lay last, on lauds belonging to Lord Penrliyu aud Captain Duff, in the neighbourhood of IVntir, about three miles from Bangor, the above gentlemen having kindly given their permission as usual. The day through- out was beautifully fine for the time of the year, and in consequence the concourse of sportsmen and spectators was a large one. The general arrangements of the comptrollers, secretary, and stewards—Ait-ssi s II. Humphreys, Will. Jones, T. T. Parry, W. Y. Hardie, Evan Evaus, William Morris, Thomas Jones, John Thomas, W. S. White (Penrhyn Castle), and Mr Miles (Vayuol)—were excellent, and left nothing to be desiie on that score, so that the entire proceedings were carried I out with the utmost order and regularity. Hie hares Were very plentiful, and the coursing as a rule was fir,t- class, many of the courses being close and well-contested. The slipping of Mr W. Wilkinilou, junior, ot bouthpoit, I was perfect, and elicited the warmest encomums tnnll every one on the grounds. We are sorry we cannot say the same of the decisions of the judge, Mr IS lghtuiga e, as some of them were given in direct opposition to the opinion of nearly every person present, who were capa- ble "f forining one, and who know the points. it is a ditiicult matter, we know, to please all parties, and especially at coursing meetings, but it very rarely hap- pens Lhat a judge manages to satisfy nobody; not even excepting the winners themselves. Mr Nightingale, from some cause, did not on this occasion ride on horse- back although there were two horses for his use on the ground. We understand that Mr Westropp was origin- ally engaged to act as judge, but that gentleman tele- graphed to say that he was too unwell to attend. The comptroller for this year was Mr Geo. Simpson, Perteddgoed, the deputy-comptroller being .Mr Griffith Davit-s, of Bangor. Amongst the company on the field we noticed the future Squire of Vaynol," Mr Assheton Smith, who appeared to take a lively interest in the day's sport. There were two stakes run for as usual, namely, the Penrhyn Stakes for 16 dogs, at two guineas each, which was won by Mr Jones, of Trefriw's black bitch Fly, Vivid running; tip and the Vaynol stakes, for 16 puppies, the entrance fee being thirty shillings, and which was won by Gelert, the owner being Mr J. Lloyd, of Llau- wnda. The result of the coursing will be given below in the usual form. The rendezvous took place at ten o'clock in the morning, near the Pant Caerhun Chapel, when the comp- troller and the stewards were puuctual to time. The hares were as numerous as could be desired (as the land had kindly been preserved fur the occasion), and in con- sequence the courses were all decided fully an hour sooner than they are in most years, as there were no delays nor hitch of any kind. Some of the courses were very long and severe, but duriug the day there only occurred one tieli)ndecided-,t somewhatuuusualeircum- The following are the returns The PENIIUYN STAKES for All-aged dogs, entrance two guineas each. Winner, 20 guineas; second, 8 guineas third and fourth, 2 guineas each. Mr T. Roberts's lilackeye bt Mr. H. H umphrey's Hector Mr Hunt's Kingkeeper beat Mr J. Jones's Governess Mr J. R. Jones, Fly bt Mr H. It Williams's Slap Bang Mr W. Hughes's Hero beat Mr Fern's Banktail. 1*1 r J. Jones's Governor beat Mr R. Wynne's Juno. Mr W. Hughes's Honeymoon beat Mr Rt. Hughes's Hen Wladfy Nhadau. Mr J. Littlet's Leo beat Mr H. Humphreys's Helena. Mr Miles's Vivid beat Mr Rowland Hughes's Harper. FIBST TIES.—Ringkeeper beat lilackeye, Fly beat Hero, Honeymoon beat Governor, Vivid beat Leo. SECOND TIES.—Fly beat Ringkeeper; Vivid beat Hon eymoon. DECIDING COURSE.-Fly beat Vivid, and won the Stakes-twenty guineas. The VAYNOL STAKES, for puppies; entrance 30s each The winner, £ 15; second, £ 6 third and fourth oCl 10s each. » v1rH Humphrey's Hebe beat Mr J. Evans'B Hecla. f, r Knight's Thiefcatcher beat Mr R. EHis's Ellerton. ? J.Uovd'eGetertbeat .tir Milea'sPsris. w' Gough's no. Hermit beat Mr Fern's Fairy. M R. KUis's Ringworm beat Mr J. H. Hogg's Young en ee Wee. Mr Hughes's Hasty beat Mr H. Humphrey's Menai p ?i, Ie I r'?1 n'a Young Iim beat Mr J. Roberts's Resolute. R r Tms.—Hebe beat Thiefcatcher, Gelert beat TT 'c "?' Hasty beat Ringworm. Young Jim ran a bye. S?oNf D TIEs-Gelert heat Hebe, Hasty beat Young JL' COURSE.—Gei"rt beat Hasty, an d won the ])F()TBIF :A COURSE.—Gelert beat Hasty, and won the Stake-£. 5. or i t y o i, coursi.ng was concluded, the maj.ority 0 returned direct to Bangor, after having en tSXL Jfcut day's spurting. ? '? THE DINNER. According t o custom a dinner took place in the evening at the ( :atle Hotel, which was served up in the new and commo lhollS ^-room. The spread was as excdlent on6, ev, ? ?? ?? ?kLrated bvtel, and it wa' excdh-nt one, • ?? whICh reflected great credit upon served m a mat. hostess, AJr an d Mrs Denman ibeiespec A [r Geo. Simpson, presided the y?,_ V Presi■dCP £ SGriffith DavIes, the deputy.compt- Prc..deut ?be.ng? troDer 1 he folto viU^g Were amon» gst those who sat downto e a • _,r u. [Jl|gh( Conway Mr W. Jcn", Menai BM'4ge Mr Fern, Ermine Inn, Chester; M?r?r.'?T't? ? Sur> Mr H. Humphreys, Meuai iT"* 'T Parry n Bnd? Mr I ??otb y, ditto!; Mr Foulkes, Hon. Sec. of t ie meehnJg ? Mr n 1 'hos. Jones, agent to Messrs. Salt, 1^ Young Hardie, aud friend; ent; Mr T\ ????? ??.  U "u0" T.8.^ Mol i1. 1 gt')no Che6hire; Mr Thomas, *M/!r Hem y ,Ir Thomas, Junior, Carnarvon; ?"" '"?E. ?Robe? rts, M?r '? J  8late .gent; Mr Roberts, confectioner; Mr Bupenutenden.t JOlles; Mr K KW^in3' C' £ J. Davies, \be,f kvle- wW. W ilhams Tbu nW^e Thomas, Penlon Mr Mr Hughes, Mr Hobt. I I,i„mhei" M 1, Summer, tailor Mr R. Ro?wbnd wu?emerch?? narvon J Mr Jones, Hotel- keeper, Bethe8(Ja. Mr R mejj> ?i?M'r 6. Williams, ? ?———. Mr E' co;l? merch.at, Bangor ;&e" &l  'etothe splendid din- ner provided, and the cloth remo, ed, "riMntS'r, Vi wdTdofteT chid prizes, Mr Jones and Mr ^^a i 'W offen'd to give six bottles of wme ei ?h as a treat to the company. The owner of Vivid Lx k-D y given six bottles, and returned the second P^  6 .ei given to the comply by the successful InTs The glasses being flile(i, The President said he should propost a toast which would be cordially drank by aUE?hgh. ten th.at of her Majesty the Queen. She was a good «««* f od an excellent mother; and in the words of com mon saying  ho?ed it would be many years before the sc >n would called upon to wear bis mother's old shoes. The company then stood up and sang a verse of the National Avithem. In proposing the next toast, that of the Prince and Pdueess of ?.)es, and the rest of the Roya I Family. the P. evident observed there was every reason We pro- spect that when he ascended the hr.-ue the P riuce of Waits Would make a good King. He had had ai ??xcef lent example set him both by his mother and It. is Jate lamented father; and he had conducted lmnsell in a very proper and satisfactory manner up to the pii»e>>t time. It was very probable, therefore, that he w uld make them a good sovereign, although lie for one trusted that it would be many years before he is called upon to rei(,n. (Loud cheers.) "God bless the Prince of Wales" was then sung by the company, standing as before. Mr Williams, trainer of the dog which won the puppy bkes, then favoured the company with some hints as to his treatment of his dog, and how he felt certain that he should win the prize. This little bit of parenthetical information appeared to "tickle" the company a good th'al whell The President asked whether Mr Williams wished to establish himself as a trainer of dogs ? As to the merit of the dot! there could not be two questions, lor if he was not a good dog, he could not have won the stakes. and cheers.) Tlfe President next proposed the Bishop and C.ergy of the Diocese, and the Ministers of all Christian de- nominations. The present bishop, he remarked, was well-knowu to them all as II piollS man, alidia that re. i'ect he set them all a good example. The toast having been duly honoun,a, He "th"en proposed that of thc Army and Navy, and with it ho Alilitia anA the VoUmU-ei's. The army and navy had never failed thorn ill times past, and they had W-u' lethU country feared aud respected abroad and he had n" doubt but when cal el upon they would always do their duty to preserve the dignity and saiety ot the euipire. In addition to the regulars, there was bibidc the miiitia and the voluuteeis to act as dnt nM\e forces in case of necessity, and lie really thought tne countiy was preatly indebted to them for the trouble and ex- pense they put themselves to to defend them all should the countiy ever require their services. As he did not soe auv representative of the regular forces present, ho Should couple with the toast the name oi Sergeant Williams, of the Carnarvon Volunteers who, he under- stood, had often greatly distii guWied himself as a mem- ber of that company. This toast was drunk with hearty applause. Sergeant Williams in responding, observed that he wa., a volunteer, aud he must say that he considered it an honour to belong to the Carnarvon Company, who he felt confident would do their duty when called upon. He was sorry to find that the llangor Company of Volunteers had dropped through; but he hoped that soon another one would be formed in the town, for he lie did see why there could not be two companies of rifle volunteers in a large and populous town like Bangor. (Loud applause.) The President then called upon the company to till their glasses iu order to drink the next toast in a bumper, which lie was quite certain they would all most, heartily do. When this was done, he then proposed the health of Lord Penrhyn, the Lord Lieutenant of the County. (Prolonged cheering.) The late Lord Lieutenant (Sir Richard liulkeley) was a gentleman whom everybody admired and esteemed, and he was worthy of all honour. (Cheers) He (the speaker) did not know why he had relinquished the office; but as he had do no so, he was certain there was no other gentleman so weil qualified by position and personal character, or was more worthy to be recommended to the Queen by her Majesty's Minis- ters for the honour, than was Lord Penrhyn. (Loud applause.) He had, as they all knew, a princely for- tune, and what was better still he spent it in a princely manner-in a way befitting a prince. (Great cheering.) Whatever good was to be done, Lord Peuryhn did it, for he was wise as well as kind and he believed that he (the speaker) would be justified in saying that he even looked out aud sought for ways in which he could spend his money beneficially, and for the advantage of others. He did good where good could be done, and not only to those who were more or less dependent upon him, but to all persons who were in distress, if they were honest est aud deserving people, he always rendered assist- ance. (Cheers.) They also kuew how faithfully he had served them when he was their county member, aud be- fore lie was made Lord Lieutenant, and how closely he attended to his Parliamentary duties. They therefore all felt proud that they had such a gentleman as their Lord Lieutenant, and it gave him very great pleasure indeed to have the honour of proposing his health. This toast was drunk with musical honours. Song, by Mr T. J. iMvies, Abergele, Just before the battle," The Vice-President (Mr Griffith Davies) then rose and said, the duty of proposing the next toast devolved upon him, but he must say it was a pleasure as well as a duty. He would propose to them the health of Major Pennant, the member for the county. (Loud cheering.) He was, as they all knew, comparatively but a young gentleman, and a still younger member of Parliament but he came of a good stock (laughter and cheers); and they would probably be better and more personally acquainted with him by and bye. The President had told them what kind of a mail his father was, and he endorsed every word word which Ir Simpson had said of him. Their young member, therefore, had had a good pioneer in public matters, and a good pioneer was a great thing, for Lord Penrhyn was one of the most hard- working members in Parliament. The people of Car- narvonshire would watch with great interest the public career of their young member, and he had not the slightest doubt himself, but what he would do his ut- most to promote the' interests of the county. He had much pleasure, therefore, in proposing his health. (Cheers.) This health was likewise drunk with musical honours. The Chairman then in a pithy speech proposed the health of the member for the boroughs, Mr W. Bulkeley Hughes. He was a good in in, he said, and a good many people said very good things of him. He had been the member for the boroughs for a number of years, and consecutively, save oil one occasion, when he rested on his oars, as it were, for a short time. He (the speaker) did not intend to allude to politics at all; but Mr Hughes had been of great service to many as a mem- ber of Parliament, as he had obtained civil appointments for a number of young men who otherwise would not have obtained them. He was generous and impartial too, in granting his favours, for he not only got situa- tions for his friends and political supporters, but in one case he had been informed he had got the sou of an elect ir iut) the excise who had actually voted against him. (Laughter and cheers.) Personally, he was but a small man but very often the best rtitff was contained in a very small compass, and probably it was so in Mr H iighes's case. (Cheers.) 11e would therefore propose the good health of the Member for the Boroughs. Drunk with the honours. Song, by Mr Thomas, Carnarvon, Annie Lyle." The President next proceeded to propose a toast which they would all be proud to drink, namely, that of The Owners of the Ground upon which they that day had held their coursing meeting—Lord Penrhyn, and Captain Dutf, of Vaynol. (Prolonged cheering.) He (Mr Simpson) and some other gentlemen waited upon Lord Penrhyn to ask his permission for a day's coursing upon his land, and they were most courteously received. (Hear, hear.) When they stated to his Lordship what their object of waiting on him was, he said that it would certainly cause him a little inconvenience, as he had some friends coming to visit him at the Castle; but he added that lie would give them permission nevertheless. (Cheers.) The same thing happened when they went to Vaynol, for Captain Duff received them in the most affable, manner, if he might employ such a term. He, too, stated that he expected friends on a visit to him, and he did not know the day they would arrive but he would give his consent, and, moreover, he would promise that the hares should not be disturbed, nor the ground used, for ten d,tys before the meeting. Now as lovers of coursiug and as inhabitants of Bangor they v ere greatly indebted to those two gentlemen for their kind liberality, as without their permission they would not be enabled to have a coursing meeting, and which was the means of doing good to the town, ana of bring- ing strangers to it. He must also say that they were most kindly treated by Mr Assheton Smith, who would very soon be the owner of Vaynol (he is so, in fact, now), and from all which he could see of the young gentle. men, he had no doubt, but what he would support the Bangor Coursing meeting, and thereby do good to the town. This toast was drunk with much hearty enthusiasm. The Vice President then proposed the good health of young Mr Assheton Smith, a toast which all in that room would drink, he was sure, with very great plea- sure. It was with much satisfaction that he saw him at their meeting that day and taking such a warm interest iu the sport as he appeared to do, and he hoped he should have the pleasure of seeing him honour the meeting with his presence for many years to come. (Loud cheering.) He ought to be a good sportsman, for his uncle was the most renowned sportsman of his day, and was the best rider across couutry of all the gentle- men of England, and was, as the Imperial Review" styled him a short time ago a mighty hunter." He trusted and believed that the Young Squire of Vaynol would prove himself to be a chip of the old block." (Cheers.) His father. Captain Duff, was a perfect gentleman, aud he trusted that the young Squire who would be the owner of Vaynol, would follow in his steps. IJrunk with musical honours. The Vice President then proposed the Strangers from a Distance iu a few complimentary remarks, and with the toast he coupled the name of Mr Knight, of Mol- lington. (Loud cheering.) Mr Knight in returning thanks congratulated them on the success of the meeting, as they had had a capital day's sport. He had been at a great many meetings, be said, but he did not think he had ever seen anywhere better slipping than that of Mr Wilkinson's, of Southport, that day. As for winning he did not so much care about that, although, of course, he would rather win than lose; but win or lose, he could assure them that as long as he lived, he should always make it a point to attend the Bangor meeting. (Loud cheers.) Mr H. ) lumphivys then rose to propose the health of the Judge, Mr Nightingale, as he never was at a meet- ing, he remarked, at which the Judge's health was not proposed and drunk. This gave rise to some warm remarks as to the de- cisions, and the health was not drunk. The President explained how it was that Mr Nightin- gale had been selected to act as I ttdge. Three gentle- men had been named, and on Mr Westropp stating that he could not attend, Mr Nightingale's name had been chosen by ballot; and the stewards were anxious to do justice, not only to the subscribers, but to those per- sons whom they employed. That he could assure them was the case. Song, by Mr Roberts, "Father, come home.' Mr FutilkeL;, Hon. Sec., then proposed the winners, and entered into a few details respecting the different courses. Amongst other things, he stated that the second prize in the Penrhyn stakes would not leave Bangor, as the owner of Vivid offered it to Mr. Hughes, Conway, who refused it, and so it would go to the fund. Mr Foulhs then called attention to the fact that all the prizes in the two stakes had been won by Carnarvonshire dogs. The winners hail been liberal with wim, as they had stood twenty bottles. The to;i,t was then duly drunk. Mr HtiL'hes (Rangor) thi-n propped the healths of Mr W. S. White and Mr Miles, to whom they were all much hide telfor the day's sport. Drunk with applause. The President then proposed the good health of Mr Fern, of Chester, who had been from the commence- ment a hearty and liberal supporter of the Bangor meeting. Since he had left Bangor to live in Chester, he never missed attending their annual coursing meet- ing, and indeed so accustomed were they to see his well- known face amongst them that he did not think it would look like a liangor meeting is he were to be ab- sent. He was afraid however that he must couple his name with the losers. (Great eheering.) Mr Fern, in responding, observed that he had always supported the meeting, and lie should always to do so, and if he lost, why, he should try to win another time. He had attended every meeting from the iirst but one, and he was always glad to see the faces of his old friends in Bangor once again, and lie hoped he should still have that pleasure for many years to come. (Applause.) Mr H. Humphreys also returned thanks as one of the losers. Mr W. Jones (Menai Bridge) then proposed the good health of the President, whom he eulogised as having done his best to promote the success of the meeting. As a public man, Mr Simpson was well-known to them all, even better than he was by himself; and he would, therefore, propose his very good health. Drunk with musical honours. The President in returning thanks, remarked, his friend, Mr Jones, had told the company present that he knew all about him, and that the people of liangor knew more about him (Mr Simpson) than even he did; therefore he did not see the necessity for him to add one word about himself, but he would simply return them tliaiik-i for the compliment they had paid him. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr H. Humphreys then proposed the health of Mr Foulkes, the hou. secretary of the meeting. It was mainly owing to his energy and perseverance that the Bangor Coursing Meeting had become a success, for he had worked hard at all times to promote its interests, and he had succeeded in his object. They were all of them indebted to Mr Foulkes for his pluck and his un- tiring energy, and he would propose success and pros- perity to him personally. Mr Foulkes, in responding, remarked amongst other things, that the reason why lie had succeeded was, be- cause he was determined not to be defeated. When a person intended to do something, it was no use starting in a great hurry, and then giving in on meeting with a little opposition. That was why so many things were started and then dropped through after the first novelty had worn off. Now, he was determined that the Bangor meeting should succeed, and he was glad to say that hitherto it had been successful. This year there were more applications than could be granted. There were only sixteen dogs to be entered for the Puppy Stakes, and he bad no less than twenty-five applications, and he was very sorry indeed to be compelled to refuse any of them. One man almost went oil his knees to beg that his doc be entered. At last they did so, but he did not win the prize after all. He then made certain sugges- tions, which no doubt will receive due consideration from the committee. Mr Fern proposed the health of two old friends of his—warm, and good sportsmen—Mr H. Humphreys, Menai Bridge, and Mr W. Jones. These gentlemen returned thanks. Song, by Mr H. Humphreys—"Yankee Doodle." The President next proposed the health of the De- puty-Comptroller, Mr Griffith Davies. Some years ago he used to be a regular supporter of their meetings; but from some cause he then fell off, and never came near them. Last year, however, be saw his son amongst them at the field, and he then knew that it was all right, and he suggested that he should be Deputy Comp- troller, knowing as he did, that if he consented to act, he would do his best for the success of the meeting. He was glad to see him there amongst them once again, and he believed he would make a bettor comptroller than he had. (No! no! and loud cheers). The Vice President returned thanks, and in reference to what the President had said about the past, he thought it would be best to say no more about it, but to let B by-golles be bygones." (Hear, hear.) He could assure them lie would do his very b.'st to make their next meeting a successful one as that had been. He then alluded to the dinner, and remarked that 3s 6d was a paltry charge for them to pay for such a splendid dinner as they had that (lay set before them by Mr and Mrs Denman. It was too little, and 3s Gd for such a dinner was a most pitiful sum. Why, he had often sat down to half-guinea dinners, which were not half so good in any respect. He then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Denman for thesumptuous dinner which they had provided. (Loud cheering.) Mr Denman briefly responded, slid thanked the com. pany for the compliment paid to him and Mrs Denman. If the diuner had given them satisfaction, they were gia(i of it. ? i'h? President then proposed The Press, coupling with the toast the name of the representative of the North Wales Chronidc, Mr Richards responded. The health of Mr T. T. Parry was then given by Mr H. Humphreys. Mr Parry, he observed, was a consist- ent supporter of the meeting, which was not only a cre- dit to Carnarvonshire, but it was calculated to be of ad- vantage to the town of Bangor. This toast was drunk with musical honours. Mr Parry responded, and remarked that he wished every success to their annual meeting, and he must say he was very glad indeed to witness the excellence of the sport on the field that day. Mr Griffith Davies was then invested with the insignia of the comptrollership, and took the chair after it was vacated by Alr Simpson. The new President then proposed the health of the Stewards, who had all worked heartily and with a will. With the toast he begged to couple the names of Mr H. Humphreys and Mr Evan Evans. Mr T T. Parry then in highly laudatory terms pro- posed the health of Mr Wilkinson, the gentleman who acted as the slipper that day. It was the best slipping he said which he ever saw in his life. He did his duty to all and to all alike, and it was impossible for any one to find fault. He gave every dog a fair chance, and if a dog was beaten it was not the fault of the slipper. This toast was received with uproarious applause. Song, by Mr Parry—" England, Home, and Beauty." After favouring the company with a song, the Presi- dent gave Success to their next meeting, which brought the proceedings to a conclusion.

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