WHITELEY EXERCISER, new, 8/6, cost 12/6, will exchange acetylene lamp, Excelsior preferred.
Williams, Ramslade, West Side, Wandsworth Common.
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NORTH SURREY HARRIERS
Late entries for the One Mile Handicap, to be decided at head-quarters, the Freemason Hotel, Wandsworth Common, will accepted till tonight's post latest. The club photo will taken before the race, and is hoped all members will not fail to put in appearance make the group complete.
We should also pleased see all wheelers present. In the evening, commencing at eight o'clock, an impromptu smoker will held the billiard saloon, and during the evening the presentation of shield. Members and their friends we hope to see in strong force. Joint athletic meeting, Horne Hill, on Saturday, July 15. when the following handicaps are down for decision — 100 Yards, Four Miles. One Mile, and One Obstacle.
F. J. Willgoss. 99, Clyde terrace, Plough-road. Clapham Jonction.
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CRICKET SCORES. SPENCER v. LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.
Played at Lyford-road, Wandsworth Common.
County Council L. 8. Jackson b Hunt 11 W. E. Bloomfield not A. H. Saunders E. out 110 R. Barton 22 A. F. Newmau b F. 8. run Goortchild A. P. Corayns bE. R. H. W. Wheeler c Barton S b Wneht . 16 A. E. Terry run out . T. J. Wheeler notout P. W. Goodchild c P. B. Cox, F, M. Barton, M. Barton b 11. W. L, Wood. K. R, Bar. Wheeler 14 ton, A. J. Lane. T. H. W. Stobold c M. C. Hunt, and 8. Hedges E. R. BarW. Hedges did not ton bat. J. o Newman b Hunt N. S. Khrimpton c Wood b E. B. Barton . . . B. H. Fastnedgo F. M. Barton Hunt 0 J. Hondick not out . . . Extras Total 186 Extras . . . 9 Total (for two wkts) . . . 190
The L.C.C. paid visit to Lyford-road last Saturday, and going in first, found the bowling of the Spencer so much to their fancy that they ran total of 186, no less than eight of the side scaring double figures, though the highest score was only 29. The Spencer fielding was noticeable for its extreme slovenliness. This left the homo club one hour and 35 minutes in which to get the runs, and W. E. Broomfield and A. F. Newman started the innings, the score being rapidly taken 66, when the latter was bawled. On H. IV. Wheeler joining Broomfield, they at once sot about scoring, and the total mounted rapidly, runs being scored in two overs (16 to Wheeler, and 12 to Broomfield). When H. W. Wheeler was ont to a grand catch on the boundary, the score was 166, and still 20 to play. When T. J. Wheeler joined Broomfield the result was quickly placed beyond doubt, Broomfield monopolized all the scoring, and not only completed his century, hut made the winning hit five minntes from time. Broomfield's innings was a grand one, his driving being especially powerful; and also word must bo said in praise H. W, Wheeler, who has not this season been seen to such advantage, his catting being simply perfect.
While first eleven was winning exciting match at home, the second eleven were at the Middlesex County Asylum also going throngh excitiug experience, though instead of making they were preventing runs. Spencer batted first, and owing to a fine innings of 60 W. D. Macbeth, they scored 120, F. W. Baatow (18) and H. Hooper (17 not out) being the only other double figure scorers. M.C.A. looked all over winners, ns the score was 104 for the loss fivo wickets, when A. F. Gadsdon and E. E. Elkington went on bowling, and in 10 overs they finished the innings for 11 more runs, the M.C.A. thus losing five runs. Spencer, in the remainder of the time nt their disposal, scored 40 without loss (G. Sturgeon notout and F. W. Baatow 19 not out). There was surprising collapse of the Honor Oak men against Catford, the whole side being out for 82. G. Grant, a new addition to the ranks of the "Kittens, " secured six of the wickets at small cost, Sabin taking the remainder. Some fine batting E. S. Barry and C. S. Sabin, who scored 77 and 63 respectively, assisted Oatford to run the excellent total of 205. For exactly two years the Townley Park A eleven has warded oil defeat, bat this long and splendid record was broken last Saturday week by Addiscombe, duo to some lino bowling by Allen and Moore. It is given to few clubs to hold unbeaten certificate for so long a period, and it reflects infinite credit those members who have, skill and merit, worthily maintained an unbroken sequence of victories. No doubt during 1897 and 1898 there was not another second eleven in London that were capable of extending the Townlcy Park A eleven, under equal conditions. Again on Saturday the team sustained their second successive reverse, Battersea being their victors. The team, however, was weak, Christison, Vivian, Palmer, and A. Hoe being absept, Thomson made his first appearance for the Dulwich club this season. Spencer 111. went Barnes play the second string that club, and the homo club ran up total of 149, A. Sissons (33), F, A. Wright (31), and H. A. Basher (24) being the principal scorers. W. E. Featherstonhnugh again performed well with the ball, taking six wickets for 38 runs. Captain Vickery altered the order of his side in going in, and the first wicket fell at 4, the second 11, and then Black (21) and tbs captain (34 notont) took the score to 54 before the former was howled, Gordon end Vickery then playing out time. The total was 63 for the loss of three wickets, the match being thus left in very even state. Heathfield played drawn game with Clupbam. Heathfield won the toss, and went in on capital wicket, and ran up a total 213 for five, when the innings was declared closed. The feature of the innings was the splendid batting of Conner and Spraggs. These two got together when the score stood at 55 for five wickets, and the bowling was soon mastered. Both scored at rapid rate, the tens appearing on the scoreboard in quick succession. The spectators were delighted with the brilliant display. In the end. Gunner scored 106 and 77, both not out, and came in for oration on. returning to the pavilion. Only one difficult chance could be against Gunner, when his score stood 95. Spraggs' innings was withont a chance, and the team were delighted to eee their old captain in such brilliant form. Clapham were left with an hour and a half bat, and from the first played the stonewalling game to perfection. Only runs were scored from the in this time, and only during the last half-hour, when a draw was inevitable. Their spiritless display contrasted very unfavourably with the innings Heatbfield. Two bowlers bowled seven and five maiden overs respectively succession during the last half-hour.
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189971" target="_blank">Link.]WHAT OFFERS, Abingdon road racer, splendid condition, gear 84, Clinchers, Smith bands. Jolntless rims, dropped and straight handlebars, very fast, accessories, about 7.
Ramslade, West Side, Wandsworth Common.
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"Stamford Mercury — Friday 11 August 1899
The Dunmow Flitch. — The ancient custom of presenting a flitch of bacon to each of those married couples who could swear that in a twelvemonth and a day they had "repented not in thought or in any way" of their married state was observed with all the old amusing ceremonial at the small village Dunmow, Essex, Monday. The ceremony was held inside marquee erected a field about half a mile from the railway station.
There were two couples for trial by the jury of six maidens and six bachelors. One couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, of Heathfield-house, Wandsworth-common, were quite youthful; in the case of the other — Sergeant and Mrs. McCulloch, of Norwich — there was a marked disparity of years between husband and wife. The maidens in the jury were attired in white dresses, and the bachelors were also dressed in their best. The presiding judge, Mr. James Mackenzie, was attired scarlet robes, and wore full-bottomed wig. Mt. W. G. Linsell acted counsel for the claimants; and Mr. T. Gibbons was entrusted with the task of "saving the bacon in his capacity as counsel for the imaginary donors of the bacon. Mr. James Hamilton was marshal and clerk of the court. After the customary mock trial the flitch was awarded to Sergeant. McCulloch and his wife; but the jury also decided to give a portion of the bacon to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett.
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Mr. and Mrs. Devereux, of Westsquare, Southwark, were too late in their application for the Dunmow flitch. lam glad to say, however, that some Essex bacon has come to South London after all. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, of West Side, Wandsworth Common, convinced the Dunmow jury that for year and day they had lived in state of matrimonial bliss, and as a result bore away the flitch in triumph. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have had trials and troubles, but have not allowed things to spoil their tempers or cloud their happiness. think the idyllic surroundings of Heathfield House may have had something to do with the prolonging of love's young dream.
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ALTERING PARISH BOUNDARIES
The secretary of the London Government Act Commission wrote asking for representations as to minor alterations of the boundaries of the parish for the purposes of convenience of administration.
The committee reported that they were in favour of alterations being made in the boundaries of the parish, but as a certain section of the Act provided that nothing in, or done under, the Act shall be construed as altering the limits of any Parliamentary borough, the committee were opposed to any alteration of the boundaries unless the alteration were made to apply for all purposes, i.e., Parliamentary and County Council as well as parochial.
The committee therefore recommended that the commissioners be informed that the Vestry were opposed to alterations unless the alternatives should apply to all purposes. They suggested the following alterations:
(I) That boundary from St John's Hill to North Side, Wandsworth Common, be the centre of St. Ann's-road.
(2) That the boundary at the southern-most corner of the parish be a straight line from Boundaries road, westward, and that the boundary in Boundaries road be straightened.
(3) That the boundary on the east side of the parish be altered so that the whole of Queen's-road shall be in Battersea, the bunary instead of crossing Queen's-road to be continued southward, at the back of the houses on the east side of the road, to Wandsworth-road, and thence at right angles (taking in the houses on the north side of Lavender Hill from Queen's-road) to
THE PRESENT BOUNDARY.
(4) That the boundary in Wix's-lane be straightened (i.e., the wall abutting on the east side of the lane to be the parish boundary).
The committee further recommended that a communication be addressed to the Commissioners asking them to acquaint the Vestry with the number of councillors they proposed to assign to the borough, in order that the Vestry may be in a position to advise them as to the best method of dividing the parish into wards.
The secretary of the Commission had intimated that a public inquiry was to be held with regard to the detached portion of Clapham, "with a view to the preparation of a draft order in council."
The committee recommended that officers of the Vestry be instructed to oppose the detached part of Clapham being attached to Battersea. The committee were of opinion that the Commissioners should hold a public inquiry to assist them in preparing the draft order for Battersea, and they recommended that the Commissioners should be requested to direct that any matters affecting Battersea should be taken at the inquiry.
All these recommendations were adopted and passed without discussion.
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