and it is due to them to state that they kept the places assigned to them most admirably--three more wickets succumbed in various ways, when Welton and the gentleman in scarlet resumed their positions. This was fatal to the gallant Oxonian, one of Welton's balls glanced from the top of the bat, and was cleverly caught at mid wicket. He had made the glorious score of 57, and the applause he received from all quarters, on making his way to the tent, was truly deafening. There was now only one wicket to go down, and after considerable exertion and some very admirable play, a ball from the gentleman in scarlet was hit away in the direction of long-leg, who, running in with great activity, made a truly splendid catch-thus finishing the first innings, at which no one appeared more delighted than the young lady, whose encomiums on her brother's success were now unbounded. It is but justice to her to declare that the mischievous little jests which escaped her during the game arose not from the intention of ridiculing her brothers, and by so doing lowering them in the estimation of their friends; but really from the most affectionate anxiety to behold in them superiority above all others. Perhaps if her expressions had been less energetic, and confined more exclusively to a confidential friend, her real sentiments would have been better understood.

As usual after the first innings, lunch, or, as it is emphatically termed dinner, was proclaimed in readiness. Cold beef, lamb, veal, chickens, ham, tongues, lobster salads and all such delicacies were displayed in profusion-sufficient for the camp accompaniment of a regiment, and greatly exceeding the requirements of two-and-twenty cricketers, who, however, seemed determined to do justice to the commissaries' stores. Malt and porter disappeared in quick succession; much to the future discomfiture, as I should conceive, of those who indulged in copious libations. Weak brandy-and-water is, on such occasions, the most refreshing beverage, to which may be added without impropriety a single glass of champagne. No time was lost at the repast; and that over, the Markwell side sent two batsmen to the wickets, one of whom, the portly gentleman in scarlet who had distinguished himself as a very superior slow bowler, took his position with a stately air of dignity and confidence. Opposite to him was a tall, sinewy man, in dark blue, who had given evidence of much skill in fielding. Our scarlet champion played with the greatest caution, and it was quite certain that nothing but an accident would quickly deprive him of his innings. On the other hand, his companion was a slashing hitter, and rather wild. The bowling on the Scoreall side was by no means so fast as that of Mr. Welton; but being true, nearly every ball was dangerous, so that the scientific batting at one wicket and the slashing hits at the other produced an extraordinary amount of excitement among the spectators. Having scored 11, the "man in blue" was caught out by the wicket-keeper, the ball having struck his wrist and spun up in the air, not without inflicting much pain on this dashing batsman. Mr. Welton now takes his place, and a real treat was in store for the lookers-on, with plenty of work for the fieldsmen. Having played two more overs, the bowlers were changed, one of whom delivered his balls in such a

manner as to occasion an appeal to the umpires, who, however, gave a verdict in the bowler's favour. There were now many wide balls, and it is almost needless to add very many which were not true to the wicket; and these Mr. Welton played with great determination, often sending them for four, and once for five. The fielding was truly splendid, and after adding the respectable number of 23 to the score, the scarlet batsman unfortunately ran himself out; for, however good he was with his bat, he was not remarkably quick upon his legs. Jack then supplied his place, and the fieldsmen prepared themselves for the encounter, well knowing that their utmost exertions would be called into effect to keep down the score. The bowling was steady and cautious: three overs were bowled without a score, when a tremendous drive from Jack sent the ball whizzing to the tent. This was the prelude to some splendid play on both sides. Mr. Welton and Jack, by their steady mode of batting, had gained confidence, at the same time that it made the bowlers more desperate, and as a general sequence their balls less straight. Runs followed each other in quick succession, although the excellence of the fielding restricted them to singles. Two more overs, and the bowlers were changed. "A little farther out," and "A little nearer in," addressed to the respective fieldsmen at the commencement of nearly every successive over, increased the nervous temperament of the bowlers. A tremendous hit from Welton in the direction of long-leg created "the sensation" of the day. The ball rising high in the blue firmament, offered a chance to the fieldsman of a glorious catch, and every eye was directed towards the spinning missile with intense anxiety. Running back with celerity commensurate with the occasion, the active fieldsman prepared to catch the rapidly descending ball; but the sun was in his face and deceived him as to distance, and the treasure fell just beyond his reach. How many little hearts fluttered in this brief space of time with hope and fear, as their affections led them to wish success to the batsman or the field! and the event was hailed with rounds of applause from every side. Welton's wicket fell at last, to a ball which by some misadventure he did not appear to have sighted. There were yet several wickets to go down, and the Markwell score was nearly approximating that of their opponents. The great events of the day, however, had transpired, and as the élite of an audience usually withdraw from a theatre after the performance of a "star," so did most of the spectators depart from the ground. Other players were sent in, and having headed the score of their adversaries with only one wicket in reserve, the equality and excellence of the play on both sides requires no comment, and the return match is anticipated with universal interest.

and it is due to them to state that they kept the places assigned to them most admirably--three more wickets succumbed in various ways, when Welton and the gentleman in scarlet resumed their positions. This was fatal to the gallant Oxonian, one of Welton's balls glanced from the top of the bat, and was cleverly caught at mid wicket. He had made the glorious score of 57, and the applause he received from all quarters, on making his way to the tent, was truly deafening. There was now only one wicket to go down, and after considerable exertion and some very admirable play, a ball from the gentleman in scarlet was hit away in the direction of long-leg, who, running in with great activity, made a truly splendid catch-thus finishing the first innings, at which no one appeared more delighted than the young lady, whose encomiums on her brother's success were now unbounded. It is but justice to her to declare that the mischievous little jests which escaped her during the game arose not from the intention of ridiculing her brothers, and by so doing lowering them in the estimation of their friends; but really from the most affectionate anxiety to behold in them superiority above all others. Perhaps if her expressions had been less energetic, and confined more exclusively to a confidential friend, her real sentiments would have been better understood.

As usual after the first innings, lunch, or, as it is emphatically termed dinner, was proclaimed in readiness. Cold beef, lamb, veal, chickens, ham, tongues, lobster salads and all such delicacies were displayed in profusion-sufficient for the camp accompaniment of a regiment, and greatly exceeding the requirements of two-and-twenty cricketers, who, however, seemed determined to do justice to the commissaries' stores. Malt and porter disappeared in quick succession; much to the future discomfiture, as I should conceive, of those who indulged in copious libations. Weak brandy-and-water is, on such occasions, the most refreshing beverage, to which may be added without impropriety a single glass of champagne. No time was lost at the repast; and that over, the Markwell side sent two batsmen to the wickets, one of whom, the portly gentleman in scarlet who had distinguished himself as a very superior slow bowler, took his position with a stately air of dignity and confidence. Opposite to him was a tall, sinewy man, in dark blue, who had given evidence of much skill in fielding. Our scarlet champion played with the greatest caution, and it was quite certain that nothing but an accident would quickly deprive him of his innings. On the other hand, his companion was a slashing hitter, and rather wild. The bowling on the Scoreall side was by no means so fast as that of Mr. Welton; but being true, nearly every ball was dangerous, so that the scientific batting at one wicket and the slashing hits at the other produced an extraordinary amount of excitement among the spectators. Having scored 11, the "man in blue" was caught out by the wicket-keeper, the ball having struck his wrist and spun up in the air, not without inflicting much pain on this dashing batsman. Mr. Welton now takes his place, and a real treat was in store for the lookers-on, with plenty of work for the fieldsmen. Having played two more overs, the bowlers were changed, one of whom delivered his balls in such a

manner as to occasion an appeal to the umpires, who, however, gave a verdict in the bowler's favour. There were now many wide balls, and it is almost needless to add very many which were not true to the wicket; and these Mr. Welton played with great determination, often sending them for four, and once for five. The fielding was truly splendid, and after adding the respectable number of 23 to the score, the scarlet batsman unfortunately ran himself out; for, however good he was with his bat, he was not remarkably quick upon his legs. Jack then supplied his place, and the fieldsmen prepared themselves for the encounter, well knowing that their utmost exertions would be called into effect to keep down the score. The bowling was steady and cautious: three overs were bowled without a score, when a tremendous drive from Jack sent the ball whizzing to the tent. This was the prelude to some splendid play on both sides. Mr. Welton and Jack, by their steady mode of batting, had gained confidence, at the same time that it made the bowlers more desperate, and as a general sequence their balls less straight. Runs followed each other in quick succession, although the excellence of the fielding restricted them to singles. Two more overs, and the bowlers were changed. "A little farther out," and "A little nearer in," addressed to the respective fieldsmen at the commencement of nearly every successive over, increased the nervous temperament of the bowlers. A tremendous hit from Welton in the direction of long-leg created "the sensation" of the day. The ball rising high in the blue firmament, offered a chance to the fieldsman of a glorious catch, and every eye was directed towards the spinning missile with intense anxiety. Running back with celerity commensurate with the occasion, the active fieldsman prepared to catch the rapidly descending ball; but the sun was in his face and deceived him as to distance, and the treasure fell just beyond his reach. How many little hearts fluttered in this brief space of time with hope and fear, as their affections led them to wish success to the batsman or the field! and the event was hailed with rounds of applause from every side. Welton's wicket fell at last, to a ball which by some misadventure he did not appear to have sighted. There were yet several wickets to go down, and the Markwell score was nearly approximating that of their opponents. The great events of the day, however, had transpired, and as the élite of an audience usually withdraw from a theatre after the performance of a "star," so did most of the spectators depart from the ground. Other players were sent in, and having headed the score of their adversaries with only one wicket in reserve, the equality and excellence of the play on both sides requires no comment, and the return match is anticipated with universal interest.

MINCEPIE,

WINNER OF THE OAKS, 1856.

ENGRAVED BY E. HACKER, FROM A PAINTING BY HARRY HALL.

BY CASTOR.

Mincepie, bred by Lord Howth in 1853, is by Sweetmeat, out of Foinnualla, by Birdcatcher, her dam Brandy Bet, by Canteen.

Sweetmeat, bred by Mr. George Clarke in 1842, was by Gladiator, out of Lollypop, by Starch or Voltaire. He was a first-class racehorse; while in the stud he already ranks as the sire of two Oaks winners-Mincemeat and Mincepie-as well as of Billingham, Bridesmaid, Brown Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Comfit, Citron, Guava, Honeywood, Jujube, My Fancy, Maid of the Tees, Miss Honey, Nettle, Pastrycook, Peppermint, Sugarcandy, Sugarplum, Sweetness, Trifle, Termagant, and others. His stock first appeared in 1851.

Foinnualla, bred by Lord Miltown in 1843, and of course an Irish mare, was put to the stud in 1849, Mincepie being her third foal.

Mincepie is a rather dark chesnut filly, standing a good fifteen-and-ahalf hands high. She has a very pretty blood-like head, a mare neck, with good shoulders, and fair depth of girth; she has good-sized quarters, with proportionate hocks and knees, but is rather light in the bone. She is altogether a pretty, small, and not over lengthy mare.

PERFOMANCES.

In 1855 Mincepie, then two years old, and running in the colours of Mr. Harry Hill, made her first appearance at Stockbridge, where, ridden by Alfred Day, she won the Mottisfont Stakes of 15 sovs. each, &c., T.Y.C., beating Lord Bruce's Intimidation (2), Mr. Parker's One Act (3), Mr. Howard's Pyrrha (4), Mr. Sargent's Rip Van Winkle (5), Mr. Russell's Mark Foulis (6), and Mr. Osbaldeston's Sister to Rifleman. 2 to 1 on Mincepie, who won by three lengths.

At Newmarket Houghton Meeting, ridden by Alfred Day, she beat Lord Waterford's Cheerful Horn in a post match for 500 sovs., Sst. each. 4 to 1 on Mincepie, who won by ten lengths.

In 1856, at Newmarket Spring Meeting, ridden by Alfred Day, Mincepie ran second to Mr. W. H. Brooks's Manganese for the One Thousand Guineas Stakes of 100 sovs. each, D.M.: Mr. Howard's Queen's Head (3), Lord Aylesbury's Intimidation (4), and Mr. Stanley's Mary Copp, also ran. 5 to 4 on Mincepie, who was beaten by half a length.

At Epsom, ridden by Alfred Day, she won the Oaks Stakes of 50 sovs. each, &c., a mile and a-half, beating Lord Clifden's Melissa (2), Mr. Bowes's Victoria (3), Mr. Stone's Fair Geraldine (4), and the following not placed : Mr. Howard's Mermaid, Mr. White's Tyre, Baron Rothschild's Comedy,