Wentworth; Pontac, at Aske; Bay Bolton, at Camp Hill; Astridge Ball, at Tarham, &c. There must be many in different country homes, and elsewhere; and if the possessors, or others, would have the kindness to furnish you with the information by letter, it would greatly facilitate the completion of the list. Trusting we may get it complete on this asking, I am yours truly, C. E. L. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS OF THE METROPOLIS. We belong to the unpopular family of Telltruths, and would not flatter Apollo for his lyre."-ROB ROY. With rather a late commencement, Mr. Lumley is at these presents about to celebrate the opening of HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, and if he sets before his subscribers only a portion of the good things promised in the programme, they will fare sumptuously. A rich entertainment must be derived where a Sontag reigns, and satellites with the brilliancy of Fiorentini, Cruvelli, Gardoni, Calzolari, Belletti, and Lablache abound: when to these is added a star of the magnitude of Mdlle. Wagner, radiant hope brightens forth a dazzling epoch in the realms of song. Nor will the poetry of motion be lost sight of, as will be perceived by the announcement that the ballet boasts of the magical names of Cerito, Guy Stephan, Fleury, and Rosati; and especial mention is made that efficient spirits will preside over the French and English schools of choregraphy, affording an excellent opportunity for the spectator to arrive at his own conclusions of the superiority of the sober English or the volatile French school. The latter is conspicuous at the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA; and from the agile and graceful movements of the pupils, it is but fair to record an enthusiastic admiration for the French school. It could not be otherwise in this instance; for, in addition to fairy-like evolutions and aerial flights particularly suggestive of gossamer, there are pretty looks and sylphide forms that-but suffice it to say that such a troupe of coryphées never was marshalled; and that Mademoiselle Robert and Brussi, as principal dancers, afford sufficient evidence of their qualifica tions. The opera in which the divertissement is introduced is not one of Donizetti's best compositions; and considering its general heaviness, it is not to be wondered at that "Maria di Rohan" should not be a favourite opera at any time. The most conspicuous of the present representation is the Enrico of Signor Ronconi, which, as a dramatic and vocal exhibition, has never been surpassed. The debut of Mademoiselle Seguin may be considered one of promise as a contralto. Madame Castellan and Signor Tamberlik, as Maria and Ricardo, give great effect to many of the scenes. The new tenor, Herr Ander, is announced as Arnoldo, in "Guglielmo Tell." The clever impersonations of Frederic Lemaitre and Mademoiselle Clarisse are fast drawing to a close. The acting of the twain in “ Pal liasse" and "Don Cæsar de Bazan" must be pronounced as surpassing any representation of the kind; and to say that the impression created by these matchless portraitures could be effaced, would be tantamount to conceiving it possible that the field where the sower had been should be entirely barren. On the principle of never standing still, Mr. Mitchell provides for the especial delectation of the patrons of THE FRENCH PLAYS a continual succession of novelties. With this excellent plan in view, the engagement of Rose Cherry will follow that of Frederick Lemaitre and Mademoiselle Clarisse. STATE OF THE ODDS, &c. SPORTING OBITUARY.-Colonel Cradock, at an advanced age; the Colonel was well known on the northern turf as the owner of Pagan, and other good horses. At Kenilworth, after a long and severe illness, Mr. T. Pettifer, clerk of the course at Coventry, and connected with other meetings as a managing man and turf reporter; in the discharge of these duties, Mr. Pettifer was much and deservedly respected. The three-year-old Norham, out of Beeswing, and Mr. Reeve's (late Mr. Carew's) Eva, also died during the month past. The stallion, Malton, a Chester Cup winner, has been sold to go to France, and Mr. Lily's Stamp bought into the Royal Stud for 170 gs. Mr. Kimberley has purchased the two-year-old colt by Iago, out of Daughter of Toscar, of Mr. W. Ewbank; and Flatman has sold his yearling filly, by Ion, out of Nathan's dam, to Mr. Perren. With the Spring Meetings in full swing, we have very little to report on the standing dishes before us. Even the Metropolitan. until within this day or two, has been a dead letter: the Wryneck Colt, however, now comes with a rush as "Stilton," and has been backed to win a very heavy stake. Rumour says he cannot lose. Miss Anne, Kate, and one or two more, have also come just at last, but too late for any commentary from us. The quondam crack, Hesse Homburgh, after keeping the glass at " changeable" for some little time, was struck out with Landgrave on the twenty-second, being now specially meant for Chester. Business here again has been so languid that we feel inclined to let the odds table speak for itself. Of what there has been doing Scarecrow and the formidable pair. Nancy and High Sheriff, have had by far the best of it; either of the three, until this day or two, being quite good enough to win. The mare now, however, is all but out of the market. The Confessor, again, has not fulfilled the promise he made when we last wrote: he has had a very off time of it. In the et cætera we would just note John Day's lot, one of which at least may make a sensation before it is over. For the Derby Hobbie Noble is scarcely so good a horse as he has been, but another reaction comes late in the month, and we do not expect to see the feeling against him much on the increase. He divides the house on a very simple question-one strong party being quite sure he can win in a trot; the other, as a worthy worded it, that "he can't win no-how." The sore place just now is, that he is short of work. Augur, perhaps, as a natural consequence, finishes the month with a better look than he has had for some time. At one period he appeared ominously on the go. The few points more against Orelio may be traced to Northampton, while the next four on the table-Alfred the Great, Claverhouse, and Lord Ribbesdale's pair-all look at least steady and well. Alfred the Great and Lapidist for choice. We don't know that we can torture a remark out of the others, further than the Chief Baron has reached Stockbridge, but still on his own account." Newmarket Handicap-8 to 1 agst. Bardolph, 3 years old, 5st. 6lb. 2,000 Gs. Stakes-9 to 2 against Home-Brewed, 6 to 1 each against Daniel O'Rourke and Filius, and 10 to 1 against Ambrose. . 307 THE TURF IN AUSTRALIA.—BY A “PILGRIM SPORTSMAN" . 318 THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE HOUNDS AND COUNTRY.-BY GELERT. 321 DAY OF THE SEASON WITH THE HAMBLEDON HOUNDS 354 HOW THEY SQUARED HIM; WITH ANOTHER LEAF FROM THE NOTE-BOOK OF A NATURALIST.-BY A. SOFTUN, ESQ. 360 TURF REGISTER-LINCOLN-LIVERPOOL SPRING MEETING- COVENTRY-DONCASTER SPRING MEETING- WARWICK 8 S Birkenhead Regatta. r 4 2218 Morning. s 7 3219 O 2455 5 30 9 Fourth Sunday after Easter. r 4 1920 0 53 5 40 6 5 10 M Tipperary S. C. 11 T Newmarket Second Spring M. 16 Rogation Sunday. 17 M 18 T Bath and Somerset Races. 19 W Liverpool Hunt Races. 20 T Ascension. Holy Thursday. 21 F Harpenden Races. 22 S Trinity Term begins. 23 Sunday after Ascension. 24 M Champion Scullers' Match s 7 3521 1 31 6 30 7 0 r 4 16 22 2 17 30 8 5 s 7 38 23 2 25 8 45 9 20 r 4 1224 2 4510 010 35 's 7 41 25 3 311 1011 40 r 4 1026 3 30 No tide 0 5 s 7 44 27 3 37 0 30 0 45 r 4 728 3 54 1 s 7 47 29 4 14 s 7 50 afternoon. 5125 1 40 20 2 15 2 30 2 45 3 0 r 3 59 4 Morning. 4 30 4 45 ats 7 55 5 0 2.5 5 5 30 25 T Epsom Races. [Putney, for £200.r 3 57 6 0 40 26 W The Derby Day. 27 T 28 F The Oaks Day. 5 55 6 20 6 45 7 15 r 3 55 8 1 36 7 30 8 30 s 8 0 9 1 58 9 10 9 45 s 7 58 7 1 11 29 S Royal London Y. Club Regatta. r 3 53 10 2 2010 15 10 50 Newmarket Second S.11,12,& 13 | Liverpool H. ........ 19 & 20 | Wye RACES IN MAY. North Herts 20 21 24 Epsom..... 25, 26, 27, and 28 31 |