... FLT I I THE TURF.--There is no denying the fact that the Doncaster Meeting has been a little bit flat ; the fields have ruled meagre, notwithstanding the abnormally wet summer has kept more horses on their legs than is usually the case, and the general racing afforded but little genuine excitement. The weather, however, was delightful, as indeed it usually is during the first fortnight or so ...

... A SUSSEX STOOL-BALL MA TCH DURING a recent stay at a country house situated in one of the pleasantest parts of Sussex, within a short distance of an ancient town famous for its traditional observance of the Fifth of November, I bad an opportunity for the first time of becoming acquainted with what may be called a specialty peculiar to the eastern division of the county. A ten miles' drive ...

... SPORT INc THsE TURF.--It is no exaggeration to say that the death of Mr. George Payne on Monday last has cast a gloom over the whole racing world. For well nigh half a century he has held a conspicuous position on the Turf, and, though he has speculated freely and lost heavily, he has passed through a very difficult ordeal with unsullied honour. He was one of the best all- round sportsmen ...

... SPORTI~c TiiE TURF.-The Newmarket First October Meetinga, so called, by a kind of Hibernicism, because it comes off in Sep. tember, has been an unusually good one. Generally speaking, it is somewhat tame, but some interesting racing and very active operations on the coming Cesarewitch during the week have redeemed its average dulness. There are not a few Turfites who more or less decline the ...

... 0 FLT I N TIHE TURF.-The Doncaster Meeting ended, as it began, somewhat flatly. The Portland Plate, however, brought out a strong field of sixteen, a hot favourite being supplied in Hacktborpe. He, however, received a kick at the start, and consequently was never dangerous. The winner turned up in 'relescope, who, as a two-year-old, was one of the smartest of his day, and has done one or two ...

... Ti;E START FROMI CAMrP.-Sportsmen who love to start at daylight, or even before, find that, when the sport is at its best, their men are getting sulky with hunger and fatigue, and that, when the cards are dealt for the rubber after dinner, it is a hard matter to keep their eves open. The gentlemen before us have breakfasted comfortably ; have given the elephants time to bring in their ...