26 MAY 1860, Page 2

Our national equestriant festival —the Asetby—presents this year no hovel incident.

it is not- raised above other festivals, its predecessors, except it may be that it was attended by a far larger concourse than ever attended it before. But the Lon- doner's holiday, unique in every respect, is always a refreshing object of contemplation, because it is the most emphatic exhibi- tion of our national passion for healthy out-of-door amusements. The weather was splendid, just what a Derby day should be for the true enjoyment of the Downs—warm, sunny, and breezy.