The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-08-20 00:00:00

CRICHEL

CRICAIL HOUSE AND Gamlen& —The Rev. W. F.
Radelyffe, of Rose Hill, Okefonl Fitspaine, writes :—I
had the pleasure of paying my friend Mr. Starts visit
the other day to review improvements in the house and
gardens. With regard to the house a large Niro has
been laid out with great judgment. He has built a
beautiful suite of apartments for Lady Augusta
consisting of boudoir, nurseries, and bedroom attached,
costing some thousands of pounds. Th 'painting of the
ceiling of the boudoir is very floe, and must have been
dons by some superior artist. Goat improvement

have been made in the gardens end* Mr. Beck ; and
Mr. Thomas, the distinguished landscape gardener, haa
been down making plans for further proceedings In Km
line. I waa glad to find my friend has- taken up heartily
horticulture ILIA agriculture. Long may he also live
to enjoy his noble inheritance, together with his amiable
wde and nioe children.

BRIDPORT.
ON Tuesday last, Thomas Eliot, • boy tied 14,
second son of George Eliot, carter to Mr. Bryant,
of Berwick, near Bridport, while hauling a
load of mangold wurtael at Berwick, got upon the
shone& fle unfortunately fell off from them, when
the wheels went over him, and he was killed on the
spot.
LOCAL 80/AM—A meeting waa held on Tuesday.
under the presidency of the Mayor. The principal
buainess was the adoption of • report by the Paving
Committee, recommending the repairing or re-paving of
a considerable stretch of causeway in Allington. The
district rate for the ensuing six months is to be 70. in
the pound, £385 being required.

BRIDPORT HARBOUR REGATTA.
The injunction to do all things thoroughly and well
obviously embraces social enjoyment as well as more
serious duties, and while good-intentioned people in
some planets think it almost a sin to be happy—to say
nothing of being coemopolitanly jolly—the people of
Bridport evidently "go the whole animal" and take
their pleasure with the utmost rest and gusto. This
was so apparent on Tuesday Ism —the occasion of the
regatta—that 'he who ran might read" it. "Baseness,"
to explain the condition of thing in the recognised
phtemrase
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and irtasrasisuszLnd .d edinthethir c
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(adorers and their employees, went of to the harbour
In carriages, in waggons, Mr. Dyke's bus, or on "Shank's
pony" as their venous circumstances or inclinations
prompted. The Harbour regatta is one of the institu-
tions of Bridport, and as such, flourishes charmingly,
and it is not • thing of the other day—it has • history,
and not an inglorious one if we had time to tell It, which
we have not. Originating in the year 1844 in response
to the suggestion of Mr. Boys and Mr. Cornish, who
noted the Interest manifested by the public in the boat
contests that took place among the seamen of the har-
bour, • "*hip" wee made, and some £22 or £23 IMO
raised by subscription for prises, and from that bumble
beginning arose the rosette, the anniversary of which was
kept on Tuesday and &Injected certainly no less that
5,000 or 6,000 people frost all the country round. It bee
bees continued from year to year ever sines
with just enough of difficulty on one or two occasions
to prove that 'Cis not in mortals to command success,
though they may do more, and deserve it, and on this
recurrence of the festival the subscriptions amount to
well-nigh a hundred pounds. For this gratifying state
of affairs of course, the committee merit all appro-
-1 hation, and more especially the working ooto-
I committee, whose labours on the eventful day and for
1 many a day previously were none of the lighteat or most
pleasant. The gentlemen, who have this year lent their
I names as well as their purees in furtherance of the
meeting, and those who have borne the heat and burden
of the day in carrying the regatta to a suocessful issue
au—Mr. B. P. Gundry (ehairman). Mr. T. Hounsell
(treasure.), Mr. J. P. F. Gundry. Mr. J. Teoplemen,
i Mr. H. Bridle, Mr. H. Good, Mr. J. Cornish, Mr. E.
I W. Boys, Mr. Briggs, and Mr. H. N. Con, hon. sea,
and though Mr. Cox oomes last in our enumeration we
, think he is by no means one who is the least to be Qom-
' plienented and congratulated for the unmixed success of
, the 1867 regatta, for we all know the seal and ability
which he brings to beer upon any undertaking to which
he puts his band, and this seemed to him—if be will
excuse our saying so—a most congenial occupation. But
they are worthy men all, and each fulfilled his share in
the engagements appertaining to his officer. A better day
, for the event could not have been, for the sun shone in
I all his effulgence, making glad our hearts as we thought
, of it. beneficent influence on the harvest of the country,
yet the heat of Solo autumnal rays vu gratefully
tempered by the cool breese that set In to the landward;
indeed, this breeze at one period of the day vu about
half a gale, though it moderated ere long so se not to
Incommode those eeeking acquatic pastimesyst there was
enough wind to test the reamanship of the competitors
for the prises. It is true, we ehould hays been content
to acknowledge for ourselves with unwavering faith the
seamanship of the men of the port, but the lopping sea
and the stiff breese served to call forth their skill
and pluck for the admiration of those less familiar with
their deed, and daring. About ten o'clock in the morn-
ing, the Premier steamer left Weymouth for Bridport,
carrying a not very numerous 'implement of passengers,
(though that, by the way, was net expected, u her
object wss to do business in the matter of excursions
when at Bridport,) and the trip down wits exceedingly
pleasant, notwithstanding that in rounding the Bill of
Portland the huge waves that came swelling up from the
Atlantic caught the light though withal strong vessel.
and made her roll "moat delightfully," as said those
accustomed to sea voyages, while poor landlubbers looked
dolefully one at another, and cast 111111h/us glances ahead
to see if haply a calmer sea was at hand. However,
with one exception. to which it would be ungallant
further to allude, there wee no "outing up accounts,"
as they fautiously term one of the most horrible re-
vulrions the human being is capable of, daring the trip,
and the fair coast of west Dorset was observed with
advantage and satisfaction by those on board. On
arriving off Bridport the unexpected difficulty presented
itself of being enable to enter the harbour, because of
the great bar of sand, which ever sines the storms of
last winter has choked it. month, and the information
was given that it would be some hours before she could
" make the port." Captain Gibbs—with the eourteey
which marks the commanders of the line of steamers of

;Kiweg 17;;:i;;;i;7T:"Ze7-was coolorned for the

pleasure of his pinworm, but there seemed no help for
it but to await the rung of the tide patiently and
heroically—the latter because the !steamer renewed that
lateral rocking motion fromlwhieb, above all things, just
then some on board, at any rate, desired to be delivered.
After enduring with more or leas of discomfort the
delay for about an hour, it was found to be practicable
to take the steamer up to the west pier. This WWI done,
and mother earth was regained with additional joy for
the late severance and the pangs consequent upon it.
The ships in the harbour—two only. ilaith, but don't
tell it abroad—were decked, out with bunting, as was
the custom house, and the preventive station, while
refreshment booths and stalls of the heterogeneous
description which faindare wont to congregate, lined
the beach, in the midst of which stood forth the
marquee devoted to the requirements of the Committee.
Already there was a large number of pleasure-seekers
on the mane, and a constant stream was flowing in
for the greater part of the afternoon, till the space
between the east cliff and the jetty was thronged, while
hundreds clambered up the cliff warily and deftly and
took up their positions from thence to survey the days's
doings, while they each played a useful part in forming
together a gay and pleasant scene for those situated
elsewhere. The Weymouth steamer was one of the
principal attractions of the afternoon. She made
several short excursions in front of the harbour, and
was crowded each time, so that probably her visit to
Bridport would be equally gratifying to her captain
and the good folks of the town and neighbourhood. In
consequence of the strong wind from E.S.E. the corn.
menement of the contests was delayed much beyond
the appointed time. The first event was
&MSG MATCH by spritsail boats, not exceeding 151
feet in length, of the port of Bridport, to earry two
sails only. First prise £4 4a, second £3, third 36a.,
fourth £l, and fifth be,
b. c 0...
Temperance Bridport, James Williams ... 3 15 30
Mary Ann, Bridport, Bernard Jimmy ... 326 10
Fun, Bridport, T. Eggarty 3 29 40
Mayflower, Bridport, W. C. Barnes . . 3 32 15
Lucy. Neal, Bridport. Edward Monk ... ... 337 0
. .

Black Cat: Bridliort, Oliver Perry .
Zephyr. Bridport, William George .
Butterfiv, Chideook, Robert Weymouth
Venus, Bridport, T. tone,'

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The oourse was about five miles in length. It nom-
moored at the pier bead, and went from themes to •
marked boat off Eybe's mouth, going then to the south-
ward another mark bed to be rounded, from when.*
. . .

the course was eastward passing in front of b•-•;1;;;;
and proceeding as far as Burton Freshwater, when it
stood inland till arriving at the fourth mark, when it
returned near the shore to the pier-head.
The boots in the first race had the greatest difficulty
in catching their moorings, and the date of the wind
ant water may be judged from the fact that the men
went out in their life-belts, • thing we are assured un-
precedented at this regatta, and plainly ingestive of
their opinion of the difficulties they had to contend
with. However, Mr. Boys was enabled to despatch
them all well together at 1.17 furl- Lucy Thal
led for some distance, closely bugged by Temperance
who overhauled her on nearing the first mark, May-
flower being third, and Zephyr fourth, the others
astern in a group. In the run to the *oath...mud
Temperance crept ahead and Black Cat and Foreigner
bald third and fourth places, while • group followed at
some distance, and Fan was the hindermost Facing
the east, the boots commenced to task, three of them
going to the westward and others making short tacks
and standing to the southward, they llowly felt their
, way up channel. Temperance led the way round the
' mark, with Butterfly wooed, Lacy Neal third, Zephyr
, fourth, Mayflower fifth, Black Cat sixth, Mary Ann
seventh, sod Fun astern. In coming in to shore Tem-
perance maintained her position, and Mary Ann
gradually overhauled the others till she obtained sewed
place, with Fun pining ground fast. On rounding the
fourth mark that order was maintained, and they finished
Temperance which had led throughout first, Mary Ann
second, Fun third, Mayflower fourth, and Lucy Neal
fifth.

Batumi MATCH, by boats not bins/ding 17 feet in
length, belonging to Bridport, with sails ol any des.
eriptlon. First prise £4 45., second, £2 21. thira,
.C 1 IL

b. m...
Emblem, Bridport, C. Barnes ... 4 23 0
Ann Miss, Burial, It. Hellier ... 430 0
Amelia, Bridport, E. Boucher ... 4 35 0
There were five entered for this race, but Betsy could
not catch her moorings, and Elisabeth had the step of
her mast carried away. They got off at 2.30, and up to
the first mark Amelia and Ann Eliza led alternately.
On going to the southward, Lowever, Emblem took up
the second place, and Amelia fell estern. On beating
up to the east Emblem gained further ground, and led
the way home, coming in seven minutes before AIM
FAira, while Amelia was live minutes later.
Rowitia Marco, by lerrets of Bridport, with four care,
without a closavrain, First prize, £3 3a.; second,
El 15e. 6d.; third, 171, and ill, and fourth, 10s.
Mary Ann, Bridport, E. Buckley •••
Prosperous, filwyre, J. Coombe ••• 2
Mayflower, Burton, Hayard and Hoare ..•
Rebocas, Punoknowle, R. Clerk ...
Nancy, Puncknowle, J. Trevitt ... •••

,
This was well emanated and exciting nee, and there
1/114 Only sir minutes difference between the And and
fourth book* and this In. counts of Ivo miles I
SAILIIG Maimfl for boats not exceeding 17 ft. in length
belonging to any place between Abbotsbory sod Lyme
Rents. sails of any description. First pen, gg ;
second, LI 2a; third, el 10s.

Amelia, Bridport, B. Boneber
Foreigner, Lyme Regis. B. Hodder ..„
Amblem, BrWport, B. Santee
Minenetb, Bridport, T. Cols
Ann Rim, BridPort• ankTar

... 65730
... 7 40
... 0 0 0
... 000