The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1879-09-09 00:00:00

BURTON BRADSTOCK REGATTA.

One of the prettlait aquatic entertainment.; ever organ-
ised on the Weet Coast took place at Burton on Thursday
last., under the most favour.bl. circumstances conceivable.
The post of observation was happily selected on a rising
knoU that commanded an extensive and glorious view of
the azure, rippling bay beneath. During the early morn
not vestige of. breeze agitated the surface of the
glittering water. From anommence just above the" hive"
(utilised as the Committee tent) the scene that met the
eye was picturesque in the extreme. That crescent-shaped
stupendous collection of pebbles known as the Chmil
Beach, with its margin of white foam, and stretching fssen
Burton to Portland, was a_picture (viewed from the dizzy
height.) awfully (mod- Then turning westward. a Pretty
view of Lyme Regis and Charmouth was obtainable. The
projecting headlands hid from view Bridport Harbour,
Chideock, and Seatown, but beyond the dizzy height that
concealed the intermediate stations, a capital glimpse
was obtained of the western coast nearly as far as Start
Point; and the contiguous scenery which OWLS • peculiar
wildness constitutes, perhaps, the most glorious prospect
that England's coast is capable of offering. Although the
weather on Thursday was all that could lk desired, yet to
the indefatigable exertions of the committee may well lie
attributed the crowning success of the first Regatta ever
held at Burton Bradstock.

Since the affair was mo;ted, but a month or at since, the
total subscriptions that reached the hands of the Com mi ttee
were upward. of £7O. Of this 1.110.1 R. F. Roberts, Esq., of
Burton, subscribed and collected, personally, about Lin
To this gentleman was aesigned the mat of judge and
referee. Tee others forming the committee were F. J.
Gillett, Esq. Messrs. W. H Hayward K L Brown, T.
Pearce, it. Knight, J. Beim (Treasurel,Ltitain Waldron
G (Hon. Secretary), W. . bade, end
The baud id lat D. R. V. under Bugle Major Feiner, was
stationed on • *Worm near the Committee tent, and
disooursed sweet music at intervals.
The performers, numbering It wore for the tird time
the new regulation helmets, and • splendid clarionet
pnesented by the Vicar of Broad winaor, Rev. S. C.
Malan, waa played, this being the first trial made of the
Instrument Near the band beneath • specious marquee,
Mr. W. Tromp, of the Cross Keys, Bridport,
dispensed rtheahments. the demand for which was
a Special arrangements were made for the vendor'
lOfrrrM't and various eatables, and the minor tents bearing
the words" Hot water for tea" tempted many to refresh
themselves from the cup that cheers but not inebriates.
The course for the sailinteitilatchee was over •
distance of five miles, there three mark boats,
east, west, and one seaward. The 'stance of the course
for rowing matches was about 11 mile. The Bret race,
starting at If noon, was for • prise of £7 to be Belled for
In fishing lerreta belonging to Burton, tiwyre, or PUZlC-
kno.le. Time allowance 20 secs. to the foot. Mr. Carter
acted as starter. The wind at starting was north w
but soon after veered round to south, where it remained
during the whole day. Five started in this race, any sails
being allowed. At the liring of a preparatory inn, the
boats took up their respective positions, and a few
minutes alter at • second report, the Mart was made in
capital style. The Gannet led, Swift following her closely,
the Other three for a considerable distance keeping well
together not far in the mar. Mayflower waa firrt, to pass
the second mark boat, and continued to keep ahead, win-
ning easily. The following was the result :
Mayflower, J. Hatchings, Burton, .1:310s. . . 1
Swift, W. Harrison, Barton, CZ 2
Susannah, J. Csnunell. Burton, ... 3
Gannet, J. Bow Burton, 10s.
Second race bra prise of four sovereigns for mailing boats
belonging to Burton. Syne, or Funckaowle, beau not
to exceed Lift. 3in. in length—was unfortunately obliged
to be postponed on account of the wind falling away, Ave
entries! being made. The third race 11111 for a prise of .01
for lerreta of Burton, talbe rowed for with four copped oars
by Burton men minus a coxswain. There were nine
entries. The race being • close one, much interest was
manifested The result was

Su-7-anns-h-, 'Burton, ca... ... I
Wave, 8. Gala Burton,Ll 10•
Ilia Anna, W. Buckler, Burton, ... 3
Li , C.Chansy, Burton, 1t5,... 4
The f race for Wrets of Swyre or Puncknowle for
.C 6 next came on, four coped oars to be and without
coxswain. Your entries were made. Them was a Wee
start on an ebb tide by the oompetiton mistaking the
signal. The positions were however regained, and upon
starting the Fleetwing led, but was soon overtaken by
Prosperous. The result as follows :
J. Coombs, Swyre, £3 1
N. Northover, Bwyre., CI Its 2
Hawk, .1. Chaney, Punclosowle, Al ... 3
Lively, J. Coombs, Elwyn", Its, . 4
The fifth race was for .C 5 for boats belonging either to
Burton. Bvryre, or Puncknowle, four oars with coxswain,
boats not to exceed 15 feet three inches length. Ten
entered. This well contested race, owing probably to the
great competition, was truly Interesting.
e, Friends, R. Clark, Ptuicknor2 Its. ... 1
Albion, R. Steele, Burton, CI Its. ... 2
First fruit IL Northover, Swyre, LI ... 3
The sixth race was for rowing boats of Burton, Swyreor,
Puncknowle, two oars and coxswain. There were
ten entries. The start was excellent to time, but the
Latin' had made but little, ere she won obliged to give
I out owing to an oar becoming useless. The winning
, boats arrived within a few seconds of each other,
, way and the enthusiasm on shore ma considerable.
Friends, J. Thorner, Burton, .CI 10s. ... 1
Ann Elise, R. Helier, Burton, .C 1 2
Albon, R. Steele, Burton, Its 3
A Oosatimmidi mos nest mine off, for Cosetmaards•
galleys or whaleboats, four oars and • coxswain. open to
"tattoos from Abbotsbury to Chideock indusive. This
was also • capital COOkiler, the boats arri vies within •
down seconds of each other. There were four entries.
The winninthib
dotabsias aa under.
Petrel,Flying Pend, Barka _ , 3
Acnenon prise of IA wee offered sue five entries
mede, but owing to the lack of time this, with the second
ram, as mentioned above, was postponed until • favourable
opportunity. The band now vacated their position, taking
up another in • field, adjoining where a variety of sports
took place. In this a goodly sum of money was expended
exclusive of various article' of clothing being distributed
to the successful competitors. One rather interesting
feature was, that prior to a certain "bucket of water
race" one of the competitors mounted his bucket of
crystal Said on his cranium to ten his powers of
equilibrium, bat, whether by design or •••&nt, it is
certain the contents, of the vessel were pitched fair over
theascred person of his neighbour. The
who also owned bur. not exactly relisVgb°ahisr.
uncalled for bath, plunged the aqueous contents at
his sasailant—" Lax talionis." This was the signal for
each of the eight competitors to debuts his neighbour.
The wildest excitement ensued. The committee who
happened to be near fled in wild confusion, whilst the
hurriedly took op • position at a wife distance.
AU ma amicably settled and the drendhed eight pro-
ceeded with the race as if nothing had happened.
Darkness crept on ere the programme of sports was I
concluded, but those rmaimmt over will take place when 1
the postponed aquatic sports will be lir7 . n
It should be added that much pat been taken
with regard to decorations, the signal stand at Burton
building' was profanely decorated with signals, and at
amend cotunscucus lAsom 21 the village, banners and
arches of greenery were erected at the approach to the
beach was • pretty arch surmounted by a dodge in
banners, and beneath the ninon were " Welcomed,"
whilst on the reverse side they were politely asked to
" Call again." The Burtonius came out in true holiday
attire, and during the day tripped gaily to the musical
strains of the band. Bridport was certainly "out of town"
on Thursday as during the afternoon (the eLope closing at
an early hour), not • vehicle could be eegeed for love or
money. It was calculated that couud.rabjy more than
5,11111 poem trate moot during the day.

POOL',
BOAT RACL—A friendly galley race took place on
wad..d., evening In between the " Poole " and
the "Ref Star" Rowing Clubs. The lag-named
Club Is • newly-established one, and to make the
match equal, this yeses membere only were allowed
to row In the old club's boat. The Poole falleY.
Contest,. war manned by Charlton, C.
W. A. immkin, Riclout (stroke). and R. Allen Vot
whilst the crew of the Egscla. the Rod Star OBIT.
wore T. Jamb", D. Bolt. T. &Word, H. west