The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-08-29 00:00:00

TIIE EXTRA SIXPENCE AT Tlik: PILE PIER.

To 1k Editor.

Sir,—A. Visitor has written ansi ;seine very considerable
discussion has taken place, &Lout the charge of fid. extra
for going on the wooden part of the Pilo Pier, during the
aquatic sports on Wednesday last week. It is stated that
the sixpenny collection was not compulsory, all who
objected to pay being allowed to pass. But it would seem
that it has not been thought advisable to renew the
request Townsmen who object to the charge may
remember that the wooden end of the Pier is • source of
considerable anxiety to the Council, on account of its now
requiring frequent repair, and it would be • capital thing
If some means could be found of obtaining some extra
revenue for the repair of this part, without raising the
question as to what may be the powers of the public
according to the Act of Parliament No one will assert
that it would be wise to allow the wooden part to fall
Into ruin for want of funds; but anyone who has taken
the trouble to study the proceedings of the Town Council
and the reports of the Surveyor respecting the Pile Pier
must admit the existence of a difficulty. At the same
time the additional profits ought not, either by law or
equity, to go Into the funds of any parties hut the
Town Council, and ought not to be applied to
any purpose but the repair of the Pier ; for by 811,11
repair only can any extra charge be justified. The
presence of borough constables seemed to give a sanction
to the extra charge, which visitors might have supposed to
be lawful, instead of being a kind of holding out the hat,
and the excuse that the money was wanted for the sports
Is—to use • common phrase— " not good enough." Surely
the lessees were sufficiently Paid by the extra pence
attracted to the Pier, at one penny per head, for their
outlay and subscription to the sports. If not let the sport'
he had where the public can see them, oppoeite Devon-
airs sad let them be paid for by town subsaip-
um th—il -7-iediegg7 way. It will not do to hams visitors

AIONDAY.
The weather was exceedingly favourable for the yacht
races, and also for the people who witnessed them in
large numbers from the various points. The sky was
overcast in the morning I but, although it onze threatened,
no rain fell, and towards mid day the sun shone out, no
that by the afternoon the weather was very hot and the
nky almost cloudless. The Nellie, the outer pier, and
especially the Pile Pier, had their quotas of people, and
the Weymouth and Portland Steamer Cninpany offered a
capital opportunity, by making an excursion to the Fort
at the Breakwater End. The Pile l'ier was gaily dressed
with flags, the Rotunda at the end being trimmed pro-
fusely, and around here and on the elevated stand a good
many witnessed the starts of the yachts. The Bay looked
very charming indeed, the large fleet of yachts that
arrived on Saturday having been augmented, so that they
stretched the whole distance across the entrance to the
Roads. The majority of those not intended to race were,
of course, under bare poles, bet a few varied the appear-
ance of the fleet by having their sails set, among them
the stately Corinne. winner of the schooner (first) .ClOO
prize on Saturday. A very fine screw yacht was under
way, between Weymouth Roads and Lulworth t she was
believed to he the Cornelia, belonging to the Marquia of
Londonderry. Craft of all sizes and most rigs, enlivened
the scene, sailing in and out, and causing a little puzzle
to the uninitiated. A very largo proportion of the yachts
had the burgee of the Royal Dorset Yacht Club flying
from their topmast bead, and among the other flags WM
perceived occasionally that of the Royal Albert Yacht
Club. The gathering of yachts here was so large that it
must have been a great satisfaction to the committee.
especially considering that a large reduction has taken
place in some parts in the number of yachts fitted out.
many being laid up, and others offered for sale at a great
decline In fact we heard that at Cowes a beautiful
yacht, well fitted, and which mu was
have cost 11,100, as
sold for .Ctloo. With this dulness elsewhere, we in Wey-
mouth have every reason to he delighted a ith the succeas
of our Regatta so far.
The committee were in the cutter, which was trimmed
all over with bunting, and, flying a creat blue ensign,
made a conspicuous and beautiful object for the shore
People. Hence the first rare was started rime upon ten
o'clock. It was for the prizes amounting to
Firry SOrEILEIGNS for Cutters exceeding 30 tons. First
prize, .C4O; second, £lO. Three times round the Wey-
mouth course. To start at 10 a.m.
Yacht. Tons. Owner.
Vol-au-Vent lal Colonel Markham.
Cuckoo lid Harry Hall, Esq.
lona 111 Ashbury, Eng.
Neva R. IL Ilultns-Kerr, Esq.
Bloodhound 10 Marquis of Allan.
Christine 40 C. Weguelin, Esq.
Norman 40 Major Ewing.
111yosotis A. D. Macldaster, Esq.
Norman was first off, followed by Vol-au•Vent. Blood-
hound, lfiyosotin, lona, Neva, and Christine. Nortmui
kept ahead aplenilidly, and they were soon away under
the North shore. and then off towards the Breakwater.
On coining in Vol-au-Vent, winch was first, could not
make the buoy, and had to tack, after which they set
their spinnakers, and cams on in tine procession. Norman
bowling along, nuil rapidly overhauling her big com-
petitor, out of whose sails she quickly took the wind.
Vol-au-Vent had to bear away to avoid a schooner, but in
this Norman had to follow her, and they appeared to
complete the first round in the following order :—Vol.au-
Vent, Norman, Neva, Bloodhound. lona, Mymotis.
Christine. some way behind.
The following were the times ascertained, up to four
o'clock:

lot round. 2iiti round. 3rd round.
111. 0. 11. 0.0. N. M. S.
Vol-au-Vent 12.13.30 2.40. 0 521.30
Norman
Neva ...
Bloodhound
lona
blyosotis ...... ... 12.30.10 retired
Cris ti ne 12.31.30 retired
Bloodhound and Neva reported that Norman had fouled
No. 4 boat.
Vol-au-Vent ... allows
lona 11m. 26-sec.
Neva ... • 12ni. Voce.
Bloodhound • Zhu. 27sec.
Christine... ... ••• 211 n. 2j'ice.
Myoacitls 21m. seee.
The others were not timed. According to the above,
and the time allowance being mule, N rrnian took let prize,
Neva the 2nd, and Bloodhound 3rd. But there is the
matter of the protest to be decided by the c tuittee ;
Norman's owner and captain deny that she touched the
mark boat.
Meantime (at 10.30) they had started the races for
TwENTY-rivt: SOrKREIUNs for Cutters exceeding 15 tow
and under 30 toms. First prize. .1:20 ; second, 1:5. Twice
mond Weymouth Course.
Yacht. Tons. Owner.
Thought sr (1. Wells, )eii.
Butterfly 20 2.1". iineiwolde Williams, Eel.
Challenge 20 F. Thompson, Esq.
Shulah 20 Pascoe E. French, Hee.
Sunshine 20 ltiv,.l sichrer, Esq.
Challenge led away, followed by Shulah, Sunshine. and
Thought. As they went under the North shore they
became somewhat widely scattered, but in the race that
followed Sunshine appeared to have the bolt of it, and to
complete the first round in advance, the others following
in the above order.
Thought allows the others 3inin. slsec.
lot round. 2nd round.
HOC. 11.00.
Sunshine ... 1. 0.17 4. I. 3
Challenge ... . liii I. 3.17
Shulah 1.10.13
Thought ... 1.11.35
Challenge took Ist prize, Sunshine 2nd.
There was a very pretty finish, the race being almost
close between Challenge and Sunshine.
Before the first round of the above was completed other
races had been started, the first that for
THIRTEEN SOMREIGNS for Cutters of 15 tons and under.
First prize. £1! ; second, £3. Three: times round Mark
Boats 1,2, 5, and 6. To start at 11 am.
Yacht. Tons. Owner.
Ildegouda 15 S. Gardner, Esq.
boa It C. .1. Stone, Esq.
lvcr It T. Chamberlayne, Esq.
larrr 10 A. J. * F. C. Little. Emirs.
o inoor 10 W. linden Powell, Esq.
Kohinoor was not seen f the shore to start. By this
time they had a beautiful breeze, and ler it lillegonda
I bowled away, SO that when the spectators were looking
out for the return of the second race her blue, white,
blue flag was seen as she came across the outer pier: she
was followed by the Quiver, with the white arrow across
her blue flag, and Ina, with a blue ball on white ground,
Instead of a red ball, as in the card third. The second
yacht Igained rapidly on the first, hut they appeared to
finish the first round as above.
Ildegonda allows Ina 50sece, and Quiver 2m. ilsecs.
lit round. 2nd round. 3rd round.
H. H. S. 11. M. S. U. M. 0.
Ildegonde ............12..57 2.50. 0 4.44.20
Quiver .................. I. O. 0 2.52.3) 4.56.45
Ina 1. 7.0) 3. 0.20
At half-past 11 the rum wan started for the sixteen
sovereigns.
SIXTRES riOrr.HEIGNS for :tailings Boats belonging to
the l'ort of Weytuouth, viz., from St. Allian's lies.) to
um of Portland, in two daises. For larger chum. exceed-
ing 25 feet, first prize, IA ; Second. ; third, el. For
smaller clans, not exceeding 25 feet, first prize, .E. 5
second, el 10s. ; third, 10s. Twice round Mark Boats I.
I 2,5, and 6. Time I minute per foot. To start at 11.30
a.m.
First Class.
Heliotrope 30 feet S. W. Fitzlierbert, Esq.
Osprey 31 feet W. It. Holden, Esq.
I Second Class.
Sylvia 21 feet R. I'. Simpson, Esq.
Blue Bell 21 feet 11. Reynolds, Eel.
All four started, and at this time the scene was remark-
ably beautiful and interestinx. with the numerous fleet of
venous craft.., with four distinct races in COUFSC, the sun
shining brightly, the waters of itlesliterraitean blue, and
the green and white of the distant hills remarkably clear
and distinct. Thu steamers occasionally returned from
Portland, or went out of harbour loaded with passengers,
the Esplanade was lined with si4ht-seent, and all things
promised Weymouth Regatta should lie a great Recasts.
bit round. 2nd round.
H. M. S. 11. X. 0.
Osprey 2. 7.35 4.25.55
Heliotrope ... 2.11. 0 1.37.11
Sylvia ... 2_ Is. 5. 2.22
Blue Bell ... 2.36.30 gave up on account
of • collision with a yawl.
Osprey took the prize in the first clam, and Sylvia in the
second class.
....

ROWING MATCHES.
COASTGUARD BOAT& —First, n ; second, .£2; third, las.
The Weymouth, Portland, Osmington, and IVyke Late
entered.
First heat: Wylie led, followed by Osoningten, Wey-
mouth third, and Portland a good way behind. A sailing
boat caused Osmington to unship some of their oars, and
lose a short distance. Wylie led round the mark, followed
by Wcyniouth, which gave then, a smart race home ; but
Wylie won by ; osmington and Porthuul
several lengths behind.
Second heat: Wylie tel all the way, till MI coming
home she was challenge., I,y Wey iiiiiii th, and beaten liv
three lengths. Wyk° was then challenged 'or Portland,
and raced to within half-a-length, but succeeded on
keeMeg second Place bY that short diatoms), Osoniugton a
couple of lengths behind Portland.
Deciding heat : There was a most closely contested race
between Weymouth aml Wyk,'; but the latter managed
to win by a yard.
FISH ING Logasurrs, with copsed oars. —First, ; second,
s; third, 15s. In heats.—Four entered, Monung Star
(Marks), Mary Ann (Itashleigh), Red, White, and Blue
(Whittle), Harriett (Woolsford).
Shortly after the start in the first heat. Red. White,
and Blue and Harriett fouled, and the others went ahead,
Horning Star leading; but Harriett soon got into the

mork..:ng elsewhere that they were charged Ild. each for course again, and shot ahead, Red, White, and Blue
to the end of the Weymouth Pier, and then in dropping a long way behind; but on the return home she
:Fele to tall them—" The more foelieh yen ; yen nee,fnot pulled ahead, they were crossed by • sailing boat : but
knownaw eeltowiwuthsanitn
beaennde,oc,:casnteddivonstoisiltoke7toniangfe
have paid if you did not choose." But let it, be fairly 'tee, White. and Blue took the lead amid low' shouts,
the. ilie,on,,:dthere
parttmii'ad? in
hi" repair.eetlair'ni and
ndtnh beatthre three lieiro
populacer fourn inw g
al esti Star
ig,thnsi
threeuerlf.o.r
e.good
1.0. o rri
id four
,ei
etta a Thet
the lengths,
h 0 Mary
ifeeling.g
nese, if they do not the law, of the ablitional contribution, being in favour of the Red, Whi 181 unt
te, ani Blue on acce
charge, or call it what you like, of her having been fouled.
Yours truly, Second heat: Marks boat took the water first, but they
A Neeire *en REIM' %VER. got on pretty evenly lip to the mark boat; Red, White,
Weymouth, Animist 23, lee& nod Blue took the lead, and held it all the way, winning
"CAPTAIN FANE- AN t) THE itA.Nrs POLICE. he several lengths. There was a considerable distance
About ten o'clock on Saturday morning our active between the other beats, Harriett was second, Mary Ann
superintendent, Mr. S. Vickery, received is letter from third, and Morning Star fourth.
the poli nt at Bournemouth, stating that he had Yemeni' Cams ix Cum Boars.—First, £d; second,
been inform that a man answering the description of .C 2 ; third, XI —Three entered, Ohmura, Corinne, awl
"Captain Fame" wanted at Weymouth, was then 'top- Surf's crews, and three boats a the Rowing Club were
ping at the West Cliff Bournemouth,Hote and asking . belt for the purpose. .
would Supt. Vickery send
up
.l,
nuene ee e,e if he wee First heat: Oimara's crew led round the mark, and the i
the same maul Mr. Vickery at once saw Mr. Dring, of race home was well Contested; but the galleys of the Club
the Cutter lietse. awl made areingernenet with him, and del net show to such advantage with a henvy man in each ;
Mr. lining started for Boorneueeith. After considerable stern as with their own Befit coxswains. Just as they '
trouble he succeeded in findine him and tracing him back neared there we; a splendid race between the leading ,
to the hotel, went in, and there gave him Into custody Mate, ilark blues (Surf) winning by • length, light
of the Bournemouth sergeant for tendering him • false blues (Corinne), second, Oinianes third by a couple of '
cheque at Weymouth, and so defrauding him of £5. The i lengths,
man was taken in charge of the sergeant, who brought Swami heat: They went off on pretty good terms; but
him up before the magistrate and remanded him till nine in going up Surf began to lead, was first round the mark,
o'clock on Monday, for the police officer at Weymouth to e
an in coming home increased her lead by a length or
come up for him. Later in the evening the superinten• two, Corinne's crew put on a spurt, but could not succeed
dent received a telegraphic message from the sergeant, in overtaking Surf, which wen by a length and a half,
stating that Mr. Bring had identified the prisoner, given Oimara s were a considerable distance behind.
him into custody, that the man was remanded, and A gigand-punt chase or duck hunt followed, and caused
would Superintendent Virkery come up for him 1 considerable amusement, the duck dodging very cleverly
The superintendent telegraphed back that if he among the boats.
could not be with him on Sunday night, he weele 1 Walking the greasy bowsprit was another bit of fun,
be there by the first train on Monday inornine• to and the "French and English" contest, between six-oared
take the prisoner. Accordingly on Monday Mr. Vickery 'erect..., tied stern to stern, and the winner to tow the
went to Bournemouth, and saw the sergeant of pelice, who loser 30 yards, was an immense trial of strength garnished
stated that the prisoner could not be given nie as they with uproarious shouting. Later still, a disti!sy of fire-
might have • charge against him at Bournemouth, for they works took plum. It was very geel indeed, t o effect of
found • cheque had been pesexl by him to Mr. Sydenham, the rocket awl mortar stars illuminating the fog was
for .C 5. Superintendent eeckery protested against this, quite weird, and as they came dropping through the upper
as he considered the prisoner was his. Ile afterwards stratum of fog into the clearer air below, the appearance
went to Christchurch, saw Supt. White of the Hants was fresh and brilliant. The firenerke were mainly lie.
constabulary, and explained that he considered the charged from barges moored off the Esplanade: lint a
prisoner should be given up to him, as Mr. Bring had balloon was tuna up from the Eiplanitee itself. The
given him into custody, and the lletitX Police heel no right upper fog was so thick that it soon hel the balloon. After
to detain. The question was referred to the chairman of this, however, there were rockets, mortars, tourbillons,
magistrates, Mr. Entwistle, who stated that he thought coloured ill 1111 l inations, and set pieces, and they seemed
the prisoner ought to be given up. Supt. Viekery returned very much to gratify the immense crowd.
to Bournemoue ,h • but there it was eeeted they expected • A special was by the kindness of the railway authorities
telegram from London, but up to late in the afternoon run to leurtlanil at 11 at night, in order totske back the
they bad no charge. Mr. Vickery pretested against the Portland people who waited to see the fireworks.
delay, and pointed out that the Weymouth authorities had TUESDAY,
spent pounds and issued hundreds of circulars, and he had In the morning there were rather doleful leeks on the
travelled many miles in search of the man. He pointed faces of yachting men no they looked towards the Bee,
out similar cases, and requested the Christchurch super- for a fog threatened to hide the offing, and Of course the
intendant to telegraph to Captain Forrest, chief constable yacht races, from view, while the wind had almost fallen
for Rants, who he did not believe would sanction such • dead, and there seemed little chance of the yachts; being
proceeding. The Christchurch superintendent undertook able to complete the course. 'flue Chance cutter, as on
to go to Winchester to Captain Forrest, and Supt. Vickery the previous day, was the rendezvous of the committee,
returned to Weymouth. He has since heard that the and amongst those en board were Mr. if. Edwardse M.P.„
Haute police decide to retain the prisoner, and has made Captain Chimme, It. N. Captain Gould (yacht Vuudexe
out a full statement of the circumstances, and laid them Mr. Wagon! (Mayer), Mr. W. Welsford, Dr. Simpson,
before the Home Secretary, the Right lion. Mr. Cross. Mr. .1. H. Rowe, Mn. 11. T. George, Mr. T. A. Hanne, '
due. The committee first decided on the protest enterM
THE REGAITA. by Neva awl Bloodhound on the previous day, and agreed
that, as the yachts did not enter their protest flags
immediately, accenting to Rule 311, the protest would not
be entertained. Shortly before ten a light breeze sprung
up from N.N.W., and the fog began to lift, so that half
of the North Shore at least could he seen.
The first race was for
120 SOYERSICINS for cutters exceeding 30 tons, and yawls
and echooners exceeding 70 tons. The rig of the first
vessel in to determine the winner of the first prize, Leff
The second prize of 1:40 to be awarded to the vessel of
different rig saving her time, and the third. prize of DO
for the vessel of other rig saving her time. Twice round
the longer Weynuouth Course: to start at 10 am.
Yacht Tone Owner.
Volau.Vent lel Colonel Markham.
lons 85 J. Ashbury, Esq.
Neva ile R. 11. Holmx•Kerr, Esq.
!atone 10) -- Rowley, Fek9
Florinda 137 Wm. Jessup, .
Olga 215 T. A. Ilankey, Leg.
Corinne 100 N. Wood, Ease
They started punctually to time, except Cuckoo cutter
and Cerisande yawl which had also entered. They got
away as follow :—Florinda, Neva, VoletieVent, Olga,
Corinne, Latona, and lona. Vel-ateVent seen took the
lead, going away under the North Shore, setting her great
spinnaker and creeping into a very long lead. !atone
very early carried away her spinnaker halliards, but they
were emartly repaired. The course included twice round
the Shamblee, and consequently would be about 48 miles
in length. They were coming amuse Portland Roads, to
complete their first round, when the misfortune of the
day iwcurred. lona lost a man from her bowsprit, and
the "way" on the racing yacht WWI so great that she
could not be brought round before the unfortunate sea-
man had ilisappeartel. While searching foe him lona of
coulee was left behind, and the others completed the
rounds as follows :

Ist round. 2nd round.
H. H. S. H. H. S.
Vol.au-Vent ... 12 30 31 2 27 35
Neva ... 12 31 0 2 11 12
Corinne ... 12 24 3ii 2 CI 23
Florinda ... 12t', 44; 2 F 2 57
Latona ... 12 :g Si 2 11 49
Olga ... 12 :19 1 201 5
Neva on the first prize by 8 min. AI sec. ; Ilorinda
the third by 2 loin. 41 secs.
M the,e yachts came in altogether with those of the
following race, it wax a truly grand night: and the pro-
cession of beautiful boats sweeping by with all sail net
ami bellying out from the wind. caused an experienced
captain to exclaim '1 have been in races in all parts of
the world, and I never saw anything finer: it is a
magnificent sight." The pleasure was, however, im-
ineiliately dashed by the cry 'Toni has lost a man !" and
eyes were turned to where the waiting yacht was en-
deavouring, far behind, to pick up her lost sailor, fly
and by she gave it up, and came along with shortened
wail, anal her Royal Albert burger at half-mast, conveying
the mournful intelligence that the titan was drowned. It
was remarked this wan the second man lona had lost this
year; at Dever regatta a man IVIIN on her cross-trees,
when the gaff-top-sail jibed and swept him off into the
sea. The melancholy intelligence spread. lona stood
across the course, just as some little boats were coining on
and they were obliged to put about briskly, or there
would have been another accident, lone went on, and
several other yachts half-maated their flags.
k:101ITY SOVEREIGNS, for Cutters under 30 tnalA, anal
Yawls and Schooners under 70. First Prize £lO,, &mond
£23, Third £l5. Conditions as in the previous match.
Three tunes round the Weymouth Course. To start at
10.30 a.m.
Yachts.

Toni.

Owirr,

Itio—oThOu. nd Marquis of Ann.
Christine 10 C. Weguelin, Esq.
Norman
;; 40 Major Ewing

flritsnnia 41) WC.
jiult.";r, Esq
*yolf4i4 :t1 A. D. Macttaster. Esq.
• •• •

David
ThMclver, Esq.
21) F. o.Tpson, E.g.

Neptune N. 11. Stewart, Esq.
Glance and Heron did not start; the others got off with
a first-rate start, as follow :—Myosotig. Norman. Sunshine,
Neptune,Bloodhound,Challenge. Britannia, and Christine.
Britannia stool up stiff under her census, but Norman
and others leaned mer well to leeward. As the course
was only about half the length of the former canna, they
came in with Ilia others, in the grand procession of yachts
we base before noticed.
The rounds were thus.; completed: . . .

Ist rolU;d. 2nd round. 3rd round.
M. 0. 11. u. 0. 0. M. 0.
Norman h121.3 1..12 0 3.20.20
Myouotis 12.25.8 1.12.42 1.21.41
Bloodhound 12.20.36 1.55.36 1.24.17
Neptune... ......... l2 27.11 1.61.56 3.21.3)
inane° ............ l2 24.36 2.1.37 .1.34.10
l'hristine 12.23.25 retired
Britannia 12.30.15 2.40 3.30.11
Sunshine..

.. -
Norman took the first prise an, ep une the second.
EIGHT Sprat's's:ix, for Sailing Vessels not exceeding
seven tons. Time allowance, two minutes per ton. First
prize, ; second, £2; third. XL To shut at 11 a.m.
lloliotrope Cut. 7 S. W. Fitzherbert, Esq.
Fri.aht Cut. 5 T Fmk°. Es,1.

Allonettsi Cut. 5 C. Wegueliti,
Fay Yawl. 4 T. Spairo, Esq.
Just before the start the F.iy was run into by Freda; but
they managed to get clear, and t'ay got Ilff with a slight
lead followed by heliotrope. -Minato third, Freda last.
The latter, however, soon licked up, and went ahead, and
these were the times of coming in :-
Ist round. 2nd round.
N. S. H. M. s.
1145.45 2148
.1146.17 28.25
21.0.26

Fmk
All2notte.

Heliotrope. . 12.52.50
21.5.15
One or the iittle yacht. 'cheekily" put up her protest
flag on the ground of having been fouled ; but her crew
were reminded that this was done before the start
Foust SovEnioss, for open Boats not exceeding 16 feet,
tirsthirize, .1:4; second thinl IGO; time one minute per
foot. To start at 11.30.
Fleetwing (Post entry)
2 Petrel 16 feet Andrew Learinouth Esq.
3 Belle 20 feet Wm. Lugg, Esq.
1 Elo DI feet E. Little. Esq.
5 Eva (Post entry)
With this was starts.4l the only entry for the £3 Ills. for
open or half-decked Boats not exceeding 16 feet. First
prise, £2; second, 150; third, 104 ; fourth ss. Time one
minute per foot. To start at 11.15 a.m.
Regal Ilfert W. A. Lowman EN'
Fleetwing had it all her own way: but Petrel was
remarkably well sailed, and, in spite of a serious delay at
one part of the course, Mr. Leartnouth, who has won
prizes at former regattas, secured second prize; Belle was
third. This W 11.4 the last of the sailing matches.
The regatta roust be considered a most successful one,
with the exception of the painful event, by which the lona
lost one of her men. It was first reported that the drowned
sailor was of Weymouth; but before the day was out, it
WWI statsal that be was from Shoreham. By the evening
nearly all the yachts within sight bad their flags at half.
mast, out of restart to the unfortunate man.
It must be noW that many other yachts contributed to
the beauty of the scene by sailing about during the
Regatta, though not in the races. Among them was a very
pretty yacht, called the Spirit of the Wind, whilh on
Tuesday we oliservod carry away her topmast. On the
first day she had started with the 15-ton cutters, though
not in the race, and the way in which she kept up with the
I blegonda showed that in the hands of a racing man, she
would have been in • lOW iswition ; she is a very pretty
craft, and Captain Otway would do well to add this
beautiful vessel to our fleet of racing yachts.
In the evening the sensation was the ROWING
MATCIILS.—TIieso were timed ,o begin at tire ; but there
was not water at that time, and they were delayed. They
were started as on the previous day from a barge near the
cod of the l'ile pier, which by the WAY, we may say, bad
more visitors on Monday and Tuesday than ever
remembered before.