The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-08-25 00:00:00

POOLE REGATTA.

The annual regatta came off on WedneAnv : but it is a
lamentable reflection upon the town that go little interest
is manifested in an affair which in a seaport especially
ought to be regarded as one of the first importance. But
so it is. Not only ti Poole regatta locally meanly sap-
ported —a mere fraction being subscribed in the town:
people of means, real yacht owners too, condescending to
the small donation of a solitary shilling—but after the or
nix weeks of incessant labour the secretaries find the
event, through sheer ithlifference—indeed, in the present
instance, it may be said from mere want of courtesy,
shorn of its principal attractions. First of all, a regatta
advertised to be " under distinguished patronage," was
not graced by a patron of note ; secondly, the first two
prizes for yachta, the chief features of the prweramme,
did not procure the requirea number of entries, and were
entirely abandoned. Worst of all, when it was proposed
to make up what would mfiloulitealy have been the
aquatic event of the day. it was mortifying to lind the
aignity of " the town and county and Isirough of Poole,"
in the person of a civic potentate, mercilessly but justly
snulibeil by a stranger in tenni of gentlemanly rebuke,
which led to a disconifitrnl retreat from the scene of the
day's sports. The matter to which we refer originated
in a proposal to run a match between Mr. if.
Ina and ML W. Cordon's (Southamphm) Rowena, the
Ina for the occasion being re-christened the Shillingstone,
the award to be LID and Mr. K P. Philigits' silver cup.
"hut," said the Poole champion, " I t have a
'flyingstart,'" "No," objected hisopponent, backed by the
committee, 'that would be an OVAAjOII of the rules." Mr.
Stone, however, persisted, and Mr. Gordon refusing
to sail under such coolitions, the propeged con-
test fell through, to taut bitter disappointment of
Mr. Gordon who tartly remarked that he 'had come
to enjoy is day's sport expecting to meet gentlemen ;" and
demanding the return of his fees to his captain AA a
recompense for his Maack, get all at onto for Bourne-
mouth. It ought to be ailloa that Mr. Gordon had
previously intimated that if lie hml won the money, the
LW would have gone back to the Regatta Fund towards
next year's expenses. For the credit of Poole, and also
for the sake of the regatta exchequer, this cent ',Poop, in
the day's I.nm:tilling, is to be deplored, and !gene
fueling was expressed that anything of the kind orcurreil
Having however got through the dismal portion of our
notes we may proretal to Ilint.lac of thu events in
order :and Rte./ow/User being of course thefirst element of
eunslderat 11111 l mu,. on this oreasioa lie TWO 11111 l tired to
have behoved admirably i, far as the sightseers were
concerned ; 'although to those taking part in the sail-
ings the breeze from south-east by oast!, was not
bra: enough to afford them the delight if a spin-
ning run in their contests. Still there was not much to ,
complain of, and on the whole everything passed off Nati*. I
fartority. The harbour put on a very gar appieurnice, and
the vessels iii port were smart with bunting. tin the water
every description of craft, laden with living freight, floated I
in and about the scene of operation, sometimes to the
fiitemintion of those struggling hard to gain the goal. I
One oh( fellow in particular seemed entirely out of place
if he wog not in anyhoily's way. The Heather Bell made
an excursion for two hours ; and though not largely
pezeniseit Captain Grant MU quite content with the
selectness of his company, to whose wishes hg,,, a
good view" of what was going on, be with kis usual
courtesy promptly complicit. Mr. Bentinek's steam yacht
was also dodging about, while admiration WWI frequently
evoked at the pretty and welteouipped now launch of
Mr. Lewin. 'The starting point this year was from the
bulwarks at the Rallast Quay, where the Committee tent
was pitched. The gentlemen officiating were Mr. E. I'.
Philpots, Mr. If. Hamilton, Mr. W. D. 1./waste, Mr. 0. It.
Aldridge, Mr. C. It. Aldridge, Mr. Yerbary, Mr. J.
Midden, and Mr. F. Tracers: the lastrnatned with
Dr. Philixds being the hon. secretaries. T., provide
for Use accommodation of the ladies convenient booths
were erectud on the East Quay; and for the general
delectation of the public the Poole Brass Band
under the directlon of Mr. Fish, Will engaged.
The following were the "event," of the day.
For Boats not exceeding twenty-eight feet First prize,
£5 iieconil prize, £2 Ins. Entrance fee at Schooner
bowed yachts allowed a deduction a, to length. Entries:
Stella, 2841, Mr. W. D. Dugdale ; Cymbeline, lift Mr.
W. Turner; Kate, 25ft sin., Mr. Empsou Midaleton.
For boats not exceeding twenty five feet. First prize,
; second prize, £2. &drone° fee is. dd. Entries:
Forgetone-not, 21111., Mr. Greenhorn ; Alarm, 211 t. iiin.
G. Cutler.

prizes were mergml into one contest. Stella
was first to getaway, Cymlieline rather hanging upon bet
moorings. The Kate with the patent keel 111 Mr.
Bliddletotes own design soon overhaulml her competitors,
proving herself a most weatherly boat. Beating down
harbour with easterly breeze she took the lead and held
it until the boats went out of sight round the havens,
Cymbeline being second, Stella third. On the retuni,
when passing themark boat the yachts were making way
In pretty succession, Cymbeline being first, followed by
Forget-me-not, Alarm, Stella, and Kate; the csurse being
ultimately finished thus:—

Alarm 4
For boats not exceeding twenty-one fed.. First prize.
L 3; second prise, 3:2 les. Entrance fee, Is. Gil. Mlle
allowance. Entries: Coquette, Mr. G. Harrison ; Sea
Nymph, Mr. 11. Aldridge ; Polly, Mr. T. Medway ;
Elite, Mr. W. Yerbury : Fawn, Mr. J. Brown ; Secret,
Mr. J. Cartridge ; Little Saitipson. Mr. W. %Index.
Coquette took the lead, followed by Fawn, Elise, Polly,
Secret, and Sea Nymph, and Little Sampson. the Litter
startiug sonic minutes behind time. Sea Nymph was
seen to be fast overhauling her fore-runners and when
rounding the mark boat off Hutchings* Point she altered
position materially. The Elite was smartly 'kindled by
Mr. Yerbury. The result was—
Fawn
Sea Nvimiplm
Little Sampson ...
•.. ••• ... 5
On behalf of Mr. I larrison, a m0t...1 was male by Mr.
Oakley against Secret, she having fouled Coquette's I,OOIIUI
in endeavouring to weather her off the Stakes. Elise
lost second place through a utisunderstandiN; of the
course.

--PUr-iloats not exceeding nineteen feet. First prize, Ca;
second prize, CI Ilk.: entrance fee 2s. Tittle allowance.
Entries : Sarah, W. Hayes ; Egeria, 11. Wills ; Maria, T.
lin
was won by Maria, Egeria being second.
For Isats not exceeding seventeen feet. First prize, £2
100. ; second prize, .4:1 fio. Entrance fee, Is. Polly,
'sixteen feet., J. Hayes ; Annie, sixteen feet, J. Willi*:
Sophia, J. Matiliews.
The last named was the winner.
For boats not exceeding fifteen feet. First prize, .CI Pk. ;
second prise, .CI. Entrance fee, Is. Entries : Lock Is
All, Mr. K Bytes ; Lady of the Lake, Mr. W. Kyles ;
Maria, Mr. IL Ilayw ; Spirit, Mr. J. Coakes. In the
competit , as in prize six. wine dissatisfaction was
elpreWled tint there was no third prize ; the bone of con-
tention Si' settled IT Mr. lialonts handsomely ailing
a Italf.sovenagn in each ease. After some pretty sailing
Maria became the winner wile.
Fur four-oared Galley—First prize, a rep riven by
Messrs. Pninavesi, valueil at L 25.. and a purse contain-
ing four sovereigns : awmol prize, XI Ilk. Entrance fee,
20. fid. This was one of the most interesting events of the
slay, the following, starting in competition: -Test of
liournemouth, A Ipha of Southampton, Lady of the Lake
of Milacron!, and Alice of Bounwitionth.
The crew of the Test were Messrs. Joy., Ilayter, Harvey,
awl !Mountain (-troke) ; that of the .tltee being Mes,rs.
Hillier, New, 'I. Rebbeck, and Amoore (stroke). The
names of the others we were unable to obtain. After a
very pretty spin, in which the blue kept her place
throughout, Alpha was an easy winner, the Test being
swami. Loud cheers greeted the Southampton crew, who
from the first became the fivouritai, and did their work
in admirable style.
For pair oared Galleys. One prize of :Ma Entries :
Arrow of Poole, awl neetwing or Poole. neetwing won
easily by four lengths.
For four-oared genera, belonging to the Poole Rowing
Club. First prize. Ci: second Prize, XI. Entries •
I 'aniline and Contest. Cambria was an easy winner, awl
had its way all throughout the rare.
For Seine Fishing Boats, not less than six oars in each
boat. First prize. Cl second Prizes 1.1- Starter—Mr.
W'. Yerbury. Entries:— Four Brothers, W. Hayes; John,
R. Hayes :Six Brothers, W. Matthews.
In starting, John fouled the Six Brothers which lea to
a squabble which continued for some distance Tend, to
the amusement of the spectators. After a eqarai ran.
the Six Brothers won the race. Four Breo„rs being
sccond. John was disqualified not having rounded the
buoys.
Tor Skiffs, pulled by two men, one oar each. First
.CI ; second prize, 104.
The names of the starters did not transpire; but Ginger
Blue non a good rues in capital style.