The Sun.
London, England, 1864-03-19 00:00:00

CAMBRIDGE.

st lb
J. C. Hawkshaw, Trinity (bow)
E. V. Pigott, Corpus .. 11 10
H, Watson, Pembroke
W. W. Hawkins, St. John's
R. A. Kinglake, Trinity
G. Borthwick, Trinity
F. Stevenson, Triaity . .
J. R. Selwyn, Trinity
G. H. Archer, Corpus,. (cox.)

Hundreds have visited the locus in quo to witness their
exertions. The Oxonians were a couple of days in advance
of the Cantabs, and the following may be deemed a sum-
mary of their work :—They rose early and took walking
exercises—had first what is termed a paddle, in their boat,
and then took to exceedingly hard trials over the course
against a picked crew of London watermen, who had to row
all they possibly could to keep anything like pace with
them. With the advance of training speculation gradually,
became more important and significant. From the com-
mencement of our observations several important changes
have occurred in the betting. It opened at 6 to 4 on Oxford,
advanced to 7 to 4 and 2 to 1, and then as the pretensions
to equal merit on the Vert of the Cantabs were discussed,
declined to 5 to 4, and sank in many cases to equal betting,
but the result of the Oxonians' race against the picked
watermen on Thursday immediately after the Cantabs' trial
with them, irresistibly led to the conclusion that the
Oxonians were the better crew, and in support of that view
the betting in their favour again ranged upwards from 6 to
4t02t0 1. Throughout the whole of the fluctuations in
the odds which we have described, there were plenty of
takers, and consequently very large sums of money, exceed-
ing the amount generally laid, depended upon the result.

The distance was altered on this occasion in order to
afford the whole of the steamboats an opportunity of being
ranged in a line behind the competitors instead of lying in
ambush at different points up the course and harrassing and
impstling the rowers by their wash. The start was arranged
to take place by the joint concurrence of the crews from
barges moored nearly opposite Putney pier, the race being,
as heretofore, from Putney to the ship at Mortlake, and it
had been posit,vely declared that if any of the steam boat
captains violated the conditions laid down the race should
be deferred till the ebb, Oa Friday arrangements were
made for the start to take place at eleven o'clock, J. W.
Chitty, Esq., Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, again
undertaking the onerous office of umpire, and Mr. Edward
Searle, of the firm of Messrs. Searle, the eminent boat-
builders, the duty of starter. The Oxford crew rowed in
their old boat of last year, and the Cambridge in a new one,
built expressly for the occasion by Mat Taylor, of New
castle, and the claws had received and accepted an invita-
tion to dine after the race with the Thames Subscription
Club.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales honoured the
race with his presence on board the " George Peabody,"
chartered by the Thames Subscription Club. His Royal High-
ness, who was accompanied by the Prince Gluckeburg, Gene-
ral Knollys, Colonel Keppel, and two others of his suite,
embarked at Pimlico pier, whither he had been conveyed in
a private carriage, and was received by the Hon. G. Den-
man, M.P., President of the Thames Subscription Club,
N. X. Phellips, Vice, and Messrs. Walter, Draper, Bobes,
Alderman Rose, and Mr. H. F. Smith, the Honorary Sec-
retary of the club. The august party were then conveyed
to the head of the boat, where a portion of the bow had
been specially roped off for their exclueive accommodation.
Daring the whole of the 20 previous races the competitors
have never been so honoured. The Prince of Wales who
with his party appeared much gratified with the trial of
skill and manhood, debarked on their return, after the race,
at Hammersmith-bridge, where their carriages awaited
them.

The competitors rose early and ate a good breakfast ;
after which they had some slight exorcise until shortly be
fore the necessary preparations to get into t heir boats. The
various steamboat piers ail up the river had been thronged
with gentlemen anxious to get on board the steamers—of
which there were nearly twenty—to accompany the race,
while at Putney everything betokened bustle, anxiety, and
excitement. Betting Was brisk at 6t04 on Oxford.

The day was just sucha:Onens-the best judges of such
matters would have selected for a University race. The wind
was easterly, without being severe, and, being with the
tide, the surface of the water was as smooth as a well-kept
bowling green.

Oxford won the choice of station, and took the side near
the; Bishop of London's grounds ; soon afterwards fol-
lowed by the Cambridge crew, indeed the latter were afloat
first. The boat carrying the Prince of Wales and suite
was next to the barge when the start was made, the
umpire's boat, Citizen C, being close alongside. At
a quarter to 12, and without any loss of time the start, was
effected admirably. Both crews went off at a fine pace,
Cambri ge with a slight lead, which was held for a few
seconds, the rowing being very fine and very rapid in
both boats, 40 and 41 strokes being male per minute.
Directly the majestic sweep of the Oxford
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aced Oxford swing began to tell,
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rowing, although amazing in pace, being remarkably
clean; but it was obvious to those who were near, within
two or three minutes of the time of starting, that the
Oxonians were beginning to take a slight lead ; but so gal-
lant was the rowing of the Cambridge that it was not until
their arrival near the Craven that the Oxonians got clear of
them, and there had been in the doing of this much praise-
worthy and plucky labour on their part, for the Cambridge
were a strong crew, and not easily to be denied. The dia•
tance to Craven was done in 3 min. 35 secs., and after that
the Oxonians gradually drew away, and the number of
strokes per minute decreased to 37, and in some cases
to 36 strokes in the Cambridge boat, while the Oxonia ns
were doing one more. At the Crabtree the
Oxonians had increased their lend to two lengths, and the
time was 4 min. 26 sec. In the shoot over to Hammer-
smith-bridge the Cantabs made a desperate spurt to en-
deavour to better their position, but failed, and the Oxonians
passed through Hammersmith-bridge four lengths ahead.
Time hero was variously taken from 7 min. 40 sec. to nearly
8 min., but the pressure and collisions here were so
great that men were looking to safety rather than time, and
the royal party and umpire were both shut out from any
sight after this. The Oxonians went on moving,
and arrived opposite the Ship at Mortlake first,
by a dozen lengths. The crew after a moment's
rest turned and rowed back, accompanied by the
illustrious visitors. The Prince of Wales repeatedly
applauded both crews during the race, joining in the gene-
ral expression of congratulation upon their success, and
showed the pleasure ho experienced in the rowing on the
return. The general company, upon descrying the royal
ensign, recognised the Prince, and he was welcomed with
hearty cheers, which he duly acknowledged. The time
occupied in the race by the winners was 22 min, 28 sec.

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