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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

a superior class of seamen, and were greatly preferred by
masters of vessels to the ordinary run of boys reared in the
seaports. ' By affirming the resolution the house would be
stamping with its approval a system that was now in sue-
cessful operation amongst 5,000 or 6,000 pauper children in
and around the metropolis.
Mr. LOWE opposed the motion as vague and inconclu-
sive. The Council for Education had upwards of a million
of children under them, one-half of whom were boys who
would come within the scope of the resolution. If, there-
fore, the system of the gymnastic training advocated by
the noble lord were introduced into the schools which re-
ceived aid from the Parliamentary grant, and involved only
au increased expenditure of one penny per head per week,
it would be tantamount to augmenting the present capita-
tion grant by one-fourth. He objected to the motion, there-
fore, that it would be the means of saddling the country
with a heavy charge, and open the door to a great number
of other applications of the sort.
Mr. AI)DERLEY said that no one could dispute the
general proposition of the noble lord with regard to the
benefit accruing to the population from a systematised
gymnastic training ; but as the resolution was worded it
did not point to any practical conclusion. He would sug-
gest, therefore, that the noble lord should amend his mo-
tion by proposing that the education grant should be applied
to the encouragement of physical training in schools, aided
by the grants of this house.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA.

SECOND DAY.

HOUSE OF LORDS-YESTERDAY.

The weather yesterday was very delightful, and amply
compensated fur that of the previous day. '1 he attendance
of Visitors was exceedingly large, including the presence of
Lord Camoys and the resident nobility and gentry of the
neighbourhood. The rowing commenced at 2 o'clock, which
was an improvement upon the previous day.
The first race was for

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at the usual hour.

TIIIRD READINGS.

The following bills were read a third time and passed :
Tuffnell's Estate, North Devon and Oakhampt on Railway
—London, Chatham, and Dover Railway and Mid Kent
Railway (Bromley to St. Mary's Gray)—Nene Valley
Drainage and Navigation Improvement—Llanidloes and
Newtown, Mid Wales, and Manchester, and Milford Rail-
ways—Bristol Port Railway and Pier—London, Chatham,
and Dover (Battersea Junction)—Llanolly Railway and
Dock—Swansea Harbour Trust—and Sevenoaks Railway.
NAVAL AND VICTUALLING STOKES BILL.
This bill passed through committee, and was reported
with amendments.
MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT AMENDMENT

THE DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS.
Grand Heat.

Oxford, Mr. W. B. Woodgate

London, Mr. E. E. Brickwood
This race created the most lively interest. Mr.Woodgate,
the great scull er of Oxford, was here opposed to the amateur
champion of the Thames, Mr. E. D. Brickwood. There was
a great deal of money laid out at evens, and Mr. Brickwood
for choice. Mr. Vloodgate had the best place on the Berks
side. It was a very level start, both men going away at
the same instant, and exhibiting that finished style of work
for which they are both so justly celebrated, Mr. Brickwood
taking a lead, which he had with great exertion improved
to a length at Remenham. There he crossed, and too soot,
and ere their arrival at the Poplars they had both become
level again, both rowing on the opposite shore to the station
they had in the beginning. With each succeeding stroke
the same equality was preserved, and amidst the most deaf-
ening plaudits the judge pronounced this a dead heat. Both
men kept close to their shores during the latter part of the
race.

BILL.
Lord STANLEY of ALDERLEY moved the second
reading of this bill, the object of which was to extend the
examination, which had been found so useful in the cases
of captains and mates, to first and second engineers engaged
in steam ships. The bill also contained some new enact-
ments relating to pilotage and collisions.
The Earl of DONOUGHM ORE expressed his general
approval of the provisions of the bill.
After a short discussion the bill was read a second time.

Lord ELCAO intimated his readiness to adopt the sug-
gestion, but was ruled to be out of order by the Speaker,
and the motion was put in its original form, and negatived
without a division.

After some conference with the Regatta Committee, the
two gentlemen mutually agreed to start again immediately
after the next race, which they did with the following re-
sult:—

Mr. E. D. Brickwood

Mr. W. B. Woodgate
The greatest excitement prevailed as the two gentlemen
rowed down to the station ; as before, a vast number of aqua-

tic men taking the meadows and the towing path to run
back with them. The race, Which disappointed general
expectation from not being close, is soon told. They were
started very evenly, and so continued a hundred yards, and
then Mr. Brickwood rapidly left him, and passed the Pop-
lars three or four lengths ahead, which he increased before
the finish. In this race Mr. Brickwood kept his course
much better than before.
GRAND CHALLENGE Cur.
Eight Oars.
London Rowing Club
Oxford Trinity College Boat Club
The London Crew—Messrs. H. Hood, W. Stout, P.
Grubb, G. Ryan, C. Boydell, J. Hodgson, F. Fenner, and
G. R. Cox ; E. Weston, coxswain.
The Oxford Crew—Messrs. C. P. Roberts, C. W. Smith,
F. H, B. Smith, M. Jenkyn, A. R. Poole, H. B. Rhodes,
IL E. Hutton, and H. Couchman ; F. C. Clutterbuck,
coxswain.

This was, of course, the most important event of the day;
and although many favourable opinions were expressed
upon the Oxford crew, the Londoners were the favourites
generally at 5 to 4. but at that price there were plenty of
takers. The Oxford had the best station, and they made a
very even and fine start, Oxford at first drawing the nose of
their beat slightly in front; after a few more strokes they
became level, and then gradually, inch by inch, the Lon-
doners drew themselves clear at the Poplars, and so conti-
nued to the end of the race, in which both rowed capitally.

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upwards of three minutes ahead of the Octoroon. The
wind had now southed, and the beating up brought out
the qualities of the first two boats, who had a very
fine race throughout. Little by little the Octoroon
gained upon her opponent, and passed her at Thames Haven.
Board after board now followed in quick succession, the
Bessie sailing within the time allowance of half a minute
which she had to receive of the Octoroon, and ultimately,
oil Greenhithe, she once Mere regained her position, the
I rase terminating as under

h. in. s.
Bessie (winner of the prize) ........ 7 0 27
Octoroon ...................... 70 50

NAY lONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

In noticing the proceedings of the -National Rifle
Association from day to day, it has heretofore been
a rather unsatisfactory task to record the unferour
able state of the weather, and the damaging effects
that would undoubtedly be the consequence upon
the funds, and the increased anxiety to those who
were engaged in getting up its details; but yester-
day formed almost a solitary exception to that rule.
The morning opened gloriously, the dark clouds
which have so long hovered over the scene had ex-
hausted their strength, and a bright sun shed its
genial rays on all around. The weather is almost
an unerring test as to the company to be expected,
and that excellent barometer was never more accu-
rately tested than yesterday, for in the place of the
company being confined to the volunteers, enveloped
in macintoshes and high gaiters, there was a nume-
rous body of spectators in light summer dresses, and
some of the ladies went so far as to appear in opera
cloaks and ball-room costume. Two Orientals.. in
bright scarlet dresses, attracte a good deal of at-
tention, and they appeared to d take a good deal of
interest in what was going on, but their names did
not transpire.
The Common yesterday presented a gay appear-
ance; the flags of all nations marked the general
outline of the ground ; while from the encampment
floated banners bearing the arms of each particular
county over the tents respectively occupied by the
representatives of it. In addition to the accommo-
dation of a post-office on the ground, within the
last few days an electric telegraph has been added,
which, being connected with the wires of the
the Electric Telegraph Company at Putney, a fa-
cility of communication is afforded to every part of
the kingdom. Several hostelries have also sprung
up, among which is mine host Marshall, of the Fox
and Hounds, Putney, who has supplies at an iron
house on the Common, and where " creature com-
forts" are liberally supplied.
Of course, the great feature of interest in the
programme of the day was the commencement of
the contest for the Queen's Prize at the second
stage, which was now reduced to 40 competitors—
the 20 who had been awarded Whitworth rifles,
and 20 who had made the highest score below them.
Having now narrowed the contest from upwards of
1,100 competitors to 40, who must of course pos-
sess in the aggreate a degree of excellence rarely
to be met with, they having fought their way
through the respective ranges of 200, 500, and 600
yards, this limited field was of course the chief at-
traction; for out of this small number must be se-
lected the one who would become the possessor of
her Majesty's Prize, and the highest honours of the
Association. It is also a very severe test of the
skill of those who were engaged in it, as will be re-
membered that Sergeant Dougan, who last year
stood first on the list at the short range, and gained
the silver medal of the Association, altogether
failed when he had to try his hand at 800, 900, and
1,000 yards range. The business commenced at
the usual hour at the 800 yards range, and after a
spirited contest Captain Williams, of the 19th Mid-
dlesex (Working Men's College) made 21 points;
Mr. M. Smith, Victoria, 21; Mr. C. Smith, Edin-
burgh, 21 ; and Captain Gee, 55th Lancashire, 20.
At 900 yards, Captain Williams made 16 points,
which, added to his former score, made 37 points;
Mr. Anderson, 22d Middlesex, made 17 points, in
addition to 20 previously obtained; Mr. Simpkins,
10, which in addition to those Previously obtained
made 33; and Captain Gee, 55th Lancashire, made
a gross total of 32 points.
The band of the Victoria Rifles, who have ob-
tained such general approbation, will, by permis-
sion of the commanding officer, attend on the
ground to-morrow (this day), and will play from
half-past two o'clock until eight o'clock.
The other prizes to be determined were, Lord
Vernon's prize, shot for at 500 yards; the Oaks, shot
for at 200, 500, and 600 yards ; the All Corners'
Prize at 200, 500, and 600 yards; the Association
Cup, at 200, 500, and 600 yards; Extra Prizes, 2d
series; the Running Deer, Pool, and sighting
Targets, &c.
After luncheon the shooting for the Queen's:Prize
was resumed with increased interest. The brunt
of the business, in addition to those above named,
rested on Mr. Pixley, Victorias ; Mr,Fergusson, of
the Ist Inverness ; and Mr. Norfolk, 13th Suffolk.
After a splendid contest the palm of victory was
awarded to Pixley, of the Ist Middlesex, he having
made a bull's eye at his last shot. Mr. Pixley thus
becomes the fortunate competitor for the Queen's
Prize and the gold medal of the Association. As
soon as the result was made known it was received
with the loudest cheering, and as the news was
passed from one to another throughout the camp
there was but one opinion expressed, and that was
of satisfaction and congratuiation that this splendid
prize should be again won by a member of a metro•
politan corps. As soon as the intelligence was
communicated to the Victoria corps, encamped,
there was a general rush en masse to the shooting
point. Mr. Pixley was seized by his comrades,
mounted on their shoulders, and carried to their
quarters amidst loud cheering. The following is
the official list of the shooting at the different
ranges :

EIGHT HUNDRED YARDS.
PM. MS

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Walton, 17th West York 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 4.• °
Dougan, 26th. Lancashire 0 2 2 1 2 2 2 ..11 .. 6
Wyatt, Ist City of London 0 0 12R2.. 5 .. 3
0
Williams, 19th Middlesex 2 1 1 3 3 3 2 0
..12 .. 6
2 .. 14 . • 7
Pixley, Ist Middlesex .. 2 2 2 1 2
0 2 3 2 ..15 .. 6
M. Smith, Victoria Rifles 3 2 3
Edwards, 6th Stafford .. 2 1110• • 9 .. 6
2 2
Anderson, 22d Middlesex 1 2 2 3 3 3 0 ..14 .. 6
0 2 1 3 3 .• 9 .. 4
French, Ist Warwick.... 0 0
3 0 1 3 1 ..10 .. 5
Porter, 22d Middlesex .. 0 2
20 0 3 2 2 7 . 4
Sprott, sth Lancashire 1 ~,
Dines, 28th Middlesex 1 1 0 2 0 0 2..6 s o 4
1 0 2 2 0 0
Cunningham() 18th dog • 2 „• 7
.. 4
A. Smith,Edinburgh City 1 3 2 2 2 2 2 ..14
Morris, 9th Middlesex 0 3 2 0 2 2 2 11 •• 7
Doe, Ist Middlesex **** ° 3 0 3 2 1 3 .. 1,
• ' • . 5
Norfolk, 13th Suffolk OO2 2 0 0 "• . 5
1 5 h
Stafford 1 0 ..
.• _ 2 1 2 1 2 9.. .•
3
rainer, 36t 6
Synie, Ist Lanark lt 0 .. 3
.. 2
02 0 0
Sullivan, sth Lancashire 31 0 1 3
3 ..13 .. 6
Glover, sth N. York 0 0 2
It 0 1 0 .. 2 .. 2
Winzer, 40th Stafford-

shire 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 11 7
Salisbury, 3d Berks . •
Simpkins, Ist Notts
Jordan, 7th Worcester 3 2 0 1 1 3 3 ..13 ..
Richardson, 11th Surrey 2 0 2 3 0 0 0 7•• 3
Bottell, 7th Lincoln
.. 9 .. 5
Thomas, 4th W. York.. 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 .. 4 .. 3
Allen, 12th Derby 0 2 1 2 0 '2 2 .. 0•• 5
Millican, 4th Leicester 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 ..10
Lithgor, 47th Lancashire 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .. 4 .. 2
Hook, 3d Devon
Edenson, 3d Derby
Kennedy, 4th Dumfries 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2.. 2
Fergusson, Ist Inverness 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 .. 5 .. 4
Joe, 55th Lancashire 0 3 2 3 2 1 3 .014 .. 6
Foster,lst City of London 0 0 12It 3 0 6 3
Marriott, 4th W. York 1 1 2 0 0 0 1.• 5 .. 4
Jaques, 70th Lancashire 2 3 0 3 0 0 2 ..10 4
Fuller, Ist C ambridge
NINE HUNDRED YARDS.
Walton
Dougan
Wyatt .............. 2 2 0 0 1 0 0..5 . . 3
Williams
Pixley 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 .• 73
M. Smith 0 0 1 2 0 0 0•• A•
Edwards 0 0 2 0 2 0, "
112 .. 5
Anderson . 230 R 3 •
French oit 3 100.. 5 ~ 3