The Sun.
London, England, 1865-07-29 00:00:00

AQUATICS,

LEANDER AND WESTMINSTER BOAT CLUB.
An eight-oared race between members of the above clubs
wasrowed yesterday evening on the Thames from Putney-
bridge to Chiswick Eyot. The following are the names of
the crews :

WESTMINSTER.

LELNDER.

St. lb.
C. F. Maude 9 2
G. W. Griffith 10 2
A. H. Mure 10 4
E. Giles 10 9
R. Harley ... 11 1
E. Oldman 11 3
F. Pownall ... 11 0
E. C. Bovill (5t.)... 10 4
J. Niell (cox.), sst 31b.

1. 11. P. Boulnois.
2. J. Lucas.
3. E. T. Warry.
4. E. Boulnois.
5. T. J. Cocksodge.
6. J. Fisher.
7. R. Young.
8. C. C. Scholefield (St.)
J. H. Fielding (cox.)
This crew was not weighed.
They were started from the bridge at Putney sat five
tninutos past six, just as the flood tide had ceased to run up
the river, the Westminster crew at the onset pulling to the
front on the Fulham side, of the river. The Leander was
steered into the middle of the river to make a course clear
of two barges moored just below Bishop's Creek, the West-
minster boat being at that point a clear length and threo
quartets ahead, and by the time they arrived at the half-
mile post, rowing at no great speed, fully two lengths sepa-
rated them. Passing under the willows of Craven Cottage,
the Leander, struggling desperately with their oars, gained
a few feet on the water taken by the Westminster ; but the
exertion was in vain, and upon passing the Crabtree the
latter had obtained a lead of quite four lengths, increased
to six lengths at Hammersmith-bridge (time, 10m. 15s).
The race was one of the hollowest affairs imaginable. The
Westminster boat reached Chiswick Eyot seven lengths
ahead of the Leander crew, and completed the distance in
13 min. 50 secs.

Chambers, who is to row Kelly for the Championship of
the Thames on the Bth proximo, was out and gave great
satisfaction to his admirers by the style, strength, and
smoothness:of his long forward and backward strokes.
Kelly was also out, and many declare that he will wrest
the laurel from his old rival this year ; albeit the betting is
in favour of Chambers.

DoGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE.—The following is
the revised list of competitors for this race next Tuesday,
August 1 :—George Samuel Baker, Mill Stairs ; Charles
Lloyd, Horselydown; J. W. Wood, Mill Stairs; W. J.
Dudley, Lambeth ; Jos. W. Brockwell, Lower Customs ;
Alfred Thomas Ramage, Blackwall.
A V.

ICTI3r OF BRIGANDAGE.—The Journal de
Naples .says :—" The corpse of Raphael de Petricca de Meta
has been found on tho mountain called Lughetto, near
Avezzano. Not being able to furnish ransom he was killed
by the brigands with two shots through the head."
PROTECTION OF BIRDS.—A Montreal paper states
that the law against destroying birds is being vigorously
enforced. A boy has been fined 3 doll. for destroying a
nest and the eggs.
PROPOSED "HOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL."—All
the necessary arrangements being concluded for the
site, the building of the proposed new theatre will be com-
menced, with the intention of opening it before Christ-
mas, under the management of Mr. Sefton Parry. The
site is that of the old stable-yard formerly known as War-
wick-mews, and is enclosed by the backs of the houses of
Bro low-street, those of Warwick-court, and those of
Holborn. The dimensions of the land appropriated am
701 t. in width by 150 ft. in length. There will be an open
area round the building which will be 55ft. wide and 120 ft
long. The theatre will be approached through No. 43,
Holborn, and Nos. 1 and 2, Brownlovr-mews. Tho pas-
sages will be fireproof, the staircases of stone. Each part
of the house will have its distinct access and egress, and
both entrances can be made available for either purpose.
The plans have been prepared by Messrs. Finch Hill and
Paraire, and have been approved of by the Lord Chamber-
ain.—Builder.

The youngest son of General Garibaldi, who ac-
companied his father to England last year, is expected in
London to-day. He will remain in England about six
months, under the care of Colonel Chambers, and will,
during that period, study civil engineering, under a dis-
tinguished engineer.
THE ASIATIC CHOLERA IN EGYPT.—Recent tele-
grams from Alexandria announce the rapid decrease of the
scourge. We learn that yesterday's telegraphic report
brings the figure down to only seven deaths in: the city.
The same disease is also reported to be wearing itself out
at Cairo.—Malta Time; July 20.
The Journal de Frankfort states that the question
of the construction of a bridge over the Rhine opposite
Dusseldorf is now resolved upon, and that the bridge will
be established below the town.
DESIGNS FOR THE NEW MEAT AND POULTRY
MARKETS, SMITHFIELD.—The first premium of £3OO has
been awarded to Messrs. Knightley and Mew, architects,
25, Cannon-street, City, and the soond, of £2OO, to Mr.
Isaacs, Verulam-buildings, Gray's-inn.
The Chevalier Nigra, the Italian Minister, re-
turned yesterday to Paris from his journey to Flo-
rence.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about 1 per mille pm., and
the short exchange on London Is 25.17 i per £1 sterling. On
comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
17s. 10id. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that gold is
about 1-10th per cent. dearer in Paris than in London.
Count de' Launay, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary of the King of Italy at the Court
of Russia, had the honour, on the 18th inst., of being re-
ceived by the Emperor Alexander, and of delivering a
letter from his Sovereign, by which the King of Italy con-
fers the collar of the Supreme Order of the Annonciado on
his Imperial Highness the Hereditary Grand Duke.
The Polish refugees in Switzerland have addressed
to Professor Kownikolski, their compatriot residing
in New York, a demand for information on the terms on
which the Government of the United States would receive
them as agricultural colonists ; and it is said that if the
answerprove satisfactory, several thousands of them would
embark for the New World. The Helvetic Confederation
has voted a subsidy of 108 fr. for each emigrant, and it is
thought that the French Government will transport them
gratuitously to the American ports.
ETON COLLEGE ELECTlON.—Yesterday morning,
at seven o'clock, the examination of the candidates
for the foundation was commenced by the examiners,
Messrs. Witt and Churton. It will be continued to-day
(Friday), and the result will probably be made known early
next week, the day of election being fixed for Monday
This year a new feature has been introduced, at Eaton,
namely, the competition for several prizes offered to oppi-
dans, it is understood, by the provost and fellows of the
college. The election regatta takes place on I.3aturday, and
nest Friday, August 4, the school will close. for the Mid-
summer vacation, which will last about seven weeks.