The Sun.
London, England, 1836-08-30 00:00:00

AQUATICS.

DOVER, AUGUST 29.--bur Regatta took place this day,
under the patronage of the Countess of Guildford. The
weather was exceedingly favourable, and an immense concourse
of people assembled from all quarters to witness the races,
which came off as follows

The First Match was for a new four-oared galley, value 221.,
or a purse of sovereigns to that amount, given by J. M. Fector,
Esq., M. P., to be rowed for by the first class four-oared gal.
leys of Dover.

Seraph ......... T. Dixon Yellow 1
Fawn R. Griffin ...Blue 2
Rose of Sharon R. Keys White 3
In starting, one of the crew of the Rose of Sharon unfortu-
nately broke his oar, or he would most undoubtedly have won.
The Second Match was for a new galley, value 221., or a
purse of sovereigns to the amount, given by Sir J. R.Reid,
Bart., M. P., for the second class four-oared galleys of Dover.
Fly. T. Holiman Yellow 1
Ann W. Jones Blue Peter 2
Flirt M. Hammond... Red & white 3
Witch W. Rose White & blue 4
The Third Match was between the second class four-oared
galleys of Dover, rowed by amateurs, for a sweepstake of 2/.
each, and 10 guineas added from the Fund.
Witch H. B. Batchellor...Blue & white 1
Fly W. Prescott Blue & yellow 2
Flirt J. Osborn Red & yellow 3
The Fourth Match was between the six-oared galleys of
Dover and the neighbouring towns, for a sweepstakes of 51.
each, and 201. added.

Fairy, of Dover J. Gravener Red 1
Comet, of Folkestone... R. Baker Blue 2
Cherub, of Deal H. Marsh White dist.
The Fifth Match, for 151., between the pleasure boats of
Dover, was won by the Adelaide (M. Hammond), beating the
Ariel, Mary Ann. Sovereign, Fancy, Mary, and Fanny.
Sixth Match, a punt chased by a galley without a coxswain,
for 21., was won by the punt.
GRAND REGATTA AT GREENWIrII.—There was a grand gala
day yesterday at Greenwich, in consequence of the very in-
tei•esting match for a boat and 25 guineas, given by the mem-
bers of the General Steam Navigation Company. The con-
test was confined to the waterrnen of Greenwich, and from
their known goodness a rich treat was anticipated. As many
as twenty drew lots for it, and the following vi ere selected for
the occasion :_James Moore, Red ; James Skilton, Yellow ;
William Workman, Dark Blue; Thomas Watkins, Green ;
George Arnold, Light Blue ; and John Bowen, Pink.
A steam-boat was moored opposite the College for the ac-
, comodation of the spectators, and the band from the garrison at
Woolwich was in attendance. There has not been a match
throughout the whole of the season so well attended.
The amusements Of the day commenced at half-past eleven.
The distance extended the whole length of the town, and was
rowed three times round. Red, Yellow, and Dark Blue
started for the first heat. Red was first, Blue second. Green,
Blue, and Pink then went off for the second heat. Light
Blue came in first, Pink second. Yellow, Dark Blue, Green,
and Pink then were placed for the third heat. Pink came in first,
Yellow second. These two men were then placed against Red
and Light Blue to contest the fourth heat. It as won by Red and
Light Blue, the former having the lead all the way, but the
other evidently not attempting to work hard. In the g rand
heat Red took the lead for a few strokes, but Blue was too good
for him ; he passed him, and maintained his advantage. Light
Blue won by twenty lengths.
BLACKFRIARS REGATTA.—The watermen on the Surrey side
of Blackfriars-bridge, yesterday rowed for the bounty of the
inhabitants of Christchurch—a boat and about 151. This was
also respectably conducted, and consisted of eight boats, two
pair in each boat. A barge was moored for the subscribers,
and every thing done which could conduce to their comfort.
They came in thus in the grand heat :—Henry Barrow and
James Marshall, purple, Edward Norris and Charles Clark,
pink; James Bornise and Thomas Miller, yellow : Daniel Nor-
ton and John Cuff, red. It was won by a minute and a half.
Mr. ROBINSON'S MaTen.—Considerable anxiety is mani-
fested relative to this match, but we understand that he does
not intend to start on Wednesday, as anticipated.

ARCHERY.
Mr. Forsyth gave a grand fete to his brother archers at his
villa, Twickenham, on the 26th instant. There was a very
numerous assemblage of the lovers of this elegant pastime.
The prizes, at 100, 80, and Go yards, were well contested ; the
Gold Medal was won by Mr. Betty ; the Silver Bugle by Mr.
Wyatt ; a Sliver Medal by Mr. Jefferd ; a Silver Medal by
Mr. Robertshaw, and a prize of six Arrows by Mr. Butt.
After of an early dinner, al fresco, the Toxopholites
resumed tlhakiesnpgort, contesting for Silver Medals; the successful
candidates were Messrs. Ansdale, Forsyth, Jetierd, Wyatt, and
Betty. We understand many new archery societies are form-
ing in various parts of the kingdom, for the purpose of prac-
tising this manly exercise, which has become quite the fashion
of the day, and brings to our historic recollections the proud
days of Cressy, Poictiers, and Agincourt.