The Sun.
London, England, 1841-08-20 00:00:00

COWES, ISLE OF IVIGHT.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. )
ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON INTELLIGENCE.

In consequence of the start for the Queen's Cup not being satis-
factory, the Cup was awarded to the Cynthia, but Mr. Frankland
very handsomely declined taking it, preferring another trial for it.
The Cynthia and Aurora, will, therefore, have another contest for
it to-morrow over the same ground, starting at eleven. Captain
Corry has withdrawn the Plicebe.
The display of fireworks was the most splendid, the yachts were
most beautifully: deco, ated, and being so numerous that it was a
forest of masts. The mist cleared up about nine, P.M., and at half.
past nine all was one blaze of light ashore and afloat, the" Kestrel"
as usual was worthy of the Commodore, and the " Brilliant " was
more brilliant than ever, exceeding anything we remember, every
variety of light and fire was displayed on all her masts in every
form and devices, the " Merlin," the " Gem," the " Matilda," the
" Nymph'' and numerous others were in a perfect blaze; cn
shore, the parade was crowded by thousands of fashionables drawn
from every quarter to witness this display.
The following were amongst the fashionables at the Royal Yacht
Squadron Ball:

The Earl of Yarborough, Sir J. Copley, Viscount Exmouth, Lord

Ilchcster, Lord Stavordale, Captain Trollope, Sir Bellingham and
Lady Graham, Lady Paulet, Hon. Were Paulet, Sir G. E. and Lady
Hammond, Sir W. Dalrymple, S. Spencer de Horsey, E.q., Lady
Louisa de Horsey, Col. and the Hon. Mrs. Petre, Charles Day,
Esq., the Hon. \V. A'Court Holmes and Lady, Lieut.-Col. Sir J.
Rowland Eustace, Sir NV. Dillon, Viscount Gen. D. Henin, I.ord
and Lady Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Congreve, Sir G. Bursand and Lady,
F. P. D. Radcliffe, Esq., Captain Bulkley, Lady W. Holmes, Ad-
miral Shirley, Lord Algernon St. Maur, J. Moore, Esq., Sir James
and La.ly Graham, G. H. Ackers, Esq., Lord Burgher, Lord and
Lady Francis Gordon, the Hon. Mrs. Norton, R. B. Sheridan, Esq.,
and Lady, the Marquis of Ormond, Lord Lovaine.
The dinner this day is expected to be well attended. Sir James
Graham, Lord Chelsea, ana the rest of the M.P.'s leave for town
this evening to attend the opening of Parliament to-morrow, and
numerous houses are again to let.

ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON REGATTA.—SECOND Day.
CONTEST FOR THE QUEEN'S CUP.
Name. Tonnage. Owner.
The Aurora .. 39 tons
The Cynthia
The Phmbe ...... 33 tons
were started at eleven o'clock, the two former getting away first,
some say before the signal was given, but they certainly had a
trifling advantage ; they proceeded to the eastward with a fine
breeze after them, followed by a hundred sail and a thousand eyes.
The greatest interest prevailed from the trial of yesterday; the
roads and harbour were filled with yachts and pleasure vessels of all
descriptions; the shore crowded with spectators. The vessels
passed to the westward, taking the same course as yesterday, the
contest being between the Aurora and Cynthia, the winner of yes.
terday being astern to-day. On their return from Yarmouth they
passed the starting vessel as follows :
Aurdra, 5 18 25 Cynthia, 5 20 25 Phoebe, 5 39 30
some doubt as to which will have the cup, on account of the start.
The morning was very fine, but the afternoon misty, which is
likely to continue, and destroy the effect this evening of Jones's
display of fireworks.
The ball last evening was well attended by fashionables : there
were about 176 of the first of our nobility and gentry.
The Royal Yacht Squadron Dinner takes place to.morrow, after
which Members start for town to attend their Parliamentary duticr.