The Sun.
London, England, 1833-07-11 00:00:00

OPENING OF SOUTHAMPTON PIER.

On Monday, the Bth inst., took place the grand ceremony of
opening the New Landing Pier at Southampton, amidst an
immense assemblage of spectators. The entire number, it is
supposed, would be at least 25,000, and it is stated from au.
thority, that there were as many as 10,000 persons upon the
Pier at one time. The spectacle was rendered doubly at-
tractive by the attendance of the Duchess of Kent, and the
Princess Victoria, who are at present residing at Norris Castle.
East Cowes. John Tolliffe, Esq., the Mayor of Southampton,
caused an invitation to be sent to their Royal Highnesses, to
which a polite and prompt acquiescence was granted. At 12
o'clock a procession, in the following order, was formed at the
Town Hall, and proceeded to the Pier :
Men bearing Flags.
Band of Music.
Workmen Employed in Erecting the Pier.
Children Educated at the Military Asylum.
Contractors.
Mr. Betts, Engineer.
Mr. Doswell, Architect.
Mayor and Corporation, with Regalia.
Commissioners of the Pier, Gentry, and Inhabitants.

(The Mayor had sent a steamer for their Royal Highnesses,
which towed their yacht from Cowes.)
A Deputation representing
The Mayor and Corporation, Gentry, Tradesmen, and
Inhabitants of Southampton,
and consisting of

The Hon. P. B. De Bhiquiere, Chairman of the Committee of

Management; Admiral Tinling ; Wm. Oke, Esq.,
Richard Eldridge, Esq., Thomas Ridding, Esq.,
Members of the Corporation.
John King Esq., and William Lankester, Esq.

The deputation, accompanied by Admiral Tinling, deputed
by the Mayor (who is Charter Admiral of the port) to steer
their Royal Highnesses to the pier, proceeded to the royal
yacht in a state barge with eight oars, one of the town ser-
geants standing officially with the Silver Oar in the bow; the
corporate body in their full robes of state. On ascending the
deck of the royal yacht on which their Royal Highnesses and
suite were standing, the deputation standing uncovered, made
their obeisance, and the Hon. P. B. de Blaquiere, spoke the
following address :
" May it please your Royal Highnesses, a deputation on
the part of the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses, the Commission.
ers of the Pier, the gentlemen residing in and near the town;
the commercial and trading interests of your ancient and
loyal town of Southampton, beg most humbly to approach
your Royal presence, and to express their most grateful thanks
for the high honour you have condescended to confer on the
town of Southampton by consenting
_to witness the ceremony
of opening the new pier; and the Mayor and Corporation
hope your Royal Highnesses will do them the additional high
honour of landing on the pier."
It was then handed to Sir J. Conroy, and her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of Kent replied as follows :
" GENTLEMEN,

" It affords the Princess and myself the greatest satisfaction
to comply with the wishes of the inhabitants of Southampton
to be present on this very interesting occasion. We have
every reason to do so, when we gratefully recollect their ex-
treme kindness to us, which their loyalty to the King led them
to evince on our former visit.

" It is also a very great advantage to the Princess being
taught thus early to see the importance to be attached to works
of utility ; and it is my anxious desire to impress upon her
the value of every thing that is practically useful to all classes
of the community."
The deputation were then severally presented to their
Royal Highnesses at their request by Mr. de Blaquiere, and her
Royal Highness having condescendingly accepted the service
of Admiral Tinling to steer them to the pier, and graciously
spoken to the several members of the deputation, they retired,
and their Royal Highnesses proceeded to the pier in their
Royal barge, steered by the gallant Admiral.

The Duchess of Kent, with the Princess Victoria, Sir John
Conroy, and the suite, were received by a military guard, com-
posed of the Staff of the South Hants Militia, under the com-
mand of Captain Collard. Immense cheering followed, a
Royal salute was fired, the bells pealed forth, and the scene
altogether was highly exhilarating. The Royal party then
entered a marquee erected on the pier for the purpose, and par-
took of a collation provided for the occasion.
The following address was then presented:—
" We, the mayor, bailiffs, and burgesses of the ancient and
loyal town of Southampton, beg leave to approach your Royal
Highness and your illustrious daughter the Princess Victoria,
with the assurance of our unfeigned attachment to your Royal
house—and to express our grateful feelings at the high honour
you have conferred upon the town in being present at the
opening of our new landing pier ; and we request your Royal
Highness, in commemoration of this auspicious event, will
graciously condescend to further honour us by giving the new
pier a name."

To which the following gracious reply was returned :
" It affords me great pleasure to name the pier—' The Royal
Pier.' And lam to add our sincere good wishes that it may
promote the prosperity of the town,"

Shortly afterwards the royal party re.embarked on board the
royal barge, and condescendingly permitted it to be rowed round
the pier, Admiral Tinling continuing to officiate as steersman.
Her Royal Highness, previously to returning to the yacht,
was pleased to express her approbation of the pier, and her
agreeable surprise at its magnitude and the elegant style in
which it was constructed.

A regatta next took place. There was a fine breeze, and
a sharp contest ensued for a great number of prizes.
In the evening the pier gates were most brilliantly illumi-
nated with a crown and stars, festoons, and other suitable de-
vices and decorations.

The pier throughout the day was very handsomely orna-
mented with flags, as were also all the vessels in Southampton
Water, presenting a very captivating lout ensemble. Public
dinners were given on this event at the Freemason's Hall, and
the Castle Inn. It was a general holyday in the town, and it is
believed that on no occasion whatever was the public interest
so deeply and generally excited. The day was concluded by
a most magnificent display of fireworks from the pier, under
the direction of Mr. Jones, and from the Castle Inn, under the
direction of Mr. Courtenay, which afforded the highest gratifi-
cation to an immense concourse of spectators.
The pier was erected by contract with Hugh Mackintosh,
Esq., of London, under the able and active superintendence
of Mr. Betts, engineer.

The undertaking has employed 100 workmen ; it has been
accomplished in six months, at an expense of 10,0001., raised
by subscription in 501. shares. The foundation is partly com-
posed of piles, and partly of the old stony breakwater. At the
entrance are two lodges, with a pair of handsome iron gates.
The pier is nearly 1,000 feet in length, and 36 feet wide. There
is a carriage drive, and a footpath with; iron.railing on each
side; the pier-head is 200 feet long, and 100 feet wide, in the
centre of which is intended to be immediately erected an
octagon building for refreshments, reading room, &c., with a
verandah for a band of music to play two or three times a week.
The town of Southampton itself is a very healthy and agree.
able watering place, with beautiful walks and drives in the
neighbourhood; and there can be no doubt that this new Pier,
which may safely be asserted to be unequalled in the kingdom,
will be found a very valuable and delightful acquisition to the
town.

The Pier forms a curved line, and too much can scarcely be
said in its praise as a promenade.
The salubrious sea breeze is inhaled on both sides, equal in
advantage to being in a boat on the water, added to the pleasure
of beholding numerous beautiful prospects of the adjacent in-
teresting scenery.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

NEWMARKET JULY MEETING.

Newmarket, Wednesday, July 10.
The races this afternoon were as under :
Match,b. ft.
Lordtr., T.Y.C.—The Ch.e—steLeld. he DukeLa BoafyaGdrearfp.
ton 's
Dublin
The Town Plate of .50 sovs. for 3-yr.-olds; colts, Bst. 41b. ;
fillies, eist. Last mile and a distance of B. C.
received
frog
Mr. Batson's Revelry (Nat) 1
Mr. Langham's Laud 2
Mr. Stonehewer's Chantilly
Mr. Chifney's c. by Swiss 4
Handicap Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for 3-yr.-olds and
upwards. T.Y.C. Six Subs.
Duke of Rutland's Shylock (Boyce) 1
Mr. Hill's Coroner
The following also started :—Sir 11. K. Dick's Miss
Mary Anne, Mr. Wilson's c. by Chateau Margaux, and
Lord Chesterfield's Elvaston. Won by a length.—Betting,
7 to 4 apt. Shylock, 7 to 2 agst. Coroner, 4 to 1 agst.
Elvaston, and 5 to 1 agst. Mary Anne.
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, for 2 yrs.-old, Est. 111 b. ;
and 3-)T,3, Ost. New T.Y.C. Six Subs. The winner
to be sold for 200 sovs. if demanded, &c.
Lord Lowther's c. by Reveller (Chapple) 1
Mr. Henry's b. f. by Mameluke '2
General Grosvenor's br. c. by Stainborough
Lord Exeter's Mantilla 4
Sweepstakes of 10 sovs., for 2-yr.-olds, Tat. ; 3-yrs.,
39t. 31b. T.Y.C. The winner to be sold for 50 sovs.
is demanded, &c.
Mr. Mills's c. by Lapdog
Mr. Greville's c. by Bizarre 2
The following also started :—Lord Chesterfield's Elvas-
ton, Mr. Wool's Sierra, and Lord Jersey's Mosquito.
Won by a bead.—Betting, 5 to 4 apt. Fancy, 5 to 2 apt.
Sierra (taken), and 4 to 1 agst. any other.
Match, 150, h. ft. T.Y.C.—Lord Exeter's Sister to
Cactus, Bst- 31b. (Arnull), heat General Grosvenor's Bon
Ton, Sst. 61b., easy.--5 to 4on the winner.
Sweepstakes of 100 says. each, h. ft. New T.Y.C.
Mr. Henry's f. by Partisan
Mr. Sowerby's Malcolm 2

KINGSTON HOUSE ROOMS, WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
The betting on the Goodwood Races continues ex-
tremely brisk at the following prices :

GOODWOOD STAKES, P.P.
6 to 1 agst Mr. Robinson's Windclifre
'6 to 1 agst Mr. Biggs's Little Red Rover
10 to 1 agst Lord Chesterfield's Tourist
12 to 1 agst Mr. Biggs's Pounce
12 to 1 agst Ur. 'Wiltshire's Wassailer
12 to 1 agst Mr. Houldsworth's Clara (taken)
12 to 1 agst Mr. Kent's Ballerne
12 to 1 agst Mr. Gully's Lady Fly
12 to 1 agst Mr. 1 heobald's Gretna Green
DRAWING • ROOM STAKES, P.P.
5 to 2 agst Mr. Rawlinson's Revenge 7 to 2 agst Colonel Peel's Young Rapid
9to 2 agst Lord Warwick's Trepidation