The Sun.
London, England, 1851-08-14 00:00:00

TIE SUN,

THE ROYAL VICTOUIA YACHT-

CLUB REGATTA.

HYDE, WEDNESDAY EVENING —The Isle of Wight
this day was the scene of immense attraction, from the
aunouticement that had been made that . her Most Gra-
cious Majesty would honour the Royal Victoria Yacht-
Club Regatta with her presence, and every preparation
was made to receive her with due honours, and to ren-
der the display of yachts and other vessels worthy of
he occasion. Amongst the yachts which studded the
Channel we observed the Wyvern, his Grace the Duke
of Marlborough; the Herminia; the Earl of Ellesmere;
the Anaconda, Sir C. Ibbetson; the Daring, G. C. Cooke,
Esq.; the Gipsey Queen, Sir W. B. Hoghton, Bart.; Ta-
lisman, Captain Smith; Hernando, Major M. Martyn;
Exquisite, W. Barlow, Esq.; Alarm, Captain Robertson;
Merlin, Captain Markham; Bittern, E. C. Scholefield,
Esq.; Hilda, Captain Powner; Volante, W. Craig, /11.;
Whim, R. Gordon, Esq.; Ripple, Captain Dickenson;
Julia, —; Bacchante, .13. Jones, Esq.; Avon,,
Thomas Chamberlayne, Esq.; Loelia, Twysden Hodges,
Esq.; Sabilla, J. Close, Esq.; Cygnet, Hedworth Lamb-
ton, Esq.; Brilliant, George Holland Ackers, Esq.;
Heroine, R. Bell, Esq.; Secret, Robt. Bell, Etq., jun.;
Mona, Lord Alfred Paget, &c., &c.
The vessels lying off the Island displayed their holi-
day colours, and several of them were furnished with
bands of music, who played some choice music through-
out the day, and the town band was stationed in the
Prince of Wales steamer, who played some favourite
overtures.

The pier was crowded by a large number of fashion-
ables, amongst whom were his Grace the Duke of Marl-
borough, the Earl of Ellesmere, Major Graham, Sir
Robert Alexander, Sir H. Lthhingtou, the Honourable
Mrs. Villiers, R. Pollock, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. Ainslie
Hoare, J. G. Marshall, Eiq., M.P. ; the Honourable
Mrs. Cunliffe, W. Erskine May, Esq., the Dowager
Countess of Listowel, the Countess de Schakelberg and
Madlle. Schakelberg. the Earl of Shaftesbury and family,
the Right Honourable the Earl of Harewood, the Right
Honourable Lord Leigh, Thomas Chamberlayne, Esq.,
Vice-Commodore of the Royal Victoria Club ; Sir John
Burgoyne, RE., Captain Stirling, the Earl of Waldo-
grave, Captain J. B. Hay, Captain Robertson, General
Sir James Colville, the Honourable Hedworth Lambton,
Captain Caulfield, the Dowager Lady Wenman, Sir H.
Bold Hoghton, Bart. ; Sir Charles Ibbetson, Colonel
Markham, Major M. Martyn, W. H. Wodehouse, Esq.,
Captain and Mrs. Collingwood Dickson, Sir Augustus
and Lady Clifford, Admiral Sir William and Lady Mon-
tague, Lord Alfred Paget, Joseph Weld, Esq , General
Lord Downes, the Baron de Paradicina, Sir J. Barker
Mill, Bart., W. Dickinson, Esq., James Close, Esq.,
Robert Bell, Esq., George Holland Ackers, Esq., Com-
modore of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club Mr. and
Mrs. Kemble, Major Colborne, J. Clayton, Esq., Captain
Greenland, Mr. Bruce and Lady Wray, ColoneDawkin,
the Hon. E. Stephens, &c., &c.
The first race set down on the card was a prize of
1001., for yachts of all nations, for which the following
were entered :

Bacchante, 80 tons, Benjamin H. Jones, Esq.
Arrow, 84 tons, Thomas Chamberlayne, Esq.
Loelia, 75 tons, Twysden Hodges, Esq.
Alarm, 193 tons, Joseph Weld, Esq.
Sibilla, 250 tons, James Close, Esq.
Cygnet, 35 tons, Hedworth Lambton, Esq.
Brilliant, 393 tons, George Holland Ackers, Esq.
Heroine, 35 tons, Robert Bell, Esq.
Secret, 25 tons, Robert Bell, jun., Esq.
Mona, 82 tons, Lord Alfred Paget.
The course round the Isle of Wight; outside the
Sand Head and No Mn Buoys, the Nab Light-ship,
and in completing the course all yachts must pass be-
tween the starting vessel and Ryde Pier. The Sailing
Committee, who were on board the Earl of Yarborough
steam-yacht, moored off the Pier-head, consisted of
the Commodore, the Vice-Commodore, Captain
Campbell Lock, R.N., Captain W. Green, Captain
George Marshall, R.N., Albert J. Hamburgh, Esq.
Several vessels from Portsmouth, Cowes, Southamp-
ton, &c., arrived during the day, and poured into the
town several hundreds of persons, a large proportion, no
doubt, being drawn to the place from the expected visit
of her Majesty.
The weather in the early part of the morning was re-
markably fine, with a strong breeze, but at about 11
o'clock a general lull came on, followed by some smart
showers, and in spite of every effort, and the utmost
anxiety of the sailing committee, no start until 340
could be obtained, in consequence of the dead calm that
prevailed, for the sea most perversely almost presented
a glassy surface. However, at the time above named, a
gentle bret ze sprung up from the west, and the com-
mittee determined upon making a start, under the most
untoward appearances, rather than disappoint the nu-
merous and fashionable company that had assembled to
witness the departure. The following vessels appeared
at the station:—

Bacchante, 80 tons, B. H. Jones, Esq.—Blue, white

arrow.
Arrow, 84 tons, T. Chamberlune, Esq.
Loelia, 75 tons, T. Hodges, Esq.
Alarm, 193 tons, J. Weld, Esq.—No. 8, chequered.
Sibilla, 250 tons, J. Close, Esq.—Neapolitan flag.
Cygnet, 35 tons, H. Lambton, Eiq.—Ram's head.
Brilliant, 393 tons, G. H. Ackers, Esq.—Red pendant,

white cross.
Secret, 25 tons, R. Bell, Esq.—Blue and red diagonal.
Mona, 82 tons, Lord Alfred Paget.—Red, yellow, blue.
At starting, in consequence of the light state of the
wind, the small vessels were the first to get under weigh,
the heavier yachts moving from their posts with great
difficulty, and some of them with their balloon jibs flap-
ping idly in the wind. A.t Oldcastle Point, nearly op-
posite Osborne House, the Cygnet was taking the lead
by at least a mile; but, of course, at this early period
the success of any particular vessel was very problema-
tical, the' course being nearly 70 miles, and on the back of

the island great changes of position were anticipated.
The match was accompanied by several vessels, with a
very crowded company, but in consequence of the lengthy
course, they cannot be expected, together with the
yachts, until a late hour to•morrow morning, to which
period we must defer our report of the timing of the
vessels at the various points, with the winner of this
valuable prize.
The next was a race for Amateur Galleys, first prize,
5/. ; second prize,) 31. The following boats were
entered

Attempt, George Dashwood—Red and white.
Phooka, Star Club of Cowes—Red, white star.
Unknown, E. Ratsey—Red.
Eclipse, M. Ratsey—Red, white eclipse.
Wave, Charles Stevens—Blue. _ _ _

The first three were only started, and after some very
excellent rowing the prizes were decided as follow:
Attempt ... ... ... 1
Phooka ... ... 2
... ••• ..•
Unknown

In consequence of tho entries for the first and second
races on Fridly not having been complied with at the
time specified, the 501. cup is now offered for fore and
aft schooners, the property of members of the Royal
Victoria Yacht Club. The 501. prize cup is also offered
for cutters, the property of members of the Royal Vic-
toria Yacht Club, about 75 tons to 105 tons, 0. M.
inclusive.

Last night there was a grand display of fireworks on
the pier, and various other entertainments were pro-
vided for the numerous visitors.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
TONBRIDGE RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Town Plate of 50/. The winner to be sold for 801.,
&c. Heats, one mile and a quarter.
Mr. Drew's Manilla, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (Weaver) 1 1
Mr. Laud's Eden, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (H. May) 5 2
Mr. Sherrard's br gby Slane, 7st llb ...(Seffar9 4 3
Mr. Singleton's Water Rat, Bst 111 b (Mepstead) 2 4
Mr. Siminond na Swordplayer, 5 yrs, Bst 111 b ... 3 5
Both heats won by a length.
The Ladies' Cup of 25/., one mile and a quarter, was
won in three heats, by Mr. Drew's Pussy, 3 yrs, 9st 41b
(Bailey), beating Willingham, 5 yrs, lOst 71b, Gim-
crack, 4 yrs, 10st 71b, and three others.
The -.Hurdle race for 351., one mile and a quarter,
was won in three heats, by Captain Rowley's Spectator,
aged, lOst 71b (301.) (C. Baichin) beating Mr. Thorn-
ton's The Tartar, aged, lOst 71b (30/.), Mr. Jerret's
Lady Fordwich, aged, 1 Ist (400, Captain Powell's Vul-
ture, aged, 10st 7lb (301), Mr. Routh's Rhododendron,
4 yrs, lost 21b (201.), and two others.
READING RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
The Borough Plate of 25 Boys., added to a sweep-
stakes of 3 sovs. each, winner to be sold for 80, &e.,
three-quarters of a mile (11 Subs.), was won in three heats
by Mr. Formby's Teeswater, 4 yrs, Bst 81b (R. Sherwood),
beating Mr. Shrimpton's Arlette, 4 yrs, Bst 51b (Burns).
—Mr. Winch na The Grand Duchess, 2 yrs, sst 71b
(Ricketts)—Mr. West's Marquis of Conyngham, aged,
Bst 131 b (S. Mann)—Mr. Wartng's Gloom, 3 yrs, ist 71b
(HoldwaY)—Mr. Peacocke's f by Cotherstone, out of
Damecine, 3 yrs, sst 71b (T. Sherwood)—Mr. Winch's
Impression, 4 yrs, Bst 51b (Lowe)—Mr. Isaac Day's f by
Birdcatcher, out of Wadastra, 3
yrs, 7st 71b (Wake-
f 1
andel two
) others.Le
Leicester's Dick Cale, 3 yrs, Tat (Sabin)—
Ater the second beat Mr. Shrimpton and Mr. Formby
objected to Grand Duchess (who won the first), on the
Col ir
ground that she was named by Mr. Winch, the owner of
Impression. She was disqualified, and the heat given to
Teeswater, who won the third easily, by two lengths.
The Berkshire Stakes of 20 sovs. each, h ft, and only 5
if declared, with 50 added; the second to save his stake.
Two miles. (19 Subs., 12 of whom declared.)
Mr. E. Jones's Melford, aged Bst 31b
Sir J. Hawley's Cranberry, 4 yrs, Bst 71b...(A. Day) 2
Mr. W. Pearce's Tilsit, 5 yrs, 6st 131 b... (Rickards) 3
Mr. J. Wheble's Brington, 4 yrs, ist 91b (S. Mann) 4
Betting—Even on Cranberry, 3 to 1 agst Brington,
7 to 2 agst Melford, 6to 1 agst Tilsit. Won by two
lengths.
The Ladies' Plate of 30 soya, added to a sweepstakes of
3 sovs. each; winner to be sold for 2001 Heats, one
mile. (7 Subs.)
Nir. Carew's Shropshire Witch, Bst 111 b (A. Day) 1 1
Mr. Bloomfield's Simplicity, 3 yrs, 7st llb (Sabin) 0 2
Mr. Isaac Day's Waterfall, 7st 71b... (Wakefield) 0 3
Mr. Bickhan's No Chance, 3 yrs, 7st 41b (Goater) 3 4
Mr. Russell's Docility, 5 yrs, Bst 81b ...(Thick) 2 dr
Mr. T. Cowley's The Clown, Bst 41b ...(Lowe) odr
Mr. E. Why's Mitre, 7st llb (Quartermaine) 0 dr
Won by two lengths.
The Easthampstead Park Stakes of 5 sovs. each, and 35
added; winner to ha sold for 1501., &e. Heats, once
round and a distance. (5 Subs.)
Mr. Drew's Batwing, 4 yrs, Sat 71b...(L0we) 4 1 1
Mr. West's Thea, 3 yrs, 7st llb (Burns) 1 2 2
Sir. Fletcher's St. Hilda, 3 yrs, 7stllb (Sabin) 2 dr
Mr. J. Day's Exhibition, 3 yrs, 6-4 9Oa (Pocket) 3 dr
HUNTINGDON RACES.—WEDNESDAY.
Free Handicap of 3 sovs. each, and 30 added, for all
ages. Last half mile. (4 Subs.)
Sir W. Booth na Timid Fawn, 3 yrs, Bst 71b (Barker) 1
Mr.Etweli's cby Venison out of Passion, 2 yrs, 6st 71b 2
A good race.
The Huntingdon Stakes of 5 soya. each, and 20 added;
the winner to be sold for 1501,, &e. heats, last mile.
(7,Saba.)