The Sun.
London, England, 1856-08-20 00:00:00

ROYAL THAMES NATIONAL .REGATTA

PIES? DAY.

The above regatta commenced yesterday, under un-
favourable circumstances. A very heavy and dull morn-
ing was succeeded by thick rain, and it need hardly be
said that the assemblage was considerably less than might
have been calculated upon with the advantages of fine
weather. A steamboat was moored off the Messrs. Searle's
for the accommodation of visitors and subscribers, and
there were a great many upon the water in small boats.
As to the day's sport there were no less than sixteen
races on the card, and amongst them many whichcreated
considerable inttr.st. The course for scullers and pair
oars races was from Putney to Hammersmith, and fer
the fours from Putney to Chiswick Eyat.
The committee assembled on board their barge off
Searle's, and, assisted by Mr. Tedbury, the hon. secre-
tary to whom too much praise cannot be given for his
untiring exertions. The umpires' boats were manned,
and the sport commenced at two o'clock precisely, and
was continued till nearly dark.

GENTLEMEN BM:MUMS' (JUNIOR) RACE.
First Heat.
Mr. F. Rutley
Mr. H. Dobree
Mr. D. Barrett
Mr. T. Ireland
Mr. A. Thorne
Mr. W. Debou
Mr. A. Thorne
Mr. T. Rutley
THE WATERMEN'S APPRENTICES,
For coat, badge, and freedom, occasioned much spi-
rited and praiseworthy rowing.
First Heat.

Second Heat.

Final Heat.

J. H. CiaBper...
R. White

1

Second Heat.

S. Salter
W. J. Wallenger
Third Heat

IL Chitty 1
S. Hammerton
Grand Heat.
G. Hammerton
GENTLEMEN'S FOUR-OARED RACE.
This was fur a very handsome silver cup, originally
presented by the c mmittee to Mr. Clifford, the inventor
of the new system of lowering ships' boats adopted by
the Government, in acknowledgment of his services as
bon. see., when the regatta was first started.
The London Rowing Club 1
The Albion Club 0
The London Club Crew.
Mr. H. H. Piayfard Mr. J. Nottidge
I
Mr. L. Paine Mr. J. Schlutel
Pyle—steerer.
The Albion Crew.
Mr. C. J. Cazaly Mr. W. Devon
Mr. J. Cazaly I Mr. 11. C. Wynn
G. Moare—steerer.
WATERMEN'S rAIR OARS (in old-fashioned boats).
First Heat.
G. Matthews and B. Oxlade 1
It. Kelly and J. Mackinney.. 2
J. Fairy and A. Mills 0

At first they were all very even, and when off the high
bridge the winners took the lead, and kept it easily
towards the finish, when the third pair were shook off,

Second Heat.
H. Chambers, Newcastle; T. Macksnny, Richmond 1
T. Cole, Chelsea; G. Driver, Wandsworth
J. Butler and J. Williams, Manchester
It was a most determined and extraordinary race, both
in style and pace. A. rare bustling start was taken by
all three. White forged a magnificent lead, but after
pulling very heartily half the distance the pace of white
told them a tale, and the winner went in front with a
very trifling lead of a yard or two.

Final Heat.
T, Cole and G. Driver
R. Chambers and T. Mackenny
G. Mathews and N. Casada
J. Mackinney and H. Kelly
This heat produced an annoying accident, which may
have been the occasion of considerable sums at odds be-
ing parted with. The favourites were Kelly and John
Mackinney, iwho,e recent fame ha-1 at the Manches-
ter and Salford regatta brought them much into request,
and it is to be regretted that any mischance should have
prevented their going fur the race, which they most
assuredly did not, for in the moment after the start
Kelly broke his oar, and the other three disappeared be-
fore him like lightning, but on nearing the Crab Tree a
gap began to exhibit itself in the trio, Cole gallantly
leading the van, and with his dashing stroke gaining
slightly to the end.
WATERMEN'S PAIR OARED RICE, OPEN TO THE WOULD, IN

OIJTRIGGEBS.

H. Winship, Elswick ; J. Bruce, do ................ 1
H. Clasper, Newcastle ; W. Pocock, Lambeth... 0
From the moment of the start to the tiniah there was
very little doubt about this matter. The winners took
the lead and ke it, coming in first as they liked.