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THE FIELD. 
[Saturday, 
creased os the evening wore on. The minutes of the pre- 
vious or 87th meeting were first rend by Mr. Secretary 
Crabh, and at once confirmed, as well as the minutes or the 
Sailing Com mil tee relative to certain Bje- laws, which being 
also unanimously confirmed, the Commodoro expressed 
from the chair the thanks of the Committee for the cordial 
manner in which t lie club had in this, as in other instances, 
supported tho deliberate opinions of their officers. The 
ballot then commenced, when 23 candidates passed through 
the ordeal, and were registered as member*. Some routine 
business was then gone through as to tho club library, after 
which tho regular night for the monthly meetings was, for 
satisfactory reasons, changed from tho first Monday to tho 
first Tuesday in each month. 
We shall take care, month by month, to notify in " Tub 
Field ” the proper duto for mooting. Some letters were 
then read by the Secretary, which would not interest the 
public, though very satisfactory to all members of the club. 
The question of tho new button was discussed, and it was 
arranged that k shield (boaring a nautilus) leaning against 
two cross anchors, should be chosen, surrounded with a 
cable ; but that on the burgee a nautilus alone should bo 
tho device, without tho anchors. A regulation cap with 
gold band was also decided on ; and members not officers vvoro 
directed to wear a gold cable instead of the band. On tho 
motion of the commodore, seconded by Mr. (Jibhins, tho 
club rules were ordered to be printed, including rule 30 of 
tho P.NV.Y. Club. Saturday, iho'20thof April, was fixed 
for the opening trip, to start from Greenwich at -1 p.m. 
Among tho candidates whoso names were lidded to the list 
for the April ballot, was Mr. Biddle, yacht Fawn, 15 tons. 
Mr. Bonner offered to present to tho club as many copies of 
their flags, and printed in colours, as tho club found neces- 
sary for present distribution with the book of rules, n pro- 
position which deservedly met with much applause. Mr. 
Farley also tendered a model-yacht for tho club luble, and 
several members promised books to tho library, while tho 
Vice- Commodore and some other gentlemen at oneo handed 
in some volumes, among which were observed, “ A History 
of the Navy,” “Hunt’s Yaohtjng Magazine,” “Knight’s 
Vocabulary in English and Turkish,” Ac., Ac. A port- 
folio for naval prints lias also been provided, ami many 
o her minutiae have not been overlooked, so that month 
by month the comforts of members are considerably in- 
c ’eased. 
Wo are so often asked who are tho members of the L. M. 
Yacht Club, that wo here subjoin their names, in the order 
in which they joined tho Club : — Messrs. Williams, Sander- 
son, Bosworth, Bertram, Crabb, Purnell, Lind, Itowe, 
Richardson, Bundock, Gibson, H. Williams, Escudicr, 
Biffin, North, Hunt(Blackwall), Woodward, Lewis, Sclienloy, 
Ackers, Radford, Hood, Weymouth, Berkeley, Gordon, 
Gardiner, Blackwood, Torrens, Lyne, Siburn, Dovcll, Cooke, 
Wilton, West, Gilbert, Hull, Grady, Lodger, Kent, W. 
Knight, Hunt (Paddington), A. Hunt, Whitehead, Gilbert, 
Djw, Farley, Knibbs, Smith, Armitagc, Bonner, Iluxtablo, 
Tdckwcll, Mogg, H. Armitage, Woodwnrd, Sadlpr, John- 
ronberg, Haines, Berkeley, Cullen, Broughton, Epthorp, 
stockwell, Barrtnv, W. Broughton, Barker, Dutton, Marshal, 
J. Dormay, Ham, Frost, Bain, Lipscombe, Hewitt, S. Hewitt, 
Street, Van, Steel, Guest, Laing, Gunner, Bishop, Wentzcll, 
1’earco, West, Einnis, Bunnett, Meacham, and Crocket. 
The signal-number of the lust gontlomnn renders u third 
figure nacossary for that of any candidate joining the club ; 
the signal-numbers in April (after Mr. Crocket’s name) will 
commence at 102. Looking to the state of this club some 
t voive months ago, its increase in numbers, as well as in the 
estimation of yachtsmen, cannot but he regarded as most 
remarkable, the next meeting will bo held at Andcrton’a 
Hotel on the first Tuesday in April, at seven p.m. 
PRINCE OF WALES YACHT CLUB. 
The monthly meeting of this club was held on Friday, the 
3rd inst., at tho club-house, Freemasons’ Tavern, the com- 
modore presiding, and 100 members in attendance. Tho 
minutes of tho last meeting buing confirmed, and eight 
gentlemen ballotted for and elected, tho officers retired 
while tho club proceeded to elect lor the ensuing year. Mr. 
Lilley being called to the chair, J. Burncasllo, Esq., was 
p r oposcd and unanimously re-elected commodore, E. Knibbs, 
Esq., vice-commodore, P. Turner, Esq,, treasurer, and C. F. 
Chubb, Esq., loin, secretary. A discussion arose as to 
e'ccting a joint secretary to fill tho vacancy occasioned by 
the resignation of Mr. j. P. Gordon, which vacancy it was 
not in contemplation to supply, Mr. Chubb having under- 
taken in committee to perform the wholo duties as sole 
secretary ; hut it appearing that, according to tho laws of the 
club in force, and which it requires a notice of motion to 
alter, there must bo two secretaries, it was considered im- 
perative on the members to elect two. Two gentlemen 
present wore thou proposed — viz., Mr. Bonner and Mr. 
Sadlier, and the choice fell on the latter gentleman. He 
will therefore continue to act in conjunction with Mr. Chubb, 
unless any change takes place with regard to the office in 
question. Messrs. A. Turner and J. Woodward were ro- 
electcd auditors, and Mr. Webster elected vie.o Blundell, 
resigned; A. Bcrncustlo, Esq., was elected cup-bearor ; and 
Messrs. Hewett, Dormay, Chubb, Fori on, Quot, Hill, 
Sadlier, Cooper, Gardner, (inuves, Ayckbourm*, and A. 
Berueastle, with tho flag officers, as Hie bailing Committee 
for the ensuing year. 
The several officers then proceeded to return thanks f»v 
their re-clcction, aud tho question as to increase of tonnage 
came on for discussion. Several members spoke in favour, 
and Mr. Legg moved an amendment to reduce the maximum 
tonnage to 8 tons, the original tonnage of the club. On a 
vote being taken, the inert' aso to 15 tons was carried by !)7 
to 3. Lieutenant Foord's motion, that no shifting ballust be 
allowed, was carried unanimously. Formal notice of motion 
w is then given of certain alterations in the laws, the pro- 
p »sed changes being the result of a long consideration by the 
ommodorc and lion, secretary, Mr. Chubb, who had ob- 
tained copies of the laws from all the royal yacht clubs, and 
had perused them all. The Sailing Committee having dis- 
cussed them, they were now formally put to the club. Mr. 
Lilley gave no! ice of motion to alter Law No. 2, imposing 
two secretaries, that next year them l*o but one lion, 
secretary to tho club. Commodore luckwell. L. M. C., 
gave notice of motion that no (moming-out to windward be 
allowed in matches. TltB ftrt.^tKC Tin I* was fixe I 
for the 13th of April, when the yachts will proceed 
to Erith, aud dine at the Club*house-, “ Tho Crown. 
Several prices were announced to be sailed for in matches 
of the Club* Mr. Hutchinson had forwarded from Aus- 
tralia 30f 01 ft prise for yacht# of 8 tons, according to 
the rule# of the club j and Mr. Abbott slated his Intention 
of giving a cup Ui bi t*U«4 for yatjhU of B WU» aud wn««r. 
J. Grantham Robinson, Esq., of the Ariadna and Vixen, 
stated that he was so strong a supporter of tho increase of 
tonnage to 15 tons, that it was his intention to give a cup 
to ho sailed for by yachts of that class, to be called the 
Grantham Cup. Tho next conversations take.-, place on 
Friday next, tho 17th instant, when Mr. Ditchburn will 
continue his interesting lecture on Yacht Building. 
Lowestoft Regatta— la order that yachtsmen may in 
succession visit tho annual regattas at Harwich, Soulhuohl, 
Lowestoft, and Yarmouth, the Lowestoft Regatta has been 
fixed for July 18, when prizes for all classes of yachts will 
be offered. 
ROYAL THAMES YACHT CLUB. 
Mr. D. J. Iloarc 1ms been elected into the sailing 
committee. 
ROYAL ST. GEORGE’S YAC1IT CLUB. 
Tun Annual “ Reai»ino-out Dinner,” which came off 
on Ash Wednesday, was accompanied by many fortuitous 
circumstances which added much to the cclai with which 
this entertainment is always inaugurated. It so happened 
that it was the day fixed for tlm embarkation of the 
gallant 33rd (the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment) for 
service in the East. The splendid screw steam-ship Emu 
was alongside the Jetty to receive them, and the troops 
marched on hoard amid the vociferous cheers of assembled 
thousands, and to the music of the splendid baud ol the 
21st and 90th Regiments. Such an opportunity for paying 
n mark of respect to our gallant defenders was not to be 
lost- and the colonel was waited upon by the committee, 
and ’invited to the banquet which was to take place in the 
evening The invitation, so freely and hospitably offered, 
was ns frankly accepted; and though the military duties of 
Colonel Blake prevented his being present, and the pre- 
parat ions for sea kept Captain Stamp (comm aiming the Emu) 
on hoard, the 33rd was well represented by Major Mainly, 
Captains Donovan, Burke, Wilkin, and the other officers, 
who fully appreciated the unexpected exhibition of good 
feeling which everywhere presented itself. The el.a.r was 
taken by Vice-Commodore Lord Otho Fitzgerald ; tho 
vice-chair by the lion. George Ilandcock. Covers were 
laid for sixty, which number shortly after seven o clock 
sat down to one of those sumptuous repasts for which the 
St. Georges are celebrated. Amongst those present were 
—Sir James Dombrain, Colonel Curtis, C.B., W. 1'. 
Hume M.P., Captain Svmonds, R.N., Captains Sandcs, 
Grady, Edwards, Lowry ; Richard Bonrkc, Wakely, Ilume, 
Horneby, Westby, Esqvs., &c. The evening passed oft with 
the greatest hilarity and enjoyment; and when the hour 
of parting arrived, the entertainers turned out to a man, 
and escorted their guests to the boats which were to take 
them on board the Emu, giving a parting cheer for the 
gallant 33rd, accompanied l>y an earnest aspiration tor 
their success and speedy return. 
Sun* building. — The Water Line Model.— S ome 
controversy 1ms arisen relative to tho origin of ship models 
now in use. The invention has been claimed by some of 
tho oldest shipbuilders, hut after proper investigation, it lias 
been awarded to Mr. Orlando B. Merill, of this city, who is 
now living, at tho age of ninety years, and mado the first 
water lino model on tlm plan now in use, in they ear 1794; 
previous to that time, there were used only skeleton models, 
composed of pieces showing tho ribs, &c., of the ship. 
Newbury port Herald. 
a most excellent and cheep food for poultry of all sorts. The 
brewers’ grains will keep fresh for upwards of a week, and 
should bo freshly mixed every morning. I havo used this 
food for some time with the greatest success. My fowls, In- 
cluding Turkic.-', Cochin-China, and tho delicate Polish- 
crested fowl, all eat it greedily, preferring it to burlcy and 
wheat. In these dear times when economy is so requisite 
I am persuaded that all poultry keepers would find this a 
most valuable expedient. I find I can keep my fowls 40 per 
cent, cheaper, and quite as well as before 1 knew of it.” 
March Slh. 
Your Obedient Servant, 
A Poultry Fancier. 
®ur fttttr-laj. 
PIKE FISHING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 
Sir,— I returned last Saturday evening from NVestoa Turvllle Lake, 
near Wendovcr, where, in company with a friend, I had been Ashing 
for Avc days. We took altogether seventeen fish, including one 
monster weighing 24 lbs., a male fish, in splendid condition. Our usual 
halt was a live one, dace or roach, with float, and with sucli we tempted 
tho glorious old “ fresh -water shark wo were lucky enough to land 
all safe and sound. He is now In the hands of Mr. Cooper of Radnor, 
street, for preservation. The above number of fish appears small, but 
taking into consideration the bright weather, we hnd no need to feci 
dissatisfied with our sport; and what with Mr. Hardy’s good cheer, 
and his pretty daughter’s sweet smiles, I know of few happier days 
spent, In my sporting recollections. 
Tho length of the above 241bs. fish, was 4 feet, within 1} Inches. 
Garden Court, Temple, March 7, 1854. Hawk-kte. 
TOP-RING FOR TROLLING. 
Sin,— I was much surprised to sco by the letter of “ Aliens,” in your 
paper, that lie must have entirely misinterpreted tho spirit of my 
letter on Ills ring; I never for a moment supposed that he had copied 
it from the book which I mentioned; but my reason for naming that 
book was, tlmt ho might see a description of tho ring which I alluded 
to, which also had a wheel for the line to ran on, for the purpose of 
preventing friction; and I meant— although I may not, perhaps, have 
explained myself so clearly ns I ought to have done— that I entirely 
approved of his ring, having found great benefit from a ring with a 
pulley, although different, as It appears, In its construction fVom tho 
ring of u AUeus." — I am, &c., Flomp.x, 
CURE FOR MANGE. 
Sir,— I t has just occurred to me that you might perhaps bo able to 
give me an effectual cure for mange In tho next number of your 
journal. My son, a young officer, left a favourite terrier in my care 
last year, and the poor animal has been for several mouths afflicted 
with this disease; many remedies havo been tried, but all have failed 
in effecting a permanent cure; the itching returns in a fortnight or 
so. The dog has had very little animal food for some time, and Is taken 
good care of. I should lecl greatly obliged for any information on tho 
subject, and remain, your obedient servant, G. M. A. 
THE UNIVERSITY EIGHT-OARED RACE. 
Sin,— I see, by a paragraph in your valuable paper, that the raco 
between Oxford and Cambridge is fixed for Friday the 7th of April. 
Surely this day cannot possibly suit the convenience of the Cambridge 
crew. The “ Little-go" examination does not end till Wednesday the 5th, 
and three at least of the crew, and probably five, being “Second-year ' 
men, will bo engaged at Cambridge till almost the last moment. 
How they mo to get anything like a reasonable amount of practice 
over the London course, I can’t conceive. Yours faithfully, 
B. A. Cantab. 
*,* shall feel obliged by the Secretaries of “Sowing Clubs,” ami 
others, forwarding their appointments of Matches or Notices of 
Meltings to come, at their early convenience. 
♦ 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
Mar. 14.— James Messer ger, of Teddington, and James Candlisb, of 
Newcastle, on the Tyne— for 100 1. a side. 
April 7.— The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Eight-oared 
Match. Course— from Mortlake to Putney. 
14.— Messrs. T. Wilson ami G. Wild boar v. Messrs. R. Jackson 
and II. Uardon, from Chiswick liyot to I’utney Bridge 
— 101. n side. 
17. — t. Taylor, of Ouseburn, aud W. Patterson, of Gateshead, to 
row for 30/. a side Irom the High Level Bridge to Scotswoud 
Suspension Bridge. , . ... 
17. — Full and Walker row from High Level Bridge to the 
Meadows House, on Tyne. Stake 10/. a side. 
Aug. 7th, 8th, and 9th Manchester nnd Salford Regatta. 
PnQPOSF.D National Regatta on tiie Thames — A long report is in 
type, but omitted for want of space. All communications to Messrs. 
Searlc. 
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE. 
Tho following is tho order of Hie boots ns decided by the Lent 
Term Races. Tho number now is sixteen instead of twenty-four. 
The last eight havo been incorporated with tho “trial heat 
boats, or “ sloggers,” and though called officially “ the Second 
Division,” will doubtless bo distinguished in common parlance 
bv their old and euphonious appellation. 
' 1st Trinity 1 Corpus 9 
St. John’s (Lady Margaret 2 Sidney 1" 
Trinity Hull 3 Lady Margaret 2nd . . . 11 
3rd Trinity 4 Kings 12 
Christ’s 5 Emmanuel 2nd 13 
Emmanuel d Jesus 14 
Cuius 7 Queen ’e lo 
1 st Trinity 2nd .... 8 Pctcrhouso 10 
POULTRY. 
DATES Ob’ SHOWS. 
Ait.il.— Royal Dublin Society's Spvina Show, April 18, and three 
following days. A distant Secretary, W. E. Steele, Esq,, M.li. Entries 
close April 3. 
Si ithmbek — Mnlv.ru, In the Promenado Gardens, Wednesday and 
Thursday, the 13th ami 14th of September. Honorary Secretary, T. 
McCann, Esq, Graham House, Malvern. Entries eloso August It). 
Deukmbeu Colchester Second Anuual Exhibition. 
Cochin China Fowls in Australia.— The first brood 
of this valuable description of poultry in the colony was 
hatched yesterday morning. It will be remembered that 
very high prices were offered in England for fowls of this 
breed, and eggs of Cochin China fowls were sold at n 
guinea apiece. For the introduction of these birds we arc 
indebted to Mr. A. Fyfe, who brought them from Singa- 
pore. They ru e a great addition to our poultry, nnd will 
materially Improve the meagre stock we at present possess. 
—'Geolong A(lvortlser f Oc l. JiUth, 1853. 
Cu sap Food von Poultry.— “ Sic,— *It may not bo 
generally known In the Poultry world) that brewers grains, 
ofialtfod in bolllug water and milted etlff with uiungi fw® 
gtiuratic anir SlusitiU 
Drury Lane Theatre. — A performance took placo 
at this theatre on Wednesday morning In aid of the funds 
now being raised for the support of the wives of thoso 
soldiers who have departed on foreign service. In addition 
to the philanthropic object to be attained, John Bull’s pre- 
deliction for sight-6eeing was also to be gratified by the at- 
tendance of no less a personage than the Lord Mayor in 
state, therefore a very crowded audience assembled within 
the walls of the theatre. The stroets adjacent to the Old 
Drary were also thronged by a large concourse of spectators 
anxious to catch a glimpse of the new patron of tho Drama, 
as ho proceeded cn grande tvnue lo the scene of action. 
It was first intended lo present the drama of the “ Corsican 
Brothers,” but tho public opinion not having been found 
sufficiently favourable to the “erring and extravagant 
spirit” of the Corsican, that ghostly piece was withdrawn, 
and Sheridan Knowles’s more classical tragedy “ Virginius” 
was substituted in its stead ; Mr. G. V. Brooke forcibly 
delineating tbc Homan Father. The state box, with its 
usual ornature, was brought into requisition for the accom- 
modation of the Lord Mayor and his suite, and the interior 
of the theatre was tastefully and appropriately decorated 
with French nnd English flags, intermingled with the 
star-spangled banner of America, doubtless to bear testi- 
mony that the hearts of her citizens are with us in the good 
cause. Tho band of the Household cavalry was stationed in 
i ho orchestra, and lent their aid to the National Anthem, 
which was effectively given by a special chorus. The 
performance was throughout marked with much spirit. 
The Adelphi Theatre pursues its successful career 
with its powerful company, and the perfection of the mise en 
scene. The last three nights for some time of thnt extraor- 
dinary drama, “The Thirst of Gold,” with its Sea of Ice, 
and powerful acting of Madame Celeste, Webster, and 
Kcelcy, arc announced to make room for tho production of 
a new drama, in four acts, called “ Two Loves and a Li/e.” 
We understand it is perfectly original, and abounding in 
strong situation. When we inform our readers that it is 
written by the authors of “ Masks and Faces,” Messrs. Tom 
Taylor and Charles Reade.aml that nearly every member in 
the company will assist in the production, we may predict 
for it a more than ordinary success. “ The Serious Family ” 
is a decided hit, and nightly received with roars of laugh- 
ter. The oust is a decided improvement on the original, 
combining tho talents of Mr. H. Webster (in his original 
character), Mr. Kcelcy, Mr. Leigh Murray, Mrs. Keelcy, 
and Miss Woolgar. SVc havo heard it whispered that ono 
of the Broughs has a farce in course of preparation, which 
will bring forth tho taluuts of Mr. aud Mrs. Keoley with 
capital effect. 
Lyceum.— One of those elegant “drawing-room come- 
dies ” nowhere represented with such finish as at this 
theatre, was successfully produced on Wednesday evening. 
“ The Charming Widow " is the title given to the piece— an 
adaptation from the French, and, like its genus, a trifle 
light ns air. The only incident in tho novelty is tho re- 
claiming of an erring benedict by a lady, who substitutes a 
purse— -Shade for him by a widow, with whom lie is not at 
all disinclined to intrigue — fov a similar article, worked for 
tho spouso by his affectionate wife. A youthful actress, 
Miss Talbot, made her debut in “ The Charming W idow, 
much of the success of which may be attributed to the ele- 
gance nnd refinement of her acting. Her appearance is 
captivating, and is heightened by the taste nnd magnificence 
of her toilet. It is sufficient to say that Mr. Charles 
Mathews was the volulilo husband, to convey an idea ol n 
guy and vivacious gentleman, who menus no groat harm, 
nnd who during tho econo certainly effects none, ihcra 
was r crowded home on the occasion) and tho dobutttnto re* 
calved very flattering mark# of upprobutfom 
