March 
THE FIELD. 
245 
HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE, 1854. 
MORN. 
MORN. EVEN. 
U. U. H. M. 
.. iM i ii 
.. 4.68 5.18 
..5.88 5.55 
.. 6.18 8.43 I 
Mar. 89, Wednesday.... 7.io <-43 
„ S3, Thursday 8.23 816 
24. Friday io. 0 
25, Saturday 11.37 0. 0 
Mar. is. Saturday... 
1 lii. Sunday... 
•• a,, Monday... 
" 21. Tuesday.. 
_ it,,,, | Water at the subjoined plaocs,talte the above time at London 
To risi> ” ridgc ond a dd or subtract the timo in the following Tnble. 
SUBTRACT rnou LONDON PRIDOE. 
Brighton.... 3 0 
Jlomognc. • ••■ - « 
Calais ® J® 
Chester Bar.. 3 37 
Cowes •* 
Dublin 2 o5 
Dover Pier- . 2 57 
Dunnosc — 4 12 
(Jravcsend. . 0 3/ 
Greenock.. ... 2 22 
Greenwich.. 0 20 
Havre 4 10 
ADD TO LONDON DR1DOE. 
II. M. 
Amsterdam.... o 53 
Antwerp 2 18 
Brest 1 3.0 
llridnort 3 53 
Cherbourg — 5 23 
Cardigan. 4 53 
Cork 2 23 
II. M. 
Harwich 2 37 
I pswioh 2 7 
Lowestoft 3 37 
Margate 2 2 
Needles 4 22 
Norc 0 58 
Ostend. 1 12 — 
Portsmouth . . 2 27 Downs 3 38 
Ramsgate 2 47 Exmouth 4 18 
Sliorcham — 2 52 Fowey 3 23 
Southampton 2 27 Guernsey 4 23 
Spithead 4 37 .Hamburgh.... 3 53 
n. M. 
Humber, mth. 
of 3 23 
Land's End. . . 2 23 
Leith 0 15 
Mil ford Haven 3 38 
Plymouth ... 3 28 
Rotterdam ... o 63 
Torbay 3 55 
Weymouth.... 4 23 
Whitby 1 38 
Wisbcaeh 5 23 
Youghal 2 53 
CLUB MEETINGS, 1854. 
Mar. 20. Monday ... .Meeting of the Royal London Yacht Club. 
A mil 1 Saturday ..Meeting of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club. 
.. / Tuesday ....Meeting of the London Model Yacht Club, at 
Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, at half-past 
7 r.M. 
r > Wednesday .Meeting of the Birkenhead Model Yacht Club. 
” ]9, Wednesday .Monthly Meeting of the Liverpool Yacht Club. 
May 2,' Tuesday ....Meeting of the London Model Yacht Club, at 
Anderton's Hotel. 
24 Wednesday (Queen's Blrtliday), Annual Meeting of the Royal 
Victoria Yacht Club, at tho Thatched House 
Tavern, St. James's-sireet. 
June 6, Whlt-Tuesday.. Meeting of the London Model Yacht Club, at 
Anderton's Hotel. 
SAILING MATCHES AND CLUB REGATTAS, &c. 
March 22. -Match between the Irresistible, Mr. Gardner, P.W.Y.C., and 
the Blue-eyed Maid, Commodore Tnckwcll, L M.Y. Club. Course, 
from Erith to the Chapman and back. Tickets for the steamer to 
be had ot The Field Office. 
April Match between the Idas, sailed by Mr. Gunner, and the 
Albatross, sailed by Mr. Berncastle. Course, Blackwnll to Graves- 
end and back. 
April 13— Opening Trip of the Prince of Wales ^ aclit Club. 
April 29.— Opening Trip of the Royal London Yacht Club. 
April 29.— Opening Trip of the London Model Yacht Club 
May 3rd — Private match between Jessica and Sirocco, L.Y.C., pro- 
vided It blows a single reefed breeze. 
May 22, Monday.— First match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club- 
Cutter Yachts only. 
July 6, Thursday. -Second match of the Royal Thames Yacht Club- 
Schooners only. 
July 18, Tuesday.— Annual Regatta at Lowestoft, Suffolk. 
ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB— Ryde, 16th March. 1854. 
Clymene — J. Wardlnw, Esq. {pro. (cm..) is building a 
new Yacht at Inmans’ of 90 tons, to be called the “ Eugenie.” 
The present week has been a busy week at the Club, quite 
a miniature season, and has proved the usefulness of keeping 
up tho establishment through the winter, ns thus it has 
proved fully equal to tho sudden, unexpected, and largo 
demand made upon it. Many Members, and their friends, 
are still partaking of its accommodation in comfort — whilst 
complaints of want of accommodation and famine prices 
were rife in other places. An increaso in tho number of 
candidates has been the result. 
LIVERPOOL YACHT CLUB. 
REGATTAS, MATCHES, MEETINGS, ETC., TO COME. 
AruiL 19. 
Monthly Meeting of the Club at Birkenhead Hotel. 
April 22. 
Members open tho season by sailing in company. 
May 8. 
Match'botween Jessica and Sirocco, provided it blows a 
single reefed breeze. 
May 17. 
Monthly Meeting of the Club at Birkonhoad Hotel. 
Movement of the Irish Yachts — Great activity is 
being displayed by the Irish Yachtmen in getting ready 
for sea. It is generally understood thut the navy is no lon- 
ger short, handed, consequently Yacht owners arc no longer 
backward in preparing for tho season’s amusement. The 
Irish Lily is foremost in the van of preparation. Her 
spirited owner, before commencing her outfit, placed his 
incomparable crew at the service of Her Majesty, but was 
informed by the Admiralty, that no difficulty now existed 
in procuring seamen, consequently ho no longer hesitated 
in fitting out the Lily, ; She has been iitled with two 32 
pounders, and her owners accompanied by Mr. Ilillas *pro- 
ceeds first to Douglas, and then direct to the Bosphorus. 
a sufficient tax np6n them that they should givo their timo and 
trouble to work out (ho proposition. Ho had now slated the 
rough outline of the intentions of tho promoters of tho " Grand 
National Regatta," and he entertained no doubt in his own mind 
but flint tho eobemo would bo willingly supported by tlioso who 
took on interest in rowing matters in all parts of tho kingdom. 
The honourable gentleman concluded by moving a resolution to 
tho effect, “ That a national regatta on tho Thames was highly 
dosirablo, and well worthy tho consideration and support of the 
public and of tho rowing men in particular, and that that meeting 
pledged itsolf to render every assistance in their power to carry 
out such an object.” 
L. F. Chapman, Esq., of Richmond, seconded tho resolution, 
which was thereupon carried unanimously. 
Upon tho motion of Clifford, Beq., seconded by 
Carmichael, Esq., two other resolutions woro agreed to. Ouo of 
tlicso was that which nominated tho following gentlemen ns n 
committee, with power to add to their number : Messrs. Wood, 
Sherman, Walford, Trior, Baldock, Pnyno, Totter, Chapman, 
Julius, Knight, Wainwriglit, and Clifford. 
It was also proposed llmt each of tho rowing clubs should select 
one of its members to not on tho committco. 
Coombos nnd Phelps, who wero present, said they would use 
all their exertions to further tho object. 
Tho Clmirmon announced that Cole, who had just entered tlio 
room, had requested him to intimate, that having Bottled down ns 
i landlord nt Chiswick, ho should subscribe 101. towards tho 
egatta. (Ueor.) After much genornl conversation ns to tho 
best probable means of carrying out thoir end, tho meeting 
separated with an intimation that nil communications would bo 
received by tho Messrs. Soarlo. 
ROWING AT OXFORD. 
On Saturday tho 10th inst. tho Torpid races commenced. 
Great excitement was caused, especially by the Exeter boat, 
which undoubtedly is a very good one. All arc, with few ex- 
ceptions, decidedly above pur. Tho boats took up their positions 
in tho following order. Tho brnckols denoto the humps mode. 
SAILING MATCH ON WEDNESDAY NEXT. 
“ Irresistible” and “ Blue-eyed Maid.” 
The “ Gannett,” one of the vessels of the Watermen’s 
Steam-Packet Company, has been hired to accompany this 
match from Erith to the Chapman Head and back, on 
Wednesday next, the 22nd inst. Tho admission on board 
will be by tickets, price three shillings each, which can 
only be obtained of Commodore Tuckwell, Greenwich ; 
Mr. Gardner, Oxford-street; Mr. Crabb, Secretary to the 
London Model Yacht Club, and Mr. Luxton, the publisher 
of “ The Ejeld,” at 4U8, Strand, opposite Adnm-street, 
Adelphi. Only ninety tickets will be issued, nnd none 
will be obtainable after noon on Tuesday. The “Gannett” 
will leave London Bridge at twenty minutes past seven on 
Wednesday morning, will not touch nt Greenwich, but will 
call at Blaekwall Pier at a quarter pnst eight, wait there 
five minutes for the arrival of the eight o’clock train from 
the City, and thence proceed to Erith, to start the match 
shortly alter nine o’clock. Mr. Wm. Knight, R.H.Y.C., 
lias been chosen umpire. Both the “ Irresistible ” and the 
“ Blue-eyed Muid” are in fine order, nnd it is to be hoped 
they will be favoured with a spanking breeze. The match 
is for 40 1. 
ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. 
The monthly Meeting of this Club will be held at the 
Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi terrace, on Monday next, the 
20th instant, at 8 o’clock p.m. The election of officers for 
the ensuing year will take place at this meeting. The 
Sailing Committee will move — 
“ That should only one Yacht in either class he entered, 
such Yacht, upon sailing over the courses, and otherwise 
complying with the club regulations, be entitled to the 
prize.” “ That in all matches of this Club, there shall be 
no restriction as to rig.” “ That the rules as settled by the 
Sailing Committee be adopted by the Club.” Members 
wishing to dine at the Club dinner, at 6 o’clock on the 
evening of the meeting, are to give notice of their intention 
to Mr. Elder before 2 o'clock on that day. Each member 
may introduce one friend, upon giving such notice. Should 
any member wish any alteration to be made in his address 
or the description of his Yacht, he should at this meeting 
communicate with the Secretary, in order that such altera- 
tion may be correctly inserted in the books and lists for the 
present year, now about to be printed. The following 
nineteen gentlemen are up for the ballot on Monday : — 
Messrs. John Burrowes, Horace Frisby, Andrew Duncan, 
George Duncan, John Draper, J. W. Kentish, John 
Fleming, Charles M. C. Whatman, Thomas Y oung, Henry 
Salt, William Lane, Joseph Fancourt, Francis William 
Bullen, George Winter, William Frederick Richards, 
Robert W. Wortham, Joseph Slade, William Thomas, and 
I.T. Hay. These elections will add the Mercury of 11 
tons and the Cormorant of 12, to the list of the R.L.Y\ 
Club. The following are now for sale : — Lee Heine ties 
Be/ges, 24 Tons, F.M., Three-masted Schooner, price 
£180; Diavolo , 15 tons O.M., Cutter, price £210; Sea 
iVympli ,10 tons O.M., Cutter, price £140; Rambler , 7 
tons O.M., Cutter, price £70; Comet, 21 tons, O.M., Cutter, 
price £320. For particulars apply to the Secretary. 
Portsmouth. — The schooner yacht, Novice, 80 tons, 
vice-Commodore Arcedeckne, R.II.Y.C., is now fitting out, 
and will be ready for sea in a week. We are glud to observe 
fhfi tbe laSt to ,eave lhis station are > in several instances, 
*ne first to recommence operations. 
Captain Frold. — This geutleman wbo made Ihe ex- 
traordinary voyage to the West Indies and back in the 
Dttle Teazor, is, we regret to record, deceased. 
*»* We shall/eel obliged by Ihe Secretaries of “Rowing Clubs,” and 
o/hrrs, foncarding their appointments of Matches or Notices of 
Meltings to come, at their early convenience. 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
April 7.— The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Eiglil-onrcd 
Match. Course — from Mortlnke to Putney. 
„ 14. — Messrs. T. Wilson nnd G. Wildbonr u. Messrs. R. Jackson 
nnd H. Bardon, from Chiswick Eyot to Putney Bridge 
— 10/. a side. 
„ 17.— T. Taylor, of Ouseburn, and W. Patterson, of Gateshead, to 
row for 30/. a side from the High Level Bridge to Scotswood 
Suspension Bridge. 
„ 17.— Fall and Walker row from High Level Bridge to the 
Meadows House, on Tyne. Slake 10/. a side. 
Aug. 7th, 8th, and 9th Manchester nnd Salford Regatta. 
PROPOSED GRAND NATIONAL REGATTA ON THE 
THAMES. 
In common with all who oither bavo been Hike ourselves), or 
aro in tho present day, “ rowing men,” wo rejoice to find that n 
strong nnd determined attempt is about to bo made by some of 
tho lending amateurs of tho last, few years to establish such a 
series of rowing matches as shall bo worthy of tho title with which 
this notice is headed. With this view, a preliminary meeting was 
held on Monday week last, nt the Ship Hotel, Cbnring-cross. The 
chair was occupied on the occasion by J. Nottidge, Esq., wbo, in 
a brief speech, stated the outline of the proposed scheme, the 
head and front of which was, that it was the wish of himself 
nnd other amateurs to establish a grand regatta upon the 
Thames, which, by its obtaining support and contributions 
from the provinces, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, an I 
other largo towns, ns well ns from tho metropolis, would 
bo worthy of the title "National.” (Hear, hear.) There 
were many gentlemen well known in the rowing world who, 
either in consequence of absence from London, or from other en- 
gagements, wero unable to take part with them in the delibera- 
tions of that evening, but he had received the approval and pro- 
mise of assistance from all. Indeed, so far as be lind been able 
to ascertain, there wob a general anxiety to adopt such measures 
ns would tend, to advance tho interests of that scientific nnd manly 
sport in which they all took so much delight. (Hear, hear.) 
Moreover, the formation of such a regotta as was in contempla- 
tion, would have the effect, not only of yiolding gratification to 
the public at large, but would contribute to tho benefit of oil tlioso 
wbo were in any way engaged in rowing matters, whether as 
watermen, os boat builders, or those keeping water-side establish- 
ments. All these persons were therefore interested in the success of 
their propositions, and |tho committee would therefore look with 
some confidence to them for their warmest and most energetic exer- 
tions and aid in forwarding tho object they were about to embark 
in. He altogether differed from a writer under tho name of "An- 
dromache” in a sporting paper, who expressed the opinion that the 
revival of a regatta on the Thames would have the effect of putting 
a stop to private matches. If such a result were in the least probable 
then in that case Le might bo disposed to hesitate in advocating 
a "Grand Regatta” for tho Thames; but os lie entertained a 
decidedly opposite opinion, ho could not but maintain the conviction 
which would bo found in the first resolution to be submitted for 
the approval of tho meeting that evening. Beyond this, too, it 
was only on the occnsionof a regattn that they hod the opportunity 
of witnessing the “ Watermen’s Fours,” or sixes, or even eights, 
for private matches had ns yet not extended to such matches. 
Well, then, in the proposed regatta, there would in all probability 
be several entries for contests ol that description, and then the debtor 
nnd creditor account would also show that they should have all the 
other matches to the good, as it wore. (Hear, hear.) It was to excite 
a laudable spirit of rivalry among all rowing men that this regatta 
was projected, and not to annihilate or diminish private matches; 
and ho was satisfied that it was calculated to stimulate to emula- 
tion such men ns Cole, Messenger, and Cnndlish, nnd others. 
(Hear.) Looking at his position with reference to tlioso matches, 
no one could deny his anxiety that they should come off. Ho 
had tho authority of Cole, however, to state that it was not his 
intention to toko part in the scullers’ contests. So for as 
tho cost of the regatta had bcon considered, it was thought that 
2,000 1. might bo collected. That was a largo sum, no doubt, 
but it was thought that the events contemplated would warrant 
the expectation that even that amount would bo readily sub 
scribed. (Heor, bear.) Supposing that wero done, it was 
thought that if about half of the sum wero dovoted to prizes, and 
some 500 /. towards the necessary expenses, there would thoa 
remain a balance of some 500/. applicable to tho next regatta, to 
be added to the current contributions of each particular year. 
(Hear, hear.) Then it was deemed advisable to appoint a collector 
of subscriptions, who should be paid a per centnge upon bis 
collection, (bear,) and with the aid of such an officer, it was an- 
ticipated that very muoli would bo accomplished. But all rowing 
men, of every class and grade, must unito in the effort and carry 
out the object. (Hoar.) A committee would be nominated that 
evening, with power to odd to their numbers; but these gentle- 
men would be free from any pecuniary liability except so far as 
they might individually be inclined to contribute, it was quite 
Brazcnoso 
Ballot > 
Exeter, 1. j 
St John's. 
Oriel. ) 
Wacltuun.C 
Pembroke. 
Worcester. ) 
University. J 
Cli. Cli., 1. 
Queen's. 
Jesus. 
Exeter, 2. ) 
Cli. Cli., 2. J 
Tho rowing of the Excler boat was first- rale, though Buliol 
refused to acknowledge the bump boforo they cnuio to tho 
Cherwoll; thero is very little doubt but that they wero bumped 
both nt the Gut nnd the Willows. 
Second Day. 
Brozouosc. University. 
Exeter, 1. Worcester. 
Buliol. Cli Cli,, 1. 
St. John's. ) Queen's. { 
Wadham. J Jesus. { 
Oriel. ) Cli. Cli., 2. 
Pembroke. J Exeter, 2. 
Brazcnoso rowed pluckily away from Exeter on this day. 
Tuird Day. 
Oriel. ) Cli. Cli., 2. 
University. J ExotOl', 2. 
Worcester. 
Cli. Cli., I. ) 
Jesus. J 
Queen's. 
A splendid race ensued between Brozonoflo and Exeter, and at 
Hie flag tho latter woro within n foot; they, however, did not 
succeed in bumping. Tlio cheering from tlio Brazcnoao bnrgo 
was particularly vociferous. 
On Wednesday tlio races were again resumed. 
Brazcnoso. 
Exeter, 1. 
Buliol. ) 
Wadham.) 
St. John’s. 
Pembroke. 
Brazcnoso. ) 
Exeter, 1. J 
Wadham. 
Buliol. 
St. John's. 
Pembroke. ) 
University. J 
Oriel. 1 
Worcester. J 
Jesus. 
Cli. Cli., 1. ) 
Queen's. J 
Cli. Ch, 2. 
Exeter, 2. 
Exeter succeeded this day in innking its bump : it mndo it nt 
the Cher well. Cli. Ch. 1. lias somewhat disappointed its ad- 
mirers, many thinking that it would bump every night. It is 
said that tlio second boat is better than the first ; wo shall, lion - 
ever have an opportunity for judging to-morrow : tlio second 
boat decidedly pulls inoro pluckily. Saturday is tlio last day. 
An undbiiguaddatb. 
Gjibat Sooller’s Match for £200 and tub Championship of 
the Tynb. — The great scullers’ contest between Jurnos Messen- 
ger, of Tcddington, nnd James Cnndlish, of Gateshead, was de- 
termined, on Tuesday, upon tbo Tyne, in tlio presenco of n vast 
concourso of spectators. The event was ono which had created, 
both in London and the north, the most lively interest, nnd very 
large 6ums of money depended upon the result. The celebrity of 
the men is so groat that this was considered by all the cognoscenti 
ns not only deciding tlio aquatic mastery of the Tyne, but also 
being, in fact, the trial rnce for tho championship of the Thames 
against Thomas Cole, the present holder of Hint proud position. 
The combatants of yesterday before contended this last season 
from Putney to Maltlako, where Messenger defeated him ; but as 
Candlisli was known to bo in anything but lirst-rnie condition, 
bis friends thought thut be would bo successful if another oppor- 
tunity for competition were afforded him. They wore evenly 
matched in weight and age, both rowing a trifle above 10 stone, 
Messenger having 61b. or 71b. more upon him than bis opponent 
At Newcastle some money bad bcon laid out at even, but ns the 
day approached for the conflict Messenger becamo tlio favourite. 
In the metropolis tho matter was more decided, Messenger being 
all along the favourite, in many instances 7 to 4 being speculated 
upon him. Messenger trained under tbo careful management of 
Mr Styles, of the Rosa und Crown, Putney, until two or three 
days ago, Cundlish taking bis exercise amongst his friends in tlio 
north. The race was appointed for un hour before high water, 
tbo distance being from u boat moored off tbo Mansion-house to 
Stolswood. Messenger took the lead, nnd maintained it through- 
out, winning easily by between 20 and 30 lengths. Tbo time oc- 
cupied was half nn Lour, but this was owing to the roughness of 
the weather. 
MY FIRST DAY’S FLY-FISHING IN 1S54. 
Br tub Hamtshibk Flt-Fisiibr. 
My more theoretical speculations on Piscatorial Entomo- 
logy have been interrupted by engagements that called me 
into Hampshire; and I took the opportunity of being near 
my favourite waters to snatch from graver occupations a few 
hours of recreation. There is very little new to be said on 
the subject of fly-fishing; and yet every day’s experience, if 
rightly used, adds something to our general stock of know- 
ledge. And so I have jotted down just what 1 saw and 
