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THE FIELD 
[Saturday, 
and the order wan given to pipe to dinner— Mr. W. 
Knight in the chair, rind Commodore Berncastlc and 
Vice-Commodore Knibbs filling the vice-chair*. The 
catering deserves great praise ; everything was in abun- 
dance, and at reasonable charges. But after the usual 
j 0 y/fl and other toasts and speeches, Eritll Bay was again 
rcuchcd, and the guns of the steamer announced the con- 
clusion of the match, the yachts arriving thus : — 
h. m. 
Blue-Eyed Maid * 32 
Irresistible 4 13 
The Maid, of five tons, thus won the match by eleven 
minutes, beating an opponent of eight tons. The 22nd of 
March will long be remembered by nil those on board the 
Gannett; and, while Messrs. Gardner and Tuckwell are 
entitled to high praise, we may also laud the members of 
the Prince of Wales and Model Clubs for mustering at so 
early a match. The March wind well repaid their spirit. 
The cruise added a feather to the caps of all concerned. 
ROY All LONDON YACHT CLUB. 
Tim annual meeting for the election of officers took place 
on Monday last, the ‘20th of March instant. TliO house- 
dinner list contained on this occasion forty-two names, and 
at tho conclusion of this hilarious meal, moro than a hun- 
dred members asKombled for business in the lurgo drawing- 
room of the Caledonian, wlioro tho chair .and vlco-chalr wore 
filled by Commodoro Goodson and Mr. II. V. Cocking. 
The minutes of the February meeting having been read by 
tho socretury, and unanimously confirmed, tho iiMial monthly 
ballot commenced, but the long list of candidates for ad- 
mission inado this somewhat a tedious affair, notwithstand- 
ing tlio nsslfitnnco of an additional new box, and a conversa- 
tion thereupon aroso as to the best means of saving time at 
these monthly elections, on which some Jittle difference of 
opinion was found to exist ns to whether each candidate 
should undergo tlio ordeal separately, or four be pilt up to- 
gether, “ or bow otherwise." Ultimately, and alter some 
discussion, it was arranged tliut tlio Sailing and House Com- 
mittees should unite in conforonco and determine tlio best 
method to be adopted In future, the grand desideratum being 
the prevention of delay. The officers now left tho room, 
when Mr. White proposed, and Mr. Phillips seconded the 
motion, “That James Goodson, F.sq., be oleoted Commodore 
for the season 1804-56.’’— Carried by acclamation. The 
Commodoro then re-entered tlio room, greeted by tumultu- 
ous applause, and, after formally resuming tlio cliuir, rose 
nnd returned thunks. Mr. Crockford next pointed out 
Unit there was a vacancy in the second post of tho club, 
tbut of Vice-Commodore; that it was a rulo in many 
services to promote by seniority ; tliut in tlio present instance 
such a rule enabled tlio club to acknowledge merit; that, 
in short, tlio gentleman who till that evening had acted in 
tlio ofilco of Rear-Commodoro hud lndlsputubly obtained 
the respect of evory member of tho club, over fulfilling bis 
duties most zealously and efficiently; nnd that, in now 
electing him to tlio higher post of Vice-Commodoro, tho 
club would) while puyitig him tills furthor respect, find also 
Bdvantugos accruing to themselves. Mr. John Frudgeloy 
seconded this motion, which was receivod with cheers, and 
carried unanimously. No gentleman was named for the 
post of Rear- Commodore, which consequently remains 
vuennt. Mr. C. F. Farmer proposed, and Mr. Van do Wall 
seconded, Mr. Eugle as treasurer, which was also carried 
unanimously, and thereupon Vico-Commodoro Andrews 
and Mr. Euglo returned thunks. Mr. Short, one of the 
most experienced yucbtsinen in tho club, was, on the 
nomination of the Commodoro and Mr. Cocking, elected 
Cup-bearer. Mr. Short, in acknowledging the honour, 
merrily alluded to the duties of the offico, urging tliut while 
ho wished those duties were more arduous, tliut lie might 
discharge them to the vory best of his ability, lie could not 
but consider the berth as almost u sinecure, and one the*, 
following examples in higher places, ho thought sliou d 
therefore liuvo u sulary attached to it, (laughter) which 
would muko it exceedingly comfortable. Mr. liidder pro- 
posed, and Mr. Phillips seconded, that Messrs. Tuluiadgc, 
Crockford, and Van de Wall, ho olocted Auditors, which 
being carried, the last gentleman returned thanks. The 
following gentlemen were, ou the motion of Messrs. White 
and Young, and Young and Parkinson, elected as 
The Satuko Committee. 
Mr. F. Boaohoroft 
„ J. Crockford 
„ Q. C. Euglo 
„ C. F, Farmer 
„ J. Fradgcloy 
„ 9. Lnno 
„ It Knight 
„ H. 1'. Monk 
„ E. S. Phillips 
„ J. T. Tnlmadgo 
Tub House Committee. 
Mr. II. V. Cocking 
„ A, Crosloy 
„ 0. C. Engle 
„ W. Goodson 
„ G. IUlfhldo 
„ It Tress 
„ P Van itg Wall 
Mrm.— TlioCommodorcondVIee- 
Commodoro are members of tlio 
sidling committee, but not of the 
liouso committee. 
Mr. Cocking returned thanks on behalf of the liouso com- 
mittee. 
The Commodore proposed, nnd Mr. Oriel seconded, tho 
motion, that Mr. Arthur Johnson, Mr. Crockford, and Mr. 
C. F. Farmer, ho elected measurers oT tho yachts. Carried. 
These gentlemen will now have a littlo extra duty to per- 
form, owing to the recent ulterution in tho Club rules for 
tonnage. Other clubs are also about to make similar altera- 
tions. This, in the Royal London, had a strenuous advo- 
cate in the lato Mr. ICveloigli, whose coadjutor, Mr. Crock- 
ford, at length succeeded in carrying tho present measure- 
ment, notwithstanding, at first, a good donl of opposition. 
Among the oilier business transacted, the following appoint- 
ments were put to tlio vote nnd putted : — Messrs, Brad- 
beare and Sons, sail and flag-makers to tho club at Lowostoft, 
Mr. Van retaining that uppointmeut for London ; 
Messrs. Gordon, Duff, und Co., agents at Madeira ; Mr. 
Lowe, agent at Civita Vocchia ; with other agents for 
Copenhagen, Tonning, Flonsburg, Christiania, Gottenburg, 
Ac. The alterations in the Club rules were now read from 
the chair, and alter tome discussion, in which rules 24 and 
33 were frequently quoted, but to ho us steadily set aside, tlio 
proposed alterations wore passed, t lie chief of which was 
(an excellent ono in our opinion) tliut in matches, if but om> 
yacht be entered, and comply with regulations, she bo en- 
titled to the prize ou suiliug over the course. Wo agreo 
with Commodore Goodstm that the ownor of a fast boat 
qught to have this reward for his expenditure and yachting 
spirit. A raco-liorso may walk over the course, aud why 
uot.a yacht? What is 6auce for the gooso is sauco for the 
gander. Another rule was carried — “ That in future races 
there be no restriction jas to. rig, ’’and thut “ booming out bo 
allowed." The rule “ to skeet to windward only" was 
abolished, and now skeeting is allowed ad libitum. Having 
recorded thus much of Monday’s meeting, we must not 
forget to announce that all new candidates will have to pay 
an entrance fee of one guinea, in addition to tlio annual 
subscription of one guinea. This regulation comes in 
force on the third Monday in April, for which ballot there 
arc already many candidates. liismillahl we had for- 
gotten all about the Ball. No, not forgotten if, but 
omitted to record it in “Tub Field.” Let us mention 
it now. On Thursday, the Ifltli instant, the evening before 
St. Patrick’s Day, Willis’s Rooms opened their portals to 
no Ic?s than 340 Judies and gentlemen, introduced by* Mem- 
bers of the Royal London Yacht Club. It has been our 
good fortune to “ ussist ” in those rooms on countless occa- 
sions; but we never saw there a reunion at all equal to thut 
of the sixteenth instant. It was a glorious proof of the 
beauty, elegance, and sterling quulity of the middle class of 
Old England. The nonsensical hauteur of the mere aris- 
tocrat was ogrecubly outblnzoned by tlio frank cordiality of 
that stratum, us a geological friend at our elbow calls it, 
which contains the soldier, tlio sailor, the lawyer, und the 
merchant, second in nothing praiseworthy to tho butterflies 
of Belgravia. The rooms were full, the hand good (Adams’s), 
tho dance* no lees than twenty-four, the supper very llbe* 
rally supplied, aud, better than all, tlio supper-speeches 
few, being confined, with that good taste for which tho 
R. L. Y. C. is distinguished, to the toasts of “ Tho Queen,’’ 
and “ The Ladies.” And tlio weuthcr was fine ; and from 
this time forth the ball of the 11. L. Y. Club will prove an 
annual “lilt.” 
PRINCE OP WALES YACHT CLUB. 
At tlio conversazione hold ou Friday (yesterday week) Mr 
Russel 1 attended to explain hid patent bout lowering aparutus, 
which uppeured to give great satisfaction. We regret to 
say Mr. Dilchburn was prevented by indisposition from con- 
tinuing his interesting lectures. He lias promised, however, 
ut tlio next conversazione to give a lecture on the causos of 
wrecks, from personal observations, and the moans of guard- 
ing against them. Tho next monthly meeting will be on the 
7th of April, when clevon candidates will be submitted to 
tho ballot, amongst them Mr. J. It. Kirby, of the Mischief, 
10 tons, and Mr. Leftwich, of the ArieL The club list of 
yachts forming their fleet since its commencement is just 
out, and we shall take an early opportunity of publishing 
the same. 
A SAIL AND SALE OP THE LELIA.— YACHT RACE AT 
THE ANTIPODES. 
A most agroeablo aquatic excursion of tho boautiful 
Amcricun schooner “ Pride of tlio Sea,” commanded by Cap- 
tain Hodges, was enjoyed on Saturday last, by a large party 
of ladies nntl gentlemon from Melbourne and its neighbour- 
hood. The anchor was weighed about 10 o’clock a m., hut 
the breezo being too light to enable Captain Hodges to sail 
his vessel through the denso mass of shipping that crowds 
the harbour immediately off Sandridge, the services of the 
Maitland steamer, which had brought the excursionists 
from Melbourne, were called into requisition to tow the 
Bchoouor into nn open spaco. The “ Pride of the Sea” was 
met nt that point by the beautiful English yacht “ Lolia,” 
formerly the property of our follow colonist, Thomas Hodges, 
Esq., lute M.P. for Kent, but purchased recently by the 
government for the use of the Survey department. It was 
evidont from tlio movements of the “ Lelia” that she in- 
tended to try her sailing powers against the schooner; but 
Captain Hodges, “ on hospitable thoughts intent,” although 
steering his own beautiful craft, paid so much attention to 
his guests, that lie did not make the most of her in beating 
to windward. In addition to the disadvantages that arose 
from the ‘‘man at tho wheel" thus making himself agreeable 
to tho ladies, the trim of the scliooner was so injuriously 
altered by the weight of a hundred people on tho after put t 
of her deck, that she would not keep what sailors call a 
‘‘ weather helm." Tho result wus that, at 4 o'clock p.m,, 
the “ l elia” was about a quarter of a mile in advance oi lier 
rival. The w nd, which was southerly, was very light during 
the whole day, otherwise it was believed by some experienced 
people ou board the schooner that the “ Leliu” would have 
had no chance with her. On the run back the “ Lelia" was 
left a long way astern. Tho party consisted of thirty-three 
ladies and about seventy gentlemen. Tho Lieutenant 
Governor, the Amorican Consul, the Auditor and Surveyor- 
Generals, several members of the Legislative Council, the 
Commander of II.M.S. “Eloctra,” nnd Harbour Master, 
were among the number. 
Tho scene was much enlivened by the performances of an 
excellent bund, which the gayer portion of those on board 
were not slow to avail, themselves of — for waltz, polka, and 
quadrille, followed each other in quick succession during 
the whole day. A most sumptuous luncheon was provided, 
aud served up in a very tastefully-decorated cabin, and 
nothing wus wanting thut genuine hospitality could suggest 
to contribute to the pleasure and comfort of ull on board. 
Complimentary toasts to Britain, America, nnd Victoria, 
woro cordially given und responded to. The American 
Consul was peculiarly happy in his remarks ; and the senti- 
ments of hearty good will towards tho “old country,” which 
lie expressed, utid the cordial hope lie entertained that the 
existing friendly relations between tlio two greatest nutions 
on the eurth should never he disturbed, elicited the warmest 
plaudits of approval from the numerous representatives of 
England and America by whom he wus surrounded. After 
passing a highly-merited encomium on tho bcuuty and ex- 
cellence of his fair country-women who had accompanied 
their huobuuds to Victoria, tlio Consul strongly advised the 
young American inerchuntn in this colony to take unto 
themselves wives from the daughters of this golden land ; 
and since his years and experience uaturally add weight to 
his couusels, wo may presume that ere long some of his 
countrymen will be following his advice. At a quarter past 
six o’clock the Pride of tho Sea returned to her auchorago ; 
and thus was brought to u close an excursion which will long 
be remembered with peculiar satisfaction by those who en- 
joyed tlio graeoful hospitality and polite attention of Captain 
Hodges und his numerous American friends. The Pride of 
the Sea is one of the finest craft that ever graced the waters 
of Port Philip. She wus built by Mr. Steers, of New York, 
i he builder of tho celebrated yacht, America, and measures 
240 tons. In the Lelia tho Pride of the Sea had an opponent 
thut was not deemed unworthy of being entered iu the 
great sailing match in which the America triumphed. — 
Melbourne Argus, Nov. 14. 
The First Signal Ofpicer in the World. — Proud 
enough nro ull our yachtsmen who are dovotirig attention to 
signals, that tlio boluved Sovereign of these roalms, Queen 
Victoria herself, condescends to study them, and to apply 
bunting to such circumstances as coine within her Majesty’s 
observation at sea. Not a fortnight since, when the Queeu 
was cruising off the Isle of Wight, a large war 6teomer ap- 
pearing in t lie distance, her Majesty at once* persooell 
ordered the “ demand signal ” to be run up, and received i 
reply that it was the Penelope, a fine paddle-steamer f ro ” 
thecoust of Africa. Her Majesty, we are proud to record 
“ The Field,” is fully conversant with admiralty and oti 10 
codes of signals, and on board the royal yachts not unlY^ 
quently takes that department under her own management' 
selecting und reading the signals with as much promptjt, 1( i’ 
and accuracy as her own officers. It is thus to he expected 
that signals will be made, during the coming season from 
the royal yacht to many passing yachtsmen. We hope the 
will all be prepared to prove their knowledge in “ Ackers " 
Opening Trips. — The 13th, 22nd, and 29ih of A.pri| 
have been fixed upon as tho days upon which several 
clubs will open the season of 1854, by sailing in com. 
pany down the rivers Thames aud Mersey, so that in 
less* than three short weeks from the date of our present 
number, the regular yachting season will be officially com- 
menced. Three weeks will soou puss away, and then our 
yachting columns will gradually assume largor dimensions 
News will pour in upon us, and we shall take care tofind space 
for it. A glanco ut the indox to our second volume \vj|| 
we trust, prove that we did our duty to tho clubs in 1853 ' 
and we shall not flinch in 1854. In handling yachting 
questions, we aro not entering upon a new sphere. For i| i0 
last twenty years, those of our aquatic “stuff” have been 
members of many clubs. 
Ireland. — The last week has not been a stirring ono ia 
yachting matters. The Water Kelpie, 60 tons, lately th 0 
property of II. C. Singleton, Esq., lias been disposed of 
und is undergoing a refit. The Cynthia will be fitted out 
immediately, as will tho Coquette, Gitatia, aud Phantasy. 
Considerable curiosity has been excited by the announce- 
ment in the weekly papers that the Irish Lilly is about to 
be fitted out, nnd armed with two long brass thirty-two 
pounders , for the purpose of proceeding to the East, and 
with her gallant ownor, take part iu the naval operations 
under Admiral Dundas. Some of the would-be knowing 
ones think that a brace of long thirty-two pounders is 
rather a heavy armament for an 80 ton cutter, not remark- 
able for either strength of build or breadth of beam. The 
guns themselves will he difficult to procure, the largest brass 
guns on board reveuue cruisers being nine pounders ; bat 
doubtless all these trifling obstacles will be overcome; we 
all know “ where there’s a will there’s a way.” The ques- 
tion “ to bo or not to be,” as regards the Dublin Bay Re- 
gatta for 1854, has not yet been solved. For our own parts 
wo can see no reason why these nautical festivities should 
not come off as usual. Yacht sailors will not, generally 
speaking, serve on hoard a man-of-war ,• the doloefar nienic 
of pleasure trips and summer cruises utterly effaces the de- 
sire to “ see servieo,” aud the polishing of brass-work and 
keeping the cook’s watch prevails over the risk of bard 
knocks and rough work, whether in the East or North. 
We have not heard of any yachting seamen having left 
Kingston as volunteers for xnen-of-war. We 6hall return 
to this subject again. 
*** IPs shall fed obliged by the Secretaries of “Rowing Clubs," and 
others, forwarding their appointments of Matches or Notices of 
Meetings to come, at their early convenience. 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
April 8. — Tlio Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Eight-oared 
Match. Course — from Mortlake to Pulnoy. 
„ 14. — Messrs. T. Wilson and G. Wddboar w. Messrs. It. Jackson 
and H. Bardon, from Chiswick Eyot to Putney Bridge 
— 101. a side*. 
„ 17. — T. Taylor, of Ouscborn, and W. Patterson, of Gateshead, lo 
row for 301. n side from tho High Level Bridge to Scotswood 
Suspension Bridge. 
„ 17. — Full nnd Walker row from lligli Level Bridge to tho 
Meadows House, on Tyne. Stake 10/. a side. 
Aug. 7th, 8th, and 9tli — Manchester and Salford Regatta. 
ROWING AT OXFORD. 
On Thursday, the 10th, the Torpid Races were again resumed 
[The account appenred in our second edition last week— Ed.] 
Much amusement was created by the second Cli. Cb. boatbumping 
the first; it is, I believe, the first instance on record. The 
Wadbam boat lias been pulling remarkably well ; the rowing of 
Jesus also is not amiss. 
On Saturday, being tho last dny, there was, of course, more 
excitement, and, in consequence, u goodly muster was seen oa 
tho banks. Tbo boats started tlnis : — 
Worcester. ) 
Jesus. 1 
Exeter, 1. 
Wadham. 
Brazenosc. 
Bulliol. 
University. 
St. John's. 
Pembroke. 
Oriel. 
Queen's. 
Ch. Ch., 2. 
Cli. Ch., 1. 
Exeter, 2. 
Tlio Exeter boat has proved itself far the best, and its style 
and speed were universally admired. It was remarked also diet 
more pains have been taken with the Torpids this year; and tho 
rowing seoms certainly to confirm tho notion. 
Undergraduate. 
Bkazbnosb College Four-oar'd Races. — The Annual Foor- 
onr'd Races for tlio Challenge Silver Cup, with presentation 
Pewters for the Winners, came off on Monday last— in the fol* 
lowing order : — 
First Heat, 
I Webster, (stroke) 
Pain, Jun. 
Hall, 
Mather, 
Watford, (coxswain). 
Won by Egerton's Crew. 
Sbcond Heat. 
I Codrington, (stroke) 
I Pain, sen. 
Chamberlain^ 
Wood, 
| Williams (coxswain). 
Won by Elliot’s Crew. 
The Filial Heat was won by Messrs. Egerton and Co. 
Tub CnANCBLLOn or tub Exchequers alteration with re S a * 
to bill-stamps, substituting an ad valorem of rate of 3rf. 
251., and the introduction of tbo adhesive in place of “} 0 ‘ 8U L ,u 
has given great satisfaction to the commercial world 
simplicity, not only removing all inconveniences, but prevo ° 
tho constant mistakes arising from tho use of stamps of 3 
amount. to 
Swedbn lias sent five regiments of infantry and one of cava^y. ^ 
protect Gothland from any movement of the Rueeians on 
most important strategical point in the Baltic. 
Elliot, (stroke) 
Macronic, 
Knipc, 
Tuffuell, 
Clough, (coxswain). 
Elliot, (stroke) 
Nichole, 
Furnivul, 
Kidd, 
Potts) (coxswain). 
Scrglson, (stroke) 
Davey, 
Dickinson, 
Roger, 
Day, (coxswain/. 
Mills, (stroke) 
Maund, 
Clarke, 
Curzon, . . 
Wemys, (coxswain 
