several yaolits are now likely to change hands. The follow, 
mg are for sale: — Rambler, 7 tons, O.M., £70; Comet, 
28 tons, O.M., £320 ; Wave, 6 tons, O.AL, £40 ; Waterwitch- 
S tons, O.M., £70; Georgiana, 18 tons, O.M., £120; Alarm, 
10 tons, O.M., £100. For particulars, apply to the secretary. 
The Waterwitch is a yawl, all the rest are cutters. Wo have 
above alluded to the launch that took place at Deptford, ou 
Saturday, the 7th, the day of the closing trip of the Royal 
Loudou Yacht Club. The following are the particulars ; — 
The craft to be launched were the Ruby and Gleaner, light 
draught of water gun-boats, the former at half-past one and 
the latter at two o'clock. These boats had been three months 
in building, and are similar to those recently built by Mr. 
Pitcher, of Northfleet, and they are of the following dimen- 
sions : — Length between the perpendiculars, 100 ft. ; length 
of the keel for tonnage, 86 ft. 4 in. ; breadth extreme, 22 ft. ; 
breadth for tonnage, 21 ft. 8 in. ; breadth moulded, 21 ft. 
2 in. ; depth in hold, 7 ft. 10 in. ; burden in tons, old mea- 
surement, 215,53-94. Orders have been given to build two 
more of the same dimensions immediately at Deptford. The 
peculiarity of those vessels is, that they will draw very littlo 
water. Their menu launching draught of water proves to bo 
only four feet, and it is estimated that when equipped for 
soa service it will not exceed from six feet six inches to seven 
feet. Their machinery will be entirely below water, and 
they will be worked by screw propulsion, and with engines 
of 60-horsepower, on the high pressure principle. They mil 
each carry two 65-cwt. guns, of eight inches bore, on Lan- 
caster's oval principle, mounted amidships ou gun carriages, 
■with traversing platforms, to render them capable of being 
fired either as broadside guns, or as bow aud stern guns. 
The iuterest attached to these gun-boats attracted a number 
of visitors to witness the launch of the Ruby and Gleaner 
and the ceremony of naming the vessels was performed by the 
daughters of Captain Superintendent George B. Martin, C.B., 
of Deptford dock and victualling yards. As soon as the 
new screw steam gun-boats were out of the charge of Mr. 
Chatfield, master-shipwright, they were removed by Mr. 
Pearn, master-attendant to Messrs' Peuu and Sou's wharf, to 
have their boilers and engines taken on board, and to’ be 
made ready for sea service. 
LONDON MODEL YACHT CLUB. 
A meeting was hold at Audorton's Hotel, by the sailing 
committee, on Monday evening, at which it was resolved 
that “The closing trip of the season shall take place ou 
Monday next, October 16th.” At 10 a.m. the commodore, 
in the Blue-eyed Maid, will set sail from opposite Greenwich 
Hospital, at which hour he hopes all the yacht owners of the 
club, with their friends on board their respective yachts, will 
join company ; aud, to give additional zest to the day, the 
club have subscribed a purse of sovereigns for the second- 
class yachts, as a prize in a trial match below bridge. The 
yachts of this class (measuring 12 feet on load water line) 
are all quite new craft, and have never yet sailed in com- 
pany. Five only of such length are yet ready. Two or 
three others were confidently expected, but they cannot be 
finished in time. The names of those actually entered are 
as follows : — 
STATION. YACHT. OWNER. nACINO FLAG. 
\ " X, olanto ?, Ir - G e °nje West.. White, Green Diamond. 
2 ■■ Mr. James Bertram Blue. White Border. 
3 .. Dove Mr. Alfred Bennett Bed, White Cross 
4 .. British Fair.. .. M r. Rd. Richardson Dark Blue. 
r» .. Little Mary Ann Mr. Stephen Cullen Dark Blue, Red Border. 
The commodore lias already in hand a sufficient sum to 
give a prize also to the second boat. The distance to be 
sailed is from Greenwich Hospital to Erith, aud back ; 
L.M.Y. Club regulations to be observed. After the match’, 
the members will rendezvous at Dowsou’s Portland Hotel, 
Greenwich, near the railway station, so that those members 
and visitors who must return to London at night,, can stay 
till the last minute at the festive board. Should the weather 
prove favourable, a very interesting match and a very joyful 
evening may be anticipated. 
At the next monthly meeting, on the first Tuesday in 
November, the annual nomination of officers for the ensuing 
year will take place. At that meeting (November 7th) Com°- 
modore Tuckwell’s resignation will be accepted ; the vice 
aud rear-commodores will be re-elected (such is the on dit), and 
also, if rumour have auy foundation in truth, the commo- 
dore's flag will be offered to Mr. Biddle, of the Fawn. This 
is a good choice. 
PRINCE OF WALES’ YACHT CLUB. 
The monthly meeting was held on the 6th inst., Vice 
Commodore Knibbs in the chair. 
The notices of motion given by the commodore havin- 
been proposed by the chair, and seconded by the secretary" 
Mr. Chubb, were, after the loss of an amendment, “to refer 
them to the Sailing Committee,” severally put to the ballot. 
The following was the result “ For increasing canvas 
lost by 23 to 14. “For establishing the Squadron of Evo- 
lution —carried by 35 to 2. That relating to life-buoys was 
withdrawn. J 
A letter from the commodore was then read announcing 
his appointment to an office under Government which took 
him abroad, and, consequently, resigning the commodoreship 
Mr. P. Turner proposed, and Mr. Lilley seconded, Robert 
Hewitt, Esq., owner of the Gnat, as a fit aud proper person 
to succeed to the vacaut office ; and such appointment was 
afterwords, on the suggestion of Mr. Chubb, conferred on 
Mr. Hewitt, by acclamation. 
Mr. Hewitt returned thanks in a neat speech, in which he 
hoped, that, under his leadership, there would bo nothing 
but fair weather, and no breezes but those afloat. 
Dr. Bain gave a notice of motion “ to alter Rule 2. by 
appointing a rear-commodore to the Club ; and. until’ the 
necessity arose for nominating one for active service in the 
Thames, to confer that honorary distinction ou their late 
commodore, as a mark of their esteem and acknowledgment 
for past exertions on behalf of the Prince of Wales’ Yacht 
Club. 
Mi-. Legg handed in a long list of notices of motion, which 
were referred to the Sailing Committee, and upon which 
those gentlemen will report. 
Four candidates were proposed for the next ballot. 
Qfl, ®r an M Ual *¥ nner wil1 take place, as usual, ou the 
Number (the Prince of Wales’ birthday), 
^tkout wine, to be had of the stewards— 
£ Mess 1't HMTUOn ' J ' Webb *r, A. Turner, R. Sadleir, and 
. , ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB. 
nlaco nt membera this new club took 
place at the club-house, Pier Hotel, Chelsea, on the Util 
8ubscrinti?n m0d °? ? J ,resided - The secretary received 
ubscriptions, and several new members were nominated for 
TH E FIELD. 
admission on the 14th November next. Any gentlemau wish- 
mg to become a member of this club should sond his name 
aud address to the secretary before the 7th November. The 
members present sat down to supper after the business was 
concluded, aud then followed some excellent singing, which 
prolonged the meeting to a late hour. 
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'** Mall feel obliged by the Secretaries of " flowing Clubs and others 
forwarding Ihtir Appointment J of Matches or Notice of Meeting* to 
tome, at (Mr early convenience. 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
October 19. — O. Robbins, of Bftttlo Bridge, and R. Savage, of Horsley- 
down, to row from Putney to Mortlalu- for £26 a side. 
October 23. W. Muncy, of Putney, and J. Rolls, ol Christchurch, to 
row from tbo Pier at Putney to the ship at Mortluke, for 20 guineas 
a side. 
October 25. G, Robbins and R Savage (bolow-bridge men), to row from 
Putney to Mortlake, for £25 a side. 
November 20. — T. Cole (the Champion of the Thamrs) and J. Mes- 
senger, of Teddiugton, to row from Putney to Mortlake, for £200 n 
side. 
November.--. Robert Newell and William Pocock, to row from Putney 
Bridge to the Ship at Mortluke, for £ 25 a side. 
MATCH BETWEEN J. SYNNETT AND R. WHARF 
FOR £25 A-SIDE. 
A rowing-match, now that the recognised season for 
aquatics is drawing to a close, comes upon us " liko angels' 
visits, few and far between,” especially when tha contest is 
between men of merit, and the event cornea off amidst the 
wealth and commerce of the world, aud at the spot where 
the “ Good Queen Bess" held her court in days of yore, 
instead of the still and dreamy waters of Putney or Mort- 
lake. A match came off on Monday between J. Synnett, of 
Stone-stairs, Ratcliffe, and B. Wlmrf, of Mill-stairs, Bermond- 
sey, to row for 4 25 a side, from the Old Barge House, 
\\ oohvich, to a boat moored off Limchouse-hole, and which 
turned out one of the moat spirited events of the season. 
The rising fame of the men caused a great deal of excitement 
in their respective localities, so much so, that the friends of 
the men engaged the Ariel steamer to accompany the race, 
which was crowded with spectators. After the usual preli- 
minaries had been arranged for the choice of umpires, and 
Mr. John Moore, of Bankside, Southwark, had been appointed 
referee, the men made their appearance nt the scratch, 
“ ea ger for the fray.” The men both looked well and confi- 
dent, and from their appearance there was little choice for 
favourite. Precisely at three o’clock the order was given to 
start, Wharf being on the Kent shore, and Synnett ou the 
Middlesex shore, aud the odds being 5 to 4 on Wharf. They 
got off well together; but Synnett being in smooth water 
and his opponent in bubbling water, the former soon took 
the lead by seven or eight boats'-lengths, aud kept it till near 
Blackvvall Point. When off the point Wharf began to over- 
haul his antagonist, and ou getting clear round the point, 
was a clean boat’s-length ahead. From this spot to the 
finish Wharf began to show the superiority, and gradually 
drew a head, never leaving Synnett a chance of showing to 
the front, and eventually winning by about twenty boats’ 
lengths, to the great delight of his friends, whose coun- 
tenances were a deal more cheerful at the finale than at the 
commencement. 
CRICKET. 
To the Editor of The Fibld. 
Allow me to revert to a publication from a corre- 
spondent of yours a week or two past on the subject of 
Cricket. He seems to look with regret on the rapid advance- 
ment and alteration made in the game during the last few 
years. I will ask — did any person having any knowledge of 
the game as it was and is now, witness the play between 
Surrey and Sussex, at Brighton, in July last ? Will not he 
say that there is no comparison between them > There have 
been many who have railed at Lillywhito for what they call 
his innovation on the old game, but you will, as a general 
rule, find that such men are wanting in science to play the 
round-hand ball, or if not, bowl under-hand themselves, and 
are anxious to back their own stylo at all times. I once 
came across a Cricket Guide of 1833, edited by Nynen, I 
believe, a Scotch work. He tells us of men who never or 
rarely could be bowled out, from getting the mastery over the 
under-hand ball, aud also speaks of a player who brought a 
bat into the field, which, from its width, effectually covered 
his wickets, and by this “ dodge” ho kept them up. Now, I 
know not if your correspondent has read this work, and pic- 
tures to himself this style of play, regretting the formation 
of the rules by the Muryleboue, which make cricket a scientific 
game rather than ohild’s play. Your correspondent must go 
to Cffisar and Caffyu, and persuade them such things, and 
we’ll then have more chance of seeing an alteration. The 
past history of the game is iutcresting when we compare its 
arrangements with those of the present, but no “ cricketer” 
of our time, I feel assured, can regret the change. — I am. Sir, 
Yours, &e. y. R. 
THE REGENTS-PARK ETON CLUB. 
This Club played their wind-up match on Monday last, 
sides being chosen by Messrs. Wood aud Gillard ; Mr. Wood’s 
side obtaining an easy victory, mainly through the excellent 
batting of Mr. Goldsworthy, who played remarkably well. 
After the match, the annua] dinner took place at the Eton 
Hotel, and which was very numerously attended. A retro- 
spective view of the club being taken was found to be highly 
gratifying to all present ; the club having advanced in 
strength and position, as a cricket club, each successive 
season, and now numbering near one hundred members. Its 
strength being proved in having played such clubs this 
season as the Reigate Amateurs, Hertford, Mitcham, Black- 
hcutli Eagle, of which the club has won the majority, besides 
others of lesser standing. 
At the close of the dinner, a very high compliment was 
paid to Mr. Horner by (ho members of the club, iu the pro- 
seutation to him of a valuable gold watch and chain, for his 
obliging manners and unremitting attention during the time 
the club has boon established at the Eaton Hotel, the fol- 
, worda inscribed on the inner lid of the watch : 
— “ 1 his watch was presented to Mr. Thomas Homer by the 
. lumbers of the Regent's- park Eton Cricket Club, as a mark 
of respect, Oct. 9, 1854.' Likewise, the members of the 
Camden Junior and Young England Clubs, emulating the 
spirit ot the Rcgont’s-park Eton, presented, at the same time, 
to Mrs. Horner a beautiful gold signet ring, as a mark of 
esteem tor her kind co-operations with Mr. Horner iu nro- 
moting the comfort of the members using the house. 
The following is the score of wind-up match : 
mb. wood's side. 
Copus, c Watkins, b Pnyno .... 18 
Wood, b Pnyno o 
Allen, o Watkins, b Payno .... 11 
Caldtoourt, c Dillard, bTivyno . . o 
Hill, b Gillard 4 
Goldsworthy, c Gillard b Clark 58 
White, c Watkins, b Gillard . . 4 
Oox, b Clarko n 
Smith, b Gillard 3 
Parry, not out 7 
Wren, c Smith, b Gillard ..... 0 
Byes, 8 - widcs, 10 -no b, 1 24 
Total 129 
MB. OILLAHD'8 SIDE. 
Gillard, b Caktioourt l 
Watkins, 1 b \v, bC'opus 0 
W. Kilby, ran out ’ jo 
Clark , b Conns .!..... 5 
J Kilby, b Conns 0 
l’ay no. b Calulcourt ” & 
David, b Conus ’ y 
Howol, c Wood, b Oaldloourt . '. .1 
Kay, not out 3 
Hcops, 0 Wood, b Oaldloourt .. 3 
Dingle, c ami b Copus 1 
By «»,2 2 
Total 
, 35 
MARLBOROUGH COLLEGE— UPPER SCHOOL 
f. MODERN SCHOOL. 
A match took place between a scratch eleven of the Upper 
and Modern Schools, on Friday, the 29tli ult., in which, as tho 
score will show, the former proved victorious by 19 runs, one' 
innings ouly being played. Tho ground did not suit tho 
bowling of Messrs. Graham, Byron, and Morgan, which was 
Straight, but not very effective. On tho side of the Modem 
School, Mr. Dolphin kept up his Norfolk- reputation. Mr. 
J. Graham also played a brilliant and useful innings for his 
side. The following is the score : — 
UPPER SCHOOL. 
C. Morgan, E*q., run out l 
J. H- Graham, Esq., runout 57 
G. J. Cruyws, Esq,, run out 0 
H. Trevor, Esq., b Waller 12 
F. Trevor, Esq., b Byron ...... 0 
M. Butts, Esq., e Chapman, l) 
Waller 0 
W. Plgott, Esq., h Waller . . ... 
G. G. Brooke, Esq., 0 Fletcher, b 
Waller 
C. J. Brcroton, Esq., 0 Palmer, 
b Byron .... — 
J. C. Clutterbuck, Esq., b Byron 
C. II. Wright, Esq., not out.. . . 
Byes, 11—1 b, 1— w, 2 
MODERN SCHOOL. 
E. Waller, Esq., 0 F. Trevor, b 
Morgan 
T. 0. t ifltohcr, Esq., 0 Graham, b 
.Morgan 
J. M. Dolphin, Esq.,0 I 1 ’. Trevor, 
l> Morgan . . . . . jq 
C. Tucker, Esq., e II. Trovor, b 
Morgan 5 
U. S. Chapman, Esq., li Morgan 3 
W. G. Byron, Esq., 0 H. Trevor, 
h Graham q 
E. Palmer, E»q., e H. Trovor, b 
Morgan 3 
<!. II. Hnrrlson, Esq., run out . . n 
1 1 I W. 11. Wright, Esq , not out ... n 
M. Harrison. Ksq., b Graham . . a 
R. Jordan. Esq.. 0 and h Graham 7 
Byes, U widos, 8 14 
Total 
05 I 
Total 
7U 
STANTON ST. JOHN'S r. HEAD1NOTON. 
Tho return match of tho above clubs camo off on Monday 
week, at Stanton St. John's, when, after some excellent play 
on both sides, the Stanton St. Johns came off victorious, 
with 6 wickets to go down. The following is the score 
HEADINOTON. 
R Jacoby b Paxton 4 c H Shelton, b Wnllcor . . 0 
It Morris, b Bassit 0 h Huaslt r, 
C. Greenfield, b Uaxxll 0 b itiunit .... ...... 
G. Janaway, c II. Sheldon, b Paxton :i 1 b w * 7 
T. Dennis, run out 10 b II. Sheldon r, 
J. Iniman, c H. Sheldon, b Paxton . . 0 b Walker . y 
T Williams, b Paxton 0 c and b 11 Sheldon ! ! ! 0 
I. Parkor, b Paxton r, b II. Sheldon ... . 0 
E. Hedges b Paxton 8 b II. Sheldon ' " 1 
R. Greenfield, b l’uxton 0 b Bas-dt 0 
H. Greenfield, e Wulkcr, b Paxton .. 3 not out 1 11 
Bye* 10 Byes ’‘.Ill'll 3 
Total go Total 
STANTON ST. JOHN'S. 
J. Holder, b C. Greenfield 4 0 T. Donnl* 4 
H. Sheldon, b Janaway 3 1, j< Greenfield 21 
C.Presby, b Greenfield 0 b Jonuwuy ” 7 
C. Sheldon, bJunaway 3 runout u 
T. Sawyer, c It. Greenfield 1 
R. Paxton. bJnnawny 0 
T. Webb, b Jana way i) 
E. Dossil, b Greenfield 12 not out 4 
H. Walker, b Janaway 0 not out ’ ’ . ’ j ’ 
C. Wharton, c II. Greenfield 3 
T. Holder, not out 1 
Bye* 8 Byes r 
39 
Total. 
Total. 
CHESTERTON v. SOULDERN. 
On Tuesday, the return game between the nbovo clubi 
came oil' at the former place. Cheetertou won in one innings 
— Score : Chesterton, 93. Of which J. Lamb mude 25 ; E 
Heritage, 1 ; J. Simms, 15; G. Fundell, 8; J. Tanner, 0 ; 
C. Tanner, 6 ; W. Itodwight, 9 ; F. Tanner, 7 ; J- Jukemun, 
not out, 10; H. Jake man, 1 ; K. Jokoman, 0. Byes, Sic., 11, 
Souldcni, 46 and 45 -91. Of which N. Ramsey, Esq., made 
10 and 9; J. Stuchbury, 3 and 5; C. Hawkins, 7 and 0 ; 
\V. Hawkins, nil; R. Stuchbury, 17 and 7; Harlcidge, 11 and 
3; T. Tcbby, 3 and 1 ; K. Holloway, 0 and 13; H. Stuch- 
bury, 1 and 0 ; G. Gibbard, 1 aud 2 ; J. Boddiugton, 2 and 
0. Byes, &c,, 2 and 5. Refreshments, Ac., were supplied by 
host Buckle on tho field, and tho evening was cheerfully 
spent. 
Nargen, off Revel, Baltic.— September 23rd, being a 
bright sunshiny day. upwards of 1U0 officers from the 
English fleet assembled at the village of Nargen, close to 
which was a fine grass field, where wickets wore soon pitched, 
and the people of Revel might have seen the fine old English 
game of cricket played to their heart's content, or otherwise, 
for the distance is less than between tho Isle of Wight and 
Portsmouth ; and I fancy tho people of that loyal town 
would not be pleased to sec an enemy eujoyiog himself iu 
their favourite island. Besides cricket there wore foot-races 
and quoits, and private littlo pic-uics among old friends. The 
people of tho village were very civil to us, and the relatives 
of the brave fellows who died hero in 1809 will thank them 
when they learn that, instead of allowing the headboards 
from the graves to lie down whoro the decay at the bottom 
has caused thorn to full, they have been carefully collected 
and stand reared up against the walls of the little church- 
yard, with the nuims still legible. — Times Corrcspondvit, 
Brackley. — Ou the 19th inst., agamoof cricket came off 
between the married and single members of the ; Bruekley 
Club. Score, married, 35 and 40 — total 75; single: 60, 
and, with nine wickets t< > full. 16 — total, 76. The singlothus 
winning with ease Tho return game took place on the 
22nd. The married won iu their first innings. The numbers 
being, married, 93 ; single, 46 aud 37 — total S3. 
