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“The 8th Notice— 1 ‘ That Rule 41 be erased from the 
laws. The committee hud this to be uo novel rule, as it 
exists in the Royal Irish, with a fine of £10 ; and they con- 
aider the rule, as it stands, a very proper one, and can find 
no reason whatever for supporting the notice of motion in 
this respect.' . , . 
“ The 9th Notice— 1 That No. 20 of Sailing Regulations. 
The words three members of the club, one to be choseu by 
the owner of the yacht, and two by the Sailing Committee, 
be erased, and the words “ the Measuring Committee sub- 
stituted.' , 
“ The committee consider the rule, as xt stands, most con- 
venient for the purposes of the club ; as, were it changed 
to the Measuring Committee, and no quorum of them 
attended, the yachts could not bo measured, as would have 
been the lease at the last match, when only two measurers 
attended, and the committee appointed a third for the pur- 
pose of making the quorum required. 
“ The committee also find the rule precisely the same in 
the Royal London Yacht Club, although they publish the 
names of their Measuring Committee in their book of rules. 
“ The 10th Notice—* That the paragraph immediately 
following Rule 20 of Sailing Regulations bo erased from 
the book.' 
“ The committee consider this paragraph a most proper 
general direction to members, and that can not possibly be 
objected to by any well-thinking member, upon due con- 
sideration ; and they find it in the precise terms in the rules 
of the Royal Western of Ireland, and in the Royal Cork 
Yacht Clubs. 
“ The committee beg generally to add, that though accord- 
ing the perfect right to members to bring forward any 
notices of motion for altering existing laws, they regret the 
foregoing notices Bliould have been given at the present 
time. “ Chas. F. Chubb, Hon. Sec.” 
The notices were then severally put to the ballot, and the 
numbers were : — No. 1, ayes 13; uoes 23. No. 2, ayes 16 ; 
noes 23. Nos. 3 and 4 were abandoned. No. 5 found no 
seconder. No. 6, ayes 11 ; uoes 28. No. 7, ayes 13; noes 
23. No. 8, ayes 12 ; uoes 23. No. 9, ayes 12 ; noes 21. 
No. 10, ayes 10 ; noes 25. 
The whole were consequently lost. 
The annual ball was fixed for Thursday, the 11th of 
January, at the Club-house, Freemasons' Tavern. 
Eight gentlemen were proposed for the next ballot. 
[We shall give a full report of the annual dinner in our 
next.] 
We extract the following from the Morning Post of 
yesterday : — “ Thursday being the anniversary of the birth 
of the prince — after which this club is named — the members 
dined together at the Freemasons' Tavern, under the pre- 
sidency of their new Commodore (Hewitt), their late com- 
modore being now on his way to our Australian Colonies. 
At the conclusion of the dinner, which was very elegantly 
served, the Chairman proposed ‘ The health of her Majesty 
as a pattern to her sex, beloved by her people, and respected 
by the world.’ The toast having been drunk with loud 
applause, the health of his Royal Highness the Prince of 
Wales was given, a hope being expressed that ere long he 
might become in reality what he at present is in name, the 
patron of the Club. To this succeeded ‘ His Royal Highness 
Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal Family." * The 
Allied Armies and Navy — might success attend their efforts, 
and the Czar of Russia be taught that the age of tyranny 
and oppression had passed away and ‘ Prosperity to the 
Prince of Wales Yacht Club.’ These toasts having been 
respectively duly honoured, Dr. Bain said they had recently 
read in the public prints of a deserted vessel drifting in 
under the very guns of Sebastopol — all who beheld her posi- 
tion believing that she was devoted to destruction, when, 
luckily, a steam-frigate bore boldly in and brought her out 
in safety. A few months ago, in consequence of their late 
commodore going abroad, their club, which had hitherto 
been eminently successful, appeared devoted to destruction, 
when they found a steam-frigate in the person of their pre 
sent commodore, under whose guidance it had not only been 
brought out of danger, but appeared likely to take even a 
more promine nt position than hitherto. (Cheers.) In look- 
ing tlu-ough the yachting events of the past year in a sporting 
publication, he found that no yacht club had taken a more 
exalted position than the Prince of Wales. (Cheers.) In 
one match no less than thirteen yachts had contended for the 
prize, and the little Musquito had not only proved herself 
worthy of the club in the waters of the Thames, but had 
borne its fame round the coast, where she had carried all 
before her against every competitor. Trusting that the club 
might long be under the guidance of their excellent commo- 
dore, he begged to propose to the club to drink to his very 
good health, and, as he had lately become a married man, 
prosperity to his family. (Cheers.) The Commodore re- 
turned thanks for the honour conferred upon him, and 
trusted that ere long the fame and prosperity of the club 
would be increased ten-fold to what it had hitherto enjoyed. 
The healths of Vice-Commodore Knibbs, Mr. Turner (the 
treasurer), Mr. Chubb (the secretary), and other toasts, were 
then drunk, and the company did not separat e until a late 
hour. A military band was in attendance, and Mr. and Miss 
T»vW alar. ..rUlorl hv ‘their sweet voices.’ to the eniov- 
shall feel obliged by the Secretaries of "Rowing Clubs," and others 
forwarding (heir Appointment s of Matches or Notices of Meetings to 
come, at their early convenience. 
MATCHES APPOINTED. 
November 20. — T. Cole (the Champion of the Thames) and J. Mes- 
senger, of Toddington, to row from Putney to Mortlako, for £200 a 
side. 
November 21. — Colquhoun Silver Sculls, Cambridge. 
November . — Robert Newell and William l’ocock, to row from Putney 
Dridgo to the Ship at Mortlake, for £25 a side. 
Punt Race. — A match for £10 a side has been made to 
row in punts from Iffloy to Oxford, between John Bossom 
aud Sampson Beesley, both well known as first rate punters. 
On a former occasion they contended on the Port Meadows 
Stream, when Beesley won the race, but lost the stokes, in 
consequence of fouling his opponent. The match will cause 
great deal of speculation, both having plenty of friends to 
support them. 
Exeter College Canoe Race. — An interesting canoe 
race for a silver challenge-cup, presented by Mr. 01 i verson, 
member of Exeter College, aud tankards for the first and 
second best, to be paddled for by members of that society, 
came off on Monday ; the distance was from Exeter barge to 
the long bridge and back. Five canoes started, aud after a 
plucky race Mr. Gilder came in first and Mr. Douglas 
second. 
Taylor also added, by 
ments of the evening.” 
ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. 
At the meeting of the club, on Tuesday evening last, at 
the club-house, Duke-street, Liverpool, which was well 
attonded, it was resolved to hold the annual club ball on 
the 4th of December, the proceeds to be given to the Pa- 
triotic Fund of the United Services — a proposition which was 
most enthusiastically supported. The members spent a very 
pleasant evening, and the prospect and object of the ball 
seemed to be cheering to all present. 
Poole-built Yachts, — The Back Water. — There is at 
present a larger number of yachts laid up in the water 
above the bridge than has ever been known before ; there 
being three schooners, viz., the White Shark, Genevra, and 
Lalla Rookh, and several fast cutter-yachts, and a quantity 
of small craft ; the whole of which (except the Genevra) were 
built at this port, and have proved to bo the fastest yachts 
of their tonnage. — Poole Herald. 
Lethnoe. — A few days ago we understand Lord Panmure s 
tenautry in this parish, headed by Mr. Clark, his lordships 
factor, enjoyed a day's shooting. Twenty guns were em- 
ployed, and nearly 200 hares were kiiled. All parties 
seemed to enjoy themselves, and to look forward to another 
day's sport at no distant period . — Bredtin Advertiser. 
TORONTO ROWING REGATTA, CANADA. 
The races, says The Toronto Daily Patriot, commenced on 
Tuesday, Oct. 3, as advertised. The morning, however, was 
cloudy, aud portended squally weather ; notwithstanding 
which a large number of our citizens congregated at Clen- 
dinning’s Hotel, on the Peninsula, expecting to see the race. 
The steamboat Victoria (kindly granted by the Grand Trunk 
Railway), had Scott's Brass Band on board, and when we 
state that “ Uncle ” was on board, our readers may rest 
assured that every arrangement was complete. 
The course marked was from a boat moored opposite Clen- 
dinning’s Hotel, thence eastward to a crib moored at the 
eastern end of the Bay, around this crib, then westward to a 
buoy west of Clendinning’s, thence to the place of starting, 
in all three miles. 
FIRST race. 
About half-past one o’clock on Tuesday, everything being 
in readiness, the following four-oared gigs arranged them- 
selves at the place of starting, to compete for a purse of $40, 
viz., Arrow, Black Swan, and Gipsey. 
The race, which was for three heats, best two in three, 
was well contested, aud was won by ,the Gipsey. When 
drawing for places the Arrow won the inside, the Gipsey 
next, and the Black Swan next. 
After everything was arranged, the word “go” was given, 
and the boats started off with a rush, the crews of each 
straining every nerve in order to pass the crib at the east 
first. The Black Swan, however, soon took the lead, which 
she kept the whole way, and came in about 100 yards a-head, 
the Arrow coming in next, and the Gipsey last. 
After an interval of ten minutes, the boats again prepared 
to start, and soon the splash of the oar told that they were 
in motion, and determined to contest the race to the very 
last. It soon became evident that the contest would bo 
between the Black Swan aud Arrow, both of whom were 
equal, and in this manner passed the crib. After passing the 
crib, the Arrow took the lead, which she kept, and came in 
about forty yards ahead, the Black Swan next, and the 
Gipsey a good distance behind. A heavy shower of rain 
coming on put a stop to all further proceedings for some 
time. After the rain had cleared off the boats again came up 
to the mark, and soon were again in motion, with as much 
determination to win as ever. The Arrow, however, soon 
took the lead, which she kept the whole way through, and 
came in about two lengths ahead, the Black Swan close be- 
hind her and the Gipsey nowhere. Average time, 18 
minutes. 
SECOND RACE. 
The second race, for the championship of the Bay and $20, 
was very well contested, and won by Mr. Thomas Tinning. 
The race was but one heat — three miles. The following 
boats entering for it : — The Phoenix, rowed by Mr. James 
Iredale ; Her Majesty, rowed by Mr. Thomas Tinning. 
As soon as the boats started, Her Majesty took the lead, 
which Bhe maintained to the end, and came in several lengtlis 
ahead. Time, eighteen and a half minutes. 
The afternoon becoming unpropitious, the races were com- 
pelled to be postponed till the next fine day ; and Thursday 
being pretty fine, the sport again commeuced about two 
o’clock. 
THIRD race. 
The following boats started for the two-oared match, for a 
purse of $20, viz. : Arrow, J. Clendinuiug ; and Sea Pigeon, 
John Tinning. The race was easily won by Sea Pigeon, the 
Arrow apparently resigning the raco. 
FOURTH RACE. 
The fourth race, for a purse of $20, to be contested by 
none but fishermen. The following boats entered for it : 
Challenge, Michael O'Hara ; Red Rover, David Ward. This 
was a most beautifully contested race, the boats running 
neck and neck most of the way. It terminated by the 
Challenge coining in a length ahead of her very determined 
opponent. 
FIFTH RACE. 
The fifth race for the Club Purse ; two prizes ; for the 
first bout a silver cup, value $20 ; second boat, a flag pre- 
sented by the ladies. The following boats started : — The 
Gipsey, W. Dillon, four single oars; The Arrow, J. Clendin- 
ning, four pair sculls ; The Sultan, T. W. Clarke, three pair 
sculls. This was the closest aud most exciting race of the 
whole, as the boats were all “crack" orafts, their re- 
spective friends betting large suina on the result. At the 
start the Sultan, being the shortest and heaviest boat, to the 
surprise of all, led the first mile. She was then caught by 
the Arrow, the Gipsey close after. The race now lay be- 
tween the Gipsey and the Arrow, both crows making every 
effort to win. After passing the last buoy, the Gipsey took 
the lead, which she kept to the end, winning by about a 
length. The .Sultan coining in last by about ten seconds. 
Time, 144 minutes. 
SIXTH RACE. 
Tho next raco. for a purse of $20, for boats pulling three 
pair of sculls and under. Mr. Cleudinuing'n Arrow, three 
pair sculls ; Mr. Clarke’s Sultan, three pair sculls. In this 
race tho Sultan took the lead, and soon had it all her own 
way, aouio of tho crew of the Arrow seeming rather green at 
pulling an ear. 
SF.VKNTH RACE. 
This raco was for beaten boats of the first and third races 
— the following boats entering : — Black Swan, A. McLean ; 
Gipsey, W. Dillon. This race, which was for a purao of $20, 
was one of a very exciting description. Tho Black Swan 
took tho lead round tho first buoy, after which the Gipsey 
camo up, and both ran neck and neck to tho next buoy ; 
after which tho Gipsey got a little ahead, and came in about 
a length ahead. Tune, 14 minutes aud 40 socouds. 
EIGHTH RACE. 
This race was for shooting skiffs, for a purao of , for 
which tho following boats entered ; — Snipe, Goorgo Rouard- 
son ; Yellow Log, Thomas Tinning. After starting, tho 
Yellow Leg took tho lead and kept it round the first buoy, 
the Snipe thou commeuced to close up, aud headed her at 
the second buoy, winning by a length or two, after a very 
hard contest. 
On the whole, tho races were of the very first order ; indeed, 
we have heard it said they were the best which overtook place 
on the bay, and we congratulate the Regatta Club for the 
success which luw attended their endeavours to aflord 
amusement to tho public. 
Great praise also is duo to the captain, Mr. Clarke, and the 
Secretary Mr. McLean, for their unceasing endeavours to 
forward the interest of the club. 
In tho evening about fifty sat down to a splendid supper, 
got up in Clendinning’s best style. After full justice was 
done to tho good tilings provided, tho usual loyal toasts were 
given, and the company separated at an early hour, well 
pleased with tlio amusement which hud boon aflordud 
them by tho members of the Toronto Regatta Club. 
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GLANCE AT CRICKET, 
To the Editor of The Field. 
Sir,— I cannot allow the letter of “ V. It.," in your paper of 
the 14th ult., to pass unnoticed, as ho seems to have mis- 
taken my letter by thinking that I wish to go back to the 
old-fashioned play of pinch-bail, and such stupid things as 
those. Far from it; I am very much pleased with the rules 
of cricket as they now stand, and the cricketora of England 
aro very much indebted to the M.C.C. for their care in making 
them. I wisli to make “ V. R.” understand that when I 
noticed tho changes, that I was not displeased with them ; 
but, as I was showing tho history of cricket, it w as iny. duty 
to notice tho changes in the rules. I dare say “ V. K. read 
“the glance" once, and became irritated because I said a few 
words about roundhand bowling. If “ V. K." will just read 
my letter again, he will see I was perfectly justified in no- 
ticing those changes. “ V. It." seems to think 1 do not liko 
roundhand bowling. Undoubtedly, for the batsman, to play 
roundhand bowling is by far more scientific. I liko to play 
it best because it is more scientific ; but what 1 said, and still 
think, that uo side ever ought to go out without underhand 
bowlers, and I will give him an instance in which 1 played 
this year ; it was against some beautiful bats come from 
Oxford, who were in the habit of playing roundhand bowling, 
aud obtaining long scores ; so we agreed to have two under- 
hand bowlers. The consequence was, when their best bat 
curue in, ho was bowled out both times the first boll, under- 
hand, and immediately offered a man a crown to howl him 
out in six balls roundhand ; but no ouo could do it. 1 lus 
same person had scored, 17 and 11 from Wisden mid G undry 
tho day before. Soon after I played again, when » man 
regularly swept tho underhand, and wo put on roundhand 
bowling, and he was immediately bowled out. S<> that I 
still think you ought to have two kinds of bowlera in a 
match. Perhaps if “ V. R.” were next year to bring eleven 
strengthened 
greatly pleased with tho alteration. 
Aylesbury. 
Yours truly, 
Cochin. 
