After the declaration of the poll only Mr. Sandars" friends made any preparation for the chairing. "Not a bit of blue ribbon was seen, and Mr. Rumbold"s friend seemed all to have been dyed deep red."
Mr. Bagshaw addressed the electors from the "Star Hotel," when Mr. J. W.
Sh.e.l.ly made some strong observations on the conduct of Mr. Rumbold"s friends in supporting Mr. Sandars jointly with that gentleman, which appear to have caused a great deal of "heart burning" in the borough and this especially so with regard to a combination known as the "Star clique."
July 22nd.-Mr. Edward Sewell (a quaker) who had been denounced by Mr.
Sh.e.l.ly for voting for Sandars and Rumbold, vindicated his conduct in this issue.
The gigs of Mr. C. C. Aldred and Mr. Spencer Smyth (surgeons) had been in collision in Regent Street, and the latter gentleman and his a.s.sistant upset.
The Regatta had been held, the band of the 16th Lancers coming from Norwich, and there was an immense concourse of people present.
In the first match, a purse of 60 for yachts, the following entered:-
1.-"Esk," R. Antrem, Esq., 25 tons, white with red border, R.T.Y.C.
2.-"Prima Donna," J. L. Ives, Esq., 25 tons, white with blue cross, R.T.Y.C.
3.-"Mosquito," C. Mare, Esq., 50 tons, blue and orange quartered, R.T.Y.C.
4.-"Secret," I. Wicks, Esq., 25 tons, blue and white crescent, R.T.Y.C.
5.-"Gauntlet," J. Penrice, Esq., 15 tons, red and white zigzag, R.V.Y.C.
6.-"Blue Bell," Lord A. Conyngham, 30 tons, light blue, S.Y.C.
7.-"Daring," G. Cook, Esq., 31 tons, red burgee R.T.Y.C.
The "Daring" and "Secret" withdrew under protest that the "Mosquito" did not start from her moorings. This she had done, but the hour for starting having been delayed she was obliged to remove. At ten seconds past one o"clock they all started with a stiff breeze from the S.W. The "Mosquito" took the lead after rounding the first buoy, and maintained it throughout. The "Esk" gave up the contest at 2.30, and the "Blue Bell"
in rounding the second buoy carried away her foremast.
The times at which they came in were as follows:-
1ST RND. 2ND RND. 3RD RND.
H. M. S. H. M. S. H. M. S.
"Mosquito" 1 55 20 2 54 8 3 52 47 "Blue Bell" 2 3 33 3 12 54 4 19 31 "Prima Donna" 2 7 54 3 33 38 5 10 31 "Gauntlet" 2 18 44 3 59 30
The "Mosquito," is a very superior vessel, built by Mr. Mare of Blackwall, who built the "Norfolk," steampacket, of this port.
Immediately after the receipt of the prize, which was awarded by the Committee to whom the protest was referred, she set off for Hull to contend for the prize on Thursday.
Sailing match for a purse of 20 sovereigns. Time race by Yawls of any length; the first Yawl to have 12, the second 5, and the third 3.
Four to start or no match. Time 30 seconds to a foot. Entrance 2s. 6d.
9. "Reindeer," Young Company, 70 feet.
8. "Royal Victoria," Denny"s Company, 60 feet.
"Royal Sovereign," Young Company, 60 feet, drawn.
7. "Bees" Wing," Star Company, 65 feet.
4. "Queen Victoria," Holkham Company, 64 ft.
0. "Swiftsure," Southwold, 49 feet.
3. "Greyhound," Lowestoft, 45 feet.
X "Royal Standard," Standard Company, 51 feet.
6. "Grat.i.tude," Star Company, 53 feet.
They started 3h. 7m. 10s. The "Reindeer" and "Bees" Wing" carried away their foremasts in the first round. The "Swiftsure" and "Greyhound" gave up in the first round. The "Royal Standard" completed her first round at 4h. 34m. 51s., after which she gave up, having carried away her foremast, considerable time being lost in rigging out another which she had on board. The other boats came in:-
1ST RND. 2ND RND. 3RD RND.
H. M. S. H. M. S. H. M. S.
"Royal Victoria" 4 10 42 5 13 44 6 15 5 "Queen Victoria" 4 15 47 5 20 46 6 21 20 "Grat.i.tude" 4 19 33 5 37 54 6 49 45
Sailing match by Shrimp Boats for 8. Not to exceed 21 feet in length, over all, first boat 5, second boat 2, third boat 1; no sail allowed but their customary mainsail and foresail, six to start or no match; entrance 1s. The following boats were entered, and started at 3h. 51m.
10s.:-
The four which came in first, arrived at the winning point at the time affixed to their names, the others were not timed:-
H. M. S.
"Caroline," Richard Sutton, 19 feet.
"Four Sisters," John Edmonds, 20 feet 6 11 27 "Defiance," Robert Blake, 19 feet 6 32 48 "Who would have thought it," Jas. Woods, 20 feet.
"Paragon," William Lodge, 20 feet.
"Anne," Robert Drane, 18 feet.
"Viper," Richard Harrod, 19 feet.
"Blossom," Mrs. Larn, 19 feet 6 14 19 "Robert and Maria," Robert Garwood, 21 6 16 8 feet "Providence," Henry h.e.l.lenburgh, 20 feet.
"Elizabeth," Georges Ives, 20 feet.
Rowing Match for a purse of 6 sovereigns, by Beach Gigs, not exceeding six oars, and to be rowed by men belonging to distinct companies. First gig 4; second, 2; three to start or no match; entrance 1s. They started at 6h. 36m. and came in:-
"Guardian," Young Company 1 "Star," Star Company, did not start.
"Fearnought," Holkham Company 3 "Jenny Lind," Lowestoft 2
The first of these came in at 6h. 48m. 5s.
A dinner was provided at the Norfolk Hotel, at which several gentlemen were present.
"The ball in the evening was held at the Town Hall, and was very well attended, although some families in the town were prevented being present by a recent removal by death. Among those whose names we have been able to procure, were some of the Officers of the 16th Lancers and their ladies, Lord A. and Lady Conyngham, the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Yarmouth and the Misses Boulter, the Mayor of Norwich, F. Tattershall, Esq., R. Ferrier, Esq., Captain, Mrs. and Misses Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Chevallier, Mr. and Mrs. A. Steward, Mr.
and Mrs. C. J. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. E.
H. L. Preston, J. Wicks, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. Caldecott, Rev. E. B. and Mrs. Frere."
July 26th.-On the previous Thursday "a very calamitous accident" had occurred; Capt. Pearson and his family had been to the Theatre, and on their return Miss Mary Sayers walked straight from Regent Street over the Quay Head and was drowned.
The body was picked up on the following morning.
Mr. J. W. Sh.e.l.ly returned to the charge against Mr. Sewell, and accused him of unduly influencing a voter named Carr.
At the Water Frolic the "Stranger" won the cup. The "Thorn," a "Bermudian cutter-rigged boat," belonging to Capt. Ellis, R.N., attracting much attention.
Aug. 5th.-Mr. Carr and Mr. Sewell repudiated Mr. Sh.e.l.ly"s suggestions, and totally denied his statements to be correct.
The following is the report of the inquest held on the body of Miss Sayers:-
"On the 27th ult., at the house of Captain Pearson, an inquest was held before Mr. C. H. Chamberlin, on the body of Miss Mary Sayers, aged 72. The body of the deceased was identified by W. H. Palmer, Esq., who stated that he left her the previous night at the door of the Theatre about ten minutes before eleven; her sister, Miss E.