HENLEY RACES

HENLEY RACES
WITH
FROM

DETAILS O F
1903 T O 1914

REGATTAS
INCLUSIVE

AND

A C O M P L E T E I N D E X OF COMP E T I T O R S AND CREWS S I N C E 1839

BY

SIR THEODORE COOK
EDITOR OF " T H E

FIELD"

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
LONDON, EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, NEW YORK
TORONTO, MELBOURNE, CAPE TOWN, BOMBAY
HUMPHREY MILFORD
1919

797.123
C77h

TO THE MEMORY OF

HERBERT THOMAS STEWARD
CHAIRMAN OF THE AMATEUR ROWING ASSOCIATION
AND OF THE HENLEY COMMITTEE
AND PRESIDENT OF THE LEANDER CLUB

THESE PAGES ARE
DEDICATED BY
THE AUTHOR

. . . ut paterni
Fluminis ripae simul et jocosa
Redderet laudes tibi Vaticani
Montis imago.
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Nunc, nunc insurgite remis
Hectorei socii Trojae quos sorte suprema
Delegi comites.
THOSE whose names are recorded in this book—and there
must be more than two thousand still alive—will, I trust, form
a minority of its readers. It is meant chiefly for a new and
hitherto unknown generation of young oarsmen who have never
seen Henley Regatta—such a generation as has never existed
for the last eighty summers. Here they will find not only
details of the management and history of the Regatta ; they
will be able to realize, in this brief chronicle of their predecessors,
something of the high traditions, of the unbreaking resolution,
of the disciplined skill, which in these coming years must form
their own ideals.
v At no moment in the history of these islands since the Norman
Conquest has the whole of our physical and mental life been so
radically changed and interrupted as our existence has been
since the Henley Regatta of 1914 came to its unsuspected close.
Yet shooting and fishing have gone on ; hunting has indeed
suffered great diminution, and naturally fields were smaller, but
packs of hounds were nearly as numerous in the season 1918-19
as they were in 1913-14. Racing, too, in restricted but sufficient
amount, has done its share in keeping alive that thoroughbred
,strain which has been England's greatest contribution to the
development of the horse all over the world. Cricket and football have not only continued at home, but have flourished
among strange surroundings in every part of Europe, Asia, and
Africa, where British ships or British regiments have been
stationed for the last five years.
But Rowing holds a different position from any of these.
You cannot (fortunately) take Putney Reach or the Henley
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course across the Channel. Although its waters mingle with
the Seven Seas, the Thames is ours alone. Rowing is not a
game like cricket; it is not a sport like hunting ; it does not
evoke merely individual excellence like boxing ; it makes a
combined appeal, which I venture to think unique, to precisely
those qualities of courage in comradeship, of discipline in preparation, of initiative in final accomplishment, which have
provided the fibre and foundation of our national character in
the ordeal through which our Empire has been passing. It is,
moreover, in its highest manifestations, largely nourished by
continuity of tradition, continuity of recruiting, and continuity
in practice. During the whole period in which it may be said
to have had a history at all, it has never experienced so long
or so serious a break in its activities. The very losses it has
suffered in the immediate past from the one cause of Death on
Active Service suggest the measure of its value to this country ;
they suggest no less the duty laid upon us who survive, and
on the younger comrades we can influence, to see that one of
the noblest and cleanest sports the world has ever known shall
suffer no diminution of these qualities in the future.
Cambridge has made a more complete record of her soldiersons than her less industrious sister, and I may note here that
three of the Cambridge University crew of 1914 (Day, Ritson,
and Garnett) were killed, with their coxswain (Ridley). Swann
was wounded in April 1918. Stroke and seven received the
Military Cross. Another Cambridge eight that was well known
at Henley and in Belgium was the Jesus crew of 1911. Half
the men were killed : Shields, Goldsmith, G. E. Fairbairn, and
Crowe ; bow (Henty) and three (Lieut.-Col. H. C. H. Hudson
of the Hussars, who particularly distinguished himself) were
wounded ; F. G. Hudson died in Norway. Out of sixteen
men in two London R.C. eights, eleven were killed and two
seriously wounded. From two Eton crews who raced in 1915,
no less than six fell in the War later on. Nor is the list of rowing
losses complete even with the added names of F. S. Kelly,
W. A. L. Fletcher, W. F. C. Holland, Maclagan, Kirby, Carver,
Cockerill, J. de Knoop, Le Blanc Smith, Close-Brooks, Julian
Grenfell, Lord Lucas, Williams, Sanderson, Somers-Smith?
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That list (which will be found in full in later pages) means
not only a loss of active rowing men ; it implies an even more
serious loss in coaches. It is therefore incumbent upon all who
have loved rowing, and who are not ungrateful for the numberless benefits it has conferred upon them, to restore it with as
little delay as possible to its old pride of place at the beginning
of the twentieth century. It may be a long process under the
best of conditions ; but if we start together and work wisely,
that process will be a labour of love which will bring a rich
reward. Cricket has a hundred nurseries for five which oarsmanship can claim ; but besides Eton and Radley, we should
be able now to count on Shrewsbury, Bedford (Modern and
Grammar), Beaumont, Westminster, St. Paul's, Cheltenham,
Winchester, Tonbridge, and Haileybury; and at the Henley
of 1884, there were entries from Magdalen, Merchant Taylors',
Hereford, Derby, and St. Mark's School, Windsor—to name
no more. The difficulty of coaching must, by general goodwill,
be surmounted during the preliminary period ; after that, the
sport will right itself.
At Eton and Westminster, at Oxford and Cambridge, the
first recorded races were rowed between young men whose
fathers had only just been freed from the long struggle which
was ended by the victory of Waterloo. After the Crimean War,
when Oxford and Cambridge and the Public Schools were well
and worthily •represented in the trenches round Sebastopol,
there arose no such difficulty as is now before us. After the
South African War, when rowing men made a distinctive mark
of their own upon the records both of the dead and of the living,
the Amateur Rowing Association felt moved indeed to pass a
resolution that ' service, for pay as a member of the auxiliary
forces does not of itself affect the amateur status of any person.'
But you may look in vain in the annals of Henley or of Putney
for any other trace of dislocation caused by the military operations carried on so far away. In Mr. H. T. Steward's Records,
only those who know the facts could recognize in the occurrence
of the names of Mr. D. H. McLean, on p. 472, or of Mr. W. A. L.
Fletcher, on p. 484, any reference to the Boer War.
After July 1914, however, all rowing stopped except at
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to record it—had sent- its able-bodied men to the Army or the
Navy before a whisper of conscription had been heard. Both
the University crews, and all the British competitors in final
heats at the Henley of 1914, were in naval or military training
by the Christmas of that year. Since then, the only racing to
be seen, apart from domestic events at various schools and a
few races at Putney, has taken place at the little informal
meetings held in 1915, 1916, 1917, and 1918, at Henley, between
Eton and other boys' crews. To these meetings I have devoted
my third chapter, because they afford one sound basis on which
to begin to build the future as it should be built. Fortunately,
too, there are a few who raced at the Regatta of 1914 and
before it who may be counted on to reappear. On them, and
on the veterans who can coach the coming generation, we must
depend for that far-sighted organization and tactful encouragement which can alone bring back the best of the sport we love.
To that same end this book is meant to be a modest contribution
by one who strives herein to pay a debt of gratitude which has
been steadily increasing since he first rowed for Radley over
the Henley course when he was sixteen.
In the late Mr. H. T. Steward's Records of Henley Royal
Regatta from its Institution in 1839 t° I 9 0 2 most oarsmen will
find all they want to know concerning the details of racing
covered by those dates. There was some idea of producing a
new edition of this invaluable work, brought u£> to date. But
it has been decided to leave it, for the present, as he wrote it ;
and facts of the racing from 1903 to 1914 are, therefore, offered
to the indulgent rowing public in the following pages in a form
that will enable them to stand alone for the benefit of those
readers who may not possess the earlier volume—to which,
in a sense, it is a continuation.
But apart from any questions of arbitrary selection, the
twelve years of Henley history from 1903 to 1914 inclusive contain, in that comparatively short space of time, a certain number
of typical and important incidents which lend it a distinctive
value of its own ; and it may be significant that within this
period every record for the course has been either equalled or
beaten, except London's time for the Thames Cup in 1886.
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since 1902 than there often was to be seen in half a dozen of the
earlier meetings put together: four days instead of one, for
instance; seventy-seven entries and fifty-nine races in one
such year as 1913, instead of less than twenty of either in the
old days. Whether the average of excellence had always risen
with the total of competition is another question ; for when,
about the middle of this period, we had to defend ourselves with
the best at our disposal against the combined attack of every
other country, there was no young crew good enough ; we had
to call out all our best veterans for the victorious Leander eight
of 1908 ; and it may be noted also that in these twelve years
we lost the Grand five times to foreign entries, the Diamonds
three times, and the Pairs, Stewards', and Thames once each.
But at any rate there was no lack of close racing; for in
the comparatively few Regattas from 1903 to 1914 we saw 3 out
of the 6 dead-heats recorded since 1839, and 17 out of the 41
finishes known to have been under 6 feet since the Regatta
began. Out of 182 wins by half a length or less since 1839, $4
happened between 1903 and 1914, and 12 occurred in 1913, the
year which is nearest to the record of 14 in the single Regatta
of 1891.
One of the best of these races was seen in 1903 between
Third Trinity (who lost one of their crew at the last moment
and finally had to row an untrained man) and Leander, a race
which at one time seemed likely to revive the legislative problem
of allowing seven men to row in an eight-oared craft. In
another volume 1 I have related the famous story of the ' Sevenoar' when Fletcher Menzies had to retire from illness after
having stroked his University boat in the second heat for the
Grand Challenge of 1843, and it was illegal to replace him by
any one else. It was found, however, that no rule existed
against rowing with seven oars for the Grand Challenge Cup,
which was, says Mr. H. T. Steward (Records, p. 2), to be rowed
for ' on the Henley Reach annually by such amateur crews in
eight-oared boats as may be duly entered and qualified/ And
no mention is made in the eighteen rules for the cup, signed by
James Nash and Charles Towsey (hon. secretaries), about these
'eight-oared boats' necessarily containing eight oarsmen.
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Nor have the Stewards since taken advantage of their power of
emendation or alteration (Rule 18, 1839) *° state that eight
oarsmen are necessary. In fact, their opinion would rather
seem to be that no crew would willingly row seven men and
place itself under such an apparent disability unless the circumstances were as exceptional as those, for instance, of 1843.
That this is so may be judged from the occurrences of 1903,
when it was discovered on the morning of Wednesday, July 8,
that C. J. D. Goldie was, through illness, unfit to row in the
Third Trinity eight for the Grand Challenge. This crew tried a
paddle with seven oars, but after a different plan from that
wisely determined on by the similarly unfortunate Oxford crew
of 1843. Third Trinity could not see their way to leaving bow's
thwart empty, so they took away their stroke instead and put
him in the place of their missing ' five/ leaving Dudley Ward
to stroke the boat from seven. The Stewards were then asked,
and as a matter of fact granted Third Trinity permission to
row with seven oars if they wished.
This may be considered to be an extension of the ruling of
1843, when it was only contemplated that a crew should row
seven men in a final after having lost, by illness, one of the
men victorious in a previous heat. In 1903 the Stewards apparently affirmed the legality of a boat starting in its first heat
with only seven oars. The decision, however, as rendered in
1843, only laid down that there was no rule to compel a crew
to row with eight oars ; and the decision of 1903 was the same.
This may form a precedent of some interest. But eventually
the Cambridge men put in a substitute (who was almost untrained) at three, and moved W. H. Chapman down to Goldie's
place at five, where his fine blade (though he only weighed
list. 51b.) proved very efficient. In the end Third Trinity beat
London by a length in the second heat, which pulled them
together, and they only lost the final by 6 feet to Leander. As
was the case sixty years before, the need for exceptional effort
acted as a stimulus to produce an exceptional performance.
The accounts of the racing from 1903 to 1914 here given have
been rewritten from The Field, and every race so described
was seen from start to finish, from the umpire's launch, by the
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or myself. The few terse lines in italics at the beginning of
the description of some races in the first three years are taken
from the late Mr. H. T. Steward's notes as they were given
me by his son in his own handwriting, and they remain unchanged,
though I have added other details beneath them in some cases.
By Mr. C. T. Steward's care the names of every crew up to 1913
have been checked by direct reference to the captain of the
boat-club entered. For 1914 I have had to depend on the
official programme as my only evidence. Notes on the weather
have been added, wherever possible, as this has always influenced the times, and not seldom the results.
As the Olympic Regatta, held at Henley over a special mile
and a half course in 1908, produced one of the finest exhibitions
of British oarsmanship, of every kind, ever seen till then, I
have placed a short description of it after the Royal Regatta
of the same year. The Olympic Regatta of 1912 took place at
Stockholm, and it will therefore not be expected that I should
describe it here ; but inasmuch as the Royal Regatta of that
year was considerably influenced by the meeting a fortnight
later in Sweden, where the result of the Grand Challenge was
dramatically reversed, I have thought it right to add a note on
the subject to the racing of 1912. Eleven different nations
have competed against us at our ordinary Regattas (apart from
any Olympic meetings) from 1872 to 1914, and out of 119 attempts
only 15 won a Henley Cup outright, or about one in eight.
The world-wide appreciation, thus shown, of Henley standards
and of Henley management will always be pleasant to remember
during the many years which must elapse before foreign competitors can be seen again there.
But, as may be imagined, this book is something more than a
mere compilation of the details of each race for twelve years.
It contains in the fourth chapter a list of all winners from 18391°
I914 ; the fifth shows the records for the course, as they stood
in July 1914; in the sixth chapter are given details of all
foreign entries to 1914, showing: (a) the various entries for
each of the eight cups, (b) the entries made by each of the eleven
nations competing, (c) the result of every race they rowed at
the thirty-four Regattas in which they entered; and it is
perhaps worthy of note here that the last names on the list
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of winners of the Grand Challenge Cup and the Diamond Sculls
are those of an American and of an Italian entry respectively.
Since the younger men, for whom I chiefly write, may not
possess the boating library so long and laboriously collected by
their elders, I have given a summary sketch of the development
of Henley Regatta, from 1839 *° tyQZ* m the first chapter,
together with a list of Umpires and of the Committee of
Management since the beginning. In the seventh chapter
(entitled ' The Last Post ') will be found a list of Henley
oarsmen (incomplete, I fear) who died on active service during
the War.
The curse on him that hath no index shall not be laid on me.
If anything, I have erred in the other extreme. For, by incorporating the index from 1839 *° 1902 ( s o m e four thousand names)
which Mr. C. T. Steward made for his father's book, with the
names that occur in my own volume, I have been able in these
pages to give the complete list of every one who ever rowed or
sculled at Henley, with the events in which they appeared.
Material for the separate index of Crews was prepared by Mr.
C. T. Steward up to 1907, before he handed it to me for arrangement and completion to 1914 ; but I will certainly never undertake another index of the kind. It does not include Pairs or
Sculls, Foreign Entries, or Olympic Regattas, as each of these
divisions is distinctively treated in its right place. There is
also the usual short index of names and subjects of general
interest not included in the above. In all these long and complicated lists of details I am only too conscious that errors may
still remain, for the period since November 1918 has—it will
be admitted—not been very favourable to the collection of
accurate data owing to the many difficulties of War and of
Demobilization. I shall, therefore, be very grateful for any
corrections or additions sent by kindly critics to my publishers,
especially in ' The Last Post/
I have to thank the proprietors of The Field and Daily Telegraph for permission to make use in these pages of certain articles
(written for them by myself and others) on rowing and boatbuilding, before 1920 and 1910 respectively; to Mr. Alfred
Davis, of Marlow, I am indebted for the correction of many
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own eyesight; and to many Old Blues, of very various ages, I
owe several most illuminating suggestions.
Mr. H. T. Steward's sons have placed both the notes left by
their father and the memoranda collected by themselves (with
a view to a second edition of his book) unreservedly at my
disposal for the common benefit of all rowing men. I have to
thank them not only for the invaluable help thus given to this
volume, but for the permission to dedicate it to the memory of
one whose name will ever be honourably connected in a very
special and distinct way with every improvement made on the
course, until, as the result of labours which absorbed for many
years the larger portion of his leisure, it had been perfected.
He made the Regatta which he did so much to chronicle ; and
this endeavour to complete one part of his work is the expression
of my admiration for it all.
In Rowing at Henley, a book which may b,e considered as
almost a second volume to the present pages, I have given
many other important details (such as Mr. H. T. Steward's
unique Map of the Course) which would have unduly enlarged
what is only meant to be a record of actual races. The two
volumes are independent of each other; but it is my hope that
all my readers may possess both.
T. A. C.

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THE Oxford University Press has already published Mr. Sherwood's excellent History of Oxford Rowing and Dr. Warre's
invaluable Grammar of Rowing, in which are preserved his
lectures to the O.U.B.C. delivered a few years ago. I am glad
to think that this learned institution has condescended to bestow
its imprint upon a third volume on the same subject from
another member of the O.U.B.C. who follows—longo intervallo—
the footsteps of his more celebrated predecessors.
Rowing, as we know it, has not only had much to do with
Oxford for more than a century ; its earlier story can be traced
back in the classics which are Oxford's special study to their
earliest poem ; and by two good Oxford men, Dr. Warre and
Lord Desborough, the fragments of our knowledge about the
knotty problems of the trireme and the oar have been assembled
and expounded. In a book of this character I can, of course,
refer but very briefly to any incidents of so remote and shadowy
a past. But the Great War has brought its own associations
with those far-off days. It was near the Dardanelles that the
ships which are catalogued so carefully in the Iliad were berthed,
between Rhoeteum and Ligeum. Among those channels where
descendants of the Trojan warriors rowed to meet the conquering
Athenian navy, our ironclads bore our soldiers to the hardest
and most desperate fighting outside France. On an island
Homer knew lies buried one whose richer dust makes it ' for
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' Thou shalt know for thyself how far my ships are the best, and how
my young men excel at tossing the salt water with the oar blade.' —
Od. vii. 337.
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ever England ' ; small wonder that, near those fateful Straits,
as Rupert Brooke has sung,
They say Achilles in the darkness stirred
And mighty Hector, his old enemy,
Moved the great shades t h a t were his limbs, they heard
More than Olympian thunder on the sea.

There is the sound of bo at-racing, of course, in Virgil, of a
literary kind ; but I am glad to think that the first real race
recorded in the classics is that described so vividly by Thucydides (iii. 47). For this is the tale of the trireme sent from
Athens to Mitylene (Grote, vi. 35) to countermand Cleon's
barbarous order that Paches should kill the whole male population and sell the women and children into slavery (427 B.C.).
Fortunately the first ship, carrying that fatal decree, was somewhat slower than usual, owing, perhaps, to a natural reluctance
in carrying out so terrible a duty; and the second crew, urged
on alike by sentiments of compassion and by promise of reward,
were able to keep going, on barley meal steeped in wine and
oil, until they reached their goal—in time. I have described
in another volume 1 that famous wager, rowed from Henley
to Westminster between a four-oar and an eight, which may
in many ways be taken as a pattern of the chivalrous rivalry
of our more immediate forefathers of the oar; and I am reminded that even the Thames can, in his own time and place,
be well nigh as dangerous as the Aegean; for I have myself
seen two 'Varsity crews sink in the same race ; and before I
was born, the weather was so bad, in 1859, that A. L. Smith
(who could not swim) was asked what he thought about starting.
He had no hesitation whatsoever. ' I mean to row as long
as I can,' he replied. He rowed till the Cambridge boat sank
in the middle of a much worse river than we know to-day, and
he was fished out to become one of the famous four Judges of
Appeal, with Macnaghten, Brett, and Chitty; I met his coxswain, Mr. J. T. Morland, only the other day in Pall Mall, and
he retained a vivid recollection of the memorable scene of
salvage. But it is perhaps yet more significant that the greatest
boat-race of antiquity, just related, should have provided so
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early and so memorable an instance of generosity and endurance ;
and I am glad to think that the purest of all sports has invariably
preserved at Henley the high tradition of its origins and development.
GOOD PERFORMANCES
Considunt transtris : intentaque brachia remis
Intenti expectant signum, exsultantiaque haurit
Corda pavor pulsans laudumque arrecta cupido.

Apart from such records, set forth in another chapter, as
Mr. Kelly's wonderful time for the Diamonds or Leander's
Grand Challenge in 1913, there are certain memorable performances during the period covered by this book which deserve
selection here. Notable among them all is the victory of
Leander's Four (stroked by R. C. Bourne) in beating a much
heavier German crew for the Stewards in 1914. The foreigners
went away with a big lead, but were rowed out before the finish
—and men remembered the details of this race when the German
Army showed signs of a similar collapse in the autumn of 1918.
Another good piece of work in a different class was that of
Wadham in their winning Thames Cup crews of 1908 and 19c9,
when their stroke was lighter than his coxswain, and rowed a
longer, slower stroke than any of the eights he beat. Wadham
rowed in the Grand at the first Henley Regatta, and won it
(as well as the Ladies' Plate) in 1849 1 but na( ^ never been
successful since then. The Leander crew for the Olympic
Regatta has been sufficiently described in the Official Report of
the Olympic Games, published in 1909, but it will always be
remembered as a splendid example of English veteran oarsmanship, though I have seen better and younger eights from the
same club.
It may also be worthy of remembrance that in 1911 Eton
did the fine record of 6.56 for the Ladies' Plate, and in 1908
for the first time won a heat of the Grand and of the Ladies' on
the same day, and rowed in the final of the Grand Challenge
for the third time. They qualified in 1867, 1868, and 1874,
but scratched in 1867. In 1868 they only lost the final of the
Grand by a length and a quarter from the centre station in
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3st. more than their opposing steersman. In the afternoon
they won the Ladies' in 7.18, or two seconds faster time. Eton
did especially good work since the beginning of the war by
organizing the meetings at Henley attended by Shrewsbury,
Radley, and Beaumont; and rowing has gone on both at these
schools and St. Paul's, Bedford, and elsewhere. To these I
gladly add the name of Westminster, where the first eight was
built in 1820 and Eton promptly challenged. Their first race
took place in 1829. This and two more were won by Eton,
but in 1837 Westminster won at Eton, to the great disgust
of King William IV. Before ' Water' ended, nearly forty
years ago, Eton had won six races to Westminster's four. The
revival of ' Water ' at Westminster was announced in The
Field for July 11, 1914, so we may hope in coming years to see a
crew once more from a school which has had as much to do
with the origins of rowing as any other, except Eton. Its
records go back as far as 1813, when the Westminster six-oar
' Fly ' had a fast crew composed of N. Parry, E. O. Cleaver,
E. Parry, W. Markham, W. F. de Ros, and G. Randolph ; but
its colours have not been seen since 1883 a t Henley, where the
most renowned of its scholars was, of course, Mr. H. T. Steward.
Eton's first race with Radley was a private match at Henley,
when the Radley crew was composed of Monsell (bow), W. B.
Woodgate, Thornhill, Boyle, Merriman, Phillips, Downes,
Austen (stroke), coxed by W. J. Holland, father of the late
W. F. C. Holland, of Eton, Oxford, and Leander fame. Eton
won that, and have won ever since whenever they have met
the smaller school in the Ladies' Plate, for which both enter
regularly.
I wish I could have added to the Appendix a few of such ' private
matches ' as that first meeting between Radley and Eton, and
others which occurred during the more formal events of an
actual regatta. Such races often have a special interest of
their own, and no better course for them could be imagined.
But I fear that details of them have now been lost, so that the
Olympic Regatta of 1908 and Eton's matches against other
schools during the War will probably be all that can be considered accurate. But a few more will be found mentioned
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Several of the finishes between Eton and Radley have been
very close, and when Radley (with her increasing numbers)
draws the sheltered station with a good crew, she may yet prove
a winner, as she would have done in 1892 had the schools met.
No one in these days will take quite the personal pride in such
a victory as H. M. Evans would have done had he lived to see
the consummation of his life's ambition. His name will be
found in the sad roll-call printed in another volume,1 which
contains the list of those oarsmen of the last few decades who
have passed away — ' Quibus Elysium remus jam verberat
amnem.'
Among those of quite recent years is the name of Page, who
was present at the .first Regatta and rowed in the second. He
must have often wondered at the many changes and improvements that have taken place since then, such as the invention of
signals, which give every spectator an interest in the race almost
from its start, and allow its result to become known all over
the course within a few seconds of the finish. Piling the river
must have been a prehistoric precaution, to some extent at any
rate. But the booms that now demarcate the course on each
side almost from end to end would alone distinguish Henley
as superior in its organization to any rowing meeting in the
world.

MR. HERBERT STEWARD AND COLONEL FLETCHER
O navis referent in mare te novi
Fluctus. . . . Nonne vides ut
Nudum remigio latus ?

That superiority is largely due to the work and the example
of the late Mr. Herbert Thomas Steward, chairman of the
Amateur Rowing Association and of the Henley Committee,
and president of the Leander Club. A tablet in the parish
church at Henley records the affection of his Leander friends
and comrades; and from The Field for September 18, 1915, I
quote an appreciation written by a famous oarsman who knew
him long and well:
See Rowing at Henley.

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"Through all these years of difficulties and developments
Mr. Steward successfully steered the good craft of amateur
oarsmanship with skill, determination, and never-failing tact—
a service invaluable in itself, exacting, onerous, which occupied
the strenuous leisure of an active professional life. It required
a man of no common character—one who, had fate called him
elsewhere, might, to the advantage of his country, have ordered
more important affairs. He possessed in an exceptional degree
tenacity of purpose, combined with suppression of self. He
did the work he had in hand, and it was always thoroughly
well done, but the hand of the worker was seldom to be seen.
Ever ready to accept the suggestions of others, he concealed
the efforts on his own part to render them effective. He was a
man of patience quite inexhaustible, of kindliness without limit,
of a geniality which to be realized needed to be experienced.
Resolute where principles were involved, he would give way
gracefully on minor points ; yet, where occasion was, he could
oppose most forcibly and effectively without displaying or
exciting animosity. Such men are rare, but they live happy,
useful lives, and when they go they carry with them great wealth
of affection from those among whom they have lived, and
whose lives they have made the better and the brighter. So
was it with him who was laid to his rest in the village churchyard at Bix. . . .
. . . For ourselves, we mourn a most truly valued and
cherished friend, and though we hope that after these dark
times we may live
To catch once more the distant shout,
The measured pulse of racing oars
Among the willows,

we feel only too sadly that things can never be—to us at least
—as we have known them in the happy past. Without Herbert
Steward, Henley Regatta oan never be the same/'
It is right in this place to record yet another serious loss since
the Regatta of 1914. Colonel W. A. L. Fletcher died on
February 7, 1919. An attack of influenza proved too strong for
lungs which had been ' gassed ' in the trenches during the
previous spring, and he gave his life for his country no less
surely, though more tardily, than if he had fallen on the field
of battle. It is no exaggeration to say that his loss to the
Henley Stewards and to the whole world of Rowing was irre-

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XXV

parable. His victories at Henley are recorded in this book,
but he also rowed stroke of the winning Oxford crew of 1890,
and was a most valuable member of the next three winning
crews as well. With Muttlebury and Guy Nickails he ranked
among the hardest workers who ever sat in a boat. But neither
his rowing nor his expeditions in Thibet and Siberia were his
only claim to honour and remembrance. The military funeral
at his home in Allerton, near Liverpool, was significant of much.
In the Boer War (in which his friend D. H. McLean lost his
life) his defence of Hamelfontein, with about two dozen men
against 250 of the enemy, was one of the finest things that ever
earned a D.S.O., and I shall never forget his letter about it,
ending with : ' the Boers couldn't stay the course ' ! When
war began against Germany he was early appointed to command a battalion of the King's Liverpool Regiment, and the
Legion of Honour was but one proof of the appreciation felt
by the French for all he did. He was bitterly disappointed at
being sent home before the Armistice, but the dreadful gas
attack he had undergone seriously affected both his lungs and
eyes, and there was no alternative. It was when he had come
to Henley, soon after his return from the front in the summer
of 1918, that I last saw him rowing (behind C. M. Pitman)
in a Leander crew, and his swing and finish were all I remembered in the winning crew of 1891. Many who heard him
speak—with even more than his usual earnestness and simplicity—at the Rowing Meeting in the Temple on January 22,
1919, little thought that they would never hear his voice again.
At the next meeting of the Henley Stewards, with Colonel
F. Willan presiding, he was elected chairman of the Committee
of Management for 1919, in the place of Mr. C. Gurdon, resigned,
and his colleagues were Mr. W. D. Mackenzie, Lord Desborough,
Viscount Hambleden, Lord Ampthill, Mr. F. I. Pitman, Mr.
R. C. Lehmann, Mr. W. H. Eyre, Mr. C. Gurdon, Captain C. T.
Steward, and Colonel H. G. Gold. When they met again,
Fletcher was dead, before a leaf had fallen from those laurels
which he wore with so much modesty that few save his intimates
even suspected their existence. Nor was it in Rowing that
his influence ended. Generations of Eton, of Oxford, and of
Cambridge men owed him far more than first-rate oarsmanship.

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His place as chairman was taken by Mr. F. I. Pitman, and
Mr. R. S. Bradshaw was added to the Committee of Management.
Before the end of May the list of races for July 3, 4 and 5 at
the " Peace Regatta " of 1919 was published as follows, all in
best boats with the exception of the fixed-seat fours :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Allies' Eights (Service Qualification) for the King's Cup.
Oxford and Cambridge Trial Eights.
Open Senior Eights for Mr. Mackenzie's Cup.
College and Public School Eights for Sir W. Gilbey's Cup.
Clinkerbuilt Eights (slides).
Allies' Fours (as No. 1) for the Leander Cup.
Open Senior Fours for Sir W. Cain's Cup.
Public School Clinkerbuilt Fours (fixed-seats).
Clinkerbuilt Fours (slides).
Pair-oar race (Allied countries) for Lord Hambleden's Cup.
Sculling race (Allied countries) for Mr. Bersey's Cup.

This is a surprising programme for those of us who remember
the Henleys before 1914 ; its results will be known too late for
record here ; but nothing could more clearly indicate the kind of
reconstruction necessitated by the war. At the meeting of
Stewards, the old arrangements with German and Hungarian
Rowing Associations were cancelled. The standard course of
1 mile 550 yards was appointed for all races except Nos. 5, 8,
and 9, which would be a mile. Lt.-Col. C. D. Burnell was
elected a Steward of Henley Regatta.
To men like Colonel Fletcher and Dr. Warre in one direction,
as to Mr. Steward in another, Henley and English oarsmanship
owe a debt they never can repay. In the new times that are
coming we can only hope that teachers as good as they were
will appear to take their places ; and my own confidence in the
future is reflected not in the polished pessimisms of Horace, but
in the urgent prophecy of Shelley :—
A loftier Argo cleaves the main,
Fraught with a later prize ;
Another Orpheus sings again,
And loves, and weeps, and dies.
A new Ulysses leaves once more
Calypso for his native shore.

HENLEY RACES
CHAPTER I
THE EARLY

REGATTAS

(HENLEY,

1839-1902)

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'Apxobs ad vrjuv ipeu>, vrjds re TrpoTrdaas.1

BEFORE giving details of each year's racing from 1903 to 1914
inclusive, it will be of interest to recall briefly a few points of
historical importance in certain Regattas before 1903, most of
them recorded at length by the late Mr. H. T. Steward.
In the Town Hall of Henley on March 26, 1839, Mr. W. P.
Williams-Freeman proposed and Mr. E. Gardiner seconded the
establishment of an annual Regatta on Henley Reach. Mr.
P. B. Cooper proposed and Mr. J. Nash seconded a subscription
for a prize for Henley crews in fours (withdrawn in 1884), and
for ' a Challenge Cup for eights, open to all challengers, and
rowed for annually on the same reach, subject to such rules as
may be made or approved by the Stewards. . . .' The following
gentlemen were elected Stewards: Messrs. Thomas Stonor,
W. P. Williams-Freeman, W. Fuller-Maitland, Charles Lane,
Edmund Gardiner, and the Mayor of Henley-on-Thames. The
number of the Stewards naturally increased as years went on,
and in 1885 they elected from among themselves a Committee
of Management which remained at a fixed total of twelve (see
p. 8). The first Hon. Secretaries to the Regatta Stewards
were James Nash and Charles Towsey. The first Umpire was
Mr. J. D. Bishop (Leander), who rode up the towpath on horse1
' Tell me now, ye Muses, who dwell in the halls of Olympus, who
were the captains of the Danaans and their lords, so will I tell the captains
of the boats and all the boats in order.'—Iliad, ii. 484.

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back. The races started from just above Temple Island and
finished at the Bridge. There were four entries for the first
Grand Challenge: Oxford Etonians, B.N.C., Trinity, Cambridge, and Wadham, and the Cambridge crew won. Three
fours entered for the Town Challenge Cup.
In his volume on Rowing in the Isthmian Library (Innes &
Co., 1897) Mr. R. C. Lehmann reproduces the programme of
this first Henley Regatta, held on June 14, 1839. The first two
heats of the Grand took place at four and immediately after,
the final at seven. The race for the Town Cup was at six. A
gun was fired at the Bridge to clear the course ; a second when
the course was clear, a third (at the Island) when the race started,
and a fourth at the Bridge for the finish. The colours worn
by the crews were as follows, according to the programme:
' Brasen Nose College.—Blue cap with gold tassel; rosette,
yellow, purple, and crimson.
Trinity Boatclub, Cambridge.—Blue stripe jersey and trowsers ;
rosette, French blue.
Oxford Etonian Club.—White jersey with pale blue facings ;
rosette, sky blue.
Wadham College.—White jersey with narrow blue stripes,
dark blue cap with light blue velvet band and light blue
scarf.'
In 1840 another four-oared race was instituted called the
District Challenge Cup. That year Wadham was known as
' The Admiral' (probably from Admiral Blake), University was
called ' The John Cross/ Westminster ' The Queen Bess/ and
B.N.C. the ' Child of Hale/ In many cases these old names are
painted on the boats to this day. Mr. Bishop umpired from a
cutter manned by eight London watermen. Thus early was
the course made 1 mile and 550 yards, starting opposite the
ditch in front of the Temple on the Island, and finishing about
40 yards below the bridge, opposite the steps on the Lion lawn.
This year Leander won their first Grand Challenge. In 1841
began the Stewards' Cup ' for amateur crews of all England
in four-oared boats/ The boats started ' from poles to which
lines with bungs were affixed/ In 1842 the Cambridge Uni-

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3

versity crew (coxed by Egan) in the Grand won their heat by
about a yard in 8.45 from the Oxford Aquatic Club, London ;
but were beaten in the final by a few feet by the Cambridge
Subscription Rooms (also steered by Egan), who thus won for
the second time—apparently raced to the finish by the Umpire's
crew of watermen. I have referred to what happened at this
Regatta and that of 1843 in Rowing at Henley, describing
the Universities at Henley and the famous ' Seven-oar/
In 1843 Mr. H. Wood of Leander umpired instead of Mr.
Bishop. .On p. 8 I have given a list of all those gentlemen
who are recorded to have umpired at the Regatta. In 1844
the Diamond Sculls (first won by T. B. Bumpsted) were given;
but the Diamond Challenge Sculls trophy, with presentation
cup, was not instituted till 1850. Up to 1844 ft w a s found that
the Regatta cost about £200 a year, with an average of £55 for
entry fees. In 1845 were instituted the prize for eights called
(next year) the Ladies' Challenge Plate, and also the Silver
Wherries ' for amateurs in pair-oar boats open to all England.'
The first race for the Ladies' (which then included ' amateur
clubs except University Clubs, Subscription Rooms, or clubs
similarly constituted ') was won by only 2 ft. by St. George's
Club, London. Mann and Arnold (of Caius) won the Pairs.
In 1847 t n e Wyfold Challenge Cup was presented by Mr. Donkin
of Wyfold Court for ' the winner of the trial heat of the Grand
Challenge Cup ' ; but in 1855 it was allotted to a four-oared
race. As there had been no race for the District Challenge
Cup for two years, it was allotted to a new race for fours and
called the Visitors' Challenge Cup in 1847, anc * this was placed
under the same qualifications as the Ladies' Plate in 1848. At
the end of this Regatta there was a scratch match in fours ' for
Henley Regatta medals.' In 1846, in the Stewards', occurred
the first dead-heat in the records of the Regatta, and there have
only been six in seventy-six meetings. In 1849 a private
match took place between crews from the Albion Club, Henley.
Wadham, rowing as St. John of Malta, won the Grand Challenge and the Ladies' Plate.
In 1850 the Stewards adopted the Laws of Boat-racing, and
the Silver Wherries became the Silver Goblets. In 1851 the
meeting became ' Henley Royal Regatta,' owing to the Prince

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Consort having become patron. In 1852 there was a private
sculling match for a cup in which Mr. H. Kingsley (University
Club, London) beat Mr. G. Burchett (Argonaut Club, London).
In 1854 the Umpire was carried in one race by the Eton eight
' in their uniform of light blue/ In 1856 the Royal Chester
Rowing Club won the Grand and the Ladies' easily in the first
keelless eight, built by Matt Taylor. In the next year the
qualification for the Ladies' Plate was amended to practically
its present form, as was that for the Wyfolds. From 1857
(when they began well by beating the O.U.B.C. with Warre at
five) onwards, the London R.C. has entered a crew for the Grand
every year. Warre and Lonsdale (of Balliol) won the pairs.
After 1859 n o University crews appeared, as such, for in that
year London R.C. beat both Oxford and Cambridge. In 1861
Eton and Radley first met in the Ladies' Plate, and they have
entered for the same race ever since. That same year saw the
last victory of A. A. Casamajor in the Diamonds. He died a
few weeks later. He was never beaten, and he won the Stewards',
Wyfolds, Pairs, and Diamonds in one day, in 1856—a feat no
man can repeat. In 1862 men in punts held the sterns of the
racing boats at the start for the first time, perhaps owing to
Radley having fouled their bung the year before. In 1864
the present Regatta Boathouse, built by the Stewards, was
used for the first time. In the final for the Diamonds of 1865
E. B. Michell beat C. B. Lawes and W. B. Woodgate—a remarkable trio ; and Woodgate also rowed with Willan in the Kingston'
crew which won the Grand, one of the finest fixed-seat eights
ever seen.
In 1868 the Thames Challenge Cup for eights was instituted.
In the Stewards' that year the B.N.C. coxswain jumped overboard at the start. The crew (with W. B. Woodgate at three)
came in first, but were disqualified for having no coxswain, and
a race without coxswains was inaugurated for the ensuing Regatta,
when the minimum weight for coxswains in eights, with a sliding
scale, was also introduced, together with a general revision of
the various rules and qualifications governing the Regatta.
The Umpire, Mr. George Morrison, had a steam launch. The
Oxford Radleians, stroked by T. H. A. Houblon, won the new
coxswainless fours. In 1870 appeared the first official pro-

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5

grammes with the names and weights of competitors. In 1871
poles with flags on them were placed from Poplar Point in a
line tending towards the second arch of Henley Bridge, so as
to drive the inshore boat more out into the stream. In 1872
the Laws of Boat-racing (as adopted by the Henley Stewards in
1850) were revised. The power of taking another crew's water
was abolished and greater powers were given to the Umpire.
The flags were tried again, as before, and at different points in
1879, 1884, and 1885, but did not become permanent. Another
prize for coxswainless fours was offered and won by London,
who rowed over, as the Atalanta crew from New York, who had
entered, withdrew. This year saw a ' foreign entry ' racing for
the first time, in the person of E. Smith of the Atalanta R.C.,
New York, who beat Chillingworth of Twickenham in one heat
for the Diamonds, but lost the next to C. H. Lowton. A list of
foreign entries, with results, is given in Chapter VI. In 1873 the
Stewards' Cup for fours was made a coxswainless race. From
now onwards the course was put under the charge of the Thames
Conservancy. In 1874 the Visitors' and Wyfolds were made
coxswainless races for fours. This year produced the first
mention of Fawley Court Boathouse in accounts of the racing.
The Diamonds of 1876 were won by F. L. Playford, who beat
R. H. Labat. In 1877 Cheltenham and Radley rowed a private
match for special medals, won by Radley, for whom H. M.
Evans rowed six. W. H. Eyre and Hastie won the Pairs. In the
next year S. Le B. Smith, Gulston, Trower, and Playford (London
R.C.) won the Stewards' against the Shoe-wae-cae-mette B.C.,
and T. C. Edwards-Moss won the Diamonds, after beating G. W.
Lee (U.S.A.) on the post in the first heat in a terrific race. In
1879 special care was taken (with a view to foreign entries)
in the revision of the amateur rule, and regulations for the
Regatta. A rope was stretched on poles in a straight line
from Poplar Point across the bay to a point near Bushey Gate.
But this was not tried again. A new cup, called the Public
Schools Challenge Cup (now transferred to Mariow Regatta),
was instituted for fours on fixed seats with coxswains, and
Cheltenham beat Radley in the final.
In 1881 Cornell's entry for the Stewards' and Visitors', arriving
too late, was refused, but the Regatta Stewards allowed them

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to race for the Stewards' Cup only, in which they were beaten
by Thames and London. They then challenged Hertford
(winner of the Stewards') to a private match, rowed the morning
after the Regatta, with Mr. James Hastie (Thames R.C.) as
Umpire. Cornell twice ran into the bank and Hertford (Roberts,
Buck, Brown, and Lowndes) won. The Bedford Grammar School,
who won the final of the Public Schools Challenge Cup against
Radley and Westminster, had wide seats which they greased
and slid upon. The width of the seats was in future limited to
6 in., and the race was given up after 1884. In that year the
Town Cup for fours was transferred to the Committee of the
Town Regatta. In 1884 a n d 1885 the bays on the Berks side
were piled off, but the unfairness of the course for three boats
(round the Point to the Bridge) was not much mitigated. S. D.
Muttlebury rowed four in the Eton crew that won the Ladies'. In
1886 the present course (finishing at the Point) was staked out
on both sides for two boats in each heat, necessitating a threedays Regatta. The Rules and Regulations were also thoroughly
revised. In 1887 the course was reduced to a width of 135 ft.
The Regatta was visited, on the third day, by the Prince and
Princess of Wales, the King of Denmark, the King of the Hellenes, the Princes Albert Victor and George of Wales, and many
other Royalties, including the Indian Princes staying in England
for the Jubilee. Trinity Hall won the Grand, Ladies', Thames,
Stewards', and Visitors'; and other Cambridge entries won the
Wyfolds, Pairs (record by Muttlebury and Barclay), and Diamonds (in which J. C. Gardner beat Guy Nickalls). This latter
verdict was reversed next year. The Grand Stand was first
built within an enclosure at Poplar Point in 1889. In the first
heat of the Diamonds in 1890 G. E. B. Kennedy fell overboard
after a few strokes, the gate of his swivel rowlock coming open.
His opponent, C. J. Psotta, of the Schuylkill Navy Club, Philadelphia, stopped and waited till Kennedy was ready to start
again, whereupon the Kingston man won his heat easily, but
lost the final to G. Nickalls. In 1891 boats were measured, so
that, though started by sterns, their bows should be level; and
Leander (stroked by Kent and coached by R. C. Lehmann)
rowed that famous dead-heat for the Grand against the Thames
R.C, and beat London in the final in record time that still

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7

stands, though it was equalled when they lost to New College
by 2 ft. in 1897 and again by their own crew of 1913. C. W.
Kent had won an even more remarkable race in 1890, when he
was two lengths behind a good Thames four in the Stewards'
and took Brasenose past the post a length ahead. In 1895 a
challenge cup for the Pairs was presented by Mr. Tom Nickalls
in commemoration of his sons having won the Silver Goblets,
either together or with others, for the previous five years. At
this Regatta occurred the incident when Leander was left at
the post in the third heat for the Grand, and Cornell rowed
over alone. In the Pairs, Broughton and Muttlebury were
completely stopped by pleasure-boats on the course. The finest
race seen was when Guy Nickalls, stroking London for the
Stewards, beat the Argonauts by 2 ft. by an amazing spurt at
the finish.
In 1896 the entries rose to a higher total than they had ever
reached before, and in the next year the course was narrowed
to n o ft. for its whole length and pushed out as far as possible
from the Bucks shore, with the first bend opposite Remenham
Rectory and the second about 150 yards below Fawley Court
Boathouse. Two launches were used, as was always the
custom after this, one for each Umpire, so that, whenever necessary, one race could be started within five minutes of another,
as became essential with increased programmes. The alterations were celebrated by splendid times in the Grand, the Ladies',
and the Stewards', in magnificent weather. In 1899 the Regatta
had been fixed for July 5, 6, and 7 ; but it was necessary to
row off some preliminary heats the day before the official racing
began ; and this eventually led to a four-day Regatta, the last
day finally being fixed on a Saturday. In 1902 a rule was passed
preventing professional coaching for all crews except scullers.
Mr. F. Willan resigned the post of Umpire after having held it
for eighteen years consecutively, and Col. W. A. L. Fletcher
took his place. The list of Umpires since the beginning of the
Regatta in 1839 *s a s follows:
A LIST OF UMPIRES AT HENLEY REGATTA

1839

J. D. Bishop

.

.

.

Rode a horse along the
towpath.

HENLEY RACES

8

eight - oared
In
manned
by
watermen.
do.,
do.,
do.,

cutter,
London

1840-41-42

J. D. Bishop

1843
1844-45-46
1847-48
1849

H. Wood .
do.
J. D. Bishop
do.
H. Wood .
do.
J. H. Fellows, P . Colquhoun,
and E . C. Burton
do.,
do.
T. S. Egan .
do.,
do.
F. Playford and P. H. Nind
do.,
do.
T. S. Egan .
do.,
do.
R. Lewis Lloyd .
do.,
do.
R. Lewis Lloyd and R. W
Risley
Two crews of watermen.
Steam launch.
George Morrison .
George Morrison and R. W.
do.
do.
Risley
do.
R. W. Risley and J. G. Chambers
do.
F. Willan and J. H. D. Goldie
do.
do.
F. Willan and W. R. Griffiths
do.
do.
F. Willan and J. H. D. Goldie
do. ,
do.
F. Willan and W. R. Griffiths
do. ,
do.
F. Willan and J. H. D. Goldie
do. ,
do.
F. Willan and F . I. Pitman .
do.
do.
F. Willan, F. I. Pitman, and
H. T. Steward
do. ,
do.
do. .
F. Willan and F. I. Pitman .
do.
F. I. Pitman and W. A. L.
Fletcher
.
.
.
. With two launches
W. A. L. Fletcher and R. S.
do.
Bradshaw
.
.
.
do.
F. I. Pitman and R. S. Braddo.
shaw
.
.
.
.
do.
F . I. Pitman and W. A. L.
Fletcher
.
.
.
.
do.
do.

1850 to 1856
1858 to 1862
1863 to 1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1884
1888
1889
1890
1891
1896
1900

to 1883
to 1887

to 1895
to 1899

1901
1902 to 1909
1910
1911
1912 t o 1914

T H E COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

In 1881 the Committee of Management of twelve was first
elected by the Stewards and Committee as follows: Messrs.
J. F. Hodges, W. D. Mackenzie, the Revs. E. Warre and R. W.
Risley, Messrs. F. Willan, J. G. Chambers, F. Fenner, H. T.
Steward, W. H. Brakspear, J. D. Brooks, J. Cooper, and J. Page.
(See H. T. Steward's Records, p. 248.) In 1885 Messrs. W. H.
Grenfell, A. Brakspear, A. C. Forbes, and J. H. D. Goldie were
elected instead of Messrs. Brooks, W. H. Brakspear, Risley,
and Chambers. Out of the whole twelve, Messrs. Warre,

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9

Willan, Fenner, Steward, Goldie, and T. C. Edwards-Moss were
appointed that year to consider the advisability of making the
course fairer, and also the definition of an amateur and the
Laws of Boat-racing as drawn up by the A.R.A. See Records,
p. 299, where the new Course and Qualification Rules for each
race are given.
In 1887 the Earl of Antrim was placed in the twelve of the
Committee of Management instead of Mr. W. H. Grenfell. In
1890 Mr. T. C. Edwards-Moss took the place of the Rev. E.
Warre. In 1893 Mr. W. Russell Griffiths came in instead of
the Earl of Antrim. In 1894 Mr. Cooper retired in favour of
the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, and Messrs. D. H. McLean and J. A.
Drake-Smith were elected instead of Messrs. T. C. EdwardsMoss and J. F. Hodges. In 1896 the name of Lord Ampthill
was substituted for that of Mr. Forbes. Mr. F. I. Pitman filled
the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. H. D. Goldie. Lord
Camoys, President, died during the progress of the Regatta of
1897. In 1899 Mr. R. C. Lehmann took the place of Mr. J. A.
Drake-Smith. In 1901 Lord Ampthill left for India, and Col.
W. A. L. Fletcher was elected ; Mr. D. H. McLean died in
South Africa, and Mr. W. H. Eyre took his place. In 1902
Mr. C. Gurdon was elected instead of Mr. J. Page. Subsequent
changes are noted each year, until the complete list of those
serving on the Committee in the last Regatta before the War
is given in the account of the Racing of 1914. The work done
for so many years by Mr. J. F. Cooper of Henley, who has just
resigned his post as Secretary to the Regatta, will be gratefully
remembered by all in any way connected with it.
On February 10, 1919, at a meeting of the Stewards of Henley
Regatta, at which Colonel F. Willan presided, the following
gentlemen were elected as Committee of Management for 1919 :
Mr. W. D. Mackenzie, Lord Desborough, Viscount Hambleden,
Lord Ampthill, Mr. F. I. Pitman, Mr. R. C. Lehmann, Lieut.Colonel W. A. L. Fletcher, Mr. W. H. Eyre, Mr. C. Gurdon,
Captain C. T. Steward, and Colonel H. G. Gold. Of the death of
Colonel Fletcher and the subsequent arrangements made for the
" Royal Henley Peace Regatta " of 1919, I have already spoken
in the Introduction.

CHAPTER II
HENLEY

FROM

1903 TO 1914

MANTIS EIM' ESGAOST ArOXON

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA 1903
A SPECIAL meeting of the Stewards was held in April to consider a
proposal to prevent professionalco aches being employed byscullers
within four weeks prior to the commencement of the Regatta.
After a lengthy discussion, the proposal was not adopted.
But a new general rule was then added, namely: ' No eightoared, four-oared, or pair-oared crew shall be allowed to compete
if, within four weeks prior to the commencement of the Regatta,
the crew shall have been coached during any practice in rowing,
or controlled or directed in training, by any person not considered
an amateur oarsman, sculler, or coxswain, under Rule 1/
The qualification for the Ladies' Challenge Plate and the
Visitors' Challenge Cup was amended and made as follows :
' Any crew of amateurs who are members of any of the
boat-clubs of the Universities or boat-clubs of any of the
public schools in the United Kingdom only, shall be qualified
to contest for this prize, but subject to the following
restrictions:
' (a) With regard to members of any of the colleges or
non-collegiate clubs:
' No one shall be allowed to row who has exceeded four
years from the date of his first commencing residence at
the University, unless, his University being Oxford or
Cambridge, he has rowed in the last preceding summer
races of his University, or, his University being Dublin, he
is at the time of entry taking out a professional course at
one of the schools of his University; and no one shall in
any case be allowed to row after five years from the date of
his first commencing residence as aforesaid.
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' (b) With regard to members of any of the public schools :
' Each member of a crew shall at the time of entering
be bona fide a member in statu pupillari of such school/
On the representation of the Amateur Rowing Association
the entry of any clubs belonging to the Canadian Association
was placed on the same footing as the French, German, Dutch,
and Belgian Associations, which would enable their entry to be
received up to June 1.
At the annual meeting in December the same Committee of
Management was elected for the ensuing year, excepting that
Mr. R. G. Gridley was elected in the place of Mr. F. Fenner,
who retired.
When the draw for heats and stations took place on Saturday,
July 4, at the Town Hall, Mr. H. T. Steward, the Chairman of
the Committee of Management, stated that the Committee had
settled that two heats for the Diamond Sculls should take place
on Monday afternoon, as it was their custom to arrange the
races so that no competitor should be called upon to go over
the course for the same event twice on the same day.
A very strong wind from the west blew all day on Monday,
greatly favouring the Bucks station, but, curiously, the winners
of the two races each had the less advantageous berth. This
year an arrangement had been made by which the position of
the competitors during a race was signalled at about the half
distance. The Nos. 1 and 2, signifying the stations, were displayed
in a conspicuous frame, being side by side when the contestants
were level, and either raised or lowered a certain distance according
to the lead that one possessed at the three-quarter mile platform.
It has become an adage that it always rains at Henley, but
this year not a drop fell during the Regatta nor while the crews
were practising on the course before it. Generally there was a
little too much wind over the Bucks bushes, from the westward,
but this died away on the last day. In fact, the weather was
most propitious and really hot the whole time. That this
should have been the case is remarkable, as a week or two before
tne meeting there were forebodings whether the Regatta would
take place at all, the whole valley of the Thames being covered
by floods. At Henley the towing-path and the meadows on
both sides of the river were under water, and, though the post-

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ponement of the meeting was never officially even discussed,
had the heavy rain lasted a few more days there is no telling
what might have happened.
The Newry Rowing Club from Ireland made their first appearance at Henley, and were faster than they looked. They were
only beaten by Trinity College, Dublin, by a yard in two previous
races this summer, and they lost to them again by half a length
at Henley. Trinity College, Dublin, who lost their heat in the
Ladies' Plate, won the Thames Cup. It was suggested that now
the qualification for the Ladies' had been widened, crews should
not enter for the Thames as well. This would lighten the programme without hurting the rowing.
The entries this year were smaller than usual, and they were
still further reduced by the scratching of the Argonaut Rowing
Club, of Toronto, Canada, for the Grand Challenge Cup, and of
L. Scholes, of the Toronto Rowing Club, for the Diamond
Challenge Sculls, as they found it impossible to come over.
Four scullers who desired to compete for the Diamond Sculls
could not do so. The entries of C. S. Titus, New York, and of
F. Demourrelle, of New Orleans, U.S.A., were returned because
the Stewards were not satisfied as to their amateur status, and
that of St. George Ashe could not be received as it was made
in an irregular manner. The fourth was that of M. Manno,
of Budapest, which ought to have been sent in by March 31,
but was not received until July. Although he was qualified
in every way to compete, the Stewards were bound by their
rules and could not accept it.
The wind was from the west or south-west, and varied very
much in strength. On Monday and Tuesday it greatly favoured
the Bucks station, but on the other days it often died away to
nothing, so that the stations were about equal.
Some of the racing was of an interesting character, notably
the final heat for the Grand Challenge Cup between the Leander
Club and Third Trinity, Cambridge, which was a magnificent
contest. As a whole, the crews were poor, and several were
very bad. A few were moderate, but, with the exception of the
Third Trinity four and F. S. Kelly, there was nothing at the
Regatta which could be called really first-class. The Third
Trinity four was the best seen for a very long time; they showed

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an exceedingly easy style, were perfectly together, and had a
splendid leg drive. How they might have fared with the
exceptionally powerful London Rowing Club fours which won
the Stewards' Challenge Cup in 1895 and 1896, thanks to the
presence of the brothers Guy and Vivian Nickalls in the boat,
it is impossible to say, but, as regards form, they were clearly
their superiors.
Naturally, no records were made during the Regatta, the
conditions not being at all favourable for creating them. The
prizes were well distributed, the Leander Club taking the Grand
Challenge Cup and the Diamond Challenge Sculls ; Magdalen
College, Oxford, the Ladies' Challenge Plate ; Trinity College,
Dublin, the Thames Challenge Cup ; Third Trinity, Cambridge,
the Stewards' Challenge Cup ; University College, Oxford, the
Visitors' Challenge Cup; the Kingston Rowing Club, the
Wyfold Challenge Cup ; and the Victoria Rowing Club, of Berlin,
the Silver Goblets, which had never before been won by a
foreign pair.
The course was laid as in 1902, with a few more booms on
the Bucks shore.
Mr. F. I. Pitman and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O., officiated
as Umpires in separate launches, and this made it possible to start
some heats within a few minutes of each other. Mr. F. Fenner
acted as Judge. After preliminary heats for the Diamonds in the
afternoon of Monday, July 6, racing began at 12.30 on the Tuesday, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday, and at 1 o'clock on Thursday.

1903
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP 1
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club : H. Sanger, lost. gib.; T. Drysdale,
11st. iolb. ; B. C. Cox, 11st. 131b.; F . S. Kelly, i2st. ; R. B .
1

I n all the descriptions of races which follow, from 1903 to 1905
inclusive, the notes left by the late Mr. Herbert T. Steward are printed
in italics. The text (if any) which follows this, is taken from The Field,
and printed in different type.

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Etherington-Smith, i 2 s t . 61b.; F. W. Warre, I2st. 81b. ; F . J.
Escombe, i 3 s t . ; A. K. Graham (str.), iost. iolb. ; G. S. Maclagan
(cox.), 8st. iolb
i
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : R. A. Sparks, iost. iolb. ; G. B .
Hicks, u s t . ilb. ; G. L. Jacobs, i2st.7lb.; W. S. Hallett, l i s t . n i b . ;
J. M. Le Cocq, l i s t . 131b. ; R. H. Forster, i 2 s t . ; A. M. HendersonScott, u s t . 71b.; A. E . Snellgrove (str.), 9st. i 2 l b . ; H. E . Greenwood (cox.), 8 st. 61b
o

Leander led by four lengths at Fawley Court Boathouse {reached
in 3.50), and won easily by six lengths. Time, ymin. ^osec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : J. R. Wharton, iost. 71b.;
J. H. Gibbon, u s t . gib. ; C. H. Chalmers, 9 s t . 6lb. ; P. H. Thomas,
i2St. lib. ; W. H. Chapman, u s t . 51b. ; C. W. H. Taylor, i3st. ;
W . Dudley Ward, i2st. 4 l b . ; R. H . Nelson (str.), u s t . 2lb. ; C.
Kent (cox.), 8st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : V. H . Mercer, iost. 61b. ; F. S. Lowe,
l i s t . i2lb. ; C. R. Howard, i2St. 31b.; G. Burnett, u s t . g i b . ;
J. W. Knight, i2st. 4 l b . ; G. T. Western, u s t . i2lb. ; J. T. Stout,
u s t . 91b. ; G. R. Davis (str.), iost. 61b. ; C. Tolkien (cox.), 8st. i o l b . . o

Third Trinity led by half a length at the upper end of the Island,
which advantage they maintained until passing the three-quartermile post, after which they increased their lead and won by a length
in ymin. 2^sec. The Third Trinity crew were at a disadvantage
in consequence of having to row an untrained man owing to the
illness of one of the crew in the morning of the race.
In consequence of the illness of Goldie, Third Trinity had to
bring C. H. Chalmers, one of their substitutes, into the crew,
and rearrange it. Chapman took Goldie's thwart at No. 5,
and Chalmers occupied Chapman's at No. 3. They started at
20 and 39 strokes in the first half and full minute, and London
at 20 and 40, Third Trinity at once leading and being half a
length ahead at the upper end of Temple Island. They could
not get away any further, however, and below Remenham
Rectory London drew up, and were only a quarter of a length
astern thereat. But then Third Trinity went away again, and
led by half a length at the half mile. They were rowing very
well, the time was good, and the blades most regular, there
being no sign of a new man having been put into the boat at
the last moment. It was a hard race, London continually going

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15

for their opponents, for Third Trinity could not increase their
lead, and were but half a length ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 34sec. The positions were the same
at three-quarters of a mile, but above there Third Trinity
increased their lead, which was three-quarters of a length at
Bushey Gate. London rowed well, but Third Trinity still slowly
gained, and were clear at the mile, and a little further ahead
above that mark. London, however, kept them going at high
pressure, and, spurting as the finish was neared, drew up a
little, so that Third Trinity won by a length, in 7mm. 23sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station,—Leander Club
„
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

The crews rowed level up to Remenham Rectory ; Leander led
by a few feet at the half mile and had slightly increased their lead
by the three-quarter-mile post. Third Trinity, however, were just
ahead at Bushey Gate and led by a quarter of a length on passing
the White House. The boats were again level at the Grand Stand
inclosure, when Leander, going slightly the faster, won by 6ft.
Time, ymin. gsec.
Third Trinity rowed 21 and 40 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Leander 20 and 40, the Cantabs at once leading by a
trifle, and holding this until halfway up Temple Island, when
Leander drew level. To Remenham Rectory there was no
advantage to either crew; but then Leander gained a little,
and led by two or three feet at the half mile. They were certainly not farther ahead at Fawley Court, reached in 3mm.
26sec, but at the signal-box at the three-quarter-mile post
they led by a quarter of a length. Third Trinity spurted there
and drew up, getting level before reaching Bushey Gate and
being just in front as it was passed. Continuing to go the faster,
they held a lead of a quarter of a length at the White House.
Passing their inclosure, the Leander crew had slightly reduced
this lead, and, spurting above there, gained faster, and were
on level terms at the Grand Stand inclosure. Third Trinity
were well steered close to the Berks booms so as to get all the
slack water possible, but Leander went away inch by inch, and,
amidst intense excitement, won a magnificent race by 6ft.

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in 7mm. gsec. Too much praise can hardly be given to Third
Trinity for their splendid performance with an untrained man
in the boat. He rowed very well—no one could have done
better under the circumstances—and Dudley Ward fairly surpassed himself.
The Argonaut Racing Club, Toronto, and Eton College entered,
but withdrew.
LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Magdalsty College, Oxford : J. D. Stobart, iost. n i b . ;
E . L. Coles, n s t . n i b . ; J. H. Morrell, n s t . 4 l b . ; C. P . Ackers,
l i s t . i o l b . ; V. Fleming, i2St. l i b . ; G. C. James, i2St. 41b. ; C. A.
Willis, n s t . i l b . ; H. G. St. C. Rose (str.), iost. 51b. ; C. E . Seymour
(cox.), 9St. 51b
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Oxford : P. M. Sharpe, gst. 12lb. ;
A. G. J. Alderson, iost. 31b. ; G. W. James, i2St. 2 l b . ; A. E.
Meyrick, i2st. 41b. ; V. A. Elliott, i3st. 61b. ; S. Harrison-J ones,
i2St. 41b. ; C. H. Butler, iost. 81b.; S. H. Baker (str.), iost. n i b . ;
C. L. Richards (cox.), 8 st. 81b
o

Magdalen College led by four lengths at Fawley [reached in
3.42) and won easily by six lengths. Time, ymin. S^sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin : W. F . Fox, n s t . iolb. ; J.
Cunningham, l i s t . 31b.; M. P. Leahy, n s t . iolb. ; A. A. McNeight,
12st. 51b. ; H. A. Emerson, i3St. gib. ; H . B . Mayne, n s t . gib.;
J. du P. Langrishe, n s t . i o l b . ; F. J. Usher (str.), n s t . 51b. ; E . B .
Bate (cox.), 8st. 51b
o

A good race. At the mile post Magdalen College led by a quarter
of a length and won by half a length. Time, jmin. ^osec.
Dublin rowed 22 and 42 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Magdalen 20 and 40, the former leading at once,
and being half a length ahead at the top of the Island. This
advantage they increased to three-quarters of a length at the
quarter-mile post, when Magdalen drew up fast, and wrere only
a quarter of a length astern at the Rectory, while at Remenham
Farm Dublin's lead was fractional. Each in turn gained a little
going up to the Fawley Court Boathouse, Dublin being just

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17

ahead there in 4mm. 35sec, but Magdalen were in front passing
the new signal-box. They then gained slowly, and held a lead
of half a length before reaching the mile post, but then Dublin
came again, and were only a quarter of a length astern thereat.
It was a desperate struggle, the Irishmen spurting hard, so
that Magdalen's lead was a mere trifle at the Isthmian Club.
The Dublin coxswain, however, took his eight into the centre of
the river at the crews' inclosure, instead of keeping close to the
Berks piles in the slack water, so Magdalen gained a little, and
Dublin easing in the last stroke or two, Magdalen won by half
a length, in 7mm. 30sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Eton College B.C. : A. H . Arbuthnot, iost. 61b.;
H. V. C. Johnstone, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; E . W. Powell, iost. 6 l b . ; D. P .
Wormald, i2st. 31b.; L. E . Jones, i 3 s t . ; L. R. A. Gatehouse,
i3St. 31b.; R. V. Powell, 11st. i o l b . ; H . C. Bucknall (str.), iost.
41b.; R. Allcard (cox.), 8st. 31b
1
Bucks Station.—Radley College B.C. : D. L. Hancock, 9st. 71b.; E . N.
Balme, iost. 81b. ; A. G. Culme-Seymour, ost. i 2 l b . ; J. L. Johnston,
11st. i 2 l b . ; N . Whatley, 11st. i o l b . ; C. R. Wilson, iost. n i b . ;
C. C. Kerby, iost. i o l b . ; J. R. T. Mathews (str.), 11st. l i b . ; R. A.
Barnett (cox.), 7st. 71b
o

Won easily by three and a half lengths in ymin. 48sec.
3niin. ^8sec.

Fawley,

FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.-—Magdalen College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Eton College Boat Club

1
o

Magdalen College led by a length at Fawley Court lBoathouse
(reached in ^min. 35s£c), which lead they maintained, winning
by 3ft. over a length in jniin. s^sec.
THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Oxford : P . M. Sharpe, gst 12lb.;
A. G. J. Alderson, iost. 31b.; G. W. James, i2St. 2 l b . ; A. E .
Meyrick, i2st. 41b.; V. A. Elliott, i3St. 61b.; S. Harrison-Jones,
i2St. 4 l b . ; C. H . Butler, iost. 81b.; S. H. Baker (str.), iost. n i b . ;
C. L. Richards (cox.), 8st. 81b
1
Berks Station.—Avon Rowing Club, Bath 1 H. F . Howard, iost. i 2 l b . ;
J . W . Lewis, iost. 131b.; T. Powell, 11st. 31b.; A. J. Freeman,
2

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l i s t . 31b. ; J. S. Fox-Andrews, i2st, 61b. ; S. Fox-Andrews, l i s t ,
iolb. ; S. M. Knight, l i s t . n i b . ; P. H. Titley (str.), l i s t . 2 l b . ;
L. T. Gandy (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

A good race for a mile where the crews were level, each having
led in turn. After this, Jesus led and won by a third of a length
in 8min. gsec. Fawley, ^min. ^Ssec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : J. N. Horsfield, iost. 2 l b . ;
E . O. Capon, iost. 81b. ; H. G. M. Young, 11st. 11 l b . ; J. H . Piper,
11st. 51b. ; A. A. C. FitzClarence, i3st. ; R. Willis, i3st. 2lb. ; A. A.
Stuart, 11st. 61b.; E . W. Greene (str.), iost. 131b.; R. W . ' W .
Spooner (cox.), 8st. 61b
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : I. N . Cameron, gst. 31b. ;
R. E . Gray, iost. 131b. ; W. A. Fitzgerald, iost. 81b. ; H. E .
Stearns, 11st. gib.; H. G. Wilkinson, 11st. 81b.; E . D. Hay-Currie,
iost. 1 lib. ; A. F. Harvey, 11st. 2 l b . ; P . Dewar (str.), iost. i l b . ;
M. Harden (cox.), 8st. i l b
o

Kingston soon took the lead, were two and a half lengths ahead
at Fawley Court Boathouse (reached in ^min. 54sec), and won
easily by a length in 8min. usee.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin : (same crew as for Ladies'
Plate, p. 16)
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club : E . D. Powell, iost. i o l b . ;
R. L. Barnard, 11st. ; K. E . Poyser, 11st. iolb. ; H. D. Catty,
11st. 2 l b . ; C. O'Carroll, 11st. gib.; H. W. Barff, i 2 s t . 71b.; L.
Shuttleworth, 11st. 51b. ; H. D. Hoffman (str.), iost. n i b . ; H. A.
Creswell (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

Dublin led by half a length at Fawley Court (reached in ^min.
46sec.) and won by a length and three-quarters in ymin. $osec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Newry Rowing Club, Ireland : A. Smith, gst. n i b . ;
J. H. Collins, 11st. 2lb. ; W. Scott, 11st. i l b . ; W. J. Barber,
11st. 81b. ; G. Allen, i2st. ilb. ; R. Corkey, i2St. 41b.; W. Crozier,
11st. 41b.; J. Fisher (str.), iost. 81b.; W. M. Cronin (cox.), 8st.
nib
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : H. R. Hewison, gst. 131b. ;
H . B . Langton, iost. 61b. ; W. B . Liebert, iost. gib. ; J. G. N .
Clift, iost. i 2 l b . ; L. N . Elliot, 11st. gib. ; A. V. Carroll, 11st. g i b . ;

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H. Buchanan, iost. ilb. ; H. Messom (str.), 11st. 41b. ; H. E .
Greenwood (cox.), 8st. 61b
o

Newry led by two lengths at Fawley, and won by a little over a
length. Time, ymin. 44sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Oxford

1
o

Won easily by a length and three-quarters. Time, 8min. /[sec.
Fawley, $min. 46sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin
Berks Station.—Newry R.C, Ireland

1
o

A good race all the way, Dublin winning by half a length *in
ymin. 3*>sec. Fawley, 3mm. s^sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club

1
o

Dublin led by half a length at Fawley Court Boathouse [reached
in 3mm. 38sec), by three-quarters of a length before reaching the
crews' inclosure, and won by a length. Time, ymin. yjsec.
STEWARDS'CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : W. H. Chapman, l i s t .
5 l b . ; P. H. Thomas, i2st. ilb. ; W. Dudley Ward, i2st. 41b. ;
R. H. Nelson (str. and steers), 11st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : V. H. Mercer (steers), iost.
61b. ; F. S. Lowe, l i s t . i2lb. ; G. Fraser, i 2 s t . 2 l b . ; J. W. Knight
(str.), i2st. 41b
o

Third Trinity led by two lengths at Remenham Rectory and won
easily by four lengths in 8min. 6sec. Fawley, 3mm. $2sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Leander Club : B. C. Cox (steers), 11st. 131b.; F. W.
Warre, i2St. 81b. ; F. J. Escombe, i3St.; R. B. EtheringtonSmith (str.), i2St. 6lb
o

Third Trinity led by two lengths at Fawley Court Boathouse

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[reached in ynin. ^Gsec), and won easily by a bare length.
jmin. sqsec.
THIRD

Time,

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Royal Netherlands R. and S.C., Amsterdam : J. H . L.
Terniogt, iost. 131b.; P . J. Lotsy, i2St. 31b.; J. J. Blusse (steers),
i3st. iolb. ; B . Ferman (str.), u s t . 6lb
1
Berks Station.— Victoria R.C., Berlin : E . Kuttner, i o s t . ; F. Rasmussen, u s t . i 2 l b . ; A. Ehrenberg, i2st. l i b . ; L. Klaus (str. and
steers), iost. iolb
o

A good race for over a mile, when the Berlin crew, steering badly,
went across and fouled the Dutch crew, who finished alone in
8min. i^sec.
The Germans rowed 22 and 41 strokes in the first half and
full minute, and the Dutchmen 22 and 43, the latter using swivel
rowlocks. The former at once led, and were half a length in
front at the upper end of Temple Island. At the quarter-mile
post they steered over towards their opponents, and so lost
half their lead, and more was wiped off as they went back to
their station, they being only a trifle in front at Remenham
Rectory. Then they went away again, and led by half a length
at the half mile, where both crews came away from their proper
course and there was danger of a foul. It was avoided, however,
the Dutchmen gaining a little, but the Berlin crew were a third
of a length ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3mm.
52sec. The Dutchmen continued to draw on the Germans,
and were nearly on even terms just below Bushey Gate, the
latter showing signs of being done with. It was not so, for
they once more went away and were nearly a quarter of a length
ahead at the mile post. Again they seemed as though they
had shot their bolt, and the Dutchmen, who had been rowing
very hard and appeared to be comparatively fresh, drew up, and
seemed to be going past them. The Germans, however, once
more steered badly, and came right over to their opponents,
who ran hard into them, nearly knocking No. 3's oar out of
his hand. This completely stopped them, but the Dutchmen
scrambled out of the melee without stopping, and completed
the course alone, taking 8min. I4sec. It was most unfortunate
that what promised to be a fine finish was interfered with in
this manner; but there is little doubt that the Amsterdam

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21

four would have won under any circumstances, as they were
going the stronger of the two at the time.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Royal Netherlands Rowing and Sailing
sterdam

1
Club,

Amo

Third Trinity led by a length at the half-mile, by two lengths
at the three-quarter mile, and by three lengths at the mile post,
and won by a length and three-quarters in 8min. $sec. Fawleyt
3min. 48sec.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Magdalen College, Oxford: C. A. Willis (steers), 11st. lib. ; G. C.
James, I2st. 41b.; V. Fleming, i2st. l i b . ; C. P. Ackers (str.), 11st.
iolb
r.o.

Third Trinity, Cambridge, entered, and were drawn in this
heat, but did not go to the post; Magdalen College, therefore,
rowed over.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford : C. G. Pearson, 11st. i 2 l b . ;
A. R. Balfour, 11st. gib. ; E . P. Evans, i2st. i2lb. ; E . G. MonierWilliams (str. and steers), I2st. l i b
1
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
•
o

At the three-quarter-mile post University College led by a length
and a quarter, by which distance they won. Time, 8min. 2$sec.
Fawley, ^min. $sec.
WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : A. A. Stuart (steers), 11st. 61b. ;
J. H. Piper, 11st. ^ l b . ; A. A. C. FitzClarence, i3St.; R. Willis
(str.), i3st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Staines B.C. : J. Startin, lost. 81b. ; H. S. Freeman,
l i s t . lib. ; R. B . Freeman (steers), 13ST..; R. Pimm (str.), u s t . 61b. o

Staines led by a length at Fawley Court Boathouse, but the crews
were level at Bushey Gate. Kingston led by a quarter of a length
at the mile post and won by a length in 8min. xgsec.

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Kingston rowed 18 and 35 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Staines 20 and 40, the latter at once leading and
drawing clear at the upper end of Temple Island. Kingston
steered indifferently going along it, and nearly ran into the
booms, and continued to steer erratically when in the open
water beyond. Staines therefore led by a length and a quarter
at Remenham Rectory. Kingston then drew up a little, but
Staines, who steered an excellent course throughout, were a
length ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 4mm.
4sec. After passing it, Kingston began steadily to reduce their
opponents' lead, and were only three-quarters of a length astern
at the signal-box, and had drawn level at Bushey Gate. Going
by Staines, Kingston led by a quarter of a length at the mile
mark, where Staines spurted and gained a little, but Kingston
went away again, and were half a length ahead at the Isthmian
Club, and soon drew clear. Staines, however, spurted at the
finish, but Kingston won by a length, in 8min. igsec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club
i
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club : H. G. Wilkinson (steers),
11st. 81b. ; G. T. Western, u s t . i2lb. ; C. R. Howard, i2st. 31b. ;
E . D. Hay-Currie (str.), iost. 1 ilb
o

London led by three-quarters of a length at the quarter mile,
but by only half a length at the half-mile post. At the three-quartermile post Kingston led by a few feet and won by a length and 4ft.
Time, Smin. 2^sec. Fawley, ^min. ysec.

SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.— Victoria Rowing Club, Berlin : L. Klaus (steers) ;
A. Ehrenberg (str.)
1
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : C. J. D. Goldie; C. W. H.
Taylor (str. and steers)
o

Mr. Goldie had been taken ill in the morning and was quite
unfit to row. A substitute had taken his place in the crew for the
Grand Challenge Cup. He nevertheless decided to start for the
Goblets. His weakness was, however, so great that, in spite of

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Mr. Taylor having the rudder hard on against himself all the
time, they could not get away from the German pair, each crew
leading at times up to the three-quarter-mile post. After this,
Mr. Goldie showed the effects of his indisposition, and the German
pair went ahead and won by two lengths in Smin. 4jsec.
Unfortunately, Goldie had been taken ill during the night, and
was quite unfit to compete, but he decided to do so, and rowed
a very plucky race for the whole distance. His weakness,
however, was such that he was of little use to Taylor after
passing Fawley Court, the latter having the rudder hard on
against himself all the time. The Berlin pair went off at 19
and 38 strokes in the half and full minute in a very scrambling
manner, but they at once led Third Trinity, who started at
18 and 36. At the upper end of Temple Island the Berlin crew
were three-quarters of a length in front, but then the vastly
superior style of Third Trinity told, and they drew up, and,
going by, were a quarter of a length ahead at Remenham
Rectory. The Berlin crew were very rough and not together,
and in their efforts to overtake Third Trinity they nearly upset.
At the Farm the latter led by half a length, but then Goldie
showed the effects of his indisposition, so the Berlin pair gained,
and at Fawley Court Boathouse once more were a quarter of a
length in front, their time thus far being 4mm. I4sec. Third
Trinity tried to spurt, and drew up, being on level terms at threequarters of a mile, but they could not maintain the high pressure, so the Germans went away, and led by three lengths at
the mile mark. Goldie kept on as well as he was able, Third
Trinity never becoming ragged, but finishing in good form, the
Berlin crew winning by two lengths, in 8min. 47sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Victoria Rowing Club, Berlin : L. Klaus (steers) ;
A. Ehrenberg (str.)
1
Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : D. C. R. Stuart; C. M. Steele
(str.)
o

Won easily. Time, Smin. ^sec.
Kingston started at 20 and 39 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Berlin at 21 and 39. The latter were two lengths
in front at the upper end of Temple Island, and had increased
this lead to three lengths at Remenham Farm. Kingston then

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drew up, so that they were only two lengths astern at Fawley
Court Boathouse, reached in 4mm. i4sec. From there, however, the Germans steadily increased their lead, and were four
lengths in front at the Isthmian Club. The Kingston pair
steered a very good course, though they had no rudder, but now
they were done with, and the Berlin men went away, and won
by many lengths, in 8min. 45sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Bucks Station.—C. Ernst, Wiking R.C., Berlin

1
o

Won easily by many lengths. Time, gmin. iqsec. Fawley,
4min. Ssec.
SECOND HEAT
Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C
Bucks Station.—W. W. Field, Exeter College, Oxford

1
o

A good race up to Fawley Court Boathouse (reached in ^min.
i2sec), after which Mr. Blackstaffe went away and won easily
by many lengths. Time, qmin. ysec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—C. H. R. Thorn, London Rowing Club

I
o

A good race for half the distance, when Mr. Rixon took the lead
and paddling in won by many lengths in qmin. ^isec. Fawley,
<\min. 2^sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—K. Haffner, Wiking Rowing Club, Berlin

1
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The German sculler led by a length at the three-quarter mile
and by three lengths at the mile post, but at the one-and-a-quartermile post the two scullers were level; after this Mr. Cloutte went
ahead, and won by a bare length. Time, 8min. 54sec.
This was a very fine race, Cloutte once more giving an exhibiticn of his staying powers. He pulled 19 and 39 strokes in the

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first half and full minute, to Haffner's 19 and 38. There was
little in it going up Temple Island, Haffner at the upper end
being slightly in front. He then slowly but steadily gained,
and led by half a length at Remenham Farm, and by a length
at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 4mm. I4sec. He then
went away faster, so that at Bushey Gate he was three lengths
in front, but then he began to come back. Cloutte, sculling his
hardest, gradually drew upon him, but it was not until reaching
the crew's inclosure that Cloutte could get on even terms. Still
going the faster, he went past—having fairly rowed the German
down—and won by a bare length, in 8min. 54sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—J. Beresford, Kensington Rowing Club
Berks Station.—J. B. Juvenal, Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia

1
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Won easily by a length and three-quarters in gmin. 2qsec.
Fawley, 4mm. 26sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club

1
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Won easily. Time, 8min. $2sec.
Kelly went right away from the first stroke, and was clear
half-way up Temple Island. He pulled 19 and 39 strokes in
the first half and full minute, to Blackstaffe's 19 and yj. So
fast did Kelly gain that he was two and a half lengths in front
at the quarter-mile post, sculling beautifully. He was content
with this lead, and had not increased it at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 4mm. usee. Blackstaffe was sculling very
well, never better, but he could not prevent Kelly from going
away and winning easily by five lengths, in 8min. 52sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Bucks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London R.C

Won easily by many lengths. Time, 8min. ^6sec.
4min. 8sec.
EIGHTH

1
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Fawley,

HEAT

Bucks Station.—J. Beresford, Kensington R.C.
Berks Station.-—G. Rixon, Kingston R.C

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A good race for a mile, when Mr. Beresford went away and
won easily in qmin. 2$sec, Mr. Rixon ceasing to persevere.
Both sculled 18 and 34 strokes in the first half and full minute,
Rixon drawing away, and holding a lead of three-quarters of a
length at the upper end of Temple Island. It was a hard race
from there, first one and then the other going a little the faster,
but Rixon on the whole had the advantage, as he led by a length
at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 4mm. I3sec. Then Beresford
drew on him, and passing the signal-station at three-quarters
of a mile he was but half a length in front. Beresford continued
to gain, drew level at the mile mark, and then went ahead,
Rixon ceasing to continue the struggle, and merely paddling
for the rest of the course, while Beresford finished it in 9mm. 2sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Berks Station.—J. Beresford, Kensington R.C

Won easily by many lengths.
4min. gsec.

Time, 8min. ^isec.

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Fawley,

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1904
The Regatta was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
July 5, 6, and 7, but there were so many entries for the Diamonds
that the preliminary heats for this race took place on Monday
afternoon, July 4. Racing began at 12 noon on Tuesday and
Thursday, but at 12.30 on Wednesday.
Mr. F. I. Pitman, on the Consuta, and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,
on the Hibernia, officiated as Umpires. Mr. F. Fenner acted as
Judge. Mr. Lawrie was in charge of the Thames Conservancy
men who kept the course clear. The course was piled and
boomed as before, and a recess was formed for a guard-boat
opposite Phyllis Court, so that assistance, if required, might at
once be given to any one in the water. Signal boards (marked
1 and 2 respectively) were used this year at the half-mile, threequarters, and mile platforms, indicating the relative positions
of the boats as they passed.
The weather was pleasant and favourable throughout the

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27

Regatta, and the wind was light upstream. For the final heats
there was nothing to prejudice the rowing—quite the reverse,
for the wind blew straight up the course; and as there was not
a strong stream running, fast times resulted—indeed, a fresh
record was made for the Diamond Challenge Sculls.
The racing was not very exciting on the opening day, but it
improved on the second, and on the last nearly every final was
productive of a most interesting and hard-fought race. Third
Trinity Boat Club did very well, carrying off three events, the
Stewards' and Visitors' Challenge Cups, and the Silver Goblets
for pair oars. The Diamond Challenge Sculls left the country
for the third time, the honour going out to Canada through
Scholes ; while the Wyfold Cup went to Birmingham.
From the Continent and the United States there were no
visitors, the new rule, prohibiting professional coaching of crews
within four weeks of the Regatta, perhaps accounting for the
absence of Americans; but why no competitors came from
Holland or Germany it is difficult to understand, especially as
early in the year it was understood that there would be several.
The small entry of four for the Grand Challenge Cup was still
further reduced by the Thames Rowing Club not being able to
compete. The eighth heat of the Diamonds provided the sensation of the Regatta. In it L. F. Scholes met F. S. Kelly, and,
to the general surprise, defeated him. That a sculler with the
style of the Canadian, who depended on his arms and legs, and
was without body swing, could beat one with the easy and natural
form of the Anglo-Australian was quite unexpected. Kelly went
off at a tremendous pace—too fast, some thought—and cleared
Temple Island in 48sec.; he was two lengths ahead at Remenham.
There he took Scholes's water, and washed him, but the latter
spurted, and drove him out, Kelly losing some of his lead by
this manoeuvre. Scholes gradually drew up, but was a length
behind at the mile, where Kelly showed signs of being in difficulties, and at the lower end of Phyllis Court the two were level.
Scholes then gained rapidly, and was two lengths ahead at the
Grand Stand, where Kelly stopped, completely rowed out, and
in such an exhausted condition that he had to be lifted out of his
boat into one of the Thames Conservancy launches. He was not
in thorough condition, as apparently he had done no rowing since

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the previous Henley until about three weeks before his race, and
that time is not long enough, after being absent from the water
for a year, to prepare for such a severe struggle as he had. On
previous occasions he had been rowing during the autumn, spring,
and early summer at the University, and so was quite fit when he
began his Henley training. The final heat was also a sensational
one, A. H. Cloutte having a very hard race with L. F. Scholes,
who was always in front, and had a lead of two lengths at halfway. From there Cloutte spurted time after time, and was
within a length above the mile. But Scholes kept ahead, and
won a most desperate struggle by a length and a third, both
being much exhausted, Cloutte to such an extent that he had
to be helped ashore at the boat tents, instead of continuing on
to the boathouse above the bridge. The time was 8min. 23sec,
which is a record, Cloutte also being inside the. previous one of
8min. 29secs., made by B. H. Howell in 1898.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Leander Club : W. H. Chapman, 11st. 2lb. ; F . S.
Kelly, l i s t . i2lb. ; B. C. Johnstone, i2st. 51b. ; C. W. H. Taylor,
i2St. i2lb. ; F . J. Escombe, i3st. 31b. ; P. H. Thomas, i2st. 61b. ;
A. K. Graham, 11st.; R. H. Nelson (str.), 11st. ilb. ; G. S. Maclagan (cox.), 8st. 1 ilb
1
Berks Station.—London R.C.: E. D. Hay-Currie, 11st.; G. T. Western,
i2st. 41b.; J. Compton, 11st. 71b.; W. W. Field, i2St. iolb. ;
J. W. Knight, i2st. n i b . ; R. D. Warren, i3st. 71b. ; H. J. Bryant,
I 2 s t . ; G. R. Davis (str.), iost. 61b. ; J. A. Morton (cox.), 8st. 81b. o

Won easily by one length.
3tnin.

Time, jrnin. 43sec.

Fawley,

34S0C
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford: R. H. C. Birt, n s t . 81b.;
G. A. Hope, I2st. ilb. ; R. M. Gaskell, l i s t . 51b. ; R. G. Shedden,
I2st. iolb. ; P . T. Spencer-Philips, i3st. 41b. ; A. B. Howell,
i2St. i2lb. ; A. H. Arbuthnot, iost. 131b. ; G. M. A. Graham (str.j,
iost. 1 ilb. ; R. C. Parr (cox.), 8st
r.o.
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : R. F . M. Bigby, iost. 71b.;
H . V. Maycock, n s t . 41b. ; S. O. Pugh, i2st. 2lb. ; W. S. Hallett,
i2st. 41b.; S. C. Smith, i2st. 31b.; H . Borrmann, i2st. 31b.;

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G. H. Kelly, iost. iolb. ; H. Messom (str.), l i s t . 51b.; H . E .
Greenwood (cox.), 8st. I2lb
scr.

Thames Rowing Club entered and were drawn in this heat,
but did not go to the post, owing to H. Borrmann not being able
to obtain leave of absence.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Leander Club
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford

Won easily by a length.
29sec.

<

1
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Time, jmin. 20sec. Fawley, 3www.

LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College : M. C. Albright, 9st. 61b.; G. Campbell,
iost. iolb. ; G. D. Cochrane, iost. ilb. ; D. P. Wormald, i2st. 81b.;
L. E . Jones, i3st. ilb. ; L. R. A. Gatehouse, I3st. 71b.; A. G.
Kirby, i2st. gib. ; H. C. Bucknall (str.), iost. gib. ; T. Preston
(cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford: R. H. C. Birt, l i s t . 81b.;
G. A. Hope, 12st. ilb. ; R. M. Gaskell, 11st. 51b.; R. G. Shedden,
I2st. iolb. ; P . T. Spencer-Philips, i3st. 41b. ; A. B . Howell,
12st. i 2 l b . ; A. H. Arbuthnot, iost. 131b.; G. M. A. Graham (str.),
iost. 1 ilb. ; R. C. Parr (cox.), 8st
o

Eton led by a length at Fawley Court (reached in 3.36), and
increasing their lead won by a considerable distance. Time,
ymin. 355ec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : J. V. Pixell, iost. 41b. ;
T. L. C. Gregory, 11st. 2 l b . ; E. S. Moore, 11st. n i b . ; J. B. Bowen,
12st. gib. ; H. E. Blackbourne-Daniell, i2St. 61b. ; D. Spicer,
i2st. i o l b . ; W. D. Barratt, l i s t , 61b.; G. H. Johnstone (str.),
11st. 61b. ; K. Okura (cox.), 8st. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Radley College : J. R. T. Mathews, iost. 131b. ;
A. N . Balme, gst. 61b. ; L. C. Smith, iost. gib. ; J. L. Johnston,
i2st. 51b. ; C. R. Wilson, 11st. i o l b . ; C. C. Kerby, iost. g i b . ; H . E .
Troutbeck, iost. n i b . ; R. G. Marriott (str.), iost. n i b . ; O. E .
Barnett (cox.), yst. iolb
o

Won by two and a half lengths. Time, Smin. i^sec.
Radley rowed the fast stroke of 21 and 41 for the first
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however, drew slowly away from the start, and were a quarter
of a length ahead at the quarter-mile post. Then they gained
faster, and led by a length and a half at Fawley Court Boathouse, passed in 3mm. 48sec. Radley kept going, but First
Trinity were too strong for them, and, gaining all the way,
won by two and a half lengths, in 8min. I3sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Eton College
i
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford : R. M. Nicholls, iost. 41b. ;
A. W. Keown-Boyd, 11st. 31b. ; R. Sanderson, l i s t . 81b. ; C. Harrison-Jones, i2st. g i b . ; W . W. Mumford, 11st. 131b.; F . J. Seal,
iost. gib. ; M. Bates, gst. gib. ; L. G. T. Sedgwick (str.), i2St. ;
S. C. Hilliard (cox.), 8st. 81b.
o

Won easily.

Time, jmin. 5gsec. Fawley, 3mm. 37sec.
FINAL

Berks Station.—Eton College
Bucks Station.—First Trinity,

HEAT

Cambridge

1
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Eton led by a quarter of a length at Fawley, which lead they maintained past the mile post. After this they were pushed hard by
First Trinity, but going away won by a bare length in ymin. 20sec.
Eton rowed 20 and 39 strokes in the first half and full minute
to First Trinity's 20 and 38. Neither crew had any advantage
going up Temple Island, Eton, however, just leading at the top.
They gained inch by inch, and had a lead of 6 ft. at Remenham
Rectory. It was no more at the half mile, but at Fawley Court
Boathouse Eton were a quarter of a length in front, in 3mm.
3isec. They could not gain more, however, for some distance,
First Trinity pressing them hard. Eton were still only a quarter
of a length ahead at the mile, and above there First Trinity
spurted. Nevertheless, Eton kept their lead, and at the lower
end of Phyllis Court began to go away. Gaining fast just at
the last, they won by a bare length, in 7min. 20sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford: Names as in Ladies' Plate
(above)
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Berks Station.—London R.C. : H. W. Morris, gst. iolb. ; C. F. Rey,
iost. 91b. ; F . A. G. Medd, iost. 7 l b . ; M. C. M. Leggett, i2st. ;
H. C. Stearns, i2st. 81b. ; A. M. Walker, l i s t . 71b. ; L. B. Cane,
11st. 2lb. ; P. Dewar (str.), iost. 81b. ; V. H. Russell (cox.), 8st. 41b. o

St. John's led by two lengths at Fawley {reached in 3mm. 44sec),
and won by three lengths in Smin. I2sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : P. A. Stovold, gst. gib. ; F . N. Turner,
9St. i2lb. ; F . B . Bentley, 11st.; R. A. Sparks, iost. 81b.; E. R.
Odell, i2st. lib. ; H . B . Harrison, l i s t . 31b. ; H . G.Irwin, iost. 51b. ;
H. G. Bartol (str.), gst. 61b. ; H. E . Greenwood (cox.), 8st. i2lb. . . . 1
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : E. O. Capon, iost. iolb. ; H. M. S.
Carpenter, 11st. 71b. ; H. G. M. Young, 11st. i2lb. ; R. Woollatt,
iost. iolb. ; C. Pimm, i2st. 41b. ; R. Willis, i3St. iolb. ; T. Mackie,
iost. i 2 l b . ; E . W. Greene (str.), iost. i 2 l b . ; R. W. W. Spooner
(cox.), 8st. 61b
o

Won easily by a length and three-quarters in 8 min.
Fawley, ^min. 52 sec.
THIRD

i^sec.

HEAT

Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : J. K. Swaine, iost. ;
H. Meysey-Thompson, iost. 131b.; R. S. Howson, iost. 2lb. ; P. L.
Rothband, 11st. 51b. ; A. P. Methuen, i2st. n i b . ; W. B. Savory,
i2St. 31b.; E. E. Walker, iost. 2lb. ; A. B. Close-Brooks (str.),
iost. i o l b . ; Prince Yugala (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Molesey Boat Club ; P. A. Sergeant, iost. 41b. ;
H. G. Robertson, 11st. 2lb. ; A. J. Trinder, iost. n i b . ; D. Dennison, i2st. 31b. ; C. O'Carroll, 11st. iolb. ; H . W. Barff, i2st. 81b. ;
N. B. May, iost. i2lb. ; C. G. Hardingham (str.), iost. gib. ; A. A.
Vigers (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

Molesey led by a length at Remenham Rectory, but by only a
few feet at Fawley. On reaching the mile post First Trinity led,
and after a game struggle won by 4ft. Time, Smin. 4sec.
Molesey, rowing 19 and 37 in the half and full minute to First
Trinity's 18 and 36, led by half a length at the top of the Island,
and a length at Remenham Rectory, but Trinity reduced this
lead to three-quarters at the Farm. At Fawley (time, 3mm.
47sec.) they only had a few feet advantage, and at the mile post
Trinity were just in front. The latter continued to travel the
faster, and although Molesey spurted gamely, they were beaten
by 4ft. Time, 8min. 4sec.

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FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge : C. C. Brenton, gst. iolb. ;
C. B . Heald, 12st. ; C. R. P . Cooper, iost. i 2 l b . ; E . P . W. Wedd,
i3St. ; W. S. Cooke, i2St. 51b.; E . F . Watermeyer, 11st. g i b . ;
H . D . Gillies, iost. 6 l b . ; C. H . S. Taylor (str.), iost. 3 l b . ; J. G.
Randies (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Granta Club, Cambridge : H . Shimwell, 11st. 81b. ;
L. D. Gelling, u s t . gib. ; A. L. F. Cooke, i2st. 2 l b . ; W. H . HopeJones, i2st. 31b. ; R. J. Mounsey, i2st. gib. ; T. P. Young, i2St. ;
H. P . F . Scott, iost. 131b.; H. R. Maiden (str.), u s t . ; W. J.
Sanderson (cox.), 8st. 31b
o

Caius led by a quarter of a length at Remenham and by half a
length at Fawley, and increasing their lead won a hard race by
three-quarters of a length in ymin. 4gsec.
Caius rowed 38 to Granta's 39 strokes in the first minute, the
latter leading for a short distance. The boats, however, were
level at the top of the Island, but Caius gained from there and
led by their bow canvas at Remenham Rectory, and increased
it to a quarter of a length at the Farm. Just above this landmark they increased it to half a length. Granta spurted, but
failed to gain on the leaders, who passed Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 44sec. Little alteration was observed for some
distance, but at the three-quarter-mile post Caius led by threequarters of a length. In spite of Granta spurting at the White
House, Caius won a hard race by three-quarters of a length.
Time, 7min. 4gsec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

St, John's led by a length at Remenham Rectory and by a length
and a half at Fawley Court Boathouse. After this, First Trinity
gained and were nearly level opposite the White House, St. John's
getting home winners by a third of a length. Time, 8tnin. isec.
St. John's College started at 19 and 37 to First Trinity's 19
and 38 strokes to the half and full minute, the former leading at
once. Trinity got off rather badly, and the Oxford crew led by
half a length at the top of the Island, and a length at Remenham
Rectory. At Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 50sec.) St.
John's were leading by a length and a half. Above there Trinity
spurted well, and went up to one length, and were only three-

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quarters of a length at the three-quarter-mile post. Again, past
the Leander inclosure Trinity spurted well and gained, nearly
getting on level terms, but St. John's, spurting splendidly past
the Grand Stand, just got home by a third of a length. Time,
8min. isec.

SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club

.. 1
o

Caius led by hflf a length before reaching Remenham, by threequarters of a length at the three-quarter mile, and a length at the
mile post, and won by a length and a quarter in 8min.
Fawley,
3min. 48sec.

FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford

1
o

Caius led by a quarter of a length at the quarter-mile, which lead
they maintained till reaching the mile post, where they then slightly
increased it. On passing the Grand Stand they went away and
won a very hard race by a bare length. Time, ymin. $osec.
Caius started at 20 and 39 strokes for the first half and full
minute, and St. John's at 21 and 40. There was nothing between
the crews going up Temple Island, but at the top Caius were
just in front, and at a quarter of a mile they had a lead of a
quarter of a length. It was no more, however, at Remenham
Rectory or at the half mile, that also being the distance which
separated the boats at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached by
Caius in 3mm. 38sec. It was a desperate race, St. John's making
great efforts to get up, but there was no alteration in the relative
positions until close to the mile post. There Caius had a lead
of a third of a length, and above it St. John's spurted. Caius,
however, held their own, and also did so when St. John's again
spurted finely at the crews' inclosure. Just at the finish Caius
went away, and they won a very hard race by a bare length in
7min. 30sec.
3

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STEWARDS* CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : W. H . Chapman, 11st.
2lb. ; C. W. H. Taylor, i 2 s t . i2lb. ; P. H. Thomas, I2st. 6lb. ;
R. H . Nelson (str., steers), 11st. ilb
.
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : H. J. Bryant (steers), i2st. ;
G. T. Western, i2st. 41b.; J. W. Knight, i2st. n i b . ; G. R. Davis
(str.), iost. 61b
o

Won easily by one and a half length.
Fawley, 4min.
FINAL

Time, 8min. 2$secm

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Winnipeg Rowing Club, Canada: C. S. Riley, l i s t .
81b.; E . W. Hamber, i2st. 31b. ; A. H. E . Kent, i2St. i2lb. ;
J. S. Henderson (str.), i2st
o

Third Trinity led by a length and a half at Fawley, and keeping
this lead won by that distance in time equal to record, jmin. ^osec.
Third Trinity started at 20 and 40 strokes in the half and full
minute, and Winnipeg 21 and 41, the latter leading slightly at
first, but Third caught them before the top of Temple Island,
and led by half a length at the Rectory and three-quarters just
above. At Fawley Court Boathouse Third were one and a half
lengths ahead (time, 3mm. 3isec), rowing 36 to the minute,
while Winnipeg were rowing 33. They kept their position,
winning by one and a half length; time, equal to record,
7mm. 30sec.

VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : W. McL. Garnett-Botfield,
11st. 81b.; B . C. Johnstone, i2st. 41b.; B. R. Winthrop Smith,
i2St. 61b.; R. V. Powell (str. and steers), 11st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge : N. M. Fergusson
(steers), 11st. 81b.; G. K. Leach, 11st. n i b . ; C. S. Monson, i2st.
5 l b . ; H. A. MacMichael (str.), iost. 81b
o

Won easily by many lengths. Time, gmin. 2$sec.
4min. x^sec.

Fawley,

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FINAL

35

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
1
Berks'Station.—University College, Oxford:
G. A. H. Robinson
(steers), 11st. 81b.; A. R. Balfour, i2St. 2lb. ; E . P . Evans, i3St.
5lb. ; E . O. H. Whitby (str.), iost. iolb
,
o

Third Trinity led by three-quarters of a length at Fawley, but by
only a quarter of a length at the mile post. Then University won
by half a length. Time, jmin. $6sec.
Third Trinity started at 19 and 36 in the half and full minute,
to the 18 and 36 of University. The latter held a slight lead at
first, but they were led in their turn at the top of Temple Island.
At Remenham Rectory they were level again, but just above
Third Trinity held the advantage of a quarter of a length. At
Fawley (time, 3m. 44sec.) Third Trinity led by three-quarters
of a length, but, with both crews rowing 36 strokes to the minute,
this was reduced to a quarter of a length at the mile post. From
there, however, Third Trinity began to go away again, both
steering an excellent course. In spite of University spurting
hard to the finish, Third Trinity won by half a length. Time,
7mm. 36sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Birmingham R.C. : S. E . Alldridge (steers), iost.
i o l b . ; J. W. Frame, i2st. 6lb. ; S. H. Johnson, i2st. 4IK ; F . C.
Glover (str.), i2st. 4.1b
1
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge : N. M. Fergusson
(steers), 11st. 81b. ; G. K. Leach, 11st. n i b . ; C. S. Monson, 12st.
5lb. ; H. A. MacMichael (str.), iost. 81b
o

Birmingham led by a length at Fawley, by two lengths at the
mile post, and won by four lengths in 8min. 2jsec.
Birmingham drew ahead fast, and were nearly a length in
front half-way up Temple Island, when they steered badly, and
going over to Magdalene there was nearly a foul. Birmingham,
however, just managed to scramble away without being bumped,
and were more than clear when the open water was reached.
Then Magdalene took a most erratic course, going all over the
river, but Birmingham were still only a length ahead at Remen-

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ham Farm. From there both steered better, and the leaders
passed Fawley Court Boathouse in 4mm. 2sec. with the same
advantage. Birmingham were a length and a half ahead at
Bushey Gate and two lengths at the mile, and, spurting above
there, won by four lengths, in 8min. 27sec.
SECOND HEAT
Berks Station.—London R.C: F. A. G. Medd (steers), iost. 71b.;
A. H. Cloutte, I2st:; J. Gompton, list. ylb. ; W. W. Field (str.),
I2St. IOlb.

I

Bucks Station.'—Royal Chester R.C. ; C. C. Dennis, 11st. «ilb. ; A. A.
Mussen (steers), list. 41b.; H. G. Smith, i2st. i2lb.; A. E. Dickin
(str.), iost
o

London led by a length and a half at Fawley {reached in $min*
$7 sec), by five lengths at the mile post, and won by many lengths
in 8min. 24sec.
THIRD HEAT
BerkS Station.—Kingston R.C. : E. O. Capon (steers), iost. iolb.;
E. W. Greene, iost. i2lb.; C. Pimm; i2st. 41b.; R. Willis (str.),
i3st. iolb
r.o.

Thames Rowing Club entered and were drawn in this heat,
but did not go to the post owing to the absence of their stroke,
so Kingston rowed over in 8min. 47sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club

1
o

London led by a length and a half at Fawley, and going steadily
won easily. Time, 8min. $2sec.
Kingston went away at 21 and 41 strokes for the first 30sec.
and 6osec, and London at 19 and 38, the former at once leading,
and being half a length ahead at the upper end of Temple Island
and a little more at the quarter mile. London then began to
draw up, and at Remenham Rectory they were just in front,
and, gaining fast, had an advantage of three-quarters of a length
at the half mile. They were double that distance ahead at
Fawley Court Boat-house, reached in 4mm. 8sec, and steadily
gained from there. Opposite Bushey Gate Kingston hit the
booms, and lost two or three strokes, so London were five lengths

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37

in front at the mile, and they won easily by several lengths, in
8min. 52sees.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Birmingham Rowing Club
1
Bucks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge : H. D. Gillies (steers),
lost. 61b. ; E . F . Watermeyer, 11st. g i b . ; E. P . W. Wedd, i3St. ;
C. H. S. Taylor (str.), iost. 31b
o

Birmingham led by three-quarters of a length at Fawley Court
Boathouse, by only half a length at the mile post, but by a length
opposite the Grand Stand, where Caius stopped, so Birmingham
finished alone in 8min. s6sec.
Birmingham rowed 19 and 37 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Caius 19 and 36, the former at once drawing away,
and leading by three-quarters of a length at the upper end of
Temple Island. At the quarter mile they were clear, but could
not gain anything more, that being their advantage at half a
mile. Then Caius drew up, and were only three-quarters of a
length astern at Fawley Court Boat-house, reached by Birmingham in 4mm. u s e e . To Bushey Gate there was no alteration
in the relative positions, but then Caius once more went up a
little, so that Birmingham's lead was reduced to half a length
at the mile. Caius spurted hard above there, but Birmingham
kept their advantage, and at the crews' inclosure began to increase
it. At the Press Stand they were a length in front, and Caius
stopped, so Birmingham finished alone, in 8min. 36sec.
FINAL' HEAT
Bucks Station.—Birmingham Rowing Club
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club

1
... disq.

A capital race, the crews being level on passing the three-quartermile post. At the mile post London led by a quarter of a length,
which they increased to half a length by the lower end of Phyllis
Court, but going across, fouled Birmingham opposite the inclosure.
Both crews scrambled on, and another foul occurred close to the
Judge's box, both crews drifting past the post, London in front.
Birmingham claimed the foul, which the Umpire allowed. Time,
8min. isec. Fawley, $min. ^osec*

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SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : C. J. D. Goldie (steers) ;
C. W. H. Taylor (str.)
1
Berks Station.—Burton R.C. : T. Nadin (steers) ; H. Beck (str.)
o

Won easily.

Time, gmin. 28sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
1
Bucks Station.—Kensington and Vesta R.C.s : J. Beresford ; H . T.
Blackstaffe (str.)
o

The winners led by a length and a half at Remenham Rectory,
by two lengths at the mile post, and won by two and a half lengths
in 8min. sssec.
A. K. Graham and A. R. Balfour (O.U.B.C.) entered, but
withdrew.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—St. G. Ashe, Thames R.C

i
o

Won easily, by about ten lengths. Time, gmin. i8sec.
4min. 24s.ec.
SECOND

Fawley,

HEAT

Bucks Station.—L. F . Scholes, Toronto R.C,
Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston R.C.

Canada

1
o

A good race for a mile, when Mr. Scholes was three-quarters of
a length ahead. After this he went away and won easily. Time,
qmin.isec.
For a few strokes Stuart led, though he was sculling at rather
the slower rate; but when Temple Island was cleared, Scholes
was half a length in front. It was a very hard race from there
for nearly a mile, Stuart several times drawing up to a quarter
of a length, which was all that Scholes led by at Fawley Court
Boathouse, reached in 4mm. iosec. . He, however, seemed to

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have a little in hand, as he again led by half a length at threequarters of a mile. Then, once more, Stuart gained a little, but
at the mile post Scholes was three-quarters of a length ahead,
and then went right away, as Stuart was done with. Scholes
won by five lengths in 9mm. isec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—A. H . Cloutte, London R.C
Bucks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Kingston R.C

1
o

Another good race for a mile, when Mr. Stuart, steering too close
to the booms, hit a pile with his scull and stopped, Mr. Cloutte
finishing alone.
Stuart led out, rowing 20 and 38 in the half and full minute,
to the 19 and 37 of Cloutte. He had a lead of half a length at
the top of the Island, and three-quarters at Remenham Rectory,
where Cloutte spurted, and reduced his advantage to a quarter
of a length. At Fawley (time, 4mm. I2sec.) Stuart again led by
half a length, and was the same distance in front passing the
mile post. Just above Stuart steered in close to the booms, and,
hitting his scull against a post, stopped, Cloutte sculling in alone.
FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—L. F . Scholes, Toronto R.C,
Bucks Station.—S. R. Wells, Bedford R.C

Won easily.

Time, gmin. yzsec.
FIFTH

Canada

1
o

Fawley•, qmin. 26sec.

HEAT

Bucks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—Viscount Mahon, Guards B.C

1
o

A hard race, won by three-quarters of a length in gmin. usee.
Rixon pulled 19 and 35 strokes in the first half and full minute,
and Mahon 18 and ^ , the former going away very fast, and being
a length and a half ahead at the top of the Island. His lead,
however, was no more at Remenham Rectory, and then Mahon
began to draw up, so that he was only a length behind at the
half mile. From there to Fawley Court, Rixon gained a little,
and passed the boathouse a length and a half ahead, in 4mm.
I9sec. Once more Mahon drew up to within a length, but at
Bushey Gate Rixon began to leave him again, and at the mile
was a length and three-quarters ahead. At the commencement

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of Phyllis Court Mahon spurted hard, and gained rapidly, but
Rixon kept in front, and won a punishing race by three-quarters
of a length in 9mm. u s e e .
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Balliol College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—C, G. Kay Mouat, University College, Oxford

Won easily.

Time, gmin. isec.

1
o

Fawley, 4min. i^sec.

SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London Rowing Club
Berks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston Rowing Club

Won easily by several lengths. Time, gmin. 2$sec.
4min. 2gsec.

1
o

Fawley,

EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—L. F. Scholes, Toronto R.C., Canada
Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Balliol College, Oxford

. 1
o

Mr. Kelly led by two lengths before reaching Remenham Rectory,
which lead he maintained past Fawley, but he led by only a length
at the mile post. Soon after this Mr. Scholes took the lead and
was two lengths ahead at the Grand Stand, where Kelly stopped—
the verdict being ' not rowed out/ Time, gmin. usee.
Fawley,
4min. usee.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—L. F. Scholes, Toronto R.C., Canada ............
Berks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London R.C.

1
o

Mr. Scholes led from soon after the start, having a lead of a
length or more all the way to the mile post. Soon after this his
lead was diminished to a length, but he won by a length and a quarter
in the record time of 8min. 2$sec. {Fawley, 4mm.).
In the Report for the year the Committee of Management
stated that, in accordance with the resolutions of the Stewards
at their previous meetings, the freehold of the Regatta Boathouse had been purchased. The same Committee of Management were elected for the ensuing year.

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4i

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1905
Before the Regatta the rule with reference to the weight of
coxswains was altered as follows:—
The minimum weight for coxswains shall be 6 | stone, crews
averaging 10J stone and under 11 stone to carry not less than
7 stone.
Crews averagiiig 11 stone and under n J stone to carry not
less than 7J stone.
Crews averaging 11J stone or more to carry not less than
8 stone.
The Laws of Boat-racing, having been altered by the Amateur
Rowing Association, were adopted by the Stewards.
The Regatta was advertised for Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, July 4, 5, 6. The entries were so numerous that ten
preliminary heats took place on Monday, July 3.
Racing commenced at 12 o'clock on Tuesday, 12.30 on Wednesday, and 1 o'clock on Thursday.
Mr. F . I. Pitman, from the Maritana, and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,
from the Hibernia, officiated as Umpires, and Mr. F . Fenner acted
as Judge.
There were fifty-eight entries for the various events, the
Thames Challenge Cup and Diamond Challenge Sculls each
securing a very large share.
The houseboats and launches moored on the Regatta reach
seem to get fewer in number every year, but that the Regatta
has lost nothing in popularity was shown by the vast crowd of
small boats packed behind the booms, especially on the second
and last days. Phyllis Court was again reserved by the Stewards
of the Regatta as an inclosure, and concerts were held there
nightly.
Tuesday opened fine with a rather strong north-east wind
blowing up the course, and the sun soon disappeared behind
clouds, but luckily rain held off, and the day was beautifully
cool and a perfect one for both spectators and competitors.
Towards the afternoon the wind veered more northerly, and
later completely dropped. There was some excellent racing for
the various events, Christ's College making a good show against

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the Americans, and later in the day defeating the Hall by a
narrow margin for the Ladies' Plate. University College, who
had the misfortune to lose their No. 7 just before the Regatta
began, met Jesus for the same event, and were only beaten after
a hard tussle. The last race of the day was one of the best.
Corpus College had the misfortune to catch a crab near the
start, and lost nearly half a length ; they were never quite able
to recover the advantage this gave to Twickenham, who won by
the distance mentioned above. There was an exceedingly
numerous company present on Wednesday. The chief interest
centred in the race between the Leander Club and the Vesper
Boat Club for the Grand Challenge Cup. Leander had to row
hard most of the way to beat one of the best American crews
that has ever competed at Henley. The day was fine, the sun
being veiled by light clouds, the wind blowing lightly off the
Bucks side of the river, giving a slight advantage to that side.
The wind dropped towards the evening, and the sun came out
and added brilliance to the scene. The wind was rather strong
off the Bucks bank in the morning of the last day of the Regatta,
favouring that side at the start, but further up the course it was
blowing almost directly behind the crews. Though some few
clouds at times obscured the sky, the day was a perfect one,
being quite brilliant when the final for the Grand Challenge Cup
was rowed. The chief interest was centred in this race between
the Belgians and Leander Club. The English style of rowing
again proved its superiority over the short stroke of the foreigners.
Leander had a row over in the Stewards' Challenge Cup, as
Third Trinity had to scratch owing to Powell, their No. 2, being
medically forbidden to row. Eton College sent a good crew,
and again won the Ladies' Challenge Plate. The most noteworthy performance of the Regatta was Kelly's record for the
Diamond Sculls, which now was 5 sec. faster than the record
for the pair-oared race.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Leander Club : A. K. Graham, 11st. 31b. ; F . S.
Kelly, i2st. l i b . ; B . C. Johnstone, i2St. 81b.; G. Nickalls, i2st.

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I2lb. ; F . J. Escombe, i2st. n i b . ; P . H . Thomas, i2St. 71b. ;
R. B . Etherington-Smith, i2St. 51b. ; R. H. Nelson (str.), 11st. 2lb. ;
G. S. Maclagan (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : E. G. S. Cane, iost. I2lb. ;
B. M. Arnold, 11st. 51b. ; W. H. Thompson, 11st. 31b.; L. S.
Waterall, 11st. 6lb. ; W. B. Masefield, i2st. 2lb. ; F . G. Hudson,
i2St. 41b. ; H. A. Jenkin, iost. 31b.; J. H . F . Benham (str.),
11st. 51b.; W. J. Sanderson (cox.), 8st. lib.
o

Leander led by six lengths at Remenham Rectory, having almost
reached the gate in two minutes. They maintained this lead at
Fawley [reached in 3mm. 24sec). Easing up towards the end
of the course, they won by a length and three-quarters. Time,
jmin. 26sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Sport Nantique de Gand, Belgium : G. Visser, 11st. ;
U. C. Molmans, iost. gib. ; J. Lanwers, 11st. iolb. ; H . J. de Prume,
iost. 81b. ; A. Heye, l i s t . 41b.; P. V. De Geyter, iost. iolb. ;
V. J. Van Ackere, 11st. iolb. ; E. G. Tralbaut (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
J. O. Marchand (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club: G. H. Kelly, l i s t , r i b . ;
H. V. Maycock, 11st. 21b. ; R. A. Sparks, 11st. ilb. ; S. HarrisonJones, I2st. 51b. ; S. O. Pugh, i2st. gib. ; R. W. Roylance, I2st. ilb. ;
A. E . Snellgrove, gst. 131b. ; H . Messom (str.), 11st. 81b. ; H. E .
Greenwood (cox.), gst. 21b.
o

The Belgian crew led by two lengths at Remenham, by four lengths
at Fawley [reached in 3mm. 2^sec), and won easily by five lengths
in ymin. i6sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia,
U.S.A. : R. C.
Lockwood, 11st. 21b. ; D. M. Gleason, iost. iolb. ; F . Schell,
i2St. 61b. ; J. S. Flanagan, i2St. n i b . ; J. B. Juvenal, i2St. 81b. ;
H. H. Lott, i2St. ilb. ; C. E . Armstrong, i2St. 131b. ; J. O. Exley
(str.), I2st. 5IK ; L. C. Abell (cox.), gst. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge: S. Wood, iost. n i b . ;
W. N. Child, i2St. ; N. W. Jenkin, i2st. i2lb. ; O. C. Gardiner,
11st. 71b. ; L. C. Blower, i4St. 61b. ; F. H. Bartlam, 11st. iolb. ;
W. E . Thrash, 11st. 4 l b . ; C. F . Wood (str.), 9 s t . 131b. ; S. F . P .
Blyth (cox.), 8st
o

Vesper led by two lengths at Remenham, which lead they maintained past Fawley [reached in $min. 23sec). At the three-quarter
mile they only led by a length and a half, and at the mile post by a
length and a quarter, and won by a length in jmin.i2sec.

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FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—-L&ander Club
Bucks Station.—Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia,

U.S.A

i
o

Leander led by half a length at Remenham and was nearly clear
in passing Fawley Court Boathouse ; at the lower end of Phyllis
Court they led by a length and won by this distance.
Time,
jmin. isec.
It was a capital start, Leander going off at the faster stroke
of 22 and 41 in the first half and full minute to the 20 and 39
of Vesper. From the very beginning of the race Leander had
the advantage, and they added to it inch by inch going up Temple
Island, until they were nearly a quarter of a length ahead at the
upper end. At the quarter mile their lead was almost half a
length, and at the end of two minutes they were that distance
in front, and had almost reached the towpath gate at Remenham.
At the Farm their advantage was three-quarters of a length, and
they were nearly clear at Fawley Court Boathouse in 3min.20sec.
They were now rowing 34 strokes a minute and Vesper 38,
the latter, who were going very well in their own style, drawing
up and being only half a length astern at three-quarters of
a mile. The longer stroke of Leander, however, with their body
swing, told, and they went away again, being three-quarters of
a length in front at the mile, and they drew clear just below;
Phyllis Court. Vesper were not by any means done with, and
they kept on to the very end ; but they could make no impression
on Leander, who had been rowing splendidly, and won a very
good race by a length in 7mm. isec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium .
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Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : P . Dewar, iost. 131b.; E . D .
Hay-Currie, 11st. 41b.; C. V. Fox, I2st.; C. H . Trembath, i2St. n i b . ;
W. R. Gaskell, i 2 s t . 61b. ; R. B. Freeman, i 2 s t . 9 l b . ; F . S. Whalley,
11st. 131b.; G. R. Davis (str.), iost. n i b . ; W. B . Kerr (cox.),
8st. gib
o

The Belgian crew led by a length and a quarter at Remenham,
a little more on passing Fawley (reached in 3mm. ^2sec), but by
some three and a half lengths at the mile, and won easily by three
lengths in 7mm. 20sec.

HENLEY, 1905
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Leander Club
Bucks Station.—Sport Nantique de Gand, Belgium

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Leander led by fully half a length at Remenham and by a length
at Fawley, and won easily by two and a quarter lengths. Time,
6min. 58sec.
There was very little advantage with the Bucks station when
the race started, as the wind had dropped. The crews went off
together, but at the fifth stroke the stroke of the Belgians caught
a crab. He was looking at Leander, and that probably caused
it. This mishap gave Leander about half a length lead, but
they were no further ahead at the end of a minute, they having
rowed 42 strokes in the time and 21 in the half. The Belgians
were quickly at work again after the momentary stoppage, and
they rowed 22 strokes in the first half minute and 44 in the whole,
soon after reducing the rate to 36. In two minutes Leander
were nearly up to the towpath gate at Remenham, fully half a
length in front, and they led by three-quarters of a length at the
half mile, rowing 34. The Belgians were not going so well as
they had in previous races, the blades of their oars not being
nearly so even, and at Fawley Court Boathouse they were a
length behind, Leander reaching it in 3mm. 23secs. The last
named were a length and 2ft. ahead at three-quarters of a mile,
and had increased this to a length and a quarter at the mile.
The Belgians were continually looking round to discover the
whereabouts of Leander, and they became ragged above the
Sports Club inclosure* They were still rowing 36 and Leander
34, the latter steadily gaining and the Belgians not spurting at
all, being apparently unable to do so. Even at the very last
they did not quicken, and Leander won rather easily by two
and a quarter lengths, in 6min. 58sec. The Belgians were much
exhausted when they stopped.
The Berliner Ruder-Club, Germany, entered, but withdrew.
LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College : M. C. Albright, gst. 12IK ; J. H. E. V.
Millington-Drake, iost. 7ID.; J. R. Somers-Smith, iost. 61b.;
G. N. M, Bland, iost. i2ib. • A. G. Kirby, I3st 1lb.; E. W. Powell,

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u s t . 2lb. ; E . G. Williams, 11st. l i b . ; A. C. Gladstone (str.),
9St. iolb. ; A. W. F . Donkin (cox.), yst. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge : G. N . Graburn,
iost. ilb. ; F . E . Hodder, iost. gib. ; R. E . Wilson, iost. 71b. ;
A. Gillibrand, u s t . iolb. ; C. C. Evans, i2St. 81b. ; K. Mel. Kemp,
l i s t . 1 ilb. ; T. Batterby, gst. iolb. ; G. R. Smith (str.), u s t . n i b . ; .
F. LI. Bridges (cox.), 8st. 31b
o

Eton led by a length at Fawley Court Boathouse (reached in
3tnin. ^osec.), and won by two and a half lengths. Time, jmin. 22sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : E . G. S. Cane, iost. 12lb. ;
B. M. Arnold, u s t . 51b.; W. H. Thompson, u s t . 31b.; L. S.
Waterall, l i s t . 61b. ; W. B . Masefield, i2St. 2lb. ; F . G. Hudson,
i2st. 41b.; H. A. Jenkin, iost. 31b.; J. H. F . Benham (str.),
u s t . 51b.; W. J. Sanderson (cox.), 8st. ilb
1
Berks Station.—University College, Oxford: H. M. Ommaney, u s t .
ilb. ; P . P . W. Andrews, iost. i o l b . ; R. H . Maconochie, u s t . 51b. ;
H. Linton, l i s t . 131b. ; J. B. Holland, u s t . 81b. ; E . P . Evans,
i3St. 71b. ; E. O. H. Whitby, iost. i2lb. ; R. T. Monier-Williams
(str.), 12st. ; A. E. Meredith (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

Jesus led by half a length at Remenham, but the crews were level
at Fawley (reached in 4min. ^isec). Jesus led by a length at the
mile post, and won by a length and a third in jmin. 2^sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford : G. Pritchard, iost. gib. ;
E . W . Kay-Mouat, iost. 131b.; J. C. Paterson, u s t . n i b . ; H . H .
Monteith, i2st. 131b.; E. G. Langdale, i2st. 61b. ; E. A. H . Bailey,
i2st. 81b. ; R. W. Somers-Smith, iost. gib. ; H. C. Bucknall (str.),
l i s t . 41b. ; L. P. Stedall (cox.), 8st. 31b.
,. 1
Berks Station.—Radley College : S. H. Burra, iost. 61b. ; R. G.
Marriott, iost. 131b.; J. F . A. Trotter, u s t . ilb. ; H. E . Troutbeck,
iost. 131b.; J. C. Colles, u s t . i l b . ; C. R. Wilson, u s t . g i b . ;
C. W. Holcroft, iost. gib. ; W. W. Varvill (str.), iost. 61b. ; R. A.
FitzGibbon (cox.), 7st
o

Radley led by three-quarters of a length at the quarter-mile post,
which lead they maintained until after passing the three-quartermile post, but at the mile post led by only a quarter of a length.
At the lower end of Phyllis Court Merton went in front and won a
fine race by half a length in jmin. ^sec.
The Radley boys rowed a very plucky race, and led for most
of the way, but Merton were too strong for them at the finish
and won by half a length, all out. Radley went off at 21 and
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minute, the former leading at once, and being half a length in
front at the upper end of the Island. This advantage was increased to three-quarters of a length at the quarter mile; but
they could not add to this, the distance between the boats being
the same at three-quarters of a mile, Fawley Court Boathouse
having been passed in 3mm. 38sec. Radley were rowing 34,
and Merton then began to draw up, so that they were but a
quarter of a length behind at the mile, where their rate of stroke
was also 34. Radley struggled hard to keep their lead, but at
the lower end of Phyllis Court Merton went to the front,
and, slowly gaining, they won a fine race by half a length in
7mm. 34sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge (same crew as for Grand
Challenge Cup)
-.
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : H. C. Sweeting, l i s t . ;
F. H. W. Bovey, u s t . gib. ; A. J. Marais, i2st. ilb. ; S. M. Bruce,
i2St. 61b. ; O. Shimwell, i2st. iolb. ; G. C. Hutchinson, I2st. iolb. ;
A. C. C. Hutchinson, u s t . 41b. ; H. Shimwell (str.), l i s t . iolb. ;
W. K. Chandler (cox.), 8st. I2lb
o

Trinity Hall led by over half a length at Remenham, but were very
little ahead at Fawley, which lead they maintained past the threequarter-mile fto$t.9 Christ's took the lead opposite Bushey Gate,
were a quarter of a length ahead at the mile, and won by a length.
Time, jmin. i^seo.
Both crews went away at 20 and 40 strokes for the half and
full minute, Trinity Hall at once leading, and being fully a
quarter of a length in front at the upper end of Temple Island.
They led by nearly three-quarters of a length at the quarter
mile, and the same at the half mile, when Christ's spurted and
drew up. At Fawley Court Boathouse (passed in 3mm. 2C;sec.)
Trinity Hall were only just ahead, and they kept a little in front
to beyond the three-quarter-mile post. Then Christ's slowly
gained on them, and took the lead at Bushey Gate. At the
mile they were a quarter of a length in front, and then went
away steadily. Both spurted nearing the finish, but Christ's
won by a length in 7mm. I4sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Eton College
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford

Won easily.

Time, jmin. 2jsec.

Fawley, 3mm. 2jsec.

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SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

1
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Jesus led by nearly a quarter of a length at the half mile and by
less at the three-quarter-mile post. Before the mile post was reached,
the crews were level, and Christ's won a good race by half a length
in ymin. ^osec.
Christ's rowed 20 and 38 strokes in the first half and full minute
to the 21 and 40 rowed by Jesus, the latter drawing away slowly
and leading by a quarter of a length at the upper end of the
Island. At Remenham Christ's spurted and drew up on Jesus
a little, and the latter led by less than a quarter of a length
at the half mile. Time of the leaders to Fawley was 3mm. 35sec.
At the three-quarter-mile post they only led by a canvas, both
rowing 36 a minute, and they were dead level just above. Christ's
led slightly at the mile. Both spurted in hard, and Christ's won
by half a length in 7mm. 30sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge

i
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Eton led by three-quarters of a length at the half-mile post, which
lead they maintained to the mile post, when going away they won
by a length. Time, ymin. 12sec. Fawley, ^min. 27sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Mersey Rowing Club: H . J . M . Edgar, iost. 71b.;
C. L. Forde, l i s t . l i b . ; A. Twentyman, 11st. iolb. ; G. V. Stavart,
I2st. 31b.; G. F. Higgins, i2St. 61b.; D. S. McClelland, l i s t . I 2 l b . ;
R. Wedd, 12st. 41b.; W . D . Lancaster (str)., 11st. 131b. ; R. W .
Hill (cox.), 8st. i2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Royal School of Mines Boat Club : W. M. HendersonScott, iost. 61b.; A. J. Pretorius, l i s t . 61b.; T. H . Bayldon,
iost. 131b.; C. M. Johnston, iost. 71b. ; R. G. Voss, i2st. l i b . ;
C. Hanckel, i2st. 31b. ; G. B . Adeney, 11st. i 2 l b . ; L. G. Hutchison,
(str.), iost. 51b. ; H . Hunter (cox.), 8st. 71b
o

A good race, Mersey always having the advantage.
bare length in ymin. 4$sec.

Won by a

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49

The School of Mines rowed 19 strokes in the first half minute
and 38 in the full one, Mersey taking 19 and 37. Mersey at
once took the lead, and were a quarter of a length ahead at the
upper end of the Island, and a third of one at the quarter-mile
post." Steadily gaining, they led by nearly three-quarters of a
length at the half mile, but by no more at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 4osec. The School of Mines then drew
up, and were but a third of a length astern at three-quarters of
a mile. Then Mersey went slowly away again, leading by half
a length at the mile, where both crews were rowing 34 strokes a
minute. A short distance below Phyllis Court the School of
Mines spurted splendidly and drew up fast, and appeared likely
to go by, as Mersey were not steered well; but at the Grand
Stand Mersey again went away, and won by a bare length, a
crab being caught in the School of Mines boat just at the finish,
but it did not affect the result. The time was 7mm. 43sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club : R. Bond, iost. g i b . ; •
V. Davidson, iost. 71b.; C. S. Crampton, iost. iolb. ; H . D. Catty,
11st. 61b.; F . C. Selkirk, i2st. g i b . ; E . W. Avenell, 11st. 31b.;
F . G. Catty, 11st. 2lb. ; H . A. Creswell (str.), gst. n i b . ; A. B .
Creswell (cox.), gst. 71b
1
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford (same crew as in Ladies' Plate,

p. 46)
•••
°
Twickenham led by a length at Fawley {reached in $min. 39s0C.)
and won by a length and a. quarter. Time, ymin. ^osec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : D. H . Whitmore, iost. 71b. ;
J. C D . Pender, 11st. 71b.; A. T. Chappie, 11st. 41b.; H . M. S.
Carpenter, 11st. 71b.; P . S. Chadwick, iost. i2lb.'•"• H . F . Burt,
11st. 41b. ; V. Allcard, iost. 61b.; E . W. Greene (str.), iost. 131b.;
R. W . W. Spooner (cox,), 8st. 61b
1
Bucks Station.—Keble College, Oxford : G. M. Joyce, i o s t . ; N . C.
Elstob, 11st.; A. LI. Jones, 11st. gib. ; C. F . J. Holmes, i2St. i l b . ;
A. H . Francis, 11st. 71b.; C. L. Herklots, 11st. gib. ;- R. V. Burne,
iost. 51b.; C. C. Collis (str.), 11st. 41b.; A. Booth (cox.), 8st. 41b. o

Kingston led by a length at Fawley Court Boathouse (reached
in 3mm. sqsec), and won by a length in ymin. 42sec.
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FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : B . T. Monier-Williams, iost. 51b.;
H. B. Harrison, 11st. 61b.; H. C. Huxley, i2St. lib. ; W. S. Hallett,
i2St. 81b.; F . Trewby, 11st. 51b.; G. L. Thomson, i2St. l i b . ;
H . G. Irwin, iost. 131b.; C. G. Sprague (str.), 11st. ; H . E . Greenwood (cox.), gst. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Mersey R.C
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Thames led by three-quarters of a length at Fawley {reached in
ynin. sisec), by a length opposite the White House, and won by
a bare length in ymin. ^osec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Kingston R.C.
1
Bucks Station.—Molesey B.C. : P . A. Sergeant, iost. 61b.; C. Kensington, 11st. 41b. ; B. J. Newbery, iost. 91b. ; A. F. Newbery,
i2St. iolb. ; K. M. Beaumont, I2st. ; H. W. Barff, I2st. 81b.;
C. O'Carroll, 11st. i2lb. ; C. G. Hardingham (str.), 11st.; A. A.
Vigers (cox.), gst. 31b
o

Molesey led at first, but Kingston were ahead at Remenham and
led by a length at Fawley > which lead they maintained and won by
a length in ymin, s^sec.
After a false start, when Molesey went off too soon, the crews
were sent away together, Kingston rowing 20 and 39 strokes in
the opening half and whole minutes, and Molesey 19 and 38, the
latter very slowly gaining, being just in front at the top of the
Island, and leading by their canvas at the quarter mile. Then
Kingston drew up, and in their turn were ahead at the gate on
the towpath at Remenham. At the half mile they were a quarter
of a length in front, and, going away fast, they were clear before
Fawley Court Boathouse was reached in 3mm. 38sec, there
being a little daylight between the boats at it. The relative
positions were the same at three-quarters of a mile, but Molesey
spurted opposite the Grosvenor Club, and drew up a very little.
They were, however, a length behind at the mile, and though
they continued spurting they made but a trifling impression on
Kingston, who almost held the lead they had obtained, and,
gaining a little just at the finish, they won a good race by a
length in 7mm. 34sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—London R.C. : B. A. Boyton, iost. l i b . ; C. Taylor,
iost. 1 i l b . ; R. McLaren, iost. n i b . ; F . T. Cole, i2St.; M. C. M.

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Leggett, u s t . 131b. ; W. A, Fitzgerald, 11st. 2lb. ; L. B. Cane,
11st. 61b. ; A. E . Trembath (str.), iost. 6lb. ; W. B. Kerr (cox.),
8st. gib.
1
Bucks Station.—Cooper's Hill B.C. : R. Burn, gst. gib. ; G. Marsh,
iost. gib. ; W. James, gst. 51b. ; W. Sharp, l i s t . n i b . ; H . V. C.
Johnstone, i2St. 31b.; J. Highet, i2St. 81b. ; K. Peddie, l i s t . ;
F . Gregson-Williams (str.), iost. 31b.; W. N . Cartland (cox.), gst. . .0

Won easily.

Time, ymin. 5$sec. Fawley, 3mm. sjsec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Twickenham R.C
..
1
Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge : G. N. Graburn,
iost. i l b . ; F . E . Hodder, iost. gib. ; R. E . Wilson, iost. 71b.;
A. Gillibrand, l i s t . iolb. ; C. C. Evans, i2st. 81b.; K. Mel. Kemp,
u s t . 1 ilb. ; T. Batterby, gst. iolb. ; G. R. Smith (str.), u s t . n i b . ;
F. LI. Bridges (cox.), 8st. 31b
o

A good race, Twickenham having the advantage, though never
leading by more than half a length, and at times the crews were
almost level. Twickenham won by half a length in ymin. 2^sec.
Twickenham rowed 19 and 38 in the half and full minute,
while Corpus rowed 19 and yj. The former led up Temple Island,
and were half a length in front at the quarter mile, rowing at
36 a minute. Corpus then spurted well, and were only a quarter
length behind at the half mile. Time to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3min. 3isec. Corpus were then creeping up, and they
were almost level at the three-quarter mile; but Twickenham
went away again and led by a quarter length at the mile. In a
hard finish Twickenham got home by half a length in 7mm. 25sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club

1
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Kingston led by nearly a length at the half distance and won
by a length and three-quarters. Time, ymin. 45sec. Fawley,
$min. 40sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club
Berks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club

1
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A grand race. Each crew leading at times up to the lower
end of Phyllis Court, when the boats were level. After this Thames
took the lead and won by half a length in ymin. ^isec.

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Thames rowed 20 and 41 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Twickenham 20 and 40, the first-named leading by
a quarter of a length at the upper end of Temple Island, and
by double that distance at a quarter of a mile. Twickenham
then drew up, and were only a quarter of a length astern at the
half mile, but were no nearer their opponents at Fawley Court
Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 34sec. by Thames. The latter's
lead was the same at three-quarters of a mile, when Twickenham
went up and were level at the Grosvenor Club. Stroke side in
the Thames boat were pulling bow side round, and the coxswain
had difficulty in keeping away from the booms, which were nearly
hit by the oars several times. This enabled Twickenham to
take the lead, and they were a quarter of a length ahead at the
mile, and seemed to have the race in hand. Thames, however,
pulled themselves together, and again went the faster, drawing
level at the lower end of Phyllis Court. From there they went
away, and won a hard and eventful race by half a length in
7mm. 3isec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club

,

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Thames led by half a length at Fawley [reached in $min. yzsec.),
by a length at the mile post, and won by a bare length. Time,
jmin. 28sec.

STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST
Berks Station.—Third Trinity,
P . H . Thomas, i 2 s t . 71b.;
(str. and steers), l i s t . 2lb
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C.
R. W. Roylance, i2St. l i b . ;
(str.), 11st. lib

HEAT

Camb. : G. D. Cochrane, iost. 91b.;
R. V. Powell, i 2 s t . ; R. H . Nelson
1
: J. Beresford (steers), iost. 2lb. ;
S. O. Pugh, i 2 s t . qlb. ; G. H . Kelly
o

Third Trinity led by about three-quarters of a length at the half
mile, which lead they maintained past the three-quarter-mile post,
but they led by only half a length at the mile post, by which distance
they won in jmin. $jsec.
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53

to the 19 and 37 of Kelly, leading up the Island, and having
nearly half a length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. Third
Trinity, rowing in better style, passed the half mile three-quarters
of a length to the good. However, Thames were steering a
straighter course, and were less than three-quarters of a length
behind at the three-quarters-of-a-mile post, the time of the
leaders to Fawley being 3mm. 45sec. The Third Trinity boat
was steering rather erratically, and Powell showed signs of distress, and Thames, rowing 37, were only half a length behind
at the mile. Rowing steadily, they continued to gain on Third,
who were rowing 33. Both finished hard, Third Trinity just
keeping ahead and winning by half a length only in 7mm. 57sec.
Powell, No. 3 in the Third Trinity boat, had to be lifted out of
the boat into a Thames Conservancy launch.
FINAL HEAT
Leander Club : H. A. Steward, iost. 81b. ; R. B. Etherington- Smith
(steers), i2St. 51b.; F. J. Escombe, i2st. n i b . ; G. Nickalls (str,),
i2St. i 2 l b .

>.. , . r. o.

Owing to the breakdown of R. V. Powell, Third Trinity,
Cambridge, scratched, and Leander paddled over in 8min. 26sec.

VISITORS* CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : A. J. Marais, 12'st. lib.;
G. C. Hutchinson, i2st. iolb.; O. Shimwell, 12st. iolb.; H. Shimwell (str. and steers), 11st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford: W. T. Heard, u s t . 31b.;
H. M. Farrer, u s t . 61b. ; L. E. Jones, i3st. 11 lb.; A. K. Graham
(str. and steers), 11st. 31b
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Trinity Hall led by a length at the half distance, by a length and
a half at the mile post, and won by two lengths. Time, 8min. isec.
Fawley, 3mm. ^ysec.
SECOND HEAT
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : W. McL. Garnett-Botfield,
u s t . 81b.; G. D. Cochrane, iost. gib.; B. R. Winthrop-Smith,
I2st. 81b.; B. C. Johnstone (str. on bow side and steers), i2st. 81b. 1
.Berks Sia&pn.—Mertm College, Oxford: J. C. Paterson, u s t . 11 lb.;

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E. A. JJ. Bailey, i2st. 81b.; R. W. Somers-Smith, lost, g i b . ;
H. C. Bucknall (str. and steers), 11st. 41b.
o

Won easily by two and a quarter lengths.
Fawley, smin. 55sec.
FINAL

Time, Smin. 17sec.

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

Third Trinity led by about half a length at the quarter-mile post,
but Trinity were ahead before reaching Remenham, and led by nearly
a length at the mile post, and after a grim struggle won by a bare
length. Time, ymin. S^sec.
The Hall rowed 19 and 38 strokes, and Third 19 and 37 in the
half and full minute. The latter went faster up the Island, and
led by almost half a length at the quarter-mile post. Above
there, Hall drew up, and before the half mile led Third by a
canvas. At Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 43sec.) Third
Trinity spurted, but lost ground by bad steering. Only a canvas
separated them at the three-quarter-mile post. Hall improved
their pace above, and, steering a straighter course than Third,
led by nearly a length at the mile. In a hard race to the finish
Hall just kept their advantage, in spite of a fine spurt on the
part of Third, and won by a bare length, there being a foul in
the centre of the course right at the finish. Time, 7mm. 53sec.
University College, Oxford, entered, but withdrew.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE
FINAL

CUP

HEAT

Berks Station.—London R.C. : E. D. Hay-Currie, l i s t . 41b. ; R. B .
Freeman (steers), i2st. g i b . ; W. R. Gaskell, I2st. 61b.; G. R.
Davis (str.), iost. 1 lib
1
Bucks Station.—Reading i ? . 0 : G. T. Wilkes, iost. n i b . ; F . E .
Jennings, 11st. 41b.; J. S. Wilkes, i2st. i l b . ; J. Haslam (str. and
steers), iost. 41b
o

London led by a length at Remenham, by a length and a half at
Fawley [reached in 3mm. qisec), and won by a length and a half
in ymin. sgsec.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and Thames Rowing Club Qntejred*
but withdrew.

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55

SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Camb. : R .H. Nelson, u s t . 2lb. ;
P . H . Thomas (str.), I2st. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Leander Club : R. B. Etherington-Smith, i2St. gib. ;
G. Nickalls (str.), i2St. i2lb
o

The Third Trinity pair led by half a length at the quarter-mile
and by a length at the half-mile and the mile post. Below the
inclosure the Leander pair eased off and the Third Trinity pair
won by two and a half lengths in Smin. ^isec.
Thomas started at 18 and 36 to the 19 and 37 in the half and
minute rowed by the Leander pair. The former drew away at
the Island, and had half a length's advantage at the upper end,
and the same at the quarter-mile post, the Leander pair steering
the better course. Thomas had gained three-quarters of a length
at Remenham, and a length at the half mile. At Fawley Court
Boathouse (time, 3mm. 5isec.) Nickalls spurted well and reduced
the lead slightly. At the mile post a length separated them,
both going for all they were worth. However, Nickalls eased
off below the Grand Stand, and Third Trinity won by two and
a half lengths in 8min. 34sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—London R.C. : D. C. R. Stuart (steers), iost. 81b.;
C. V. Fox (str.), i2St
1
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford : W. R. G. Bond, u s t . ; A. de
L. Long (str. and steers), i2st. 81b
o

The London pair led by a length in passing Remenham Farm,
which lead they maintained, winning by a length in 8min. S^sec,
Fawley, ^min. $sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : R. H . Nelson, u s t . 2 l b . ;
P. H . Thomas (str.), 12st. 71b
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : D. C. R. Stuart, iost. 81b.;
C. V. Fox (str.), i2St
o

The London pair led by two lengths at the half mile, which lead
they maintained at the three-quarter-mile post. Just above the mile

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post the boats were level, and the Third Trinity pair, going away,
won by a long distance.
London went off at 21 and 42 and Third Trinity at 20 and 38
in the first half and whole minute, London leading at once, and
being clear at the upper end of Temple Island. At the quarter
mile they were a length and a quarter ahead, and two lengths
at the half mile, the steering of both being bad. London still
led by a couple of lengths at Fawley Court Boathouse, and by
the same distance at three-quarters of a mile. Then Third
Trinity drew up fast, London showing signs of exhaustion. At
the mile they were only a quarter of a length in front, and
opposite the Leander Club inclosure the two pairs were level.
Just above it London almost stopped, Fox being quite rowed
out, so Third Trinity went right away and won by a long distance in 8min. 40sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—J. Beresford, Thames Rowing Club, iost. i2lb. . . . 1
Bucks Station.—D. Fitte, Vesta Rowing Club, 11st. iolb.
.... o

Won easily.

Time, gmin. gsec. Fawley, 4mm. $sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club, I2st. lib
Bucks Station.—G. H. Woodard, Christ Church, Oxford, 11st

Won easily.

Time, 8min. 4gsec. Fawley, 3mm. Sysec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston Rowing Club, i2st
Berks Station.—St. G. Ashe, Thames Rowing Club, iost. 91b

Won easily.

1
o

1
o

Time, gmin. 5sec. Fawley, 4min. 8sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—G. G. Russell, King's College, Cambridge, 12st. '51b. 1
Bucks Station.—W. W. Field, London Rowing Club, i2St. 81b
o

Won easily.

Time, 8min. 53sec. Fawley, 4mm. 6sec.

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57

HEAT

Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, London Rowing Club, l i s t . l i b . . . . 1
Berks Station.—F. L. Ratto, Merton College, Oxford, gst. 12 lb. . . . o

Won easily by a length and a quarter.
Fawley, ^min. 2sec.
SIXTH

Time, 8min. 53sec.

HEAT

Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club, 11st. 81b. r.o.
Bucks Station.-—-Anton Weber-Monchof, Mayence Rowing Club, Germany
absent

Mr. Anton Weber-Monchof (Mayence R.C., Germany) entered,
and was drawn in this heat, but did not go to the post, so Mr.
Blackstaffe rowed over.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—T. D. Roberts, Christ Church, Oxford,- l i s t . 2lb. . . r.o.
Berks Station.—Heinrich Barbenes, Strassburg R.C., Germany
absent

Mr. Heinrich Barbenes (Strassburg R.C., Germany) entered
and was drawn in this heat, but did not go to the post, so Mr.
Roberts rowed over.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C
Bucks Station.—J. Beresford, Thames R.C

1
o

Mr. Blackstaffe led by a length at the half distance, and won
easily by a length and a half in Smin. yzsec. Fawley, %min. $8sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, London R.C
Berks Station.—A. H . Cloutte, London R.C

1
o

A good race for a mile, where Mr. Stuart led by a length, when
Ms opponent ran into the booms and was consequently out of the
race. Time, 8min. 40sec.
Both started at 19 to the half and 36 to the minute, the same
rate of stroke. Stuart led at the upper end of Temple Island,
and was a length ahead at the quarter mile. Cloutte spurted
and reduced the gap to less than half a length at the half mile,
sculling 34 to Stuart's 33. At Fawley Court Boathouse (time,
3mm. 56secs.) Stuart crossed towards Cloutte, who was steering

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well, and on his return to his own station only led by half a
length; the same distance separated the pair at the three-quarter
mile. Then going away, Stuart led by over a length at the
Leander inclosure. Just above the mile post Cloutte ran into
the booms and was put out of the race, Stuart winning in
8min. 4osec.
TENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston R.C. ..
Berks Station.—G. G. Russell, King's College, Cambridge

1
o

A good race, Mr. Rixon winning by a length. Time, 8min. 4^sec.
Russell sculled 20 and 39 to the 20 and 36 of Rixon. The lastnamed led up the Island, and had half a length's advantage at
the upper end, and the same at the quarter mile. Above there
Russell spurted and drew up, and they rowed level past Remenham, both sculling 34 strokes a minute and steering good
courses. The time to Fawley was 4mm. dead, with Russell just
ahead ; however, Rixon had a canvas lead at the three-quartermile post, and half a length just above, where he bored Russell
and nearly drove him into the booms; he had a length's lead at
the mile, sculling right in front of Russell, who spurted well to
drive him out. The same order continued to the finish, Rixon
winning by a length in 8min. 45sec.
ELEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Berks Station.—T. D. Roberts, Christ Church, Oxford

1
o

Mr. Kelly led by a length and a half at Fawley {reached in 4min.
gsec), by four lengths at the mile post, and won by five lengths in
8min. ^osec.
TWELFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C.
Bucks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston R.C

Won easily.

1
.. o

Time, 8min. 35sec. Fawley, 3mm. 5gsec.
THIRTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart, London Rowing Club

1
o

Mr. Kelly led by nearly a length at Fawley {reached in 4min.

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59

2sec), by some three lengths at Bushey Gate, and won easily.
8min. ^zsec, Mr. Stuart stopping.

FINAL

Time,

HEAT

Bucks Station.—F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
Berks Station.—H. T . Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C

1
o

Mr. Kelly led by half a length at the quarter-mile post, but Mr.
Blackstaffe was ahead at the half-mile post and led by three-quarters
of a length at Fawley. After this Mr. Kelly took the lead, led by
three lengths before reaching the White House, and won easily by
15 sec. in the record time of Smin. xosec.
Kelly sculled 18 and 35 and Blackstaffe 19 and 37 strokes in
the first half and minute. They rowed level for a short way
up the Island, but Kelly led by half a length at the upper end
and the same at the quarter mile. Blackstaffe spurted hard
at Remenham, caught the Leander man, and led by a few feet
at the half mile. At Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm.
55sec.) Blackstaffe led by three-quarters of a length; above,
Kelly spurted, went past the Vesta man, and quickly gained
a lead of three lengths, this being the distance between them at
the Leander Stand. Blackstaffe, though not done with, was
now beaten, and Kelly, going right ahead, sculling 32 to the
minute, won by nearly i5sec, in record time, 8min. iosec.
The same Committee of Management were elected for the
ensuing year.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1906
OFFICIAL

TIMES

MONDAY
Race.

Thames . . .
Diamonds
Thames . . .
Diamonds
Grand
Thames . . .

Winner.

Twickenham
Blackstaffe . .
Trinity, Ox. . .
Bourke
Argonauts....
Christ's .

looser.

Station.

v. Roy al Chester
v. Woodard . . . . .
v. London
v. Rixon
v. First Trinity . .
v. Vesta

Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

Fawley.

..
..
..
..
..
..

3.44
4.7
3.42
4.20
3.28
3.36

Finish.

..
..
..
..
..
..

7.48.
8.44
7.44
9.21
7.20
7.34

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MONDAY—continued
Race.

Winner.

Diamonds...
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Wyfolds . . .
Diamonds..

D . Stuart . . . .
Adam . . . . . . .
Mersey
Cooper's Hill
A. Stuart . . . .

looser.

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Station.

Ashe
West
Magdalene, Cam.
Royal Chester
De La Plane . .

Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks

Fawley.

Finish.
• 4 . 1 5 • . 9.8
. 4 . 2 3 . . 9.22

• 3.38 • • 7-31
• 4-3 • . 8 . 2 5
. 4 . 1 0 . • 8.53

Weather : Strong stream, and a very little wind Off Berkd.
shire shore all day.
Racing began 12.0, finished 4.10, in above order.
TUESDAY

Race.

Winner.

Thames . . .
Grand
Grand.....

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

{

Thames
Ladies' . . . .
Ladies' . . . .
Grand . . . . .
Goblets . .
Thames .
Wyfolds .
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Diamonds
Diamonds
Goblets .,

{

Wyfolds
Wyfolds
Ladies' .
Wyfolds
Thames
Diamonds.
Goblets .

looser.

Bucks . 3.32 . . 7 . 2 0
Twickenham v. Thames
v. London
Bucks . 3.32 . . 7 . 2 8
Hall
Berks ., 3 2 5 . • 7-4
A r g o n a u t s . . . v. Thames
Pembroke . .
deadheat
{Bucks} 3.36 • • 7-29
Kingston . . . }
Bucks . 3-28 . • 7-!3
Christ Church v. Christ's, Cam.
First Trinity. v. Trinity, Ox. . . Berks . 3-28 . . 7 . 2 0
Belgians
v. Magdalen, Ox.
Bucks . 3 . 2 1 . . 7.0
r Third Trinity
Jesus, Cam.
Time not
\i
(Johnstone v. (Benham and j- Berks /
nd
taken (re-start)
I and Powell)
Goldsmith)
First T r i n i t y . . v. Mersey
Berks
3 3 3 • . 7.20
R ' y ' l Artillery v. Avon R.C., B a t h Bucks
3.52 . . 8.2
New College . . v. E t o n
Berks
3-25 • • 7-13
Darell
v. Cloutte
Bucks
4.0
. . 8.23
Manno
v. A. Stuart, sen.
Bucks
4.4
. . 8.27
Blackstafife . . v. Bourke
Bucks
4.0
. . 8.25
Graham and
Wells and Frank- * ^ ,
\
4.12 . . 9 . 0
Kelly (Leander)y. lin (Bedford) J
Thames
v. St. John's, Ox.
Bucks
3-55 • . 8.7
3.48 .,. 8.4
London
v. Reading
Bucks
Bucks
Pembroke . . . v. Radley
3 - 4 i ••. 7 . 4 6
Berks
Trinity H a l l . . v, Cooper's H i l l . .
3-57 • . 8.9
Berks
Christ's, Cam. v Trinity, Ox. . .
3.32 . • 7-25
Bucks
D. Stuart
v Adam
4 . 5 • • 8.43
Thames
-^
• Belgians
(Beresford
J- Berks • 4-9
(Molmans . . v,
8.46
and Vernon) J
and Visser)
|
n
v. Pembroke
Bucks
7-39
3-42
&
J

••{

Dead heat
Thames , . . .

Weather: Much less stream than Monday. Slight wind off
Berks at start, and following wind for last mile of course.
The fastest day of the meeting.
Racing began 11.0, finished 7.30, in above order.

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61

WEDNESDAY
Race.

Grand
Grand
Visitors . .
Ladies' . . .
Goblets . . .
Thames .,
Thames . .
Diamonds.
Wyfolds . .
Ladies' . . .
Wyf olds . .
Visitors' . .
Goblets ..

Winner.

looser.

Belgians
v. Third Trinity
Hall
v. Argonauts .
Jesus
v. St. John's, Ox.
First T r i n i t y . . v. New College . .
Third Trinity v. Leander
(Johnstone
(Graham and
and R.Powell)
Kelly)
Christ's, Cam. v. Kingston .
First T r i n i t y . . v. Twickenham . .
Blackstaffe . . v. Manno
Thames
v. Royal Artillery
Christ Ch. . . . v. Pembroke . . . .
London
v. Hall
Third Trinity v. Hall
Belgians
v. The two Stuarts

Station.

Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks

}

Fawley. Finish
3.21 . 7-3
3-25 • 7-9

3-5° • . 8.7
3.27 • 7-9

Bucks . . 3.51 . . 8.15
(Equal record.)
7.28
Bucks
3-34
Bucks
7.22
3.3i
Bucks
8.38
3-59
Berks
7-56
3-5°
Berks
7.29
3-33
Berks
8.4
3-52
Bucks
3-44
7-53
Berks
4-7
8.35

Weather: Almost as fast as Tuesday. Wind behind all way
Off Berks shore at start. Very slight wind and stream.
Racing began 12.0, finished 6.5, in above order.
THURSDAY'S FINALS

Race.
Stewards' . .
Grand
Ladies' . . . .
Match
Goblets . . . .
Wyf olds . . .
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Visitors'...

Winner.
looser.
Station.
Finish.
Fawley.
Leander
v. Third Trinity
Berks
3 - 4 ° • • 7-36
Belgians
v. Hall
Bucks
3-25 • • 7-9
First T r i n i t y . . v. Christ Church
Bucks
3-31 • • 7-23
R ' y ' l Engin'rs v. Royal Artillery Berks
4.0
. . 8.20
Third Trinity v. Belgians
Bucks
4-25 • • 9.15
London
v. Thames
Berks
3 - 5 ° • • 7.58
Blackstaffe . . v. Darell
Bucks
4-3
• • 8-35
Christ's, Cam. v. First Trinity . . Bucks
3 . 3 i • • 7-23
Third Trinity v. Jesus, Cam. . . Berks
3.42 . • 7-49
Timekeepers: H. Ellington, Theodore A. Cook.

Weather : Same as Wednesday, but more stream, and therefore not so fast.
Water perfectly calm all through the meeting.
Racing began 12.0, finished 6.15, in above order.
Including the match, but omitting the dead-heat, the Bucks
station won thirty-one times, and the Berks boat won twentyfour races during the four days of the meeting.
In consequence of the large number of entries the Regatta
was extended to four days, and took place on Monday, Tuesday,

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Wednesday, and Thursday, July 2,3, 4,5, commencing at 11 on
Tuesday, but at 12 on the other three days. There were twentythree heats, and (owing to a dead-heat between Kingston and
Pembroke) twenty-four races on the Tuesday. The ' row-off'
was only won by 6ft.
Mr. F . I. Pitman, on the Maritana, and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,
D.S.O., on the Hibernia, officiated as Umpires, and Mr. F .
Fenner acted as Judge.
As 1906 was the first year in which the Henley Stewards made
themselves responsible for official times over the course, it will
be well to compare what was done during the very fast conditions of 1906 with those previous performances of which
accepted records then existed. The official Timekeepers were
Mr. T. A. Cook and Mr. H. Ellington, who followed the races on
separate launches. It should be said that, though the Monday
was a slow day, owing to a strong stream, and that on Thursday
the finals had slower conditions (also owing to the stream) than
was the case on Tuesday or Wednesday, Tuesday was probably
the fastest day of all. What little wind there was blew off the
Berkshire shore at the start, and nearly straight up-stream for
the last mile. On Thursday there was scarcely any wind at all,
and throughout the meeting the water was as smooth as glass,
and the heat very considerable, gradually increasing as the week
went on.
The Regatta will be remembered on account of the many fine
races that resulted. For the first time for many years Leander
Club did not put on an eight for the Grand Challenge Cup, a
circumstance to be regretted now, as there was no college eight
strong enough to prevent the Grand Challenge Cup going out of
the country, a thing that had never before happened. Trinity
Hall made a gallant attempt to do so by defeating the Argonauts
in the semi-final, but in the final heat they seemed to be feeling
the effects of the race the day before.
Wednesday was a perfect day. The sun was more in evidence
than on the previous days, but a cool breeze blowing straight
up the course kept the air moving, and made the conditions
splendid for rowing, although rather warm. The first two heats
of the Grand Challenge Cup created great interest, for Third
Trinity met the Belgians, and the Hall opposed the Argonauts

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63

from Toronto. Third rowed well, but were outpaced by a faster
crew ; while Hall made the sensation of the day by defeating
the Canadians, an enormously powerful and heavy crew, by a
small margin after a fine race over the whole course. There
was a good race between the Hungarian, Miltiades Manno, and
H. T. Blackstaffe for a mile, when the former had had enough.
The Third Trinity pair finished the course in time equal to the
record.
The final day of the Regatta was brilliant and warm, the sun
shining powerfully all day with hardly a cloud in the sky. Quite
early people were beginning to arrive in the town, and when
the final of the Grand was rowed the river was crowded with
punts and boats near the finish; in fact, the course was only
cleared before the final heat of the Grand Challenge Cup by
great efforts on the part of the Conservancy officials. The
Stewards' Cup final was the first race of the day, and produced
a tremendous struggle between Leander Club and Third Trinity,
the first-named winning chiefly owing to the fine spurts of Guy
Nickalls* The Grand did not produce a great race, the Belgians
having it all their own way. First Trinity had no difficulty in
taking the Ladies' Challenge Plate, and Powell and Johnstone
easily defeated the Belgian pair. London Rowing Club won
the Wyfold Challenge Cup, while H. T. Blackstaffe at last
secured the Diamonds, after trying for it ten times. Christ's
College secured the Thames Challenge Cup by beating First
Trinity by 6ft. Third Trinity Stewards' four had no difficulty
in winning the Visitors' Challenge Cup, the last race of the day.
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto : J. A. Thomson,
l i s t . 91b. ; T. P . Grubbe, i2st. 81b. ; A. H. E . Kent, i2St. 51b. ;
J. Walsh, i3st. 2lb. ; A. N . Fellowes, i 4 s t . ilb. ; P . E . Boyd,
i2St. 71b. ; D. R. Mackenzie, i2St. 41b. ; J. Wright (str.), i3st. 2 l b . ;
T. R. Loudin (cox.), 8st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : A. B. Close-Brooks, iost.
131b.; S. W. Steane, 11st. gib. ; J. Walmsley, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; W. B..
Savory, i2st. 61b. ; J. S. Burn, i2st. 61b.; H. G. Baynes, i3St. 131b.;
M. Donaldson, i3St. 61b. ; F. W. Burn (str.), gst. 13ID. ; B . H.
Nixon (cox.), 8st. ilb
o

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The conditions were absolutely perfect when this race took
place, there being not a breath of wind. The Argonauts commenced at the fast rate of 21 and 41 strokes in the half and full
minute, First Trinity rowing 20 and 38. Soon the Canadians
had a slight lead, not gaining much, however, going up Temple
Island, but at the upper end of it they were going away faster,
and nearly half a length in front when it was well cleared. Still
adding to their advantage, they led by a length and a quarter
at the half mile, when First Trinity, who were rowing very
well, spurted and held them for some distance, so that the
Argonauts were only their length and a quarter ahead at Fawley
Court Boathouse, passed in 3mm. ^8sec. First Trinity continually spurted all the way, over the rest of the course, but
the Canadians held them in hand. Approaching the finish,
First Trinity made a final determined spurt, and, rowing well
without any loss of form, they drew up slightly, the Argonauts
winning by a bare length only in 7mm. 20sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto
i
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : G. H . Kelly, iost. i 2 l b . ;
H . B . Harrison, l i s t . 51b.; R. W. Roylance, i2St. 6lb. ; W. S.
Hallett, 12st. iolb. ; S. O. Pugh, i2St. n i b . ; G. L. Thomson,
i2St. 31b. ; H. Messom, 11st. 81b.; C. G. Sprague (str.), 11st. ;
H . E . Greenwood (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

Thames commenced at the fast stroke of 21 and 40 in the
30sec. and 6osec. to the 20 and 39 of the Argonauts, who, however, at once led, and were three-quarters of a length in front
at the quarter-mile post. By the time they had reached the
half mile they had added a length to their advantage, and their
lead was still a length and three-quarters at Fawley Court Boathouse, passed in 3mm. 25sec. The Canadians kept this lead
for some way without difficulty, having the measure of Thames,
and at the Grosvenor Club they added to it, being two lengths
ahead at the mile, finally winning easily by fully three lengths,
in 7mm. 4sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : A. J. Marais, l i s t . n i b . ;
G. C. Stansbury, 11st. 51b. ; F . W. H. Bovey, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; G. C.

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Hutchinson, i2st. 131b.; O. Shimwell, i2st. n i b . ; H . Shimwell,
11st. 1 lib.; H . C. Sweeting, 11st. lib. ; D. C. R. S t u a r t (str.),
11st. 2 l b . ; W. K. Chandler (cox.), gst. 41b. ,
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : O. Mansell-Moullin, iost. I 2 l b . ;
E . D. Hay-Currie, iost. 131b.; R. McLaren, 11st. 31b.; F . C.
Pheysey, i2st. i l b . ; R. B. Freeman, i3st. l i b . ; J. R. K. Fenning,
i2st. 41b.; L. R. King, 11st. 51b.; P . Dewar (str.), iost. 51b.;
L. Boyton (cox.), 8st. iolb.
o

Hall, rowing 20 and 39 strokes to the 21 and 40 of London,
drew steadily away up Temple Island, and led by a length at
the quarter-mile post. They dropped to 33 strokes a minute
above, but continued to go faster, leading by a length clear
at the half mile. The time of the leaders to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 32sec. Hall further increased their lead,
and were two lengths ahead at the three-quarter mile, and,
taking matters easily, eventually won by one and a quarter
lengths in 7mm. 28sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium : U. Molmans,
iost. 71b.; A. Heye, 11st. 6 l b . ; A. Van Roy, i2St. 51b.; G. Visser,
11st. 51b.; M. Orban, 11st. i o l b . ; R. Orban, i2st. i o l b . ; O. de
Somville, i2st. 2 l b . ; R. Poma (str.), iost. i 2 l b . ; R. Van der
Waerden (cox.), 8st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : Hon. R. P . Stanhope,
gst. g i b . ; C. L. Garton, 11st. 12lb.; J. A. Gillan, i2st. 41b.; J. L.
Johnston, i2st. 131b. ; A. G. Kirby, i3st. 81b. ; L. R. A. Gatehouse, i4St. 31b. ; C. R. Cudmore, i2St. ; E . H . L. Southwell (str.),
11st. iolb. ; A. C. Clarke (cox.), gst. 41b
o

The breeze was blowing straight up the course when this race
was rowed, undoubtedly favouring the broad blades of the
Belgians. They went off at 21 and 40 strokes to the 21 and 40
rowed by the Oxford crew in the first half and full minute.
After the first few strokes the Belgians drew away fast, and led
by nearly a length at the quarter mile. Continuing to show
superior pace, they were clear before the Farm, and had a two
lengths lead at the half-mile post. Above, they dropped to 33
strokes a minute, passing Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm.
2isec. Magdalen, rowing well, were a length and a half behind
at the three-quarter-mile post, rowing 36 a minute, but they
could make no impression on the foreigners, who were apparently
taking matters easily. Eventually the Belgians won by a
length and a quarter in the good time of 7min.

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FIFTH

HEAT

Third Trinity, Cambridge : G. D. Cochrane, iost. gib. ; R. T. Nugent,
i2St. 71b. ; J. H. Gibbon, i2st. 31b. ; J. H. Parker, i2st. 31b. ;
B . C. Johnstone, last. 81b.; R. V. Powell, i2st. 41b. ; E . W. Powell,
11st. 51b.; M. C. Albright (str.), iost. 2 l b . ; R. Allcard (cox.),
8st. 1 lib
r.o.
Eton College
withdrawn.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Club JN'antique de Gand, Belgium
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge

i
o

The wind was blowing dead up the course when this heat of the
Grand was rowed. At the start Third Trinity rowed 21 and 40
strokes and the Belgians 22 and 43 in the first half and whole
minute. For a short distance Third held their opponents, but
halfway up Temple Island the Belgians began to draw slowly
away, and led by about a quarter of a length at the upper end
and nearly half at the quarter-mile post. They still gained
slowly up to the half mile, Third only rowing 35 strokes a
minute, the Belgians being three-quarters of a length ahead
there, rowing 35 a minute. Third made attempts to overhaul
the Nautique at Fawley (time, 3mm. 2isec), but they still
continued to draw away, leading by a bare length at the threequarter-mile post. Below the mile the Belgians steered rather
badly, but Third, rowing 34 a minute, were unable to gain any
ground. At the mile post they were a length behind, and remained
so till the Belgians spurted in at 40 a minute, to win by two
lengths in 7min. 3sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto

1
o

Both started at 21 and 41 strokes in the first half and full
minute, Trinity Hall slowly gaining, and being a few feet ahead
at the upper end of Temple Island. Passing the quarter-mile
post, they led by their canvas, but were no further in front at
the half mile. They were rowing very well together and keeping
a long stroke, that enabled them to hold the Canadians, who
were pulling a shorter and faster one. Fawley Court Boathouse was reached in 3mm. 25sec, Trinity Hall just in front,

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and then, gaining a little, they had an advantage of a quarter
of a length at three-quarters of a mile. This, however, was
not increased at the mile, though it was held, and then both
crews made their final efforts. Trinity Hall gained inch by inch,
the Argonauts getting a little irregular, and amidst a scene of
intense excitement Trinity Hall passed the Judge half a length
in front in 7mm. 9sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge

1
o

There was absolutely no wind when this race took place, and
no advantage to either station. The Belgians rowed 21 and 42
strokes in the first half and full minute, and Trinity Hall 21 and
41, the former gaining going up Temple Island, and being a
length ahead in a quarter of a mile, Trinity Hall not rowing
with anything like the life of the previous day. The Belgians
continued to gain fast, their rate of stroke being 38 a minute
at the half mile, where they led by a length and three-quarters.
They reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 25sec. two
lengths in front, and had added another half length to their
advantage at three-quarters of a mile, where Trinity Hall were
rowing 37 strokes a minute. Increasing their lead the further
they went, the Belgians were three lengths ahead at the mile,
above which Trinity Hall were quite done with, rowing without
life, and not appearing to make any serious effort. The Belgians
therefore won as they liked by three lengths, showing no signs
whatever of distress at the finish. Time, 7min. gsec.
New College, Oxford, entered, but withdrew.

LADIES' CHALLENGE
FIRST

PLATE

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : T. G. Cochrane, iost. 61b.;
R. F . Hanbury, 11st. 31b. ; C. F . Gummer, i2st. ilb. ; J. R. Trench
11st. 1 l i b . ; J. F. Fraser-Tytler, l i s t . 71b.; T. D. Roberts, u s t . 51b. ;
A. C. Gladstone, iost. iolb. ; H. R. Barker (str.), u s t . n i b . ;
A. St. J. M. Kekewich (cox.), 7St. 81b
[[ T
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : W. R. M. Woolf,
u s t . 2 l b . ; R. R. Evison, u s t . n i b . ; C. T. Te Water, u s t . 131b.;

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O. C. Gardiner, 11st. g i b . ; L. T. S. Barrett, i3St. l i b . ; F . H .
Bartlam, i2St. l i b . ; W. E . Thrash, 11st. 71b.; C. F . Wood (str.),
iost. 31b.; T. R. Fawsitt (cox.), 8st. 2lb.
o

Starting at 41 against 42, Christ Church soon drew to the
front, and at Fawley they were a quarter of a length ahead in
3min. 28sec. At the mile they were half a length in front, and,
despite a vigorous effort on the part of the Cambridge crew,
Christ Church won by half a length in 7mm. I3sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : A. B. Close-Brooks, iost.
131b.; S. W. Steane, 11st. g i b . ; J. Walmsley, 11st. i2lb. ; W. B .
Savory, i2st. 61b.; J. S. Burn, i2St. 6lb. ; H . G. Baynes, I3st.
131b.; M. Donaldson, i3St. 6lb. ; F . W. Burn (str.), gst. 131b. ;
B. H . Nixon (cox.), 8st. i l b
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford: P . G. Doyne, iost. 81b. ;
A. H . L. Beale, 11st. i o l b . ; H . V. H u n t , 11st. n i b . ; H . C. Cumberbatch, 11st. i 2 l b . ; J. C. Plimpton, i3st. 31b.; K. M. Beaumont,
i2St. 41b.; R. M. Peat, 11st. i 2 l b . ; O. N . Chadwyck Healey (str.),
11st. 51b.; S. Gurney (cox.), 8st. 2lb
o

First Trinity went off at 19 and 38 strokes in the half and full
minute, and Trinity, Oxford, at 19 and 37. The Cantabs very
slowly fgained going up Temple Island, and faster above it, so
that they led by three-quarters of a length at the quarter mile.
They appeared to have increased this at the half mile, but the
signal boards gave it the same, and they reached Fawley Court
Boathouse a length ahead, in 3mm. 28sec. This was their advantage at three-quarters of a mile, when they gained faster,
and led by two lengths at the mile, finally winning easily by
many lengths in 7mm. 20sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—New College, Oxford: G. F . Connal-Rowan, u s t .
5 l b . ; E . H . Johnston, l i s t . 6lb. ; H . C. Scrimgeour, i2St. i l b . ;
J. Dewar, i2st. 51b.; H . R. Stables, i3st. 81b. ; A. B. B . Howell,
i2St. 1 i l b . ; A. H. Arbuthnot, l i s t . 51b.; G. M. A. Graham (str.),
l i s t . ; J. A. St. G. Robertson (cox.), 8st. 31b
<
1
Bucks Station.—Eton College : J. R. Somers-Smith, iost. 81b.; R. C.
Bourne, gst. 11 l b . ; E. Majolier, u s t . g i b . ; C. J. H . Wheatley,
l i s t . 51b.; E. G. Williams, u s t . i 2 l b . ; . J . H. E . V. Millington-Drake,
u s t . i l b . ; W. G. Fletcher, iost. n i b . ; W. D. Coleridge (str.),
gst. 81b.; A. W. F. Donkin (cox.), 8st. 41b
o

Eton went away at 20 and 38 strokes and New at 20 and 39
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and drew away steadily up the Island, and led by a length at
the quarter-mile post; they increased it to a quarter length
more at the half mile. The time to Fawley Court Boathouse
was 3mm. 25sec, where Eton were rowing 36 strokes a minute,
and slightly gained ground. At the mile post New had something more than a length's advantage, and, although Eton
were spurting gamely, kept their lead to the finish, and won by
a bare length in 7mm. I3sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford : H . H. L. Longuet-Higgins,
11st.; A. L. Lee, l i s t . l i b . ; E. G. Reid, i2st. 31b.; R. Drew,
i2St. 31b.; W. J. Thomas, i3st. 51b. ; C. R. Wilson, i2St. 71b. ;
C. H . Illingworth, i2St. 2lb. ; R. S. Graham (str.), 11st. 131b. ;
W. B . Kerr (cox.), gst. 51b
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : E . C. Henty, iost. 51b. ; E . V.
Culme-Seymour, iost. n i b . ; G. J. Rennie, gst. 131b. ; S. N . Day,
11st. 2 l b . ; D. U. Snelling, 11st. 2 l b . ; R. G. Roberts, 11st. g i b . ;
G. W. Holcroft, iost. 131b.; J. N. Smith (str.), gst. 61b.; R. A.
Fitz-Gibbon (cox.), 7St. iolb
o

Radley rowed 18 and 37 strokes to the 20 and 37 of Pembroke
in the half and minute, the former leading slightly at the start,
but Pembroke, soon going the faster, were level at the top of
the Island. The schoolboys were a few feet behind at the
quarter mile, and half a length at the half mile. Radley were
rowing well at 36 strokes a minute, but Pembroke were too
strong for them, and continued to gain. The time of the leaders
to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 4isec. At the threequarter-mile post a bare length separated them. Above there
Pembroke gained a trifle more, and led by one and a quarter
lengths at the mile. Radley were steering rather erratically,
but stuck well to their work, and spurted repeatedly. Eventually Pembroke won by one and a half lengths. Time,
7min. 46sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford

1
o

Both started at 20 and 39 strokes for the opening 30sec. and
6osec, and they rowed level up Temple Island, New gaining a
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post. From there it was a very fine race, there being no alteration in the relative positions for a long way. Fawley Court Boathouse was passed in 3mm. 27sec, and at the mile New still had
their canvas lead, but no more. At the lower end of Phyllis
Court, however, First Trinity drew level, and, going away at
the finish, they won by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 9sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford

1
o

A light wind was blowing up the course when this heat was
rowed. Pembroke rowed 19 and 38, Christ Church 21 and 40,
in the first half and whole minute. The last named drew right
away from their opponents up Temple Island, and led by a
quarter of a length clear at the quarter mile. Continuing to
go much the faster, they reached the half mile two and a half
lengths in front, rowing 34 to the 35 of Pembroke. The time
of the leaders to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 33sec.
Christ Church dropped their stroke to 32 at the three-quarter
mile, while Pembroke went on at 34 strokes a minute. In the
end Christ Church won an easy race. Time, 7mm. 2gsec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford

i
o

No. 7 in the First Trinity boat had caused some anxiety, as
he was not well, but fortunately was able to row. At the start
First Trinity rowed 20 and 39 strokes, and Christ Church 21
and 40 to the half and full minute. For some way up Temple
Island they were level, but at the upper end First had a few
feet advantage, which they increased to nearly half a length
by the time the quarter-mile post was reached. It was a good
race to the half mile, where First still led by one-third of a
length. Rowing 36 strokes a minute, the time of First Trinity
to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 3isec. At the threequarter-mile post First had gained three-quarters of a length,
which they made into a bare length by the time they reached
the mile, still rowing 36 a minute. Above the mile Christ*

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Church were beaten, and dropped their stroke, First winning
a good race by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 23secs.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, entered but withdrew.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club : F . S. Creswell, gst. 71b.;
F . G. Catty, 11st. 2 l b . ; F . C. Selkirk, i 2 s t . 31b. ; E . Stagg, 11st.
n i b . ; H . L. Shuttleworth, 12 st. ; R. C. Kay, i2St. g i b . ; E . D.
Powell, lost. i 2 l b . ; H . A. Creswell (str.), iost. 2 l b . ; C. E . Creswell
(cox.), 8st. 1 l i b
1
Berks Station.—Royal Chester Rowing Club : A. E. Dickin, iost. i o l b . ;
W. E . Trantom, i o s t . ; R. T. Bigland, iost. iolb. ; C. J. Lewis,
11st. i i l b . ; H . G. Smith, i3st. 31b.; H . W. Barff, i2st. i o l b . ;
C. T. Owen, 11st. 61b. ; R. B . Parry (str.), iost. i 2 l b . ; F . J. P .
Walley (cox.), 8st. 51b
o

Twickenham started at 22 and 41 strokes for the first half
and full minute to the 21 and 40 of Royal Chester, and at once
had a slight lead. Chester, however, soon went to the front,
and had an advantage of a quarter of a length below Remenham
and of half a length at Old Farm. Twickenham had drawn up
a little at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 44sec,
and very soon were level. It was a hard race for a distance,
when Twickenham spurted, and, gaining, were half a length
ahead at the Leander Club inclosure. Steadily adding to
their lead, and Chester being done with, Twickenham won by
a length and three-quarters in 7mm. 48sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford : P . G. Doyne, iost. 81b.;
A. H . L. Beale, 11st. i o l b . ; H . V. H u n t , 11st. n i b . ; H. C. Cumberbatch, 11st. i 2 l b . ; J. C. Plimpton, 13ST.. 31b.; K. M. Beaumont,
i2St. 41b.; R. M. Peat, 11st. i2lb. ; O. N. Chadwyck Healey (str.),
11st. 51b.; S. Gurney (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club : S. G. Taylor, gst. i 2 l b . ;
A. Yockney, gst. i o l b . ; J. N. Balme, iost. i 2 l b . ; C. W. Wise, iost.
gib. ; G. Gossler, I2st. 41b.; R. J. Paget, 11st. 81b. ; L. B . Cane,
11st. 51b.; A. E . Trembath (str.), iost. 81b. ; C. H . L. Boynton
(cox.), 8st. iolb
o

Trinity started at 19 and 37 in the half and full minute to the
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of a length ahead at the upper end of Temple Island. They
drew clear at Remenham Rectory, and Fawley Court Boathouse
was reached by them in 3min. 42sec, a length and a half in
front. The Trinity coxswain steered very badly, to the great
disadvantage of his crew, but London, though they spurted
time after time, could never get up, reducing the gap, however.
In the end Trinity won by a length in 7mm. 44sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : W. R. M. Woolf,
11st. 2lb. ; R. R. Evison, 11st. n i b . ; C. T. Te Water, list. 131b. ;
O. C. Gardiner, 11st. gib.; L. T. S. Barrett, i3St. lib. ; F. H.
Bartlam, i2st. lib.; W. E. Thrash, 11st. 71b.; C. F. Wood (str.),
iost. 31b.; T. R. Fawsitt (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Vesta Rowing Club : R. D. Boyson, iost. iolb. ;
B. T. Frost, i2St.; J. Baines, iost. iolb. ; C. V. S. Herbert, 11st.
5 l b . ; J. N. Walsh, i 4 st. lib.; W. Green, i 3 st. 3 l b . ; L. G. Field,
iost. iolb.; F. P. Stock (str.), iost. n i b . ; F. Staples (cox.), 8st. 31b. o

Christ's rowed the fast stroke of 21 and 41 in the first minute
to the 19 and 36 of Vesta, and very rapidly gained, being nearly
clear at the upper end of Temple Island, and three-quarters
of a length at the quarter-mile post. They were going very
smartly, and had increased their advantage to a length at the
half mile, and were more than clear at Fawley Court Boathouse,
in 3mm. 36sec. At three-quarters of a mile they led by a length
and a half, which was slightly reduced in the next quarter of a
mile. From there they did not especially exert themselves,
Vesta having become rather ragged, and they won by a length
in 7min. 34sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Mersey Rowing Club: G. H. Harrisson, iost. iolb.;
D. S. McClelland, 11st. iolb.; H. D. Taylor, 11st. n i b . ; A. R.
Walker, i3St. 2lb.; G. V. Stavert, i2St. 91b.; W. D. Lancaster,
i2St. 41b.; A. Twentyman, 11st. 131b.; H. V. Higgins (str.),
iost. 81b.; G. Roberts (cox.), 8st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge : C. Blamire-Brown,
iost. iolb.; P. W. M. Rogers, 11st. 2lb.; G. H. L. Mallory, 11st. ;
W. R. Lucas, i2st. lib.; C. S. Monson, i2St. 51b.; H. J. Higgs,
i2St. 61b.; L. R. Pym, iost. n i b . ; S. K. Sawday (str.), 11st. n i b . ;
C. K. Dove (cox.), gst. 51b
o

Each rowed 19 and 37 strokes in the first half and fujl minute.
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of a length ahead at the upper end of Temple Island. At the
quarter-mile post they had increased this lead to half a length,
but lost a little of this before the half mile was reached, and
there was no difference in the relative positions at Fawley Court
Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 38sec. Magdalene then drew up,
and were only a quarter of a length behind at the three-quartermile post, and, still gaining, they were in front before Bushey
Gate. Hardly keeping this advantage, they only just led at
the mile, when Mersey drew up, and led again at Phyllis Court,
winning a fine race by a quarter of a length in 7mm. 3isec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club
1
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : H. A. Forrest, i o s t . ; G. T.
Wilkes, l i s t . 2 l b . ; K. Vernon, iost. i 2 l b . ; K. Doulton, i2St. 31b.;
H . C. Huxley, i2st. 2 l b . ; B . Logan, i2st. 31b.; R. A. Sparks,
11st. l i b . ; L. S. Waterall (str.), 11st. 41b.; H. Hunter (cox.),
8st. 51b
o

Both crews started at 21 and 40 in the half and full minute.
Twickenham went the faster up the Island, and had a quarter
length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. Above Thames
gained a trifle, but fell back again before the half mile was
reached. The time of the leaders to Fawley Court Boathouse
was 3mm 32sec, with Thames rowing 36 to the 35 a minute
rowed by Twickenham. The latter were half a length ahead
at the three-quarter mile, and the same at the mile post. Both
crews spurted gamely to the finish, but Thames were a little
ragged nearing it, and they were beaten by half a length in
7mm. 20sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford (crew same as for Ladies'
Challenge Plate)
f
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : J. N . Horsfield, iost. «jlb.;
R. Woollatt, iost. 1 l i b . ; V. Allcard, iost. 51b.; L. C. G. Booth,
11st. 131b.; J. Stordy, i2St. 6lb. ; A. T. Chappie, 11st. 81b. ; R. E .
Freeth, 11st. 61b.; E . W. Greene (str.), iost. 131b.; R. W . W.
Spooner (cox.), 8st. gib
f

Pembroke went off at 19 and 38 strokes in the first half and
full minute, and Kingston at 20 and 39, the latter drawing very
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mile and a third of one at the half mile. This advantage they
maintained to Fawley Court Boathouse, which they reached
in 3mm. 36sec. Pembroke then spurted, and were only a
quarter of a length behind at three-quarters of a mile. It was
a very hard race, they slowly gaining, so that Kingston had
a lead of but their canvas at the mile. Kingston began to go
away again at the lower end of Phyllis Court. But Pembroke
spurted hard at the grand stand, and, going up in the last few
strokes, made a dead heat of it. Time, 7mm. 2gsec.
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford

i
o

The race was rowed again late in the evening, when there was
another splendid struggle. Both started at 19 and ^7 strokes
in the opening 30sec. and 6osec, and the crews were dead level
up to Remenham Rectory. Then Kingston began to slowly
draw out a lead, and were a quarter of a length ahead at the half
mile. Pembroke, however, would not let them gain more,
and slightly reduced their lead at Fawley Court Boathouse,
reached by Kingston in 3mm. 42sec. The positions were
exactly the same both at three-quarters of a mile and at the
mile, neither crew being able to go faster than the other. At
the lower end of Phyllis Court, Kingston spurted, but Pembroke
likewise did so, and it was a tremendous struggle to the finish,
Pembroke slightly gaining. They could not quite get up, however, so Kingston won by 6ft. Time, 7mm. 39sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : J. H . Mandlebery, i o s t .
c i l b . ; H. Booth, 11st. ; H. E. Blackburne-Daniell, i2st. 131b. ;
J. C. Warrington, iost. 131b. ; A. P . Methuen, i3st. 2 l b . ; O. A.
Carver, I2st. 51b.; G. B . Lloyd, 11st. 2lb. ; D. G. Cherrington
(str.), iost. 1 lib. ; A. L. Drew (cox.), gst. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Mersey Rowing Club ..,
o

Mersey rowed 20 and 38 strokes and First 20 and 39 in the
half and whole minute. The last-named had a slight advantage going up the Island, and led by a canvas at the quartermile post. Going faster above there, they had gained half a
length at the half-mile post. The steering of Mersey was
erratic, and they lost more ground to Fawley, reached by First
Trinity in 3mm. 33sec. Mersey gained from there, and only a

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canvas separated them at the three-quarter mile, but at the
mile First were again half a length ahead. Mersey could never
get on level terms with First, who won a hard race by a bare
length in 7min. 20sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ's College. Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford

1
o

The Cantabs sta rted at 20 and 39 strokes in the first half and
full minute, and the Oxonians at 19 and 37, the former slowly
gaining, and being half a length ahead at the quarter-mile post.
They had doubled this lead at the half mile, and continued to
add to it. Fawley Court Boathouse was passed in 3mm. 32sec.
Trinity fell further astern, Christ's leading by a length and a
quarter at the mile, and they won by a length and three-quarters
in 7mm. 25sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club

1
o

The wind had dropped when this race came off. At the start
Christ's rowed 21 and 40 strokes to the same rate by Kingston
in the half and whole minute. Christ's took the lead up Temple
Island, and had an advantage of three-quarters of a length at
the quarter-mile post, rowing 36, the same stroke being rowed
by Kingston. A bare length separated them at the half-mile
post. Time of Christ's College to Fawley Court Boathouse
was 3mm. 34sec, where Christ's were rowing 34 strokes a minute
and Kingston 36. At the three-quarter-mile post they were
over three-quarters of a length clear, and were two lengths ahead
at the mile. Eventually the Cambridge crew rowed in two and
three-quarter lengths in front. Time, 7mm. 28sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club

1
o

Twickenham went off at 20 and 40 strokes in the half and full
minute to the 20 and 39 of First Trinity, who led at once. They
were three-quarters of a length ahead at the quarter mile, but
no more at the half mile. Then they gained rapidly, being

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clear at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 3mm. 3isec, and having
a lead of a length and a half at three-quarters of a mile. This
was increased to two lengths at the mile, and they finally won
by a length in 7mm. 22sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

First Trinity went off at 20 and 40 strokes in the opening
half and full minute, and Christ's at 22 and 42, the latter at
once leading, and being half a length ahead in a quarter of a
mile. They made this three-quarters at the half mile, but were
no further ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 3mm. 3isec.
Then First Trinity began to draw up, being only half a length
behind at three-quarters of a mile, and the same at the mile.
Above there First spurted hard and gained fast, and it was
a very close finish. Christ's, however, just kept in front, and
won by 6ft. in 7mm. 23sec.

STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. K. Graham, iost. n i b . ; F . S.
Kelly, i2St.; R. B . Etherington-Smith, 12st. 31b. ; G. Nickalls
(str. and steers), i2st. i2lb
*
1
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : G. D. Cochrane, iost.
9 l b . ; B . C. Johnstone, i2St. 81b.; E . W . Powell, l i s t . 51b.; R. V.
Powell (str. and steers), i2St, 41b
o

Leander rowed the faster stroke of 21 and 39 in the first
half and full minute, Third Trinity being 19 and 36. There
was nothing in it at the Island, but at the upper end Third led
by a few feet, which they made into a quarter of a length at the
quarter mile. At Remenham Third were rowing 35 and
Leander 36 strokes a minute, but soon after Third dropped to
33 and led by nearly half a length at the half-mile post. Both
Spurted hard past Fawley Court (time, 3mm. 40sec). Nickalls
spurted again before the three-quarter-mile post, and was only
a half length behind there. Soon after Leander went the faster
and took the lead before the mile, where Third were led by

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half a length, Leander rowing 36 and Third ^ strokes a minute.
Both crews spurted well going up Phyllis Court Wall, Third
moving the faster, but they could not quite get up to Leander,
who won a fine race by 2ft. Time, 7mm. 36sec.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : B . M. Arnold (steers),
l i s t . 31b.; F . G. Hudson, i2St. 2V0.; H. M. Goldsmith, i2St. l i b . ;
J. H . F . Benham (str.), 11st. 71b
.1
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford: A. W. Atkinson, 11st. 41b.;
E . D. Rose, 11st. 31b.; A. W. Keown-Boyd (steers), 11st. 51b.;
A. A. L. Roberts (str.), 11st. gib
o

Jesus rowed 20 and 39 and St. John's 21 and 41 in the opening
half and whole minute. After some few strokes, Jesus quickly
drew ahead, and led by a length at the quarter-mile post,
steering a much better course than the Oxford crew, and continued to gain, being a length and a half ahead at the half-mile
post, rowing 33 strokes a minute. The time of the leaders
to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 5osec, where Jesus
for the first time came across the river, but soon went back
again. They were a length clear at the three-quarter mile, and
were one and a half lengths clear at the mile post. St. Jbhn's
stuck well to their work, but were outclassed by a better crew,
Jesus winning eventually an easy race by two and a quarter
lengths. Time, 8min. 7sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge (crew same as for Stewards*
Challenge Cup)
*
1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : A. J. Marais, 11st. H l b . ;
G. C. Hutchinson, i2st. 131b.; O. Shimwell, i2St. n i b . ; H . Shimwell (str. and steers), 11st. 1 l i b
o

Third rowed 18 and 35, Hall 20 and 37, in the opening half
and full minute, the first named taking the lead almost at once,
and having the advantage of a bare length at the quarter-mile
post. Hall's steering was not too good below Remenham,
but they were only a length out at the half-mile post, where
they spurted well, but made little impression on Third. The
leaders' time to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 44sec,

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with Hall still a length behind, rowing the faster stroke. Below
the mile post Hall gave up the chase and dropped to a paddle
in view of their race against the Belgians on the following day,
leaving Third to row in easy winners in 7mm. 53sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

1
o

Jesus went away at 21 and 40 strokes for the first half and
full minute, and Third Trinity at 19 and 36, the latter slowly
gaining, and being a quarter of a length ahead at the quarter
mile. Their lead was increased to three-quarters of a length
at the half mile, and at Fawley Court Boathouse they were
clear in-3mm. 42sec. Another quarter length was added to
their lead at three-quarters of a mile. Then they gained fast,
being three lengths in front at the mile, and they won easily
by fully that in 7mm. 49sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Cooper's Hill Boat Club : J. O. Rennie, 11st. 31b.;
W. Sharp, 11st. gib. ; K. Peddie, 11st. 71b. ; H . V. C. Johnstone
(str. and steers), i2st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—Royal Chester Rowing Club : A. E . Dickin (steers),
iost. i o l b . ; H . W. Barff, I2st. iolb. ; H. G. Smith, i3st. 31b.;
C. J. Lewis (str.), 11st. i2lb
o

Both started at 20 and 38 strokes in the first half and full
minute, Royal Chester leading at once, and being three-quarters
of a length ahead in a quarter of a mile. Then Cooper's Hill
gained a little, so that Chester led by only half a length at the
half mile, and their advantage was no greater at Fawley Court
Boathouse, reached in 4mm. 3sec. So far, Cooper's Hill had
steered a good course, but then they yawed about, losing so
much that at the three-quarter-mile post the crews were level.
Cooper's Hill above there went over to Chester, and there was
nearly a foul, which was avoided by Cooper's Hill returning to
their station. They led by a little at Bushey Gate, and by a
quarter of a length at t i e mile, where Chester began to show

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signs of distress. Cooper's Hill, therefore, went away fast, were
three-quarters of a length ahead at the lower end of Phyllis
Court, and won by a length and a half in 8min. 25sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Royal Artillery Boat Club : R. Benson, i2St. 41b. ;
R. R. Curling, i3st. 6lb. ; R. H. D. Tompson, 13SI;. ; J. H. Gibbon
(str. and steers), i2st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—Avon Rowing Club, Bath ; H. F . Howard (steers),
11st.; T. Powell, l i s t . 61b.; S. M. Knight, 11st. iolb. ; P. H .
Titley (str.), 11st. iolb
o

The Artillery rowed 19 and 38 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Bath Avon 18 and 35, it being a level race for some
way, the Artillery leading by a quarter of a length at the quarter
mile, but steering badly. Bath Avon, who took a good course,
were able to draw level at the half mile, and the positions were
the same at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3mm. 52sec,
and three-quarters of a mile. Bath Avon then slowly gained,
and were a quarter of a length ahead at the mile, beyond which
the Artillery again steered badly; but their opponents could
not gain much more. At Phyllis Court Gibbon spurted magnificently, almost pulling the boat along by himself; the
Artillery drew up inch by inch, and, catching Bath Avon, went
by and won a splendid race by a third of a length in 8min. 2sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : R. A. Sparks (steers), 11st. i l b . ;
H . Messom, 11st. 81b.; H. C. Huxley, last. 2 l b . ; G. H . Kelly
(str.), iost. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford (crew same as in t h e Visitors'
Cup)
o

Both went off at 20 and 39 strokes for the opening 30sec.
and 6osec, Thames slowly gaining and being a quarter of a
length in front at the quarter-mile post. They then added rapidly
to their lead, and were three-quarters of a length ahead at the
half mile, and double that distance at Fawley Court Boathouse,
passed in 3mm. 55sec. Keeping this advantage for some way,
they increased it by half a length at the mile, and they won
by two lengths in 8min. 7sec.

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FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club : J. N . Balme, iost. ialb. ;
J. R. K. Fenning, i2St. 41b.; R. B . Freeman (steers), i3St. l i b . ;
P . Dewar (str.), iost. 51b
1
Berks Station.—Reading Rowing Club : W. J. Jesse, iost. 81b. ;
H . G. Pigott, iost. n i b . ; J. S. Wilkes, last. 81b.; J . Haslam (str.
and steers), iost. 51b
o

London started at 22 and 41 strokes for the first half and full
minute, and Reading at 20 and 39. It was a hard race, up
Temple Island, London beginning to gain nearing the upper
end, and they led by half a length at the quarter-mile post.
Reading then steered all over the river, and London added to
their lead, being a length in front at the half mile, and a length
and three-quarters at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in
3mm. 48sec. This was their advantage at three-quarters of a
mile, but it was made into two and a quarter lengths at the
mile, and they won by two lengths in 8min. 4sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : H. C. Sweeting, 11st. l i b . ;
H . Bartram, I2st. 2 l b . ; H . E . Kitching, i2St. i2lb. ; C. G. Stansbury (str. and steers), 11st. 51b
1
Bucks Station.—Cooper's Hill Boat Club
o

The wind had quite dropped when this race was rowed. At
the start Hall rowed 18 and 37 and Cooper's Hill 20 and 37
in the half and whole minute. Hall led at the start, but there
was nothing in it up Temple Island, and they were level at the
upper end. At the quarter mile Hall had a canvas advantage.
Above there Cooper's Hill hit the booms, but went on, and were
only three-quarters of a length behind at the half-mile post.
Time to Fawley Court Boathouse, 3mm. 57sec. At the threequarter-mile post Hall led by a length, and had a quarter of a
length more advantage at the mile, rowing 30 strokes a minute
to the 35 of their opponents. Cooper's Hill made great efforts
to get on even terms, but could not make up any lost ground,
Hall winning eventually by one and three-quarter lengths.
Time, 8min. gsec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—Royal Artillery Boat Club

1
o

The rate of stroke for the opening half and full minute was

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20 and 39 in each boat, the Artillery at once leading, and being
three-quarters of a length ahead at the quarter-mile post. They
were not quite so much in front at the half mile, and only led
by a quarter of a length at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached
in 3mm. sosec. They held this advantage to the three-quartermile box, but then Thames began to gain, and they had taken
the lead before Bushey Gate. So rapidly did they go away
that they were a length in front at the mile, and they won by
two and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 56sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge

1
o

London started at 20 and 38 strokes in the first half and full
minute to the 18 and 34 of Trinity Hall, getting away very
smartly, while the Cantabs were sluggish. London, therefore,
were clear at the upper end of Temple Island, and one and
three-quarters of a length ahead at the quarter mile, which
was increased to two lengths at the half mile, and to more at
Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 3min. 52sec. This
advantage they easily kept, Trinity Hall evidently not overexerting themselves, with the final heat for the Grand Challenge
Cup before them on the next day. London therefore won as
they liked in one and three-quarter lengths in 8min. 4sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club

1
o

Thames started at 22 and 42 strokes a minute, and London
at 21 and 40 ; the latter at once led, and, steadily gaining, were
three-quarters of a length ahead at the quarter-mile post.
Thames prevented them from adding to this until after the half
mile, when London again went the faster, and were clear at
Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. sosec. Below the mile
Thames steered badly, going over to London, so the latter led
by a length and a half there, and then, going away, they won
by two and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 58sec.
6

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SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station. — Third Trinity,
Cambridge : B. C. Johnstone,
i2st. 81b. ; R. V. Powell (str. and steers), i2st. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : J. H. F. Benham (steers),
l i s t . 71b. ; H. M. Goldsmith (str.), i2St. l i b
o

Both rowed 19 strokes in half a minute, but just before the
full one was up Jesus hit a boom and had to stop. Third Trinity,
who were fully two lengths ahead, also did so, and waited for
them. The pairs were re-started a little below the quartermile post, Third again going away fast, and leading by three
lengths at Fawley Court. They took it easily after that, and
won by a length.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. K. Graham, iost. n i b . ; F. S.
Kelly (str. and steers), i2St. olb.
1
Bucks Station. — Bedford Rowing Club : S. R. Wells (steers),
iost. 12 Jib. ; C. Franklin (str.), i3St. 81b
o

The Bedford pair rowed 20 and 39 to the 19 and 36 of Leander.
The latter took the lead from the start, going much faster up
the Island, and having an advantage of a clear length at the
quarter mile. The Bedford men were steering erratically, and
Leander went *away fast, having some three lengths lead at the
half-mile post. Rowing easily over the remainder of the course,
Kelly and Graham won in 9mm.
THIRD
Berks
iost.
Bucks
iost.

HEAT

Station.—Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium : U. Molmans,
71b. ; G. Visser (str.), fist. 51b
1
Station. — Thames Rowing Club : J. Beresford (steers),
2lb.; K. Vernon (str)., iost. i2lb
o

Both started at the same stroke of 22 and 41 in the half and
full minute, the Belgians going faster up Temple Island, and
having a length's lead at the quarter mile. Going away still
faster, they led by three-quarters of a length clear water at the
half mile, reaching Fawley Court Boathouse in 4mm. iosec.
They were nearly two lengths clear at the three-quarter-mile

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post, where Thames gained a trifle, but soon dropped back
again, leaving the Belgians to win an easy race in 8min. 46sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : B. C. Johnstone; R. V.
Powell (str. and steers)
1
Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. K. G r a h a m ; F. S. Kelly (str. and
steers)
o

Powell started at 19 and 36 strokes and Kelly 19 and 37 in
the first half and whole minute. The former had gained slightly
nearing the upper end of Temple Island, and had an advantage
of half a length at the quarter-mile post, rowing 33 strokes and
Kelly 34 a minute. At the half mile Kelly spurted, but did not
gain much ground, as he was three-quarters of a length behind
there. The time of the Third Trinity pair to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 5isec, a very good performance. At the
three-quarter-mile post Third were just clear, rowing a slower
stroke, while Kelly was repeatedly spurting, but could not make
up lost ground. At the mile Powell led by a clear length, rowing
31 a minute, and, keeping ahead to the finish, in spite of a tremendous spurt by the Leander pair, won a fast race by a bare
length in 8min. I5sec, equal to record time.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Sport N antique de Gand, Belgium : U. Molmans;
G. Visser (str.)
1
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club : A. A. Stuart, 11st. 51b. ;
D. C. R. Stuart (str.), l i s t . 2lb
disq.

The Belgians started at 23 and 42 and the Stuarts at 22 and
40 strokes in the first half and full minute, the latter at once
leading ; but going over to Berks they fouled the Belgians at
the thirty-eighth stroke above Temple Island. Both had to
stop momentarily, but went on almost instantly, no claim for
a foul being made. At Remenham Rectory the Belgians fouled
a pile, and had to stop, the Stuarts, who were leading, also
stopping and waiting for them to get clear. Then both went
on, the Stuarts at once leading, and being a quarter of a length
in front at the half mile, and the same at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 4mm. 7sec. They made this a length at three-quarters
of a mile, and, gaining fast, led by two and a half lengths at the
mile, and they finished several lengths in front in 8min. 35sec.

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The Belgians then claimed the race, which Mr. Fletcher gave
to them.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity : B. C. Johnstone, R. V. Powell (str.) 1
Berks Station.—Sport Nautique de Gand : U. Molmans, G. Visser (str.) o

Powell started at 18 and 34 in the half and whole minute.
The Belgian pair, however, began very slowly, evidently not
exerting themselves, as they only rowed 33 strokes in the minute.
The Third Trinity went right away from the first stroke and
soon dropped to a paddle; they reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 4mm. 25sec, and eventually paddled in some three
lengths ahead. Time, gmin. I5sec.
J . S. Carter and A. H. Hales (Leander), M. Orban and R.
Orban (Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium), R. B. EtheringtonSmith and G. Nickalls (Leander) entered, but withdrew.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club, l i s t . 61b
1
Bucks Station.—G. H . Woodard, Christ Church, Oxford, iost. i d b . . o

Both pulled 19 and 37 strokes in the first half and whole
minute, Woodard having a slight advantage at first, but Blackstaffe was soon level. He steadily gained, and was two lengths
ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 4min. 7sec. From there
he took matters easily, and he won as he liked in 8min. 44sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—H. Bourke, Tamar Rowing Club, Launceston,
mania, 11st. 81b
Berks Station.—G. Rixon, Kingston Rowing Club, i2St

Tas1
o

Both went off at 19 and 36 strokes for the first half and full
minute, Rixon slowly gaining, and being half a length ahead at
the quarter mile. Bourke then held him, and was only a
quarter of a length behind at the half mile; but Rixon was
still in front at Fawley Court Boathouse, in 4mm. 20sec. At
the three-quarter mile, however, Bourke was a quarter of a
length ahead, and it was a very hard race to the mile, Bourke

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85

going slightly the faster, and being half a length in front there.
Then Rixon collapsed and almost stopped, so Bourke went
right away, and won by many lengths in 9mm. 2isec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, l i s t . 2 lb. 1
Bucks Station.—St. G. Ashe, Thames Rowing Club, l i s t , ilb
o

Stuart, going off at 19 and 37 to the 18 and 35 of Ashe in the
first 30sec. and 6osec, led at once, and was nearly clear at the
upper end of the Island, and, gaining steadily, he led by three
lengths at the half distance, in 4mm. I5sec. From there he
did just as he liked, and won at a paddle in gmin. 8sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—R. W. Adam, Mercantile Rowing Club, Melbourne,
I2St
I
Berks Station.—W. B . West, West Philadelphia Boat Club, U.S.A.,
iost. 81b
o

Both pulled 17 strokes in the first half minute, but West, with
35 in the full minute against the 33 of Adam, had a little advantage, which, however, was not maintained, as Adam led at the
upper end of Temple Island. West, steering badly, was a
length and a half astern at the half mile, and two lengths at
Fawley, reached by Adam in 4mm. 23sec. The latter then
had the race in hand, and won by two and a quarter lengths
in gmin. 22sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart, London Rowing Club, l i s t . 51b
1
Bucks Station.—M. G. de la Plane, Societe Nautique de la Basse Seine,
Paris, i2St. 61b
»
o

Stuart started at 20 and ^7 strokes in the first 30sec. and
6osec, and de la Plane at 18 and 35, the former at once drawing away, and being half a length ahead at the upper end of
Temple Island. He had added a length to this lead at the
half mile, the pretty style of the Frenchman not availing him,
and Stuart was two lengths ahead at the half distance, in
4min. iosec. Above there de la Plane spurted hard, but could
make no impression on Stuart, who added to his lead. Taking
matters easily towards the finish, he won by a length and a
half in 8min. 53sec.

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SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade Rowing Club,
I2St. 4lb
j
Berks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London Rowing Club, i2St. lib
o

Cloutte went away at 20 and 38 strokes in the first half and
full minute, Darell being content with 18 and 32. They were
level up Temple Island, Darell, however, leading by half a
length at the quarter mile, and by a length and a half at the
half mile. The positions were the same at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in 4mm., Darell sculling very well, better than
ever before. Cloutte, however, was by no means done with,
and he had wiped off a quarter of a length of his disadvantage
at three-quarters of a mile, and Darell was little more than a
length ahead at the mile. Above there Cloutte spurted in the
most determined manner, and drew up little by little. He
continued his spurt to the very last, but could not quite catch
Darell, who won by a third of a length in 8min. 23sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.-—M. Manno, Pannonia
Rowing Club,
Hungary, 11st. 61b
Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart, London Rowing Club

Budapest,
j
o

Stuart sculled 19 and 36 and Manno 18 and 34 in the first
half and fulLminute. The former led a little up Temple Island,
and had a quarter-length's lead at the quarter-mile post. Manno
gained up to the half-mile post, and led in turn by a quarter
length. The time of the leader to Fawley Court Boathouse
was 4min. 4sec, and there Stuart spurted up level, and just
led at the three-quarter-mile post. Both were sculling well,
and they were level at the mile. Manno gradually took the
lead from there. Spurting well above the Leander inclosure,
he gained half a length, and won a fine race by one and threequarter lengths, both being quite rowed out. Time, 8min. 27sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club
Berks Station.—H. Bourke, Tamar Rowing Club, Lanceston, Tasmania

1
o

Blackstaffe started at the faster stroke of 20 and 37 for the
half and full minute to the 18 and 34 of Bourke, and led at
once, going off very smartly. He was half a length ahead at

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the upper end of Temple Island, and a length and a quarter at
the quarter-mile post. So fast did he gain that he led by three
lengths at the half mile, and by quite as much at Fawley Court
Boathouse, reached in 4mm., although he had rather slackened
his pace. Sculling remarkably well, in great contrast to the
cramped style of Bourke, he easily kept ahead, steadily adding
to his lead. Towards the finish he sculled hard again, and he
won by many lengths in 8min. 25sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge . . . . . . . 1
Berks Station.—R. W. Adam, Mercantile Rowing Club, Melbourne .. o

Stuart sculled 19 and 37 and Adam 18 and 35 in the half and
full minute. Stuart went faster up the Island, and led by half
a length at the upper end and a length at the quarter-mile
post. There Adam crossed towards the Bucks side, and then
came back again, losing another half length. He was sculling
a slower stroke than Stuart, and continued to lose ground.
The latter had a clear length's lead at the half mile. The time
of the leader to Fawley Court Boathouse was 4mm. 5sec, where
he was sculling 31 strokes a minute. At the mile post Stuart
had a long lead, and he finished the course well ahead in
8min. 43sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade
Berks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge ..

r.o.
scratched

In view of having to defend the Grand Challenge Cup against
the Belgians' attack, Stuart scratched.
ELEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C
Berks Station.—Miltiades Manno, Pannonia R.C

1
o

Manno went off at 18 and 34 strokes, and Blackstaffe at 19
and 36 in the first half and whole minute. The Vesta man led
slightly up Temple Island, but was only a bare half a length
in front at the quarter-mile post. Manno raced up nearly
level passing Remenham, and was only a few feet behind at the
half mile. They sculled level below Fawley Court Boathouse,
but at that place Blackstaffe spurted, and passed it leading
by a little. Time, 3mm. 5gsec. Above there Blackstaffe went

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the faster, and led by a bare length at the three-quarter-mile
post. Manno was beginning to show signs of distress, and was
a length and three-quarters behind at the mile. Just above
that point he collapsed and stopped, rowed out. Blackstaffe
finished the course many lengths in front in 8min. 38sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta R.C
Berks Station.—Captain W. H . Darell, Household Brigade

1
< o

Blackstaffe, with the Bucks station, sculled 19 and 36 strokes
in the first half and full minute, and Darell 17 and 31 in the
same time. The first-named led slightly going up Temple
Island, and had an advantage of a third of a length at the
quarter-mile post. Passing Remenham Blackstaffe went the
faster, and led by nearly a length, while he reached Fawley
Court Boathouse about a length ahead in 4mm. 3sec, and
sculling 30 strokes a minute. He was over a length clear at
the three-quarter-mile post, where Darell was sculling 32 to
the minute and Blackstaffe 31. Darell made great efforts from
there to recover lost ground, but Blackstaffe was going the
faster, and eventually the latter won easily in 8min. 35sec.

PRIVATE MATCH
ROYAL ARTILLERY V. ROYAL ENGINEERS

This race was rowed at Henley Regatta on the last day, by
special permission of the Committee.
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers:
W. Cave Browne, 11st. 71b.;
G. B . Pears, i2st. ; R. F . A. Hobbs, i3st. i2lb. ; G. G. Waterhouse,
(str.), i3st. 71b. ; P. de Fonblanque (cox.), gst. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Royal Artillery : R. Benson, i2st. 41b. ; R. R.
Curling, I3st. 6 l b . ; R. H. D. Tompson, i 3 s t . ; J. H . Gibbon (str.),
I2st. 31b. ; W. McC. Cowan (cox.), gst. 121b
o

The Engineers started at 20 and 40 strokes in the first half
and full minute, and the Artillery at 19 and 37. The Sappers
at once took the lead, and gained so fast that they were a length
and a half ahead in a quarter of a mile, much to the general
surprise, as the race was considered a gift for the Gunners.
Going away with every stroke, the Engineers led by nearly

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three lengths at Fawley Court Boathouse in 8min. 20sec. Their
lead was not quite so much at the mile, but they had the race
well in hand, and won by three lengths in 8min. 20sec.
At the annual meeting of the Stewards held in December,
the Committee of Management was re-elected for the ensuing
year.
In consequence of what had transpired with reference to the
entry of the Vesper crew of Philadelphia at Henley Regatta
in 1905, the Stewards altered the rule relating to Foreign Entries,
making it as follows :
' N o entry shall be accepted of any crew or sculler
out of the United Kingdom, unless such crew or sculler
belongs to a club which is affiliated to a Union or Federation
having an agreement with the Committee of Management
of Henley Regatta. The entry of any crew or sculler out
of the United Kingdom belonging to a club affiliated to
such a Union or Federation must be made on or before
the 1st of June, and any such entry must be accompanied
by a declaration in writing by the Secretary or responsible
official of such Union or Federation with regard to the
professions of each person so entering to the effect that he
has never since the institution of the respective Union or
Federation, or since a date to be stated in the beforementioned agreement with the Committee of Management
of Henley Regatta, as the case may be, either rowed or
steered in any race for a stake, money, or entrance fee; or
knowingly rowed or steered with or against a professional
for any prize; has never taught, pursued, or assisted
in the practice of athletic exercises of any kind for profit ;
has never been employed in or about boats, or in manual
labour, for money or wages; is not and never has been,
by trade or employment for wages, a mechanic, artisan,
or- labourer, or engaged in any menial d u t y ; and is not
disqualified as an amateur in any other branch of sport ;
and in cases of the entry of a crew, that each member
thereof is, and has been for two months, a member of
such Club, and that such Club has been duly established
at least one year previous to the day of entry/
The following is a list of the Unions or Federations with which
the Committee of Management had agreements at this date:
DEUTSCHER RUDER-VERBAND,

made in 1894,

go

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914
made in

VERBONDEN NEDERLANDS ROUVEREENINGEN,

1896.
FEDERATION BELGE DES SOCIETES D'AVIRON,
1900.
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR OARSMEN,
1903.

made in
made in

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1907
HENLEY

TIMES,

1907

TUESDAY
Race.

Winner.

looser.

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Ladies'
Corpus, Cam. v. University . . . Berks . • 3-34 • • 7-3i
Wyfolds . . . Kingston
v. Lady Margaret Berks . • 3.57 • . 8.15
Thames] . . .
v. Trinity, Dubl.. Berks . . 3.41 . • 7-36
Ladies' . . . . St. John's, Ox. v. E m m a n u e l . . . . Bucks . • 3.38 • • 7-37
Ladies' . . . . Jesus, Cam. . . v. Trinity, Ox. . . Berks . • 3-29 • • 7-25
Wyf olds . . . Magdalen . . . . v. Trinity Hall . . Berks . • 3-49 • . 8.10
Thames . . .
v. Twickenham . . Berks . • 3-34 • . 7.22
D i a m o n d s . . Blackstaffe . .
Bucks . . 4 . 0 . . 8.23
Thames . . . Vesta
Bucks . • 3-39 • • 7-3i
D i a m o n d s . . Darell
Berks . . 4.8 • . 8.48
Diamonds..
Bucks .. . 4 . 7 . • 8.37
Wyfolds . . .
, v. Engineers . . . . Bucks . • 3.55 • . 8.9
Thames . . . Lady Margaret v. St. John's, Ox. Bucks . • 3-34 • • 7-23
Wyfolds . . . Jesus A., Cam
Berks . • 3-51 • . 8.1
Thames . . . Emmanuel . . .. v. First Trinity . . Bucks . • 3-39 • • 7-38
Wyfolds . . . Jesus B., Cam
Berks •• 3 5 1 •,. 8.7
Thames . . . Corpus, Cam.
Bucks . • 3-47 • • 7.58
D i a m o n d s . . McCulloch...
Berks ,. . 4.38 •. . 9.18
Trinity, Dubl.
Bucks ., . 3.46 . • 7-45
Ladies'

Weather : Bad ; but nothing like what came later.
Racing began at 11.0, finished at 5.20, in the above order.
WEDNESDAY
Race.

Wyfolds . . .
Ladies'
Ladies'
Ladies'
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Thames . . .
Ladies'

Winner.

looser.

Jesus A., Cam. v. Third Trinity
First T r i n i t y . .
Trinity Hall . . v. Trinity, Dubl..
Eton
, v. Corpus, Cam.
, v. Blackstaffe . . .
Darell
Lady Margaret v. Emmanuel
Christ's, Cam.
Jesus, Cam. .,. v. St. John's, Ox.

Station.

Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks

Fawley. Finish.

.•
.•
.•
.•
.•
..
.•
.•
.•

3 . 3 0 • • 7-33

4-3
3.35
3-45
3.35
4.20

346
3-45
3-34

•.
•.
••
••
..
••
••
•••

8.27
7.42
7-55
7-44
8.58
7-5i
7-45
7-3i

HENLEY, 1907
Race.
Thames . . .
Visitors' . . .
Wyfolds . . .
Diamonds. .
Wyfolds . . .
Visitors' . . .
Diamonds. .
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Wyfolds . . .
Visitors' . . .

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Winner.
looser.
Station.
Trinity, Ox. . .
Berks
Magdalen, Ox. v. Trinity Hall . . Berks
Berks
v. Beddington . . Berks
Jesus B., Cam . v. Trinity, Ox. . . Bucks
Merton
Berks
Bucks
McCulloch
Bucks
Corpus, Cam.
Berks
Magdalen, Ox.
Bucks
Jesus, Cam. . . v. Lady Margaret Berks

Fawley. Finish.
. • 3-37 • • 7-35
. • 3-54 • . 8.12
. • 4-4 • . 8.41
. . 4.24 . . 9.17
... 4.13 . . 8.58
. • 4-17 • • 8.39
. • 4-45 • . 10.2
. • 4.39 • . 9.40
. • 3-46 • • 7-55
. . 4.7 . • 8.47
.. . 4 . 7 . . 8.36

Weather: Bad. Rain most of the day, with head winds.
Racing began at n . o , and finished at 7.0, in the above order.
THURSDAY

Race.
Wyfolds . . .
Ladies'
Diamonds..
Ladies'
Thames . . .
Visitors' . . .
Stewards' . .
Visitors' . . .
Stewards' . .
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Wyfolds . . .

Winner.

looser.

First Trinity
Christ Church
Darell
Trinity H a l l . .
Corpus, Cam.
Magdalen, Ox.
Magdalen, Ox.
First T r i n i t y . .
McCulloch
Christ's, Cam.
Magdalen, Ox.

Station.
Berks
v. Jesus A., Cam.
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
v. Lady Margaret Bucks
v. Merton
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
v. Ludwigshafen
Berks
Bucks
v. Trinity, Ox. . . Bucks
Bucks

Fawley.
Finish.
. • 3-40 • • 7-5°
., . 4.24 . . 9.2O
. • 3 4 4 • • 7.48
,•• 3-43 • • «-3
... 4.48 . •IO-33
. . 4.9 • . 8.25
,.. 4.19 • . 8.42
. . 4.15 . . 9.28
. . 4.16 . . 8.56
,.. 4.27 . . 9.42
. . 8.40
.. . 4 . 0
. • 4-33 • . 9.44
. • 3-5i • • 7-59
•• 3-54 • . 8.14

Weather : Bad. Rain, with continual squalls and head winds.
Racing began at 11.30, and finished at 7.15, in the above order.
FINALS,

Race.

Ladies'
Stewards' . .
Wyfolds . . .
Match
Grand
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Pairs

Winner.

FRIDAY

looser.

Station.

Trinity Hall ..v. First Trinity . . Bucks
Magdalen, Ox. v. Leander
Bucks
Magdalen, Ox. v. London
Bucks
R ' y l Engin'rs v. R'y'l Artillery
Berks
Belgians
v. Christ Church . Bucks
Darell
v. McCulloch
Bucks
Christ's
v. Corpus, Cam.
Bucks
Leander
v. Thames
^
(Johnstone and (Beresford and V Bucks
Powell) . .
Vernon) . . J

Fawley. Finish,
3-44 • • 7-44
4.14 . . 8.42
4.6 . . 8.49
4.22

..

9.20

3-32 . • 7-31
4.24 . . 9.24
3-40 • • 7.45
4.8

..

8.52

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Race.

Visitors* . . .

Winner.

lyoser.

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Magdalen, Ox. v. First Trinity . . Bucks . . 3.57 . . 8.7
Timekeepers: H. Ellington, T. A. Cook

Weather: Bad. Much wind, less rain, a strong stream.
Racing began at 12.30, and ended at 5.30, in the above order.
On this day the Bucks station won eight out of nine races.
Of these eight, one might certainly have been won from either
station; and in the ninth case, the Engineers, on the Berks
side, could also have won the match from either. The racing
ended in a thunderstorm. On the whole the Bucks station had
a considerable advantage, especially in the Grand, the Diamonds,
and the Thames.
Taking four days, Bucks won thirty-five times and Berks
twenty-seven times; the figures are fairly level on two days,
and much in favour of Bucks on the other two. All through
the meeting there were sudden gusts of wind which sometimes
helped one side and sometimes the other.
At a meeting of the Stewards in the spring the following
resolution was carried:
' In view of the proposed Regatta in connection with
the Olympic Games to be held in England in 1908, no
entry from outside the United Kingdom shall be accepted
for Henley Regatta in that year, and that the rules admitting
such entries be suspended for the year 1908/
The following was added to Rule 1 of the general rules of the
Regatta after the definition of an amateur :
' An amateur may not receive any contribution towards
his expenses in competing at the Regatta, except from the
club he represents, but it shall be open to any bona-fide
member of such club to contribute to the club funds for
the above purpose/
The Regatta was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, July 2, 3, 4, 5, commencing at n a.m. on Tuesday
and Wednesday, 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, and 12.30 p.m. on
the last day, and the same general arrangements were maintained in booming the course, in the management of signals,
and in the provision of two Umpire launches.
Mr. F . I. Pitman on the Maritana and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,

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on the Hibemia, officiated as Umpires, Mr. F . Fenner as Judge,
and Mr. T. A. Cook and Mr. H. Ellington were appointed
official Timekeepers.
During the Regatta the Olympic Cup, awarded by the unanimous vote of the International Olympic Committee to the
Stewards of Henley Royal Regatta to hold for the year 1907,
was presented by Lord Desborough on behalf of Baron Pierre
de Coubertin, the President of the Olympic Committee, and
the original donor of the Cup.
The weather during the Regatta was showery, with some very
heavy rains, at times with strong winds, chiefly against the
crews, and this year may safely be recorded as a wet Henley.
The rowing, though apparently of rather poorer quality than
in some comparatively recent years, provided a vast amount
of interest. Surprises came to add zest to the proceedings,
and to provide plenty of food for the critic. It must have been
a blow to the admirers of Blackstaffe, who had by many been
expected to win the Diamonds, when his colours were lowered
by Captain Darell; but the disappointed ones could not fail
to admire the gallant way in which the Guardsman asserted
his superiority. But the great stir was caused on Thursday,
when Leander, who did not compete for the Grand Challenge
Cup in 1906, failed to recover the trophy from the Belgians,
the Sport Nautique de Gand. , It was a grand race, in which
the foreigners proved the better stayers. Whether or not the
different style helped them to finish in much the fresher condition is a matter that was discussed freely in all rowing circles.
Though not so rich in foreign entries as in some previous years,
the number of aspirants altogether was very large, necessitating
a fourth day. The Diamonds and Thames Cup attracted in
remarkable fashion. The attendance, however, as may be
supposed, showed a great falling-off.
There were some very exciting finishes in the afternoon of
Tuesday, notably those between London and Twickenham,
Vesta and Thames, Trinity (Dublin) and Radley, the first-named
winning in each case. Blackstaffe sculled the course in fast
time for the Diamonds, beating Cloutte somewhat easily. Captain Darell won his heat, and so did McCulloch, the Oxford
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signs of pace and neatness of style. The sun was shining on
Thursday just before the first race, but heavy clouds gathered
as the Belgians and Leander came to the starting-post. A
strong wind was blowing against the crews, and during the
race a shower fell; the former made itself felt severely about
the middle of the race, which was of a most determined character. Halfway it would not have been safe to predict the
result; from the Leander inclosure, however, the Belgians
began spurting, and, their efforts being apparently less exhausting than those of Leander, they just managed to get in ahead.
Eton were defeated in their heat against First Trinity, after a
good race. Darell won his heat against the German sculler,
but he had a hard race for nearly a mile. Towards the evening
the weather became better, the wind dropped a little, and the sun
shone for a time. The Leander four beat the Ludwigshafen
crew, after a tremendous tussle, which lasted to within fifty
yards of the winning-post.
The wind on the last day was not so strong as on the previous
day against the crews, the Bucks station having the most protection in the first half of the course. The weather was variable,
a heavy shower falling at 1.30. A fair number of spectators
occupied the different craft on the river, but there was not half
as many as usual on the final day. The Ladies' Plate was the
first race, the Grand being rowed at 3.30, immediately after
the private match between the Engineers and Artillery.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club : H. C. Bucknall, l i s t . 6 l b . ; J. H. F .
Benham, i2st. 31b.; H . M. Goldsmith, i2St. 51b.; R. V. Powell,
i2St. 61b.; B . C. Johnstone, i2st. i2lb. ; F . J. Escombe, i2St. n i b . ;
E . W. Powell, 11st. 61b.; D. C. R. S t u a r t (str.), 11st. 2 l b . ;
G. S. Maclagan (cox.), 8st. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : O. M. Moullin, 11st. 2 l b . ; W. D.
Lancaster, i2st. 31b.; J. R. K. Fenning, i2st. 51b. ; G. Gossler,
i 2 s t . ; H. J. Bryant, l i s t . 131b. ; R. B . Freeman, i3St. i l b . ;
M. Donaldson, i3St. 31b. ; P . Dewar (str.), iost. 51b.; C. H . L.
Boyton (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

There was a slight breeze against the crews in the first race of

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the day. Leander started magnificently, rowing 23 strokes in
the half minute and 43 in the whole one, leading London (21
and 39) at once. Up Temple Island Leander moved very fast,
clearing their opponents before the top. At the quarter mile
they had added a little more, and, still going fast, led by a clear
length at the half mile. They reached Fawley Court Boathouse
in 3mm. 30sec, rowing 35 a minute. London rowed pluckily,
and spurted repeatedly, but were clearly out-classed. At the
mile the distance was still a length clear, the leaders taking
matters easily, except for some ten strokes below the crews'
inclosure. Eventually Leander won by one and a quarter
lengths in 7mm. 33sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Sport Nrantique de Gand, Belgium ; P . de Geyter,
iost. I2lb. ; G. Visser, 11st. 6lb. ; U. Molmans, iost. iolb. ;
A. Van Roy, i2St. 61b. ; F . Vergucht, i2St. l i b . ; P . Veirman,
I2st. 51b. ; O. de Somville, i2St. 31b. ; R. Poma (str.), 11st. l i b . ;
R. Colpaert (cox.), 8st. lib
1
Bucks Station.—Leander Club
o

The Belgians went off at 22 and 43- strokes, and Leander,
who had stroke on the bow side, at 22 and 42 in the half and
whole minute. The crews came away beautifully together,
and there was no advantage to either up Temple Island. They
struck the wkid on getting clear of the Island, and Leander just
showed ahead, and on passing the quarter-mile post had the
length of their canvas to the good. From this point to the
half mile the Belgians recovered a little of the lost ground,
passing the half mile only some 6ft. behind. Fawley Court
Boathouse, where the wind was very strong, was reached in
3min. 4osec, Leander still being in front and rowing 36 strokes
a minute. Stuart now spurted and tried to shake off the
Belgians; he gained nearly half a length up to the three-quartermile post, but from there the foreigners spurted, and gradually
gained back nearly all that they had lost, when Leander drew
away a little again, and had a quarter of a length at the mile
post. The Belgians quickened their stroke to 38 a minute,
and came up fast along Phyllis Court wall, getting ahead before
reaching the crews' inclosure. A desperate race ensued to the
finish, the Sport Nautique winning a fine race by a third of a
length in 7mm. 5osec.

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THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : T. G. Cochrane, iost. 71b.;
G. R. Codrington, 11st. iolb.; C. S. James, i2St. 51b.; J. R. Trench,
11st. gib.; G. E. Hope, i2st. i2lb.; J. P. Purnell-Edwards, i2St.
2lb.; H. R. Barker, 11st. 131b.; A. C. Gladstone (str.), 11st.;
A. St. J. M. Kekewich (cox.), 8st. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : S. Wood, iost. 81b.; R. A.
Sparks, 11st. 31b.; S. O. Pugh, i2st. gib.; H. Messom, 11st. 61b.;
F. Trewby, i2St.; W. S. Hallett, i2St. iolb.; J. S. Wilkes, i2St.
iolb.; C. G. Sprague (str.), iost. gib.; H. E. Greenwood (cox.),
gst. lib
o

Thames rowed 22 and 41 strokes in the first half and full
minute and Christ Church 22 and 43, the latter slowly drawing
away and being half a length ahead in a quarter of a mile.
Gaining steadily, they were clear at the half mile, and a length
and a quarter in front at Fawley, in 3mm. 43sec. They had
the measure of Thames, though only rowing about 36 strokes
a minute, and led by two and a half lengths at the mile, winning
easily by several lengths in 8min. 3sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium
Berks.—Christ Church, Oxford

1
o

The Belgians were able to repeat their victory* of last year,
but only after a keen struggle with Christ Church, who rowed
a most plucky, stern race, and had the worst station. Both
crews went off at 23 and 44 strokes in the first half and full
minute, Christ Church for the greater part of the distance
never getting under 40, while the Belgians rowed about 36. The
latter led'at once, gaining so rapidly going up Temple Island that
at the quarter mile they were three-quarters of a length ahead.
Opposite Remenham Rectory the rate of stroke of the Belgians
was 38, and at the Farm that of Christ Church 40. The Belgians,
however, were still gaining, and at the half mile were clear.
Their advantage was a little more at Fawley, reached in 3mm.
32sec, and as much as a length and a quarter at three-quarters
of a mile. Opposite the Grosvenor Club they were rowing 36
and Christ Church 40, and holding the Belgians, who were
no more in front at the mile than they had been at three-quarters.
The visitors slightly quickened their stroke to 37, Christ Church

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dropping to 39, but drawing up a little, so that the Belgians won
by a bare length only. Time, 7mm. 3isec.
First Trinity, Cambridge entered, but withdrew.

LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge : R. R. P. Jones,
iost. 41b.; L. T. Watkins,' iost. i 2 l b . ; E. J. White, i2st. 2 l b . ;
A. C. Cole, 11st. 131b.; C. C. Evans, i2St. 81b.; R. E . Wilson,
iost. 1 l i b . ; R. A. Leakey, iost. 71b.; T. Batterby (str.), iost. l i b . ;
F. LI. Bridges (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford : F . C. Rowe, 11st. 2lb. ;
S. H . Burra, i2st. ; H . M. Ommanney, l i s t . 31b.; R. T. MonierWilliams, i3st. ; C. G. Dupuis, 11st. iolb. ; H. R. Bonsey, I2st.
I 2 l b . ; A. McCulloch, I2st. i o l b . ; LI. A. F. Jones (str.), 11st. 2 l b . ;
A. de la Penha (cox.), 8st. 91b.
o

Corpus rowed 22 and 42 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and University 19 and 39. The former led at once,
and were a quarter of a length ahead in a quarter of a mile,
and three-quarters at the half-mile post. At Fawley Court
Boathouse Corpus were nearly clear, in 3mm. 34sec, and continued to gain until the mile, when University spurted hard
and went up a little. They, however, again fell back, and
Corpus won by a bare length in 7mm. 31 sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford : A. W. Atkinson, 11st.
7lb. ; E . D . Rose, l i s t . 71b. ; J. E . Dyson, 11st. gib. ; H. P . James,
i2st. 71b. ; J. R. Pound, i3st. 51b. ; A. E . Kitchin, i2St. i2lb. ;
A. W. Keown-Boyd, 11st. n i b . ; V.' Hope (str.), iost. 81b.; T. O.
Thompson (cox.), gst
1
Berks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : E . W. Maclean, iost.
51b. ; A. J. McNair, iost. n i b . ; A. L. Nixon, 11st. 51b.; L. Nelson,
11st. 81b.; S. Rayner, i2st. n i b . ; R. S. Hooker, l i s t . 91b.;
A. P . Gray, iost. 3 l b . ; F. J. P r a t t (str.), 11st. 2 l b . ; C. G. H . Morse
(cox.), gst
o

St. John's went off at 22 and 43 strokes in the first half and
full minute, and Emmanuel at 21 and 40, they, however, leading
just at first, but St. John's were quickly ahead, and had a
lead of half a length at the quarter mile. Gaining steadily, St.
John's were clear at Fawley, in 3mm. 38sec, and, adding to
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their advantage all the rest of the way, they won by two lengths
in 7mm. 37sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : B . M. Arnold, 11st. 41b. ;
W. H. Thompson, 11st. i l b . ; G. E . Fairbairn, 11st. 5 l b . ; P . Verdon,
11st. 81b. ; C. N . Rich, 11st. 81b. ; H . M. Goldsmith, 12st. 51b.;
N. E. Hawdon, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; C. P . Fairbairn (str.), 11st. 21b. ;
W. P . Ainley (cox.), 8st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford ; W. P . M. Newman, iost.
i2lb. ; B. F. Ayrton, iost. 131b. ; H . C. Cumberbatch, 11st. 131b. ;
K. M. Beaumont, i2St. 31b. ; J. C. Plimpton, i3st. 31b. ; R. M.
Peat, i2st. ; C. D. Hannam, iost. gib. ; O. N. Chadwyck Healey
(str.), 11st. 61b. ; S. Gurney (cox.), 8st. 51b
o

Jesus started at the fast rate of 23 and 43 strokes in the half
and whole minute, and Trinity, Oxford, at 20 and 40 in the
same time. The first named led from the start, having a halflength's advantage at the quarter-mile post; continuing to go
faster, the Cambridge crew, at 37, led by more than threequarters of a length at the half mile, and at Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 29sec.) they were just clear of Trinity, who
were rowing 36 strokes a minute. Jesus were still a length in
front of Trinity at the three-quarter-mile post, having dropped
their rate of stroke a little. Rowing steadily, the leaders
spurted again above the mile post, and finished easy winners,
in ymin. 25sec, by two and a quarter lengths.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin : P, V. Chance, iost. I2lb. ;
J. R. Briggs, iost. i2lb. ; L. J. R. M. Hewson, i2st. 2lb. ; B. D.
Crichton, i3St. ilb. ; A. G. Crichton, i 2 s t . ilb. ; W. R. F . Ryan,
i2st. 31b.; A. P . Colfer, i2st. i 2 l b . ; H . R. Browne (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
O. C. Tandy (cox.), 8st. lib.
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : A. C. Longland, iost. 2 l b . ; H. S.
Illingworth, iost. 2lb. • U. E . Lloyd, iost. 41b. ; R. St. J. Reade,
11st. ilb. ; G. G. C. Pigott, iost. 131b. ; R. G. Roberts, i2St. 2 l b . ;
C. W. Holcroft, 11st. 41b.; C. M. Stuart (str.), iost. n i b . ; A. Weyman
(cox.), yst. ilb
o

Both crews went off at 21 and 40 strokes in the half and
minute, the schoolboys getting very smartly away and holding
a slight lead up the Island, which they made into a quarter of
a length at the quarter-mile post. They continued to gain
slightly passing Remenham, and had over a quarter of a length

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at the half-mile post. Trinity began spurting, and reduced
this at Fawley, reached by the leaders in 3mm. 46sec. At the
three-quarter-mile post they were level. Both spurted well up
to the mile, where they were still level. From there Trinity
gained a little, and in a hard-rowed finish won by half a length
in 7mm. 45sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : G. B. Lloyd, 11st. 61b. ;
A. B. Close-Brooks, l i s t . ; J. Walmsley, i2St. lib. ; O. A. Carver,
i2st. iolb. ; J. S. Burn, i2st. 131b. ; H. G. Baynes, i^st. 41b. ;
J. C. Warrington, 11st. 61b.; D. G. Cherrington (str.), icst. 7lb. ;
R. R. M. Mallock (cox.), gst. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford: H. S. Guinness, 11st. 2lb. ;
W. O. Stapledon, gst. 81b. ; Hon. J. H . F . Grenfell, 11st. 61b. ;
V. A. Barrington-Kennett, i2st. gib. ; L. E. Jones, i-3st. iolb. ;
J. Orr, i3st. 31b. ; W. T. Heard, l i s t . 6lb. ; M. B. Higgins (str.),
11st. lib. ; S. R. C. Plimsoll (cox.), gst. 81b
'.., o

First Trinity started at 22 and 42 strokes and Balliol at 21
and 40 in the 30sec. and 6osec, the first named leading from
the start, and having a length's advantage at the quarter-mile
post. Going away very fast above, they led by one and a half
lengths at the half-mile post, reaching Fawley Court Boathouse
in 3mm. 35sec. Having matters all their own way, First were
two and a quarter lengths ahead at the three-quarter-mile post,
where they dropped their rate of stroke. The leaders were two
lengths to the good at the mile, and, taking things fairly easily
from there, won by two and a half lengths. Time, 7mm. 42sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : T. D. Richardson, gst.
61b. ; W. O. Backhouse, iost. g i b . ; J. F . A. Trotter, i2St. 51b. ;
H . Bartram, i2st. ; H . E . Kitching, I3st. 2lb. ; G. L. Thomson,
i2St. 51b. ; E . S. Hornidge, i2st. 51b. ; W. A. Simpson (str.),
iost. 131b. ; R. F . R. P . Boyle (cox.), gst. 21b
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin
o

Each crew rowed 21 and 41 strokes in the opening half and
full minute, Trinity Hall gaining from the first, and being clear
in a quarter of a mile. They had doubled this advantage at
Fawley, reached in 3mm. 45sec, and, despite spurts by Dublin,
Trinity Hall won by a length and three-quarters, in 7mm. 55sec.

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SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College : C. A. Gladstone, iost. ; G. O. W.
Willink, 11st. 1 ilb. ; A. S. Garton, i 2 s t . 81b.; J. H. E. V. MiilingtonDrake, 11st. n i b . ; E. G. Williams, i2st. gib.; E. Majolier, i2st.
gib. ; P. Fleming, 11st. 131b. ; R. C. Bourne (str.), iost. 41b. ;
F. A. H. Pitman (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
9

Eton went off at 21 and 40 strokes and Corpus at 22 and
41 in the first half and whole minute, the former taking a lead
from the first few strokes. It was not much, however, up
Temple Island, and they only had a quarter of a length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. Both crews raced hard to the
half mile, where Eton were just over a quarter of a length ahead.
Passing Remenham Rectory Corpus slowed down, and gave up
the chase, while Eton shot ahead, passing Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 35sec. At the three-quarter-mile post the
Etonians were two lengths in front, and, rowing steadily on to
the finish, won easily in 7mm. 44sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford

r

1
o

Jesus were away the faster, rowing 43 strokes to the 40 a
minute rowed by St. John's. Jesus led from the very beginning of the race, and, steadily gaining, were half a length to
the good at the quarter-mile post, rowing 37 a minute to the
36 of St. John's. At the half mile the Cambridge College were
a length in front, reaching Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm.
34sec. They eased down there, yet were still a length to the
good at the three-quarter mile, and just clear by the time they
reached the mile post. From there they had the race in hand,
finishing a length and three-quarters in front. Time, 7mm. 3isec.
NINTH
Bucks Station.—First Trinity,
Berks Station.—Eton College

HEAT

Cambridge

1
o

Eton were rather the smarter away, rowing 21 and 40 strokes
to the 21 and 38 rowed by First. Going up Temple Island there
was little advantage to either crew, but at the top First had a
small lead. At the quarter mile First, more out of the wind,
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mile neither crew could make any alteration in its respective
position, Eton rowing 36 and First Trinity one stroke a minute
less. The time of the leaders to Fawley Court Boathouse was
3min. 44sec. At the three-quarter mile the same distance
separated them, but above there Eton spurted well, and drew
up a little. First, however, went away again somewhat, and
passed the mile post over half a length ahead. To the finish
Eton rowed finely, but could not make up the ground they
had lost in the early part of the race, First Trinity winning
by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 48sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

1
o

Jesus went off at 21 and 40 strokes in the half and full minute,
and Trinity Hall at 21 and 41, the latter going away at once
and leading by half a length at the upper end of Temple Island.
They had doubled this at a quarter of a mile, the water being
very rough there and the wind strong. At the half mile they
were a length and a half in front, and led by the same distance
at Fawley, in 4mm. 9sec. From there they kept this advantage,
and at the finish added to it, winning by two lengths in 8min.
25sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

The wind was blowing down stream rather strongly a little
off the Bucks station at the start. First Trinity, last year's
winners, began at 21 and 41 strokes in the half and full minute,
and Trinity Hall at the same rate, the latter drawing away
going up Temple Island, and being three-quarters of a length
ahead in a quarter of a mile. Then First Trinity gained on
them, so that Trinity Hall led by half a length only at the half
mile. They were a little further in front at Fawley Court Boathouse, passed in 3mm. 44sec, and, continuing to gain, led by
a length at three-quarters of a mile. Steadily increasing their
advantage, they were a length and a half to the good at the
mile, and they won by that distance in 7mm. 44sec.
Christ Church, Oxford, entered, but withdrew.

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THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—-Molesey Boat Club : P . A. Sergeant, iost. 41b. ;
C. V. S. Herbert, 11st. 51b. ; F . R. Lark, l i s t . ylb. ; P . F . Lark,
11st. gib. ; C. H. Browne, 11st. 61b. ; C. G. C. Hardingham, 11st. ;
H . B . Lark, iost. 31b. ; L. Garland (str.), 8st. 131b. ; H. Hewett
(cox.), yst
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin : P. V. Chance, iost. i2lb. ;
J. R. Biggs, iost. i2lb. ; L. J. R. M. Hewson, i 2 s t . 2lb.; B. D.
Crichton, i3st. l i b . ; A. G. Crichton, i2St. ilb. ; W. R. F. Ryan,
i2St. 31b. ; A. P. Colfer, i2St. i2lb. ; H. R. Browne (str.), iost.
i2lb. ; O. C. Tandy (cox.), 8st. i l b
:
o

Molesey rowed 21 and 40 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Dublin 19 and 39, the former leading by a little as
they went up Temple Island, and being a quarter of a length
in front at the quarter mile. They then gained faster, having
an advantage of a length and a quarter at the half mile. Dublin
went up a trifle above there, so Molesey were not more than a
length in front at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 41 sec. There was
little change in the relative positions to the mile, but towards
the finish Dublin spurted, so Molesey won by three-quarters of
a length only in 7mm. 36sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : J. E . Dewar, iost. 71b. ;
J. E . Longuet-Higgins, iost. 61b. ; B . Dunell, iost. i i l b . ; E . B .
Allnut, i2St. 71b. ; P . Fjastad, i2st. gib. ; C. W . Wise, iost. n i b . ;
A. Yockney, iost. 51b. ; T. McK. Hughes (str.), iost. iolb. ; C. H . L.
Boyton (cox.), 8st. 81b
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club : T. A. Pimm, iost. 71b. ;
H. A. Creswell, iost. 51b. ; C. S. Crampton, iost. 81b.; P . Wotton,
11st. 2lb.; H. A. Du C. Hignett, i2St? i 2 l b . ; C. O'Carroll, l i s t . gib. ;
F. G. Catty, 11st. 6 l b . ; F . S. Creswell (str.), gst. n i b . ; M. Batting
(cox.), 8st. 61b
o

London started at the slightly faster rate of stroke of 21 in
the half minute and 40 in the full minute to the 20 and 40
rowed by Twickenham. London had a slight lead after the
first few strokes, which they held up to the quarter mile, leading
there by their canvas. Going away a little as they passed
Remenham, they led by a half length at the half mile, and
reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 34sec. The wind

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was now blowing up the course, and both crews spurted well,
London always just holding, their advantage and winning in
the end by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 22sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.— Vesta Rowing Club : F . W. Crompton, gst. 51b. ;
B. T. Frost, 11st. iolb. ; P . D. Mathie, 11st. 31b. ; C. W. Covell,
i2St. 81b. ; A. E . Lamb, i3st. n i b . ; W. Green, i 3 s t . lib. ; B. W.
Murrell, l i s t . gib. ; F. P. Stock (str.), l i s t . ; P. Beresford (cox.), gst. 1
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : E . B . Musson, iost. 71b. ;
H. B. Langton, 11st. 5 l b . ; F. R. P. Stringer, iost. n i b . ; W. B.
Liebert, iost. 131b. ; K. Doulton, i2St. 61b. ; S. Harrison-Jones,
i2st. i l b . ; A. Elms, 11st. i l b ; R. F. M. Bigby (str.), iost. gib. ;
D. V. Johnson (cox.), 8st. 51b
o

Vesta went off at 20 in the half minute and 40 in the minute
to the 21 and 40 of Thames, the last named having rather the
better of the start. Vesta soon pulled up, and the crews were
dead level at the quarter-mile post. From this point Vesta
went in front, passing Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 39sec,
and leading by a canvas. Their advantage was a quarter of
a length at the three-quarter-mile post, and the same at the
mile. Both were rowing 3J strokes a minute, and spurted well
in to the finish. Vesta won a hard-fought race by one-third
of a length in 7mm. 3isec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Camb. : L. R. D. Anderson,
iost. 31b.; H. A. L. Laidlaw, iost. 131b.; C. L. Holthouse, 11st. 2lb.;
H . F . Russell-Smith, 11st. 131b.; C. J. W. Henslow, i 2 s t . 4 l b . ;
M. Henderson, 11st. n i b . ; J. Fraser, l i s t . 31b. ; P . J. Lewis (str.),
iost. iolb. ; L. G. Crauford (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford : A. W. Atkinson, 11st. 71b. ;
E . D. Rose, 11st. 71b. ; J. E. Dyson, 11st. 91b. ; H . P. James,
I2st. 71b. ; J. R. Pound, 13SI 51b. ; A. E . Kitchin, i2St. I2lb. ;
A. W. Keown-Boyd, 11st. n i b . ; V. Hope (str.), iost. 81b.; T. O.
Thompson (cox.), gst
o

Lady Margaret rowed 21 and 41 strokes in the half and whole
minute to the 20 and 40 of their opponents. The Oxford College
led slightly at the start, and maintained a lead up the Island,
being a quarter of a length ahead at the quarter-mile post. St.
John's were rowing 38 strokes a minute and Lady Margaret 39,
the first named still leading by their canvas at Remenham.
At the half mile their advantage was only a few feet, and just

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above Lady Margaret spurted, and passed them, reaching
Fawley Court Boathouse slightly in front. Time, 3mm. 34sec.
At the mile post the Cambridge College were nearly half a length
to the good. It was a very hard race to the Judge's box, Lady
Margaret always keeping their lead, and coming in half a length
in front in 7mm. 23sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge (crew same as for
Ladies' Challenge Plate)
1
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : J. S. Cunningham, iost.
5 l b . ; H . G. Palmer, iost. gib. ; R. Bruce-Clark, 11st. 6lb. ; H . W . T .
Reed, iost. i o l b . ; H . A. Lucas, i2st. 81b.; E . D. Clark, i2St. 51b. ;
E . J. Woodhouse, i2st. 2 l b . ; A. L. Drew (str.), iost. 31b.; C. H .
Beves (cox.), gst. 1 lib
o

First started the faster at the rate of 22 and 41 in the half
and whole minute and Emmanuel at 21 and 40. First got away
cleanest from the start, and took a slight lead. Up the Island
Emmanuel moved the better, and soon had a small advantage,
which they made into nearly a quarter of a length at the quartermile post, rowing 37 strokes a minute to the 39 of First Trinity.
The leaders had gained more by the half-mile post. Still rowing
the slower stroke, they reached Fawley Court Boathouse in
3mm. 39sec. Their advantage was not more at the threequarter mile, but from there they kept drawing steadily away,
finishing a length ahead. Time, 7mm. 38sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge : R. R. P . Jones,
iost. 41b.; T. Watkins, iost. i2lb. ; E. J. White, i2St. 2 l b . ;
A . C . Cole, 11st. 131b.; C. C. Evans, i2St. 81b.; R. E . Wilson,
iost. 1 lib. ; R. A. Leakey, iost. 71b.; T. Batterby (str.), iost. lib. ;
F . LI. Bridges (cox.), 8st. 91b
1
Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : P . S. Chadwick, l i s t . ;
C. L. Poyser, i2st. 2lb. ; R. E . Freeth, 11st. 41b. ; A. T. Chappie,
l i s t . i2lb. ; J. D. Casswell, i2st. 41b. ; Rev. F . H . Bartlam,
11st. 61b. ; R. W. Somers-Smith, iost. i2lb. ; E . W. Greene (str.),
iost. 1 ilb. ; R. W. W. Spooner (cox.), 8st. n i b
o

Both started at 21 and 40 strokes in the first 30sec. and 6osec,
Corpus moving the faster up the Island, and gaining nearly threequarters of a length up to the quarter-mile post. Going away
fast above Corpus led by a length and a quarter at the half mile.
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to make itself felt. Fawley was reached in 3mm. 47sec. by
Corpus, and they led by two and a quarter lengths at the
three-quarter-mile post. Corpus now took matters comfortably,
winning in the end easily. Time, 7mm. 58sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge

1
o

In the first half and minute Lady Margaret rowed 21 and 41
strokes to the 21 and 40 of Emmanuel, and had the better of
the start, securing a lead up Temple Island, but there was not
much in it at the top. At the quarter mile their canvas was
in front, and from there, at a faster stroke than Emmanuel,
they steadily drew in front, having just over a quarter of a
length's advantage at the half mile. The time to Fawley
Court Boathouse of the leaders was 3mm. 46sec. Lady Margaret were three-quarters of a length in front at the three-quarter
mile, and the same at the mile, having dropped their stroke a
little. Emmanuel spurted well above that point, but could not
make much impression on the leaders, who eventually rowed in
winners by one and a half length in 7mm. 5isec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : C. H . Bristow, 11st.
7 l b . ; R. R Evison, 11st. 81b.; W. R. M. Woolf, 11st. gib. ; A. J.
Gardiner, i2St. n i b . ; F. D. Paisley, i2st. 41b. ; L. T. S. Barrett,
i3St. 2 l b . ; W. E. Thrash, 11st. 81b. ; C. T. Te Water (str.), 11st.
iolb. ; T. R. Fawsitt (cox.), 8st. 61b
1
Berks Station.—Molesey B.C
o

Christ's at 22 and 41 strokes for the half and whole minute
soon led, Molesey rowing 20 and 39. At the quarter mile Christ's
were a quarter of a length in front, but they could not add to
this for some way, leading by no more at the half mile. The
lead was, however, a little increased at Fawley, reached in
3min.45sec.,and then they gained faster, being three-quarters of
a length ahead at the three-quarter mile, and a length at the
mile. Molesey spurted but could not draw up until just at
the finish, and Christ's won a good race by three-quarters of a
length in 7mm. 45sec.

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NINTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford : W. P. M. Newman, iost.
I2lb. ; B. F. Ayrton, iost. 131b. ; H. C. Cumberbatch, 11st. 131b. ;
K. M. Beaumont, i2St. 31b. ; J. C. Plimpton, i3st. 31b. ; R. M.
Peat, i2St. ; C. D. H a n n a m , iost. gib. ; O. N. Chadwyck Healey
(str.), u s t . 61b. ; S. Gurney (cox.), 8st. 51b
1
Bucks Station.— Vesta Rowing Club
o

Vesta started at 20 and 39 strokes in the half and full minute,
and Trinity at 21 and 40, they at once leading, and gaining fast
going up Temple Island. At the quarter mile they were clear,
and a length and a half ahead at the half mile. This, however,
was the utmost advantage they could gain, but kept it past
Fawley, reached in 3mm. 37sec, and all the way to the mile.
Then Vesta made great efforts to get on terms, and drew up a
little before the finish, but Trinity won by a length in 7mm. 35sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club

1
o

Both rowed 21 strokes in the first half minute, London taking
40 in the full one and Corpus 41. The latter slowly gained,
but were only the length of their canvas ahead at the quarter
mile; then they went away faster, leading by three-quarters
of a length at the half mile. They were nearly clear at Fawley
in 3mm. 46sec, but could not gain more until near the finish,
when they slightly added to their lead, and won by a length
and a quarter in 7mm. 55sec.
ELEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge

1
o

Lady Margaret rowed 20 and 39 strokes to the 19 and 38 put
in by Corpus. The first named went away rather the faster,
and led some way up Temple Island. Clearing the Island, a
gust of wind caught Lady Margaret, and Corpus got their boat
slightly ahead at the quarter-mile post. There was nothing in it
passing Remenham, but up to the half mile Lady Margaret
spurted and took the lead. At Fawley Court Boathouse (time,
4min. igsec.) Corpus went up again, and, though rowing the
slower stroke, went by Lady Margaret, and led by a quarter
of a length at the three-quarter-mile post. Below the Grosvenor

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inclosure Corpus spurted and drew right ahead, leading by one
and a half lengths at the mile. Continuing to go the faster,
they eventually won by two and a half lengths in 8min. 42sec.
TWELFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford

1
o

Christ's rowed 20 and 40 strokes in the half and first minute,
and Trinity the same rate. Trinity were slightly the faster away,
but Christ's travelled better to the quarter-mile post, and led there
by a quarter of a length. It was a good race to the half mile,
where Christ's were only a canvas in front. At Fawley Court
Boathouse (time, 3mm. 5isec.) Christ's began to dfaw ahead,
and led by three-quarters of a length at the three-quarter-mile
post. Christ's, still going the faster, increased their lead to
one and a quarter lengths at the mile post. Trinity spurted well
and Christ's eased down, so they only passed the winning-post
a bare length in front in 7mm. sgsec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge

1
o

Christ's repeated their victory of 1906, although they were
led for some distance. Both went off at 21 and 40 strokes for
the first half and full minute, Corpus slowly gaining, and being
half a length ahead at the quarter mile. Christ's then began
to draw up, and were only a quarter of a length behind at the
half mile, and were nearly level at Fawley, which was reached
in 3mm. 40sec. At the three-quarter mile Christ's were a
quarter of a length in front, and, still gaining, they led by half
a length at the mile; then they went away faster, but, Corpus
spurting near the finish, Christ's win was only by a length.
Time, 7mm. 45sec.
STEWARDS' . CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford: Hon. R. P . Stanhope,
ost. i o l b . ; E. H. L. Southwell, 12st. ; A. G. Kirby, i3St. 6 l b . ;
G. Nickalls (str. and steers), i2St. n i b
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : O. M. Moullin, u s t . 2 l b . ;

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R. B. Freeman (steers), i3st. l i b . ;
P . Dewar (str.), iost. 51b

M. Donaldson, i3St. 31b.;
o

London started at 21 and 41 strokes and Magdalen at 19 and
39 in the half and minute. For a short way London held
Magdalen, but before clearing Temple Island Magdalen began
to forge ahead, and, going much the faster, were a length in
front at the quarter-mile post, rowing steadier and steering
straighter against the wind than London. They led by two
lengths at the half-mile post, and then steered over towards the
Berks shore before Fawley, where their time was 4mm. I5sec.
At the three-quarter-mile post Magdalen were two lengths in
front, and, taking matters easily from there, won by two and
a quarter lengths in 8min. 56sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club: E. W. Powell, n s t . 6 l b . ; F . J .
Escombe, i2St. n i b . ; B. C. Johnstone, i2st. i 2 l b . ; R. V. Powell
(str. and steers), i2st. 61b
1
Bucks Station.—Ludwigshafener R.C., Germany ; J. Seeber, iost.
61b.; R. Fickeisen, i2st. ; H . Wilker, i3st. ; O. Fickeisen (str.),
iost. 131b
.'
*
o

Leander went off at 20 and 40 and the Germans at 21 and
40 in the half and whole minute. The former led at the start,
the Germans nearly going into the Bucks piles. At the quartermile post Leander had an advantage of three-quarters of a
length, and dropped their stroke to 34 a minute, the Germans
rowing at a much faster rate. Leander were not steering very
well, while the Germans kept a very good course. Leander
gained up to Fawley Court Boathouse, passed in 4mm. dead,
and led there by nearly a length. At the three-quarter-mile
post .their lead was somewhat less; they were still steering
badly. The Germans now began to spurt hard, and quickly
drew up, and led in turn past the Grosvenor inclosure. At the
mile post they were over a quarter of a length ahead. Powell
then began to spurt, but could not gain anything back. Up
Phyllis Court wrall the two crews spurted hard, the Germans
leading until just below the crews' inclosure, where Leander
began to go past them, the Germans then stopping, completely
rowed out. Leander also stopped, and then paddled in winners

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of a very hard-fought race in 8min. 4osec. The Judge's verdict
was that the race was not rowed out.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Leander Club

1
o

Magdalen rowed 21 and 40 and Leander 22 and 41. Powell
gained a quarter of a length in the first quarter of a mile ; then
Magdalen, rowing a faster stroke, came up and led by a few
feet passing the half mile. Still going the faster, Nickalls reached
Fawley in 4mm. I4.sec. Leander were steering badly, and were
a quarter of a length behind at the three-quarter mile. Nickalls
then spurted, and, going right away, had a clear length at
the mile. The race was now over, Leander evidently feeling
the result of two hard races the previous day. Magdalen, taking
the Berks station, rowed in three lengths ahead in 8min. 42sec.

VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford ; C. R. Cudmore, 11st. i2lb. ;•
J. A. Gillan, i2st. gib. ; D. Mackinnon, i2St. 131b.; J. R. SomersSmith (str. and steers), iost. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : T. D. Richardson (steers),
gst. 6lb. ; G. L. Thomson, i2St. 51b. ; E . S. Hornidge, i2st. 51b. ;
W. A. Simpson (str.), iost. 131b
o

Magdalen started away at 20 and 37 strokes, and Hall at 20
and 38. From the first stroke the Oxford crew led, and, going
faster all up the Island, were over a length ahead at the quartermile post. Continuing to gain past Remenham, they had a
clear length at the half-mile post, rowing steadier and steering
straighter than Hall. The time of the leaders to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 54sec. At the three-quarter mile they
had a three lengths advantage, and, in spite of spurts on the
part of Hall, Magdalen easily kept their distance, winning finally
by four lengths in 8min. I2sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford: E . M. Lee, iost. ^ l b . ;
C. E . H . Hales, 11st. ; L. C. Smith, iost. 131b. ; H. C. Bucknall
(str. and steers), 11st. 61b
1
• 3 u c k s Station.—Balliol College, Oxford; W. T. Heard (steers), 11st.

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6lb.; J. Orr, I3st. 31b. ; L. E . Jones, i3st. i o l b . ; M. B. Higgins
(str.), 11st. lib
o

Merton put in 21 and 41 strokes and Balliol 20 and 39 in the
half minute and minute. Merton were the cleanest away from
the start, and held a lead up the Island, making it into half a
ength at the quarter-mile post. The wind was blowing strongly
against the crews. Merton held their lead, in spite of some
erratic steering, and even added to it, having a bare length's
advantage at the half-mile post. Balliol were taking a good
course, and gained a little up to Fawley Court Boathouse
(time, 4mm. I7sec). Above this point Merton drew away
again, and had just a length at the three-quarter-mile post,
rowing 33 a minute. Balliol spurted, however, and came up to
half a length at the Grosvenor Club stand. Above the mile
Merton again went away, and, spurting at the crews' inclosure,
won by one and three-quarter lengths in 8min. 39sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : G. E. Fairbairn, 11st.
5lb. ; J. H. F . Benham (steers), I2st. 31b. ; N. E. Hawdon, 11st.
I2lb. ; C. P. Fairbairn (str.), l i s t . 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret Boat Club, Cambridge : J. Fraser
(steers), 11st. 31b.; H. F . Russell-Smith, 11st. 131b.; C. J. W.
Henslow, i2st. 41b. ; P . J. Lewis (str.), iost. iolb
o

Jesus were much too smart for Lady Margaret, who went off
at 20 and 38 strokes in the first half and full minute. Jesus
did not start well, very nearly a crab being caught, but they
rowed 23 strokes in 30sec. and 42 in the minute, going right
away and being a length and a half in front at the quarter mile.
Their lead was two lengths at the half mile, and about the same
at Fawley, reached in 4mm. 7sec. Not much more was gained
for a little way, but at the mile they were rather further ahead,
and they won by two and three-quarter lengths in 8min. 36sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford

1
o

Merton went off at 21 and 38 strokes in the opening half
and full minute, and Magdalen at 21 and 40. It was a good
race up Temple Island, but Magdalen led by a quarter of a
length at the quarter mile. Then they gained faster, and were

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a length and a quarter in front at the half mile. They had
increased this advantage a little at Fawley, reached in 4mm.
i6sec, and immediately above Merton ran into the piles, and
had to stop to get clear. Magdalen thus obtained so long a
lead that Merton, who went on after them, had no chance of
getting on terms, and Magdalen won easily in 9mm. 28sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge: J. C. Warrington, 11st.
61b. ; J. S. Burn, i2St. 131b. ; O. A. Carver, i2St. iolb. ; G. B .
Lloyd (str. and steers), 11st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
o

First Trinity led from the start at 20 and 38 strokes in the
opening half and full minute, to the 21 and 40 of Jesus, and
were a length ahead at the quarter mile. They were rowing
stroke on the bow side. At the half mile they were a length
and three-quarters in front, and quite two lengths at Fawley,
in 4mm. 27sec. From there, they gained still more rapidly,
having a lead of several lengths. Taking matters somewhat
easily at the finish, they won by two lengths in 9mm. 42sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

There was a regular blizzard while this race was rowed, and
the rain fell in torrents. Both started at 21 and 41 strokes in
the opening 30 sec. and 6osec, Magdalen steadily drawing
away and being a length ahead at the quarter mile, but no more
at the half. Their lead was a little increased at Fawley, reached
in 3min. 57sec, and was a length and a half at three-quarters
of a mile. They continued to gain for the rest of the way, and
won by two and a quarter lengths in 8min. 7sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : E. W. Greene (steers),
iost. 1 ilb. ; R. E . Freeth, 11st. 41b. ; Rev. F . H. Bartlam, 11st.
61b. ; R. W. Somers-Smith (str.), iost. I2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge : L. R. D. Anderson

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(steers), 11st. i o l b . ; F . A. R. Higgins, 11st. 81b.; C. L. Holthouse,
11st. 2lb. ; M. Henderson (str.), 11st. n i b
o

Although acjopting the slower stroke of 38 to the 40 of Lady
Margaret, Kingston, who rowed stroke on the bow side, at once
led, and were three-quarters of a length in front in a quarter of
a mile. The lead was not quite so much at the half mile, and
at Fawley Court Boathouse Lady Margaret were only a quarter
of a length behind, the time of Kingston being 3mm. 57sec.
They then gained a little faster, and were three-quarters of a
length in front at the mile, finally winning by a length in
8min. I5sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford: C. R, Cudmore, l i s t .
i 2 l b . ; J. A. Gillan, i2st. gib. ; D. Mackinnon, i2St. 131b. ; J. R.
Somers-Smith (str. and steers), iost. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : J. L. L. Sweet, 11st. 81b.;
G. W. Coles, i2St.; H . F . Mills, iost. 5 l b . ; P . C. Dickens (str.
and steers), 9st. 9lb
o

Magdalen rowed 21 and 41 strokes in the first half and full
minute, and Trinity Hall 20 and 38, the former gaining rapidly
and being clear in a quarter of a mile. They continued to gain
fast, and were four lengths ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse,
in 3mm. 49sec. Magdalen did as they liked from there, Trinity
Hall rowing and steering badly, so Magdalen won easily in
8min. iosec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford:
P . G. Doyne (steers),
iost. 71b. ; F . H . Witts, 11st.; A. H. L. Beale, i2st. ilb. ; A. C.
Heberden (str.), 11st. gib
1
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers : L. N . F . I. King, gst. gib. ; A.
Carrow, 11st. 6lb. ; G. B. Pears, 11st. iolb. ; C. E . P. Sankey
(str. and steers), 11st. 81b
o

Going away at 21 and 41 strokes in the opening half and full
minute to the 19 and 36 of the Engineers, the Oxonians were a
length and a quarter ahead in a quarter of a mile. They then
gained even faster, and were several lengths in front at Fawley,
in 3mm. 55sec. From there they took matters easily, and won
by two and a half lengths in 8min. gsec.

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113

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College "A," Cambridge: W. H . Thompson
(steers), 11st. ilb. ; F . G. Hudson, i2St. l i b . ; E. G. S. Cane,
11st. gib. ; L. S. Waterall (str.), 11st. 31b
1
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : S. Wood, iost. 81b. ; H .
Messom (steers), 11st. 6 l b . ; J. S. Wilkes, I2st. i o l b . ; C. G. Sprague
(str.), iost. gib
o

A very good race, Jesus, who started at 22 and 42 strokes
for the first half and whole minute, to the 21 and 40 of Thames,
being just ahead at the quarter mile, and they increased this
lead to three-quarters of a length at the half mile. Then
Thames went up, so that Jesus were not much in front at
Fawley, in 3mm. 5isec, and, hitting a pile there, they lost a
little. They, however, had an advantage of a quarter of a length
at three-quarters of a mile, and half a length at the mile.
Thames then drew on them again, and made a fine spurt below
the Regatta inclosure. Jesus were able to stall it off, and,
gaining at the finish, they won by a bare length in 8min. isec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College " B," Cambridge : B . M. Arnold,
11st. 41b.; C. N . Rich, 11st. 81b.; J . H . F . Benham (steers),
I2st. 31b. ; P . Verdon (str.), 11st. 81b
1
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : C. T. Te Water, 11st.
i o l b . ; F . D. Paisley, i2St. 41b.; L. T. S. Barrett, i3St. 2 l b . ;
W. E . Thrash (str. and steers), 11st. 81b
o

Jesus went away at the fast stroke of 23 and 44 for the first
30sec. and 6osec, Christ's rowing 20 and 38. So fast did Jesus
gain that they led by two lengths at the upper end of Temple
Island and by several at Fawley, in 3mm. 5isec. Then they
did as they liked, and won by a length and three-quarters in
8min. 7sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College "A," Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : R. H. A. Carter, 11st.
i 2 l b . ; C. A. Elliott, 11st. 5 l b . ; Hon. J. H . Parker, i 2 s t . 61b. ;
I. P. H. Chalmers (str. and steers), gst. iolb
o

Third Trinity rowed 19 and 37 strokes in the first half and
full minute, Jesus taking 22 and 41 and at once leading. They
were half a length in front at the quarter mile and three-quarters
at the half mile, being clear when they reached Fawley Court
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Boathouse, in 4mm. 3sec. Third Trinity hit a pile there, but
did not lose much by doing s o ; Jesus, however, had their
measure, and won with something in hand by three-quarters of
a length in 8min. 27sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT%

Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : T. McK. Hughes, iost. iolb. ;
W. D. Lancaster (steers), i2St. 31b. ; J. R. K. Fenning, i2st. 51b. ;
G. Gossler (str.), i2St
1
Bucks Station.—Reading Rowing Club : A. H. Davis, 11st. ilb. ;
H. M. Clarke, l i s t . 131b. ; P . H . Newbery, 11st. i 2 l b . ; J. Haslam
(str. and steers), iost. 61b
o

London went off at 19 and yj strokes in the opening half
and full minute, and Reading at 20 and 38, but there was so
much more power in those of London that they were clear at
the upper end of Temple Island, and led by a length and a
quarter at the quarter-mile post. Steadily gaining, London
were two and a half lengths ahead at Fawley, in 4mm. 4sec,
and, taking matters easily from there, they won by many
lengths, in 8min. 4isec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College " B," Cambridge
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford

1
o

Trinity rowed 21 and 41 strokes in the first 30sec. and 6osec,
and Jesus 24 and 44, they at once taking the lead and being
three-quarters of a length ahead at the quarter mile, and a
length and a quarter at the half. Jesus steadily gained from
there, being two lengths ahead at Fawley Court Boathouse,
in 4min. I3sec. Above it Jesus went across, Trinity taking
their station, and they won with something in hand by a length
and three-quarters, in 8min. 55sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C

1
o

Magdalen started at 20 and 40 and Kingston at 22 and 42
in the half and full minute, the latter leading for a short distance. They were nearly level at the top of Temple Island;
then Magdalen gained very fast, and had a bare length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. The steering in the Kingston
boat was erratic, and Magdalen continued to gain fast, leading

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by three lengths at Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 4mm. 7sec).
The race was now over, and eventually Magdalen paddled in
easy winners in 8min. 7sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club
Berks Station.—Jesus College "A," Cambridge

1
o

Jesus rowed 20 and 39 strokes in the first half and full minute,
and London 21 and 39, the latter soon taking the lead, and
gaining fast going up Temple Island. They were a length and
three-quarters in front at the quarter mile. They had made
this lead two and a half lengths at the half mile, and at Fawley,
reached in 4mm. 24sec, they were a long way ahead. They
took matters very easily from there, not attempting to add to
their lead, and they won as they liked in 9mm. 20sec.
ELEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Jesus College " B," Cambridge

1
o

Both rowed 22 and 42 strokes in the first half and full minute,
Magdalen slowly gaining, and being a quarter of a length ahead
in a quarter of a mile, and half one at the half mile. At Fawley,
reached in 3mm. 54sec, they were a length in front, and gained
fast above there, Jesus steering badly. At the mile the Magdalen lead was two and a quarter lengths, and they won by
three lengths in 8min. I4sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club

1
o

London, last year's winners, fouled the piles halfway, and
were put out of the race. Both crews started at 21 and 40
strokes in the first half and full minute. Magdalen at once
went over to London and nearly fouled them, but returned to
their station, not steering well, however, going up Temple
Island, though they did better beyond it. At the quarter mile
London were leading by half a length. Magdalen then drew
on them, and were only a quarter of a length behind at the
half mile. Just beyond this point they were nearly level,
when London, who had been too near the piles for some way,
badly fouled them, stroke breaking a piece off the blade of his

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oar. Magdalen therefore led by some way at Fawley, in
4mm. 6sec, and, although London went on again after getting
clear, Magdalen won by a long distance, in 8min. 4gsec.

SILVER GOBLETS AND NlCKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Leander Club ; B . C. Johnstone (steers), i2st. 12lb. ;
R. V. Powell (str.), iast. 61b
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 2lb. ; K.
Vernon (str.), 11st. 31b
o

The Leander pair, who won last year, had not much difficulty
in winning again; they started at 20 and 40 strokes in the
first half and full minute, and Thames at 22 and 42, Leander
being half a length ahead at the quarter mile and a length at
the half. Fawley was passed in 4mm. 8sec, Leander being a
little more in front, but Thames were racing very pluckily.
Leander, however, gained steadily, and were two and a half
lengths ahead at the mile, and won easily, according to the
official verdict, though Thames spurted well towards the finish.
Time, 8min. 52sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club, l i s t . 41b. . . . 1
Berks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London Rowing Club, 11st. i2lb.
.. o

Both sculled 19 and 36 strokes in the first half and full minute,
Cloutte going right away, and being clear at the upper end of
Temple Island, and a little more at the quarter mile. Then
Blackstaffe gained on him, and was soon on level terms, with
Cloutte out of his water and close alongside, the blades of the
sculls nearly touching several times. Cloutte returned to his
station, and Blackstaffe, passing him, was a quarter of a length
in front at the half mile. Gaining steadily, he led by a length
at Fawley, in 4mm., and he continued to add to his advantage,
Cloutte steering badly. At the mile Blackstaffe was two lengths
in front, and he won by two and a half lengths in 8min. 23sec.

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HEAT

Berks Station.—Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade, I2st. 61b. 1
Bucks Station.—F. L. Ratto, Merton College, Oxford, gst. 131b
o

Ratto started at 19 and 36 strokes in the opening half and
full minute to the 18 and 34 of Darell, who, however, soon went
to the front, and led by a length and a quarter at the quarter
mile, and by double that distance at the half mile. At Fawley
he was several lengths in front in 4mm. 8sec. Taking matters
easily, and doing as he liked, he won by many lengths in
8min. 48sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—-B. von Gaza, Viking R.C., Berlin, i2st. 2lb
Berks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C., 11st. 131b

1
o

Von Gaza sculled 35 and Edye 36 at the start, the former
having the best of matters, and leading by half a length at the
quarter-mile post. The German increased his advantage from
there, and passed Fawley Court Boathouse in 4mm. 7sec. He
had the race in hand afterwards, leading by one and a half
lengths at the three-quarter mile, and eventually sculling in
some five lengths ahead in 8min. 37sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, University College, Oxford, i2St. iolb. 1
Bucks Station.—G. H. Woodard, Christ Church, Oxford, 11st. lib. . . o

Although Woodard went off at the faster stroke of 18 and 35
in the opening 30sec. and 6osec, to the 17 and 32 of McCulloch,
the latter soon had a length's lead. It was not quite so much
at the quarter mile, but at the half mile it had been increased
to a length and a quarter, and at Fawley, reached in 4mm. 28sec,
it was three lengths. He continued to gain steadily from there,
and won easily in gmin. i8sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade
Berks Station.—H. T. Blackstaife, Vesta R. C.

1
o

This was a magnificent struggle, of which Darell had the
advantage for nearly the whole way. Blackstaffe went off at
18 and 35 strokes for the first half and full minute, and Darell
at 17 and 32, but, despite this slower rate, he led at once, and
gained so rapidly going up Temple Island that at the quarter-

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mile post he was a length in front. Blackstaffe then'drew upon
him, and at the half mile was but a third of a length astern.
Continuing to draw up, Darell was only just ahead at Fawley
Court Boathouse, passed in 4mm. 20sec. The wind was blowing
rather strongly down the course, making the work of the scullers
very hard, Darell keeping his trifling advantage past the threequarter-mile post. Belowr Bushey Gate, however, Blackstaffe
for the first time showed in front, but it was only by a very
little, and the lead did not last more than a few strokes, for
Darell was again ahead at the Grosvenor Club, and led by a
quarter of a length at the mile. Both were nowT showing the
effects of their exertions and each in turn seemed likely to crack ;
but they went on in the most determined manner, and below
the Regatta inclosure Blackstaffe spurted desperately. Darell,
however, kept his advantage, and just at the last added to it,
so that he won by half a length in 8min. 57sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—B. von Gaza, Viking R.C., Germany
Bucks Station.—F. Beddington, Medway R.C., iost. 71b

1
o

Both started at 33 strokes a minute, the German getting
away faster and gaining up the Island. He was clear of Beddington at the top of Temple Island, and over two lengths ahead
at the half-mile post. Above that point Beddington hit a pile,
and from there it was a procession,, the German sculler moving
in good form and taking what lead he liked. Eventually he
won easily in 9mm. I7sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Leander Club, l i s t . 2lb
Berks Station.—D. Fitte, Vest$'R.C,
l i s t . 61b

1
o

Fitte started at 17 and 31 strokes in the opening 30sec. and
6osec, and Stuart at 18 and 34, he gaining fast at once and
being clear at the upper end of Temple Island. Stuart led by
another quarter of a length at the quarter mile, and by a length
and a half at the half mile, steering a beautiful course. At
Fawley he was two lengths ahead, in 4mm. 45sec, the wind
being stronger than ever against the scullers, and the water
quite rough. Stuart slightly increased his lead as he went
on until the Phyllis Court Club, when he slowed down, and

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let Fitte come up, almost stopping at the finish, and being
content to win by half a length. Time iomin. 2sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. McCulloch, University College, Oxford
Berks Station.—R. V. Powell, Leander Club, i2St. 6lb

1
o

Powell went off at the faster rate of 19 and 36 against
McCulloch's 16 and 34. The first named was faster up Temple
Island, clearing it nearly a length to the good. Just above
McCulloch hit a pile with his scull, and Powell waited for him
to get clear, and they passed the quarter-mile post level. Powell
went faster to the half mile, and led by half a length there, apparently sculling the easier against a nasty head wind. His time
to Fawley was 4mm. 39sec. Above this point McCulloch began
to spurt, and Powell only led by a few feet at the three-quarter
mile. To the mile McCulloch had the better of the race, and
led there by his canvas. At the Leander Club stand Powell
had had enough, and began to ease off, allowing McCulloch to
scull in right ahead in 9mm. 40sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Capt. W. H. Darell, Household Brigade
Berks Station.—B. von Gaza, Viking Rowing Club, Berlin

1
o

Both got away at 17 and 32 strokes in the half and first
minute. The German led for the first few strokes, but there
was nothing in the race up Temple Island. At the quarter
mile Von Gaza led by a few feet, both men sculling a slow stroke
against the wind. Darell now drew up level passing Remenham
Farm, and led in turn by a few feet at the half mile. The time
to Fawley Court Boathouse was 4mm. 48sec. At the threequarter-mile point Darell again was just in front, and, putting
on a good spurt, went away fast, leading by a length. The
German looked round at his opponent below the Grosvenor
inclosure, and then stopped altogether, having rowed himself
to a standstill against the wind, leaving Darell to finish alone
in iomin. 33sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. McCulloch, University College, Oxford
Berks Station.—D. C. R. Stuart, Leander Club

1
o

Stuart gained slowly from the start, pulling 19 strokes in

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the first half minute and 36 in the full one, McCulloch taking
19 and 33. At the quarter mile Stuart led by half a length,
but then McCulloch began to go up, drawing level at Remenham
Rectory, and leading just above it. Stuart then slowed down,
and McCulloch was two lengths ahead at the half mile, and
went right away from there, as Stuart did not attempt to race
again. McCulloch passed Fawley several lengths in front, in
4min. 33sec, and won by a long distance in 9mm. 44sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade Boat Club 1
Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, University College, Oxford
o

Both started at 17 in the half minute ; Darell 32 in the minute
and McCulloch one stroke more. They were level for some
way up Temple Island. Darell began to lead before the top,
and had nearly a length and a quarter at the quarter-mile post.
McCulloch gained back a quarter of a length at the half mile,
having the worst of the station up to Fawley. Time, 4mm.
24sec. At the three-quarter mile Darell still had a length's
lead. McCulloch spurted, but fell back again before the mile,
where Darell led by one and a quarter lengths. Opposite the
Leander stand McCulloch made another effort to get on terms,
but Darell, sculling finely, went away. McCulloch made a filial
effort at the crews' inclosure, but could not get up to Darell,
who won by one and a quarter lengths, in 9mm. 24sec.
J. Beresford (Thames), A. Pries (Sturmvogel R.C., Leipzig),
H. Wiegels (Sport-Germania R.C., Stettin), entered, but
withdrew.
PRIVATE MATCH
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers ; L. N . F . I. King, gst. gib.; A. Carron,
11st. 61b. ; G. B. Pears, 11st. iolb. ; C. E . P . Sankey (str. and
steers), l i s t . 81b
1
Bucks Station.—Royal Artillery : H. K. Sadler, iost. 6lb. ; C. Holland,
11st. i 2 l b . ; H . S. Stanham, 11st. g i b . ; J. H . Gibbon (str. and
steers), i2st. 2lb
o

The wind was blowing nearly straight down the course when
this race was rowed; 19 and 38 strokes to the half and full
minute was the rate adopted by both. Artillery led after the

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first few strokes, and had a quarter of a length's advantage
at the top of the Temple Island, but only a few feet at the
quarter mile. Passing Remenham the Engineers went faster
and led by a canvas at the half mile, their time to Fawley being
3mm. 22sec. Then the Engineers went ahead, leading by nearly
one and a quarter lengths at the three-quarter mile, Artillery
hitting the piles opposite the Grosvenor inclosure. From
there the Engineers had matters their own way, winning by two
and three-quarter lengths, in 9mm. 20sec.
The same Committee of Management as in 1907 was re-elected
for the ensuing year.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1908
HENLEY

TIMES,

1908

(JUNE

30

TO

JULY

3)

TUESDAY

Race.
12.30
12.35
1-5
1.10
3.o
3.30
4.0
4-30
5.o
5-5

Grand . . .
Ladies' . .
Thames
Thames
Ladies' . .
Grand . . .
Ladies' . .
Thames..
Ladies' . .
Thames..

Winner.

looser.

Eton
v. Pembroke . .
Magdalene.. v. E m m a n u e l . .
London . . . v. Twickenham
Clare . . . . . . v. Thames . . . .
Jesus, Camb. v. Balliol
New
v. Hall
B.N.C
v. Radley
Ch. Ch
v. Molesey . . . .
First T r i n . . . v. Pembr., Cam.
Magdalene.. v. First Trin. . .

Station.

Bucks .
Berks .
Berks ..
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

Fawley.
3-29
3.31
3-34
3-35
3.28
3-28
3-33
3-34
3-32
3-35

Finish.
7.16
7.19
7.24
7.29
7.IO
7-9
7.26
7.29
7.22
7-35

Weather: Fine. Wind slightly off Berks.
Bucks won seven times out of ten.
Only two races were won by more than a length.
WEDNESDAY

Race.
11.30
11.35
12.5
12.10
12.40
12.45
1.15
1.20

Grand . . .
Grand . . .
Grand . . .
Thames..
Thames..
Grand . . .
Thames..
Thames .

Winner.

Thames . . .
Ch. Ch
New
St. Cath's. . .
Wadham ..
Eton
Ch. Ch. . . . .
Kingston . .

looser.

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

London
Jesus, Camb.
Emmanuel..
London . . . .
B.N.C
Caius
Clare
Magdalene..

Station.

Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..

Fawley. Finish.
. 7.14
. 6.59
. 7.25
. 7.10
. 7.12

"3.25
3.22
3.32
3.26
3.26
3.24
3.33
3.34

.
.
.

7-13
7.20
7.21

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Race.
3-30 Diamonds
3-45 Diamonds
4.0
Diamonds
4.30
5.0
5-30
5-40
5.10
6.15
6.45

Wyfolds
Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Ladies' . .
Ladies' . .
Ladies' . .

Winner.

looser.

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.
9.3
8.38
8.42
8.I7
8.7
7.26
9.11
7-4i
7.27
7.28

Mitchison . . Bucks , • 4 - ! 9
Cloutte . . .
Edye
Berks • 4.3
McCulloch
Blackstaffe
Berks . 4.8
Stuart . . .
Trin. Hall . . Berks • 3-55
London .,
Worcester . . Berks • 3-53
Thames .
Berks • 3.34
...v. B.N.C
New
Covell
v. Forrester . . . Berks • 4.17
Bucks • 3.38
Clare
v. Caius
Eton
v. First Trin. . . Bucks • 3.31
Jesus, Camb. v. Magdalene.. Berks • 3-33

Weather: Hotter than before. Breeze off Berkshire, and
then straight up the course.
The fastest day of the Regatta during the morning, but
slower in afternoon.
Bucks station won eleven races out of eighteen.
Eight races out of eighteen were rowed before lunch.
The great heat was followed by a light in the sky resembling
aurora borealis, which lasted all night.
THURSDAY

Race.

Winner.

looser.

11.30 Grand . . .

v. Thames . . . .

11.35 Grand . . .
Wyfolds
12.5
12.45 Diamonds

Ch. Ch
London ... v. Trinity . . . .
v. Cloutte . . . .
McCulloch.
Magdalen . . v. Thames . . . .
Wadham . v. St. Cath's. . .
Ch. Ch. . . . v. Kingston . . .
Thames . . . v. Molesey . . . .

- 5 Diamonds
3.15 Stewards'
3-45 T h a m e s . .
4-15 T h a m e s . .
5-° Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
6.0
6 . 3 0 Ladies' . .
Visitors'..
7.0
I I

New
Magdalen . . v. Trinity, Ox.

Station. .

Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

.•
.•
.•
.•
..
.•
..
.•
.•
.•
.•
..

Fawley. Finish.
3.27 • . 7-6
3-22 . . 7.1

3-49
4-3
4.6
3.36

••
•.
.•
•.

3.29

..

7-54
8.24

8.36
7.28
7.I2

3-3° • • 7.13
3-49 • • 7-59
3-28 . • 7.15
3.32 • . 7 . 2 0
4.0
. . 8.20

Weather: Fine.
Record made by Magdalen in the Stewards.
Bucks station won ten out of twelve races, but there was no
difference in conditions of wind or weather.
FRIDAY'S

Race.

1.0 Stewards'
1.10 G r a n d . . .
1.40 Ladies' . .

Winner.

FINALS

looser.

Magdalen . . v. London
Ch. Ch
v. E t o n
Jesus, Camb. v. New

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Berks . . 3.40 . . 7.40
Berks . . 3.26 . . 7.10
Berks . . 3.25 . . 7.5

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Race.

Winner;

looser.

123
Station.

Fawley.

3.45 Wyfolds
Thames . . . U . L o n d o n . . . . Berks . . 3.45
4.15 Diamonds McCulloch.. v. Stuart
Bucks . . 4.0
4.45 T h a m e s . . W a d h a m . . v. Ch. Ch
Bucks . . 3.30
^ 11 ,
f Barker and v. Beresford a n d \ „
'
5.15 Goblets . . { G , a d s t o n e
) Berks . . 4 . 3
Vernon
5.45 V i s i t o r s ' . . Magdalen . . v. Jesus, Camb. Bucks . . 3.41
Timekeepers : Theodore A. Cook, Victor Mans ell.

Finish.

. . 7.55
. . 8.25
. . 7.15
^
n
•• 8.26
. . 7.30

Weather : Continued very hot.
The day was not so fast as Wednesday, but there was no
difference in the stations. Bucks won twenty-one races out
of the thirty-six in the whole Regatta, but only three out of the
eight final heats.
Oxford won six races, and Cambridge one.
Eton won a heat of the Grand and of the Ladies' in the same
day for the first time, and were in the final of the Grand for the
third time.
Owing to the Olympic Regatta at the end of July, there were
no foreign entries at this Henley Regatta ; and the Cambridge
University crew, and the Leander crew (with several good
Oxford oars) did not race, being reserved for the international
meeting. Had these men been present, no doubt faster times
might have resulted. As it was, several records were made.
The Regatta was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, June 30, July 1, 2, and 3, commencing at 12.30
on Tuesday, 11.30 on Wednesday and Thursday, and 1 o'clock
on Friday.
Mr. F . I. Pitman on the Maritana and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,
D.S.O., on the Hibemia, acted as Umpires, and Mr. F . Fenner
as Judge. Mr. T. A. Cook and Mr. Victor Mansell were the
official Timekeepers.
The course was boomed as in the last two years, except that
only one bend was made therein instead of two—the bend
being placed a little below Fawley Court. The alteration was
made in order to utilize the setting-out for the longer course
of the Olympic Regatta, which was held some three weeks
later.
Similar arrangements to those in previous years were made
as to signal-boards and Umpire launches.
The weather was fine and warm on all four days, with very
little wind upstream.

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There were some fifty-five entries altogether, making fortyeight heats necessary. Of the ten entered for the Grand
Challenge Cup, six rowed also for the Ladies' Plate. Christ Church,
head of the river crew at Oxford, were not one of the six,
and they won the Grand, beating Eton College in the final.
Their hardest race was in the fourth heat against Jesus College,
the eventual winners of the Ladies' Challenge Plate, when the
fast time of 6min. 5gsec. was accomplished. Jesus College
were pressed very hard by New College, Oxford, in the final
of the Ladies', and had to row all out to win in 7mm. 5sec, a
time which has only twice been beaten in the finals for this
race. There were a dozen contestants for the Thames, the
best of whom proved to be Wadham College, a light crew,
stroked well by a light-weight of 8st. I2lb., 2lb. less than the
coxswain. It is noteworthy that the crew averaged under
iost. iolb., but managed to pull through after some very good
races, the first of which they won by only 2ft.
Magdalen College were again successful in the four-oared
events, winning the Stewards' and Visitors', beating the record
time for the former in one of the heats, and in the latter
event improving the record by 6sec. This crew, which was
undoubtedly fast, was chosen as one of the fours to represent
England at the Olympic Regatta. McCulloch, the Diamonds
winner, was also to race at the Olympic Regatta; his time in
the final had only been beaten by F . S. Kelly, Scholes (the
Canadian), and B. H. Howell. The Thames crew, using swivel
rowlocks, was one of the fastest this club has produced for some
time; they were copying to the best of their ability the style
in which the Belgians row, but had not the same steadiness
forward, which made for pace in the Belgians' case. The first
heat of Thursday afternoon produced a fine race between
Magdalen and Thames for the Stewards' Cup, the former having
to cover the course in record time to secure success. The final
day was favoured with perfect weather. There was rather less
breeze than on the previous day, and the heat was very great.
The attendance at the Regatta was very much more numerous
than the Thursday, but there were not so many boats on the
river as usual. The racing was very close all through, and
Christ Church won their first Grand.

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GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College : W. Stewart Roberts, iost. 131b. ;
J. H . E. V. Millington-Drake, 11st. 6lb.; A. N . Fielden, 12st.; A. F . R.
Wiggins, l i s t . 41b. ; A. S. Garton, i2st. u l b . ; C. R. le B . Smith,
i2st. 2 l b . ; P . Fleming, i2st. 4 l b . ; R. W. M. Arbuthnot (str.),
9st. 81b. ; R. H. O. Hanbury (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : J. D. Parker, iost.
g i b . ; W. H . Miles, l i s t . ; C. J. Morton, 11st. 51b.; P . V. A.
Vander Byl, 11st. n i b . ; M. N. Perrin, i2st. 6 l b . ; E . P . Butler,
i2st. 2lb. ; C. H. Gaskell, 11st. 71b. ; M. A. Lloyd (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
A. R. Rossiter (cox.), 8st. 51b
».. o

Eton altered their crew the day before the Regatta owing to
the indisposition of E. E. F . Loyd, the stroke oarsman. Arbuthnot was brought from bow to stroke, and Stewart Roberts
went in at bow. When the crews reached the starting-post a
brisk breeze was blowing off the Berks shore, and the station
gave little advantage. Eton rowed 21 in the half minute and
40 in the full minute to Pembroke's 21 and 4 1 . At the top of
the Island Eton led by their forward canvas, and, continuing
to gain, were half a length in front at the half-mile post. Eton
were rowing 37 and keeping their form well at Fawley (time,
3min. 2gsec). Eton led by three-quarters of a length at the
three-quarter mile, and, although Pembroke spurted pluckily,
they could not gain on the leaders, whose advantage at the
mile was nearly a length. Pembroke got ragged, and Eton
slowed down, winning rather easily by a length. Time,
7min. i6sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford : G. F . Connal Rowan, 11st. 2lb. ;
E . V. Culme-Seymour, 11st. l i b . ; Sir W . Parker, iost. 81b.;
G. E . Whitfield, 11st. 81b.; D. D. Drury, i 2 s t . ; A. B . B . Howell,
i2st. 81b.; G. S. Butterworth, i2st. 2 l b . ; R. C. Bourne (str.),
iost. 51b.; J. A. St. G. Robertson (cox.), 8st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : T. D. Richardson, gst.
131b. ; k . Nicholson, 11st. ; S. F. A. Trotter, i2st. 81b. ; G. W.
Coles, i2st. 61b.; P . A. Cooper, i2st. i o l b . ; C. P . Cooke, i2St. 71b.;
E . S. Hornidge, i2St. g i b . ; G. L. Thomson (str.), i2st 31b,; E . D.
Newman (cox.), gst. l i b
o

The wind was blowing across the Berks shore at the start.
Hall rowed the faster stroke, putting in 20 and 39 for the half

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and whole minute, and New College 19 and 37 strokes. From
the first few strokes Hall had a slight advantage, but there was
nothing in it up to Temple Island. At the quarter-mile post
New led by a few feet, rowing 36 to their opponents' yj. They
had a canvas to the good at the half mile, and slightly more
at Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 28sec). At the
three-quarter mile New led by nearly half a length, still rowing
36 to Hall's 37. At the mile Hall had regained a few feet.
Both crews spurted well, and it was a hard race to the finish,
though New always held the advantage, and won by a third of
a length. Time, 7mm. 9sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : A. E . Snellgrove, gst. n i b . ;
W. B. Liebert, iost. 131b. ; F . Trewby, 11st. i2lb. ; K. Doulton,
i2St. 6lb. ; C. G. Rought, I3st. lib. ; B. Logan, 12st. 71b. ; J. S.
Wilkes, i2st. 71b. ; C. G. Sprague (str.), iost. n i b . ; H. E. Greenwood (cox.), 8st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : W. Simmons, iost. 41b.;
O. M. Moullin, 11st. 5 l b . ; C. W. Wise, iost. 71b. ; E. B. Allnutt,
i2St. 31b. ; R. W. Potter, i2St. gib. ; J. R. K. Fenning, i2st. gib. ;
T. McK. Hughes, iost. 51b.; P . Dewar (str.), iost. 41b.; W . B.
Kerr (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

The first race of the second day was started under conditions
favourable to fast times. There was little stream and a brisk
following wind blowing off the towpath shore. Thames did
not use their broad boat, but they were rowing with swivel
rowlocks, and modelled their stroke on the Belgian style. Thames
went away from the start, rowing 23 in the first half minute
and 44 in the full minute to London's 21 and 41. Thames
gained fast along the Island, and were just clear at the quarter
mile. At the half mile they led by a length and a half, an
advantage which was increased to two lengths at Fawley, passed
in 3mm. 25sec. London quite failed to show their best form,
and the result was never in doubt. Thames led by two and a
quarter lengths at the mile, where they had slowed down to
32. London made an effort along the inclosure, and drew up
slightly, Thames not quickening, and being content to win by
a length and a half. Time, 7mm. I4sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford: A. G. B . Cherry-Garrard,
i o s t . 81b.; W. A. Akers, iost. l o l b . ; F . E. Villiers, 11st. 41b. ;

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A. C. Gladstone, 11st. 41b. ; G. E. Hope, i2st. 81b. ; E . Majolier,
i2St. iolb. ; H . R. Barker, 11st. i2lb. ; C. A. Gladstone (str.),
iost. 61b. ; A. St. J. M. Kekewich (cox.), gst. i o l b
1
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge'. E. C. Henty, 11st. 2 lb.;
H . J. S. Shields, 11st. 2 l b . ; C. N. Rich, 11st. i o l b . ; H . E .
Swanston, i2St. 2lb.; J. Urquhart, i2st. 61b.; P . Verdon, 11st. 71b. ;
G. E . Fairbairn, 11st. 81b.; T. M. Crowe (str.), iost. i o l b . ; W. P .
Ainley (cox), 8st. gib
o

This heat produced a magnificent race. Jesus started at 20
and 39 strokes in the half and full minute, the House rowing
the fast rate of 22 and 43. For some strokes there was nothing
in i t ; then Christ Church began to gain very slowly, having
half a length's lead at the quarter-mile post. The same distance separated them at the half mile. The time to Fawley
Court Boathouse was 3mm. 22sec. Christ Church had gained
no more at the three-quarter mile, but below the mile they
spurted hard at 37, and gained a quarter of a length more
by that point. Both crews spurted hard to the finish at a
stroke of 36 to 37, Christ Church winning finely in the good
time of 6min. 5gsec. by three-quarters of a length. The wind,
which was across at the start, as the day before, blew up the
course from above the Island, and was rather stronger than
Tuesday.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : A. F . Chapman,
iost. gib. ; A. J. McNair, iost. i2lb. ; K. J. Yeo, iost. iolb. ;
E . B . Walker, 11st. ilb. ; G. D. Sherwood, i3st. 2lb. ; G. A. Gordon,
i2St. 31b. ; R. S. Hooker, 11st. 71b.; F . J. P r a t t (str.), 11st. ;
C. G. H . Morse (cox.), 8st. i2lb
o

The wind had increased in force when this race started.
Emmanuel rowed 21 and 42 to New's 20 and 38. Emmanuel
led for the first few strokes, but were quickly collared by New,
who rowed a long, powerful stroke, and had secured a lead of
half a length at the quarter mile. They continued to gain, and
were just clear at the half mile. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 32sec.)
New were leading comfortably by one and a quarter lengths.
Emmanuel spurted at the mile, but rolled badly, and got
decidedly ragged when they quickened their stroke. New
kept their, lead easily, and won by a length and three-quarters.
Time, 7mm. 25sec.

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SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Eton College
1
Berks Station.—Cuius College, Cambridge : C. L. Riley, iost. 51b. ;
F . Jarvis, 11st. 51b.; J. C. Russell, I2st. 31b.; J. N . Peck, 11st. 61b.;
H . A. Watermeyer, i3st. i l b . ; W. H. Campbell, 12st. 41b.; E. C.
Rayner, 11st. 61b.; H. C. Whittall (str.), 11st. 41b. ; E . E. Dawson
(cox.), 8st. 2lb
o

Eton gained steadily from the start, rowing 21 and 40 in the
half and minute to the 20 and 40 rowed by Caius. The schoolboys had gained nearly half a length at the quarter-mile post.
Both crews were rowing 36 strokes a minute, and kept to the
same rate of stroke all the way, the distance of half a length
separating them up to nearly the mile post, where Eton had
gained a quarter of a length more. The boys kept their advantage to the finish, winning by three-quarters of a length, in
7min. I3sec. Fawley time, 3mm. 24secs.
SEVENTH
Bucks Station.—Eton College
Berks Station.—Thames R.C

HEAT
1
o

The first race of the third day was started in hot weather,
with a fresh breeze off the Berks shore, which favoured the crews
over the last mile of the course. The heat provided a most
interesting struggle between two distinct styles, Eton rowing
in the accepted English form, whilst Thames adopted the short
Belgian stroke. Thames struck 23 in the half minute and 44
in the full minute, to Eton's 20 and 40. Their fast stroke enabled
Thames to lead slightly along the Island, and at the quartermile post they led by their forward canvas. Eton were rowing
hard and long, and Arbuthnot did not flurry his men in the
least. Thames had increased their advantage to half a length
at the half mile. Eton then began to gain, and at Fawley the
boats were dead level (time, 3mm. 27sec). Eton then drew
ahead very slowly, and led by a few feet at the three-quartermile mark. Thames quickened, but could not catch their
rivals, who led by a quarter of a length at the mile. Thames
were rowing 40, but Eton, splendidly stroked by Arbuthnot,
held their own along the inclosure, and won a great race by
three-quarters of a length. Time, 7mm. 6sec.

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EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.-—Christ Church, Oxford
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford

I
o

Conditions were all in favour of fast time when this race was
rowed, owing to a strongish breeze blowing up the course from
the Berkshire bank. New seemed to be the quicker for the
first few strokes, rowing 19 and 37 in the half and full minute
to the 22 and 42 rowed by Christ Church. Along Temple
Island the last named increased their pace, and, gradually
forging ahead, led by three-quarters of a length at the quarter
mile. Still going away, Christ Church were about a length in
front at the half mile, passing Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm.
22sec, and still rowing 40 strokes a minute. At three-quarters
of a mile Christ Church were one and a half lengths ahead, which
was increased to two and a quarter lengths at the mile. The
leaders had a ''breather/' and then spurted in to the finish,
doing the fast time of 7mm. i s e c , and winning, of course, easily.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Eton College

1
o

Christ Church, rowing the faster stroke of 22 and 42 to Eton's
21 and 40, had the best of the start, leading by a few feet up
Temple Island. They added a foot or so before the quartermile post. Above this point they went away faster, rowing
37 to Eton's 36 a minute, and leading by half a length at the
half-mile post. The time of the leaders to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 26sec. Still gaining, the House led by
three-quarters of a length at three-quarters of a mile. Eton
tried to spurt, but the crew evidently felt the effects of their
previous races, and could not gain anything. Christ Church
led by between three-quarters and a length at the mile, Eton
pluckily hanging on to what was certainly a faster eight. In
the end Christ Church came in a length and a half in front, Eton
slacking off just at the finish. Time, 7mm. iosec. This was
the first time Christ Church had won the Grand Challenge Cup.
LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge : C. B . Brown, iost.
i o l b . ; C. H. Scarlett, gst. 2 l b . ; A. D. G. S. Batty, 11st. 4ID,;

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D. H . Thompson, iost. 6lb. ; H. J. Higgs, i2St. iolb. ; S. K.
Sawday, i2St. 6lb. ; G. H . L. Mallory, iost. 131b. ; R. F . Kindersley,
(str.), iost. 61b. ; A. R. W. Miles (cox.), gst. ilb
1
Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : A. F . Chapman,
iost. 91b. ; A. J. McNair, iost. i2lb. ; K. J. Yeo, iost. iolb. ;
E. B. Walker, 11st. ilb. ; G. D. Sherwood, i3st. 2 l b . ; G. A.
Gordon, i2St. 31b.; R. S. Hooker, 11st. 71b.; F . J. P r a t t (str.),
11st. ; C. G. H . Morse (cox.), 8st. i2lb
o

Magdalene led from the start, gradually drawing away from
Emmanuel. They led by half a length at the quarter mile
and slightly more at the half mile. The time to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 3isec. At the mile Magdalene had a
three-quarter length's lead, rowing 35. Along Phyllis Court
wall Emmanuel spurted well, but could not gain much, Magdalene drawing away in the last few strokes and winning by a
length in 7mm. igsec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge (same crew as for Grand
Challenge)
1
Bucks Station^—Balliol College, Oxford : D. P. Shaw, iost. 51b. ;
W. O. Stapledon, 9 s t . n i b . ; Hon. J. H. F . Grenfell, 11st. n i b . ;
E. W. Horner, i2St. n i b . ; L. E. Jones, I3st. gib. ; V. A. BarringtonKennett, i2st. iolb. ; J. M. Macdonnell, i2St. i2lb. ; M. B. Higgins
(str.), 11st. ; M. T. Waterhouse (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

This heat produced one of the best races of the day. Balliol
led a trifle from the start, rowing 23 and 41 to Jesus's 20 and
39. Balliol gained slightly up the Island, and led by a quarter
of a length at the quarter-mile post. From this point Jesus
began to draw up slowly. Balliol were rowing a short stroke,
and they had lost their advantage before passing Fawley,
where the Cambridge crew led by a quarter of a length in 3mm.
28sec. Jesus rowed in good form, but could not shake off
Balliol, who spurted repeatedly. Jesus were, however, a quarter
of a length in front at the mile, and, rowing themselves right
out, won splendidly by two-thirds of a length in the good
time of 7mm. 10sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford : T. P . Coe, gst. 31b. ;
C. M. Cooper, 11st.; C. E. Stewart, iost. y l b . ; V. H. M. Egleston,
i2st. i o l b . ; N. Field, i3st. n i b . ; G. R. Frere, i2St. i l b . ; J. H.

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Knox, i2st. 2lb. ; S. E. Trotter (str.), iost. iolb. ; H. R. LynchBlosse (cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—Radiey College : U. E. Lloyd, iost. n i b . ; E. H.
Bickersteth, iost. 131b. ; A. I. James, 11st. 41b. ; D. L. Scott,
iost. i2lb. ; R. F . Reade, l i s t . lib. ; R. G. Roberts, i2st. lib. ;
C. M. Stuart, 11st. 41b. ; H. S. Illingworth (str.), iost. 71b. ; N.
Collins (cox.), 7St. 71b
o

Radiey had a heavier crew than usual, with five of the oars
that rowed for the Ladies' Plate in 1907. Radiey started at
21 and 40 to Brasenose's 20 and 39. The Oxford crew at once
forged ahead, and led by three-quarters of a length at the
quarter mile. Radiey rowed in good form, but lacked life, and
Brasenose were clear before reaching the half mile. At Fawley
Brasenose led by a length and a quarter, and appeared to have
the race well i n hand. Radiey then spurted hard, and had
reduced their opponents' lead to a length at the mile post. They
kept their form to the finish, and, coming up fast along the
inclosure, were only beaten by half a length. Time, 7mm. 26sec.
FOURTH HEAT
•Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge: A. L. Drew, iost. 51b.;
H. W. T. Reed, iost. 81b. ; M. Daffarn, 11st. lib. ; W. A. C. Perry,
i2st. i i l b . ; J. Walmsley, I2st. ilb. ; J. B. Rosher, i4st. ; G. B.
Lloyd, 11st. 31b. ; E. D. Clark (str.), i 2 s t . 5 l b . ; W. J. MartinTomson (cox.), 8st. i2lb.
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge (crew as in Grand) . . o

This heat provided another very good race, the First Trinity
crew only winning by a third of a length, despite the fact that
Pembroke had had a hard race in the Grand earlier in the day.
Both crews started at 40, and First Trinity were the first to show
in front. At the quarter-mile post they led by the length of
their forward canvas, and, gaining slowly, had increased their
advantage to half a length at the half mile. First Trinity were
better together than their rivals, and maintained their lead
at Fawley, passed in 3mm. 32sec. Lloyd then spurted, but First
still led by half a length at the mile post. Pembroke hung on very
gamely, and spurted again along the inclosure. First just held
their own, and won by a third of a length. Time, 7mm. 22sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford (crew as in Grand)
Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford

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nose, who rowed 20 and 39 in the half and full minute. New
had only a few feet to the good at the quarter-mile post, but
then started going faster, gaining half a length by the time the
half-mile post was reached, rowing 35 a minute to Brasenose's
36. They reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 34sec,
and gained another quarter of a length by the time the threequarter-mile post was reached. Brasenose were rowing pluckily,
but were outclassed by New, who were rowing in a much easier
and smoother style, with good rhythm. At the mile post
New had gained a length, and, taking matters fairly easily from
there, won by a length and a quarter. Time, 7mm. 26sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge: R. C. Martin, iost. 71b.;
N. E. Trier, iost. i 2 l b . ; C. H. Staveley, 11st. gib.; E. D. P. Pinks,
l i s t . 81b.; A. W. Cott, 11st. iolb. ; E. F. Habershon, i2St. 6lb.;
W. P. Pulman, 11st. 2lb.; H. Lumb (str.), iost. 71b.; J. A. Hall
(cox.), 8st. 131b
.'.:..•
1
Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge (crew as in Grand)
o

At the start No. 3 in Caius slipped the button of his oar, and
lost it overboard. The crew, however, rowed pluckily on, losing
a quarter of a length only at the quarter-mile post, rowing 37
a minute to the 36 of Clare. They lost another quarter of
a length before the half mile was reached, and then, giving up
the chase, paddled over, Clare winning easily in 7mm. 4isec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College (crew as in Grand)
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

First Trinity, at 21 and 40 to Eton's 20 and 38, were slightly
the quicker away, but Eton soon drew up, and led by their
canvas at the quarter mile. Eton showed good form, and
increased their advantage to nearly half a length at the half
mile. At Fawley Eton led by rather more than the half length
in 3mm. 3isec. First could make no impression on the leaders,
who slowly but surely increased their lead. First Trinity
spurted just before the mile, but Arbuthnot quickened at once,
and Eton led by one and a half lengths at the mile post. Eton
slowed down along the inclosure, and won by one length. Time,
7mm. 27sec.

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EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Bucks Stsdion.—Magdalene
College, Cambridge

1
o

Jesus rowed 19 and 37 strokes in the half and minute, Magdalene College doing the same rate. From the start Jesus went
steadily away, gaining half a length by the time the quarter
mile was reached; then, going faster, they led by a length at
Remenham, and rather more at the half mile. Both crews were
rowing 33 strokes a minute, Fawley Court Boathouse being
reached in 3mm. 33sec. From this point the race was virtually
over, Jesus paddling easily ahead, and winning in the end by
two lengths in 7mm. 28sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Eton College

•• ••

I
°

Eton slipped away the faster, and gained nearly a quarter of
a length in the first few strokes. They led by just over that
distance at the top of the Island, and had half a length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. Both crews were then rowing
36 strokes to the minute. Below Remenham Rectory Jesus
spurted, and drew up fast, leading at the half mile by half a
length. Continuing to go the faster, they were three-quarters
of a length in front at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached in
3mm. 28sec. Jesus had a length and a half at the mile post.
At this point Eton began to spurt, but Jesus, rowing very well
at 33 strokes a minute, won by two and a half lengths. Time,
7mm. I5sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—New College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge

1
o

Both crews started with 18 strokes in the half minute and
35 in the minute. New led at once, and were half a length
ahead on clearing the Island, and three-quarters at the quarter
mile. They kept this lead to Fawley, where the time was
3min. 32sec. Clare spurted, but New were much the neater
crew, and at the mile they had secured a two lengths' lead.
Clare spurted again on reaching the inclosure, but New were
never in danger, and without quickening they won by a length.

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Time, 7mm. 20sec. The losers were greatly distressed at the
finish, and took some time to recover before they paddled to
the boat tents.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford

1
o

This race produced a very exciting contest. New started
at 19 and 38 to Jesus' 19 and 37, and, keeping up a fast stroke,
led along the Island, and at the quarter-mile post held an advantage of a quarter of a length. Jesus made a great effort to
draw up, but New were rowing with plenty of life, and they
kept their lead to the half mile. Jesus then began to slowly
gain on their rivals, and at Fawley the boats were nearly level,
in 3min. 25sec. A tremendous struggle to secure the lead
ensued, and Jesus, spurting hard, led by the length of their
forward canvas at the mile. Bourne called on his men for a
final effort along the inclosure, but Jesus rowed very strongly,
and, keeping their form to the end, won a grand race by threequarters of a length. Time, 7mm. 5sec. Both crews were
greatly distressed at the finish. The last victory of Jesus College
in this event was in 1878. The time of the race has only
twice been beaten in previous finals—by Eton College in 1897
(7mm. isec.) and 1898 (7mm. 3sec.).
THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : H. Wallington, iost. 31b. ;
C. Taylor, iost. 71b. ; A. Delporte, 11st. 131b. ; H. E . W. Lutt,
u s t . i2lb. ; C. A. Cocks, i2st. i o l b . ; A. W. Nolan, i2st. l i b . ;
J. E . Dewar, iost. 2lb. ; L. Balfour (str.), iost. 2lb. ; W. B. Kerr
(cox.), gst. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham Rowing Club : F . S. Creswell, i o s t . ;
P. J. Cooper, iost. ilb. ; H. Morris, iost. ; P . Wootton, iost. iolb. ;
C. O'Carroll, l i s t . iolb. ; H. A. du Cane Hignett, i2st. iolb. ;
F . G. Catty, u s t . 31b. ; H. A. Creswell (str.), iost. 3ft). ; M. Batting
(cox.), gst
o

Both crews rowed 21 strokes in the first half minute, and 40
in the full minute. The start was an excellent one, and the
crews rowed level to the quarter mile. London then commenced
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London were only their forward canvas in front at the half
mile. At Fawley London had increased their advantage to
half a length, the time at the half distance being 3min. 34sec.
London rowed a longer stroke than Twickenham, who lost
some of their form. London were just clear at the mile, and,
although Twickenham spurted in plucky style, London held
their own, and won by a length. Time, 7mm. 24sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge (same crew as in Ladies*
Plate)
1
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : H. C. Johnson, gst. 2 l b . ;
J. F . S. Hards, 11st. 51b.; J. Aitcheson, iost. n i b . ; H. W. Taylor,
iost. 131b.; E . R. Folker, 12st. 131b. ; N . A. Wright, i 2 s t . ; L. P .
Langton, 11st. 41b. ; H. G. Salmond (str.), iost. 12lb.; H . E .
Greenwood (cox.), 8st. i2lb
o

Thames started the faster, rowing 22 and 43 to the 19 and
37 rowed by Clare. The metropolitan crew had rather the best
of the start, but were soon overtaken, and Clare led at the top
of the Island by nearly half a length. Clare were travelling
the faster, though rowing a slower stroke than Thames, having
nearly a length at the half mile; they reached Fawley Court
Boathouse in 3mm. 34sec. Thames lost more just above
this point, though rowing yj strokes a minute to 34 of Clare.
At the mile there was a quarter length of daylight between
the boats; farther on Thames spurted, but did not gain
much, Clare winning the race by one and a quarter lengths in
7mm. 2gsec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford:
J. F . West, gst. 71b.;
M. H. B . Lethbridge, 11st. 31b.; P . M. Bartlett, i2st. 81b.;
G. Metaxa, iost. 61b.; B. Tomiinson, 12st. g i b . ; J. P . Purnell*
Edwards, i2St. lib. ; G. R. Codrington, i2st. 31b.; K. T. Dowding
(str.), gst. 41b. ; G. T. Hebert (cox.), gst. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Molesey Boat Club ; P. A. Sergeant, iost. 41b.;
C. E. Parkes, iost. ; H. F. Doherty, iost. 6lb. ; L. G. Hutchinson,
11st. ; C. H. Browne, l i s t . 41b. ; P. F . Lark, 11st. i2lb. ; H . B .
Lark, iost. 2lb. ; L. Garland (str.), gst. ; A. Hewett (cox.), yst. i2lb. o

Both crews started at 20 and 39 in the first half and full
minute. For half a minute they were level, and then the House
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at the quarter mile. From this point the time in the Molesey
boat got erratic, and they dropped further behind, being at
Fawley Court Boathouse a length and a quarter to the bad.
The time of the leaders to this point was 3mm. 34sec. Afterwards Christ Church, rowing the slow stroke of 32, maintained
their advantage, winning easily by a length and three-quarters
in 7mm. 29sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station—Magdalene College, Cambridge (crew as in Ladies') .. 1
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : L. J. Cadbury, iost. 2lb.;
Hon. S. R. Vereker, iost. 131b.; F. E. Hellyer, i2st. 31b.; K.
Hamilton, 11st. iolb.; E. Donaldson, 11st. i2lb.; A. S. Lloyd,
i2st. 61b.; P. T. Foyster, iost. n i b . ; H. G. Palmer (str.), 11st. 31b.;
C. H. Beves (cox.), iost. ilb
o
4

First Trinity started at the rate of 21 and 41 in the first half
and full minute, and Magdalene at 20 and 38. Up Temple
Island the crews were level, but then First held a trifling lead,
which was increased to the length of a canvas at the quarter
mile, where they still adopted a faster rate of stroke. From
this point Magdalene began to improve their pace, and they led
in their turn by a few feet at Fawley Court Boathouse, their
time being 3mm. 35sec. At the three-quarter-mile post Magdalene led by a quarter length, First rowing 35 a minute and
Magdalene 36. At the mile post Magdalene led by over half
a length, and began to go away faster, when a bad crab was
caught in the First Trinity boat, completely stopping the crew
for some time. Magdalene paddled in winners in 7mm. 35sec,
the Umpire's verdict being ' not rowed out/
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—St. Catherine's College, Cambridge: V. Morley,
9St. 4 l b . ; J. E. H. Knight, 11st. 61b.; G. Ward-Price, iost. 131b. ;
R. Davies, 11st. 51b.; S. G. Hare, list. 91b.; J. G. Lister, 11st.
131b.; E. Buckley, i2St. 41b.; G. H. Charleton (str.), iost. iolb.;
M. K. Htoon (cox.), 8st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club
o

London had slightly the better of the start, rowing 21 and 40
strokes in the half and first minute, to the 21 and 41 of St.
Catherine's. Nearing the top of Temple Island the last named
went the faster, leading by nearly three-quarters of a length
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slower stroke, St. Catherine's led at the half mile by nearly a
length. Time to Fawley Court Boathouse was 3mm. 36sec,
London rowing 36 strokes a minute and St. Catherine's 35.
At the mile post London had recovered a few feet, and, spurting
magnificently above, gained fast; rowing a very hard finish,
they came in only a third of a length behind St. Catherine's,
who did the good time of 7mm. iosec, only 2sec. slower than
record time for the Thames Cup.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford : T. de C. Falle, iost.;
H. W. Woolley, gst. 6lb.; G. G. Whiskard, iost. 61b.; R. H. Owen,
12 st. 41b.; R. H. Keable, 11st. 12 lb.; R. B. Osborne, 11st. 12 lb.;
P. R. Filleul, iost. 131b.; G. W. H. Walker (str.), 8st. I2lb.;
J. H. Blake (cox.), gst
1
Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford (crew as in Ladies') . . . . o

This heat produced a very close struggle from start to finish,
the issue being in doubt until the end. Brasenose led slightly
at the start, rowing 19 and 39 to Wadham's 19 and 37. They
gained fast along the Island, and were three-quarters of a length
ahead at the quarter-mile post. Wadham, who were well
stroked by Walker, a light weight of only 8st. I2lb., then began
to gain on the leaders, and B.N.C. only led by the length of
their forward canvas at Fawley, passed in 3mm. 26sec. A grand
race ensued, Wadham taking the lead for the first time before
reaching the mile post, where they were nearly a quarter of a
length in front. The Wadham rowing was decidedly good, the
stroke keeping his men going without flurrying them. Brasenose made a final effort along the inclosure, and very nearly
snatched a victory, Wadham winning after a magnificent finish
by 2ft. Time, 7mm. I2sec. Both crews were quite rowed out.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge

1
o

Christ Church led out at a fast stroke, Dowding starting at
21 and 41 to Clare's 18 and 36. The Oxford crew led by half
a length at the quarter mile, but Clare pressed the leaders all
the way to Fawley, where the Christ Church lead was no more
than the forward canvas (time, 3mm. 33sec). Clare were

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rolling rather badly, and Christ Church got very short before
the mile post was passed, with Christ Church a quarter of a
length in front. Both crews were tiring badly, but Christ Church
lasted rather better than their rivals, who made a fruitless spurt
at the lower end of the inclosure. Christ Church finally won
a hard race by half a length. Time, 7min. 20sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club : P . J. Shears, iost. 11 l b . ;
W. A. Fitzgerald, u s t . 71b.; A. T. Chappie, i2st. 2 l b . ; T. Stordy,
i3St. n i b . ; J. D. Casswell, i2St. 61b.; A. J. Gardiner, i 3 s t . ;
E . W. Greene, l i s t . i l b . ; L. C. Munro (str.), i 2 s t . ; R. W. W .
Spooner (cox.), 8st. 61b
1
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge
o

Magdalene rowed 19 and 37, Kingston 20 and 38, the first
named gaining a little at the start. To the quarter mile, however, Kingston went the faster, leading at that point by a
canvas. Magdalene spurted above and drew up, taking the
lead by a few feet at Remenham. The time to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 34sec, Magdalene leading by just over
a quarter of a length at the three-quarter-mile post. Kingston
were rowing 35 and Magdalene 36. At the mile Magdalene's
advantage was under a quarter of a length, and from there
Kingston went faster, and, spurting well, took the lead below
the crews' inclosure, and won an exciting race by a quarter of
a length in 7mm. 2isec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
Berks Station.—St. Catherine's College, Cambridge

1
o

St. Catherine's got away at the start very smartly with 20
and 39 to Wadham's 18 and 36. The Cambridge college gained
slightly all the way up the Island, and were not quite a quarter
of a length ahead at the quarter mile. Wadham hung on to
the leaders, although rowing the slower stroke, and were not
more than the forward canvas behind at the half mile. Then
Wadham began to go up, and the boats were dead level at
Fawley (time, 3mm. 29sec). Both crews spurted with a view
to securing the lead, and at the mile post Wadham led by barely
a quarter of a length. St. Catherine's then began to lose their
form, and off the inclosure were getting very short. This

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enabled Wadham to go away fast, and the Oxford crew won by
a bare length. Time, 7mm. I2sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Berks Station.—Kingston Rowing Club

1
o

The crews rowed level up the Island, Kingston starting at 20
and Christ Church at 19 for the half minute, both rowing at
the same rate for the minute. Christ Church had a few feet
advantage at the top of the Island, and the length of their
canvas at the quarter-mile post. At Remenham Kingston
tried a spurt, but did not gain anything, Christ Church having
rather over a quarter of a length at the half mile. The time
of the leaders to Fawley was 3min. 30sec, both crews rowing
36 a minute. The Oxford college then drew away a little,
leading by over half a length at the three-quarter-mile post.
Kingston, spurting, regained a few feet after the mile, but could
not do more, Christ Church winning a good race by half a
length in 7mm. I3sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford

1
o

This race, which produced a tremendous struggle, was rowed
in a dead calm. Christ Church second eight went away at 21
and 40 to Wadham's 18 and 36, and at once took the lead.
At the quarter-mile post Christ Church led by a quarter of a
length, but were hard pressed by Wadham, and had not improved their advantage at the half mile. Wadham were rowing
well, and gained a trifle before passing Fawley, where Christ
Church led by their canvas, in 3mm. 30sec. A great struggle
for the lead ensued, and at the mile mark the crews were dead
level. At the lower end of Phyllis Court Wadham led for the
first time. Opposite the inclosure Christ Church tried to
quicken, but the effort died away, and Wadham, who stayed
rather better, went away, and won by about a length. Time,
7mm. I5sec, which has only twice been beaten in Thames Cup
finals. It was Wadham's first win at Henley since 1849, when
they won the Grand Challenge on a foul and the Ladies' Plate.

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STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : C. R. Cudmore, l i s t . 11 lb.;
J. A. Gillan, i2st. 131b.; D. Mackinnon, i2St. i 2 l b . ; J. R. SomersSmith (str. and steers), n s t
1
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : J. Beresford (steers), iost.
2lb.; K. Vernon, l i s t . 31b.; C. G. Rought, i3st. l i b . ; Bruce Logan,
(str.), i2st. 71b
o

Thames started very fast, rowing 22 and 43 strokes to the
19 and 36 rowed by Magdalen, and at once took a lead. At the
top of Temple Island Thames had a quarter of a length, which
was increased to nearly a length at the quarter-mile. They had,
however, only half a length at the half mile. At Fawley Court
Boathouse (time, 3mm. 36sec.) the positions were unaltered,
but Magdalen then began to spurt, and, drawing up level at the
three-quarter mile, soon afterwards went ahead. Thames,
spurting, almost got on level terms, but Magdalen led by a
quarter of a length at the mile. Thames were now rowing 36
a minute, and Magdalen 34. The latter, however, went the
faster, and spurting up to 36 a minute, finished in the record
time of 7mm. 28sec, one and a half lengths in front.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : T. McK. Hughes, iost. 51b.; G.
Gossler, i2St. 2 l b . ; J. R. K. Fenning (steers), i2St. g i b . ; P . Dewar
(str.), iost. 41b
o

London started at 19 and 38 to Magdalen's 19 and 37. London
at once got over rather near the piles, but they quickly came
out and led along the Island* At the quarter-mile mark London
led by nearly half a length. Both crews steered a good course,
and Magdalen, rowing easily and well, began to go up before
the half-mile post, where London's lead had been reduced to a
bare quarter length. At Fawley the boats were dead level
(time, 3min. zpsec.). Soon after passing Fawley London, whose
stroke oars appeared to be too powerful for bow side, went
into the piles, and before they could recover Magdalen had
secured a length's lead. This rather spoiled what promised to be
a very close race. London went after their rivals, and spurted

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hard along the inclosure, but Magdalen held their own to the
end, and won by a length and a half. Time, 7mm. 40sec. London rowed a good race, and would probably have pressed Magdalen closely if they had not hit the piles. Magdalen steered
beautifully all through. Their crew was the same that won the
Visitors' and Wyfold in 1907.

VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford (crew as in Stewards' Cup) 1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford : C. J. Kempson, iost. i o l b . ;
B. S. Harvey, 11st. 51b.; B. F . Ayrton (steers), 11st. 6 l b . ; W. P . M.
Newman (str.), iost. 81b
o

Trinity started at 20 and 39 in the half and full minute, Magdalen doing respectively 18 and 35 in the same periods. The
last named drew steadily away, having only a quarter of a
length at the quarter-mile post; but after this the gap was
quickly widened, Trinity taking a pile at Remenham. Magdalen
slowed right down, and again Trinity hit the piles at Fawley,
Magdalen's time there was 4mm. Paddling the rest of the
course they won very easily in 8min. 20sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : G. E . Fairbairn (steers),
11st. 81b.; F . G. Hudson, 11st. g i b . ; H . E . Swanston, i2st. 2 l b . ;
P . Verdon (str.), 11st. 71b
o

The wind had sprung up for the last race on the card, and
was blowing strongly up stream. Both crews went away at
19 and 37. Magdalen steered none too well along the Island,
but they were leading at the quarter mile by a quarter of a
length. Jesus hung on to the leaders in determined fashion
and went up a little, Magdalen's lead at Fawley being not more
than a third of a length, in 3mm. 41 sec. Just before the mile
Magdalen quickened, and Jesus were plainly in difficulties. At
the mile Magdalen led by nearly two lengths, and took their
rivals' water. Jesus were now a beaten crew, but Magdalen
rowed themselves right out, and won easily in the record time

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of 7mm. 30sec. Previous -best time in Visitors' Cup was 7mm.
37sec. by New College, Oxford, in 1898.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : J . E . Dewar (steers), iost.
2 l b . ; C. W. Wise, iost. 71b.; R. W. Potter, 12st. g i b . ; L. Balfour
(str.), iost. 2lb
i
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : P . C. Dickens (steers),
iost. 2lb. ; H. F . Flannery, i2St.; J. L. L. Sweet, 11st. iolb. ;
W. H. Edgar (str.), 11st. 6lb
o

London started at 19 and 36 strokes in the half and minute
to the 19 and 38 of Hall. London led at first, but Hall came
up, and led slightly at the top of Temple Island. At the quartermile post they were level. Up to Remenham London gained a
little, and then began to go away fast, leading by half a length
at the half-mile post. Hall then spurted, and London, who
had come across the river, had to go back. However, London
continued to gain, reaching Fawley in 3mm. 55sec, and had
over a length's advantage at the three-quarter-mile post. Hall
began to labour and steer badly, so London went ahead fast,
having a clear length at the mile post. The race was now over,
London keeping ahead easily and winning by two lengths in
8min. I7sec.
. SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : A. E. Snellgrove (steers),
9 s t . n i b . ; K. Doulton, 12st. 61b.; J . S. Wilkes, i2St. 7 l b . ; C. G.
Sprague (str.), iost. n i b .
1
Bucks Station.—Worcester College, Oxford: G. G. Allum (steers),
iost. 2 l b . ; J. R. P . Gent, iost. 41b.; J. R. M. Wilkinson, l i s t . 2 l b . ;
V. LI. H a r r y (str.), iost. 31b
o

Both crews got away to a level start at 19 and 38. Thames
were the first to show in front, Worcester steering indifferently.
The latter, however, rowed the faster stroke, and the boats
were level at the quarter-mile mark. Thames then drew slightly
ahead, and led by their forward canvas at the half mile and by
a trifle more at Fawley (time, 3mm. 53sec). Worcester continued to steer badly, but hung on to their opponents with
determination. At the mile Thames were clear, and Worcester,

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143

whose stroke side oars continually had the rudder against them,
were done with directly after, Thames being able to slow down
and paddle in winners by a length. Time, 8min. 7sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford (crew as in Visitors')

1
o

London started at 20 and 38 to Trinity's 20 and 39, and led
for the first few strokes. Trinity then went up, and were leading
by a few feet at the quarter mile. London steered better than
the College crew, and had drawn level before passing the halfmile post. A very keen struggle ensued, London leading by
rather less than half a length at Fawley in 3mm. 49sec. Trinity
continued to steer a bad course, but kept going in plucky
fashion, and London had not increased their half-length lead
at the mile. Trinity made another effort at the lower end of
the inclosure, but were almost rowed out, and London won a
good race by a length and a quarter. Time, 7mm. 54sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club
1
Berks Station.—Molesey Boat Club : P . A. Sergeant (steers), iost. 41b. ;
H. F . Doherty, iost. 6lb. ; C. H. Browne, 11st. 41b. ; P . F . Lark
(str.), 11st. i2lb
o

The victory of Thames in this heat ensured the Wyfold Cup
going to the tideway. The light Molesey four was outpaced,
and the issue was never really in doubt. Thames started at 21
and 40 to Molesey's 20 and 38, and only just missed the piles
along the Island. They quickly got their boat straight, and,
going away fast, were just clear at the quarter mile. They
increased this to two lengths at the half mile, where Molesey
spurted hard, but were easily held by the leaders, who kept
their two lengths lead at Fawley (time, 3mm. 49sec). Molesey
rowed a good losing race, and both crews steered well. Thames
were still two lengths in front at the mile, and, although Molesey
spurted again, Thames kept the two lengths lead to the finish.
Time, 7mm. 59sec.
FINAL
Berks Station.—Thames R.C
Bucks Station.—London R.C

HEAT
1
o

There was no wind when this race was rowed, and the sun

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was exceedingly hot. Thames started at 20 and 40, London doing
18 and 35 in the first half and full minute. Thames at once
began to go ahead, and had half a length's advantage at the
top of the Island. Both crews came out to the centre of the
course, but Thames were just far enough ahead not to clash oars.
At the quarter mile Thames, who were rowing much better than
London, being well together, but rather short in their swing,
led by three-quarters of a length, and another quarter length by
the time the half mile was reached. Thames were now only
rowing 33 a minute, and London, who were rowing one more
stroke a minute, were very unsteady, and steering erratically.
The time to Fawley Court Boathousewas 3mm. 45sec. London
crossed over directly behind Thames below the mile, where the
latter were two lengths ahead, Thames eventually rowing in
winners by a clear length in 7mm. 55sec.

SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford: H. R. Barker, list. 12lb. ;
A. C. Gladstone (str.), 11st. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Thames Rowing Club : J. Beresford (steers), iost.
2lb.; K. Vernon (str.), 11st. 31b
*
.
o

The Thames pair started at 22 and 42 to Christ Church's 21
and 39, but the latter led at once, and were a quarter of a length
in front at the top of the Island. Thames then drew up, but
Christ Church spurted, and led by a quarter of a length at the
half mile. Thames hung to their rivals, who were barely half a
length ahead at Fawley, in 4mm. 3sec. Then Christ Church
began to leave their rivals, and led by two lengths at the mile.
Christ Church steered a beautiful course, and, with the Thames
pair rowed out and unable to spurt, Barker and Gladstone won
easily by nearly four lengths. Time, 8min. 26sec.
DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London Rowing Club, 12st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—S. Mitchison, Hertford College, Oxford, iost. 91b. . . . o

The opening heat of the Diamonds produced a very fine

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145

struggle. A level start was effected, both men putting in 35
strokes in the first minute. Directly after Cloutte steered into
the piles, and lost at least 6sec, Mitchison being two lengths
in front at the half mile. Cloutte then began to gain, and
the Oxford sculler only led by two or three feet at Fawley,
where the time was 4mm. igsec. A very hard struggle was
witnessed, both men steering a good course. At the mile post
Cloutte led by a quarter of a length. Mitchison rowed himself
right out and could not raise a spurt, Cloutte going on and
winning a hard race by a length and three-quarters. Time,
9mm. 3sec.
SECOND HEAT
Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, Leander Club, i2St. 51b
Bucks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol Rowing Club, i2St. 2lb

1
o

McCulloch sculled 18 and 33 in the first half and full minute,
and Edye rather faster, doing 20 and 38 in that time. McCulloch
led the first few strokes, but Edye soon went by, and led by a
length at the top of Temple Island, and one and a quarter
lengths at the quarter mile. At Remenham McCulloch started
going for Edye, who had crossed right over to the Berks station.
He had to go back, and McCulloch, showing the better pace,
took the lead before Fawley (time, 4mm. 3sec). Edye was
steering rather erratically, and McCulloch led by over a length
at the three-quarter-mile post. He continued to go the faster,
and led at the mile by three lengths. From this point the
race was over, McCulloch paddling ahead and winning easily
in 8min. 38sec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston Rowing Club, iost. 81b
1
Bucks Station.—H. T. Blackstaffe, Vesta Rowing Club, 11st. 31b. disq.

Both scullers put in 20 strokes in the first half minute, but
in the full minute Blackstaffe got in 37 to his rival's 35. Stuart
just led at the start, but the boats were level at the top of the
Island. Both scullers kept a beautiful course, and they were
still level at the quarter mile. Then the Vesta man spurted,
and at the half mile was just clear. At Fawley—passed in
4mm. 8sec.—Blackstaffe led by a length and a half, but he
could not shake off Stuart, who was sculling remarkably well
10

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and spurting repeatedly. Blackstaffe steered over into his
opponent's water, and Stuart promptly went for him, and,
finding he could not get by, he did no more hard work, Blackstaffe paddling in an easy winner, in 8min. 42sec. Stuart did
not claim a foul until the finish, but Mr. Pitman at once awarded
him the race.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. W. Covell, Vesta Rowing Club, i2st. 71b
Berks Station.—P. Forrester, Henley Rowing Club, l i s t , iolb

1
o

Both scullers got 17 strokes in the first half minute, but
Covell pulled 33 to Forrester's 30 in the full minute. The local
man buried his sculls, and Covell was a length in front at the
quarter mile, and increased it to one and a half lengths at the
half mile. At Fawley Covell led by nearly two lengths in 4mm.
I7sec. He was able to paddle over the last half of the course,
Forrester being very slow. The latter was quite rowed out, and
went into the piles opposite the stand. Covell won by several
lengths in 9mm. u s e e .
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—A. Hamilton Cloutte, London R.C

1
o

Stuart immediately took the lead, sculling 36 a minute,
Cloutte sculling 35 in the same time. The first named was over
a length ahead at the top of Temple Island, and a clear length
at the quarter-mile post. Cloutte crossed over towards Stuart
and spurted, but did not gain much, as he soon missed a stroke
and lost a good deal of ground. Stuart reached Fawley in 4mm.
3sec, sculling at the rate of 30 a minute, and having a long
lead. He eventually won easily in the good time of 8min. 24sec.
The wind was very favourable during the race.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, Leander Club
Bucks Station.—C. W. Covell, Vesta R.C

1
o

McCulloch won his heat easily, Covell sculling in neat style,
but lacking the pace of the Oxford man. Covell started at 19
and 33 to McCulloch's 17 and 32, but the latter led after the
first half-dozen strokes, was nearly a length in front at the
quarter mile, and rather more than a length at the half mile.

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147

At Fawley McCulloch led by a length clear, in 4mm. 6sec.
Covell never ceased to persevere, but he was clearly outpaced,
and McCulloch drew further ahead without any trouble, and
won by several lengths. Time, 8min. 36sec.
•

FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—A. McCulloch
Berks Station.—A. A. Stuart . 4

1
o

The heat was intense, with scarcely a breath of wind, when
this race was started. Stuart started at 20 and 36 to McCulloch's
18 and 33, and led along the Island. The Kingston man went
dangerously near the piles, but he came out again and was a
quarter of a length in front on clearing the Island, and half a
length at the quarter mile. McCulloch sculled in beautifully
easy style, and without quickening drew level opposite the
Rectory, and led by a few feet at the half mile. Stuart persevered very pluckily, but McCulloch led by three-quarters
of a length at Fawley in 4mm., and was just clear at the threequarter-mile mark. Stuart again went dangerously close to
the piles, but came out again. McCulloch led by a length and
a half at the mile, where Stuart made a final effort, and then
slowed down, quite rowed out. McCulloch went away, and won
by several lengths. Time, 8min. 25sec.

THE OLYMPIC REGATTA, 1908
T H E OLYMPIC REGATTA TIMES,

1908

I, July 2 8 ; I I , July 2 9 ; I I I , July 3 0 ; IV, J u l y 31
N.B.—Races marked with an asterisk were won easily.
SCULLS
Winner.
I.
2.

I. 3 - 0
I I . 12.30
I I . 3.o
II. 4.0
I I . 4-30

34.
56. III. 1 2 . 3 0
7- III. 4-45
Fi. IV. 2 . 3 0

Von Gaza . . .
Von Gaza . . .
Levitzky . . . .
Blackstaffe . .
McCulloch . . .
McCulloch . .
Blackstaffe . .
Blackstaffe . .

looser.

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Station.

Killer
Scholes . . .
Ciabatti
Bowler
Hermans . . .
Levitzky....
Von Gaza . .
McCulloch . .

Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks

Fawley.

.•
.•
..
..
.•
.•
..
.•

4.3i
4.38
4.52
4.50
4-54
4-53
4.46
4-37

..
..
., .
., .
•.
•.
..
•.

Finish.

9.35*
947
10.8*
3.10*
10.8*
10.22*
10.14*
9.26

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PAIRS

looser.
Winner.
Station.
v. T o m s a n d
f Fenning and
JBerks
1.
I . 4.30 (
Jackes .
Thomson .
f F a i r b a i r n a n d v. H a h n k e a n d ^ ~
,
2. i n .
^' ' 1
Verdon ..
Diskow
/
f F e n n i n g a n d v. F a i r b a i r n a n d
a Berks
F i . I V . 12.
Thomson..
Verdon

• i

Fawley.

Finish.

. 4.38 . .

9.46*

• 4-55 • . 1 1 . 5 *
• 4-36 • • 9.41

FOURS

1
I.
2. I I I .
Fi. IV.

3.45
4.15
3.45

M a g d a l e n . . . . v. C a n a d a .
L e a n d e r . . . . . v. H o l l a n d .
M a g d a l e n . . . . v. L e a n d e r .

II.
II.
3. I I I .
4- I I I .
Fi. IV.

1.0
3.20
1.15
3-45
3.15

Canada
Leander
Leander
Belgians
Leander

Bucks
Bucks
Berks

4-5
4.14
4.10

94*
8.34

Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks

3-55
3.51
3-56
3-57
3-45

8.6
8.10
8.12
8.22
7-52

8.34*

EIGHTS

1.
2.

FINAL

HEATS.

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Norway ..
Hungary .
Canada ..
Cambridge
Belgians .
FRIDAY,

JULY

31,

1908

Fawley.
Station.
Iyoser.
f F e n n i n g a n d v. F a i r b a i r n a n d ^ _ ,
Pairs ..
. 4.36 .
12.30
\
Thomson
Verdon .. /
2 . 3 0 S c u l l s . . . B l a c k s t a f f e v. M c C u l l o c h . .
Berks
• 4-37 «
B u c k s - 3-45 •
3 . i 5 E i g h t s . . . L e a n d e r . . . v. B e l g i a n s . . .
Berks
. 4.10 .
3 . 4 5 F o u r s . . . . M a g d a l e n . . v. L e a n d e r . . . .
T i m e k e e p e r s : T h e o d o r e A . Cook, V i c t o r M a n s e l l .
Race.

Finish.
9.41
9.26
7.52
S.34

The course was 1 mile 880 yards, the start being 270 yards
lower down and the finish sixty yards higher up stream than
in the usual Henley Regatta course of 1 mile 550 yards.
There was one slight bend (near start) on Berks side, and
another (near middle) on Bucks side.
The weather was fine throughout, and very like that experienced at the Regatta early in the same month. The conditions
were nearly perfect throughout, what little breeze there was
being off the Berkshire shore at the start, and straight up the
course afterwards. Perhaps the first and last days were a
little faster than the others. The best sculling time to halfway
was Von Gaza's, on Tuesday. The times for sculls, fours, and
eights were very fast in the finals. In the nineteen races of
the meeting the Bucks station was successful thirteen times,
but no difference in the conditions can be stated.

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149

OLYMPIC REGATTA TIMES COMPARED WITH HENLEY
REGATTA COURSE
SCULLS

The average pace of the Henley Regatta record holder being
14ft. per second for 1 mile 550 yards, would give 7isec. for the
extra 330 yards of the Olympic Regatta. Adding 5sec. for the
extra fatigue, we get 8min. iosec. + imin. i6sec, or a total of
gmin. 26sec, being Blackstaffe's time.
PAIRS

A similar process gives gmin. 3isec. for the Pairs, and Fenning
and Thomson did gmin. 4isec, a difference which fairly expresses
the difference between them and the pair which equalled record
in 1906. Racing on the same day as Blackstaffe, they were
only isec. faster to Fawley than he was, and 5sec. slower than
Von Gaza on the first day.
FOURS

By the same reckoning Magdalen's time for the extra 330
yards should be 65sec, + 4sec. for fatigue, which may be added
to their previous record of 7mm. 28sec. earlier in the month,
and will produce 8min. 37sec. for the Olympic course, which they
did in 8min. 34sec, showing that their speed was very high.
EIGHTS

The Henley record holders moved at i6|ft. per sec, or
330 yards in 59sec. Adding 3sec. for fatigue, we get 7mm.
53sec. for the Olympic course. Leander won by two lengths,
without being unduly pressed, in 7mm. 52sec, and were therefore probably moving as fast as any eight ever covered those
waters.
THE OLYMPIC REGATTA
The course arranged for these international competitions was
practically that used for Henley Regatta, 330 yards having

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been added to make the distance a mile and^a half. The piles
had been left as they were at the beginning of the month, and
the stands and club inclosures were much the same as for the
great annual event, the differences being some slight increase
in space and a new stand just below the grand stand. The
countries represented were the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Holland, and Hungary. The Germans
had but one representative, a sculler. On the first two days
the conditions were in favour of fast rowing, but no very close
races were seen. On the third day the Belgians v. Cambridge
University race caused much excitement, while the interest
was intense on the last day when Leander beat the Belgians
in the final of the eights. The United Kingdom crews were
successful in all the other events, and the finals were fought
out between home crews.
Messrs. F. I. Pitman and W. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O., umpired
from the launches Hibemia and Consuta, and Mr. Fred Fenner
was the distance Judge.
The arrangements for the Regatta were admirably carried
through, and after the last event the winners were presented
with the Olympic gold medals by Lady Desborough. The
winners of the Eights also received the statuette of Pallas
Athene, presented by Count Brunetta d'Usseaux as a perpetual
challenge trophy for rowing at the Olympic Games. The prizegiving was arranged on a somewhat elaborate and unusual
scale, owing to the international character of a Regatta which
formed part of the Olympic Games of 1908. The drums and
bugles of the Irish Guards were present, and all competitors
rowing in the Regatta received commemoration medals and
model silver oars.

EIGHT-OARED RACE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Canada (Argonaut R.C.) : I. R. Robertson, 11st. 81b. ;
G. F . Wright, 11st. gib. ; J. A. Thomson, i2St. 2 l b . ; W. A. Lewis,
i2St. 31b.; G. B. Balfour, i 2 s t . ; B . R. Gale, i 2 s t . ; Charles Riddy,
11st. i 2 l b . ; G. B. Taylor (str.), i 2 s t . 31b. ; D. E. Kertland (cox.),
8st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Norway (Norwegian Rowing Association) : T. Krohg,

THE OLYMPIC REGATTA, 1908
iost. 31b. ; Erik Bye, i2st. i l b . ; Ambrosius Hoeyer, i2st. i l b . ;
Gustav Haehre, i3st. gib. ; E m i l l r g e n s , i4st. 2lb. ; Hanibal Fegth,
I2st. 2lb. ; Wilhelm Hansen, 11st. 31b. ; Andreas Knudsen (str.),
iost. 81b.; Einar Toensagar (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The Canadians were obviously fast, and soon led. The
leaders' time to the half-distance was 3mm. 55sec. The Canadians
eventually won by two lengths and three-quarters in 8min. 6sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.— United Kingdom (Leander Club) : A. C. Gladstone,
11st. 61b. ; F . S. Kelly, i2St. i l b . ; B . C. Johnstone, i2St. 11 lb. ;
Guy Nickalls, i2st. 61b. ; C. D. Burnell, I4st. 2lb. ; R. H . Sanderson,
13st. 61b.; R. B . Etherington-Smith, i2St. 71b. ; H . C. Bucknall
(str.), u s t . 61b.; G. S. Maclagan (cox.), 8st. 81b
1
Berks Station.—Hungary (Pannonia R.C. and National R.C.) : A.
Klekner, gst. iolb. ; L. de Haraszty, l i s t . ilb. ; A. Szebeny, jun.,
l i s t . iolb. ; R. Eder, jun., u s t . iolb. ; A. Hawtzinger, i2st. 71b. ;
' J . Varady, u s t . iolb.; T. Wampetich, i2St. ; Dr. F . Kirchknopf
(str.), u s t . iolb. ; K. Vasko (cox.), 8st. 41b
o

The Leander eight were very fast away, and cleared Hungary
before reaching the top of Temple Island, reaching the halfcourse in 3mm. 5isec. Leander, paddling in, won by two
lengths in 8min. iosec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.— United Kingdom (Leander Club)
Berks Station.—Canada (Argonaut R.C.)

1
o

Leander started at 11, 21, and 41 strokes, and Canada at
12, 22, and 43, in the quarter, half, and full minute. For a
short distance the boats kept together, but up Temple Island
Leander went the faster, and had gained a length at the top,
while they had a quarter of a length more to the good at the
first signal-box. The Canadians stuck to their work well,
rowing 38 strokes a minute to Leander's 36. At the second box
Leander were a length and a half ahead, their time to the halfdistance being 3mm. 56sec. The Canadians spurted well above
this point, and Leander had to row hard to keep their advantage. At the Henley mile post they had a length and a quarter's
lead, rowing 34 a minute. The Canadians pluckily continued
at yj to 38 a minute, but could not make an impression on
Leander, who, slowing down, won by a length in 8min. I2sec.

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FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Belgium (Royal Club Nautique de Gand) : Oscar
Taelman, 11st. 31b.; Marcel Morimont, iost. n i b . ; Remi Orban,
I2st. 61b. ; Georges Mys, 11st. ; Francois Vergucht, 11st. 81b. ;
Polydore Veirman, i2St. lib.; Oscar de Somville, i2St. 31b.;
M. M. R. Poma (str.), 11st.; Alfred Vanlandeghem (cox.), 8st
1
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom (Cambridge University): F. H. Jerwood, 11st. iolb.; E. W. Powell, 11st. 41b.; O. A. Carver, i2St. 41b.;
E. G. Williams, i 2 st. n i b . ; H. M. Goldsmith, i2St. 41b. ; H. E.
Kitching, i2st. n i b . ; J. S. Burn, i2St. 51b.; D, C. R. Stuart (str.),
11st. 2lb.; R. F. Boyle (cox.), 8st. i2lb
o

The Belgians rowed 22 in the half and 43 in the first minute,
Cambridge doing 21 and 41 in the same time. They were level
for some way up Temple Island; then Cambridge showed a
little bit in front, but they were level again at the first signal.
Above this point the Belgians quickened up, and soon showed
ahead, having a lead of three-quarters of a length at the second
signal, rowing 37 to Cambridge's 36 a minute. The half-course
was reached in 3mm. 57sec, or 2 sec. slower than Leander
against the Canadians; but the conditions were not quite so
good, the wind being slightly stronger and more off the Bucks
bank. At the third signal they were three-quarters of a length
in front, and lost still more up to the Henley mile post, a quarter
of a length of daylight separating them there. Cambridge
were rowing 37 a minute and the Belgians 38 ; the former were
unable to make any impression on the leaders, who won a hard
race by a length and a third in 8min. 22sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom (Leander Club)
Berks Station.—Belgium (Royal Club Nautique de Gand)

1
o

This proved a magnificent race. The Belgians, who had
twice won the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley, and at this
Regatta had defeated Cambridge University, were thought likely
winners by many people. At the start the visitors rowed 12,
23, and 43 strokes in the quarter, half, and minute, and Leander
one stroke a minute slower; the latter, however, gradually
but very slowly showed in front. Along Temple Island both
were rowing 38 a minute, Leander forging slowly ahead and
having half a length to the good at the first signal-box. They

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153

gained another quarter length by the time the second box was
reached, in spite of a fine spurt on the part of the Belgians.
The leaders' time to the half-distance was 3mm. 45sec. Leander
were still going faster, and had a bare length's lead at the
third signal, rowing 36 to the Belgians' 38. At the Henley
mile post Leander were rowing 35 a minute, and were a length
and a quarter in front. Both crews rowed in to the finish
very hard, Leander at 36 and the Belgians at 38 a minute,
the former winning by a good two lengths' distance in the
very fast time of 7mm. 52sec.

FOUR-OARED RACE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom (Magdalen College, Oxford) : C. R.
Cudmore, 11st. iolb.; J. A. Gillan, i2st. 81b.; D. Mackinnon,
I2st. 131b.; J. R. Somers-Smith (str. and steers), iost. 131b
1
Berks Station.—-Canada (Argonaut R.C., Toronto) : G. B. Balfour
(steers), 12st.; B. R. Gale, i2St.; C. Riddy, u s t . i2lb.; G. B.
Taylor (str.), i2St. 31b
o

The Canadians started with the faster stroke, rowing 23 in
the half minute and 44 in the minute to Magdalen's 20 and
38. Magdalen, however, were the first to show in front, and,
rowing in beautiful form, they at once commenced to gain.
Along the Island the Canadians did not steer well, and twice
nearly went into the booms. At the top of the Island Magdalen
led by nearly a length. The Canadians persevered with a fast
stroke, and worked very hard, but they could make no impression on the leaders, who kept their advantage of a length without
being really extended. Magdalen led by rather more than a
length at the half-distance, in 4mm. 5sec. Taylor then spurted,
and drew up a little, but Magdalen quickly went away again,
and led by nearly a length and a half at the Henley mile post.
Magdalen continued to take matters easily and to hold their
own against an inferior crew that ' plugged' along without
getting much pace on the boat. . Finally, the Oxford men won
by two and a quarter lengths. Time, 8min. 34sec.

154

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—United Kingdom [Leander Club) : P. R. Filleul,
lost. 131b.; H . R. Barker, 11st. i 2 l b . ; J. R. K. Fenning, i2st.
2 l b . ; G. L. Thomson (str. and steers), 11st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Holland (Rosi Zeilvereeniging de A mstel, A msterdam) :
H . Hofte (steers), i2st. i 2 l b . ; J. F . K. H . J. Burk, I2st. i o l b . ;
A. Wielsma, I 3 s t . ; B . H . Croon (str.), I3st. 31b
o

Both crews started at 19 and 37, the Leander four leading
out.. The Dutch crew rowed hard, but their steering was
erratic, and at the first signal Leander's lead was not more than
half a length. The Dutch crew continued to row pluckily,
and kept within half a length of the leaders up to the Henley
half-mile post. Leander then began to go away, and were
nearly two lengths in front at the half-distance in 4mm. I4sec.
At the halfway flag the Dutch crew went into the booms, and
Leander waited for them to get clear. On going on again Leander
went away very fast, and led by several lengths at the mile,
the English crew finally winning easily in gmin. 4sec.
FINAL
Berks Station.—United Kingdom
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom

HEAT
(Magdalen College)
(Leander Club)

1
o

Magdalen led out at 19 and 38 to Leander's 20 and 39. It
was a good race all the way up the Island, but Magdalen steered
better than their rivals, and led by their forward canvas at the
top of the Island, and by rather more than a quarter length at
the first signal. At the second signal Magdalen had increased
their lead to three-quarters of a length, and they passed the
halfway mark nearly a length to the good, in 4mm. 10sec.
Somers-Smith steered a beautiful course, but Leander came out
into mid-stream. The latter rowed the faster stroke, but
Magdalen were clear at the third signal, and led by nearly
two lengths at the Old Mile Post. Thomson spurted very hard
along the inclosure, but Magdalen were able to win comfortably
by a length and a half. Time, 8min. 34sec.

PAIR-OARED RACE
FIRST
Berks Station.— United Kingdom

HEAT
(Leander Club) : J. R. K. Fenning

(steers), i2st. 2lb. ; G. L, Thomson (str.), 11st 12lb

1

THE OLYMPIC REGATTA, 1908
Bucks Station.—Canada ^(Argonaut R.C.) :
iost. iolb. ; N . B . Jackes (str.), iost. iolb

155

F. P . Toms (steers),
o

The wind was scarcely perceptible. After a slight delay,
caused by the bleeding of Fenning's nose, the crews got away to
a level start. There was not much advantage to either until
the end of the first minute, in which time Thomson had rowed
39 strokes and Jackes 37. Leander began to lead when some
way up Temple Island, near the top of which the Canadians
touched the piles and lost a length before they got going again.
Leander continued to gain, having a clear length's lead at the
first signal-box, and another length in the next quarter mile.
Rowing well, Leander reached the half-distance in 4mm. 38sec,
easily leading, the Canadians rowing 31 a minute to the latter's
36. Thomson and Fenning easily held their own to the finish,
gaining steadily all the way and steering a good course. Time,
9mm. 46sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—United Kingdom (Leander Club) : G. E . Fairbairn
(steers), 11st. 81b. ; P. Verdon (str.), l i s t . 71b
1
Berks Station.—Germany (Berliner Ruder Club) : Martin Hahnke
(steers), i2St. l i b . ; Willy Diiskow (str.), 11st. 51b
o

There was a shifty breeze off the Bucks shore when this race,
the first after the luncheon interval, was started. The Jesus
College pair led out 21 and 39 to the Germans' 17 and 35, but
steered badly. The crews rowed dead level for the first minute,
but Fairbairn and Verdon then began to gain, and led by a
third of a length at the top of the Island. They had increased
this to half a length at the first signal. The Germans then
went over into the middle of the river, and then back to their
proper station, which lost them some ground. At the halfdistance the Leander crew led by a length and a half in 4mm.
55sec. Directly after the Germans stopped, the stroke oarsman
being unwell, and unable to continue rowing. The leaders
paddled home, and some considerable time after the Germans
finished the course. Time, u m i n . 5sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.— United Kingdom (Leander Club) : J. R. K. Fenning
(steers) ; G. L. Thomson (str.)
1
Bucks Station.— United Kingdom (Leander Club) : G. E. Fairbairn
(steers); P. Verdon (str.)
o

156

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Thomson rowed 19 and 38 strokes and Verdon 19 and 37
in the first half and whole minute. The first named soon
showed slightly in front, and, going faster up Temple Island,
was nearly clear at the top, and almost a length and a quarter
to the good at the first signal-box. The leaders' time to the
halfway mark was 4mm. 36sec, and they continued to easily
keep their distance, rowing well within themselves. Eventually,
Fenning and Thomson won the race fairly easily by two and a
half lengths in gmin. 41 sec.

SCULLING RACE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Germany : B. von Gaza (Wiking Club, Berlin), i2St.
61b
1
Berks Station.—Hungary : E. Killer (National Rowing Club), I2st. 41b. o

The wind was favourable to the scullers from the start. Killer
went off the faster at 19 and 38 strokes, Von Gaza doing 16 and
30. The former led the German for a few strokes, but was
clearly out-classed from the start. Von Gaza soon took the lead.
His time to the half-distance was 5mm. 31 sec. Von Gaza won
easily in 9mm. 35sec.
SECOND HEAT
Bucks Station.—Germany : B. von Gaza
Berks Station.—Canada : L. Scholes {Toronto R.C.), I2st

1
o

There was a light following wind when the scullers went to
the starting-point for the first race of the second day. From
a level start Scholes led out at 21 and 40 to Von Gaza's 18 and
33. The Canadian could not get away, Von Gaza sculling very
steadily at a slower rate. Scholes led along the Island by a
quarter length, but Von Gaza then quickened, and at the
first signal-post led by a few feet. Scholes again went up,
however, and a great struggle was witnessed. Scholes could
not get away from his rival, and the German was again leading
slightly at the second signal. At the half-distance Von Gaza
led by a bare half length, in 4mm. 38sec. Scholes kept rather
near the booms, and Von Gaza increased his lead to just over a
length at the third signal. Another spurt by Scholes slightly
reduced Von Gaza's lead, but the latter kept going well, and

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led by a length and a half at the old mile post. Von Gaza came
over into the middle of the river, but sculled very steadily to
the end, and, although Scholes spurted along the inclosure, the
Berlin representative kept his lead, and won a good race by a
length and a half. Time, gmin. 47sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Hungary : Karl Levitzky (National Rowing
Budapest), iost. 131b
Berks Station.—Italy : Gino Ciabatti (Socidtd Canottieri Arno,
list. lib

Club,
1
Pisa),
o

The Hungarian led by a length and a quarter at the first
signal-post, and he had increased his advantage to two lengths
at the half-distance. Time, 4mm. 52sec. Levitzky finally won
by several lengths. Time, iomin. 8sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom : H . T. Blackstaffe (Vesta R.C.) :
11st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—Canada : W. Bowler (Don R.C, Toronto), gst. 131b. o

This race was spoiled by an accident, but in any event Blackstaffe would probably have won, the Canadian sculling with
little power. Bowler started at 20 and 39 to Blackstaffe's 20
and 38, and the latter led along the Island, despite the fact
that the Canadian kept going at a fast stroke. Blackstaffe
was rather more than a length ahead at the top of the Island,
and steering a beautiful course. Bowler kept much too close
to the booms, and just after the second signal-box he hit the
booms with such force that his right scull was knocked out of
his hand. He did not upset, and Blackstaffe waited for him.
Going on again, Blackstaffe soon secured the lead, but Bowler
once more went into the booms, and fell out of his boat on to
the boom, smashing the front weatherboards. He was helped
into his boat by the occupants of a punt, and went on again.
Blackstaffe completed the course alone, Bowler paddling in a
long time after. Blackstaffe's time was 4mm. 5osec. for the
half-distance, and iomin. 3sec. for the full course.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.— United Kingdom ; A. McCulloch (Leander Club),
I2st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Belgium ; Joseph Hermans (Cercle des Regates de
Bruxelles), iost. 71b
o
4

158

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914

Hermans got away at the faster stroke of 19 in the half and
37 in the full minute to McCulloch's 17 and 37 in the same time.
The Leander sculler at once began to draw away. His time
to the half-distance was 4mm. 54sec, McCulloch winning
easily in iomin. 8sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom : A. McCulloch (Leander Club),
I2St. 4lb
I
Berks Station.—Hungary : K. Levitzky (National R.C.,
Hungary),
iost. 131b
o

McCulloch sculled 17 strokes and 33 to Levitzky's 19 and 35.
At the second box he led by some four lengths, and his time
to halfway was 4mm. 53sec. McCulloch from here took matters
very easily, sculling only 22 strokes a minute, and eventually
winning in iomin. 22sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom : H . T. Blackstaffe (Vesta R.C.),
11st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—Germany : B. von Gaza (Viking Club, Berlin), I2st.
61b
o

Gaza started at 18 and 33 in the half and minute, and Blackstaffe 19 and 36. They sculled on level terms to the first signalbox ; the German then crossed over rather close to Blackstaffe,
who from that point began gradually to go away, having threequarters of a length at Remenham Rectory, where the German
suddenly stopped. Blackstaffe, going on, reached the halfdistance in 4mm. 46sec, and covered the course in iomin. I4sec.
It afterwards transpired that the German had broken his
stretcher.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—United Kingdom ; H. T. Blackstaffe (Vesta R.C.) , . 1
Bucks Station.—United Kingdom : A. McCulloch (Leander Club) . . . o

This produced a very fine race, which resulted in the defeat
of the holder of the Diamond Sculls. Blackstaffe started at 1.9
and 35 to McCulloch's 18 and 34, but the latter led out, and,
increasing his lead along the Island, was three-quarters of a
length ahead on coming out into the open water. At the first
signal-box McCulloch led by a length and a quarter. Both
scullers were steering excellently. Blackstaffe spurted and

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159

began to draw up, McCulloch's advantage being barely a quarter
of a length at the second signal. In the next fifty yards Blackstaffe drew level, and at the half-distance he led by a quarter
length, in 4mm. 37sec. A grand struggle ensued, but Blackstaffe gained slowly, and led by three-quarters of a length at
the third signal. McCulloch spurted hard, but could make no
impression, and the Vesta man led by a length and a quarter
at the old mile post. McCulloch made a final spurt along the
inclosure, but Blackstaffe immediately responded, and gained
a very popular victory by a length and a quarter. Time, 9mm.
26sec.
At the meeting in December a vote of thanks was read from
the Amateur Rowing Association, who had the management
of the Olympic Regatta, for the kindness of the Committee of
Management of Henley Royal Regatta in having placed at
the disposal of the A.R.A. Committee for the purpose of the
Olympic Regatta, free of cost, their piles, booms, stands, tents,
fencing, boathouse, and rented lands.
The same Committee of Management as last year was reelected for the year 1909, except that Lord Desborough was
put in in the place of Colonel Willan, who resigned.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1909
HENLEY

TIMES, 1 9 0 9

MONDAY
Race.

Thames . . .
Ladies' . . . .
Thames . . .
Thames . . .
Thames . . .
Diamonds. .
Thames . . .
Diamonds. .
Thames . . .
Thames . . .
Thames . . .
Diamonds..

Winner.

looser.

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Kingston
v.
(St. John's, Ox., scratched)
Corpus, Ox. . . v. Jesus, Cam. . . Bucks . 3.36
7.39
Engineers . .
Thames
Bucks . 3.48
7-57
Trin. H a l l . .
Corpus, Cam.
Bucks ., 3-43
7-45
Clare, Cam.
Vesta
Bucks . 3-45
7-55
Edye
Gladstone . . . . Berks . 4.27
9.41
Oriel, Ox. .,
Pembroke, Cam. Bucks . 3-45
7-57
Stuart
Powell
Bucks . 4.28
9.27
Kingston . .
Twickenham . . Berks . 355
8.12
Anglian . . .
Jesus, Cam. . . Bucks . 3-53
8.n
B.N.C
Engineers . . . . Bucks . 3-5°
8.10
Cloutte
v. Donaldson . . . Bucks .. 4-36
10.10

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914

i6o
Race.
Thames
Wyf olds
Thames
Thames
Thames
Thames
Wyf olds
Ladies'
Wyf olds

...
...
...
...
...
...
...

Winner.
First T r i n i t y . .

I^ser.

Station.
Bucks
Berks
Trinity, Ox. . . v. Christ Church
Bucks
Wadham, Ox. v. Downing, Cam. Bucks
v. Corpus, Ox. . . Bucks
Bucks
v Hall
v. Magdalen . . . . Bucks
Kingston
Bucks
B.N.C
v. Engineers
Berks

]Fawley.
. . 3-53
. . 4.7
. . 3-44
.. 3-44
.,. 3.38
.,. 3 4 1
.,. 4 . 5
.,. 3.44
. . 4.10

Finish.
•• 8.15
. . 8.48
•• 7.48
•• 7 4 7
. . 7-35
•• 7 4 4
. . 8.27
..• 7 4 4
.., 8.44

TUESDAY

Race.
Ladies' . . . .
Visitors' . . .
Ladies' . . . .
Diamonds..
Thames . . .
Diamonds..
Wyf olds . . .
Thames . . .
Wyf olds . . .
,
Diamonds..
Ladies'
Diamonds..
Thames . . ..

Ladies'
Wyf olds
Thames
Wyf olds
Visitors'

.. .
..
..
.. .

Station.
Fawley. Finis
Winner.
. I,0ser.
First T r i n i t y . .
. (Clare stopped in i> min.)
St. John's, Ox. v. Trin. Hall . . . Bucks . . 3.27 • . 8.22
B.N.C
Bucks . . 3 4 1 .•• 7 4 i
Bucks . . 4.28 .,• 9-3 1
Oriel
Bucks . . 3 4 2 • . 7.41
Thomson . . . .
Bucks . . 4.23 . . 9.2
Jesus, Cam. . .
Berks . • 3-32 ... 7.26
Balliol, O x . . . .
Berks . • 3.51 • . 8,5
Wadham, Ox.
Berks . • 3-42 • . 7.46
University, Ox
Bucks . . 4.0 . • 8.33
Magdalen, Ox,
Bucks . • 3.3i • • 7-30
Bucks . . 4.21 . . 9.12
Corpus, Ox. . . v. Pembroke, Cam. Bucks . • 3-32 . . 7.27
Becks . . 4.25 . . 9.21
, v. Filleul
B.N.C
. v. First Trinity . . Bucks . • 3-39 • . 7.36
f Johnstone and v. Johnston and
| Berks . • 4.15 • . 8.58
St. John's, Ox
Christ Church

Bucks
Berks
, v. Trinity, Ox. . . Bucks
Berks
First Trinity... v. Balliol, Ox. . . . Berks

. • 3-29
. • 4-55
. • 3.37
. • 4.3
.. . 4 . 0

••
•.
••
•.
•.

7.14
8.6
7-34
8.22
8.4

WEDNESDAY

Race.
Ladies' . . . .
Wyf olds . . .

Stewards' .
Ladies' . . .
Thames . .
Diamonds.
Wyf olds . . .
Diamonds.
Thames . . .

looser.
Winner.
Station.
Fawley. Finish.
St. John's, Ox:. v. B.N.C
Bucks .•• 3-32 • . 7.27
Christ Church v. University . . . Berks .•• 3.51 • . 8.IO
Jesus, Cam. .
. Bucks .•• 3-3i • . 7.19
. v. Magdalen
. Bucks ,.. 3-27 • . 7.12
. v. Trin. Hall . . .
Bucks . . 3.50 . . 8.IO
First Trinity. . v. Corpus, Ox. , . Berks •• 3.33 • • 7-23
Wadham, Ox,, v. Clare, Cam. . .
Bucks . . 3.38 • . 7.27
. Berks . . 4.18 .,. 8.59
Balliol, Ox. . .
. Bucks •• 3 4 7 •.. 8.3
. Bucks . . 4.15 ... 9.0
Oriel, Ox
. v. B . N . C , Ox. . . . Bucks •• 3 4 5 . . 7.41

HENLEY, 1909
Race.

Visitors' . .
Stewards' ,
p .
Pairs . . .
Visitors'

Winner.

looser.

St. John's,Ox
Magdalen, Ox.
f Johnstone and
\
Williams
/ Beresford and
v Vernon . . . .
Christ Church

161
Station.

v. Trinity, Cam.
Bucks
v. Fairbairn and ~\^ ,
Arnold
J
v. Parker and
1 Berks
Culme-Seymour
v. First Trinity . . Bucks

Fawley.

Finish.

Rowed over.
3.55 • 8.6
4.13 •

9-9

4.17 .

9.13

3-47 •

8.11

THURSDAY'S FINALS

Race.
Ladies' . . .
Stewards' .
Wyfolds . .
Grand
Diamonds.
Thames . .
Pairs . . .
Visitors'

Fawley. Finish.
l,oset.
Station.
3.24 . 7-9
St. John's, Ox. v. First Trinity . . Berks
Thames . . . . .
Magdalen, Ox.
Bucks
3-4° • 7.33
Balliol, Ox. .,
Christ Church
Bucks
3-44 • 7-44
Belgians . . . . .
Jesus, Cam. . . Bucks
3.24 • 7.8
Stuart
Lucas
Bucks
4-7 • 8.30
Wadham, Ox.
Oriel, Ox
Bucks
3.34 • 7.21
f Johnstone and v. Beresford and
J Berks
4.2
. 8.30
\
Williams . .
Vernon
Christ Church v. St. John's, Ox. Berks
3-47 • 7-53
Timekeepers : Theodore A. Cook, Victor Mansell.
Winner.

The weather was generally very bad except on the last day ;
when it did not rain, it blew. On Thursday there was much
less rain, and the wind, though off the Bucks bushes, was more
following than before.
Bucks won forty-five races to eighteen from Berks, throughout the Regatta, and this about represented the odds against
any boat (otherwise fairly equal to its opponent) which drew
the Berks station on Tuesday and Wednesday. No records
were possible under the circumstances, but good time was done
for the Wyfolds; and the Diamonds took exactly the same time
as the Pairs.
It was the general opinion that in fine weather the Belgians
would not have won on Wednesday against Magdalen.
Oxford won twenty-nine races, with four finals.
Cambridge won fourteen races, with the Pairs.
Metropolitan clubs won seventeen races, with two finals.
The Regatta look place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday, July 5, 6, 7, 8, commencing at 11 o'clock on the
first two days, 11.30 on the third day, and 12 o'clock on
Thursday.
The arrangements generally were the same as in the previous
years.
11

16a

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914

The Umpires were Mr. F . I. Pitman and Mr. W. A. L.
Fletcher, D.S.O.
Mr. F. Fenner acted as Judge.
Messrs. T. A. Cook and V. Mansell were the official Timekeepers.
Unsettled and cold weather on the whole tended to spoil
the Regatta, the second day being one of the worst Regatta
days on record. The third and last days were lucky to escape
rain which threatened from the heavy clouds overhead, though
there was a strong wind across the course.
The Belgians had twice won the Grand before, and had
seven of the same men rowing who had won previously. They
were very fast, and only one of our very first-class crews could
have beaten them. Leander were not a good crew, and failed
to produce anything like the fine form shown by their eight
for the Olympic Regatta of 1908. The Thames Club sent a
fine four, which carried off the Stewards' Cup, beating that
redoubtable Magdalen four-oar which had won at Henley for
two years; the latter, however, were not in the form they
showed in 1908, when they beat the same Thames crew. St.
John's College most thoroughly deserved to win a cup at the
Regatta for the first time, and sent a really fine crew, who were
only a second slower in beating First Trinity for the Ladies'
than the Belgians were in the final for the Grand Challenge
Cup. The Balliol four were a strong crew, and won the Wyf olds
in time which had only once been beaten in the final for this
cup. Wadham College, holders of the Thames Cup, won it
again with a useful crew rowing with good length and life. The
Visitors' Cup was won by Christ Church, who earlier in the day
were beaten for the Wyf olds ; they rowed in good form, although
not very powerfully. Johnstone and Williams won the Goblets
comfortably; they made an excellent pair. Johnstone won
this event for the third time.
The best race of Monday was that between Radley and Brasenose, the school unluckily being defeated by only 3ft. after
putting up a splendid race. The second heat of the Wyfolds
also produced a keen struggle between Magdalen School and
Kingston, which was won by the latter by the narrow margin
of 6ft. only.

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163

The weather was again dull and cold on Tuesday, and a
shower fell during the morning. After the lunch interval rain
fell steadily, and at about four o'clock a tremendous downpour
made the conditions very miserable for the spectators. The
heavy rain continued to fall until racing was over, and drove
nearly all the boats off the river, the last few heats having scarcely
any spectators to view them.
Wednesday was again overcast, and rain threatened, but
beyond a few drops it kept fine, and during the afternoon the
sun shone, making the change very pleasant from the previous
day. The wind was fairly strong, and blew across from the
Bucks bank, giving some advantage to the boats having that
station, as they had more shelter under the booms. There was
some splendid racing during that day, the two heats of the
Grand Challenge Cup producing excellent contests.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : E. C. Henty, 11st. 71b.;
C. N. Rich, 11st. gib. ; J. Urquhart, i2St. 51b.; H . E . Swanston,
i2St. 71b. ; F . G. Hudson, 12st. 81b. ; H. J . S. Shields, 11st. 71b. ;
H. M. Goldsmith, i2St. 41b. ; G. E. Fairbairn (str.), 11st. iolb. ;
W. P . Ainley (cox.), gst. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : J. E . Dewar, iost. 81b. ; C. Taylor,
iost. 71b.; R. F . Middleton, 11st. i2lb. ; H. E . W . L u t t , i2St. ;
G. G. Taylor, i 4 s t . ; R. E. H. Healey, 11st. 4 l b . ; A. W. Nolan,
i2St. 31b. ; L. Balfour (str.), iost. 61b. ; C. G. H. Morse (cox.),
8st. iolb
o

London gave Jesus a very hard race in this heat. Rowing
22 and 41 to Jesus's 20 and 39, London held their own all the
way up the Island, and at the quarter-mile post the boats were
dead level. Jesus then gained slightly, and led by their forward
canvas at the farm; but could not improve upon this, and at
Fawley the Cambridge crew led by a bare quarter of a length,
in 3mm. 32sec. Both crews spurted at the mile, where Jesus
still led slightly. London's effort, however, died out at the
inclosure, and Jesus won a great race by a bare length in
7min. 26sec. The winners were quite rowed out at the finish.

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SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford: J. R. Somers-Smith,
11st. 2lb. ; C. R. Cudmore, i2St. 2lb. ; P. Fleming, i2st. iolb. ;
A. S. Garton, i3st. gib. ; D. Mackinnon, i3st. 2lb. ; J. A. Gillan,
I3st. lib. ; A. G. Kirby, i3St. 131b. ; Hon. R. P . Stanhope (str.),
gst. n i b . ; A. W. F . Donkin (cox.), 8st. 81b
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : A. E. Snellgrove, iost. ; H. G. Irwin,
iost. I2lb. ; F. Trewby, 11st. 81b.; A. Elms, 11st. 61b.; C. G.
Rought, i3St. ; C. M. Spielmann, i2st. 11 lb. ; H. Messom, 11st.
iolb . ; B. Logan (str.), i2St. 81b. ; H. E. Greenwood (cox.), gst. 61b. o

Thames rowed a very fast stroke at the start, doing 24 and
45 in the half and full minute. Magdalen rowed 20 and 40.
The Oxford crew drew slowly ahead, rowing with great power
in good form. They led by half a length at the quarter mile,
and were clear at the half mile. Thames continued to row a
fast stroke, but Magdalen were fully a length and a half in front
at Fawley (time, 3mm. 3isec). Afterwards the result was never
in doubt. Magdalen dropped to a strong paddle, and won
easily in 7mm. 30sec. The race was rowed in heavy rain, and
there was little wind.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Leander Club : C. A. Gladstone, iost. i2lb. ; R. W. M.
Arbuthnot, iost. 41b. ; A. C. Gladstone, 11st. 61b. ; B. C. Johnstone,
i2St. 1 lib. ; E. G. Williams, i3st. ; J. S. Burn, i2st. 81b. ; H . R.
Barker, 12st. 41b. ; R. C. Bourne (str.), u s t . lib. ; B. G. A. Scott
(cox.), 8st. iolb
o

A strong wind was blowing when this heat started, giving the
crew on the Bucks station an advantage. Leander started at
22 and 41 to Jesus's 19 and 37, and led at once, being nearly
a third of a length ahead at the quarter-mile signal. Leander
steered rather wide in the round, and Leander's lead had been
reduced to less than half a length at the half mile. Jesus continued to gain, and the boats were level at Fawley (3mm. 31 sec.)
and also at the three-quarter-mile post. Jesus went up opposite
the Grosvenor Club, and led by their forward canvas at the
mile. Leander spurted at the lower end of the inclosure, but
Jesus kept their form well, and won a fine race by a third of a
length. Time, 7mm. igsec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Royal Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium : U. Molmans,
iost. I 2 l b . ; G. Visser, u s t . iolb.; St. Kowalski, u s t . i o l b . ;

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R. Orban, i2st. iolb. ; F . Vergucht, i2st. ; P. Veirman, i2st. 81b. ;
O. de Somville, i2st. 71b.; M. M. R. Poma (str.), 11st. 81b.; A.
1
< Vanlandeghem (cox.), 8st. i2lb
p
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford . . .
o

The Belgians had the advantage of the Bucks station with a
' Bushes ' wind. At the start Magdalen went away rather the
faster, rowing n , 21, and 40 in the first minute. The Belgians
put in 12, 22, and 43 in the same time. Up Temple Island the
Nautique slowly drew past Magdalen, and at the quarter mile
had a half-length advantage. Magdalen then began to draw
up, and were only a canvas behind at the half mile, and nearly
level at Fawley Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 27sec). At the
three-quarter-mile post the crews were dead level, and just
above Magdalen showed slightly in front for the first time.
Below the mile the Belgians drew up a little again, and led there
by a few feet. The Nautique then began to spurt hard, and,
in spite of Magdalen's efforts to hold them, the Belgians established a half-length lead, by which distance they won the race
in 7mm. I2sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Royal Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

1
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A gusty cross wind was blowing when this race started at
three o'clock. Jesus were unfortunate in having the worse
station at the start. Neither crew got off particularly well, but
the Belgians soon began to lead, rowing 22 and 42 strokes, Jesus
putting in 20 and 39 in the half and first minute respectively.
Halfway up Temple Island the Belgians began to gain, and they
led by half a length at the quarter-mile post. Jesus spurted
above the Island, but the Belgians again drew away to the half
mile, having a little more than half a length there. Their time
to Fawley was 3mm. 24sec, and at that point Jesus began to
go up a little, and gained up to the three-quarter-mile post,
where they were only a quarter of a length behind. The Belgians spurted hard up to the mile, and led by three-quarters
of a length, Jesus feeling the wind more on the Berks side. Up
Phyllis Court wall Jesus spurted magnificently, rowing 40 a
minute ; but the Belgians were now going quite comfortably,
and they won by a bare length in 7mm. 8sec.

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LADIES' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Oxford : J. D. Mackworth,
9st. 71b.; R. W. Dugdale, l i s t . 2 l b . ; C. R. Haigh, 11st. 71b.;
E . E . Potter, I2st. 2 l b . ; L. F . Nalder, 11st. iolb. ; G. O. W. Willink,
I2st. 2lb. ; C. Bushell, 11st. 81b. ; S. Vaux (str.), 11st. 71b. ; L.
Powell (cox.), gst. 51b
1
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : W. R. Batty, iost. ;
H . P . Hill, 11st. 61b. ; N . Moore, 11st. i 2 l b . ; O. W. Darch, i3St.
I 2 l b . ; G. F. Elmslie, i2St. iolb. ; C. Coles, 11st. 2lb. ; J. Manifold,
iost. 2lb. ; T. M. Crowe (str.), 11st. 2lb. ; H. Farrell (cox.), gst. 31b. o

This was the second race of the day, and there was no wind
blowing at all when they started. Corpus led from the start,
rowing 22 and 41 in the half and full minute respectively to the
19 and 36 rowed by Jesus. The first named had a length's
lead at the top of Temple Island, and one and a quarter at the
quarter mile. Holding their lead easily, they reached Fawley
Court Boathouse in 3mm. 36sec, two lengths ahead. The race
finished eventually in favour of Corpus, who won comfortably
in 7min. 36sec. by two lengths.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford : T. P . Coe, 9st. 41b. ;
A. S. V. Acott, 11st. n i b . ; J. M. Guilfoyle, I2st. 71b.; J. T. Gilbert,
I2st. 4 l b . ; N. Field, i3st. 131b. ; G. R. Frere, I2st. 6lb. ; J. H .
Knox, i2St. 61b. ; P . G. Pope (str.), 11st. 131b. ; J. W. Horan (cox.),
gst. 31b
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : F . G. Stammers, gst. i 2 l b . ; G. W .
Titherington, iost. i 2 l b . ; R. S. Knowles, 11st. n i b . ; E . G. Russell,
11st. 31b.; M. S. Ell, l i s t . ; H. S. Illingworth, l i s t . gib. ; R. G.
Roberts, i2st. i2lb. ; E. B. H . Johnson (str.), gst. 131b.; N. Collins
(cox.), 8st
o

Radley rowed 20 and 38 in the half and first minute respectively to the 19 and 37 by Brasenose. Both crews started
well, and they were level up Temple Island, being still so at
the quarter-mile post, both rowing 34 a minute. At the half
mile Brasenose showed* a few feet in front, and passed Fawley
in 3min. 4sec. Radley spurted, and they were again level
at the three-quarter-mile post. Both crews were rowing 33 a
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From this point the crew spurted in to the finish, first one and
then the other leading by a foot or so, Brasenose eventually
winning a fine race by 3ft. in 7mm. 44sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : M. Dafifarn, 11st. ilb.;R. S. Shove, i2St. ilb. ; F . E. Hellyer, i2St. 2 l b . ; E . D. Clark,
i3St. 41b. ; A. S. Lloyd, i2st. i o l b . ; J. B. Rosher, I3st. gib. ; E .
Donaldson, i2st. 31b. ; H. G. Palmer (str.), 11st. 31b.; D. G. Duff
(cox.), 8st. 31b.
1
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge : A. E . Panter, iost. 12U).;
C. H . Staveley, i 2 s t . ; A. W. Cott, i2st. ; G. P . Keen, i2st. 61b.;
E. F . Habershon, i2st. 41b. ; E . D. P . Pinks, i2st. 81b. ; W. P .
Pulman, 11st. 51b.; H . Lumb (str.), iost. i 2 l b . ; J. A. Hall (cox.),
gst. 2lb
o

Both rowed 40 in the first minute, but First Trinity led from
the start, and were three-quarters of a length ahead on reaching
the open water. Soon after Clare ceased to persevere, preferring
to reserve themselves for the Thames Cup later in the day.
First Trinity passed Fawley in 3mm. 40sec, and completed the
course in 8min. 6sec. Clare paddled home a long way astern.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford : H . C. Doyne, iost. iolb. ;
G. L. P . Henderson, 11st. 12lb.; B. S. Harvey, l i s t . 41b. ; K. B .
Schack, 11st. 51b. ; J. M. Monk, i 2 s t . ; B . F . Ayrton, 11st. 31b. ;
W. P . M. Newman, 11st. i l b . ; C. J. Kempson (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
C. S. E m d e n (cox.), 8st. gib
o

Trinity started at 21 and 40 to Brasenose's 18 and 37. A
good race ensued along the Island, and the boats were level at
the quarter-mile post. Trinity rowed the faster stroke, but
B.N.C. commenced to gain, and led by a quarter of a length
at the half mile, and rather more at Fawley in 3mm. 4isec.
Trinity rowed with plenty of life, and Brasenose were not more
than a quarter length ahead at the mile. Brasenose spurted
along the inclosure, and won by half a length. Time, 7mm.
41sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.-—Corpus Christi College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : K. Anderson^ 11st.
4 l b . ; W. H. Miles, 11st. 61b.; J. A. Hartcup, 11st. o l b . ; F . T. C.

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Young, 11st. 51b. ; J. H. Gardner, i2st. i2lb. ; P. V. G. Van der
Byl, i2St. ; M. N. Perrin, I2st. I2lb. ; M. A. Lloyd (str.), 11st. ;
A. R. Rossiter (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

Corpus rowed 37 to Pembroke's 35 in the first minute, and
gained so rapidly that they led by half a length by the time
the Island was cleared. Corpus gradually increased their
advantage, and led by just over a length at Fawley in 3mm.
32 ,ec. Pembroke spurted, but were a length behind at the
three-quarter-mile post, and a trifle less at the mile. Pembroke
made a great effort along the inclosure, but, although they
reduced the gap, they could not quite get up, and Corpus gained
a rather unexpected victory by a third of a length. Time,
7min. 27sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford; LI. A. Hugh-Jones,
11st. 31b. ; G. J . Harter, l i s t . 41b. ; J. W. Williams, 11st. 51b. ;
E . D. Rose, 11st. i2lb. ; G. W. Lambert, i2st. ; A. E. Kitchin,
i2st. 1 lib. ; A. W. Atkinson, 11st. 61b. ; V. Hope (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
A. R. Villar (cox.), 8st. 6lb
1
Berks Station.—Eton College : C. E. Tinne, 11st. i o l b . ; F. H. Naylor,
12st. l i b . ; A. F . Granville-Smith, u s t . iolb. ; E. E . F . Loyd,
i2st. iolb. ; A. N. Fielden, i2st. i2lb. ; A. F. R. Wiggins, i2St. 41b. ;
C. R. le B . Smith, 12st. 81b.; L. S. Chanler (str.), iost. 81b. ;,
R. H. O. H a n b u r y (cox.), 8st. 2lb
o

This heat provided a very close and exciting race. Eton,
who had four old " colours " in the boat, rowed 21 and 40 in
the first minute, and St. John's 20 and 39. The crews were
level for the first quarter mile, each making a great effort to
secure the lead. At the half-mile post St. John's commenced
to gain, and they had an advantage of a quarter of a length
at Fawley (time, 3mm. 29sec). Eton were rowing the faster
stroke, but St. John's kept their lead by replying to Eton's
spurt. At the mile post St. John's lead was not more than
half a length. The repeated spurts told on Eton, and along
the inclosure they fell away, rolling badly once or twice, with
the result that St. John's won a hard race by a bare length.
Time, 7mm. I4sec.—the fastest during the day.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
J3erks Station.—Braseno.se College, Oxford . . . .

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When this race, the first of the day, started there was an upstream wind off the Bucks shore. Brasenose rowed 22 and
42 and St. John's 21 and 40. B.N.C. led for a few strokes, but
St. John's soon went ahead, and, rowing the more powerful
stroke, led by half a length at the quarter mile and threequarters at the half mile. At Fawley they were just clear in
3mm. 32sec. Afterwards Brasenose slowed down, preferring
to reserve themselves for their Thames Cup heat later in the
day. St. John's won easily in 7mm. 27sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Oxford

1
o

Both crews started at 21 and 41 strokes in the half and first
minute respectively, and they were level for some few strokes.
Then Corpus slowly drew ahead, and were nearly half a length
in front at the quarter mile. Before the half mile First had
gained back a quarter length, and at Fawley were only a foot
or so behind, the time to that point being 3mm. 33sec. At the
three-quarter-mile post Corpus were still a few feet ahead, but
First now began to spurt, and, passing Corpus, led by half a
length at the mile. Corpus stuck to them well, but were now
fairly exhausted, and unable to make any impression on First
Trinity, who won by three-quarters of a length. Time, 7mm.
23sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

St. John's rowed in excellent form, and gained the first of a
series of Oxford victories. When the race started there was
an upstream wind blowing in fitful gusts slightly off the Bucks
shore. St. John's rowed 21 and 41 and First Trinity 20 and
40 in the half and full minute. St. John's gained so fast that
at the quarter-mile signal they were three-quarters of a length
ahead. Rowing with far more life than the somewhat ponderous
First crew, St. John's were well clear at Fawley in 3mhi.
24sec. First Trinity never looked like getting on terms, and
St. John's led by a length and a quarter at the mile/and, going

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away fast along the inclosure, won by two and a quarter lengths
in the fast time of 7mm. 9sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : G. N . Vertue, gst. i2lb. ; H. M. S.
Carpenter, i2st. 41b. ; A. T. Chappie, i2st. ilb. ; T. Stordy, i3st.
lib. ; G. S. Dawkins, i3st. 131b.; A. J. Gardiner, 135!. 81b. ; J.
Stordy, i2st. 131b. ; C. M. S t u a r t (str.), 11st. 2lb. ; C. I. Moss (cox.),
7st. iolb
r.o.
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
scr.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers Yacht Club : C. Preedy, lost. i o l b . ;
G. D. Rhodes, n s t . n i b . ; E . P . le Breton, i2st. 2lb. ; A. D. S.
Arbuthnot, i2st. 31b. ; F . L. Brown, i3st. 41b.; E . M. F . Momber,
i2st. 81b. ; P. F. M. Michelli, i2st. 6lb. ; C. E. P . Sankey (str.),
iost. 71b. ; F . V. P . Witts (cox.), gst. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : F . P . Engert, iost. 51b. ; A. F .
Greenwood, iost. 2lb. ; F. J. Stewart, n s t . ; L. P . Langton, n s t .
7lb. ; N. A. Wright, i 2 s t . ; J . Y. Fletcher, i3st. 2lb. ; R. D. W .
Thompson, n s t . 41b. ; C. G. Williams (str.), gst. n i b . ; E . D .
R u t t e r (cox.), gst
o

Thames started at 41 to the Engineers' 38, but the former
were very short, and the Engineers at once commenced to gain.
They led by a quarter of a length at the top of the Island, and
kept that advantage to the half mile. At Fawley the Engineers
led by half a length in 3mm. 48sec. Thames were steered
indifferently, and although they spurted, the Engineers had
increased their lead to three-quarters of a length at the mile
post, and won by that distance. Time, 7mm. 57sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : C. C. Dickens, iost. 61b. ;
M. Nicholson, n s t . 81b. ; C. P. Oldfield, 12st. 71b. ; R. R. Thornley,
l i s t . ; R. S. Adams, 13ST, 31b. ; G. G. C. Pigott, n s t . i o l b . ; W. J .
Davy, i2st. ; T. Gilbert (str.), iost. i o l b . ; G. D. Compston (cox.),
9St. 2lb
1
Berks Station.'—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge ; E . S. P. K. James,
iost. 2lb. ; C. J. Hunter, iost. 71b. ; J. de C. Pook, i2st. 41b. ;
M. H . C. Kelham, n s t . 41b.; C. C. Evans, n s t . 121b.; A. W
Ritchie, i2St. gib.; R. A. Leakey, iost. 91b. ; L. T. Watkins (str.),
11st.; F . L. Cassidi (cox.), gst. i l b
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Corpus were rather quicker off the mark, rowing 20 and 39
in the half and minute respectively, and Hall 19 and 38. Corpus
led slightly up Temple Island, and were a half length ahead at
the quarter mile. Hall increased their stroke, and were only
a quarter length behind at the half mile, and level at Fawley
Court Boathouse (time, 3mm. 43sec). It was a fine race
onward, Hall rowing the faster stroke of 36 to Corpus's 34, the
first named having a small advantage at the mile. They kept
their lead and spurted well at the finish, winning a good race
by half a length in 7mm. 45sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge (crew as in Ladies')
1
Berks Station.— Vesta R.C. : F . W. Crompton, gst. 51b. ; K. O'Kennedy, iost. 51b. ; P . D. Mathie, 11st. ; H. T. Blackstaffe, 11st. 61b. ;
W. Green, i 3 s t . 61b. ; C. W. Covell, i 2 s t . I2lb. ; L. G. Field, iost.
I2lb. ; F . P. Stock (str.), iost. iolb. ; L. G. Applebee (cox.), 8st. gib. o

Clare had no difficulty in winning this heat. They rowed 40
in the first minute to Vesta's 38, and led by half a length on
clearing the Island. This was increased to three-quarters of a
length at the quarter-mile post. Clare gained fast, and led
by one and a half length at the half mile, and the same at
Fawley, passed in 3mm. 45sec. Vesta then gained slightly,
but Clare went away again, and were a length and a half in
front at the mile post. Afterwards the leaders slowed down,
and won easily by a length and a quarter. Time, 7mm. 55sec.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford ; M. P . G. Leonard, iost. 131b. ;
G. H . Findlay, l i s t . ;»JE. A. Dale, 11st. 31b. ; W. G. Worthington,
11st. 131b.; H . W. Wightwick, i2St. 61b.; C. F . J. North, 11st.
iolb. ; J. A. Hislop, iost. n i b . ; J. H. H a y (str.), 11st. 51b.;
J. S. Thompson (cox.), 8st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : W. Worthington,
gst. 41b. ; E. C. Dawson, 11st. 81b. ; C. Warner, 11st. I2lb. ; C. R.
Franklin, i2st. ; J. L. Moxey, i2st. 71b. ; C. H . F . Metcalfe, iost.
i2lb. ; A. G. G. Thompson, 11st. 6lb. ; R. D. S. Charles (str.),
11st. 4 l b . ; G. E. Hall (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

In this heat Oriel easily defeated the Pembroke second boat.
The latter rowed the faster stroke—38 to 37—in the first minute,
but were steered badly along the Island, and Oriel led by half
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at the Farm. At Fawley Oriel were just clear in 3mm. 45sec.
Pembroke struggled along pluckily in the worse station, but
could make no impression on the leaders, who had dropped to
a strong paddle at the mile post, where they led by a length
and a quarter. Pembroke went to pieces and were steered
badly, Oriel finally winning by a length in 7mm. 57sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. ; J. P. Cooper, iost. 71b. ; F .
Messom, iost. 31b.; L. C. F . Millmaker, i2St. 6lb.; S. A. Burn, 11st. ;
J. M. Misick, 12st. 71b. ; P. Wotton, 11st. 81b. ; F . G. Catty, 11st.
7lb. ; D. G. Cherrington (str.), iost. 41b. ; D. S. Holt (cox.), 7st. 71b. o

Kingston rowed 39 to Twickenham's 37 in the first minute,
but the latter slowly gained, and led by half a length at the
quarter-mile post, and rather more than half a length at Remenham Farm. In the open water, where the effect of the wind
was felt, Kingston seemed less bothered than their rivals,
although they were on the Berks station, and they had lessened
the gap at Fawley, passed in 3mm. 55sec. At the three-quartermile post Kingston had drawn level, and by the mile post had
gained a lead of three-quarters of a length. Twickenham
rowed without much life, and Kingston won by one and a
quarter lengths. Time, 8min. I2sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.-—Anglian B.C. : M. W. Piggott, iost. 81b. ; M. L. C.
Gill, l i s t . l i b . ; P . M. Miroy, l i s t . lib. ; B. C. Fisher, iost. i2lb. ;
J. G. A. Green, i2st. 2lb. ; G. B. Penfold, i2st. 6lb.; J. H. Cooling,
l i s t . ; C. J. Sharpe (str.), iost. ; G. Carr (cox.), 8st. i2lb
i
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge (crew as in L a d i e s ' ) . . . . . . . o

Anglian went off at the fast rate of 25 and 43 in the half and
minute respectively, to the 21 and 40 of Jesus. The first
named led slightly from the start, and were a third of a length
in front at the quarter mile. They went away faster above,
rowing 37 a minute, and led by a length at the half mile. They
reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 53sec, Anglian
gaining a quarter length more above this point, but lost it
again before the mile, w7here Jesus spurted well. Anglian,
however, managed to stall off Jesus, and won by three-quarters
of a length in 8min. usee.

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Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford (crew as in Ladies')
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers Y.C

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The Engineers, who had rowed a heat earlier in the day,
were beaten rather easily. Brasenose started at 39 to the
Engineers' 38, and led by three-quarters of a length at the
quarter mile. Brasenose dropped to a strong paddle, but were
clear at Fawley in 3mm. 50sec. Brasenose were only rowing
30 over the last half of the course, and, although the Engineers
spurted near the Leander Club inclosure, they were easily beaten,
B.N.C. winning by one and a quarter lengths in 8min. iosec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : L. J. Cadbury, iost. 131b. ;
C. G. Banister, 11st. iolb. ; C. E. Hammond, 11st. l i b . ; K. D.
Cochrane, i2st. 81b. ; Hon. S. R. Vereker, 11st. 31b. ; B. A. Fenwick,
11st. 131b. ; H . A. Lucas, i2st. 31b. ; -B. Pashkoff (str.), iost. 51b. ;
A. Pashkoff (cox.), gst. 61b
1
Berks Station.—London R.C. : R. N. Soames, iost. 81b. ; F . S. Bond,
i2st. 2lb. ; W. J. M. Harris, 12st. 2lb. ; W. B. Wight, i3st. 61b. ;
H. Olssen, i3st. 71b. ; J. J. Craggs, 11st. 81b. ; H. E. Thorn, i2st.
iolb. ; E . A. Lloyd (str.), iost. 41b. ; C. G. H . Morse (cox.), 8st.
iolb
o

Getting away very smartly at 21 and 42 to First Trinity's
19 and 37, London gradually drew away, and led by half a
length on clearing the Island. Both boats were steered badly,
and at Remenham Farm London had not more than a quarter
of a length's lead. First Trinity kept their form well, and
went up fast at Fawley, passed in 3mm. 53sec. London got
. very scratchy, and Trinity were quite three-quarters of a
length in front at the three-quarter-mile mark. Afterwards
the result was never in doubt, and the First Trinity second
boat won by a length and a quarter in 8min. I5sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford (crew as in Ladies')
1
Berks Station.— Christ Church, Oxford : R. Boumphrey, iost. 41b. ;
M. H. Raikes, i3st. lib. ; O. B. Pratt, l i s t . 81b. ; G. D. Pidgeon,
i2St. 1 ilb. ; A. S. R. Macklin, i2st. g i b . ; G. R. Codrington,
I2st. 61b. ; N. M. Bruce, iost. I2lb. ; N . A. Sprott (str.), gst. 81b. ;
A. G. L. Owen (cox.), 8st. 71b
o

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and, gaining slowly, had obtained an advantage of half a length
at the quarter-mile post. Christ Church spurted, but could
make no impression on the leaders, who passed Fawley just
clear in 3mm. 44sec. Christ Church never ceased to persevere,
but, although they went up a little near the mile post, Trinity
went away again, and won by a length in 7mm. 48sec. The
winners rowed in a new boat, which rode very lightly on the
water. The rudder was placed underneath the boat, midway
between the coxswain's seat and the stern end, and the boat
appeared to answer to it well.
ELEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford: T. de C. Falle, iost. 41b. ;
E . S. Hunt, 11st. 2lb. ; L. E. Fullbrook-Leggatt, 11st. lib. ; J. de
H a r t , 11st. ; R. H. Keable, i2St. ; R. H. Owen, i2St. 41b. ; T. N.
Goddard, iost. gib. ; G. W. H . Walker (str.), 8st. 131b. ; J. H .
Blake (cox.), gst
1
Berks Station.—Downing College, Cambridge : S. H. Gudgin, iost.
131b. ; A. P . Saint, iost. 131b. ; W. E . A. Barclay, l i s t . 71b. ; J.
Hammond, 11st. 131b. ; W. Wankowicz, I3st. lib. ; J. L. Green,
11st. gib. ; F. A. Thoday, iost. iolb. ; A. J. Dare (str.), iost. iolb. ;
A. P . P a t t a n i (cox.), 8st. 2lb
o

Downing started at 23 and 42 and Wadham 18 and 36 in the
half and first minute respectively. For a short distance they
were level, then Wadham quickly forged ahead, having threequarters of a length advantage at the quarter mile. Going
still faster away, they were over a clear length in front at Fawley,
reached in 3mm. 44sec. From this point the race was a procession, Wadham winning by many lengths in 7mm. 47sec.
TWELFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Oxford (crew as in Ladies') . . o

Corpus got away the faster, and rowed 21 and 41 in the half
and minute respectively, Clare putting in 20 and 40. Corpus
led by a canvas at the top of the Island, and half a length at
the quarter-mile post. At the half mile Corpus were two-thirds
of a length to the good. Above this point Clare spurted well,
and went up a quarter length. Fawley was reached in 3mm.
38sec, and before the three-quarter-mile post was reached
Clare raced up level, and led in their turn at the mile by half

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a length. Both spurted well, Clare winning by a bare length
in 7mm. 38sec.
THIRTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Anglian B.C
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge

1,
o

Anglian, rowing in their Belgian style, rowed 23 and 43 in
the first half and minute respectively, Hall doing 19 and 37.
Anglian went away from the start, having half a length at the
top of the Island and three-quarters at the quarter-mile post.
Anglian were still rowing the fast stroke of 38, and had gained
a few more feet at the half mile. They reached Fawley in
3mm. 4isec, rowing 37 to Hall's 34. The positions did not change
much to the end of the race, although Hall spurted below the
mile, and went up a little. Anglian managed to keep their
advantage, winning by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 44sec.
FOURTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C

1
o

Although Kingston rowed 20 and 39 to Oriel's 19 and 37, the
latter went away at once, and led by three-quarters of a length
at the first signal. Kingston were not steered well, and appeared
to be bothered by the wind. At Fawley Oriel led by threequarters of a length in 3mm. 42sec. By the mile post Oriel
had increased their lead to a length, and, going right away,
won easily by one and three-quarter lengths in 7mm. 4isec.
FIFTEENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Anglian B.C

1
o

Anglian, at 22 and 42 to Wadham's 19 and 37, took a slight
lead along the Island, increased to quarter length at the quarter
mile. Wadham rowed in good form, and, drawing level at the
farm, went away so fast that they led by three-quarters of a
length at Fawley in 3mm. 42sec. Anglian rowed 40, but were
very short, and, although Wadham were only doing 32, they
held a lead of nearly two lengths at the mile post, and finally
won easily. Time, 7mm. 46sec.

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SIXTEENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

I
o

Rowing 21 and 40 against 20 and 39 by First Trinity, Brasenose were leading at the end of a minute. At the quarter-mile
post Brasenose led by half a length, and, rowing in much better
form than the Cambridge crew, had gained another quarter
length before passing Fawley in 3mm. 3gsec. First Trinity
increased their rate of striking, but failed to get on terms with
B.N.C., who were just clear at the mile post. First made
another effort along the inclosure, but Brasenose won their
second race of the day by a length in 7mm. 36sec.
SEVENTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge
Berks Station.— Trinity College, Oxford

1
o

Trinity led slightly at the start, rowing 40 in the first minute
to Clare's 37. Clare quickly drew level, and at the quarter-mile
post had secured a lead of nearly a quarter of a length. Both
crews rowed well, but after passing the half-mile post Clare
began to gain, and had a length to spare at Fawley (time,
3mm. 37sec). Trinity spurted opposite the Leander inclosure,
but • Clare kept their form, and finally won by a length and a
quarter. Time, 7mm. 34sec.
EIGHTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge

1
o

Clare rowed 20 and 39 to Wadham's 17 and 34. The latter
led slightly up the Island, and were a quarter of a length in
front at the first signal. Clare went up slightly opposite Rem enham Farm. It was a good race to Fawley, passed in 3mm.
38sec. Wadham rowed with great dash, and had increased
their lead to half a length at the three-quarter mile, and nearly
a length at the mile. Clare persevered pluckily, but wTere
beaten by a more polished crew, Wadham winning by a length.
Time, 7mm. 27sec.
NINETEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford

1
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A very hard race produced an unexpected, success for Oriel.
The latter went away at 19 and 37 to B.N.C.'s 20 and 38. At
the quarter-mile signal Oriel led by their canvas, but Brasenose
gained in the smoother water near the Rectory, and were level
at the half mile. Brasenose gained a trifle, but Oriel were
level at Fawley in 3mm. 45sec. There was nothing in it at the
three-quarter-mile post, but Brasenose gained again, and led
by their canvas at the mile. Oriel were not done with, but,
spurting hard at the lower end of Phyllis Court wall, came up
fast, and snatched a victory by a quarter of a length. Time,
7min. 4isec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford

1
o

The wind was not so strong at the start as during some of the
previous races. Oriel rowed the faster stroke, putting in 20
and 38 in the first half and minute respectively to Wadham's
18 and 36. The first named drew away, leading by a quarter
of a length at a quarter of a mile; but Wadham, who were
rowing a longer stroke and in better form than Oriel, now began
to gain. They were no more than a canvas behind at the half
mile, and took the lead before Fawley, reached in 3mm. 35sec.
At the three-quarter-mile post Wadham led by a quarter of a
length. It was a fine race to the mile, Oriel spurting well to
regain their lost advantage. However, Wadham were drawing
slowly away, rowing well at 36 a minute. They had half a
length the best of it at the mile, and above, with the best station,
began to go away faster. A kite advertisement which was
being hauled in fell into the river just ahead of Wadham, and
they narrowly escaped fouling it. Eventually Wadham won a
fine race by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 2isec.

STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 41b.; K.
Vernon, 11st. 41b. ; C. G. Rought, 13ST.. ; B . Logan (str.), i2St. 81b. 1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : T. D. Richardson (steers),
12

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9St. n i b . ; J. F . A. Trotter, i 2 s t . 61b. ; E. S. Hornidge, i2St. iolb. ;
C. P . Cooke (str.), i2st. iolb
o

Thames rowed 18 and 35 to Hall's 19 and 38, and drew away
at once. Hall went very near the booms along the Island, but
came out again. Thames were nearly two lengths ahead at
the quarter mile, and more at Fawley (time, 3mm. sosec).
Trinity Hall were rowing unevenly and steering indifferently,
and Thames, dropping to a strong paddle, won easily by several
lengths. Time, 8min. iosec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : C. R. Cudmore, i2St. 2 l b . ;
J. A. Gillan, i3st. lib. ; D. Mackinnon, i3st. 2lb. ; J. R. SomersSmith (str. and steers), 11st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Cambridge : L. S. Lloyd, iost. 6lb. ;
J. S. Burn, i2St. 81b. ; M. Donaldson, i3st. 41b.; E . W. Powell
(str. and steers), 11st. 61b
o

Trinity rowed 37 to Magdalen's 35 in the first minute, and
took the lead along the Island after a very level start. Both
crews steered well, and Trinity led by a quarter of a length at
the quarter mile. They increased this to half a length at the
half mile, and kept their lead to Fawley (time, 3mm. 55sec).
Magdalen then made their effort, and at the three-quarter mile
were leading by their canvas. Both crews rowed in good
form. Magdalen were nearly clear at the mile, and they kept
this advantage to the end, winning a capital race by a bare
length. Time, 8min. 6sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames R.C
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford

1
o

The wind was blowing across the river from the Bucks shore
at the start. Magdalen rowed 19 and 36 in the first half and
minute respectively, and Thames 23 and 43 in the same time.
For a few strokes Magdalen seemed to go the faster. The two
crews made for the centre of the course, and nearly collided
halfway up Temple Island. However, Magdalen steered across
under the Island, and Thames went away fast, leading by over
a quarter of a length at the top, and half a length at the quartermile post. Above the quarter mile Thames continued to draw
away rapidly, and led by two lengths at the half mile. The

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leaders reached Fawley in 3mm. 40sec, two lengths ahead,
rowing 34 to Magdalen's 33. At the mile post Thames were
still two lengths in front, and, in spite of some hard spurts by
Magdalen, easily held their advantage, finishing one and a half
lengths ahead in the good time of 7mm. 38sec.

VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford: A. W. Atkinson (steers),
11st. 61b.; E . D. Rose, 11st. i2lb. ; A. E . Kitchin, i2st. n i b . ;
G. J. H a r t e r (str.), 11st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge (crew as in Stewards')
o

The wind almost died away as this heat was rowed. Hall
were away the smarter, rowing 20 and 39 in the half and first
minute, St. John's, at the same stroke, not being very steady.
Hall led at first, but before the top of the Island was reached
St. John's went fast, both crews steering badly, especially St.
John's. At the quarter mile the last named were half a length
to the good, and, gaining fast from this point, led by one and
a half lengths at the half mile. Above St. John's crossed the
river right ahead of Hall, and they arrived at Fawley in 3mm.
7sec, two and a quarter lengths ahead. St. John's were wandering about the river, and Hall touched the booms below the
mile. The former were three lengths ahead at the mile, and
eventually won the race easily in 8min. 22sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : M. Daffarn (steers), 11st.
lib. ; F . E. Hellyer, i 2 s t . 2lb. ; A. S. Lloyd, i2st. iolb. ; J. B .
Rosher (str.), i3St. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford: Hon. J. H. F . Grenfell,
i2St. 2lb. ; V. A. Barrington-Kennett, i2St. 81b. ; J. W. Heinemann,
I2st. 71b. ; M. B . Higgins (str. and steers), 11st. 51b
o

First Trinity rowed 22 and 40 in the first half and full minute,
but Balliol went into the piles halfway up the Island before
rowing a minute. This practically put them out of the race,
for by the time they got clear First had established a winning
lead. Balliol steered badly on going away again, and came right
over, whilst First Trinity went across to the Bucks station. First

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led comfortably at Fawley in 4mm. Balliol had not the
slightest chance of getting up to the leaders, and First Trinity
won easily in 8min. 4sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
r.o.
Bucks Station.— University College, Oxford : J. E. Kempe (steers),
11st. 1 ilb. ; M. L. Hawker, i3st. n i b . ; H . R. Bonsey, i3st. 61b. ;
F. C. Davidson (str.), 11st. i2lb
scr.

University had their No. 3 (H. R. Bonsey) laid up with a
chill, and were unable to row.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford: W. A. Akers, iost. n i b . ;
G. R. Codrington, i2st. 6lb. ; G. E. Hope, I2st. iolb. ; K. T.
Dowding (str. and steers), gst. iolb
1
. Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
o

First Trinity started at 21 and 40 and Christ Church at 19 and
37 in the half and full minute respectively. They nearly collided
at the end of half a minute, but both steered away, and Christ
Church drew out, leading by a length at the quarter-mile post.
Christ Church went away fast above, First steering badly, and
they led by one and a half lengths at the half mile. The time
of the leaders to Fawley was 3mm. 47sec, and they were two
lengths to the good. First then slowed down, and Christ Church
rowed in easy winners in 8min. u s e e .
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford

1
o

Christ Church went off with the lead, rowing 19 and 37 ; St.
John's College rowed 20 and 39 strokes in the half and first
minutes respectively. Just above the Island Christ Church
steered towards the piles, and nearly fouled them, but they were
leading by half a length, which they increased to three-quarters
at the quarter-mile post. Both crews were steering indifferently,
Christ Church always having the best of the race, however, and
they were a length and a half in front at the half mile. St.
John's were feeling the effects of their race in the eight, but
spurted well to Fawley, reached by the leaders in 3mm. 47sec.
Above Fawley Christ Church settled down, and, rowing nicely

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and steering straighter, kept a length and a half from St. John's.
The latter were steering badly at the mile, but stuck to their
work well, being beaten in the end by one and a half lengths
in 7mm. 53sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Molesey B.C. : H. B. Lark, 11st. 2lb. ; K. B . Lark,
11st. 51b. ; F . R. Lark, 11st. 71b. ; P. F . Lark (str. and steers),
11st. i2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : A. E. Snellgrove (steers), iost. ;
H. G. Irwin, iost. i 2 l b . ; F. Trewby, 11st. 81b. ; H. Messom (str.),
11st. iolb
o

Both rowed 22 strokes in the first half minute. Molesey were
very unsteady at first, and were steered badly. However,
they led a short way, and then Thames passed them, and had a
length at the quarter mile. Molesey now began to go better,
and had gained some feet to the half mile. The wind was coming
down the course pretty strongly, the crews reaching Fawley level
in 4mm. o,sec. Above Molesey went the faster, and, passing
Thames, were leading by over a length at the mile. In the
finish Molesey just held their own against Thames, who spurted
well, and they won by a bare length in 8min. 48sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C. : V. Allcard, iost. 81b. ; A. T. Chappie,
i2St. lib. ; J. Stordy, i2st. 131b. ; H. M. S. Carpenter (str. and
steers), i2st. 41b
j
Berks Station.—Magdalen College School: S. C. W. Disney, gst. 11 lb. ;
H . W. Canton, 11st. iolb. ; W. B. Broadbent, 11st. 2lb. ; W. P !
Roberton (str. and steers), iost. 71b
o

This was one of the best races of the day. Kingston, doing 21
and 40 to Magdalen's 19 and 37, led at first. Both steered bad
courses, and Kingston had only a quarter *of a length advantage
at the quarter-mile post, and the same at the half mile. Magdalen
reached Fawley a few feet in front in 4mm. 5sec, and a close
race lasted to the finish, Kingston obtaining the verdict by 6ft.
in 8min. 27sec.

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THIRD HEAT
Berks Stfction.—London R.C. : J. E . Dewar, iost. 81b.; R. E. H .
Healey, 11st. 41b.; A. W. Nolan, i2st. 31b. ; L. Balfour (str. and
steers), iost. 61b
1
Bucks Station,—Royal Engineers Y.C. : H . R. P . Reynolds, iost.
4lb. ; E. M. F . Momber, i2,st. 81b. ; F . L. Brown, i3st. 41b. ; P . G.
Spackman (str. a n d steers), gst. 1 ilb
o

London went away at 19 and 38 for the half and the minute
respectively, to the Engineers' 19 and 36, and were nearly clear
at the first signal. Dropping to 32, London passed the halfmile post with a lead of a length and a half, and rather more at
Fawley in 4mm. usee. Afterwards London were content to
keep their lead, the Engineers being unable to quicken, and
London won easily by a length in 8min. 44sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford (crew as in Visitors' Cup) . . . 1
Bucks Station.— Vesta R.C. : F . P . Stock (steers), iost. iolb. ; H . T.
Blackstaffe, 11st. 61b.; W. Green, i3st. 61b.; L. G. Field (str.), iost.
I2lb
O

Balliol, rowing 22 and 40 in the half and minute, went right
away from Vesta, at 19 and 38. They had gained over a length
at the top of Temple Island, and another half length at the
quarter mile. Still going the faster, they led by two and a
quarter lengths at the half mile. The time to Fawley was 3mm.
51 sec, and at the three-quarter-mile post they had added
another quarter length. They gained no more afterwards. Vesta
raised their stroke a little, and went up before the finish.
The race was won by Balliol by one and three-quarter lengths.
Time, 8min. 5sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.— University College, Oxford : J. E. Kempe (steers),
11st. 1 ilb. ; M. L. Hawker, i3st. n i b . ; H . R. Bonsey, i3st. 61b.;
F. C. Davidson (str.), 11st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Customs Amateur R.C. ; H . A. T. Milward, 11st. ;
T. H . Evans, i2st. 31b. ; T. Cleary, 11st. 81b.; L. A b r a h a m (str.
and steers), i2st.
o

They were level for a few strokes ; then University went away,
rowing 39 to Customs' 43, leading by a length at the upper end
of Temple Island, and another quarter length at the quarter
mile. Just above University came right across, being too far

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ahead to foul Customs, however. The two then changed stations.
University, steering very badly, reached Fawley in 4mm., and
eventually won easily in 8min. 33sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford: W. A. Akers, iost. 11 lb. ;
G. R. Codrington, i2St. 61b.; G. E . Hope, I2st. i o l b . ; K. T.
Dowding (str. and steers), gst. iolb
.
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C
o

Christ Church rowed 19 and 35 strokes and London 21 and
40 in the first half and minute. The metropolitan crew were
outpaced from the start, and were about three-quarters of a
length behind at the upper end of Temple Island. The House
added another quarter length by the time they had reached the
quarter-mile post. The distance separating them was the same
at the half mile, Christ Church having lost a little in steering.
The leaders' time to Fawley was 3mm. 48sec. Above this point
Christ Church gained rapidly, leading London by two and a
half lengths at the mile. London spurted hard there, but were
clearly the losing boat, Christ Church rowing in three and a
half lengths ahead in 8min. 6sec.
SEVENTH
Berks Station.—Molesey B.C
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C

HEAT
1
o

Molesey started at 19 and 38 strokes, and Kingston at 20^and
39 in the half and first minute respectively. The four brothers
Lark soon began to forge ahead, and were three-quarters of a
length ahead at the top of Temple Island. They were rowing
and steering better than on the previous day, and soon had
the pace of Kingston. At the half mile they were a length in
front, and passed Fawley in 4mm. 3sec, slowing down somewhat. At the mile they were one and a half lengths ahead,
and, taking matters fairly comfortably, won by one and threequarter lengths in 8min. 22sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford
Bucks Station.— University College, Oxford

1
o

The wind was right across the river. When this, the first
heat of the day, was rowed it was not very strong, however,

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and made no difference to the result. Christ Church got off
nicely from the start, rowing 19 and 36 to the 19 and 38 rowed
by University. The former went faster from the start, and led
by nearly a length at the quarter mile. Above this point the
House drew right away, leading by three lengths at the half mile,
and reaching Fawley the same distance ahead in 3mm. 5isec.
They dropped to 32 a minute, University rowing 36, and held
their advantage to the finish, winning easily in 8min. 10sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Molesey B.C

1
o

Both crews rowed 40 in the first minute. Balliol led up to the
Island, but steered badly in the open water. They held a lead
of three-quarters of a length at the quarter mile, and increased
it to a length and a half at Fawley (time, 3mm. 46sec). Molesey
steered across the river, but came back again. Balliol slowed
down, but kept their lead easily. They were three lengths ahead
at the mile, and won easily. Time, 8min. 3sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford

1
o

Balliol rowed the faster stroke at the start—21 and 41 to
Christ Church's 19 and 36. There was less wind when this race
was rowed. The crews steered well up the Island, and were
level at the quarter-mile post, where the House came out into
midstream, and Balliol went dangerously near the booms, but
came out again. Christ Church led a trifle at the half mile and
Fawley, which was reached in 3mm. 44sec. Both crews were
in midstream, and a clashing of oars was narrowly avoided. The
race was a good one to watch, the crews being dead level at the
three-quarter-mile signal. Balliol spurted finely, and secured
a lead of three-quarters of a length at the mile. Christ Church
tried to quicken, but became erratic in their steering, and
received Balliol's wash. Finding themselves outpaced, and with
another race later in the day, Christ Church easied up opposite
the inclosure, leaving Balliol to go on and win easily. Time,
7mm. 44sec,

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SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Leander Club : B. C. Johnstone, i2St. n i b . ; E. G.
Williams (str. and steers), I3st.
1
Bucks Station.— Vikings Club : G. S. Johnston, i2st. l i b . ; J. H. E . V.
Millington-Drake (str. and steers), i2st. 2lb
o

Leander were fully expected to win this race, and justified
the general expectations. Williams went off at 20 and 39 to
Drake's 19 and 38, and immediately established a lead, having
the advantage of three lengths at the quarter-mile post.
Before the half mile Leander had slowed down somewhat, and
had not gained much more, the Vikings sticking to their stern
chase well. The leaders passed Fawley in 4mm. 15sec, and
reached the mile four lengths ahead. From there Leander had
an easy task, although the Vikings kept going exceedingly well ;
they were clearly outclassed. In the end Leander won by two
and a half lengths in 8min. 58sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Leander Club
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : B. M. Arnold, 11st. 81b. ;
S. Fairbairn (str. and steers), i4St. 21b. . •
o

Both crews started very fast, Jesus doing 22 and 41 and Leander
21 and 39 in the first half and minute respectively. Leander gained
slightly from the start, but only had a quarter-length lead at the
quarter mile ; but as soon as this point was passed Leander
went ahead faster, and, coming across, rowed ahead of Jesus.
The first named were two lengths ahead at the half mile, where
Jesus easied off. Leander reached Fawley in 4mm. I3sec, and
eventually won easily in 9mm. 9sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.^—Thames R.C. ; J. Beresford (steers), iost. 31b. ;
K. Vernon (str.), 11st. 4.1b.
1
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford: Sir W. L. Parker, Bart.,
iost. i2lb. ; E. V. Culme-Seymour (str.), 11st. 51b
o

Thames rowed 21 and 37 and New 17 and 34. New nearly
went into the booms up the Island, and Thames were well clear
at the quarter-mile signal. Thames were much better together
.than the New pair, whose stroke failed to clear the water properly.

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At Fawley Thames led by some lengths in 4mm. I7sec, came
right away, and, steering well, won very easily. Time, 9mm. .
13sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C

1
o

Leander rowed 21 and 40 to Thames' 23 and 41, and went up
fast along the Island, drawing clear before the first signal.
Leander came over to the Bucks station, but Thames spurted,
and they had to go back again. Leander were more powerful
than the Thames pair, and they led by two lengths at the half
mile and rather more at Fawley, in 4mm. 2sec. Thames spurted
near the Grosvenor, but Leander kept their lead comfortably,
and won by three lengths. Time, 8min. 30sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C, I2st. 2lb
i
Bucks Station.—A. C. Gladstone, Christ Church, Oxford, l i s t . 6lb. . . o

A rather strong wind was blowing against the scullers. Edye'
started at 16 and 31, Gladstone a ttifie faster, he sculling 18 and
32. Gladstone led a trifle at first, but Edye, increasing his
pace, led by a quarter length at the quarter mile. Above Gladstone spurted, and had a foot or so at the half-mile post.
Gladstone, being the more sheltered, led at Fawley (time, 4mm.
27sec), and was three-quarters of a length ahead at the threequarter-mile post. Edye now began to quicken, and, passing
Gladstone, led by half a length at the mile, and a length at the
bottom of Phyllis Court wall. Both had had enough, and
slowTed down at the finish, Edye being the winner of a fine race
by two lengths. Time, 9mm. 4isec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston R.C, iost. iolb
Berks Station.—E. W. Powell, Leander Club, l i s t . 61b

1
o

Powell sculled 19 and 37 and Stuart 20 and 38 in the half
and full minute respectively. There was nothing in the race

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187

up Temple Island; then Stuart gained a few feet, leading by a
little at the quarter mile. Powell felt the wind more than
Stuart from this point, and lost more up to the half mile, where
Stuart led by three-quarters of a length. The time of the leader
to Fawley Court Boathouse was 4mm. 28sec. Powell spurted
well, but Stuart always had the pace of him, and led at the
mile by two lengths. Along Phyllis Court wall Stuart came over
and washed Powell, sculling in two lengths ahead in gmin. 27sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London R.C., I2st
1
Berks Station.—M. Donaldson, First Trinity, Cambridge, i3st. 41b. . . o

Donaldson went off slightly the faster, and led a little, sculling
36 to Cloutte's 35. At the top of Temple Island Cloutte had
gone in front, and led by a quarter length at the quarter mile.
Donaldson was steering badly, and Cloutte continued to gain,
leading by one and a quarter lengths at the half mile. His time
to Fawley was 4mm. 36sec, and he obtained more shelter under
the booms on the Bucks side. At the mile Cloutte led by three
lengths, and from there sculled in very easily, winning by a
length and a quarter in iomin. iosec.}
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—J. H. E . V. Millington-Drake, Magdalen
Oxford, I2st. 2 lb

1
College,
o

They were level for some strokes, Stuart sculling 19 and 35,
Millington Drake 16 and 31, in the first half and minute.
Stuart soon began to go faster, and led by a length at the quarter
mile, sculling a faster stroke than Millington Drake. The first
named was one and a quarter lengths ahead at the quarter
mile, and continued to gain to Fawley (time, 4mm. 28sec).
At the three-quarter-mile post Stuart was half a length clear.
Both were steering good courses, but Stuart had the pace of
his opponent, and won by a length in 9mm. 3isec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—G. L. Thomson, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, i2St. 31b. 1
Berks Station.—G. E. Hope, Christ Church, Oxford, i2st. iolb
o

They both went off at the same stroke, sculling 16 and 30 in
the first half and minute respectively. Hope gained a little at

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the start, was half a length to the good at the top of the Island,
and three-quarters at the quarter mile. Thomson then began
to gain, and was only a quarter length behind at the half mile,
and level at Fawley, reached in 4mm. 23sec. At the threequarter mile Thomson was three-quarters of a length ahead,
and, having some sheltered water under the booms, went
farther ahead. Hope spurted wTell to the mile, but was threequarters of a length behind there. They both spurted well
up Phyllis Court wall, Thomson holding his advantage. Hope
stopped opposite the grand stand, rowed out, and Thomson won
in gmin. 2sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C
Berks Station.—A. H. Cloutte, London R.C

1
o

This was one of the best races of the day. Cloutte started the
faster, sculling 34 to Edye's 31 in the first minute, and led by
three-quarters of a length at the top of the Island. At the
quarter mile he only had a quarter length's advantage, and very
soon afterwards Edye began to draw slowly past. Cloutte, however, quickened, and again led a little at the half mile. At Fawley
(time, 4mm. 2isec.) they were level, but Cloutte again led a
few feet at the three-quarter-mile post. It was a desperate
race onward. They were level at the mile, but Edye drew
ahead above, and gained a length, which he managed to hold
to the finish. Cloutte was so exhausted that he fell out of his
boat, and was dragged into a launch and taken ashore. Time>
gmin. I2sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—R. Lucas, Mayence R.C, Germany, 12st. n i b
1
Berks Station.—P. R. Fiileul, Wadham College, Oxford, iost. 131b. . . o

The German sculler had an easy race against the young
Oxonian, who was expected to have done better. Lucas sculled
38 in the first minute to Filleurs 30, and had a length's lead
at the top of the Island. Fiileul was sculling nicely, but too
slowly for racing, and was nearly four lengths behind at the
half mile. The German passed Fawley in 4mm. 25sec., and,
taking matters easily, won as he liked in gmin. 2isec.

HENLEY, 1909
EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—R. Lucas, Mayence R.C, Germany
Bucks Station.—G. L. Thomson, Trinity Hall, Cambridge

189
1
o

The wind was blowing fairly strongly across the river at the
start when this heat took place. Lucas jumped off the mark
much the faster, sculling 20 in the half and 36 in the minute
to Thomson's 16 and 31, and quickly secured a length's lead,
which he made into a length and three-quarters at the quarter
mile. He did not gain any more, but came right across, and
sculled just ahead of Thomson. Fawley was passed in 4mm.
i8sec, the German sculling about the same distance ahead
until the mile, when Thomson began to go up, and drove him
across to his own side. Both spurted well, Thomson especially
so, but he was unable to make up what he had lost at the beginning, and the German won by nearly a length in 8min. sgsec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. A. Stuart, Kingston R.C
Berks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C

1
o

A strong cross wind blew during this heat. Both men made
a good start, but Stuart soon began to draw away, sculling 36
in the first minute to Edye's 32. Along Temple Island Stuart
gained fast, and led by one and a quarter lengths at the quarter
mile. Edye came up again before the half mile was reached,
and Stuart only led by a length there. His time to Fawley
was 4mm. I5sec, and the Kingston man led by one and a half
lengths, and, drawing a,way faster, led by three lengths at the
three-quarter-mile post. Stuart had the shelter under the
booms, and was holding his lead comfortably. Nearing the
mile Edye spurted, and came up a little, but Stuart easily stalled
off the attacks, and, both easing off before the finish, won by a
length and three-quarters in 9mm. dead.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. A, Stuart, Kingston R.C.
Berks Station.—R. Lucas, Mayence R.C, Germany

1
o

Lucas went off at 22 and 40, and Stuart at 19 and 34. Stuart
gradually forged ahead along the Island, and was nearly clear
at the quarter mile. At the half mile he led by just over a
length. Both men were sculling strongly, but Stuart had more
pace than the German. At Fawley Stuart led by a length

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and a quarter in 4mm. 7sec, and the Kingston man wTas the
same distance ahead at the three-quarter mile. Opposite the
Grosvenor Club Stuart went away fast, and led by over two
lengths at the mile, where the German suddenly stopped. He
went on again almost at once, but Stuart won at his ease. Time,
8min. 30sec.
The Committee of Management was re-elected for the year 1910,
with Lord Ampthill in the place of Mr. A. Brakspear, deceased.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1910
On Monday, July 4, the weather was cloudy, and grew warmer
as the day wore on. Before lunch there was a slight wind off
the Bushes, but by three o'clock this fell, and it was quite calm
for the rest of the racing. The times were:
Race.
12.30
12.35
i-5
1.10

2.30
2-35
3-5
3.10
3-4°
3-45
4-!5

Thames
Thames. .
Thames..
Thames..
Thames..
Thames..
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Thames..
Thames..
Thames..

Station.
looser.
Kensington
Bucks
Kingston . . . Berks
Merton . . . . V Corpus, Ox.
Bucks
Thames . . . V Pembroke, Ox. Bucks
Christ's . . . v. St. Catharine' s Bucks
First Trin. V. Twickenham Berks
Bucks
Balliol . . . . V Jesus, Cam.
Cosgrave . . . Bucks
Engineers . . V
Bucks
Anglian . . . V
Bucks
London . . . V E m m a n u e l . . Berks

Fawley.

Finish.

•
•
•
.
•
.
.

3:39
3-39
3-34
3.40
3-44
3.40
3.29

7-38
7.32
7-30
736
7.4O
741

.

4.20

7.21
9.II

• 3.38
• 3-37
• 3.38

7-33
7-37
7-39

Winner.

Emmanuel

V

On Tuesday the dead calm continued until noon, but it was
never so warm as on Monday evening, and it grew much colder
as the wind rose towards evening. The last race was rowed
in the rain. A slight breeze blew off the Bucks Bushes during
the first heat for the Grand, and this increased after lunch
until five, when there was for the first time some marked difference in the value of the stations, but this was never very much,
and never affected the result of a race. The times were:
11.30

Race.
Ladies' .

Winner.

First Trin.,
Cam.

looser.

v. New College

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Bucks •• 3-34 . . 7.24

HENLEY, 1910
Race.

Winner.

looser.

Visitors'
Grand . . .
Diamonds
Thames. .
Wyfolds
Thames..
Wyfolds

LadyMargt.
Jesus
Dewar
Engineers . .
London . . . .
Clare
Trinity Hall

3.20 T h a m e s . .
3.25 Diamonds

Anglian . . .
Lucas

Ladies' . .
Ladies' . .
Pairs . . . .
Thames..
Ladies' . .

Eton
Balliol
Amsterdam
Merton'....
St. John's,
Ox.
Wadham ..
Thames . . .
B.N.C

11.35
12.5
12.10
12.40
12.45
1.15
1.20

3-55
4.30
4-35
5-5
5-4°

5.45 Pairs
6.15 Stewards'
6.20 Wyfolds

191
Station.

Bucks
B.N.C
Thames . . . . B u c k s
Mundey . . . . B e r k s
FirstTrin.,Cam. B u c k s
Bucks
Clare
Thames . . . . B e r k s
Old Westmin- B e r k s
sters
v. London . . . . B u c k s
Berks
v. MansellMoullin
v. Radley . . . . B u c k s
v. Pembroke . . B u c k s
v. FirstTrin.,Cam. B u c k s
v. Christ's . . . . B u c k s
v. Lady MarBerks
garet
v. Thames . . . . B e r k s
v. Leander . . . . B e r k s
v. FirstTrin.,Cam. B e r k s

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Fawley.
.•
.•
..
..
.•
.•
.•

Finish.
• . 8.19
• . 7.26
. . 9.19
. . 7.41
4-7 • . 8.38
3-43 • . 7 . 4 4
4-3 • • 8.35
3-57
3-34
4.20
3.41

. • 3.4i • .
. . 4.24 . .

7.4I
9.II

.•
.•
..
..
.•

7-45
7.24

3.33
3-33
4.16
3.42

••
•.
..
.•
3-44 • •

9.4
7-47
7-53

. . 4.36 . • 9 3 1
. . 3 . 4 8 • • 7-57
. • 4-5 • . 8.26

On Wednesday the weather became much worse. It had
rained the whole night and only a strong wind off the Bushes
kept the rain off before lunch. There must have been nearly
two lengths difference in the stations (in favour of Bucks) at
the start of the first race at mid-day, and this difference remained
until after one o'clock. By three it had become less, and the
time for the Stewards (at 3.5) and of the Diamonds (at 3.40)
shows that conditions had improved, though the rain continued
all the afternoon and the wind came in gusts of varying strength.
Times :r
12.0
12.5
12.35
12.40
1.10
1.15
3-0
35
3-55

Race.
Grand
Visitors'..
Grand . . .
Stewards'
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Thames..
Stewards'
Ladies' ..

3-4° D i a m o n d s
4.10 T h a m e s . .
4-45 P a i r s . . . .

Winner.
Magdalen .
Trinity Hall
Jesus, Cam.
Mayence . .
Balliol

Xoser.
Station.
Leander . . . . Berks
Christ Church Bucks
London . . . . Bucks
Amsterdam
Berks
St. John's, Ox. Bucks
Edye
Bucks
Engineers .. Bucks
Thames . . . . Bucks
First Trin.,
Bucks
Cam.
..
Berks
..
Bucks
. . . v. W a d h a m . . . B e r k s

Fawley. Finish.
3.26 . • 7-!3
3.55 • . 8.18

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
Merton
v.
W i n n i p e g . . v.
v.

..
.•
.•
.•
.•
..
..
.•
.•

Kinnear
Anglian
Leander

. . 4.12 . . 8.46
. • 3-39 • • 7-34
. . 4.22 . . 9.12

3.38
3-47
3.38
4.23
3.42

.•
•.
-•
..
.•
3-45 • .
3.30 . •

7-31
8.1
7-34
9.14
7-39
7.49
7-23

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Race.

5.15 Wyfolds
5.45 Wyfolds
6.15 Visitors'..

Winner.

looser.

Trinity Hall v. Thames
London
v B.N.C
^ XT r
Balliol
v Lady Margt.

Station.

Berks
Berks
Bucks

Fawley.

Finish.

- 8.2O

• 3.58
. 4.2

.

• 3-55 •

8.IS
8.12

The weather on Thursday wras absolutely calm, without any
wind, and a thick mist}' rain for an hour after lunch. Under
ordinary circumstances this would have meant fast times, but
the rains of the past fortnight (and especially of Tuesday night)
made the stream much stronger than usual, with the curious
result that some of the races rowed in the wind and rain of
Wednesday were faster than those won by the same crews the
next day. The times of the finals were:
Race.

Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
3-0 Grand . . .
3-30 Stewards'
4.0 T h a m e s . .
4-3° Pairs . . . .
5-° Visitors'..

12.30
1.0
2.30

Winner.

looser.

Trinity Hall v London . . . .
Balliol
Kinnear ... v.
Magdalen . . v
Winnipeg . . v Mayence . . .
Anglian . . . v Merton
Leander . . . v. Amsterdam
Trinity Hall v Balliol

Station.

Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

Fawley.

.•
.•
..
..
.•
.•
.•
.•

3-55 • .
3.28 . .
4.12 . .
3.28 . •
345 • <
3.38 • •
4-9 • .
3-49 • •

Finish.

8.9
7.16
8.51
7^9
7-52
7o6
8.45
7-5^

The officials were as follows:—Committee of Management for
1910 : Mr. Herbt. Thos. Steward (chairman), Mr. W. Dalziel
Mackenzie, the Right Hon. the Lord Desborough, K.C.V.O., the
Right Hon. the Lord Ampthill, G.C.S.L, G.C.I.E., the Hon.
W. F. D. Smith, Mr. F. I. Pitman, Mr. R. C. Lehmann, M.P.,
Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O., Mr. W. H. Eyre, Mr. Charles
Gurdon, Mr. R. G. Gridley. Umpires: Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher,
D.S.O., O.U.B.C, Mr. R. S. Bradshaw, L.R.C. Judge: Mr.
W. F. C. Holland, O.U.B.C. Official Timekeepers : Mr. Theodore A. Cook, O.U.B.C, Mr. Victor Mansell, Mr. B. C. Cox,
C.U.B.C.
In the spring of this year the qualification rule for the Ladies'
Challenge Plate had the following addition made thereto:
'(c) No crew or member of a crew shall row for this Plate
and for the Thames Challenge Cup at the same Regatta.
If any crew shall have entered for this race and for the
Thames Challenge Cup at the same Regatta, such crew
or any member thereof entered for both such races shall,
before the draw for boats and stations takes place, declare
to the Committee in which of the two races such crew
or any member thereof will compete/

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193

The qualification rule for the Thames Challenge Cup had the
following addition made thereto (see also qualification (c) for
the Ladies' Challenge Plate):
The entrance fee for a joint entry for the Ladies' Challenge
Plate and the Thames Challenge Cup shall be at £7 17s. 6d.
An agreement was entered into by the Committee of Management with the Russian Rowing Association, similar to those
with other Associations out of the United Kingdom.
If the Regatta of 1910 will stand out in rowing history as
remarkable for anything besides its horrible weather, the most
characteristic feature of the meeting will certainly be found in
the number of close finishes. During the four days no less than
twenty-three races were won by a length or less, and among
them every single cup was represented. More curious still, in no
less than a dozen of these the difference between the two boats
was only half a length or less, and in this dozen occurred verdicts
of 2ft. for the Grand, of 5ft. for the Ladies', of 4ft. and of 6ft.
for the Thames. Four finals (one of which was the Pairs) were
won by less than a length. The distribution of the sixteen
competitors who came to the post on the last day was also
noticeable. Balliol, Trinity Hall, and Mayence (Germany)
were called upon twice. A third foreign entry was the Amsterdam pair. No English crew appeared for the Stewards' Cup,
in which Canada successfully met Germany. Oxford had three
representatives among the sixteen, Cambridge had two, and the
metropolitan clubs had three. Eton won the Ladies', and a
Leander pair only just got home safe from a plucky and persistent pair of Dutchmen.
Time records are of no importance in comparison with good
sport, but a reference to the official times for each race will
show that nothing remarkable in this way was achieved. But
the fact that no ' records ' were endangered, or even approached,
does not imply that no real pace was shown. As a matter of
fact, the Magdalen eight was probably as fast as any college
crew since New College in 1897, as was indicated not only by
the time they made in the bad weather of Wednesday, but also
by the remarkable way they left Leander at the post. It may
be noticed also in this connection that this Regatta furnished
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what is probably the first occasion in Leander's history when
this famous club saw both its Grand crew and its Stewards'
four so badly outpaced that each had its water taken in a preliminary heat within less than a quarter of a mile of the start.
Fortunately, the club's pair, composed of two Cambridge Blues,
successfully won the Goblets against a strong Dutch attack;
but even here the verdict absolutely hung in the balance within
twenty yards of the finish, and but for Thomson's presence of
mind the result would have been different. The spectators in
the grand stand and from there to the finish can rarely have had
so sudden a shock followed by so great a relief. The heartiest
congratulations of every rowing man all over the world will be
gladly given to the Winnipeg four for the victory they so thoroughly deserved. They have won the coveted medals not for
themselves only, but for Canada, and in doing so they have
not merely taken the Stewards' Cup across the Atlantic, but they
have saved it for the Empire from the seriously dangerous attack
of Germany. In this country we can very seldom find a single
man over 14 stone good enough to row in a first-class eight. But
here was a German Dreadnought, with no less than three men
out of the four over 14 stone. It seemed a risk, and, as it turned
but, the risk proved to be too great. The big men cracked at
the crisis opposite Fawley Court, when the Winnipeg four, who
were not pretty to look at, but remarkably well together, were
slipping along without a trace of fatigue, and passing Fawley
only 9sec. slower than the record set by Magdalen in 1908. But
for the heavy stream, no doubt Riley and his men would have
done even better than 3.45 for that distance; but it was quite
enough for Mayence, and from that point Canada was safe,
after quite the most interesting race of the day.
Perhaps the most sensational struggle of the whole Regatta
was Magdalen's victory over Leander on Wednesday, and this
for several reasons. The College eight was as heavy as most
University crews, but Leander was heavier still, and if the latter
showed very clearly that they had not had sufficient practice,
the former were, if anything, a trifle over the edge. The wind
off the Bushes was so strong on the day they met that if Magdalen had stayed in what was strictly their own station they
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195

them. There are those who think that the Henley course,
being a sprinting course, ought to be rowed as the hundred
yards is run, " in strings." Others reply that is not so much
comparable to the hundred as to the quarter, which is not run
in strings except at the Olympic Games. But, as a matter of
fact, opinion in these matters runs in cycles. Some twenty
years ago it was held that the taking of your opponent's water
was better left to professionals, and that amateurs raced and
finished in the station they received by the draw. Twenty
years before that, on the other hand, the very Galahads of sport
would scarcely refuse to take a legitimate advantage, which was
invariably accompanied by a certain risk; and whether this
is the modern point of view or not, it must be conceded that
the policy adopted by Magdalen in the Grand involved risks of
the most immediate and dangerous description. It may be
admitted that their object was not to wash Leander, but to
secure an indispensable shelter for themselves, and in doing
so their open contempt of their enemy might have met with
instant and fatal reprisals if Leander had had even one more
day's hard practice, or even a single race to pull them out beforehand. As it was, Bourne did the very best he could have done
with his crew. He realised that his one chance was to save them
for a desperate finish, in the hope that Magdalen's terrific efforts
at the start would crack their four bow oars—as, indeed, very
nearly happened, for no crew as heavy as Magdalen can start
at nearly 44 on long slides without serious effects. It is true
the immediate result was successful beyond what any one would
have imagined, for the Magdalen rudder was clear of the Leander
bow canvas in seventy-five seconds, and in less than two minutes
the boats were so exactly in a line that the Magdalen stroke
could not see any of the Leander crew at all. Even then Donkin
never looked round, and it is interesting to speculate on what
might have happened if all the Leander men had known exactly
what the position was. Bourne no doubt had a fairly good idea,
and made up his mind to keep his trumps for the finish. Magdalen only just got home, and were even more fatigued than
the men they beat. In the final they had not so hard a race,
and they pursued tactics so entirely different as to suggest that
they would have done as well to start at 40 as at 43 on Wednes-

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day. Higgins, of Balliol, practically made his crew by sheer
will-power, and spurted magnificently both in the Ladies' and
the Visitors', and got into the final of both. Of the other
oarsmen, Garton, of Magdalen, may perhaps be picked out as
the best all-round man at the Regatta. Among the scullers,
Kinnear showed extraordinary improvement on his previous
form. Edye was still a little uncertain in his steering. The
best course in the Regatta was that sculled by Cosgrave from
the towpath side. Considering their position on the river,
Clare did very well. Anglian may be heartily congratulated
on having won a Henley cup so early in their career. But none
of the Thames crews showed form as good as that displayed by
the winners of 1908 and 1909.
The stream was, as usual, worse in the afternoon than in the
morning, but Kinnear's times for the Diamonds—8.46 at 3.40
on Wednesday, and 8.51 at 2.30 on Thursday—showed that
he had real pace. It is only a very few years ago that such
times would have been quite close to the record. It will be
observed that Eton won the Ladies' in faster time than Magdalen
could achieve for the Grand, but this by no means implies that
they could have won the senior trophy had they entered for i t ;
and if they had had to meet New College the boys might have
found their victory more difficult than it was. New College's
defeat on Thursday was inexplicable on previous form, and they
seemed to take matters so easily as far as Fawley that when
it came to the dangerous half of the course they could never get
into their stride at all. The absence of Alexander McCuUoch
(and particularly the reason for it) was much deplored, and this
is probably the first Henley for many years in which both competitors down in the programme for a race were absent from the
start, as happened in a heat for the pairs. Only the close racing,
which was a feature of this Regatta from start to finish, could
compensate for the extreme discomfort of the weather. The
arrangements, superintended, as usual, by Mr. Herbert Thomas
Steward, chairman of the Committee of Management, were as
good as ever, and several improvements in detail contributed
to the comfort of both competitors and spectators. For the
first time for many years Mr. Fenner was unable to be present
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Holland. In the absence of Mr. F . I. Pitman, the second
Umpire's launch was taken by Mr. R. S. Bradshaw, the Old
Radleian and London R.C. member.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College* Cambridge : J. Manifold, iost. 41b. ;
J. H. Jerwood, 11st. 71b. ; L. A. Pattinson, i2st. 61b. ; B. Milburn,
i2St. 61b. ; H. E. Swanston, i2St. 51b. ; H. J. S. Shields, l i s t . n i b . ;
H . P . Hill, 11st. 41b. ; G. E. Fairbairn (str.), i2st. ; C. A. Skinner
(cox.), 8st. 11 lb
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford, iost. 51b. ; H . G. Irwin,
11st. 1 ilb. ; E. C. Goodall, 11st. i2lb. ; W. S. Douglas, i2st. n i b . ;
C. G. Rought, i3st. 41b.; B. Logan, i2st. n i b . ; G. H. Kelly,
11st. 71b. ; T. D. Richardson (str.), gst. iolb. ; H. E. Greenwood
(cox.), 8st. 1 i l b
o

Thames started at the fast rate of 22 and 42 in the half and
first minute, and Jesus 20 and 39 in the same periods. They
were level up Temple Island, but on reaching the open water
Thames felt the breeze a little and lost a foot or two before
reaching the quarter mile. At the half mile Jesus, who were
rowing well together, in contrast to their performance on the
previous day, led by a quarter of a length. They passed Fawley
in 3mm. 34sec, and at the mile the same distance separated
them. It was a fine race from this point to the finish, Jesus being
kept ahead by the fine stroking of Fairbairn, while Thames
made desperate efforts to get on even terms Past the grand
stand there was nothing in the race, but Jesus just got home
with 2ft. to spare in 7mm. 26sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : M. M. Cudmore, iost.
2 l b . ; L. G. Wormald, 12st. 2lb. ; J . H. E. V. Millington-Drake,
I2st. 41b. ; W. D. Nicholson, i3st. 41b. ; D. Mackinnon, i3st. 41b. ;
A. S. Garton, i3st. 81b. ; R. E. Burgess, i2St. 31b. ; P. Fleming
(str.), i2St. 41b. ; A. W. F . Donkin (cox.), 8st. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Leander Club : C. A. Gladstone, iost. 131b. ; R. H.
Owen, i2st. 81b. ; C. R. l'e B. Smith, i2st. i j l b . ; J. S. Burn, i2St.
gib. ; N. Field, i 4 s t . 2lb. ; J. B. Rosher, i 4 s t . 7 l b . ; A. G. Kirby,
i3St. 81b.; R. C. Bourne (str.), 11st. ; B. G. A. Scott (cox.), 8st. iolb. o

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worth, at least, two lengths over the whole course, and suggesting
an even greater difference at the start itself. Good judges gave
7.30 as a likely time for a fast crew under the conditions, and
the difficulty shown by Magdalen in keeping straight while Mr.
Fletcher started them was a clear proof that the strong and
gusty wind would be a real drawback. All precedents were
thrown overboard, however, as soon as the word ' Go ' sounded,
for Fleming rushed away at 12, 22, and 42, while Bourne had
to be satisfied with 10, 19, and yj. The result was that the
College eight walked away as if their opponents were standing
still, took a length in a minute, and were half a length clear in
a quarter of a mile. With no hesitation Donkin steered his
men straight in front of Leander, and quite calmly appropriated
all the shelter of the Bucks bushes, staying there until he
reached Fawley, in 3mm. 26sec, still half a length clear. Only
after this point did Donkin look round at all to see whether
there was any danger, and Fleming kept Magdalen ahead at a
long and lively 36. Bourne was evidently determined not to
stay in his somewhat invidious position until the very end,
and spurted just before the mile. But Donkin only gave way
slowly, and when at last he was driven out he went over at
just the right place to secure the benefit of the towpath station,
having thus succeeded in getting the best of two possible worlds
in a way that can very rarely have been seen before at Henley.
Leander, when they did get going, spurted very hard, but they
only just managed to get past Magdalen's stern canvas, and
Magdalen won by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. I3sec,
very good time indeed, when it is considered that the weather
was bad, and that the winners steered right out of their own
course, into their opponents' water and back again.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—London R.C. : E. von A. Pistorius, iost. 81b. ; H.
Wallington, iost. 31b. ; H. W. Sewell, 11st. n i b . ; M. S. Ell, 11st.
iolb. ; C. A. Cocks, i3St. 51b. ; G. G. Franklin, i3st. 31b. ; F. Ward,
iost. iolb. ; H . L u m b (str.), iost. n i b . ; H. D. Singer (cox.),
8st. gib
o

The conditions were much the same as during the Magdalen
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rowing 40 strokes and Jesus 37 in the first minute. At the
quarter mile the metropolitan crew were half a length in front,
and going well. At the half mile they were the same distance
ahead, but at Fawley (time, 3mm. 38sec.) they were no more
than a canvas to the good. Jesus then made their effort, and
came up level, and began to lead opposite the Grosvenor Club.
At the mile Jesus had their canvas in front, and, going away
faster from there, won by a length in 7mm. 3isec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

1
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The race between the two " head of the river'' boats at Oxford
and Cambridge was not expected to be very close. There was
no wind when it was rowed at three o'clock in the afternoon.
Jesus started at 21 and 41 strokes and Magdalen 22 and 42 in
the first half and minute. The Oxford crew gained from the
start, and at the quarter mile had a length in hand, both having
settled down to 36 strokes a minute. At the half mile Magdalen
had added a quarter of a length of clear water, and Fairbairn
began a series of spurts at 40 a minute to gain some ground.
Magdalen's time to Fawley was 3mm. 28sec, and they gained
little more up to the mile, through the plucky spurts put in by
the Jesus stroke. Above the mile Jesus gained a little temporarily, but Magdalen, increasing their rate of stroke, rowed into
the finish two lengths in front. Time, 7mm. igsec.

LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford : J. W . K. Pease, iost. 131b.;
D. A. C. Russell, i2st. 2lb. ; J. W. Heinemann, i2st. n i b . ; E . N. A.
Finlay, 12st. 81b. ; H. W. Macdonnell, i3st. iolb. ; V. A. BarringtonKennett, i2St. 131b. ; D. P. Shaw, iost. 91b. ; M. B. Higgins (sir.),
11st. 31b. ; G. M. Smith (cox.), gst. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge (crew as in Grand)
o

This race was expected to produce a good struggle, but Balliol
proved themselves much too fast for Jesus. For the first few
strokes the crews were level, then Balliol went away fast, rowing
20 and 40 in the first half minute and full minute, to the 20 and

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38 strokes rowed by Jesus. Balliol had an advantage of a
length at the quarter mile, and nearly a length and a half at the
half mile. Their time to Fawley was 3mm. 29sec, and at the
mile they were two lengths ahead, rowing easily at 32 strokes
a minute. They eventually won comfortably by one and
three-quarter lengths in 7mm. 2isec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : T. A. M. Hill, iost. 61b. ;
Hon. S. R. Vereker, u s t . 51b. ; F . E . Hellyer, 11st. i2lb. ; R. S.
Shove, i2St. lib. ; C. F . Burnand, i2St. 51b. ; A. S. Lloyd, i3st. 51b. ;
B. A. Fenwick, i2St. 2 l b . ; L. J. Cadbury (str.), u s t . l i b . ; D. G.
Duff (cox.), 8st. 4 l b
1
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford: Sir W. L. Parker, u s t . 41b.;
E . V. Culme-Seymour, u s t . i o l b . ; L. G. L. Evans, u s t . 131b.;
G. S. Johnston, i2St. 71b. ; C. W. B . Littlejohn, i3St. 2lb. ; C. W .
Bickmore, i2st. 71b. ; W. G. Fison, u s t . lib. ; R. T. Edge (str.),
u s t . l i b . ; J. A. St. G. Robertson (cox.), 8st. 71b
o

There was no wind when this race started. First went off
the faster, rowing 21 and 40 strokes to the 19 and yj rowed by
New in the first half and minute. There was nothing in the
race up Temple Island, but at the quarter mile First led by a
few feet. Continuing at a faster rate, First Trinity just kept
their lead up to the half mile, and reached Fawley in front in
3mm. 34sec. From this point New began to go faster, but
First spurted well, and still kept a lead at the mile post. New
seemed to be going nicely, but were unable to increase their
rate of stroke, First Trinity drawing away well, to win by a
length in 7mm. 24sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Eton College : S. D. Gladstone, u s t . ; F . A. H .
Pitman, iost. i 2 l b . ; C. E . V. Buxton, iost. gib. ; G. E. Tower,
u s t . 51b.; C. E. Tinne, i2st. ; A F . R. Wiggins, I2st. 81b.;
L. S. Chanler, u s t . 2lb. ; H . A. M. Napier (str.), u s t . g i b . ; R. H .
O. H a n b u r y (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : J. P. Day, iost. 31b. ; F . G. Stammers, iost. 31b.; G. Uloth, iost. 31b. ; N . E . Little, l i s t . lib. ;
R. S. Knowles, i2St. 6lb. ; E. G. Russell, u s t . gib. ; G. W. Titherington, u s t . 71b.; H. W. Arden (str.), iost. gib. ; N. Hugh-Jones
(cox.), 7st. 31b
o

Eton were too good a crew for Radley, but the latter made
a capital start, rowing 20 and 39 strokes to the same number
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level for a short time. Eton then went away fast, and led at
the quarter mile by one and a quarter lengths, and at the half
by over two lengths. Eton reached Fawley in 3mm. 33sec,
over two lengths ahead. From there the Eton crew dropped to
a paddle, Radley pluckily spurting away in a long, stern chase.
Eton eventually rowed in, to win easily in 7mm. 45sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : D. F . Humphreys,
iost. 71b. ; A. G. G. Thompson, 11st. 71b. ; J. A. Hartcup, i2St. 6 l b . ;
C. R. Franklin, i2St. alb. ; J. H. Gardner, i 2 s t . gib. ; P . V. G. van
der Byl, i2St. 41b.; H. M. Heyland, i2st. l i b . ; R. D. S. Charles
• (str.), 11st. 61b. ; J. N. Garnett (cox.), 8st. 51b
o

This was a magnificent race. There was a strongish wind
blowing off the Bucks bank at the start. Both rowed 39 strokes
in the first minute. Pembroke had a little the best of the start,
but there was not much in the race up Temple Island. As soon
as they reached the open water Pembroke, on the Berks side,
felt the wind, and Balliol went away, leading by a quarter
length at the quarter mile. Pembroke then made up a little,
but Balliol spurted, and went away to the half mile, where they
led by nearly half a length. Before Fawley was reached Pembroke spurted well, and there was not more than a quarter of
a length between the crews there (time, 3mm. 43sec). At the
three-quarter mile the same distance separated them, and at
the mile Pembroke had gained a little, being barely a quarter
length behind. It was a desperate race from here to the finish,
both racing magnificently. Balliol drew away a little more
close to the Judge's box, and won by three-quarters of a length
in 7mm. 24sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford ; R. B . Green, 9st. g i b . ;
G. J. Harter, l i s t . 61b. ; O. R. Cuthbert, iost. 71b. ; E . D. Rose,
l i s t . 131b. ; J. W. Williams, l i s t . n i b . ; A. E . Kitchin, i2St. 81b. ;
G. W. Lambert, i2St.; V. Hope (str.), iost. i2lb. ; J. E . Maitland
(cox.), gst. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge : H . Parker, gst.
I2lb. ; W. P . Dodd, iost. 131b.; R. F . Donne, iost. 41b. ; H. F .
Russell-Smith, i2St. a l b . ; C. J. W. Henslow, i2st. n i b . ; R. S.
Clarke, i2st. i o l b . ; C. G. Carpenter, 11st. i2lb. ; H . E . Chasteney
(str.), gst. lib. ; L. G. Crauford (cox.), 8st. 81b
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Another very fine race. The wind had increased off the Bucks,
giving a good deal of advantage to the boat on that station.
Lady Margaret went off at 20 and 39, and St. John's 21 and
40 in the half and first minute. The first named led a little at
first, then Lady Margaret took a slight lead before the top
end of Temple Island was reached. However, St. John's went
faster again, and led at the quarter mile by a canvas. Up to
Fawley Lady Margaret came up under the booms on the Bucks
station, and the boats were level at that point, reached in
3min. 44sec. Lady Margaret led by a canvas at the threequarter mile, but St. John's then spurted, and they were dead
level at the mile. It was a splendid race home, both rowing
right out, and St. John's winning by 5ft. in 7mm. 53sec.
SIXTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford

1
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Balliol, at 40, went away from St. John's at 41 strokes a
minute, and led by a third of a length at the top of Temple Island,
and three-quarters at the quarter mile. At the half mile Balliol
were a length in front, and reached Fawley in 3mm. 38sec,
half a length clear. From here Balliol had the race in hand,
leading by two lengths at the mile, and won by two and a half
lengths in 7mm. 34sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Eton College
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
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First Trinity got off the better, rowing 40 strokes a minute,
and Eton at the same rate. At the upper end of the Island
Eton, however, had the lead, and from there went away fast,
having three-quarters of a length's advantage at the quarter
mile. The Eton boys were rowing in very good form, and
went right away from First, reaching Fawley one and a half
lengths to the good in 3mm. 3osec. The same distance separated
them at the three-quarter signal-box, and at the mile. Although
First spurted well, they made no impression on Eton's advantage,
the latter winning fairly easily by two and a half lengths in
7mm. 23sec.

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FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College . . . .
Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford

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There was a light breeze drawing up the course from the Bushes
when Eton rowed against Balliol. Both started at 21 and 40
strokes in the first half and full minute, Eton gaining a little
from the start. Balliol, however, came up again at the upper
end of the Island, and were only a canvas behind at the quarter
mile. At Remenham Eton began to go away faster, and had a
good quarter length's advantage at the half-mile signal-box.
Eton passed Fawley half a length to the good in 3mm. 28sec,
and were the same distance in front at the three-quarter mile.
Both were rowing 36 a minute, and Balliol were having frequent
spurts to catch up E t o n ; however, the boys were rowing in
excellent form, and gained a little more to the mile, which they
passed three-quarters of a length to the good. Above this
point Higgins, the Balliol stroke, spurted magnificently, and
for a time gained, but at the lower end of Phyllis Court wall
Eton answered the spurt, and drew away again, winning a
splendid race by half a length. Time, 7mm. i6sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : H . C. Harland, iost.
i2lb. ; F . D. Arundel, 11st. 41b. ; J. C. Bengough, 11st. l i b . ; W. R.
Chawner, i2st. 61b. ; E. B . Walker, 11st. 41b. ; J. B. S. Gabriel,
I2st. 61b. ; K. J. Yeo, 11st. 51b. ; A. T. A. Nayior (str.), 11st. 2 l b . ;
G. B . Sellwood (cox.), 8st. n i b
1
Berks Station.—Kensington R.C. : M. Broadbridge, gst. gib. ; G. W.
Saunders, iost. I2lb. ; C. W. Turk, 11st. 4 l b . ; G. P . Budds,
11st. iolb. ; G. C. Walsh, i4St. iolb. ; N. Green, i2st. ; R. Siglow,
l i s t . 61b. ; H. W. Burleigh (str.), iost. iolb. ; T. B. Mogford (cox.),
8st. iolb.
o

It was a level race up Temple Island. Kensington started at
the fast rate of 22 in the half and 43 in the first minute, Emmanuel rowing 20 and 39 strokes in the same time. Emmanuel
then began to forge ahead, having an advantage of a third of
a length at the quarter mile, and half a length at the half.
The leaders reached Fawley in 3111m. 39sec. At the mile

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Emmanuel had lost a quarter of a length, and were but half a
length ahead. However, Kensington became ragged, and
Emmanuel rowed in three-quarters of a length ahead in
7mm. 38sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge : H . C D . C. MackenzieKennedy, 11st. 61b. ; S. H . M. Johns, 11st. 61b. ; R. G. Cazalet,
I2st. i2lb. ; N. E. Trier, 11st. 61b. ; A. W. Cott, i2St. l i b . ; B. Burnside, i2St. 1 lib. ; F . D. Yeatman, gst. 81b. ; L. M. Arnold (str.),
iost. 41b.; G. H . C. Boulderson (cox.), 8st. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C. : G. N . Vertue, gst. 12lb. ; G. H .
Callender, 11st. 71b.; R. E. Negus, iost. 81b.; R. S. Cobb, I2st. 2lb. ;
G. S. Dawkins, i4St. 6lb.; E . G. Evans, i2st. i l b . ; A. T. Chappie,
I2st. 31b. ; R. Brown (str.), 11st. 6lb.; H . Tooth (cox.), 8st. n i b . . o

Kingston rowed 21 and 40 strokes in the first half and minute,
and Clare were only one less. There was nothing in the race
up Temple Island, but at the quarter mile Clare showed the
length of their canvas in front. Kingston, however, spurted,
and drew up, the boats being dead level at the half mile. The
time to Fawley.was 3mm. 39sec, Clare being a few feet ahead.
They still had a slight advantage at the three-quarter-mile signalbox. Both were rowing 36 strokes a minute, and Clare now
began to move the faster, and had gained a quarter length at
the mile. Both spurted in well, Clare keeping their lead, and
winning a good race by a third of a length. Time, 7mm. 32sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford : A. C. Longland, iost. 81b.;
E . Powell, 11st. 31b.; G. E. A. Rawlins, 11st. iolb. ; M. T. Dougherty, 11st. gib.; B. H. Blackwell, 11st. 6lb. ; W. S. Cushing,
12st. 61b.; R. M. Scoon, iost. gib. ; H. F . E . Smith (str.), l i s t . iolb. ;
A. E . Brigg (cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Oxford : W. M. Ogle, iost.
3 l b . ; R. H. Gregory, 11st. gib. ; C. R. Haigh, 11st. i 2 l b . ; G. O. W.
Willink, i2St. 4 l b . ; L. F. Nalder, i2St. ; E . E . Potter, 11st. i2lb. ;
H. L. Rayner, i2St. i l b . ; S. Vaux (str.), 11st. 71b. ; L. Powell
(cox.), gst. 1 i l b
o

This was a fine race for some distance. Merton led slightly
at first going up Temple Island, but the crews were level at a
quarter mile. Merton were a canvas ahead at the half, when
Corpus began to go badly. Fawley was reached in 3mm. 34sec.
Corpus were unsteady, and Merton drew away fast, leading at

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the mile by one and a half lengths, by which distance they
won. Time, 7mm. 30sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : H. A. Forrest, iost. 51b. ; G. T.
Wilkes, 11st. 61b. ; G. D. Sherwood, i2st. iolb. ; C. Keuth, 11st.
i2lb. ; E . R. Folker, i3st. 81b. ; E . L. Watts, i2St. 51b. ; E . S.
Rowsell, 11st. 81b. ; A. F . Greenwood (str.), iost. 2 l b . ; H. Hunter
(cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford : C. A. Pifer, iost. 61b. ;
J. T. Blount-Dinwiddie, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; A. M. Whitehead, 11st. i 2 l b . ;
A. A. Aldworth, i3st. n i b . ; J. D. Caswell, i2st. 131b. ; R. Drew,
I2st. 5 l b . ; P. J. H Stent, l i s t . g i b . ; J. A. M. Popple (str.),
11st. i2-lb. ; H. N. Parker (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

This was another even race. Pembroke rowed 39 strokes and
Thames 40 in the first minute. Pembroke, having rather the
better start, drew away, and led at the quarter mile by a half
length. Then Thames drew up, and at the half mile were a
quarter of a length behind, the same distance separating them
at three-quarters of a mile. At the mile post Pembroke were
rowing 34 and Thames 35 a minute, the last named having
drawn up level. A great finish ensued, Thames spurting the
better, and winning by a third of a length in 7min. 36sec.
F I F T H HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : A. C. Williams, gst.
I2lb. ; H. W. L. Kearns, i2st. 2lb. ; J. A. H . Bell, iost. n i b . ;
A. W. Brittain, i2St, g i b . ; E. B. Furmston, 11st. i2lb. ; S. J.
Wilkinson, i2st. 31b. ; M. Todd, 11st. gib. ; V. Clough (str.), 11st.
2lb. ; A. C. Smith-Carington (cox.), gst. 41b
1
Berks Station.—St. Catharine's College, Cambridge : H . R. Otty,
iost. 61b. ; C. B. Watts-Moses, iost. 81b. ; H. Spencer, 11st. 51b. ;
J. S. Culverwell, l i s t . 131b. ; I. W. Hamilton, 11st. lib. ; R. Davies,
i2st. 2lb. ; B . R. Blackburn, 11st. 6lb. ; G. H . Charleton (str.),
11st. 41b. ; S. H. Court nay-Smith (cox.), 8st. gib
o

St. Catharine's rowed 40 in the first minute and Christ's one
less in that period. The first named were the quicker away,
gaining a little to the top of Temple Island. Then Christ's
began to row the faster, leading by a canvas at the quarter-mile
post. They continued to gain slowly, and were a quarter of a
length in front at the half mile, passing Fawley in 3mm. 44sec.
It was a good race, and Christ's were only a third of a length
in front at the three-quarter mile, and a canvas at the mile
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end, helped by the poor steering of the St. Catharine's cox., and
won by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 40sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : A. B. Weiss, iost. 41b. ;
G. E. Spicer, iost. ilb. ; B . L. Lawrence, iost. 71b. ; K. D. Cochrane,
i2st. 81b. ; E. Williams, 11st. 6lb. ; J. R. Harraton, 11st. ; J. G. M.
Bernard, iost. 81b. ; C. M. Beazley (str.), iost. 41b. ; J. E. R. Allen
(cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. : C. S. Crampton, iost. n i b . ;
G. D. Thomas, 11st. 2lb. ; R. H. Haxell, 11st. iolb. ; P . Wotton,
11st. iolb. ; L. C. F . Millmaker, i2st. 6lb. ; C. Wintle, i2st. 91b. ;
J. N . H. Pimm, 11st. 51b. ; F . Messom (str.), iost. 4 l b . ; D. S. Holt
(cox.), 8st
o

Twickenham went off at a very fast rate, putting in 41 strokes
in the first minute and First 39 in the same time. The first
named led a little from the start. First, getting off badly,
were nearly half a length behind at the quarter mile. They
then settled down, and began to move faster, passing Twickenham before reaching the half mile, at which point they had a
lead of a quarter length. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 40sec.
At the mile First Trinity had drawn well ahead, both rowing
34 strokes a minute. Rowing comfortably, First won by two
lengths in 7mm. 4isec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers Yacht Club : P. K. Boulnois, iost. ;
W. F . Hanna, iost. n i b . ; C. M. G. Dunhill, i2st. 2lb. ; A. E.
Grasett, 11st. 31b. ; E. C. Whiteley, I2st. 81b. ; R. P . PakenhamWalsh, i2St. ; H. G. Pyne, l i s t . ; C. E. P. Sankey (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
B. M. Ward (cox.), 9 st. 81b
1
Berks Station.—King's College, Cambridge : R. W. Bigg-Wither,
9 st. 9 l b . ; L. M. Ingle, l i s t . 2 l b . ; H. W. Holt, 11st. ilb. ; A.
Rawlins, 11st. 41b. ; W. M. Fiddian, 11st. 81b. ; C. M. Spielmann,
i2st. 131b.; M. Rowntree, iost. n i b . ; P. Hickman (str.), 11st. ;
W. B. Alexander (cox.), gst. 31b
o

This proved one of the best races of the day. King's had the
advantage from the start. At a quarter of a mile King's led
by a canvas, and they passed Fawley in 3mm. 38sec. a quarter
of a length to the good. From this point the Engineers, by
desperate efforts, drew up, and the boats were almost level at
the mile. A great struggle ensued to the finish, the Engineers
having the best of it, and winning by half a length. Time,
7min. 33sec.

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EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Anglian B.C. : R. J. Simpson, iost. 41b. ; M. L. C.
Gill, 11st. 2lb. ; P . M. Miroy, 11st. 31b. ; M. L. Gardner, 11st. 6lb. ;
J. G. A. Green, i2St. i o l b . ; G. B. Penfold, i3st. ; J. H . Cooling,
11st. 41b. ; M. W. Piggott (str.), iost. i2lb. ; G. Carr (cox.), gst. 2lb. 1
Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge : A. D. Haydon, iost. ;
H. C. Whittall, 11st. n i b . ; O. T. Williams, i2st. 61b. ; G. A. Lilly,
I2st. 81b.; J. C. Russell, i2st. n i b . ; J. H . Hunter, i2st. 6lb. ;
A. N. Sword, 11st. 4 l b . ; G. A. L. H a t t o n (str.), 11st. 81b. ; H . C. H .
Bull (cox.), 8st. l i b
o

Anglian went off at a tremendous rate, rowing 23 and 42 in
the half and first minute, while Caius rowed 20 and 38 in the
same time. For a few strokes Caius gained, then Anglian
improved their pace, and, quickly going ahead, led by half a
length at the quarter mile. Caius were not well together, and
were rowing badly, some of the bow oars being late. They
were three-quarters of a length behind at the half mile. The
leaders' time to Fawley was 3mm. 37sec, and they led at the
mile by nearly a length. Although Caius spurted, Anglian still
drew away slowly, winning in the end by one and a quarter
lengths in 7mm. 37sec.
NINTH HEAT
Berks Station.—London Rowing Club : A. F . Fawcus, 11st. ; R. B.
Culbertson, 11st. 81b.; V. Findlay-Smith, i2St. gib. ; F. S. Laskey,
11st. 131b. ; H. E. Thorn, i 3 s t . ; J. J. Craggs, i2st. ilb. ; W . J . M.
Harris, i2st. ; A. O. Smith (str.), iost. 81b. ; A. F. M. Edwards
(cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge
o

Emmanuel had already rowed in the first heat of the day.
London started at 20 and 39 strokes in the half and minute,
and Emmanuel one more in that time. The metropolitan crew
got away the better, and led slightly passing Temple Island.
At the quarter mile they were a canvas to the good. Emmanuel
were not going well, and London were half a length in front
at the half mile. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 38sec. London
still went steadily away, leading by one and a half lengths at
the mile. Although Emmanuel spurted, London had their
measure, and won the race by one and a half lengths in
7min. 38sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers Yacht Club
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

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This was an exceedingly close race. The Engineers rowed
37 and First Trinity 38 strokes in the first minute, the first
named having the worse of the start, and being led up the Island.
First continued to get away, although in the worse station as
regarded the wind, which was blowing off the Bucks side of the
river. At the quarter mile the Cambridge crew were a quarter
of a length to the good, and, still gaining, were a half length in
front at the half mile, and the same at Fawley (time, 3mm. 4isec.).
Then the Engineers, with a good spurt, reduced First's lead to
a quarter length at the mile. Spurting finely all along Phyllis
Court wall, the Engineers just passed the Judge first by 6ft.
Time, 7mm. 41 sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C.

1
o

Clare got away at the start, rowing ^8 strokes a minute, and
Thames, though adopting the same rate, had lost three-quarters
of a length at the quarter-mile post. At the half mile Clare
had increased their advantage to one and a quarter lengths.
The time to Fawley was 3mm. 43sec. To the finish Clare comfortably kept their lead, winning by one and three-quarter
lengths in 7mm. 44sec.
TWELFTH
Bucks Station.—Anglian B.C
Berks Station.—London R.C

HEAT
i
o

Anglian rowed their usual fast stroke, doing 22 and 42 in the
half and minute, to the 19 and 38 of London. For a few strokes
London led, but Anglian soon gathered pace and went by,
leading by a quarter length at the quarter-mile post, and the
same at the half. It was a very keen race, and London looked
like getting on terms, but Anglian still led at Fawley (time,
3mm. 4isec). At the mile London had gained a little, and
were led by only a canvas, then Anglian spurted well, and gained
up Phyllis Court wall, winning a good race by a third of a length.
Time, 7mm. 4isec.
THIRTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge

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Merton rowed 20 and 38 strokes, and Christ's 21 and 40 in
the half and first minute. The first named went away steadily
up Temple Island, and led at the quarter of a mile by half a
length. Christ's hung on for some distance, the leaders passing
Fawley in 3mm. 42sec. Below the mile post Merton went away
fast, and led there by just over the length. Merton drew away
still more to the finish, winning by a length and a half in
7min. 47sec.
FOURTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers Y.C

1
o

Merton were off at 38 strokes and the Royal Engineers one
more in the first minute. The last named led a bit at the
start, but were unable to keep their advantage. Merton soon
went the faster, and had half a length to the good at the first
signal, and another quarter at the half mile. The leaders
passed Fawley in 3mm. 42sec, and, going still faster than the
Engineers, were one and a quarter lengths in front at the mile,
and, easily keeping their lead in spite of some good spurts on
the part of the Engineers, won by a bare length in 7mm. 39sec.
FIFTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Anglian B.C
Berks Station.—Clare ^College, Cambridge

1
o

There was a good deal less wind when this race was held.
Clare rowed 37 and Anglian 40 in the first minute, it being a
fine race up the Island. Anglian, however, had the lead at the
upper end, and were half a length in front at the quarter mile.
Clare spurted, but Anglian got away again, and were the same
in front at the half mile. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 39sec.) Clare
had come up to a canvas, and it was a great race to the mile,
where Clare had the lead in their favour of a canvas. Anglian
spurted finely at the bottom of Phyllis Court wall; however,
Clare answered it well, and a close finish resulted, Anglian winning
by 4ft. in 7mm. 34sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Anglian Boat Club
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford

1
0

There was a light breeze off the Bucks bank drawing up the
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course when this race took place. Anglian rowed 22 and 41
strokes in the first half and minute, and Merton one less. Merton
got away the faster for a few strokes, then Anglian gained on
them, and led at the upper end of the Island by a canvas, and at
the quarter mile by a quarter of a length. At Remenham
Merton tried the effect of a spurt, but gained little, being still a
quarter length down at the half mile. Anglian's time to Fawley
was 3min. 38sec, and they were still the same distance ahead.
Just above the three-quarter mile Merton steered with great
suddenness across to the Berks side, and put in a good spurt
at 36 a minute, being almost level at the mile. Opposite the
Remenham inclosure Anglian spurted, and drew away a little;
spurting again at the bottom of Phyllis Court wall they drew
away a little more, and won a hard race by a third of a length.
Time, 7mm. 36sec.

STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Mainzer Ruder-Club, Mayence, Germany : J. Falk,
i2St. 81b. ; M. Minthe (steers), 14 st. 2lb. ; O. Cordes, i4st. 41b. ;
L. Eismayer (str.), i4St. 31b
r.o.
Berks Station.—Berliner Ruder-Club, Berlin, Germany . . . withdrawn
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 51b. ;
K. Vernon, 11st. 61b. ; C. G. Rought, i3St. 41b. ; B. Logan (str.),
I2St. I l i b
I
Bucks Station.—Leander Club : C. A. Gladstone (steers), iost. 131b. ;
R. H . Owen, i2St. 81b. ; A. G. Kirby, i3st. 81b. ; G. L. Thomson
(str.), i2St. 41b
o

Last year's winners of this event were much too fast for
Leander from the start. They rowed 24 and 43 strokes in the
first half and minute to Leander's 19 and 36, and jumped rapidly
away, soon being a length clear ahead. At the quarter mile
they crossed into the Bucks station to get shelter from the breeze,
right ahead of Leander. The latter made many plucky efforts
to drive their opponents out, but had not the pace necessary,
and had to row in their wash all over the course. Thames reached
Fawley in 3mm. 48sec, and, although Leander went up to half
a length of them, spurted away again at the mile, and won

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fairly comfortably, in the good time (under the conditions) of
7min. 57sec, by a length and a quarter.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Mainzer R.C., Mayence
1
Bucks Station.—De Amstel R.C., Amsterdam : J. Wond (steers), i3St. ;
J. F. Burk, i3St. ; A. Wielsma, i2st. gib. ; B. H. Croon (str.), i3st.
4lb
o

The Germans started at 39 strokes and the Dutch at 40 a
minute, the former, although in the worse station as regarded
the wind, leading immediately. At the quarter mile they were
three-quarters of a length in front. Just below the half mile
the Dutchmen hit the piles on the Bucks side and lost about
a length, Mainzer being one and three-quarter lengths ahead
there. The race was now virtually over, the leaders passing
Fawley in the fast time of 3mm. 47sec. De Amstel made great
but unavailing efforts to make up the lost distance, rowing 35
a minute to the Germans' 34 strokes. At the mile Mainzer were
two and a quarter lengths ahead, and won easily in 8min. isec.
The Dutchmen were quite rowed out at the finish.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Winnipeg R.C., Toronto : F . F . Carruthers (steers),
iost. 31b.; C. E . Allen, 11st. 71b.; G. B . Aldous, n s t . iolb. ;
C. S. Riley (str.), n s t
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C
o

The Canadians, who had the right station, started at 22 and 43
strokes in the half and minute, Thames rowing at the same rate.
The last named were very fast off the start, and led at once,
having three-quarters of a length's lead at the quarter-mile
signal-box. Winnipeg then, in the more sheltered water, began
to go up, and at the half mile were only a quarter length behind.
Thames seemed to be feeling the effect of the wind, and were
not steering quite so well as previously. They led, however,
at Fawley by half a length, the time being 3mm. 45sec. (2sec.
better than the Germans had done). Below the three-quarter
mile Winnipeg spurted, and went up to within a foot or two
of Thames, and then spurting at 39 a minute passed Thames
and led by a length at the mile. Thames were rowing yj a
minute and Winnipeg 38 ; the former, however, were now beaten,
and, although they spurted pluckily, were being held by Winni-

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peg, who slowed down close to the finish, winning by a bare
length in 7mm. 49sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Winnipeg R.C., Canada
Berks Station.—Maimer R.C., Germany

1
o

In this final was seen the novelty of a colonial crew defending
the cup against a German four. It was quite calm when the
race took place, and there was little or nothing to choose in
the stations, although most steerers of fours would choose the
Bucks, as it is easier to steer with the help of the booms. It
was a fine race to Fawley, where the German No. 3.missed the
water for a stroke, and did the same again 100 yards further
on. From that time the Canadians had the race in hand.
Mainzer started at 21 and 41 strokes to the half and minute,
the Canadians putting in 23 and 44. Both were tremendously
fast off the mark, a slight advantage resting with the Canadians,
who were half a length ahead at the upper end of Temple
Island, and the same at the quarter signal-box. They had both
steered excellent courses, and it was a fine race for some distance
further, the Germans spurting and going up, but not steering
quite so well. At the half mile the Canadians were a quarter
length in front, but the Germans came up fast, and led at
Fawley, reached in 3mm. 45sec. Then the Germans showed
signs of distress, more especially No. 3, and before the mile
was reached Winnipeg went rapidly ahead, leading by one and
a half lengths there. On to the finish the Canadians had the race
well in hand, winning in the end easily in 7mm. 52sec.

VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge : R. F . Donne
(steers), iost. 41b. ; C. G. Carpenter, 11st. i 2 l b . ; R. S. Clarke,
i2St. i o l b . ; C. J. W. Henslow (str.), i2St. n i b
1
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford : C. C. Whadcoat, iost.
i o l b . ; W. G. Nott-Bower, 11st. 131b.; P . G. Pope (steers), 11st.
n i b . ; A. C. P. Beresford-Peirse (str.), n s t . i2lb
o

Lady Margaret rowed 21 and 40 strokes to the one less than
Brasenose in the half and minute, going away steadily from the

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start. Brasenose steered badly and nearly hit the piles at
the top of Temple Island, and afterwards wandered about the
course. Lady Margaret led at the quarter mile by three-quarters
of a length, and, steering fairly well, went away fast to the half,
where they led by one and a quarter lengths. Fawley time was
3min. 57sec. At the mile Lady Margaret led by two lengths,
and were going easily from there to the finish, winning by the
same distance. Time, 8min. igsec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Camb. : W. J. Davy, i2St. ilb. ; C. M.
Stuart (steers), 11st. n i b . ; R. S. Adams, i3St. i l b . ; S. E . Swann
(str.), 11st 31b
1
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford: N . M. Bruce (steers), 11st.
i l b . ; J. F . West, 9 s t . 81b.; O. B . P r a t t , 11st. 7 l b . ; W. A. Akers
(str.), 11st. i l b
o

Hall started at 37 a minute and Christ Church at one stroke
more in the first minute. Although they were level for some
strokes, Hall soon began to forge ahead, and had three-quarters
of a length advantage at the quarter mile. The Hall crew
were steering straighter than on the previous day, and gained
fast, being a half length of clear water ahead just above the half
mile. They passed Fawley in 3mm. 55sec.,eWell clear of Christ
Church, and reached the mile two lengths in front. From
there they had the race well in hand, and, steering over to the
Berks side, won by two lengths in 8min. i8sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford : J. W. K. Pease, iost. 131b. ;
V. H . Barrington-Kennett, i2st. 131b. ; J. W. Heinemann, i2st.
1 i l b . ; M. B . Higgins (str. and steers), 11st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge
o

The crews were level for a few strokes, Lady Margaret rowing
39 to Balliors 40 strokes in the first minute. At the upper end
of Temple Island Balliol were half a length in front, and threequarters at the quarter mile. Lady Margaret steered over
towards Balliol, and there was nearly a foul, and when they
were straight again Balliol were a length ahead and going well.
At the half mile they were one and a half lengths ahead, and
passed Fawley in 3mm. 55sec. Lady Margaret were steering
badly and not rowing so well as on the previous day. From

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the mile Balliol took things easily, and won as they liked in
8min. I2sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Balliol College, Oxford'

1
o

This was the last race, and perhaps one of the best of a splendid
day's racing. The Hall had had a previous race for the Wyfolds,
and Balliol had been beaten in a severe contest for the Ladies'.
The last named started at the fast rate of 22 and 41 in the first
half and minute, Hall rowing 20 and 40 strokes. Balliol gained
at first, but not very much, and showed a canvas in front at the
quarter mile. Hall were rowing and steering better than in
any previous race, and gained up to the half mile, where the
two were level. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 49sec.) Balliol, by a
spurt, led a little, and still were a few feet to the good at the
three-quarter mile. Up to the mile Balliol seemed to be going
the steadier, and drew away a bit, but just below Hall spurted,
and Ballicl only just led there. Above the mile both spurted
well, but evidently the hard race against Eton was telling on
Balliol, and Hall began to draw away. They gained steadily
onwards, and won a fine race by three-quarters of a length in
7mm. 56sec.
WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : F . Ward, iost. iolb. ; H . L u m b
(steers), iost. n i b . ; C. A. Cocks, 1 3 s ! 51b.; M. S. Ell (str.),
l i s t . iolb.
1
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge : H. O. Crowther, gst. 12lb. ;
H. L. Garson, 11st. iolb. ; A. E. Panter (steers), 11st. 2lb. ; E .
Munday (str.), iost. 61b
o

Clare started at 35 strokes a minute and London at 39, the
metropolitan crew slipping away up Temple Island, and steering
straighter than Clare, who were inclined to wander about the
course. At the quarter mile London led by two lengths; then
Clare, steering better, lost no more to the half mile, rowing
36 a minute to London's 32. The latter passed Fawley in
4min. 7sec, and from there slowed down, winning eventually
easily in 8min. 38sec.

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SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Camb. (crew as in Visitors')
1
Bucks Station.— Old Westminsters B.C. : J. K. Davey (steers),
11st. 41b. ; C. H . F . Metcalfe, iost. i2lb. ; E . D. P . Pinks, i2st. 31b.;
P . Verdon (str.), 11st. gib
o

Hall put in 19 and 36 strokes and Westminster 20 and 3% in
the first minute. The first mentioned led at once, having a
bare length's advantage at the quarter-mile post. Hall steered
badly, but had the pace of the Old Westminster boys, and led
by two and a quarter lengths at the half mile. They passed
Fawley in 4mm. 3sec, and, going fairly easily, kept their distance, winning in the end easily in 8min. 35sec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford (crew as in Visitors')
1
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : A. B. Weiss, iost. 41b. ;
J. R. Harraton, 11st. iolb. ; E . Williams, 11st. 6lb. ; R. S. Shove
(str. and steers), i2st. ilb
o

This was the last race of the evening, and rain began to fall
for the first time while it was in progress. At the start both
steered towards the centre of the river, and a foul was narrowly
avoided. Brasenose went off at 37 strokes a minute and First
Trinity 35. Brasenose secured the lead in the open water, and
led by nearly a length at the first signal. At the half mile
Brasenose were just clear, First nearly hitting the piles. Brasenose were steering none too well, but kept the lead to Fawley
(time, 4mm. 5sec). They went still further away, and eventually won fairly easily by two and a half lengths in 8min. 26sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.— Trinity Hall, Cambridge
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. ; H. Green (steers), 11st. ; J. F. S.
Hards, l i s t . 51b. ; A. St. G. Lyster, 11st. 81b. ; H. Thompson (str.),
iost. i l b
o

This was the second race for Trinity Hall, as they had rowed
in the Visitors' previously. They went off at 38 strokes and
Thames at 40 in the first minute. Hall led from the start, and,
going much faster from the upper end of the Island, led by
three-quarters of a length at the quarter mile. They then
steered into the centre of the river, and, going away fast from
Thames, had clear water between them at the half mile. Time
to Fawley was 3mm. 58sec. Hall from there had the race in

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hand, leading by two lengths at the mile, and winning by two
and a half in 8min. 20sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—London R.C.
Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford

1
o

Both crews started at 38 strokes a minute, London getting
away the better, however. B.N.C. were level at the top of the
Island, and had a canvas advantage at the quarter mile. London
went the faster to the half mile, and in their turn were a canvas
in front, and led by the same at Fawley, passed in 4mm. 2sec.
It was a good race all the rest of the way, but B.N.C. lost their
chance by bad steering, At the mile London were no more
than a quarter of a length to the good, and they eventually won
by a length. Time, 8min. i8sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club

1
o

This was the first race on the programme. London rowed 36
to Hall's 38 strokes in the first minute, and went the faster to
the top of Temple Island, where they led by half a length ; going
away still faster, they had a length's advantage at the quarter
mile. At the half Hall were a length and a quarter to the good,
and passed Fawley in 3mm. 55sec. London then spurted well,
and gained a little, driving Hall across to their own station.
At the mile Hall were again a length and a quarter in front,
and, rowing in fairly comfortably to the finish, won by two
lengths in 8min. 9sec.

SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST
Berliner R.C, Berlin, Germany
Jesus College, Cambridge
SECOND

HEAT
scr.
scr,
HEAT

Bucks Station.—De Amstel R.C, Amsterdam:
A. Wielsma (steers),
i2St. gib.; B. H. Croon (str.), i3St. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Cambridge : C. R. le B . Smith, 12st.
1 lib. ; J. B. Rosher (str. and steers), i4St. 71b
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The Dutchmen led at the upper end of Temple Island, Trinity
steering none too well. They had started at 19 and 37 strokes
in the half and first minute, and Trinity 20 and 38. At the
quarter mile the Dutchmen led by half a length, when Trinity
crossed over into their water and their blades touched, the
Dutch stroke raising his hand. Both continued, however, with
the Dutchmen ahead (time to Fawley, 4mm. i6sec). At the
three-quarter mile they were clear, and kept their advantage
to the finish, winning by one and a half lengths. Time,
9min. 4sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford : G. W. H. Walker, gst. 2 l b . ;
G. C. Drinkwater (str. and steers), 11st. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : A. C. Richardson, gst. 131b. ; T. D.
Richardson (str. and steers), gst. iolb
o

Thames got away quicker at the start, rowing 35 strokes a
minute to Wadham's 33. At the quarter mile they were clear,
both crews taking a good course. Thames led by one and a
half lengths at the half mile, and passed Fawley in 4mm. 36sec.
Wadham began to go faster, and at the three-quarter mile
had made up a half length. They still continued to gain, and
crossed over to avoid a foul. At the mile post Wadham had
nearly drawn level, and were still travelling the faster. Opposite
the crews' inclosure Thames stopped, and Wadham rowed in
alone, in 9mm. 3isec.
FOURTH
Berks Station.—Be Amstel R.C,
FIFTH

HEAT

Amsterdam

r.o.

HEAT

Berks Station.—Leander Club : J. S. Burn (steers), i2st. 91b. ; G. L.
Thomson (str.), i2St. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford
o

Leander at 36 a minute quickly left Wadham at 34, and had
a length and a half at the top of the Island. At the quarter
mile the distance separating them was two and a quarter lengths,
and at Fawley four lengths (time, 4mm. 22sec). From there
Leander paddled to the finish, winning by three lengths in
9mm. I2sec.

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FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Leander Club : J. S. Burn and G. L. Thomson
Berks Station.—De Amstel R.C : A. Wielsma and B. H. Croon

1
o

This race caused keen interest, more especially as many
people fancied that the Dutchmen might win. There was no
wind, and both pairs started off well, Leander rowing 39 and
the Dutchmen 38 strokes in the first minute. Wielsma and
Croon led from the start, but could not get away from Burn
and Thomson, having only half a length's advantage at the
quarter mile. Between that point and the half mile Leander
gained, the two being almost level at the signal-box. It was a
fine struggle up to Fawley, where the Dutchmen began to falter
(time, 4mm. 9sec), but never gave up. At the three-quarter
signal-box Leander were a half length to the good, and, gaining
fast to the mile, led there by half a length of clear water.
Positions remained unchanged, Leander being about a length
clear, when Burn caught a crab, and both stopped for a stroke.
The Dutchmen raced up behind, and Leander only succeeded
in passing the post three-quarters of a length in front. Time,
8min. 45sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C, gst. 131b
1
Berks Station.—J. Cosgrave, Argonaut R.C, Toronto, Canada, i2St.
i2lb
o

There was no breeze at all when this race was rowed in the
afternoon. Cosgrave, as expected, was very quick away, and
was nearly a length ahead after the first few strokes, sculling
18 and 33 in the half and minute, to the 17 and 29 strokes of
Edye. The Canadian steered a beautiful course up to Fawley,
to which point he kept the lead. He held a half-length's advantage at the half mile, but only a foot or so at Fawley, reached
in 4mm. 20sec. Edye then edged across the river rather close
to Cosgrave, and a foul seemed not at all unlikely; however,
Edye came out in the centre again, and then began to improve
his position, leading by a few feet at the three-quarter mile.
Edye was sculling 28 a minute, and up to the mile Cosgrave

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219

spurted at 30 a minute, but could not make up any lost ground.
Edye, sculling steadily and well, went away just before the mile,
and led there by three-quarters of a length clear. He now
had the pace of the Canadian, and slowed down a little at the
finish, winning by a length in 9mm. u s e e .
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—J. E . Dewar, London R.C., iost. QID
1
Bucks Station.—H. R. Mundey, Trinity College, Oxford, 11st. iolb. o

Mundey sculled the faster rate from the start, doing 35 strokes
to the 33 of Dewar in the first minute. The Oxford man led a
little at first, Dewar nearly missing the water at the second
stroke. At the quarter mile they were dead level, then Dewar's
longer stroke began to tell. Mundey, who was short and rather
stiff, was a length behind at the half mile. Fawley time was
4mm. 20sec, and from there Dewar took matters easily, winning
by some distance in 9mm. I9sec.
THIRD HEAT
W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C., i2st. iolb
M. Stahnke, Wrastislavia R.C., Breslau, Germany

r.o.
scr.

FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—R. Lucas, Mainzer R.C, Germany, i2st. 12lb
1
Bucks Station.—O. Mansell-Moullin, King's College, Camb., 11st. 81b. o

Both were well off the start together, and it was a good race
up Temple Island. Lucas sculled 36 and MouUin 32 in the
first minute. At the first signal Moullin showed slightly in front,
but before the half mile was reached Lucas passed Moullin,
and reached it three-quarters of a length ahead. He passed
Fawley in 4mm. 24sec, and led by a length at the three-quarter
mile. Lucas came over to the Bucks side, and Moullin attempted
to drive him back again, but Lucas, by quickening, was able to
hold him. Moullin pluckily hung on, and spurted well at the
finish, but the German was able to win by three-quarters of a
length in 9mm. u s e e .
FIFTH
J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C
A. McCulloch, Leander Club

HEAT

SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—R. Lucas, Mainzer R.C , Germany
Berks Station.—J. de G. Edye, Auriol R.C

r.o.
scr.
1
o

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Lucas sculled 35 strokes and Edye 32 in the first minute, and
there was little between them for a short distance. Then Lucas
began to draw away at the upper end of the Island, and led by
a length and a quarter at the first signal-box. He was sculling
and steering well, and so, too, was Edye, who seemed to feel
the wind in the open water. At the half mile Lucas drew away
to two lengths, and passed Fawley in 4mm. 33sec. He gained
another quarter of a length before the three-quarter mile. Both
were sculling 32 a minute, but Edye had the appearance of
having had enough. However, he kept going well in spite of
getting the worst of a heavy gust above the Remenham Club
inclosure. Eventually Lucas sculled in easily to the finish,
winning without much effort in 9mm. I4sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C
Bucks Station.—J. E. Dewar, London R.C

i
o

The rain had lessened the wind a little when this race was
rowed. Kinnear started at 18 and 33 strokes, and Dewar at one
more in the minute and the same in the first half. They were
level for some distance, but at the top of Temple Island Kinnear
led by a quarter of a length, and he had a half-length's advantage, at the quarter mile. Above he drew away to nearly a
length, when just below the half mile Dewar touched the booms.
However, he was quickly clear, and was no more than a length
behind at the half-mile signal. Kinnear passed Fawley in
4mm. I2sec, sculling in excellent form, with Dewar a length
behind also going well. Dewar began to spurt, and made up
a quarter of a length at the three-quarter mile, and, still keeping
on very hard, drove Kinnear along at a fine pace. At the mile
Kinnear was still a length in front, and looked the fresher of the
two. However, Dewar pluckily kept on racing until close to
the finish, when he practically stopped, completely rowed out,
Kinnear winning a splendid race by two lengths in 8min. 46sec,
an extraordinarily good time under the conditions.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C
Berks Station.—R. Lucas, Maimer R.C, Germany

1
o

A gentle drizzle was falling when this race was rowed, and

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221

there was no wind. Kinnear, who had a very useful turn of
speed, had the pace of Lucas very quickly, arid reached the
quarter-mile signal-box two lengths in front. Lucas spurted,
and went up a little above, but the same distance separated
them at the half mile. Fawley was passed by the leader in
4mm. I2sec, and at the three-quarter mile he was a length
and a half ahead of Lucas, taking matters fairly easily. He
crossed in front of Lucas, and gave him his wash in to the finish,
winning easily in 8min. 5isec.
The same Committee of Management as in the previous
year was elected for 1911, except that Mr. W. F. C. Holland was
elected in the place of Mr. Russell Griffiths, deceased.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1911
On Wednesday, July 5, the weather was hot, with hardly
any wind, and no difference in the stations. The times were:
Winner.
Finish.
Station.
Fawley.
looser.
R. Engineers v. Trinity Hall
Berks . 3.4O • 7-33
Third Trin. v. Thames . . . . Berks • 3.52 , 8.2
Twickenham?;. Vesta
Bucks . 3 . 4 0
7.42
P'mbr'ke,Ca. v. Christ Church Berks •• 3 5 7 . 8.12
.
Brasenose .. v., Magdalene, Ca,. Bucks • 3.41
7-36
First Trinity v . Leander . . . Berks , . 4.8
• 8.43
Emmanuel v . Selwyn . . . . Berks • 3-34 - 7-32
Thames . . . ' rowed over
London . . . . v . Anglian . . . . Bucks
3-34 •• 7-28
Ottawa . . . . v . London . . . . Bucks
3-5* •• 7.58
Clare
v, Thames . . . . Bucks
3-33 •• 7-27
Kingston . . v Trinity, Oxf. Bucks
Trinity hit
t h e piles
Bucks
T h a m e s . . First Trinity v. Jesus, Cam.
3 . 3 i •• 7-24
Staines
v. Trinity Hall
Berks
Wyfolds
4.2
. . 8.24
Bucks
4 . 2 2 . . 8.58
Diamonds Kinnear . . . v. Keene
Race.

12.0
12.35
12.40
1.10

" 5
3.o
3-5
3-35
3-40
4.10
4.15

4.45
4.50
5.20

Thames..
Wyfolds
Thames..
Wyfolds
Thames..
Goblets . .
Thames..
Goblets . .
Thames..
Stewards'
Thames..
Wyfolds

On Thursday the heat continued, and conditions remained
almost exactly the same. The times were :
Race.

11.30 G r a n d . . .
11.35 Visitors'..

Winner.

looser.

Station.

Fawley.

Finish.

Magdalen,
v. New College
Berks . . 3.24 . . 7.9
Ox.
First Trinity v Christ Church Bucks . . 3.54 . . 8.20

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Race.
Ladies' . .
12.5
12.10 Visitors'..
12.40 Thames..

12.45
" 5
3-0
35
3-35
3-4°
4.10

4-15
4-45
4-5°
5.20

5*5
6.0
6.20

6.45

Diamonds
Thames..
Thames..
Stewards'
Grand . . .
Diamonds
Grand . . .
Visitors'..
Ladies' . .
Wyfolds
Thames..
Diamonds
Wyfolds
Wyfolds
Goblets . .

Station.
Fawley.
Finish
Winner.
looser.
Berks • 3-33 • • 7-25
University v Trinity Hall
Trinity, Ox.
rowed over
—
—
—
First Trinity v London . . . . Berks • 3-32 • . 7.22
Charleton . . Bucks . 4.16 . • 8.55
R. Engineers v L. C. & W. Bk Bucks • 3.36 . • 7.30
Emmanuel v Brasenose . . Bucks • 3-35 • • 7-33
Thames . . . v Magdalen, Ox Bucks • 3-43 • • 7-54
Jesus, Camb. v . Thames . . . . Bucks . . 3.27 . . 7.18
. Von Gaza . . Bucks . . 4 . 7 . • 9.3
Ottawa . . . . v Belgians . . . Bucks • 3.25 • • 7.13
Third Trin. v Trinity Hall Bucks • 3-49 • . 8.0
First Trinity v Radley . . . . Bucks • 3-29 • • 7- 1 9
London....v
Bucks . 3.48 . • 7-51
Twickenham v
Bucks • 3-34 • • 7-23
Powell . . . . v Bourne . . . . Bucks • 4-5 • . 8.41
Pemb. Camb. rowed over
—
—
Kingston . . v Staines . . . . Berks • 3-53 • . 8 . 2 0
Thames . . . v. Magdalen . . Bucks . 4 . 2 . . 8.27

On Friday, though it was as hot as ever, there was a following
breeze for the first half of the course, and the river was very full,
with comparatively a slight stream. The stations were level.
The times were:
Race.
12.0
!2-5
12.35
I2.4O
I.IO

3-0
3-30
3-35
4-5
4.10

4.40
4-45
5-15
5-45
6.15
<M5

Ladies' . .
Stewards'
Grand . . .
Diamonds
Grand . . .
Visitors'
Thames..
Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Thames..
Stewards'
Wyfolds
Pairs . . . .
Pairs . . . .
Visitors'..

Winner.

looser.

Station.

Fawley.

First Trinity v. Pembroke, Ca Bucks . • 3-25
Thames . . . v. Third Trinity Berks . . 3.40
Magdalen . . v. Ottawa . . . . Bucks . . 3 . 2 0
Berks . • 4-3
Jesus, Camb. v. London . . . . Bucks . • 3-20
Trin., Ox. . . v. First Trinity Berks . • 3-44
First Trinity v Engineers . . Berks . 3.29
P'mbr'ke,Ca.y. Third Trinity Bucks . . 3.42
Bucks . • 3-19
Bucks . . 4 . 0
Twickenham v. E m m a n u e l . . Bucks . • 3.30
Trin. H a l l . . v. Ottawa
Bucks • 3 4 1
Kingston . . v. London . . . . Berks . • 3 4 4
Two Thames crews dead heat
• 3.58
Christ Churchy. First Trinity Berks • 3.58
Third Trinity rowed over..
—
—
—

•

Finish.

•.
.•
.•
•

7.8
7.36
6.55
8.22

.

7-2

••
..
..
•
..
.
•
•
•.
•

7-54
7.II

7-44
7-1
8.33
7.18
7.46
7-45
8.8
8.12

—

Saturday (an excellent innovation for the last day) was again
very hot and, if anything, faster for the final heats than Friday
had been, especially in the afternoon ; and no doubt there
would have been records both in the Grand and the Stewards
had they been rowed at a later hour. The times were:

HENLEY, 1911
[2.30
1.0
2.30
3.0
3.30
4.0
4-45
5-*5

Race.
Stewards'
Grand . . .
Diamonds
Ladies' . .
Visitors'
Thames..
Wyfolds
Pairs . . . .

Winner.
looser.
Thames ... v Trinity Hall
Magdalen,Ox. v. Jesus, Camb.
Kinnear . . . v
Eton
v First Trinity
Third Trin. v Trinity, Ox.
First Trinity v Twickenham
P'mb'ke, Ca. v Kingston . . .
Thames . . . v. Christ Church

223
Station.
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Bucks

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

Fawley.
3-39 • •
3.24 • •
3-55 • .
3.20 . .
3-39 • •
3.29 . •
3.40 . .
4.0 . .

Finish
7-35
7-2
8.14
6.56
7-57
7-13
7.40
8.15

Perfect weather marked the Regatta, and the attendance on
Wednesday was rather above the average of first days since the
official extension of the programme over four days. The booms
were lined with pleasure craft for a long way down the course,
and a fair majority of the boats carried one of the flags which
were sold at 25. 6d. for the benefit of the Regatta funds. This
scheme (introduced at Molesey Regatta for the first time in
1910) brought a substantial amount in contributions from the
occupants of pleasure craft, whose presence on the course
makes the expensive booming absolutely necessary. The
general arrangements for the Regatta were as perfect as in
previous years, the details being carried out under the personal
supervision of Mr. H. T. Steward and his son, Mr. C. T. Steward.
The Committee of Management included Mr. H. T. Steward
(chairman), Mr. W. Dalziel Mackenzie, the Right Hon. Lord
Desborough, K.C.V.O., the Right Hon. Lord Ampthill, G.C.S.I.,
G.C.I.E., the Hon. W. F. D. Smith, Messrs. F. I. Pitman, R. C.
Lehmann, W. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O., W. H. Eyre, C. Gurdon,
R. G. Gridley, and W. F. C. Holland, with Mr. J. F. Cooper,
secretary. Owing to absence from England Mr. Fletcher was
unable to attend the Regatta, and the Umpires were Messrs.
F. I. Pitman (C.U.B.C.) and R, S. Bradshaw (London R.C.),
the launches being the Maritana (lent by Mr. F. C. Strick) and
Consuta. Mr. W. F. C. Holland (O.U.B.C.) was distance Judge,
and the Timekeepers were Messrs. Theodore A. Cook (O.U.B.C),
V. M. Mansell, and B. C. Cox (C.U.B.C). One more familiar
figure passed away from the Regatta in the person of Harry
Dagwell (better known as Mike), who died on July 1, after a
short illness, from a painful affection of the heart. He drove
Mr. Pat Labat's Hibernia as the Umpire's launch at Henley
for twenty-nine years, and served at most of the principal
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features on the course was the charming little bungalow erected
by the Remenham Club on the towpath side, just below the
Grosvenor Club inclosure. Its position is in its way unrivalled,
for it is the only place from which it is possible to see both the
start and finish of every race.
At the meeting for the draw on Saturday it was announced
that Brasenose and Jesus II (Camb.), entered for the Ladies'
Plate and Thames Cup, had elected to row for the latter
event. Also that Mayence had scratched in the Stewards' Cup,
Arbuthnot and Le Blanc Smith (Vikings) in the Goblets, and
Rudolph Lucas (Mayence) and C. M. Stuart (Trinity Hall) in
the Diamond Sculls.
For many years the meeting had not been favoured by such
splendid weather conditions. The great heat told on the crews,
particularly those engaged in more than one event on the same
day. The only oarsmen who won more than one race on the
same day were the First Trinity four, who won in the eight
and four on Thursday; and Beresford, of Thames, who won
in the four and dead-heated in the pair on Friday, and won in
both four and pair on Saturday, so that the only man who rowed
twice in the finals was the oldest competitor at the Regatta. A
novel incident, attributable to the emotions of Coronation year,
was the appearance of a Maori war-canoe after the four-o'clock
race. The Henley Stewards have sometimes been called a rather
conservative body ; but after this it was quite clear that they
were ready to move with the times even faster than some of their
staunchest admirers had anticipated.
No addition had to be made, for 1911, to the list of ' foreign
victories, and there were far fewer close finishes than in 1910,
when no less than ten races were won by half a length or less,
and four of these by 6ft. or under. This was largely owing
to the far higher quality, as a general rule, of the winners of
1911, when the only close finishes to be noted were : Brasenose
beat Magdalene, Cam., by half, heat of Thames; University beat
Trinity Hall by half, heat of Ladies'; First Trinity beat London
by half, heat of Thames; Christ Church beat First Trinity by
half, heat of Goblets; Clare beat Thames by 2ft., heat of
Thames; the dead heat between the two pairs from Thames
R.C. It has not often occurred that three holders of cups

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225

have been knocked out on the first day of a four-day meeting ;
yet this, happened to Leander's only entry, Thomson and
Burn, in the pairs; to Anglian, in the Thames Cup; and
to Trinity Hall, in the Wyfolds. But there is no doubt that
the most interesting performances in the Regatta were provided
by the metropolitan clubs, and especially by the Thames Rowing
Club, who won both the Stewards' and the Goblets in first-rate
style, and did the highest credit both to Beresford and to those
connected with him. The same oarsman, this time in companionship with Cloutte, broke the record for the pairs, which
had not been lowered for many years, and, curiously enough,
made that record for the first time better than Kelly's record
for the sculls. In every race except one, Beresford's steering in
both fours and pairs was as near perfection as possible. On
the other hand, the steering in the eights was, on the whole,
the worst seen for many years, especially in the Grand Challenge.
One or two scattered points of interest may be mentioned
before a general account of this memorable Regatta is given.
The collapse of the Belgian crew was only unexpected by those
who did not know that seven's stomach muscles had been badly
strained before they finally gave in the race, and Barry had
been massaging Molmans diligently for about three days. But
it may be suggested that the extremely slow paddle affected by
this crew (dropping as low as twelve strokes to the minute)
could not have been beneficial to a man who could only enjoy
a comparatively short period of training. The opinion of their
trainer was that this Belgian crew was faster than any yet
sent us. But English critics did not agree with him. The
final of the Diamonds was one of the best I ever saw. Both
men drifted past the post utterly rowed out, and Powell's final
spurt was the first time I have ever seen 36 sculled all up
Phyllis Court wall. His condition must have been extraordinarily good. The pleasant problem of picking out the best
man at the Regatta proved, as usual, irresistible. It lay between
Gartoh and Fairbairn, while high on the list would come Hellyer,
and Logan of the Thames R.C. Radley and New College each
used 12ft. 6in. oars, 3ft. 9m. inboard, and 5jin. blades. The
fact that each was beaten may provide more argument for the
short-oar school; but both crews were undoubtedly well suited
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by the rig, and showed fine length all over the course. The
racing was full of surprises almost every day, and the way one
• favourite' after another went down would have gladdened
the hearts of the Newmarket bookmakers.
Magdalen rowed themselves into shape and condition, and
were daily nearly a length faster as the Regatta wore on. They
were backward when they arrived, having had to remodel with
four new men. Their individual material was very high class,
better than that of four out of five winning Putney crews, and
bigger than any crew that ever sat a racing boat; but at their
first appearance there was deficiency in uniformity of action,
and it was not until the actual Regatta week was reached that
they got on terms, as to pace, with the best of their opponents.
Jesus had lost valuable material since their Ghent victory. The
new men did their best, and so did their coach, but superior
strength of many pounds per man fairly crushed them when
Magdalen forced the pace just after Fawley Boathouse. We
have seldom seen a crew rush better and more strongly than
Magdalen did at this point in the final; and we have seen
Grands won by many crews none of which could have beaten
Belgians, Canadians, New, or Jesus of this season. Eton are
entitled to record for Ladies' Plate, and for a time better than
the majority of Grands, even when the reach has been calm.
This was the first time since 1895 that the metropolitan clubs
had won three events.
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : E. R. Burgess, l i s t . 31b.;
C. Bailiieu, I2st. 31b. ; L. G. Wormald, I2st. 51b.; J. A. Gillan,
I3st. 51b. ; D. Mackinnon, i3st. 2 l b . ; A. S. Garton, I3st. 81b.;
A. G. Kirby, i3St. i2lb. ; P. Fleming (str.), I2st. 2 l b . ; H . B .
Wells (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford : Sir W. L. Parker, Bart.,
11st. lib. ; B. Burdekin, 11st. 61b. ; R. P. Hankinson, 11st. 12lb. ;
C. W. Bickmore, i2St. lib. ; G. S. Johnston, i2st. 5 l b . ; A. F . R.
Wiggins, 12st. gib. ; C. W. B. Littlejohn, i2st. gib. ; R. C. Bourne
(str.), iost. 1 lib. ; W. L. S. Keith-Jopp (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

This race was a disappointment for more reasons than one.
The day seemed perfect for fast time, but the time was not

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227

remarkable either at Fawley or the finish, and the unprecedented
accident off Phyllis Court wall deprived New College of their
chance of a close finish, although it had no real influence on
the result, for Magdalen had just enough to win by about half
a length, which might have been slightly increased by the slack
water under the grand stand. At the word ' G o ' both went
away at 11, 21, and 41, but Magdalen got the better start, and
slipped their adversaries all along the Island, so that by the
first signal the heavier crew were a quarter of a length ahead.
The pace in the first two minutes was very hot indeed, and
Bourne gave the impression afterwards of waiting behind and
steadying his men, for he always kept within striking distance,
and the quarter of a length remained exactly the same at the
second signal. Just before the Boathouse Bourne slightly quickened up, and it was rather a surprise to find that the leaders
had taken 3mm. 24sec. to get to Fawley. Immediately after
the fall of the flag there, a tremendous race ensued, which perceptibly told on both crews. New College did not look so absolutely together as they had sometimes been in practice, and
Magdalen faltered for several strokes, only just pulling themselves together in time to pass the mile post their canvas ahead.
It gave every promise of being a glorious finish from here onwards,
for New were far from done and only just failed to get up to
the bigger lot after a splendid spurt that died away just when it
was looking most menacing. Magdalen were evidently stretched
to their utmost to keep the advantage, and it was still anybody's
race when Bourne spurted again, and the New College boat,
which had for some time been steered far too near the piles,
suddenly dashed their bowside oars on to the booms, and lost
every hope of victory. Such a catastrophe had rarely been seen
on the course before. Even then Magdalen only won by one
and a quarter lengths, and the time at the finish was 7mm. 9sec.
It should be repeated that Magdalen won entirely on their merits.
Even if Bourne's spurt had not been so inexplicably interfered
with by the steering, there was no time for him to have got
past the leaders, whose great strength and weight were invaluable
in the crisis of a struggle of this kind. On the other hand, every
credit must be given to New College for a splendid performance,
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resolute stroking of Bourne. Both crews were naturally fatigued
by so hard a race in such tropically hot weather.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : E. C. Henty, l i s t . 2lb. ;
H. J. S. Shields, l i s t , gib.; L. A. Pattinson, last. 5 l b . ; H. E .
Swanston, 12st. 81b. ; J. H. Goldsmith, I3st. 71b. ; F. G. Hudson,
i2st. 2lb. ; G. E. Fairbairn, i2St. ilb. ; T. M. Crowe (str.), 11st. ;
W. P. Ainley (cox.), gst. ilb
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : D. F . Humphreys, iost. i2lb. ;
R. H. Thompson, iost. gib. ; G. A. L. H a t t o n , 11st. 2lb. ; J. F . S.
Hards, 11st. 81b.; W. S. Douglas, i3st. ilb, ; C M . Spielmann,
i2St. I 2 l b . ; H. G. Irwin, 11st. gib. ; G. H. Kelly (str.), l i s t . 41b.;
H . E. Greenwood (cox.), gst. 6lb
o

Jesus were very smartly away, rowing 20 strokes and 39 in
the first half and minute, Thames rowing one faster in the same
times. Jesus went away very fast up the Island, and led by a
length and a quarter at the first signal. Jesus were rowing
34 strokes a minute at Remenham, being two lengths to the
good at the half-mile signal. The leaders passed Fawley in
3mm. 27sec., and afterwards dropped to a paddle, winning
comfortably in 7mm. i8sec. Thames spurted gamely from the
mile in, but were quite outclassed by Jesus.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Ottawa R.C, Canada : E . M. Phillips, i2St. 31b. ;
T. L. Joliffe, l i s t . iolb. ; R. E. Greene, i2St. 51b. ; D. J. O'Donahoe,
i3St. 6lb. ; J. C. McCuaig, 11st. iolb. ; W. J. Harrison, i2St. 2lb. ;
M. J. Kilt, i 3 s t . ilb. ; E. H. Pulford (str.), i 2 s t . 81b.; C. H. Payne
(cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—SocieU Royal Sport Nantique,
Ghent,
Belgium;
O. V. Bossche, iost. 131b. ; E . Van Waes, 11st. i2lb. ; P . Higmans,
11st. 31b.; G. V. Bossche, i2St. ; G. Willems, 11st. 31b. ; G. Wauters,
11st. i l b . ; U. Molmans, iost. 6lb. ; G. Visser (str.), 11st. i o l b . ;
J. Marchand (cox.), 8st. 131b
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It was very hot and still when this race started. The
expectation seemed general that the Belgians would win, but
the result proved that Ottawa are a faster crew than times in
practice had shown. The Canadians were on the Bucks station,
and got off at a tremendous rate of stroke, hitting the water
22 and 44 times the first half and minute, the Belgians also
doing 22 in the half but two less strokes in the full time. Both
got away very level, but up the Island the Belgians seemed
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as they had a quarter of a length when the first signal was
reached. From that point the Canadians dropped no more,
and hung on, rowing 38 strokes a minute at the half mile. At
Fawley the Belgians were still just leading, and the time there
was 3mm. 25sec, a second slower than Magdalen had done
against New in the morning. Above Fawley the Canadian
stroke tried a feeler against the Belgians, and went up level,
and at the three-quarter mile led by a few feet for the first
time. A great race ensued to the mile, but the Belgians were
now rowing a very fast stroke of 39 per minute, and could not
gain, both being dead level at that point. Above the mile the
Canadians put in a good spurt, and began to draw ahead, in
spite of desperate efforts on the part of Visser, the Belgian
stroke. At the lower end of Phyllis Court wall, where the
Canadians were nearly half a length ahead, the Belgians cracked
and stopped, rowed out. Ottawa slowed right down, and
paddled in winners in 7mm. I3sec. The time would have been
several seconds faster if the race had been rowed right out.
After the race No. 7 in the Belgian boat explained that his
stomach muscles completely gave out, and he had to stop; he
had felt the strain earlier in the race, and was quite unable to
go on to the finish.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Ottawa R.C., Canada

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The wind was upstream and the conditions extremely fast
when this the first race of the day started. The Canadians were
away very smartly, and slipped Magdalen a little at the start,
rowing 21 and 41 to the Oxford men's one stroke less in the
half and minute. After the first minute Magdalen came up, and
were soon a canvas ahead, but hardly got so far in the two
minutes as in their previous heat. The Canadians were now
rowing as one man, their blades perfectly together, but Magdalen
still had the canvas in front at the half mile, and they reached
Fawley a quarter of a length to the good in 3mm. 20sec—
extremely fast time. From Fawley Magdalen began to swing
out well, rowing 36 a minute to Ottawa's 38. Below the mile
Ottawa spurted well, but Magdalen were half a length in front.
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great efforts died away halfway up the Wall, and Magdalen,
steering over towards the grand stand and taking the Canadians'
water in a somewhat unnecessary manner, won a great race
by two lengths in 6min. 55sec.—only 4sec. outside record time.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—London R.C. ; F . Ward, iost. i2lb. ; P . Dewar,
i o s t . g i b . ; W. J. M. Harris, l i s t . 131b.; H . W. Sewell, 11st. 81b. ;
C. A. Cocks, I3st. 31b. ; M. S. Ell, l i s t . 61b.; M. B. Higgins,
l i s t . 31b. ; H. Lumb (str.), iost. gib. ; R. D. Tidmarsh (cox.),
8st. 2lb
o

Jesus were expected to win fairly easily, but London, one of
the best tideway eights for a good many years, made an excellent
fight. Both rowed 20 strokes in the half minute, London
double that number in the first minute, and Jesus one less. At
the top of Temple Island Jesus held a slight lead, but then
gained faster, and were half a length in front at the quarter
mile. In the two minutes the leaders had covered just as much
water as Magdalen against the Canadians. At the half mile
Jesus had three-quarters of a length in hand, but London
were rowing well and still hanging on. Fawley was passed in
3min. 20sec. (same time as Magdalen), with London half a
length astern. Jesus now had the pace of London, and drew
out to a length at the mile. From that point to the finish Jesus
had the race in hand. Although the London crew stuck to
their work well, they were outpaced, and were beaten by a
length and three-quarters in 7mm. 2sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

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Both started at n , 20, and 39, and at this stroke Jesus moved
the faster at first, holding a slight advantage all up the Island,
and passing the first signal a quarter of a length to the good.
Like many good racehorses, Magdalen did not show all their
pace at first, and the two minutes done by each crew was some
way behind what both had shown in practice. Only about halfway through the third minute did the big eight from Oxford
seem to settle down to their full stride. So magnificently built
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style—the style which has always won races when exhibited at
its best—and nearing Fawley Magdalen rowed that style as well
as it has been shown since the Olympic crew of 1908 set the
pattern for the time. At the second signal the boats were dead
level, but Jesus were rowing shorter and faster than their
powerful rivals, and just missing that extra two inches of swing
forward over the stretcher which was the only point of difference
in the crews. This moment, just before Fawley Court Boathouse, was the crisis of the struggle. If Magdalen had not been
forged into a solid crew by hard races beforehand, if they had
not been ' well together,' in distinction to the form they showed
on Monday and Tuesday, they would have cracked under the
strain. Their average was I2st. iolb. in weight and 6ft. ijin.
in height. A crew so gigantic had never raced either in the
Grand Challenge or at Putney before this memorable summer.
If they had gone to pieces they would have been a spectacle
indeed, but their own strength, their previous experience, and
Mr. Harcourt Gold's coaching stood them in good stead. They
lengthened out, caught the beginning a trifle faster, and spurted
right away. The time to Fawley (only 3mm. 24sec.) showed
that nothing near a record would be seen, but racing, and not
records, was their business, and a glorious race it was that
followed. Fairbairn in the Jesus boat, the best oar at the Regatta after Garton in the Magdalen crew, was doing prodigies
of work, and his stroke led the crew gallantly. For the next
400 yards the issue hung in the balance. Magdalen just
managed to get a quarter of a length ahead at the third signal,
and kept their stroke so long and hard that they were still rowing
slower than Jesus, who got to the mile a bare length behind,
having done all that human oarsmen of their weight could do
without being able to reduce the fatal gap. From there to
the finish Jesus hung on, and kept their form, but they were
played out. Even in the last stages of exhaustion they
answered gallantly to Crowe's heroic spurt at the Leander
inclosure. The only difference visible was a rise in the rate of
striking. For the first time Crowe was to stroke a beaten
crew. Magdalen, gathering pace as they went, increased their
lead with every stroke, and won by two and a quarter lengths
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LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—University College, Oxford ; J. L. Cunliffe, iost. 31b. ;
F . C. Davidson, 11st. 91b. ; W. A. Donald, 11st. 71b.; A. D. Julius,
l i s t . 51b. ; A. L. S. Cope, i2St. 41b. ; G. Cory-Wright, I3st. l i b . ;
C. E . Tinne, I2st. l i b . ; L. S. White (str.), iost. 71b. ; A. Weyman
(cox.), 8st. 61b
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge: T.. Bullivant, iost. 2 l b . ;
E . G. Russell, i2St. 41b.; R. S. Adams, i2st. n i b . ; J. Ayliff,
l i s t . iolb. ; W. J. Davy, 11st. 131b. ; N . B . Whitfeld, i2St. n i b . ;
S. E . Swann, 11st. 41b.; C. M. Stuart (str.), 11st. 31b.; N . Peacock,
(cox.), 8st. 1 l i b
o

Hall, rowing 19 and 37 to the 19 and 36 of University, were
slower away, and lost a lot of ground up to the first signal,
where they were three-quarters of a length behind. Stuart
spurted at the Farm, but could not get up, University still
gaining to the half mile, being nearly a length in front there.
University were rowing a slower stroke, and kept their advantage
to Fawley (time, 3mm. 33sec). At the mile the positions were
unchanged, although Stuart spurted well below that point.
At the bottom of Phyllis Court wall Hall began to go up, and
looked like catching University, but the latter managed to
hold their advantage of half a length to the finish. Time,
7mm. 25sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : J. G. M. Bernard, iost.
81b.; M. E . Peabody, 11st. 81b.; E . Williams, 11st. y l b . ; Hon.
S. R. Vereker, 11st. 41b.; C. F . Burnand, i2st. 31b.; R. S. Shove,
l i s t . i o l b . ; F . E . Hellyer, 11st. i o l b . ; L. J. Cadbury (str.), 11st.;
A. E . H e a t h (cox.), 7st. 71b
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : J. P . Day, iost. 31b.; W. T. Raikes,
l i s t . 2lb. ; B. B. Toms, iost. 81b. ; H . W. Arden, iost. n i b . ; •
G. T. Nugee, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; G. W. Titherington, 11st. 131b.; H . E .
Chandler, iost. 2 l b . ; J. L. M. Vernon (str.), iost. i 2 l b . ; N . HughJones (cox.), 8st. 41b
o

Radley, who were rowing with 12ft. 6in. oars, got away
well, putting in 21 and 41 strokes in the opening half and
minute. First, at the same rate in the half minute and two
less in the whole, soon began to show their superior speed, and
led by half a length at the first signal. Radley stuck to their

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work well, but were up against a stronger crew, and they were
a length down at Fawley Court Boathouse, reached by the
leaders in 3mm. 2gsec. At the three-quarter mile the same
distance separated the crews, but at the mile First Trinity had
added another half length. From the mile to the finish First
rowed in comfortably, winning the race by two lengths in
7mm. igsec.
THIRD HEAT .
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : A. L. Elder, iost.
i o l b . ; R. D . S. Charles, 11st. i o l b . ; F . F . Cooke, iost. n i b . ;
W. Milligan, i2St. i 2 l b . ; J. H . Gardner, i2st. iolb. ; A. P . Dickinson,
11st. 81b.; H . M. Heyland, 11st. i a l b . ; P . V. G. Van der Byl (str.),
i2st. 61b.; J. N . Garnett (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

The crews got away very evenly, both rowing 21 strokes in
half a minute. In the minute Pembroke had done 39 and First
one more. They were level at the quarter mile, but at Remenham First had gained, and were a quarter of a length to the
good at the half mile. At Fawley First were half a length in
front, and reached there in 3mm. 25sec. At the three-quarter
mile First went away faster, and were nearly a length in front,
rowing the slower stroke. First led at the mile by one and a half
lengths, and now had the race in hand, winning by one and a
half lengths in 7mm. 8sec.—excellent time for a Ladies' Plate
crew.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Eton College : A. C. Beasley-Robinson, iost. 41b. ;
F . A. H . Pitman, 11st. 2 l b . ; A. T. Leather, 11st. i2lb. ; A. H . M.
Wedderburn, i2st. g i b . ; C. E . V. Buxton, 11st. 81b.; E . D. Horsfall,
11st. i 2 l b . ; F . F . V. Scrutton, l i s t . gib. ; S. D. Gladstone (str.),
11st. 81b. ; G. W. E . Elliot (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—University College, Oxford
„
o

Eton rowed 39 and University 40 to the minute. The latter
led at the start, then Eton went ahead, having a quarter length
at first signal. Eton drew away in 3mm. igsec. to Fawley
(fastest time of day), then Eton went right away, and won by
many lengths in 7mm. isec. Time equal to record for Ladies'
also by Eton (1897).
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Eton College
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

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Cadbury and Gladstone started at exactly the same rate of
stroke—n, 21, and 40 in the full minute—but Eton drew out
at once, and gave promise of what was to come by securing a
lead of three-quarters of a length in the first two minutes, and
keeping it till Fawley was reached in 3mm. 20sec. First
Trinity were outpaced at a slower rate of stroke owing to the
superior swing and clean finish of the boys ; but the Cambridge
crew never faltered for the first five minutes, and doggedly
hunted those Light Blue blades which kept remorselessly in front.
By the mile post Eton were one and a quarter lengths ahead,
and a gallant effort to spurt only made First Trinity rather
scratchy and short, for they could make no impression on the
leaders, who went faster than ever in the last quarter of a
mile, and the Judge, Mr. Holland, dropped his flag as Eton
passed the post in the magnificent time of 6min. 56sec.—faster
than the Grand had been won in the morning, and 5sec. better
than their own record for the Ladies' Plate of 1897.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers : P . K. Boulnois, iost. ?,lb. ; W. F .
Hanna, iost. iolb. ; H. G. Greswell, iost. iolb. ; H . C. B . Wemyss,
11st. i2lb. ; A. H. Morse, i2st. 51b.; N . D. Noble, 13ST.. 61b.;
A. E. Grasett, 11st. 31b.; C. E . P . Sankey (str.), iost. i o l b . ; W. O.
Winter (cox.), gst. 51b
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : R. Smith, iost. 31b.;
C. R. Langham, 11st. ; D. Blyth, gst. 131b. ; H.-Buchanan, 11st. ;
C. Gunther, i2St. ; J. A. Riddell, I2st. 31b. ; G. N . Paget, iost.
I2lb. ; G. C. C. Piggott (str.), 11st. iolb. ; H . Maiden (cox.), iost. o

The air was still and very hot when racing began with this
heat. Hall, on the Bucks station, started at 20 and 39 strokes
in the half and first minute, the Engineers rowing one stroke
more in that time. The latter crew were better together, and
drew away a little up the Island, leading by a quarter of a
length at the quarter mile. Hall stuck to the leaders gamely,
and gained a little by rate of stroke. The Sappers' time to
Fawley was 3mm. 4osec, and above Hall gained a trifle, for
there was no more than a quarter of a length between them
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which sprung up during the race, was blowing against the
crews. The Engineers, rowing steadily and better together
than during practice, kept their advantage up Phyllis Court
wall, and, increasing it, at the finish won by a bare length in
7mm. 33sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. : C. E . Creswell, 9st. 131b. ; F .
Messom, iost. 51b. ; A. T. Knight, iost. 6lb. ; G. D. Thomas,
11st. 2 l b . ; G. B. Pritchard, l i s t . 6lb. ; E. Walker, 11st. iolb. ;
J. N. H . Pimm, 11st. 81b. ; H. A. Creswell (str.), iost. ; D. S. Holt
(cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.— Vesta R.C. : J. Norman, 11st. 41b. ; A. W. Gleed,
l i s t . 81b.; T. A. W. Crozier, 11st. 131b.; F . R. Link, i2St. ;
W. Green, i2St. i2lb. ; L. Abraham, i2St. 51b. ; T. H. Evans,
I2st. 61b. ; L. G. Field (str.), iost. 131b. ; W. E. Jenkins (cox.),
8st. 1 ilb
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Both got away well together at the same rate of stroke, viz.
20 and 39, in the half and first minute. However, after the
start Twickenham soon began to forge ahead, and were half
a length in front at the quarter mile. Still going the faster,
Twickenham led by three-quarters of a length at the half, and
passed Fawley in 3mm. 4osec, doing better than Vesta against
the light head wind which was blowing against the crews between
the Island and the three-quarter-mile signal. At the mile
Twickenham led by one and a half lengths, and eventually won
comfortably by a bare length. Time, 7mm. 42sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford: P . R. Frere, 11st. 31b.;
G. H . Bailey, iost. 131b. ; L. G. Chamberlen, i2St. ilb. ; H . H .
Jackson, i2St. 2 l b . ; A. E . Ellis, 1 3 s ! 61b.; W. G. Nott-Bower,
i2St. 61b.; C. C. Whadcoat, 11st. i l b . ; S. W. F . Underhill (str.),
11st. 131b.; J. W. Horan (cox.), gst
1
Berks Station.—Magdalene College, Cambridge : A. E . Collier, gst.
i o l b . ; J. N . Barstow, u s t . i o l b . ; R. W. Jepson, 11st. 61b.; G. L.
Winterbotham, i2St. 31b.; W. E . McConnell, l i s t . 41b.; C. E .
Kindersley, u s t . i2lb. ; F . A. D. Pamphilj, u s t . 6lb. ; G. J. O.
Bull (str.), iost. 41b.; C. H. Woodhouse (cox.), 8st. 131b.
o

This was the closest race in the morning. Magdalene rowed
20 and 40 strokes in the opening half and minute to the one less
by Brasenose in the same period, neither having* any advantage
at first. It was a good race. Magdalene, at rather the faster
stroke, had a canvas lead at the quarter-mile signal, and in-

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creased it to a quarter length at the half mile. A breath of
wind against the crews made itself felt here, and Brasenose began
to go up a little. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 4isec, and at
the three-quarter-mile signal less than a quarter of a length
separated the two. Up to the mile B.N.C. went the faster,
and, quickly passing Magdalene, led there by nearly half a length.
Going still the faster above, they must have been nearly threequarters of a length in front at the bottom of the Wall. However, Magdalene spurted gamely, and reduced the lead, but were
unable to get up to B.N.C, who won by half a length in
7mm. 36sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : A. J. Wilcox, iost.
n i b . ; W. G. Atkinson, 11st. 131b.; G. A. J. Bienemann, u s t .
131b. ; W . R. Chawner, i2St. 2lb. ; D. H . Cowie, i2st. 31b. ; H . J.
Croasdale, l i s t . ; A. T. A. Naylor, u s t . 41b.; B. V. Kingham
(str.), u s t . ilb. ; J. D . Manley (cox.), gst. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Selwyn College, Cambridge : F. W. V. Ehlvers, gst.
I 2 l b . ; R. H . Lapage, l i s t . ilb. ; G. H. Mercer, u s t . 51b. ; P .
Gedge, i2St. 31b. ; D. G. Tornblings, u s t . 51b.; T. H. Hudson,
iost. 131b. ; J. W. Hood, i2st. 31b. ; A. J. W. P y m (str.), gst. 5 l b . ;
S. P. Poole (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

Emmanuel, at the slower stroke of 19 and 37, went away
from Selwyn at 21 and 41, and led by a quarter of a length at
the top of Temple Island and half a length at the quarter mile,
Emmanuel passed Fawley in 3mm. 34sec, one and a quarter
lengths to the good. At the three-quarter signal they were a
length ahead, and the same separated them at the mile. Emmanuel kept their lead in spite of some spurts on the part of
Selwyn, and won by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 32sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C. ; A. F . Fawcus, iost. gib. ; L. Calvert,
u s t . 61b. ; H . C. Macnamara, u s t . i l b . ; G. F . Walbaum, i 2 s t . ;
F . S. Laskey, i2St. 21b. ; J. J. Craggs, u s t . i2lb. ; F . P . Lacy,
i2St. 2lb. ; C. W. Wise (str.), iost. 51b. ; H. D. Singer (cox.), 8st.
13^

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Berks Station.—Anglian B.C. : R . J. Simpson, iost. gib. ; P . M.
Miroy, u s t . 31b. ; L. B . Davy, i2st. 81b. ; M. L. Gardner, u s t .
2lb. ; J. G. A. Green, i 2 s t . 6lb. ; G. B. Penfold, i2St. 131b. ;
J. H. Cooling, u s t . ; M. W. Piggott (str.), iost. iolb. ; G. Carr
(cox.), 8st. gib
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the Thames Cup in 1910, were generally expected to win, but the
crew were hardly so well together, nor had they the same hard
hit at the water. The race was a good one up Temple Island,
London having a canvas advantage at the top. Anglian had
rowed 21 and 39 in the half and first minute to the 22 and 40
rowed by London. The last named continued to draw slowly
away, and were a quarter of a length in front at the quarter
mile and half a. length at the half signal. London reached
Fawley in 3mm. 34sec, and at the three-quarter mile were
still half a length ahead. They then went away fast, leading
by one and a quarter lengths at the mile, and, rowing very well
together, finished one and three-quart er$ of a length in front
in 7mm. 28sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Clave College, Cambridge : H. M. Southwell, iostv
71b.; E . Munday, iost. 6 l b . ; H. C. D. C. Mackenzie-Kennedy,,
l i s t . 51b. ; C. C. Malpas, 11st. 51b. ; R. G. Cazalet, i3st. 31b. ;
S. H. M. Johns, u s t . 81b.; F. D. Yeatman, gst. n i b . ; L. M.
Arnold (str.), iost. g i b . ; J. W. Sewill (cox.), 8st. 6lb
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : H. W. Burleigh, iost. i o l b . ; F . R. P .
Stringer, u s t . ilb. ; E . S. Rowsell, l i s t . 81b.; F . L. Roberts,
iost. i o l b . ; M. S. Gunn, l i s t . 6lb. ; H . J. Davis, i2st. 31b. ; G.
Fetherston, u s t . ilb. ; W. B. Long (str.), gst. i 2 l b . ; H . Sunley
(cox.), 8st. 6lb
o

This was the closest race of the day. Thames, at 21 and 41,
led by a little at first, but Clare, at 20 and 40, quickly came up
again, and were a quarter of a length ahead at the first signal.
It was a good race up to Fawley (time, 3mm. 33sec), but then
Clare began to go away faster. At the three-quarter mile Clare
led by half a length, rowing the faster stroke. Thames were up
again at the mile, being only a canvas behind at that stage.
Along Phyllis Court wall Clare spurted well, and Thames replied.
There was an excellent race to the finish, Clare winning by 2ft.
only in 7mm. 27sec. *
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : C. Grasemann, gst.-81b.;
P . La T. Foster, gst. gib.; R. G. Casey, u s t . 131b.; K. D. Cochrane,
i2st. 51b. ; E. Harding, u s t . gib. ; J. R. Harraton, l i s t . 2lb. ;
G. St. C. Pilcher, iost. 81b.; C. M. Beazley (str.), iost. 51b.; J . E. R.
Allen (cox.), 8st. 131b
1
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A. H. Ridley, 11st. 2 l b . ; C. R. Hobbs, 11st. 131b. ; J. Simson,
11st. 51b.; J. C. Holmes, i2St. 71b.; B . Milburn, i2st. g i b . ;
H . D. B . Harford, gst. i2lb. ; J. H . Jerwood (str.), 11st. iolb. ;
L. E . Ridley (cox.), gst. 81b
o

Jesus started at 20 and 39 strokes in the first half and minute,
First putting in 18 and 37 in the same periods. First led up the
Island, and had taken three-quarters of a length by the first
signal. The Jesus second crew seemed to have no pace, and
First were a length ahead at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 3isec.
Above Jesus attempted to make up lost ground, but were one
and three-quarter lengths behind at the mile. First Trinity,
who were rowing very well, had no difficulty in winning by two
and a half lengths. Time, 7mm. 24sec.
EIGHTH
Berks Station.—First Trinity,
Bucks Station.—London R.C

HEAT

Cambridge

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London got away at the faster stroke, rowing 21 and 40 in
the first half and minute. First put in 19 and 36 in the same
periods, and, although London gained a trifle, First looked to be
rowing more together. At the first signal London had a quarter
of a length advantage, but First came up fast at Remenham,
and led at Fawley by a quarter of a length in 3mm. 32sec.
London were still rowing the faster stroke, and it was an exciting
race to the mile, where First had half a length advantage. Up
Phyllis Court wall London spurted very well, but failed to get on
terms, First winning a good race by half a length in 7mm. 22sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers
1
Berks Station.—London County and Westminster Bank R.C. : W. G.
Swann, iost. ; A. G. Horlock, 11st. 41b. ; R. G. Lawson, 11st. 2lb. ;
H . Ovenden, 11st. 51b.; J. H. May, i4st. 2 l b . ; G. B . Syddall,
iost. i o l b . ; S. V. Cragg, 11st. 2 l b . ; G. E. V. Fulkes (str.), iost.
81b. ; E. R. Swann (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The start was level, but afterwards the Engineers quickly took
the lead, rowing 37 in the first minute, the Bank crew putting
in two more in that time. At the quarter mile the Engineers
had half a length's advantage, and still gained ground up to
Fawley, reached in 3mm. 36sec. There was not much more
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with the Bank crew dropping further behind.
Engineers won easily in 7min. 30 sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford

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Emmanuel were away the faster, rowing 21 and 39 to 19 and
38 of their opponents. The first named soon began to go the
faster, and gradually drew away up Temple Island. Gaining still
faster at the top, they reached the first signal three-quarters of
a length to the good. The Cambridge crew were rowing better
together, and continued to gain, having a quarter of a length
daylight at the half mile. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 35sec,
and there B.N.C. began to spurt, gaining little ground, however.
Emmanuel were going very nicely, and led at the mile by half
a length clear. Up Phyllis Court wall B.N.C. tried to spurt
desperately, but to no advantage, Emmanuel easily winning by
a length and a half in 7mm. 33sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C
Berks Station.—Clare College, Cambridge

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Both rowed 20 strokes in the half minute, Clare doing 39 in
the full minute and Twickenham one less. They were away well
together, and raced hard up the Island, Clare having slightly the
best of matters, and gaining a quarter of a length up to the first
signal. Above this point Twickenham began to row better,
and drew up level, and at the half mile led by a canvas. Twickenham were still just ahead at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 34sec,
and, still holding their slight advantage, passed the three-quarter
mile with it increased to nearly a quarter of a length. Clare
spurted below the mile, and came up again, and only a few
feet separated them at the mile. It was a splendid race in to
the finish, Clare making desperate efforts to gain and Twickenham stalling each spurt off gamely. In the end Twickenham
won a hard race by a quarter of a length, which would have
been even less if the Clare cox. had not taken his crew suddenly
out into the centre of the course. Time, 7mm. 23sec.
TWELFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers

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Perfect conditions prevailed, there being a strong following
breeze. The Sappers led at the Island, and by the first signal
were a quarter of a length to the good. Then Cambridge went
up, but the Sappers kept dead level. It was a very close race
up to Fawley (time, 3mm. 29sec), but there was some poor steering
on the part of the Trinity coxswain. Just beyond the Boathouse
the Cambridge crew took a quarter of a length lead, but the«
Sappers were still going strong, and it was not until nearing the
mile that First Trinity began to go away, gaining three-quarters
of a length. Although the Sappers spurted, they were now not
too well together, and made no impression on First Trinity, who
won a good race by a length in 7mm. u s e e .
THIRTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. .
Berks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge

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Emmanuel rowed 38 and Twickenham yj to the minute. The
former gained half a length in the minute and a half; a good
race to Fawley (3mm. 30sec), where Emmanuel was a quarter
of a length ahead. The crews were dead-level soon afterwards,
at Fawley, and also at the mile. In a fine race home, Twickenham stalled off a good spurt by Emmanuel, and won by a third
of a length in 7min. i8sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C

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This final produced a very good race all the way over the
course. Twickenham started a trifle the faster, in the first
minute doing 10, 19, and 38 to the 37 of First Trinity, but the
Cambridge crew got the lead, and were a quarter of a length
ahead at the first signal. That advantage they could not
increase for some time, and Fawley was passed in 3mm. 29sec,
with both boats in the same position. At the third signal
Twickenham spurted to get level, but, as they were not so
well together, they fell further behind, First Trinity reaching
the mile three-quarters of a length ahead. After this Twickenham, although struggling gallantly, fell more behind, while
First Trinity, who had faltered a trifle at Phyllis Court wall,
pulled themselves together again, and won by a length and
a quarter in 7mm. I3sec.

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STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Ottawa R.C, Canada: F . M. Soden (steers), 11st.
iolb. ; D. J. O'Donahoe, i3st. 61b. ; M. J. Kilt, i3st. lib. ; E . H .
Pulford (str.), 12st. 81b
1
Berks Station.—London R.C. ; H. L u m b (steers), iost. gib. ; H. W.
Sewell, 11st. 81b.; W. J. M. Harris, l i s t . 131b.; M. B . Higgins
(str.), 11st. 31b
o

Both crews were away very evenly, London rowing 21 and
40 strokes, the Canadians the same in the half minute and one
less in the full minute. At the top of Temple Island Ottawa
led a little, and at the quarter mile were almost half a length
to the good. Higgins spurted at Remenham, and came up
fast, but Ottawa went away again to Fawley, reached by them
in 3mm. 5isec. At the three-quarter-mile signal London were
only half a length behind, but the Canadians, rowing 34 a minute,
began to go away, and led by a length at the mile signal. It
was a good race in, but Ottawa had the whip hand, and won
eventually by one and three-quarter lengths in 7mm. 58sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames R.C.:
J. Beresford (steers), iost. 31b.;
K. Vernon,; l i s t . 41b.; C, G. Rought, i3st. i l b . ; B . Logan (str.),
i2St. 81b
1
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford: L. G. Wormald (steers),
i2St. 51b. ; J . A. Gillan, i3St. 51b.; A. G. Kirby, i3St. I 2 l b . ;
P . Fleming (str.), i2st. 2lb
o

Thames started at a very fast stroke, rowing 23 and 44 in
the half and first minute. Magdalen got in 21 and 39 in the
same time, but were slipped by the veteran Thames crew, who
gained fast up to the first signal, and had one and a half lengths
there. Thames then began to steady down, but were steering
none too straight, and got uncomfortably close to the piles.
The Thames crew, however, had two lengths in hand at Fawley,
reached in 3mm. 43sec, and increased their lead to two and
a half lengths. The leaders were rowing in excellent four-oared
style, and the blades were absolutely together. They were no
more than paddling over the last part of the course, and won
comfortably by two and a half lengths in 7mm. 54sec.
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THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Thames R.C
1
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : L. S. Lloyd (steers), iost.
81b. ; R. W. M. Arbuthnot, iost. 81b. ; C. R. Le Blanc Smith,
i3st. 71b. ; G. E. Tower (str.), u s t . gib
o

A light wind was blowing behind, but off Berks shore at the
start, and directly behind further up the course. Thames
started at a tremendous rate, rowing 23 and 43 strokes to
Third's 21 and 38, and at once began to take a good lead. At
the top of Temple Island they had over a length, and at the
first signal two lengths. Third rowed well, and closed up a
little at Remenham. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 40sec.) Third did
not take the corner too well, coming out too far. At the threequarter mile Thames were leading comfortably by a length and
a half, but from the mile Third, who were rowing extremely well
at 36 a minute, kept them going hard, and Thames finished the
course one and three-quarter lengths in front in 7mm. 36sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : S. E. Swann, l i s t . 41b. ;
C. M. Stuart (steers), n s t . 31b. ; R. S. Adams, i2St. n i b . ; G. L.
Thomson (str.), i2St. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Ottawa R.C, Canada
o

Ottawa started at 21 and 39 to the half and minute, and Hall
adopted the same rate. Hall steered badly up the Island,
but drew away clear at the first signal. Hall got well away
past Remenham, and at the half mile were two lengths ahead.
Fawley was reached in 3mm. 4isec, with Hall two lengths
ahead up to the mile. Then Ottawa spurted and got up a little,
but Hall, steering better over the second half, won by a length
and a half in 7mm. 46sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge

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A light breeze was blowing across the river from the Bucks
side at the start of this the first race on the final day. Hall
rowed 21 and 39 strokes to Thames's 23 and 43 during the
opening half and minute. For a dozen strokes the Cambridge
men held their powerful rivals, but then combination and the
fast stroke began to tell, and Thames slipped away nearing the

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top of the Island, and were a length in front there. At the
first signal they had added another half length, with which they
were contented, and settled down to a more moderate rate of
stroke. The Hall .were steering better than against Ottawa
on the previous day, and lost no more ground; in fact, the
half-mile signal showed only a quarter of a length daylight
between the boats. Fawley was passed by the leaders in 3mm.
39sec, rowing 34 to Hall's 36 a minute. At the mile Thames
were again a length and a half ahead, and, although Hall rowed
well and hard to the finish, they were unable to make much
impression on the veteran Thames crew, who won by a quarter
of a length of clear water in 7mm. 35sec.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : R. S. Shove, 11st. i o l b . ;
E . Williams, 11st. 71b. ; C. F . Burnand, i2st. 31b. ; F . E . Hellyer
(str. and steers), 11st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : J. G. G. Leadbetter (steers),
iost. l i b . ; A. F. B. Broadhurst, 11st. 61b.; O. B. Pratt, 11st. 131b. ;
G. L. Prestige (str.), i2St. 2lb
o

From an even start First soon began to show ahead up Temple
Island, rowing 40 strokes in the first minute to the one less
of the House. Nearing the top of the Island the House nearly
took the piles, but managed to steer out again. At the quartermile signal First were nearly half a length clear. Bow in the
Christ Church crew again pulled the boat round, and they
crashed into the piles. From this point the race was a procession, First winning easily by two lengths in 8min. 20sec.
SECOND H E A T
Trinity College, Oxford: A. R. Rainy (steers), 9»t. i2lb. ; H. C.
Doyne, iost. i o l b . ; H. R. Mundey, 12'st. 2lb. ; W. D. Coleridge
(str.), iost. 31b
r.o.

Caius College, Cambridge, entered and were drawn in this
heat, but had to scratch owing to one of the crew meeting with
an accident. Trinity rowed over the course in 8min. 28sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge (crew as in Stewards') . . . 1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge;
J. Ayliff, 11st. i o l b . ;

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N. B . Whitfeld, I2st. n i b . ; W. J. Davy, 11st. 131b. ; J. A. Riddell
(str.), i2st. 31b
o

Third, at 20 and 38, soon went away from Hall, at 19 and 36,
and cleared their opponents at the quarter mile. Hall were
steering none too straight, and Third went right away to two
lengths at the half mile. The leaders' time to Fawley Court
Boathouse was 3mm. 49sec, and from there they rowed on ahead
of Hall, keeping clear of the latter, who crossed over behind
them. Third rowed in winners by one and a half lengths in
8min. dead.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
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This was a good race to the mile, but was lost through the
poor steering of First Trinity. The Cambridge crew were off
the best, rowing 21 and 40 strokes. Trinity did the same. At
the upper end of Temple Island First had nearly three-quarters
of a length, when they crossed right over, and there was almost
a foul. First again steered badly, and kept on shooting across
into Trinity's water. At the half-mile Trinity came up to a
third of a length, and were almost level at Fawley, reached in
3mm. 44sec. There was nearly a foul again, but First gave way
just in time to clear. At the three-quarter mile they were dead
level, and in a good race to the mile Trinity had the best of
matters by a quarter of a length. Just above this point First
crossed in Trinity's water again, and had to stop or foul; taking
the former, they allowed Trinity to go on and win easily in
7min. 54sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.— Third Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Third Trinity II (crew as in Wyfolds)
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford

r.o.
scr.

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Conditions were very much faster in the afternoon, as the
wind veered round and blew up the reach, making the times
for the Grand and Stewards' Cup out of proportion to the extraordinary fast times done later in the day. The Visitors' final

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245

took place half an hour after Eton had done their record row,
and again in this race fast figures were set up to Fawley. The
previous best was done by Magdalen in 1908—3mm. 4isec.
Third rowed the faster stroke off the mark, and slipped away
up the Island at 21 and 41 to Trinity's 20 and 38. Third had
three-quarters of a length at the first signal, but were rowing
36 a minute against 34 of their opponents. At the half mile
Third had added a length to their lead, and, moving very fast,
passed Fawley two lengths in front in 3mm. 39sec. Trinity
kept going well, but were outpaced. They made a good attempt
to get on better terms at the three-quarter mile, but Third
were again away at the mile, and won comfortably by two
lengths in 7mm, 37sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Third Trinity II, Cambridge : R. D. Ross (steers),
iost. 131b. ; T. H. Naylor, i2St. 61b. ; A. F. R. D. Ryder, n s t . gib. ;
M. T. Jones (str.), iost. 1 lib
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : G. H. Kelly (steers), n s t . 41b. ;
H. G. Irwin, n s t . gib.; W. S. Douglas, i3St. lib.; C. M. Spielmann
(str.), i2St. i2lb

o

Third went off at 22 and 41 strokes to 21 and 38 by Thames
in the opening half and minute. The former went away fast
up the Island, and led by one and a half lengths at the quarter
mile. Keeping their advantage, Third were about the same
distance in front at Fawley (time, 3mm. 52sec), and, continuing
to gain, were two and a half lengths in front at the mile signal.
Third kept their advantage to the end, winning by two lengths
in 8min. 2sec.
SECOND HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : H. M. Heyland (steers),
n s t . i2lb.; R. D. S. Charles, n s t . iolb.; J. H. Gardner, i2St.
iolb.; P. V. G. van der Byl (str.), i2St 61b
1
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (crew as in Visitors')
o

Pembroke, who made a good four, went away from the start,
and led by one and a half lengths at the top of the Island.
Rowing a long, steady stroke, the leaders were easily holding
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too well. Pembroke were two lengths in front at the half mile,
and passed Fawley in 3mm. 57sec. In the end Pembroke
won easily in 8min. I2sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C. ; C. M. Laing, 9St. i o l b . ; R. T .
Monier-Williams (steers), i2St. 51b. ; E. G. Evans, l i s t . i2lb. ;
G. H . Callender (str.), i2st
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford (crew as in Visitors') . . . . o

Trinity started off across the course, and took the piles after
a very few strokes, bending No. 2 rigger badly. Kingston
stopped for them, but they were unable to race, so Kingston
paddled over.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Staines B.C. : D. C. J. Brooks, iost. ; H. B . Keeping
(steers), l i s t . iolb. ; J. M. Kindersley, iost. gib. ; H. R. Kerr
(str.), 11st. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : T. Bullivant, iost. 2lb. ;
G. C. C. Piggott, 11st. i o l b . ; G. N. Paget, iost. i2lb. ; E. G.
Russell (str. and steers), i2st. 41b
o

Hall, at 19 and 37 to the 21 and 39 of Staines, were quickly
left, the latter going away fast up the Island. At the quarter
mile Staines were a length ahead, Hall losing considerably
through poor steering. Hall were the same distance behind at
Fawley, reached in 4mm. 2sec. At the mile they spurted, but
were unable to improve their position, and Staines won by
one and a quarter lengths in 8min. 24sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : F . Ward, iost. i2lb. ; C. W. Wise
(steers), iost. ^lb. ; F . P . Lacy, i2st. 2lb. ; P. Dewar (str.), iost. gib. 1
Berks Station.—Vesta R.C. ; L. G. Field (steers), iost. 131b.; H. T.
Blackstaffe, 11st. iolb. ; W. Green, i2st. i 2 l b . ; L. Abraham (str.),
i2st. 51b
o

Both crews got away at 21 and 40 strokes in the first half
and full minute. London soon showed in front, and led by
half a length at the first signal, and the same at half mile. The
leaders' time to Fawley was 3mm. 48sec, and Vesta were
sticking gamely to them, but still half a length down. The
same distance separated them at the three-quarter-mile signal.
Then Vesta spurted and drew up to a quarter length at the mile,

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but opposite the Leander inclosure they were done with, London
coming in a length ahead. Time, 7mm. 5isec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge
SEVENTH
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C
Bucks Station.—'Staines B.C

r.o.
withdrawn

HEAT
1
o

Kingston started at 18 and 36 strokes and Staines at 19 and
37 in the first half and minute, the first named leading at once,
and having three-quarters of a length advantage at the first
signal. Rowing well together, Kingston led by two and a half
lengths at Fawley in 3mm. 53sec, and eventually won very
easily in 8min. 20sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge

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Third slipped away at once, but at the top of the Island
Pembroke came up and led at the quarter mile by a quarter of
a length. Rowing longer than Third, they still gained. Past
Remenham Third came up a bit, and were less than half length
behind at Fawley (3mm. 42sec), but quite half length at threequarter mile. Third rowed well up to mile at a much faster
stroke than Pembroke, while Pembroke went away a canvas
clear. Third stuck to it well, but Pembroke had the whip hand
and won by a length and a quarter. Time, 7mm. 44sec.
NINTH
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C
Bucks Station.—London R.C

HEAT
1
o

London hit a pile ijmin. from the start, and Kingston,
reaching Fawley in 3mm. 44sec, won in 7mm. 45sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C

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o

This race proved to be a gift for Pembroke, who had turned
out quite above average Wyfold form, although they would
have been hunted home a bit faster if Kingston had not touched
the booms. There was scarcely a breath of wind when the
crews started. Pembroke, at 37, slipped away from their

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opponents, who rowed one stroke faster, and, both making for
the centre of the course, a collision of blades would have resulted ;
but the Cambridge crew were far enough in front to avoid it.
Each steered back to their respective stations, Kingston being
about half a length behind at the quarter mile. Just above,
Kingston, who had not been steering too straight, ran into the
piles and stopped a stroke or two, allowing the College crew to
gain more than a length. Pembroke passed Fawley in 3mm.
40sec. (record for the Wyfolds), and finally finished two and a
half lengths in front of Kingston, who had rowed hard and well,
but had lost any chance of winning by hitting the piles. The
time, 7mm. 4osec, is the fastest done in finals of the Wyfolds,
and has only been beaten by Molesey, who did 7mm. 34sec.
in a preliminary heat against London in 1893.

SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : L. J. Cadbury, 11st. ;
F . E. Hellyer (str. and steers), 11st. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Leander Club ; J. S. Burn (steers), i2st. 31b. ; G. L.
Thomson (str.), i2st. 2lb
o

First rowed 38 strokes and Leander 34 in the opening minute.
First led at once, and had three-quarters of a length's advantage
at the quarter-mile signal. The Leander pair were steering
well, but were outpaced by First Trinity, and at the second
signal First, by rowing the faster stroke, were a length ahead.
Below Fawley (time, 4mm. 8sec.) Thomson spurted, but could
not make much impression on Hellyer and Cadbury, who looked
like winning. Burn, who had had only a fortnight's training
since last year, was showing signs of being done up, and at
the mile First were right in front of Leander, two lengths away.
Eventually Cadbury and Hellyer rowed in winners by a length
in 8min. 43sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : B . Logan (steers), 12st. 81b.; C. G.
Rought (str.), i3st. lib
r.o.
Berks Station.—Henley R.C. : A. N . Pazolt (steers), 11st.; R. L.
Wright (str.), 11st
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THIRD

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HEAT

Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 31b. ; A. H .
Cloutte (str.), i2St. 6lb
1
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : A. S. Garton (steers),
i3st. 81b. ; D. Mackinnon (str.), i3st. 2lb
o

This race provided the surprise of the day, as the great
strength and youth of the Magdalen men were fully expected
to carry them in against the veteran Thames pair. Garton
and Mackinnon jumped away with the lead, rowing 20 and 38
to 22 and 41 rowed by Beresford and Cloutte; but the latter
came up again quickly, and took the lead before the top of
the Island, and had half a length in hand at the first signal. It
was a good race onward past Remenham ; the Magdalen pair
came up level at the Rectory, and led at the half mile by a
quarter of a length. Magdalen then crossed, and made as though
they would take Thames's water, but were quickly driven back,
losing a good deal of ground in the manoeuvre. The time to
Fawley was 4mm, 2sec, and from this point Thames began to
go away, leading by a quarter of a length at the three-quarter
mile, and, gaining still faster above, led by one and a quarter
lengths at the mile. From there Thames had the race won,
and rowed in two and a half lengths in front in 8min. 27sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Thames R.C.: Beresford and Cloutte
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C.: Logan and Rought

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Beresford and Cloutte rowed 41, Logan and Rought 38, the
former leading by a few feet. At the top of the Island Rought
caught Cloutte and led at the first signal by a quarter length.
At the half mile Logan and Rought led by two-thirds of a
length, Fawley being reached at 3.58, and Rought being half
a length in front. It was a close thing to the mile, less than
half a length dividing the boats; a very fine race ended in a
dead heat in record time, 8min. 8sec.
Cloutte and Rought tossed to settle the result of the deadheat, and Cloutte won for himself and Beresford the right to
contest the final. This course was adopted owing to three out
of the four competitors having to race in the final of the Stewards'
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FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ Church : N. M. Bruce, iost. 11 lb. ; C. A.
Gladstone (str. and steers), iost. n i b
1
Bucks Station.—First Trinity : L. J. Cadbury and F . E. Hellyer . . o

Christ Church started at 39 to 36 of First, led by half a length
at the first signal, and were clear at Remenham. The leaders
reached Fawley in 3mm. 58sec. Both crews were rowing hard
and well, with Christ Church a length and a half ahead at the
mile. Then Hellyer started a fine spurt, which took them close
up, and in a hard race in Christ Church only won by half a length
in 8min. I2sec, which again beat Muttlebury's old record of
8min. issec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford and A. Hamilton Cloutte 1
Berks Station.—Christ Church : N. M. Bruce and C. A. G l a d s t o n e . . . . o

Cloutte went away at the fast stroke of 12, 22, and 42, which
gave him the lead over Gladstone, who went away at 11, 20,
and 38. Curiously enough, the Thames pair did not show that
masterly steering which had so far distinguished them, and
soon after the second signal Beresford seemed to have pulled
Cloutte over so far that if Gladstone had not given way there
would have been a foul that must have been in favour of Christ
Church. Fortunately, however, nothing of the kind happened
to spoil a magnificent race, and Beresford straightened his boat
before Fawley (passed in 4mm. dead), and never made a mistake
again. Cloutte only had half a length advantage here, and a
magnificent race ensued to the mile, where the veterans had
increased their lead to one and a quarter lengths. From here
Gladstone began a succession of spurts with the greatest
courage and persistence, but he could not catch the leaders, who
passed the post a length and a half to the good in 8min. i5sec,
which equals Muttlebury's old record, but is not so good as that
set up the previous day by Beresford and Cloutte themselves.
It was a fine finish to a better Regatta than had been seen
for many years, alike in weather and in the quality of the crews.
DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C, i2st. 6lb
Berks Station.—R. L. Keene, Vikings Club, i2St. ilb

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Keene led at the start at a faster stroke, but Kinnear soon
came up and went past him, leading by a length at the first
signal. At the Rectory Keene stopped, as a bandage which he
had on his arm slipped down over his elbow. Kinnear passed
Fawley in 4mm. 22sec, and finished in 8min. 58sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—N. M. Bruce, Christ Church, Oxford, iost. n i b . . . 1
Berks Station.—G. H . Charleton, St. Catharine's College, Cambridge,
l i s t . 121b
o

Charleton went off at, 19 and 34 and Bruce 17 and 31. There
was little in it for a short way, but then the longer stroke of the
Oxford man began to tell, and he forged ahead. Both were
steering well, Bruce being a quarter of a length ahead at the
first signal. At Remenham Charleton began to fall behind,
and crossed rather close to Bruce, having to come out again.
Bruce reached Fawley in 4mm. i6sec, clear of his opponent,
and, going away up to the mile, led by a length clear. From
there to the finish it was a procession, Bruce winning easily in
8min. 55sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—J. E. Dewar, London R.C., iost. 71b
Berks Station.—B. von Gaza, Wiking R.C., Berlin, i2st. 61b

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The German rowed 17 and 32 to Dewar's 18 and 34, and
gained a slight lead at first. Dewar, however, drew up level.
Von Gaza then bored Dewar with only half a length's lead, but
was driven out again at the second signal. Nearing Fawley,
Dewar cracked the German, and went ahead, passing that point
in 4mm. 7sec. Von Gaza still kept on over in Dewar's water,
but was quite done with opposite the Remenham Club, the
London man going on and winning as he liked in gmin. 3sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club, 11st. 61b
Berks Station.—R. C. Bourne, New College, Oxford, iost. 11 lb

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Bourne sculled 20 and 36 strokes in the half and full minute
and Powell 19 and 32 in the same. The New College man led
at first, but Powell soon got up, and went by, leading by half a
length at the first signal. Bourne was evidently feeling the
effects of his hard race in the morning, and dropped further
behind. Powell passed Fawley in fast time (4mm. 5sec). It

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was no race in to the finish, although Bourne sculled pluckily.
He was done from his race in the Grand, and Powell won com*,
fortably by four lengths in 8min. 4isec, Bourne stopping opposite
the Stewards' box.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club, 11st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—N. M. Bruce, Christ Church, Oxford, iost. n i b . .. o

Powell got away at the start, sculling 20 and 35 strokes to
Brace's 17 and 32. The Old Cambridge Blue was very fast off
the mark and obtained a lead which afterwards won him the race.
Bruce sculled long and well, but although he was the faster
sculler of the two some part of the distance after Fawley, he
could never make up the ground lost in the first minute. Powell
was two lengths in front at the quarter mile, and at 30 to Brace's
28 kept the same distance past Remenham. At Fawley Bruce
had knocked about half a length off Powell's lead when the
latter passed that point in 4mm. 3sec. The Oxford sculler was
pushing Powell all he knew up to a mile and was only a length
and a quarter down there. It was a splendid race in to the
finish, Bruce coming up on Powell, but halfway up the Wall
the leader had a fine spurt which carried him in the winner by
one and a quarter lengths. Bruce stopped for a stroke opposite
the grand stand and Powell slowed down also, nevertheless
his time, 8min. 22sec, has only been beaten in Diamond finals
by F. S. Kelly.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—W. D. Kinnear
Berks Station.—J. E. Dewar

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Dewar rowed 36 and Kinnear 34 to the minute. The latter
led by two lengths at a quarter of a mile, and the same at
Fawley (4mm. dead). Kinnear won comfortably by four lengths
in 8min. 33sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C., I2st. 6lb
Bucks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club, 11st. 61b

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Powell having shown how speedy he was in the semi-finals,
the sculling race, as expected, proved one of the best on the
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conditions were splendid for fast time. The old Light Blue was
off very fast at 19 and 36 to Kinnear's slightly over 18 and 35 ;
but the latter, sculling a longer stroke, led by a few feet up
Temple Island, and had his canvas in front at the quarter.
Kinnear gained a few feet only between the quarter and the
half mile, where he led by a quarter length. The race was a
magnificent one. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 55sec, equal to Kelly's
record in 1905) and again at the three-quarter mile Kinnear had
kept his quarter-length's advantage, sculling 30 to Powell's 34.
On to the mile Kinnear, who was sculling longer and slower
than Powell, gained faster and had a bare length's lead there.
The old Third Trinity oarsman, however, was not done with,
and, starting a long and well-sustained spurt at 36 from below
the lower end to the Wall, drove Kinnear all he knew to keep
the lead. The magnificent spurt failed to crack the holder of
the trophy, and Powell gave up the effort opposite the grand
stand, Kinnear winning by one and a half lengths in the very
fast time of 8min. I4sec. No challengers for the Wingfield
Sculls being forthcoming against Mr. Kinnear (the holder),
he sculled over the course at Putney a few days after Henley,
and retained the championship for 1911.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1912
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Race.

Thames..
Diamonds
Thames..
Diamonds
Thames..
Wyfolds..
Thames..
Wyfolds..
Thames..
Wyfolds..
Thames..
Diamonds
Thames..
Diamonds
Diamonds

Winner.

looser.

Distance.

S. John's, Ox. v. L.M.B.C., Ca.
Stuart
v. Kinnear . . . .
Oriel .
v. Corpus, O x . .
Pinks
v. Wise
FirstTrin.,Ca. v. London
Pemb., Cam. v. Engineers . .
Merton
v. D o w n i n g . . .
Queen's, Ca. v. Henley
Anglian
v. Brasenose . .
London Hosp. v. Thames . . . .
Kingston
v. Trin. H a l l . . .
Fairbairn . . . 1 / . Butler
Paris
v. Thames . . . .
Veirman . . . . v. Kusick
Powell
v. Bennell

4I. . . .
2^1. . .
2JI. . .
ijl. ..
4I. . . .
Easy
ift. . .
Easy
\\. . . .
Easy
Canvas
2I. . . .
Easy
3I. . . .
4I. . . .

Station.

Fawley.

Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks

. . 3.34
. . 4.11
. . 3.35
. . 4.15
. . 3.42
. . 3.53
. . 3.35
..,3.51
. . 3.38
. . 4.4
. . 3.39
. . 4.15
. . 3.38
. . 4.12
. . 4.20

Finish.
7-30
8.50

7-33
8-45
749
8.15
7-33
8.16
7-33
8.36
7-35
9.5
7-36
97
9-14

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Race.

Wyfolds..
Thames..
Diamonds
Diamonds
Race.
Thames..
Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Thames..
Wyfolds
Thames..
Diamonds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Grand . . .
Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Ladies' . .
Wyfolds
Thames..
Grand . . .

Race.
Grand . . .
Wyfolds
Grand . . .
Diamonds
Thames..
Wyfolds
Thames..
Goblets . .
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Visitors'..
Ladies' . .
Goblets . .
Visitors'..
Stewards'

Race.
Ladies' .

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Winner.

Loser.

L.M.B.C, Ca. v.
Pemb., Camb. v.
McCulloch . . v.
Bruce
v.
Winner.

Ch. Ch., Oxf.
Twickenham
McVilly
Moullin . . . .

Distance. Station.

Alone
ifl. ..
61.
61.

THURSDAY, J U L Y 4
Loser,
Distance. Station.

S. John's, Ox. v. Kingston . . . i f l .
fl.
London . . . . v. Pemb., Cam.
Jesus, Camb. v. Lincoln, Oxf. 2 fl.
Fairbairn . . . v. Bruce . . . . . . 2JI.
Pemb., Camb v. Anglian . . . .
fl.
Queens', Cam. v.Trin.Hall,Ca. 3I. .
Merton, Oxf. v. First, Trin.,Ca. ifl.
McCulloch . . v. Stuart
4I. .
First,Trin.,Ca..v. Shrewsbury
ifl.
Powell,v. Veirman . . . 2 Jl.
Sydney . . . . v. Argonaut R.C.ifl.
Pemb., Oxf. v. L.M.B.C, Ca. il. .
Radley
v. University.. i l . .
Pinks
v. Harris
ifl.
Eton . . .
v. Magdalen, Ox.ifl.
London Hosp. v. Kingston . . . il. .
Paris . . .
v. Oriel, Oxf. . . f 1.
Leander
v. London . . . . 2fl.

Winner.

FRIDAY, J U L Y 5
Loser.
Distance.

Leander . . . . v. Thames . . . . i f l . . .
London . . . . v. Pemb., Oxf. i f l . . .
il.
Sydney
v. New
f 1.
McCulloch . . v. Pinks
S. John's, Ox. v. Pemb., Cam. 4I.
Queens', Ca. v. London Hosp. i f l .
Paris
v. Merton . . . . 4I.
Logan and
v. Barton and
Madden . . il.
Rought...
Jesus, Cam. v. First, Trin. Ca. f 1.
Powell
v. Fairbairn . . i l .
C h . C h . , I I . . . v. Hall, Camb.
Eton
v. Radley . . . .
Beresford andz/. Cadbury and
Hellyer . . i l l . . .
Cloutte
Ch. Ch. I . . . v. Pemb., Oxf. Easily
New, Oxford v. Vikings

Winner.

Eton

Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks

Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks

354
3.42
4.14
4.16

Fawley.
3.30
3.48
3-29
4.14
3-35
3-55
3-25
4-9
3.31
47
3.22
3.58
3.38
4.13
3.28
351
3.34
3.27

Fawley.
Bucks • 3-23
Bucks • 4-4
Bucks • 3-24
Bucks • 4.15
Bucks • 3-35
Bucks .. 3.58
Bucks • 3.31

Station.

Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks

. 4.6
• 3-39
.

4.11

•
•

3-54
3.30

Bucks . . 4.10
Berks • 3.53
Bucks , • 3 4 5

FINAL HEATS, JULY 6
looser.
Distance. Station.

v. Jesus, Cam.

Fawley.
•
•
.
.

Fawley.

i f l . . . Berks . . 3.24

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Race.

Stewards'
Thames..
Wyfolds
Grand...
Diamonds

Winner. '

looser.

Distance. Station.

New, Oxford v. Thames
Paris
v. S. John's, Ox.
Queens', Cam.y. London . . . .
Sydney R.C. v. Leander . . . .
Powell
v. McCulloch . .

2JI. . . Bucks
il. . . . Bucks
il. . . . Bucks
fl
Berks
not rowed
out
Bucks
Visitors'.. Ch. Ch. I . . . v. Ch. Ch. I I . . . 5I. . . . Bucks
Goblets . . Logan and
v. Beresford and
Rought
Cloutte . . 1 £1. . . Berks

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Fawley.

..
..
..
..

3.42
3.33
3.51
3.21

Finish.

..
..
..
..

7.36
7.33
8.3
7.6

. . 4.12 . . .8.49
. . 4 . 0 . . 8.19
. . 4.20 . . 8.36

This meeting was memorable for the first visit to the Regatta
of the reigning Sovereign and his Queen, for which special preparations had been made, and the last day proved the most
successful ever seen upon the famous reach.
The racing ended early each day, giving time for crews who
had not been overworked to do any evening practice necessary
without unduly postponing their evening meal. There were
none of the seven and even half-past seven races to prolong
agony, such as we had known in some former years when entries
had been heavy. The wind was especially obliging as well.
It kept away from south, west, and south-west, the quarters
which spoil the^fairness of the course by penalizing the leeward
station. The ten-foot inward shift of the Bucks side booms,
which narrowed the course by that amount, as an experiment
this year towards reducing the leeward disadvantage, did not,
after all, come into play, for such wind as blew was further
north, with now and then a savour of east in it. On Thursday
and Friday it blew quite briskly, but was ' following ' and not
a sport-spoiling wind. It added a trifle to the pace of boats
up the course. It was strong enough to drift the normal pleasureboat up river, in spite 6f the extra current which was running.
Of course it did not actually propel a racing eight, but negatively
it speeded such craft by toning down the atmospheric obstruction which is inevitable when a racing ship is moving more than
eleven miles an hour, a resistance which in a calm day suffices
to stream a pennon aft if fixed in the bow, as was the fashion
half a century ago, when ' flag in the bow' was a tyrannical
ordinance of the then executive.
The stream was much above the average in force—for a
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often been a really turbid stream at Regatta period, and race
times have often been depreciated by it, as in i860, 1879,
1882 for instances; but in 1912 the water had fined down,
as regards colour, before midsummer day, and yet force of
current was maintained to an extent which at a rough guess
must have added fifteen to twenty seconds to timing both in
practice and in the races.
The officials—Committee of Management: Mr. H. T.,*Steward
(Chairman), Mr. W. Dalziel Mackenzie, Lord Desborough, Mr.
W. F. D. Smith, Lord Ampthill, Mr. F. I. Pitman, Mr. R. C.
Lehmann, Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O., Mr. W. H. Eyre, Mr. C.
Gurdon, Mr. R. G. Gridley, and Mr. W. F . C. Holland. Umpires:
Mr. F. I. Pitman and Mr. W. A. L. Fletcher. Judge: Mr.
W. F . C. Holland. Official Timekeepers: Mr. Victor Mansell
and Mr. B. C. Cox.
It was a drizzly wet morning at an early period on the first
day (Wednesday, July 3), but the rain cleared away before the
first race started, and the sun almost came through at one time
in the morning. However, it was only for a very short period,
heavy clouds again coming over the sky; but very little rain
fell. What wind there was came off the Berks side somewhat
behind the crews over the second half of the course. There
was some good racing in the morning, the great surprise being
the defeat of Kinnear, the amateur champion, by Stuart,
Kinnear was not thoroughly fit, in view of having to represent
the United Kingdom a fortnight later in the Olympic Regatta
at Stockholm; but this did not detract from the well-judged
racing of the Kingston man, who spurted exactly at the right
moment and cracked Kinnear. The finest race of the day
was between Merton and Downing, a ift. victory being registered
to the former. Good races also resulted between the Oxford
crews from Oriel and Corpus and between Brasenose and Anglian,
the first and the last named winning by short distances. There
was more close racing for the Thames Cup between Hall and
Kingston. The Paris crew, which in style bears a distinct
likeness to the Belgian, easily disposed of the Thames second
crew. Later in the afternoon Pembroke (Cambridge) only beat
Twickenham after a desperate race to the mile. In the Diamonds
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knocked out the Tasmanian McVilly, both having to scull hard
to do so.
It was a blustery morning on the second day, with the wind
nearly dead up the course, but, although the weather looked
far from certain, it was brighter than on the Wednesday, the
latter having had the appearance of a November day rather
than one of July. Up to the lunch interval the races were not
so close a*s on the previous day, but, nevertheless, some of them
were very excellent. The best race of all was between the two
Colonial crews. General opinion favoured the Australians,
who were a very fine team of men, perfectly together in every
movement. The Canadians (who used swivel rowlocks) had
not the same machine-like precision, but raced well. They,
however, rowed at such a fast rate over the early part of the
course that it must have detracted from their speed over the
last half. The Umpire's launch carried Sir George Reid, High
Commissioner for Australia; Mr. G. L. Deloitte, President of
the Sydney Rowing Club; and Mr. Henry O'Brien, K.C., the
founder of the Argonaut Club. In the other heat of the Grand
Challenge Cup Leander easily defeated London. Four heats of
the Ladies' Plate were disposed of; in them both Eton and
Radley gained popular wins. The other school crew, Shrewsbury, were defeated, but showed up exceedingly well against a
powerful college combination with three Blues in it. Eton
beat a fancied winner in Magdalen, a prelude to ultimate
victory for the Plate. The Thames Cup provided some good
races as usual, Pembroke (Cambridge) and Anglian having
a great struggle. John's and Kingston also had a hard
tussle until near the finish, when St. John's drew away. The
Paris crew did not defeat Oriel by any means easily. The
London Hospital crew won their heat against Kingston, one
of the best of the other crews in for the Wyfolds. In the
Diamonds McCulloch defeated Stuart without seeming to be
greatly extended at the finish. Fairbairn had his work cut
out to vanquish Bruce. Powell somewhat easily disposed of
the Belgian, and so defeated the last of the ' foreigners/
There were a fair number of boats and small craft behind
the booms on Friday, July 5, but not nearly so many as there
might have been if the weather had been of a more settled
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nature. The wind had gone round to the east, with a touch
of north in it, but it was much warmer than the previous day.
The breeze blew right across from the Berks side at the start, but
followed more behind further up the course. It was of uncertain strength, but always enough to keep the flags out, which
were, at Fawley, sometimes across the river and sometimes
straight up stream. The first two races of the day were easy
wins for Leander in the Grand and London in the Wyfolds. In
the third the Sydney crew met New. The Australians were a
very fine set of men, perfectly together, but rowed with little
swing: They proved too good for New College. The Diamonds
race between McCulloch and Pinks was a finely contested
struggle from start to finish, and from the launch it was difficult
to be certain which was home first. The excitement in the
inclosure was great. McCulloch, who just got the verdict,
was a little the faster in the last fifty yards. The surprise of the
morning was Queens' defeat of the Hospital four, which many
had fancied would win the Wyfolds, especially after they had
defeated the Kingston crew. The Cambridge college four had
some useful oarsmen in it, No. 3 and stroke especially so.
The final heats of Saturday, July 6, provided some splendid
racing, and more people were present than we ever remember
to have seen before at Henley, a result, no doubt, due to the
presence of their Majesties the King and Queen and Princess
Mary. Everything went swimmingly, the pre-arranged programme being carried through without the slightest hitch. The
Royal party on arrival at the station were received by the
Mayor. They then embarked on the Royal barge and proceeded
down river through Henley Bridge to the special landing-stage
at the Royal inclosure, the greatest enthusiasm and cheering
following them all the way. The first race, the final of the
Ladies' Plate, was then started. This Eton won, and among
those who joined in the hand-clapping were the King and
Queen. A second race started five minutes later, and in this
New College, stroked by Bourne, beat the famous Thames crew,
who were also the English Olympic four. The time accomplished
by New College (7mm. 36sec.) may be reckoned the best done
at the Regatta, and it is a pity there was no time to enter them
at Stockholm as a four-oar. Eton's time eclipsed that of the

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later Grand Challenge Cup race, and was extremely good
considering the stream running this year ; conditions, however,
were faster than in the afternoon, when Sydney met Leander, as
a nice breeze blew up the course from Fawley, while, after the
shower at midday, the wind completely died away. Mr. de
Haviland, the Eton coach, is to be congratulated on the splendid
crews he has turned out recently; the last three have carried
away the Ladies' Plate, and that of 1911 holds the record time.
The Royal party immediately after the second race embarked
on the ancient barge (a present of King William to his Queen
Mary), and were rowed by the King's watermen, with William
East at the helm, to Greenlands, for lunch with Hon. W. F. D.
Smith (now Lord Hambleden). They met with a splendid
reception as they passed down the course.
There was a heavy thunder-shower during the interval, which
luckily cleared away before their Majesties embarked for the
return journey to the Royal stand. The progress of the barge
up the course was marked by scenes of greater enthusiasm than
ever. Oars, paddles, and punt poles were tossed, and everybody stood in the boats, the scene being one never to be forgotten.
The first race after lunch was between the French crew and
St. John's College. The Frenchmen, a fairly speedy combination, using swivel rowlocks and blades 7m. wide, won a good
race by a length. It was sixteen years since a French crew
had visited Henley. The Societe d'Encouragement du Sport
Nautique, Paris, came in 1895, and again the following year ; in
the last case they were only beaten in the final heat by Emmanuel,
Cambridge. The Wyfold fours followed, Queens' College beating
London after a hard race, the metropolitan crew, after leading
a great part of the way, being eventually rowed down. At
3.45 the great race of the day for the Grand Challenge took
place. The launch Maritana called at the Royal landing-stage
and was boarded by the King and Queen, accompanied by
Lord Desborough and Mr. H. T. Steward ; they were seated
in the forward part of the boat with Mr. Pitman, the Umpire,
and Mr. Labat was at the helm. The party on board included
Sir George Reid, High Commissioner of Australia ; Mr. Q. L.
Deloitte, the President of the Sydney R.C.; Mr. W. J. Middleton,
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and Mr. B. C. Cox, official Timekeeper. The journey down
river was accompanied by a wonderful outburst of cheering
and a waving forest of tossed oars. It must have been a nervous
moment for the crews waiting at the start under the eyes of
the King and Queen, and each knowing the other would fight
every inch of the way. They were both made up of magnificent
sets of men, "Leander averaging i2st. 7|lb., and Sydney (who
were centre-seated) |lb. more per man. The details of the
race showed that careful preparation and perfectness of the
machine won the day. Leander, when it came to the pinch,
looked none too perfectly together, and we should fancy also
they were short of real hard work, which is quite intelligible as
they had in front of them the Stockholm Olympic Regatta,
which is described at the end of the racing at this year's Henley,
and at Stockholm they reversed the verdict. The race for the
Diamonds was won by E. W. Powell, the Eton master and
old Cambridge Blue. In 1911 Powell rowed an extremely fine
race against Kinnear in the final, and it was no surprise to find
him winning the next time. McCulloch, who survived to the
final, won this event in 1908, and was chosen to represent England
in that year at the Olympic Regatta, being beaten by H. T.
Blackstaffe in the final heat after a very fine race. The two
last races on the programme were, curiously enough, each to
be decided between members of the same clubs. Christ Church,
Oxford, had their two fours left in the Visitors', and Thames
R.C. the pairs in the Goblets. The race between the Thames
pairs proved the best; the holders, Beresford and Cloutte,
being beaten by Rought and Logan. Last year a dead heat
was rowed between them in record time. Beresford, we fancy,
was the most done up after the hard race Thames had with New
in the morning.
It is curious that at this Regatta every one of the chosen
representatives of British rowing at Stockholm went down ;
but, as will be seen from the account of the Swedish meeting
which follows, both Leander and Kinnear improved enough to
win the Gold Medals in Sweden later on. Kinnear, who was
rowing in his old boat, the new one having been sent to Stockholm, must have been surprised by the extra talent shown
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McCulloch, and Pinks would, on the day, have done as Stuart
did. The New College four, in spite of shortness of practice
owing to the eight, knocked out the Thames four, and both
Leander and New College met defeat at the hands of the Sydney
crew. The Thames Cup fell easily enough to the Frenchmen.
On the whole, the Regatta did not prove very fortunate for
English oarsmen. At 5.30 the Queen presented the prizes to
the crews amidst much shouting, and then the Royal party reembarked and returned to the station, receiving a last rousing
cheer from their numerous loyal subjects there.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Sydney R.C., New South Wales : J. A. Ryrie, i2St.
81b.; S. Fraser, 11st. i o l b . ; K. Heritage, 12st. 2lb. ; T. C. Parker,
i3St. i2lb. ; H. Hauenstein, i3st. 81b. ; S. A. Middleton, i3st. 61b. ;
H. Ross-Soden, i2st. 51b.; R. B . Fitzhardinge (str.), iost. 131b. ;
R. G. K. Waley (cox.), 8st. i2lb
".
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Bucks Station.—Argonaut R.C., Toronto, Canada: C. Riddy, l i s t .
i 3 l b . ; P . E. Boyd, 12st. n i b . ; A. H. E. Kent, I2st. i 3 l b . ; W. E.
G. Murphy, i2st. iolb. ; A. Sinclair, i3st. n i b . ; B . R. Gale,
i3St. 61b. ; R. J. Gregory, i2st. 81b. ; G. B. Taylor (str.), 12st. i2lb. ;
W . O. McCleary (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The breeze was lighter than in the morning, and conditions
fast, except that a good stream was coming down river. The
Canadian crew went off at a very fast rate, rowing 24 and 46
strokes in the first half and full minute, the Australians pulling
20 and 40 in that time. The first named led slightly up Temple
Island, and were a quarter of a length to the good at the quarter
mile. At the half-mile signal the Australians, at a slower stroke,
came up level, travelling evenly and beautifully together, and
above that point began to draw ahead, still at much the slower
stroke. They reached Fawley in 3mm. 22sec, the Canadians
making tremendous efforts to get ahead, but did not succeed, as
at the three-quarter mile Australia led by a quarter length,
rowing 36 a minute against the 40 of Argonaut. At the mile
signal vSydney, without any increase in rate of stroke, drew away
to three-quarters of a length, the fast rate beginning to tell on
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desperate effort to get on terms. In to the finish, Australia,
with a spurt, drew away to a length and a quarter, finishing in
the good time of 7mm. 4sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Leander Club : S. E . Swann, 11st. 61b.; C. E . Tinne,
11st. 131b. ; L. G. Wormald, 12st. 71b. ; E. D. Horsfall, i2st. 61b. ;
J. A. Gillan, i3st. 41b.; A. S. Garton, 13SI:. 6lb. ; A. G. Kirby, I3st.
81b.; P. Fleming (str.), 11st. n i b . ; H. B. Wells (cox.), 8st. I2lb. 1
Bucks Station.—London R.C.: E . von A. Pistorius, iost. 71b.; J. E . S.
Semple, iost. 51b.; G. K. Rose, n s t . 61b.; A. T. Shelton, n s t .
gib.; R. D. Ross, n s t . 81b.; M. S. Ell, n s t . i2lb. ; F . Ward,
n s t . i l b . ; T. McK. Hughes (str.), iost. n i b . ; R. D. Tidmarsh
(cox.), 8st
o

Both started at 39 strokes a minute. Leander, leading from
the beginning, were three-quarters of a length ahead at the top
of Temple Island, then, gaining more rapidly, were one and a
quarter lengths at the first signal. They added another length
by the time they reached the half mile,', and soon afterwards
dropped the rate of stroke a good deal. The Fawley time was
3mm. 27sec, and from there Leander paddled home, winning
by two and a half lengths in 7mm. 23sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Leander Club
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : D. F . Humphreys, iost. 31b. ; G. T.
Wilkes, n s t . gib.; G. Fetherston, n s t . ilb. ; H. J. Davis, i2st.
ilb. ; E. C. Goodall, n s t . 9 l b . ; G. A. L. H a t t o n , l i s t . 5 l b . ; M. S.
Gunn, n s t . 81b. ; H. Messom (str.), n s t . n i b . ; H . E . Greenwood
(cox.), gst. 61b
o

Leander rowed 21J and 4 1 ! strokes in the first half and
minute, London pulling 21 and 41. At the top of Temple
Island Leander. were a length ahead, and at the quarter mile
had added another quarter length. They were over two lengths
in front at the half mile, and reached Fawley in 3mm. 23sec.
Above, Leander dropped to a paddle, winning eventually very
comfortably by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 25sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Sydney R.C, New South Wales
1
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford : W. G. Fison, n s t . 51b. ; Sir
W . L. Parker, Bart., n s t . 71b.; F . A. H . Pitman, n s t . i2lb. ;
B. Burdekin, n s t . 131b.; H . K. Ward, i2St. 71b.; A. F . R.
Wiggins, 12 st. 71b.; C. W. B . Littlejohn, 12st. 41b.; R. C. Bourne
(str.), l i s t . ; J. D. Walker (cox.), 8st. 2lb
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New led slightly at first, rowing 21 and 40. The Australians,
at the same rate, soon came up, and took the lead, being a
quarter of a length at the top of the Island, and three-quarters
at the quarter mile. Sydney were going well and steadily,
and kept their distance to the half mile. Above, they gained
a bit more, passing Fawley in 3mm. 24sec. They were a length
in front at the three-quarter mile, and rather over at the mile,
in spite of New spurting. New rowed very hard again up
to the inclosure, but could not get on terms, the Australians,
who appeared quite fresh, winning by a length in 7mm. iosec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Sydney R.C., New South Wales
Bucks Station.—Leander Club

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The race of the day was rowed at 3.45 in the afternoon. The
King and Queen honoured the Umpire's launch with their
presence, and both followed the contest with great interest.
There was a flat calm and no favour to either station, Leander
being on the Bucks side. Both crews got away beautifully
when Mr. Pitman gave the word. Leander rowed the faster
rate, pulling 2 i | and 41 strokes in the first half and minute,
the Australians holding them with 20 and 38. They were level
going up the Island, but at the top Leander showed a lead of
a few feet. The quarter signal-box gave dead level, although
it still looked from behind as if Leander had a foot or two. However, at the end of two minutes the Sydney men, putting in some
hard strokes, began to draw away slowly, and at the half mile
were a quarter length to the good. Leander spurted, but
made no impression. The Sydney boat was travelling very fast.
On the corner below Fawley Wells swung out very wide, and the
oars of the two crews overlapped, Sydney being near the centre
of the course. It looked as though there must be a clashing
of oars, but apparently the Australians were just far enough
ahead to clear. Sydney reached Fawley in 3mm. 2isec, a third
of a length to the good, Leander having spurted and gained a
trifle just below. At the three-quarter mile the Australians,
who were rowing 36 and going as strong as ever, were just
half a length in front. Leander made desperate efforts below
the mile to get up, working the stroke up to 40, but the
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tage, leading there by the same amount. Fleming spurted
gamely again above the mile, but some of the Leander crew were
now feeling the strain, and, although they gained a trifle, they
could not get on terms. The Australians were rowing magnificently together, and raced in very hard from the bottom of the
wall. The Leander coxswain came out again off the inclosure
to the centre of the river rather than put his rudder on against
bow side, which was now evidently rowing stronger than stroke
side. The Sydney crew, who were tired, but still going strong,
won a fine race by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 6sec.
The amount of stream coming down river accounted for the
comparatively slow time.

LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : S. T. Gray, iost. ilb. ;
G. H . Straker, 11st. 2lb. ; G. A. Fisher, u s t . ; K. Atkin, u s t . 131b.. ;
J. H . Goldsmith, I 3 s t . ; R. Gould, l i s t . 71b.; L. A. Pattinson,
12st. i l b . ; J. H . Jerwood (str.), u s t . 71b.; C. A. Skinner (cox.),
8st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—Lincoln College, Oxford: P . D. Wilmot, u s t . 2lb. ;
H . H . Bellot, iost. 71b. ; C. M. D. Cade, l i s t . 2 l b . ; J. B. Morton,
l i s t 1 i l b . ; F . L. Apperly, u s t . ilb. ; D. L. Vaughan-Stevens,
i2St. 71b.; C. R. Buckmasterj u s t . 31b.; B . H . Wilsdon (str.),
9st. 131b. ; D. H . Dickson (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

This was an easy race for Jesus, who. were longer and steadier
in the water than Lincoln. The Cambridge college crew rowed
20 and 39, and Lincoln 19 and 36 in the first half minute. Jesus
soon showed in front, and were three-quarters of a length up
at the first signal. They still continued to gain, and added
another half length by the time the second signal was reached.
To Fawley the time was 3mm. 29sec., and above Jesus slowed
down, holding their advantage for some distance. At the
mile there was half a length's daylight between the boats, and
they won by two and a half lengths. Time, 7mm. 24sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : G. St. C. Pilcher, iost.
i2lb. ; E . Williams, u s t . i 2 l b . ; R. G. Casey, i2st. 2lb. ; J. A.
Ritson, i2st. 91b.; C. F . Burnand, i2st. g i b . ; R. S. Shove, i2St. 41b.;

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P. L. Forwood, 11st. 2 l b . ; D. C. Collins (str.), u s t . 6lb. ; J. E. R.
Allen (cox.), gst
1
Bucks Station.—Shrewsbury School:
J. T. Smith, gst. 71b.; V.
Walker, u s t . iolb. ; A. G McEwan, iost. 81b. ; R. Thompstone,
u s t . 51b. ; G. R. A. Case, u s t . i o l b . ; E . H . Wodehouse, iost. 71b. ;
W. S. K. Russell, u s t . iolb. ; C. T. D. Hughes (str.), iost. 51b.;
H . G. Amis (cox.), 7st
o

Shrewsbury got off at a tremendous rate of stroke, putting
in 22 and 43 strokes in the first half and minute. First Trinity
pulled 20 and 38 in the same period. The school crew led slightly
up Temple Island, but First came up again in the open water,
and they were level at the quarter mile. Passing Remenham
First gained a bit, and led by a quarter length at the half mile.
Shrewsbury were still rowing 40 a minute and First had great
difficulty in keeping their advantage, but were helped by the
school coxswain, who sheered backwards and forwards several
times. The time to Fawley was 3min. 3isec, Shrewsbury now
rowing 39 against 34 by First Trinity. The latter gained to
the mile signal, and led there by three-quarters of a length,
and were pressed right in to the finish, the school crew rowing
in a most plucky manner. First Trinity won by one and a
quarter lengths in 7mm. igsec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Radley College: J. R. Gladstone, i o s t . ; J. A. Sinclair,
iost. ; W. G. Hall, iost. lib. ; M. I. B. Howell, iost. iolb. ; R. B .
Donovan, u s t . 6lb. ; M. S. Richardson, iost. 131b. ; E . H. Whitfeld, iost. 61b.; H . E . Chandler (str.), iost. 31b. ; C. B . E . Lloyd
(cox.), 7st. 6lb
1
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford : A. G. R. Garrod, iost.
9lb. ; A. L. Middleton, u s t . 71b.; C. F . L. Piggott, i2St. 2 l b . ;
E . L. Mort, u s t . ; A. L. S. Cope, i2St. 71b. ; G. Cory-Wright, i2St.
131b.; C. E . H . Loxton, i 2 s t . ; M. L. W. Matthews (str.), iost. 5 l b . ;
A. R. Tudor-Craig (cox.), gst. 2lb
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Both crews rowed 19 and 37 strokes in the opening half and
minute ; they were level for half a minute. Then University
began to draw away, and led by three-quarters of a length
at the quarter mile. Radley were travelling very nicely, while
University were rolling badly at times. At Remenham the
schoolboys began to gain very fast, and were not much more
than a quarter length behind at the half mile. At Fawley,
University still led, getting there in 3mm. 38sec. At the threequarter-mile signal Radley led slightly, and, spurting well,

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went faster to the mile, where they were a quarter length in
front. It was a fine race in, Radley rowing in good form, while
University rolled very much, the school winning by a length
in 7mm. 30 sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College : A. Dilberoglue, iost. 131b. ; I. P. R.
Napier, 11st. 41b. ; A. C. Beasley-Robinson, 11st. 61b.; E . H. G.
Farquhar, 11st. 51b. ; C. L. Boyd, i3st. 51b. ; R. M. Buckley,
11st. 3 l b . ; F . F . V. Scrutton, i2St. ; C. E. E. H a y (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
Hon. G. W. E. Elliott (cox.), 8st
1
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : J. B . Cavenagh, gst.
1 lib. ; G. H. Leight, 11st. 31b. ; E . R. Burgess, 11st. gib. ; M. K.
Johnson, l i s t . 2lb. ; A. T. Ritchie, i3St. i2lb. ; C. L. Baillieu,
i2st. 31b. ; A. C. Hobson, 11st. 71b. ; F . H. Sandford (str.), iost.
2lb. ; J. D. Fergusson (cox.), 8st. I2lb
o

A moderate breeze was blowing up the course when this race
took place in the evening. Eton rowed 21 and 40 strokes to
Magdalen's 21 and 38 in the opening minute of a good race.
For a few strokes the boys drew away along the Island, but
at the upper end Magdalen came up again, and they passed
the quarter mile dead level. Magdalen were at slightly the
slower rate of stroke, and Eton by a spurt reached the half
mile a quarter length to the good. At Fawley, Magdalen were
about a canvas behind in 3mm. 28sec. The distance separating
them was the same at the three-quarter-mile signal, when Xhe
boys put in a good spurt and rapidly gained ground, having
half a length at the mile signal. Eton were rowing well together,
and Magdalen now began to show signs of distress. Although
they made another effort to get up to Eton, the latter appeared
much the fresher, and spurted in to the finish at a fast stroke,
winning by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. gsec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

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First rowed 20 and 38 to Jesus at the same in the half and full
minute. First led a little up the Island, and were a few feet
in front at the top. They were a canvas to the good at the
quarter mile. At the half mile First were a quarter length in
front, but then Jesus drew up, and, coming away, won by threequarters of a length in 7mm. u s e e .

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SIXTH
Berks Station.—-Eton College
Bucks Station.—Radley College

HEAT
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Eton drew away at once and were clear at Fawley in 3mm.
30sec. Radley spurted above the mile, but Eton won by
three lengths in 7mm. 20sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge . . . .

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This, the first race of the last day, started as soon as the King,
Queen, and Princess Mary arrived in the royal box. Eton
rowed 20 and 39 strokes and Jesus the same rate in the first
half and minute. The breeze was coming off the Berks shore,
but followed up the course from Remenham. For ten strokes
the schoolboys led, but then Jesus got going, and, drawing up,
led at the upper end of the Island. At the quarter mile they
were a quarter of a length in front. The Etonians rowed a
well-judged race, and lay behind for a time without spurting,
Jesus having a canvas lead at the half mile and rather less at
Fawley, reached in 3mm. 24sec. At the three-quarter signal
Jesus still led by a canvas, and it looked any one's race there,
but above Eton put in a spurt, which carried them in front
rapidly, so that they were half a length to the good at the
mile signal. From there, although Jesus rowed pluckily, Eton
spurted ahead fast, winning a well-rowed race by a length and
a quarter in 7mm. 4sec.
THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford : H . B. Eccles, iost. 51b. ;
G. D . Reckitt, l i s t . 31b.; H. B . L. Braund, i2st. 81b.; M. B .
Thompson, 11st. 41b.; C. D. Upstone, i2st. i 2 l b . ; G. W. Lucas,
i2st. i 2 l b . ; M. Davies, 11st. 61b. ; F . S. Howes (str.), gst. 71b. ;
G. H. F . Cannon (cox.), 8st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C. (St. John's College), Cambridge :
G. L. Day, gst. 131b.; G. R. Edwards, iost. 81b. ; H . Parker,
gst. 81b. ; J. K. Dunlop, 11st. 31b. ; K. S. Waters, 11st. lib. ; R. S.
Clarke, i2St. 131b. ; H. C. Evans, iost. 51b. ; D. I. D a y (str.),
iost. 51b. ; B. K. Parry (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

This was the first race of the Regatta. The course presented
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no wind blowing ; what there was came across from the Berks
shore, slightly following up the course from Fawley onwards.
L.M.B.C. started at 28 and 38 to St. John's 20 and 39 in the
opening half and minute ; both got away level for some strokes,
and it was not for about a minute that St. John's began to drawaway fast. At the quarter-mile signal the Oxford college led
by nearly three-quarters of a length, and, still continuing to
go the faster, were a bare length at the half mile. The leaders
reached Fawley in 3mm. 34sec, and added another quarter
length by the time they passed the three-quarter-mile signal.
L.M.B.C then rapidly dropped further astern, and were one
and three-quarter lengths behind at the mile. St. John's,
rowing in the rest of the course easily, won by four lengths in
7mm. 3osec.
SECOND HEAT.
Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford: M. P. G. Leonard, 11st.;
H . B . Hering, 11st. 81b.; F . S. Laskey, I2st. 31b.; K. L. F .
Armitage, 12st. 41b.; J. K. Watkins, I3st. 2 l b . ; C. H . Kinnison,
l i s t , g i b . ; H . L. Guillebaud, i2st. 31b.; J. P . S. Walker (str.),
11st. i o l b . ; C. W. Simpson (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Oxford : H. E. Read, iost.
12lb. ; A. F . Hemming, 11st. i2lb. ; E . St. J. Bamford, 11st.;
L. E . Young, 11st. 6 l b . ; J. W. Dixon, i2st. 41b.; L. E . J . Maude,
l i s t . i2lb. ; H . L. Rayner, 11st. 131b. ; E . C. D. S. Carter (str.),
11st. 31b. ; G. L. M. Clauson (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

Oriel led out slightly, rowing 20 and 37 to one less by Corpus.
At the quarter signal the first named were half a length to the
good, and, drawing farther away, led by over three-quarters of
a length at the half mile. Oriel were rowing well at a slower
stroke than Corpus, and although the latter spurted pluckily
below Fawley they gained no ground. The leaders' time to
Fawley was 3mm. 35sec, and they were about a length away
there, rowing ^, as against 36 on the part of Corpus. At
the mile they added a little more, and eventually won by two
and a half lengths in 7mm. 33 sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : H . C. Butler, iost. 91b. ;
E. Barningham, 11st. 2 l b . ; F . D. H . Bremner, iost. iolb. ; B. L.
Lawrence, iost. i o l b . ; E. B. Pughe, 11st.; J. R. Harraton,
l i s t . i l b . ; J. C. Wilson, iost. 2 l b . ; P . la T. Foster (str.), gst. i o l b . ;
G. B . S. McBain (cox.), 8st. i2lb
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Berks Station.—London R.C. : A. F . M. Edwards, gst. ;
Wood, gst. 131b. ; W. H. Croome, 11st. 81b. ; A. Clarke, l i s t .
H . B . Chisholm, 11st. iolb. ; E. B . Allnutt, i2st. gib. ;
Arundel, l i s t . 31b.; C. T. Gill (str.), 11st. g i b . ; H . D .
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K. E .
131b.;
F . D.
Singer
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The wind had dropped completely when this race was rowed,
and the sky looked threatening, but no rain fell. First Trinity
were the smarter off, rowing 38 strokes to the same rate of
London, who were not too well together. The Cambridge
college crew were three-quarters of a length ahead at the first
signal, where London steered badly, having the rudder hard
on for some strokes. First went away fast at the Rectory, and
reached Fawley with nearly half a length's daylight in 3min.
42sec. From there First had an easy time, London sticking
to their work, but being outclassed for speed. First came in
easy winners by four lengths in 7mm. 4o,sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford: G. R. G. Mure, iost. u l b . ;
T. Means, 11st.; A. H . Kemm, 11st. 31b. ;' A. W. Wood, 11st. 51b.;
J. D. Hayes, i2st. n i b . ; E . A. H . Bailey, I2st. 6 l b . ; T. L.
Browne, iost. n i b . ; W. T. Raikes (str.), 11st. n i b . ; R. L. V.
Doake (cox.), gst. 81b
1
Bucks Station.—Downing College, Cambridge : N . B . H a r t , gst. 11 lb. ;
N. Back, iost. 6lb. ; .F. B . Winneld, 11st. l i b . ; G. M. Stringer,
11st. 31b. ; W. de Wankowicz, i2st. n i b . ; W. Ormrod, i2St. 2 l b . ;
P . S. H a m , 11st. 61b.; E. J. Selby (str.), gst. n i b . ; W . Wood
(cox.), 8st. 81b
o

This was a magnificent race. Both got away at 40, and were
level up the Island and at the quarter mile. Downing were
rowing the faster stroke, and led by a few feet at the half mile,
passing Fawley slightly in front in 3mm. 35sec. It was a
splendid race onward, neither making much ground on the
other, but Downing were rowing 38 a minute to Merton's 36.
Opposite the Remenham Club Downing faltered for a stroke,
and Merton took the lead, having a canvas advantage at the
mile. Above Downing picked up very well indeed, and came
up level again halfway up Phyllis Court wall. Merton seemed
to falter, but pulled themselves together again, spurting in very
well, and won by ift. in 7min. 33sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station—Anglian
B.C.: G. B . Winter, 11st.; H . W. Fusseli,
11st. 131b.; P. M. Miroy, 11st. 41b.; O. Lenz, I2st. l i b . ; J. G. A.

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Green> I2st. 2lb. ; G. B . Penfold, I2st. i2lb. ; J. H . Cooling, l i s t . ;
M. W. Piggott (str.), iost. iolb. ; G. Carr (cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford : G. H. Bailey, l i s t . 41b. ;
W. G. Nott-Bower, 12st. 61b.; D. C. M. Lindsay, l i s t . 71b.;
H . H . Jackson, i2St. ; A. E . Ellis, i3st. 61b. ; G. R. Frere, i2St. ;
C. C. Whadcoat, 11st. 2lb. ; P . R. Frere (str.), 11st. 71b. ; J . W .
Horan (cox.), gst. 2lb
o

Anglian rowed the very fast stroke of 22J and 44 at the start
to their opponents' 20 and 38. The drizzle had started again,
and a breeze blew quite strongly off the Berks side. In spite
of the fast stroke, Anglian only led by a few feet at the top of
the Island. Brasenose came up level before the first signal.
They were level past the Rectory, at the half mile, and again
at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 38sec. Anglian looked tired, but
kept on well at 39 a minute, having a few feet in hand at the
three-quarter mile. Opposite the Remenham Club Brasenose
spurted well, and led by a foot or so, only for Anglian to come
up again level at the mile. It was a hard race in. At the
bottom of the Wall Brasenose faltered a little, but spurted
again. Anglian, however, just had the pace of the Oxford
college crew, and won a close race by a third of a length. Time.
7mm. 33sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C. : C. M. Laing, gst. n i b . ; E. A. W.
Lake, 11st. 131b. ; H . M. S. Carpenter; 12st. iolb. ; A. T. Chappie,
I2st. lib. ; R. S. Cobb, I2st. i2lb. ; C. L. Poyser, i2St. 71b. ;
E. G. Evans, 11st. I2lb. ; R. Brown (str.), 11st. iolb. ; C. Juckes
(cox.), 8st
1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : S. W. H. Welsby, gst.
n i b . ; D. O. d'E. Miller, i2St.; C. R. Langham, u s t . 71b.;
J. R. Riddell, i2St. 2lb. ; C. Hatton-Hall, i3St. 71b. ; H. Buchanan,
l i s t . 31b. ; J. R. Gower, 9st. i2lb. ; J. R. Cooper (str.), iost. 51b. ;
A. C. Hagon (cox.), gst. l i b
o

Kingston at the faster stroke drew away up the Island, and
led by half a length at the quarter mile. At the Rectory Hall
spurted and came up a bit, and they were no more than a canvas
behind at the half mile. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 3gsec,
the two being level there. Above Kingston spurted, and led
by a few feet at the three-quarter mile. It was a fine race.
Hall, spurting, were level again opposite the Remenham Club.
At the mile Kingston spurted finely and got away a bit, and
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spurted and gained a little, a finely contested race being won
by Kingston by a canvas in 7mm. 35sec.
SEVENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Rowing Club de Paris, France : M. Baudechon,
iost. i 2 l b . ; G. Metais, iost. 81b.; J. de Molenes, i2St. 41b.;
T. Barrelet, 12st. 81b. ; M. Monniot, i3st. 81b. ; J. Malafosse, I2st.
81b.; G. Chaussat, 11st. 41b.; D. Douard (str.), iost. I 2 l b . ; F .
Keller (cox.), 8st
1
Bucks Station.—Thames JR.C. : H. W. Burleigh, iost. n i b . ; C. W.
Story, i o s t / n l b . ; G. D. East, 11st. 81b. ; R. S. Wilshere, l i s t . lib. ;
J. F . S. Hards, 11st. 51b. ; L. P. Langton, i2st. 6lb. ; W. B. Long,
iost. 2lb. ; S. H . M. Johns (str.), iost. 71b. ; H. Sunley (cox.),
8st. 71b
o

The Frenchmen, rowing in much the same style as the
Belgians, quite outclassed the second Thames crew. They
started at 21 and 40 to 21 and 41 of Thames, and at once went
away, having nearly a length at the top of the Island, and one
and a half lengths at the quarter signal. Past the Rectory the
Frenchmen went away very fast, and led by two lengths at
the half mile (time at Fawley, 3mm. 38sec). Paris, at 34,
went easy above, dropping still slower before they reached the
finish, winners, in 7mm. 36sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : H . B. Davies, 11st.
4 l b . ; E . O. Goldsmith, iost. 131b.; F. F . Cooke, 11st. ; V. Barningham, I2st. 12 lb. ; P . Gregson, i2st. 11 lb. ; W. Milligan, i3st.
lib. ; C. S. Clark, i2st. iolb. ; W. S. Grey (str.), iost. gib. ; E. L.
Mather (cox.), gst. 61b
x
Berks Station.—Twickenham R.C. : C. E . Creswell, gst. iolb. ;
A. T. Knight, iost. 5 l b . ; G. D. Thomas, iost. 131b. ; K. R.
Tucker, I2st. 2lb. ; F . A. Colpoys, 11st. g i b . ; E. Walker, 11st.
n i b . ; J. N. H . Pimm, 11st. i o l b . ; H. A. Creswell (str.), iost. 2lb.;
H. G. Tweedie (cox.), gst. n i b
o

Twickenham at 37 led Pembroke at 41 up the Island, and
were three-quarters of a length in front at the first signal. The
blade work was well together in the Twickenham crew, but
Pembroke kept them at full stretch. At the Farm Pembroke
went up with a good spurt, and barely half a length separated
them at Fawley (time, 3mm. 42sec). At the three-quarter signal
Twickenham were only a quarter length to the good, and opposite the Remenham Club Pembroke spurted and passed them.

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At the mile Twickenham faltered, and Pembroke, rowing
strongly, won by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 45sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—St, John's College, Oxford
Berks Station.—-Kingston R.C

1
o

St. John's got away well with a strong following wind at 20
and 39 strokes to Kingston's 21 and 40. The latter were not
quite so steady as on the previous day against Hall. The Oxford
college crew were soon showing in front, and at the top of the
Island led by half a length. They added a bit more past the
Rectory, and, rowing very nicely, were over three-quarters of a
length ahead at the second signal. The leader's time to Fawley
was 3min. 30sec. Kingston spurted above and were still the
same distance behind at the three-quarter mile, but between
that and the mile St. John's added another half length, rowing
34 to Kingston's 36. In to the finish St. John's were taking
matters fairly comfortably, winning by one and three-quarter
lengths in the good time of 7mm. i5sec."
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Anglian B.C

I
o

Anglian took a slight lead at the start, rowing 22 and 42
strokes to Pembroke's 20 and 39. However, they could not
increase it, and at the quarter signal were only a quarter length
in front. They added a little, and were half a length at the half
mile, but above Pembroke began to spurt and go up gradually
(Fawley time, 3mm. 35sec). At the three-quarter signal
Anglian's lead was reduced to a quarter length, and they were
rowing 40 a minute to Pembroke's 37. At the mile Pembroke
was a foot or so in front, and a fine race to the finish resulted
in Anglian's defeat by half a length. Time, 7mm. 25sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge

1
o

Merton were somewhat unsteady at the start, rowing 40 to
First Trinity's 37. As soon as they began to settle down, they
moved ahead faster, so that at the upper end of the Island
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at the first signal. First went faster at Remenham, and held
Merton, for a time, but at Fawley (time, 3mm. 25sec.) they
were a length to the bad. A quarter of a length of daylight
separated them at the three-quarter and mile signals. On the
finish Merton had the race in hand, and won by one and a
quarter lengths in 7mm. 32sec.
TWELFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Rowing Club de Paris, France
Berks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford

1
o

Paris, at 40, led Oriel, at 35, along the Island, gaining fairly
rapidly at the end of the minute. At the quarter mile they
were three-quarters of a length in front, but passing Remenham
Oriel gained, and only half a length separated them at the half
mile and Fawley, the time to the halfway mark being 3mm. I4sec.
Above this Oriel went up a bit, only to fall back again at the
three-quarter signal to half a length. The same distance
separated them at the mile signal, Oriel hanging on well. The
Frenchmen spurted above the mile, and gained some ground,
Oriel showing effects of the hard stern chase. Paris eventually
rowed in the winners by three-quarters of a length. Time,
7mm. 22sec.
THIRTEENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge

I
o

St. John's rowed 20 and 38, Pembroke 19 and sy, in the first
half and minute. St. John's got away at the top of the Island,
and were a length in front at the quarter mile. Their Fawley
time was 3mm. 35sec, and from there they paddled in easy
winners by four lengths in 7mm. 28sec.
FOURTEENTH
Bucks Station.—Rowing Club de Paris
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford

HEAT
1
o

The crews were level for ten strokes, then Paris drew away
to a third of a length at the first signal. Merton spurted and
came up again at the Gate, but the Frenchmen were away again
at the half mile to a half a length. Merton failed to steady
down, and Paris were just clear at Fawley in 3mm. 3isec. Paris
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then drew away steadily, and were three-quarters of a length
clear at the mile, and won easily by four lengths in 7mm. 25 sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Rowing Club de Paris
Berks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford

1
o

The wind had been quite flattened by the heavy shower of
rain, which luckily cleared off before the racing began again.
Paris went off at 21 and 41 to St. John's 20 and a shade over
38 in the first half and minute. They were level going up the
Island, but after clearing it the French showed in front, and
led by a quarter length at the first signal. The Frenchmen
continued to go the faster at 37 to St. John's 36, and were a
bare half length ahead at the half mile. They reached Fawley
in 3mm. 33sec, still half a length to the good. St. John's hung
on, but did not seem to be going so well as in previous races,
and the same distance separated them at the three-quarter mile.
The French crew drew away a little, but St. John's spurted well
opposite the Remenham inclosure, and went up a bit, only to
fall back again at the mile, where Paris led by a shade over
the half length. St. John's now began to tire, and the French
crew drew away to a length, by which distance they won. Time,
7mm. 33sec.
STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford : F. A. H. Pitman,
A. F . R. Wiggins, I2st. 71b. ; C. W. B. Littlejohn,
R. C. Bourne (str. and steers), 11st
Berks Station.—Vikings Club : L. S. Lloyd (steers),
J . H . Gibbon, l i s t . I 2 l b . ; C. R. le Blanc Smith,
R. W. M. Arbuthnot (str.), iost. 71b

11st. 12lb. ;
i2st. 4 l b . ;
1
iost. 61b. ;
i3st. 31b.;
o

New led by nearly three lengths above Fawley, when No. 2
caught a crab, and before the boat again settled down Vikings
had drawn level. Fawley, 3mm. 45sec. New, however, came
away, and won by a length and a quarter in 7mm. 50sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford
1
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K. Vernon, 11st. 31b. ; C. G. Rought, i3st. ; B. Logan (str.), i2st.
iolb
o

In this event New College gave a magnificent example of
racing. Thames, at 22 and 43, led New, who rowed 20 and 39,
at once, and were clear at the top of the Island. Beresford
made a slight mistake in steering, and New came up to a bare
length at the quarter-mile signal, but then Thames went away
again, rowing well and easily. New were rolling, and it looked
as though the race was a foregone conclusion. At the half mile
Thames were a quarter of a length clear of New, and they
reached Fawley in 3mm. 42sec. Bourne now started a series
of spurts, and though New were not steering so straight as
Thames, they gained a bit to the mile, where they were overlapping Thames. It was now that Bourne pulled the race out
of the fire. Going after Thames at a great rate, he began to
overhaul them, and opposite the lower end of the inclosure
took the lead. Thames, being unable to answer the spurt, fell
behind, and New, going right ahead, won a splendid race by two
and a quarter lengths in the good time of 7mm. 36sec.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (second crew): R. W. Lush
(steers), iost. iolb. ; R. S. Maclver, iost. lib. ; J. D. Crichton,
i4St. 2lb. ; A. C. Boult (str.), i2st. 91b
1
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : D. W. Collier, iost. iolb. ;
W. G. C. Holland, iost. g i b . ; J. Ayliff (steers), 11st. i2lb. ; A.
Swann (str.), 11st. 51b
o

Won by one length and a quarter in 8min. 7sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (first crew) : J. G. G. Leadbetter, iost. lib. ; A. F . B. Broadhurst, 11st. 31b. ; G. E. Hellyer,
i2st. 131b.; N . M. Bruce (str. and steers), 11st
1
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford : E. N . J. Wethey, iost.
n i b . ; J. T. B . Dinwiddie, 11st. 71b.; H. A. Barnes, i2St.; J.
Tetlie (str.), 11st. 2lb
o

Christ Church were clear at Remenham, reached Fawley in
3mm. 53sec, and paddled home easy winners in 8min. 6sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (first crew)
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (second crew)

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Both rowed 18 and 35 strokes in the first half and minute, but
No. 3 in the first crew came off his slide at the fourth stroke
and the second boat led for a short distance. However, the first
boat was much the better combination, and soon took the lead,
having a half-length's advantage at the first signal. They were
rowing steadier, and went away faster to the half mile, No. 2
steering badly there. No. 1 was one length and three-quarters
ahead at Fawley, their time being 4mm. dead. Above Fawley
No. 1 drew right away, leading by three lengths at the mile, and
won quite easily in 8min. igsec.
WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : A. L. Elder, l i s t . 2 lb. ;
A. P . Dickinson (steers), 11st. 71b. ; G. C. Dobb, I2st. lib. ; G. Hill
(str.), iost. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers' B.C.:
P . G. Spackman (steers),
gst. n i b . ; G. B . Pears, 11st. 81b.; E . M. F . Momber, i3st. 31b.;
C. E . P . Sankey (str.), 11st. i l b
o

Pembroke were the better crew, and led at once, rowing 37 a
minute to the Engineers' 39. They were half a length away at
the top of the Island, and a length at the quarter mile (Fawley
time, 3mm. 53sec). The Engineers rowed pluckily to the
finish, but could make no impression on Pembroke, who won
comfortably by three lengths in 8min, issec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Queens* College, Cambridge : W. H . Ferguson (steers),
l i s t . 9 l b . ; E. J. B. M. Kennett, 11st. 31b.; L. W. Wood, i 3 s t , i l b . ;
H. W. Arden (str.), 11st. 71b
1
Berks Station.—Henley R.C. : H . Lovell, iost. 4 l b . ; W. W . Field
(steers), i2St. 2 l b . ; C. E . May, I2st. 2 l b . ; R. L. Wright (str.),
iost. i2lb
o

Henley got away the faster at 38 ; Queens', steering badly,
rowed at the same rate. At the top of the Island Queens' drew
up level, and then went ahead fast, leading at the quarter mile
by a length. They added another half length by the time the
half mile was reached, and at Fawley (time, 3mm. 5isec.) Henley
collapsed. Queens' went on at a paddle, winning easily in
8min. i6sec.

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THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—London Hospital R.C. : K. J. Yeo, iost.
H . S. Souttar, i2st. 131b.; J. R. K. Fenning (steers), i3st.
J. C. Russell (str.), i2St. 71b
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : D. F. Humphreys, iost. 31b.;
L. Hat^ton, l i s t . 51b. ; M. S. Gunn, 11st. 81b. ; H. Messom
11st. 1 lib

277
nib.;
2lb. ;
1
G. A.
(str.),
o

Thames started very fast, putting in 21 and 42 in the opening
half and minute. Hospital rowed 18 and 36 in the same period,
but were led by the metropolitan men at one time by a length.
At the first signal Hospital had gained, and were a quarter of a
length down. They in turn were leading by half a length, when,
opposite the Rectory, Thames hit the booms. Hospital waited
for them to get clear, and (Fawley reached in 4mm. 4sec), going
on again, paddled in ahead to the finish, winning easily in
8min. 36sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—L.M.B.C. (St. John's College), Cambridge : H. Parker,
9St. 81b. ; D. I. Day, iost. 51b. ; H. C. Evans, iost. 51b. ; R. S.
Clarke (str. and steers), i2St. 131b
1
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford (second crew): (same as in
Visitors')
o

Both got away at 19 and 36 in the opening half and minute.
L.M.B.C. led along the Island, Christ Church steering badly.
Above this, in the open water, the Oxford crew drew up level,
and took the lead at the half mile by a length. They had the
misfortune to hit the piles, but got away quickly, No. 3 breaking
his blade. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 34sec.) Christ Church still
led. Above, No. 3 in Christ Church crew caught a crab owing
to the broken blade, and L.M.B.C. went away fast, and finished
a long way ahead in 8min. 47sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : E . von A. Pistorius (steers), iost. 71b.;
F . Ward, 11st. lib. ; M. S. Ell, 11st. I2lb. ; T. McK. Hughes (str.),
iost. 11 lb
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
o

London rowed 20 and 39 strokes to Pembroke's 19 and 36.
The latter went a little the faster, as they had a canvas lead
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straight. London led in turn by a canvas at the half mile,
and below Fawley (time, 3mm. 48sec.) Pembroke touched the
piles, No. 2 catching a crab in getting away again. London
had gained a length and a quarter through the mishap, and
led by that distance at the three-quarter-mile signal, and at
the mile also. Above Pembroke spurted and went up, and
again spurted very well near the finish, only being beaten by
three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 53sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Queens' College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge (crew as in Visitors')

1
o

Queens V a t 20 and 39, were slightly led by Hall, at 18 and
35, up Temple Island, but at the quarter mile they were dead
level. It was a good race up to the half mile, both being level
there. At Fawley (time, 3mm. 55sec.) Queens' were a canvas
ahead, and above that mark showed improved form and
lengthened out. They then went away fast, and won easily by
three lengths in 7mm. 57sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford : E . N. J. Wethey, iost.
1 ilb. ; J. T. B. Dinwiddie (steers), 11st. 71b. ; H. A. Barnes, i2st. ;
J. Tetlie (str.), 11st. 2lb
.' z
Bucks Station.—L.M.B.C. (St. John's College), Cambridge
o

Pembroke rowed 19 and 37, and L.M.B.C. the same rate in
the half, and one less in the minute. The Pembroke boat
sheered about the course badly, and led by only a few feet at
the top of the Island, and also at the quarter mile. At the half
mile Pembroke were showing their canvas in front, and reached
Fawley first in 3mm. 58sec. It was a good race. L.M.B.C.
were leading by a quarter length at the three-quarter signal, but
had lost it and half a length besides before reaching the mile,
Pembroke going past with a capital spurt. Eventually Pernbroke won a good race by a length in 8min. gsec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London Hospital R.C
j
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : C. M. Laing, gst. n i b . ; A. T.
Chappie (steers), i2st. ilb. ; E. G. Evans, 11st. i2lb. ; R. S. Cobb
(str.), i2st. i2lb
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Kingston led by a little at the start, rowing 18 and 34 strokes,
London Hospital pulling 20 and 39 in the first half and minute.
At the upper end of the Island Hospital took the lead, and were
a quarter of a length in front at the first signal. Both crews
were rowing very well and showing excellent form for Wyfold
fours. At the half mile Hospital were a bare length in front,
and reached Fawley just clear in 3min. 5isec. Afterwards the
Hospital crew gained more, but Kingston came up again to a
length by a good spurt. In the end the London Hospital won
by a length in 8min. 4sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Oxford

1
o

The crews were level some way up Temple Island, both
rowing 20 and 38 strokes. Pembroke wandered about a good
deal, bow side being stronger than stroke. At the quarter
signal London, who had steered straighter, were a quarter length
in front. Just below the Rectory bow in the Pembroke crew
pulled the bo at round into the piles, damaging the bows. London
waited until they got clear, and paddled on two lengths
ahead, winning eventually by one and three-quarter lengths
in 8min. 29sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Queens' College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—London Hospital R.C

1
o

The Hospital led a little bit up the Island, but Queens' were
level with them at the quarter mile. Hospital then got away
a quarter of a length to the half mile, but on the corner Queens'
closed up again to about a canvas at Fawley (time, 3mm. 58sec.),
Above, Queens' spurted, and shot past, leading by half a length
at the three-quarter mile. It was a good race to the mile, but
Queens' stalled off Hospital's spurts. Before the bottom of
the Wall Queens' spurted, and went well away : rowing very
well indeed, they won by one and three-quarter lengths in
8min. dead.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Queens' College. Cambridge
Berks Station.—London R.C

1
o

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This was an excellent race. London took the lead at once,
rowing 20 and 38 to Queens' 19 and 36, and were half a length
in front going up the Island. When clear of Temple Island
Queens' gained a bit, and were only a quarter length down at
the first signal. Queens' then steered badly, and London gained
up to the half mile, holding half a length lead there. At Fawley
(time, 3min. 5isec.) there was only a quarter of a length between
them again, and above Queens' spurted, and took the lead at
the three-quarter mile. London, however, were not done with,
and came up level again, a great race ensuing to the mile, where
Queens' showed slightly in front. Above, Queens' came over
towards London, and there was nearly a foul. They got away,
however, and London, showing signs of the hard tussle, fell
behind, Queens' winning by a length in 8min. 3sec.
SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : B. Logan (steers), i2St. i o l b . ; C. G.
Rought (str.), i3st
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : C. G. Barton (steers),
l i s t . n i b . ; J. G. Madden (str.), i2st. 81b
o

They were level for half a minute, Pembroke rowing 18 and
36 in the opening half and minute to Thames at 21 and 4 1 ;
then Thames went away fairly fast to the quarter mile, being
a bare length ahead there. Pembroke steered very badly, but
came up on Thames at Remenham. At the half mile the same
distance separated them, and Thames reached Fawley in 4mm.
6sec. Past the three-quarter mile Pembroke steered straight
for a time- and gained, only to wander again further up the
course. Thames eventually won by one and a half lengths
in 8min. 27sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 2lb. ;
A. H . Cloutte- (str.), i2st. 31b
1
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : L. J. Cadbury, 11st. ilb. ;
F . E . Hellyer (str. and steers), i2St. 131b
0

First led to Remenham Club (Fawley 4mm. iosec), when
Thames drew past and won by one and a quarter lengths in
i
8min. 42sec,

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FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.— Thames R.C. : B. Logan and C. G. Rought
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford and A. H. Cloutte . . o

At first Cloutte led Rought, rowing 22 and 41 to 20 and 38,
but at the quarter mile they were dead level. It was a
great race, but Beresford and Cloutte were rowing a rather
faster stroke to hold with the other pair. At Remenham Logan
and Rought began to draw away a little, and at the half mile
were half a length in front. Beresford and Cloutte went up a
little at Fawley by an effort, the other pair reaching that mark
first in 4mm. 20sec. It was a hard race onward. A quarter
length separated them at the three-quarter signal and half a
length at the mile, Logan and Rought always just keeping
their advantage. From the mile onwards the younger pair
were the fresher. Beresford, evidently feeling his hard race
of the morning, was not steering so straight as usual. Logan
and Rought won by a length and a quarter in 8min. 36sec.

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—C. M. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 11st. 41b
Bucks Station.—W. D. Kinnear, Kensington R.C, i2st. 51b.

1
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This was the surprise of the day, as, although Stuart has
come on greatly since last year, his chances were considered
small against Kinnear. Stuart sculled 20 and 36 against 21
and 38 of the Kensington man. It was a good race up the
Island, then Kinnear gradually drew ahead, and led by half
a length at the quarter-mile post. Kinnear went away further,
and dropped his stroke somewhat at the Gate, where he led by
one and a quarter lengths. Stuart then came up again, and
was a bare length behind at the half mile. At Fawley there
was a little daylight between them, Kinnear's time being 4mm.
usee. Stuart began spurting above that mark, and pressed
Kinnear, who had crossed over and was washing Stuart with
his right scull, and at the Grosvenor Club Stuart shot up and
passed him while he cleared out of the way, and Kinnear was
done with. Stuart, going on ahead, won by two and a half
lengths in 8min. 50 sec.

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SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—E. D . P . Pinks, London R.C., i2St. 2lb
Berks Station.—C. W. Wise, London R.C., iost. 41b

1
o

Wise sculled the faster stroke, 36 in the first minute against
Pinks's 32. There was not much in it for speed, however, the
former only leading by a quarter length at the first signal.
Then Pinks came up level, and went by, leading in turn by a
quarter length at the second signal. They were level at Fawley,
reached in 4mm. issec. They were sculling stroke for stroke
above, and kept level for some distance. At the mile Pinks
shot away, and, being the fresher, won by one and a quarter
lengths in 8min. 45sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—G. E. Fairbairn, Jesus College, Cambridge, I2st. 31b. 1
Bucks Station.—E. B . Butler, Argonaut R.C., Toronto, 11st. 61b. . . . o

They were level for some strokes, Fairbairn sculling 32 to
Butler's 37. The Canadian then took the lead, and passed the
first signal nearly a length ahead. Fairbairn stuck to him well,
and only half a length separated them at the half mile. Butler
crossed over, but Fairbairn drove him out again, and they
reached Fawley, with the Canadian still ahead, in 4mm. 15 sec.
Above the three-quarter-mile signal Fairbairn, sculling well,
went ahead, and reached the mile one and a quarter lengths in
front. The Canadian was now beaten, and, indeed, Fairbairn
had had enough also ; the latter kept the lead, however, and
won by two lengths in 9mm. 5sec.
FOURTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—P. Veirman, Royal Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium,
I2St. lib.
I
Berks Station.—M. J. Kusik, St. Petersburg R.C., Russia, 11st
o

Veirman, at 20 and 37, at once led Kusik, at 18 and 34, having
half a length at the top of Temple Island, and a length at the
first signal. Kusik then gained a little at a faster stroke, but
Veirman was sculling easily, and took his opponent's water
before Fawley (time, 4mm. I2sec), the Belgian being two
lengths away there. At the finish Veirman took matters comfortably, winning by three lengths in 9mm. 7sec.

HENLEY, 1912
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club, 11st. 61b..
Berks Station.—R. W. Bennell, Thames R.C., l i s t . 6lb

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This was a fairly easy match for the old Light Blue, who shot
away up the Island, leading by nearly two lengths at the first
signal. The Thames sculler was going well, but outclassed for
speed. \Powell reached Fawley in 4mm. 20sec, two lengths
in front, sculling 26 to Bennett's 24. At the mile Powell was
still two lengths away, and, sculling in easily, won by four
lengths. Time, 9mm. I4sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, Leander Club, i2St. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—C. McVilly, Derwent R.C., Tasmania, I2st. 31b. . . . o

McVilly, at 34, led McCulloch, at 30, along the Island, and
was three-quarters of a length ahead at the top. At the quartermile signal the Tasmanian was a length in front, but could gain
no more, the Leander sculler beginning to gain from there, and
being only three-quarters of a length behind at the half mile.
McVilly still led at Fawley, reached in 4mm. I4sec, but only
by very little. Then McCulloch passed him, and led by a quarter
length at the three-quarter signal. Afterwards the old Oxonian
went away fast, and eventually won by six lengths. Time,
8min. 54sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—N. M. Bruce, Christ Church, Oxford, 11st
Bucks Station.-—O. Mansell-Moullin, London R.C., l i s t , iolb

1
o

Both sculled 17 and 32 in the first half and full minute.
They were level for a short distance, then Moullin led, and was
three-quarters of a length in front at the top of Temple Island,
and a bare length at the mile. Bruce spurted opposite the
Rectory, and soon overhauled Moullin. Passing him on the
corner, he reached Fawley a length ahead in 4mm. 16 sec.
Bruce then went away faster, and was well clear at the threequarter signal, and sculled in some six lengths ahead in
8min. 59sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—G. E. Fairbairn, Jesus College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—N. M. Bruce, Christ Church, Oxford

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Fairbairn put in 30 to Brace's 29 in the first minute, and
took the lead, the last named missing the water at the eighth
stroke. At the first signal Fairbairn was half a length to the
good. There was a hard tussle for the lead to the half mile,
where Fairbairn still led by three-quarters of a length. At
Fawley (time, 4mm. I4sec.) Bruce came up very nearly level,
and at the third signal only a quarter of a length separated
them. Fairbairn then went ahead, and led by one and threequarter lengths at the mile signal. It was a hard fight in, but
the old Cambridge Blue always held the upper hand, in spite
of a very fine spurt by Bruce opposite the crews' inclosure, and
he won by two and a half lengths in 8min. 43sec.
NINTH HEAT
Berks Station.—-A. McCulloch, Leander Club
Bucks Station.—C. M. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge

1
o

Stuart, at 33, led McCulloch, at 31, slightly up Temple Island,
both displaying excellent form. At the quarter mile they were
dead level, and up to the second signal they kept the same
rate, McCulloch gaining and leading by one and a quarter
lengths there. McCulloch was the same distance in front at Fawley
(time, 4mm. gsec). Stuart spurted well at the mile, but could
not get up to McCulloch, who was going very strongly, and he
eventually won by four lengths in 8min. 3isec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club
Berks Station.—P. Veirman, Royal Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium

1
o

The Belgian, with large blades, started very fast, putting in
22 and 41 strokes to Powell's 19 and 37. He was very fast up
the Island, but Powell soon caught him, and at the half mile
led by one and three-quarter lengths. Powell reached Fawley
in 4mm. 7sec, going very well indeed. The Belgian, lacking
his pace, began to fall more behind, and was some two lengths
astern at the three-quarter mile. He spurted to the mile
and gained a trifle, but Powell had his pace, and finished comfortably two lengths ahead in 8min. 46sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. D. P . Pinks, London R.C
Berks Station.—W. J. M. Harris, London R.C.

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285

Harris sculled 36 in the opening minute to Pinks's 31 strokes,
and led by half a length at the top of Temple Island. At the
quarter mile Harris was a length ahead, and added another
half length by the time he reached the half mile. Harris passed
Fawley in 4mm. I3sec, but above Pinks began to go up fast,
and at the three-quarter mile Harris was only a quarter length
to the good. Shortly afterwards Pinks took the lead, and went
right away. At the mile Pinks was one and a half lengths in
front, and he won by one and a quarter lengths in 8min. 5isec.
TWELFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—A. McCulloch, Leandev Club
Berks Station.—E. D. P . Pinks, London R.C

1
o

This proved to be one of the finest races rowed during the
day. McCulloch at 30 led Pinks at 29 by a little up the Island,
and was a quarter of a length in front at the first signal. Both
sculled well, but McCulloch seemed to lack life. At Remenham
Pinks closed up, and for a stroke McCulloch caught his right
blade. Pinks, taking the lead there, was three-quarters of a
length ahead at the half mile, his time to Fawley being 4mm. 15sec.
He led by half a length at the three-quarter mile, and a quarter
at the mile. McCulloch then drew up, and, getting level at the
Press Stand, won by a quarter of a length. Time, 8min. 38sec.
THIRTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.-—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club
Berks Station.—G. E. Fairbairn, Jesus College, Cambridge

1
o

A good breeze was blowing in this race at the start. Powell
sculled 19 and 35, Fairbairn 17 and 30. Up the Island Powell
drew away just clear, but touched the booms there. Getting
out again quickly, he led by a length at the quarter signal.
Powell went away fast at Remenham, and led by one and threequarter lengths at the half mile. Fairbairn was sculling steadily,
but outpaced. Fawley time, 4mm. u s e e , Powell leading by
over a clear length there. At the mile Powell was two lengths
in front. Fairbairn spurted and came up a little above, but
Powell won by one length in 8min. 38sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. W. Powell, Vikings Club .
Berks Station.—A. McCulloch, Leandev Club

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Powell, sculling 18 and 34 to McCulloch's 16 and 30*, gained
steadily up Temple Island, leading at the top by half a length.
He went away faster to the quarter mile, where he was a length
to the good. McCulloch pressed Powell up to the half mile,
but the latter still travelled a little the faster, and was half a
length clear there. Again at Fawley (time, 4mm. I2sec.)
McCulloch went after the old Light Blue in good style, but Powell,
answering the spurt, held his lead still at the three-quartermile signal. It was spurt and answering spurt to the bottom
of Phyllis Court wall, Powell keeping half a length clear. At
the inclosure McCulloch was rowed out (he was none too well
before starting the race), and he was hauled ashore in a state
of collapse at the Press box. The verdict was " not rowed o u t / '
and Powell's time was 8min. 49sec.

A NOTE ON HENLEY CREWS COMPETING AT THE
OLYMPIC REGATTA AT STOCKHOLM, JULY 17-19,
1912

The course was exactly 2 kilometres, say a mile and a
quarter, in length, without the least stream, of slightly brackish
and heavy water. It had been measured on the ice, and an
expensive certificate of accuracy had been obtained from professional engineers, showing that the difference between the
two sides was only n centimetres. The easiest way to
describe these sides for English readers is to call one the Bucks
station (which had trees and a towpath most of the way) and
the other Berks, on which were the grand stand at the finish
and the boathouses halfway. We all made up our minds that
the Bucks station had the same superiority in any weather as
it has at Henley in a ' Bushes' wind, for the Berkshire coxswain,
after passing the boathouses, had to steer round a bathing-house,
and then go sharply to his right again in order to straighten
his boat for the middle arch of the bridge, which crossed the
river at an angle. Even if measurements on ice proved that
there was only 11 centimetres difference in the length of
the two courses (which looked incredible on the water), there
must have been a good deal more rudder used by the Berks

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287

boat than by her opponent, and this, too, at the very crisis of
the race, just before the last 300 yards.

SCULLING

The first round of the sculling was drawn as follows: Kusik
(Russia) v. Heinrich (Austria); Stahnke (Germany) v. McVilly
(Tasmania) ; Haglung (Finland) v. Butler (Canada) ; Hoffman
(Germany) v. Kinnear (U.K.); Schweizer (Austrian Tehee) v.
Meszaros (Hungary) ; Sourek (Austrian Czech) v. Simonsen
(Denmark); Levitzky (Hungary) v. McCulloch (U.K.) ; Veirman (Belgium), a bye.
All of these did not come to the start, McCulloch, for instance,
being prevented by illness from leaving England, and a very
small proportion showed first-rate form. As soon as he had
reached Stockholm, Kinnear proved that any disabilities under
which he laboured at Henley had entirely passed away. He
went through to victory without ever having to extend himself
at the finish, though some of the men evidently stayed with
him longer than he expected. His best race was with Butler,
who started very fast and kept alongside for 1,000 metres, but
was then outclassed after having proved himself by far the
best of the field. McVilly was never able to show his real form,
for at about halfway his opponent sculled right into him, and
the Umpire had no option but to give the foul against McVilly,
who was out of his water. In the final heat Kinnear had the
' Berks ' station, which he had sculled in for the previous heats,
and finished the mile and a quarter in 7mm. 47sec, ten seconds
longer than he had taken to beat Butler in the morning.

EIGHTS

The draw was awkwardly arranged, so that one crew had
the luck to get two byes and proceeded to the final after only
one race. This, of course, could have been avoided by using
the Henley method; but no serious consequences followed,
and as soon as it was known that the Regatta would be three
days instead of two all the competitors agreed to row two heats

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of the same race on the final day rather than risk being knocked
out early, from sheer fatigue, by racing twice on a preliminary
day. The draw for the first round was as follows: France v.
Germany (Borussia Club) ; Australia v. Sweden (Gotenborg);
Germany (Berlin) v. Hungary; Norway v. England (New
College) ; Canada v. England (Leander); Sweden (R.K., 1912),
a bye.
Australia paddled home comfortably in her first race, as did
New College ; but Leander seemed to have some trouble against
Canada, and only won by half a length, though they were easing
up at the finish, in 6min. 22sec, the best time so far. The
next day the Swedish first eight, coached by Mr. Farrell, of the
London Rowing Club, was evidently expected to win its heat.
The men were magnificently trained and very strong, but lacked
experience of racing. They naturally lost about a canvas at
the start, though New College were only rowing 38, but soon
got level, and then took a quarter of a length lead, raising
their stroke to nearly 40. Bourne stayed quietly behind, rowing
his own pace, and keeping it both long and lively. At the half
distance swing and finish began to tell, and at the Boathouse
Bourne, rowing a spirited 36, went right past the Swedes in
splendid style, and won easily in 6min. igsec, after as good a
bit of rowing as New College had done that season, which did
great credit both to themselves and to Mr. Barker, of Christ
Church, their coach.
They do not appear to attach much importance to the
weights in Sweden, so I give the New College crew as they
appeared on the official programme, with their weights as at
Henley:
STOR B R I T A N I E N

II.

NEW

COLLEGE
st. lb.

Bow.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Stroke.
Cox.

William Guy Fison
Sir William Lorenzo Parker
Thorn. Cunningham Gillespie
Beaufort Burdekin
Fred. Archibald Hugo Pitman
Arthur Fred. Regin. Wiggins
Charles W. Berry Littlejohn
Robert Croft Bourne
John Drummond Walker

n
n
11
11
11
12
12
11
8

5
7
10
13
12
7
4
o
2

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By far the finest race, and much the best rowing I had
seen for years, was shown in Thursday's preliminary heat
between Leander (Bucks) and Australia (Berks). The Colonials
were splendidly together, but the change they had made since
Henley did not seem to have improved their strength. They
rowed the faster stroke from end to end, and kept a lead for
a thousand metres. At this point they must have been about
three-quarters of a length ahead. They were no doubt troubled
for the next few hundred yards by the steering difficulties already
described ; but they were beaten by as fine a spurt as has ever
been known in the history of Leander's long career, which
speaks volumes not only for Gold's coaching, but for Fleming's
first-rate capacity as a stroke. In their case the change since
Henley worked wonders. They rowed like a different crew.
When the pressure began, about 600 yards from home, they
gained at every stroke, and relentlessly forced their way past
their sturdy opponents, who kept their rapid stroke going and
hunted the winners home with magnificent determination.
What that stern chase had meant was seen when the
extraordinarily fast time of 6min. iosec. was sent up,
which means that if we allow I2sec. for the stream on the
Thames the winners would have done the Henley distance in
6min. 47sec.
It may be noted that the Australians took out K. Heritage
(i2st. 2lb.) from No. 3 after their victory at Henley, and replaced
him by H. K. Ward (i2st. 71b.), who had rowed for New College
at the Royal Regatta. Leander had also made a change, which
produced a far more beneficial effect. They moved S. E. Swann
to No. 2, in place of Tinne, and put in Burgess (Oxford's ninth
man this year) at bow, thus making a total of seven Magdalen
oarsmen. Leander shortened their oars 3m. from the measurement at Henley, making them 3ft. 8in. inboard, owing to being
unable to get hold of the dead water at Stockholm as smartly
as they had on the Thames. Their action was by no means
in the nature of an experiment, and contributed nothing to the
argument concerning short v. long oars, though no doubt it
contributed to their being able to start a fast stroke against
Australia. The crews appeared as follows on the programme,
and I add the weights as before:
19

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STOR B R I T A N I E N

I.

LEANDER

ROWING

CLUB
st. lb.

Bow. E. R. Burgess
2. Sidney Ernest Swann
3. Leslie Graham Wormald
4. Ewart Douglas Horsfall
5. James Angus Gillan
6. Arthur Stanley Garton
7. Alister Graham Kirby
Stroke. Philip Fleming
Cox. Henry Bensley Wells

11 5
11 6
12 7
12 6
13 4
13 6
13 8
11 11
8 12

AUSTRALASIEN
st. lb.

Bow. John Alexander Ryrie
2. Simon Fraser
3. Hugh K. Ward
4. Thomas Chas. Parker
5. Henry Hauenstein
6. Sydney Albert Middleton
7. Harry Ross-Boden
Stroke. R. B. Sitzhardinger
Cox. Robert George K. Waley

12
n
12
13
13
13
12
10
8

8
10
7
12
8
6
5
13
12

The more the time taken by the winners in this race is considered, the better it looks. A mile and a quarter on still water,
which was only really deep for the middle half mile, in six
minutes and ten seconds, will compare very favourably with
any of the records put up in the Stadium or elsewhere during
these Games, and as an exhibition of first-class oarsmanship
Leander's last 4P0 yards was worth going any distance to see.
The time also proved that Australia were still the fast crew they
showed themselves at Henley, with a dogged rush at the finish
that was never done with, and that they kept the pressure
remorselessly going on their adversaries. The truth is that
they were up against a far hotter crew than they had met at
Henley. Like Kinnear, Leander were not at their best for the
Royal Regatta (apart from any change in the crew), and rightly
so, for they were in training for the bigger event a fortnight
later, and Mr. Harcourt Gold once more showed that miraculous
skill in improving a crew at the last moment which seems to
be his special patent.

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The Canadian crew in the Swedish programme was:
CANADA
Bow. C. Riddy
2. P . E . Boyd
3. A. H . E . Kent
4. W. E . G. Murphy
5. A. Sinclair
6. B. R. Gale
7. R. J. Gregory
Stroke. G. B . Taylor
Cox. W. O. McCleary

st.
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
8

lb.
13
11
13
10
11
6
8
12
10

I give the weights as they rowed at Henley, and the crew
was not changed. I may perhaps add that this eight seemed
to give Leander quite as much trouble as Australia did, either
because the Englishmen were not quite absolutely ripe, or
because the Canadians had improved more than the Sydney
crew since Henley. If they had had to race Australia again it
certainly seemed that the difference at the finish at Stockholm
would not have been the one and a quarter lengths it was on
the Thames.
No race in which Bourne is stroking one of the crews can
ever be said to be a foregone conclusion, and New College had
shown such capital form in both their previous races that when
they met Leander in the evening many Swedish critics thought
that Fleming's crew might not be able to give away the advantage bestowed by the luck of the draw on New College, who
only had to row over in the morning of the final day, while
Leander had had to beat the Berlin eight. The Germans, starting
at 22 and 41, got a slight lead and kept it for nearly halfway,
but fell back level at the boathouses, and were led immediately
afterwards. The English crew gave the impression of not
having put out their full strength till the last quarter of a mile,
trusting to swing and rhythm to take them home, which they
did, and the finish was a fairly easy one, in the good time of
6min. i6sec. Against New College Fleming took no chances,
and the heavy men behind him put in 11, 21, and 41 in the first
minute, securing a lead which gave them nearly a length's
advantage in 500 metres. Bourne had been content with
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beautifully and came up with a well-timed spurt. His men
were not quite fast enough. They kept their form and raced
hard all the way, but Leander won by a length in 6min. i5sec,
not having been so much pushed at the finish as they were by
Australia, though the first half of the course must have been
just as fast.
The conditions of the Regatta were not such as we are accustomed to at Henley, and practice was much interfered with by
steamers. The official representative of the Amateur Rowing
Association, Mr. Theodore A. Cook, O.U.B.C., was allowed on
the Umpire's launch for every race in which an Englishman
was competing, in case any question should rise necessitating
the intervention of the International Jury. Fortunately, however, his services were not required at all in this connection.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1913
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Fawley.

*Jesus, Camb., beat London b y -i\ lengths
•Leander beat Argonaut b y i | lengths

Finish.

3.25
3.19

..
..

7.12
6.51

3.23
3.23

..
...

7.4
6.55

3.27

..

7*11

3.32

..

7.25

3.34
3.33
3.27
3.28

..
..
..
..

7,28
7.29
7.-29
7.13

FRIDAY, J U L Y 4

fLeander beat Thames b y 1J lengths
•Jesus, Camb., beat New College b y i j lengths
SATURDAY, J U L Y 5

fLeander beat Jesus, Camb., b y 1 length. ,

THE

L A D I E S ' CHALLENGE

PLATE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

•fSt. John's, Ox., beat Shrewsbury School b y c a n v a s . .
THURSDAY

f Christ Church beat Radley College b y 2 lengths
fTrinity, Ox., beat Beaumont College b y 3 lengths . .
•First Trinity beat Bedford Grammar School easily . .
• E t o n beat St. John's, Ox., b y 3 lengths
• Berks station.

t Bucks station.

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FRIDAY

Fawley.
Finish.
3.28 . . 7.15
3.24 . . 7.7

fTrinity, Oxford, beat Christ Church by \ length
*First Trinity beat E t o n by f length
SATURDAY

f First Trinity beat Trinity, Oxford, by 3 lengths
T H E THAMES CHALLENGE

3.30

..

7.24

CUP

WEDNESDAY

Fawley.
3.30
3.30
3.33
3.29
3.30
3.31
3.34
3.32
3.28
3.34
3.33

..
..
..
..
..

Finish.
7-13
7.14
7.21
7.18
7-23
7.22
7.29
7.24
7.11
7.20
7.18

3.31
3.30
3.31
3.38
3.40

..
..
••
..

7.21
7.19
7.21
7.25
7.28

3-3°
3.30

..

7.16
7.18

3.36

..

7.30

Fawley.
3.41

..

Finish.
7.42

3.42

..

7.36

—•

..

—

•Christ's Coll., Camb., bt. First Trin., Camb., by f length
fMarlow beat Pembroke Coll., Camb., by canvas
*Caius Coll., Camb., bt. Univ. Coll., Reading, by f length
•Sidney Sussex, Camb., bt. London R.C. by 2 lengths
•Oriel beat W a d h a m easily
•Trinity Hall, Cambridge, beat Kingston R.C. easily..
f Royal Engineers beat Royal Chester R.C. easily . . . .
fTwickenham R.C. beat Thames R.C. by J length . .
f Christ's, Camb., beat Corpus Christi, Camb., by 1J lengths
•Marlow beat Anglian B.C. by bare length
•Caius beat Emmanuel College, Camb., b y 1J l e n g t h s . .

..
..
..
••

THURSDAY

•Christ's, Cambridge, beat Twickenham by 2 J l e n g t h s . .
fOriel beat Trinity Hall b y J length
f Sidney Sussex beat Royal Engineers by 2J l e n g t h s . .
•Marlow and Caius (dead heat)
•Marlow beat Caius by J length
FRIDAY

f Christ's beat Sidney Sussex by \ length
fOriel beat Marlow by 1 length
SATURDAY

jOriel College, Ox., beat Christ's Coll., Camb., by \ length
THE

S T E W A R D S ' CHALLENGE

CUP

THURSDAY

•Mainzer Ruder Verein, beat Argonaut R . C , by 4 lengths
FRIDAY

New College, r.o., Berliner Ruder Verein, Germany,
withdrew.
•Mainzer beat Leander b y 2 feet
SATURDAY

•New College beat Mainzer (disqualified)
• Berks station.

f Bucks station.

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HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914
T H E V I S I T O R S ' CHALLENGE CUP
THURSDAY
Fawley.

*Merton Coll, Ox., beat Caius Coll., Camb., b y 2 £ lengths
•University College, Ox., beat Christ Church by 2 lengths

Finish.

3.50
3.56

..
..

8.0
8.9

3.50
3.46

..
..

7.50
8.8

3.51

••

8.13

FRIDAY

•(•University beat Merton by \ length
•Pembroke Coll., Camb., beat L.M.B.C, Camb., easily
SATURDAY

•Pembroke beat University by 4 lengths
T H E WYFOLD

CHALLENGE CUP

WEDNESDAY
Fawley.

•Auriol R.C. beat Caius College, Camb., by i j lengths

Finish.

3.51

..

8.5

3.46
3.43
3.47
3.51

..
..
..
..

7.45
7.47
8.0
8.8

3.47
3.47

..
..

7.52
7.45

3.53

..

8.1

THURSDAY

f University College, Oxford, beat Auriol b y \ l e n g t h . .
f Lady Margaret beat Kingston by 3 feet
f Queens' College, Camb., beat Thames b y 2 lengths . .
•London beat Merton College, Oxford, by 4 lengths . .
FRIDAY

•University beat London b y i f lengths
• L a d y Margaret beat Queens', Camb., b y 1 \ l e n g t h s . .
SATURDAY

• L a d y Margaret beat University (not rowed out) . . . .

THE

SILVER

GOBLETS

THURSDAY
Fawley.

Thames (Beresford and Cloutte) r.o., Berlin (Dehn and
Matthiae) scratched

Finish,

—

••

—

4.9

..

8.45

4.4

..

8.25

FRIDAY

•Old Etonians (Gladstone and Buxton) beat Thames
(Beresford and Cloutte) by 3 lengths
•Trin. Hall (A. Swann and S. E. Swann) beat Trin. and
Univ. College (Quiller-Couch and Tinne) by 1 length . .
SATURDAY

•A. Swann and S. E. Swann beat Gladstone and Buxton
by \\ lengths
4.9
••
• Berks station.
t Bucks station.

8

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HENLEY, 1913
T H E DIAMOND CHALLENGE

295
SCULLS

WEDNESDAY

Fawley.
Finish.
*E. L. W a t t s (Thames R . C ) beat H . M. Kusik (St.
Petersburg R.C., Russia) by 3 lengths
4.8
. . 8.44
*R. T. Bigland (Royal Chester R.C.) beat G. T. Allen
(Newry R . C , Ireland) by 4 lengths
4.18 . .
8.54
THURSDAY

f E . D . P . Pinks (London R.C.) beat E . L. W a t t s (Thames
R.C.) by 4 lengths
*C. W. Wise (London R.C.) beat E. B. Butler (Argonaut
R . C , Toronto) by 2 J lengths
f C. McVilly (Derwent R . C , Tasmania) beat E. L. Salier
(London R.C.) b y 4 lengths
*R. T. Bigland (Royal Chester R . C ) beat H. P. Adiard
(Royal Chester R . C ) easily

4.9

..

8.54

4.5

..

8.41

4.2

..

8.49

4.23

..

9.14

..

8.39

..

8.58

..

8 49

FRIDAY

f E . D. P. Pinks (London R.C.) beat C W. Wise (London
R.C.) by 2J lengths
4.6
f C McVilly (Derwent R!C, Tasmania) beat R. T.
Bigland (Tasmania) b y 2 lengths
4.17
SATURDAY

fC. McVilly (Derwent R . C , Tasmania) beat E . D. P .
Pinks (London R.C.) by 1 length

4 11

The Regatta of 1913 did not produce as fast times as those
done in 1911, although the beginning of the week and the first
day of racing seemed to foreshadow one of the most favourable
meetings ever held. The weather was most extraordinary,
and low clouds wrapped the valley and the river, with occasional
showers of rain. Two days were fine and two were spoilt by
the wet, but the great feature of the meeting was the extraordinary fairness of the course. The wind never blew off Bucks
at all, and that station, which usually secures a majority of
victories, could only claim in 1913 twenty-five successes to
thirty-four from the Berkshire shore. Though no new figures
were set up, Leander equalled the record for the Grand
(6min. 5isec.) on the second day when beating the Argonauts,
who at any rate have the consolation of knowing that their
conquerors came in from Fawley faster than it has ever (in all
* Berks station.

f Bucks station.

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HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914

probability) been done before. For Leander's flag fell halfway
in 3mm. igsec. (as against the 3mm. I5sec. said to have been
done, without a flag, by their crew of 1891, and by New College
six years later), which means that they did the last half of the
course in the remarkable time of 3mm. 32sec. for five furlongs
and fifty-five yards, or over sixteen feet a second. First Trinity,
who owed their victory to Fairbairn's coaching, did the best
time for the Ladies' on the third day, getting over in 7mm. 7sec.
as against a record of 6min. 56sec. In their second race on the
first day Christ's did 7mm. usee, (only three seconds over
record) in the Thames. The Germans did the best time for
the Stewards' (7mm. 36sec.) against Leander on the third day,
but they were eight seconds off the best previous performance.
But if no very remarkable individual time was done, the racing
all through was of the most close and exciting character, as
may be seen by the fact that there was one dead-heat (between
Mariow and Caius), and no less than eleven other races which
were only won by half a length or less. The number of entries
made it necessary for the first time to ask three crews to row
twice for the Thames Cup on the first day. Christ's beat First
Trinity and Corpus, Marlow beat Pembroke (Cambridge) and
the Anglians, Caius beat Reading University and Emmanuel.
On the second day Christ's proved over two lengths faster than
Twickenham, but Caius and Marlow, racing at 5.40, made
a dead-heat of it, reaching Fawley in 3mm. 38sec, and finishing
in 7mm. 25sec. At seven o'clock the same evening they rowed
it off, and Marlow won, only two seconds slower halfway and
three seconds slower at the finish, a most creditable performance.
On the third day Marlow lost to Oriel, the eventual winners,
by a length in 7mm. i8sec. Since 1911 there has been far less
of the indiscriminate entering for a number of different races
which was possible before foreign competition became so keen,
and even lasted until its danger had been very practically exemplified, as, for instance, when Leander lost the Grand and the
crew were all rowing in different races all over the card. Now
we generally see an eight and a four picked from the same men
without much harm to the eight, but no more. Tinne, of
University College, Oxford, did most in 1913 when he roWed
in three races (including the Goblets), and won two on the

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297

Friday, and lost both four-oared races on the Saturday. The
Leander four was obviously short of practice owing to the
claims of the eight; but even then they raced the Germans
to 2ft. in the Stewards', and would have won if their steering
had been better. The New College four, though not able to
practise much towards the end, had had three weeks together,
and showed as good pace as last year, or better.
The Thames Cup was won by Oriel somewhat unexpectedly,
but they thoroughly deserved the medals for their long rowing
and steady workmanship. This cup produced five finishes of
half a length or under, apart from the dead heat. They were
shown by Twickenham v. Thames, by Oriel v. Hall and v. Christ's,
by Marlow v. Caius (in the decider), and by Christ's v. Sidney
Sussex. Two are credited to the Ladies' Plate, viz. St. John's,
Oxford, v. Shrewsbury, and Trinity, Oxford, v. Christ Church.
Two more in the Wyfolds were University v. Oriel and L.M.B.C.
(St. John's, Cambridge) v. Kingston. One in the Visitors' was
seen in the race between University and Merton. The fact
that other events were won by more than half a length does
not mean at all that they were runaway affairs. In a very
large number of cases crews were close together at Fawley, and
in others were dead level at the mile.
The winners of the Grand (Leander) were undoubtedly the
best crew at the Regatta, as they showed not only by equalling
a record that is very difficult to beat, but by the decisive manner
in which they won their races. There was some divergence
of opinion as to whether they would be good enough for the
Canadians when they made their first appearance on the second
day, but the Argonauts have always been unlucky. Again
they have gone home without a single heat to their credit, for
the German four beat them in the Stewards'. They rowed
hard and pluckily, and they made Leander travel faster than
any boat has gone for sixteen years, but they were just unable
to keep the pace going after the mile. On the third day Leander
again won with the same quarter of a length of daylight between
them and the best Thames crew seen for many a long year at
Henley, a crew quite up to the standard of that famous club's
great days some five-and-twenty seasons ago. In the final
on Saturday Jesus gave the winners much less trouble than

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had been anticipated after the fine time of 6min. 55sec. in which
the Cambridge men had beaten New College. In this latter
race, which took place on Friday, Bourne's crew travelled
noticeably heavily when contrasted with Jesus, whose finish
was crisp and smart, while New College were dragging it out
without getting any compensating effect, but in the final Jesus
were nothing like as lively as they had been. Apparently
they meant to make their effort at Fawley or the Mile, but it is
dangerous work starting at rather less than yj against a Leander
crew. As a matter of fact, Tower (the Cambridge stroke of 1913)
took Leander off at a rate of rather over 12 strokes in the first
I5sec. and 41 for the full minute, after which Jesus never saw
them again. This Cambridge college crew owed its pace and
excellence to G. E. Fairbairn at seven, who made them an astonishingly different crew from the eight which rowed in the Mays.
He also coached First Trinity, who won the Ladies'. Leander
had a seven in Scrutton who showed the most promise of any young
oar at the Regatta, and in Stanley Garton at six they possessed
the strongest and best man at this meeting. Their form and
pace in the race against Jesus was as good as that of any crew
which had won the Grand since 1891 and 1893, and they did
their coach (Guy Nickalls) great credit.
If the New College four had been able to race to the finish
they would probably have shown that they also were up to as high
a standard in fours as Leander exhibited for eights. They were
going easily and well within themselves on the Berks station
when the Mainz crew, who evidently felt the effects of their
victory over Leander the night before, came straight over from
the Bucks shore to the Berks booms, and made it impossible
for the race to continue. In the Diamonds, contrary to the
whole traditions of Henley, McVilly sculled carefully in front
of Pinks in the final and washed his adversary's left scull with
accuracy and success for nearly a mile. McVilly lost at Stockholm in 1912, and he showed very much the same tactics in his
preliminary heats here. It is impossible that he should not have
been warned, for, apart from friendly amateur advice, his professional coach was well aware of what is expected at Henley.
Under other circumstances, a Tasmanian victory would have
been loudly cheered, even in a year when the sculling entries

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299

were not so good as usual. As it was, the shouts were all for
Pinks, whose left arm had given way under the strain. It is
possible that if the London man had realised his position he
might have driven McVilly out, as Stahnke did at Stockholm.
But Pinks shoves away at the same pace from end to end, and
does not appear to be able to spurt, so the fact that he did not
know what was happening may not be very important. If so,
McVilly could have won in his own station; and he should
never have left it.
It may be significant that their victory in the Grand this
year was the first Leander had won since 1905. Four of the
other races were won by Cambridge, two by Oxford, and one
by Tasmania. Apart from Leander (who were stroked by a
Cambridge man), Cambridge showed the most successful form ;
but the danger lay not so much in this Henley's rowing as in
the immediate future. Oxford was not producing enough firstrate men from year to year who could take on the difficult
and invaluable work of coaching, and apart from Scrutton,
there did not seem much of outstanding merit at Eton, whose
crew were not so good as usual. If Dr. Warre's published
principles had been looked for in their entirety at this Regatta
they would not have been discovered. Cambridge crews
showed more of them than either Eton or Oxford, and C. S.
Clark, of Cambridge, was one of the best oars in the crew which
won the Grand. Leander were fairly hunted home in their
victorious final by a Jesus crew made up of relatively poor
material and starting at a much slower stroke. It may be
significant, in view of these facts, that Cambridge won the
Boatrace in the following spring (1914) with considerable
ease.
The Henley course, which was slightly altered for the Royal
visit of 1912, was the same as in 1911, but 10ft. narrower. An
attempt was made in 1912 to lessen the disadvantages supposed
to attach to the Berkshire station by booming it all the way (a
great help in steering), and by setting the Bucks booms more in
the middle of the river, where they not only would provide
less shelter from the Bushes, but also would find more stream
against them. The width of the course had already been
lessened from 120ft. to 100ft., and in 1912 and 1913 it became

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90ft. at its narrowest part. In 1912 the presence of the King
and Queen had necessitated placing the start and finish 70ft.
higher up than usual. This was, of course, not necessary in
1913, and the old start and finish were again used. Neither
in 1912 nor in 1913 did the usual ' Bushes wind' prevail, and
in 1913 the Berks shore produced nine more winners than the
Bucks out of fifty-nine races.
The arrangements in the inclosure and on the course were,
as usual, under the superintendence of Mr. H. T. Steward, who
was able to give them a touch of improvement here and there
owing to the funds provided by the flags. It is satisfactory
that nearly as much was credited to the Regatta exchequer
from this source in 1913, as was obtained when the King and
Queen were present in 1912. The first day was more crowded
than usual, but the rain kept away a good many on the last
day.
With the closing of the entry list for the home clubs the
huge total of seventy-seven had been reached. This number,
although equalled in 1909, really constituted a record in competitors, as in that year there were several double entries from
the same crews. After the 1909 Regatta the Stewards altered
the rule which allowed a crew to race in both Ladies' Plate and
Thames Cup, so that a crew may still enter for both, but has
to declare before the draw (which takes place on the Saturday
before the Regatta) for which it will compete. Trinity (Oxford)
was the only crew entered for both this year, and they decided
to race for the Ladies' Plate. It was pleasing to note the
excellent entry of school crews for this event, as, besides the
regular visitors, Eton and Radley, there were Bedford, Beaumont, and Shrewsbury on the list.
Many of the crews used centre-seated boats this year. Leander
had the boat which Magdalen rowed in the Eights; Argonauts,
New, Jesus, and Thames were also centre-seated; the lastmentioned had the boat which the Australians won in the year
before. Argonauts were the only eight using the swivel rowlock.
The popular measurement for oars seemed to be from lift. n i n .
to 12ft. 1 Jin. over all, with 3ft. 8|in. inboard and blades on the
broad side. The French eight and the Berlin four and pair
did not come over.

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301

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2

With a strong breeze blowing up stream, the conditions were
excellent for fast times on the opening day. In the afternoon
the wind was stronger, but more off the Bucks bank for a time.
Before racing ended, however, it was again blowing nicely up.
Race.

12.0
12.5
12.35
12.40
1.10
1.15
2.40
2.45
3.15
3.20
3.50
3.55
4.25
4.30
5.0

Thames
Thames..
Thames..
Diamonds
Thames..
Thames..
Thames..
Diamonds
Thames..
Wyfolds
Thames..
Ladies' . .
Thames..
Thames..
Thames..

Winner.

Iyoser.

Christ's
v. First Trin<
Marlow . . . . v. Pembroke
Caius
v. Univ., R'd'g
Watts
v. Kusik
Sidney . . . . v. London . . .
Oriel
v. Wadham . .
Tr in. H a l l . . v. Kingston . .
Bigland . . . v. Allen
Engineers . . v. Chester . . .
Auriol
v. Caius
Twickenham?;. Thames . . .
St. John's . . v. Shrewsbury
Christ's . . . . v. Corpus . . . .
Marlow . . . . v. Anglian . . .
Caius
v. Emmanuel

Distance. Station. Fawley. Finish.

fl. . .
Canvas
1 jl. ..
3I. . . .
2I. . . .
Easily
Easily
4I. . . .
Easily
1 Jl. . .
Jl. . .
Canvas
1 Jl. . .
il. . . .
1 Jl. . .

Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks

3.30 7.13
3.30 7.14
3.33 7.21
4.8
8.44
3.29 7.18
3.30 7.23
3.31 7.22
4.18 8.54
3.34 7.29
3.51 8.5
3.32 7.24
3.32 7.25
3.28 7.11
3.34 7.20
3.33 7.18

THURSDAY, JULY 3

The day opened dull and cloudy, and a few drops of rain fell,
but the weather was fine throughout the racing. There was
a stronger following wind than on the previous day, which
helped the Leander crew to equal record time in the Grand.
Later in the day the breeze died away altogether.
Winner.
11.30

11.35
12.5
12.10
12.40

12.45
!-!5
I.20

2-45
2.5O
3.20
3.25
3-55

Grand . . .
Visitors'..
Grand . . .
Wyfolds
Ladies' . .
Diamonds
Ladies' . .

Jesus
v.
Merton . . . . v.
Leander ... v.
University v.
Ch. Ch
v.
Pinks
v.
Trin., Oxf.
v.
Beresford ^
Goblets -j. & Cloutte j•
Ladies' . . First T r i n . . . v.
Diamonds Wise
v.
T h a m e s . . Christ's
v.
Diamonds McVilly ... v.
T h a m e s . . Oriel
v.

looser.

London . . .
Caius
Argonaut..
Auriol
Radley . . .
Watts . . . .
Beaumont

Distance. Station. Fawley.

2 Jl. . .
2 Jl. . .
1 Jl. . .
Jl. . .
2I. . . .
4I. . . .
3I. . . .

—
~
Bedford . . . Easily
Butler
2JI. . .
Twickenham 2 Jl.
Salier
5I. . . .
Hall
il. ..

Berks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

3.25
3-50
3-19
346
3-34
4-9
3-33

7.12
8.0
6.51
7.46
7.28
«-54
7.29

r.o.
~
Berks 3-27
Berks 4-5
Berks 3-31
Bucks 4.2
Bucks 3-3°

7.29
8.41
7.21
8.49
7.19

302

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914
Race.

4.0
4-30
4.35
5.5
5.10

Diamonds
Ladies' . .
Wyfolds
Thames..
Wyfolds

5.40 T h a m e s . .
5.45 Wyfolds
6.15 Stewards'
6.20 Visitors'..
7.0 Th. row-off

looser.

Winner.

Bigland . . .
Eton
.
L.M.B.C. . .
Sidney . . . .
Queens' . . .

Distance. Station. ]Pawley. Finish.

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Adlard . . . . Easily Berks
St. J o h n ' s . . 3 1 . . . . Berks
Kingston
3ft. . . Bucks
Engineers 2*1. . Bucks
Thames . . . 2 1 . . .
Bucks
f DeadMarlow . . . . v. Caius . . . ly heat } Berks
London . . . . v. Merton . . . 4 i . . . . Berks
Mayence . . . v. Argonaut
Berks
4 i . . .
University v.Ch. Ch. . . . 2 1 . . . Berks
Marlow . . . . v. Caius . . . . . j i . . Berks

4-23
3.21
3-43
3-31
3-47

9.I4
7- x 3
7-47
7.21
8.0

3.38

7-25
8.8
7.42
8.9
7.28

351
341
3-5 6
3-4°

FRIDAY, JULY 4

The weather was dull and overcast for the semi-final heats,
but conditions were excellent for rowing. A breeze was blowing
nicely up the course and there was little stream, so that good
times could well be expected.
Race.

Winner.

looser.

Distance. Station. Fawley. Finish.

11.30
12.0
12.5
12.35
12.40
1.10
2.45
2.50
3.20
3.25
355
4.0

Visitors'.. University v. Merton . . . Jl. . .
Grand . . . Leander . . . v. Thames . . . 1 Jl.
Wyfolds
L.M.B.C. . . v. Queens' . . . 1 Jl. . .
Grand . . . Jesus
v. New
i Jl. . .
Diamonds Pinks
v. Wise
2 Jl. . .
Ladies' . . Trinity . . . . v. Ch. Ch. . . . Jl. . .
T h a m e s . . Christ's
v. Sidney
Jl. . .
Wyfblds
University v. London . . . i j l .
T h a m e s . . Oriel
v. Marlow . . . il. . .
Diamonds McVilly ... v, Bigland . . . }1. . .
Ladies' . . First T r i n . . . v. E t o n
Jl. . .
Stewards' New
—
—
_ ,,
/Gladstone & v. Beresford & \
5.0 Goblets | B u x t o n
| 31.
Q o u t t e
5-3° Visitors'.. Pembroke., v. L.M.B.C. . . 4I. . .
Stewards' Mayence . . . v. Leander . . .
2ft...
6.0
~ ,,
/"Swann & v. Couch & 1
6.30
Goblets \ S w a M
)
il. . .
T

Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks

—

3-5° 7-5°
3-23 7-4
3-47 7-45
3-23 6.55
4.6
8.39
3.28 7.15
3-30 7.16
3-47 7-32
3.30 7.18
4.17 8.58
3 2 4 7-7
r.o.

Berks

4-9

Berks
Berks

3.46
3-42

8-45
8.8
7-36

Berks

4*4

8.25

SATURDAY, JULY 5

The weather from the first was overcast, and after the luncheon
interval some rain fell. The last two or three races escaped
the rain, but it came down very heavily at the prize distribution, and on through the evening there was an unpleasant
drizzle, spoiling the firework display. What breeze there was

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3°3

blew down the course against the competitors off Bucks, but
for the most part it was very slight, practically still in fact.
The conditions were much slower than on the previous days,
and there was a stronger stream.
Race.

Winner.

looser.

12.30 G r a n d . . . Leander ...v.
1.0

Wyfolds

Distance. Station. Fawley. Finish.

i l . . . . Bucks

3.27

7.11

L.M.B.C. . . z/. University j N o t r ' d } B e r k s

3.53

8.1

2.45
3.15
3.45
4.15

Jesus

T h a m e s . . Oriel
Diamonds McVilly . . .
Ladies' . . First T r i n . . .
Stewards' New
/- TO ..
fSwann &
4.45 Goblets J S w a n n

v. Christ's . . . Jl. . .
y. Pinks
il. . . .
v. Trinity . . . 3I. . . .
p. Mayence . . Disq.
v. G l a d s t o n e & \
jiil...
Buxton

5.15 Visitors'.. Pembroke

v. University

Bucks 3.36
Bucks 4.11
Bucks 3.30
Berks
—

7.30
8.49
7.24
—

Berks

8.39

4I. . . . Berks

4.9

3.51

8.13

Mr. F. I. Pitman, C.U.B.C, and Mr. A. L. Fletcher, D.S.O.,
O.U.B.C, again umpired. ; Mr. W. F. C. Holland, O.U.B.C,
was Distance Judge. Messrs. T. A. Cook and V. Mansell were
official Timekeepers.
GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge ; A. C. Bell, iost. iolb. ;
G. H. Straker, 11st. 31b. ; P . C. Livingstone, i3St. 51b. ; K. Atkin,
i2St. 31b. ; L. A. Pattinson, X2st. 41b. ; R. Gould, i2St. lib. ; G. E.
Fairbairn, i2St. 2lb. ; S. T. Gray (str.), iost. 51b. ; L. E . Ridley
(cox.), gst. lib
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Bucks Station.—London R.C. : G. St. C. Pilcher, iost. 61b. ; T. McK.
Hughes, u s t . ilb. ; C. R. Buckmaster, 11st. lib. ; J. J. Craggs,
i2St. ; C. A. Cocks, 135! ; M. S. Ell, l i s t . 81b. ; F. Ward, l i s t . ;
H. L u m b (str.), iost. n i b . ; R. D. Tidmarsh (cox.), 8st. 31b
o

The wind was slightly off the Bucks shore at the start, but
following right behind higher up the course and fairly strong.
Jesus at 20 and 39 strokes led London, at one stroke a minute
faster, along the Island, and led by half a length at the first
signal-box. London were not, pressing Jesus, and the latter
steadily drew further ahead, leading by a length at Fawley
in 3mm. 25sec. Jesus, adopting a slow stroke, led by one and
a quarter lengths at the three-quarter mile, and paddled home
easy winners by two and a half lengths. Time, 7mm. I2sec.

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SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. C. Gladstone, 11st. 31b. ; S. E .
Swann, l i s t . 31b.; L. G. Wormald, i2st. 51b. ; E . D. Horsfall,
i2St. 51b. ; C. S. Clark, 12st. gib.; A. S. Garton, i3St. 81b. ; F . F . V.
Scrutton, 12st. ; G. E. Tower (str.), 11st. iolb. ; H . B . Wells (cox.),
8st. i2lb
1
Bucks Station.-—Argonaut R.C., Toronto, Canada : C. Riddy, i2St. 31b. ;
J. A. Wickson, 11st. i 2 l b . ; A. H. E. Kent, 12st. 81b.; R. J.
Gregory, i2St. i o l b . ; A. Sinclair, i3st. i o l b . ; B. R. Gale, i2st. i2lb. ;
A. a'B. Russell, i2st. 31b.; G. B. Taylor (str.), i3St. ; W . O.
McCleary (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The wind was following nicely up the course when this race
was rowed, and conditions were very favourable to speed.
Leander started at 22 and 41 in the half and first minute, and
Argonaut at 21 \ and 42. Leander led from the start, and were
nearly half a length in front at the quarter-mile signal, but at
the gate at Remenham they were almost level—this at the end
of 2min. At the half mile Leander had gained, and were half
a length to the good, and the same at Fawley Court Boathouse,
reached in 3mm. igsec. Above this point Leander put in a
spurt, and were three-quarters of a length ahead at the threequarter-mile signal. Both kept excellent form, but Leander
seemed to have the race in hand. Canada spurted below the
mile, but were still three-quarters of a length behind there.
From there to the finish Leander moved extremely fast^ and
won by a length and a quarter in time equal to record—
6min. 5isec. The time over the second half of 3mm. 32sec.
was extraordinarily fast.
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Leander Club
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Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : G. D. East, 11st. 81b.; H . M. Southwell, iost. 131b.; G. L. Thomson, 11st. 91b.; K. Doulton, i2st. 61b.;
C. G. Rought, i3st. 2 l b . ; B. Logan, i2st. n i b . ; P. A. Cooper,
i2St. 71b.; H . Messom (str.), i2st. 2 l b . ; H . E . Greenwood (cox.),
gst. 61b
o

It was splendid weather for rowing, with a moderate breeze
up the course and the sun veiled by clouds. At the start the
wind made itself felt a little more, and was slightly off the
Berks side. Both got away very fast, rowing 22 and 42 strokes
in the half and first minute. Thames were a little the faster
away, leading Leander up the Island, and showing a canvas

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in front at the quarter mile. They gained a few feet more to
Remenham, but on the corner Leander came up, and Thames
had but a foot or two at the half mile. Leander were a shade
in front at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 23sec, and then began
to lengthen out, and in consequence moved faster through the
water. At the three-quarter mile Leander led by half a length,
and at the mile they had drawn away to a quarter of a length
clear. Thames were still rowing 35 a minute, but Leander
dropped to 32. There was now no doubt of the result, and
Leander rowed in a length and a quarter in front in 7mm. 4sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
1
Bucks Station.—New College, Oxford: E . S. Meier, iost. 31b. ;
B. Burdekin, i2st. ; T. C. Gillespie, i2St. 9V0. ; H . K. Ward,
i2St. gib. ; F . A. H. Pitman, i2St. 2lb. ; A. F . R. Wiggins, i2St. 61b. ;
C. W. B . Littlejohn, i2st. 5 l b . ; R. C. Bourne (str.), iost. i2lb. ;
J. D. Walker (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

Both crews got off well, Jesus at 20 and 38 strokes a minute,
and New at 21 and 40. The Cambridge crew took a slight lead
up the Island, and were a canvas in front at the first signal.
The Jesus crew rowed remarkably well without the slightest
sign of nerves, and New had to quicken to hold their own at
Remenham. At the Rectory Jesus drew away slightly more
at the slower rate of stroke, and led by a third of a length at
the half mile. They reached Fawley in 3mm. 23sec. Bourne
put in a good spurt above Fawley, but Jesus, still without
raising the stroke, held a quarter-length lead at the three-quartermile signal. Bourne now made a big effort to get on terms,
and came up to a few feet at the mile, but above Jesus spurted
for the first time, and went away fast. They quickened the
rate again along the inclosure, and went away from New very
fast, beating them by a length and a half in 6min. 55sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—-Leander Club
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge

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There was a light wind against the crews, and more stream
than on the previous days. Jesus started at 19 and 36, Leander
at 22 and 41. Leander were better away, and led up the Island,
having half a length's advantage at the quarter mile. Jesus
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were rowing the slower stroke, and Leander gained another
half length to the half mile, reaching Fawley just clear in
3mm. 27sec. Jesus had ten strokes there, but made no impression on the leaders. At the three-quarter-mile signal
Leander were a good length in front, and had the race well
in hand. Jesus spurted well below the mile, but Leander had
over a length's advantage. Both were rowing 34 strokes a
minute, and Leander, in beautiful form, finished winners by
a length in 7mm. usee.

LADIES' CHALLENGE PLATE
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—5/. John's College, Oxford : H. A. Taber, gst. 31b.;
J. C. May, iost. 81b. ; H . B. L. Braund, i2St. gib. ; M. B. Thompson,
11st. 81b.; C. D. Upstone, i3st. 2lb. ; G. W. Lucas, I3st. l i b . ;
M. Davies, l i s t . i2lb. ; F . S. Howes (str.), gst. 6lb. ; F . R. Gifford
(cox.), 8st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—Shrewsbury School:
A. S. Maclver, iost. 71b. ;
E. E. Corser, iost. 51b. ; F. H. Elwin, 11st. iolb. ; R. Thompstone,
11st. 71b. ; G. R. A. Case, l i s t . 81b. ; E. H. Wodehouse, l i s t . 41b. ;
W. S. K. Russell, 11st. 2lb. ; C. T. D. Hughes (str.), iost. 71b. ;
J. L. Pilling (cox.), 7St. 71b
o

This was a very fine race. The wind was more off the Bucks
side than earlier in the day, and that station was favoured in
consequence. Shrewsbury started at 21 and 41 in the opening
half and minute, St. John's at 20 and 37. The school boys
rowed extremely well, and led soon after the start, having half
a length's advantage at the first signal-box. It was a good
race. St. John's came up with the inside position to Fawley,
but Shrewsbury were still a foot or so in front there in 3mm.
32sec. At the Remenham Club the boys spurted well, and
kept a lead of a few feet to the mile; then St. John's spurted
in turn, and took the lead along Phyllis Court wall. Although
the school crew were very tired, they spurted in most pluckilv,
and were only defeated by a canvas in 7mm. 25sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : F . M. Fisher, i o s t . ; C. E .
Driver, 11st. 31b.; G. H. S. Dixon, 11st. 41b.; R . . L . H . Nunn,
11st. 2lb. ; G. E. Hellyer, i2St. n i b . ; O. Horsley, I2st. iolb. ;

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J. G. G. Leadbetter, iost. 2lb. ; R. W. Lush (str.), iost. gib. ;
M. A. Charlton (cox.), 8st. gib
1
Berks Station.—Radley College : D. T. Raikes, iost. 31b. ; C. F .
Keller, iost. 41b. ; E. J. L. Few, iost. 71b. ; J. H. H. Brown,
iost. 2lb. ; M. I. B. Howell, 11st. 31b.; M. S. Richardson,
11st. 5 l b . ; E. H. W. Whitfeld, iost. 81b. ; W. H. Buckley (str.),
9St. 61b. ; P. Warburton (cox.), 7st. 6lb
o

Radley got away fast from the start, rowing 19 and 37 in
the first half and minute. Christ Church, at 19 and 37, drew
up level at the top of the Island, and were a length ahead at
the quarter mile. They were still a length ahead at the half
mile, rowing comfortably. The leaders passed Fawley in
3mm. 34sec, and, although the School rowed pluckily, Christ
Church easily maintained their lead, and won by two lengths
in 7mm. 28sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford: K. H. Beale, 11st. 51b.;
H. T. D. Meredith, iost. 51b. ; A. J. Dunn, 11st. ; D. H . CurrerBriggs, 11st. 71b. ; G. B. Joy, i3st. iolb. ; E. E. Kern, i2St. 31b. ;
D. LI. Vaudrey, l i s t . 2lb. ; B. B. Quiller-Couch (str.), 11st. ilb. ;
A. M. Bown (cox.), 8st. 6lb
1
Berks Station.—Beaumont College, Old Windsor : H. Balfe, gst. 71b. ;
F. J . Russi, iost. 2 l b . ; H . J. B . Eyre, gst. iolb. ; G. M. McKay,
11st. i 2 l b . ; L. M. Rivas, i2st. i l b . ; B. A. Arnoso, iost. 51b.; C. J.
Wynne, 9St. i o l b . ; B . Berrill (str.), i o s t . ; S. P a r r o t t (cox.), 7st. ilb. o

Beaumont rowed 20 and 38, Trinity 19\ and 37, at the start.
The last named quickly forged ahead, and were leading by a
length at the quarter mile. Beaumont kept going at a fast but
short stroke, and Trinity gained another half length to the half
mile. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 33sec, and from there
Trinity took matters easily, winning by three lengths in
7mm. 29sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : P . la T. Foster, gst. i o l b . ;
E. Barningham, 11st. ; E . B. Pughe, iost. i2lb. ; J. A. Ritson,
i2St. i 2 l b . ; K. G. Garnett, i3st. 61b. ; R. S. Shove, i2st. 41b. ;
J. C. Wilson, iost. 2 l b . ; F. McC. Rawlins (str.), iost. 71b.; N. J.
Rich (cox.), 8st. ilb
1
Bucks Station.—Bedford Grammar School: G. G. C. Bull, iost. gib. ;
J. M. Hobbs, iost. 81b.; G. R. M. Millar, 11st. 71b. ; D. E. Logan,
11st. 51b. ; N. D. Wemyss, 11st. 61b.; W. S. Davis, i2St.; J. T.
• Yarde, 11st.; F . K. Symonds-Tayler (str.), iost. 2lb. ; C. G.
Salmond (cox.), 8st. iolb
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The wind had dropped considerably when this race was
rowed after the lunch interval. Bedford rowed 20 and 40, First
20 and 38 in the first half and minute. The College crew quickly
established a lead up the Island, and were just clear at the
quarter mile. Their coxswain came over, and gave Bedford
more wash than he need have done. At the half mile First
were well away, and reached Fawley in 3mm. 27sec. They
eventually won easily in 7mm. 29sec. >
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College : L. S. Campbell, iost. 61b. ; C. J.
Rowlatt, 11st. 2lb.; S. H. Macculloch, 11st. 31b. ; I. P. R. Napier,
i2St. 71b. ; A. Dilberoglue, l i s t . 71b. ; R. M. Buckley, 11st. i o l b . ;
A. R. Backus, iost. 71b.; S. I. Fairbairn (str.), 11st. 81b.; Hon.
G. W. E. Elliot (cox.), 7 st. 131b
1
Bucks Station.—St. John's College, Oxford
o

Eton started at 20 and 39, St. John's rowing 18 and 37, in
the first half and minute. They were level for some distance,
and at the top of the Island Eton showed a few feet in front.
At the first signal Eton were a quarter of a length ahead, and
then began to go away faster. They were rowing stroke for
stroke up to Remenham, where St. John's put in a spurt, but
did not go up. At the half mile Eton were three-quarters of
a length ahead, and reached Fawley in 3mm. 28sec. Eton
were a quarter of a length clear at the three-quarter-mile signal,
rowing the slower stroke, and eventually they won comfortably
by three lengths in 7mm. I3sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford

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Trinity were away the better, rowing 19 and 38 strokes.
Christ Church, at the same rate in the half minute and one
less in the full, were half a length behind at the upper end of
Temple Island and the same at the quarter mile. Christ Church
came up a bit to the half mile, and were but a third of a length
behind there. Trinity reached Fawley in 3mm. 28sec, and
then spurted, and gained up to a bare half length at the threequarter mile. Below the mile Christ Church, by an effort,
came up again to within a quarter of a length. Along the
wall Trinity spurted, and won a good race by half a length.
Time, 7mm. I5sec.

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SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Eton College

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Eton started at 39 and First at 36. The latter led immediately, and were half a length in front at the top of the Island.
They reached Fawley in 3mm. 24sec, a length ahead. The
boys spurted finely at th& finish along the Wall, but were beaten
by a more powerful crew by three lengths in 7mm. 24sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Oxford

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First Trinity, at 20 and 37, went right away from Trinity
(20 and 37J) at the start, and led by half a length at the upper
end of Temple Island. At the first signal First were threequarters of a length ahead, and half a length clear at Fawley
(time, 3mm. 30sec). First Trinity were rowing beautifully
together, and easily maintained their advantage, winning by
three lengths in 7mm. 24sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : J. A. H . Bell, iost. 81b. ;
J. K. Harvie, iost. gib. ; E. A. Carrington, iost. iolb. ; H. R.
Tanner, 11st. i2lb. ; A. F . W. Dixon, i2st. 41b. ; H. W. C. Vines,
11st. i2lb. ; D. C. Beaumont, iost. 2lb. ; C. A. H . Lowe (str.),
iost. iolb. ; E . L. Lazarus (cox.), 8st. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : W. Mallalieu, iost. 81b. ;
F . G. Truscott, iost. n i b . ; F . D. H. Bremner, 11st. lib. ;
C. R. H. Weekes, i2st. ; F. S. W. Raikes, 11st. 71b. ; V. CoplandGriffiths, i2st. 81b.; L. D. Spicer, 11st. 31b.; E . Cadbury (str.),'
11st. l i b . ; H. R. O. Drake (cox.), gst
o

There was a nice following breeze, and conditions were favourable for the opening race of the Regatta. Christ's rowed 20 and
38, First 20 and 39 in the half and first minute. They were
very level at first, then Christ's drew away, and led by half
a length at the quarter signal, and the same at the half. They
reached Fawley Court Boathouse in 3mm. 30sec, and at the
three-quarters and mile the boats were still half a length apart.
First spurted well, but were unable to come up. Christ's

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gained a little to the finish, winning by three-quarters of a
length in 7mm. I3sec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Marlow
R.C. : H. R. Foster, iost. 51b. ; N. S. Flint,
lost. 61b.; F. W. Clark, 11st. 71b.; W. A. Porter, 11st. 41b.;
J. H. Jackson, 11st. 91b. ; F . S. Fisher,y i2St. 41b. ; J. W. Shaw,
iost. 81b. ; O. H . Collins (str.), iost. 51b. ; F . G. Hill (cox.),
7st. 71b
1
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : R. A. Dobb, iost. lib. ;
E . O. Goldsmith, iost. 131b. ; K. Blew, iost. n i b . ; H . W. Hales,
11st. iolb.; L. N. Younghusband, 11st. 2lb.; P. Gregson, i2st. 6lb.;
H. B. Davies, 11st. 2lb. ; W. B. Carslake (str.), 11st. ilb. ; S. H.
Macdonald (cox.), 7st. n i b
o

Pembroke were faster for the first few strokes, rowing 19 and
3j, and led by a few feet. Marlow, at the same stroke, came up
level along the Island, and were a few feet in front at the
quarter. At the Farm Pembroke spurted, and led slightly, but
Marlow came up again at Fawley, and they were about level
there in 3mm. 3osec. It was a fine race, both keeping level
to the mile, Pembroke at 36 a minute and Marlow one stroke
less in that time. Along the Wall Marlow drew away slightly,
and won a good race by a canvas in 7mm. I4sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Cains College, Cambridge : G. H. Ward, gst. 71b. ;
W. E. Vaudrey, l i s t . lib. ; C. T. Cobbold, 11st. 81b. ; H. E. H a r t ,
I2st. 61b.; R. V. Pegge, i2st. 31b.; C. W. Beale, 11st. i2lb. ;
E. F . H. King, 11st. ilb. ; A. F . Dickson (str.), i 2 s t . n i b . ;
W. M. Walker (cox.), gst. 31b
1
Bucks. Station.— University
College, Reading ; J. W. Caughey,
gst. 131b. ; G. Scott, iost. 71b.; L. W. Arnold, iost. 81b. ; E. C.
Wanstall, i2St. 61b. ; C. G. Birch, i2St. 51b. ; J. B. Passmore,
iost. 81b.; L. G. Troup, 11st. 5 l b . ; W. J. Whittington (str.),
11st. ilb. ; A. Anderson (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

Caius, at 35 in the first minute, were led by the Reading
College slightly, at 40, up the Island. At the quarter mile they
were a quarter of a length in front of Caius, but the latter came
up just before getting to Fawley, reached in 3mm. 33sec. At
the mile Caius were a quarter of a length in front, with Reading
rowing pluckily. At the mile Caius were three-quarters of a
length ahead, and won eventually fairly comfortably by that
distance in 7mm. 2isec.

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FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge : C. A. Baboneau,
iost. 71b.; B. E. Jerwood, 11st. 2lb. ; E. Spring, 11st. 2lb. ;
H . A. Sylvester, i2St. 61b.; W. S. Oaten, i2St. 41b. ; A. Mitchison,
i2st. 81b. ; H . Roper, i2st. iolb. ; R. A. Barker (str.), l i s t . 41b. ;
H . O. S. Wilson (cox.), 8st. 61b
1
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : G. M. Plaskitt, iost. 41b. ; R. Boudin,
l i s t . l i b . ; G. K. Rose, l i s t . 81b.; T. S. Belshaw, 11st. lib. ;
. P . H . Lawless, i3st. 51b. ; A. R. Chard, 11st. gib. ; F . D. Yeatman,
iost. 2 l b . ; J. E . S. Semple (str.), iost. 41b. ; M. Harden (cox.),
8st. 2lb
o

Sidney rowed 21 and 40, London 22 and 41, in the half and
first minute. Along Temple Island London took a slight lead,
but Sidney came up near the Rectory. At the half mile Sidney
led by a quarter of a length, and passed Fawley in front in
3min. 2gsec. At the three-quarters signal-post the Cambridge
crew were half a length in front, and afterwards, going away
faster, were clear at the mile, and won comfortably by two
lengths. Time, 7mm. i8sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford: A. G. Wills, iost. gib. ;
H. B. Hering, 11st. 81b.; F . S. Laskey, i2St. 31b.; K. L. F .
Armitage, i2st. 6lb. ; J. K. Watkins, i2st. i2lb. ; C. H . Kinnison,
11st. iolb. ; H . L. Guillebaud, i2st. n i b . ; J. H . H a y (str.),
11st. 31b. ; C. W . Simpson (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Wadham College, Oxford: H . P . C. Burton, 11st.;
D. S. H . Keep, i2st. 2lb. ; H . F . Monk, i2st. ; R. W. Shannon,
i2St. gib. ; A. H . Hudson, i3st. 6lb. ; J. G. Monteath, i2St. i2lb. ;
E. A. Squire, iost. i2lb. ; E. T. Wright (str.), iost. 61b. ; K. M.
Lazarus (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The last race before the luncheon interval proved an easy
one for Oriel. Wadham started badly, and were led from the
beginning, rowing 39 in the first minute to 37. At the quarter
mile Oriel led by three-quarters of a length, and, taking
Wadham's water, cut the corner below Fawley, which place
they reached in 3mm. 30sec, well clear of Wadham. They
were two lengths in front at the three-quarter mile, and
paddled home easily in 7mm. 23sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : C. A. de Pass, iost. 61b.;
D. W. Collier, l i s t . 2lb. ; J. M. Matheson, i2st. i o l b . ; C. R.
Langham, l i s t , g i b . ; H . C. Hatton-Hall, i3st. g i b . ; J. Aylifif,

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l i s t . i2lb. ; A. A. Swann, l i s t . iolb. ; J. R. Cooper (str.), iost.
iolb. ; G. H. Simpson (Cox.), 8st. 71b
1
Bucks Station.—Kingston R.C. : C. M. Laing, gst. n i b . ; J. F .
Greene, 11st. 31b. ; A. H. Brown, l i s t . i2lb. ; A. T. Chappie,
i2st. ; B. Wilson, i3st. 31b. ; C. M. Stuart, iost. 131b. ; E . G.
Evans, 11st. i2lb. ; A. F . Jacob (str.), iost. 41b. ; V. A. Tooth
(cox.), 7st. 71b
o

Both crews started at 40 strokes in the first minute, and
raced level along Temple Island. At the half mile Hall were
a few feet to the good, and reached Fawley first, in 3mm. 3isec.
Kingston hung on well, but Hall spurted and gained a quarter
of a length, leading by half at the three-quarter-mile signal.
A wheel came off No. 7's slide about there, and Hall then began
to go away faster, and were a length in front at the mile. No. j's
slide stuck altogether in the Kingston boat, and they stopped,
so that Hall won easily i n 7mm. 22sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Royal Engineers : A. Mason, 11st. 81b. ; D. Arbuthnot, i2st. ; F. G. Drew, i2st. iolb. ; G. C. Gowlland, i2St. i2lb. ;
A. B . Matthews, i3st. n i b . ; G. E . H . Sim, i2st. 71b. ; F . R. H .
White, i2St. 61b.; C. E. P . Sankey (str.), 11st.; W. O. Winter
(cox.), gst. 51b
•. 1
Berks Station.—Royal Chester R.C. ; H. Beswick, iost. 41b. ; A.
Burgess, iost. 71b. ; H . F . Smith, 11st. g i b . ; R. S. Davies,
l i s t . 61b. ; W. S. Smith, 11st. n i b . ; O. de J. Wiljes, I2st. 51b. ;
A. G. Bartlett, 11st. i o l b . ; H . L. Bradley (str.), i o s t . ; A. Hull
(cox.), gst. 41b
o

The wind was a little more off the Bucks bank than in the
morning, and consequently conditions were not quite so fast.
At the start the Engineers rowed 35 strokes and Chester 37
in the minute. The Engineers went ahead fast, and were clear
at the top of the Island, and had a quarter of a length of daylight at the quarter mile. The time in the Chester crew was not
good, and the Engineers, who got to Fawley in 3mm. 34sec,
had no difficulty in winning easily. Time, 7mm. 2gsec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. : A. T. Knight, iost. 81b. ; H . J.
Pownall, gst. 12lb. ; J. Image, iost. 51b. ; L. Caswell, iost. 131b. ;
P . G. Mosse, 11st. 81b.; E. Walker, 11st. 131b. ; J. N . H . Pimm,
11st. I 2 l b . ; E. D. Rutter (str.), gst. 61b. ; L. Blair (cox.), yst. . . 1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. ; D. F . Humphreys, iost. 31b.; W. B .
Long, iost. 51b.
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E. G. Greville, I3st. 31b.; W. S. Douglas, i2St. n i b . ; S. H . M.
Johns, 11st. 51b. ; G. A. L. H a t t o n (str.), u s t . 31b. ; R. M.
Goodman (cox.), 8st. 131b
o

Thames went away with a slight lead, rowing 39—the same
rate as Twickenham—in the first minute. Twickenham came
up level along Temple Island, and they were still level at the
quarter mile. Then Thames gained slightly to the half mile,
leading by a quarter of a length. The time of the leaders to
Fawley was 3mm. 32sec. It was a good race onward, Thames
holding the lead to the mile; then Twickenham spurted, and
took the lead, winning a hard race by half a length in 7mm. 24sec.
NINTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Christ's College
*
1
Berks Station.—Corpus Christi College, Cambridge : G. C. H. Culley,
u s t . lib. ; J. W. Parker, u s t . 51b. ; E. R. B . Farrer, i2St. 41b.;
A. A. Payne, iost. n i b . ; A. R. Wallace, i3st. 81b.; W. M.
Askwith, i3St. 61b. ; J. T. Smith, gst. 9 l b . ; J. Selwyn (str.),
iost. lolb. ; H . E . Churchill (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

Corpus got the best start, rowing 38 to Christ's 36, but the
latter soon took the lead, and were over a quarter of a length
in front at the upper end of Temple Island. At the half mile
they were rather more than half a length to the good, both
rowing stroke for stroke. The Fawley time was 3mm. 28sec.;
above, Christ's put on a spurt, and were nearly clear at the
three-quarter-mile signal-box. Corpus hung on well, but
were outpaced, and beaten in the end by a length and a quarter.
Time, 7mm. usee.
TENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Marlow R.C
I^ucks Station.—Anglian B.C. : R. J. Simpson, iost. iolb. ;
Winter, u s t . 2lb. ; P . M. Miroy, u s t . 41b. ; L. J. P . Fowler,
J. G. A. Green, u s t . i 3 l b . ; H. W. Fussell, u s t . n i b . ;
Cooling, l i s t . ; M. W. Piggott (str.), iost. i o l b . ; G. Carr
8st. 1 ilb

1
G. B.
i2st. ;
J. H .
(cox.),
o

It was a good race along Temple Island, Marlow rowing 36
and Anglian 41 in their short, imitation Belgian style. Anglian,
still with the faster stroke, gained at the top, and led by a quarter
of a length, both at the first signal and the second. Marlow
then began to go faster, and had drawn level at Fawley (time,
3mm. 34sec). Still showing superior pace, Marlow took the
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signal. Anglian then got shorter still in the water, and Marlow
were three-quarters of a length ahead at the mile. Anglian
spurted gamely above, but could not gain, Marlow winning by
a bare length in 7mm. 20 sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Caius College
1
Bucks Station.—Emmanuel College, Cambridge : D. Myles, 11st. 2V0. ;
J. D. Bentley, 11st. n i b . ; D. H. Cowie, 12st. 41b.; W. R. D.
Robertson, i2st. 81b. ; W. H . C. Kelland, i3St. 6lb. ; E . A. Fiddian,
i3St. ; G. A. J. Bienemann, i2St. 2lb. ; J. Porter (str.), iost. 51b. ;
J. W, Payne (cox.), 8st
o

Caius started at 21 and 35 strokes in the first half and
minute, Emmanuel doing 21 and 40 in the same periods. The
faster stroke took Emmanuel ahead, and they led along the
Island, having half a length's advantage at the quarter-mile
signal. At the Rectory Caius spurted again, and came up
to within a few feet. Caius were leading slightly at Fawley
in 3mm. 33sec. They went the faster up to the mile, and
were three-quarters of a length in front there; both spurted
well in to the finish, but Caius had the pace of Emmanuel, and
won by a length and a quarter. Time, 7mm. i8sec.
TWELFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C

1
o

Both started at the same stroke, viz. 20 and 38, in the first
half and minute, Twickenham gaining a little at first, and
leading by a quarter of a length at the top of the Island. Christ's
came up, and were only a few feet behind at the quarter, and
then began to go past. At the half mile the Cambridge college
crew were three-quarters of a length in front, and reached
Fawley just clear in 3mm. 3isec. From that point Christ's
went right away, and won by two and a half lengths in 7mm. 2isec.
THIRTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge

1
o

There was a nice breeze up the course, and conditions were
fast, when Oriel met Hall. The Oxford college rowed 20 and
37 strokes, Hall 21 and 39, in the opening half and minute.
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length at the top of the Island. Oriel drew up level at the
Angle Pile, and led slightly, but there was nothing in it at Fawley,
reached in 3mm. 3osec. It was a splendid race. The boats
were level at the three-quarter mile, and Hall spurted, and
led again above, having a canvas advantage at the mile. Oriel
came up again, and a fine race home resulted in a win for the
Oxford crew by half a length. Time, 7mm. igsec.
FOURTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Royal Engineers

1
o

The Engineers went away at 20 and 38 in the half and full
minute, and Sidney at the same rate. The Engineers were the
smarter, and jumped away with a half-length lead. At the
first signal the R.E. were three-quarters to the good, and then
Sidney began to gain slowly but surely. At the half mile the
R.E. had only a quarter length, and they passed Fawley level
in 3mm. 3isec. Sidney, in spite of a falter, pulled themselves
together, and took a slight lead, passing the three-quarter signal
a few feet to the good. They then began to go away, having
an advantage of two-thirds of a length at the mile. Sankey,
the stroke of the Engineers, spurted pluckily, but his crew
were done, and Sidney won by two and a quarter lengths. Time,
7mm. 2isec.
FIFTEENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Marlow R.C
Bucks Station.—Cains College, Cambridge

t1
fo

The wind had quite died away when this race was rowed.
Marlow at 18 and 33 led Caius at 18 and 35 slightly, and were
a quarter of a length in front at the first signal. Then Caius
came up, and they were level at the half-mile signal. Marlow
were only a few feet ahead at Fawley (time, 3mm. 38sec), but
Caius then began to go up, and were a quarter of a length in
front at the three-quarter mile. Marlow put in a fine spurt
opposite the Remenham Club, which brought them up level
again at the mile. It was a fine race in, each spurting repeatedly,
and ended in a dead-heat. Time, 7mm. 25sec.
The race was rowed off half an hour after the last race on
the programme. Marlow started at 19 and 35 strokes to Caius

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at 18 and 34, the former leading up the Island and having
a 'one-third advantage at the top. Marlow still gained, and
were half a length to the good at the first signal. Caius then
went up slightly, but Marlow, keeping long, drew away, leading
by a little over a half length at the half mile. They still had
half a length's advantage at Fawley, reached in 3mm. 40sec.,
but Caius spurted above, and reduced it to a third of a length
at the three-quarter mile. Both started spurting below the
mile, and a third still separated them there. Caius came up
slightly with a good spurt along the Wall, but Collins, the
Marlow stroke, quickened well, and won a very fine race by a
quarter of a length in 7mm. 28secs.
SIXTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge .
Berks Station.—Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

1
o

Sidney started at 20 and 39 to Christ's 20 and 38. They
were level up to the Island and level at the quarter mile. At
the half mile Christ's were a few feet in front. Going away
they were a quarter of a length at Fawley (3mm. 30sec.) and
a bare half at the three-quarter mile, and won a good race by
half a length in 7mm. i6sec.
SEVENTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford ..
Berks Station.—Marlow Rowing Club

1
o

Marlow got off at 19 and 36 and Oriel at 20 and 38 in the
half and first minute. The Oxford college led at once, and
were half a length in front at the quarter mile, rowing 33 a
minute. Marlow dropped another quarter length by the time
they reached the half mile. Above Marlow spurted, but Oriel
were too fast for them (Fawley time, 3mm. 3osec). At the
three-quarter-mile signal Oriel were a quarter of a length clear.
Marlow spurted again, and gained a quarter of a length, being
a length behind at the mile. From there Oriel looked safe,
and eventually won by a length in 7mm. i8sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Oriel College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge

1
o

Christ's started at 20 and 37 strokes, Oriel at 19 and 37, in

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the opening half and minute. The Oxford college crew were
better away, and led out, Christ's being rather slow. Oriel led
half a length at the quarter mile, and the same at the half. Both
spurted at the angle pile, and Christ's came up, Oriel only
leading by a canvas at Fawley in 3mm. 36sec. At the threequarter signal Oriel were away again to half a length, but
Christ's came up opposite the Remenham Club, and the boats
were level at the mile. Oriel spurted along Phyllis Court wall,
and came away, to win a fine race by half a length in 7mm; 3osec.
STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Maimer Ruder-Verein, Germany : W. Furthmann,
iost. iolb. ; E . Vetter (steers), i2St. lib. ; O. Cordes, i4St. 81b. ;
L. Eismayer (str.), i3st. i2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Argonaut R.C., Toronto, Canada ; A. a'B. Russell
(steers), i2st. 31b. ; B. R. Gale, i2St. i2lb. ; A. Sinclair, i3st. iolb. ;
G. B. Taylor (str.), i3st
o

Mainzer started at 22 and 39 strokes, the Argonauts taking
a pile at the tenth stroke and spoiling any chance they had of
winning. The Argonauts got going again, but bow appeared
to be too strong for No. 2, and they went into the piles again
at Remenham. At Fawley the Germans were five lengths
ahead in 3mm. 4isec. The Argonaut crew rowed pluckily,
but the Germans, spurting home along the inclosure, won by
four lengths in 7mm. 42sec.
SECOND H E A T
New College, Oxford.-—F. A. H. Pitman, 12st. 2lb. ; A. F . R. Wiggins,
I2st. 61b. ; C. W. B . Littlejohn, i2St. 51b. ; R. C. Bourne (str. and
steers), iost. i2lb
r.o.
Berliner Ruder- Verein, Germany
withdrawn
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—Mainzer Ruder- Verein, Germany
1
Bucks Station.—Leander Club : R. W. Fletcher (steers), 11st. 61b.;
L. G. Wormald, 12st. 51b. ; A. S. Garton, i3St. 81b.; F . F . V.
Scrutton (str.), i2St
o

The Germans were very fast for the first half of the course,
and led Leander by a length at Fawley (3mm. 42sec). Above
Leander came up fast, but were steering none too straight.
At the mile Leander spurted splendidly, and opposite the

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Stewards' inclosure the crews were level; both were quite
rowed out at the finish, the Germans just winning the most
exciting race of the day by 2ft. in 7mm. 36sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—New College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—Maimer Ruder-Verein, Germany

1
o

Intense interest was centred in this race, the Germans having
beaten Leander on the previous day by 2ft. New College
started at 19 and 37, the Germans at 21 and 40 strokes in the
half and first minute. Along the Island the Germans drew
slowly away until they had an advantage of half a length at the
top of the Island and the quarter mile. Beyond the first
signal the Germans came over towards New until their blades
overlapped, but they were just far enough ahead not to foul.
At Remenham New began to draw up, and Mainzer had a bare
half length at the half mile. The Germans apparently forgot
the bend below Fawley, and drove straight across to Berks.
New gave way and all but took the piles. Directly they put
on their rudder and straightened their boat the Germans crashed
into them, and they both stopped. Mr. Fletcher, the Umpire,
disqualified the Mainzer crew without an appeal from New
College.
VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford : G. R. G. Mure (steers),
11st. 2lb. ; A. W. Wood, l i s t . 61b.; J. D . Hayes, i2St. 71b.;
T. L. Browne (str.), iost. i2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge:
W. D. Brockman,
iost. 71b. ; V. de B. Daly (steers), i2St. ; R. Moir, i2st. g i b . ;
C. F. Harrison (str.), 11st. 31b
o

Merton at 41 in the first minute drew away from Caius at 36,
and were three-quarters of a length ahead at the top of Temple
Island. They went away farther at Remenham, rowing very
nicely, and were one and a half lengths ahead at the half mile.
Caius were rather better than in the Wyfolds on the previous
day, but steered badly at the corner, and were some two lengths
behind at Fawley (time, 3mm. 5osec). Merton were going
fairly easily to the finish, and won by two and a quarter lengths,
Caius coming up a little at the last. Time, 8min. dead.

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SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—University College, Oxford : M. L. W. Matthews
(steers), lost. 81b.; A. L. Middleton, u s t . n i b . ; G. C. Wright,
i2St. 81b. ; C. E. Tinne (str.), 12st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : J. G. G. Leadbetter,
iost. 2lb. ; R. L. H . Nunn, l i s t . 2lb. ; G. E. Hellyer, i2St. n i b . ;
R. W . Lush (str. and steers), iost. 91b
o

This race was the last on the day's programme. University
had beaten Auriol in the Wyfolds earlier in the day after a
good race. There was no wind, and they got away well, rowing
21 and 39, and Christ Church, at 19 and 37, were soon left.
University had three-quarters of a length advantage at the
top of Temple Island, and a length at the quarter. They steered
rather badly at the corner, but straightened up again, and
passed Fawley a quarter of a length clear of Christ Church
in 3mm. 56sec. The latter went up a little, and were but a
length behind at the three-quarter mile. Tinne put in a spurt,
and drew away again to one and a quarter lengths at the mile
signal, and University won fairly comfortably by two lengths
in 8min. 9sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford
Berks Station.—Merton College, Oxford

1
o

Merton started at 19 and 38 strokes, University at 20 and
39. The last named led from the start, and were nearly a
length ahead at the quarter signal. They kept their advantage
to the half mile, and then Merton came up to within a quarter
length at the three-quarter mile (Fawley time, 3mm. 50sec).
Although Merton spurted gamely into the finish, University
had their pace and won by half a length in 7mm. 50 sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : A. P . Dickinson
(steers), u s t . i o l b . ; G. C. Dobb, i2st. ; D. P . M. Phillips,
I2st. l i b . ; C. S. Clark (str.), i2St. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge;
G. L. Day,
iost. ilb. ; D. A. G. B. Ryley, 12st. 2lb. ; R. S. Clarke, 12st, n i b . ;
D. I. D a y (str. and steers), iost. 91b
1

Pembroke had an easy task. Their time at Fawley was
3mm. 46sec, and at the finish 8min. 8sec. Lady Margaret,
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in view their final against University College, Oxford, on
Saturday in the Wyfolds.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford

1
o

This was the last race on the programme, and, as generally
expected, resulted in an easy win for the Cambridge crew.
University started at the faster rate, rowing 21 and 40 strokes
in the half and minute, and Pembroke 18 and 37. They were
fairly level for some strokes, then Pembroke began to draw
ahead; going away faster at the top of the Island, they led
by three-quarters of a length at the first signal. Past Remenham the Pembroke four were going strongly, and they established a fine lead of two lengths at the half mile. They reached
Fawley in 3min. 5isec, and the race was then over. Pembroke paddled home four lengths in front in 8min. I3sec.

WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
Berks Station.—Auriol R.C. : V A. Cornelius, iost. 131b. ; F . Lean,
iost. iolb. ; J. Prole, 11st. gib. ; J. de G. E d y e (str. and steers),
i2St. gib
1
Bucks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge (crew as for Visitors') . . o

The breeze had increased in strength when this race was
rowed, and was blowing up the course strongly. Auriol started
at 37 strokes a minute, and Caius at 35. The first named led
at once; Caius rolled badly, and were uncertain in time. At
the first signal Auriol led by a length, and kept the same advantage past Fawley (time, 3mm. 5isec.) and to the three-quarter
mile. Several times Caius narrowly avoided taking the piles,
and had lost a quarter of a length by the time they had reached
the mile. In the end Auriol won by one and a quarter lengths
in 8min. 5sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.— University College, Oxford : M. L. W. Matthews
(steers), iost. 81b. ; A. L. Middleton, 11st. n i b . ; G. C. Wright,
i2St. 81b. ; C. E. Tinne (str.), i 2 s t . 2lb
1
Berks Station.—Auriol R.C
o

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sity, at 21 and 40, however, drew up a little near the top of
the Island, where they were half a length behind. Before
Remenham was reached, University, in spite of uncertain
steering, came up level, and led slightly there. At the half
mile the Oxford college was a third of a length to the good,
but, steering badly on the corner, let Auriol up again, and
they were about level at Fawley in 3mm. 46sec. It was a
good race ; Auriol were well together, and appeared the better
combination. Below the mile Tinne put in a good spurt,
which took them rapidly ahead, and they were three-quarters
to the good there. A good race in resulted in University winning by half a length in 7mm. 46sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge (crew as for Visitors') 1
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : C. M. Laing, gst. 11 lb. ; A. T.
Chappie (steers), 11st. 121b.; E . G. Evans, 11st. I 2 l b . ; C. M.
Stuart (str.), iost. 131b
o

This proved the closest race so far at the Regatta. Kingston
got away at a very fast stroke, rowing 22 and 42 in the half
and minute. L.M.B.C., at 20 and 38 strokes, were led up the
Island, Kingston being three-quarters of a length in front
at the quarter mile. Further up the slower stroke of L.M.B.C.
began to tell, and they came up level at Fawley (time, 3mm.
43sec). Both steered fairly good courses. Opposite the
Remenham Club Kingston spurted, and gained slightly, but
L.M.B.C. were over three-quarters of a length ahead at the
mile. The latter came over towards Berks, but gave way
again, and Kingston, coming up the Wall with a very fine spurt,
all but gained the verdict, L.M.B.C. winning a hard race by
3ft. Time, 7mm. 47sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Queens' College, Cambridge : M. H . B. Scott (steers),
iost. 51b. ; H . E. Chandler, iost. i2lb. ; W. H . Ferguson, 11st. 71b. ;
H. W. Arden (str.), 11st. 7lb
1
Berks Station.—Thames R.C:
R. W. Bennell (steers), 11st. 51b.;
G. T. Wilkes, 11st. 81b.; L. P . Langton, 12st. 41b.; R. S. Wilshere
(str.), 11st. i l b
o

The wind was very light when this race was rowed at 5.10.
Thames started at 18 and 37, Queens' at 19 and 36, in the
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opening half and minute. In spite of steering none too straight,
Queens' soon established a lead, and were half a length to the
good at the quarter-mile signal-box. Thames steered well, but
were short in the quarter, and Queens' were just clear at Fawley
in 3mm. 47sec. Thames spurted below the mile, where they
were a length and a quarter down. After that Queens' went
away fast, and, dropping to a paddle at the finish, won by two
lengths. Time, 8min. dead.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—London R.C. : H . L u m b (steers), iost. n i b . ;
G. St. C. Pilcher, iost. 61b.; M. S. Ell, l i s t . 81b. ; T. McK. Hughes
(str.), 11st. ilb
1
Bucks Station.—Merton College, Oxford
o

Merton had rowed earlier in the day in the Visitors' race. At
the start London led, rowing 21 and 40, Merton at the same
rate being half a length behind at the top of the Island. At
the quarter-mile signal London were a length ahead, and had
added a bit more by the time they reached the half mile. The
time to Fawley was 3mm. 5isec, Merton spurting below and
coming up a little. Merton were a length down at the threequarter mile, but their steering was erratic. At the mile they
were a length and a quarter behind London, and began a good
spurt, but fouled the piles, London winning by four lengths in
8min. 8sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C., Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Queens' College, Cambridge

1
o

Queens' led up the Island at 39 strokes in the first minute to
L.M.B.C.'s 36. The latter steered the straighter, L.M.B.C.
nearly hitting the piles coming into the open water. At the
quarter signal Queens' were a quarter length in front, and they
were level at the half mile. They reached Fawley in 3mm. 47sec.,
Queens' just leading there. They were almost level at the
three-quarter mile, and then L.M.B.C. began to go ahead,
leading by three-quarters of a length at the mile. Queens'
were still pressing them, and spurted well; but L.M.B.C.
spurted in to the finish, winning a hard race by one and a quarter
lengths. Time, 7mm. 45sec.

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SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.— University College, Oxford
Bucks Station.—London Rowing Club

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University at 22 and 42 led London at 21 and 40, and were
a quarter of a length in front at the quarter mile. The College
crew were rowing very well and London looked out of their
stride. At the half mile London were half a length down, but
came up a bit, University having a bare half length at Fawley
(time, 3mm. 47sec). University were three-quarters of a
length ahead at the three-quarter mile, and then went away
fast, being three-quarter clear at the mile, and winning by one
and three-quarter lengths in 7mm. 52set.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C. (St. John's
Bucks Station.—University College, Oxford

College), Cambridge 1
o

There was a light breeze against the crews off the Bucks bank
at the start. L.M.B.C, at 20 and 39 strokes in the first half
and minute, nearly took the booms, but straightened their
boat again. They slightly led University, at 21 and 40, but
the latter went the faster along the Island, and led at the top,
holding half a length's advantage at the first signal. Lady
Margaret, rowing and steering very well, came up at Remenham, and University had only a canvas lead at the half mile.
At Fawley (time, 3mm. 53sec.) L.M.B.C. were only a foot or
so behind. It was a splendid race onward, both striving vigorously for the lead. Opposite the Remenham Club L.M.B.C
took the lead, and, going faster up to the mile, led there by
three-quarters of a length. Tinne spurted gamely there, but
appeared very tired, and L.M.B.C. began to forge farther
ahead, leading by a length opposite the grand stand. University then gave up the struggle and stopped, Lady Margaret
winning a hard race in 8min. isec. The Judge's verdict was
' not rowed out.'
SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 41b. ;
A. H. Cloutte (str.), i2st. 51b
r.o.
Bucks Station.—Berliner Ruder-Verein,
Germany;
W. D e h n ; H.
Matthia® (str.)
withdrawn

HENLEY FROM 1903 TO 1914
SECOND

HEAT

Berks Station.—Old Etonians : S. D. Gladstone, I2st. lib. ; C. E . V.
Buxton (str. and steers), 11st. iolb
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C.: J. Beresford (steers), A. H. Cloutte
(str.)
'
o

The Old Etonians led all the way, and finished three lengths
in front. Fawley was reached in 4mm. gsec, and the full
journey in 8min. 45sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : A. A. Swann, l i s t . iolb. ;
S. E. Swann (str. and steers), 11st. 31b
1
Bucks Station.—Trinity and University, Oxford : B. B. Quiller-Couch
(steers), l i s t . i l b . ; C. E . Tinne (str.), i2st. 2lb
o

The brothers Swann, who were a neat and excellent pair,
gradually took the lead, and were three-quarters of a length
to the good at Fawley in 4mm. 4sec. They kept their advantage to the finish, winning by a length in 8min. 25sec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : A. A. Swann, S. E. Swann
(str. and steers)
1
Bucks Station.—Old Etonians : S. D. Gladstone, C. E. V. Buxton
(str. and steers)
o

The Swanns started at 20 and 38, and Gladstone and Buxton
at 20 and 37. The first named steered badly to begin with,
and nearly took the piles, the Old Etonians getting away up
the Island, and leading by a quarter of a length at the quarter
mile. Swann spurted, and came up a bit at Remenham, and
they were only half a length behind at the half mile, while they
were all but level at Fawley (time, 4mm. gsec). A splendid
race ensued to the three-quarter mile, the Swanns being a quarter
of a length in front there. Still spurting, they took a more
decisive lead before the mile, being a length to the good at that
point. Buxton apparently was unable to raise a spurt beyond,
and the Swanus came away, to win by a length and a half.
Time, 8min. 39sec.
O. Cordes and L. Eismeyer (Mainzer Ruder-Verein, Germany)
entered, but withdrew.

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DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—E. L. Watts, Thames R.C., i2St. 31b
Bucks Station.—H. M. Kusik, St. Petersburg R.C., Russia,

1
iost. 81b. o

Watts failed to start at the word ' go/ and Kusik came back.
The second time they got away very level, Kusik sculling 18
and 34 to 17 and 31 by Watts. The faster ra'te took Kusik a
bit in front, but not more than half a length at the quarter
mile. The easier and longer stroke of the Thames man made
him look a certain winner by Remenham, although the Russian
was half a length ahead. Kusik still had a slight lead at Fawley,
reached in 4mm. 8sec, but Watts came up level at the threequarter signal-post, and shot ahead before reaching the Remenham Club stand. Watts steered well in under the Berks booms,
and, drawing away, won comfortably by three lengths. Time,
8min. 44sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—R. T. Bigland, Royal Chester R.C., iost. 131b
Bucks Station.—G. T. Allen, Newry R.C., Ireland, i 2 s t

1
o

Bigland, at the quicker stroke of 37 to 29 in the first minute,
went away fast, and was soon clear of his opponent. The
Irishman was unsteady, and two lengths behind at the quarter
signal-post. Bigland reached Fawley in 4mm. i8sec. To the
mile Allen gained slightly, and was about a couple of lengths
behind there. Bigland eventually won by four lengths in
8min. 54sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. D. P. Pinks, London R.C., I2st. 2lb
Berks Station.—E. L. Watts, Thames R.C

1
o

Watts, at 18 and 32 strokes, led slightly at first, but came
across and nearly fouled Pinks, who sculled 18 and ss. The
latter put in a spurt, and went by, leading by three-quarters
of a length at the upper end of the Island and a bare length
at the quarter-mile signal. At the half mile Pinks was a length
ahead, and reached Fawley in 4mm. 9 sec. Below the threequarter-mile mark Watts hit the booms on the Berks side, and
stopped a couple of strokes; Pinks slowed down for him. The

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leader was some three lengths ahead at the mile, and above
Watts again hit the booms, damaging a scull. Eventually
Pinks won easily by four lengths in 8min. 54sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—C. W. Wise, London R.C., iost
Bucks Station.—E. B . Butler, Argonaut R.C.,
11st. 71b

1
Toronto,

Canada,
o

Wise sculled 37 and Butler 33 at the start, and they raced
level up the Island, with Wise a foot or two in front at the
top. At the quarter mile they were dead level. Then Wise,
going extremely well, began to draw away fast, having a twolengths lead at Fawley in 4mm. 5sec. Butler was not done
with, and spurted well, Wise having a length and a half's lead
at the three-quarter-mile mark. At the mile Wise was two
lengths in front, both sculling well, and above Butler spurted
gamely, but could not gain any ground. The London man
kept the pressure going to the finish, and won by two and a
quarter lengths in 8min. 4isec. Wise was so distressed that
he fell out of his boat after they had easied, and was rescued
by a Thames Conservancy boat.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. McVilly, Derwent R.C., Tasmania,
Berks Station.—E. L. Salier, London R.C., i2St. 81b

i2st. 71b. . . 1
o

Both started fast, McVilly sculling 21 and 37 strokes and
Salier 18 and 34 in the opening half and full minute. They
were level for a time, then McVilly began to draw away as he
lengthened out, and he had a half-length's advantage at the
top of Temple Island. At the first signal the Tasmanian was
a length in front. Salier stuck to him for some distance, but
by the time the half mile was reached daylight showed between
the boats. McVilly gained a little more to Fawley, reached
in 4mm. 2sec, and crossed to wash Salier. At the three-quartermile signal he was two lengths ahead, and Salier began to show
signs of distress. The Tasmanian led by two and a half lengths
at the mile. Above Salier almost stopped, quite done up, but
went on again, McVilly winning by four lengths in 8min. 49sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—R. T. Bigland, Royal Chester R.C
Bucks Station.—H. P. Adlard, Royal Chester R.C,

I2st. 61b

1
o

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327

Bigland, at 42, had no difficulty in going right away from
Adlard at 34 strokes in the first minute. He was a length and
a half ahead at the quarter mile, and over two lengths at Fawley
in 4mm. 23 sec. From there he won at his leisure in 9mm. I4sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. D. P. Pinks, London R.C
Berks Station.—C. W. Wise, London R.C

...

1
o

Pinks at 34 led Wise at 35 up the Island, but they were nearly
level at the quarter-mile mark. Pinks again began to go ahead,
and reached Fawley first in 4mm. 6sec. Wise came up, however, and was only half a length behind at the three-quartermile signal. Wise could not spurt above, and Pinks got away,
leading at the mile by nearly two lengths. Wise gamely struggled
on, but Pinks now had his measure, and won by two and a half
lengths in 8min. 37sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. McVilly, Derwent R.C., Tasmania
Berks Station.—R. T. Bigland, Royal Chester R.C

1
o

Bigland started at 22 and 43, and McVilly at 20 and 3.5.
The Tasmanian took the lead up the Island, and led by a
quarter of a length at the first signal. Above, McVilly crossed
and washed his opponent, but went back again to Bucks at
Fawley (time, 4mm. i7sec). McVilly took matters fairly easily
to the finish, and won by two lengths. Time, Stain. 58$ec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. McVilly, Derwent R.C, Tasmania
Berks Station.—E. D. P . Pinks, London R.C

1
o

McVilly started at 20 and 36 and Pinks i& and 34 in the first
half and minute. The Tasmanian soon began to draw ahead
from a level start, and was half a length in front at the upper
end of the Island ; a bare length separated them at the quarter
mile. McVilly drew into the centre of the river at Remenham,
and while not clear made across to wash Pinks at the half mile.
Pinks sent him back, but he was across again at the bend below
Fawley, which place he reached in 4mm. usee. At the threequarter mile Pinks again sent him back, and was then only
half a length behind. McVilly drew across again above the
three-quarter mile, and deliberately washed Pinks's left scull

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with his right as long as he was able. The latter made a desperate
effort to get past below the mile, and for three strokes drew up
level, giving way almost into the booms to avoid a foul, which
would have given him the victory. The effort and the continued washing of his left scull told on Pinks; he was only a
quarter of a length behind at the mile, but then dropped back.
McVilly continued to row directly in front of Pinks along the
enclosure, and the latter must then have realised what the
game was, as he made a last desperate effort to drive McVilly
out, but it was too late, the Tasmanian winning by a length.
Time, 8min. 49sec.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, 1914
The Regatta took place on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday, July 1, 2, 3, and 4, beginning at 11.30 on
Wednesday and Thursday, and at 12.30 on the last two
days. There was a record total of seventy-seven entries and
sixty-one races, the Diamonds and the Thames needing fifteen
heats in each. The results were as follows:
GRAND
July.
2
2
2
2
3
3
' 4

Time.
11.30
12.40
12.45
3.35
1.20
3.35
4.15

Winner.
Winnipeg
Boston..
Harvard .
Mainzer ,
Harvard
Boston .
Harvard ,

..
..
..
..
..
..
..

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

CHALLENGE

LADIES' CHALLENGE
1
1
1
2
2
2
2

3
3
4

3-°
3.30
5-5°
" 5
3.o
4-45
5-55
4.10

4-45
3.15

CUP

Distance, Station.
Iyoser"
Berks
Thames . . .
Berks
London . . . 41.
Bucks
Leander . . . i l .
Berks
Jesus, Cam. i i .
Bucks
Winnipeg
fiMainzer . . . Canvas Bucks
Bucks
Boston

Shrewsbury v. Bedford . . .
Ch. Ch
v. University
First T r i n . . . v. L.M.B.C. . .
Pembroke
v. Shrewsbury
Eton
v. Beaumont
First T r i n . . . v. Radley ,
Ch. Ch
v. Christ's
First Trin. v. Eton
P e m b r o k e . . v.Ch. Ch. .
P e m b r o k e . . v. First Trinity

3l.
2*1.
il41.
2*1.
2*1.
fl.
*L
1*1.
2|1,

•
.
•
•
•
.
•

Fawley.
3-45
3.42
3-39
3.32
3.24
3.24
3-34

Finish.
7-55
7.48
7-37
7.22
7.0
7.0
7.20

3-43
3.36
3-38
3-37
3-40
3-54
3.38
3.30
3.28

7.48
7.38
7-3i
7.40
7-53
8.0
7-32
7-13
7-9
7.24

PLATE
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks

3-32

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THAMES CHALLENGE
Winner.

looser.

Distance.

CUP

July.

Time.

i
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4

11.30
12.5
12.40
1.15
4.5
4.40
5.15
5.55
12.5
3.5
4.10
5.20
12.30
3.0
1.0

3
4

S T E W A R D S ' C H A L L E N G E CUP
1.5 Leander . . . v. Thames . . . 2I. . . . Berks . . 3.43
12.30 Leander . . . v. Mainzer . . . Easily Berks . . 3.41

Jesus, Cam. v. Trin. Hall . .
St. C a t h . ' s . . v. First Trinity
Sidney . . . . v. London . . .
Selwyn . . . . . v. Twickenham
Marlow . . . . v. Auriol . . . .
R. Nautique v. Kingston . .
Caius
v. Dublin . . . .
Thames . . . p. R. Engineers
St. C a t h . ' s . . v. Thames . . .
Caius
v. Sidney . . . .
Jesus, Cam. v. Marlow . . .
Selwyn . . . . v. R. Nautique
Caius
v. Selwyn . . .
Jesus, Cam. v. St. Cath.'s
Caius
v. Jesus, Cam.

2I. . . .
ijl. ..
4I. . . .
Easily
fl. . .
2I. . . .
3I. . . .
ijl. ..
ijl. ..
ijl. ..
ijl. ..
2£1. . .
Jl. . .
1 Jl. . .
fl. . .

V I S I T O R S ' CHALLENGE
3
4

3.5 L.M.B.C. . . v. Brasenose
2.45 L.M.B.C. . . v. Magdalen..

2
2
2
3
3
4

4.15
4.50
6.0
3.40
5.50
4.45

Easily
Easily

W Y F O L D CHALLENGE

2

3

3

4

Nottingham
Thames . . .
London . . .
L.M.B.C. . .
London
London

v.
v.
v.
v.
v.
v.

Brasenose
2JI. . .
London H o s p . i j l . . .
Magdalen.. Easily
Thames . . . 3I. . . .
Nottingham 1 Jl. . .
L.M.B.C. . . 1 Jl. . .

Fawley.

Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks
Berks

. . 3.33
. . 3.31
. . 3.36
. . 3.36
. . 3.51
. . 3.51
. . 3.50
..3.49
. . 3.51
. . 3.50
. . 3.49
. . 3.47
. . 3.30
. . 3.35
. . 3.38

CUP
Berks . . 3.56
Bucks . . 4.5
CUP
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks

..
..
..
..
..
..

4.12
4.15
4.8
3.55
3.58
4.7

S I L V E R GOBLETS
( Williams and v. Newman and 1
^
5 25
- l Smith
Thomson j 1 * 1 - "
Bucks . . 4.24
,
5 . 2 o / W i l l i a m s and v. Jacob and
\ Smith
Stuart
f1*1-'
' B u c l c s " 4"7
_ . - f Swann Bros. v. King and
1 ,
„ ,
0
5 35
' {
Vaudrey
} l L "' B u c k s "' ^ l 8
^ g
5 . I 5 | S w a n n B r o s . v. WUUams a n d j ^
Bucks _
DIAMOND

1
1

Station.

CHALLENGE

11.35 S t u a r t
v. Allen .
12.10 Williams ... v. Smith

. . £1.
Easily.

SCULLS
Bucks
Bucks

4-25
4.46

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July. Time.
Winner.
12.45 Gollan
I . 2 0 Ayer
3-35 Sinigaglia . .
4.10 Dibble
4-45 Fripp
5.20 T a n n
2
11.35 Williams . . .
2
12.10 Sinigaglia . .
2
1.20 Dibble . . . .
2
3.40 S t u a r t . . . . .
3 12.35 Stuart . . . * . .
3
4.15 Sinigaglia . .
3-45 Sinigaglia . .
4

looser.
Distance.
31
b. Arbuthnot
2I. . . .
v. Gould . . .
2I. . . .
v. Pinks . . . .
Easily
v. Scrutton .
2I. . . .
v. Gardiner .
v. Withington i j l . . .
4ft. . .
v. Fripp
v. Ayer
3l. . . .
v. T a n n . . . .
il. . . .
v. Gollan . . .
il. . . .
i*l. . .
v. Williams .
v. Dibble . . .
5l. . . finished
v. Stuart . . .
alone

Station.
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Berks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Bucks
Berks
Bucks
Berks

Fawley.
• 4.13
. 4.12
• 4.15
• 4.27
. 4.32
. 4.29
•4-30
• 4.35
• 4-24
. 4.29
. 4.11

• 4-9
. 4.10

Finish.
8.40
8.44
8.52
9.4O
9.17
9.24
9.29
9-3°
8. 5 8
9.23
8.45
8.33
9.0

This Regatta had begun before the murdered Archduke
Francis Ferdinand was buried; but the shadow of coming
catastrophe was not seen upon the famous racecourse, and we
all went home after the meeting without the slightest premonition that it would be some five years before we met again,
or that—in the dreadful interval of coming warfare—so many
who were competing in the races of 1914 would be lost to us for
ever. In one contest of that fateful summer there was, as we
look back on it, a very singular prognostication of the results
to be shown in 1918. The German four, which had entered
for the Stewards', met the Leander crew, stroked by R. C. Bourne,
in the final, which was the first event on the last day. The
visitors weighed 49st. 71b., nearly three stone more than the
English, and they were perfectly together after long practice.
They went away with the lead and kept ahead for a mile.
Then they cracked suddenly, and Leander paddled home alone.
AH the winners soon took a share in the fighting that followed,
and they must often have thought of that hard race in 1914,
as they must have remembered its finish when the happier
autumn of 1918 came in sight. It was due to such men, and to
the many others who went into British regiments as gaily and
lasted the sterner course of war as resolutely as they had rowed
in practice or in races on the Royal Regatta course, that those
of us who from age or physical defects have been unable to
fight by their side should at least have doiie all that in us lay
to keep going in the old country the sport that gave us happi-

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ness in peace as it gave them health and lasting power in war.
It was fitting that we should as far as possible make ready for their
return by doing our share towards the revival of first-rate oarsmanship in the country which owes her safety and her freedom
to their efforts—even to their lives.
I therefore take a few more details than usual from the
official programme of this Regatta, issued by Mr. J. F. Cooper,
Secretary. Here are its first two pages :

HENLEY

ROYAL REGATTA

Patron—H.M. T H E KING

Stewards
The Mayor of Henley.
W. Dalziel Mackenzie, Esq.
The Provost of Eton, c.v.o.,
C.B., D.D.

Colonel Frank Willan.
Herbt. Thos. Steward, Esq.
Colonel Baskerville.
The Lord Desborough, K.c.v.o.
The Rev. The Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge,
D.D.

Viscount Hambleden.
The Lord Ampthill, G.C.S.L,
G.C.I.E.

W. F. HoltBeever, Esq.
F. I. Pitman, Esq.
Leonard Noble, Esq.
R. C. Lehmann, Esq.
W. A. L. Fletcher, Esq., D.S.O.

W. H. Eyre, Esq.
Charles Gurdon, Esq.
R. G. Gridley, Esq.

W. F. C. Holland, Esq.
Sir R. T. Hermon-Hodge, Bart.
H. F. Nicholl, Esq.
R. S. de Havilland, Esq.
G. D. Rowe, Esq.
R. S. Bradshaw, Esq.
The Lord Camoys.
Charles M. Pitman, Esq.
Colonel Sir Douglas Dawson,
G.C.V.O., C.M.G.

Sir Frank Crisp, Bart.
Valentine Fleming, Esq., M.P.
Harcourt G. Gold, Esq.
S. D. Muttlebury, Esq.
Clifford T. Steward, Esq.
W. R. D. Mackenzie, Esq.
C. W. Kent, Esq.
H. W. M. Willis, Esq.
H. A. Steward, Esq.
G. S. Maclagan, Esq.
Wilson Noble, Esq.

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Committee of Management for 1914

Herbt. Thos. Steward, Esq.
[Chairman).
W. Dalziel Mackenzie, Esq.
The Right Hon. The Lord Desborough, k.c.v.o.
The Right Hon. The Viscount
Hambleden.
The Right Hon. The Lord

F. I. Pitman, Esq.
R. C. Lehmann, Esq.
W. A. L. Fletcher,

Esq.,

D.S.O.

W. H. Eyre, Esq.
Charles Gurdon, Esq.
R. G. Gridley, Esq.
W. F. C. Holland, Esq.

Ampthill, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E.

Umpires:
F.

W. A. L.

I. PITMAN, ESQ., C.U.B.C.
FLETCHER, ESQ., D.S.O.,

O.U.B.C.

Judge:
W. F. C. HOLLAND, ESQ., O.U.B.C.

Official Timekeepers:
T. A. COOK, ESQ., O.U.B.C.
VICTOR MANSELL,

Esq.

At the end of May 1914 it was announced that the Committee had entered into an agreement with the Swiss Rowing
Union by which all clubs affiliated to the Union wTould be
eligible to compete at Henley Regatta. One result of this
was the entry of the Grasshopper Club from Zurich for the
Stewards'; but the crew did not appear. No less than eleven
other foreign entries, however, did come over, as follows:
Grand Challenge Cup: Mainzer Ruder-Verein, Mayence,
Germany; Harvard Athletic Association Boat Club, U.S.A. ;
Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A. ; Winnipeg Rowing Club,
Canada.
Thames Challenge Cup: Royal Club Nautique, Ghent,
Belgium.
Stewards' Challenge Cup: Grasshopper Club, Zurich, Switzerland ; Mainzer Ruder-Verein, Mayence, Germany.
Diamond Challenge Sculls: James B. Ayer, Union Boat

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333

Club, Boston, U.S.A. ; Robert Dibble, Don Rowing Club,
Toronto, Canada ; William Tudor Gardiner, Union Boat Club,
Boston, U.S.A. ; Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como, Italy;
Paul Withington, Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A.
One unexpected result was that the four English eights for
the Grand Challenge were all knocked out on the first day they
raced, and for the first time the semi-finals of the Grand were
wholly composed of " foreign entries" ; one of them a German,
the other three from across the Atlantic. For the first time since
Henley had started, no English crews raced each other for the
blue ribbon of amateur oarsmanship which Henley was founded
to uphold. It was, perhaps, as well that this happened at a
moment when the Regatta was, quite unexpectedly, to be
itself dropped from the programme of English sport for the
first time for seventy-five years, and when there was to be an
interval of six years before it could be resumed. It may with
some confidence be predicted that not even when the Royal
Regatta has celebrated its centenary will such proceedings
again be chronicled in its chief race. Our older crews in 1914
were very much below the standard they might have attained.
The only English eight to beat a foreign crew was Selwyn
College, Cambridge, who conquered a young lot of Belgians for
the Thames. Eton, which usually provides our best hope for
the future, was in 1914 almost equally disappointing. In
sculling alone, in such young competitors as Gollan, Fripp, or
Colin Stuart did brighter prospects fairly seem to be promised.
In our eights a combination of over-reach forward with excessive
lying back (or humped shoulders) at the finish seemed to have
destroyed the old form completely for a time. If in fours
the spurts by which Bourne broke up the Germans warmed the
heart of every veteran at the Regatta and proved that here,
at any rate, were the right essentials, yet the actual style displayed was far from being all the cautious critic might desire.
Delicate wrist-work, precise recovery, elastic body-swing—all
seemed to be monopolised by our visitors. Looking back upon
it all, after what feels an infinitely greater interval than any
calendar records, it almost seems as if our men were unconsciously turning from their play and moving towards the sterner
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In spite of our visitors' victories, there was some capital
racing here and there. Jesus, Cambridge, finely stroked and full
of determination, put up our best race in the Grand against
the Germans, whose weight was just suited by the heavy
weather; and Bourne's victory over them in the Stewards'
compensated for much. In the Ladies', First Trinity's race
against Lady Margaret, and Christ Church's win against
Christ's, Cambridge, were well worth going a long way to see.
The experiment of 12ft. 6in. oars in a centre-seated boat left
Radley helpless in a headwind. Shrewsbury, excellently coached
by Mr. Kitchin, showed great promise. The wind on the last
day, a dead noser, made fast times for the finals impossible,
and it does not detract from the heavy Italian's merit to say
that on a fine day he might not have been able to keep away
from the Old Radleian in the Diamonds which he won in
9mm. dead. E. G. Williams (who fell in the war later on)
had some desperate finishes in the same event. On the first
day he beat his partner in the pairs by half a length, and ordy
finished 4ft. in front of Fripp on the second. The fours were
rather poor on the whole, only six competitors turning out for
Stewards' and Visitors' combined, and the Wyfolds produced
nothing remarkable. It may be remembered that Leander could
only get together for the Grand for less than three weeks, and
on the form displayed they were quite possibly the second best
crew in that event, for they finished nearer, the winners in their
heat than the Union B.C. could get in the final. They were
also obliged to change their stroke, owing to illness, only nine
days before the Regatta. But they had no individual oar as good
as Eric Fairbairn in the Jesus eight. Cambridge did better than
Oxford all through on the whole. It is worth noting also that
our English ships were, on the average, nearly 701b. heavier
in build than those brought against us by American crews.
Personally, however, I do not believe that the weight (within
reasonable limits) has much effect on the pace of a boat.
The Belgians, for instance, used boats 501b. heavier than our
own.
Qn most days, and especially on Wednesday and Thursday,
there was an advantage of over a length in the Bucks station.
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throughout the JRegatta. The heat was intense on Wednesday,
and a thunder-storm appeared imminent at mid-day. It was
in the afternoon that the wind got up quite strongly. On the
second day the weather was overcast with a brisk breeze
against the crews. Friday opened miserably wet with a strong
' Bushes' wind at the start, which drew up the course from
Fawley, making the conditions rather faster. On Saturday the
weather became nearly perfect, with a cooling breeze which kept
the times slow but brought out a big crowd of spectators. No
fast times were, of course, possible, for when there was no rain
the wind was usually a dead noser all the way.

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Winnipeg R.C., Canada : A. F . Culver, gst. ; J. M.
Baker, n s t . 61b.; F . F . Carruthers, iost. 81b.; J. A. Wickson,
11st. gib. ; A. D.Spragge, i2st. 51b. ; J. S. Henderson, 11st. i2lb. ;
G. Aldous, n s t . 71b. ; C. S. Riley (str.), 11st. 41b. ; R. A. Preston
(cox.), 8st. 31b
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Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : P . Beresford, gst. 2lb. ; V. G. Teale,
iost. 51b. ; I. M. Woozley, iost. 31b. ; A. C. Chibnall, n s t . 81b. ;
K. Vernon, l i s t . 41b. ; Bruce Logan, i3st. ; E . L. Watts, i2St. 81b. ;
J. Beresford (str.), iost. 31b. ; H. Sunley (cox.), gst
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There was a brisk head wind all down the course for the
opening race of the day. Winnipeg rowed 22 and 41 strokes,
Thames 20 and 38, in the half and minute. The Canadians
drew away at every stroke, and were a length in front at the
top of the Island, and clear at the quarter mile. After that
Winnipeg kept at an easy rate of stroke (32), while Thames
plugged along doggedly a length and a half behind to Fawley
(time, 3mm. 45sec). Thames rowed 36 to Winnipeg's 32.
Both travelled well against the wind, but the metropolitan eight
was outclassed for speed, and could make no impression on
the Canadians, who won easily by one and a half lengths.
Time, 7mm. 55sec.
SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A. : G. Balch, i2st. 71b.;
E . Farley, n s t . 71b.; R. M. Tappan, i2st. 81b.; S. A. Sargent, jun.,
l i s t . 61b.; J. E . Waid, i3st. 41b.; L. Withington, i3st. g i b . ;

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P . Withington, i 3 s t . 3 l b . ; R. W. Cutler (str.), i 2 s t . 81b. ; C. T.
Abeles (cox.), 8st. 61b
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Bucks Station.—London R.C.';
T. McK. Hughes, iost. i2lb. ;
F. Ward, 11st.; F . S. Laskey, i 2 s t . ; M. S. Ell, 11st. 61b.;
P . H. Lawless, i3st. 4 l b . ; R. S. Shove, 11st. I2lb. ; F . D. Yeatman,
iost. 2lb. ; H. L u m b (str.), iost. iolb. ; S. S. Smyth (cox.), 8st. . . o

Boston Union rowed 20 and 39, London 19 and 38. The
latter led a little at first, but Boston went up along the Island,
and led at the top. The American crew were half a length in
front at the quarter mile, the wind being strong against them.
Although London rowed in good style, they were no match for
the Americans, who steadily increased their lead to threequarters of a length at the half mile. The wind slowed both
crews, and the time to Fawley was 3mm. 42sec. Boston paddled
from Fawley, and won comfortably by four lengths. The London
crew kept their form and length well. Time, 7mm. 48sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Harvard Athletic Association B.C., U.S.A. : L. Saltonstall, 11st. 91b.; J. C. Talcott, i 2 s t . ; H . H. Meyer, i3st. ;
H . S. Middendorf, i3st. ; J. W. Middendorf, i3st. lib. ; D. P .
Morgan, i2st. 51b. ; L. Curtis, i2st. 131b. ; C. C. Lund (str.),
i2st. lib. ; H. Kreger (cox.), 8st. 41b
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Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. A. Swann, 11st. u l b . ; S. E. Swann,
11st. 9 l b . ; F . F . V, Scrutton, i2st. 71b.; A. F. R. Wiggins,
i2st. iolb. ; K. G. Garnett, i3st. gib. ; E. D. Horsfall, i2st. 51b. ;
C. E . V. Buxton, i 2 s t . 31b. ; D. I. Day (str.), 11st. ; J. D. Walker
(cox.), 8st. 71b
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Leander got off best at 21 and 39 to Harvard's 20 and 37,
leading along the Island, and showing a quarter of a length in
front at the first signal. Harvard came up a bit at Remenham,
but the same distance separated the crews at the half mile.
Harvard, against the heavy wind blowing, were rowing a shade
the faster stroke, but were still led at Fawley in 3mm, 39sec.
At the three-quarter mile Harvard spurted, and went up nearly
level. Above they took the lead, spurting finely, and at the
mile were nearly half length in front. Leander above the
mile appeared to lose their length, and Harvard, spurting, drew
away to a length. Both spurted in, Harvard keeping their
length's lead to the winning-post. Time, 7mm. 37sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Maimer Ruder-Verein, Germany;
W. Furthmann,
iost. 71b.; J. Fremersdorf, 11st.; P . Petry, 11st. 81b.; P . Schreiner,

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i2st. 31b. ; O. Cordes, i4st. 2lb. ; E . Vetter, i2st. 51b.; G. Oertel,
I3st. ; L. Eismayer (str.), i3st. I2lb. ; J. B. Strohschnitter (cox.),
8 st
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Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge : A. C. Bell, iost. 131b. ;
K. Atkin, i2St. ; C. O. Fairbairn, 11st. gib. ; J. L. Bullough,
,12st. 61b. ; P . C. Livingston, i3st. 61b. ; G. E . Fairbairn, i2st. 71b. ;
G. A. Fisher, 11st. 41b.; E. A. S. Oldham (str.), 11st. iolb. ;
R. J. Wait (cox.), 8st. lib;
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Jesus were the last of the English crews left in for the Grand,
and excitement was at highest pitch when this race was rowed
a
* 3-35- Jesus got rather the better start, rowing 20 and 39
strokes in the first half minute. Mainzer at 21 and 40 were
beautifully together, but were slightly led at first. At the
quarter mile Jesus had a lead of a few feet, but soon after the
Germans at a faster rate of stroke than Jesus went up by a
canvas. Jesus were not rowing quite so well at Fawley, where
the Germans just led in 3mm. 32sec. It was a very fine race,
as Jesus came up dead level with them at the three-quarter
mile. To the mile the Germans went a little the faster, but
Jesus spurted finely close to that spot in answer to the Germans,
who were half a length ahead. A desperate race to the finish
resulted, the Germans just holding their advantage and winning
by three-quarters of a length. The time, 7mm. 22sec, was
fast for the conditions.
FIFTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Harvard Athletic Association
Berks Station.—Winnipeg R.C., Canada

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There was rather less wind than for the first two heats of
the day, and the rain lessened. Winnipeg started at a fast
rate, rowing 21 and 42 in the first half and minute, Harvard
at 20 and 38. The University crew were led slightly from the
start and along Temple Island, Winnipeg having their canvas
in front at the quarter mile. Harvard came up level at Remenham with a good spurt, and they passed the half mile dead level.
It was a very fine race, Harvard leading by afoot or so at Fawley
in 3mm. 24sec. Both crews were rowing 36 a minute, and Harvard, with a little more life in the stroke, went a quarter of a
length in front at the three-quarter mile and two-thirds at the
mile. Continuing at 36, both rowed in well, Harvard just
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having the pace of the Canadians, and winning by three-quarters
of a length. Time, 7mm. dead.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.— Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A
Berks Station.—Maimer Ruder- Verein, Germany

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There was a nice breeze blowing up the course from Fawley.
The Germans started at 21 and 41 and Boston at 21 and 40.
The Americans led out, and at the quarter mile were half a
length to the good. The Germans then spurted, but Boston
kept the same distance in front. At the half mile Boston led
by half a length. The Americans passed Fawley in 3mm. 24sec.
At the three-quarter mile the Germans came up and were
but a quarter of a length behind. The Germans, rowing a
fast stroke, remained a quarter of a length behind past the
mile, and Boston, rowing in fine form, won a splendid race by
a canvas in 7mm. dead.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Harvard Athletic Association B.C., U.S.A. ; L. Saltonstall, 11st. gib.; J. C. Talcott, 12st. ; H. H. Meyer, i3st. ; H . S.
Middendorf, i3st. ; J. W. Middendorf, i3st. lib. ; D. P. Morgan,
i2St. 51b. ; L. Curtis, i2st. 131b. ; C. C. Lund (str.), i2st. i l b . ;
H. Kreger (cox.), 8st. 41b
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Berks Station.— Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A. ; G. Balch, i2St. 71b. ;
E. Farley, 11st. 71b. ; R. M. Tappan, i2St. 81b. ; S. A. Sargent,
jun., 11st. 61b.; J. E. Waid, i3st. 41b. ; L. Withington, i3St. gib. ;
P . Withington, i3St. 31b. ; R. W. Cutler (str.), i2st. 81b.; C. T.
Abeles (cox.), 8st. 61b
o

There was rather more wind than for the Ladies' an hour
earlier. Harvard on the Bucks station had what advantage
was available, as that side received a little protection from
booms and boats, but not a great amount, the wind being
fairly direct down the course. Both got off smartly but easily,
Harvard at the slow stroke of 19 and 36 to Union's 30 and 39.
They were level for a few strokes, then Union went the faster
and led by a bare half length at the quarter mile. Rowing
now only 32, Harvard held Union at 34, and with a spurt near
the half mile to 34 came up level there. Both spurted above
and passed Fawley in 3mm. 34sec, Harvard being about a
canvas in front. At the three-quarter mile Harvard were
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in front. Opposite the Remenham Club Harvard began to go
away, and at the mile led by three-quarters of a length. Still
going the stronger, Harvard came steadily away to the finish,
winning by a length and a quarter in 7mm. 20 sec.

LADIES' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Berks Station.—Shrewsbury School: G. J. H. Palmer, gst. 51b. ;
R. J. Burrow, iost. iolb. ; G. R. A. Case, 12st. ; R. Thompstone,
11st. 71b. ; F . H. Elwin, i2st. 61b. ; P . S. Rendall, i2st. 41b. ;
W. S. K. Russell, 11st. 4 l b . ; Hon. W. F . Rodney (str.), iost. gib. ;
J. L. Pilling (cox.), 7st. gib
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Bucks Station.—Bedford Grammar School: G. G. C. Bull, 11st. 2lb. ;
D. Y. D. Tanqueray, iost. 2lb. ; T. B. Kilpin, 11st. ; W. S. Davis,
11st. g i b . ; H . M. Woodyer, 11st. 41b.; D. E . Logan, 11st. 71b.;
J. M. Hobbs, iost. iolb. ; C. K. Roylance (str.), iost. 71b. ; C. S.
Baker (cox.), 7st. 2lb
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Both got away well, Shrewsbury at 2.0 and 38 and Bedford
at the same rate in the opening half minute. Along Temple
Island Shrewsbury drew ahead, and led by three-quarters of a
length at the quarter-mile signal. At the half mile Shrewsbury
were a quarter of a length clear, and they passed Fawley in
3mm. 43sec. well ahead. Bedford rather collapsed above, and
Shrewsbury, rowing well, maintained a good lead, eventually
winning by three lengths in 7mm. 48sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : N . L. Carrington, gst. 71b. ;
A. S. Maclver, 11st. 31b. ; R. L. H. Nunn, 11st. 4 l b . ; R. S. Partridge, i2st. 131b.; E. P . Dale-Harris, 11st. n i b . ; O. Horsley,
i2St. i 2 l b . ; A. Dilberoglue, 11st. 71b.; R. W. Lush (str.),
iost. i2lb. ; K. W. Hogg (cox.), 8st. iolb
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Berks Station.— University College, Oxford : M. L. W. Matthews,
iost. 1 lib. ; A. C. Donne, 11st. 31b. ; W. B . Todd Naylor, 11st. i 2 l b . ;
A. N . Bailward, i2st. 71b. ; A. L. S. Cope, l i s t . 131b.; J. J.
Llewellin, l i s t . i2lb. ; C. E. Tinne, i2St. 2lb. ; C. J. Rowlatt
(str.), 11st. 2lb. ; J. F. Clapperton (cox.), 8st. iolb
o

The wind was blowing quite strongly against the crews in this
race, the second after the luncheon interval. Both got away
smartly, University at 20 and 37J, Christ Church 20 and 39.
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front, leading by a quarter of a length at the first signal.
Steadily gaining, Christ Church were half a length to the good
at the half-mile mark, and they passed Fawley in 3mm. 36sec.
The wind was fairly strong at this stage, and Christ Church were
very effective in their methods, and went away faster, having
three-quarters of a length of clear water at the mile signal.
University became ragged, especially on stroke side, and Christ
Church rowed in rather easy winners by two and a half lengths.
Time, 7mm. 38sec.
THIRD HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : P . La T. Foster, gst. iolb. ;
E. Barningham, 11st. 41b. ; W. Mallalieu, 11st. lib. ; W. A. Young,
12st. 81b. ; F . S. W. Raikes, 12st. 41b. ; J. A. Ritson, i3St. 51b. ;
E. B. Pughe, 11st. 61b. ; F . McC. Rawlins (str.), 11st. 2lb. ; N . J.
Rich (cox.), 8st. 81b
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Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C„ Cambridge : G. R. Edwards,
iost. 131b. ; R. H. W. Cobbold, 11st. 51b. ; S. L. Higgs, 11st. i 2 l b . ;
R. W. Urie, i2St. 4 l b . ; W. A. Macfadyen, 11st. 61b.; D. A. G. B .
Ryley, i2st. 41b.; G. L. Day, iost. 41b.; J. H. Pullin (str.),
gst. 1 ilb. ; J. M. Higginton (cox.), gst. lib.
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The wind was fitful when this, the last heat but one of the
day, was rowed. First started at 20 and 39 and L.M.B.C. at
19 and 37. At first Lady Margaret showed a few feet in front,
but First came up level along the Island and were some feet
to the good at the upper end. It was a very fine race. First
were a canvas in front at the half mile, and reached Fawley
the same in front in 3mm. 38sec. Above Fawley L.M.B.C.
gained a bit, being in the more sheltered station, but were a
canvas behind again at the three-quarter mile. At the mile
First were a quarter of a length in front, and, in spite of good
spurts on the part of L.M.B.C, kept their advantage to the
end, winning a very hard race by one-third of a length. Time,
7mm. 3isec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge ; K. Blew, 11st. 2lb. ;
L. N . Younghusband, 11st. 31b.; A. Lawson-Walton, i2st. 71b.;
P . Gregson, i2St. gib. ; G. C. Dobb, i2st. 61b. ; M. H. Graham,
i2st. 61b.; R. A. Dobb, iost. iolb. ; C. A. S. Morris (str.), 11st. 51b. ;
V. St. B . Collins (cox.), 8st
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Bucks Station.—Shrewsbury School
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The boys went well along the Island, but were bothered by the
wind, and Pembroke got up and led by half a length at the
half mile. Pembroke increased their lead to a length, and
although the boys kept their form and length well, they.fell
behind steadily all the way. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 37sec.
At the mile Shrewsbury spurted, but were unable to make any
impression on Pembroke, who won by four lengths in 7mm. 4osec.
FIFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Eton College : R. N. Dilberoglue, iost. 2lb. ; A. F . E .
Pitman, l i s t . 51b. ; A. D. Bridge, l i s t . 2lb. ; W. E. C. James,
i2St. 81b. ; S. I. Fairbairn, i2st. ilb. ; I. P. R. Napier, i2St. iolb. ;
R. R. Brocklebank, l i s t . 131b. ; Hon. P . P . Cary (str.), 11st. i 2 l b . ;
R. C> Allen (cox.), 8st. i l b
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Bucks Station.—Beaumont College : C. J. Wynne, gst. 131b. ; F . C.
- Parrott, iost. 2lb. ; P . D. Waters, i o s t . ; F . M. Rivas, 11st.;
L. M. Rivas, 12st.; F . J. Russi, iost. 131b.; R. E. Castelli, iost. 71b.;
B. A. Arnoso (str.), iost. 81b. ; J. R. Macdonell (cox.), yst
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For this race, the first of the afternoon, the wind was not so
strong as in the morning. Eton rowed the fast stroke of 21
and 41, Beaumont 20 and 38. Beaumont got away well, but
Eton's fast rate took them ahead by half a length at the quarter
mile. Eton increased their lead to a length at the half mile,
and reached Fawley in 3mm. 4osec. After Fawley Eton took
it more easily, and Bfeaumont made great efforts to the mile,
keeping up a desperate, stern chase. Eton's form was not
remarkable, but good enough for the task, and they won by
two and a half lengths in 7mm. 53sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge
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Bucks Station.—Radley College : C. B . W. Leicester, iost. 51b. ;
G. Whittet, iost. 51b. ; J. E. H. Freeman, 11st. n i b . ; D. T. Raikes,
11st. iolb. ; J. H . H. Brown, 11st. 31b. ; M. I. B. Howell, 11st. iolb. ;
W. D. T. Green, 11st. 41b. ; M. Le Blanc Smith (str.), iost. 2 l b . ;
I. R. Mees (cox.), 7st. n i b .
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The wind was more off Bucks at the start of this race. Radley
at 20 and 38 went off well, but First Trinity at the same rate
of stroke were soon helped by their weight against the wind,
and were half a length to the good at the quarter mile. Then
Radley fell farther behind, and First, with a length in hand, took
matters more easily. The Radley stroke kept his crew going in
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allow the boys to finish the stroke out properly, although the
men kept their form. First Trinity reached Fawley in 3mm.
50sec, and eventually finished two and a half lengths in front
in 8min.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford : N . L. Carrington, gst. 71b. ;
A. S. Maclver, 11st. 31b.; R. L. H . Nunn, 11st. 41b. ; R. S. Partridge, i2st. 131b.; E. P . Dale-Harris, 11st. n i b . ; O. Horsley, .
i2st. i2lb. ; A. Dilberoglue, l i s t . 71b. ; R. W. Lush (str.),
iost. I2lb. ; K. W. Hogg (cox.), 8st. iolb
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Berks Station.—Christ's College, Cambridge : D. C. Beaumont,
gst. 131b. ; G. R. Tanner, iost. gib. ; H . B. Hindle, l i s t . gib. ;
J. T. Yarde, l i s t . 71b. ; J. G. Young, 11st. 131b. ; J. K. Harvie,
11st. 2 l b . ; E . A. Carrington, iost. iolb. ; H . W. C. Vines (str.),
11st. i2lb. ; A. C. Hands (cox.), 8st. 61b
o

Christ's started at 20 and 38 strokes, Christ Church 19 and
37. The Oxford College led slightly at first, then the Cambridge
crew came up, and a good race began for the lead, which was
secured, after a hard race, by Christ's, who were a quarter
of a length in front at the half mile, but were by no means
safe. The time to Fawley was 3mm. 38sec. Christ Church
soon challenged Christ's again, and came up level in a splendid
race at the three-quarter mile. Again they tried hard to get
ahead by a fine spurt at the mile. At this point Oxford led
by a quarter length, and after a fine finish won by threequarters of a length. Time, 7mm. 32sec.
EIGHTH
Bucks Station.—First Trinity
Berks Station.—Eton College

HEAT
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First Trinity led from the start, and at Fawley 3mm. 3osec,
and though Eton made a plucky bid at the mile they were
beaten after a good race by half a length in 7mm. I3sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Christ Church, Oxford

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Pembroke won a good race by one and a half lengths in
7mm. gsec, after passing Fawley in 3mm. 28sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Pembroke College, Cambridge : K. Blew, 11st. 2 l b . ;
L . N . Younghusband, 11st. 31b.; A. Lawson-Walton, i2st. 71b.;

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P . Gregson, i2St. gib. ; G. C. Dobb, i2St. 61b, ; M. H . Graham,
i2St. 61b.; R. A. Dobb, iost. i o l b . ; C. A. S. Morris (str.), l i s t . 51b.;
V. St. B . Collins (cox.), 8st
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Berks Station.—First Trinity, Cambridge : P. La T. Foster, gst. iolb. ;
E . Barningham, 11st. 41b. ; F . D. H . Bremner, 11st. l i b . ; W. A.
Young, i2St. 81b. ; F . S. W. Raikes, i2St. 4 l b . ; J. A. Ritson,
I3st. 51b.; E . B . P u g h e , 11st. 61b.; F . McC. Rawlins (str.),
11st. 2lb. ; N . J. Rich (cox.), 8st. 81b
o

Both got away well, rowing 21 and 40 in the half and first
minute. Along Temple Island Pembroke led by a few feet,
and were a quarter of a length in front at the first signal. Pembroke at 36 to First at 34 went faster to the half mile, and
were three-quarters of a length in front there. Pembroke
reached Fawley in 3mm. 32sec. just clear, and, rowing well,
held the same to the three-quarter mile. First put in a good
spurt there, but Pembroke had the pace of them, and led by
three-quarters of a length clear at the mile, and won by two
and a half lengths. Time, 7mm. 24sec.

THAMES CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge:
H . J. Boyton, 11st.;
G. G. White, l i s t . 31b.; J. D. Maitland, i 2 s t . 5 l b . ; J. W. L. Napier,
I 2 s t . ; A. G. Cameron, 11st.; W. M. Hoyte, i2St. 4.1b.; W. Stobart,
l i s t . 1 l i b . ; R. L. Murray (str.), iost. i2lb. ; O. F . Ross (cox.),
8st. 71b
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Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge : J. A. Walker, iost. 2 l b . ;
E . O. B . Killen, iost. n i b . ; W. S. Till, iost. 131b. ; F . K. SymondsTayler, iost. 71b.; J. R. Berney, l i s t . 31b.; E. C. Newman,
iost. 131b. ; D. W. Collier, iost. 131b. ; L. C. D. Hannen (str.),
iost. 51b. ; A. T. Thiebant (cox.), gst. 31b
o

The first heat of the Regatta was rowed in sweltering heat
with a very light breeze off Berks. Jesus at 20 J and 39 strokes,
and Hall at 20 and 38, led at once, and were nearly a length
ahead at the top of the Island. At the quarter mile Jesus were
three-quarters of a length in front, being better together than
Hall. The leaders reached Fawley in 3mm. 33sec, one and
a half lengths ahead, and added another quarter of a length
at the three-quarter-mile signal. Jesus had no difficulty in
maintaining their lead to the finish, the official verdict being
Jesus by two lengths, and the time 7mm. 30 sec.

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SECOND H E A T
Berks Station.—St. Catharine's College, Cambridge : J. Frister,
iost. 2 l b , ; H. Hughes, 11st. 41b.; W. O. Parish, 11st. 71b.;
G. H. Hudson, iost. i 3 l b . ; H. N. H u n t , i 4 s t . l i b . ; H . G. Hodder,
i2st. 9 l b . ; G. F . Graham-Brown, 11st. 81b.; W. A. Kendall (str.),
I2st. 131b. ; G. Davison (cox.), 8st. gib
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Bucks Station.—First Trinity,
Cambridge : C. A. S. Hawker,
iost. 1 lib. ; F . C. Brown-Douglas, iost. n i b . ; C. N. Littleboy,
I2st. 81b. ; R. LI. Lloyd, iost. iolb. ; E . Cadbury, i2st. 2lb. ;
F . A. V. Copland-Griffiths, 12st. i2lb. ; F . D. H. Bremner,
l i s t . 41b. ; I. A. Mann (str.), 11st. 71b. ; I. F . O. King (cox.),
8st. 71b
o

St. Catharine's at 20 and 39 and First at the same rate in the
half minute, but one less in full minute, raced level at first,
then First led slightly, having a half-length advantage at the
quarter mile. St. Catharine's came up a bit and reduced the
lead to a quarter of a length at the half mile. First Trinity
passed Fawley first in 3mm. 3isec, three-quarters of a length
in front, but St. Catharine's came up above and were level off
the Remenham Club. St. Catharine's then went ahead, and
First, seeming unable to spurt again as No. 4 had slipped his
button, were beaten by one and a quarter lengths in 7mm. 22sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge : H. B . King,
iost. 81b. ; A. l a T . Baillie, iost. 2lb. ; E . Wynne Jones, 11st. iolb. ;
G. H . Oriel, iost. 61b. ; N. Gawan-Taylor, 11st. gib. ; H . A.
Silvester, i2st. 2lb. ; W. S. Oaten, i2St. 51b. ; B . E . Jerwood .
(str.), 11st. 2lb. ; K. V. Hanitsch (cox,), gst. iolb
i
Berks Station.—London R.C. : L. Lindsay Smith, l i s t . 41b. ; J. P . R.
Cooke, 11st. ; T. S. Belshaw, l i s t . 31b. ; C. Crosley, I2st. 51b. ;
M. D. Wilson, i3st. lib. ; J. J. Craggs, 11st. iolb. ; A. R. Chard,
11st. n i b . ; B. O. Dewes (str.), iost. 41b.; M. Harden (cox.),
8st. lib
o

London at 20 and 39 strokes led at once, Sidney rowing 20
and 40 in the opening half and minute. At the quarter mile
London were a good quarter length in front, and they were
practically in the same position at the half mile. At Fawley
they were about level in 3mm. 36sec, and above Sidney went
ahead and led by a canvas at the three-quarter-mile signal.
London were then done with, Sidney gaining a length up to
the mile and being just clear there. Rowing much the hardest,
Sidney went away fast to the finish, winning by three lengths
in 7mm. 26sec.

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FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Selwyn College, Cambridge : T. H . Irving, iost. n i b . ;
H. R. B. Betton, 11st. ; H. R. Hubble, l i s t . n i b . ; R. H . Murray,
I2st. 31b. ; N . K. Balshaw, i2,st. ^lb. ; R. V. Burr owes, l i s t . 61b. ;
W. R. Irving, i2St. ; F . Gidney (str.), 11st. 41b. ; F . L. Tempest
(cox.), 8st. 81b.
1
Bucks Station.—Twickenham R.C. : A. T. Knight, iost. 61b. ; H. J.
Pownall, iost. 31b. ; F . Gould, 11st. 61b. ; L. Caswell, 11st. 51b.;
C. A. Button, 11st. iolb. ; G. D. Thomas, 11st. 41b. ; J. N . H .
Pimm, i2st. lib. ; E . D. Rutter (str.), 9st. 61b. ; K. L. Blair (cox.),
7st
o

Selwyn rowed 21 and 39, Twickenham 18 and 34. At the
second stroke No. 5 in Twickenham broke his stretcher, and
Selwyn went ahead quickly, as, owing to the accident, No. 5
caught a crab at the top of the Island. A finish was put to
any chance of a close race, and Selwyn paddled home alone in
7mm. 34sec, after passing Fawley in 3mm. 36sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Marlow R.C. : H. Flint, iost. 51b. ; N. S. Flint,
iost. 91b. ; H . R. Foster, iost. 131b. ; F . W. Clark, i2St. 2 l b . ;
J. H . Jackson, 11st. gib. ; F . S. Fisher, i2St. 6lb. ; J. W. Shaw,
iost. gib. ; O. H. Collins (str.), iost. 6lb. ; F . G. Hill (cox.),
* 7st. 71b
1
Berks Station.—Auriol R.C:
V. A. Cornelius, 11st. 2lb. ; P . L.
Wilkins, iost. 31b. ; C. F . Hall, l i s t . ; P . L. Hoodless, i2St. 91b.;
T. A. Savage, i2st. 51b. ; J. de G. Edye, i2St. iolb. ; F . G. Stapley,
iost. iolb. ; F . Lean (str.) iost. iolb. ; L. J. L. Gaul (cox.), gst. . . o

This was one of the best races of the day. The conditions
were slow, about similar to the Christ Church and University
rate, which was earlier in the afternoon, with the wind against
the crews, especially over the second half of the course. Auriol
rowed 21 and 3 9 ! strokes in the half and minute, and Marlow
20 and 38. Auriol led slightly from the start and along the
Island, but in the wind at the top Marlow came up level by the
quarter mile. Below Remenham Marlow were a foot or so to
good, but Auriol came up level at the half mile and appeared
to lead by a couple of feet at Fawley (time, 3mm. 5isec). It was
a fine race, both remaining level past the three-quarter-mile
and mile signals. Between the mile and the bottom of Phyllis
Court wall Marlow spurted well and led. They gained faster
along the wall, and finished a fine race three-quarters of a
length ahead in 7mm. 57sec.

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SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Royal Club 2VTantique de Gand, Belgium : J. Lannoo,
8st. 51b. ; O. Walgraeve, gst. 31b. ; H. Voet, 9St. 131b. ; J. Maes,
gst. 61b. ; O. Delaere, gst. 2lb. ; H. De Bruyne, 11st. ilb. ; E .
Waelput, gst. i o l b . ; J. Haller (str.), iost. 131b. ; R. Van Loo
(cox.), 8st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—Kingston R.C. : G. Angier, iost. ilb. ; J. W. Bradford, u s t . ; S. N. Hayes, iost. 131b. ; A. A. S. Williams, i2St. 71b. ;
B. Wilson, i3st. 41b.; T. C. Kidner, l i s t , i o l b . ; V. Allcard,
iost. 71b. ; C. M. Laing (str.), gst. 71b. ; V. Tooth (cox.), 7St. 71b. o

Kingston led out rowing 21 and 40. The Belgians failed to
settle down very well at first, at the same rate of stroke, and
Kingston were a canvas to the good at the quarter mile. The
Belgians began to go much better against the wind at Remenham, and spurting on the corner, led at Fawley in 3mm. 5isec.
Above Fawley they went away fast, and were half a length in
front at the three-quarter-mile signal. Kingston were now done
with, and Belgium led by one and a quarter lengths at the
mile, and won fairly comfortably by two lengths. Time,
8min. 3sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Cains College, Cambridge : G. H. Ward, iost. ;
C. M. Billington, iost. iolb. ; H. B. Mason, u s t . 51b. ; H . E . H a r t ,
i2st. i2lb. ; R. W. Nichol, i2St. 31b. ; C. W. Beale, u s t . i2lb. ;
E. F . M. King, u s t . 6 l b . ; W. E. Vaudrey (str.), u s t . 31b.;
A. J. M. Clarke (cox.), 8st. 31b.
1
Berks Station.—Trinity College, Dublin : A. G. Wright, iost. 41b. ;
F . J. Charlton, u s t . 41b. ; J. J. Beasley, iost. 131b. ; J. F . Jagoe,
u s t . 2lb. ; G. C. Ballentine, u s t . i2lb. ; H . Banks, i2st. 2lb. ;
F . Apperley, iost. 131b.; C. T. Denroche (str.), u s t . ; C. B. Hayes
(cox.)
o

There was rather more head wind at the start than we had
had previously, but the direction was very uncertain, sometimes
slightly off Bucks and then the next gust would come more
from Berks. They got off very evenly, Caius rowing the slower
stroke of 18 and 35, and Dublin 20 and 38. After a level
minute Caius began to go ahead, and were half a length up at
the quarter-mile signal. They gained steadily and added
another quarter of a length by the half mile, passing Fawley
three-quarters of a length to the good in 3mm. 50sec. Above
Caius were able to get some smooth water and shelter under
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out in the wind. At the mile Caius were going easily, well clear
of Dublin, and won eventually by three lengths in 7mm. 57sec.
EIGHTH

HEAT

Bucks Station.-— Thames R.C. : E. V. Colley, gst. 131b. ; W. B. Long,
iost. 61b.; P . Rought, 11st. 61b.; W. B . Clayton, i2st. 2 l b . ;
F . C. Howard, i3st. 51b. ; O. B. Wallis, l i s t . iolb. ; H . C. Evans,
gst. 131b. ; J. K. Dunlop (str.), l i s t . lib. ; H. Sunley (cox.), gst. 1
Berks Station.—Officers, Royal Engineers : R. W. Cardew, gst. 81b. ;
T. M. M. Penney, 11st. n i b . ; S. F . C. Sweeny, i 2 s t . 81b. ; G. C.
Gowlland, i2st. 91b. ; R. F . A. Hobbs, i3St. 81b. ; A. M. Jackson,
11st. g i b . ; B . K. Young, 11st. i o l b . ; C. E . P . Sankey (str.),
iost. 131b. ; C. D. A. Fenwick (cox.), iost. i l b
o

The Engineers rowed 19 and 37, Thames 19 and 36. At first
the Engineers led, but Thames came up halfway up the Island.
The Engineers were going well, and led at the quarter mile by
a quarter of a length. Thames drew level then, and went by
before the half mile. At the signal Thames were three-quarters
of a length in front, and passed Fawley in 3mm. 49sec. The
Engineers then went to pieces in the wind, and Thames increased
their lead to a length. Thames Jield their lead, and eventually
won by a length and a half in 7mm. 57sec.
NINTH
Berks Station.—St. Catharine's
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C

HEAT

College, Cambridge

1
o

St. Catharine's at 20 and 38 strokes, Thames at 18 and 35,
raced level along the Island. Thames led slightly at the top,
but St. Catharine's were level with them at the quarter mile.
At the faster stroke St. Catharine's gained opposite Remenham
Rectory, and were a canvas in front at the half mile, in spite
of Thames putting in a spurt. The Fawley time was 3mm. 5isec,
and from there St. Catharine's began to go away. However,
Thames came up within a quarter of a length at the three-quarter
mile. At the Remenham Club the " l i f e " died out of the
Thames crew, and St. Catharine's went away, leading by nearly
a length at the mile, and they won by a length and a half in
7mm. 59sec.
TENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge

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Caius at 36 quickly led Sidney at 39, and, gaining along the
Island, led by nearly a length at the quarter mile and one and
a quarter lengths at the half. The Caius crew were much the
steadier forward, and their boat travelled better between the
strokes. They passed Fawley in 3mm. 5osec, and holding a
two lengths' lead from the three-quarter-mile signal to the mile
at not much more than a paddle, won easily by three lengths.
Time, 8min. Mr. Bradshaw umpired in place of Mr. Fletcher.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Marlow R.C

I
o

Jesus at 19 and 36 led Marlow slightly at 20 and 39. At the
quarter mile the college crew were a quarter of a length in front,
but Marlow hung on well, stroke watching Jesus closely all the
time. In the.wind Jesus slightly increased their lead, and
evidently kept the stroke longer when tired. The leaders passed
Fawley in 3mm. 4gsec, and were clear at the three-quarter
mile. Marlow never gave up the stern chase, and spurted a
great many times to the finish, Jesus winning by one and a
quarter lengths in 7mm. 50sec.
TWELFTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Selwyn College, Cambridge : T. H. Irving, iost. n i b . ;
H. R. B . Betton, 11st. ; H . R. Hubble, n s t . n i b . ; R. H. Murray,
I2st. 31b.; N . K. Balshaw, i2St. 51b. ; R. V. Burrowes, n s t . 61b.;
W. R. Irving, i 2 s t . ; F . Gidney (str.), n s t . 41b. ; F . L. Tempest
(cox.), 8st. 81b
1
Bucks Station.—Royal Club Nantique de Gand, Belgium
o

Selwyn rowed 21 and 40, the Belgians 21 and 39 at the start.
Selwyn soon showed in front, and were clear at the quarter mile,
to every one's surprise. At the half mile Selwyn were two and
a half lengths in front, and reached Fawley in 3mm. 45 sec. The
Belgians apparently could not travel against the wind, and
the race became a procession, Selwyn winning by two and a
quarter lengths in 7mm. 52sec.
THIRTEENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge
Berks Station.—Selwyn College, Cambridge

I
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Selywn at 21 and 41 led Caius at 17 and 35, and were half
a length up at the quarter mile. Caius, however, decreased their

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lead to a canvas at the half mile, and gained steadily.
passed Fawley level in 3mm. 30sec, and were in the
position at the three-quarter mile. It was a great race,
spurting well in turns. In a ding-dong finish Caius won
quarter of a length. Time, 7mm. i5sec
FOURTEENTH

349
They
same
both
by a

HEAT

Berks Station.—Jesus College, Cambridge
Bucks Station.—St. Catharine's College, Cambridge

1
o

Jesus rowed 20 and 39, St. Catharine's 19 and 37, in the
opening half and minute. Jesus took a slight lead from the start,
and were a quarter of a length to the good at the quarter mile.
Swinging out well in the following wind, they'* managed to
stay the same in front at the half, passing Fawley in 3mm. 35sec.
It was a good race on. At the mile St. Catharine's spurted
well, and nearly came up level, but Jesus kept their heads,
and, spurting well at the finish, won by one and a half lengths.
Time, 7mm. 2isec.
FINAL

HEAT

Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge : G. H. Ward, i o s t . ; C. M.
Billington, iost. iolb. ; H. B. Mason, 11st. 51b.; H . E . Hart,
12st. i2lb. ; R. W. Nichol, i2st. 31b. ; C. W. Beale, l i s t . i 2 l b . ;
E. F . M. King, 11st. 61b.; W. E. Vawdrey (str.), l i s t . 31b.;
A. J. M. Clarke (cox.), 8st. 31b
1
Bucks Station.—Jesus College,, Cambridge : H. J. Boyton, l i s t . ;
G. G. White, 11st. 31b. ; J. D. Maitland, i 2 s t . 5 l b . ; J. W. L.
Napier, i 2 s t . ; A. G. Cameron, 11st. ; W. M. Hoyte, i2st. 41b.;
W. Stobart, 11st. n i b . ; R. L. Murray (str.), iost. I2lb. ; O. F .
Ross (cox.), 8st. 71b
o

Caius at the slower stroke (19 and 36J) led Jesus, rowing
21 and 40 in the first half and minute. At the upper end of
Temple Island Jesus drew up slightly, but were just half a
length down at the quarter mile. Past Remenham Caius went
the faster, and led by two-thirds of a length at the half mile.
On the corner Jesus spurted, and came up to half a length at
Fawley (time, 3mm. 38sec). Caius were still half a length
in front at the three-quarter-mile signal, and spurting above,
gained another quarter of a length at the mile. Jesus spurted
well there, but dropped back again at the bottom of the wall,
Caius winning by three-quarters of a length in 7mm. 27sec.

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STEWARDS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. A. Swann, 11st. n i b . ; G. L. Thomson, i2St. l i b . ; C. E. V. Buxton, i2st. 31b. ; R. C. Bourne (str.
and steers), lost, gib
1
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : J. Beresford (steers), iost. 31b. ;
K. Vernon, 11st. 41b.; E. L. W a t t s , i2st. 81b.; Bruce Logan
(str.), i3st
o

Leander started.at 21 and 35, Thames 21 and 40. At first
Thames led, but they were level at the quarter mile, then
Leander, keeping long though not steering as well as Thames,
took a lead of half a length at the half mile. Leander passed
Fawley three-quarters of a length in front (time, 3mm. 43sec),
and were nearly a length at the three-quarters of a mile. Logan
spurted and was well backed up, but Bourne kept long and
was a length and a half to the good at the mile. Thames made
a great effort until the finish, but Leander had their measure
and won by two lengths. Time, 7mm. 45 sec.
FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Leander Club : A. Swann, 11st. u l b . ; G. L. Thomson,
i2St. l i b . ; C. E . V. Buxton, i2St. 31b.; R. C. Bourne (str. and
steers), iost. 91b
1
Bucks Station.—Maimer Ruder-Verein,
Mayence, Germany;
W.
Furthmann, iost. 71b.; L. Eismayer (steers), i3st. i2lb. ; O. Cordes,
i4St.; J. Fremersdorf (str.), 11st. 2lb
°

Leander rowed 22 and 41, Mainzer 21 and 40 from the start.
The Germans steered badly, or would have gained more than
a quarter length to the quarter mile. In the wind they had
more shelter than Leander, who, however, steered a very good
course, rowing the slower stroke of the two. At the half mile
the Germans were a length ahead, and reached Fawley just
clear in 3mm. 4isec. Directly after they steered badly, and
Leander at a long, steady stroke pushed the Germans along
very hard a length ahead. Mainzer managed to hold their
length to the mile, but then Bourne began to spurt, and coming
up fast, the German No. 3 collapsed at the bottom of Phyllis
Court wall, and they stopped. Leander finished alone, winning
a fine race in 7mm. 52sec.

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VISITORS' CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret Boat Club (St. John's College), Cambridge ; W. A. MacFadyen, 11st. 61b.; D. A. G. B . Ryley, i2st. 41b. ;
G. L. Day, iost. 41b. ; D. I. Day (str. and steers), 11st
1
Bucks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford: J. A. Paton, l i s t . 31b.;
F . E . Marriott, 11st. i o l b . ; L. E. P. Grubb, 11st. 61b.; G. H. Bailey
(str. and steers), 11st. 41b
o

Lady Margaret at 36 a minute soon led Brasenose at 40.
They were a length in front at the quarter mile, and rowing
in good form went right away from Brasenose. L.M.B.C. led
at Fawley by i j lengths in 3mm. 56sec, and from there it was
a procession, L.M.B.C. winning easily in 8min. 10 sec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C. (St. John's College), Cambridge :
W. A. MacFadyen, 11st. 61b.; D. A. G. B. Ryley, i2st. 41b.;
G. L. Day, iost. 41b.; D. I. Day (str. and steers), 11st
1
Berks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : J. G. Stilwell, iost. ;
W. L. F . Browne, l i s t . n i b . ; C. Madigan, i2st. 61b. ; L. S. Campbell (str. and steers), 11st. 2lb
o

L.M.B.C, rowing 20 and 39, got away at once from Magdalen
at 20 and 37. They led by a length at the quarter mile, and
being much the better together, were some three lengths away
at the half. Time to Fawley was 4mm. 5sec. In the end
L.M.B.C. won easily in 8min. 26sec.
WYFOLD CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—Union R.C., Nottingham : A. J. Shaw (steers),
iost. 61b.; R. T. Farnsworth, iost. 51b.; R. Swift, 11st. iolb. ;
J. Shaw (str.), 11st. 41b
1
Berks Station.—Brasenose College, Oxford ; J. A. Paton, 11st. 31b. ;
F . E. Marriott, 11st. i o l b . ; L. E. P . Grubb, l i s t . 61b. ; G. H. Bailey
(str. and steers), 11st. 41b
o

Both crews rowed 21 and 40 strokes in the half and minute.
Brasenose not being at all well together, steered rather badly,
but Nottingham also were none too good at keeping a straight
course. Nottingham went a bit the faster, and led at the quarter
mile by half a length. Brasenose then settled down and came

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up a bit at Remenham, but were again half a length to the bad
at Fawley (time, 4mm. i2sec). Above Nottingham began to
go better, and in the more sheltered station of the two led by
three-quarters of a length at the three-quarter mile and half a
length clear at the mile. Brasenose rowed pluckily, but were
not well enough together to steer straight, and Nottingham won
by two and a half lengths in 8min. 46sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C. : P. Beresford (steers), gst. 2lb. ;
V. G. Teale, iost. 5 l b . ; P . Rought, l i s t . 6lb. ; O. B . Wallis (str.),
11st. iolb
1
Berks Station.—London Hospital R.C. : C. Grantham Hill, iost. ;
J. C. Russell, i2st. 131b. ; J. R. K. Penning (steers), i3st. 71b. ;
K. J. Yeo (str.), iost. i2lb
o

London Hospital rowed 18 and 33, Thames 20 and 39 in the
opening half and minute. Hospital led out, but at the upper
end of the Island Thames came up and were no more than a
quarter of a length behind at the first signal. Thames, rowing
the faster stroke, took the lead before Remenham, but touched
the piles, and coming out from them the blades of the two crews
overlapped. After that Hospital appeared to give up, and
Thames went away fast; leading by three-quarters of a length
at the half mile and a length at Fawley (time, 4mm. 15sec).
At the three-quarter mile Thames were clear, and crossed over
to Berks, their steering being very erratic. At the mile Thames
were three-quarters of a length clear, and won by a length and
a quarter, in spite of wanderirig all over the course. Time,
8min. 58sec.
THIRD

HEAT

Berks Station.—London R.C. : T. McK. Hughes, iost. i2lb. ;
H . L u m b (steers), iost. iolb. ; F . S. Laskey, i2st. ; M. S. Ell (str.),
11st. 61b
1
Bucks Station.—Magdalen College, Oxford : J. G. Stilwell, iost. ;
W. L. F . Browne, 11st. n i b . ; C. Madigan, i2st. 61b.; L. S.
Campbell (str. and steers), 11st. 2lb
o

The London four proved much too fast for Magdalen in this,
the last heat of the day. Starting at 38 to Magdalen's 33, they
went right away and led by nearly three lengths at the quarter
mile. Magdalen were so badly together that the boat would

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not run straight, and they lost lengths by steering.
London won easily in 8min. 37sec.
FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C. (St. John's
Bucks Station.—Thames R.C

Eventually

College), Cambridge 1
o

Lady Margaret led by a length passing Fawley (3mm. 55sec.)
and won by three lengths in 8min. 9sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—-London R.C
Berks Station.—Union R.C, Nottingham

1
o

London led by three-quarters of a length at a quarter mile,
and at Fawley had two lengths lead in 3mm. 56sec. Union
spurted well, but were beaten by one and a half lengths in
8min. gsec.
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—London R.C. : T. McK. Hughes, iost. 12lb. ;
H . L u m b (steers), iost. iolb. ; F . S. Laskey, i2st. ; M. S. Ell (str.),
l i s t . 61b
1
Berks Station.—Lady Margaret B.C. (St. John's College), Cambridge :
R. H . W. Cobbold (steers), 11st. 5 l b . ; P . Corder, i2st. gib. ; R. W.
Urie, i2st. 41b. ; S. L. Higgs (str.), 11st. i2lb
o

L.M.B.C. started at 18 and 36, London at 20 and 38. The
Cambridge four hit London soon after the start, the latter being
slightly ahead at the time. This spoilt the L.M.B.C. steering,
and at the quarter mile London were three-quarters of a
length ahead. At the half mile the same separated them.
Fawley was reached in 4mm. 7sec, and at the three-quartermile signal London led by a length. It was a good race, L.M.B.C.
always pressing London on. The latter passed the mile about
half a length clear, and won by one and a quarter lengths.
Time, 8min. 35sec.
SILVER GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE CUP
FIRST

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : E . G. Williams (steers),
I2st. 131b. ; C. R. Le Blanc Smith (str.), i2st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—W. P . Newman, iost. g i b . ; G. L. Thomson (str.
and steers), i2st. lib
o

Thomson and partner at 19 and 37 in the first half and
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minute led slightly for some few strokes, Smith starting at 19
and 34. The Third Trinity pair, however, soon came up and
took the lead before the upper end of Temple Island, and were
half a length in front at the quarter mile. Going much the
better above, they were over a length ahead at the half mile,
and passed Fawley in 4mm. 24sec. Above Thomson pulled his
partner across the river and followed behind Smith and Williams
on the Bucks station. Third Trinity were going easily, and
passed the mile two lengths ahead, and won slowing down by a
length and a quarter. Time, gmin. igsec.
SECOND

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge
1
Berks Station/—Kingston R.C. : A. F . Jacob, iost. 51b. ; C. M. Stuart
(str. and steers), 11st
o
THIRD

HEAT

Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge: A. A. Swann, 11st. n i b . ;
S. E. Swann (str. and steers), 11st. gib
1
Berks Station.—Caius College, Cambridge : E . F . Hulme King,
11st. 61b. ; W. E. Vaudrey, l i s t . 31b
o
FINAL HEAT
Bucks Station.—Trinity Hall, Cambridge: A. A. Swann, l i s t . n i b . ;
S. E. Swann (str. and steers), l i s t , gib
i
Berks Station.—Third Trinity, Cambridge : E. G. Williams (steers),
i2St. 131b. ; R. Le Blanc-Smith (str.), i2St. i2lb
o

They were level for some strokes, Third rowing 35 to Hall's
38 ; then Hall began to move faster, and were nearly clear at
the first signal. It was a good race, the long, steady stroke of
the old Etonians kept them from falling further astern, and at
Fawley (time, 4mm. igsec.) they had come up to three-quarters
of a length. The Swanns, rowing neatly and in good style,
just managed to clear Third at the mile, and, stalling off a fine
spurt by Le Blanc Smith along the Wall, won by a length in
9mm. 2sec,

DIAMOND CHALLENGE SCULLS
FIRST HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. M. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 11st
Berks Station.-—G. T. Allen, Newry R.C, Ireland, i2St. 51b

1
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355

A light breeze was blowing off the Berks bank on the morning
of the first day, but hardly enough to stir the flags. Stuart
had very little to do, and easily beat Allen, the Irish
sculler. The first named, starting at 20 and 35, immediately
led the Irishman at i 8 | and 33, being a quarter of a length
clear water in front at the first signal-box. Going very easily
from Remenham at 22 a minute, Stuart passed Fawley in
4mm. 25sec, and eventually paddled in half a length ahead in
9min. 22sec.
SECOND H E A T
Bucks Station.—E. G. Williams, Vikings Club, i2st. 131b
o
Berks Station.—C. R. Le Blanc Smith, Third Trinity,
Cambridge,
I2St. I2lb
O

Both scullers got off at the same rate, viz. 19 and 35, in the
first half and full minute. They kept almost level at first, with
Williams slightly leading up Temple Island. Near the top
Smith narrowly escaped taking the piles, but came out again,
losing about a quarter of a length. At the first signal Williams
was half a length to the good, and went away a little more above,
passing Fawley in 4mm. 6sec, a bare length ahead. Smith came
up again somewhat opposite the Remenham Club, but at the
mile Williams was just clear, and, sculling in the better style,
won a hard race by half a length only, Le Blanc Smith pressing
him right to the end. Time, 8min. 36sec.
THIRD HEAT
Bucks Station.—D. H. L. Gollan, Thames R.C., 11st. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—R. W. M. Arbuthnot, Third Trinity,
Cambridge,
iost. iolb
0

Arbuthnot, at 34, led at first, Gollan getting away rather
badly at 33, in the first minute. The old Third Trinity man
led along Temple Island, but at the quarter mile Gollan had drawn
up level. Further on Gollan took a slight lead, and was a canvas
in front at the half mile, reaching Fawley Court Boathouse first
in 4mm. I3sec. The Thames man was half a length in front
at the three-quarter-mile signal, and, sculling longer than
Arbuthnot, held a lead of three-quarters at the mile. Arbuthnot
sculled pluckily, and spurted very well opposite the inclosure,
but Gollan had his measure, winning a good race by threequarters of a length in 8min. 40sec.

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FOURTH HEAT
Berks Station.— J. B. Ayer, Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A., i2St. 81b. . . 1
Bucks Station.—R. Gould, Jesus College, Cambridge, I2st
o

Both started at a moderate rate of stroke, Ayer 16 and 30,
Gould 19 and 33. The American soon showed in front, and,
sculling long and easily, led by half a length at the upper end
of Temple Island. He increased his lead to the first signal, where
he was a length ahead. The American crossed to Bucks at
Remenham, being a length clear, but afterwards went back again.
Gould spurted, and came up, but at the half mile was about two
lengths behind. The time to Fawley was 4mm. I2sec, and the
American appeared to be going easily, sculling a longer stroke
than Gould. At the three-quarter mile the Jesus man was a
length and a quarter behind, and at the mile one and a half.
Both spurted in past the inclosure, Ayer winning by two lengths
in 8min. 44sec.
FIFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como,
i4St. iolb
Berks Station.—E. D. P . Pinks, London R.C., i2St. lib

Italy,
1
o

The Italian started well at 19 and 34, but Pinks at 18 and ^
led him along the Island. At the upper end Sinigaglia struck
the piles, but went on a length and a quarter behind. The
Italian spurted, and gained on Pinks, and nearly got level at
the half mile, but steered badly again. The time to Fawley was
4mm. I5sec, Pinks slightly ahead. Sinigaglia was sculling
very finely, and at the three-quarter mile led by a quarter of a
length. He, however, came over too far to Berks, and Pinks
drove him out. It was a great race nearly to the mile, but Pinks
was now done, and Sinigaglia had a length and a quarter's
lead there. The Italian sculled finely in to the finish, winning
by two lengths in 8min. 52sec.
SIXTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—R. Dibble, Don R.C., Toronto, Canada, I3st
Berks Station.—F. F . V. Scrutton, Vikings Club, i2St. 71b

1
o

Dibble, at the slow stroke of 18 and 29, led Scrutton at 19 and
34. He was one and a half lengths in front at the first signal,
going very strongly. Dibble, steering well, easily kept his lead.
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the previous evening, had had its balance and steering qualities
spoilt. At any rate, he appeared to do little after i j min.,
Dibble winning easily in gmin. 4sec.
SEVENTH HEAT
Berks Station.—G. C. Fripp, Agecroft R.C., Manchester, l i s t . 31b. . . 1
Bucks Station.—W. T. Gardiner, Union B.C., Boston,
U.S.A.,
i3st. 41b
o

Fripp, at 18 and 33, was led at first by the American, sculling
17 and 32, but went up level at the quarter mile. The heavier
man scored against the wind, but Fripp, by good sculling, was
a length and a quarter in front at Fawley (time, 4mm. 32sec).
The wind was quite strong, and Fripp kept quietly ahead,
Gardiner making efforts to get up level. At the mile Fripp
had two lengths in hand, and won eventually by that distance
in 9mm. I7sec.
EIGHTH HEAT
Berks Station.—J. L. Tann, Thames R.C., 11st. n i b
Bucks Station.—P. Withington, Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A.,

1
i3st. 31b. o

Tann got away the better at 17 and 31, Withington sculling
the same rate. The Thames man was a length ahead at the
first signal. The distance between them remained the same at
the half mile and at Fawley (time, 4mm. 2o,sec.). The wind was
very strong up to the three-quarter mile, and Tann led there
by two lengths. Below the mile Withington spurted, and got
within one and a half lengths, but Tann had his measure, and
won eventually by one and a half lengths in gmin. 24sec.
NINTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—E. G. Williams, Vikings Club, i2st. 131b
1
Berks Station.—G. C. Fripp, Agecroft R.C., Manchester, l i s t . 31b. . . o

r Fripp led for about ten strokes in spite of a bad start, then
Williams took the lead along Temple Island. The starting rate
was Williams 17 and 31, Fripp 19 and 35 strokes in the first
half and minute. The old Third Trinity Blue sculled long and
steadily against the wind and drew away, leading by a length
at the quarter mile and a length and a half at the half mile.
The wind was stronger round the bend, and from the threequarter mile to the finish Williams was able to get some shelter
along the booms, although he twice got too near and nearly
lost thereby. The time to Fawley was 4mm. 30sec, After the

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three-quarter mile Fripp started to spurt, and went up, Williams
touching the booms below the mile, where they were dead level.
It was a fine race in, but Williams, in the more sheltered station,
took the lead along the wall. He nearly stopped owing to being
too near the booms close to the finish, and only won by 4ft.
Time, 9mm. 29sec.
TENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como,
Italy,
i4St. iolb
1
Berks Station.—J. B. Ayer, Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A., i2St. 81b. o

Ayer sculled 16 and 30, Sinigaglia 17 and 31. The American
sculled very well, and led out, having three-quarters of a length
at the top of the Island and half a length at the quarter mile.
At Remenham the Italian came up dead level, and they passed
the half mile so. At Fawley (time, 4mm. 35sec.) the Italian
came right across to Berks, and only escaped a foul by being
just enough in front. He continued sculling along the Berks
station, and the American made a good effort to drive him out
about opposite the Remenham Club. The American was now
done, and Sinigaglia, sculling ahead of him, passed the mile a
length and a half ahead. Ayer continued pluckily to the end,
but was beaten by three lengths in 9mm. 30sec.
ELEVENTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—R. Dibble, Don R.C., Toronto, Canada, I3st
Berks Station.—J. Laurence Tann, Thames R.C., 11st. n i b

1
o

Dibble took the lead along the Island, sculling 32, but Tann
was by no means left at the same rate of stroke. At the quarter
mile the Canadian was a length ahead. Both were sculling long
and steadily at 28 a minute against the wind to Fawley (time,
4mm. 24sec), the Canadian holding his length's lead. The same
distance separated them to the finish, Tann sculling in good form,
and keeping the crack Canadian going all the way. Time,
8min. 58sec.
TWELFTH HEAT
Bucks Station.—C. M. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, l i s t
Berks Station.—D. H. L. Gollan, Thames R.C., l i s t . I2lb

1
o

Gollan started at 17 and 32, Stuart 20 and 37, strokes in the
half and first minute. Both went steadily against the head

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wind, Stuart being just clear at the top of the Island and one
and a half lengths at the quarter mile. Some strong gusts of
wind came down river while this race was on, but they kept long,
and both sculled in good shape. Stuart reached Fawley in
4mm. 29'sec, and above went fairly easily, holding Gollan
without great effort. The Kingston sculler was a length and a
quarter in front at the mile. Over the last piece Gollan made
a good effort to get on terms, but Stuart had the pace of him,
and won, slowing up, by a length in gmin. 23sec.
THIRTEENTH

HEAT

Berks Station.—C. M. Stuart
Bucks Station.—E. G. Williams

1
o

Starting at 21 and 39, Stuart led Williams at 18 and 33, the
latter having touched the pile at the twelfth stroke. Stuart
led by a length at the quarter mile. He had command of a
faster rate of stroke than Williams, who otherwise was sculling
extremely well. Williams, however, was rather uncertain in
his steering, and had to come out suddenly twice about the half
mile. Here Stuart led by two lengths, and reached Fawley
in 4mm. usee. The course was fast in the wind, drawing
behind over the last half. At the three-quarter mile Stuart was
a length and a half in front and the same at the mile. He
won, slowing down the last few strokes, by a length and a
quarter in 8min. 45sec.
FOURTEENTH
Bucks Station.—G. Sinigaglia (Italy)
Berks Station.—R. Dibble (Canada)

HEAT
1
o

The Canadian led along Island by half a length, but they
were level at the quarter mile. Sinigaglia sculled very finely,
and led by half a length at the half mile. He came across from
the corner in front of Dibble. The Italian was just too fast
for the Canadian to catch him, and in a hard race to the mile
kept his length's lead, washing the Canadian all the way. After
the mile the Canadian cracked, and the Italian sculled in five
lengths ahead in 8min. 33sec. Dibble upset at the finish, and
was rescued by a Thames Conservancy launch.

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FINAL HEAT
Berks Station.—Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como,
i4St. iolb
Bucks Station.—C. M. Stuart, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, l i s t

Italy,
1
o

There was a slight Bushes wind, but little advantage in the
station. However, the head wind was undoubtedly in favour
of the heavier man. The Italian sculled 19 and 35 to Stuart's
20 and 37, the latter jumping away at the start. Near the
quarter mile Sinigaglia touched the piles, and Stuart led there
by two lengths. Neither was steering too well, but Stuart
straightened up again before the half mile. Sinigaglia was
going very hard to close up the gap, Stuart being one and a half
lengths ahead there. The Italian spurted and got nearly level
at Fawley (time, 4mm. i6sec), but Stuart, spurting, was half
a length away at the three-quarter mile. It was a grand race
to the mile. Stuart, sculling finely, spurted and washed the
Italian for some way, both being well out in the centre of the
course. At the mile Stuart only had a canvas lead, but stuck
in front gamely some way further before he stopped, completely
rowed out. The Italian finished the course alone, having had just
about as much as he could do with. Time, 9mm.

CHAPTER
HENLEY,

III

1915-1918

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Kpw&crdwv /caret drjfjLov, oaoi ir&pos ei<rlv dpiaroi.1

THERE was a rather wistful sound about the words ' racing at
Henley' during the four strange years of tension which ended
in November 1918 ; and at the cheery little meetings (attended
by Radley, Shrewsbury, Beaumont, Bedford, and the R.M.C.,
Sandhurst) which the Eton Boat Club organized to encourage
the boys and keep alive the sport, there was hardly any one
present between the ages of nineteen and fifty-one, with the
exception of a few soldiers on leave from the front. Six of
the Eton boys we saw rowing on one occasion, together with two
from Beaumont and three from Shrewsbury, fell after they had
reached their regiments and carried out upon a sterner battlefield
some of the lessons they brought away from Henley. Except
the boxing at Aldershot at the end of March 1918, when scores
of competitors were fighting in France within forty-eight hours,
I can remember nothing quite like the Henley racing of 1915.
I9 J 5
In 1915 two races took place on July 3 over a shortened Henley
course, about a mile, from near the top of Temple Island to the
bottom of PhyUis Court wall. Mr. C. M. Pitman, O.U.B.C.,
umpired from a steam launch. The first was started at 3.30 p.m.,
and Eton beat Shrewsbury by four lengths in 6min. 40sec.
The second took place about half an hour later, but the start
1
' Come, let us draw down a black ship to the fair salt sea/ for her first
voyage, and let them choose fifty and two noble youths throughout the
township who have proved themselves heretofore the best.'—Od. viii. 34.

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was not quite so near the island, though the leader in both races
passed Fawley in exactly the same time (2min. 30sec). In this,
Eton's second eight beat Beaumont by three-quarters of a length
in faster time.
ETON v. S H R E W S B U R Y
Berks Station.—Eton College : P. H. G. H. S. Hartley, iost. 61b. ;
M. V. Buxton, u s t . ; E. R. Chadwyck-Healey, l i s t . ; A. Lubbock,
l i s t . gjlb. ; A. J. Salisbury-Jones, i2st. 3jlb. ; P. J. Ellison,
u s t . 2lb. ; R. R. Brocklebank, i2St. ioflb. ; R. H. R. Champernowne (str.), iost. 3Jib. ; J. E. M. Bland (cox.), 6st. 41b
1
Bucks Station.—Shrewsbury School : G. B. Cotterell, gst. 2 lb. ;
D. C. Hair, iost. 5^1b. ; R. Moore, gst. 12lb. ; P. W. Pearson,
iost. iolb. ; E. W. Thompstone, u s t . 9Jib. ; J. E. Pugh, gst. 131b. ;
H. C. Irvine, gst. 2lb. ; A. W. Allan (str.), 8st. 10Jib. ; P. G. S.
Oliver (cox.), 5st. iolb.
o

Shrewsbury rowed a slightly faster stroke (41) in the first
minute; but Eton gained at once (at 40) and led by half a
length past Remenham ; soon after, Eton dropped to 30 and
were clear in less than three minutes. Eton then increased their
lead and won by four lengths in 6min. 40sec. There were no piles
on the course and the wind was blowing up stream, so there was
no advantage in either station, but the Eton College Chronicle
records that " as a crew, Shrewsbury had been handicapped by
losing their captain only a few days before." Apart from being
much lighter, Shrewsbury, I am informed, had to borrow a boat
from Eton's second crew, and alter their stretchers at the Leander
raft, having no further opportunity of trying her than was
furnished by the paddle down to the start of the race.
ETON SECOND EIGHT v. BEAUMONT COLLEGE
Berks Station.—Eton College II:
F. R. Warre, gst. 131b. ; B. S.
Close, l i s t . ; G. P. Noble, iost. I2lb. ; R. R. Byrne, l i s t . 2lb. ;
C. Monckton, u s t . 31b.; C. H. Priestley, l i s t . i 2 l b . ; D. R. Brocklebank, u s t . 2 l b . ; W. H. Gladstone (str.), iost. 2lb. ; A. T.
Kennedy (cox.), 7st. 31b
1
Bucks Station.—Beaumont College : J. Thomas, 8st. 71b. ; B. Bicknell,
gst. 2lb. ; M. Lacayo, 9St. iolb. ; F . Rivas, u s t . 61b. ; L. Rivas,
12st. 41b. ; F. Russi, l i s t . 71b. ; R. Pigou, gst. 61b. ; H. Eyre (str.),
u s t . 31b. ; J. R. Mcdonnell (cox.), 8st. 31b
o

This was a much closer race than the last, which is perhaps
reflected in the fact that the time was eight seconds faster, though
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Though Eton had the better of the start, there was nothing in
it till Fawley had been passed after two and a half minutes'
rowing ; and there Eton just got clear. But in another two
minutes Beaumont went for them very gamely and would have
got closer than half a length but for the wash of a Conservancy
launch which bothered them for a bit. At the bottom of
Phyllis Court wall the boats were as nearly as possible level;
but Eton spurted well in the Berks station and drew away to win
by three quarters of a length in 6min. 32sec. Those who remembered Beaumont's race against Eton's best crew at the Henley
Royal Regatta of I9i4> when they held their bigger rivals to
halfway in a head wind, were not surprised to see that Eton's
second eight had to do all they knew to win, and that it was
chiefly owing to their stroke that they did so. It may be recalled
that in the fifth heat for the Ladies' in 1914, Eton and Beaumont
got to Fawley only a second slower than Harvard had done in
beating Leander for the Grand. Great credit should be given
to Mr. Pazolt for coaching Beaumont so well. A particularly
sad fact about this second race of 1915 is that Eton's stroke
(Wi H. Gladstone) and No. 2 (B. S. Close) both lost their lives
in the war afterwards, as did Priestley and Monckton; while
R. R. Brocklebank and Champernowne, in the first crew, also
fell. In addition to these, Bicknell and Eyre of the Beaumont
crew died on active service, as did Hair, Moore, and Pugh from
Shrewsbury.
1916
This year Eton again had two races, against Radley and
Beaumont, early in July. A good feature in the Eton rowing
was a visible approach towards redemption from that tendency
to overreach of shoulders which during the last decade seemed
to be working its way into the style not only of Eton but also
of Oxford. The Radley wrist-and-arm work was very good, the
arm-recovery being especially smart, and reminding one of the
best elasticity of those Eton eights of the sixties and seventies
which were coached by Dr. Warre. The sliding of both crews
(with one exception, who shall be nameless) was good, and if
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I should have appraised the four stern oars of Eton one and all
as good and likely candidates for Blues. Old Etonian oarsmen's
names can be read again in this new generation. The Eton
captain, No. 6, is the son of the celebrated Colonel W. A. Ellison
who rowed bow in the fine Oxford eight of 1878, stroked Leander
to win the Grand in 1880, and won the Goblets as a historic and
model pair with the late Mr. T. Cottenham Edwards-Moss.
Radley had four promising oars in the after-part of the boat.
They were much younger than their opponents, and in weight
were a fraction more than a stone per man lighter, while their
coxswain was gib. heavier. The race was started at about
Remenham Gate (rather over two minutes for a fast crew), so that
the time (4mm. 58sec.) in which Eton won showed quite respectable
pace to the usual winning-post. Though Radley were centreseated (which I never like), they never showed a trace of screwing,
but suffered more from the head wind than might have been
expected.
ETON v. R A D L E Y
Bucks Station.—Eton : R. H. R. Champernowne (bow), 11st. iflb. j
H. Peake, iost. i2lb. ; G. P. Noble, 11st. 71b.; T. M. Nussey,
iost. 9jlb. ; D. R. Brocklebank, i2St. 2lb. ; P. J. M. Ellison,
l i s t . olb. ; M. V. Buxton, i2st. 2Jib. ; W. H. Gladstone (str.),
l i s t . 2 Jib. ; J. E. M. Bland (cox.), 7st. 81b.
I
Berks Station.—Radley : J. W. Murray (bow), gst. ; M. C. Ellis, gst. ;
D. E. B. Manning, iost. loflb. ; E. W. Langhorne, gst. 3flb. ;
S. R. Garnar, l i s t . 3Jib. ; C. Urwick, iost. 8Jib. ; L. L. S. Thole,
iost. 11 J i b . ; D. W. K. Gordon (str.), 11st 2 Jib. ; A. J. Rea (cox.),
8st. 31b
2

At about half-past two Radley got off smartly, and seemed to
lead Eton a few feet for half a minute, by which time they were
breasting Fawley Court Boathouse. Eton rowed about 40 to
the minute and Radley at 39. After this point the greater
strength of Eton told very materially, and they drew away fast,
settling down to about 35 or even 34 to the minute, and keeping
excellent form. Radley maintained good style, but were physically outclassed, and Eton won comfortably by three and a
half lengths in 4mm. 58secs. This time (even allowing for the
shortness of the course enabling the crews to put in a greater
proportion of sprinting than would have been the case over
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stream and a head breeze were combining against them. It
maybe assumed that if the full course had been rowed, the last
half-mile would have been traversed more slowly from fatigue,
but, all things considered, the performance reads as about
equivalent to a 7mm. 20sec. full course, and under adverse
conditions of wind and water. The Eton crew would have
shown up well in any year, and would have been very good
indeed had they been of full age. Especial care had evidently
been bestowed on eradicating the fault of overreaching, which
is, to my mind, most harmful to any boys' crew. Mr. C. M.
Pitman, O.U.B.C., officiated as Umpire from a launch. Mr.
S. M. Bruce, C.U.B.C. (coach of the Jesus eight at Ghent which
lost so heavily in the war), was Judge.
The surprise of the afternoon was the form in which Mr. Pazolt
had coached Beaumont, who looked more comfortable in their
boat and rowed an easier style (like some of the best metropolitan
eights) than I have seen in any crew of their class for years.
They quite held their own until the full force of breeze and
current came against them, and sometimes looked faster than
Eton's second eight, doing the distance only ten seconds slower
than the senior race. They were much the lighter crew, and
their body form was decidedly neat. They rowed a longer
stroke than Eton, especially in the middle of the race, but their
weak point was want of smart grip of the water at the beginning
of the stroke. Eton made up for some want of reach by excellent
catch of the beginning, which served them in good stead. The
severity of head wind may be some excuse for the stroke getting
a bit short half-way up. Their stroke was a son of the old amateur
champion sculler, G. B. Kennedy, of the famous Kingston R.C.
Among the Eton crew was a son of the celebrated Guy Nickalls.
ETON SECOND EIGHT v. BEAUMONT COLLEGE
Berks Station.—Eton College II:
T. L. McC. Lonsdale (bow),
gst. 12 Jib. ; R. G. Barker, 11st. i j l b . ; G. Nickerson, iost. n i b . ;
G. O. Nickalls, 11st i j l b . ; A. E. C. Tennyson-d'Eyncourt, i2St. 2lb. ;
W. L. F. Tennyson-d'Eyncourt, i2st. lib. ; D. R. H. Gwynne,
iost. 3-flb. ; P. G. Kennedy (str.), iost. i o j l b . ; the Hon. C. W.
Baillie-Hamilton (cox.), 8st
.'
1
Bucks Station.—Beaumont College : M. Sidney Smith (bow), iost. 31b. ;
M. Legrand, iost. gib. ; K. MacCarthy Morrogh, iost. 2lb. ;
F. Ancion, iost. n i b . ; J. Hetherington, 11st. 81b.; B. Bicknell,

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iost. 2lb. ; M. Lacayo, iost. iolb. ;
8st. 131b. ; E. Eugster (cox.), yst. 51b

R. J. Macdonnell (str.),
2

The second match of the day was a much more closely contested affair than its predecessor. It was over the same course.
The wind had, if anything, freshened, and had moved a point or
so westward, giving the Bucks station a certain amount of relative
shelter. Out in midstream and close to the Berks bank the
wind had much force against the leeward boat. Eton got off the
more smartly, and maybe had a few feet to the good off Fawley
Court Boathouse. The two crews were practically alongside of
each other right up to the lower end of Phyllis Court wall,
Beaumont now and then spurting to get level with or even to
lead Eton for a bit, and then Eton stalling them off by a counterrush and quicken. During the last minute of the course the
wind suddenly lulled, and was lighter than earlier in the day.
Eton sprinted home the faster, drawing a definite lead at last,
and winning apparently by about their own length as viewed
from the Umpire's boat, but I understand that the official fiat
was half a length. Time, 5mm. 8sec.
1917

This year Eton raced Shrewsbury and Beaumont on June 27
in fine weather. Mr. C. M. Pitman umpired, and Mr. Hellyer
(not quite recovered from his experiences in the Royal Flying
Corps) was Judge, with Colonel J. B. Rosher (no lighter, though
very fit) to assist him. From Eton, of course, Mr. de Havilland
came with his boys, and Mr. Guy Nickalls, whose son seems to
be following in his victorious footsteps. Mr. Gilbert Kennedy,
Mr. W. B. Woodgate, and others were on the launch or on the
bank. It was naturally a quiet meeting, but a thoroughly
pleasant one.
The Eton eight had a good grip of the water and fairly level
time. They were weaker than the usual Ladies' Plate crew,
as only two had reached eighteen years of age. In the middle
of the boat No. 6 was in a class by himself and rowed well, but
did not seem very fit. Seven rowed hard, but was not accurately
with stroke. The crew was not properly keyed up and evidently
suffered from want of practice—which could not be helped. In

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the Shrewsbury crew No. 6 would be quite good with more
practice, and No. 7 also showed promise of first-rate form in
the future. Their stroke reached out well forward, but was a
bit short at the finish, using his arms too much. The Eton crews
were neither of them up to form, and very much shorter than
we should have liked to see—their work looked too low ; and
their second eight showed very bad time indeed. The Beaumont
No. 7 was excellent for his weight, and their stroke was good.
But I cannot too highly commend the fact that the racing was
held as it was, for it is on boys like these that the future of
rowing now depends.
Shrewsbury were excellently coached by Mr. A. E. Kitchin,
the old Blue, whose rowing in the fast St. John's crew that won
the Ladies' in a bad year for Oxford will be remembered, even
though it seems so long ago. This is the second time Shrewsbury
have rowed Eton, and they suffered from the fact that frost in
the previous term stopped trial eights and only gave the boys
a fortnight's practice. There are less than a hundred wetbobs
as against the ever-increasing number at Eton, and Mr. Southwell, who helped to coach the crews of 1912, 1913, and 1914,
was killed in the Somme battle. Mr. Haydon and Mr. Prior
also helped in the coaching from the boathouse on the Severn
just below the school upon the hill. Shrewsbury used 12ft. oars
with 6in. blades.
ETON v. S H R E W S B U R Y
Berks Station.—Eton College : D. R. H. Gwynne, iost. gib.; P. G
Kennedy, 11st. 2lb. ; A. E. C. Tennyson-d'Eyncourt, i2St. 2Jib. ;
A. R. H. Bateman, n s t . 8Jib. ; A. T. M. Durand, i 2 s t . ; H. Peake,
11st. 31b. ; G. O. Nickalls, l i s t . 4Jib. ; T. L. McC. Lonsdale (str.),
iost. gib. ; J. E. M. Bland (cox.), 8st. 2lb
1
Bucks Station.—Shrewsbury School : H. C. Irvine, iost. 2lb. ; J. L.
Wardle, iost. ; A. J. Hope, iost. 61b. ; G. M. Watson, n s t . 2lb. ;
S. Gaskell, n s t . 41b. ; A. C. Hill, i2St. 41b. ; K. A. B. Wilson, i2St. ;
J. L. Woods (str.), l i s t . ; G. L. Carter (cox.), 7 s ! gib
2

The course was nearly 300 yards longer than last year, approximately a mile, about 70 yards above the old Regatta startingpoint. Eton drew the Berks side, and Shrewsbury were under
the Bushes. The wind rose to a light S.E. breeze as the start
was made, giving a good three-quarter-length advantage to

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Berkshire. Both boats had some trouble in getting straight.
Eton started about 38 and Shrewsbury about 37. Eton drew
away about a canvas at the end of a minute. Just off Fawley
Court Shrewsbury closed up, and looked like going by. But
when they were almost level Eton went away again, gradually
increasing their lead, and slowing to 36 at Phyllis Court wall.
The Judge gave them winners by one and a half lengths. Time,
just over 6min. Shrewsbury spurted very gamely in the last
hundred yards.
ETON SECOND v. BEAUMONT COLLEGE
Berks Station.—Eton College II : C. S. S. Burt, iost. 1 jib. ; H. O. C.
Boret, iost. iolb. ; V. M. R. Goodman, iost. gib. ; J. S. Paterson,
l i s t . 1 lib. ; J. W. H. Fremantle, iost. iolb. ; W. L. F. Tennysond'Eyncourt, I2st. lib. ; L. S. Vassall, 11st. 2lb. ; J. E. LawsonJohnstone (str.), gst. 4Jib. ; M. Johnstone (cox.), 8st. n i b
1
Bucks Station.—-Beaumont College : R. Smith, 8st. iolb. ; C. Kirby,
ost. 61b. ; J. Van Pit, iost. 71b. ; P. Witham, iost. i2lb. ; J. Morrogh, iost. 6lb. ; J. Heidsieck, gst. 12lb. ; M. Sydney Smith,
iost. 61b. ; F. Morrogh (str.), 9st. gib. ; E. Engster (cox.), 8st. 71b. 2

The wind was lighter at 3.30 but more abeam, giving Beaumont
a good length the worse station, but not enough to account for
their defeat. Eton's second rowed a slower stroke of barely 38,
but led at once, as their opponents were on the average two
strokes a minute slower. The weights of the Beaumont crew,
in a wind, quite excused what seemed poor showing, for they
were much neater than Eton, especially than Eton's bowside,
but were not strong enough, and lost by about three lengths in
6min. i6sec.
Beaumont showed the same easy style which their coach,
Mr. A. N. Pazolt, gave them last year. He had the very difficult
task of making an eight out of about eight boys, for he had had
only about thirty wetbobs for his novice pairs and trial eights the
term before. Beaumont raced for the Ladies' Plate in 1913 and
1914, and against Eton in 1915 and 1916. They practise at Old
Windsor and race on the Datchet reach; and their keenness in
keeping up rowing when drybobs are calling for choices for the
eleven out of so small a total (relatively) is beyond praise.
Their oars were 12ft, long with 5|in. blades.

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1918
There were two days' racing this year. On June 19th an
eight-oar match was rowed between Eton, Shrewsbury, and
Bedford—three of the five schools which competed for the Ladies'
Plate at the last Henley before the war, the others being Radley
(who did very little racing after 1915) and Beaumont, who raced
Eton's second crew on June 22nd. It was reminiscent of old
times to see three eights on the 19th racing alongside on the
Henley waters, and so far as I can recall, the last occasion was
in 1885—the last year of the old finish just below the bridge.
With the full width of the river available, and no boats to impede
the racing, the course is one of the best above Mortlake for three
boats to row abreast, particularly with the bend at Poplar Point
no longer in the stretch devoted to racing. The crews were below
the average in age and weight, owing to the call for war service.
Eton, however, had three oarsmen over 12st., and the crew
averaged l i s t . 61b., despite an exceptionally light stroke (gst.),
a son of the famous Guy Nickalls, of Oxford and Leander fame.
Shrewsbury averaged just a stone less, whilst Bedford's average
of lost. I2lb. was brought up by a big No. 7, D. I. Coates, whose
I2st. n j l b . was notable in a crew in which no other member
scaled l i s t . The Eton crew included two members of last year's
eight in A. T. M. Durand (captain of the boats) and A. R. H .
Bateman ; and H. O. C. Boret and the Hon. J. W'. H. Fremantle
rowed in the second eight against Beaumont in 1917. Shrewsbury had an entirely new crew, all the boys who rowed against
Eton at Henley last year having left.
The conditions for the first race were excellent, the rough
wind of the morning having dropped to a very light breeze off
the Bucks shore, whilst a sharp shower ceased before the boats
went to the starting-punts. There was a fair stream running.
The race was rowed from the regatta quarter-mile post to the
usual finishing-point—a distance of nine furlongs. Perhaps Eton
suffered both in 1918 and 1917 from not having the full course ;
but under the conditions produced by the war it was probably
fairer all round to race the shorter distance. Lieut.-Colonel C. D.
Burnell (O.U.B.C), on leave from commanding his battalion of
the London Regiment in France, umpired from the steam launch
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Maritana, and Mr. C. K. Phillips (O.U.B.C.) was distance Judge.
Eton were coached by Mr. R. S. de Havilland (O.U.B.C), Bedford
by Mr. G. T. Atchison (who rowed in the trial eights at Cambridge),
and Shrewsbury by Mr. A. E. Kitchin (O.U.B.C). Those who
were fortunate enough to be on the Umpire's launch (which was
most kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. Frick), or were able to
follow the race from the towpath, witnessed one of the finest
school races seen for many a long day. Not one of the crews
could be termed first-class, but all rowed with great pluck and
determination, and kept their form to the end of a most exciting
struggle, in which there was never more than a length between
the three boats from start to finish. Bedford made a really
gallant effort at the finish, but Nickalls Junior kept his head,
and, without flurrying the men behind him, got his crew home
with a bare canvas to spare from Bedford, who in turn defeated
Shrewsbury by four-fifths of a length. The two smaller schools
may be congratulated on the result, for, owing to cartage difficulties, they were unable to transport their own boats to Henley,
and they rowed in boats sent by Rough from Oxford. Eton
rowed in their own boat, also one of Rough's building'. There
was a good muster of spectators on the towpath, and the race
provided a most pleasant relief to the strain of the war, and
will no doubt live long in the memories of the bo^s who took
part in such a gallant struggle.
Details of the race:
ETON v. B E D F O R D

AND

SHREWSBURY

Bucks Station.—Eton College : H. O. C. Boret, l i s t . 61b. ; C. P.
Dewhurst, l i s t . ilb. ; S. Earl, l i s t . 8 Jib. ; A. R. H. Bateman,
i2St. 51b. ; A. T. M. Durand, i2St. 6Jlb. ; R. I. L. MacEwen,
i2St. 71b. ; Hon. J. W. H. Fremantle, l i s t . 4 Jib. ; R. R. G. Nickalls
(str.), gst. ; M. L. Clauson (cox.), 7st. I2lb
i
Berks Station.—Bedford School : R. Seeger, gst. iolb. ; E. C. J.
Woodford, iost. 71b. ; D. R. Rosevear, iost. iojlb. ; W. F. Anderson, iost. 9Jib. ; T. W. Southam, iost. 131b. ; E. C. N. Edwards,
iost. 131b.; D. I. Coates, i2st. 11 Jib. ; M. F. R. Hockliffe (str.),
iost. gib. ; C. P. G. Hausser (cox.), 7 s ! 61b
2
Centre Station.—Shrewsbury School: J. A. Griffith, gst. 41b. ; R. A.
Dobson, iost. ; W. E. Bulmer, iost. ilb. ; J. D. Durant, iost. 131b. ;
H. C. Servaes, iost. iolb. ; J. T. Haydon, 11st. I2lb. ; W. F.
Godden, 11st. 2lb. ; M. H. Ellis (str.), gst. 71b. ; W. O. Scott (cox.),
7st
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37i

Eton started too fast, got flurried, and lost their form for a
bit* Shrewsbury were the first to show ahead at 42, and rowing
with great dash and a quicker stroke, must have got nearly a
length to the good just below Fawley Boathouse, with the other
two boats almost level. The Shrewsbury coxswain had taken
his crew too far over towards Eton (who had started at 41, as
did Bedford), and by the time Shrewsbury was brought back
into mid-river Eton were practically level, with Bedford next,
A grand struggle for the lead ensued. Eton gained slowly in
the slacker water under the Bushes, rowing 35 and keeping their
form well. The other two crews hung on gamely, Bedford rowing
36 and Shrewsbury 34. At the lower end of Phyllis Court Eton
led by nearly half a length, Shrewsbury being a foot or so in
front of Bedford. Bedford spurted with great determination
on the inside station, and the result was in doubt right up to
the finish. They could not quite get up, Nickalls stroking Eton
with good judgment, and getting his crew home winners by a
canvas from Bedford, who finished four-fifths of a length ahead
of Shrewsbury. Time, 5mm. 53sec. A good Old-Etonian judge of
rowing expressed the opinion that if Shrewsbury had been better
steered they would have won, and that with Eton's extra strength
they should have beaten both crews by nearly two lengths, in
spite of losing distance under the Bucks bank before rounding
the Fawley corner. Bedford used their length and legs well
and kept on driving right to the finish, in a weak and heavy
ship several sizes too big for them. I should add that the verdict
of the finish here given is from the written evidence of Mr. C. K.
Philips (O.U.B.C;), who judged the race.
ETON COLLEGE v. ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE,
SANDHURST
Unfortunately the windy weather spoilt the race on June 22
between Eton and Sandhurst. The cadets never recovered from
the severe handicap of rowing in half a gale without a fin, for
their boat kept spinning round, and whenever she got going at
all she was slanting in the wrong direction. In so much wind
Mr. C. M. Pitman, who umpired, was very wise to give up
attempting a start from the punts moored where the previous

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Wednesday's race had begun. He took both crews to the towpath side of the Island, about four lengths above the Regatta
start, and got them away level in comparative shelter. . Eton,
who had now quite recovered their form, led at once at 19 and
37, Sandhurst (in the towpath station) rowing the same pace
of stroke. Eton crossed to the Bushes and lost a bit in getting
there, but the cadets were now in the middle of the stream,
beginning a series of zigzags, which never gave them a chance.
At Fawley Eton definitely established their lead and went away,
though rowing much too short. In the last half the soldiers
spurted again and again, but could never catch the boys, and
Eton won by three lengths in 7mm. 20sec., a good time for the
day. Bow and No. 2 in Sandhurst came from Beaumont, No. 3
from Bedford, and the other five from Eton, Nos. 4 and 6 being
from Eton's former second crew. A little more training and
slightly better luck arid they might have won a close race.
Bucks Station.—Eton College: H. O. C. Boret, l i s t . 61b. ; C. P .
Dewhurst, 11st. ilb. ; S. Earl, 11st. 8Jlb. ; A. R, H. Bateman,
i2st. 51b. ; A. T. M. Durand, i2St. 6£lb. ; R. I. L. MacEwen,
i2St. ylb. ; Hon. J. W. H. Fremantle, l i s t . 4Jib. ; R. R. G.
Nickalls (str.), gst. ; M. L. Clauson (cox.), yst. i2lb
1
Berks Station.—R.M.C. (Sandhurst) : M. W. Sydney-Smith (Beaumont), lost. 2Jib. ; P. Witham (Beaumont), iost. i o j l b . ; L. J.
Mothersill (Bedford), iost. 4^1b. ; J. S. Patterson (Eton), 11st. 31b. ;
A. E. C. Tennyson-d'Eyncourt (Eton), i2st. 61b. ; W. L. F .
Tennyson-d'Eyncourt (Eton), 11st. 3 Jib. ; D. R. H. Gwynne (Eton),
11st. gjlb. ; T. L. McC. Lonsdale (Eton) (str.),' 11st. 31b.; J. Y.
Whitfield (Monmouth) (cox.), 8st. 4Jib
2

ETON SECOND EIGHT v. BEAUMONT COLLEGE
The second race gave Eton another victory with her second
crew, but she was again rather fortunate, for Beaumont threw
away what chances they had on the Bucks shore by bucketing
a t halfway instead of keeping it long. Eton stuck rather too
long to the towpath in the bay, but showed better form and
better generalship than their rivals, rowing 18 and 34 to Beaumont's 19 and 37. For most of the distance the boats were
divided by almost the full breadth of the river, and from the
Umpire's launch (or indeed from anywhere) it was very difficult
to judge^their respective positions. Beaumont seemed to get

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away ahead, and to keep a'very slight lead as far as the farm,
where Eton went up level. It was a close and interesting race
as the crews reached Fawley, with very little in it, but at the
White House Beaumont began a series of spurts which made
them bucket more and more, and give their 4 and 5 very little
chance. These two boys, with 6, worked hard and well from
start to finish. Eton kept steady and long, with the result
that when they got to where the grand-stand used to be, they
shot ahead and won a good race by three-quarters of a length
in 7mm. 35sec, having had to start about three lengths farther
down stream than the senior crews had done just previously.
They started, like the others, between the towpath and the
Island.
Berks Station.—Eton College II:
F. E. Stonor, gst. 11 Jib. ;
E. Marjoribanks, iost. gib.; H. E. A. Burgess, iost. i2lb. ; R. S.
King-Farlow, 11st. iolb. ; J. F. de Sales La TerriSre, iost. 6jlb. ;
L. N. McC. Tubbs, u s t . 2lb. ; C. S. S. Burt, iost. 71b. ; R. Thornycroft (str.), iost. 71b. ; A. M. Boase (cox.), 7st. 51b
1
Bucks Station.—Beaumont College : A. Radcliffe, 9st. 12lb.; C. Liddell,
iost. ; P. Franey, iost. 41b. ; C. Kirby, iost. ; K. MacC. Morrogh,
iost. 71b. ; E. Liddell, iost. 81b. ; C. Smith, gst. 41b. ; F. MacC.
Morrogh (str.), iost. ilb. ; R. Liddell (cox.), 7st. 81b
2

When the meetings were over it was a fairly general opinion
that of all the crews seen on both days, Shrewsbury had shown
most promise of the future. The free and supple style which
Mr. Kitchin had managed to impart to his boys gave the true
rhythm for young crews. Eton seemed to be trying to row like
men of twenty. The point is one that deserves, possibly, remembrance in the future. It seems a pity not to make every
use of the spring and suppleness of youth at a fast stroke, with
the smart and precise finish and straight back that should
accompany it. Beaumont, owing to spurting at the wrong time,
had no opportunity to show the ease of style and watermanship
which was their main characteristic last year. They never
seemed to get a good body-lift from the stretcher, which weakened
their beginning in the race. But they had been well coached,
and in a trial before the race they were only four seconds outside
record. Rowing in half a gale, as they did against Eton, they
had not experience enough to keep together or to keep long,
but they might very possibly have reversed the verdict on a

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fine day. To that fine weather, of holiday and of peace, we
can at last look forward. Pacatum volitant per mare navitae.
I have throughout paid Eton the compliment of criticising
them by the high standard they are expected to set to all school
crews, but in the years of the war it should be remembered that
her crews were all a year younger than usual, and the second
eights sometimes suffered from the disadvantage of losing a good
man (even a stroke) in the last week of practice.
This chapter has been submitted for correction of facts to
the various captains of boats concerned, as it is probably the
only record of Henley racing which will exist in the case of
many of the competitors. Eleven of the boys, for instance, who
took part in one meeting lost their lives afterwards in the War.
But of our surviving younger men, who may now look forward
to a real Royal Henley, some can also look back upon a very
different schooling on the war-worn waters of the world. As
Rudyard Kipling has so finely said of them :
' T h e i r books were rain and sleet and fog—the dry gale and the snow.
Their teachers were the horned mines and the hump-backed Death below.
They have borne the bridle upon their lips and the yoke upon their neck,
Since they went down to the sea in ships to save a world from wreck.
Far have they come, much have they braved. Give them their hour
of play,
While the hidden things their hands have saved work for them day by
day/'

CHAPTER IV
HENLEY

WINNERS,

1839-1914

Quos Elea domum reducit
Palma coelestes. . . .
Dicit et centum potiore signis
Munere donat.

HENLEY-ON-THAMES ROYAL REGATTA1
Original course, top of Temple Island to Henley Bridge. Altered
in 1886, below Island to Phyllis Court {same distance.)

1839
1840
1841
1842
1843
1844
1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855

GRAND CHALLENGE CUP F O R E I G H T OARS
(ESTABLISHED 1B39)
Time.
1856 Royal Chester R.C. .
First Trinity Boat
Club, Cambridge . 8.30
1857 London Rowing Club
1858 Cambridge U.B.C. .
Leander Club .
9.15
Cam. Subs. R o o m s 2 —;—
1859 London Rowing Club
i860 First Trinity B.C.,
Cam. Subs. Rooms . 8.30
Oxford U.B.C. (7 oars) 9.0
Cambridge (8.45) .
Etonian C , Oxford 8.25
1861 First Trinity B.C.,
Cambridge U.B.C. . 8.30
Cambridge (8.10) .
Thames Club, Lond. 8.15
1862 London R.C. (8.5) .
Oxford U.B.C.
. 8.0
1863 Univ. Coll., Oxf. (7.42)
Oxford U.B.C.
. 9.11
1864 Kingston R.C. (7.43).
Wadham College, Ox. 3
1865 Kingston R.C. (7.25).
Oxford U.B.C.
. R.o.
1866 Etonian Club, Oxford
Oxford U.B.C.
. 7.45
1867 Etonian Club, Oxford
Oxford U.B.C.
.
1868 London R.C. (7.20) .
Oxford U.B.C.
. 8.3
1869 Etonian Club, Oxford
First Trinity B.C., Cam. 8.15
1870 Etonian Club, Oxford
18 71 Etonian Club, Oxford
Cambridge U.B.C. . 8.32

Time.
7-•55
7-.26
7-45
8-55
•15
,2

•45
>4 o

.26
.29
•54
.23
.28
.18
•5

1
When Mr. H. T. Steward's times differ from these, they appear in
brackets.
2
A foul claimed and allowed against the Leander Club.
3
A foul claimed and allowed against Second Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge.
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1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895

1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852

1853
1854
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1856
1857
1858
1859
i860
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1863

HENLEY RACES
Time.
London Rowing Club 8.27
London Rowing Club 7-52
London Rowing Club 7.41
Leander Club .
7.19
Thames Rowing Club 7.26
London Rowing Club 8 . 2 i
Thames Rowing Club 7.42
Jesus College, Cam. 8 . 3 9
Leander Club .
7-3
London Rowing Club 7 - 2 3
Exeter College, Oxf. 8 . 1 1
London Rowing Club 7 - 5 1
London Rowing Club 7 . 2 7
Jesus College, Cam. 7 . 2 2
Trinity Hall, Cam. 6.53J
Trinity Hall, Cam. 6 . 5 6
Thames Rowing Club 7 - 1
Thames R.C. (7.4) . 7 - 4 i
London R.C. (7.4 J) 7-4
Leander Club .
6.51
Leander Club (7.48J) 7.48
Leander Club .
7.12
Leander Club .
7.22
Trinity Hall, Cam. . 7-30

1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
19C2
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914

Leander Club .
New College, Oxford
Leander Club .
Leander Club .
Leander Club .
Leander Club (7.4$) .
Third Trinity Boat
Club, Cambridge .
Leander Club .
Leander Club .
Leander Club .
C. Naut. de Gand,
Belgium
Sport Naut. de Gand,
Belgium
Christ Church, Oxford
R.C. Naut. de Gand,
Belgium
Magdalen College, Ox.
Magdalen College, Ox.
Sydney R . C , N.S.W.
Leander Club .
Harvard
Athletic
Assoc. B.C., U.S.A.

L A D I E S ' CHALLENGE P I.ATE F O R E I G H T OARS
(ESTABLIS H E D 1845)
Time.
St. George's Club,
1864 Eton College B.C.
1865 Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
London
8.25
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
1866 Eton College B.C.
Brasenose Coll., Oxf. 9 . 0
1867 Eton College B.C.
1868 Eton College B.C.
Christ Church, Oxford
1869 Eton College B.C. .
Wadham Coll., Oxf.
1870 Eton College B.C. .
Lincoln Coll., Oxf. . R.O.
1871 Pembroke Coll., Oxf.
Brasenose Coll., Oxf. 8 . I O
Pembroke Coll., Oxf. R.O.
1872 Jesus College, CamFirst Trin. B.C r , Cam. 8 . 1 5
bridge (8.35)
First Trin. B.C., Cam. 7-55
1873 Jesus College, CamBalliol College, Oxf. 7.58
bridge (7.53)
1874 First Trin. B.C., Cam.
Royal Chester R.C. .
Exeter College, Oxf. 7-57
1875 Trinity Coll., Dublin
1876 Jesus College, Cam. .
Balliol College, Oxf. 7-5i
1877 Jesus College, Cam. .
First Trin. B.C., Cam. 7-55
1878 Jesus College, Cam, .
First Trin. B.C., Cam. R.O.
First Trin. B.C., Cam. 8 . I O
1879 Lady Margaret B.C.,
University Coll., Oxf. 8 . 1 7
Cambridge .
1880 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
University Coll., Oxf. 7- 2 3

Time.
7-43
6.51

7-!3
7.12

7.6
7-5
7.17
7-9

7.20

6.58
7-9
7-3i
7.10

7.8
7.19
7.2
7.6

7.11
7.20

Time.
7-56
7-38
8.16

7-55
7- 2 5
7-58
7.46
7-59
8.39
7-54
8.6
7-3°
7.31
8.23
8.52
8.52
7.26

HENLEY WINNERS, 1839-1914
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896

Time. 1
1897
First Trin. B.C., Cam. 7-51
1898
Eton College B.C.
8.37
1899
Christ Church, Oxford 7-51
1900
Eton College B.C. . 7 - 3 7
1901
Eton College B.C.
7.21
1902
Pembroke Coll., Cam. 7 . 1 7
1903
Trinity Hall, Cam. . 7 . 1 0
1904
Lady Margaret B.C.,
1905
7.18
Cambridge .
1906
Christ Church, Oxford 7 . 2 2
1907
Balliol College, Oxf. 7 . 1 6
1908
Balliol College, Oxf. 7 . 2 0
1909
First Trinity B.C.,
1910
Cambridge (7.43I)
7-43
1911
Eton College B.C. . 7 - 3 2
Eton College B.C.
1912
7-36
Eton College B.C. . 7 - 2 5
1913
1914
Eton College B.C. . 8 . 6

E t o n College B.C. .
E t o n College B.C. .
E t o n College B.C. .
New College, Oxford
University Coll., Oxf.
University Coll., Oxf.
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
E t o n College .
Eton College .
First Trinity, Cam. .
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
Jesus College, Cam. .
St. John's Coll., Oxf.
E t o n College .
Eton College .
Eton College .
First Trinity, Cam. .
Pembroke Coll.,Cam.

THAMES CHALLENGE <3 U P F O R E I G H T O A R S
(ESTABLIS H E D 1868)
Time.
1868 Pembroke Coll., Oxf. 7 . 4 6
1891 Molesey Boat Club .
1869 Oscillators Boat Club,
1892 Jesus College, Cam. .
Surbiton
R.O.
1893 Thames Rowing Club
1870 Oscillators Boat Club,
1894 Trinity College, Oxf.
Surbiton
7-53
1895 Nereus B.C., Amster1871 Ino R.C., London
. 8.36
dam
1872 Thames Rowing Club 8 . 4 2 j 1896 Emmanuel Coll., Cam.
1897 Kingston R.C.
1873 Thames Rowing Club 8 . 2
1874 Thames Rowing Club 8 . 1 9
1898 Trinity College, Oxf.
1899 First Trin. B.C., Cam.
1875 London Rowing Club 7 - 3 3
1876 West London Rowing
1 9 0 0 Trinity College, Cam.
Club (7.36) .
1901 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
7-37
1877 London Rowing Club 8 . 2 9
1902 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
1878 London Rowing Club 7 - 5 5
1903 Trinity Coll., Dublin
1879 Twickenham R.C.
1904 Caius College, Cam. .
8.55
1880 London Rowing Club 7 . 2 4 . 1905 Thames Rowing Club
1881 Twickenham R.C.
1906 Christ's College, Cam.
7-5°
1882 Royal Chester R.C. .
1907 Christ's College, Cam.
1883 London Rowing Club Z.5
1908 W a d h a m Coll., Oxf.
1884 Twickenham R.C.
7.48
1909 W a d h a m Coll., Oxf.
1885 London Rowing Club 7 - 3 6
1910 Anglian Boat Club .
1886 London R.C. (7.8J-) . 7 . 8
i 1911 First Trinity, Cam. .
1887 Trinity Hall, Cam. . 7 . 2 0
1912 Rowing Club of Paris,
1888 Lady Margaret Boat
France
Club, Cambridge . 7 . 1 9
1913 Oriel College, Oxford
1889 Christ Church, Oxford 7 . 1 6
1914 Caius College, Cam.
1890 Thames Rowing Club 7.21 J

377
Time.
7-1
7-3
7.20
7.18

7.28
7.16
7-33

7.20
7.12
7-23
7-44
7-5
7-9

7.16
6.56
7-4

7.24
7.24

Time.
7.18
8.10
7-49
7.58
7.29
8.7
7-9

7.19
7-25
7.27
7-23
7-34
7-37
7-30
7.28
7-23
7-45
7-15
7.21
7-36
7-!3
7-33
7-3°
7.27

37*

HENLEY RACES
S T E W A R D S ' CHALLENGE CUP F O R
(ESTABLISHED 1841)

Time.
1841 Oxford Club, London
1842 Oxford Club, London 9.16
1843 St. George's Club,
London
•15
1844' Oxford U . B . C
.16
1845 Oxford U.B.C.
•25
1846 Oxford U.B.C.
1847 Christ Church, Oxford R.O.
1848 Christ Church, Oxford R.O.
1849 Leander Club .
R.O.
1850 Oxford U.B.C.
1851- Cambridge U.B.C.
8.54
1852 Oxford U.B.C.
1853 Oxford U.B.C.
8-57
1854 Pembroke Coll., Oxf, 9.38
Royal Chester R.C.
^55
1856 Argonaut Club, Lond
1857 London Rowing Club 8.25
1858 London Rowing Club R.O.
1859 Third Trin. B.C., Cam. 8.25
i860 First Trin. B.C., Cam. 9.26
1861 First Trin B.C., Cam. 9-35
(9.40) 8.40
1862 Brasenose Oxf.
1863 University Coll., Oxf. 8.24
1864 London Rowing Club 8-45
1865 Third Trin. B.C., Cam. 8.13
1866 University Coll., Oxf. 9.28
1867 University Coll., Oxf. 8.45
1868 London Rowing Club 8.22
1869 London Rowing Club 8.36
1870 Etonian Club, Oxford 8-5
1871 London Rowing Club 9 •
9
1872 London Rowing Club 9 ,21
1873 London R.C. *
8.23
1874 London Rowing Club 9.0
1875 London Rowing Club 7-56
1876 London Rowing Club 8.27
1877 London Rowing Club 9-7

1847
1848

1878
1879
1880
1881

1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912

1913
1914

FOUR

OARS

London Rowing Club
Jesus College, Cam.
Thames Rowing Club
Hertford College, Oxf.
Hertford College, Oxf.
Thames Rowing Club
Kingston R.C.
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
Thames Rowing Club
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
Trinity Hall, Cam. ,
Thames Rowing Club
Brasenose Coll., Oxf.
Thames Rowing Club
Royal Chester R.C. .
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
Thames Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
Leander Club- .
Leander Club .
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
Leander Club .
Third Trin. B.C.,, Cam.
Third Trin. B.C. , Cam.
Third Trin. B.C. , Cam.
Third Trin. B.C. , Cam.
Leander Club .
Leander Club .
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
Thames Rowing Club
Winnipeg R.C., Canada
Thames Rowing Club
New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
Leander Club .

Time.
8.37
9-37
7-58
8.15

53
39
53
25
53
3.7
45
38
45
20

43
42
30
42

5i
55
54
45
5
30
26

36
42
40
38
52
35
36
7-52

V I S I T O R S ' CHALLENGE CUP F O R F O U R OARS
(ESTABLISHED 1847)
Time.
Time.
Christ Church, Oxf or d 9.0 I 1849 Second Trinity Boat
Club, Cambridge
Christ Church, Oxford R.O.
R.o.
1
Rowed without a coxswain.

HENLEY WINNERS, 1839-1914
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
i860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867

1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881

Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Argonaut Club, Lond.
Argonaut Club, Lond.
St. John's, Cambridge
St. John's, Cambridge
St. John's, Cambridge
Pembroke Coll., Oxf.
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
Brasenose Coll., Oxf.
Brasenose Coll., Oxf.
University Coll., Oxf.
Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
University Coll., Oxf.
University Coll., Oxf.
University Coll., Oxf.
University College, Oxford (9.5)
Trinity Coll., Dublin
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
Pembroke Coll., Oxf.
Trinity Coll., Dublin
Trinity Coll., Dublin
University Coll., Oxf.
University Coll., Oxf.
Jesus College, Cam. . *
Columbia Coll., U.S.A.
Lady Margaret Boat
Club, Cambridge .
Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
First Trin. B.C., Cam.

379

Time.
1882 Brasenose Coll., Oxf. 9.23
1883 Christ Church, Oxford
1884 Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
39
1885 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
41
1886 First Trin. B.C., Cam. 8.204
1887 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
1888 Brasenose Coll., Oxf.
59
1889 Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
6
1890 Brasenose Coll., Oxf.
42
18 91 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
45
1892 Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
23
1893 Third Trin. B.C., Cam.
21
1894 New College, Oxford .
1895 Trinity Coll. B.C., Ox.
17
1896 Caius College, Cam. .
29
1897 Trinity College, Oxf.
53
1898 New College, Oxford
37
1899 Balliol College, Oxf.
1
1900 Trinity College, Cam.
53
1901 Balliol College, Oxf.
27
1902 Jesus College, Cam. .
59
1903 University Coll., Oxf.
25
1904 Third Trinity, Cam.
46
1905 Trinity Hall
53
1906 Third Trinity .
49i
1907 Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
7
1908 Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
30
1909 Christ Church, Oxford
53
1910 Trinity Hall, Cam. .
56
1911 Third Trinity, Cam.
37
1912 Christ Church, Oxf ord
19
1913 Pembroke Coll., Cam.
13
1914 Lady Margaret Boat
Club, Cambridge . 8.26

WYFOLD

1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
i860
1861

CHALLENGE CUP FOR F O U R OARS
(ESTABLISHED 1855)*
Time.
Time.
Royal Chester R.C. .
1862 London Rowing Club 9.20
Argonaut Club, Lond.
1863 Kingston R.C.
8.5o
Pembroke Coll., Oxf. 8.30
1864 Kingston R.C.
R.O.
1865 Kingston R.C.
First Trin. B.C., Cam.
8.23
1866 Kingston R.C.
First Trin. B.C., Cam. 8.21
1867 Kingston R.C.
London Rowing Club 10.8
1868 Kingston R.C.
Brasenose Coll., Oxf. 9.43
8.32

1
I n 1847, and for some years following, the Wyfold Cup was given to
the best crew among the challengers for the Grand Challenge Cup.

38o

HENLEY RACES
Time.

1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891

Oscillators Boat Club',
Surbiton
Thames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club
Thames Rowing Club
Kingston Harbour B.C.
Newcastle A.R.C. * .
Thames Rowing Club
West London R.C. .
Kingston R.C.
Kingston R.C.
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
Dublin University R.C.
Jesus College, Cam. .
Kingston R.C.
Thames Rowing Club
Kingston R.C.
Thames Rowing Club
Pembroke Coll., Cam.
Thames Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
Kingston R.C.
Royal Chester R.C. .

Time.
1892

8.58
8.34
9.6
8.42

8-37
9.0
8.10
8.24
8.44
9-5 6
8.4
8.8
8.58
8.51
8.58

8.4
7-5°
7-59
7.58
7.46

1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913

7-50 1 1914

Molesey Boat Club . " . 4 2
Molesey Boat Club .
28
Thames Rowing Club
16
London Rowing Club
16
Trinity College, Oxf.
41.
Kingston R.C.
o
Kingston R.C.
28
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
57
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
14
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
9
Burton-on-Trent R.C.
43
Kingston R.C.
23
Birmingham R.C.
1
London Rowing Club
59
London Rowing Club
58
Magdalen Coll., Oxf.
49
Thames Rowing Club
55
Balliol College, Oxf.
44
Trinity Hall, Cam. .
9
Pembroke Coll., Cam.
40
Queens' College, Cam.
3
Lady Margaret Boat
Club, Cambridge .
1
London Rowing Club
35

S I L V E R GOBLETS AND NICKALLS CHALLENGE
F O R P A I R OARS (ESTABLISHED 1845)

CUP
Time.

1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
i860
1861
1862

G. Mann, F. M. Arnold (str.), Caius, Cambridge
.
.
M. Haggard, W. H. Milman (str.), Christ Church, Oxford .
W. S. Falls, W. Coulthard (str.), St. George's Club, London
M. Haggard, W. H. Milman (str.), Christ Church, Oxford .
E. G. Peacock, F. Playford (str.), Thames Club, London .
J. J. Hornby, J. W. Chitty (str.), B.N.C. and Balliol, Oxford
J. Aitken, J. W. Chitty (str.), Balliol and Exeter, Oxford
H. R. Barker, P. H. Nind (str.), Christ Church, Oxford .
R. Gordon, J. B. Barlee (str.), Christ's, Cambridge .
.10.0
W. F . Short, C. Cadogan (str.), Christ Church and New, Oxf. 9.36
A. A. Casamajor, J. Nottidge (str.), Wandle Club, London
A. A. Casamajor, J. Nottidge (str.), Argonaut Club, London
E. Warre, A. P. Lonsdale (str.), Balliol, Oxford
.
. 9.22
H. H. Playford, A. A. Casamajor (str.), London R.C.
.
E. Warre, J. Arkell (str.), Balliol and Pembroke, Oxford . 9.0
A. A. Casamajor, W. Woodbridge (str.), London R.C.
. 11.50
W. Champneys, W. B. Woodgate (str.), B.N.C, Oxf.
.
•
W. Champneys, W. B. Woodgate (str.), B . N . C , Oxf.
(9.45)8.45
1

Rowed without a coxswain.

HENLEY WINNERS, 1839-1914
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886

1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908

381

Time.
R. Shepherd, W. B. Woodgate (str.), B.N.C., Oxford
R.o.
J. R. Selwyn, R. A. Kinglake (str.), Third Trin., Cam. (9.29) 9.9
J. C. F. May, F. Fenner (str.), London Rowing Club
9-7
E. L. Corrie, W. B. Woodgate (str.), Kingston R.C. .
9-23
E. L. Corrie, M. Brown (str.), Kingston Rowing Club
W. C. Crofts, W. B. Woodgate (str.), B.N.C., Oxford
9.49
A. de L. Long, W. Stout (str.), London Rowing Club
E. L. Corrie, E. Hall (str.), Kingston Rowing Club .
9.20
A. de L. Long, F. S. Gulston (str.), London Rowing Club
A de L. Long, F. S. Gulston (str.), London Rowing Club 10.17
C. C. Knollys, A. Trower (str.), Kingston Rowing Club
A. de L. Long, F . S. Gulston (str.), London R.C. (10.3)
9.22
W. Chillingworth, C. Herbert (str.), Ino Rowing Club
S. le B. Smith, F. S. Gulston (str.), London Rowing Club
W. H. Eyre, J. Hastie (str.), Thames Rowing Club
T. C. Edwards-Moss, W. A. Ellison (str.), Oxford Etonians
R. H. Labat, F . S. Gulston (str.), London Rowing Club
W. H. Eyre, J. Hastie (str.), Thames Rowing Club .
W. H. Eyre, J. Hastie (str.), Thames Rowing Club .
D. E. Brown, J. Lowndes (str.), Hertford College, Oxford
G. Q. Roberts, D. E. Brown (str.), Twickenham R.C.
J. Lowndes, D. E. Brown (str.), Twickenham R.C. .
H. McLean, D. H. McLean (str.), Oxford Etonians .
F. E. Churchill, S. D. Muttlebury (str.), Third Trinity Boat
Club, Cambridge
C. T. Barclay, S. D. Muttlebury (str.), Third Trinity Boat
Club, Cambridge
.
.
.
.
.
.
N. P. Symonds, E. Buck (str.), C.U.B.C. and O.U.B.C.
J. C. Gardner, S. D. Muttlebury (str.), C.U.B.C.
Lord Ampthill, Guy Nickalls (str.), O.U.B.C. .
Lord Ampthill, Guy Nickalls (str.), Leander Club .
V. Nickalls, W. A. L. Fletcher (str.), O.U.B.C.
V. Nickalls, W. A. L. Fletcher (str.), O.U.B.C.
V. Nickalls, Guy Nickalls (str.), Formosa Boat Club
V. Nickalls, Guy Nickalls (str.), London Rowing Club
V. Nickalls, Guy Nickalls (str.), London Rowing Club
E. R. Balfour, Guy Nickalls (str.), Leander Club
A. Bogle, W. J. Fernie (str.), Thames Rowing Club
C. K. Philips, H. W. M. Willis (str.), Leander Club
C. J. D. Goldie, G. M. Maitland (str.), Trinity College, Cam
H. J. Hale, F. W. Warre, Balliol College, Oxford
W. Dudley Ward, C. W. H. Taylor, Third Trin. B.C., Cam
L. Klaus, A. Ehrenberg (str.), Victoria R . C , Berlin
C. J. D. Goldie, C. W. H. Taylor, Third Trinity, Cambridge
R. H. Nelson, P. H.. Thomas, Third Trinity, Cambridge
B. C. Johnstone, R. V. Powell (str.), Third Trinity, Cam
B. C. Johnstone, R. V. Powell (str,), Leander Club
H. R. Barker, A. C. Gladstone (str.), Christ Church, Oxford

382

HENLEY RACES

1909 B. C. Johnstone, E. G. Williams (str.), Leander Club
1910 J. S. Burn, G. L. Thomson (str.), Leander Club
1911 J. Beresford, A. H. Cloutte (str.) Thames Rowing Club .
1912 B. Logan, C. G. Rought (str.), Thames Rowing Club
1913 A. A. Swann, S. E. Swann (str.), Trinity Hall, Cambridge
1914 A. A. Swann, S. E. Swann (str.), Trinity Hall, Cambridge

DIAMOND SCULLS FOR SCULLERS

Time.
8.30
45
15
36
39
2

(ESTABLISHED

1844 T. B. Bumpsted, Scullers Club, London
S. Wallace, Leander Club
.
.
.
.
E. G. Moon, Magdalen College, Oxford .
W. Maule, First Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
W. L. Bagshawe, Third Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
T. R. Bone, London
.
.
.
.
.
T. R. Bone, Meteor Club, London
E. G. Peacock, Thames Club, London .
E. Macnaghten, First Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
S. Rippingall, Peterhouse, Cambridge
H. H. Play ford, Wandle Club, London .
A. A. Casamajor, Argonaut Club, London

1845
1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
i860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1

Casamajor, Argonaut Club, London
A.
A.
Casamajor, London Rowing Club
A.
Casamajor, London Rowing Club
E.
Brickwood, Richmond
H.
Playford, London Rowing Club .
A. A. Casamajor, London Rowing Club
E. D. Brickwood, 1 London Rowing Club
C. B. Lawes, Third Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
W. B. Woodgate, B.N.C. 8
.
.
.
.
E. B. Michell, Magdalen College, Oxford
E. B. Michell, Magdalen College, Oxford
W. C. Crofts, B.N.C.
.
.
.
W. Stout, London Rowing Club .
W. C. Crofts, B.N.C
John B. Close, First Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
W. Fawcus, Tynemouth Rowing Club .
C. C. Knollys, Magdalen College, Oxford
Dicker, St. John's College, Cambridge (10.50)
Dicker, St. John's College, Cambridge .
Dicker, St. John's College, Cambridge .
Playford, London Rowing Club .

After a dead-heat with W. B. Woodgate, Brasenose College, Oxford,
in 9mm. 22sec , officially given as iomin. 22sec.
2
This is the last race in which Mr. R. W. Risley judged the result
by sterns instead of bows. The time is wrong.

HENLEY WINNERS, 1839-1914
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
^92
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914

T. C. Edwards-Moss, B.N.C., Oxford
T. C. Edwards-Moss, B.N.C., Oxford
J. Lowndes, Hertford College, Oxford
J. Lowndes, Derby
J. Lowndes, Derby
J. Lowndes, Derby
J. Lowndes, Twickenham Rowing Club
W. S. Unwin, Magdalen College, Oxford
W. S. Unwin, Magdalen College, Oxford
F. I. Pitman, Third Trinity Boat Club, Cambridge
J. C. Gardner, Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Guy Nickalls, Magdalen College, Oxford
Guy Nickalls, Magdalen College, Oxford
Guy Nickalls, Magdalen College, Oxford
V. Nickalls, Magdalen College, Oxford .
J. J. K. Ooms, Neptunus Rowing Club, Amsterdam (10.9J)
Guy Nickalls, Magdalen College, Oxford
Guy Nickalls, Formosa Boat Club
Hon. R. Guinness, Leander Club .
Hon. R. Guinness, Leander Club .
E. H. Ten Eyck, Wachusett B.C., Worcester, U.S
B. H. Howell, Trinity Hall, Cambridge
B. H. Howell, Thames Rowing Club
E. G. Hemmerde, University College, Oxford
C. V. Fox, Guards Brigade Rowing Club (8.52)
F. S. Kelly, Balliol College, Oxford
F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
.
.
.
.
L. E. Scholes, Toronto Rowing Club, Canada
F. S. Kelly, Leander Club
.
.
.
.
H. T. Blackstafle, Vesta Rowing Club .
Captain W. H. Darell, Household Brigade Boat Club
A. McCulloch, Leander Club
A. A. Stuart, Kingston Rowing Club
W. D. Kinnear, Kensington Rowing Club
W. D. Kinnear, Kensington Rowing Club
E. W. Powell, Vikings Club
.
.
.
.
C. McVilly, Derwent Rowing Club, Tasmania
G. Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como, Italy .

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CHAPTER V
RECORD

TIMES

FOR

THE

REGATTA

Hos successus alit, possitnt quia posse

COURSE

videntur.

As is natural, no record for the course made before 1886 stands;
for only in that year was the present course laid out by Mr. H. T.
Steward, of the same length as the old one from the top of the
Island to near the Bridge, but starting from just below the tail of
the Island and finishing at the upper end of Phyllis Court wall,
thus abolishing the unfairness of three boats finishing round
the Point, and giving a much straighter course all the rest of the
way,- marked out by piles, and guarded from pleasure-boats
(since 1899) ^Y floating booms. The length is, as it has always
been, 1 mile 550 yards, and in 1886 it was 50 yards in breadth.
I t was afterwards narrowed to 505 feet from start to finish ; and
only two boats start in each race. A few slight differences are
noted where it is necessary for the sake of accuracy, but the
course was standardized in 1906, when a flag was dropped at
Fawley (halfway) for timekeeping. The Olympic Regatta of
1908 showed that there was room for an absolutely fair course
of 1J miles from start to finish ; and this is shown on the map of
the standardized Regatta-course which I reproduce in Rowing
at Henley from the late Mr. H. T. Steward's own drawings.
He used to quote, as still exact, the following passage published
in Bell's Life in 1851, which may have been from the pen of that
distinguished Cambridge coxswain and coach, Mr. Egan:
' The natural course of the stream is direct from the Bridge
upon the projecting wall of Phyllis Court Grounds, nearly opposite
to Poplar Point (not upon the point • itself, as so many have
supposed) ; thence it flows obliquely towards the gate below
the Point, and then it proceeds still more obliquely and more
quietly to the boughs near Fawley Court, leaving comparatively
384

RECORD TIMES FOR THE REGATTA COURSE

385

dead water for some distance below the grounds of Phyllis Court.
The stream becomes stronger as it approaches the channels on
either side of the island, but is much sharper on the Buckinghamshire side than on the barge channel or Berks side, while
at the head of the Temple Island are the remains of a small
" eyot " or " ait " or island, which acts as a breakwater/
The time of 7mm. 8sec done by London for the Thames Cup
in 1886 has never yet been beaten, and is the only one which has
stood for more than thirty years. In 1887 Mr. Barclay and Mr.
Muttlebury did 8min. i5sec. for the Pairs, which was only equalled
by Mr. Johnstone and Mr. R. Powell (whose time to Fawley—
3mm. 5isec.—has never been excelled) in 1906, but record for
the course was beaten by four pairs (including two from the
Thames R.C.) in 1911 alone. In 1891 Leander set 6min. 5isec.
as the best time for the Grand Challenge, which New College
also did in 1897 and Leander again equalled in 1913 ; and there
is little doubt that in the Olympic Regatta of 1908 the winning
Leander crew was moving as fast as either of its speedy predecessors. The summer of 1897 also saw the good time of
7mm. isec. achieved by Eton for the Ladies', which they reduced
to 6min. 56sec. in 1911, a very fast year all round. A considerable pause followed, and in 1914 no other record made before
1905 (besides those mentioned) was still standing.
Official timekeepers, with a flag at Fawley, were only introduced in 1906, so that times to Fawley before that date cannot
be stated with real accuracy. The fastest ' half-distance ' for
the Thames Cup is no doubt the 3mm. 26sec. when Wadham
got to Fawley in 1908 a canvas ahead of B.N.C. and won the
sixth heat by two feet in 7mm. I2sec. They won the ninth in
the same time, but were three seconds slower at Fawley with
both crews level. In the final, Christchurch were a canvas
ahead when they passed Fawley in 3mm. 30sec, but Wadham
won by a length in 7mm. I5sec. In the Ladies' Plate there is
no doubt about Eton's 3mm. igsec. being the best Fawley, which
they did in their semi-final against University College in 1911,
finishing in 7mm. i s e c , equal to their old record of 1897. Their
final heat of 1911, though it produced the remarkable time of
6min. 56sec. to the finish, was a second slower than that of the
day before to Fawley.
25

386

HENLEY RACES

In a race for the Grand Challenge, no boat, in my opinion,
ever reached Fawley in 3mm. I5sec, though this is the time
that used to be given both for Leander in 1891 and for New
College in 1897. In 1891 Leander were a few feet behind London
at halfway, and won a good race by a length with a crew composed of Holland (bow), Ford, V. Nickalls, Ampthill, G. Nickalls,
Fletcher, R. P. P. Rowe, and Kent (str.). In 1897 (see Mr.
Steward's Records, p. 425) the start was moved 105 feet nearer
Fawley. Since the average speed of a 6min. 5isec. course is
over 16 feet a second, this means that in 1897 (and 1898, loc. cit)
Fawley could be reached nearly 6 seconds sooner than in other
years, though the finish remained the same distance from the
start. In other words, if the time of 3mm. I5sec. were correct
for 1897, it would mean, for purposes of comparison, about 3mm.
20sec, which is exactly what Eton are known to have done when
they won the final of the Ladies' of 1911 in time only 5 seconds
longer for the full distance than New College themselves had
done in 1897, or than Leander did in 1891. With the two exceptions mentioned, the distance to Fawley has always been the
same in any of the years considered; but the standardization
of the course in 1906 made the distance from Fawley to the
finish 15 feet (practically a second) shorter. This means that
the halfway times of 1891 and 1897 (taken without a flag) are
likely to have been slightly better than the 3mm. I9sec. of 1913
and 1911. The boys of 1911 might possibly have been as fast
as the men for halfway; they are not likely to have done so good
a second half, though they had 15 feet less to go. Two seconds,
therefore, is the most we ought to take out of a total superiority
of five ; and if we subtract these two from Eton's best Fawley
(in the semi-final) of 3mm. igsec, we get 3mm. I7sec, which is
what I have given the Leander crew of 1891. I do not believe
the pace of New College can be represented by a much better
Fawley (certainly not more than a second faster) than the
3mm. igsec. which was done when the Leander crew of 1913
beat the Argonauts and sent up 6min. 5isec. for the third
time for a full course. As we have seen, a fast Fawley does
not necessarily mean a record course ; nor does a very fast
time over the full distance imply a record to Fawley. My
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387

unable to present more than mere surmise on a very interesting
point.
Of the records made in the period from 1903 to 1914, without
doubt Kelly's 8min. iosec. for the Diamonds is one of the most
brilliant of them all. It is hardly likely to be eclipsed within
the lifetime of those who saw him win, and its value may be
imagined from the fact that it was 5 seconds faster than any
pair-oar had ever done the distance. Next to it came Magdalen's
great performances in their four, which did the record for both
Visitors' and Stewards' in 1908, with the fine time, for the
latter, of 7mm. 28sec, and 3mm. 36sec. to Fawley.
It should of course always be remembered that to get a record
not only excellence but luck is necessary. Many a fine crew
has never shown its true pace owing to bad weather or some other
accident beyond its control. It is quite possible that several
other crews might have beaten the results which follow, if they
had had equal opportunities in the way of weather, stations,
stream, and the like, or even if their victory had necessitated
some greater effort than that requisite on the day to win. For
we do not row ' against the watch ' ; we only row to win, and to
win by a sufficient margin, not by as much as possible.
The full list of records to 1914 inclusive is as follows:
HENLEY REGATTA RECORDS
To July 1914.
Winner.

Race.

New College . .

Thames .. .
Stewards'.. .
Visitors' . .
Wyfolds
1

..

Course, i mile 550 yards.
Iyoser.
v. London
v.
V. Argonaut . . . .
V. First T r i n i t y . .
V. University . . .
V.

Wadham . . . .
Magdalen, Ox.
Magdalen, Ox.
Third Trinity
Pembroke, Cam.

V.

B.N.C

v.
V.
V.
V.

Jesus, Cam. . .
Trinity, Ox. . .

Date. Fawley.
1891
3.I71
1897
3.18I
19132
3-19
1911
3.20
19112
3-19
1886
—
19082
3.26
19082 3-36
1908
3.41
1911
3-39
1911
3-4°

Finish.
6.51
6.51
6.51

6.56
7-i

7.8
7.12

7.28
7-3°
7-37
7.40

Taken without the flag at Fawley, which was instituted when official
timekeeping began in 1906.
2
These times were done in a Preliminary Heat. All the others are
Finals.

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388
Race.

Pairs

Winner.

Beresford
Cloutte

looser.

1 dead- /"Logan
IheatWught

Gladstone . . . J

iHellyer

Date. Fawley.

^
,
} I9"
/

v

3 58

0

'

°

Finish.
8

0 0

"8

D

£tr":}-{^::::.::}^ *•» 8^
Barclay .. .. \
/ H . McLean . . ) „
Diamonds..

7
Muttlebury . . / W ' l D . H. McLean /
Beresford .. "I
f Bruce
1
Cloutte .., .. 7 ^ G l a d s t o n e . . . I 1 9 "
Kelly
v. Blackstaffe .. 1905
Kinnear
v. E.Powell ..'. 1911

R

4

'°
3-55a
3-55

5

0
8 15

"
8.10
8.14

1
These times were done in a Preliminary Heat. All the others are
Finals.
2
Taken without the flag at Fawley, which was instituted when official
timekeeping began in 1906.

CHAPTER VI
FOREIGN

ENTRIES

Me Colchus et qui dissimulat metum
Marsae cohortis Dacus et ultimi
Noscent Geloni ; me peritus
Discet Iber Rhodanique potor.

THE period in which the Grand Challenge Cup for the first time
went out of England, and was lost not once only, but on five
several occasions, would alone make the twelve years recorded
in this book remarkable ; for our losses roused a notable controversy concerning style, and lent fresh emphasis to the contention made by Dr. Warre in July 1901, t h a t ' the good nature
of the Stewards of Henley Regatta, in permitting the rowing
trophies intrusted to them to be contended for by all the world,
will endanger the best interests of amateur rowing, for the
encouragement of which they were originally presented.' This
was supported by Mr. W. H. Grenfell, M.P. (as Lord Desborough
then was), Sir John Edwards-Moss, and Mr. R. C* Lehmann. A
more powerful ' four' it would be difficult to find, and all were
in favour of abolishing ' foreign entries/ though their reasons
were different and the suggestions they offered were not identical.
The fact is, that the visit of the Pennsylvania crew (which
beat London and Thames and lost the final of the Grand to
Leander) brought into prominence certain aspects of foreign
competition which were alien to the good-fellowship and sport
of Henley, owing to the presence of their professional coach and
to the methods of his training. A special meeting of the Stewards
in November 1901 decided that it was ' at present' inexpedient
to alter the rules of the Regatta. But in December 1902 the
Henley Stewards passed a rule that put a stop to professional
coaching of this kind except in sculling. It was a logical pro389

390

HENLEY RACES

gression from the rule which.had ended professional steering
more than sixty years before.
But a further step was taken after the visit of the Vesper Boat
Club of Philadelphia, who beat Christ Church in the third heat
of the Grand and lost the fourth heat to Leander. It was
reported to the English authorities that certain members of this
Vesper crew, having taken an oath that they were amateurs,
were, as a matter of fact, not entitled to this qualification, inasmuch as they had received money payments. Upon inquiry,
this was admitted by the American Association which had
fathered the entry. In consequence, the Henley authorities
passed a rule that no entry should be accepted of any crew or
sculler out of the United Kingdom unless the crew or sculler
belongs to a club which is affiliated to a union or federation having
an agreement with the Committee of Management of Henley
Regatta.
These two decisions practically did away with the two chief
objections against foreign entries. Many were of the opinion
that a cup which was open to the world was a more valuable prize
for Englishmen to win than a trophy for which the nations we
originally taught to row were not allowed to enter; that the
cause of amateur rowing would not be assisted by refusing Englishmen an opportunity to row at Henley against any one they liked ;
and, finally, that it was certainly more pleasant to have a ' gentle
and joyous ' little domestic meeting ; but if the preservation of a
high standard of style was theoretically important, it was far
more likely to be maintained if ' foreign entries' were ready
conclusively to show up our deterioration whenever we deserved it.
In spite of all this, however, it was still quite open to the
Stewards to refuse all further ' foreign entries ' after 1905, and to
limit competition to the British Empire, or even the United
Kingdom ; for we might have lost a good many of our trophies,
yet the Grand Challenge Cup, the blue ribbon of amateur oarsmanship, had not yet been wrested from us, and it was a legitimate argument that good foreign crews could always be met
on such special courses as the mile and a half of the Olympic
course at Henley, arranged in 1908, or on such special occasions
as the autumn match between Harvard and Cambridge over the
4 j miles at Putney. There was also a very strong argument in

FOREIGN ENTRIES

39 1

the contention that, apart from such semi-professionals as the
Vesper Club, the whole business of international competition was
harmful to club competition, the healthiest of all athletics when
there is no money involved and the sport is pure and simple
recreation. What is the real difference, it was urged, between
professional professionals and those amateurs who leave their
work (and even their country) for some months to do nothing
except training and rowing ? They may not actually be rowing
for money, but they enjoy a great advantage over home crews,
which are chiefly composed of men who have to do their day's
work before their rowing, and have little time for much detailed
coaching out of a racing boat. Such visitors have often been
seen to make a toil of their training and to lose all taste for
racing, without even attaining that high level of achievement
which many a metropolitan amateur has won. By arguments
such as these the Stewards were urged to put a stop to all' foreign
entries' before 1914; and until 1906 it was quite an open
question whether they would do so.
OPEN TO THE WORLD
' Victor ex omnibus quotquot per orbern terrarum artem remigandi
ingenuo studio exerceant.*

liberalem

After 1906 it seemed that the door had been finally and irrevocably shut against any such limitation, for in 1906 the Belgians
won the Grand. They won it again in 1907 and 1909, and it
appeared most difficult to explain any reasons for prohibiting
their competition in the future. In 1912 the Grand Challenge
was won by Sydney, New South Wales, and in 1914 by the
Harvard Athletic Association. The other prizes that left
England from 1903 to 1914 were the Diamonds to Scholes of
Toronto in 1904, to McVilly of Tasmania in 1913, and to Sinigaglia of Italy (who was killed in the War) in 1914 ; the Silver
Goblets and Nickalls Challenge Cup for the Pairs, lost to
Berlin in 1903; and the Stewards' to Winnipeg in 1910. Of
the Canadian crews the two best remembered were not winners.
They are the eight which Leander beat for the Grand in record
time in 1913, and the four which lost the Stewards' to London
by two feet in 1895.

392

HENLEY RACES

The full list of ' foreign entries' since 1872, their first appearance, will be found in later pages, and from this it may be calculated that, if we add our colonial competitors, these ' foreign
entries/ in which the racing of the Olympic Regatta is not
included, had numbered no fewer than 119. Of this total, thirtyone entries from the British Empire (first represented in 1885
by the Argonauts, who had five in 1899) could claim four victories—the Grand in 1912, the Stewards' in 1910, the Diamonds
in 19.04 and 1913. The highest total in one year of a l l ' foreign
entries ' taken together was the eleven of 1914, when there were
four for the Diamonds (which we lost), and all four of the semifinalists for the Grand were ' foreigners/ an unprecedented
occurrence, and probably never to be equalled again. Out of
the whole 119 foreign entries, fifteen have won outright, or
almost one in every eight; for we lost the Diamonds to Ooms
in 1892, to Ten Eyck in 1897, to Scholes in 10,04, to McVilly in
1913, and to Sinigaglia in 1914 ; the Pairs to Klaus and Ehrenberg, of Berlin, in 1903 ; the Visitors' (under rules now changed)
to Columbia, U.S.A., in 1878 ; the Stewards' to Winnipeg in
1910 ; the Thames to Amsterdam in 1895 and to Paris in 1912 ;
the Grand to the Belgians in 1906, 1907, and 1909, to the
Australians in 1912, and to Harvard Athletic Association in
1914. This left the Wyfolds, which were hardly worth while
for visitors from a distance, and the Ladies' Plate, which was
already restricted to the United Kingdom (like the Visitors'),
as the only two Henley prizes which a ' foreign entry' had
never won. Canada had had 26 entries for her two victories,
America had 23 for three, a number of wins equalled by Belgium
with only 13 entries. Germany won once in 23 attempts, France
did the same in 17, Holland won twice out of 8. Tasmania,
Australia, and Italy had single victories. Russia and Hungary
(with only three entries between them) are the only countries
which entered and won nothing.
When we remember that English rowing had always been a
purely domestic sport, which had never made any special preparation for international competition, and which was attacked
by specially trained and selected crews in our weak years as well
as strong, in summers of slackness as well as in the seasons of our
energy, this was by no means a discouraging result, particularly

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393

if we consider that the ' foreigners' usually specialised on one
event, whereas our crews often contained men who were competing in several events at the same Regatta. In one year, it
may be recalled, a Leander crew, which lost the Grand, had provided competitors in every single event for which its members
were respectively qualified. Some commentators thought this
was good for sport. Others deplored such exaggerated activity
when the Grand Challenge Cup was in danger of leaving the
country, and they further held that the interests of sport were
better served when a number of different men from different
clubs competed in the various events than when one club provided too high a relative proportion of competitors, or when the
same competitors provided material for a disproportionate
amount of races. It would be fair to say that when we happened
to have a first-rate crew that was fortunate enough to be fit,
and did not excessively disperse the energies of its members in
different directions, we invariably held our own against ' foreign
entries/ and when we deserved a beating we were usually punished.
It is not improbable that each defeat brought its own salutary
lesson. It is certain that the practical danger of losing a high
standard of oarsmanship was driven home in a somewhat
startling fashion.
Quid bellicosus Cantaber aut Scythes,
Hirpine Quinti, cogitet, Adria
Divisus objecto remittas
Quaerere.

In my own opinion, the question of the advisability of foreign
entries at Henley has been solved—like so many others—by the
War. Whatever may happen when we ourselves have passed
away, there are now some foreigners whom we shall not care to
meet, during the lifetime of this generation, either at Henley
or on any other course. Moreover, there has been no Henley
Royal Regatta since 1914 ; and as I write, 1920 seems the earliest
possible date for the next. A gap of at least six years in the continuance of any sport would seriously damage it. To-day we
have to mourn not the loss of the sport only, but of many a good
oar who made it possible. As might have been expected, out of
the better-known athletes who laid down their lives that we
might have victory and peace, a large proportion came from the

HENLEY RACES

394

first-rate rowing clubs. They helped to beat the German Army
in the battlefield as Leander beat the German four in the race
for the Stewards' in 1914. We have now, however, not only lost
men for our new crews, we have lost men who might have
coached them. Fortunately, some of our best veterans are still
with us ; and some of our best boys have been continuously
taught (and raced) at school. But we shall have difficulty
enough in bringing back national sport to its old level. International sport, and foreign entries at Henley, will, it seems to
me, be impossible for at least another five-and-twenty years.

A.

THE HENLEY PRIZES WON BY FOREIGN ENTRIES

Grand.

1880
1895
1896
1897
1899
1899
1900
1901
1901
1902
1905
1905
1906

G. (25), Five Wins
Germania Rowing Club, Frankfort, Germany.
Cornell University> U.S.A.
Yale University, U.S.A.
Utrecht University, Triton B.C., Holland.
Delft Students, Laga, Holland.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, Canada.
Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium.
Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium.
University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, Canada.
Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium.
Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, Canada.

1906 Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium (won).
1907 Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium (won).
1909 Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium (won).
1911
1911
1912
1912
1913
1914
1914
1914
1914

Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium.
Ottawa Rowing Club, Canada.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, Canada.
Sydney R.C., N.S.W., Australia (won).
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, Canada.
Winnipeg Rowing Club, Canada.
Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A.
Harvard Athletic Association, U.S.A. (won).

1895
1895
1896

Nereus Boat Club, Amsterdam University (won).
Soc. Encour. Sport Nautique, Paris.
Soc. Encour. Sport Nautique, Paris.

T. (6), Two Wins.
Thames.

FOREIGN ENTRIES
Thames.

i»97
1912
1914

Delft Students, Laga, Holland.
Rowing Club of Paris (won).
Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium.

Visitors'.

1878

395

Columbia College Boat Club, New York (won).

V. (1), One Win.

5. (22), One Win.
Stewards'. 1878

1885
1886
1893
1895
1897
1897
1899
1899
1903
1903
1904
1907
1910
1910
1910
1911
1913
1913
1914

Columbia College Boat Club, New York.
Monroe, Shoe-wae-cae-mette Boat Club, U.S.A.
Cornell Navy Boat Club, Ithaca, New York.
Argonaut Boat Club, Toronto.
Berlin Rowing Club.
Soc. Naut. Basse-Seine, Paris.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
Utrecht University, Triton Boat Club.
Winnipeg Rowing Club, Canada.
Favorite Hammonia Rowing Club, Hamburg.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
Royal Netherlands R. and S. Club, Amsterdam.
Victoria Rowing Club, Berlin.
Winnipeg Rowing Club, Canada.
Ludwigshafener Rowing Club, Germany.
Amstel Rowing Club, Amsterdam.
Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
Winnipeg Rowing Club, Canada (won).
Ottawa Rowing Club, Canada.
Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
P . (7), One Win.

Pairs.
1893
1901
1902
1903

1910

A. Lein and H. Lambert, Cercle Nautique de Paris.
F. and J. Boudin, Soc. Encour. Sport Nautique, Paris.
O. de Somville and M. Van Crombrugge, Club Naut. de
Gand, Belgium.
O. de Somville and M. Van Crombrugge, Club Naut.
de Gand, Belgium.
L. Klaus and A. Ehrenburg, Victoria Rowing Club, Berlin
(won).
O. Molmans and G. Visser, Sport Nautique de Gand,
Belgium.
A. Wielsma and B. J. Croon, Jun., Amstel Rowing
Club, Amsterdam.
D. (60), Five Wins.

Diamonds. 1872
1878
1878

E. Smith, Athletic Club, New York.
G. W. Lee, Triton Boat Club, New Jersey.
G. Lee, Boston Union Boat Club, U.S.A.

HENLEY RACES
1881
1881
1882
1883
1884
1884
1885
1888
1889
1890

A. Wild, Frankfort Rowing Club.
A. Lein, Circle Nautique, Paris, v
A. Lein, Circle Nautique, Paris.
A. Lein, Circle Nautique, Paris.
J. Bungert, Mannheim Rowing Club.
W. R. Patten, Cologne Rowing Club.
W. R. Patten, Cologne Rowing Club.
E. Doering, Favorite Hammonia Boat Club, Hamburg.
C. J. Psotta, New York Athletic Club.
C. J. Psotta, Schuylkill N. C , Philadelphia.

1892 J. J. K. Ooms, Neptune Rowing Club, Amsterdam (won).
1892
1893
1893
1894
1894
1894
1895
1895
1896
1897
l8
97
1897
1898
1899
1899
1900
1900
1902
1902
1902
1903
1903
1903

G. McHenry, Circle de TAviron, Paris.
C. Fenwick, Soc. Enc. Sport Naut., Paris.
F. Boudin, Soc. Enc. Sport Naut., Paris.
F. Boudin, Soc. Enc. Sport Naut., Paris.
J. Wright, Toronto Club.
J. J. Ryan, Toronto Club.
E. A. Thompson, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
F. H. Thompson, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
W. S. McDowell, Delaware Rowing Club, Chicago.
W. S. McDowell, Delaware Rowing Club, Chicago.
J- J- Blusse, De Hoop Rowing Club, Amsterdam.
E. H. Ten Eyck, Wachusett Boat Club, Mass. U.S.A.,
(won).
P. Schultze-Denhard, Berlin Rowing Club.
W. M. Bright, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
C. E. A. Goldman, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
L. X. F. Prevel, Club Nautique, Nice.
Fritz Miller, Royal Sport Nautique, Brussels.
C. S. Titus, Union Boat Club, New York.
L. F. Scholes, Don Ivowing Club, Toronto.
L. X. F. Prevel, Club Nautique, Nice.
Carl Ernst, Wiking Rowing Club, Berlin.
K. Haffner, Wiking Rowing Club, Berlin.
J. B. Juvenal, Vesper Boat Club, Philadelphia.

1904 L. F. Scholes, Don Rowing Club, Toronto (won).
1906
1906
1906
1906
1906
1907
1909
1910
1910
1911
1912
1912
1912

R. W . Adam, Mercantile Rowing Club, Melbourne.
H. Bourke, Tamar Rowing Club, Tasmania.
M. G. de la Plane, Soc. Naut. Basse-Seine, Paris.
Miltiades Manno, Pannonia Rowing Club, Budapest.
W. B. West, West Philadelphia Boat Club, U.S.A.
Bernhard von Gaza, Wiking Rowing Club, Berlin.
R. Lucas, Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
J. Cosgrave, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
Rudolf Lucas, Mayence Rowing Club, Germany.
Bernhard von Gaza, Wiking Rowing Club, Berlin.
Polydore Veirman, Royal Club Naut. de Gand.
Cecil McVilly, Derwent Rowing Club, Tasmania.
M. J. Kusik, St. Petersburg Rowing Club.

FOREIGN ENTRIES
Diamonds. 1912
1913
1913
1913
1914
1914
1914
1914
1914

397

E. B. Butler, Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto.
M. J. Kusik, St. Petersburg Rowing Club.
Cecil McVilly, Derwent Rowing Club, Tasmania (won).
E. B. Butler, Argonaut Rowing Club, Canada.
J. B. Ayer, Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A.
W. T. Gardiner, Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A.
P. Wittington, Union Boat Club, Boston, U.S.A.
R. Dibble, Don Rowing Club, Toronto.
G. Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como, Italy (won).

B. THE ENTRY LIST OF THE ELEVEN COMPETING
NATIONS
America (23), Three Wins.
72 D, 78 S, 78 5, 78 V, 78 D, 78 D, 81 5, 89 A 95 G, 96 G, 96 A
97 D, 98 D, 01 G, 02 A 03 D, 05 G, 06 D, 14 G, 14 G, 14 A
14 D, 14 D.
Australia

(2), One Win.
06 D, 12 G.

Belgium

(13), Three Wins.
00 G, 00 A 01 G, 01 P , 02 P , 05 G, 06 G, 06 P, 07 G> 09 G, 11 G,
12 A 14 T.
Canada (28), Two Wins.
85 5, 94 A 94 D, 95 S, 95 A 95 A 97 S, 99 G, 99 5, 99. A 99 D,
99 D, 02 D, 02 G, 04 D, 04 S, 06 G, 10 D, 10 S, 11 G, n 5,
12 G, 12 D,

13 G, 13 S, 13 D, 14 G, 14 D.

France (17), One Win.
81 A 81 P, 82 D, 83 £), 92 A 93 P, 93 JD, 93 D, 94 D, 93 G, 93 5,
95 r , 96 r , 00 A 02 A 06 A 12 T,
Germany (23), One Win.
80 G, 81 A 83 A 84 A 84 A 85 A 86 5, 88 A 98 D, 99 S, 03 A
03 A 03 P, 03 5, 07 A 07 S, 09 A 10 A 10 5, 11 JD, 13 5,
14 G, 14 5.
Holland (8), Two Wins.
92 D, 95 T, 97 G, 97 T, 97 A 03 5, 10 5, 10 P .
Hungary (1).
06 A
Ita/y (1), One Win.
14 D.
Russia (2)
12 A 13 E>.
Tasmania (3), One Win.
06 A 12 D, 13 D.

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C. DETAILS OF RACING OF FOREIGN ENTRIES AT
HENLEY *
' Non qui profundum Danubium bibunt
Edicta rumpent Julia, non Getae,
Non seres infidive Persae
Non Tanain prope flumen orti.'
1872
E. Smith, New York, U.S.A., beaten by C. H. Lawton in third heat
of t h e Diamonds, after winning second heat against W. Chillingworth.
1878
Shoe-wae-cae-mette B.C., Monroe, U.S.A., won the first heat of Stewards'
against Columbia College, U.S.A., and Dublin, b u t lost the final to
London R.C.
Columbia College, U.S.A., lost first heat of Stewards' to Monroe, beat
University College and Jesus, Cambridge, in second heat of the
Visitors*, and won the final against Hertford College.
G. W. Lee, New Jersey, U.S.A., was beaten by T. C. Edwards-Moss (the
eventual winner) in first heat of the Diamonds.
G. Lee, Boston, U.S.A., was beaten by J. Lowndes and A. Payne in t h e
second heat of the Diamonds.
1880
Germania R . C , Frankfort, were beaten by London in second heat of the
Grand Challenge.
1881
Cornell University B.C., U.S.A., were beaten by Thames and London
in first heat of the Stewards'.
A. Wild, Frankfort R . C , beat Pattinson and Lein in third heat, b u t was
beaten in final of Diamonds by J. Lowndes, Hertford College.
A. Lein, Cercle Nautique de Paris, beaten in third heat of the Diamonds
b y Wild and Pattinson.
H. Lambert and A. Lein, Cercle Nautique de Paris, beaten first heat
of Silver Goblets by Adcock and Playford.
1882
A. Lein, Cercle Nautique de Paris, beat Adam in fifth heat, b u t was
beaten in final of Diamonds by J. Lowndes.
1883
A. Lein, of Paris, beaten by A. Wild, who beat Liddle in third heat, b u t
was beaten in the final of the Diamonds by J. Lowndes.
1
These include all who actually started and all Colonial entries, b u t
not any entries at the Olympic Regatta of 1908. Crews which scratched
are not given in this list. Winners of final heats are printed in black type.

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1884
J. Bungert, Mannheim R.C., beaten in first heat of the Diamonds by
Farrell and Christophers.
W. R. Patten, Cologne R.C., beaten in second heat of Diamonds by
Unwin.
1885
Argonaut R.C., Toronto, beaten in third heat of Stewards' by Trinity
Hall.
W. R. Patten, Cologne R.C., beaten in final of Diamonds by Unwin and
Pitman, after winning third heat against W. Liddle.
1886
Berlin R.C. beaten by Thames in second heat of Stewards' Cup.
1888
E. Doering, Favorite Hammonia B.C., Hamburg, beaten by G. Nickalls
in sixth heat of Diamonds.
1889
C. J. Psotta, New York Athletic Club, beat Blackmore and Small in
Diamonds, b u t fell to G. Nickalls in final heat.
1890
C. J. Psotta, Schuylkill Navy Club, Philadelphia, beaten by Kennedy in
first heat of Diamonds.
1892
J. J. K. Ooms, Neptune R . C , Amsterdam, beat V. Nickalls and G. McHenry
in heats, and S. M. Boyd in the final of Diamonds.
G. McHenry, Cercle de l'Aviron, Paris, beat Farrell in third heat, b u t
fell to Ooms in fifth heat.
1893
Societe Nautique de la Basse-Seine beaten by Thames in second heat of
Grand.
Societe Nautique de la Basse-Seine beaten by Thames in fifth heat of
Stewards' Cup.
The Brothers Boudin, Societe d'Encouragement du Sport Nautique, Paris,
beaten by Kerrison and Lewis, Third Trinity, in second heat of
Goblets.
C. Fenwick, Societe d'Encouragement du Sport Nautique, Paris, beaten
in second heat of Diamonds by G. McHenry, T.R.C.
F. Boudin, Societe d'Encouragement du Sport Nautique, beaten by
S. M. Boyd, D.U.B.C., in third heat of Diamonds.
1894
F. Boudin, Paris, beaten by V. Nickalls in first heat of Diamonds.
J. Wright, Toronto Club, beat H. S. Verity in second heat, b u t fell to
V. Nickalls in sixth heat of Diamonds.
J. J. Ryan, Toronto Club, beaten by G. Nickalls in fifth heat of Diamonds.

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1895
Cornell University rowed over, leaving Leander at the post, b u t were
defeated by Trinity Hall in fifth heat of Grand.
Nereus Boat Club, Amsterdam University, beat L.M.B.C. in second heat
of Thames; St. John's, Oxford, in seventh h e a t ; and won the final
against Molesey B.C.
Societe d'Encouragement du Sport Nautique, Paris, beaten in fourth heat
of Thames by Kingston R.C.
Argonaut R . C , Toronto, were defeated by London R.C. in first heat of
Stewards' Cup.
E. A. Thompson, Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beaten by Hon. R. Guinness in
second heat of Diamonds.
F. H. Thompson, Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beaten by G. Nickalls in fourth
heat of Diamonds.
1896
Yale University, U.S.A., beaten by Leander in first heat of Grand.
Societe d'Encouragement du Sport Nautique, Paris, beat T . C , Dublin,
and Molesey B.C. in heats of Thames Cup, b u t were defeated by
Emmanuel, Cambridge, in final.
W. S. McDowell, Delaware R . C , Chicago, beat Hon. E. A. Guinness, b u t
was beaten by R. K. Beaumont in sixth heat of Diamonds.
1897
Utrecht University, ' T r i t o n / beaten by Leander in third heat of Grand.
Delft Students' R . C , Laga, beat Thames R.C. in second h e a t of
Thames Cup, b u t were defeated by Kingston in fifth heat.
Winnipeg R . C , Canada, beat Utrecht University in first heat of Stewards'
Cup, b u t fell to New College, Oxford, in fourth heat.
J . J . Blusse, De Hoop R . C , Amsterdam, beat S. Fairbairn in first heat,
b u t fell to Ten Eyck in seventh heat of Diamonds.
W. S. McDowell, Delaware B.C., Chicago, beat ft on. E. A. Guinness in
second heat of Diamonds and T. J. Hogan in fifth h e a t ; beaten by
Blackstaffe in ninth heat.
E. H. Ten Eyck beat Blusse and Howell in heats, and Blackstaffe in final

of the Diamond Sculls.
1898
P. Schultze-Denhard, Berlin R . C , rowed over in first heat of Diamonds ;
was beaten by Blackstaffe in fourth heat.
1899
Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beat Delft Students' R . C , Laga, in first heat
of the Grand ; b u t were beaten by London in the sixth heat.
Favorite Hammonia R . C , Hamburg, won first heat of Stewards' against
St. George's Hospital and second against Balliol, b u t were beaten
in the final by Magdalen.

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Argonauts were beaten in second heat of Stewards' by Trinity College
B.C., Cambridge.
W. M. Bright, Argonaut R.C., beaten in first heat of Diamonds by B. H.
Howell.
C. E. A. Goldman, Argonaut R.C., beaten in second heat of Diamonds by
E. G. Hemmerde.
E. A. Thompson, Argonaut R.C., beaten in fourth heat of Diamonds by
St. George Ashe.
1900

Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium, beaten in third heat of Grand by Leander.
Fritz Miller, Royal Sport Nautique (Brussels), beaten in fourth heat of
Diamonds b y E. G. Hemmerde.
L. X. F. Prevel, Club Nautique de Nice, beaten by H. T. Blackstafife
in first heat of Diamonds.
1901

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A., after beating London
and Thames in heats, were beaten in final of Grand by Leander.
Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium, beaten by Leander in third heat of
Grand.
Oscar de Somville and Marcel Van Crombrugge, Club Nautique, Belgium,
beaten in final of Silver Goblets by H. J. Hale and F . W. Warre, of
Balliol.
1902

Argonaut R.C., Toronto, beat University College, b u t were beaten by Third
Trinity B.C. in fifth heat of the Grand.
Oscar de Somville and Marcel Van Crombrugge, Club Nautique of Ghent,
beaten b y C. W. H. Taylor and W. Dudley Ward in first heat of
Goblets.
L. X. F. Prevel, Club Nautique, Nice, beaten by R. B. Etherington Smith
in second heat of Diamonds.
L. F. Scholes, Don R.C., Toronto, beaten by C. S. Titus, Union B.C.,
New York, in third heat of Diamonds; Titus, after beating Scholes
in third heat, was beaten by F. S. Kelly in the eighth.
1903

Royal Netherlands Rowing and Sailing Club, Amsterdam, beat the Victoria
R.C., Berlin, in third heat of Stewards', b u t were defeated by Third
Trinity in the final.
L. Klaus and A. Ehrenberg, Victoria R.C., Berlin, won Goblets, beating
Taylor and Goldie in the final heat.
Carl Ernst, Wiking R.C., Berlin, beaten by F. S. Kelly in first heat of
Diamonds.
Konrad Haffner, Wiking R.C., Berlin, beaten by A. H. Cloutte in fourth
heat of Diamonds.
J. B. Juvenal, Vesper B.C., Philadelphia, beaten by J. Beresford in fifth
heat of Diamonds.

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1904
Winnipeg R . C , Canada, beaten in final of Stewards' by Third Trinity in
equal to record time.
L. F. Scholes, Toronto R . C , beat A. A. Stuart, S. R. Wells, F. S. Kelly in
heats, and won the final of the Diamonds against A. H. Cloutte.
1905
Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium, in Grand, beat Thames R . C and
London in heats, but were beaten by Leander in final.
Vesper B.C., Philadelphia, U.S.A., beat Christ's, Cambridge, in third heat,
b u t fell to Leander in the fourth heat of Grand.
1906
Club Nautique de Gand, Belgium, beat Magdalen College in fourth heat, Third
Trinity in sixth heat, and Trinity Hall in the final heat of the Grand.
Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beat First Trinity, Cambridge, in first heat of
Grand, Thames R.C. in the second, b u t were beaten by Trinity Hall in
seventh heat.
U. Molmans and G. Visser, Sport Nautique de Gand, beat Beresford and
Vernon in third heat, t h e two Stuarts in fifth heat of Goblets, b u t
lost t h e final to Johnstone and Powell.
Harrison Bourke, Tamar R . C , Tasmania, beat Guy Rixon in second heat,
b u t was beaten by H. T. Blackstaffe in the eighth heat of Diamonds.
R. W. Adam, Mercantile R . C , Melbourne, beat W. B. West, West Philadelphia B.C., in fourth heat of Diamonds, b u t was beaten by D. R. C.
Stuart in ninth heat.
M. Gaston de la Plane, Societe Nautique de la Basse-Seine, Paris, beaten
in fifth heat of Diamonds by A. A. Stuart.
Miltiades Manno, Pannonia R . C , Budapest, Hungary, beat A. A. Stuart in
seventh h e a t ; was beaten by H. T. Blackstaffe in eleventh heat of
Diamonds.
W. B. West, West Philadelphia B.C., lost fourth heat of Diamonds to
R. W. Adam.
1907
Sport Nautique de Gand, Belgium, beat Leander in second heat, and won
final of Grand against Christ Church, Oxford.
Ludwigshafener R . C , Germany, beaten by Leander Club for Stewards'
Cup in second heat.
Bernhard van Gaza, Wiking R . C , Berlin, beat Edye in third heat and
Beddington in t h e sixth, but was beaten by Capt. Darrell in ninth heat
of Diamonds.
1909
Royal Club, Nautique de Gand, Belgium, beat Magdalen College in fourth
heat of Grand, and won the final against Jesus, Cambridge.
R. Lucas, Mayence R . C , Germany, beat Filleul, Wadham College, and
Thomson, Trinity Hall, in heats, b u t was beaten by A. A. Stuart
in final of Diamonds.
1910
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as the Berlin R.C. were absent; they beat the De Amstel R . C ,
Amsterdam, in third h e a t ; were beaten by Winnipeg in final heat.
Winnipeg R . C , Canada, beat Thames R.C. in fourth heat, and won the final
of the Stewards' Cup against t h e Mainzer R.C.
A. Wielsma and B. J. Croon, jun., Amstel R . C , Amsterdam, beat Le BlancSmith and Rosher in second heat of Goblets, b u t fell to Burn and
Thomson (Leander) in final heat.
Rudolf Lucas, Mainzer R . C , Mayence, Germany, won fourth heat of
Diamonds against Mansell Moullin, b u t was beaten by Kinnear in t h e
final.
J. Cosgrave, Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beaten by J. de G. Edye in first
heat of Diamonds.
1911

Ottawa R . C , Canada, beat Societe Royal Sport Nautique, Belgium, in
third heat of Grand, and beaten in fourth heat by Magdalen College,
the ultimate winners.
Ottawa R . C , Canada, beat London R.C. in first heat of Stewards', and were
beaten by Trinity Hall in fourth heat.
B. von Gaza, Wiking R . C , Berlin, beaten by J. E. Dewar in third heat of
Diamonds.
1912

Sydney R . C , N.S.W., beat Argonaut R . C , Toronto, in first heat of Grand,
beat New College in fourth heat, and won final against Leander Club.
Rowing Club of Paris (France) beat Thames R.C. in seventh heat of Thames
Cup, beat Oriel in twelfth heat, Merton in fourteenth, and won final
against St. John's, Oxford.
Polydore Veirman, Royal Club Nautique de Gand, beat M. J. Kusik, St.
Petersburg R . C , Russia, in fourth heat of Diamonds, and was beaten
by E . W. Powell in tenth heat.
Cecil McVilly, Derwent R . C , Tasmania, beaten by McCulloch in sixth heat
of Diamonds.
E. B. Butler, Argonaut R . C , Toronto, beaten by G. E. Fairbairn in third
heat of Diamonds.
1913

Argonaut R . C , Canada, beaten by Leander in second heat of Grand.
Mainzer Ruder, Verein, Germany, beat Argonaut R.C. in first heat of
Stewards' and Leander in third h e a t ; were beaten by New College
in final.
H. M. Kusik, St. Petersburg R . C , Russia, beaten in first heat of Diamonds
by Watts.
E. B. Butler, Argonaut R . C , Canada, beaten by C. W. Wise in fourth
heat of Diamonds.
C McVilly, Derwent R . C , Tasmania, beat Salier in fifth heat of Diamonds,
beat Bigland in eighth heat, and Pinks in final heat.
1914

Winnipeg R . C , Canada, beat Thames in first heat of Grand, beaten by
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Union B. C , Boston, U.S.A., beat London in second heat of Grand and
Mayence in sixth heat, defeated by Harvard in final.
Harvard Athletic Association, U.S.A., beat Leander in third heat of Grand,
Winnipeg in fifth heat, and Boston in final heat.
Mainzer Ruder-Verein, Germany, beat Jesus College in fourth heat, beaten
b y Boston in sixth heat of Grand.
Royal Nautique de Gand beat Kingston in sixth heat of Thames, and were
beaten by Selwyn College in twelfth heat.
Mainzer Ruder-Verein, Germany, beaten by Leander in final heat of
Stewards'.
J. B. Ayer, Union B.C., Boston, U.S.A., beat Gould, Jesus College, in fourth
heat of Diamonds and was beaten by Sinigaglia in the tenth heat.
G. Sinigaglia, Lario Club, Como, Italy, beat Pinks, L.R.C., in fifth heat of
Diamonds, Ayer in tenth heat, Dibble in the fourteenth, and won
final against C. M. Stuart.
R. Dibble, Don R. C , Toronto, beat Scrutton, Vikings Club, in sixth heat of
Diamonds, Tann, T.R.C., in eleventh heat, and was beaten by Sinigaglia in fourteenth heat.
W. T. Gardiner, Union B.C., Boston, beaten by Fripp, Agecroft R.C., in
seventh heat of Diamonds.
P. Withington, Union B.C., Boston, beaten by Tann, T.R.C.,in eighth heat
of Diamonds.

D. THE BELGIAN

STYLE

' Intactus aut BHtannus ut descenderet
Sacra catenatus via. . . .'

It has been mentioned elsewhere that the Belgian victories
in the Grand Challenge of 1906, 1907, and 1909 suggested two
controversies. The second was perhaps even more hotly contested than the first, for it was outside the province of any legislation ; it concerned the whole practice and principle of first-rate
style ; and it had far-reaching effects upon crews in all parts of
the world. When it was seen that the Belgians could in three
several years beat the best we had to put against them, some
comment was only natural, both from those who were not aware
of the peculiar conditions of oarsmanship between 1903 and 1910,
and therefore judged their compatriots a little hastily, and from
those who recognized the temporary weakness of our national
form, yet insisted that there must be some merit in a style which
had several glaring faults and could yet produce a pace very
little inferior to that of our first-rate crews at very much less
expenditure of preliminary training and actual exertion.

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So many different descriptions of this style have been published by English critics that it will be better here to confine
ourselves to the words of Mr. Raphael Van der Waerden, trainer
of the winning crew of' 1907. In October 1909 Mr. W. B. Close
wrote to The Field as follows :
Mr. R. Van der Waerden, who trained the Belgian crew t h a t won the
Grand in 1907, had written to me during the summer offering his services
to coach an English crew. As a First Trinity four had been practising for
a few days at Henley before going up to Cambridge, I thought this a good
opportunity of investigating the Belgian methods, and invited him, with
the concurrence of the captain of the First Trinity Boat Club, to come to
Henley and coach the four for ten days. Besides being on the bank with
him, I went out with t h e m while he was tubbing the men, and I thoroughly
discussed rowing with him. The result is I find t h a t the differences between
the theories of the English orthodox style and those of the Belgian style are
more apparent t h a n real. Indeed, the foundation of their rowing is based
on the same principles and theories t h a t were taught to me when I was at
Cambridge thirty-two years ago. The chief difference I find is t h a t the
Belgians practise the theories and t h a t we, especially of late years, do not.
They believe in sitting up to their work, with the small of the back t a u t
and in. They believe t h a t the shoulders should be kept back the whole
time and never relaxed. The work should be got on by springing off the
stretcher with all muscles taut, backs straight, and no looseness about t h e
shoulders or arms. Contrary to the general opinion t h a t is held about their
rowing, they believe in swing, b u t the true swing, just as far forward as
can possibly be got without letting either the small of the back go or the
shoulders loose. Thus their hands when forward are all on the same level,
and they have none of the dropping of the hands on to the stretchers, with
shoulders loose and round backs, which is a characteristic of modern
English rowing. They believe in keeping their elbows close to their sides
and shoulders down at the finish. They do not believe in swinging farther
back than the perpendicular, which, with their long slides, is quite unnecessary and exhausting. They believe in dropping their hands only
sufficiently at the finish of the stroke to get their blades clean out of the
water. Pump-handle action they abhor. They believe in hands out like
lightning, with legs kept straight and before the slide moves forward ;
and they believe in coming forward as slowly as possible with both slides
and swing in order to rest and prepare for the next stroke, which, when
taken, is taken with all the strength and fierce energy t h a t can possibly be
applied, and each stroke with not only the body applying the work, b u t the
mind as well. They believe in starting the body swing before moving the
slide, and then drive back the slide with rigid, upright body, and with all
the power possible. They are dead against pulling with their arms to finish
the stroke. I n fact, in all these particulars, if we followed Dr. Warre's
grammar on rowing, we should have the Belgian style, b u t with two
differences:
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to avoid the resistance of the wind. Rowing with fixed rowlocks, we were
taught, and rightly, to unfeather as soon as the hands were past the knees,
and then to come forward with unfeathered oar. With fixed rowlocks
this is the only chance of keeping a steady hold on the oar, thereby balancing
the boat. B u t with swivel rowlocks a steady hold can be k e p t on t h e oar
while on the feather, and this, with sternly suppressing over-reach, helps
the crew to keep their hands on the same level in coming forward, and
enables the ' ship ' to travel on an even keel.
(2) The one great difference, however, is t h a t they advocate a slight
movement of their bodies back before the blade touches the water. T h a t
is, they begin to swing before sliding, b u t as their blades travel a little in
the air before reaching the water, their slides practically begin to move
simultaneously with their blades striking the water. They do this in order,
they say, to hit the water all the harder, and catch a better beginning, and
to prevent the oar coming in too far forward, and thereby pinching the
boat, and thus they get the work on where it tells the most.
Mr. Van der Waerden tells me t h a t none of the Belgian crews t h a t have
been over here have swung far enough forward, but they are taking particular pains to remedy this in their rowing. When this is done, except
for the deception to the eye caused by the blades being held on the feather
until the last moment and the slight cutting of the stroke, there would be
no difference in the Belgian style of rowing and an English crew rowing in
true orthodox style.
With true sportsmanlike instinct, Mr. Van der Waerden takes no credit
for the Belgians for having initiated a winning style. ' C'est vous autres
qui avez invente tout cela, ce n'est pas nous,' is what he said.
So much for the practice or non-practice of the theories of style, b u t as
regards our rig and our ships Mr. Van der Waerden was full of contempt,
and especially was he sarcastic about our extraordinary conservatism in
clinging to t h a t antiquated abomination the fixed rowlock.

Though I have quoted Mr. Close and Mr. Van der Waerden at
some length here, I should not wish it to be thought that I
support either of them in any deviations they may suggest from
the style advocated in Dr. Warre's Grammar of Rowing. It was
because we forgot to practise Dr. Warre's principles that we lost
so much after 1902, and it is a return to them rather than an
adventure in any other form of teaching that we need after 1920.
The Belgians were successful because they were beautifully
" together/' not because their style or rig held any unknown
secrets.

CHAPTER VII
THE

LAST

POST

HENLEY OARSMEN WHO HAVE FALLEN IN THE WAR
(List Subject to Revision)
R. S., f Oct. 6, 1917 ; Capt., R.F.A. ; Trinity Hall
eight and four ; won Visitors' and Wyfold, 1910.
AINLEY, REV. W. P., f Oct. 12, 1915 ; C.F. ; coxswain, Jesus
(Cambridge) eight; won Ladies', 1908 ; head of river and
final Grand, 1909.
ALBRIGHT, M. C , f Nov. 8, 1917 ; Capt., Yeomanry; Eton
eight; won Ladies', 1904 and 1905 ; won school pulling,
1905 ; Third Trinity eight and four ; won C.U.B.C. fours,
1905 ; head of river, and rowed for Grand (str.), 1906;
stroked C.U.B.C. trial eight, 1905.
ALDERSON, A. G. J., j- Oct. 19, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., M.G.C.;
Jesus (Oxford) eight; rowed for Ladies' and Thames Cup,
1903.
ALLEN, J . E. R., f March 1918 ; Capt., Lancers; coxswain,
First Trinity eight in Mays and at Henley; won Thames
Cup, 1911.
ARBUTHNOT, A. H., f May 4, 1915 ; Capt., London Regt. ; Eton
eight, 1903 ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four, head of
river, 1904; final of Grand, 1904; O.U.B.C. trial eights,
1904 and 1905.
ARDEN, H . W., f June 6, 1917 ; Second-Lieut., R.G.A.; Radley
eight, 1910 (str.) and 1911 ; Queens' (Cambridge) eight and
four; stroked crew winners C.U.B.C. clinker fours and
Wyfold, 1912 ; stroked C.U.B.C. trial eight, 1911 and 1912.
ATKIN, K., f June 6,1918 ; Capt., R.A.M.C. ; Jesus (Cambridge)
eight; rowed head in Lents, 1912, and in Mays, 1912, 1913,
and 1914 ; Grand, 1912 (final), 1913 (final), and 1914.
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A. C , f Aug. 30, 1914 ; Capt., Nigeria Regt. ; Bedford
School eight for Ladies', 1897.
BACKUS, A. R., f Sept. 22, 1917 ; M.C.; Capt., Rifle Brigade ;
Eton eight, 1913 ; Third Trinity eight and four ; won
C.U.B.C. fours, 1913.
BAGSHAWE, L. V., f June 16, 1915 ; Capt., K.O.S.B.; Christ
Church (Oxford) eight, Ladies' and Thames, 1897.
BAILEY, G. H., f Feb. 28, 1917; M.C. ; Capt., R.H.A. ; Brasenose (Oxford) eight and four; stroked crew for Visitors'
and Wyfold, 1914.
BAILLIE, A. L A T . , - Oct. 29,1915 ; Capt., Cameronians ; Sidney
f
Sussex (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup, 1914.
BAKER, S. H., f March 23, 1918 ; Major, Gloucester Regt.;
Jesus (Oxford) eight; str. and captain of Boat Club ; rowed
for Ladies' and Thames Cup, 1903.
BALME, E. N., f April 22, 1918 ; M.C. ; Lieut., Essex Regt. ;
Radley eight for Ladies', 1903.
BARNE, M., f Sept. 17, 1917 ; D.S.O. ; Major, Yeomanry ; coxswain, Eton eight for Ladies', 1890 and 1891.
BARRINGTON-KENNETT, V. A., f March 13,1916 ; Major, R.F.C.;
Balliol (Oxford) eight and four ; rowed for Ladies' and
Visitors', and won Wyfold, 1909.
BARTLETT, A. G., f June 16,1915 ; Corp., The King's (Liverpool)
Regt. ; Bedford School eight, 1911 ; Royal Chester R.C.
eight for Thames Cup, 1913.
BEALE, C. W., f March 2, 1916 ; Lieut., Royal Sussex Regt. ;
Caius (Cambridge) eight and four ; captain of Boat Club,
1914, and won Thames Cup.
BERRILL, B. F. G., f March 17, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., R.F. ;
stroked Beaumont College for Ladies', 1913 ; Balliol (Oxford)
eight.
BICKNELL, B., f May 28, 1918 ; Lieut., Connaught Rangers ;
Beaumont College eight against Eton II, 1915 and 1916.
BLOUNT-DINWIDDIE, J. T., f Sept. 13, 1915 ; Lieut. Border
Regt.; Pembroke (Oxford) eight; rowed Thames Cup,

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J. A., f Aug. £, 1917 ; Capt., R . F . ; Trinity Hall eight
and four ; Hall crew head of river and winners of Grand,
1895 ; won Wyfold, 1899.

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M. S„ f January 1919 ; Capt., R.A.S.C. ; Radley eight
for Ladies', 1893 and 1894.
BOYTON, B. A., f Nov. 9, 1917 ; Lieut., R.F.A.; London R.C
eight and four.
BOYTON, H. J., f Dec. 14, 1916; Lieut., Grenadier Guards;
Jesus (Cambridge) eight; head of river, 1912 ; final Thames
Cup, 1914; also rowed for Marlow R.C.
BROCKLEBANK, R. R.\ f May 16, 1917 ; Second-Lieut., Royal
Welsh Fusiliers; Eton eight, 1914 and 1915 ; captain of
the boats, 1915 ; won school sculling and pulling, 1915.
BROCKLEBANK, T. G., f Aug. 5, 1916; Capt., R.F.A. ; Trinity
(Oxford) eight and four; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1903;
Oxford Blue, 1904.
BRUCE, N. M., f August 1915 ; Lieut., Yorks Regt.; Christ Church
(Oxford) eight and four ; head of river, Torpids, and Summer
eights, 1909 ; won O.U.B.C. sculls, 1911 and 1912 ; won
Visitors', 1912 (str.) ; competed for Goblets and Diamonds;
O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1911 and 1912.
BUCKLEY, E., f Oct. 12, 1917; Capt., Yorks and Lanes Regt.;
St. Catherine's (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup,
1908.
BULLER, F. E., f Sept. 25, 1914 ; Lieut., East African Rifles ;
Trinity (Oxford) eight; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1910 (str.)
and 1911.
BURNAND, C. F., f March 13, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Grenadier
Guards ; First Trinity eight and four ; won C.U.B.C. clinker
fours, 1910 ; head of river and final of Ladies', 1911 ;
C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1910 ; Cambridge Blue, 1911.
BURNETT, C. G. A., f June 30, 1916 ; Lieut., Northumberland
Fusiliers ; Hertford (Oxford), stroke of eight; O.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1902 ; London R.C. eight for Grand, 1903.
BURTON, H. P. C , f July 27, 1916 ; Capt., Bedfordshire Regt.;
Wadham (Oxford) eight, Thames Cup, 1913 ; captain of
Boat Club, 1914.
BUTTON, C. A., f June 1918 ; Lieut., R.F.A.; Twickenham
R.C. eight, Thames Cup, 1914.
CAMPBELL, GUY, f Nov. 25, 1918 ; Assistant Paymaster, R.N.;
Eton eight, won Ladies', 1904.
CARPENTER, H. M. S., f July 6, 1916 ; Capt., Duke of WellingBOWER,

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ton's Regt.; Kingston R.C. eight and four; Thames Cup
and Wyfold ; hon. secretary, 1912-13 ; captain, 1914.
CARRINGTON, E. A., f Oct. 18,1916 ; Second-Lieut., Wilts Regt.;
Christ's (Cambridge) eight, Thames Cup, 1913, and Ladies',
1914 ; wonC.U.B.C. Foster-Fairbairn Pairs, 1914 ; C.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1913.
CARTER, J. S., ^ Sept. 27, 1918 ; Capt., Grenadier Guards;
King's (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Ladies' ; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1902 ; Cambridge Blue, 1903 (won).
CARVER, 0 . A., f June 7,1915 ; Capt., R.E. (T.F.) ; First Trinity
eight and four ; Ladies' final, 1907 ; C.U.B.C. trial eights,
1907; Cambridge Blue, 1908 (won); Cambridge crew,
Olympic eights, 1908.
CASE, G. R. A., Sept. 25,1915 ; Second-Lieut., South Lanes Regt.;
Shrewsbury School eight for Ladies', 1912, 1913, and 1914.
CHAMPERNOWNE, R. H. R., f March 7, 1917; Cadet, R.M.C.;
Eton eight, 1915 (str.), and 1916.
CHAPMAN, W. H., f Aug. 7, 1915 ; Capt., Yorks Regt. ; Eton
eight, won Ladies', 1897 and 1898 ; Third Trinity eight and
four; head of river, 1902 ; won C.U.B.C. fours, 1902 ; won
Grand, 1902 (Third Trinity) and 1904 (Leander); Stewards',
1902, 1903, and 1904; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1898; Cambridge Blue, 1899, 1902, and 1903 (all won).
CHAPPEL, W. E., f April 4, 1917 ; Lieut., D. of C. L.I., attached
R.F.C. ; Bedford School eight and captain of the boats.
CHAPPLE, A. T., f May 3, 1917 ; A.S.C. (M.T.) ; Bedford School
eight and Kingston R.C. eight and four ; rowed seven times
for Thames Cup ; hon. secretary and captain (1912--13)
Kingston R.C.
CLARKE, R. S., f Sept. 25,1915 ; Capt., Shropshire L.I.; L.M.B.C.
eight and four ; rowed for Thames Cup and Wyfold, 1912.
CLOSE, B. S., f Sept. 27, 1918 ; Lieut., Irish Guards ; Eton 2nd
eight v. Beaumont, 1915.
CLOSE-BROOKS, A. B., \ Jan. 10,1917 ; M.C.; Capt., Manchester
Regt. ; First Trinity eight ancl four; won Ladies', 1906,
and finalists, 1907 ; Cambridge v. Harvard, igo6 (won) ;
Cambridge Blue, 1907 (won).
COBBOLD, C. T., f Oct. 3, 1916; Second-Lieut., R.F.A.; Caius
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R. H. W., f Sept. 9, 1915 ; Lieut., Rifle Brigade;
L.M.B.C. eight and four; rowed for Ladies', and won
Wyfold, 1914.
COCKERELL, S. P., f March 20, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., R.F.C. ;
Eton eight, won Ladies', 1898 ; Third Trinity eight and four;
Trinity eight, for Grand, 1899 and 1900 ; won Visitors', 1900 ;
C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1898 ; Cambridge Blue, 1900 (won).
COLES, J. H., f April 25, 1918 ; Major, East Yorkshire Regt. ;
stroked Eton eight for Ladies', 1902.
COLLEY, E. V., f 1917 ; Lieut., Tank Corps ; Thames R.C. eight
for Thames Cup, 1914.
COOKE, C. P., f Aug. 22, 1917 ; Second-Lieut., Shropshire L.I.;
Trinity Hall eight and four; head of river, and rowed for
Grand, 1908; str. Stewards' four, 1909; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, igp8 and 1909 ; Cambridge Blue, 1910.
CORRIE, L., f Oct. 23, 1918 ; Paymaster Sub-Lieut., R.N.R.;
Trinity Hall eight; head of river, and rowed for Grand,
1894 ; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1895. CRAGGS, J. J., f Feb. 17, 1917 ; Second-Lieut., K.R.R.C.; Winchester School four ; London R.C. eight and four at Henley.
CROOME,W.H.,f December 1917 ; Capt., Essex Regt. ; London
R.C. eight, Thames Cup, 1912.
CROWE, T. M., f June 7, 1915 ; Sub-Lieut., R.N.V.R.; Jesus
(Cambridge) eight and four ; head of river, Lents, 1908, and
Mays, 1909 (str.) ; won Ladies', 1908 (str.) ; stroked Jesus
v. Ghent in Belgium, 1911 (won).
CUDMORE, M. M., t 1916 ; Lieut., R.F.A. ; Magdalen (Oxford)
eight and four ; head of river, and won Grand, 1910 ; won
O.U.B.C. fours, 1910.
DAFFARN, M., f April 24, 1915 ; Lieut., Rhodesian Mobile
Column ; First Trinity eight and four ; rowed in Mays and
for Ladies' and Visitors'.
DAVIS, A. H., f April 6, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., Oxford and Bucks
L.I. ; Reading R.C. eight and four; rowed bow, Wyfold
crew, 1907 ; member Thames Punting Club.
DAVIS, W,. S., f March 23, 1918 ; Lieut., Bedfordshire Regt.;
Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1913 and 1914.
DAVY, W. J., f Aug. 18, 1916 ; Lieut., Somerset L.I.; Trinity
Hall eight and four ; won Visitors' and Wyfold, 1910.

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DAY, D. L, f Sept. 7, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., R.F.A.; L.M.B.C.
eight and four (str.) ; won C.U.B.C. Lowe Double Sculls,
1912 ; Foster-Fairbairn Pairs and Colquhoun Sculls, 1913 ;
Pairs, 1914 ; won Wyfold, 1913 ; Visitors', 1914 ; C.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1912 ; Cambridge Blue, 1914 (won).
D E KNOOP, J. J. J., f Aug. 7,1916 ; Capt., Yeomanry, attached
Indian Camel Corps ; Eton eight, winners Ladies', 1894 and
1895 ; New College (Oxford) eight and four ; head of river,
1896 ; won O.U.B.C. fours, 1895 ; won Grand, 1897 (time
equal to record), and rowed in final, Stewards' ; O.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1895 and 1896 ; Oxford Blue, 1896 (won) and
1897 (won).
DEWAR, J. E., f Oct., 1916 ; Lieut., London Regt.; London
R.C. first eight and Wyfold four, and hon. secretary of club;
in 1909 won junior, junior-senior, and senior sculls at successive Thames regattas ; semi-final of Diamonds, 1910 and
1911.

B. O., f July 30,1915 ; Second-Lieut., Middlesex Regt.;
London R.C.; stroked eight for Thames Cup, 1914.
DICKENS, C. C , t Sept. 11, 1916 ; Major, London Regt. ; coxswain, Trinity Hall eight, Mays ; coxswain, C.U.B.C* trial
eights, 1907.
DICKINSON, A. P., f June 1, 1918 ; M.C. ; Capt., The King's
(Liverpool) Regt.; Pembroke (Cambridge) eight and four ;
rowed for Ladies', 1911, and won Visitors', 1913.
DICKSON, A. F., t July 14, 1918 ; Lieut., Indian Cavalry ; Caius
(Cambridge) eight; rowed for Thames Cup, 1913 (str.).
DILBEROGLUE, A., f April 1,1918 ; Lieut., Hussars ; Eton eight,
1912 (won Ladies') and 1913 ; second captain of boats, and
won school pulling, 1913 ; Christ Church (Oxford), head boat
in Torpids, 1914 ; and rowed Summer eights and Ladies'.
DILBEROGLUE, R. N., f Sept. 15, 1916 ; Lieut., Coldstream
Guards; Eton eight for Ladies', 1914.
DOBB, R. A., f Dec. 22, 1917 ; Capt., R.F.A. ; Pembroke (Cambridge) eight and four ; second boat in Mays, and won
Ladies', 1914; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1913.
DONALDSON, N., f March 11,1915 ; Lieut., R.F.A.; First Trinity
eight; head of river, Lents and Mays, 1899 ; won Thames
Cup, 1899; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1899.
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A., f July 12, 1917; Major, R.G.A. ; Eton 2nd eight
and Third Trinity eight and four ; won C.U.B.C. fours, 1910,
and Foster-Fairbairn pairs, 1914; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1910.
DUGDALE, R E V . R. W., f Oct. 23, 1918 ; M.C.; C.F. ; Corpus
Christi (Oxford) eight, Ladies' and Thames Cup, 1909.
DYER, C. N., f July 14, 1916; Capt., H.A.C.; Balliol (Oxford)
eight and four; rowed for Stewards' and won Visitors', 1899 ;
O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1899.
EAST, G. D., f July 31, 1917 ; Capt., R.A.M.C, attached Grenadier Guards; Emmanuel (Cambridge) eight and four;
Thames R.C. crews for Grand and Thames Cup ; member
of committee, Thames R.C. ; St. Bartholomew's Hospital
four, winners Hospital Cup, 1913 and 1914.
EDWARDS, G. O. C , f July 7, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., Duke of
Wellington's Regt. ; New College (Oxford) eight and four;
head of river, 1896 ; won O.U.B.C. fours, 1896 and 1897
(str.) ; final, Grand, 1896, and won Grand, 1897 (record) ;
final, Stewards', 1897 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1896 and 1897 ;
Oxford Blue, 1897 (won) and 1898 (won).
ELLIOTT, HON G. W,. E., f Aug. 5, 1917 ; Lieut., Scots Guards ;
coxswain, Eton eight, 1911, 1912, 1913 ; won Ladies', 1911
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and 1912.

W. A., ,f Nov. 1, 1917 (died in England) ; M.V.O.,
V.D. ; Col., Royal Berks Regt. (T.F.) ; Eton eight, Grand
and Ladies', 1873 and 1874 ; University (Oxford) eight and
four; head of river, 1875, 1877, and 1878 ; won O.U.B.C.
pairs, 1878 ; Leander Club ; won Grand (stroked Leander),
1880 ; Visitors', 1876; Goblets, 1878; O.U.B.C. trial eights,
1875, 1876, and 1877 ; Oxford Blue, 1878 (won).
E L WIN, F. H., f March 12,1915 ; Second-Lieut., Wiltshire Regt. ;
Shrewsbury School eight, Ladies', 1913 and 1914.
EVANS, H. C, f June 5, 1915 ; Lieut.-Commander, R.N.V.R.;
L.M.B.C. eight, Thames Cup, 1912 ; Thames R.C. eight,
Thames Cup, 1914.
EYRE, H. J. B., f July 14, 1917 ; Lieut., Irish Guards; Beaumont College eight for Ladies', 1913, and stroked 1915 eight
against Eton II.
FAIRBAIRN, G. E., f June 20,1915 ; Second-Lieut., Durham L.I.;
Jesus (Cambridge) eight and four ; head of river, 1909 and

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1910; won C.U.B.C. fours, 1907 and 1908; Lowe Double
Sculls, 1908 and 1910 ; Colquhoun Sculls, 1908 ; rowed for
Grand, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1911, and 1913 (beaten in final
last four years); won Ladies', 1908 ; entered for Diamonds,
1912; Jesus v. Ghent in Belgium, 1911 (won) ; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1907; Cambridge Blue, 1908 (won) and 1911.
FILLEUL, L. A. f Oct. 21, 1914 ; Second-Lieut., Oxford and
Bucks L.I. ; Lincoln (Oxford) eight; O.U.B.C. trial eights,
1910.
FINLAY, E. N. A., f July 4, 1916; Second-Lieut., Rifle Brigade;
Balliol (Oxford) eight; rowed in final, Ladies' Plate, 1910.
FITZCLARENCE, A. A. C, f June 28, 1915 ; Capt, R.F. ; Radley
eight, Ladies', 1896, 1897, and 1898 ; captain of Boat Club,
1898 ; Kingston R.C. eight and four; won Wyfold, 1899
and 1903.
FITZGIBBON, R. A., f Feb. 4, 1915 ; Lieut., Indian Army; coxswain Radley eight for Ladies', 1905 and 1906 ; stroked
Magdalen (Oxford) 2nd eight; O.U.B.C. trial eights, igp8.
FLEMING, V., M.P., f May 20, 1917 ; Major, Yeomanry; Eton
eight, 1900; Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four; won
Ladies', 1903.
FLETCHER, R. W., f Oct. 31, 1914.; Lieut., R.F.A.; Balliol
(Oxford) eight and four ; Leander four for Stewards', 1913 ;
stroked O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1911, 1912, and 1913 ; Oxford
Blue, 1914.
FLETCHER, W. A. L., D.S.O.; f Feb. 19, 1919 (died in England) ;
Lieut.-Col., The King's (Liverpool) Regt. ; Eton eight for
Ladies', 1888 ; Christ Church (Oxford) eight and four ; won
O.U.B.C. fours, 1891 and 1892 ; pairs, 1892 ; won Ladies'
and Thames Cup (Christ Church), 1889 ; Grand (Leander),
1891 (record), 1892, and 1893 ; Goblets, 1892 and 1893 ;
Oxford Blue, 1890,1891,1892, and 1893 (all won) ; president,
1893 ; coached many Oxford and Cambridge crews; umpire
and chairman of committee, Henley Regatta.
FLETCHER, W. G., f March 20, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Intelligence
Corps; Eton eight, 1906; Balliol (Oxford) eight and four.
FOLKER, E. R., f Feb. 21, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., York and
Lancaster Regt. ; Thames R.C. eight and four; rowed for
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H. R., f Aug 22, 1917 ; Capt.} Bucks Batt., O. and
B.L.I.; rowed for Marlow R.C., 1909 to 1914, including
Thames Cup at Henley, 1913 and 1914.
FREEMAN, J. E. H., j- April 24, 1916; Second-Lieut., The
Queen's (R.W.S.) Regt, attached R.F.C. ; Radley eight for
Ladies', 1914.
FRERE, G. R., f Oct. 26, 1915 ; Capt. and Adjt, Rifle Brigade;
Brasenose (Oxford) eight and four; Ladies' and Thames
Cup; captain B.N.C. Boat Club.
GARNETT, K. G., f Aug. 21, 1917 ; M.C. and Croix de Guerre;
Lieut., R.F.A. ; First Trinity eight and four ; rowed head
of river Lents, and won C.U.B.C. clinker fours, 1913 ; won
Ladies' 1913 ; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1913 ; Leander crew
for Grand, 1914 ; Cambridge Blue, 1914 (won).
GARNETT-BOTFIELD, A. C. F., f May 11, 1915 ; Lieut., S. Wales
Borderers; Third Trinity eight and four; won C.U.B.C.
Foster-Fairbairn Pairs, 1914; stroked C.U.B.C. trial eight,
1912 and 1913.
GAWAN-TAYLOR, N., f April 24, 1917 ; Lieut., York and Lanes
Regt. ; Sidney Sussex (Cambridge), Mays and Thames Cup,
1914.
GIELGUD, H. L. F. A., f Nov. 30, 1917; M . C ; Lieut-Col.,
Norfolk Regt.; Pembroke (Cambridge) eight; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1903.
GILL, C. T., f July 1, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., Manchester Regt ;
Exeter (Oxford) eight, stroke in 1912 ; London R.C. eight,
Thames Cup.
GILLESPIE, T. C, f Oct. 18, 1914; Second-Lieut., K.O.S.B. ;
New College (Oxford) eight and four; head of river, and
rowed for Grand, 1912 and 1913 ; New College Olympic
eight, 1912 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1912 and 1913.
GLADSTONE, J. R., f Aug. 23, 1918 ; Capt., Leicester Regt.;
Radley eight for Ladies' Plate, 1912.
GLADSTONE, W. H., f Sept. 27, 1918 ; M.C. ; Lieut., Coldstream
Guards ; youngest of four brothers who rowed in Eton
eight; stroked* 2nd eight, 1915, and 1st eight, 1916; won
school pulling, 1916.
GOLDSMITH, H. M., f May 9, 1915 ; Lieut., Devon Regt. ; Jesus
(Cambridge) eight and four; won C.U.B.C. fours, 1907;

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rowed for Grand, Ladies', and Visitors'; Jesus v. Ghent in
Belgium, 1911 (won) ; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 190.5 ; Cambridge Blue, 1906 (won) and 1907 (won) ; Cambridge v.
Harvard, 1906 (won); Cambridge crew, Olympic eights, 1908.
GOODMAN, R. M., f May 17, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Border Regt. ;
coxswain, Thames R.C., Thames Cup.
GORRINGE, M. H. E., f Dec. 12, 1917 ; Lance-Corp., New Zealand
Inf. ; Radley eight for Ladies', 1895.
GRAHAM, M. H., f June 15, 1915 ; Lieut., Yorks Regt. ; Pembroke (Cambridge) eight and four; won C.U.B.C. clinker
fours, 1914; won Ladies', 1914.
GRENFELL, HON. J. H. F., f May 26, 1915 ; Capt., Dragoon
Guards ; Balliol (Oxford) eight and four ; rowed for Ladies',
1907 and 1908 ; won Wyfold, 1909.
GRUBB, L. E. P., f Nov. 15, 1914; Second-Lieut., Yorks L.I. ;
Brasenose eight and four, and rowed Visitors' and Wyfold,
1914.
GUNN, M. S., f Sept. 9, 1916 ; M.C. ; Lieut, Black Watch;
Thames R.C. ; rowed for Thames Cup, 1911, and Grand,
1912.

C. E., f.Sept. 24, 1918 ; Lieut., Guards' Machine Gun
Regt. ; Trinity Hall; Mays and Thames Cup, 1911.
HAIR, D. C , f Sept. 1916 ; Second-Lieut, Shropshire L.I.;
Shrewsbury School eight v. Eton, 1915.
HALES, A. J. S. H., | July 5, 1916 ; Capt., Wilts Regt. ; Corpus
Christi (Oxford) eight and four, and captain of Boat Club ;
O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1903 ; Oxford Blue, 1904 and 1905
(won).
HALL, J. E. K., f Sept. 22, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., S. Wales
Borderers ; Trinity (Oxford); coxswain, Ladies' and Thames
Cup (won), 1908!
HANKINSON, R. P., f Feb. 23, 1917 ; Lieut., Indian Army;
New College (Oxford) eight and four; head of river, 1911
and 1912 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1912 ; Oxford Blue, 1913
(won).
HARDS, Jp. F. S., f April 13, 1915 ; Private, London Regt.;
Thames R.C. eight and four; rowed for Grand, Thames,
and Wyfold.
HARTREE, C , t May 29, 1918 ; Second-Lieut., R.G.A.; Caius
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(Cambridge) eight and four; Mays and Thames Cup, and
stroked four, final of Visitors', 1901; C.U.B.C. trial eights,
1900.

B. S., f July 1, 1916 ; Capt., London Regt.; Trinity
(Oxford) eight and four ; rowed Visitors' and Wyfold, 19,08,
and Ladies' and Thames, 1909 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909.
HASLAM, J., f Oct. 30, 1917; Lieut., Artists' Rifles; stroked
Reading four for Wyfold three years; captain and hon.
secretary, Reading R.C.
HAWDON, REV. N. E., f Nov. 16,1918 ; C.F.; Jesus (Cambridge)
eight and four ; won C.U.B.C. clinker fours, 1906 and 1907;
Lowe Double Sculls, 1907 and 1908; coxswainless fours,
1907 ; head of river in Lents, 1907 ; Ladies' and Visitors',
1907; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1907.
HAY, C. E. E., f Aug. 9, 1918 ; Lieut., Lancers ; stroked Eton
eight, winners Ladies' Plate, 1912.
HEALEY, R. E. H., t July 22, 1916 ; Lieut., R.W. Kent Regt.;
Selwyn (Cambridge) eight; London R.C. eight for Grand,
1909.
HEBERDEN, A. C , f July 10, 1917; Second-Lieut., K.R.R.C.;
Trinity (Oxford) eight and four; stroked crew for Wyfold,
1907; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1907.
HEINEMANN, J. W., f March 7, 1916; Capt., R . F . ; Balliol
(Oxford) eight and four ; won Wyfold, 1909 ; final, Ladies'
and Visitors', 1910 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1910 and 1911.
HELLYER, G. E., f Aug. 22, 1915 ; Capt., Hampshire Regt. ;
Christ Church (Oxford) eight and four ; won Visitors' Cup,
1912 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1912.
HERITAGE, K., f September 1916 ; M.C.; Capt., Australian Inf.;
N.S.W* eight; won Grand at Henley, 1912.
HIGGINS, M. B., t Jan. 7, 1917 ; Capt., Australian Light Horse ;
Balliol (Oxford) eight and four; head of river, Torpids,
1907 ; stroked Balliol four, winners Wyfold, 1909, and eight,
finalists Ladies', 1910 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909 ; Oxford
Blue, 1910 (won).,
HINDLE, H. B., | March 28, 1918; Lieut, R.H.A.; Christ's
(Cambridge) eight, Mays and Ladies', 1914.
HISLOP, J. A., f July 8, 1916 ; Capt., Manchester Regt.; Oriel
(Oxford) eight; final, Thames Cup, 1909.
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A. C , f May 13, 1915 ; Lieut., 2nd Life Guards;
Upper Boats at E t o n ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight, Ladies',

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1912.

C , f May 9, 1915 ; Capt., R.F.A.; stroked Radley
eight for Ladies', 1902.
HOLLAND, W. F. C , f Nov. 8, 1917 ; Capt., Durham L.I.; Eton
eight, 1885, won Ladies'; Brasenose (Oxford) eight and
four; head of river, 1889; won O.U.B.C. fours, 1887; sculls,
1888 ; at Henley won Grand three times (record time 1891) ;
Stewards'; 1890 ; and Visitors', 1888 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights,
1886 and 1887 ; Oxford Blue, 1887 (won), 1888 (won), 1889,
1890 (won); president, 1889 ; coach of Oxford crews ; committee and judge, Henley Regatta.
HOLT, J., f June 4, 1915 ; Capt., Manchester Regt.; Christ
Church (Oxford) eight; Summer races and Ladies'.
HOOD, J. W., f Nov. 15, 1918 ; Lieut., R.G.A.; Selwyn (Cambridge) eight; rowed for Thames Cup, 1911.
HOPE, G. E., f Oct. 10, 1917; M.C.; Lieut.-CoL, Grenadier
Guards ; Christ Church (Oxford) eight; head of river, 1907,
1908, and 1909 ; won O.U.B.C. sculls, 1906 and 1909 ; won
Grand at Henley, 1908, and Visitors' Cup, 1909 ; entered for
Diamonds, 1908 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1906 ; Oxford Blue,
1907.
HORSFIELD, J. N., f June 19,1915 ; Lieut., R.N.V.R.; Kingston
R.C. eight and four; rowed for Thames Cup, 1903 (final)
and 1906.
HORSLEY, O., | Aug. 19, 1918 ; M.C. (with bar) ; Capt., Gordon
Highlanders, attached R.A.F. ; Christ Church (Oxford) eight
for Ladies', 1913 and 1914.
HOWARD, C. R., | September 1918 ; Capt., R.A.M.C.; London
R.C. eight and four ; rowed for Grand and Wyfold.
HOWELL, M. I. B., f Sept. 25, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., The Queen's
(R.W.S.) Regt.; Radley eight for Ladies', 1912, 1913, and
1914 ; captain of boats, 1914.
HUBBLE, H. R., f May 20, 1917 ; Second-Lieut., The King's
(Liverpool) Regt.; Selwyn (Cambridge) eight; Mays and
Thames Cup; captain, Selwyn College B.C., 1914.
HUGHES, C. T. D., f June 28, 1915 ; Private, Shropshire L.I. ;
Shrewsbury School eight, Ladies', 1912 and 1913.
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H., f April 23, 1917 ; Lieut., R.F.A. ; St. Catherine's
(Cambridge) eight; Mays and Thames Cup, 1914.
HUGHES, T. M C K . , f March 1918 ; Lieut, K.R.R.C, attached
R.F.C. ; London R.C. eight and four ; rowed for Grand and
Wyfold, and won Wyfold, 1908 and 1914 ; won junior sculls
Molesey and junior-senior Kingston, 1914.
HUMPHREYS, D. F., f May 15,1915 ; Second-Lieut., The Queen's
(R.W.S.) Regt. ; Thames R.C. eight and four ; rowed for
Grand, 1911 and 1912.
HUTCHINSON, A. C. C , f Nov. 18, 1918 ; Major, R.F., attached
M.G.C.; Trinity Hall eight and four ; won C.U.B.C. clinker
fours, 1903 and 1904 ; rowed for Ladies', 1905 ; C.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1903 and 1904.
IRVING, T. H., f Aug. 18, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., The King's
(Liverpool) Regt.; Selwyn (Cambridge) eight; Mays and
Thames Cup, 1914.
JAMES, E. S. P. K., f March 17,1915 ; Capt, K.R.R.C.; Corpus
Christi (Cambridge) eight; Mays and Thames Cup, 1909;
member, Thames R.C.
JAMES, G. C. B., f Nov. 23, 1917 ; Lieut., S. Wales Borderers;
Eton eight, 1901 ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four ; head
of river, 1905 ; won Ladies' Plate, 1903 ; captain, Magdalen
College B.C. ; stroked winning crew, O.U.B.C. trial eights,

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D. R., f July 11,-1915 ; Capt., Devon Regt.; Radley
eight for Ladies', 1898.
JERWOOD, J. H., f March 21,1918 ; M.C. ; Major, Durham L.I. ;
Jesus (Cambridge) eight and four ; stroked Jesus eight, head
of river in Mays, and finalists Ladies', 1912.
JOHNSTON, J. L., t May 12,1915 ; Capt., Oxford and Bucks L.I.;
Radley eight for Ladies', 1903 and 1904.
KEATINGE, E. G. L., f April 1918 ; Lieut., Northumberland
Fusiliers, attached Durham L.I. ; Shrewsbury School and
Keble (Oxford) eights ; final, O.U.B.C. sculls, 1914.
K E E P , D. S. H., f July TO, 1917 ; M.C. ; Capt, Bedfordshire
Regt. ; Wadham (Oxford) eight, Thames Cup, 1913.
KEKEWICH, A. ST. J. M., f Sept. 25, 1915 ; coxswain, Christ
Church (Oxford) eight; head of river, 1907 and 1908 ; won
Grand 19P8 and finalists 1906 and 1907.
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K. H. A., f June 25, 1916; Capt, R.A.M.C. ; Caius
(Cambridge) eight; London R.C., Thames Cup, 1898 and
1899 (str.).
KELLY, F. S., f Nov. 13, 1916 ; D.S.C. ; Lieut-Commander,
R.N.V.R.; Eton, Balliol (Oxford), Leander; Eton (str.), 1899,
won Ladies'; won O.U.B.C. fours, pairs, and sculls, 1963; won
Grand (three times), Stewards', and Diamonds (three times)
between 1903 and 1906; won Diamonds in record time;
Olympic eights, 1908 (won); Wingfields, 1903 (won); stroked
O.U.B.C, trial eights, 1900 and 1901; Oxford Blue, 1903.
KERRISON, R. O., f Sept. 18, 1917 ; Lieut-Col., Cavalry Reserve,
attached Australian Artillery ; Eton eight, and won school
pulling, 1891; Third Trinity eight and four ; won C.U.B.C.
fours, 1892 and 1893 ; pairs, 1893 and 1894; won Grand
(Leander), 1893, and Visitors' (twice); C.U.B.C. trial eights,
1892; Cambridge Blue, 1893 and 1894.
KILLEN, E. O. B., f Jan. 25, 1917; Lieut., R.E.; Trinity Hall
eight; Thames Cup, 1914.
KILPIN, T. B., f June 16,1917 ; Second-Lieut., R.F.A.; Bedford
School eight; Ladies' Hate, 1914.
KIRBY, A. G., f March 29, 1917 ; Staff-Capt, R.A. ; Eton eight,
winners Ladies' Plate, 1904 and 1905 ; Magdalen (Oxford)
eight and four; head of river, 1906; won O.U.B.C. fours,
1905, 1907, and 1908; won Stewards' Cup, 1907; Grand,
1911; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1905 ; Oxford Blue, 1906,1907,
1908, and 1909 (won); president O.U.B.C, 1908 and 1909 ;
captain Leander Club, 1912, and " 7 " in eight which won
at Olympic Regatta at Stockholm.
LANDALE, C, f Aug. 21, 1918; Capt., K.R.R.C.; Trinity Hall
eight and four; won Thames Cup, 1901 and 1902, and
Wyfold, 1901; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1901; spare man,
Cambridge eight, 1902.
LANGDALE, E. G., f Oct. 13, 1915 ; Capt., Leicester Regt. ;
Merton (Oxford) eight; captain of Boat Club, and rowed
for Thames Cup, 1905.
LANGHAM, C. R., f Aug. 16, 1917; Capt., Royal Sussex Regt. ;
Trinity Hall eight; Mays and Thames Cup.
LARGE, P. M., t April 23, 1915 ; Major, Middlesex Regt. ; Kingston R.C. eight and four ; rowed for Thames Cup.
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LEAN, F., f October, 1916; Sergt, London Regt. ; Auriol R.C.
eight and four ; won senior fours, Marlow Regatta, and competed for Wyfold, 1913 ; stroked crew for Thames Cup, 1914.
LE BLA^C SMITH, C. R., f Nov. 27, 1915 ; Lieut., Rifle Brigade ;
Eton eight, 1908 (Grand final and Ladies') and 1909 ; won
school pulling, 1909 (record time); Third Trinity eight and
four; won C.U.B.C. fours, 191,0, 1911, and 1912 ; pairs,
1913 ; sculls, 1912 ; Leander eight, 1910 ; won Visitors'Cup,
1911; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1910; Cambridge Blue, 1910,
1911, and 1912 ; president, C.U.B.C, 1912 and 1913.
LEE, N., f June 22, 1915 ; Brig.-Gen., Manchester Brigade;
Eton eight, 1886, finalists Ladies'.
LLOYD, A. S., f Aug. 3, 1916 ; Lieut., R.F.A. ; First Trinity eight
and four ; won C.U.B.C. fours, 1909 ; Foster-Fairbairn Pairs,
1910 ; rowed final Ladies', 1909 ; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909.
LLOYD, W. R., f Sept. 23, 1914; Lieut.-Col., Loyal N. Lanes
Regt. ; Eton eight, winners Ladies', 1886.
LUCAS, LORD (formerly A. T. HERBERT), f November 1916;
Flight-Commander, R.F.C. ; Bedford School eight two years;
Balliol (Oxford) eight and four; won Visitors' Cup, 1898 ;
final Ladies', 1899 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1896 and 1897;
Oxford Blue, 1898 (won) and 1899.
LUMB, H., f Oct. 10, 1915 ; Lieut., R.F.A.; Clare (Cambridge)
eight and four, and captain of Boat Club ; captain, London
R.C. ; stroked Grand eight four years, and won Wyfold,
1914 ; won many events Thames regattas.
MACARTNEY, H. G. B., f June 25, 1915 ; Capt., R.F. ; First
Trinity eight; Mays and Grand, 1896.
MACCULLOCH, S. H., f Dec. 20, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Highland
L.I. ; Eton eight; Ladies', 1913 ; Trinity (Oxford) eight,
1914 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1913.
MACDONNELL, H. W., f June, 1916 ; Lieut., Canadian Infantry ;
Balliol (Oxford) eight; final Ladies', 1910.
MACIVER, R. S., f July 2, 1916; Lieut., Lancashire Fusiliers ;
Christ Church (Oxford) eight; Summer eights and Ladies'.
MACKINNON, D., f Oct. 9,1917 ; Lieut., Scots Guards ; Magdalen
(Oxford) eight and four; rowed head of river, 1910;
won O.U.B.C. fours, 1909 ; at Henley won Grand (twice),
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O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1907 and 1908 ; Oxford Blue, 1909,
1910, 1911 (all won) ; president O.U.B.C, 1910 ; rowed in
crews which made records for Boat Race, and Stewards' and
Visitors' at Henley.
MACLAGAN, G. S., f April 25, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Royal Warwick Regt. ; Magdalen (Oxford) and Leander coxswain;
head of river, 1900; steered Leander at Henley, 1899 to
1908, and won Grand six times ; won Olympic eights, 1908 ;
O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1898 and 1899 ; Oxford Blue, 1899,
1900, 1901 (won), and 1902 ; hon. secretary, A.R.A.
MAITLAND, G. MCD., f Nov. 17, 1914; Second-Lieut., Irish
Guards ; First Trinity eight and four ; head of river, Lents
and Mays, 1899, and Mays, 1900 (str.), and won C.U.B.C.
fours, 1899 ; won Thames Cup, 1899 ; Visitors', 1900 ; and
rowed for Trinity in Grand (final), 1900 ; Leander eight,
won Grand, 1901; stroked C.U.B.C. trial eight, 1899;
Cambridge Blue, 1901 (str.).
MAITLAND, J. D., f Feb. 21, 1916 ; Lieut., Duke of Wellington's
.Regt. ; Jesus (Cambridge) eight, finalists Thames Cup, 1914.
MAJOLIER, E., f Nov. 26, 1918 ; Lieut., Yorkshire Regt. ; Eton
eight for Ladies', 1907 ; Christ Church (Oxford), eight and
four; head of river, 1909 ; won Grand, 1908 ; O.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1907 ; Oxford Blue, 1910 (won).
MARRIOTT, F. E., f July 30, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Rifle Brigade ;
Brasenose (Oxford) four for Visitors' and Wyfold, 1914.
MATTHEWS, M. L. W., f July 1916; Capt, R. West Kent Regt. ;
University (Oxford) eight and four; head of river, 1914 ;
rowed for Ladies', 1912 and 1914; Visitors' and Wyfold,
P. B., f September 1914 ; Capt., East Yorks Regt. ;
Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1896 and 1897.
MAY, P. L., f Feb. 13, 1916 ; Lieut., Dragoons ; L.M.B.C. eight
and four ; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1896.
MESSOM, H., f May 15, 1915 ; Lieut, The Queen's (R.W.S.)
Regt. ; Thames R.C. eight (str.) and four ; rowed at Henley,
1901 to 1913, seven times for Grand ; won many races at
Thames regattas.
MONCKTON, C, f July 1, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., R. Irish Fusiliers ;
Eton 2nd eight v. Beaumont, 1915.

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E. C. S., f June 15, 1918 ; M.C. ; Lieut., R.F.A. ;
Radley eight, 1915.
MORRIS, C. A. S., f April 23, 1917 ; Capt., Bedfordshire Regt. ;
Pembroke (Cambridge) eight; stroked winning crews
C.U.B.C. clinker fours and Ladies' Plate, 1914.
MOSSE, P. G., f September 1917 ; Lieut., East Surrey Regt. ;
Twickenham R.C., Thames Cup crew, 1913.
MOWBRAY, J. L., f July 24, 1916 ; D.S.O. ; Major, R.F.A. ;
Radley eight, Ladies', 1894.
MURRAY, R. H., f July 7, 1916 ; Capt, Yorkshire Regt. ; Selwyn
(Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup, J914.
MURRAY, R. L., f April 19, 1917 ; Capt., Northampton Regt. ;
stroke, Jesus (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup, 1914.
NADIN, T., f June 1918 ; Capt., Sherwood Foresters; Shrewsbury School eight, 1896 ; Pembroke (Cambridge) eight and
four, Ladies', Thames, and Visitors', 1:899 ; Burton R.C.
four, won Wyfold, 1902.
NEWMAN, C. C, f Sept. 4, 1918 ; M.C. ; Capt., Hampshire Regt.;
Trinity Hall eight; rowed for Thames Cup, 1914.
NICHOLSON, W. D., f Feb. 22, 1915 ; Lieut., Cameron Highlanders ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight; head of river, and won
Grand, 1910 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909.
O'SULLIVAN, A. M., t May 9, 1915 ; Capt., R. Irish Rifles;
Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1897.
PITMAN, A. F. E., f Jan. 3, 1918 ; Capt., Seaforth H., attached
R.F.C. ; Eton eight, 1914.
POPE, P. G., f Oct. 16, 1917 ; Lieut., R.G.A. ; Brasenose (Oxford)
eight and four; stroked crew for Ladies' and Thames Cup,
1909; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909.
POWELL, E. D. ; Major, R.F.A. ; Trinity (Dublin) and Twickenham ; rowed bow Trinity eight, Ladies' and Thames,
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H. J., f July 23,1916 ; Second-Lieut., Royal Warwick
Regt. ; Twickenham R.C. eight, Thames Cup, 1913 and 1914.
PRIESTLEY, C. H., f Sept. 4, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., Rifle Brigade ;
Eton 2nd eight v. Beaumont, 1915.
PROLE, A. J., f June 1915 ; Private, A. and S. Highlanders
(T.F.) ; Auriol R.C. eight and four ; won Grand at Marlow
Regatta, and competed for Wyfold, 1913.
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PUGH, J. E., f Nov. 13, 1918 ; Lieut., R.A.F. ; Shrewsbury
School eight v. Eton, 1915.
PULLIN, J. H., f Jan. 21, 1916 ; Lieut, Loyal North Lanes
Regt ; L.M.B.C. eight (str.), Ladies', 1914.
QUILLER-COUCH, B. B., f Feb. 6, 1919 ; MX. ; Major, R.F.A. ;
Trinity (Oxford) eight and four; won O.U.B.C. pairs, 1912
and 1913 ; final of Goblets, 1913 ; stroked O.U.B.C. trial
eight, 1911 and 1912.

G. E. A., f July 7,1916 ; Capt, R.F. ; Merton (Oxford)
eight; Thames Cup, 1910.
REED, H. W. T., f May 2, 1915 ; Lieut., Monmouth Regt. ; First
Trinity eight, Thames Cup, 1907, and Ladies', 1908.
RENNIE, G. J., f Feb. 12, 1916 ; Capt., Durban L.I. (S. African
Forces) ; Radley eight for Ladies', 1906.
RICHARDSON, M. S., f March 19, 1916 ; Capt., Royal Welsh
Fusiliers ; Radley eight and Captain of Boats, 1912 and 1913.
RIDLEY, L. E., f Aug. 18, 1916 ; Lieut., Royal Berkshire Regt ;
coxswain Jesus (Cambridge) eight; Mays and Grand ; head
of river, Lents, 1912 ; Mays, 1913 ; steered C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1911 and 1912 ; Cambridge Blue (cox.), 1913 and
1914 (won).
RITSON, J. A., t July 23, 1916 ; Capt., 5th Lanes. Regt ; First
Trinity eight and four; head of river Lents, 1913 ; rowed
for Grand, 1912 ; won Ladies', 1913 ; final Ladies', 1914 ;
C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1913 ; Cambridge Blue, 1914 (won).
RODNEY,. HON W. F., f May 9, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Rifle
Brigade, attached R.F.C.; Shrewsbury School eight, Ladies',
1914.
ROE, S. G., f Oct. 21, 1914; Capt., R. Inniskilling Fusiliers ;
Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1893.
ROUGHT, C. G., f Jan. 31, 1918 (died in England); Lieut., The
Queen's (R.W.S.) Regt ; Thames R.C., eight, four, and
pair ; rowed at Henley, 1908 to 1913 ; rowed four times for
Grand ; won Stewards', 1909 and 1911; and Goblets, 1912 ;
made record in Goblets, 1911; Olympic fours, at Stockholm,
1912.
ROWLEY, C. P., f Oct. 29, 1916 (accidentally killed whilst at
home on leave) ; Major, R.G.A. ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight
and four ; won O.U.B.C. fours (str.), 1899 > n e a ^ of river,

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1900 ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1897, 1898, 1899 (str.); Oxford
Blue, 1900 (str.).
RYLEY, D. A. G. B., f Feb. 11, 1917 ; Lieut., Manchester Regt.
(attached N. Staffs. Regt.) ; L.M.B.C. eight and four ; won
Wyfold, 1913, and Visitors', 1914.
SANDERSON, R. H., f April 17, 1918; Lieut.-Colonel, R.A. ; First
Trinity eight and four ; head of river, 1898, 1899, and 1900 ;
won C.U.B.C. fours, 1898 and 1899 ; Lowe Double Sculls,
1899 and 1900; Colquhoun Sculls, 1899; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1898 ; Cambridge Blue, 1899 (won) and 190 o (won
in record time); rowed for Grand 1898 and 1899; won
Ladies' 1898; Leander eight Olympic Regatta, 1908 (won);
also rowed for Royal Artillery.
SHIELDS, H. J. S., f Oct. 25, 1914; Lieut., R.A.M.C. ; Jesus
(Cambridge) eight; head of river, 1909 and 1910; rowed
for Grand four years, final three years ; Jesus v. Ghent in
Belgium, 1911 (won); C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1909 ; Cambridge Blue, 1910 (str.).
SIMPSON, C. W., f July 14, 1916; Lieut., Leicester Regt. ;
coxswain Oriel (Oxford) eight; won Thames Cup, 1913.
SIMPSON, W. A., f
, 1915 ; Trooper, Canadian Mounted
Rifles ; Trinity Hall eight and four ; head of river, and won
Ladies', 1907 (str.) ; stroked C.U.B.C. trial eight, 1906.
SiMSON, J., f July I 9 I 5 I Gunner, Australian Infantry; Jesus
(Cambridge) eight; head of river, 1913 ; rowed for Thames
Cup.
SINIGAGLIA, G., f July 1916 ; Lieut, Italian Army ; won Diamonds at Henley, 1914 ; member of Lario Club, Como.
SMITH, G. R., f May 6, 1917; Lieut, Canadian Inf. ; stroke,
Corpus (Cambridge) eight, Mays, Ladies', and Thames, 1905.
SNELLGROVE, A. E., f April 20, 1915 ; Private, Civil Service
Rifles ; Thames R.C. eight, four, and pair ; rowed five times
for Grand between 1902 and 1909 ; won Wyfold, 1908.
SOMERS-SMITH, J. R., f July 1, 1916; M.C. ; Capt, London
Regt. ; Eton eight, 1905 (won Ladies' Plate) and 19.06;
captain of boats, 1906 ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four,
and captain of Boat Club ; won O.U.B.C. fours, 1906 (str.),
1907, and 1908 (str.); won Visitors' and Wyfold, 1907
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(str.) ; records for Stewards' and O.U.B.C. fours ; O.U.B.C.
trial eights, 1907 and 1908 ; spare man, Oxford eight.
SOMERS-SMITH, R. W., f June30,1915 ; Second-Lieut., K.R.R.C.;
Eton eight, final Ladies', 1902 ; Merton (Oxford) eight and
four; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1903 ; Oxford Blue, 1904 and
1905 (won).
SOUTHWELL, E. H. L., f Sept. 15, 1916 ; Lieut., Rifle Brigade ;
Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four; stroked eight, head of
river, 1905 and 1906; won O.U.B.C. fours (str.), 1905 and
1907; won Stewards' Cup, 1907; O.U.B.C. trial eights,
1906 ; Oxford Blue, 1907 and 1908.
SPARKS, R. A., f July 25, 1918 ; Col., R.A.F. ; Thames R.C.
eight and four; rowed for Grand, 1903, 1905, and 1907.
STABLES, H. R., f Nov. 15, 1914 ; Second-Lieut., Cheshire Regt,
attached R.F. ; New College (Oxford) eight; rowed for
Ladies', 1906.
STANHOPE, HON. R. P., f September 1916 ; Capt., Grenadier
Guards ; Magdalen (Oxford) eight and four ; head of river,
1906 ; won O.U.B.C. fours, 1906 ; rowed for Grand, 1906 ;
won Stewards' Cup, 1907 ; Oxford Blue, 1908.
STEWART, C. E., f April 10, 1917 ; Capt., Durham L.I. ; Brasenose (Oxford) eight, Ladies' and Thames, 1908.
STOBART, W., f Aug. 24, 1916 ; Lieut., Durham L.I. ; Jesus
(Cambridge) eight, Mays, and finalists Thames Cup, 1914.
STOVOLD, P. A., f December 1917 ; Capt., Queen's (R.W. Surrey)
Regt. ; Thames R.C. ; rowed for Thames Gup, 1904.
SYMONDS-TAYLER, F. K., f April 17, 1917 ; Capt., Shropshire
L.I. ; Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1913 ; Trinity Hall
eight for Thames Cup, 1914.
TANNER, G. R., f April 1918 ; M.C. ; Lieut, Wilts Regt. ;
Christ's (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Ladies', 1914.
TAYLOR, G. B., f April 24, 1915 ; Lieut., Canadian Highlanders ;
stroked Argonaut eight for Grand and at Olympic Regattas
of 1908 and 1912 ; Trinity (Oxford) eight; O.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1913.
THOMAS, F. H., f Aug. 15, 1916; Capt, R.M.L.L ; Bedford
School eight.
THOMPSON, M. B., f April 1917 ; Lieut., Royal Berkshire Regt ;
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A. E., f May 25, 1915 ; Capt, Civil Service Rifles;
London R.C. eight and four; stroked Thames Cup crew,
1905 and 1906.
TRIER, N. E., f Sept. 6, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., E. Yorks Regt. ;
Clare (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup; London
R.C. eight, Thames Cup.
TRINDER, A. J., f June 1915 ; Lieut., Northumberland Fusiliers ; Molesey B.C. eight; rowed for Thames Cup, 1902.
TRUSCOTT, F. G., f April 6, 1917 ; M.C. ; Lieut., Suffolk Regt.,
attached R.F.C. ; First Trinity eight, Mays and Thames
Cup, 1913.
TUKE, REV. F. H., f July 20, 1916; C.F. ; First Trinity eight
and four ; rowed in final Ladies', 1889.
VINT, W. G., f Dec. 8, 1916; Private, Duke of Wellington's
Regt. ; steered Shrewsbury School eight to victory against
Bedford five years (1900-4) ; steered Merton (Oxford) eight;
steered O.U.B.C. trial eight, 1905.
WALKER, E. A. E., f Aug. 22, 1916 ; Lieut., R.F. ; Bedford
School eight, 1910; Twickenham R.C. eight for Thames
Cup, 1912 and 1913.
WARDLAW, A. P. M., f May 14, 1917 ; Major, R. Sussex Regt. *
Radley eight, Ladies' Plate, 1886 (then A. P. Mark).
WARREN, R. D., f April 7, 1918 ; Major, Leicester Regt. ;
Hertford College (Oxford) eight; London R.C. eight for
Grand, 1899.
WEDD, E. P. W., f July 13, 1918 ; M.C. ; Major, Yeomanry and
R.A.M.C. ; stroked Cheltenham College four; Caius (Cambridge) eight and four; rowed for Thames Cup, 1904;
C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1903 and 1904; Cambridge Blue, 1905.
WEGG, H. N., f March 23, 1918 ; Capt., Middlesex Regt. ; Caius
(Cambridge) eight, Mays and Thames Cup, 1901.
WELSBY, S. W. H., f April 30, 1917 ; Lieut., Cheshire Regt. ;
Trinity Hall eight, Thames Cup, 1912.
WEMYSS, N. D., f July 28, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., Bedfordshire
Regt. ; Bedford School eight for Ladies', 1913.
WHITTET, G., f July 13, 1916; Second-Lieut., The Queen's
(R.W.S.) Regt. ; Radley eight for Ladies', 1914.
WILKINSON, J. R. M., f Aug. 23, 1914'; Lieut., Middlesex Regt.;
Worcester (Oxford) eight and four; rowed for Wyfold, 1908.
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E. G., f Aug. 12, 1915 ; Lieut. Grenadier Guards;
Eton eight, 1905 (won Ladies'), 1906, and 1907 ; captain of
boats, 1907; won school pulling, 1906 and 1907, and sculls,
1907; Third Trinity eight and four; won C.U.B.C. pairs,
1908 and 1909 ; Cambridge eight, Olympic Regatta, 1908;
Leander eight, Grand, and won Goblets, 1909 ; won Victoria
Falls sculls at Zambesi Regatta, 1910 ; final Goblets and
semi-final Diamonds, 1914; Cambridge Blue, 19P.8 (won),
1909, and 1910; president, 1910.
WILLIAMS, J. W., f November 1916; Lieut, Canadian I n t ;
St. John's (Oxford) eight; won Ladies', 1909.
WILLINK, G. O. W., March 28, 1918 ; M.C. ; Capt., Royal Berkshire Regt. ; Eton eight, 1907 ; Corpus (Oxford) eight for
Ladies' and Thames ; O.U.B.C. trial eights, 1907.
WILLS, A. G., f Aug. 11, 1915 ; Lieut, Sherwood Foresters;
Oriel (Oxford) eight; won Thames Cup, 1913.
WILSON, C/R., f May 24, 1917 ; M.C. ; Second-Lieut, M.G.C. ;
Radley eight, 1903, 1904, and 1905, and captain of boats;
Pembroke (Oxford) eight for Ladies', 1906 ; O.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1906.
WILSON, R. E., f M^rch n , 1916; Second-Lieut., Bombay
Rifles; Corpus Christi (Cambridge) eight, Mays; also
Ladies' and Thames Cup, 1905 and 1907.
WILSON, T. I. W., f Nov. 28, 1916; M.C. ; Capt., Manchester
Regt.; King's (Cambridge) eight; C.U.B.C. trial eights, 1903.
WINTHROP-SMITH, B. R., f Nov. 15, 1914 ; Third Trinity eight
and four; head of river and won C.U.B.C. fours, 190J.; won
Visitors, 1904, and rowed in final, 1905 ; C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1903 and 1904 ; Cambridge Blue, 1905.
WOOD, A. W., f Sept. 26, 1915 ; Second-Lieut, Oxford and
Bucks L.I. ; captain of boats at Beaumont College ; Merton
(Oxford) eight, Thames Cup, 1912.
WOOD, J. L., f June 11, 1915 ; D.S.O. ; Capt., Hussars; Eton
eight for Ladies', 1890.
WOODHOUSE, C. H., f September 1918 ; Lieut., York and Lancaster Regt. ; coxswain of Magdalene (Cambridge); Mays
and Thames Cup.
WOODHOUSE, E. J., f Dec. 18, 1917 ; Lieut., Indian Cavalry ;
First Trinity eight; rowed for Thames Cup, 1907.
WILLIAMS,

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WOODS, T. S., f Oct. 27, 1916 ; Second-Lieut., R.F.A.; Shrewsbury School eight and captain of boats.
WOOLF, W. R. M., f Sept. 26, 1915 ; Second-Lieut., Border
Regt. ; Christ's (Cambridge) eight; won Thames Cup, 1906
and 1907.
WORMALD, D. F. P., f Nov. 4, 1918; Capt, R.G.A. ; A.D.C.;
Eton eight for Ladies', 1903 and 1904 (won); C.U.B.C. trial
eights, 1904.
WORTHINGTON, W. G., f April 27, 1916; M.C. ; Major, London
Regt. ; Oriel (Oxford) eight for Thames Cup, 1909.
WRIGHT, E. T., f March 13, 1916; Capt., R.F. ; Wadham
(Oxford) eight; stroke, Thames Cup, 1913.
YARDE, J. T., f Sept. 21, 1918 ; M.C. ; Capt., Bedfordshire
Regt. ; Bedford School eight, and captain of boats, 1913 ;
Christ's (Cambridge) eight, Mays and Ladies', 1914.

INDEX TO CLUBS THAT HAVE ROWED AT
HENLEY FROM 1839 TO 1914, WITH THE
RACES IN WHICH THEY APPEARED
N.B.—This list does not include (1) Pairs, (2) Sculls, (3) Foreign Entries,
(4) Olympic Regattas.
Winners are shown in a separate list b y themselves (p. 375).
The last two figures only of each date are given.
I n t h e usual races:
G — Grand Challenge
S = Stewards' Cup.
L = Ladies' Plate
V — Visitors'.
T = Thames Cup
W = Wyfolds.
In earlier years of the Regatta there also occur:
DF = District Fours
PS — Public Schools Fours
TC = Town Cup Fours
X = Coxswainless Fours of 1869 and
*l8 7 2
Abbreviations may therefore be interpreted as follows :
51 F = Visitors' Fours in 1851.
09 G = Grand Challenge Cup in 1909.
14 T = Thames Cup in 1914.
Over 150 Clubs are represented, as follows :
ABINGDON
ALBION (HENLEY)

. 76 TC

ALBION (RIVER LEA)
ANGXIAN
ARGONAUT (LONDON)
ARIEL (OXF.) .
AURIOL .

.
.
.
.
.

BALLIOL COLL. (OXF.)

•

BATH AVON
B A T H COLLEGE .
B E A U M O N T COLL.
BEDFORD GRAM. SCH.

.
.
.
.

.

39 TC, 40 DF, 40 TC, 43 DF, 43 TC, 44 TC,
49 TC, 50 TC
84 T
87 T, 95 T, 09 T, 10 T, 11 T, 12 T, 13 ^
52 S, 52 7, 53 5, 53 7, 56 S, 56 W '
68 TC
13 W, 14 T
5i V, 55L,
55 V, 58L, 59 L, 73 G, 73 £,
73 V, 90 L, 90 T, 91 L, 91 T, 92 L, 92 r,
94 V, 94 W, 96 L, 97 L, 98 G, 98 L, 99 G.
99 S, 99 V, 01 V, 02 7, 05 V, 07 L, 07 V,
08 L, 09 7, 09 P7, 10 L, 10 7
79 S, 80 S, 03 T, 06 T7
81 PS
13 L, 14 L
79 PS, 80 PS, 82 PS, 83 PS, 84 PS, 85 L,
86 L, 87 L, 88 L, 89 L, go L, 93 L, 96 L,
97 L, 13 L, 14 L
43°

INDEX TO CLUBS

B R A Y R O Y A L GEORGE
BURTON-ON-TRENT

.

CAIUS COLL. (CAM.)

43i

82 PS, 83 PS, 84 PS, 89 V, 93 L
04 W, 05 W
39 G, 46 L, 47 L, 51 L, 51 S, 51 V, 61 V, 61 W,
62 S, 62 V, 63 G, 63 L, 63 S, 63 V, 68 5,
74 G, 74 L, 74 V, 76 F, 77 F, 82 V, 885,
88 F, 90 G, 90 5, 90 V, 91 5, 91 F, 92 S,
93 5, 08 L, 08 T, 09 L, 09 T, 10 F, 10 W,
11 T, 12 T, 14 V,
62 T C
02 W

BEDFORD MOD. SCH..
BIRMINGHAM
.
BRASENOSE COLL. ( O X F . )

.

44 G, 76 L, 77 L, 80 L, 83 F, 83 PF, 84 L,
84 F, 95 F, 95 W, 96 S, 96 F, 96 PF, 98 F,
98 PF, 01 T, 01 F, 04 T, 04 PF, 08 G, 08 L,
10 T, 11 F, 11 PF, 13 T, 13 F

CAMBRIDGE S U B .
ROOMS
(LONDON)
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
.

CORPUS COLL. (CAM.)

41 G, 41 S, 42 G, 43 G
42 G, 45 G, 47 G, 51 G, 51 S, 53 G, 55 G, 58 G,
en G
59 G
47 5, 47 F, 40 i^, 40 o, 40 v, 50 ^ 5i JL^
47 K, 48 L, 48 S, 48 F, yo v, 51 ^
51 5, 51 F, 52 F, 71 5, 71 FF, 83 L, 83 F,
> 51 V, 52 F, 71 S, 71
,
84 L, 84 V, 89 L, 89 T, 90 L, 90 T, 96 W,
L, 84 F, 89 L, 89 T, 90 L, 90 T, 96 JF,
97 L, 97 T, 02 L, 06 L, 07 Gj 08 G, 08 T,
97 L, 97 T, 02 L, 06 L, 07 G} 08 G, 08 T,
09 T, 09 V, 09 IF, 10 F, 11 F, 11 PF, 12 F,
,
- K,
^
. F, 14 W,
T ^ T,T7
, T 13T7 -r14 T/ -r . TJ/
77 L, 78 L, 79 PS, 80 PS, 81 P S
00 L, 00 T, 01 IF, 05 G, 05 L,
06 T,
07 T, 07 W, 10 T, 13 T, 14 T
82 P S
84 F, 84 PF, 86 L, 86 F, 08 Z,, 09 T, 10 T,
10 W, 11 T
91 PF, 05 L, 05 T, 07 L, 07 T, 09 T, 12 T,

CORPUS COLL. ( O X F . )
CUSTOMS AMATEURS .

85 L, 85 F, 91 L, 09 L, 09 r, 10 r
09 PF

D E F I A N C E (WARGRAVE)
D E R B Y SCHOOL
DOLPHIN (OXF.)
D O W N I N G COLL. (CAM.)
DREADNOUGHT ( H E N L E Y )

54 TC, 55 W, 55 TC, 56 T C
79 PS, 80 PS, 81 PS, 83 PS, 84 P S
42 DF, 60 T C
09 T, 12 r
39 TC, 40 DF, 40 TC, 41 DF, 41 TC, 42 S,
43 TC, 46 S, 46 TC, 47 TC, 48 TC, 60 TC,
70 T C
76 S, 78 S, 81 G, 81 PF

CHRIST CHURCH ( O X F . )

CHELTENHAM COLL. .
CHRIST'S COLL. (CAM.)
CHRIST'S HOSPITAL .
CLARE COLL. (CAM.) .

D U B L I N UNIVERSITY

EALING .
.
EAST SHEEN
.
E L M S (CAVERSHAM)

.
.
.

.
82 T
.
83 T
. 6 3
TC

HENLEY RACES

432

90 T, 90 W, 96 L, 96 T, 97 L, 97
00 T, 07 L , 07 T, 08 G, 08 T, 1 0
13 r
E T O N AND WESTMINSTER (OX:.)46G
EMMANUEL COLL. (CAM.)

E T O N COLLEGE.

.

.

.

61 L,

62 L,

63 L, 64 L,

r,
z\

65 G, 65 L,

00
11

L,
T,

66 G,

66 L, 67 G, 67 L, 68 G, 68 L, 69 G, 69 L,
70 G, 70 L, 71 G, 71 L, 72 L, 73 G, 73 T,
74 G, 74 L, 75 L, 76 L, 77 T, 78 L, 79 L,
80 L, 81 G, 81 L, 82 L, 83 L, 84 L, 85 L,
86 L, 87 L, 88 L, 89 L, 90 L, 91 T, 92 L,
93 L, 94 L, 95 G, 95 L, 96 L, 97 T, 98 L,
99 G, 99 L, 00 L, 01 L, 02 X, 03 L, 04 L,
05 L, 06 L, 07 L, 08 G, 08 I , 09 L, 10 L,
,
11 L, 12 L, 13 L, 14 L
E T O N EXCELSIOR

.

.

66 TC,

67 TC, 69 TC,

70 TC, 71 TC, 72

TC,

73 ^C, 93 T
E T O N VICTORIA
E X E T E R COLL. (OXF.)

.
.

66 TC
56 L, 57 L, 58 L, 76 L, 80 L, 82 G, 83 G, 01 T

FIRST T R I N I T Y (CAM.)

.

46 G, 46 L,

47 L,

51 L, 51 F,

53 £, 53 G,

54 G, 54 X, 58 V, 58 W, 59 L, 59 P7, 60 G,
60 L, 60 5, 60 F, 61 G, 61 L, 61 S, 61 F,
61 TF, 63 G, 63 5, 63 V, 66 G, 66 L, 66 S,
66 F, 68 L, 68 F, 68 PF, 71 L, 71 F, 72 F,
72 TF, 74 G, 74 L, 75 G, 75 L, 77 F, 78 L,
79 S, 79 F, 81 L, 81 F, 82 £, 82 V, 82 PF,
85 V, 86 5, 86 F, 87 L, 87 F, 88 L, 88 W,
89 L, 89 T, 91 L, 92 G, 92 L, 93 G, 93 L,
93 F, 94 L, 94 T, 95 F, 95 W, 96 G, 98 G,
98 L, 99 T, 01 F, 01 TF, 04 L, 04 T, 06 G,
06 L, 06 r, 07 L, 07 r , 07 F , 08 L, 08 r,
09 L, 09 T, 09 F, 10 L, 10 T, 10 W, 11 L,
11 T, 11 V, 12 L, 12 T, 13 L, 13 !T, 14 L,
i4 r
GRANTA (CAM.)

.

.

68 G, 68 W, 04

T

GREENWOOD LODGE (WARGRAVE)
.
.
G R E N A D I E R GUARDS
BATT.)
.
.
GROVE P A R K
.
.
G U Y ' S (LONDON)
.
H E N L E Y AQUATIC
HENLEY .
.

.
.

-79
TC
(IST
.
77 G
.
76 T, 77 T,
.
46 S
.
.

83 Tt

44 TC, 45 DF,
54 TC, S5 TC>

59
65
72
80

84

45 TC,
5^ TC,

T

48
57

TC
W, 57 TC,

58

TC,

TC, 60 TC, 61 TC, 63 TC, 64 TC,
TC, 66 TC, 67 TC, 68 TC, 69 TC, 72 JF,
TC, 73 TCt 74 TC, 77 TC, 78 TC, 79 TC,
TC, 92 T, 14 W

INDEX TO CLUBS

433

H E N L E Y GRAM. SCH.
H E R E F O R D SCHOOL .
H E R T F O R D COLL. ( O X F . )

64 TC, 65 TC
83 PS, 84 PS
78 F, 79 L, 81 G, 81 S, 82 S, 87 L

IBIS
INO

86 X
71 r, 72 T, 72 PF, 73 T, 73 PF, 74 r, 75 r,
76 T, 77 T, 78 T, 79 X, 79 PF
42 DF

ISIS (OXF.)
JESUS COLL. (CAM.)

72 G, 72 L, 73 L, 73 V, 74 G, 74 L, 76 G,
76 L, 77 L, 77 F, 78 G, 78 L, 78 5, 78 F,
79 G, 79 L, 79 5, 80 G, 80 5, 80 PF, 82 PF,
83 G, 83 5, 85 G, 85 5, 87 L, 87 F, 89 X,
92 T, 92 F, 97 F, 97 PF, 98 X, 98 PF, 99 T,
01 L, 02 L, 02 F, 05 G, 05 L, 06 F, 07 L,
07 F, 07 PF, 08 G, 08 L, 08 F, 09 G, 09 L,
09 X, 10 G, 10 L, 11 G, 11 T, 12 £, 13 G,
14 G, 14 T
96 L, 03 L, 03 X
41 G

JESUS COLL. (OXF.)
JOHN CROSS (OXF.)
J O H N O' GAUNT (LANCASTER) 70 5
K E B L E COLL. ( O X F . )
KENSINGTON .
K I N G ' S COLL. (CAM.) .
K I N G ' S COLL. (LONDON)
KINGSTON

KINGSTOWN HARBOUR
L.M.B.C. ( S T . J O H N ' S COLL,,
CAM.) .
.

28

77
96
97
40
59

F, 89 X, 05 X
x, 98 x , 10 x
L, 97 T, 02 L, 10
G, 42 G
PF, 6.0 W, 61 G, 61 S, 62 G, 62 5, 63 G,
63 PF, 64 G, 64 5, 64 PF, 65 G, 65 5, PF,
65
66 G, 66 5, 66 PF, 67 G, 67 S, 67 PF, G,
68
68 5 , 68 PF, 69 S, 69 PF, 70 G, 70 5, G,
71
71 5, 71 PF, 72 G, 72 S, 72 PF, 73 G, S,
73
74 G, 74 5, 75 G, 76 G, 76 S, 77 G, 77 PF,
78 G, 78 5, 78 PF, 79 G, 79 5, 79 PF, G,
80
8 0 S , 80 PF, 81 G, 81 PF, 82 G, 83 G, W,
83
84 G, 84 S, 85 G, 85 S, 8 5 PF, 86 G,86 X,
86 S, 86 PF, 88 G, 88 PF, 89 G, 89 PF, G,
90
90 PF, 91 G, 91 T, 91 PF, 93 PF, 94 X, 4 ^ ,
9
95 T> 95 w> 96 T,, 96 PF, 97 X, 97 PF, 98 X,
r
,
01
98 PF, 99 T, 99 PF,00 X, 00 PF, 01 X, PF,
\ 03 PF, 04 X, 04 PF,
-05 7,
02 G, 02 PF, 03 T;
06 T, 07 T, 07 PF, 08 X, 09 X, 09 W,
12
10 X, 11 PF, 12 X, PF, 13 X, 13 PF]
14 PF
73 ^
45 L, 54 S, 5 4 ^ , 55 5 . 5 5 ^ . 5^ G, 56 L,
56 S, 56 F, 57 5, 57 F, 69 L, 69 F, 72 L,
78 F, 79 L, 79 5, 79 F, 81 F, 88 L, 88 X,

HENLEY RACES

434

89 V, 89 W, 95 L, 95 T, 07 T, 07 V, 07 W,
10 L, 10 V, 12 T, 12 PF, 13 W, 14 T, 14 V,
14 PP7
LEANDER

.

.

.

40 G, 41 G, 49 5, 58 G, 66 G, 66 S, 67 5, 75 G,

75 S, 76 G, 80 G, 81 G, 81 5, 83 G, 84 G,
85 G, 87 S, 88 G, 89 G, 89 5, 90 S, 91 G,
92 G, 93 G, 94 G, 94 S, 95 G, 95 5, 96 G,
97 G, 97 «» 98 G, 98 S, 99 G, 00 G, 00 5,
S
01 G, 01 S, 02 G, 02 5, 03 G, 03 5, 04 Gt
°5 G> °5 S> °6 S, 07 G, 07 S, 09 G, 10 G,
10 5, 12 G, 13 G, 13 5, 14 G, 14 S, 14 W
L I N C O L N COLL. (OXF.)

.

50 L,

LONDON .

.

57 G, 57 5, 57 PF, 58 G, 58 S, 59 G,

.

.

50 V,

12 L
59 5,

59 W, 60 G, 60 S, 60 PF, 61 G, 61 5, 61 PF,
62 G, 62 W, 63 G, 63 S, 63 PF, 64 G, 64 S,
65 G, 65 S, 65 PF, 66 G, 66 PF, 67 G, 67 5,
68 G, 68 T, 68 5, 68 PF, 69 G, 69 S, 69 W,
70 G, 70 r, 70 5, 71 G> 71 r, 71 5, 72 G,
72 T, 72 S, 72 X, 72 W, 73 G, 73 T, 73 S,
73 PF, 74 G, 74 T, 74 S, 74 W, 75 G, 75 T,
75 ^» 75 W , 76 G, 76 T, 76 5, 76 W, 77 G,
77 T, 77 5, 77 W , 78 G, 78 T, 78 5, 78 W,
79 G, 79 5, 79 PF, 80 G, 80 T, 80 S, 80 W,
81 G, 81 T, 81 S, 81 PF, 82 G, 82 T, 82 5,
82 W , 83 G, 83 T, 83 S, 83 W, 84 G, 84 T,
84 S, 84 PF, 85 G, 85 T, 85 S, 85 W, 86 G,
86 T, 86 S, 86 PF, 87 G, 87 T, 87 5, 87 W,
88 G, 88 T, 88 5, 88 PF, 89 G, 89 T, 89 S,
89 PP7, 90 G, 90 T, 90 5, 90 W, 91 G, 91 X,
91 S, 91 PF, 92 G, 92 T, 92 5, 92 W, 93 G,
93 T, 93 W, 94 G, 94 r> 94 ^> 95 &, 95 T»
95 ^, 95 W» 96 G, 96 T, 96 5, 96 PF, 97 G,
97 T, 97 S, 97 PP7, 98 G, 98 T, 98 5, 98 W,
99 G, 99 T, 99 W, 00 G, 00 T, 00 5, 01 G,
01 T, 01 S, 01 W, 02 G, 02 T, 02 W, 03 G,
°3 T, 03 5, 03 PP7, 04 G, 04 r, 04 S, 04 PF,
05 G, 05 T, 05 PF, 06 G, 06 T, 06 PF, 07 G,
07 T, 07 S, 07 PF, 08 G, 08 T, 08 S, 08 W,
09 G, 09 T, 09 W, 10 G, 10 T, 10 W, 11 T,

11 5,11 w, 12 r, 12 w, 13 G, 13 r, 13 PF,
14 G, 14 T, 14 PT
LONDON CO. WESTR. BANK .
L O N D O N HOSPITAL
.
.
L O N D O N INTERN AT. COLL. .

II T
12 W,
83 PS,

14 W
84 PS

MAGDALEN COLL. ( O X F . )

61 V,

79 L,

.

79 V,

85 V,

91 S,

93 G,

93 5 ,

96 5, 96 V, 39 S, 99 y, 00 V, 03 L, 03 V,
06 G, 07 5, 07 V, 07 PF, 08 S, 08 F, 09 G,
09 S, 10 G, 11 G, 11 5, 12 G, 14 Vt 14 P "
P

INDEX TO CLUBS

435

80 PS, 81 PS, 82 PS, 83 PS, 84 PS, 09 W
04 V, 04 W, 06 T, 08 L, 08 T, 11 T
78 TC, 83 TC
70 TC, 71 TC, 72 TC, 73 TC, 74 TC, 75 TC \
76 TC, 77 TC, 78 TC, 80 TC, 81 TCt
82 TC, 83 TC, 84 W, 85 IF, 13 T, 14 T
MEDWAY
93 W
84 PS
MERCHANT TAYLORS' SCH.
5,
06 T
MERSEY
.
.
.
. 62 S, 05 T, T,o6T
98 L , 98 "-, 05 L , 05 T , 05 F , 07 v, 10 T,
8 L, -° T
MERTON COLL. ( O X F . )
12 T, 13 F, 13 W
S, 42 S, 43 5
M I D G E O X F . CLUB (LONDON) 41 S, 42 S, 43 5
74 W, 75 G, 75 IF, 76 G, 76 5, 80 5, 90 T,
MOLESEY
.
90 IF, 91 T, 91 IF, 92 T, 92 W, 93 G, 93 W,
94 T, 94 S, 95 T, 95 IF, 96 T, 96 IF, 98 T,
02 T, 04 T, 05 T, 07 T, 08 T, 08 wy 09 IF

M A G D A L E N COLL, SCHOOL .
M A G D A L E N E COLL. (CAM.) .
MAIDENHEAD .
MARLOW .

NEPTUNE (OXF.)
NEWCASTLE
N E W COLL. ( O X F . )

NEWRY .
NORTH LONDON
NOTTINGHAM U N I O N

O L D WESTMINSTERS .
O R I E L COLL. ( O X F . ) .
OSCILLATORS (KINGSTON)
OXFORD AQUATIC
OXFORD ETONIAN

OXFORD
OXFORD
OXFORD
OXFORD
OXFORD

RADLEIAN ,
.
STAFF
SUBS. ROOMS
UNIVERSITY

P E M B R O K E COLL. (CAM.)

78 TC
74 IF
85 V, 90 G, 93 L, 93 7, 94 S, 94 F, 95 G,
95 5> 95 P, 96 G, 97 G, 97 S, 97 F, 98 G,
98 S, 98 F, 99 5, 99 V, 00 L, 01 G, 01 F,
04 G, 04 L, 06 L, 08 G, 08 Z, iol, 11 G,
,.
12 G, 12 5, 13 G, 13 S
. 03 T
72 IF, 73 IF
. 14 IF
.
. •
•

.
.
.

10 IF
49 G, 49 T, 73 L, 73 T, 85 L, 09 T, 12 T, 13 T
68 S, 69 T, 69 X , 69 IF, 70 T, 70 IF, 71 G
42 G, 43 G, 52 G
39 G, 40 G, 42 G, 43 G, 44 G, 66 G, 66 W,
} G, 40 G,
67 G, 67 IF, 69 G, 69 S, 70 G, 70 S, 70 IF,
r,
71 G, 71 S, 86 G, ~, G
,*
~,
, 87 .
67 G, 67 S, 69 s , - 6 9 ^ " 70 S
82 T , 82 r e
62 T C
44 ^

43 G, 44 S, 45 G, 45 5, 46 S, 47 G, 48 G,
50 G, 5 0 5 , 51 G, 52 G, 5 2 5 , 53 G, 5 3 5 ,
55 G> 57 G> 59 G
83 IF, 85 V, 86 £ , 87 F, 87 IF, 88 L,
88 W, 90 F, 90 IF, 99 L, 99 T, 99 F,
08 L, 09 L, 09 T, 1 0 L , 11 L, 11 IF,
12 F, 12 IF, 13 T, 13 F, 13 IF, 14 L,

88 V,
08 G,
12 T,
14 W

436

HENLEY RACES

P E M B R O K E COLL. (OXF.)

.

52 L, 53 L,

53 V,

54 S,

54 V> 57 Gx, 57 V,

57 W, 58 V, 68 L, 68 T, 71X, 72 L, 72 V,
91 L, 91 T, 96 X , 06 T, 10T, 14 V, 14 W
,
.

70 G

QUEENS' COLL, (CAM.)
QUEEN'S COLL. (OXF.)

.
.

12 W, 13 W,
92 V, 92 W

RADLEY COLLEGE

.

6i L,

.PITT CLUB (CAM.)

.

.

62 L,

14 W

63 L,

64 L,

65 L,

66 L,

68 L, 68 T, 69 Z,, 70 L, 70 T, 71 L,
73 L, 74 L, 75 L, 77 Z,, 79 L, 79 PS,
80 PS, 81 PS, 82 L, 83 L, 84 L,
86 L, 87 L, 88 Lt 89 L, go L, gtL,
93 L, 94 L, 95 L, 96 L, 97 L, 98 L,
00 L, o i l , 0 2 I , 03 L, 04 L, 05 L,
07 L, 08 Z,, 09 L, 10 L, 11 L, 12 L,
14 L
READING

.

.

.

. 4 0

DF,

68 TC,

69 TC, 70 TC,

67 L,

71
80
85
92
99
06
13

71 TC, 72

T,
L,
L,
Lt
L.
L,
L,

TC,

77 T, 78 TC, 79 TC, 80 TC, 81 W, 81 TCt
82 r, 82 w, 32 r e , 83 r , 83 w, 83 r e ,
8 4 ^ , 86 W, 05 W, 06 W, 67W
READING BRITANNIA
.
READING UNIVERS. COLL.
R O Y . ARTILL. (WOOLWICH)

44 DF
13 T
70 T, 06

W

R O Y . ARTILL. (24TH B D E . ,

.

.

.

01 W

ROYAL CHESTER

R.F.A.)

.

.

55 S,

55 W,

56 G, 56 L,

56 Vt

56 W,

74

W,

75 5, 82 T, 83 G, 84 G, 84 PF,"87 T, 89 # ,
90 W, 91 W, 92 5, 93 5, 04 TF, 06 T, 06 W,
13 T
ROYALENGINEERS (CHATHAM) 70 Tt

07 W, 09 T, 09 W,

10 r,

12 W,

13 Tf

14 r, 14 W
R.I.E.C., COOPER'S H I L L
ROYAL SCHOOL MINES
ST.
ST.
ST.
ST.
ST.

.
.

CATHERINE'S COLL. (CAM.)
CATHERINE'S (OXF.)
.
GEORGE'S (LONDON)
.
GEORGE'S HOSPITAL
.
JOHN'S COLL. (OXF.)
.

73 W, 79 L, 90 Tt 97 T, 98 T, 99 T, 05 T, 06 W
01 Tt 02 T, 05 T
08
83
41
99
73

T, 10 T, 14 T
W
S, 42 S, 43 S, 44 S, 45 L, 45 5, 47 V
S
L, 89 G, 95 L, 95 X, 04 L, 04 T, 06 V,
06 W, 07 L, 07 JT, 09 L, 09 T, 09 F, ip L, 12 T
S T . MARK'S SCH. (WINDSOR) 84 PS
SECOND TRINITY (CAM.)
49 G, 49 L, 49 S, 49 V
SELWYN COLL. (CAM.)
.
11 T, 14 T
SHREWSBURY SCHOOL
.
12L, 13L,
14L
S I D N E Y SUSSEX COLL. (CAM.) 13 T, 14 T.
SONS
OF THE
THAMES
(WALLINGFORD)
.
.
50 TC
STAINES .
.
.
.
69 Wt 01 T, 03 W, 11 W

INDEX TO CLUBS

437

STAR (MAIDENHEAD) .
S Y D N E Y (AUSTRALIA)
THAMES

.

THAMES CLUB(LONDON)
T H I R D T R I N I T Y (CAM.)

T R I N I T Y C O L L , (CAM.)

89 r, 89 s, 89 w, 90 G, 90 7, 90 st
91 u , 91 7, 91 S, 91 W, 92 G, 92 7, 92 5,
92 PF, 93 G, 93 7, 93 S, 93 PF, 94 G, 94 7,
94 S, 94 PF, 95 G, 95 T, 95 s> 95 ^ , 96 G,
96 7, 96 5, 96 PF, 97 G, 97 7, 97 5, 97 W,
98 G, 98 T, 98 PF, 99 G, 99 7, 99 S, 99 PF,
00 G, 00 7, 00 5, 01 G, 01 7, 01 PF, 02 G,
02 7, 02 w, 03 G, 03 7, 04 G, 04 7, 04 w,
05 G, 05 T, 05 S, 06 G, 06 7, 06 PF, 07 G,
07 7, 07 PF, 08 G, 08 T, 08 S, 08 PF, 09 G,
09 7, 09 5, 09 PF, 10 G, 10 7, 10 S, 10 PF,
11 G, 11 7, 11 S, 11 W, 12 G, 12 7, 12 5,
12 W, 13 G, 13 7, 13 PF, 14 G, 14 7, 14 5/
14 PF
46 G, 46 L, 47 G, 48 G, 52 S, 52 V
59 5 , 59^, 62 5, 62 V, 63 G, 63 L, 63 F,
"
63 W, 65 G, 65 7, 65 S, 65 7, 70 W, 80 V,
81 F, 81 PF, 83 V, 83 W, 84 F, 85 S, 86 5,
89 5, 89 F, 91 F, 91 PF, 92 S, 92 F, 93 F,
01 S, 02 G, 02 S, 03 G, 03 5, 03 F, 04 S,
04 V, 05 S, 05 F, 06 G, 06 S, 06 V, 07 PF,
11 5, 11 V, 11W
39 G, 43 G, 45 7, 99 G, 99 5, 00 7 ~~ ^
00 5, 00 F, 09 S

T R I N I T Y COLL. (DUBLIN)

T R I N I T Y COLL. (OXF.)

TRINITY H A L L (CAM,;

iG, 53 F, 61 G, 61 7, 62 G, 62 7, 86 PF,
93 L, 94 7, 94 7, 95 F, 96 F, 96 PF, 97 7,
97 V, 98 7, 98 7, 01 F, 01 PF, 06 7, 06 7,
07 7, 07 7, 07 PF, 08 F, 08 PF, 09 7, 09 7,
11 F, i 3 7
5 7, 63 G, 63 7, 64 G, 64 7, 80 7, 80 7,
80 F. 82 7, 82 7, 82 V, 83 7, 83 V, 8 5 5,

438

HENLEY RACES
85 V, 86 G, 86 $, 87 G, 87 7, 87 T, 87 S,
87 V, 88 G, 88 S, 88 V, 90 G, 9 0 7, 90 7,
.
91 7, 91 5, 91 F, 94 G, 95 G, 95 F, 95 PF,
96 G, 96 7, 96 T, 97 G, 98 G, 99 7, 99 PF,
00 i., 00 5, 00 PF, 01 1, 01 kK, 02 1, 02 PF,
00 7, 00 »b, 00 w, 01 7, 01 PF, 02 7,
05 7, 05 V, 06 G, 06 F, 07 7, 07 F, 07 PF,
05 7, 05 V, 06 G, 06 F, 07 7, 07 F,
08 G, 08 7, 08 PF, 09 7, 09 F, 09 T, 10 F,
10 PF, 11 7, 11 T, 11 F, 11 PF, 12 7,
12 F, 12 PF, 13 7, 14 7, 14 PF
68 PF, 79 7, 80 T, 80 PF, 81 7, 81 W, 82 T,
82 PF, 83 G, 83 S, 84 G, 84 T, 84 S, 84 PF,
85 G, 85 7, 86 G, 86 7, 86 PF, 87 7, 87 PF,
88 7, 88 PF, 91 7, 92 7, 99 7, 01 7, 03 7,
05 7, 06 7, 07 7, 08 7, 09 7, 10 7, 11 7,
12 7, 13 7, 14 7

TWICKENHAM

TYNEMOUTH

.

.

.

U N I V E R S I T Y COLL. (OXF.) .

715
40 G, 62 G, 62 7, 63 G, 63 7, 63 5, 63 F,

64 G, 64 S, 64 F, 66 5, 66 F, 67 S, 67 F,
68 G, 68 7, 68 S, 68 F, 69 F, 70 F, 75 S,
75 F, 76 F, 78 F, 90 7, 90 7, 94 F, 94 PF,
98 S, 98 F, 01 7, 02 G, 02 7, 03 F, 04 F,
05 7, 07 7, 09 F, 09 PF, 11 7, 12 7, 13 F,
13 PF, 14 7
U N I V . A N D B.N.C. (OXF.) .

76 G

VESTA

93 7,

.

.

.

.

00 7,

00 PF, 01 7,

06 7 ,

07 7 ,

09

7,

39 G, 40 G, 49 G, 49 7 , 54 G, 54 7 , 08 7, 09

7,

09 PF, 11 7, 11 PF
VIKINGS .

.

.

.

W A D H A M COLL. ( O X F . )
WALDEGRAVE .
WARGRAVE
WAVE
.
W E S T LONDON

.

12 S
.

.

.

WESTMINSTER CLUB ( O X F . )
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
WINDSOR
W I N D S O R AND E T O N
WORCESTER COLL. (OXF.) .

13 T
77 W
80 TC
39 TC, 40 7 C
61 PF, 62 PF, 74 7 , 74 PF, 75 7, 76 7, 76 PF,
77 T, 79 T, 80 7 , 81 7, 82 7, 83 7, 83 PF,
84 7, 8 5 7
40 G
80 PS, 81 P S , 83 7\S
62 7 C
42 DF, 44 7>F, 45 S, 45 7>F
48 7 , 94 PF, 01 7 , 01 T, 08 PF

INDEX TO NAMES OF ALL COMPETITORS l
AT HENLEY FROM 1839 TO 1914, WITH
THE RACES IN WHICH THEY APPEARED
N.B.—The last two figures, only, of the year are given in each date.
Abbreviations for the usual races are :
G = Grand Challenge (Eights)
5 = Stewards (Fours)
L = Ladies' Plate
,,
V = Visitors
T = Thames Cup
,,
W = Wyfold
P = Pairs
D — Diamond Sculls
In earlier years of the Regatta other races (now discontinued) are indicated as follows :
DF = District Fours
PS = Public Schools Fours
DP = District Pairs
TC = Town Cup (Fours)
DS = District Sculls
X = Coxswainless Fours in 1869 and 1872
The events of the Olympic Regatta of 1908 are recorded as :
OE = Eights
OF = Fours
OP = Pairs
OS = Sculls
A B E L E S , C. T.,

14 G

Abell, L. C , 05 G
Abraham, L., 09 W; 11 I ,
Abraham, P. S., 70 G, L, V
Ackers, C. P., 03 L, V
Acland-Hood, Alexander F. 73 G,
L ; 77 G
Acland-Hood, Arthur F., 77 L
Acott, A. S. V., 09 L, T
Acton,, T. A., 87 T
Adam, C. E., 80 D ; 82 D ; 83 D
Adam,, C. G. M., 89 L
Adam, R. W., 06 D

w

Adams, F. R., 74 G ; 75 G ; 76 G ;
77 G, W ; j8 G, S; 79 G, S
Adams, F. R., 90 L
Adams, H. B., 69 L, V
Adams, H. E., 94 T
Adams, H. F., 97 T ; 99 G
Adams, H. W., 0 1 L ; 02 G, L
Adams, J., 45 L
Adams, R. F., 99 W ; 01 G
Adams, R. S., 09 T; 10 V, W ; 11
L, S
Adams, W. D., 82 L
Adcock, H., 67 G

1

The compilation of this index for the last few years, though as accurately and completely done as possible, will be acknowledged as a task of
very great difficulty in the interval which has elapsed between November
1918 and the date of publication of this book. The author will gladly
welcome all corrections and emendations sent him through the publishers,
especially for the years from 1903 to 1914. From 1839 to 1902 the names
in Mr. Steward's Index have been as far as possible revised before being
incorporated here.
439

440

HENLEY RACES

Adcock, P., 75 T ; 76 T, W ; 77 T ;
78 T ; 79 G, W ; 80 G, W; 81
G, 5 , P ; 82 G, S, P
Adeney, G. B., 02 T ; 05 T
Adie, C. J. M., 98 G, L ; 99 G;
00 G

Adie, W., 95 T ; 96 G
A d i e / W . S., 94 L, T ; 95 F, J F ;
96 G
Adlard, H. P., 13 Z)
Agar, C. T., 92 L
Agg, T. F., 56 G, L
Agnew, H, M., 99 T
Ainley, W. P., 07 L ; 08 G, L ;
0 9 G ; 11 G

Airy, E. W., 93 L; 95 L, T
Aitcheson, J., 08 T
Aitken, A. W. G., 86 L ; 87 L
Aitken, J., 50 G, S ; 51 G, P
Aitken, R. A., 87 L ; 88 L
Aitkens, C , 80 PS
Akenhead, D., 40 G
Akers, W. A., 08 G; 09 V, W;
10 V
Albright, M. C , 04 L;
05 I ;
06 G
Alcock, A. F., 95 L, T
Alderson, A. G. J., 03 L, T
Aldous, A. G., 87 L ; 90 G ; 91
G, S ; 93 G ; 94 G
Aldous, F. C , 01 L ; 02 L, V
Aldous, G. B., 10 S ; 14 G
Aldworth, A. A., 10 T
Alexander, E. P., 85 G; 87 L, V
Alexander, J., 40 G
Alexander, W. B., 10 T
Allan, J. B., 8 5 L
Allcard, R., 02 L ; 03 L ; 06 G
Allcard, V., 05 T ; 06 T ; 09 W ;
14 T
Alldridge, S. E., 04 W
Allen, C. E., 10 5
Allen, E. C , 92 t
Allen, F., 83 PS
Allen, G., 03 T
Allen, G. T., 13 D ; 14 D
Allen, J. E. R., 10 T ; n T ; 12 L
Allen, J. G., 81 S
Allen, R. C , 14 L

Alleyne, B., 49 G, L, S, V
Allhusen, F. E., 92 T
Allin, C. H„ 97 G, PF
Allnutt, E. B., 07 T ; 08 G ; 12 T
Allnutt, Z., 39 T C ; 40 TC
AUport, A., 84 PS; 92 G ; 93 T
Allum, C. E., 70 T C ; 71 T C ; 72 Z)F,
T C ; 73 TC
Allum, G. G., 08 W
Allyn, G. S., 01 G
Alston, G. D., 76 T ; 77 T
Altgelt, M., 86 S
Ambrose, C , 75 L, V\ 76 L, V;
77 L, V
Ames, W. H., 89 G
Amis, H. G., 12 L
Amphlett, G. G., 80 TC
Ampthill, Lord, 86 L ; 87 L ; 88 L ;
89 G, P ; 90 G, P ; 91 G, P
Amy, W. R. L', 71 L
Anden, A., 86 L
Anderson, A., 13 T
Anderson, A. G., 95 G, L ; g6 V,W ;
97 £ , VAnderson, G. S., 85 L ; 86 L
Anderson, J., 77 T
Anderson, J. P., 90 L, T
Anderson, K., 09 L
Anderson, L., 79 T
Anderson, L. R. D., 07 T, W
Anderson, T., 77 T
Anderson, W. C. F „ 85 L
Anderson, W. D., 66 G, L, S, V
Anderson, W. H., 66 G, L, 5, V;
68 L, F
Andrew, T. P., 50 L
Andrew, W., 85 T ; 86 T
Andrews, Fox-. See Fox-Andrews
Andrews, J., 54 G, L
Andrews, P. P. W., 05 L
Andrews, W. L., 90 T
Angier, G., 14 T
Angle, B. J., 74 T ; 75 T ; 77 T ;
78 G
Anning, W., 80 L, PS
Annis, W., 68 TC
Anson, E., 85 L
Anson, T. A., 41 G
Anstruther, H. J. E., 93 L

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Antrobus, E., 77 G
Aplin, S. L., 80 PS) 81 PS; 82
P
PS
Apperly, F., 14 T
Apperly, F. L., 12 L
Applebee, L. G., 09 T
Appleby, A. S., 99 T
Arbuthnot, A. D. S., 09 T
Arbuthnot, A. H., 03 L ; 04 G, X ;
06 L
Arbuthnot, D., 13 T
Arbuthnot, R. G., 63 L, V, W
Arbuthnot, R. W. M., 08 G,
09 G ; 11 5, V; 12 S ; 1 4 D
Archdeacon, C. J
I PS
Arden, H W., TO L
Arden H. W 10
12 W;
13 W
Argles, H. D., 99 G
Arkell, J., 57 G, L, V, W 59G,P
Arkell, T. N., 81 PS; & PS; 85
L, V
Arkle, A. W., 82 I
V
Arkwright, E. H., 90 L,
Arkwngnt, Jb,.
Armitage. E.,
Armitage, E.. 82 1L
Armifoffo
17 "H"
.4 T
Armitage, E. H., 41 G
Armitage, F., 48 L
Armitage, K. L. F., 12 T; 13 T
Armitage, R., 83 PS
Armitstead, F. E., 69 G ; 70 G, W ;
71 G
Armitstead, G. H., 72 L
Armstrong, C. E., 05 G
Armytage, C. N., 78 G, L;
79
G, L ; 80 G, W
Armytage, G. F., 73 L ; 74 G, L
Armytage, H., 83 G ; 85 G, S
Armytage, J. C. G., 97 S
Arnaud, H. B., 50 V ; 51 L, S, V, D
Arnold, B M., 05 G, L ; 06 V ;
07 L, W; 09 P
Arnold, F . M., 44 G ; 45 G, P
Arnold, L. M., 10 T; 11 T
Arnold, L. W„ 13 T
Arnoso, B. A., 13 L, 14 L
Arter, W. W., 87 T
Arthur, H. C , 90 T; 91 T
93
G, W; 94 G, W
Arundel, F. D., 10 T; 12 T
Ash, H. E., 76 T ; 77 T

44%

Ashby, F . T., 70 D ; 71 D
Ashby, M. W., 01 T
Ashe, St. G., 99 D ; 00 D ; 01 D ;
0 2 D ; 04 D ; 05 JO , 06 D
*
Ashford, C. E., 89 L, T
Ashley, T., 42 DF
Ashworth, J. W., 86 L ; 97 V, W
Askwith, W. M., 13 T
Aston, E. J. N., 96 L
Astor, W., 97 L; 98 L
Atcherley, R. O., 95 G, W
Atchison, A. T., 70 G; 72 G
Atchison, G. T., 00 L, T; O i lW
Atherton, J. A., 92 T
Atherton, S., 93 T
Atkin, K., 1 2 L ; 13 G ; 14 G
Atkin, P. W., 80 G; 81 G; 82
G, W; 83 G, 5
Atkinson, A. W., 06 V, W;
of
L, T; 09L, V
Atkinson, G. B., 55 L
Atkinson, H., 84 T
Atkinson, J. D., 58 L
Atkinson, T., 64 G
Atkinson, W. G . / 1 1 T
Atwell, T., 44 DF
Aubin, A. C , 97 L
Aubyn, E. G. St., 99 G, L ; 00 L, T
Austin, W. E. P., 83 G
Avenell, E. W., 05 T
Avery, G., 44 TC ; 45 DF, TC ;
46 DS; 48 TC; 49 DS
Ayer, J. B., 14 D
Ayers, F., 68 L, W
Ayliff, J., 11 L, V; 12 W ; 13 T '
Aylmer, F. A., 70 T
Aylmer, J. A., 74 G, L ; 75 G, L
Ayre-Carr, G., 00 G
Ayres, G., 44 D F
Ayrton, B. F., 07 L, T ; 08 V, W;
09 L, T

Ayton, W. J., 74 P
BABINGTON, B., 40 G

Babington, T. M., 81 G, L
Baboneau, C. A., 13 T
Back, N., 12 T
Backhouse, J., 88 L, T; 89 V, W
Backhouse, W. O., 07 L

442

HENLEY RACES

Backus, A. R., 13 L
Badcock, A. R., 82 T, TC
Badeley, H. J. F., 94 L, T
Bagley, W. H, 72 G, L
Bagot, C. S., 49 G, L, D
Bagshaw, Vale-. See Vale-Bagshaw
Bagshawe, E. L., 97 T
Bagshawe, L. V., 97 L, T
Bagshawe, W. L., 48 D
Bailey, E. A. H., 05 L, T, V;
12 T
Bailey, F. J., 81 T ; 82 T; 83 T
Bailey, G. H. (Yale Univ.), 96 G
Bailey, G. H. (B.N.C.), 11 T, 12 T,
14 V, W
Bailey, J. M., 84 PS
Baillie, A. la T., 14 T
Baillie, R. A., 82 V
Baillie, W. W., 77 L ; 78 G, L, S, V;
79 G, L; 80 G, W ; 83 G
Baillieu, C , 11 G
Baillieu, C. L., 12 L
Bailward, A. N., 14 L
Baily, H. M., 76 G
Bainbridge, R., 61 G
Bainbridge, R. B., 77 Z)
Baines, J., 06 T
Baines, L. O. T., 97 G
Baird, J. G. A., 73 G, L
Baker, A. H., 90 L ; 91 L ; 92 T
Baker, C. S., 14 L
Baker, F. G. S., 01 T
Baker, G., 81 T
Baker, G. R. T., 57 L ; 58 L
Baker, G. S., 92 T, W; 93 G, 5
Baker, J., 90 G ; 91 G, W ; 92 G ;
93 G
Baker, J. C , 01 L
Baker, J. M., 14 G
Baker, J. V., 70 T
Baker, P. W., 97 L
Baker, R. C , 63 G, L, W
Baker, R. C , 00 L
Baker, S.H., 03 L, T
Bakewell, J. W., 69 L
Balch, G., 14 G
Bald, A. C , 79 L ; 80 L
Bald, E. H. C , 90 L

Balfe, H, 13 L
Balfour, A. R., 02 G, L ; 0 3 7 ;
04 F
Balfour, E. R., 97 G, P
Balfour, G. B., 08 OE, OF
Balfour, H., 86 W
Balfour, L., 08 T, W ; 09 G, W
Balfour, R., 97 L, T
Balguy, F. St. J., 51 L, S, V ; 52
G, 5
Ball, F., 72 W, TC
Ballentine, G. C., 14 T
Balme, A. N., 04 L
Balme, E. N., 03 L
Balme, J. N., 01 L ; 06 T, PF
Balshaw, N. K., 14 T
Bambridge, C , 72 TC, DF
Bamford, E. St. J., 12 T
Banister, C. G., 09 T
Banister, G., 41 S ; 42 S
Banister, J. B., 01 L ; 02 L, V
Bankes, J. E., 72 L ; 75 5, F ;
76 G, V
Bankhead, J. C , 70 T
Banks, H., 1 4 T
Barber, F . W., 83 TC
Barber, S. F., 75 G, L
Barber, W. J., 03 T
Barclay, A. E., 00 T
Barclay, C , 83 L ; 84 L ; 85 L
Barclay, C. T., 84 L ; 85 L ; 86 L ;
87 P
Barclay, H. D., 39 G ; 40 G
Barclay, W. E. A., 09 T
Bardswell, C , 91 G
Bardswell, N. D., 91 T
Barff, H. W., 99 T ; 02 T ; 03 T ;
04 T ; 05 T ; 06 T, W
Baring, J., 80 L ; 81 G, L
Barker, F. T., 87 L ; 90 L
Barker, H. R*, 51 L, S, V; 52
G, S, 7, P
Barker, H. R., 06 L ; 07 G ; 08
P , OP ; 09 G
Barker, J. C , 70 T
Barker, R. A., 13 T
Barker, R. C , 79 L
Barker, R. K., 99 G
Barker, T. W., 78 L, D

INDEX OF CC)MPETITORS
Barkworth, G. E., 77 L ; 80 L
Barkworth, H., 47 L
Barlee, J. B., 53 P
Barlet, S., 74 T, W
Barlow, C. A. M., 91 T
Barnard, A., 79 PS ; 84 T
Barnard, R. L., 03 T
Barne, M., 90 L ; 91 L
Barneby, R. H., 96 L, T
Barnes, H., 52 F
Barnes, H. A., 12 F , W
Barnes, L. H., 02 L
*
Barnes, T., 70 TC ; 71 TC
Barnes, W. A., 73 L
Barnett, F . P., 83 L ; 84 L
Barnett, O. E., 04 L
Barnett, R. A,, 03 L
Barningham, E., 12 T ; 13 L ; 14X
Barningham, V., 12 T
Barras, G., 50 L, V
Barrat, W. D„ 04 L
Barratt, A., 68 L, V
Barratt, A., 86 L
Barratt, W„ 79 PS
Barraud, H. R., 71 T
Barrelet, T., 12 T
Barrett, E. T., 74 T ; 75 T
Barrett, G. B., 68 W
Barrett, J. R., 68 W
Barrett, L. T. S., 06 L T ; 07 T, W
Barrett, R. H., 65 DP
Barrett, W., 65 DP
Barrington, C , 72 L, V ; 73 L, V ;
74 L, S, V ; 76 S
Barrington, C. B., 70 G, L,
V;
71 G, L, S, V; 72 L, V; 73
L, V ; 74 L, S, V ; 76 S
Barrington-Kennett, V. A., 07 L ;
08 L ; 09 F, W
Barry, G. E., 98 L, T
Barstow, J. N., 11 T
Bartlam, Rev. F. H., o 5 G, L ;
06 L, T; 07 T, W
Bartlett, A. G., 13 T
Bartlett, A. H., 85 L
Bartlett, E. H., 84 T; 85 T
Bartlett, G. T., 98 L
Bartlett, P., 95 T
Bartlett, P. M., 08 T

443

Bartol, H. G., 04 T
Barton, A. W., 84 PS
Barton, Bogan-. See Bogan-Barton
Barton, C. G., 12 P
Barton, F. A., 8.3 V, W
Barton, F. P., 94 T; 95 G, W;
96 G, W
Barton, H., 51 L
Barton, H. A., 83 G
Barton, R. M., 70 G ; 71 G ; 72
G, W ; 73 G ; 75 G, W
Barton, W., 79 L
Bartram, H., 06 W ; 07 L
Bastedo, N. H., 02 G
Bate, E. B., 02 T ; 03 L, T
Bateman, H. B., 93 L
Bateman, R., 61 V
Bates, M., 04 T
Bathurst, W. H., 40 D F , TC
Batley, R. C , 81 PS
Batt, H. B., 5 T ; 97 T
Batt, Standon-. See Standon-Batt
Batterby, T., 05 L, T ; 07 L, T
Battersby, W. J., 75 L
Batting, J., 71 TC; 72 TC, DF;
73 TC
Batting, M., 07 T; 08 T
Batting, M. E., 00 T ; 01 T
Batting, W., 72 TC, DF; 73 TC;
80 TC
Batty, A. D..G. S., 08 L, T
Batty, W. R., 09 L, T
Baudechon, M., 12 T
Baumbach, J. G., 88 G ; 89 G
Baxendale, J. W., 68 L, T; 71 L
Baxter, H. F., 59 G
Bayard, F. C , 72 L
Bayford, R. F., 94 G
Bayldon, T. H., 05 T
Bayly, E. H., 71 L ; 72 L, V
Bayly, R., 98 G ; 99S, V ; 00 L
Baynes, F., 69 L, V
Baynes, H. G., 06 G, L ; 07 L
Bazalgette, W., 84 G
Bazley, G. S., 85 V
Beal, A., 79 T
Beal, E. J., 77 T ; 78 T ; 79 T ;
80 T, W; 81 T, PF
Beal, H. W., 78 T

444

HENLEY RACES

Beale, A. H. L., 06 L, T ; 07 W
Beale, C. W., 13 T ; 14 T
Beale, H., 73 TC
Beale, H. K , 91 L
Beale, J., 72 W; 73 PF
Beale, J . F . , 96 G ; 99 P
Beale, K. H., 13 L
Beale, S. R., 00 L, T
Beale, S. W. P., 95 F ; 96 F, PF ;
97 L, V ; 98 L, T ; 99 P
Beaman, L., 92 L
Bean, C. A., 84 G
Beard, C. G., 73 L ; 74 L ; 75 L
Beard, W. M., 96 G
Beasley, J. J., 14 T
Beasley-Robinson, A. C , 1 1 L ;
12 L
Beatty, W. B., 73 W
Beauchamp, M., 82 L, V
Beaumont, D. C , 13 T ; 14 L
Beaumont, K. M., 05 T ; 06 L, T;
07 L, T
Beaumont, R., 59 5, V, D
Beaumont, R. K., 95 D ; 96 D ;
9 7 D ; 98 D ; 02 W
Beaumont, T. E., 59 L ; 60 G, L
Beazley, C. M., i o T ; 11 T
Beck, H., 02 W ; 04 P
Beddington, F. M., 93 D ; 96 D ;
07 .D
Beesley, G. R., 78 T C ; 82 T
Beeson, G., 85 T ; 86 T
Begg, F . C , 94 G; 95 G
Belchier, H. D., 00 T
Belfield, T. D., 42 G; 43 G
Belfour, E., 45 L ; 47 G
Belgrave, D. T. G., 65 G, L
Bell, A. C., 13 G; 14 G
Bell, A. S., 94 G ; 95 G, V ; 96 G ;
97 G, P ; 9^ G •
Bell, C. B. P., 86 G; 87 G, V;
88 G, S, P
Bell, C. W. H., 85 L
Bell, E. W., 92>L; 98 D
Bell, F., 98 T, W ; 99 T
Bell, F. C., 85 V
Bell, F. J., 88 G ; 89 G ; 90 G, W
Bell, J. A. H . , ' i o T ; 13 T
Bell, J . S . , 94 T

Bell, J. T\, 85 T ; 86 T
Bell, T., 62 G, S ; 69 ^
Bell, W. A. D., 85 T; 86 G
Bell, W. H., 94 T
Bellot, H. H., 12 L
Belpeche, E., 96 T
Belshaw, T. S„ 13 T ; 14 T
Bengough, J. A. G., 82 G ; 83 G
Bengough, J. C., 49 G, L
Bengough, J. C., 10 T
Benham, J. H. F., 05 G; 06 P ;
07 G, V, W
Benham, T., 54 TC, DS;, 55 TC,
DS; 56 TC
Benjamin, E. H., 00 T ; 01 T
Bennell, R. W„ 12 D; 13 W
Bennett, G., 59 W ; 60 W ; 61 G, S
Bennett, H. G., 82 T
Bennett, R., 83 PS
Bennett, S. A., 74 G, L
Benson, C. B., 94 L ; 95 L
Benson, C. W., 70 G, L ; 71 G, L;
75 G, S, P
Benson, H. W., 73 G, L ; 74 G, L,
F; 76 G
Benson, R., 0 0 L ; 01 PF; 06 PP7,
(P.^f. v. R.E.)
Benson, W . D., 65 G, L ; 66 G, L ;
67 G, L ; 69 G, 5 ; 70 G, S
Bent, H. W., 50 L, V
Bentley, F . B., 02 T ; 04 T
Bentley, J. D., 13 T
Beny, A., 68 TC
Berens, A. A., 63 G, L; 64 G, L
Berens, G., 83 PS
Beresford, J., 42 G
Beresford, J., 96 T ; 98 D ; 02 D ;
0 3 T ) ; 0 4 P ; 0 5 S , T>; 0 6 P ;
07 P ; 08 5, P ; 0 9 5 , P ; 10
G, S; 11 5, P ; 12 5, P ; 13 P ;
14 G, S
Beresford, P., 07 T ; 14 G, PF
Beresford-Peirse, A. C, P., 10
V, W
Beresford-Peirse, E. A. De la P.,
98 L ; 99 G
Bergh, W., 83 G, W; 84 G, W
Berkeley, A. M., 90 T
Bernard, J. G. M., 10 T

INDEX OF CC)MPETITORS
Berney, J. R., 14 T
Berrill, B., 13 L
Berris, T., 44 D F
Berry, F. W., 88 L
Berry, H . W . , 88 L ; 90 V, W
Bertie, Hon. A. E., 64 L
Besant, W. H., 78 £
Besley, E., 48 DS
Beswick, H., 13 T
Bethell, H. N. F., 71 G
Bethell, R., 42 G ; 43 G
Betton, H. R. B., 14 T
Bevan, L. P., 85 G
Bevan, R. F., 88 G, W; 89 S, V
Beves, C. H., 07 X\ 08 T
Bickersteth, E. H., 08 L
Bickerton, J. W., 84 PS
Bickham, H. S„ 96 G
Bickmore, C. W., 10 L
Bicknell, C. H., 82 PS; 85 G, S ;
86 G
Bidwell, C , 66 G, L
Bieber, W. A., 94 G; 95 G, V ;
96 G; 97 G ; 98 G, S ; 00 G, 5
Bienemann, G. A. J., 11 T; 13 T
Bigby, R. F. M,, 04 G ; 07 T
Biggart, H., 89 G ; 90 T
Biggs, J. R., 07 L, T
Biggs, S., 77 T; 79 TC
Bigg-Wither, R. W., 10 T
Bigland, F., 83 D
Bigland, R. T., 06 T ; 13 D
Bigwood, J. E. C , 83 L
Bilborough, E. P., 88 T
Bilborough, H. E., 88 G
Billington, C. M., 14 T
Billington, F., 84 G, W
Binger, J., 74 W; 75 S
Binstead, C. H., 79 L, PS
Birch, C. G., 13 T
Bird, A. H. S., 77 V; 79 S, V
Bird, B. H „ 02 L
Bird, F. E., 70 G, L, F, P ; 7 i G , S,P
Birley, W. H., 55 L
Birt, R. H. C , 04 G, L
Bischoff, C. E., 93 L ; 94 L, T ;
95 r » 99 T
'
Biscoe, Tyndale-.
Biscoe

See

Tyndale-

445

Bisley, A., 63 TC
Bisschop, J. de, 00 G ; 01 G
Bisschop, V. de, 00 G
Blaauw, H. T. G... 96 W; 97 L# T
Black, A. J., 81 L ; 82 L, W
Black, C. C , 00 L, T
Black, C. M., 96 L
Blackbourne-Daniell, H . E., 04 L;
06 T
Blackburn, B. R., 10 T
Blackburne, R. J., .70 G, W
Blackmore, A., 87 T; 88 T
Blackmore, H., 84 T, W; 85 T ;
86 G, PF; 87 T;
88 T,
W;
89 D; 91 T; 92 T
BlackstafEe, H . T., 93 T; 96 X ;
>
97 D ; 98 £>; 99 D ; 00 J , PF, D;
01D;
02D;
03 D ; 04 P ;
05 D ; 06 D ; 07 D.; 08 D , OS ;
09 T, PF; 11 PF
Blackwell, B. H., 10 T
Blackwood, R. J., 01 T
Blair, J. M., 00 V
Blair, K. L., 13 T, 14 T
Blaisse, J. G. J., 95 T
Blake, F . W., 46 G, L ; 47 G ; 48 G •
52 S, V
Blake, H., 53 G ; 55 G
Blake, J. H., o 8 T ; 09 T
Blake, W., 82 PS
Blake, W. H., 73 G
Blake-Humfrey, J., 65 G, L
Blake-Humfrey, R. H., 61 L; 63
G, L, 5. F
Blakeway, C. E., 89 L, T ; 90 L, T
Blamire-Brown, C , 06 T
Bland, G. N. M., o5 L
Bland, H. M., 92 L ; 93 L
Blandy, W. C.„ 80 L ; 82 G ; 83 G
Bleazby, W., 88 L
Blencowe, W. P., 90 L, T
Blew, K , 13 T ; 14 L
Block, G. H., 93 G
Block, H . A., 84 PS;
90 T, W\;
91 T, W; 92 T, W; 93 G, PF;
94 5 ; 95 T, PP; 96 T , PF
Block, N. A., 9 0 T ; 9 1 T ,
W;
92 T, W ; 93 PF ; 94 S ; 95
T, W; 96T, W

446

HENLEY RACES

Blomfield, A. W., 49 P
Blomfield,' F . C , 85 V
Blosse, Lynch-. See Lynch-Blosse
Blount- Dinwiddie, J. T., i o l ;
12 W, V
Blower, L. C , 05 G, L
Bloxsome, E. R. S., 71 G, L ; 72 L
Blundell, H. B. H., 51 L, D ; 52
G, V, P, D
Blunt, T. G. R., 89 L, T
Blusse, J. J., 97 D ; 03 5
Blyth, D., 11 T
Blyth, R. A., 95 G, L ; 96 L
Blyth, S. F. P., o 5 G, L
Bogan-Barton, A., 89 G
Bogers, A., 95 T
Bogle, A., 70 T
Bogle, A., 92 T, V; 93 G; 94
G, W ; 95 G, S ; 96 G, S ; 98
G, S, P
Bolland, W., 40 G
Bolton, H . L., 83 G
Bond, A. H., 79 T
Bond, F . S., 09 T
Bond, R., 01 T ; 05 T
Bond, R. C , 81 PS
Bond, T. R., 99 T
Bond, W. C , 01 D
Bond, W. R. G., 00 L ; 01 G ; 05 P
Bone, T. R., 48 Z); 49 D ; 50 £>
Bone, W. H., 73 W ; 84 T
Bonham-Carter, F. H., 00 T, W
Bonner, G. A., 8^T, W; 85 G
Bonnin, W. J., 91 L
Bonsey, H. D., 72 L
Bonsey, H. E., 09 W
Bonsey, H. R., 07 L
Bonsey, W. H., 95 L, T
Boone, C , 01 G
Booth, A., 05 T
Booth, H., 06 T
Booth, L. C. G., 06 T
Borington, Lord, 61 L
Borman, A. W., 75 T
Borrmann, H., 04 G
Borton, N. T., 87 L
Boscawen, E., 39 G; 40 G
Bossche, G. W., 11 G
Bossche, O. V., 11 G

Bossom, J., 42 DF
Botfield, Garnett-. See GarnettBotfield
Bott, J. A., 95 G, W ; 99 W ; 00 5
Boudin, F., 93 P , D ; 94 D ; 95 T •;
96 T
Boudin, J., 93 P ; 95 T; 96 T
Boudin, R., 13 T
Boulderson, G. H. C., 10 T
Boulger, W. A. F., 86 T
Boulnois, P . K., 1 0 T ; 11 T
Boult, A. C , 12 W
Boumphrey, R., 09 T
Bourchier, H., 82 PS
Bourke, H., 06 D
Bourke, J. U., 66 G, L, S, V
Bourne, G . C , 78 L ; 79 L \ 80 L ;
81 G, L ; 82 G ; 83 G ; 86 G ;

90 G ; 95 G
Bourne, G. D., 43 G
Bourne, H. R. M., 91 L ; ^2 L ;
93 £
Bourne, J E., 80 T
.
Bourne, R. C., 06 L ; 07 L ; 08
G, L ; 09 G ; 10 G ; 11 G, D ; 12
G, S ; 13 G, S ; 14 S
Bousfield, A., 87 G, V; 88 G, V
Bousfield, E., 98 T
Boustead, J. M., 75 5, V ; 76 G, V
Boutillon, E., 93 G, 5
Bovey, F . H. W., 05 L ; 06 G
Bovill, E. C., 71 S, F
Bovill, W., 49 S
Bowden, R. H., 40 G
Bowen, J. B., 48 L
Bowen, J. B., 04 L
Bowen, J. F., 80 L
Bower, C. H. S., 89 L ; 90 L
Bower, M. S., 93 L ; 94 L
Bower, Nott-. See Nott-Bower
Bowes, C. K., 83 L ; 84 L, V
Bowler, W., 08 OS
Bowman, W., 73 L
Bowman, W. P., 66 G, S, V; 67
G, S, V, P ; 68 G, L, S, V
Bown, A. M., 13 L
Bowyer, W. G., 67 L
Boyd, A. J., 99 G
Boyd, C. L., 1 2 L

INDEX OF i MPETITORS
Boyd, H. J., 97 £ , T
Boyd, Keown-. See Keown-Boyd
Boyd, P. E., 06 G; 12 G
Boyd, S. M., 9 2 D ; 93 JO
Boyd, W. G., 87 L
Boydell, C , 60 G; 61 G, S; 62 G;
64 G
Boyle, R. C , 81 P S
Boyle, R. F. R. P., 07 L, 08 0 £
Boyson, R. D., 06 T
Boyton, B. A., 02 T ; 05 T
Boyton, C. H. L., 00 T; 01 T,
06 T ; 07 G, T
Boyton, F. A., 00 D
Boyton, H. J., 14 T
Boyton, L., 06 G
Brackenbury, H., 96 L ; 97 L
Braddon, J. V., 90 T
Bradford, G. F., 76 L
Bradford, J. W., 14 T
Bradford, M. E., 84 L ; 85 L
Bradley, H. L., 13 T
Bradley, R. H., 81 W, TC;
82
T, TC; 83 TC
Bradshaw, J. H., 88 L
Bradshaw, R. S., 86 L ; 87 L ;
90 G, S ; 91 G, S ; 92 G, 5 ;
93 G; 94 G
Brakspear, W. G., 60 TC
Bramwell, A., 51 L ; 53 G, L, S
Brancker, H., 39 G ; 40 G
Brancker, P. W., 70 L, T ; 71 L, T ;
73 L, F ; 74 G, L ; 76 G, L
Brander, Dunbar-. See DunbarBrander
Brandon, A. L., 98 T
Brandon, C. S., 80 L, T ; 82 L, V
Brandon, E., 81 PS
Brandt, F. A., 97 T ; 99 G
Brandt, H., 51 G, L, F
Brandt, L. E., 97 G, S
Bransbury, J., 89 T ; 90 T ; 91 I
Branson, G. A. H., 88 L ; 90 L ;
91 L ; 92 G, L ; 93 G, L, V
Branson, J. R., 89 L ; 92 G, L
Branson, W. P. S., 93 L ; 94 L, T
Brash, J., 70 S
Brassey, A., 62 L ; 63 G, L ; 64
G, S, V ; 66 G, 5. F

447

Braund, H. B. L., 12 T ; 13 L
Breedon, E. A., 41 G ; 45 G
Bremner, F. D. H., 12 T ; 13 T ;
14 T
Bremner, K., 95 T ; 96 T ; 98 T ;
00 T
Brenton, C. C , 04 T
Brett, W. B., 41 G, S
Brewer, J. A., 98 T
Brewster, W. B., 41 G; 43 G
Brickwood, E. D., 59 D;
60D;
61 D ; 62 P , £> ; 63 D ; 64 P
Brickwood, H., 99 T, IF
Brickwood, L. P., 6 0 D ; 62 P ;
64 P
Bridge, A. D., 14 L
Bridges, F. LL, 05 L, T ; 07 L, T
Brigg, A. E., 10 I
Briggs, Currer-. See Currer-Briggs
Briggs, R., 00 T
Bright, A. T., 75 L
Bright, C. M. S., 92 G; 73 G, W
Bright, W. M„ gg D
Bristow, C. H., 07 T
Bristow, T., 99 T
Bristowe, C. J,. 8 5 5, F ; 86 G, S ;
87 G, 5
Bristowe, S. C , 77 L
Brittain, A., 56 G, L, V, W
Brittain, A. W., 10 T
Broad, H. L., 01 T
Broadbent, J. F. H., 87 L
Broadbent, W., 89 L, T
Broadbent, W. B., 09 W
Broadbridge, M., 10 T
Broadfort, J. D., 78 L
Broadhurst, A. F. B., 11 F, W ;
12 F
Broadrick, R. W., 93 G, L
Brocklebank, R. E. R., 87 L ; 88 L ;
89 L ; 9 0 S ; 91 W ; 92 S ; 93 S
Brocklebank, R. R., 14 L
Brockman, H. G., 95 T
Brockman, W. D., 13 W
Brodrick, P., 99 T
Bromley, N. W., 90 T
Brookbank, J., 55 TC ; 60 TC
Brooke, B. W. D., 98 G, L\ 99 T ;
00 G, S

448

HENLEY RACES

Brooke, H., 72 L
Brooke, H. F., 89 L
Brooke, T. C , 77 T; 78 TC
Brookes, C. H., 70 T
Brookes, W. H*, 93 L
Brooks, —•, 54 TC; 55 TC
Brooks, Close-. See Close-Brooks
Brooks, D. C . J . , 11 W
Brooks, E. A., 88 L.; 89 L, T
Brooks, F. V., 74 T, D; 75 T;
76 X
Brooks, H., 65 TC
Brooks, J. H., 50 A S ; 51 JDS ; 52 DS
Brooks, T. W., 43 G
Brooks, T. W., 83 PS
Brooksbank, E . C , 77 L;
80
L,T,V
Broome, T., 66 TC
Broughton, W., 87 T ; 88 G ; 89
G ; 90 G, W;
91 G, W;
92
G, S ; 93 G, 5 ; 94 G, 5 ; 95
G, S, P; 96 G; 98 G
Brown, A., 96 G
Brown, A. H., 13 T
Brown, Blamire-. See BlamireBrown
Brown, C . B . , 08 L, T
Brown, C. E., 81 T; 82 T;
83
T, W;
84 T ; 85T;
86 T;
87 T ; 88 G
Brown, D. E., 79 L ; 80 G, S ; 81
G,S.P;
82 G, 5, P ; 83 G, 5, P ;
84 G, S, P; 85 G, P
Brown, F . L., 09 T, W
Brown, G. H., 99 P
Brown, Graham-. See GrahamBrown
Brown, H., 0 1 L ; 02 L
Brown, J., 40 DF
Brown, J. H. H., 13 L ; 14 L
Brown, L. F., 70 T
Brown, Moray-. See Moray-Brown
Brown, M. M., 61 L ; 62 L ; 63 Q ;
67 G, S, P
Brown, R., 10 T; 12 T
Brown, W., 40 DF
Brown, W. H., 02 G
Brown, W. J., 79 TC; 81 W, TC;
82, TtTC;
83 T; 84 W

Brown-Douglas, F . C , 14 T
Browne, C. H., 07 T ; 0.8 T, W
Browne, Collis-. See Collis-Browne
Browne, F. J., 82 T ; 83 T; 84 T
Browne, H. R., 07 L, T
Browne, J. L., 71 5
Browne, Lecky-. See Lecky-Browne
Browne, T. L., 12 T; 13 V
Browne, W. Cave, 06 (R.E. v. R.A.)
Browne, W. L. F., 14 V, W
Browne, W. M., 70 G, W
Brownlie, A., 92 T
Brownlow, A. C , 76 L
Bruce, H., 60 TC
Bruce, H. J., 99 G, L
Bruce, N. M., 09 T;
10 V ; 11
P , D; 12 V,D
Bruce, S. M., 05 L
Bruce-Clark, R., 07 T
Bruce-Dick, W., 87 T; 88 G ; 90 D
Bruce-Payne, O. D., 98 V, W
Bruds, J., 79 TC
Bruges, Ludlow-. See LudlowBruges
Bruggeman, P., 00 G; 01 G
Brunker, C. M., 78 T
Bryant, F . W., 61 W, P ; 62 W
Bryant, H. J., 98 T, W\ 99 T;
04 G, 5 ; 07 G
Bryden, A. S„ 85 T; 86 T
Bryden, C. L., 96 W
Brymer, J. G., 71 5, V
Bubb, E. W., 87 T
Buchanan, H., 03 T; 1 1 T ; 12 T
Buchanan, J. G., 61 G, L
Buck, E., 79 L, 81 G, S, P; 82 5 ;
83 G, 5 ; 86 G; 87 P ; 88 P ;
89 P
Buckett, J., 42 DF
Buckett, T., 62 TC
Buckle, W., 45 G, P
Buckley, C. A. S., 86 T ; 88 G ; 89
G, W
Buckley, E., 08 T
Buckley, M. G., 41 G
Buckley, R. M., 12 L ; 13 L
Buckley, W. E., 39 G
Buckley, W. H., 13 L
Buckrnaster, C. R., 12 L ; 13 G

• INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Bucknall, H. C , 03 L ; 04 L ;
05 L,T,V;
07 G, V ; 08 OE
Bucknill, J. T., 77 D
Budds, G. P., 10 T
Bugle, E. A., 89 T
Bull, G. G. C , 13 L ; 14 L
Bull, G. J. O., 11 T
Bull, H. C. H., 10 T
Bullard, G. T., 96 G ; 97 G ; 98 G
Buller, G. C , 99 T
Buller, R. J., 51 V ; 52 G ; 53 G
Buller, Yarde-. 5«^ Yarde-Buller
Bulley, F. P., 79 L, V
Bullivant, T., 11 L, W
Bullock, R. G., 95 T
Bullock, G., 00 T
Bullough, J. L., 14 G
Bumpsted, T. B., 43 S ; 44 D ;
45 D
Bunbury,
McClintock-.
See
McClintock-Bunbury
Bungert, J., 84 D
Bunn, E., 79 G, W
Burchett, G., 52 S, V ; 53 S, V
Burd, E. L., 83 V, W ; 84 L, V
Burdekin, B., 11 G ; 12 G ; 13 G
Burford, F., 79 5 ; 80 5
Burgess, A., 13 T
Burgess, E. R., 11 G ; 12 L
Burgess, G. F., 77 V
Burgess, H. E., 66 L ; 67 L ; 68 L,
T ; 69 S, X ; 70 5
Burgess, R. E., 10 G
Burgess, W. T., 60 G, S; 61 G, S ;
63 G, L
Burgiss, F., 66 TC
Burk, J. F . K. H. J., 08 OF, 10 S
Burke, W. M., 42 5
Burleigh, H. W., 10 T; 11 T;
12 T
Burn, F . W., 06 G, L
Burn, J. S., 06 G, L ; 07 L, V;
08 0 £ ; 09 G,S; 10 G, P ; 11 P
Burn, R., 05 T
Burn, S. A., 09 T
Burnand, C. F., 1 0 I ; 11 V ; 12 L
Burne, R. V., 05 T
Burne, W. C. H., 77 V
Burnell, C. D., 94 L ; 95 G ; 96

29

449

S, V; 98 G, 5 ; 99 G, S ; 00
G, 5 ; 01 G, 5 ; 02 G, S ; 08 OE
Burnet, W. C , 01 L, T
Burnett, G., 03 G
Burnett, H. C , 71 G, L
Burney, A. D., 61 W, P
Burnham, F., 78 TC
Burnside, B., 10 T
Burnside, W., 72 L
Burnside, W., 83 W
Burr, E. G., 88 W
Burra, S. H., 05 L ; 07 L
Burrop, H. De W., 52 L ; 53 L, V
Burrow, R. J., 14 L
Burrowes, R. V., 14 T
Burrows, D. H. A., 87 L, T
Burrows, T. H., 90 T ; 91 T, W;
92 T, W ; 93 G, W ; 94 T
Burt, H. F., 05 T
Burtchaell, D. E., 81 G, W
Burton, E. C , 46 G ; 47 G, S, V;
4 8 ^ 1 , 5 , 7 ; 51 G, 5, 7
Burton, H. P. C , 13 T
Burton, W. L., 82 PS
Bury, W. W., 80 PS., 81 P S
Busby, A. H., 92 T, V
Bushe-Fox, L. H. K., 88 T ; 91 T,
W; 92 T,W; 93 G, PF ; 95 P
Bushell, C , 09 L, T
Butcher, W. C , 96 L ; 97 L
Butler, C. H., 03 L, T
Butler, E. B., 1 2 D ; 13 D
Butler, E. P., 08 G, L
Butler, H., 78 T ; 79 T ; 80 G, S ;
81G, W ; 84 G
Butler, H. C , 12 T
Butler, W. W., 84 T
Butterworth, G. S., 08 G, L
Button, C. A., 14 T
Buxton, C. E. V., 1 0 L ;
11L;
13 P ; 14 G, S
Bye, Erik, 08 OE
Byles, E., 66 TC ; 67 TC
Byles, P., 58 DP
Byrde, F., 87 L ; 88 L ; 89 L ; 90 L
Byrde, L., 91 L, W
Byrne, E. C , 89 W ; 90 W
Byrne, E. R., 81 G
Byrne, H., 73 PF

HENLEY RACES

450
Byrne, J. D., 98 T
Byrne, L. S. R., 86 W
CADBURY, E., 13 I ;

14

T

Cadbury, L. J., 08 T ; 09 T ; 10 L ;
1 1 P ; 12 P
Caddy, D., 81 T ; 82 T ; 83 G ; 84
G
Cade, C. M. D., 12 L
Cadiz, C. F., 52 L ; 53 L, F ; 54
5, V
Cadman, W. J. S., 63 G, L; 66
G, 5 ; 67 S
Cadogan, E., 54 P ; 55 P
Cail, C , 78 TC
Caillat, E., 95 T
Caldecott, A., 98 T
Calkin, S. J., 02 G
Callender, G . H . , i o l ; 11 W
Calliphronas, G. C , 76 L ; 77 L
Calvert, L., 11 T
Calvert, N. L., 97 G ; 99 T, P
Calvert, W. C , 67 G, L ; 68 G, L ;
69 P , £>
Cameron, A. G., 14 T •
Cameron, J. A., 72 T, W
Cameron, I. N., 03 T
Campbell, A. E., 76 P
Campbell, G., 04 L
Campbell, J. A., 70 G
Campbell, J. A., 99 T
Campbell, J. G. D., 85 L
Campbell, J. H., 55 L
Campbell, K. J., 99 L, T
Campbell, L. S., 13 L ; 14 V, W
Campbell, W., 59 L
Campbell, W. H., 08 G, L
Campbell-Muir, D. E., 96 L, T \
97 G ; 99 P
Campbell-Muir, E., 96 G, 5 ; 97
G, 5
Cane, E. G. S., 05 G, L ; 07 W
Cane, L. B., 02 L ; 0 4 T ; 05 T ;
06 T
Cann, D., 80 S ; 85 G
Cann, J., 75 G ; 76 G
Canning, R., 72 TCt DF; 73 TC
Cannon, G. H. F., 12 T
Canton, F., 74 T ; 75 T ; 77 G, W ;

79 G, S ; 80 G, S ; 81 G, S ;
82 G, 5
Canton, W.f 09 W
Capel-Cure, E., 77 L
Capes, T., 62 TC
Capon, E. O., 99 G ; 00 T ; 03 I ;
04 T
Capper, G. H., 84 T
Capron, F. H., 80 G ; 81 G
Capron, W. E „ 85 V; 86 5, V;
87 L, V
Cardale, G., 61 G, S; 64 G, S
Cardew, R. W., 14 T
Carey, W. J., 93 L
Carington, Smith-. See SmithCarington
Carless, W., 76 G, S
Carlin, S. E., 84 T
Carmichael, T. A., 44 G
Caroe, J. F., 78 L
Caroe, W. D., 78 L
Carpenter, C. B., 87 T; 89 T
Carpenter, C. G., 10 L, V
Carpenter, H. M. S., 04 T, 05 T,
09 T, 12 T
Carpenter, R. G., 80 L
Carpmael, E., 69 L
Carr, C. R., 63 G
Carr, G., 09 T ; i o l ; i l l ; 12 T;
13 T
Carr, R., 94 L ; 95 G, L ; 96 G ;
97 G, P ; 99 G, S
Carrington, E. A., 13 T ; 14 L
Carrington, N. L., 14 L
Carroll, A. V., 99 T ; 03 T
Carron, A., 07 W, (R.E. v. R.A.)
Carruthers, F. F., 10 S ; 14 G
Carslake, W. B., 13 T
Carter, Bonham-. See BonhamCarter
Carter, C. R., 81 P S ; 84 G • 85
L, V
Carter, E., 95 T
Carter, E. C. D. S„ 12 L
Carter, J., 56 TC
Carter, J. C , 61 G, L, S, V
Carter, J. S., 02 L
Carter, L. W., 65 DP
Carter, R., 90 L, T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Carter, R. H. A., 07 W
Carter, W. M., 72 L, V
Carthew, W. G. M., 63 G, S, V
Cartland, G. H., 76 L
Cartland, W. N., 05 T
Cartwright, W C , 69 G, L ; 70 G, L
Carver, O. A., 06 T ; 07 L, V;
08 OE
Cary, H. F„ 48 L
Cary, Hon. P. P., 14 L
Cary-Elwes, A., 86 L
Cary-Elwes, D. F., So PS ; 81 PS ;
82 PS ; 83 PS
Cary-Elwes, F. de S., 82 PS
Cary-Elwes, G„ 83 PS ; 84 PS ;
85 L
Cary-Elwes, H., 96 L
Cary-Elwes, T. W., 85 L ; 86 L
Casamajor, A. A., 55 P , D;
56
S, W, P, D; 57 G, S, P , £>;
58 G, S, P , £>; 59 G, S, P ;
60 G, S, P ; 61 £>
Case, G. R. A., 12 L ; 13 L ; 14 L
Casey, R. G„ n T ; 12 L
Cass, T. B., 79 T; 80 T
Cassidi, F. L., 09 T
Cassidy, E. J., 95 W ; 96 G ; 98 G
Casson, H. A., 87 L
Castelli, R. E., 14 L
Casteno, W., 99 5
Castens, W. E., 89 L ; 90 L
Castle, L., 77 T ; 78 TC ; 80 TC ;
82 T,W;
83 T, PF, TC
Castleden, W. L., 97 T
Caswell, J. D., 07 T ; 08 T ; 10 T
Caswell, L., 13 T ; 14 T
Cator, R. B. P., 79 L, PS
Cattley, M. C , 86 T
Catty, F. G., 05 T ; 06 T ; 07 T ;
08 T ; 09 P
Catty, H. D., 03 T; 05 T
Caughey, J. W., 13 T
Cave-Moyles, R. E., 96 W
Cavenagh, J. B., 1 2 I
Cayley, H., 91 L
Cayley, R., 54 S, F
Cazalet, R. G., 10 T ; 11 T
Chadwick, H „ 66 L ; 67 L
Chadwick, P. S., 05 X ; 07 T

451

Chadwyck-Healey, G. E., 93 L, PF ;
94 £ , T J 95 F
Chadwyck-Healey, O. N., 06 L, T ;
07 L, T
Challenor, B., 76 TC
Chalmers, C. H., 03 G
Chalmers, I. P. H., 07 W
Chamberlain, C , 42 DF
Chamberlain, E., 92 T; 95 PF
Chamberlain, H., 98 T
Chamberlen, L. G., 11 T
Chambers, F. W., 99 G, S; 00 G, 5
Chambers, J. G., 62 5, V, P; 63
G, L, W\ 65 G, L, S, V\ 66
G, P, D; 68 W; 7o W
Champernowne, P. H., 77 L ; 8 3 G ;
84 G
Champneys, F., 68 S
Champneys, W., 61 V, W, P ;
62 5, V, P
Chance, P. V., 07 L, T
Chandler, H. E., 1 1 L ; 1 2 L ; 13 W
Chandler, J., 62 TC
Chandler, W. K., 05 L ; 06 G
Chanler, L. S., 09 L ; 10 L
Channell, A. M„ 61 G, L, W, P
Chaplin, W., 86 5, V
Chapman, A. F., 08 G, L
Chapman, E. E „ 79 T ; 80 T, W
Chapman, H., 45 P , D ; 47 G ;
48 G ; 52 S, V
Chapman, H. C , 80 L
Chapman, J. E., 79 T
Chapman, L. F., 58 DP
Chapman, P., 93 L
Chapman, R. H., 84 G
Chapman, W. H., 97 L ; 98 L ;
99 G, S ; 02 G, S ; 03 G, 5 ;
04 G, S
Chappell, F., 71 D
Chappie, A. T., 05 T ; 06 T ; 07 T ;
08 T ; 09 T, W ; 10 T \ 12 T,W\
13 T, PT
Chard, A. R., 13 T ; 14 T
Charles, R. D. S., 09 T; 1 0 L ; 11
L, W
Charlesworth, A. H., 72 L
Charleton, G. H., 08 T ;
10T;
11 D

452

HENLEY RACES

Charlton, E., 95 T
Charlton, F . J., 14 T
Charlton, M. A., 13 L
Charlwood, H., 80 TC
Charrington, E., 71 L, T
Charrington, J., 77 V
Chasteney, H. E., 10 L
Chatterton, W., 72 L ; 73 L
Chaussat, G., 12 T
Chawner, W . ' R . , i o T ; 11 T
Chaytor, H . J., 59 G
Cheales, H. J., 50 G
Cheatle, R. H., 58 V
Cheetham, G. H., 87 L, T
Chernocke-Srnith, C , 88 L
Cherrington, D. G., 05 T, 07 L, 09 T
Cherry, J. B„ 77 L
Cherry-Garrard, A. G. B., 08 G
Cheshire, H. S., 81 D
Cheston, E. C , 73 G
Chetwynd-Stapylton, H. E., 42 G;
43 G ; 44 G
Chetwynd-Stapylton, W., 44 G, S ;
45 G, S ; 46 G, S, P
Chibnall, A. C , 14 G
Child, W. J., 93 T ; 94 T
Child, W. N., 05 G, L
Chillingworth, J. G., 49 D
Chillingworth, W., 68 P ; 70 P , D ;
71 D ; 72 D ; 73 £>; 74 P, D ;
75 P , D ; 76 P ; 77 P , .D ; 78 D
Chilton, A., 82 P S
Chinnery, H. J., 70 G ; 71 G ; 75
G, PF
Chinnock, A. S., 70 T; ji T ; 72 T
Chipperfield, W. R „ 79 T;
80
T, W; 81T, W
Chippindale, F., 48 L
Chisholm, H . B., 12 T
Chitty, G. J., 97 L, T
Chitty, J. W., 49 P ; 50 G, S, P ;
51 G, P ; 53 S
Chitty, T. E., 49 G, L
Chitty, W. H., 87 L ; 89 T
Chitty, W. J., 86 L
Cholmeley, L. C , 78 JD
Cholmeley, R. F., 85 L
Choules, J., 60 TC
Christian, E., 84 T

Christian, R. A., 79 T
Christie, A., 72 T, W
Christie-Miller, G., 01 V, W
Christophers, E. St. J., 84 D ;
87 T, W
Churchill, A. G., 78 L
Churchill, E. L„ 87 L ; 88 L ; 89 L
Churchill, F. E., 79 L ; 80 L ; 81
G, L ; 82 L ; 83 F , W ; 84 V ;
8 5 G , 5. P ; 86 5 , P
Churchill, H., 41 G; 42 G, S ; 43
G, S ; 44 S
Churchill, H. E „ 13 T
Ciabatti, Gino, 08 OS
Clapperton, J. F., 14 L
Clare, W. E., 87 T
Clark, A. G., 77 L
Clark, A. M., 87 L
Clark, Bruce-. See Bruce-Clark
Clark, C. S., 12 T ; 13 G, K
Clark, E. D., 07 T ; 08 L ; 09 L
Clark, E. P., 79 P S
Clark, F . E. C , 86 T; 87 G ; 88
G, S ; 89 G, S, P ; 90 G, S;
91 G, S, P; 92 G, S, P ; 93
G, S ; 94 G
Clark, F. S., 77 L ; 78 L ; 79 P S
Clark, F. W., 13 T ; 14 T
Clark, G., 53 L ; 54 S, F
Clark, S. H., 88 L, W ; 89 L, T
Clarke, A., 81 G
Clarke, A., 12 T
Clarke, A. C , 06 G
Clarke, A. J. M., 14 T
Clarke, B . S., 79 L ; 83 T
Clarke, C. S., 01 T
Clarke, F . G., 80 PS
Clarke, G. H., 86 L
Clarke, H. M., 07 PF
Clarke, H. W., 70 T
Clarke, J. E., 49 G, L, D ; 5 0 D ;
51 -P, -D
Clarke, J. R., 91 T
Clarke, R. S., 10 L, F ; 12 T, W;
13 F , TF
Clarke, T., 81 V
Clarke, T. H., 84 W
Clarke, T. L., 96 G
Clarke, W. G., 93 T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Clarkson, H. C , 86 L, V
Clarkson, J. F., 80 L
Claughton, T. L., 67 G
Clauson, G. L. M., 12 T
Clayton, E., 39 G
Clayton, F. G., 98 G, L
Clayton, R., 96 L ; 97 L
Clayton, W., 44 DF
Clayton, W. B., 14 T
Cleary, T., 09 W
Clegg, E. B., 93 L, V
Clements, H., 43 TC, DF; 44 TC
Clemons, J. S„ 85 L, V
Clench, C. McD., 83 PS; 84 PS
Clifford, C , 50 D
Clift, J. G. N., 03 T
Clissold, H. B., 49 G, L, P
Close, C. B„ 78 L ; 79 PS ; 80 PS
Close, H. S., 82 L ; 83 L; 84 G
Close, James B., 70 P ; yi L,Vt
P;
72 V, W; 73 G, 5, P
Close, J o h n B . , joP,D;
71 L, F, P ;
72 G,S,X;
73 G, S, P
Close, P, J, H., 01 V, W
Close, W. B., 74 L ; 75 G, L, JD
Close-Brooks, A. B., 04 T;
06
G, L ; 07 L
Clough, V., 10 T
Cloutte, A. H., 01 D ; 0 2 D ; 03 D ;
04 W, D ; 0 5 D ; 06 £> ; 07 D ;
08 D; 09 D; 11 P ; 12 P ; 13 P
Cloves, W. P., 45 G, Z,; 46 G, L, D
Clowes, E. A., 65 WP; 75 G>; 76
G, 5 ; 78 G, W
Clutterbuck, F . C . , 62 G, L
Coates, C. H., 77 V; 78 L
Cobb, C. S., 88 G ; 89 G
Cobb, F., 83 W; 84 G, S, P; 85
G, S ; 86 G, S
Cobb, G. E., 56 TC; 57 PK, TC; 59

453

Cobbett, M. P., 98 T
Cobbett, T., 96 T
Cobbold, C. T., 13 T
Cobbold, H. V., 84 PS
Cobbold, R. H., 42 G ; 43 G
Cobbold, R. H. W., 14 L, W
Cobham, G. H., 91 L
Cochrane, G. D., 04 L ; 05 S, V ;
06, G, S, V
Cochrane, K. D., 09 T;
ioT;
i l l

Cochrane, T. G., 06 L ; 07 G
Cock, O. de, 00 G
Cockerel!, S. P., 98 L ; 99 G ;
00 G, V
Cocks, C. A., 08 T ; 10 G, W;
n G ; 13 G
Cocks, J., 48 DS
Cocks, Somers-. See Somers-Cocks
Cocksedge, T. J., 65 D
Codrington, G. R., 07 G; 08 T ;
09
T,V,W
Codrington, J. E., 55 G
Coe, T. P., 08 L, T ; 09 L, T
Cohen, A. S., 01 T
Coke, R. H., 80 PS;
81 PS;
83
Lt V ; 85 G, S, V ; 86 G
Colclough, G. D., 94 L, T ; 96 G
Cole, A. C , 07 L, T
Cole, B . E., 82 T ; 83 T ; 84 G ;
8 5 G, W ; 86 G, T^; 87 T ; 89
G, W; 90G
Cole, F . T., 05 T
Coleman, G. B., 70 T, W ; 71 G
Coleridge, Hon. G. J. D., 78 L
Coleridge, R. A., 91 T; 92 T
Coleridge, W. D., 06 L; 11 V, W
Coles, C , 54 TC
Coles, C , 09 L, T
Coles, E. L., 03 L
Coles, G. W., 07 W; 08 G
D P ; 60 TC
Coles, J. H., 02 L
Cobb, R., 52 S, V
Cobb, R. H., 80 G, W; 83 G, PF; Coles, M. C , 81 PS
Colfer, A. P., 07 Z,, T
84 G, 5, P; 85 G, 5 ; 86 G, S ;
Colledge, A. C , 79 G,W; 80 G, S ;
87 P
85 G, W
Cobb, R..-S., 1 0 T ; 12 T, W
Colles, J. C , 05 L
Cobb, T., 57 PK, TC
Colley, E. V., 14 T
Cobbett, F, K., 90 L, T
Collet, J. F. H., 79 L
Cobbett, H,, 63 W/

454

HENLEY RACES

Cooke, B., 9 2 T ; 93 G
Collier, A. E., n T
Cooke, C. P., 08 G ; 09 S, F
Collier, D. W., 12 W ; 13 T ; 14 T
Cooke, F . F., 11 L ; 12 T
Collier, F . W. F., 76 T ; 78 T
Cooke, J. P. R., 14 T
Collier, G., 41 5 ; 43 S
Cooke, R. F . E., 84 L
Collier, S. G., 86 W
Cooke, S. M„ 83 T ; 84 T ; 85 T ;
Collin,
J.,88L,T
86 T, PF ; 87 G, PF
Collings, H. H., 59 G, 5 , V
Cooke, W., 89 T ; 91 T
Collins, A., 00 T
Cooke, W. S., 04 T
Collins, B . R., 89 L ; 90 L, T ; 91 T
Cooksey, D. F „ 83 T ; 86 W
Collins, D. C , 12 L
Cooling, J. H., 09 T ; 10 T ; n T ;
Collins, J. H., 03 T
12 T ; 13 T
Collins, N., 08 L ; 09 L
Coombe, W., 76 L
Collins, O. H., 13 T ; 14 T
Coombes, H. E. H., 88 L, T ; 89
Collins, V. St. B., 14 Z,
V, W
Collins, W., 68 TC ; 69 TC ; 70 TC
Cooper, C. M., 08 L, T
Collinson, F., 91 T ; 92 T, W;
Cooper, C. R. P., 04 T
93 G, W ; 94 T ; 95 T, W ; 96
Cooper, E. B., 74 L
T, PF ; 98 G
Cooper, G., 46 5
Qollinson, H., 02 T
Cooper, H., 39 TC; 40 DF, TC
dollis, C. C , 05 T
Cooper, H., 98 T
Collis, F. W., 94 W
Cooper, J., 39 TC
Collis, H., 94 W
Cooper, J. P., 09 T
Collis-Browne, J., 01 L ; 02 L
j Cooper, J. R., 78 5 ; 79 G, 5
Collyer, J. M., 62 G, L ; 63 G, L
Cooper, J. R., 12 T ; 13 I
Colomb, R. P., 89 G
Cooper, P. A., 09 G ; 13 G
Colpaert, R., 07 G
Cooper, P. J., 08 T
Colpoys, F. A., 12 T
Cooper, R. H., 84 L
Colquhoun, E., 46 P
Cooper, S., 78 TC
Colquhoun, P. McC, 46 P ; 49 5
Cooper, W. S., 77 L
Colson, F . D., 95 G
Cope, A. L. S., 11 L ; 12 L ; 14 L
Colville, Hon. C , 77 G
Cope, G. B., 90 T
Colvin, W. M., 68 G ; 70 G
Copland-Griffiths, F . A. V., 13 T;
Combe, E., 99 L
14 T
Compston, G. D., 09 T
Copner, F., 80 PS ; 81 PS
Compton, Lord A., 77 G
Copps, T. H., 93 T
Compton, F., 95 G
Corbet, A. R., 85 L ; 86 L
Compton, J., 04 G, Wn,
Corbet, G. V., 86 L
Conant, E., 74 D
Corbet, R., 74 L
Conant, H. J., 71 G, L ; 72 G
Conant, J. W., 43 G ; 44 G, D ; Corbett, J. S., 75 G, L
Corder, P., 14 W
45 G, 5, D ; 46 G, S, P
Connal-Rowan, G. F., 06 L ; 08 G, Cordes, O., 10 S ; 13 S ; 14 G, S
Corkey, R., 03 T
L
Corkran, C. E., 91 L
Conolly, N. A. W., 96 L ; 01 T
Corkran, C. S., 63 L ; 64 L ; 77 G
Conybeare, A. E., 97 L, T
Cornelius, V. A., 13 W ; 14 T
Coode, F . T., 97 T
Cornewall, G., 90 T ; gi L
Coode, W. M„ 87 L, V
Cornish, Warre-. See Warre-Gornish
Cook, T. A., 83 L ; 85 L ; 91 G
) Corrie, E . L., 65 G, L; 66 G, P;
Cooke, A. L. F., 04 T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
47 G, S, P ; 68 G, S ; 69 W ;
70 G, 5, P ; 71 G, S ; 72 G
Corrie, L., 94 G
Corry-Smith, L., 87 L ; 88 L
Corser, E. E., 13 L
Cory, F. A., 93 L
Cory-Wright, G., 1 1 L ; 12 L
Cosgrave, J., 1 0 D
Costello, H., 74 L
Costley-White, E., 96 L
Cotman, L., 91 L, T
Cott, A. W „ 08 L, T; 09 L, T ;
10 T
Cotterell, J., 40 DF, TC
Cotton, H. B., 91 S ; 92 G; 93
G, S ; 94 G, S
Cotton, R. W., 48 S, F ; 50 G, F ;
51 £ , S, V
Cottrell, H. E., 82 T, W;
83
T, W, TC; 84 W
Couch, Quiller-. See Quiller-Couch
Couchman, H., 61 G, L ; 62 G, L
Coulson, A. L., 87 L
Coulson, T., 42 G
Coulson, T. E., 89 G, S ; 90 G
Coulthard, W., 45 L, S ; 47 F, P ;
48 D
Courage, E., 53 G, L; 54 G, I ;
58G
Courtauld, L., 01 T
Courtenay, R. H., 78 S
Courtnay-Smith, S. H., 1 0 T
Coutts, A., 79 PS; 80 PS
Coutts, J. G., 80 PS
Coutts, Money-. See Money-Coutts
Covell, C. W., 07 T ; 08 D ; 09 T
Coventry, H. W., 52 G, L
Coventry, Hon. R. W., 90 G
Cowan, W. McC., 06 (R.A. v. R.E.)
Cowen, E. J., 75 L, V ; 76 L, F ; 77 L
Cowen, J., 87 D
Cowie, D. H., 11 T ; 13 T
Cowie, H., 51 G, L, D
Cowles, A. H., 81 5
Cowles, D. J., 75 T ; 76 T, W; 78 G
Cowper, H. A., 91 T
Cowper, J. F., 92 L, T ; 93 G
Cowper-Smith, A. M., 85 F ; 86
5. V, D

455

Cox, B. C , 98 G; 00 L, S; 01 T, PF;
03 G, S
Cox, C , 76 TC
Cox, G., 59 L ; 60 G, L, 5, F
Cox, G. R., 61 D; 62 G, D
Cox, H., 74 TC
Cox, J. C , 41 G ; 43 G
Cox, J. E., 42 G
Cox, S. G., 89 W ; 90 IF ; 91 W ;
92 S; 93 5
Coxe, P. H., 74 G, L
Coxe, S. R., 63 G, L
"Crabbe, A., 77 G, W; 78 G, S;
80 G, S
Cragg, S. V., 11 T
Craggs, F . H., 86 T
Craggs, J. J., 09 T ; 10 T ; 11 T ;
13 G; 14 T
Craig, Tudor-. See Tudor-Craig
Craig-Sellar, G., 90 L, T; 91 L, T
Craik, J. G. E., 98 L, T
Crampton, C, S., 01 I ;
05 T;
07 T; 10 T
Crampton, T. H., 61 G, L
Crane, A., 76 T
Crane, G. A., 96 G ; 01 G
Crane, J. E., 82 L
Craster, T. H., 55 G ; 58 G
Crauford, L. G., 07 T ; 10 L
Craufurd, H. R. G., 87 L
Craven, C. D., 50 L, V
Craven, Hon. C. E., 95 L ; 96 L ;
97 L ; 02 P
Craven, D., 54 P
Craven, H. B., 79 PS ; 80 L, P, S
Crawhall, S. I., 61 F
Cream, C. C , 74 T;
75 G, W;
76 G, W
Creswell, A. B., 05 T
Creswell, C. E., 06 T ; 11 T ; 12 T
Creswell, F . S., 06 T ; 07 T ; 08 T
Creswell, H. A., o i T ;
03 T ;
o$T;o6T;o>jT;o8T;
nT;izT
Crews, A. E., 83 PS
Crichton, A. G., 07 L, T
Crichton, B. D., 07 L, T
Crichton, C. W. H., 90 L ; 91 L
Crichton, Hon. H. G. L., 61 L ;
62 L

456

HENLEY RACES

Crump, B. E., 01 T
Crump, B. W „ 88 T, W
Cubitt, B. B., 87 T ; 88 T, - W ;
89 T, W\
90 T, H^ ; 91 W ;
92 PF
Cudmore, C. R., 06 G; 07 V, W ;
08 S, F, O F ; 09 G, S
Cudmore, M. M., 10 G
Culbertson, R. B., 10 T
Culley, G. C. H., 13 T
Culme-Seymour, A. G., 03 L
Culme-Seymour, E. V., 06 L ; 08
G, L; 09 P ; 10 L
Culme-Seymour, R. H., 00 L;
01 G, V
Culver, A. F., 14 G
Culverwell, J. S., 10 T
Cumberbatch, H. C , 06 L,
T;
07 L, T
Cumming, F . A., 91 T
Cumming, W. H., 82 T;
84 T ;
87 D ; 88 T, D ; 92 T, D ; 94 T
Cummings, A. R., 00 T, JF
Cunard, G., 75 L
Cundell, L. A., 02 P
Cundy, T. E., 81 L
Cunliffe, J. L„ 1 1 L
Cunningham, H. N., 74 G, L
Cunningham, J., 0 1 L ;
02T;
03/-, T
Cunningham, J. S., 07 T
Cure, CapeK See Capel-Cure
Curie, A., 77 T
Curling, R. R., 06 Wt (R.A. v. R.E.)
Currer-Briggs, D. H., 13 L
Currey, C. H., 63 TC
Currey, F. A., 68 G, L ; 69 G, L ;
59 DP
70 G, L ; 72 G, 5
Crowder, F., 66 G, 5
Currie, Hay-. See Hay-Currie
Crowder, T. M., 54 G, L
Crowe, T. M., 08 G, L ; 09 L, T 1 Curry, W. D. B., 82 G ; 83 G ;
!
84 G
11 G
[ Curtis, J. 71 TC; 72 TC, DF; 73
Crowley, T. W., 00 T
TC
Crowther, H. O., 10 W
Curtis, L., 14 G
Crowther, S., 01 G
Cushing, W. S., 10 T
Crozier, T. A. W., 11 T
Custance, H. N., 60 G, 5 ; 62 P ;
Crozier, W., 03 T
Crum, W. E., 91 L ; 93 L ; 94
63 G, S ; 64 G, S
Cutbill, F., 82 T, T C ; 83 T, W, TC
G, 5, V ; 95 G, S, P ; 96 G, P ;
Cuthbert, O. R., 10 L
97 G, 5, P

Crichton, J. D., 12 W
1
Crier, J. T., 82 T ; 83 6, S ; 84
G, S ; 85 G
I
Crier, R. S., 96 T ; 97 G ; 98 G ;
00 G
Cripps, H. L., 65 D P
Crisford, G. N., 00 L, T
Crisp, C. O., 98 S, V ; 99 T
Crisp, J., 94 W, P ; 95 T, W ;
96 T, W; 97 T, W; 98 T, PF ;
99 T, W
Croasdale, H. J., 11 T
Croft, F. L., 78 L ; 79 D ; 80 £>
Croft, H. P., 0 1 T ; 02 T
Croft, J. R., 74 G, L ; 75 L
Croft, R. P., 94 G
Croft, W. G., 80 L
Crofton, H. W., 84 PS
Crofts, W. C , 67 D ; 68 S, P , £>;
69 Z>
Crompton, F . W., 07 T ; 09 T
Cronan, J., 80 G
Cronin, W. M., 03 T
Crook, J., 66 TC
Croome, W. H., 12 T
Croon, B . H., 08 OF; 10 S, P
Croskell, J. J., 70 S, P ; 71 P ; 72 P
Crosley, C , 14 T
Cross, C. F., 83 P
Cross, G. H., 71 T ; 73 T ; 75 W
Cross, H., 84 PS; 87 L
Cross, W. A., 39 G ; 40 G ; 41 G
Cross, W. C , 68 G
' Cross, W. H „ 78 V
Crosse, C. H., 51 G, S
Crouch, R. A., 56 TC; 57 W, TC;

INDEX OF
Cutler, R. W., 14 G
Cutler, W. H. S., 76 G, T
Cutts, A. C , 74 X ; 76 X
DAFFARN, M., 08 L ; 09 L,

V

Dakyns, G. D., 79 L
Dalby, W. B., 54 G, L
Dale, E. A., 09 X
Dale-Harris, E. P., 14 L
Dalgleish, A., 40 G ; 41 G
Dally, —, 55 TC
Dalton, C , 84 PS ; 86 L
Daly, J., 56 TC
Daly, V. de B., 13 W
Daman, T. W. A., 90 X, W
Dane, E., 64 TC
Dangar, D. R., 92 T
Dangerfield, C , 78 T ; 79 T ; 8 o T ;
81 X ; 82 T, W \ 83 G, TP
Daniell, Blackbourne-, S00 Blackbourne-Daniell
Darbishire, F. V., 90 L, T ; 91
L,T
Darbishire, O. V., 92 L, T
Darbishire, S. D., 68 G, W; 70 G, 5 ;
71 G, S ; 73 G, L, V
Darby, W. W., 70 X
Darch, O. W., 09 L, T
Dare, A. J., 09 T
•Darell, W. H., 06 D ; 07 D
Darling, J. S., 98 G
Darroch, D., 58 G, F, W
Darton, W. H., 63 G, L ; 64 G, L
Daubeny, C , 41 5
Daunt, H. D., 76 G
Daunt, H. T., 74 L
Davenport, F . L., 01 G
Davey, J. K., 10 W
Davey, R. G., 76 P
Davidson, F . C , 09 W ; 1 1 L
Davidson, V., 05 X
Davies, F. P., 80 PS
Davies, H. B., 12 X ; 13 X
Davies, M., 12 X ; 13 L
Davies, R., 08 X ; 10 X
Davies, R. S., 13 X
Davis, A. H., 07 W
Davis, A. J., 95 X, P
Davis, E. O., 80 PS

MPETITORS

457

Davis, G. L., 80 G ; 81 G; 83 G ;
85 G
Davis, G. R., 00 X ; 01 X, W;
02 G ; 03 G ; 04 G, 5 ; 05 G, W
Davis, H. J., 87 L
Davis, H. J., 11 X ; 12 G
Davis, R. D., 78 L ; 79 S, V
Davis, W. S., 13 L ; 14 L
Davison, G., 14 X
Davy, L. B., 11 X
Davy, W., 75 G
Davy, W. J., 09 X ; 10 V, W;
ill, F
Davys, G. P., 89 V, W
Dawes, A. E., 93 L
Dawkins, G. S., 09 X ; 10 X
Dawson, E. C , 09 X
Dawson, E. E., 08 G, L
Dawson, H . T. V., 71 X ; 72 X, W ;'
73 X, W ; 74 X ; 79 X, W
Dawson, R., 78 V
Day, —, 66 DP
Day, B., 01 X
Day, D. I., 12 X, W; 13 F, W ;
14 G, V
Day, G. L., 12 X ; 13 V, W ; 14 L,
V
Day, G. R., 02 G, L
Day, J. P., 10 X ; 11 L
Day, S. N., 06 L
De Bruyne, H., 14 X
De Cock. See Cock, de
De Fonblanque, P., 06 (R.E. v.
R.A.)
De Gale, W . A. S., 99 T
De Geyter, P. V., 05 G ; 07 G
de Haraszty, L., 08 OE
de Hart, J., 09 X
de Knoop, J. J. J., 94 L ; 95 G, L ;
96 G ; 97 G, S
de Laet, M., 93 G
De la Penha, A., 07 L
De la Plane, M. G., 06 D
De Lisle, —, 49 S, V
de Molenes, J., 12 X
de Pass, C. A., 13 X
De Prume, H. J., 05 G
De Somville, O., 06 G) 07 G ;
08 OE; 09 G

458

HENLEY RACES

de Wankowicz, W., 1 2 T
Dean, G. A., 75 G
Dean, R. W., 74 W; 75 S ; 76 G, S
Dearden, J., 64 G, L
Dearsley, S. R „ 93 T
Dee, F. W., 92 T ; 95 W; 98 T
Deguine, N., 82 T
Deking-Dura, J. C , 97 T ; 99 G
Delaere, O., 14 T
Dell, W., 90 T
Delmege, J . O'G., 70 G, L; 71 G,
L, W
Delporte, A., 08 T
Dempster, G. B., 61 G, W
Denhard, Schultze-. See SchultzeDenhard
Denman, Hon. G., 40 G ; 41 G, S ;
42 G; 43 G
Denman, Hon. L., 42 G; 43 G
Denne, H., 52 G, P ; 53 G
Denne, R. H., 55 G
Dennis, C. C , 04 W
Dennison, P . , 04 T
Denroche, C. T., 14 T
Dent, H. W., 69 T ; 70 T ; 71 G
Dent, W. D., 53 L
Devitt, P. H., 99 G, S
Dew, J., 46 DS
Dewar, J., 06 L
Dewar, J. E., 07 T ; 08 T, W;
* 09 G, W ; 10 D; 11 D
Dewar, P., 03 T ; 04 T ; 05 G ;
06 G, IF ; 07 G, S; 08 G, S ;
11 G, W
Dewdney, E. L. D., 94 T; 95 T
Dewes, B . O . , 14 T
Dewhirst, G. S. K., 87 T
Dibble, R., 14 D
Dick, Bruce-. See Bruce-Dick
Dickens, C. C , 09 T
Dickens, P . C , 07 W; 08 JT
Dicker, A. C , 73 D ; 74 D ; 75
G, D ; 76 G, D
Dicker, G. C , 74 G, L ; 76 G
Dickin, A. E., 04 W ; 06 T, W
Dickinson, A. P., 11 L ; 12 W \
13 V
Dickinson, C. R., 88 L
Dickson, A. F., 13 T

Dickson, A. G. M., 90 L, T
Dickson, A. W., 80 TC ; 82 T ; 83 G
Dickson, D. H., 12 L
Dickson, J. H., 71 T ; 72 T ; 74 T
75 ^
Dickson, J. W., 85 G
Digby, K. T., 64 G
Digby-Jones, C. K., 01 T
Dilberoglue, A., 12 I ; 13 £ ; 1 4 ^
Dilberoglue, R. N., 14 L
Dilke, C. W., 63 G, L ; 6.4 G, L
Dilke, F. W., 96 L, T
Dill, R. M. G., 81 L
Dinwiddie, Blount-. See BlountDinwiddie
Disney, H. W., 78 V ; 79 L
Disney, S. C. W., 09 W
Diver, G., 67 P
Diver, O. F., 95 L, T
Dix, C , 53 D
Dixon, —, 40 TC
Dixon, A. F. W., 13 T
Dixon, C , 94 T
Dixon, E., 55 S, W; 56 G, L, 7, PF
Dixon, G., 97 S ; 01 T
Dixon, G. H. S., 13 L
Dixon, J., 68 W
Dixon, J. W., 12 L
Doake, R. L. V., 12 T
Dobb, G. C., 12 W\ 13 V; 14 L
Dobb, H., 84 PS
Dobb, R. A., 13 T ; 14 L
Dobbs, A. F. f 97 L, T
Dobson, F . M., 82 L
Dodd, G. W., 4 2 D F ; 44 DF;
45 S, DF
Dodd, W. P., 10 L
Doering, E., 88 D
Doherty, F., 95 T
Doherty, H. F., 08 T, W
D'Olier, B., 91 T
Dolley, J., 60 TC, DP
Dolley, T., 60 TC, DP
Dollinger, P. G., 91 T
Donald, W. A., 1 1 L
Donaldson, B. S., 86 L ; 88 L
Donaldson, E., 08 T ; 09 L
Donaldson, M., 06 G, L ; 07 G, 5 ;
09 S, D

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Donaldson, N., 99 T
Donaldson, S. A., 73 G, L
Donaldson, St. C. G. A., 81 G, L ;
84 V ; 85 G, S ; 86 S
Donaldson, T., 91 L ; 92 G, L ;
93 G, £
Donkin, A. W. F., 05 L ; 06 L ;
0 9 G ; 10 G

Donkin, S., 84 PS
Donnan, J., 79 L
Donne, A. C , 14 L
Donne, R. F., 10 L, V
Donovan, R. B., 1 2 I
Doran, D. H., 70 G, L, F ; 71 L, W
Dorman, J. C , 74 L, S
Dormer, W. H., 51 DS;
52 DS ;
5 3 ^
Douard, D., 12 T
Doudney, C. E., 91 L, W
Douetil, C. N., 87 T ; 88 T
Dougan, G., 01 L
Dougan, H. A., 00 T
Dougherty, M. T., 10 T
Douglas, Brown-. See Brown-Douglas
Douglas, W. S., 10 G ; 11 G, W ;
13 r
Douglas-Pennant, E. S., 83 L
Douglass, F. W., 89 L, T
Doulton, K., 06 T ; 07 T ; 08
G, I F ; 13 G
Dove, C. K., 06 T
Dove, E . P., 98 T ; 99 T
Dove, J. T., 44 G
Dowding, F. T., 73 L
Dowding, K. T., 08 T ; 09 V, W
Dowson, A. O., 96 G; 97 G, F
Doyne, C. G., 72 V, W ; 74 G, L
Doyne, H. C , 09 L, T ; 11 V, W
Doyne, P. G., 06 L, T; 07 W
Drake, F . C , 89 G ; 90 G
Drake, H. R. O., 13 T
Drake, Millington-. See MillingtonDrake
Drake, W. R., 40 DF
Drake-Smith, J. A., 80 T ; 81 T;
82 T ; 83 G, 5 ; 84 G, S ; 85
G, 5, P; 86 G, 5 ; 87 G, S;
88 G, S ; 89 G; 9 0 G ; 91 G ; 92 G

459

Drew, A. L., 06 T ; 07 T ; 08 L
Drew, C. L., 93 G, L
Drew, F. G„ 13 T
Drew, R„ 06 L, T ; i o l
Drew, W. G., 96 T
Drinkwater, G., 71 G, L
Drinkwater, G. C , 02 G; 10 P
Driver, C. E., 13 L
Drummond, Hon. M. C. A., 96 L
Drury, D. D., 08 G, L
Dry, W. J., 40 G ; 44 S
Dryden, A. C , 78 T
Drysdale, T., 99 T;
oil;
02
L, V; 03 G
Ducker, H. B., 84 T
Dudley-Ward, W., 95 G, L ; 96 L ;
99 G, 5 ; 00 G, S, P ; 01 G, S ;
02 G, 5. P
Duesbury, J. T., 53 L
Duff, D. G., 09 L ; 10 L
Duffield, A. S., 90 G, L
Duffield, G. F., 85 L
Dugdale, G., 69 TC ; 70 TC ; 71
TC ; 72 TC, DF ; 73 TC
Dugdale, J., 66 TC ; 67 TC ; 69
T C ; 70 T C ; 71 TC
Dugdale, R. W., 09 L, T
Duggan, H. C , 02 G
Dumas, H. C. S., 87 L, T
Dunbar-Brander, A. A., 98 T
Duncan, J. A., 97 T
Duncan, W. O., 86 L ; 87 V, W
Duncanson, E. F., 00 L, T
Duncanson, T. J. G., 95 G ; 96 L, T
Dunell, B., 07 T
Dunell H., 76 T ; 77 T
Dunhill, C. M. G., 10 T
Dunlop, C. R., 96 L ; 97 L
Dunlop, D. O., 95 G, L ; 96 5, V
Dunlop, J. K., 12 T ; 14 T
Dunn, A. J., 13 L
Dunn, E. W., 62 L
Dunn, F. W., 68 L, T ; 69 L
Dunn, G., 74 W
Dunn, H. N., 88 L
Dunn, H. T., 92 L
Dunn, T. D., 64 L
Dunn, T. W. N„ 01 T, V
Dunnage, G. A., 59 G ; 60 G

HENLE;Y RACES

460

Dunnage, W., 59 G, W
Dunne, C. W., 85 L
Dunning, L., 80 L
Dupuis, C. G., 07 L
Dura, Deking-. See Deking-Dura
Durden, T., 72 T ; 73 T, W; 74 T
Durell, J. D., 4 0 G
Durell, W. H., 78 5
Dusseau, S., 78 S
Diiskon, Willy, 08 OP
Dutton, H. H., 99 V
Dyer, C. N., 99 S, V
Dyer, S. J., 95 G
Dyke, E. F., 63 G, L ; 64 G, Z,
Dykes, E. H., 72 G, L ; 73 L ;
74 G> ^
Dyson, J. E., 07 L, T
Dyson, W., 98 G, L

E A D E N , J., 01 V,

W

Eardley-Wilmot, T., 75 G
Earle, E., 82 T
Earle, P., 47 L
Earnshaw, C. E., 83 G, W;
84
G, P ; 85 P
Earnshaw, F. W., 83 T ; 84 T ;
86 G, JF
Earnshaw, G. R. B., 82 T ; 83 G, JF ;
84 G, P; 85 G, 5, P
Earp, R., 69 T
East, G. D., 12 T ; 13 G
Eaton, H. F., 77 G
Eaton, W. F., 63 G, 5, F
Eccles, H . B., 12 T
Eder, R., junr., 08 OE
Edgar, H. J. M., 05 T
Edgar, W. H., 08 W
Edge, R. T., 10 L
Edie, H., 57 G, IF
Edmonds, G. M., 76 G, L ; 77 L, F ;
79 5 ; 8 0 S
Edmonds, H., 84 P S
Edmonstone, C. W., 74 G
Edmunds, L. W., 91 L ; 92 F, PF
Edson, C , 78 S, V
Edwardes, H. W., 63 G, L
Edwardes, Hon. W., 85 L ; 86 L
Edwards, A., 84 T

Edwards, A. E,, 87 T
Edwards, A. F. M., 10 T; 12 T
Edwards, F., 77 L
Edwards, G. O. C , 96 G ; 97 G, S, P
Edwards, G. R., 12 T; 14 L
Edwards, H. J., 83 TC
Edwards, J. H., 80 TC; 82 T
Edwards, Purnell-.
See PurnellEdwards
Edwards, W. G., 66 D ; 67 D
Edwards-Moss, J., 0 0 L ; 0 1 L ;
02 G

Edwards-Moss, J. E., 67 G, L ; 68
G, L ; 69 G, L ; 71 G, S
Edwards-Moss, T. C , 71 G, L;
72 £ ; 73 G, L ; 74 G, L ; 76
G, V ; 77 V, D ; 78 P , D ; 80
G; 81 G, S
4 Edye, J. de G„ 07 D ; 08 D ; 09 D ;
10 D ; 13 W \ 14T
Egan, T. S., 41 G, S ; 42 G ; 43 G ;
44 G
Egerton, A. F., 82 L \ 83 L
Egleston, V. H. M., 08 L, T
Ehlvers, F . W. V., 1 1 T
Ehrenberg, A., 03 S, P
Eisenbrey, R. H., 01 G
Eismayer, L., 10 S ; 13 S ; 14 G, S
Elder, A. L., 1 1 I ; 12 W
Elers, F . W., 57 G
Elford, P., 89 Z,, T
Elgee, H. A., 85 L ; 88 L, V
Elgee, S. C , 92 T ; 93 G, F
Elgee, W., 85 L ; 88 T
Elin, G., 88 L ; 89 G ; 9 0 S ; 91 D
Eliot, C. ff., 97 L, T
Eliot, P. H., 85 L
Elkington, H. F., 69 L
Ell, M.-S„ 0 9 L ; 10 G, W; 11 G ;
12 G,W;

13 Gf PF; 14 G, W

Ell, P . W. S., 87 T
Ellice, W. H., 85 L
Elliot, Fogg-. S00 Fogg-Elliott
Elliot, F . E. H., 66 G, L ; 67 G, L ;
68 G, L ; 69 G, L ; 71 G ; 73
G, L, F
Elliot, L. N., 03 T
Elliott, C. A., 07 W
Elliott, F . B., 97 L; 98 L, T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Elliott, Hon. G. W. E., 11 7 ; 12 7 •
Elliott, V. A., 03 7 , 7
Ellis, A. E., 11 7 ; 12 7
Ellis, C. C , 95 7
Ellis, E., 71 7 : 72 7 , W; 73 JF
ElUs, J. C. R., 88 L
Ellison, O. J., 7 6 X ; 80 V, W;
81 TF
Ellison, W. A., 73 G, 7 ; 74 G. 7 ;
76 G, V ; 78 F, P ; 80 G
Ells, C. G., 78 7 ; 79 G, I F ; 80 G, S
Elms, A., 07 7 ; 09 G
Elmslie, G. F., 09 7 , 7
Elphinstone, K. V., 99 7
Elsee, J., 56 G, 7
Elstob, N. C , o 5 7
Eltringham, H., 93 G, 7 ; 94 7 , 7
Elwell, J. D., 95 £ , T
Elwes, Cary-. See Cary-Elwes
Elwes, R , 39 G
Elwin, F . H., 13 7 ; 14 7
Elworthy, P. A., 02 7
Emden, C. S., 09 7 , 7
Emerson, H. A., 00 7 ;
oil;
02 7 ; 03 L, 7
Emmens, A. H., 76 7 C
Emmens, J., 76 7 C ; 82 7 , 7 C
Empson, J. W., 39 G
Engert, F . P., 09 7
Ernst, C , 03 D
Errington, J. L., 51 L, S, V
Escombe, F . J., 98 G ; 99 W, P ;
00 L, S ; 01 7 , W ; 02 7, W ;
03 G, S ; 04 G ; 05 G, 5 ; 07 G, S
Estcourt, G. B., 59 L
Etheridge, C. H., 83 7
Etherington-Smith, J. H., 63 G, L ;
64 G, 5, F ; 66 G, S
Etherington-Smith, R. B., 95 7 ;
96 G ; 97 G, 5 ; 98 G, L ; 99
G, S; 00 G, 5, P; 01 G, 5 ; 02
7); 03 G, 5 ; 05 G, 5, P ; 06 S ;
08 0 £
Etherington-Smith, T. B., 02 G
Evan, P. B., 72 W
Evans, A. W., 79 7 , W
Evans, C. C , 05 L, T; 07 L, 7 ;
097

461

Evans, C. H., 90 7
Evans, E. G., 10 7 ; 11 W; 12
T, W; 13 7, PF
Evans, E. P., 00 L ; 01 L ; 03 F ;
04 F ; 05 L
Evans, H. C., 12 7 , I F ; 14 7
Evans, H. M., 68 L, 7 ; 70 7 , 7
Evans, H. M. M., 77 7
Evans, J. W., 98 7
Evans, L. G. L., 10 7
Evans, Pugh-. See Pugh-Evans
Evans, T. H., 09 W; 11 7
Evanson, W. A. D., 75 7 ; 76 7 ;
78 7 ; 79 G; 80 G, S ; 81 G, Z> ;
82 G, IF
Everett, C. H., 55 G, 7
Everitt, A. F. G., 95 7 , W; 96
G, W ; 97 7) ; 98 7>
Everitt, W. G., 97 T, W ; 98 W
Evison, R. R., 06 7 , 7 ; 07 7
Ewart, H., 72 7 C , DF
Ewing, J. P., 96 7 , 7
Exham, M., 92 7
Exley, J. O., 05 G
Eyre, G. H., 83 7 ; 84 G, S
Eyre, H. J. B., 1 3 7
Eyre, W. H., 70 W; 71 W; 72 7 ;
74 G, 5 ; 75 G, S ; 76 G, S ; 77
G, S, P ; 78 G, P ; 79 G, S, P;
80 G, 5, P ; 81 G, S, P; 82 5, P
FADDY,

E.

R.

P.,

787;

79

S;

80S
Fairbairn, A. H., 58 G
Fairbairn, C , 78 G, 7 ; 76 G, 7
Fairbairn, C. O., 14 G
Fairbairn, C. P., 07 7 , F
Fairbairn, F . W., 87 7 , F
Fairbairn, G., 76 G, L
Fairbairn, G. E., 07 7 , F ; 08
G, 7 , F, O P ; 09 G ; 10 G, 7
11 G; 12 D ; 13 G ; 14 G
Fairbairn, S., 82 G,W;
83 G, 5 ;
84 G, W; 85 G, 5 ; 86 5 , P ; 87
G.S^',
97 D; 98 P ; 09 P
Fairbairn, S. I., 13 7 ; 14 7
Fairbank, H. N., 00 7
Fairrie, A., 87 7 ; 89 IF ; 90 W ;
91. W ; 92 S ; 93 S

462

HENLEY RACES

Fairrie, A. J., 62 S
Fairrie, E. H., 55 G, L ; 58 G
Fairrie, H., 88 L ; 89 L ; 90 PF;
91 I f ; 92 S ; 93 S
Fairrie, J., 55 D ; 56 G, L
Faithwaite, L. D., 70 S
Faithwaite, T. W., 70 5
Falconer, A. S., 86 T; 87 G, PF;
88 G, PF ; 89 G, W ; 90 G, PF
Falk, J., 10 5
Falle, T. de C , 08 T ; 09 T
Falls, W. S., 47 F, P
Farhall, C. W., 65 G, PF
Farly, E., 14 G
Farley, H., 47 DS
Farmer, A. H., 45 L
Farmer, H., 90 L, T ; 91 L, T
Farnsworth, R. T„ 14 W
Farquhar, E. H. G., 1 2 I
Farquharson, H. F . W., 00 L, W
Farquharson, H. R., 76 G, L;
77 L ; 78 G, L
Farran, R. S., 88 G, S ; 89 G, S ;
90 G, 5 ; 91 G, S ; 93 G, Z>
Farrant, C. W. B., 75 Z.
Farrant, H., 98 G, L ; 99 T
Farrar, F., 79 PS
Farrar, W., 57 G, W; 58 G, 5 ;
59 G, 5
Farrell, H., 09 L, T
Farrell, J., 79 T ; 80 T ; 81 T, PF ;
82 T, D ; 84 S, D ; 92 £>
Farrer, E. R. B., 13 T
Farrer, H. M., 0 0 L ; 0 1 L ; 02 F ;
05 F
Farrer, M. G., 69 G, L ; 71 G;
74 G, L, V ; 76 G
Farrer, W., 68 G, L ; 69 G ; 70
G, PF; 71 G; 73 G, L, 7
Farrer, W. F., 76 L
Fawcett, R. T., 40 G
Fawcus, A. F., i o T ; 11 T
Fawcus, W., 71 S, D ; 72 D ; 74 D
Fawsitt, T. R., 06 L, T ; 07 T
Feesey, T. E., 98 T
Fegth, H., 08 OE
Fell, C. F., 93 L
Fell, E. F. B., 89 L, T
Fell, Qf B. H„ 89 L ; 93 G

Fell, W. D. E., 73 W
Fellowes, A. N., 06 G
Fellowes, J. C., 81 L, V
Fellowes, T. H., 46 P , D ; 47 P ;
49 S ; 50 P ; 51 P
Fellows, E., 46 P
Fenn, J. C., 76 P , D
Fennell, T. F., 95 G
Fenner, F., 62 G, W; 63 G, S;
64 G, S ; 65 G, S, P\ 70 G, S
Fenner, F., 80 G, PF
Fenner, G. H., 78 V ; 79 L
Fenning, J. R. K., 06 G, PF; 07
G. W ; 08 G, S ; OF, OP ; 12 W;
14 PF
Fenton, F. G., 80 PS
Fentori, S. G., 79 L
Fenwick, B. A., 09 T ; 10 L
Fenwick, C., 93 D ; 95 T ; 96 T
Fenwick, C. D. A., 14 T
Fenwick, G., 90 G, L
Fenwick, G. A., 64 L
Ferguson, A. F. H., 85 L
Ferguson, G. N., 73 L ; 74 L, S, V
Ferguson, V. J., 82 L
Ferguson, W., 46 S
Ferguson, W. H., 12 W; 13 W
Fergusson, A. C , 97 T, W
Fergusson, F. W., 95 T ; 96 T, W;
97 T
Fergusson, J. D., 12 L
Fergusson, N. M., 04 V, W
Fergusson, R. L., 00 T, W
Ferman, B., 03 S
Fernie, W. J., 94 G; 95 G, W;
96 G ; 97 G, P ; 98 G, 5, P
Ferrar, H. S., 01 G
Fetherston, G., 1 1 T ; 12 G ; 13 T
Few, E. J. L., 13 L
Fforde, A. B., 88 L ; 89 L ; 90 L
Fickeisen, O., 07 5
Fickeisen, R., 07 S
Fiddian, E. A., 13 T
Fiddian, W. M., i o l
Field, H „ 46 L ; 48 G
Field, L. G„ 06 T ; 09 T, W ; 11
T, W
Field, N., 08 L, T ; 09 L, T ; 10 G
Field, W., 46 G, L

INDEX OF COMPETITORS

463

Field, W. W . , o i T ; 02 D ; 03 D ; I Fleming, V., 00 I ; 03 L, V
Fletcher, C. R. L., 79 L, V
04 G, W ; 05 D ; 12 JF
Fletcher, H., 86 T
Fielden, A. N., 08 G, L ; 09 Z
Fletcher, J. Y., 09 T
Fielden, R., 61 L ; 62 Z,; 63 L
Fletcher, R. W., 13 S
Fielding, P. H., 90 L, T; 91 Z, r
Fletcher, S. E., o i T ; 02 T
Fildes, F. L. V., 01 T, W
Fletcher, W. A. L., 88 L; 89 L, T ;
Filleul, P . R „ 08 T, OF; og D
70 L, T ; 91 G, P ; 92 G, P ;
Finch, A. J., 67 G, W;
68 G ;
69 L, V; 70 G
93 G, P
Finch, H . G., 01 G, W; 02 G, W
Fletcher, W. G., 06 Z,
Finch, T. R., 60 D
Fleutiaux, E., 96 T
Findlay, G. H „ 09 T
Flickwir, A. H., 01 G
Findlay-Smith, V., 10 T
Flint, H., 14 T
Fink, H. N., 99 T
Flint, N. S., 13 T ; 14 T
Finlaison, G. D., 60 G
Flood, J. C , 98 T ; 99 T
Finlay, E. N. A., 10 L
i Flood, L. R., 72 G, L
Firmin, A., 63 TC
Flouest, F., 93 G
Firmin, H. C , 96 T; 97 T, W;
Flouest, M., 93 G, 5
98 T, PF; 01 T
Flouest, P., 93 G, S
Firminger, A. P., 83 T; 84 T
Flower, A. D., 83 PS; 84 F, PF ;
Fisher, B. C , 09 T
86 L, V
Fisher, F. M., 13 L
Flower, J., 57 L ; 58 Z,
Fisher, F. S., 13 T ; 14 T
Fogg-Elliot, C. T., 91 L, 5, 7 ;
Fisher, G. A., 12 L ; 14 G
93 G ; 96 G
Fisher, H. H. W., 96 T ; 98 T
Fogg-Elliot, J. W., 87 L, V; 88
Fisher, J., 5 6 G, L, S, V; 57 5, F
G, TF
Fisher, J., 03 T
Foggo, P. A., 99 T
Fisher, J. D., 72 L
Foley, J., 82 D
Fisher, T. C., 72 L
Folker, E. R., 08 T; 10 T
Fisher, W. F. f 90 T
Follett, J. S., 69 G, L ; 70 G, Z,
Fison, C. E., 76 L
Foord, H. B., 51 L, V
Fison, E. T., 90 G, W ; 91 L, PF
Forbes, A. C., 44 G
Fison, W. G., 1 0 L ; 12 G
Forbes, E. A., 92 G, Z,; 93 G
Fitch, C. E., 92 T, V
Ford, A. K., 99 T
Fittle, D., 05 D ; 07 D
Ford, C , 79 PS
FitzClarence, A. A. C., 96 Z,; 97 L;
Ford, H. G., 99 T
98 L ; ggT, W; 03 T, PF
Ford, J. A., 90 G, S, V; 91 G, S ;
Fitzgerald, W. A., 03 T ; 05 T ;
92 G, S ; 93 G, 5, P; 94 G, S ;
08 T
95 G, S ; 96 G, P ; 97 G, S
FitzGibbon, R. A., 05 Z,; 06 L
Forde, C. L., 05 T
Forester, H. W„ 40 G
Fitzhardinge, R. B., 12 G
Formby, R., 51 G, L, V
Fitzroy, F., 55 L
Forrest, H. A., 06 T ; 10 T
Fjastad, P., 07 T
Forrest, J., 39 TC ; 40 DF, TC ;
Flamsteed, A. R. D., 57 L ; 58 L
Flanagan, J. S., 05 G
42 5, TC; 43 TC
Flannery, H. F., 08 W
Forrester, P., 08 D
Forster, A. E. T., 89 T
Fleming, G. B., 02 L
Forster, G. B., 53 G, P
Fleming, P., 07 L ; 08 G, Z, 09 G ;
I Forster, J. C , 46 5
10 G ; 11 G, S ; 12 G

464

HENLE;Y RACES

Forster, J. H., 62 G, L ; 63 G, L, S, I Franchecourt, M., 93 G
Francillon, F . J., 00 L, T; 01 G
V ; 64 G, S, V ; 66 G, S ; 67 S
Francis, A. H., 05 7
Forster, R. H., 88 L, T ; 92 T, TF ;
Francis, H. A., 86 7
97 7 ; 98 T ; 99 T, W ; 00 7 ;
Francis, J. M. R., 85 7 ; 86 G, W ;
02 7 ; 03 G
Forster, T. E., 79 L
87 7 ; 88 7 , ?F
Fort, E. M., 80 L
Francklyn, G., 88 L ; 89 L ; 90
Fort, G. S., 81 G
5, P ; 91 F, PF ; 92 L, S, V
Fort, H. R., 84 ; 85 L
Frank, N. G., 99 V ; 01 W
Fort, R., 40 G
Franklin, C , 06 P
Fortescue, C. L., 01 TF
Franklin, C. R., 09 7 ; 10 L
Forwood, P. L., 12 L
Franklin, G. G., 10 G
Foster, B. Le N., 01 7 , V
Franks, C , 01 L
Foster, F. E., 97 G, 98 G
Franks, G. W., 91 7 ; 92 T ; 93 T ;
Foster, G. H., 93 G
94 G
Foster, H. R., 1 3 7 ; 14 7
Franks, J. G., 96 L, 7
Foster, J. H., 02 L
Fraser, G., 98 7 ; 00 G ; 01 G ;
Foster, M. S., 66 P
03 5
Foster, P. La T., 11 7 ; 12 7 ;
Fraser, J., 07 7, V
13 L\ 14 L
Fraser, S., 12 G
Foster, R. L. V., 93 L ; 97 L, 7
Fraser-Tytler, J. F., 06 L
Foster, W., 59 G, PF ; 60 IF ; 61
Freeborn, F. W., 95 G
G, W
Freeling, C. E., 80 L, 7 ; 82 T
Fothergill, S. R., 83 L ; 84 L ;
Freeman, A. J., 03 7
85 F ; 86 G
Freeman, C. D., 91 7
Fothergill, T. R., 87 L ; 89 G;
Freeman, C. L., 90 L, T
90 G
Freeman, H. S., 03 W
Fountain, G., 66 7 C
Freeman, J. E. H., 14 L
Fountaine, A. C , 71 G, S
Freeman, R. B., 01 7 ; 03 W;
Fountaine, C. A., 90 7
05 G, W ; 06 G, W ; 07 G, S
Fowler, G. F . F., 90 7
Freeth, F., 79 7 C
Fowler, J . E . ^ L , PS
Freeth, H., 75 L, T
Fowler, L. J. P., 13 7
Freeth, R. E., 06 T; 07 7 , PF
Fowler, M. S., 77 L
Fremersdorf, J., 14 G, S
Eowler, S. Y., 00 7
French, E. J., 00 7
Fox, Bushe-. See Bushe-Fox
French, F., 56 G, L
Fox, B. D., 98 G, L
French, G. M., 77 T
Fox, C. V., 99 D ; 00 D ; 0 1 D ;
Frere, A. V., 76 D ; 77 G, D
Frere, G. R., 08 L, 7 ; 09 L, 7 ;
05 G, P
12 7
Fox, F. W., 81 L ; 82 L, JF
Frere, Laurie, 86 G; 87 G; 88 G, S, F
Fox, H. W., 39 G ; 40 G
Frere, Leonard, 79 T ; 80 7 , W ; 81
Fox, T., 73 L, T
T,W;
82 T,W;
83 G ; 84 G, 5 ;
Fox, W. F., 03 L, T
Fox, W. H., 75 7
85 G, P ; 87 Wy P
Fox-Andrews, J. S., 03 7
Frere, P. R., 11 7 ; 12 7
Fox-Andrews, S., 03 7
Frere-Twitchin, A., 01 7
Foyster, P . T., 08 7
Freshfield, E., 51 L, V ; 53 G, L, S
Frame, J. W., 04 W
Freshfield, J. M., 55 L, V ; 58 L
Frampton, A., 69 W
] Frewer, G. E., 73 Z,

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Fripp, G. C , 14 D
Fripp, H. J., 83 T
Frister, J., 14 T
Frost, B. T., 06 T ; 07 T
Frost, J. G., 82 T ; 83 G ; 84 G, W
Frost, J. M., 82 T
Frost, T. G., 82 T ; 83 G ; 84 G
Fulkes, G. E. V., 11 T
Fullbrook-Leggatt, L. E., 09 T
Fuller, A. W., 80 TC
Fuller, E., 77 W
Fuller, H., 40 DF
Fuller, J. R., 84 F, PF
Fuller, O. W., 67 G, W ; 68 5, D ;
70 T, PP, T>
Furmston, E. B., 10 T
Furness, M. T., 90 G, L ; 91 L
Fursdon, W., 53 L ; 54 5, F
Furthmann, W., 13 S ; 14 G, v
S
Fussell, H. W., 12 T ; 13 T

GABRIEL, J. B. S., 10 T

Gage, R.,

73 L,

V;

74 L ;

75

Gardner, J. H., 09 L ; 10 L;
11 L, W
Gardner, M. L., 10 T ; 11 T
Garfit, A., 45 L ; 46 G, L ; 47 G, Z.
Garland, L., 0 7 T ; 08 T
Garnett, C. A., 61 G, L
Garnett, H., 61 L
Garnett, J. N., 1 0 L ; 1 1 L
Garnett, K. G., 13 L ; 14 G
Garnett, W. B., 39 G ; 40 G
Garnett, W. J., 39 G
Garnett-Botfield, W. McL., 04 V ;
05 V
Gamier, M., 95 T
Garrard, Cherry-. See Cherry-Garrard
Garrett, N. L., 87 L, T
Garrick, F. C , 90 T
Garrick, H. D., 96 L, T
Garrick, J. C , 90 G, L ; 91 L, S, V
Garrod, A. G. R., 12 L
Garson, H. L., 10 W
Garson, L., 13 T
Garton, A. S., 07 L ; 08 G, L;
09 G ;

Galbraith, W. L., 93 T
Gale, B. R., 08 OE, OF; 12 G ;
13 G, ^
Galloway, W. J., 93 T ; 94 T ;
95 G
Galton, R. C , 53 L, 5 ; 54 G, L, D
Game, H. A., 93 L ; 94 L, T ; 95
V, PF ; 96 G ; 98 G, P ; 99 G, P
Gamon, H. R. P., 01 T
Gandy, H., 86 T
Gandy, L. T., 03 T
Gane, P . C , 96 L
Gardiner, A., 77 T
Gardiner, A. F., 84 T ; 85 G
Gardiner, A. J., 07 T ; 08 T; 09 T
Gardiner, J. J., 82 T ; 84 G, W\
87 T
Gardiner, J. P., 01 G
Gardiner, O. C., 05 G, L ; 06 L, T
Gardiner, W. G., 01 G
Gardiner, W. T., 14 D
Gardner, J. C , 87 D ; 88 D ; 89
G, S, P; 90 D; 91 G, 5, P ;
94 G> 5
30

465

10 G ;

11 G, P ;

12 G ;

13 G, S
Garton, C. L., 06 G
Gaskell, A. P., 82 T
Gaskell, C. H., 08 G, L
Gaskell, G. P., 82 T
Gaskell, T. K., 59 S, V ; 62 5, V;
63 G, S
Gaskell, R. M., 04 G, L
Gaskell, S. W., 77 L
Gaskell, W. R., 05 G, PF
Gatehouse, L. R. A., 03 L ; 04 L ;
06 G
Gatty, G. E., 53 F
Gaul, L. J. L., 14 T
Gawan-Taylor, N., 14 T
Gayer, W., 86 L
Geary, P. F „ 83 T
Geddes, A. D., 81 PS
Gedge, P., n T
Gelling, L. D., 04 T
Gent, J. R. P., 08 W
George, F., 46 G, L, P
George, F. H., 77 T; 79 T C ; 80
T C ; 82 TC

466

HENLEY RACES

Gepp, E. F., 39 G ; 40 G
Gerathy, C. E., 71 T ; 72 T
Gibbon, J. H., 99 G ; 00 G, S ;
02 G ; 03 G ; 06 G, Wt (R.A .
v. R.E.); 07 (R.A. v. R.E.) ; 12 S
Gibbons, A. C , 89 T ; 91 G ; 94
T, W ; 97 T
Gibbons, C. C , 66 G ; 68 PF
Gibbons, G., 80 TC; 82 T, TC
Gibbons, W., 61 G ; 62 G, S ; 63
G, W; 67 W ; 68 G, W ; 69 PF ;
71 PF; 72 G, S
Gibbons, W. K „ 98 G
Gibson, A. B. C , 75 T ; 76 T
Gibson, E. B., 55 5, W; 56 G, L,
F, PF
Gibson, Hon. E. G. M., 95 V, W
Gibson, H., 40 G ; 41 G
Gibson, J. G., 79 L, PS ; 80 L, PS ;
90 G
Gibson, J. M., 72 G
Gidley, J., 88 W
Gidney, F., 14 T
Gie, M. C , 87 T ; 88 T
Gifford, F. R., 13 L
Gilbert, J. T., 09 L, T
Gilbert, T., 09 T
Gildea, W„ 5 6 L
Giles, E., 71 5, V
Giles, E . J., 48 DS;
49 DS;
54
TC, DS ; 55 TC, DS ; 56 TC,
T>S ; 57 W, TC, D S ; 58 DP ; 59
DP
Giles, W. B., 72 T ; 74 T, PF;
76 T, PF; 77 G, PF
Gill, C. T., 12 T
Gill, E. A., 93 W, D
Gill, G. E., 95 G; 96 G, W; 97
G, PF
Gill, M. L. C , 09 T ; 10 T
Gill, T. C , 89 T
GUI, W. P., 82 L ; 83 L
Gillan, J. A., 06 G; 07 V, W;
08 S, V, O P ; 09 G, S ; 11 G, S ;
12 G

Gillespie, R., 01 T
Gillespie, T. C , 13 G
Gillett, G., 49 G, L
Gillibrand, A., 05 L, T

Gillies, H. D., 04 T, P7
Gilling, G. R., 54 G, L
Gilling, T. G., 54 G, L
Gimblett, D., 02 P
Girdlestone, H . J., 81 PS ; 85 V
Gisbourne, T. M., 47 G
Gladstone, A. C , 05 L ; 06 L ;
07 G ; 08 G, P , O P ; 09 G, D ;
13 G
Gladstone, C. A., 07 L ; 09 G ;
10 G, S ; 11 P
Gladstone, J. R., 12 L
Gladstone, S. D., 10 L ; i l l ; 13 P
Gladwin, F . C. M. F., 99 L
Glaister, W., 62 G, L ; 63 G, L, S, F
Glasson, W., 80 T ; 81 T
Gleason, D. M., 05 G
Gleed, A. W., 11 T
Glover, F. C , 04 W
Glubb, J. M., 83 PS; 84 PS
Glyn, G. C , 82 L
Goatley, P., 68 TC
Godber, J. H., 57 L, V, W
Godby, H., 65 TC
Goddard, F. E., 93 T
Goddard, T. N., 09 T
Godfrey, H. W., 82 PS ; 83 PS ;
84 P S
Godfrey, W. H., 00 G, 01 T
Godsall, H., 87 Z,
Goff, H. W. D., 94 L, T
Gold, H. G., 93 L ; 94 L ; 95 G, L ;
96 G; 97 G, P ; 98 G, S ; 99
G, S
Goldie, A. B. D., 71 L, T
%
Goldie, A. L., 01 T ; 02 T
Goldie, C. J. D., 97 G; 98 G, S ;
99 G ; 00 G, V, P ; 01 G, S ;
02 G ; 03 P ; 04 P
Goldie, J. H. D., 68 G, L ; 69 L, F ;
70 G; 71 T>; 72 L, D ; 75 G, S ;
76 G
Goldman, C. E" A., 99 D
Goldring, C., 01 T
Goldsmith, E. O., 12 T ; 13 T
Goldsmith, H. M., 06 V, P; 07 G, L ;
08 OE ; 09 G
Goldsmith, J. H., 11 G ; 12 Z,
Gollan, D. H. L., 14 I>

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Gollan, S. H., 81 T; 93 T
Good, E., 70 T
Goodall, E. C., 10 G; 12 G
Goode, A., 91 T ; 92 T
Gooden, J. P. R., 66 G, 5 ; 67 G, S
Goodfellow, N. G. B., 96 L
Goodman, R. M., 13 T
Goodman, W. T., 73 TC
Goodwin, J. T., 78 5, V
Goodyear, A., 75 T; 76 T
Goolden, F., 40 G
Gordon, —, 40 G
Gordon, A. B., 74 G L
Gordon, A. G. L., 64 L
Gordon, F., 91 L
Gordon, G. A., 08 G, L
Gordon, G. C , 73 T; 74 T; 75
G, W ; 76 G, W
Gordon, H. E., 71 L, V
Gordon, M. J., 83 PS
Gordon, R., 53 P
Gordon, R. F., 68 L, W
Gordon-Lennox, Lord A., 77 G
Gore, A. C. F., 79 T ; 80 T
Gore-Graham, W. P., 83 G, V, W;
84 L, V ; 85 G, W ; 86 G, W
Gorringe, M. H. E., 95 L
Gorringe, W. H., 88 L ; 89 L, T
Gosnell, R. P., 02 G
Goss, T., 98 T
Gosset, I. W., 64 L ; 65 L
Gossler, G., 06 T ; 07 G, W ; 08 S
Gough, W. R., 39 G
Gould, E. F. R., 76 L
Gould, F., 14 T
Gould, H. U., 98 G, L; 00 G;
01 W; 02 G, W
Gould, K. L., 99 L, T
Gould, R., 12 L ; 13 G; 1 4 D
Gower, J. R., 12 T
Gowlland, G. C., 13 T; 14 T
Gowlland, P. Y., 82 V
Grabham, C. T., 00 T; 01 T
Graburn, G. N., 05 L, T
Graetz, M., 86 5
Graham, A., 84 G ; 86 T
Graham, A. K., 0 1 L ; 02 F ; 03 G ;
04 G ; 05 G, V ; 06 S, P
Graham, C. W. N., 91 L ; 93 L, W ;

467

94 L, T ; 95 G, S; 96 G ; 97
G, S.
Graham, E. C., 53 L ; 54 G, L ;
55 G
Graham, G., 57 L ; 58 L
Graham, G. M. A., 02 I ; 04 G, L ;
06 L
Graham, Gore-. Setf Gore-Graham
Graham, H., 95 G ; 96 S, V
Graham, H. E., 01 T; 02 G
Graham, H. J., 79 L
Graham, M. H., 14 L
Graham, R. G., 65 G, W ; 66 G;
67 G, P ; 68 W
Graham, R. S., 06 L, T
Graham-Brown, G. F., 14 T
Granet, W. G„ 91 T
Grant, F., 65 G
Grant, T., 91 T
Grant, T. S., 79 T; 80 T; 85 G, T
Grantham, R. F., 71 G
Granville-Smith, A. F., 09 L
Grasemann, C., 11 T
Grasett, A. E., i o T ; 11 T
Graves, —•, 41 S
Gray, A. E., 96 L, T
Gray, A. P., 07 L, T
Gray, C. N., 62 G, L
Gray, G. H., 69 L ; 70 L, T ; 72
G, Z, ; 73 L ; 74 L
Gray, G. W., 02 T
Gray, R., 92 L
Gray, R. E. G., 01 T; 02 2 \ PF ; 03 T
Gray, S. T., 11 T ; 12 L ; 13 G
Grayston, A., 86 T
Green, A. F., 78 V; 79 L, 5, F ;
81 7
Green, A. H., 84 PS
Green, E., 95 T; 96 G
Green, F., 67 G
Green, H., 10 W
Green, J. G. A., 09 T ; 1 0 T ; n T ;
12 T ; 13 T
Green, J. L., 09 T
Green, N., i o T
Green, R. B., 10 L
Green, S., 84 G
Green, W., 06 T ; 07 T ; 09 T, P7 ;

11 r, PF

468

HENLEY RACES

Green, W. A , 79 X ; 82 X
Green, W. D. T., 14 X
Greenall, R., 51 G, L, S,V ; 52 G, S
Greene, E. W., 99 X ; 00 X, W ;
o i l ; 02 G, PF ; 03 X ; 04 X ;
05 X ; 06 X ; 07 X, W ; 08 X
Greene, J. F., 13 X
Greene, Maddison-. See MaddisonGreene
Greene, R. E., 11 G
Greenfield, H. B., 77 X
Greenhill, C. K., 75 G ; 76 X ;
77 X ; 79 G, 5
Greensit, J., 71 S
Greenwood, A. F., 09 X ; 10 X
Greenwood, C. F. H., 99 X ; 01
G, W ; 02 G
Greenwood, H. E., 99 X ; 00 X ;
01 X ; 03 G, X ; 04 G, X ; 05
G, X ; 06 G ; 07 G ; 08 G, X;

Griffiths, W. R., 62 X ; 63 X ; 64
G, TF; 65 G, X, 5, V
Grimston, Lord, 98 L; 99 G, L ; 00 G
Grindall, R. F., 40 G
Grindod, T., 56 G, L
Grove, A. H., 72 X ; 76G,W;
77 D
Grove, J. B., 00 X ; 01 X
Grove, W. R„ 79 G, S ; 80 G, W ;
81 G, D ; 82 G, D ; 83 G
Grubb, G. P. R„ 62 G, W
Grubb, L. E. P., 14 V, W
Grubbe, E. E., 68 L, X ; 69 G, S ;
70 G, S. W; 71 G, S
Grubbe, T. P., 06 G
Gruggen, H. M., 46 S
Griin, E. F., 82 X
Grylls, H. B., 00 L, X ; 01 V, W
Gubbins, J. H., 81 L, V ; 82 L, F
Gudgin, S. H., 09 X
Guilfoyle, J. M., 09 L, X
Guillebaud, H. L„ 12 X ; 13 X
0 9 G ; 10 G ; 11 G; 12 G ; 13 G
Guinness, Hon. E. A., 96 D ; 97 £>
Greenwood, J., 48 X
Guinness, H. S., 07 L
Gregory, R. H., 10 X
Guinness, P . W., 96 L, X ; 97 X, X
Gregory, R. J., 12 G; 13 G
Guinness, Hon. R., 93 X ; 94 X) ;
Gregory, S. H., 94 X
Gregory, T. L. C., 04 X
95 £>; 96 X)
Gregson, B. P., 61 G, X, 5, F
Guinness, Hon. W. E., 97 L ; 98 L ;
Gregson, P., 12 X ; 13 X ; 14 X
99 G, X
Gregson-Williams, F., 05 X
Gulston, F. S„ 68 G, 5 ; 69 G, S ;
Grenett, G., 95 X
70 G, S,P)
71 G, S, P ; 72 G, S,
Grenfell, Hon. J. H. F., 07 X ;
Xt P ; 73 G, S, P ; 74 G, 5, P ;
08 X ; 09 V, W
75 G, S, P ; 76 G, S, P; 77 G,
Grenfell, W. H., 81 G
S, P ; 78 G, 5 ; 79 P ; 80 P
Grenville-Grey, G., 77 X ; 78 L
Gummer, C. F., 06 L
Gresley, C. V., 83 X ; 84 L
Gunn, M. S„ 11 X ; 12 G ; 12 W
Greswell, H. G., 11 X
Gunnery, F . B., 90 X, X
Greville, E. G., 13 X
Gunnis, G., 79 PS ; 80 PS
Grey, Grenville-. See Grenville-Grey
Gunther, C , 11 X
Grey, W. S., 12 X
Gurdon, C , 76 G, X ; 77 X, V, P ;
Gridley, R. C. M. G., 79 X; 80 V, W ;
78 G, X, 5, F ; 79 G, L, S;
81 F, PF; 83 F, W; 85 G ; 87 S
80 G, S ; 81 G; 82 G ; 83 G
Grieg, J. W., 79 X
Gurdon, F., 81 X ; 82 X, V
Griesbach, E. C , 81 X
Gurdon, P., 57 G.
Griffin, A. W., 55 P
Gurney, S., 06 L, X ; 07 X, X
Griffith, Waldie-.
See WaldieGwatkin, A. J. C , 69 X, F ; 70 G
Gyngell, A. K., 93 T
Griffith
Griffiths, Copland-. See CoplandHABERSHON, E. F., 08 X, X ;
09
Griffiths
Griffiths, E. G. C , 47 G
X, X

INDEX OF CO)MPETITORS

469

Hachette, L., 95 T ; 96 T
I Hallett, W. S., 03 G ; 04 G ; o 5 T ;
06 G; 07 G
Hackshaw, G. C , 70 TC; 74 T C ; 1
Halloran, W„ 81 G
75 TC ; 76 TC ; 77 TC ; 78 TC ;
Hallward, J., 90 G ; 91 V, W
80 TC
Ham, P. S., 12 T
Hackshaw, J., 80 TC) 81 TC
Hamber, E. W., 02 G ; 04 S
Hadland, R. P., 95 L, T
Hamber, T., 49 G, L
Haehre, Gustav, 08 OE
Hames, R. B., 02 T
Haffner, K., 03 D
Hamilton, C. R., 89 T
Hager, E. C , 95 G
Haggond, M., 44 S ; 45 P ; 46 G, S,
Hamilton, G. de C , 49 G, I
Hamilton, I. W., 10 T
P; 47 G, S, F ; 48 G, L, 5, V,
Hamilton, K., 08 T
P
Hagon, A. C , 12 T
Hamilton, Shaw-. See ShawHahn, C. T , 91 Z,, T
Hamilton
Hahnke, M., 08 OP
Hammersley, A. St. G., 73 G
Haig, A. W., 76 L ; 77 L
Hammich, St. V. A., 58 L ; 59 L
Haig, D. M., 02 G
Hammond, C. E., 57 L
Haig, E. W., 82 L ; 83 L ; 84 F ;
Hammond, C. E., 09 T
85 G, S ; 86 G, W
Hammond, J., 09 T
Haigh, C. R., 09 L, T ; 10 T
Hammond, J. R., 98 L, T
Halahan, R. E., 00 T
Hampson, O. D., 96 L ; 97 L ; 99 T
Halahan, S. C , 91 L
Hanbury, Hon. A. A. B., 50 V ;
Halcombe, F., 57 P
Hale, G. E „ 84 L
Hanbury, R. F., 06 L
Hale, H. J., 97 L ; 98 L ; 99 G;
Hanbury, R. H. O., 08 G,L\ 09 L ;
01 F, P ; 0 2 F
10L
Hales, C. E. H., 07 F
Hanckel, C., 05 T
Hales, H. W., 13 T
Hancock, D. L., 03 L
Halford, J. A., 02 T
Hands, A. C , 14 L
Hall, A., 74 T, W ; 76 T
Hanitsch, K. V., 14 T
Hall, A. H., 63 L; 66 G, S, F ;
Hankinson, R. P., 11 G
67 G, S, F, P ; 68 G, L, S, V
Harma, F., 63 G
Hall, C. F., 14 T
Hanna, S., 78 L
Hall, E., 65 G, L ; 66 G, L ; 68
Hanna, W. F., 10 T ; 11 T
G, W ; 69 S ; 70 G, 5, P
Hannam, C. D., 07 L, T
Hall, G, E., 09 T
Hannen, B., 82 T
Hall, H. H., 01 L
Hannen, L., 84 L ; 85 L\ 86 G ;
Hall, H. T\, 77 L
87 G, V\ 88 G, S
Hall, H. W., 87 L
Hannen, L. C. D., 14 T
Hall, Hatton-. See Hatton-Hall
Hannen, N. J., 00 L
Hall, J., 58 G; 59 G
Hannis, R. C , 66 TC ; 67 TC ;
Hall, J. A., 08 L, T; 09 L, T
69 TC
Hall, J. E. K., 98 L, T
Hansell, H., 51 V
Hall, R. R., 85 L ; 86 G; 88
Hansen, W., 08 OE
Hardacre, W. K., 81 G, L ; 82 L, V ;
L, T
Hall, S., 95 G
83 L, F ; 85 G, S,V;
86 S
Hall, W. G., 12 L
Harden, M., 03 T ; 13 T ; 14 T
Haller, J., 14 T
Harding, A. R., 70 L, T ; 7.1 L, T
Hallett, C, 85 L
I Harding, E., 11 I

470

HENLEY RACES

Harding, F. W., 80 PS
Harding, H., 66 TC ; 67 TC
Harding, H. J., 76 TC
Harding, R. G., 83 L ; 84 L ; 85 G
Hardinge, H. A., 87 7
Hardingham, G. C. C , 02 T ; 04 7 ;
05 7 ; 07 7
Hardisty, W. D. P., 02 G
Hardman, J., 85 L
Hardman, J. W., 82 L, W
Hardman, W., 49 G, L
Hards, J. F. S., 08 T ;
10^;
1 1 G ; 12 7
Hardwicke, A., 98 7
Hardwicke, C , 02 7
Hardwicke, T. P., 94 7 ; 95 7 ; 96
7 ; 98 7 ; 01 7
Hardy, F. A., 89 7
Hardy, O. H., 81 G
Hare, A. A., 84 L
Hare, S. G„ 08 7
Harford, H. D. B., 11 7
Hargreaves, A. J., 71 L, 7
Hargreaves, F. M., 77 V
Harington, A. H., 65 W
Harington, H., 98 G, S
Harington, H. B., 54 G, L
Harkness, R., 47 G
Harkness, W., 45 G, L
Harland, H. C , 10 7
Harman, —, 55 7 C
Harper, C. C , 89 7
Harpour, G. C , 48 D
Harraton, J. R., 10 7, W. ; 11 7 ;
12 7
Harratt, A. F., 87 L
Harries, O. W., 98 7 ; 99 7
Harrington, C. D. M., 92 7 ; 94
G, W
Harris, Dale-. See Dale-Harris
Harris, F., 72 L
Harris, H. A., 00 L, 7
Harris, W., 65 7 C
Harris, W. C , 61 V, W; 62 5, V ;
63 G, L, S, V
Harris, W . J. M., 09 7 ; 10 7 ; 11
G, S) 12 D
Harrison, —, 54 TC
Harrison, A. L., 89 L, T

Harrison, C. F., 13 W
Harrison, C. N. M., 94 L, 7 ; 96
V, W
Harrison, E., 00 L, 7
Harrison, F. H., 99 G, W
Harrison, G., 69 7, W ; 70 7, W
Harrison, H. B., 04 7 ; 05 7 ; 06 G
Harrison, M. H., 93 L ; 94 L ; 97 L
Harrison, T., 40 G ; 42 G
Harrison, T., 63 7 C
Harrison, T. E., 83 V, W
Harrison, T. H., 75 5 ; 76 D
Harrison, W. J., 11 G
Harrison-J ones, C., 04 7
Harrison-J ones, S., 03 L, 7 ; 05 G ;
07 7
Harrisson, G. H., 06 7
Harry, G. N., 98 7
Harry, V. LI., 08 W
Hart, H. E., 13 7 ; 14 7
Hart, N. B., 12 7
Hart, P., 70 7 ; 71 G
Hartcup, J. A., 09 L ; 1 0 L
Harter, G. J., 09 L, V ; 1 0 L
Hartley, B. C , 99 7 ; o i l
Hartley, J. A., 92 7 , W; 93 5
Hartog, C , 97 G, S
Hartree, C., 01 7 , V
Hart-Smith, T. E., 84 PS
Harvey, A. F., 95 L, 7 ; 01 7 ;
Harvey, B. S„ 08 V, W; 09 L, 7
Harvey, H. A., 83 G, W ; 84 G, S ;
85 S ; 86 5
Harvey, R, H., 86 L ; 87 L ; 89
L, 7
Harvey, W., 46 L
Harvie, J. K., 13 7 ; 14 L
Haslam, J., 05 W ; 06 W ; oy W
Haslip, G. H., 84 7
Haslip, J . M . , 8 4
T;85T;86T,W;
87 W ; 88 7 , W
Hassard, R., 81 G, PF
Hastie, J., 72 7 , W ; 7 3 7 , W;
74 G, S ; 75 G, S ; 76 G, S ;
77 G, 5, P ; 78 G, P ; 79 G,
5, P ; 80 G, S, P ; 81 G, 5, P ;
82 G, S, P ; 83 G, S, P; 84
G, 5 ; 85 G, 5 , P

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Hatch, W. S., 83 PS
Hatton, G. A. L., i o T ; 11 G;
12 G, W ; 13 T
Hatton-Hall, C , 12 T
Hatton-Hall, H. C , 13 T
Hauenstein, H., 12 G
Havart, W. J., 56 G, L ; 58 G
Havers, W. J., 93 T ; 94 G
Haviland, R. C , 71 L, T
Hawdon, N. E., 07 L, F
Hawes, F. B. O., 91 T
Hawes, I., 91 G
Hawes, R. P., 91 T ; 92 T
Hawker, C. A. S., 14 T
Hawker, M. L., 09 W
Hawker, W. H., 49 G, L
Hawkes, T., 68 TC ; 69 TC
Hawkins, J. K., 41 G
Hawkins, P. L., 88 G
Hawkshaw, J. C , 62 S, F, P , D ;
63 G, L, S, F ; 65 G, L, W
Hawley, E., 53 G
Haworth, J. G., 93 L, V
Hawtzinger, A., 08 OE
Haxell, R. H., 10 T
Hay, C. E. E., 12 L.
Hay, F . D., 61 7
Hay, G., 61 D P
Hay, J. H., 09 T ; 13 J
Hay-Currie, E. D., 02 JL ; 03 T, I F ;
04 G ; 05 G, PF; 06 G
Haydon, A. D., 10 T
Hayes, C. B., 14 T
Hayes, H., 71 G
Hayes, J. D., 12 T; 13 F
Hayes, R. E. J., 73 G, Z,
Hayes, S. N., 14 T
Hayley, J. N., 73 Z,; 74 L
Hayllar, T. C., 56 G, L
Haynes, G., 72 TC, DF;
73
TC
Hayward, H. R., 52 L ; 53 L, V ;
54 5, F
Hazlerigg, W. G., 71 L
Head, B. W., 97 L, T
Headington, C. W., 92 T
Heald, C. B., 04 T
Healey, G. E . Chadwyck-,
See
Chad wy ck-Healey

47*

Healey, O .N. Chadwyck-. See Chad^
wyck-Healey
Healey, R. E. H., 09 G, W
Heap, J. H., 90 T
Heape, H., 80 L, T, V
Heard, W. T., 05 V ; 07 L, V
Hearne, J. F., 43 TC, DF; 44 TC
Heath, B., 81 T C ; 82 TC
Heath, J. M., 92 T ; 93 T ; 94 T ;
96 T ; 97 W ; 99 W ; 02 T
Heathcote, S., 59 G, L, W;
60
G, L, S, F
Heathfield, R „ 60 W; 61 G
Heatley, C. D., 77 G, W7; 78 G, 5 ; 7 9 5
Heaton, Henniker-. See HennikerHeaton
Heaven, W. W. H., 52 G
Heberden, A. C , 07 IF
Hebert, G. T., 08 T
Hedge, J. R., 62 S
Hedges, K. R., 68 F
Heginbottom, G. A., 91 L, T
Heineniann, J. W., 09 F,
W;
10 L, V
Hellard, G. T., 97 L ; 01 L, T
Hellyer, F. E., 08 T; 09 L, F ;
1 0 L ; 11 F, P ; 12 P
Hellyer, G. E., 12 V; 13 L, F
Hemelsoet, M„ 00 G ; 01 G
Hemmerde, E. G., 94 V, W ; 99 D ;
00D
Hemming, A. F., 12 T
Henderson, G. C , 96 L
Henderson, G. L. P., 09 L, T
Henderson, J. E., 48 L
Henderson, J. S., 04 S ; 14 G
Henderson, M., 07 T, W
Henderson-Scott, A. M., 03 G
Henderson-Scott, W. M., 05 T
Heneage, E. H., 77 L
Henley, Hon. A. M., 92 L, T;
94 V, W
Henley, E. F., 66 S ; 67 >G, 5 ;
68 G, 5 ; 69 5
Henley, J., 40 G
Henly, L. M„ 89 T
Henn, C. C , 82 PS
Henniker-Heaton, H., 99 5,
V;
00 L; 01 G

472

HENLEY RACES

Henslow, C. J. W., 07 T, V;
ic
X, V
Henton, H., 62 TC
Henty, C. G., 87 T; 88 T
Henty, E. C , 06 X ; 08 G, X ;
09 G; 11 G
Heraerschee, D., 97 G
Herbert, A. T., 96 X ; 97 L ; 98
G, X ; 99 G, 5, V
Herbert, C , 71 X ; 72 X, W; 73
T, W, D; 74 P ; 75 X, P , D ;
76 P ; 77 P ; 79 5 ; 80 S
Herbert, C. V. S., 06 X ; 07 T
Herbert, W. L., 93 X
Hering, G., 90 T ; 91 X ; 92 G ;
94 X ; 95 G, PF ; 96 G, 5 ; 97
G, 5 ; 98 G, PF
Hering, H. B„ 12 T; 13 X
Heritage, K., 12 G
Herklots, C. L., 05 T
Herklotz, H., 87 L
Hermans, Joseph, 08 OS
Hermon, P., 74 W ; 75 G, W ; 76 G
Hertslet, G. S., 82 X, PF; 83 G
Hesse, H. W., 01 X ; 02 T
Hessey, J. D., 88 T
Hewett, A., 08 T
Hewett, C , 63 G, W
Hewett, H., 07 T
Hewett, W. A. S., 90 X, T ; 92 G
Hewison, H. R., 99 T ; 00 X ; 02 T ;
03 T
Hewitt, A. J., 71 T
Hewitt, F. W., 00 T
Hewitt, W. W., 77 T; 78 G, W;
79 G, 5 ; 80 G, PF; 81 G, 5 ;
82 G, 5 ; 83 G, 5 ; 84 G, 5 ;
8 5 G, 5 ; 87 G
Hewson, L. J. R. M., 07 L, T
Heye, A., 05 G ; 06 G
Heygate, W. U., 46 G, P
Heyland, H. M., 10 L ; 11 L, PF
Heynes, H., j6 T ; 77 T
Heywood-Lonsdale, J. P., 88 L ;
89 G; 90 G; 92 G
Hibbert, P. J., 72 L ; 73 G, 5, P ;
74 G, S ; 75 G ; 76 G
Hickman, P., 10 X
Hickman, W. A., 01 D

Hicks, F. B., 90 L, X ; 91 G
Hicks, G. B., 03 G
Hicks, H., 56 TC
Hickson, G. A. E „ 76 5 ; 78 5 ;
81 G, W
Hide, P., 96 X
Higginbotham, C. W., 81 G
Higgins, A. H., 79 X ; 83 G
Higgins, F . A. R„ 07 PF
Higgins, G. F., 05 X
Higgins, H. V., 06 X
Higgins, M. B., 07 L, V ; 08 X ;
09 V, W\ 10 X, F ; 11 G, 5
Higgins, Longuet-. See LonguetHiggins
Higginton, J. M., 14 X
Higgs, H. J., 06 X ; 08 X, X
Higgs, S. L., 14 X, W
Highet, J., 05 X
Highton, A., 55 5, V
Highton, A. C , 83 X

Highton, H. F , 83 X; 89 X; 92 X
.
Highton, T. A., 73 X, W; 74 X;
76 X
Higmans, P , 11 G
.
Hignett, H. A. du C , 07 X ; 08 X
Hignett, G. D., 98 V, W
Hildyard, G. M. T., 93 X ; 94 V, W
Hill, A., 70 V
Hill, A., 88 X, X
Hill, A., 00 X, X
Hill, A. P., 79 X
Hill, C. G., 45 G
Hill, C. Grantham, 14 W
Hill, F. G., 13 X ; 14 X
Hill, G., 12 W
Hill, H., 39 G ; 40 G
Hill, H. J., 82 X ; 83 G ; 84 G, W \
85 G; 87 G
Hill, H. P., 09 X, X ; 10 G, X
Hill, J. A., 95 X
Hill, Pollock-. See Pollock-Hill
Hill, R., 64 G, 5, F
Hill, R., 92 X
Hill, R. W., o 5 X
Hill, R. W. St., 93 L; 94 X, J
Hill, T. A. M., 10 X
Hill, W., 96 X, X ; 97 £ , r
Hill, W. J. M., 98 X

INDEX OF ( MPETITORS
Hilliard, S. C , 04 T
Hills, H. A., 58 L
Hills, J. W., 91 T
Hilton, H. G., 64 G
Hinde, T. B., 63 G, S, V
Hindle, H. B., 14 L
Hirst, R. F . H., 77 L
Hislop, J. A., 09 T
Hoare, E. A., 68 L, V
Hoare, F., 49 G, L
Hoare, J. B., 94 L, T
Hoare, J. R., 69 W; 71 G ; 72 G
Hoare, J. S., 45 L
Hobart, W. H., 76 L
Hobbs, C. R., 11 T
Hobbs, J. M., 13 L\ 14 L
Hobbs, R. F . A., 06 (R.E. v. i?.^.) ;
14 T
Hobson, A. C , 12 L
Hockey, G., 75 T; 77 X
Hockey, W., 77 T; 78 T
Hockin, T. E., 73 L ; 74 G, L ;
76 G, L ; 77 L, F, P ; 78 G, L,
5, V ; 79 G, L, S ; 80 G, 5 ;
81 G; 83 G
Hodder, F . E., 05 L, T
Hodder, H. G., 14 T
Hodding, J., 42 5 ; 43 5
Hodgetts, B., 90 T, W
Hodgkin, E., 80 T;
8iT;
82
T, W ; 84 G ; 85 G ; 86 G ;
87 W, P
Hodgkin, S. H „ 84 T, W
Hodgson, A., 62 G; 63 G, W
Hodgson, A. H. F., 01 L
Hodgson, A. S., 9 2 L ; 93 L
Hodgson, C. H., 90 G, V \ 91 V, W
Hodgson, E., o i l , T
Hodgson, F., 91 T
Hodgson, G. C. S., 95 T,
W;
86 T, W
Hodgson, H., 49 G, L
Hodgson, W. F. S., 90 G
Hoeyer, A., 08 OE
Hoffman, G. S., 99 T ; 01 T
Hoffman, H. D., 99 T ; 0 1 T ; 03 T
Hoffmeister, G. B., 80 L
Hofte, H., 08 OF
Hogan, T. J., 97 D

473

Hogarth, A. M., 02 T
Hogg, J. W„ 85 S
Hogg, K. W., 14 L
Holberton, W., 91 T
Holcroft, C. W., 05 L ; 06 L ; 07 L
Holcroft, G. H., 74 L ; 75 L
Holcroft, W., 75 L
Holden, C. J., 51 G
Holden, F., 62 S
Holden, H., 90 L, T
Holding, W „ 98 T; 99 W
Hole, C. H., 98 G; 00 L, W
Hollams, W. E., 97 L
Holland, A., 63 G
Holland, A. D., 82 T; 83 G; 87 T
Holland, B., 78 T; 81 T
Holland, B. T., 97 L, T
Holland, C , 02 L; 07 (R.A. V.
R.E.)
Holland, F . W., 59 5 , V
Holland, H. C., 75 L
Holland, H. S., 46 G, L ; 47 L
Holland, J. B., o i l ; 02 L ; 05 L
Holland, W. F. C., 85 L ; 86 G ;
87 G ; 88 G, S, F ; 89 G, S ;
90 G, 5 ; 91 G, S ; 93 G, 5, P ;
96 G, P
Holland, W. G. C , 12 W
Holley, G. H., 97 V, W
Holley, H. H., 59 G
Holley, W. H., 55 L
Holman-Hunt, H. L., 99 T
Holmes, C. F. J., 05 T
Holmes, J. C., 11 T
Holroyd, G. F., 45 L
Holt, D. S., 09 T\ 10 T; 11 T
Holt, H. W., 10 T
Holt, J., 02 L
Holthouse, C. L., 07 T, W
Homfray, A., 74 L
Homfray, G. S., 54 G, L
Hood, Acland-. See Acland-Hood
Hood, H., 62 G, W; 63 G, S
Hood, J. W., 11 T
Hood, Jacomb-. See Jacomb-Hood
Hoodless, P. L., 14 T
Hook, C., 61 L ; 63 L
Hooke, A., 55 G
Hooker, R. S., 07 L, T; 08 G, L

474

HENLEY RACES

Hooman, T. J., 74 G
Hooper, T. A., 52 L ; 53 L ; 54 5, F
Hope, G. A., 04 G, L
Hope, G. E., 07 G; 09 7, W, £>
Hope, T. B., 94 G; 95 G, V
Hope, V., 07 L, X ; 09 L ; 1 0 L
Hope, W., 48 D
Hope-J ones, W. H., 04 X
Hopkins, D. P., 98 G, L
Horan, J. W., 09 L, X ; 11 X ; 12 X
Hopkins, F. L., 45 G, L
Hopkins, J. O., 61 DP
Hopkins, W. M., 86 X
Hopkinson, B., 94 L, T
Hopwodd, E. O., 7 1 S , V ; 75 G ;
76 G
Horlock, A. G., 11 X
Horner, E. W., 08 L
Hornby, C. H. St. J., 89 G; 90 G
Hornby, J. J., < 5 oG, 5, P ; 51
G, L, S, V
Hornby, P. D., 88 L
Horridge, E. S., 07 L, V\ 08 G ;
09 S, V
Horsfall, E. P . , 1 1 L ; 12 G; 1 3 G ;
14 G
Horsfield, J. N., 03 X ; 06 X
Horsley, O., 13 L ; 14 L
Horton, B., 72 X ; 73 X, W; 74
G, PT; 75 G, J 7 ; 76 G, W\
77 G, W ; 78 G, PF
Horwood, C. H. R., 90 G
Hoskyns, B. G., 77 L
Hoskyns, C , 70 X
Hoskyns, E., 72 G, L ; 73 L, V ;
74 G
Houblon, T. H. A., 66 L ; 67 L ;
68 L, X ; 69 S, X ; 7 0 S ; 71
S, V
Houghton, W., 50 G; 51 G, L
Houldsworth, H. H., 89 L, X ; 90
L, T
House, N„ 78 TC; 79 XC
How, A. B., 82 G ; 83 G
How, E. R., 00 X
Howard, C. R., 99 G; 01 G ; 02
G, W; 03 G, W
Howard, E. I., 50 L, V
Howard, E. L., 79 XC

Howard, F . C., 14 X
Howard, Hon. G., 98 G, L ; 99 X
Howard, Hon. H., 92 L, T
Howard, H. F., 96 L, X ; 03 X ;
06 W
Howard, R. M., 72 L ; 73 G, L
Howard-Vyse, H. G., 77 L
Howell, A. B. B., 04 G, L ; 06 L ;
08 G, Z,
Howell, B. H., 95 G, V; 96 G;
97 G, D ; 98 G, D ; 99 £>; 00 5,
D
Howell, E . B., 96 L, X ; 97 L, X
Howell, J., 74 G, PF; 75 G, S ;
76 G, S ; 77 G, S
Howell, L., 79 L
Howell, M. I. B., 12 L;
13 L ;
14 L
Howell, W. T., 8^ T
Howes, F . S., 12 X ; 13 L
Howes, M., 66 XC; 67 XC
Howson, R. S., 04 X
Hoyles, N., 66 G, L, S, V
Hoyte, W. M., 14 X
Htoon, M. K., 08 X
Hubble, H. R., 14 X
Huddlestone, A. J. C , 02 L
Hudson, A. H., 13 X
Hudson, F . G., 05 G, L ; 06 V;
07 W ; 08 V ; 09 G ; 11 G
Hudson, G. H., 14 X
Hudson, T., 95 X ; 96 X ; 97 X
Hudson, T. H., 11 X
Hudson, W. O., 89 G, W ; 90 G, W ;
91 G, W\ 92 JD ; 93 W, D ; 94
X, W
Hughes, A., 83 X
Hughes, C. T. D., 12 L ; 13 L
Hughes, C. W., 78 X ; 79 X ; 91 X ;
82 X ; 83 X ; 84 X ; 86 X, £>;
87 G, X>; 88 17 ; 89 S ; 90 5 ;
92 S ; 93 S
Hughes, G. E., 41 G; 43 G ; 45 P
Hughes, H., 14 X
Hughes, J., 74 X, P7; 75 X ; 76
X, PF
Hughes, J. W., 73 X ; 75 X, W;
76 X, P7; 77 X ; 78 X
Hughes, T. McK;., 07 X,_ JT- . 08

INDEX OF ;OMPETITORS
G, S; 12 G, W; 13 G, W; 14
G, W
Hughes, T. S., 72 G, L
Hugh-Jones, LI. A., 09 L
Hugh-Jones, N., 1 0 L ; 1 1 L
Hulbert, H. H., 81 PS
Hull, A., 13 T
Hulme, G. B., 79 L
Hulton, H. E., 61 G, L ; 62 G, L
Humfray, R., 78 T
Humfrey, Blake-. See Blake-Humfrey
Humphery, W. H., 49 G, L
Humphreys, D. F., 10 L ; 11 G;
12 G, I T ; 13 T
Humphreys, F. J., 84 G ; 86 G ; 87
G
Humphreys, G. F., 02 G
Humphreys, T. H., 90 T
Hunt, A. E., 78 T C ; 80 TC; 82
T, TC
Hunt, C , 87 L ; 89 L
Hunt, E. S., 09 T
Hunt, F . D., 74 G, L
Hunt, H., 63 TC; 64 TC, DP
Hunt, H. F., 73 L, F ; 74 G, L
Hunt, H. N., 14 T
Hunt, H. V., 06 L, T
Hunt, Holman-. See Holman-Hunt
Hunter, C. J., 09 T
Hunter, H., 05 T ; 06 T ; 10 T
Hunter, J. H., 10 T
Hunter, P., 62 TC
Hunter, W. A., 85 V
Huntley, A., 79 T ; 80 T ; 81 T ;
82 T ; 83 T, W ; 84 T ; 85 T
Huntley, F. O. J., 96 L ; 97 L ;
98 S, V ; 00 G ; o i l
Huntley, G., 79 T ; 81 T; 82 T
Hurley, A., 69 TC ; 70 TC ; 71
TC ; 72 TC, DF
Hurrell, A. S. J., 77 T;
79 T ;
80 T ; 81 T ; 83 G, JF ; 84 G ;
85 G, S ; 86 G, 5 ; 87 G
Hussey, E. W., 74 G, L
Hussey, F. K. E., 97 P
Husted, H., 93 T
Hutchings, J., 77 T.
Hutchinson, A. C. C.,'05 L

475

Hutchinson, A. M„ 80 G,
82 W ; 83 G, S ; 84 G, PF ;
G, 5 ; 86 G, S, P ; 87 G, 5,
88 G, 5 ; 89 G, 5 ; 91 G,
98 P
Hutchinson, F . E., 93 L
Hutchinson, G. C , 05 L, V;
G, V
Hutchinson, L. G., 08 T
Hutchison, D. C , 02 T
H u t t , C , 62 TC
Huxley, H. C , 05 T ; 06 T, W
Huyshe, F. J., 63 G, L, S, V
Hyne, C. J., 86 L, V
I L E S , J. H.,

5o

L,

PT ;
85
P;
P;

06

V

Illingworth, A. H., 83 PS
Illingworth, C. H., 99 L;
01L;
02 L ; 06 L, T
Illingworth, H. S., 07 L ; 08 L ;
09 L
Illingworth, P . H., 89 T
Illingworth, R. H., 83 PS
Illingworth, S. E., 63 G, L
Image, J., 13 T
Ingham, J. P., 59 G, 5 , V
Ingle, L. M., 10 T
Inglis, D., 59 L, W; 60 G, L, 5
F,P
Ingram, A. D., 88 L
Inkersole, G. G., 98 T
Innes, C. A., 95 L, T
Innes, C. E., 65 W; 68 T ; 70 T
Inverarity, J. D., 68 L, IF
Iredell, L., 60 TC
Ireland, J., 57 G, IF
Irgens, E., 08 OE
Irving, M. H., 52 P , T>; 53 D
Irving, T. H., 14 T
Irving, W. R., 14 T
Irwin, H. G., 04 T ; 05 T ; 09
G, W; 10 G; 11 G, IF
Isaac, G. M., 71 L ; 72 L, T
Isaacson, F. J., 82 T
Isaacson, F. W., 80 L, T
Ive, A., 39 TC; 40 DF, TC; 42 S,
T C ; 43 TC; 44 T>; 46 S, TC, JDS;
4 7 D S ; 48 TC, DS; 49 DS; 51
T>5; 54 TC

476

HENLEY RACES

Ive, A. (junr.), 60 TC
Ive, F. P., 77 TC
Ive, H., 57 W, TC; 68 TC) 69 TC;
70 TC ; 73 TC ; 74 TC
Ive, H., 83 T
Ivimey, J. W., 94 T ; 95 T
Ivor-Yale, J. E., 79 L
JACK, A. N., 01 L,

T

Jackes, N. B., 08 OP
Jackman, J., 42 DF
Jackson, A. M., 14 T
Jackson, F. C , 45 L ; 47 G
Jackson, H. H., 11 T; 12 T
Jackson, H. W., 77 L, V
Jackson, J. H., 13 T; 14 T
Jackson, T., 73 L
Jackson, T. G., 57 P
Jacob, A. F., 13 T
Jacobs, G. L., 02 G, W; 03 G
Jacomb-Hood, F . E. S., 97 L ; 98 T
Jagoe, J. F., 14 T
James, A. G., 97 L ; 98 L, T
James, A. I., 08 L
James, C. S., 07 G
James, E. S. P. K., 09 T
James, G. B., 84 T; 85 7\ fF;
86 G, W; 87 G, 5 ; 88 G, S;
89 G, 5 ; 90 G, 5 ; 91 G, S
James, G. C , 01 Lt 03 L, V
James, G. W., 03 L, T
James, H., 76 T; 77 T
James, H. B., 72 T; 73 T
James, H. P., 07 L, T
James, J. F . W., 01 T
James, W., 05 T
James, W. E. C , 14 L
Jameson, A., 75 G, L
Jameson, C. G., 01 T
Jameson, R. W., 75 L ; 76 L
Jameson, W., 88 L, V
Jamieson, E. A. A., 00 L, T
Jamieson, H. A., 00 L
Jamison, R., 01 V, W
Jaques, J. H., 93 L
Jarvis, F., 08 G, L
Jeffcoat, W. F . H., 94 X
Jeffreys, C. N. T., 96 L ; 97 L
Jeffreys, D. R., 98 L

Jeffreys, G., 43 S
Jelf, H. W., 02 L
Jemmett, T., 73 TC
Jenkin, H. A., 05 G, L
Jenkin, N. W., 05 G, L
Jenkin, W. A., 79 G, S; 80 G, W;
81 G, 5
Jenkins, G. M. W. T., 01 L, T
Jenkins, T. L., 40 G ; 41 G
Jenkins, W. E., 11 T
Jenkyn, C. W. O., 95 V, W; 96 G
Jenkyns, R., 62 G, L
Jennings, F. E., 05 W
Jepson, R. W., 11 T
Jeremiah, A. S., 96 L
Jervis, St. V., 61 G
Jerwood, B. E., 13 T; 14 I
Jerwood, F . H., 08 OE
Jerwood, J. H., 10 G, L ; 11 T ; 12 L
Jerwood, T. F., 64 G, L
Jesse, W. J., 06 W
Jobit, E., 96 T
Jobit, M., 96 T
Johns, A. T., 92 L ; 93 G, V
Johns, S. H. M., 10 T ; 11 f ; 12 T ;
13 T
Johns, T. S., 91 T
Johnson, A., 41 S ; 42 5 ; 43 S ;
44 S ; 45 L, S
Johnson, A. G., 89 L, T
Johnson, D. V., 07 T
Johnson E., 39 TC; 43 TC
Johnson, E. B. H „ 09 L
Johnson, E. D., 80 T; 81 G, W;
83 T
Johnson, E. R., 49 G, L
Johnson, E. S., 48 TC
Johnson, F., 68 TC
Johnson, F . G., 94 T
Johnson, F . W., 51 G, S
Johnson, H. A., 87 L, T ; 88 V
Johnson, H. B., 68 G
Johnson, H. C , 08 T
Johnson, H. F., 55 G
Johnson, H. M., 95 L, T
Johnson, J., 60 TC
Johnson, J. W., 93 W
Johnson, K., 99 T ; 0 1 D ; 02 D
Johnson, M. K., 12 L

INDEX OF
Johnson, S. H., 04 W
Johnson, Vaughan-. See VaughanJohnson
Johnson, W., 74 T ; 75 T
Johnson, W. L., 93 L
Johnson, W. P., 75 S, V
Johnston, C. E., 98 G, S, V; 99
S, V
Johnston, C. M., 05 T
Johnston, D., 01 T
Johnston, E. H., 06 L
Johnston, G. S., 09 P ; 1 0 L ; 11 G
Johnston, J. A. W., 01 L
Johnston, J. L., 03 L ; 04 L ; 16 G
Johnstone, A. F., 95 T ; 97 G, W ;
98 T ; 99 G, 5 ; 00 G, 5 ; 01 G
Johnstone, B. C , 0 1 L ; 04 G, F ;
05 G, V; 06 G, 5, V, P; 07
G, 5, P ; 08 0 £ ; 09 G, P
Johnstone, C., 72 L ; 73 G, L
Johnstone, F., 68 G, L ; 69 G, L
Johnstone, Hon. G., 82 L
Johnstone, G. H., 00 L ; 01 V, W ;
04 L
Johnstone, H. V. C , 0 2 L ; 03 L ;
05 T; 06 T
Johnstone, K., 76 T ; 77 T
Joliffe, T. L., 11 G
Jolliffe, C. E., 75 T\ 77 T
Jones, —•., 39 TC
Jones, A. H., 73 T ; 74 T
Jones, A. LI., 05 T
Jones, C , 70 T
Jones, C. A. S., 83 PS ; 84 PS
Jones, D., 47 L
Jones, Digby-. See Digby-Jones
Jones, E. H., 94 W
Jones, E. Wynne, 14 T
Jones, F . W., 85 L
Jones, H., 70 T
Jones, Harrison-. See HarrisonJones
Jones, Hope-. See Hope-J ones
Jones, Hugh-. See Hugh-J ones
Jones, J. G., 77 W;
78 G, W;
79 G
Jones, L. E., 02 L ; 03 L ; 04 L ;
05 V; 07 L, V; 08 L
Jones, LI. A. F., 07 L

MPETITORS

477

Jones, L. R., 78 G, L ; 79 G, L ;
80 G, W ; 83 G
Jones, M. T., 11 W
Jones, Mansel-. See Mansel-Jones
Jones, R. R. P., 07 L, T
Jones, Trevor-. See Trevor-J ones
Jones, W., 00 T
Jones, W. J. H., 49 G, L, S, V
Jones, W. M., 41 G, 5 ; 42 G ;
43 G
Jopp, Keith-. See Keith-Jopp
Joseph, H., 95 T
Joy, G. B., 13 L
Joyce, G. M., 05 T
Joyce, R. H., 63 TC
Juckes, C., 12 T
Julian, E. L., o o T ; o i l ; 02 T
Julius, A. A., 41 G ; 44 D
Julius, A. D., 11 L
Julius, V. A., 73 T ; 74 T ; 75 T
Juvenal, J. B., 03 D ; 05 G
R. C , 06 T
Kay-Mouat, C. G., 04 D
Kay-Mouat, E. W., 05 L, T
Kayll, A. J., 77 V
Keable, R. H., 08 T; 09 T
Kearns, H. W. L., 10 T
Kearns, J. R. C , 00 L, T
Keen, G. P., 09 L, T
Keenan, N. M., 91 T
Keene, R. L., 11 D
Keep, D. S. H., 13 T
Keeping, H. B., 11 W
Keith-Jopp, W. L. S., n G
Kekewich, A. St. J. M., 06 L ;
07 G; 08 G
Kelham, M. H. C , 09 T
Kell, C , 83 T
Kelland, W. H. C., 13 T
Keller, C. F., 13 L
Keller, F., 12 T
Kellie, K. H . A., 98 T ; 99 T
Kelly, E. D. F., 00 V
Kelly, F. H., 62 G, L ; 63 G, L, S, F ;
64 G, 5, F ; 66 G, S
Kelly, F . S., 99 G, L ; 02 F, D;
03 G, D ; 04 G, D ; 05 G, £>;
06 5, P ; 08 O S

KAY,

478

HENLE'Y RACES

Kelly, G. H., 04 G ; 05 G, S ; 06
G, W; 10 G; 11 G, W
Kelly, N. E., 02 T
Kemble, A., 66 P
Kemm, A. H., 12 T
Kemp, K. Mel., 05 L, T
Kempe, J. A., 66 G, L, S, V
Kempe, J. E., 09 W
Kempson, C. J., 08 F, PF; 09
L, T
Kempson, E., 79 PS; 80 PS
Kempson, E. H., 83 L, V ; 84 L
Kempson, J. H., 85 L ; 86 L ;
87 L ; 88L
Kendall, E. C., 83 G ; 84 £>
Kendall, N., 91 L, T
Kendall, W. A., 14 T
Kennard, A. C. H., 90 G
Kennedy, —, 42 G
Kennedy, Lord A., 72 L
Kennedy, E. S., 44 D
Kennedy, E. T., 70 G, L
Kennedy, G. E. B., 86 G ; 87 P , D ;
88 G, W ; 89 G, W ; 90 D ;
91 G, W ; 93 D
Kennedy, G. R., 69 T ; 70 T
Kennedy, MacKenzie-, See Mackenzie-Kennedy
Kennett, Barrington-. See Barrington-Kennett
Kennett, E . J. B. M., 12 W
Kennett, V. A. B., 10 L, V
Kensington, C , 05 T
Kent, A. F . S., 82 PS
Kent, A. H. E., 02 G ; 04 S ; 06 G ;
12 G ; 13 G
Kent, C , 03 G
Kent, C. W., 88 S, V; 89 G; 90
G, S, V; 91 G, 5 ; 92 G, S, ; 93
G, S ; 94 G, S ; 95 G, S
Kenyon, E. A., 79 L
Kenyon, G., 02 L
Keown-Boyd, A. W., 04 T;
06
F, W ; 07 L, T
Kerby, C. C , 02 L ; 03 Z. ; 04 L
<
Kern, E. E., 13 L
Kernan, J. G., 77 L, V
Kerr, Gordon, 01 T
Kerr, Graham, o i l

Kerr, G. C , 91 L ; 92 G, L ; 93
G, L, V
Kerr, J., 83 T ; 84 T ; 86 G ; 87 S
Kerr, W. B., 05 G, T ; 06 L, T ;
08 G, T
Kerrison, R. O., 91 L ; 92 £ , 5, V ;
93 G, V, P
Kershaw, J. F., 94 V, W ; 96 L
Kershaw, P. S., 96 L ; 97 L ; 98
G, L
Kertland, D. E., 08 OE
Keuth, C , 10 T
Kidner, T. C , 14 T
Kidson, J. H., 79 L
Kieser, J. F., 81 L, V
Killen, E. O. B., 14 T
Killer, E., 08 OS
Kilpin, T. B., 14 L
Kilt, M. J., 11 G, S
Kimber, W. D., 91 T
Kindersley, C. E., 11 T
Kindersley, J. M., 11 W
Kindersley, R. F., 08 L, T
Kindersley, R. S., 80 L;
81 G ;
82 G; 83 G
King, A. J., 81 PS
King, E. F . H., 13 T; 14 T, P
King, H. B., 14 T
King, H. H., 01 T, W
King, I. F . O., 14 T
King, L. N. F . I., 07 W (R.E. v.
P.^4.)
King, L. R. 06 G
King, Meade-. See Meade-King
King, W., 47 G ; 53 G
King, W. G„ 75 L ; 76 L
Kingdom, J. P., 01 L ; 02 L, V
Kingham, B. V., n T
Kinglake, R. A., 61 L ; 62 L ; 63
G, L, S, F ; 64 P ; 65 G, Z., 5,
F , P ; 66 G, P ; 67 S
King-Pierce, W. G., 98 L, T
Kingston, G. M., 79 L
Kingstone, H. G., 99 G
Kinlock, F , 01 T
Kinnear, W. D., 10 D ; 1 1 D ; 12 D
Kinnison, C. H., 12 T; 13 T
Kippen, W. J., 86 W
Kirby, A. G., 04 L ; 05 L ; 06 G ;

INDEX OF i )MPETITORS
07 S ; 09 G ; 10 G, S ; 11 G, S ;
12 G
Kirby, A. O., 64 G, L ; 67 G, PF
Kirby, H. R., 02 L
Kirby, W., 82 PS
Kirby, W. H., 92 L, T
Kirchknopf, F., 08 OE
Kirkham, T. A., 88 L, V, W; 90
F, W ; 95 T, W ; 96 T, JF ;
97 T, W
Kirkley, W., 81 P S
Kirkpatrick, J. S., 81 TC ; 83 TC ;
84 W
Kitch, O. V., 77 W
Kitchin, A. E., 07 L, T ; 09 L, F ;
10I
Kitching, H. E., 06 W ; 07 L ;
08 0 £
Klaus, L., 03 S, P
Klein, R., 97 T ; 99 G
Klekner, A., 08 OE
Knaggs, R. L., 80 L
Knight, A. T., 11 T ; 12 T ; 13 T ;
14 T
Knight, H., 68 T
Knight, J., 75 T
Knight, J. E. H., 08 T
Knight, J. W., 96 L ; 98 T ; 99
T ; 00 G, 5 ; 02 P ; 03 G, S ; 04
G,S
Knight, M. G., 67 G, W
Knight, R. H., 47 L
Knight, S. M., 03 T ; 06 W
Knight, W. F., 74 T; 75 T
Knollys, C. C , 72 D ; 73 5, P , D
Knowles, R. S., 09 L ; 10 L
Knowling, R. J., 73 G, L, F
Knox, A. H., 85 P
Knox, J. H., 08 L, T ; 09 L, T
Knudsen, A., 08 OE
Koch, W. E., 76 G, S
Koe, R. P., 62 G. S
Koek, Q. A., 88 G
Kolb, G., 86 S
Korner, J., 99 S
Kowalski, S., 09 G
Kreger, H., 14 G
Krohg, T., 08 OE
Kusik, H. M., 12 D; 13 D

479

Kuttner, E., 03 S
Kyle, W. B., 71 G, L, S, V, W
Kyrke, R. A., 80 TC

LABAT,

R.

H.,

76 G,

D;

78

S;

79 P ; 80 P ; 81 G, W; 83 5
Laborde, H. W., 44 G
Lack, L. R., 59 W ; 60 W ; 62 G
Lacy, F. P., 11 T, TF
Laidlaw, H. A. L., 07 T
Lailey, J., 56 TC
Laing, C. M., n f ;
12 T, W ;
13 T, W; 14 T
Laing, P. H., 72 L
Lake, E. A. W., 12 T
Lamb, A. E., 07 T
Lamb, G. S., 83 TC
Lamb, J., 45 L
Lambart, Hon. H. E. S., 99 V
Lambe, Sir A., 64 L
Lambe, D., 42 G
Lambe, G., 69 W
Lambe, H., 69 W
Lambe, J., 40 G ; 42 G
Lambe, R., 69 W
Lambert, E., 78 L ; 82 G
Lambert, E. T., 66 G, L
Lambert, G. W., 09 L ; 10 L
Lambert, H „ 81 P
Lambert, H . E. F., 42 G ; 43 G ;
44 S
Lambert, J. C , 71 L
Lambert, T. W., 85 V ; 86 L
Laming, H., 75 T ; 76 T
Lamond, C., 02 T
Lancaster, W. D., 05 T;
06 T;
07 G, W
Landale, A., 99 T;
00 L, W;
01 T, W
Landale, C , 00 L ; 01 T, W ;
02 T, W
Landale, P., 86 G ; 87 G, 5 ; 88
G, S, P; 89 G, 5 ; 90 G, 5 ;
91 G, S
Landale, R. H., 88 T
Landale, W., 90 G, L ; gi L, S, V
Lane, A. P., 90 L
Lane, C. G., 59 G

48o

Lane, E., 58 L ; 59 G, L
Lane, G., 48 TC
Lane, J. R., 47 V
Lane, L. H., 80 P , S
Lang, E. A., 95 T
Lang, P. L., 80 G
Langdale, E. G., 05 L, T
Langford, J., 96 G
Langham, C. R., 11 T;

HENLE

12

T;

Langriste, J. du P., 03 L, T
Langton, H. B., 03 T ; 07 X
Langton, L. P., 08 T ; 09 T ; 12 T ;
13 ^
Lannoo, J., 14 T
Lanwers, J., 05 G
Lapage, R. H., 11 T
Larcom, C , 70 T
Large, P. M., 96 T
Large, R., 95 T ; 96 T ; o o T
Lark, F. B., 78 T
Lark, F . R., 07 T ; 0 9 ^
Lark, H. B., 07 T ; 08 T ; 09 PF
Lark, K. B., 09 W
Lark, P. F., 07 T ; 08 7\ W ; 09 W
Lascelles, E., 57 L ; 58 V
Lasham, H., 47 DS
Laskey, F. S., 10 T ; 1 1 T ; 12 T ;
13 T ; 14 G, W
Latham, H., 72 L
Lathbury, G., 68 P
Laurie, R. H., 83 T ; 84 T
Law, A. F., 73 L, T
Law, G., 63 L
Law, J. P., 63 L ; 67 G
Lawe, J. D., 82 L
Lawes, C. B., 61 L ; 62 L ; 63 G, D ;
65 G, L, D
Lawes, W. H. B., 80 T C ; 81
W, TC; 82 T, PF
Lawless, A., 84 T ; 85 T ; 87 G,W
Lawless, P. H., 13 T; 14 G
Lawrence, B . L., 10 I ; 12 T
Lawson, R. G., 11 T
Lawson-Walton, A., 14 L
Lawton, C. H., 70 P , D ; 72 D ;
73 D
Layton, J., 40 G ; 41 G
Lazarus, E. L., 13 T

RACES
Lazarus, K. M., 13 T
Lea, W., 39 G
Leach, G. K., 04 V, W
Leadbetter, J. G. G., 11 V, W;
12 V; 13 L, V
Leader, F . D., 74 W; 75 G; 76
G, 5 ; 8 0 S , P ; 81 P ; 83 G ;
84 G, S ; 85 G
Leader, F . H. M., 71 G; 73 T;
74 W\ 75G,W;
76 G, 5
Leahy, M. P., 02 T; 03 L, P
Leakey, R. A., 07 L, T ; 09 T
Leamon, A. M., 93 T
Lean, F., 13 W; 14. T
Leather, A. T., 1 1 L
Le Blanc Smith, C. R., 08 G, L ;
11 S, F ; 09 L ; 10 G, P ; 12 S ;
14 P , D
Le Blanc Smith, M., 14 L
Le Blanc Smith, S., 65 G, 5 ; 66 G ;
67 G, S ; 68 G, 5 ; 72 G, S ;
74 G, 5 ; 75 G, S ; 76 G, S, P ;
77 G, S, P; 78 G, S
Le Breton, E. P., 09 T
Lechlein, R., 77 T
Leckey, R. J., 97 T
Lecky, H . C , 01 W
Lecky-Browne, C. W., 69 L ; 70
L, T; 71 L, T ; 72 G, L ; 73
£ , V ; 74 G
Le Cocq, J. M„ 03 G
Lee, —, 42 G
Lee, A. L., 06 L, T
Lee, A. S., 91 L
Lee, E., 89 L ; 90 L
Lee, E. A., 79 L
Lee, E. M., 07 V
Lee, G., 78 D
Lee, G. H., 63 G
Lee, G. W., 78 D
Lee, H. E., 40 G
Lee, N., 86 L
Lee, T. J., 48 L
Leech, C , 42 DF
Leggatt, Fullbrook-. See FullbrookLeggatt
Legge, H., 90 G; 91 G, W;
93
L, W
Legge, Hon. H. C , 71 G, L

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Leggett, M. C. M., 04 T; 05 T
Lehmann, R. C , 77 V ; 78 L ; 79
5, 7 ; 80 G, W; 81 G, J F ; 81
G, W\ 85 P; 88 W
Leicester, C. B. W., 14 L
Leigh-Pemberton, E., 43. G
Leight, G. H., 12 L
Lein, A., 81 P , £>; 82 D ; 83 D
Leith, W. A., 90 G
Lempri£re, C., 42 G; 43 G
Lennox, Gordon-. S#£ Gordon-Lennox
Lenz, O., 12 X
Leonard, A. A., 73 L, T
Leonard, M. P. G., 09 X ; 12 X
Lesley, R., 69 S, X ; 70 5 ; 71 L ;
72 L, F
Leslie, J. F., 00 T
Lethbridge, C., 65 L
Lethbridge, M. H. B., 08 X
Levien, F., 56 S, W
Levitzky, K., 08 OS
Lewin, F. H., 98 L, X
Lewis, A. G. P., 66 G, L ; 67 G, L ,
68 G, X ; 69 G, 7 ; 70 G, F, JF ;
71 G, 5, P
Lewis, C. J., 06 T, PF
Lewis, F. B., 86 G, W; 87 T
Lewis, G. B., 44 S ; 45 S
Lewis, H. M., 9 0 L , T
Lewis, J., 81 S
Lewis, J. E. A., 84 L ; 86 T
Lewis, J. W., 96 L
Lewis, J. W., 03 T
Lewis, P. J., 07 T, V
Lewis, T. G., 9 0 L ; 91 V, W ; 92
L,S,V;
93 G, V, P
Lewis, T. W., 76 L
Lewis, W. A., 08 OE
Lickley, M. J., 93 T
Liddell, E. H., 63 L
Liddiatt, E., 79 T ; 80 T ; 81 T ;
82 T; 83 T, W
Liddiatt, H., 82 T
Liddle, W., 82 D ; 83 G, W, D;
84 T, W; 85 G, D
Liebert, W. B., 03 T; 07 T ; 08 G
Lilly, G. A., 10 T
Lindsay, D. C. M., 12 T

31

48.1

Lines, A., 61 TF
.A
Lines, A., 97 T
a
Link, F. R., 11 T
Linton, H., 05 L
Lippens, A.j 01 G
Lipscombe, W. H., 66 5, V; 67
S, V ; 68 G, L, S, F ; 69 V
Lister, J. G., 08 T
Lister, J. J., 78 V; 7g L, S, V
Lister, W. T., 88 L, W ; 89 L, T ,
Little, A. J., 71 G
;
Little, A. S„ 94 G; 9 5 ^ , S'\
97 G, S
Little, F . " C , 71 G; 72 T
Little, N. E., 10 L
Littleboy, C. N., 14 T
Littledale, J. B., 55 5, W;
56
G, L, V, W
Littlejohn, C. W. B., 1 0 L ; ; I I G';
12 G, S ; 13 G, S
Littlewood, W. F., 92 T
Livingston, P. C , 13 G ; 14 G
Llewellin, J. J., 14 L
Llewellyn, A., 89 L ; 90 L
Llewellyn, M. T., 95 T ; 96 T
Lloyd, A. O., 53 V ; 58 G ;. 59 TF ;
61 G, 5
Lloyd, A. S., 08 T ; 09 L, F ; 10 L
Lloyd, C. B. E., 12 L
Lloyd, C. F., 88 G, W ; 89 G
Lloyd, E. A., 09 T
Lloyd, E. E., 97 5
Lloyd, G. A., 97 L ; 98 L ; 99 G ;
00 G

Lloyd, G. B., 06 T ; 07 L, F ; 08 Z,
Lloyd, G. F., 88 T
Lloyd, L. S., 09 S ; 11 S, V ; 12 S
Lloyd, M. A., 08 G, L ; 09 L
Lloyd, R. L., 58 G ; 59 G
Lloyd, R. LI., 14 T
Lloyd, T. B., 45 L
Lloyd, U. E., 07 L ; 08 L
Lloyd, W. B., 45 L
Lloyd, W. R., 86 L
Loader, F., 60 TC
Lockhart, W. S., 45 G
Lockhart-Ross, R. R. H., 83 T
Lockwood, R. C., 05 G
Lodge, S., 50 L

482

HENLEY RACES

Logan, A., 70 T
Logan, B , 85 L ; 86 L ; 87 L
Logan, Bruce, 06 T;
08 G, S;
09 G, S ; 10 G, S ; 11 S, P ;
12 S, P ; 13 G ; 14 G, S
Logan, D. E,, 13 L ; 14 L
Logan, M. H., 97 T
Loke, C. F., 97 T
Lomax, H. J., 71 L
Long, A., 84 P S
Long, A. de L., 67 P ; 68 G, S ;
69 G, 5, P , D ; 70 5, I ) ; 71
5, P , P>; 72 G, S, X, P ; 73
G, 5, P ; 74 G,S,P)
75 G, 5, P ;
77 G, S, P
Long, A. de L., 00 L ; 01 G, F ;
02 G, 5 ; 05 P
Long, F. W., 84 T;
85 P, PF;
;
86 W; 87 P, PF; 89 T
Long, G., 44 TC; 45 D P , TC
Long, G. H., 4 2 / ) F ;
44 DF;
45 5, D P
Long, S., 42 D P ; 44 DF ; 45 DF
Long, W. B., 11 P ; 12 P ; 13 T;
14 P
Long, W. W., 42 DF;
44 DF ;
45 5, . S i 7
Longacre, J. M., 96 G
Longland, A. C , 07 L ; 10 T
Longmore, W. S., 51 G, S
Longridge, C , 66 L, W ; 67 L ;
68 L, T
Longridge, J., 68 L, T ; 69 5 ; 70 S
Longridge, W. H., 62 L ; 65 L
Longuet-Higgins, H. H. L., 06 L, T
Longuet-Higgins, J. E., 07 T
Lonsdale, A. P., 55 L, V ; 57 G, P ;
58 G, P, P
Lonsdale, Hey wood-. See HeywoodLonsdale
Lonsdale, J. G., 39 G ; 42 G ; 43 G
Looker, B. W„ 81 T ; 82 T ; 83 T ;
84 T, W ; 85 G, S ; 86 G, S ;
87 G, S ; 88 G, S ; 89 G, S, P ;
90 G, S ; 91 G, S
Lord, E. W., 90 G, P ; 91 L, S, F
Lotsy, P . J., 03 S
Lott, H. H., 05 G
Loudin, T. R., 06 G

Louis, C. A , 95 G
Love, G., 93 G
Love, N., 93 G
Love, S., 93 G, S
Lovegrove, E., 78 TC; 79 TC
Lovegrove, W. E., 83 TC
Lovejoy, A., 96 T
Lovejoy, H. G., 80 TC ; 81 W, TC ;
82 T, W; 83 T, W ; 84 W
Lovell, H., 12 W
Lovesey, C. W., 42 G; 43 G
Low, F., 71 T
Lowe, A. J., 70 W
Lowe, C. A. H., 13 T
Lowe, F . S., 9 2 T ; 95 G,
W;
96 G, W ; 97 G, PF ; 98 G, S, P ;
99 G ; 00 G, S ; 01 S ; 02 G ; 03
G, S
Lowe, J. F., 83 G; 84 G
Lowe, W., 01 T
Lowndes, J., 78 F, D ; yg L, D ;
80 D ; 81 G, S, D ; 82 S, P , D
83 G, S, D ; 84 G, S, P , D
Lowndes, R., 43 G
Lowndes, W., 79 L
Lowry, R. W., 39 G
L o x l e y , H . C . , 7 5 L ; 7 7 L ; 81 G, W
Loxton, C. E. H., 12 L
Loyd, E. F . F., 0 9 L
Lubbock, G., 93 L ; 94 L, T ; 95 F
Lucas, C , 64 TC ; 71 TC
Lucas, C. B., 73 L
Lucas, G. W., 1 2 T ; 13 L
Lucas, H., 72 TC
Lucas, H. A., 07 T; 0 9 T
Lucas, R., 0 9 D ; 1 0 D
Lucas, W. R., 06 T
Lucas, W. T., 68 L, T
Lucey, A. E., 92 T
Luckie, H. F., 83 PS
Ludlow, R. D., 00 T, W; 01 P
Ludlow-Bruges, R. H., 63 L
Luke, C. C , 93 T
Lulofs, C., 97 G, S
Lumb, H., 08 L, T;
09 L,
T;
10 G, W; 11 G, S ; 13 G, W;
14 G, PF
Lund, C. C , 14 G
Lush, R. W., 12 W ; 13 L, V ; 14 L

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Lutt, H. E. W„ 08 T ; 09 G
Luttrell, A. F., 77 G
Lutyens, F. M., 81 V, W\ 83 G
Lydall, F., 95 L, T
Lyle, J., 59 £ , W; 60 G, L
Lynch-Blosse, H. R., 08 L, T
Lyne, E., 70 TC ; 71 XC
Lyne, W. R., 82 f ; 83 T ; 84 T ;
85 T ; 86 T
Lyon, A., 74 W
Lyon, E. H., 81 G
Lyon, T. H., 91 L
Lyster, A. St. G., 10 W
Lyte, Maxwell-. See Maxwell-Lyte
MABERLY, S. E., 39 G ; 40 G ; 41 S;

42 G, 5 ; 43 G, S
Macartney, H. B. G., 96 G
Macculloch, S. H., 13 L
Macdie, — 41 G
Macdonald, A. D., 93 L
Macdonald, D. R., 83 T
Macdonald, E. W., 94 L ; 95 L ;
96 L
Macdonald, J. B., 98 L : 99 L
Macdonald, N. M., 89 L ; 90 L
Macdonald, S. H., 13 T
Macdonnell, H. W., 10 L
Macdonnell, J. M., 08 L
Macdonnell, J. R., 14 L
Macfadyen, W. A., 14 L, V
Maclver, A. S., 13 L ; 14 L
Maclver, R. S., 12 W
Mackay, N. F., 71 G, W; 72 W
Mackenzie, A. G., 40 G
Mackenzie, D. R., 99 G; 02 G ; 06 G
Mackenzie, W. D., 61 DP
Mackenzie-Kennedy, H. C. D. C ,
10 T; 11 T
Mackey, A. J., 65 G, L, W
Mackie, J., 41 G
Mackie, T., 0 4 ^
Mackinnon, D., 07 V, W ; 08 5, V,
OF; 09 G, 5 ; 10 G ; 11 G, P
Mackinnon, W. H., 95 G ; 97 G, 5
Mackintosh, ^E. W., 40 G ; 41 G, S
Macklin, A, S. R., 09 T
Mackworth, J. D., 09 L, T
Maclachlan, A. C.; 88 G

483

Maclagan, G S., 99 G ; 00 G ; 01
G ; 02 G ; 03 G ; 04 G ; 05 G ;
07 G ; 08 OE
MacLaughlin, F. P., 71 G, L, W
Maclean, E. W., 07 L, T
Maclean, L., 76 T ; 77 T ; 82 T ;
83 T\ 85 T; 87W
MacMichael, H. A., 04 V, W
MacMichael, W. F., 68 G
MacMullen, A., 92 L, T
Macnab, J. T., 00 L
Macnaghten, E., 51 L,V,D;
52 D ;
53 G, L, S ; 54 G, / .
Macnaghten, F. F., 88 G, W
Macnaghten, M. M., 89 S, V
Macnamara, H. C , 11 T
Maconochie, R / H . , 05 L
Macqueen, E. J., 92 T;
95 W;
98 T
Macqueen, J. W., 84 T
Macrory, E. A., 81 G
Madden, J. G., 12 P
Maddison-Greene, C. A., 99 L, T
Madigan, C , 14 V, W
Maes, J., 14 T
Mahatfy, A. W., 91 7 ; 92 T, W ;
93 G, S
Mahon, E. W., 90 L
Mahon, Viscount, 0 0 F ; 0 4 D
Mahony, R. J., 48 L
Mair, J., 65 L ; 66 L ; 67 L ;
68 D; 69 S, X;
70 S ; 71 P ;
72 S ; 74 S, P
Maitland, G. McD.., 99 T; 00 G,
7, P ; 01 G
Maitland, J. D., 14 T
Maitland, J. E., 10 £
Maitland, W. W., 86 T
Majolier, E., 06 L ; 07 L
Makgill, A., 62 G, L; 64 G
Malafosse, J., 12 T
Malan, E. C , 71 G
Malcolm, J. W., 51 L ; 52 G, 7
Malcolm, T., 86 T
Malcolmson, G. F., 88 L ; 89 L ;
92 L
Malcolmson, J. F., 93 L ; 94 L
Maiden, A. E., 74 G
Maiden, H., 11 T

484

HENLEY RACES

Maiden, H. R., 04 7
Malet, C. D. E., 68 L, 7 ; 71 L
Mallalieu, W., 13 7 ; 14 L
Malleson, G A. K.? 79 L ; 80 L, P , 5

Mallock, J. J., 75 L
Mallock, R. R. M., 07 L
Mallory, G. H. L„ 06 T; 08 L, 7
Maloney, P. J., 77 -D
Malpas, C. C , n T
Malpas, F . E., 70 7
Man, E. K , 84 V, W
Mandlebery, J. H., 06 7
Manifold, J., 09 L, 7 ; 10 G, L
Manley, J. D., 11 T
Mann, G., 43 G ; 44 G ; 45 G, P
Mann, G. L. N., 74 G, L ; 75 G, L
Mann, I. A., 14 7 •
Manning, W. R., 96 7
Manno, M., 06 D
Mansel-Jones, H. R., 54 G, L ; 55 G
Mansell-Moullin, O., 06 G ; 07 G, S ;
08 G ; 1 0 P ; 1 2 D
Mansfield, A., 48 G, L
Mansfield, C. de M„ 91 L
Mapleton, C. W., 80 7
Mapleton, R., 39 7 C
Marais, A. J., 05 L, V ; 06 G, V
Marchand, J., 11 G
Marchand, J. O., 05 G
Marchant, E., 82 PS
Margetson, A. L., 02 7
Marindin, H. C., 55 L, V
Mark, A. P., 86 L
Markham, H., 78 7 ; 79 7
Marks, —, 40 7 C
Marks, -*-, 40 7 C
Marks, C. L., 97 5
Marriott, F. E., 14 V, W
Marriott, H. P., 74 G, L, V; 76
G, V; 77 V
Marriott, R. G., 04 L ; 05 L
Marsden, R. E., 98 7 ; 99 7
Marsden, R. G., 64 L ; 66 G, W7;
67 G, W
Marsh, F., 77 7 C
Marsh, G., 05 7
Marsh, R., 43 7 C , DF; 44 7 C
Marsh, T., 69 7 C ; 70 7 C ; 73 7 C ;
74 7 C ; 77 7 C

Marsh, W., 79 L ; 81 G
Marshall, E. W., 80 L
Marshall, F . E., 68 G
Marshall, R. D., 54 G, L
Marshall, T. H., 52 G ;
53 G;
55 G; 56 L
Marshall, V. A. E., 63 G, 5, F
Martin, E. B., 82 D
Martin, G. T., 95 L, T
Martin, R., 57 G
Martin, R., 77 7
Martin, R. C , 08 L, 7
Martin-Tomson, W. J., 08 L
Martineau, S., 89 T;f 90 7 ; 91 7 ;
92 7
Masefield, W. B., o 5 G, L
Mason, A., 13 7
Mason, C. C , 01 7 ; 02 7 , PF
Mason, F . G„ 74 PF
Mason, H. B., 14 7
Mason, J. K., 02 G
Master, E . T., 98 L> T
Massey, W., 39 G ; 40 G
Matcham, J. E., 79 S ; 80 S
Mather, E. L., 12 7
Matheson, J. M., 13 7
Matheson, T. G., 90 L
Mathews, J. R. T., 01 L
Mathews, J. W., 86 7
Mathie, P . D., 07 7 ; 09 7
Matthew, A. J., 02 7
Matthew, G. W., 93 L, W
Matthews, A. B , 13 7
Matthews, J. L., 68 L, 7
Matthews, J. P., 87 L
Mathews, J. R. T., 03 L ; 04 L
Matthews, M. L. W., 12 L;
13
V/W;
14 L
Matthews, R. M., 98 7
Matthews, R. St. J., 97 ^
Matthews, T., 62 7 C
Maturin, C., 86 L ; 87 F,
W;
88 L, V, W
Maude, J., 68 5 , D ; 69 7 , Xt W
Maude, L. E. J., 12 7
Maudnell, M. D., 99 7
Maudsley, P., 55 S, W; 56 G, L,
V, W
Maugham, C. C., 93 G, L, V

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Maugham, F. H., 87 L, T ; 88 G, S ;
89 G
Maule, W., 46 G,L, P; 47 G, L, D
Maunsell, G. W., 77 L
Maxwell, C. W., 83 TC
Maxwell, G. V., 93 L
Maxwell, P . B., 96 L ; 97 L
Maxwell-Lyte, W., 98 T, W; 99 T,
W; 00 G
May, C. E., 12 W
May, C. F., 71 D ; 72 D
May, J. C , 13 L
May, J. C. F., 63 W; 64 G, 5 ;
65 G, 5, P ; 66 G ; 67 G, S
May, J. H., 11 T
May, N. B., 04 T
Maycock, H. V., 99 T;
00 G ;
04 G; 05 G
Maycock, J., 73 T ; 74 G, S ; 76 T
Mayhew, R. F., 79 P S
Maynard-Taylor, C , 97 T
Mayne, H. B., 02 T ; 03 L, T
McAlpine, H. C., 77 G ; yg G, W
McBain, G. B . S . , 12 T
McBlaine, W., 77 L
McBryde, J., 97 L, T
McCalman, J. A. C , 97 T
McCalmont, H. L. B., 80 L ; 81
G, W
McCleary, W. O., 12 G ; 13 G
McClelland, D. S., 05 T ; 06 T
McCleod, A., 90 G, L
McClintock-Bunbury, J. W., 68
G, L ; 69 G, L ; 70 G, L ; 71
G, 5, 7)
McClintock-Bunbury, T. K., 67
G, L; 68 G, L ; 69 P , £>; 76 G
McClintock-Bunbury, Hon.
W.,
96 L ; 97 L
McConnell, W. E., 11 T
McCuaig, J. C , 11 G
McCulloch, A., oj L, D; 08 D, 0 5 ;
10 D;

12 D

McDonald, J., 73 L
McDonald, R., 62 5
McDonell, G. M., 91 L, W
McDonnell, A. C , 88 L/V
McDonnell, L., 88 L, V
McDougall, S., 97 L,T

485

McDowell, W. S„ 96 D ; 97 D
McEuen, E. S., 84 T
McEwan, A. G., 12 L
McHenry, G., 92 D ; 93 D ; 94 S ;
95 G, 5 ; 97 D ; 98 5
Mclntyre, A. L., 81 PS
Mclvor, I., 70 G, L, V, P;
71
G, L, S, V, P
Mclvor, S., 70 G, L
McKay, G. M., 13 L
McKay, R., 85 S
McKay, W., 44 S ; 45 L
McKenna, R., 86 G ; 87 5, P
McLaren, R., 05 T ; 06 G
McLean, D. H., 80 L; 81 G, L;
82 L ; 83 G; 84 G ; 85 V, P ;
86 G, P ; 8y G, P ; 88 G, P
McLean, H., 82 L ; 83 L ; 84 L ;
85 F, P ; 86 G, P ; 87 G, P
McLellan, F. R. H., 01 L, T
McLeod, A., 44 D
McNab, J. A., 94 T
McNair, A. J., 07 L, T ; 08 G, L
McNeight, A. A., o o T ;
oil;
02 T ; 03 L, T
McVilly, C , 12 D; 13 D
Mead, P. C , 91 L ; 92 L
Meade-King, W. O., 52 G, L, S ;
53 6, L, S
Means, T„ 12 T
Medd, F. A. G., 04 T, W
Mees, I. R., 14 L
Meier, E. S., 13 G
Meiggs, J. C , 90 G, L
Meixner, A., 80 G
Melland, F. H., 98 L, T
Mellor, J. F. S., 99 T ; 00 G
Mellor, W. P., 84 L
Mence, H. W., 84 PS ;
Menzies, F. N., 4Q G -r 41 G; 4 3 G
Menzies, R., 40 G; 41 G; 43 G
Menzies, W., 81 T
Mercer, G. H., 11 T
Mercer, V. H., 99 W; 00 G, 5 ;
01 G, S ; 02 G ; 03 G, S
Meredith, A. E., 05 L
Meredith, H. X. D., 13 L
Merewether, E. C , 40 G
Merriman, W. H., 46 L

486

HENLEY RACES

Messer, A. E., 88 G, S
Messer, C. Mel, 96 L, T ; 97 L, T
Messer, J., 90 T
Messiter, G. M., 39 G
Messom, F., 09 T ; 10 T ; 11 T
Messom, H., o i l ; 03 T ; 04 G ;
05 G; 06 G, JF ; 07 G, W;
09 G, W; 12 G,W', 13 G
Metais, G., 12 T
Metaxa, G., 08 T
Metcalfe, B. H., 63 G
Metcalfe, C. H. F., 09 T ; 10 W
Methold, H. T., 90 G ; 91 V, W
Methuen, A. P., 04 T ; 06 T
Meux, H. B., 75 L
Meyer, H. H., 14 G
Meyer, H. J., 86 T
Meynell,* G., 39 G ; 43 G ; 44 S
Meynell, G. F., 64 G, W ; 65 G, PF ;
66 G, JF
Meynell, J. J., 64 L
Meyrick, A. E., 03 L, T
Meyrick, F. G, 80 L ; 82 L, V ;
83 Z,, F ; 84 G
Meysey-Thompson, H., 04 T
McGildowney, G. M., 41 G
Michell, A. T., 73 L, T ; 74 D
Michell, E. B., 64 D ; 65 D ; 66 D
Michell, K. H., 97 L
Michell, T. H., 49 G, L, P
Michelli, P. F. M., 09 T
Mickley, C , 62 TC
Middendorf, H. S , 14 G
Middendorf, J. W., 14 G
Middleditch, B., 92 T
Middleton, A. L., 12 L ; 13 V, W
Middleton, B, B., 83 G
Middleton, H. B., 61 F ; 63 G;
65 G, W; 66 G, TF
Miadleton, H. D., o i l ; ; o 2 G, L
Middleton, N., 95 F ; 97 F ; 98 G
Middleton, R. F., 09 G
Middleton, S. A., 12 G
Midgley, W, H., 46 L
Milburn, B., 10 G, L ; 1 1 T
Milburn, D , 02 G
Mildren, W. F., 97 ?•; 9§ T
Miles, A. R. W„ 08 L, T
Miles, E., 99 T

Miles, H. S., 72 L
Miles, W. H., 08 G, L ; 09 L
Milford, R., 63 TC
Miller, G. R. M., 13 L
Millard, A. C , 86 T ; 88 L, T
Millen, E. C , 80 T
Miller, A. W., 92 T
Miller, Christie-.
See ChristieMiller
Miller, C M . , 88 L
Miller, D. O. d'E., ; 12 T ,
Miller, E. A., 76 L
Miller, F., 00 D
Miller, T. B„ 95 L, T
Milligan, W., 11 L ; 12 T
Millington-Drake, J. H. E. V.,
05 L ; 06 L ; 07 L ; 08 GL ;
09 PD ; 1.0 G
Millmaker, L. C. F., 09 T ; 1 0 T
Mills, G., 79 L
Mills, H. F., 07 W
Mills, J. F., 78 L
Millwood, A., 72 JF
Milman, A., 47 5, F ; 48 S, F
Milman, W. H., 45 G, S, P; 46
G, 5, P ; 4 7 5 , F ; 48 G, L, 5,
F, P
Milner, H. O., 90 T ; 92 T
Milner, J., 45 L
Milner, J. A., 90 T
Milward, H. A. T., 09 W
Milward, W., 80 TC
Minster, —, 68 P
I Minthe, M., 10 S
Mirehouse, R. W. B., 67 G, L ;
69 G, F ; 70 G, S, F
Miroy, P. M., 09 T ; 10 T ; 1 1 T ;
12 T ; 13 T
Misick, J. M., 09 T
Mitchell, E. J . D . , 84 L
Mitchell, R. W„ 84 L
Mitchell-Thomson, W., 98 G, L
Mitchison, A., 13 T
Mitchison, R. S., 71 L; 72 L, V
Mitchison, S., 08 D
Moat, W., 91 T
Mogford, T. B., 10 T
Mohr, J., 95 T
I Moir, R., 13 W

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Molesworth, A. H., 74 L
Moller, A., 99 5
Molloy, R. A., 73 W
Molmans, U., 05 G ; 06 G, P ; 07 G ;
09 G; 11 G
Molson, J. E., 87 T
Moltzer, J. G., 97 G, S
Momber, E. M. F., 09 T, W; 12 W7
Monck, R. C. S. M., 76 L
Money-Coutts, H . B., 94 L;
98
G, S, 7 ; 99 5, 7
Monier-Williams, B. T., 05 T
Monier-Williams, E. G., 02 G, L ;
03 V
Monier-Williams, R. T., 05 L;
07 L ; 11 W
Monk, H. F., 13 T
Monk, J. M., 09 L, T
Monkhouse, E. W., 8.7 L
Monkhouse, J., 42 D, F
Monkhouse, T. R., 45 S, DF
Monniot, M., 12 T
Monro, E. W., 65 L
Monro, R. H., 64 L ; 67 G
Monroe, H. G., 96 L, T
Monson, C. S., 04 V, W<;- 06 T
Montagu, Scott-.
See ScottMontagu
Montague, J., 47 G ; 48 G
Monteath, J. G., 13 T
Monteith, H. H., 05 L, T
Monteuuis, E., 66 W ; 68 T ; 70 T
Moon, E. G., 46 D ; 47 G, D
Moon, R. W., 93 T
Moore, A., 83 P S
Moore, A. W., 00 L, T
Moore, B., 49 DS
Moore, C. W., 81 G; 82 G ; 86 G ;
875
Moore, E. S., 04 L
Moore, H. S., 71 G, L, V
Moore, J., 70 TC
Moore, N., 09 L, T
Moore, P. H., 51 L ; 53 G
Moore, R. E., 86 T
Moore, W. N., 81 G
Moray-Brown, O., 00 T
Morgan, D. P., 14 G
Morgan, F. J., 39 TC; 46 S, TC

487

Morgan, H., 43 G ; 44 G, D
Morgan, P., 68 TC
Morgan, T. V., 88 L
Morgan, W. A., 7 4 ^ W; 75 T;
76 T, W
Morgan, W. A., 91 T ; 92 G ; 93 T
Morimont, M„ 08 OE
Morin, A. H., 90 T
Morland, A. B., 91 L, T
Morland, J. T., 5 8 G, V\ W; 59
G,L,W;
60 G, L, 5, V
Morley, E. C , 64 G
Morley, V., 08 T
Morphy, O., 85 S
Morrell, G. H., 66 DP; 67 P
Morrell, J. H., o i l ; 03 £
Morrice, L. E., 79 L
Morrice, W., 70 L, T ; 71 L, T
Morris, C. A. S,, 14'L.
Morris, F. H., 02 f
Morris, H., 08 T
Morris, H. W., 04 T
Morrison, C. H. B., 94 L
Morrison, G., 58 L ; 59 G, L
Morrison, J., 71 5
Morrison, J. A., 91 L ; 92 L ; 93
L, V; 94 G, S, V
Morrison, R. J. A., 93 T
Morrison, W., 55 L, V
Morrison, W. R., 91 L, T
Morse, A. H., 11 T
Morse, C. G. H., 07 L, T ; 08 G, L ;
09 G, r
Mort, E. L., 12 L
Mort, L. J., 61 L
Morten, V., 92 T
Morton, C. J., 08 G, L
Morton, C. J. F., 79 TC
Morton, J. A., 04 G
Morton, J. B., 12 L
Moseley, W. H., 55 L, V
Moses, Watts-. See Watts-Moses
Moss, C. I., 09 r
Moss, Edwards-.
See EdwardsMoss
Moss, G., 84 PS
Mosse, P. G., 13 T
Mossop, J. H., 64 L ; 65 G, L
Mossop, M. W., 88 T, W; 89 T;

488

HENLE

90 G, S ; 91 G; 92 G, S ; 93
G
Mott, F. S., 98 T
Mounet, F. C , 61 W
Moul, E., 77 L
Mounsey, G. F., 02 L
Mounsey, R. J., 04 T
Mountain, J. G., 40 G
Mountmorres, Lord, 90 L;
91
£, T ; 92 T ; 93 G
Mowbray, C. C , 62 G ; 63 G ;
64 G, 5 ; 65 G, S ; 66 IF
Mowbray, J. L., 94 L
Mowll, E. W., o i l
Moxey, J. L:, 09 T
Moxon, J. H. H., 67 G; 68 W ;
74-D; 76 P :
Moyles, Cave-. See Cave-Moyles
Muir, Campbell-.
See CampbellMuir
Muir, C. R. P., 96 W
Muir, J. M., 86 L
Muirhead, L. P., 68 P , D
Muirhead, M., 96 L ; 97 L ; 99
L,
T,V;oiW
Mulder, G., 95 T
MulhoUand, A. J., 73 G, L; 74
G, L ; 7 5 ^
MulhoUand, A. 1 W., 70 G, L ; 73
G, L
"'
Mullens, K. H., 77 T
Mullock, R. W., 96 L, T
Mumford, R. P. A., 91 L, T
Mumford, W. W., 04 T
Munday, E., 10 W \ 11 T
Mundey, H. R., 1 0 D ; n V, W
Munro, A. R. B., 92 V, W
Munro, C. F., 84 T
Munro, L., 99 T ; 00 T
Munro, L. C , 08 t
Munster, H., 43 G ; 45 G, L );y'
Muntz, (*.'£f., 95 S; 99 G
Muntz, R. G., 95 5 ; 99 G, S
Murdoch, G. F., 45 L ; 47 G
Mure, G. R. G., 12 T ; 13 F
Murphey, W. E. G., 12 G
Murphy, H. L., 00 T
Murray, C M . , 99 L, T ; 00 T, PK ;
« 01 T ; 02 G, PF

RACES
Murray, G. R., 83 L
Murray, H. W., 77 L
Murray, R. H., 14 T
Murray, R. L„ 14 T
Murray, Scott-. See Scott-Murray
Murray, W., 70 G, L, D
Murrell, B. W., 07 T
Musgrave, J. T., 87 T ; 89 W ;
92 T
Musgrave, W. A. B., 81 W; 85
G, W;
86 T, W; Sg G, W;
9i T
Mussen, A. A., 04 W
Musson, E. B., 07 T
Muttlebury, S. D., 84 L ; 85 L ;
86 5, P ; 87 5, P , D ; 88 G, P ;
89 G, S, F , P ; 9 o 5 , P ; 91
G, P ; 92 G, 5, P ; 93 <> S ;
^
94 G, 5 ; 95 G, 5 , P
Myles, D., 13 T
Myles, J., 73 L ; 75 L
Mys, G., 08 OE
N A D E A U , J., 78 S

Nadeau, W., 78 S
Nadin, H . T., 68 P
Nadin, T., 99 L, T, V; 02 W;
04 P
Nalder, L. F., 09 L, T ; i o T
Nance, R. C., 77 T
Napier, H. A. M., 10 L
Napier, I. P . R., 12 L ;
13 L;
14 Z,
Napier, J. W. L., 14 T
Nash, C. R., 93 L
Nash, E., 62 W
Nash, P. A. M., 93 L
Nathan, A. V., 61 L
Naylor, A. T . A . , i o T ; 11 T
Naylor, R. E., 70 G, L
Naylor, T. H., 09L;
11W
Naylor, W. B . T., 14 L
Neale, C. R., 98 T
Neame, S., 76 T ; 77 T
Neave, R. E., 63 G, L ; 64 G, L
Needham, Hon. H. C , 61 L ; 62 L
Needham, J. W., 77 T
Negus, R. E., 10 T
Neighbour, A., 62 TG

INDEX OF ( )MPETITORS
Neighbour, W., 62 TC
Neill, R. G., 92 T, V
Nelson, C. M., 87 L
Nelson, L., 07 L, T
Nelson, R. H., 99 G, L;
00L;
01 S; 03 G, S; 04 G, S ; 05
G, 5, P
Nesbitt, G. J., 76 G ; 77 T ; 78 T
Nesham, C. F., 94 T ; 95 T
Nettlefold, E., 77 L
Neufoille, G. de, 80 G
Nevile, S. O., 00 T
Nevinson, C , 39 G
Newbery, A. F., 98 T; 02 T ;
Newbery, B. J., 05 T
Newbery, P. H., 07 W
Newbolt, M. R., 95 L, T
Newcome, C , 55 L
Newman, E. C., 14 T
Newman, E. D., 08 G
Newman, W. P., 1 4 P
Newman, W. P. M., 07 L, T; 08
V, W ; 09 L, T
Newsom, A. J., 83 L, V ; 84 L, V
Newton, C. S., 64 L ; 65 G, L ;
66 G, W ; 67 G, W; 68 G, L
Newton, J. N., 44 DF
Niblett, J., 62 W
Niblett, R., 62 W
Nichol, R. W., 14 T
Nicholas, C , 94 T
Nicholas, G. D., 57 L
Nicholas, W. S., 94 T ; 95 T ; 96 T
Nicholls, H. F., 75 T
Nicholls, R. M., 04 T
Nichols, C , 98 T, W; 99 T
Nichols, N. C , 01 T
Nichols, W., 70 T C ; 71 TC
Nicholson, A. C., 01 T ; 02 T
Nicholson, A. T., 84 PS
Nicholson, A. W., 75 G ; 76 G
Nicholsotl, £ ? A : , r 4 7 G, L
Nicholson, C. H., 81 PS
Nicholson, J. H„ 79 PS ; 80 PS
Nicholson, M., 08 G ; 09 T
Nicholson, W. D., 10 G
Nicholson, W. N., 40 G
Nickalls, G., 85 L ; 86 L ; 87

489

G, D ; 88 G, D; 89 P , D ; 90
P , £>; 91 G, 5, P ; 92 G, P ; 93
G, 5, D ; 94 P , D ; 95 S, P, D ;
96 G, S, P; 97 G, 5, P ; 05
G, S, P; 06 5 ; 07 S • 08 OS
Nickalls, H. P., 91 T, W; 92 G
Nickalls, V., 88 L ; 89 L ; go L ;
91 G,S,D;
92 P,D; 93 (?,-5,P;'
9sS,P,£>
9 4 P , i ) ; 95 5 ; P ;
Nimmo, A., 78 L ; 79 S, F
Nind, P. H „ 51 L ; 52 G, 5, F, P ;•'
:
53 G, S ; 55 G
Nisbet, H. B., 85 V ; 86 L
Nisbet, H. K., 96 L ; 97X ; 98
G, L ; 99 G
Niven, J. C., 02 P
Nixon, A. L., 07 L, T
Nixon, B. H., 06 G, L
Nixon, W., 51 G
Noble, N. D., n T
Noke, F. H., 97 P ; 98 T,W
Nolan, A. W., 08 T ; 09 G, W
Noon, J., 69 L
Noordhoek-Hegt, F . J., 97 G
Norman, J., 11 D
Norsworthy, G., 61 Vt DP
North, C. F . J., 09 T
North, L. W., 82 L ; 83 L ; 84 L
Northcote, S. H., 39 G
Northcott, W., 87 T
Norton, B., 83 PS; 84 P S
Norton, F. H., 91 T ; 93 T; 94 T
Norton, G. P., 01 T
Norton, J., 54 G, Z,
Nott-Bower, W. G., 10 7, W ; 11
T;

12 T

Nottebohm, W., 77 T; 78 G, TF ;
79 G, I F ; 80 G, PF; 81 G, IF ;
82 G, I F ; 83 G, W \ 85 G, IF s
Nottidge, J., 54 D; 55 P , D ;
56 S, IF, P ; 57 G, 5, P ; 58 G
Novelli, P. C., 76 L
Nowell, T. W., 46 L ; 47 L
Nowell-Usticke, R., 80 G
Noyes, A., 01 I
Nugee, G. T., 11 L
Nugent, A. J. F., 87 L, V
Nugent, R. T., 06 G
Nunn, R., 77 L ; 8$G,W;
86 G, W

490

HENLEY RACES

Openshaw, J., 82 7
Orban, M., 06 G
Orban, R., 08 OE ; 09 G
Orde, R. H. P., 87 L ; 88 L, W
Orford, J. R., 94 G, W
Oriel, G. H., 14 7
Orme, C. C , 61 L ; 62 5, V; 65
OAKLEY, W. J., 96 W
G,Lt W
Oaten, W. S., 1 3 7 ; 14 7
Orme, G. E., 95 ^, W; 96 S, V ;
O'Brien, B., 92 L ; 93 G, V
O'Callaghan, G. C. M„ 41 G
99 S, P
O'CarroU, C , 01 7 ; 02 7 ; 03 7 ;
Ormerod, E. W„ 01 7 ; 02 G, W
04 7 ; 05 7 ; 07 7 ; 08 7
Ormrod, W., 12 7
Occleston, S. V., 86 L ; 87 L ; 88 L
Orr, J., 07 7 , V
O'Connell, E. G., 80 7 C
Orred, G. L., 73 L
O'Connor, R., 92 L
Osborne, H., 68 7 C
Odberg, F., 00 G ; 01 G
Osborne, H., 87 L ; 88 7 ; 8 9 7
Oddie, G. A., 42 G
Osborne, R. B., 08 7
Oddie, G. S„ 02 L
Osborne, W. J. K., 97 5
Odell, E. R., 04 7
O'Sullivan, A. M., 97 L
Odgers, F. W., 00 L, 7 ; 01 V, W
Otter, E., 83 G, W
O'Donahoe, D. J., n G, 5
Otter, E. C , 77 7 ; 78 G, W ;
Oertel, G., 14 G
79 G, W
O'Flaherty, R. C , 73 W
Otter, F. L., 82 L ; 89 7 ; 90 7
Ogle, J. A., 46 G, 7 ; 47 L
Ottley, H. B., 73 L
Ogle, O., 49 G, L
Otty, H. R., 10 7
Ogle, W. M„ 10 7
Ousey, C. J., 80 G; 81 G, W\
Ogston, G. H., 52 5, V
82 G, W; 83 G, S ; 85 G, S ;
O'Hara, J. G., 90 7
86 G, S ; 87 G, S
O'Hara, J. W. F., 93 L
Ousey, F. P., 80 7 ; 81 7
Okell, E. T., 87 7
Ovenden, H., 11 7
O'Kennedy, K., 09 7
Owen, A. G. L., 09 7
Okura, K., 04 L
Owen, C. T., 06 7
Oldfield, C. P., 09 7
Owen, G. C , 02 7
Oldham, E. A. S., 14 G
Owen, R. H., 08 7 ; 09 7 ; 10 G, S
Oldham, J,, 46 L ; 47 G, L
Owen, Tudor-. See Tudor-Owen
Oldham, J., 84 PS
Owens, E. P., 74 7 ; 75 7 ; 76 7 ;
Oldman, C. E., 68 G, W
77 7 ; 79 7 ; 80 7
Oliver, F. S., 81 7
Owthwaite, G., 69 7 C
Ollivant, L. A. E., 91 L ; 92 G, L ;
Owthwaite, J., 66 7 C ; 70 7 C ;
72 W, TC ; 73 7C, D ; 74 7 C ;
93 G, L, V
75 D
Olssen, H., 09 7
Owthwaite, R., 39 7 C ; 40 DFt
O'Malley, C. L., 75 7 ; 77 7
TC; 42 5, TC; ^43 7G ; 46 5 , 7 C ;
Ommancy, H. M., 05 7 ; 07 L
48 TC
Ommanney, F. G., 69 G, W; 70 I
Oxley, —, 39 7 C
G; 72 D
Ommanney, H. T., 69 G, W
PACEY, A. F., 93 L
Ommanney, O., 40 G
Packer, L. F., 83 PS
Onslow, F. P., 57 L
I Page, A. S., 51 G, S
Ooms, J. J. K., 92 D

Nunn, R. L. H., 13 L, V ; 14 L
Nuthall, P., 98 7
Nutt, A. C. R., 89 V
Nutter, A. B., 91 V, W
Nye, T. W., 93 7

INDEX OF COMPETITORS

491

I Parmenter, R. H., 02 G
I Parnell, W. G., 68 W ; 69 G, 17
Parr, E. G. R., 62 7
Parr, R. C., 04 G, L
Parr, W. R., 98 L, P
Parrott, F. C , 14 L
Parrott, S., 13 L
Parry, B. K., 12 P
Parry, R. B., 06 P
Partridge, J., 46 DS
Partridge, L. S., 83 PS ; 84 PS
Partridge, R. S., 14 L
Pashkorl, A., 09 P
PashkorT, B., 09 P
Passmore, J. B., 13 P
Pater, J. S., 63 G
J Paterson, A. R., 83 G ; 84 G
Paterson, J. C., 05 L, T, V
Patey, C. R., 76 L
Paton, J. A., 14 7, 17
Pattani, A. P., 09 P
Pattinson, H. L., 80 D ; 81 D
Pattinson, L. A., 10 G, L ; 11 G;
I
12 L ; 13 G
I Patton, W. R., 84 D ; 85 D
I Pauli, C. P., 57 L ; 58 7
I Paulin, F., 46 5, P C ; 54 TC
I Paxton, J. C., 39 G
Payn, F. W., 97 P
Payne, A., 77 D ; 78 P> ; 79 P ;
8 0 S , P ; 81 P
j Payne, A. A., 13 P
I Payne, A. E., 72 L
Payne, Bruce-. See Bruce-Payne
Payne, C. H., 11 G
Payne, E. G., 76 G
Payne, F. R., 01 G, S
Payne, J. E., 98 G, S ; 99 G ; 00
G, S ; 01 G, S
Payne, J. R., 82 P
Payne, J. W., 13 P
Pazolt, A. N., 11 P
Peabody, F., 75 G, L ; 76 G
0 9 P ; 10 L ; 11 G ; 12 G
Peabody, J. E., 74 G, L
Parkes, C. E., 08 I
Peace, J. B., 90 P, W
Parkin, C. I., 61 V, W ; 62 S
Peacock, C. A., 95 17
Parlour, E. B., 72 T; 74 G, W ;
Peacock, E. G., 44 D ; 45 P , D ;
46 G, D; 49 P , P>; 51 P> ; 52 D
75 G, P7 ; 76 G
j Peacock, N., 1 1 L
Parlour, F. E., 74 P ; 75 P

Page, H. W., 83 P
Page, J., 40 DF, TC ; 42 S, TC ;
46 S, TC ; 48 TC
Page, W., 70 TC ; 72 I ; 73 P ;
74 G, W7 ; 75 G, 17 ; 77 G
Paget, G. N., 11 T, W
Paget, R. J., 06 P
Paget-Tomlinson, T. R., 95 G;
96 G
Pain, Wood-. See Wood-Pain
Paine, J., 5 2 5 , 7, P ; 53 S, 7 ;
56 5, 17, P ; 57 G, 5, D ; 58
G, 5 ; 59 G, S, P
Paine, L., 52 5, 7 ; 53 5, 7 ; 5 8 G
Paine, N. W., 91 V, W ; 92 L
Paisley, F. D., 07 P, 17
Pakenham, Lord, 83 L ; 84 L
Pakenham-Walsh, R. P., 10 P
Paley, G. A., 58 G
Palmer, F. C , 83 PS ; 84 P S
Palmer, G. J. H., 14 L
Palmer, H. G., 07 T ; 08 T ; 09 P
Palmer, H. R., 99 P
Palmer, L., 82 T
Palmer, R. H., 84 PS
Pamphilj, F. A., 11 T
Panter, A. E., 0 9 I , T ; 10 W
Pares, H., 96 T
Parish, W. O., 14 T
Parker, C. C , 89 T
Parker, G., 97 L ; 98 L ; 99 L
Parker, H., 1 0 L ; 12 P , 17
Parker, H. N., 10 P
Parker, H. R., 86 G ; 87 G ; 88
G, S, 7
Parker, J. D., 08 G, L
Parker, J. E., 61 L ; 62 G, L ;
63 G, P, S, 7
Parker, Hon. J. H., 06 G ; 07 W
Parker, J. W., 13 T
Parker, R. F., 97 P ; 98 L, T
Parker, T. C , 12 G
Parker, Sir W. L., Bart., 08 G, L ;

492

HENLEY RACES

Peake, G. H., 82 T
Pears,G.B.,06 ( # . 4 . v . # . £ . ) ; 0 7 ^ ;
12 W

Pearson, C. G., o i l ; 02 G, L;
03 V
Pearson, F. J. N., 75 G
Pearson, M. H., 92 T
Pearson, P. P., 55 G, S, V; 56
G, L, 5, 7 ; 57 5, 7 ; 58 G
Pearson, S. V., 96 L, T; 97 L. T
Pease, H. R., 78 L
Pease, J. W. K., 10 L, 7
Peat, R. M., 06 L, T; 07 L, T
Pechell, H. R. K., 96 G-; gy G;
98 G
Peck, J. N., 08 G , L
Peddie, K., 05 T; 06 P7
Peel, A. W., 51 7
Pegge, R. V., 13 T
Peirse, Beresford-. See BeresfordPeirse
Pemberton, A. C , 71 T
Pemberton, A. L., 93 W
Pemberton, C. L., 92 L ; 93 W ;
94 T, 17; 95 T, T7; 99 T
Pemberton, Leigh-. See Leigh-Pemberton
Pemberton, L. L., 62 G
Pemberton, M., 84 L, 7
Pemberton, R. L., 52 G, L ; 53
L, 7
Pemberton, W. R. H., 71 T ; 73 T ;
74 r
Pender, J. C. D., 05 T
Penfold, E. H., 45 G
Penfold, G. B., 09 T ; i o T ; 11 T ;
12 T

Pennant, Douglas-. See DouglasPennant
Pennell, W., 94 T
Penney, T. M. M., 14 T
Pennington, D., 95 V, W ; 96 S, 7 ;
99 S, P
Pennington, H. E., 01 7, W
Penny, A. O., 82 L
Penny, E., 73 W
IPenrice-Penny, L., 01 G
Penrose, C., 39 G ; 40 G
Penrose, J. T., 75 G, L

Pentland, A. A., 74 L ; 75 L, 7 ;
76 L
Pentland, G. H., 71 G, L, W; 72
L, V; 73 L, 7 ; - 7 4 D ; 76 S
Pepys, Hon. G., 54 G, L
Perceval, A. J., 63 L
Perceval, C. G., 64 G
Percival, T. H., 63 W
Percy, R. H., 76 T
Perrin, M. N., 08 G, L ; 09 L
Perry, H. L., 87 L
Perry, W, A. C , 08 L
Pescud, A. W., 69 TC
Pescud, F. W., 63 TC ; 64 TC,DP ;
65 TC ; 67 TC ; 86 TC ; 69 TC
Petch, G., 53 S
Peters, B. A. I., 02 L
Peto, W. E., 87 G, T ; 88 G ; 89 T ;
92 T
Petrie, A. P., 97 T
Petrie, G. P., 99 G
Petry, P., 14 G
Pettit, A. E., 91 L
Pettit, H. R., 01 L ; 02 L
Peyton, E. G., 76 L
Pfiuger, V., 80 G
Pharazyn, C. B., 89 T
Pharazyn, L., 84 PS
Phelps, E., 68 P
Pheysey, F. C., 06 G
Philips, C. K., 93 L ; 94 Z, ; 95 G,
S ; 96 G ; 97 G, £>; 98 G; 99
G, P ; 01 G ; 02 Gs S
Philips, F. G. P., 95 G, V ; 96 G
Philips, J. L., 96 L ; 97 L
Philips, Spencer-. See SpencerPhilips
Phillimore, G. G., 80 PS ;'"•• 81 PS ;
83 PS
Phillipps, J. R., 81 PS
Phillips, D. P. M., 13 7
Phillips, E. A., 75 G ; 79 G, L--'
Phillips, E. M., 11 G
Phillips, F. J., 80 TC
Phillips, W. P., 76 L ; 77 G, W;
78 G, S; 80 G, 5 ; 83 G
Philpott, J. N , 79 L
Phipps, P. W., 57 L, 7, P7; 58 7
Pickering, P., 64 TC

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Pidgeon, G. D., 09 X
Pierce, King-. See King-Pierce
Piesse, M., 95 X
Pifer, C. A., 10 X
Piggott, C. F. L„ 12 L
Piggott, M. W., 09 X ; i o T ; 1 1 T ;
12 X ; 13 X
Pigott, G. G. C , 07 L ; 09 X;
11 X, W
Pigott, H. G., 06 W
Pigou, F., 55 P
Pike, A., 72 W, TC
Pike, L. G., 76 X ; 77 L
Pilcher, E. M., 86 L, F
Pilcher, G. St. C., 11 T ; 12 L ;
13 G, W
Pilcher, P. W., 86 X, W
Pilkington, E. M. S„ 77 L ; 80
V, W; 81 V
Pilkington, H., 90 L, X
Pilkington, M. C , 91 I ; 92 I ;
93 G ; 94 G, S ; 95 G
Pilling, J. L., 13 L ; 14 L
Pirn, F . H., 00 L, X ; 01 W
Pirn, W. H., 02 T
Pimm, C , 01 X; 04 7
Pimm, J. N. H., 10 X ; 11 X ;
12 X ; 13 X ; 14 I
Pimm, R., 01 X ; 02 G ; 03 IF
Pimm, T. A., 07 X
Pinching, C. W. J., 71 X
Pinckney, A. V., 70 G
Pinckney, G., 80 I ;
81 PS;
82 Z.
Pinckney, J. W., 97 X
Pinckney, R. A., 80 L ; 82 G;
83 G ; 84 G
Pinckney, W., 55 G
Pinckney, W. J., 66 G, L ; 68 £ ,
V
Pinckney, W. P., 86 L ; 87 L
Pinder, J. G., 76 L ; 77 L
Pinks, E. D. P., 08 L, T ; 09 L, T ;
10 I F ; 1 2 D ; 13 D; 14 Z
>
Piper, A., 90 T, PF; 91 T, PF;
92 T, W ; 93 G, PF ; 94 S ; 95
T, W ; 96 T
Piper, C , 90 T, W ; 91 T ; 93 G
Piper, J. H., 03 T, W

493

Piper, T., 51 DS ; 52 D S ; 54 D S ;
56DS
Pistorius, E. von A., 10 G ; 12 G, W
Pitchford, W. F., 71 G ; 72 T ; 73 G
Pitman, A. F. E., 14 L
Pitman, C. M., 90 L ; 91 L ; 92 G ;
93 L, F ; 94 G, 5, F ; 95 G, 5, P ;
' "
96 G, P
Pitman F. A. H., 07 L ; 10 L ;
1 1 L ; 12 G,, S ; 13 G, 5
82 L;
Pitman, F. I., 81 G, L;
83 F, PF; 84 F ; 85 G, S. D:
86 S, D ; 8 7 5
Pitman, R. O., 95 G, L; 97 G, F ;
98 G, S, F ; 99 G; 00 G, S
Pitman, T. T., 87 L
Pitts, N. A., 77 L
Pixell, J V., 04 L
Pixell, W., 62 D
Plaskitt, G. M., 13 T
Plaskitt, W. L., i T, W
Platts, W. A. F., 01 F
Playford, E. P., 79 T
Playford, F., 46 G, L ; 47 G ; 48 G ;
^rv P
49 P
Playford, F. L., 73 T; 74 G, 5 ;
75 S, D ; 76 5, 7) ; 77 G, 5, P ;
78 G, 5 ; 79 G, D ; 80 G, S ;
81 G, S, P\ 82 G, S, P; 88 G, S
52 5, -V, P;
Playford, H. H
53 S, V;
*<*
56
5, PF, P , D ; 57 G, S ; 58 G, S, P ;
59 G, 5, 7) ; 60 G, D ; 61 G, S
Playford, H. H., 76 T ; 77 T ; 78
G, PF; 81 G, S ; 82 G, 5
Plimpton, J. C., 06 L, T; 07 Z,, X
Plimsoll, S. R. C,. ,, ^ / X^
07 L
1. J.V. V ^
Plowman , T l 67 P , DP
J.,
_ _ _ , ^
Plumbe C, 70 XC
~ ^^
Plumridge, F., 74 TC;
75 XC ;
78 TC
Pochin, A., 62 L ; 63 L
Pocklington, D., 63 G, L S, F
Pocock, I. J. I., 40 G; 42 G,
43 G; 44 #
Poland, A., 46 5
Polehampton, H. S., 45 S; 4 7 ^ ^
52 G
Polehampton, J., 47 P

494

HENLEY RACES

Polehampton, W., 46 P
Pollock, C , 40 G
Pollock, J., 42 G
Pollock, T., 47 P
Pollock-Hill, W., 89 7
Poma, M. M. R., 00 G;
01G;
06 G ; 07 G ; 08 OE ; 09 G
Pomeroy, J. A., 61 W
Pook, J. de C , 09 7
Poole, A. R., 61 G, L ; 62 G, L
Poole, C.E., 7 6 T
Poole, C. E., 82 PS ; 83 PS
Poole, R. H. J., 80 G; 81 G, S
Poole, S. P., 11 T
Poole, T. H., 76 L, V ; 77 L
Poole, W. J., 82 7
Poole, W. M., 89 V ; 93 G, 5
Pooley, H., 77 V
Pope, A., 65 PF
Pope, P. G., 09 L, T ; 10 V, W
Pope, S. F., 01 L
p

°pjoy, J., 4 8 ^ G

Popjoy, W., 51 DS ; 53 DS
Popple, J. A. M„ 10 T
Portal, W. R., 57 L. V, W\ 58 V
Porter, E., 66 G, L
Porter, J., 13 T
Porter, W. A,. 13 T
Porter, W. T., 82 TC;
83 TC;
84 IF ; 85 TF
Pott, G. S.,*88L
Potter, E. E., 09 L, T ; 1 0 T
Potter, F., 54 P ; 57 G, IF ; 5 8 G ;
59 G, W ; 60 IF
Potter, R. W., 08 G, IF
Potts, H. J., 45 G
Poulton, S., 78 PC
Pound, J. R., 07 L, 7
Povah, J. R., 68 G, L
Powell, D., 89 G ; 90 G ; 94 G
Powell, E., 10 T
Powell, E. D., 96 L, 7 ; 03 T ; 06 7
Powell, E . . W . , 0 3 I ; 05 L ; 06
G, 5, V ; 07 G, S ; 08 OE ; 09
5, J D ; 11 D; 12 D
Powell, H. A., 85 L, V
Powell, J. B., 76 T
Powell, J. R., 40 G
Powell, L., 09 L, T; 10 T

Powell, R. L., 79 T
Powell, R. V., 02 L ; 03 L ; 04 F ;
05 S; 06 G,S, V,P; 07 G, 5, P , D
Powell, T., 03 T ; 06 PF
Powell, V. P., 02 G
Powell, W. J., 71 T
Powers, G. W., 8 0 D ; 81 D
Pownall, H. J., 13 T; 14 T
Powys, P. L., 39 G ; 41 S ; 42 G, S
Poyser, C. L., 07 T; 12 T
Poyser, K. E., 03 T
Pratt, F. J., 07 L, T ; 08 G, L
Pratt, O. B., 09 T ; 1 0 F ;
nV,W
Preece, P. J., 92 L
Preedy, C , 09 T
Prendergast, H. D., 55 L
Prescot, K., 51 L, S, V ; 53 G, 5
Prescot, O. K., 51 L
Prest, E. H., 77 L, V ; 78 G, L,.S,
V; 79 G, L, 5 ; 80 G, 5
Prestige, G. L., 11 V, W
Preston, A. T., 70 T
Preston, G. F., 80 T ; 81 T ;, 82 T ;
83 T, W
Preston, H. E., 70 T
Preston, H. J., 71 G, L ; 75 S, V ;
76 G, F
Preston, H. R., 95 ^
Preston, J. D., 99 T ; 00 T
Preston, R. A., 14 G
Preston, T., 04 L
Pretorius, A. J., 05 T
Prevel, L. X. F., 00 D ; 02 D
Price, —, 68 S
Price, H., 96 T
Price, W. G., 84 PS
Price, Ward-, See Ward-Price
Prichard, R. R., 76 T ; 77 7 ; 78 7;
79 T, PF
Prickard, J. F . V., 02 L
Prickett, F., 67 P , DP
Prickett, G., 46 DS
Prideaux, H. H., 97 V ; 98 L, 7
Priestley, A. G. B., 02 L
Priestley, J. G., 02 L
Pringle, J. L., 88 L ; 89 L
Prior, A. H., 78 V, P; 79 L, S, V
Prior, E., 48 D ; 52 5, F ; 53 S, F ;
58 G

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Prior, E. S., 77 T ; 78 T ; 80 T ;
82 T ; 82 W
Prior, F. T., 85 JL ; 86 L ; 87 F, W ;
88 L, F, W; 90 IF
Pritchard, G., 05 L, T
Pritchard, G. B., 11 T
Prole, J., 13 W
Propert, P. S. G„ 82 L ; 83 L ;
85 G, W\ 86 G, W; 88 G, I F ;
89 G, W ; 90 G
Psotta, C. J., 89 D ; 9 0 D
Pugh, S. O., 04 G ; 05 G, S ; 06 G ;
07 G
Pughe, E. B., 12 T ; 13 L ; 14 L
Pugh-Evans, L., 61 G, S ; 62 G, S ;
63 G
Pulford, E. H., 11 G, S
Pullin, J. H., 14 L
Pullman, A. H., 00 L, T
Pulman, W. P., 08 L, T ; 09 L, T
Purnell-Edwards, J. P., 07 G ; 08 T
Purvis, W., 74 T ; 76 T, W
Puxley, E. L., 79 L ; 80 L ; 82 V ;
83 G; 84 G
Puxley, F. L. L., 91 F, W
Puxley, H. E. L., 87 G
Puxley, H. H. E. L., 92 5
Puxley, H. L., 92 F, W
Pyle, W., 58 DP
Pym, A. J. W., 11 T
Pym, G. W. E., 89 F
Pym, L. R., 06 T
Pyne, H. G., 10 T
Pyzel, D., 97 T
QUICK, M. C., 98 T

Quirk, R., 01 L
Quiller-Couch, B. B., 13 L, P
RADBOURNE, C. T., 78

TC

Radcliffe, N. C. W., 85 V
Radford, P., 80 L
Radley, J. T„ 88 IF
Radmall, A. C., 73 T, W;
75 G'> 76T
Radnor, J., 62 TC
Rae, F. D., 92 T
Raikes, D. T., 13 L ; 14 L

74 G ;

495

Raikes, F. S. W., 13 T ; 14 L
Raikes, M. H., 09 T
Raikes, R. T., 62 L ; 67 G, S, P ;
68 G, 5
Raikes, W. T\, 11 L ; 12 T
Rainy, A. R„ 11 V, W
Rait, D. F., 87 T ; 93 T
Ramsay, G. R., 71 5
Ramsay, M. G., 93 L
Ramus, B. E. De N., 88 F
Randall, J., 68 L, T
Randall, R. G., 69 L
Randies, J. G., 04 T
Randolph, E. S. L., 70 G, W
Randolph, J., 40 G
Ranken, C. E., 49 G, L
Rankin, J. S., o i l ; 02 G, L
Ransom, P. A., 83 W
Rasch, F. C., 67 D
Rasmussen, F., 03 5
Ratcliff, J. W., 01 T
Rathborne, A. B., 75 L ; 76 L
Ratto, F. L., 05 D ; 07 D
Raven, T., 44 G
Rawlins, A., 65 TC
Rawlins, A., 10 T
Rawlins, F. McC., 13 L ; 14 L
Rawlins, G. E. A., 10 T
Rawlinson, C. M., 85 L
Rawlinson, T., 47 L
Rawstorne, E. B., 90 L, T;
91
L, T; 92 L, T
Rawstorne, R. E., 83 L ; 84 L
Rayer, W. C , 40 G
Rayner, E. C., 08 G, L
Rayner, E. V., 79 L
Rayner, H. L., 10 T ; 12 T
Rayner, O. W., 81 G, L
Rayner, S., 07 L, T
Rayner-Wood, A. C., 94 L, T ; 97 L
Raynes, W. L., 90 F, IF
Rea, W. E., 78 T
Read, C. S., 71 L, F ; 72 F, W;
74G'> 75 G> s
Read, H. E., 12 T
Reade, J., 80 PS
Reade, R. F . St. J., 07 L ;. 08 L
Reckitt, G. Le, 12 T
Redpath, G. D., 65 D

HENLEY RACES

496

Reed, H. W. T., 07 T ; 08 L
Reed, L. G., 80 L, T, V
Reeve, J. F., 39 G ; 40 G
Reeve, R. F., 02 T
Reeves, G. W., 92 T
Reeves, H., 65 TC ; 66 TC ; 67 TC
Reeves, H. W., 89 G, PF; 90 G, W ;
92 G, 5 ; 93 G, W ; 94 G, JF
Reid, E. G., 06 T, T
Reid, R. W., 99 T
Reid, S. B., 93 W
Rendall, P. S., 14 L
Rennie, G. J., 06 L
Rennie, J. A., 96 L, T ; 97 G, S ;
99 P
Rennie, J. O., 06 W
Rennie, W. B., 96 L, T ; 97 L, T ;
98 G, P
Renshaw, W. W., 96 L, T
Rew, H., 87 T
Rey, C. F., 02 T ; 04 T
Reynolds, E. A., 99 L, T, V
Reynolds, H. R. P., 09 W
Reynolds, S., 96 T
Rhodes, G. D., 09 T
Rhodes, H. B., 61 G, L ; 62 G, L
Rhodes, H. E., 72 G, L ; 73 L, V ;
74 G, L ; 75 G, S, P ; 76 G, L
Rhys, D. L., 83 PS
Ricardo, F. C , 69 G, L ; 70 G, Z, ;
71 G, L ; 77 G
Ricardo, W., 40 G
Rich, C. N., 07 £ , PF; 08 G, L ;
09 G
Rich, J., 48 L ; 50 V \ 51 L
Rich, N. J., 13 L\ 14 L
Rich, W. G., 48 G, L ; 50 G, S, F ;
51 G, L, 5, V
Richards, A., 63 L
Richards, A. J., 6.1 L ; 62 T ; 63
G, L
Richards, A. W., 97 L, T
Richards, C. L., 03 L, T
Richards, E. V., 40 G
Richards, F. A., 93 L
Ridiards, F. J., 43 G
Richards, G. F., 64 L
Richards, G. H., 60 G, L\
61
G,

L,S,V

Richards, G. J., 65 I ;
66 I ;
69 G
Richards, H. W. P., .47 5, V ; 48 L
Richards, J., 84 L ; 85 L ; 89 L, T :
go L, T ; 91 T
Richards, J. S., 84 P S
Richards, T. W„ 49 P
Richards, W. B., 92 T; 96 G, S
Richards, W. L., 91 T
Richardson, A. C , 10 P
Richardson, J., 43 G ; 45 L, P
Richardson, J. H., 74 G, L
Richardson, M. S., 12 L ; 1 3 L
Richardson, R., 63 G, L
Richardson, T. D., 07 L, V ; 08 G ;
09 S, F ; 10 G, P
Rickaby, J., 65 D
Rickford, E., 60 TC;
63 TC ;
6 5 TC
Rickmore, C. W., 11 G
Ridabock, H. G., 78 5, V
Riddell, J. A., 11 T, V
Riddell, J. R., 12 T
Riddy, C , 08 OE, OF ; 12 G ; 13 G
Ridgway, H. A., 61 G, L
Ridley, A. H., 11 T
Ridley, B. W„ 78 TC ; 79 TC ;
80 TC
Ridley, J. H., 66 G, L ; 67 G, L ;
68 G, W ; 70 G
Ridley, J. M., 42 G; 43 G
Ridley, L. E., 11 T ; 13 G
Ridout, A. G., 77 G
Ridpath, A. L., 91 T
Riggs, H., 44 TC ; 45 DF., TC
Riley, C. L., 08 G, L
Riley, C. O. L., 77 L
Riley, C. S., 04 5 ; 10 5 ; 14 G
Riley, O. C.H., 97 L
Rimer, R., 75 T
Ringrose, C. J., 76 T ; 77 T
Ringwood, J. H., 72 L
Ripley, A., 79 G
Ripley, H. M., 86 G, T
Rippingall, C., 45 L
Rippingall, S., 52 D ; 53 D
Risley, R. W„ 56 L ; 57 G, L ;
58 L ; 59 G; 65 G, S, P; 66
G, 5 ; 67 £

I N D E X . O F COMPETITORS
Ritchie, A. M., 42 G; 43 G
Ritchie, A. T., 12 X
Ritchie, A. W., 09 X
Ritson, J. A., 1 2 L ; 13 X ; 14
X
Ritson, R., 75 G, X
Rivas, F. M., 14 X
Rivas, L. M., 13 L ; 14 X
Rives, G. L., 71 X, V
Rivett, W. C , 85 T
Rixon, A. C , 99 X
Rixon, G., 97 G ; 98 G ; 99 G, S ;
00 G, S ; 03 D ; 04 D ; 05 X ;
>
; 06 D ,
Rixon, T. K., 69 T^
Robarts, A. J., 59 G
Rqberton, W. P., 09 W
Roberts, A. A., L„ 06 V, W
Roberts, C. H., 72 G, X
Roberts, C. P:, 62 G, X
Roberts, F. L.,'11 X.
Roberts, G., 06 X,""•,'
Roberts, G. Q., 81 G , , S ; 82 S ;
83 G, S, P
Roberts, H t , 55,5, W
Roberts, H., 93 V
Roberts, H., 01 2*
J
Roberts, H. C., 83 X
w
Roberts, R. G., 06 L ; 07 L ; 08 L ;
09 L
\
,
Roberts, T. D., 0 5 ^ ; 06 X
Roberts, W. S., 08 G, L
Robertson, A. M., 84 G,; 87 X
Robertson, E. H., 89 G
Robertson, G., 62 G, L
Robertson, H. G., 02 X ; 04 X
Robertson, J. A. M., 74 X ; 75 G, 5 ;
76 G ; 77 G, PF
Robertson, J. A. St. G., 06 L ;
08 G, X ; 10 X
Robertson, I. R., 08 OE .
Robertson, R. H., 61 G, L
•
Robertson, W. C. F., 91 X ; 92 X ;
93 £
Robertson, W. M., 71 G
Robertson, W. R. D„ 13 X
Robertson, W. St. L., 86 G, 5
Robeson^ F. E,, 9 2 P
Robinson, B. F., 92 X
32

497

Robinson, Beasley-. See- BeasleyRobinson
Robinson, E. G., 76 D ; 79 D
Robinson, G., 40 DF
Robinson, G. A. EL, 0 0 L ; 01 X ;
04 V
, '.
Robinson, H. M„ 78 W ; 79 G,S
Robinson, J., 87 X, V
Robinson, J. S., 46 G, L ; 47 G>;
48 G
Robinson, T. W., 80 TC ; 82 X, TC
Robinson, W. E„ 91 G, W ; 93 G
Roby, J. A., 70 X
Rocke, A. B., 58 G
Roden, H. H., 79 L
Rodgers, J. O., 96 G ^
Rodney, Hon. W. F., 14 X
Roe, C. H., 81 PS
;,|
Roe, M. W., 95 G
"
Roe, R. H., 73 G, X, F
Roe, S. G., 93 L
Rofe, H. J.f 91 X, X ; 92 £ , X ;
94 7 , ^
Rogers, C. A. P., 92 X ; 93 G, V\
96 X, X
Rogers, F. N., 90 X, X ; 91 X, X
Rogers, H. F., 77 X ; 78 XC
Rogers, J. J., 41 5 ; ,41 G , S
Rogers, P. W. M., 06
't,
Rogers, T,. P., 90 X / X ; ,91 X; X ?
92 x , X ; 9 3 G
, ; ;?.
Rogers, W., 39 G ; 40 G ; 42 G
Rogers, W. L., 52 G
Rohl, A., 99 S
Rohrweger, F., 77 X
Romer, M. L., 86 X ; 87 X, X ; 88 G
Ronayne, ~ , 41 G
Roper, M., 13 X
Roscoe, E. G., 96 X ; 97 X ; 98
Roscoe, E. S., 66 X ; 67 X ; 69 5
Roscoe, H. W. K., 69 X
Roscoe, St. J. B., 73 X
Roscoe, W. C., 70 X, X
Rose, E. D., 06 V, W; • 07 X, T;
09 L, "V ; 10 X
Rose, F. D., 99 X, W
Rose, G. K., 12 G; 13 X
Rose, H.V 69 TC

498-

HENLEY RACES

Rose, H. G. St. C , 99 G, L ; 03 7
Rose, J., 76 L
Rose, J. L., 93 7
Rose, T., 73 TC ; 74 TC ; 77 7 C ;
78 T C ; 79 7 C ; 80 7 C ; 81 7 C ;
82 7 , 7 C ; 83 7 ; 92 7
Rosenberg, A., 82 7
Roseveare, R. P., 88 7 , 7
Rosher, J. B., 08 7 ; 09 L, F ;
10G, P
Ross, A. E., 91 7 ; 92 7 , IF ; 93
G, S
Ross, Sir C , 92 7 , S, V
Ross, J., 77 D
Ross, J. A., 79 G, W; 80 G, PF
Ross, J. F., 65 7
Ross, J. T., 44 5 ; 45 7 , 5
Ross, Lockhart-. Se£ Lockhart-Ross
Ross, O. F., 14 7
Ross, R. D., 11 W ; 12 G
Ross, W. G., 94 7 ; 95 7 ; 96
G / P F ; 97 G; 98 7, IF
Ross of Bladensburgh, R. S., 66 L ;
67 G, S ; 68 G, W
Ross-Soden, H., 12 G
Rossiter, A. R., 08 G, 7 ; 09 7
Rothband, P. L., 04 7
Rotherham, G. C , 64 7
Rought, C. G„ 08 G, 5 ; 09 G, 5 ;
10 G, 5 ; 11 5, P ; 12 S,P;
13 G
Rought, P., 14 7, W
Rouillard, C. L. A., 97 7 ; 98 7
Rouse, A. M., 98 7 ; 99 7
Routh, C. E., 70 7 ; 71 G, S ;
72 G, W ; 73 G, JF ; 74 G, W ;
75 G
Routh, C. S., 68 7 ; 70 7 ; 71 7 ;
72 G, PF ; 73 G, W ; 74 G, W
Routh, J. M., 71 W; 72 W ; 73 G
Rowan, Connal-.
See ConnalRowan
Rowan, R. K., 65 L
Rowe, F. C , oj L
Rowe, G. D., 78 V ; 83 G
Rowe, R. P. P., 89 G, 5 ; 91 G, S ;
92 G; 93 G
Rowland, J., 60 7 C
Rowlatt, C. J., 13 L ; 14 L
Rowlatt, J. F., 90 G, 7

Rowley, C. P., 99 V
Rowley, J. A., 80 7 C
Rowntree, M., 10 7
Rowsell, E. S., 10 7 ; 11 7
Roxburgh, A. B„ 80 L ; 82 G
Roxburgh, J. R„ 78 G
Roy, R., 54 S, V
Royden, J. B., 87 7
Royden, T., 93 G
Royds, —, 41 G
Royds, C. B., 87 7
Royds, E., 43 G
Royds, E., 66 G, L ; 68 G, W
Royds, F. C , 46 L, P; 47 G, L ;
48 G
Royds, J., 42 G
Royds, N., 58 G, 7,
W;59G,L,W\
60 G, L, 5, F, P
Roy lance, C. K., 14 L
Roy lance, R. W., 05 G, S ; 06 G
Roylance, W. S., 87 7
Royston, E. R., 83 G ; 84 G, W
Ruddock, B., 69 7 C
Rudgard, C. W., 02 W
Rudge, E. J. H., 93 L ; 9 7 7 , 7 ;
98 G ; 99 G ; 01 G
Rule, I. T., 88 L, F, W
Rumbold, A. T. L., 96 G
Rumsey, R. F., 68 5
Russell, A. a'B., 13 G, 5
Russell, A. S., 73 W
Russell, C , 73 7 ; 74 G, W; 76 7
Russell, C. F., 7 9 7 ; 80 7, W;
81 7, W;
82 7, W ; 83 7 ;
84 7, PF
Russell, D. A. C , 1 0 L
Russell, E. C., 98 F, PF
Russell, E. F., 77 W
Russell, E. G., 09 L ; 10 L ; 11 7 , PF
Russell, G. G., 02 7 ; 05 7)
Russell, H. C , 80 7
Russell, J. C. (Caius and London),
08 G, 7 ; 10 7 ; 12 W ; 14 W
Russell, J. C. (Molesey), 96 7
Russell, V. H., 04 7
Russell, W. S. K., 12 7 ; 13 L ;
14 7
Russell-Smith, H. F., 07 7, F ;
10 7

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Russi, F. J., 13 L ; 14 L
Rust, H. J., 78 X ; 80 X ; 81 G, W ;
82 G, W ; 83 G, 5 ; 84 G, 5 ;
85 G, 5 ; 86 G
Rutter, E. D., 09 X ; 13 T ;
14 X
Ryan, G., 62 G ; 63 G, 5 ; 64 G, 5 ;
65 G, 5 ; 66 G ; 67 G, S, D;
86 G, D; 69 G, 5 ; 70 G, 5, P ;
71 G, 5 ; 72 D

Ryan, J. J., 94 D
Ryan, W. R. F., 07 L, T
Rycroft, E., 82 X
Ryder, A. F. R. D., 11 W
Ryder, W. C , 83 L
Ryley, C. L., 96 L
Ryley, D. A. G. B., 13 V,
14 L, V
Ryrie, J. A., 12 G
Sadler, H., 97 V, W
Sadler, H. K., 07 (R.A. v. R.E.)
Sadler, H. R„ 96 T ; 01 T
Safford, E. A., 74 G, T\ 75 G,
76 G, T ; 77 G, T ; 78 G,
79 G, T ; 80 G, T\ 81 G,
82 G, T ; 83 G, T; 84 G,
85 G, T ; 86 G, T ; 87 G,
88 G, T ; 89 G, T; 90 G; 91
92 G, T ; 93 G; 94 G ; 95
96 G ; 97 G, X ; 98 G ; 99
01 G ; 0 2 G

Sage, E. E., 78 S, 7
Saint, A. P., 09 X
St. Chaffray, G., 96 X
Salier, E. L., 1 3 D
Salisbury, F. S., 00 X
Salmon, J. D., 96 L
Salmon, R. C , 86 W
Salmon, R. J., 56 L ; 57 L
Salmond, C. G., 13 L
Salmond, H. G., 08 X
Salter, H. S., 83 W
Salter, J. P., 55 L
Saltonstall, L., 14 G
Salvin, A. G., 86 G, X ; 87 L, T
Salvin, O., 55 L
Salwey, H. A., 71 L ; 72 L
Sandbach, E. L., 96 L
Sandbach, G., 39 G

W;

T ;
T\
T;
T;
T;
G;
G;
G;

499

Sandbach, S., 75 L ; 76 L ; 78 V ;
81 D
Sandeman, J. F., 90 T ; 91 T ; 92 T
Sanderson, R., 04 T
Sanderson, R. E., 50 L
Sanderson, R. H., 98 G, L ; 99 G, 5 ;
08 OE
Sanderson, W. J., 04 T ; 05 G, L
Sandford, F. H., 12 L
Sandford, H., 78 V, P ; 79 L, S, V ;
80 G; 81 G, S
Sandford, H. S. J. A., 85 G ;
87 L, V
Sandy, C , 39 TC; 43 TC, DF;
44 T C
Sanger, H., 01 G ; 03 G
Sankey, C. E. P., o7 W, (R.E. v.
i?.A);
09T;
10T;
11T;
12 W; 13 T ; 14 r
Sargent, S. A., 14 G
Saunders, A. R. F., 77 G
Saunders, B., 82 T
Saunders, E. W. C., 97 L, T
Saunders, G. W., 10 T
Savage, T. A., 14 T
Savory, W. B., 04 T ; 06 G, L
Sawday, S. K„ 06 T ; 08 L, T
Sawyer, E., 73 P
Sawyer, O., 70 TC
Scales, C. H., 78 G
Scarborough, T. J., 63 TC
Scarlett, C. H., 08 L, T
Schack, K., 09 L, T
Schakle, S. A., 98 T
Schell, F., 05 G
Scherlenzky, A., 80 G
Schlotel, A., 60 W
Schlotel, C. A., 57 G, W; 58 G;
59 W ; 60 W \ 61 G, W; 62 P ;
63 G, W
Schlotel, C. F., 87 T ; 88 T ; 89 T ;
90 T, W ; 92 W
Schmitz, H. L., 73 T
Scholefield, C. C., 66 G
Scholes, L. F., 02 D ; 04 D ; 08 OS
Scholfield, R. S., 63 G, L, PF
Schreiber, H. W„ 55 G, L
Schreiner, P., 14 G
Schultze-Denhard, P., 98 D

HENLEY RACES

500

Sclater, C. P., 75 G; 76 G
Scoon, R. M., 10 T
Scoones, C\, 83 PS
Scot-Skirving, E., 86 L ; 88 L
Scott, A. M. H., 02 G, W
Scott, A. S„ 72 W, TC
Scott, A. S. H., 81 PS
Scott, A. T., 95 T
Scott, B. G. A., 09 G ; 10 G
Scott, C. J., 85 T
Scott, C. O., 74 T
Scott, D. L., 08 L
Scott, Sir F„ 43 G
Scott, G., 13 T
Scott, H., 62 TC
Scott, H. J. E„ 79 L
Scott, H . P. F., 04 T
Scott, Henderson-. See HendersonScott
Scott, J. H., 98 T, W
Scott, M. H. B., 13 W
Scott, T. W., 84 L, V
Scott, W., 03 T
Scott, W. M., 88 T ; 89 T
Scott-Montagu, Hon. J. W. E.,
87 G
Scott-Murray, R., 00 L, T
Scoular, A. C , 95 L, T ; 99 G
Scrimgeour, H. C , 06 L
Scrutton, F. F. V., 11 L ; 12 L ;
13 G, 5 ; 14 G, D
Scudamore, A. W., 96 T
Sculthorpe, H. L. F., 83 PS ; 84 PS
Seager, J. L., 68 L, W
Seal, F. J., 04 T
Seale, H. D., 02 L
Sealy, J., 39 G
Seare, B. P., 66 G ; * 68 G ; 70 G;
71 G ; 72 G, W
Sedgwick, L. G. T., 99 L ; 00 L ;
0 4

T

!••...

Seeber, J., 07 5
Selby, E. J., 12 T
Seligman, C. D., 90 T; 94 T
Selkirk, F. C , 0 5 T ; 06 T
Sellar, Craig-. See Craig-Sellar
Sells, H. C , 95 L, T
Sellwood, G. B., 10 T
Selwyn, C. J., 42 G

:.:.

Selwyn, J., 13 T
Selwyn, J. R., 62 L ; 63 G, L, S, V ;
64 P ; 65 G, L, S, F, P
Selwyn, W. M., 00 L, T
Semple, J., 49 G, L
Semple, J. E. S., 12 G; 13 T
Senhouse, H. P., 62 L ; 66 G, W
Sergeant, F., 84 PS
Sergeant, H., 45 DF, TC ; 46 DS ;
47 DS ; 48 TC, DS ; 54 DS ;
55 TC ; 59 £>P
Sergeant, P. A., 02 T ; 04 T ; 05 T ;
07 T ; 08 T, Pf
Serocold, C. P., 92 L ; 93 L ; 94 L ;
95 G ; 97 G
Serramessana, Marchese di, 96 L, T
Severne, G. E., 46 L
Sewell, H. W., 1 0 G ; 11 G, S
Sewill, J. W., 11 T
Seymour, A. E., 62 G, L;
63
G}L}S,V

Seymour, C. E., 03 L
Seymour, Culme-. See Culme-Seymour
Seymour, R. A., 63 G, L
Seymour, W., 64 G, W ; 65 G, S
Shackel, R. F. W., 01 f
Shadwell, A. H., 41 G ; 42 G ; 43 G
Shadwell, A. T. W„ 42 G ; 43 G ;
44 G ; 45 G
Shadwell, J., 42 G
Shafto, C. D., 73 L ; 74 G, L ; 76 G
Shann, G., 67 D
Shannon, R. W., 13 T
Sharp, H. W., 43 G
Sharp, M., 00 L
Sharp, S., 65 TC
Sharp, W„ 05 T ; 06 W
Sharpe, C. A., 02 L
Sharpe, C. H., 81 G; 82 G
Sharpe, C. J., 09 T
Sharpe, C. M., 93 L
j Sharpe, J. (Henley), 44 TC ; 45 DF,
TC
Sharpe, J. (Twickenham), 84 G;
85 G
Sharpe, J. B., 97 T
Sharpe, P. M., 03 L, T
j Sharpe, S. L., 91 L ; 9 2 X

INDEX OF COMPETITORS

501

Sharwood, S. M., 98 T
I Shirreff, G. W., 60 G, S; 61 G, 5
Shaw, A., 83 TC
j Shirreff, H., 86 T ; 87 T ; 88 G ;
90 T ; 92 T
Shaw, A. B„ 83 L, V; 84 L, V
Shaw, A. J., 14 W
I Shirreff, W. M., 61 G, W
Shaw, D. P., o 8 £ ; 1 0 I
j Shoolbred, A., 66 W ; 68 5 ; 69
T, AT, W
Shaw, E., 82 TC
I
Shaw, H. T., 77 L
I Shoolbred, W., 66 W ; 68 S ; 69
T, X, W; 70 T, JF
Shaw, J., 78 Z,
!
Shaw, J., 14 IF
I Shore, C. R., 74 T ; 75 T ; 76 T
Shaw, J. W., 13 T ; 14 T.
j Short, W. F„ 52 G, P , D ; 53 G, D ;
54 -P, ^>; 55 G, P
Shaw, P. E., 88 L ; 89 V, W
j
Shortt, A. G., 83 L, V ; 84 L, V
Shaw, R. H., 74 T C ;
75 TC;
76 TC ; 78 TC
j Shortt, E., 8 5 T
Shaw, T. R., 62 S
| Shove, R. S., 09 L ; 10 L, W ; 11
F ; 12 L ; 13 L ; 14 G
Shaw, W. T., 74 T C ; 77 TC; 78 I
T C ; 81 TC; 82 T C ; 83 TC; | Shuttleworth, H. L., 03 T ; 06 T
Sich, W„ 83 T
84 JF
Siddall, W., 51 DS ; 53 DS ; 54
Shaw-Hamilton, W„ 96 T, T
TC; 55 TC
Sheard, W. F., 77 G, T; 78 G, T;
Sidebottom, R., 46 G, L
79 G, T ; 80 G, T ; 81 G, T ;
Siglow, R., 10 T
82 G, T ; 83 G, T ; 84 G, T ;
Silvester, H. A., 14 T
85 G, T ; 86 G, T ; 87 G ; 88
G, T ; 89 G, T ; 90 G, T ; 91 I Sim, A. R , 78 L ; 79 P S ; 80 PS;
81 P S ; 83 W
G, T ; 92 G, T ; 93 G, T ; 94
Sim, G. E. H., 13 T
G, T; 95 G, T ; 96 G, T ; 97
Simmonds, F. W. C., 50 L
G, T
Simmons, W., 08 G
Shearman, J., jo W; yi W
Simmons, W. A., 77 TC ; 78 TC ;
Shearman, M., 49 5 ; 52 S, V
79 TC; 80 TC
Shearman, M., 82 T
Simonds, A., 40 DF
Shears, P. J., 08 T
Simonds, H. J., 40 DF
Shedden, R. G., 04 G, L
Simonds, L., 40 DF
Shelton, A. T., 12 G
Simonds, M.], 40 DF
Shephard, C. S„ 66 G, L
Simpson, C. W., 12 T ; 13 T
Shepheard, Ei, 40 G ; 41 G
Simpson, E., 80 L, T. V
Shepherd, R., 61 V, W ; 62 S, V ;
Simpson, G. H., 13 T
63 G, L, S, F, P
Simpson, J., 81 T, W; 82 T
Sheppard, R. W. H., 89 7
Simpson, J. H., 55 S, F ; 56 G, L ?
Sherbrooke, P. C , 89 L ; 90 L
5, F ; 57 S, F
'•'
'
Sherratt, W., 42 DF
Simpson, J, H., 96 G
Sherwood, G. D., 08 G, L ; 10 T
Simpson, L. A. R., 77 T
Sherwood, J., 79 T ; 80 T
Shields, H. J. S., 08 G, L; 09 G ; Simpson, R. J., 10 T ; 11 T ; 13
T
'
*
10 G, Z,; 11 G
Simpson, W. A., 07 T, F
Shillito, W. F., 85 L
Simson, J., 11 T
Shillitoe, A., 83 L
Sinclair, A., 12 G ; 13 G, S.#
Shimwell, H., 04 T ; 05 L, F ;
Sinclair, J. A., 12 L
o6G,V
Sinclair, J. S., 73 T, T
Shimwell, O., 05 L, V; 06 G, F
I Sinclair, W. H. M., 90 T
Shinkel; J. isf. D., 81 S

502

HENLEY RACES

Singer, H . D . 1 0 G ; n T ; 12 T
Sinigaglia, G., 1.4 D
Skindle, W., 40 DF
Skinner, C. A., 10 G, L ; 12 L
Skinner, E. J., 99 G
Skirving, Scot-. See Scot-Skirving
Skottowe, W. C , 86 T
Slade, E., 74 W; 75 G, W; 76
G, S ; 77 G, PF ; 78 W ; 80 S
Slade, G. F., 51 V
Sladen, A. R., 86 G ; 87 G, V ;
88 G, F
Slaney, H., 72 W ; 73 W
Slater, W. L., 7 0 ^ ; 7i W, D ;
72 T, I F ; 73 T, PF; 74 G, S ;
76 G, S ; 77 G, S, £>
Sloper, C. W., 98 T
Sly, G. W., 01 T
Small, C , 87 T
Small, J. H., 73 G ; 74 G ; 75 G
Small, J. P., 8 4 G ; 89PF, D
Smart, R. W., 68 L, T
Smeaton, R. G. W., 81 PS
Smelt, S., 75 T ; 76 T ; 77 T, PF
Smith, A., 03 T
Smith, A. L., 58 G, F, W
Smith, A. L., 73 G, L ; 76 G
Smith, A. L. F., 01 V
Smith, A. O., 10 T
Smith, C., 60 TC
Smith, C., 82 T
Smith, C. E., 85 T ; 86 T ; 87 T ;
88 T ; 89 T
Smith, C. L., 85 V
Smith, C. W., 61 G, L; 62 G, L
Smith, Chernocke-. 5^e ChernockeSmith
Smith, Corry-. See Corry-Smith
Smith, Courtnay-. See CourtnaySmith
Smith, Cowper-. See Cowper-Smith
Smith, D., 59 L
Smith, Drake-. See Drake-Smith
Smith, E., 72 D
Smith, Etherington-. See Etherington-Smith
Smith, F. H. B., 62 G, L
Smith, Findlay-.
See FindlaySmith

Smith, G., 79 T, W ; 80 T ; 82 G,
W; 84 G
Smith, G., 93 V ; 94 T, P
Smith, G. E., 76 L
Smith, G. H., 78 G, W
Smith, G. M., 10 L
Smith, G. R., 05 L, T
Smith, Granville-. See GranvilleSmith
Smith, H., 01 T
Smith, H. F. E., 10 T ; 13 T
Smith, H. G„ 04 W ; 06 T, W
Smith, H. J., 71 W; 72 T
Smith, H. M., 76 T
Smith, Hart-. See Hart-Smith
Smith, J., 60 DP
Smith, J. H., 70 TC
Smith, J. H.,,97 T
Smith, J. N., 06 L
Smith, J. S., 71 TC ; 75 T C ; 76
Smith, J. T,, 12 L ; 13 T
Smith, L. C., 04 L ; 07 F
Smith, Le Blanc. See Le Blanc
Smith
Smith, L. J., 01 G
Smith, L. Lindsay, 14 T
Smith, M. V., 01 T; 02 T, W
Smith, R., 11 T
Smith, R. H., 81 T ; 83 T ; 84 Z) ;
85 D
Smith, Russell-. See Russell-Smith
Smith, S. C., 96 T ; 97 T ; 98 G, PF;
99 G, l^F ; 01 G, PF ; 04 G
Smith, S. Le B., 65 G, S ; 66 G ;
67 G, S ; 68 G, S ; 72 G, S ; 74
G, S; 75 G, S ; 76 G, S, P; 77
G, S, P ; 78 G, S
Smith, S. P., 81 L, V; 82 L, V
Smith, Somers-. See Somers-Smith
Smith, T., 62 TC
Smith, T . O., 94 L, T
Smith, W. F. D., 86 L;
88 G;
89 G; 90 G
Smith, W. H., 47 L
Smith, W. S., 13 T
Smith, Winthrop-. See WinthropSmith
Smith-Carrington, A. C , 10 T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Smyly, W. C., 61 G, L, S, V ; 63
G, S, V
Smyth, H. W., 89 S, V
Smyth, S. S., 14 G
Smyth, W. W., 39 G
Smythe, G. B., 44 S ; 45 L, S
Snell, —, 42 G
Snellgrove, A. E., 0 1 G ; 02 G, W ;
03 G ; 05 G ; 08 G, W ; 09 G, PF
Snelling, D. U., 06 L
Snow, H., 54 S, V ; 55 5, F ; 56
G, L, S, V; 57 S, V ; 65 P
Soames, R. N., 09 T
Soanes, C , 42 G
Soanes, C. J., 47 G ; 48 G
Soden, F. M., 11 5
Soden, H. S., 90 T ; 91 I ; 92 I ;
93 T ; 94 r ; 95 r
Soden, Ross-. See Ross-Soden
Solner, H., 80 G
Somers-Cocks, J. J. T., 40 G
Somers-Smith, J. R., 05 L ; 06 L ;
07 V, W ; 08 5, F, O F ; 09 G, 5
Somers-Smith, R. W., 02 L ; 05
L, T, V ; 07 T, PF
Somville, O. de, 00 G ; 01 G, P ;
02 P
Sortain, B. V., 81 PS ; 83 F, W
Southwell, E. H. L., 06 G ; 07 5
Southwell, H. B., 80 G
Southwell, H. M., 11 T ; 13 G
Souttar, H. S., 99 G ; 00 G ; 12 W
Spackman, P. G., 09 W ; 12 PF
Spagnoletti, J, E., 87 T; 88 £>;
90 P, W
Spankie, J., 44 G
Sparks, J. N„ 89 T
Sparks, R. A., 03 G ; 04 T ; 05 G ;
06 P, IF ; 07 G
Sparling, W„ 72 V, W ; 74 G, L
Spedding, J. A., 99 T
Speed, E. A., 91 L ; 92 G, L
Spencer, D., 99 L, T
Spencer, H., 10 T
Spencer, R. J., 81 T; 82 T
Spencer-Philips, P . T., 04 G, L
Spicer, D., 04 L
Spicer, G. E., 10 T
Spicer r L. D., 13 T

Spielmann, C. M., 09 G ;

503
10 T ;

11 G, W

Spillman, E. O., 95 G
Spooner, R. W. W., 01 L, T ; 02 G ;
03 T ; 04 T ; 05 T ; 06 T ; 07 T ;
08 T
Spottiswoode, W., 44 G ; 45 G
Spragge, A. D., 14 G
Sprague, C. G., 05 T ; 06 G ; 07
G, PF ; 08 G, W
Spray, G. G., 89 T
Spreckley, W. H., 80 PS
Spring, E., 13 T
Sprott, N. A., 09 T
Spurling, A. T., 68 T ; 70 T
Spurling, F., 71 L, T
Spurrier, H., 96 IF
Spyer, C., 72 W ; 73 W
Squire, E. A., 13 T
Squire, R. T., 80 PS ; 83 L
Stables, H. R., c6 L
Stack, C. R. R., 88 L
Stack, J. B ; , 83 PF
Stack, W. B., 96 L, T
Stagg, E., 06 T
Staines, E. A., 88 T; 89 T ; 90
T, W ; 91 T, W ; 92 G ; 93 G, PF
Stainton, J., 40 G
Stamer, L. T., 51 L
Stammers, F. G., 09 L ; 1 0 L
Standon-Batt, C. J., 85 D
Stanham, H. S„ 07 (R.A. v. P , £ . )
Stanhope, Hon. R. P., 06 G ; 07 5 ;
09 G
Stanier, E„ 80 L ; 81 P S ; 82 L ;
83 L
Staniland, A. E., 79 L
Stanley, Hon. E. L., 58 L ; 59 L\
Stannard, R. G., 73 PF
Stansbury, G. C , 06 G, PF
Stansfield, A. W., 78 L
Stapledon, W. O., 07 L ; 08 L
Staples, F., 96 T ; 98 T; 06 T
Staples, H „ 96 T ; 98 T
Stapley, F. G., 14 T
Stapylton, ChetwyndSee Chetwynd-Stapylton
Startin, J., 63 PF
Stavart, G. VM 05 T ; 06 T

504

HENLEY RACES

Staveley, C. H., 08 Lt T; 09 L, T I Stinton, H, K>, 66 G
Stobart, J . D., 0 2 L ; 03 -L
Stayner, H. J., 73 L
Stobart, W. 14 T
Steane, S. W., 06 G, L
Stock, E., 40 G; 42 G
Stearns, E. F., 76 T ; 77 T ; 78 T
Stock, E., 54 S, V
Stearns, H. E., 03 T ; 04 T
Stock, F . P., 00 T ; ; o r L ; 06 T ;
Steavenson, D. F., 63 G, L; 64
07 T ; 09 T, W
G,L
•
Stock, L., 82 G ; 83 G
Stebbing, C. P., 01 L
Stock, O., 83 Z, ;''84"£
Stedall, L. P., 05 L, T
Stock, T., 69 L ; 70 L, T
Steel, A. H. D., 97 L ; 98 G, L ;
Stocken, W. F., 56 L, P
99 G
Stoffell, W. G., 96 T, IF
Steele, C. M., 96 L, T ; 98 G;
99 W; 00 I F ; 01 I F ; 02 IF ; Stoker, H. E., 68 L, T
Stoker, W., 80 TC
03 P
Stokes, —, 54 TC
Steger, L. C. M„ 95 T
Stokes, G., 56 TC
Steggall, C. R., 73 T, W; 74 T
:Stokes, H., 82 W ; 83 S
Stent, P. J. H., 10 T
Stone, E. G., 98 T
Stephen, J. W., 45 L
Stone, G. J., 87 IF
Stephens, A., 71 T ; 72 T, W
Stone, W., 56 L
Stephens, G., "51 V ; 52 G ; 56 D
Stoney, A. B., 71 G, L, S, F ; ^2
Stephenson, S. V., 53 G
:
Ly V
Stevens, G. L., 80 L, T
Stordy, J., 06 T ; 09 T, IF
Stevens, H., 40 DF, TC
Stordy, T., 08 T>; 09 T
Stevens, Vaughan-. See VaughanStorrs, C. S., 90 T, PF
Stevens
Storrs, K. S„ 90 T' »
Stevenson, F., 95 T, W; 96 T, IF
Story, C. W., 12 T
Steward, C. H., 49 G, L, P ; 50 G,
Stout, H. W., 94 T ; 95 5 ; 96
5
G, S ; 98 P , X>
Steward, C. T., 98 L ; 99 L ; 0 0 L
Stout, J. T., o'o T \ 02 G; 03 G
Steward,'C. W., 55 Z>
Steward, H. A., 95 L ; 96 L ; 98 G ; I Stout, W., 62 G, I F ; 67 G, D;
;
j 68 S, £> ; 69 G, 5, P ; 72 X
( o5S~'
•
Stovold, P. A., 04 T
^Steward, J. M., 92 I ; 93 £ ; 96
5, F
II : Stowell, R. de S ; , 91 L
Strachan, J. F., 70 G
Stewart, —, 39 TC
Straker, F., 83 G
Stewart, A. H., 87 L
Stewart, C. E . , ' 6 8 L , T
Straker, G. H., 12 L ; 13 G
Stewart; F . C , 95 G, W
Strange, J., 66 TC
'
I
Stewart, F. J., 09 T
Stratham, E., 90 L
Stewart, H., 69 T
Straw, F. T., 75 G
Stewart, W. B., 93 G ; 94 G, 5 ;
Streatfield, E., 81 PS
Streatfield, E. C , 68 L, T
Stiff, H: H . , ' 9 5 F, W; 96 S, F ; j Stretch, T. H. -E., 92 L;
9fL:;
; 1!
995
' "'
94 S, F ; 95 G, S ; 96 G
Strickland, G. W., 39 G
Stiffe, N. C , 94 W
-£tilwehY"'J. -Fi; "79-T/ FF<; 80 T; ; Strickland, W. R., 98 L
8 i T ; 82 G, W \ ;84 J (>; v S; ' 8 5 ! Stringer, F . R. P., 07 T ;
ii
T
G, I F ; 86 G, 5
V'
I Stringer, G. M., 12 T
Stilwell, J^G., 'i^T.-W-

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
S t r o h s c h n i t t e r , J . B . , 14 G
1
S t r o n g , C. I . , 59 G
S t r u t t o n , L . D . , 4 6 G, L ; 47 G ; |
4 8 G, P
S t u a r t , A ; A., 0 1 T ;
0 3 T, W; I
0 4 D ; 05 D ; 06 P , D ; 08 D ; |
09 D
S t u a r t , C. M., 0 7 L ; 0 8 L ; 0 9 T ; |
10 F , I F ; 11 £ , S ; 1 2 D ;
13
T, W; 14 £>
S t u a r t , D . , 41 S ; 42 G, S ; 4 3 G, S
S t u a r t , D . C. R., 0 3 P ;
04P;
0 5 P ; 0 6 G, P , D;
6 7 G, £>;
08 0 £
S t u b b s , E . E . , 76 L
S t u b b s , W : W . , 88 W
S t u d d a r t , T . d e C , 92 T '
S t u r g e , L . J., 61 PF .
S u g d e n , A. M „ 4 9 G; L
S u m m e r h a y e s , H . , 84 T
S u n l e y , H . , 11 T ; 12 T ; 14 G, T
S u t h e r l a n d , C. R . , 84 T
S u t h e r l a n d , J . C , 77 T; 78 G, I F ;
7 9 G, W;
80 G,W;
8 1 G, J F ;
82 G
S u t h e r l a n d , J . S. M., 97 V, W
S u t t o n , j . R / H . , 72 L, V; 73 L ,
F
S w a b e y , M. C. M., 4 0 G
Swaine, J. C./54 P
S w a i n e , J . K., 0 4 T
S w a n n , A . A., 12 W; 13 T, P ; 14
l
G, 5 , P
"
S w a n n , E . R . , 11 I
S w a n n , S., 82 L , V;
83 L ,
V;
8s G, 5 , V, P , D ; 8 6 G, 5 , D ;
87 G, S, P, D; 96 D
S w a n n , S. E . , r o V, W;
n L,
S;
- 12 G ; 13 G, P ; 14 G, P
S w a n n , W . G., n T
S w a n s t o n , A. W . , 97 V, W;
98
T , ^ F ; 99 T
S w a n s t o n , H . E . , 0 8 G, L, V ; 0 9 G ;
i o G , L ' ; 11 G
S w a n z y , A. J., 0 1 L ; 0 2 G, X
S w e e n y , S. F . C., 14 T
SS^eet, -J". L . L., 07 W ; 08 W
S w e e t i n g , H . C , o 5 L; 0 6 G, I F
S w e e t r n a n , ' W.\ 88 D -? '
"

505

S w e t t e n h a m , W . A; -W-/, 88 L ; 8 9 L
Swift, R., 14 PF
S w i n e y , J . H . , 76 L
S w i n n y , G. H . , 67 5 , P
S w o r d , A. N . , 10 T
S y d a l l , G. B . , 11 T
S y d e n h a m , J . G., -56 L ; 57 L ;
58 z.
?:-•
S y k e s , E . F , , 92 L, T
S y k e s , E . J., 48 G, L ; 50 G ; 51 G j
S y l v e s t e r , H . A., 13 T
S y m o n d s , A., 76 G, F ; 77 F
S y m o n d s , N . P . , 8 3 PS;
8 5 G, W;
87 P ; 88 P ; 8 9 P
S y m o n d s , R . H . T . , 84 PS
S y m o n d s - T a y l e r , F . K., 13 L•; 14 T
Symonds-Tayler, R. H., 87 L, T ;
88 G
S z e b e n y , A., j u n r . , 0 8 0 £
T A B E R , H.

A.,

13

L

T a e l m a n , O., 0 8 OK
T a g g , F . , 4 0 DF, TC ; 42 S, T C ;
4 3 T C ; 48 TC
T a g g , J . , 53 DS
T a l b o t , C. A. P . , 6 4 G / - 5 ; 6 9 S
T a l b o t , G. H . , 61 L
''
T a l b o t , G. W . , 8 9 L; 9 0 L
T a l c o t t , J . C , 14 G
P
] T a l f o u r d , T . N . , 61 W,
j T a n c r e d , S. M., 73 L
j T a n d y , O. C , 0 7 L , T
I T a n n , J . L., 14 D
j T a n n e r , G. R., 14 L
I T a n n e r , H . R., 13 T
T a n q u e r a y , D . ' Y . ' D . , 14 L
T a p p a n , R . M., 14 G
T a r b u t t , P . C., 93 L
T a r n , W . W . , 92 L
Tarver, J., 46 G
Tasker, W., 60 P C
T a y l o r , A . H . , 95 is, T; 97 G\"W'';t
98 G, 5 ; 99 G
T a y l o r , C , 0 5 T; 0 8 T ; 0 9 G
I T a y l o r , C. H . S., 0 4 f\ W
T a y l o r , C. W . H . , 9 8 L ; . 99 G, t ;
0 0 L , T, V ; 01 S; 0 2 G, 5 ; P ;
?
0 3 G, P\ 0 4 G, 5 , P

I Taylor, E., 96 P

50.6

HENLEY RACES

Taylor, E. C , 95 L, T
Taylor, E. J. D„ 95 V, W ; 96 S, V ;
99 5
Taylor, F., 73 W
Taylor, F. H., 98 G, T ; 99 G ; 00 G
Taylor, F. J., 82 T
Taylor, G. B., 08 OE, OF', 12 G ;
13 G, S
Taylor, G. G., 93 T; 94 G, W ;
95 G, W ; 96 G, S ; 09 G
Taylor, Gawan-. See Gawan-Taylor
Taylor, H. D„ 06 P
Taylor, H. R., 93 T
Taylor, H. W., 08 T
Taylor, M., 77 TC
Taylor, Maynard-. See MaynardTaylor
Taylor, P. W., 79 PS
Taylor, S. B., 39 G ; 40 G
Taylor, S. G.,.,06 T
Taylor, S. J. H., 74 T ; 77 T ; 78 T ;
79 T
Taylor, Symonds-. See SymondsTaylor
Taylor, Watson-. See Watson-Taylor
Teale, V. G., 14 G, W
Teasdale, R., 01 L, T
Tempest, F. L., 14 T
Temple, J., 64 TC
Ten Eyck, E. H., 97 D
Terniogt, J. H. L., 03 5
Terrell, G. H., 72 T
Tetley, C. H., 01 T
Tetlie,
J.,i2V,W
Tew, T. P., 94 L
Te Water, C. T., 06 L, T ; 07 T, W.
Thackeray, F., 42 5
Thackeray, M. J., 80 L
Tharp, J. M., 01 T
Theobald, W., 84 T; 85 T
Theodosius, A. F., 90 L, T
Thiebant, A. T., 14 T
Thoday, F. A., 09 T
Thomas, C. J., 83 T ; 86 G ; 87 T ;
88 T ; 95 T
Thomas, D. A., 80 L
Thomas, E. M., 0 0 L ; 02 L
Thomas, G. D., 10 T ; 11 T ; 1 2 T ;
14 T

Thomas, G. G. T., 59 L
Thomas, J. H., 76 L ; 77 L
Thomas, J. H., 98 L, T
Thomas, L. G., 89 T
Thomas, N. C., 71 L ; 72 V, W
Thomas, P. H., 0 0 L ; 02 G, S ;
03 G, S ; 04 G, 5 ; 05 G, S, P
Thomas, R., 87 L
Thomas, T. R., 97 T
Thomas, W. J., 06 L, T
Thomason, W., 79 TC
Thompson, A., 85 5
Thompson, A. C., 83 T ; 86 T
Thompson, A. G. G., 09 T ; 1 0 L
Thompson, C. E., 41 G
Thompson, D. H., 08 L, T
Thompson, E. A., 95 S, D; 99
G, S, D
Thompson, F., 74 W
Thompson, F., 78 TC
Thompson, F. H., 95 5, D; 99
G, 5
Thompson, H., 10 W
Thompson, J. L., 81 PS
Thompson, J. S., 09 T
Thompson, M. B., 12 T ; 13X
Thompson, Meysey-. See MeyseyThompson
Thompson, R. D. W., 09 T '
Thompson, R. H., 11 G
Thompson, T. G., 7 0 S , P ; 71 P ;
72 P , D
Thompson, T. O., 07 L, T
Thompson, T. W., 98 V, W
Thompson, V., 92 G, L
Thompson, W. H., 05 G, L ; 07
L, W
Thompson, W. J., 86 L ; 87 L ;
89 G ; 90 G, W ; 91 G, W ; 93
T, W ; 94 W ; 95 G, W ; 96
G, W; 97 G, S
Thompstone, R., 12 I ; 13 L ; 14 L
Thomson, B. H., 78 L
Thomson, C , 95 F ; 96 V, W ;
97 £ . ^
Thomson, G. L., 05 T ; 06 G;
07 L, V; 08 G, OF, OP; 09 JD ;
10 S, P ; 11 5, P ; 13 G ; 14 S, P
Thomson, J. A., 06 G ;, 08 OE

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Thomson, Mitchell-. See MitchellThomson
Thomson, R. H. D., 06 (R.A. v. R.E.)
Thorley, J. T., 57 G
Thorn, C. H. R., 0 3 D
Thorn, F. E „ 88 T, W;
89 T;
90 T ; 91 P ; 92 W, P; 94W ;
96 T
Thorn, H. E., 09 P ; i o T
Thorn, P. A. N., 89 G, W ; 90 P, W ;
91 P ; 92 IF, P ; 93 T, PF
Thornhill, C. B., 61 L
Thornhill, M. C. McC, 9 9 5 ; 00
G, V
Thornhill, W^R., 65 L ; 66 L
Thornley, R. R., 09 T
Thornton, P. C , 93 L
Thorpe, H., 95 G, V; 97 G, V;
98 G, 5, F
Thouron, J. L., 96 L ; 97 L ; 98 P
Thrash, W. E., 05 G, L ; 06 P, P ;
07 P, IF
Thubron, S., 99 T
1
Thurburn, E. A., 64 G, 5
Thurnall, H., 82 P S ; 83 PS ; 85 L
Thynne, F. T., 96 P ; 98 T
Thynne, J. C , 58 L
Thyssen, W. M. T., 99 G
Tickell, E. J., 82 L, W
Tidmarsh, R. D., 11 G ; 12 G ; 13 G
Till, H. S., 80 G, W; 82 G; 83
G,W; 84 G, 5 ; 85 G, 5 ; 86 G, 5
Till, W. S., 14 T
Timins, F. C , 86 L
Tinley, C. E., 40 G
Tinne, C. E., 09 L ; i o l ; 1 1 L ;
13 V, W, P; 14 L
Tinne, J. A., 95 G, L ; 96 L ; 97 P ;
98 G, 5, F
Tinne, J. C , 65 G, L ; 66 G, L ;
76 G, 5, F ; 68 G, L, S, V; 69 V;
70 G, 5, F
Titherington, A. F., 82 P 5 ; 83 PS
Titherington, G. W., 09 L ; 1 0 L ;
11 L
Titley, P. H., 03 T ; 06 IF
Titus, C. S., 0 2 D
Tiverton, Viscount, 01 G, F
Todd, A. H., 72 L ; 78 G

SO?

Todd, B., 64 TC, DP
Todd, M., 10 T
Todd, R., 90 T
Todd, R. H., 81 G
Todd, W. H., 99 T
Toensagar, E., 08 OE
Tolkien, C , 01 G ; 02 G ; 03 G
Tolkien, F. W., 86 T
Tomblings, D. G., 11 T
Tomes, C. S., 63 L
Tomkinson, C. W., 97 L ; 98 G, L;
99 G, S, V
Tomkinson, H. R., 53 G, L, S
Tomlinson, B., 08 T
Tomlinson, Paget-. See Paget-Tom>
linson
Tompson, J. A., 61 G, L
Tompson, R. H. D., 98 L, T ; 01 IF;
06 W
Toms, B. B., 11 L
Toms, F. P., 08 OP
Tomson, Martin-. See Martin-Tomson
Tonks, E., 46 P
Toomer, —, 54 TC ; 55 TC
Tooth, H., 10 T
Tooth, R. L., 63 L
Tooth, V. A., 13 T; 14 T
Topping, H,, 74 T
Torre, H. J., 40 G
Tottenham, C. R. W., 63 L ; 66
G, W ; 67 G, IF
Tottenham, G. L., 95 L ; 96 L ;
98 L ; 01 L ; 02 G, L
Tower, E., 42 G
Tower, F., 87 L
Tower, G. E., 1 0 L ; 11 5, F ;
13 G
Towers, W. G., 73 L ; 74 L, F ;
75 L ; 76 L, F ; 77 L, F
Towers, W. H., 97 T
Townsend, R. N., 57 L, F, PF
Townsend, W. R., 92 L
Tralbant, E. G., 05 G
Trantom, W. E., 06 T
Trapnell, J. G., 02 L
Tread way, R. B., 96 ,G .
Trehearne, H. R., 73,P, W
Trembath, A. E., 05 T ; 06 T

5o8

HENLEY RACES

Trembath, C.'H., .05 G
j
Trench, B. B., 66 G, W ; 67 G, S
Trench, G. F., 98 L ; 99 L ; 01 |
T, PF ; 02 G, W
Trench, J. R., 06 L ; 07 £
Trench, J. S., 98 T ; 99 T
Trench, W. R., 61 W
Trench, W. T., 62 L
Trenchman, A. O., 84 PS
;
Trevor-J ones, H. T., 82 T
Trewby, E , 05^;
07 G; 08 G
09 G, W
Trier, N. E. f 08 P'; 10 T
Trinder, A. J., 02 T; 04 T
Tromp, H., 97 T; 99 G
;
Trotter, J. F. A., 05 L ; 07 L
o95, V
:
Trotter, J. K., 70 T
Trotter, S. E., 08 L, T
Trotter, S. F. A., 08 G < .
:
Trouncer, H. M., 94 V, W.; 96 T ;
9 7 T ; 98 P ; 99 T, W
Troup, L. G., 13 T
Troutbeck, H. E., 04 L ; 05 L
Trower, A., 66 G, Z,; 70 G, S ;
71 G, S ; 72 G, S ; 73 G, S, P ;
74 G, S, P; 75 G, P ; 76 G, 5 ;
77 G, W ; 78 G, 5
Trower, P., 70 G; yi W ; 72 W
Truscott, F. G., 13 P
Tucker, G. H. C„ 80 T ; 81 P
Tucker, K. R., 12 T
Tuckey, H. E., 51 GhS
Tudball, W„ 82 PS ; S3 PS ] 84 PS
Tudor-Craig, A. R., 12 L
Tudor-Owen, W. C , 01 T
Tuffnell, J., 40 G
Tuffnell, J. P., 39 G ; 40 G
Tuke/.F-.E., 44 G, S
Tuke, F. H., 89 P , T
Turing, A. H„ 86 L ; 87 L ;, 88 L ;
89 L
Turk, C. W., 10 T
Turnbull, P. G., 00 L; T
Turner, C , 68 TC
Turner, C. A., s6L,,P
\
Turner, F. F., 79,T; 80 T>
Turner, F. N., o 4 < T ,
Turner, H. ;H., 92,.!;'

Turner, H. S., 02 T
Turner, J., 57 L ; 58 L
Turner, M. S., 0 0 T , W
Turner, N„ 76 G, L
Turner, R. C , 46 G, L ; 47 Z,
Tweedie, H. G., 12 P
Tween, H. B., 80 T;
82 G, S ;
83 G, 5, P ; 86 G
Twentyman, A., 05 T; 06 P
Twist, C. G., 94 L ; 95 P
Twitchin, Frere-. . 5 ^ Frere-Twitchin
Twyford, R. J., 85 P ; 87 T, W
Tyler, F . J., 61 'W \ 6iW
Tyndale-Biscoe, C. E., 83 G; 8$>G
Tyrrell, J. H., 86 W
Tytheridge, H. B., 71 P ; 72 T, W
Tytler, Fraser-. See Fraser-Tytler
ULLMANN, P. D.,

83 P ;

84 T,

W ;

85 T, W; 86 T, W'; S7-Gy-S,.
Uloth, G., 10 L ' '"
Underhill, P. A., 83 W
Underhill, S. W. F„ 11 P
Unwin, W. S., 80 PS; 8 3 ^ 84
D ; 85 F, Z> ; 86 J9
Uppleby, G. C , 42 G
Upstone, A., 78 TC {_.Upstone, C. D., 12 T; 13 P
Upton, E. J.,
g6T;<g$T
Ure, F. J., 90 L, T
Urie, R. W., 14 P , PK
Urmson, J., 82 P ; 83 G
Urquhart, J., 08 G, L ; 09 G
Usher, F. J., 01 L ; ,02 T ; 03 P, P
; Usticke, Nowell-. See Nowell-Us*
ticke
Utermarck, C , 74 G, L
VALE-BAGSIIAWE, r W : "A:'i. E.;

68

• h, W
Vallon, H. J. du, 01 G
Valpy, FT:, 88'L. ' *
•
Van Ackerei, V ; J., 05 &
Van Cooten, H., 96 L
; Van Crombrugge/ M.v o o G ^ o i
G, P ; 02 P
Van der Byl- F]-V. G.{ d8 G, Z,1;
I
09 L ; i<3 £\; 5ii L, W
^

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Van der Veen, R., 95 T
Van der Waerden, R., 06 G
Van Duyl, D. F., 97 G
Van Dyk, J. W. M., 95 T
Van Groenow, A. B., 99 G
Vane, H. de V., 76 V
Vanlandeghem, A., 08 OE ; 09 G
Van Leenwen, A. K., 95 T
Van Loo, R., 14 T
Van-Rensselaer, S., 87 L
Van Rhyn, H. W., 97 G
Van Romonol, A. G. H., 97 G
Van Roy, A., 06 G ; 07 G
Van-Schaick, J. B., 87 L
Van Waes, E., 11 G
Varady, J., 08 OE
Vargas, R. A., 84 PS
Varley, C , 64 TC
Varvill, W. W., o 5 L
Vasko, K., 08 OE
Vaudrey, W. E., 13 T ; 14 T, P
Vaughan, C. L., 49 G, L, D ; 50 P ;
5 i P , D
Vaughan, J., 66 TC
Vaughan-Johnson, B., 85 V ; 86
5, V
Vaughan-Johnson, R., 91 L
Vaughan-Stevens, D. L,, 12 L
Vaux, A. B., 79 T ; 80 T ; 83 T ;
84 T ; 85 T ; 86 T
Vaux, G. C , 84 T; 85 T ; 86 P ;
89 T, W; 92 G, S
Vaux, S., 09 L, T; 10 T
Veirman, P., 07 G ; 08 OE ; 09 G ;
12 D
Venables, W., 42 D P
Verdon, P., 07 P, P7 ; 08 G, L, F,
O P ; 10 W
Vereker, Hon. S. R., 08 T; 09 P ;
10 L
Verey, G., 83 P S ; 84 PS
Vergucht, F., 07 G ; 08 OE ; 09 G
Verity, H. S„ 94 P
Vernon, J. L. M., 1 1 L
Vernon, K., 06 T, P ; 07 P ; 08
S, P ; 0 9 5 , P ; 10 5 ; 11 5 ;
12 S ; 14 G, S
Vertue, A., 81 T ; 82 P
Vertue, G. G„ 84 T; 85 T

509

Vertue, G. N., 09 T; 1 0 T
Vetter, E., 13 5 ; 14 G
Verpey, J. W., 91 L, T
Vialls, C. M., 41 G, S ; 42 G; 43 G
Vigers, A. A., 0 0 L ; 04 T; 05 T
Vigers, C., 80 i )
Vignoles, F. C., 84 PS
Villar, A. R., 09 L
Villiers, F. E., 08 G
Vincent, E., 74 G, L
Vincent, S., 46 G, L, P; 47 £,•£, P
Vines, H. W. C., 13 T; 14 P
Vischer, H., 00 L, T
Visser, G., 05 G ; 06 G, P ; 07 G;
09 G; 11 G
Vitre, J. D. de, 89 L
Vivian, Lord, 97 L ; 98 T, JF
Vize, G. H., 7oW;
71 PF; 72
^ , W; 73 P, PF
Vliegenthart, J. C , 97 T ; 99 G
Voet, H „ 14 T
Von Elten, H., 01 T
von Gaza, B., 07 D ; 08 0 5 ; 1 1 D
Voss, R G„ 05 T
Vowdrey, D. LI, 13 L
Vyse, Howard-, SKee Howard-Vyse

W A D D , H. R., 91

P

Waddington, W. H., 49 G, L, S, V
Wade, F. B., 67 L ; 68 L,
T;,6gL
Wade, R. F., 63 L ; 64 L ; 65 G, W
Wadham, W., 44 S ; 45 L, S
Wadlow, J., 42 DF
Waelput, E., 14 T
Waid, J. E., 14 G
Wait, R. J., 14 G
Wakeman, A. P., 79 T
Walbaum, G. F„ 11 T
Waldie-Griffith, ,R. J., 68 L, T ;
70 D ; 7 1 P
Waley, R. G. K., 12 G
Walgraeve, O., 14 T
Walker, A. M., 04 T
Walker, A. R., 06 T
Walker, B. , 66 D
Walker, E, , 11 T; 12 T 13 T
Walker, E B.. 08 G, L: 10 T
Walker, E. E., 04 T

510

MENLK

Walker, G. W. H., 0 8 T ;

09 T;

10 P

Walker, H., 02 T
Walker, J. A., 14 T
Walker, J. D., 12 G ; 13 G ; 14 G
Walker, J. G., 67 G ; 68 G
Walker, J. P. S., 12 T
Walker, J . S. M., 73 L, T
Walker, T. H., 98 L, T
Walker, V., 12 L
Walker, W., 54 G, L
Walker, W. B„ 98 G ; 00 L ; 01 T
Walker, W. M„ 13 T
Walkey, J. R., 00 L, T
Wallace, A. R., 13 T
Wallace, J., 74 P
Wallace, R., 99 T
Wallace, S., 40 G ; 41 G ; 45 D ;
47 V, D ; 48 G, P
Walley, F. J. P., 06 T
Wallington, H., 08 T; 10 G
Wallis, O. B., 14 T, W
Wallis, W. E., 77 T ; 79 T
Walls, R. G., 39 G
Walmisley, G., 46 G, L ; 47 G
Walmisley, J. R. L., 46 G, L ; 47
G, D ; 48 G, £>
Walmsley, J. (First Trinity), 06
G, L ; 07 L ; 08 L
Walmsley, J. (Trinity Hall), 86
G, S; 87 G
Walpole, G., 64 L
Walpole, H., 68 G, W
Walpole, H. S., 58 L ; 59 L
Walpole, R., 62 L
Walrond, H. H., 82 G; 83 G
Walsh, G. C., 10 T
Walsh, J., 06 G
Walsh, J. N., 06 T
Walsh, Pakenham-. See PakenhamWalsh
Walter, H. M., 42 G
Walters, P. M., 85 L
Walton, C , 59 W ; 62 G, 5 ; 63 G ;
64 G, S; 65 G, 5 ; 66 G, S;
67 G, S ; 69 W
Walton, F., 60 W ; 61 G, S ; 63 W;
64 W; 65 G, L, 5, F, I F ; 66
G, 5 ; 67 5, PF ; 68 G, 5, P^ ; 69

RACES
S ; 70 G, S, W ; 71 G, S, PF;
72 G, S, W ; 73 G ; 74 G ; 75 G ;
76 G; 77 G; 78 G ; 80 G
Walton, H. E., 74 G, L ; 75 L
Walton, H. E. E., 86 T
Walton, Lawson-. See Lawson-Walton
Waltz, A., 80 G
Wampetich, T., 08 OE
Wankowicz, W., 09 T
Wansborough, H. S., 81 PS
Wanstall, E. C , 13 T
Warburton, P., 13 L
Ward, A. L., 94 T ; 95 T
Ward, A. O., 74 T
Ward, B. M., 10 T
Ward, Dudley-. See Dudley-Ward
Ward, E. R., 80 PS
Ward, F., 10 G, W;
11 G, W;
12 G, W ; 13 G ; 14 G
Ward, G. H., 1 3 T ; 14 T
Ward, G. R., 81 P S
Ward, H. K., 12 G ; 13 G
Ward, J. I., 79 T ; 80 T; 81 T
Ward, W. A., 69 T, X, W\ 70 T,
W; 71 G
Ward, W. Dudley, 03 G, S
Ward, W. H. K., 78 L
Ward-Price, G., 08 T
Ware, H. S., 83 PS
Warlow, G. B. E., 86 L
Warlters, W. S., 84 T; 85 T
Warman, J. S., 63 G
Warneford, J. R. K., 02 T
Warner, C., og T
Warner, S. W., 97 L, T
Warre, A. F., 88 L ; 89 L
Warre, E., 55 L, D ; 56 D ; 57
G, P ; 58 L, P ; 59 G, L, P ;
65 P
Warre, E. L., 96 L ; 97 L ; 99 G
Warre, E. R., 91 L ; 92 L ; 94
7, W ; 96 L
Warre, F. W., 96 L ; 97 L ; 98
G, L ; 99 G, 5, V; 00 G, S ;
01 F, P ; 02 G, 5 ; 03 G, 5
Warre-Cornish, G. W., 97 L, T
Warren, C. H., 68 G ; 69 W ; 70 G ;
76 G, 5 ; 77 G, PF

INDEX OF CC3MPETITORS

5x1

Watts-Moses, C. B., 10 T
Warren, J. L., 51 L
Wauchope, D., 49 G, L
Warren, R. D., 99 G ; 04 G
Wauchope, D. A., 90 T;
91 L ;
Warrington, J. C , 06 T ; 07 L, V
94 G ; 95 G; 96 G
Warschawski, H. S., 02 G
Waud, B. E., 79 L
Warwick, P. H., 99 T
Wasbrough, H. C. S., 99 T ; 00 L ; I Waud, H. E., 98 T
Wauters, G., 11 G
01 T ; 02 T
Way, J. P., 74 G,L,V;
75 G, P
Washbourne, W. E., 73 L, T
Wearing, R. W., 90 T
Waterall, L. S., 05 G, L ; 06 T ;
; Weaver, F. K., 92 G, L ; 94 L, T
07 W
Webb, E.,'46 G, L
Waterhouse, G. G., 06 {R.E. v. R.A.)
Webb, E., 74 T
Waterhouse, M. T„ 08 L
Webb, F., 78 TC ; 79 TC ; 80 TC
Waterhouse, P., 81 G; 82 G ; 83
1
Webb, G., 62 TC
G; 84 G
Webb, H. R., 64 TC; 65 T C ; 66
Waterlow, E. L., 90 T ; 94 G
TC ; 67 TC ; 68 TC ; 70 TC
Watermeyer, E. F., o i l , F ; 04
Webb, J., 55 TC) 56 TC
T, W
j Webb, R., 39 TC ; 40 D F , TC ;
Watermeyer, H. A., 08 G, L
43 DF, TC; 44 TC
Waters, K. S., 12 T
Webb, W„ 86 W
Waters, P. D., 14 L
Webb, W. B., 75 T ; 76 D
Watkins, J., 69 L
Webber, W. B. I., 91 L, T
Watkins, J. K., 12 T ; 13 T
Wedd, E. P. W., 04 T, W
Watkins, L. T., 07 L, T ; 09 T
Wedd, R., 05 T
Watney, H., 66 G, T>
Wedderburn, A. H. M., 1 1 L
Watney, H. J.. 89 G. S
Wedderburn, H. G., 73 G, L
Watney, W. H., 01 S
Wedgewood, F. H., 88 L
Watson, A. A., 43 G
Weekes, C. R. H., 13 T
Watson, E. J., 68 D
Wegg, H. N., 01 T
Watson, F. H„ 84 PS
Weigall, S., 83 W
Watson, P., 82 PS
Weiss, A. B„ 10 T, W
Watson, W., 42 G
Welch, J., 42 G ; 43 G, S ; 44 S
Watson, W. B., 43 G
Welch, J. H., 82 T ; 83 T ; 84 T ;
Watson, W. R., 49 G, L
85 T ; 87 W
Watson-Taylor, J. A., 78 G, W;
Weldon, E. F., 80 L
79 G, S
Welland, J. R., 00 T
Watt, F., 40 G; 41 G
Weller, F., 74 L
Watt, R. E., 84 L
Wellicome, R., 75 TC; 77 TC; 78
Watts, A., 82 P S
TC
Watts, E. L„ 10 T ; 13 D ; 14 G, S
Wells, A., 77 T
Watts, F., 48 TC
Wells, A. C., 79 L, 7
Watts, F., 84 T
Wells, C. E., 89 L
Watts, F. S., 77 T; 83 T ; 84 T
Wells, H. B., 11 G; 12 G ; 13 G
Watts, F. W., 83 TC
Wells, R. S., 90 T, PF ; 91 T, W ;
Watts, H. G., 73 L, T
92 T ; 93 G; 95 T
Watts, J., 00 L ; 01 G
Wells, S. R., 04 JD ; 06 P
Watts, R., 82 T
Wells, W. H „ 84 T
Watts, T. N., 44 TC
Welsby, S. W. H., 12 T
Watts, T. H. E., 96 T, W
Welsford, J. W. W., 80 L
Watts, W. F., 82 T ; 83 T ; 84 T

512

HENLE GRACES

Welsh, J., 8 1 T .
Wemyss, H. C. B., n T
Wemyss, N . D., 13 L
Wernaer, H., 86 5
West, J. F., 08 T; i o 7
West, L. R., 78 L ; 79 L ; 80 G ;
81 G, S
West, W. B., 06 D
• {
Westall, G., 66 DP ;. 68 TC ; 69
T C ; 71 T C ; 72 DF, TC
Western, G. T., 99 L, T, V; 00
G, S; 01 G, 5 ; 03 G, PF; 04
G, S ,
Westmacott, W., 76 L
Weston, A. A., 43 G
Weston, E. T;, 62 G, W ; 63 G, 5,
PF; 64 G, 5 ; 68 T
Weston, H. H., 57 S ; 58 G, S ;
59 G, 5, PP^ ; 60 S, PF ; 61 G, 5,
PF; 68 T
Weston, P., 65 G, S, PP.; 66 G, PF;
67 G, S ; 68 P, S
Weston, V., 68 G, S, PF; 69 G, S,
PF; 70 G, T, 5 ; 71 G, P, S ;
72 G, P, SiW>;
73 G;- 74 G;
75G.T.
Weston, W. W., 80 P S
Wethered, E., 92 L
Wethered, E. P., 83 L ; 84 L ; 85 PF
Wethered, F. O., 83 L ; 85'W ;
86 G
,
: ,
Wethered, J. R., 90 L
;
Wethey, E. N. J., 12 F,; PT
Weyman, A., 07 L ; r i L
Weymouth, W. J., 68 W
,, ;
Whadcoat, C. C., 10 F, PF; i i T ;
12 T

Whaley, J. B., o i l , P
Whalley, F. S., 05 G
Wharton, J. H. T., 79 L, V; 80 G
Wharton, J. R., 03 G
Wharton, R. C., 82 P
Whatley, C , 99 L ; 00 £
Whatley, N., 03 P
Wheatley, C. J. H., 06 L
Wheeler, E. V. V.„ 79 G ; 80 V, W ;
81 V, W
K
Wheeler, J., 44 DF
Wheeler, W. R., 83 T ; 84 P ; 8 5 P

I Wheler, A. S., 01 T
Whiskard, G. G., 08 T ,
Whitby, E. O. H., 04 V; 05 L
White, C , 68 TC
White, C. G., 75 P ; 76 G; 77 D\
79 T, W
. . . . . .
White, Costley-. S^e Costley-White
White, E. J., 07 L, T
White, F. R. H., 13 P
White, G. G., 14 P
White, H., 47 V
White, H., 76 G
White, J. C , 02 L
White, L. S., 1 1 I
White, S. A., 93 T
White, T. J., 44 G
White, W., 71 TC; 72 PC*; P>P
White, W. L., 74 £, L
!
Whiteford, W. W. B., 70 P
Whitehead, A. M., 10 T
',
Whitehorn, E. H., '85 P
Whitehouse, E. S., 00 L ; 01 L
Whitehurst, C. H . , 7 9 P
, Whitehurst, F., 79 P
Whiteing, R. C , 94 T; .^5 P ; 96
T; 98 T, W; 01 W
Whitelaw, A., 74 T, P
; Whitelaw, R. J., 98 T
Whiteley, E. C , 10 T :
\ Whitfeld, E. H., 12 L\ 13 L
I Whitfeld, N. B., 11 L, V
Whitfield, C. F., 81 V
Whitfield, C. H., 90 V
i Whitfield, G. E., 08 G, L
Whitlark, J., 95 P ; 96 G; 97 G
Whitlark, J. A., 97 T, W; 98 G
Whitle, J. W., 83 P S
i Whitley, J. H., 82 L
\ Whitley, R., 99 T
Whitmore, D. H., 05 P
Whittall, H. C , 08 G, L ; i o P
Whittet, G„ 14 L
Whittingdale, J. F. L., 80 L
Whittington, W. J., 13 P
Whitworth, A., 95 G, V\ 96 G ;
97 G>

s

Why ley, G. J. M., 00 L, T
Wickham, G. W., 79 L
Wickson, J. A., 13 G ; 14 G

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Wielsma, A., 08 OF; 10 S, P
Wigan, A. E., 73 L
Wigan, W. L., 69 L ; 70 L, T
Wiggins, A. F. R., 09 L ; 1 0 I ;
11 G; 12 G, S; 13 G , S ; 14 G
Wigham, J. B., 44 D
Wight, W. B., 09 T
Wightman, O. W., 86 L ; 87 L ; 88 L
Wightwick, H. W., 09 T
Wilberforce, W., 48 D
Wilberforce, W. B., 76 D
Wilck, E., 95 T
Wilcox, A. J., 11 T
Wild, A., 80 G; 8 1 D ; 83 D
Wilde, A. D., 82 L
Wilde, R. G., 84 V, W
Wilde, W. H., 74 W
Wiljes, O. de J., 13 T
Wilker, H., 07 5
Wilkes, G. T., 05 W ; 06 T ; 1 0 T ;
12 G ; 13 W

Wilkes, J. S., o5W;
06 W; 07
G, J F ; 08 G, W
Wilkie, K. W., 61 G, Z,
Wilkins, F., 70 TC; 71 TC; 72 D F ,
TC
Wilkins, P. L., 14 T
Wilkinson, C., 45 L
Wilkinson, F., 90 G, S, V ; 91 5, P ;
92 5 ; 93 5
Wilkinson, F., 93 T
Wilkinson, H. E., 91 T
Wilkinson, H. G., o i l ; 02 L ;
03 T, PF
Wilkinson, J. R. M., 08 W
^
Wilkinson, P., 72 T;
73 T, W7 ;
74 T, P ; 75 T ; 76 T
Wilkinson, S. J., 10 T
Wilkinson, W. H. J., 94 V, W
Willan, F., 63 L ; 64 L ; 6 5 G, 5 ;
66 G, PF, D P ; 67 G, W, D ; 68
G, S, D; 69 G, 5
Willems, G., 11 G
Williams, A. A. S., 14 T
Williams, A. C., 10 T
Williams, A. F , 81 F
Williams, B„ 78 L
Williams, C. J., 09 T
Williams, C. P., 48 L

33

513

Williams, E., 76 TC
Williams, E., 10 T, W ; 11 V ; 12 L
Williams, E. G., 05 L ; 06 L ; 07 L ;
08 OE ; 09 G, P ; 14 P, D
Williams, F., 50 DS; 5y DS; 60
DP
Williams, G. G., 53 V
Williams, Gregson-. See GregsonWilliams
Williams, H., 42 DF
Williams, H., 55 G ; 56 G, L, 5, F ;
57 S, V
Williams, H. A., 83 T
Williams, J. L., 91 L
Williams, J. W., 09 L ; 1 0 L
Williams, L. S., 90 G ; 91 G; 93 G
Williams, Monier-. See MonierWilliams
Williams, O. G., 83 L
Williams, O. T., 10 T
Williams, R., 77 L ; 78 G, L ; 79
G, L
Williams, R. H.f 84 L
Williams, S. G., 85 L
Williams, W. W., 84 T
Willink, G. O. W., 07 L ; 09 L, T ;
10 T
Willis, C. A., 99 G, L ; 00 L ; 01 G ;
03 L, V
Willis, E., 93 T
Willis, H. W. M., 94 L ; 96 G ;
97 G, 5 ; 98 G, 5 ; 99 G, P
Willis, R„ 00 T ; o i l ;
02 G;
03 T, W ; 04 T
Willis, R. W., 64 G; 6 5 G, TF;
66 G ; 67 G, S, P ; 68 W
Wills, A. G., 13 T
Wilmot, Eardley-. See Eardley-Wilmot
Wilmot, P. D., 12 L
Wilmott, W. A., 73 T ; 74 T ; 75
T ; 76 T, TF
Wilsden, B. H., 12 L
Wilshere, R. S., 12 T ; 13 W
Wilson, A., 62 G; 63 G, W ; 64 G, PF
Wilson, B., 1 3 T ; 14 T
Wilson, C. R., 03 L ; 04 L ; 05 L ;
06 L, T
Wilson, D., 59 W; 60 TF

514

HENLEY RACES

Wilson, F. M., 44 G, 5 ; 45 G, S ;
46 G, S, P
Wilson, G., 8 5 G
Wilson, H. O. S., 13 T
Wilson, H. T., 96 L ; 97 L
Wilson, J., 76 L ; 77 L
Wilson, J. C, 12 T ; 13 T
Wilson, L., 78 TC
Wilson, M. D., 14 T
Wilson, M. F. G., 75 L ; 77 L ;
80 G, 5
Wilson, R. A., 76 Z,
Wilson, R. E., 05 L, T ; 07 L, T
Wilson, W. H., 81 PS
Winder, T. E., 88 X
Windham, F. S„ 68 T
Windsor, T. N., 90 T
Winneld, F. B., 12 T
Wing, W., 78 TC ; 79 TC
Wingfield, W., 54 G, L ; 55 G
Winkfield, E. G. N., 90 X ; 91 L :
92 L
Winslow, W., 86 T
Winstanley, W. J., 74 W ; 75 5
Winter, A. F., 71 L ; 72 T
Winter, G. B., 12 T ; 13 T
Winter, G. R., 46 X ; 47 G, Z, ; 48 G
Winter, W. O., 11 T ; 13 T
Winterbotham, G. L., 11 T
Winthrop-Smith, B. R., 04 V ; 05 V
Wintle, C., 10 T
Wintle, F. H., 01 T
Winton, C. H. de, 73 L ; 74 X
Wise, C , 66 TC ; 67 TC ; 69 TC :
70 T C ; 71 T C ; 72 DF, TC; 73 TC
Wise, C. W., 06 T ; 07 T ; 08 G, II7 ;
11 T, I F ; 12 J D ; 13 D
Wither, Bigg-. See Bigg-Wither
Withers, D. F., 80 Z.
Withington, H. S., 77 L
Withington, L., 14 G
Withington, P., 14 G, D
Witt, R. C , 93 X
Witts, F. H., 07 IF
Witts, F. V. P., 09 T
Wodehouse, E. H., 1 2 L ; 13 L
Wollaston, W. M., 53 V ; 56 L
Wolstenholme, E. P., 45 L ; 46
G, X, P; 47 G, X, P; 4 9 5

Wond, J., 10 5
Wontner, R., 66 IF
Wood, A. W., 12 T ; 13 V
Wood, C , 83 T ; 84 T, W ; 85 T
Wood, C. F., 05 G, T ; 06 X, T
Wood, C. N., 92 T ; 95 T
Wood, H., 40 G ; 41 G
Wood, H. M., 98 T ; 99 T
Wood, J. L., 90 T
Wood, J. S., 54 G, X
Wood, K. E., 12 T
Wood, L. W., 12 W
Wood, Rayner-. See Rayner-Wood
Wood, S., o5G, X\ 07 G, W
Wood, W., 52 G, X ; 53 F
Wood, W., 12 T
Wood, W. H., 57 G
Wood, W. W., 63 L ; 64 X ; 66
G, 5, V ; 67 G, 5, V ; 68 G, T, 5, 7
Woodard, G. H., 05 D ; 06 T> ; 07 D
Woodbridge, W., 51 P ; 60 G, P
Woodd, A. B., 74 G, X ; 76 G
Woodgate, G., 68 L, T
Woodgate, W. B., 61 V, W, P ; 62
5, F, P , T>; 63 G, T, 5, V, P , T> ;
64 D ; 65 G, P , D ; 66 G, P, D ;
67 G, 5, P ; 68 5, P
Woodhams, H., 93 W
Woodhouse, C. H., 11 T
Woodhouse, E., 62 TC
Woodhouse, E. J., 07 T
Woodhouse, F. W., 65 G, X
Woodhouse, H., 80 X, T
Woodhouse, H. J., 74 TC
Woodhouse, J. D. F., 02 X
Woodhouse, S. H., 67 G, X; 68
G, X ; 69 G, 5, V ; 70 G, V, W ;
71 G, 5 ; 73 G, S ; 74 G, 5
Woodman, F. T., 46 P
Wood-Pain, N., 93 V
Woodroffe, W. H.G., 96 L, T; 97 L, T
Woodward, G. H., 97 X, T
Woodward, H. H., 67 G, 5
Woodyer, H. M., 14 X
Woolf, W. R. M., 06 X, T ; 07 T
Woollatt, R., 04 T ; 06 T
Woolley, H. W., 08 T
Woozley, I. M., 14 G
Workman, C. R. M., 96 W ; 97 T, T

INDEX OF COMPETITORS
Wormald, D. F . P., 03 L ; 04 L
Wormald, L. G., 10 G ; 11 G, S ;
12 G; 13 G, 5
Worthington, A. B. B., 92 L
Worthington, E. W., 09 T
Worthington, W. G., 09 T
Wotton, P., 07 T ; 08 T ; 09 T ; 1 0 T
Wray, J. C , 49 G, L, S, V
Wren, C , 73 T, PF
Wrench, E. B., 81 PS
Wright, A., 67 TC; 77 TC
Wright, A. G., 14 T
Wright, A. K., 76 TC ; 77 TC
Wright, Cory-. See Cory-Wright
Wright, E. T., 13 T
Wright, G. C , 13 V, W
Wright, G. F., 08 OE
Wright, H. S., 59 L ; 60 G, L ;
61 G, I , 5, 7
Wright, H. T., 98 T; 00 G
Wright, J. (L.M.B.C.), 53 P ; 54
S, ^ ; 55 S, V, D ; 56 G, Z, ; 58 G
Wright, J. (Toronto), 94 D ; 99 G,
5 ; 02 G ; 06 G
Wright, N. A., 08 T; og T
Wright, P. J., 00 L
Wright, R. B., 48 L
Wright, R. L., 1 1 P ; 12 17
Wright, W. S., 62 S, V ; 63 L, PT
Wurtzbury, W. F., 0 1 L
Wyatt, A. F., 97 T ; 98 T
Wyatt, H. S., 96 W
Wyatt, J. A., 82 T ; 83 L
Wyatt, R., 58 V, W
Wylie, J., 96 L, T
Wylie, W. J., 53 V
Wynne, C. J., 13 L ; 14 L
Wynne, J. S., 61 L ; 62 L
Wynne, T. R., 73 W
Wynter, R. W., 73 L

Y A L E , IVOR-.

33:

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0 0

Yar borough
C
(Oxford
A.
Etonians) 68 D; 69 G, S, D ; 70
G, 5, D
Yarborough, A.
(Eton a n d
Kingston), 70 G,
72 W
Yard, C. E., 67 L
Yarde, J. T.,
14 L
Yarde-Buller Hon H., 79 L
Yates, C, H., 81 TC; 82 TC ; 83
TC; 84 I F ; 85 W
Yatman, W. H., 41 G ; 42 G ; 43 G
Yeatman, F. D., i o T ;
11 T ;
13 T ; 14G
Yeo, K. J., 08 G, L ; 1 0 T ; 12 PF;
14 W
Yglesias, H. R., 94 T
Yockney, A., 06 T; 07 T
Yool, G. A., 95 L
Young, —-, 40 TC
Young, A., 75 L
Young, A. S., 96 T; 98 T
Young, B. K., 14 T
Young, C. S., 99 G ; 01 W
Young, F., 76 T ; 77 T ; 79 T, PF
Young, F. S., 92 V, W
Young, F. T. C , 09 L
Young, G. B., 74 L ; 75 L
Young, H., 39 TC
Young, H. G. M., 98 L, T; 02 G ;
03 T ; 04 T
Young, H. J., 93 T; 95 G
Young, J. G., 14 L
Young, L. E., 12 T
Young, T., 88 T ; 89 T ; 90 T ;
91 T ; 92 G, W
Young, T. P., 04 T
Young, W. A., 14 L
Young, W. H., 52 L ; 53 L
Young, W. S., 00 L, T ; 01 PT
Young, W. W. A., 91 G
Younger, J., 0 0 I ; 01 G, V ; 02 G
Younghusband, L. N., 13 T ; 14 L
Yugala, Prince, 04 T

GENERAL

INDEX

In this Index the figures denote the page of the book
Aldershot, boxing at, 361
Anglian win a Henley cup, 196
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, 330
Atchison, G. T., 370
Australian. Leander, fast time, 289
Beaumont v. Eton College I I , 363,
366, 368, 373
Bedford v. Eton, 371
Bedford v. Shrewsbury, 371
Berks shore, nine more winners in
fifty-nine races than Bucks, 300
Best men, 191 T, Carton and Fairbairn, 225
Biggest crew, Magdalen, 226
Boats, measurement of, 6
Burnell, Lt.-Col. C. D., 369
Canadian crews, 391
Casamajor, A. A., 4
Centre seats, 300 ; used by Sydney,
260 ; and 12ft. 6in. oars, 334
Christ Church, first win in the Grand,
124
Close finishes, 1910 Regatta, 193
Close, W. B., 405
Clubs a t Henley, entries from 1839
to 1914, 430-8
Coaching, professional, 7, 27, 389
Competing nations, entry list of
eleven, 397
Competitors' names from 1839 to
1914, 439-5 x 5
Cook, Mr. Theodore A., official
representative of the A.R.A., 292
Cornell v. Hertford, 6
Course, 2, 6 ; the Olympic imile
880yds., 148 ; 1913, narrowed
by 1 oft., 299 ; 1912, start and
finish 70ft. higher up than usual
owing to the presence of the
King, 300
Coxswains, minimum weight for, 41
Cup open to world, value of, 390
5

Dead-heat, the first, 3 ; for the
Grand, 6 ; for the Thames Cup,
6th heat, 62, 74 ; two pairs from
Thames R.C., 224 ;
Thames
Cup, Mario w y . Caius, 296
De Havilland, R. S., the E t o n coach,
259, 37°
Desborough, Lord, 389
Diamond Sculls, the, 3 ; large entry
for the, 26 ; Kelly's record for,
42 ; won by an Eton master, 260 ;
Kelly's brilliant time, 387
Enclosure, Phyllis Court reserved
as, 41
Entries, high total of, in 1896, 7;
suspension of, by foreign crews
due to Olympic Games Regatta,
92 ; seventy-seven separate home
clubs, 300
Eton, a heat in the Grand and
Ladies' in the same day won by,
123

E t o n Boat Club organizes W a r
school meetings, 361
Eton College I I v. Beaumont, 363,
366, 368, 373
Eton rowing, 363
Eton v. Bedford, 371
E t o n v. Radley, 364
Eton v. Sandhurst, Eton won by
three lengths, 372
Eton v. Shrewsbury, 361, 367, 371
Events, five won by Trinity Hall, 6 ;
three won by Third Trinity, 27
Eyre, W. H., 5
Fairbairn, G. E., 298
Fast college crews, Magdalen and
New, 193
Fast time, Leander?;. Australia, 289;
for last half of the course, 3mm.
32sec. by Leander, 296

5 iS

GENERAL INDEX

Fawley Court Boathouse, first
mention of, 5
Fenner, Mr., unable to be present,
196
Fixed seats, width of, 6
Flags, sale of, a t 25. 6d., 223 ; funds
provided by, 300
Floods, Thames Valley, 11
Foreign entries, 389 ; four in semifinals of the Grand, 333 ; door
open to, 391 ; question solved by
War, 393, 394 ; Henley prizes
won by, 394 ; racing details, 398
Foreign entry, the first, 5
Four days, Regatta extension to, 7,
61

French, visit of, after sixteen years,
2 59
Frick, Mr., 370
Carton, A. S., best all-round man,
196, 298
German dreadnought, 194
Goldie, illness of, 14
Grand Challenge Cup, the first, 2 ;
dead-heat for the, 6 ; no entry
from Leander, 62 ; Belgians beat
Leander, 93 ; won by Christ
Church for the first time, 124 ;
1913, first victory by Leander
since 1905, 299 ; for the first
time the semi-finals wholly composed of foreign entries, 333 ;
time to Fawley, 386 ; Belgians
won in 1906, 391
Grand and Ladies', a heat in, won
by E t o n in the same day, 123
Grand record, 6min. 51 s e c , equalled
by Leander, 295
Greenlands, royal luncheon party,
259
Grenfell, H. W., M.P., 389
Guard-boat, use of, 26
Gulston, F. S., 5

King and Queen on Maritana,
Labat at the helm, 259
Kipling, Rudyard, 374
Kitchin, A. E., 367, 370, 373

Mr,

Labat, R. H., 5
Ladies' Challenge Plate, the, 3 ;
new rule, 192 ; St. John's first
win a cup at Henley, 162 ; 1913,
five school crews—Eton, Radley,
Bedford, Beaumont, and Shrewsbury, 300
Launches, use of two, 7
Lawes, C. B., 4
Leander, beat Third Trinity by
6ft., 15 ; not entered for t h e
Grand, 62 ; water taken in
Grand and Stewards', 194 ; fast
time, 3mm. 32sec, for last half of
course, 296 ; win Grand Challenge for the first time since 1905,
299
Leander v. Australia, fast time, 289
Left at the post, the Leander crew,
7
Lehmann, R. C , 389
Light crew, Wadham College, stroke
2lb. less than cox., 124
London R.C., the, 4
Magdalen eight, fast college crew,
193
Management, Committee of, 1, 8
Maori war-canoe, 224
Michell, E. B., 4
Moss, Sir John Edwards-, 389
Newry, R.C., the, 12
Nickalls, Guy, 365
Nickalls, Mr. T., presents
lenge Cup for the Pairs, 7

Chal-

Joint entry for Ladies' Plate and
Thames Cup, 193

Oars, measurement of, 300 ; long,
12ft. 6in. with centre seats, 334
Oarsmanship, Leander's first-class,
in last 400 yds., 290
Olympic Cup presented, 93
Olympic Games Regatta, suspension of entries of foreign crews in
consequence of, 92
Olympic Regatta, 1908, 147 ; countries represented, 150 ; a t Stockholm, 286
Over-reach, 333

Kelly, F. S., record for Diamond
Sculls, 42
Kennedy, G. B., 365

Pair oars, the, 3
Pairs Challenge Cup, presented by
Mr. T. Nickalls, 7

Flastie, J., 5
Henley Regatta first established,
1 ; the first Royal Regatta, 3 ;
War racing record, 374
Hibernia, Mr. P a t Labat's, 223

GENERAL INDEX
Pazolt, A. N., 368
Phillips, C. K., 370
Phyllis Court, reserved as enclosure, 41
Playford, F. L., 5
Poplar Point, rope, 5
Private match, Royal Artillery v.
Royal Engineers, 88, 120
Programme, the first, 2
Psotta, C. J., stopped for opponent,6
Public Schools Challenge Cup, the, 5
Queen, the, presents the prizes, 261
Radley, good form of, 363
R a d l e y y . Eton, 364
Records: catastrophe, New dash
bowside oars on to the booms,
227 ; entry, 1914, seventy-seven
entries, sixty-one races, 328 ;
Grand, 6min. 5 i s e c , equalled
by Leander, 295 ; Ladies' Plate,
Eton, 226; Pairs, 225 ; times, by
Magdalen four, 387
Reigning Sovereign and his Queen,
first visit of, 255
Remenham Club, 224
Representative official of the A. R. A ,
Mr. Theodore A. Cook, 292
Royal Chester R.C., the, 4
Royal party rowed to Greenlands by
the King's watermen on ancient
barge, 259
Rule, addition to, qualification for
Ladies' Challenge Plate, 192
Rules, alteration of, caused by
entry of Vesper crew of Philadelphia, 89
St. John's first win a cup at Henley,
162

Sandhurst v. Eton, Sandhurst lost
by 3 lengths, 372
Scrutton, F. F. V., 298
Secretaries, the first, 1
Selwyn College, Cambridge, only
English eight to beat a foreign
crew in 1914, 333
Ships, weight of, English, American,
and Belgian, 334
Shrewsbury, form at, 373
Shrewsbury v. Bedford, 371
Shrewsbury v. Eton, 361, 367, 371
Signal boards, use of, 26
Small entry for the Grand Challenge
Cup, 27

5i9

Smith, S. L. B., 5
Stewards' Cup, the, 2 ; the first
race without coxswains, 4 ; made
coxswainless, 5 ; 1914, Leander
beat Germans, 330
Stewards, the first, 1
Stockholm, Olympic Regatta at,286
Stopping for opponent, 6
Style, controversy on, 389 ; the
Belgian, 404
Swivel rowlocks used by Thames,
124 ; by Canadians, 257 ; by
French, 259
Thames Challenge Cup, the first, 4 ;
Wadham College's first win at
Henley since 1849, 139
Thames Conservancy, course under
charge of, 5
Thames R.C. win the Stewards'
and the Goblets, 225
Third Trinity four, the, 12 ; lose
to Leander by 6ft., 15 ; win three
events, 27
Three eights abreast, 369
Timekeepers, first official, 59, 62
Times, Olympic Regatta, 149
Town Regatta, Town Cup transferred to, 6
Trinity Hall, the Grand, Ladies',
Thames, Stewards', and Visitors'
won by, 6
Trower, W. E., 5
Umpire, the first, 1
Umpires, list of, 7
University crews, no, 4
Van der Waerden, R., 405
Vesper crew of Philadelphia, 390 ;
entry of, causes alteration of
rules, 89
Visitors' Challenge, the, 3
Wadham College, light crew, stroke
21b. less t h a n cox., 124 ; first win
at Henley since 1849, 139
War, some fatalities, 361
War obituary of Henley oarsmen,
407-29
War school rowing, organized by
Eton, 361
Watermen, eight London, 2
Weather, 161
Winnipeg four, 194
Woodgate, W. B., 4
Wyfold Challenge, the, 3

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