Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
June 15th.—Madame Vestris and Chas. Matthews were to appear at the
Theatre.
July 6th.—The “Byzantium,” 290 tons, had been launched from Mr. F.
Preston’s yard.
A meeting of the local Anti-Corn Law League had been held, and the
conduct of Messrs. Rumbold and Wilshere censured for not supporting the
movement for the entire abolition of these duties.
July 13th.—Mr. C. D. Arnott, of Gorleston, had obtained the diploma of
the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and had been admitted a
Licentiate of the Apothecaries’ Company.
July 27th.—At the Water Frolic, the “Red Rover” (S. C. Marsh) had beaten
the “Leviathan” (Bessey), and the “Pearl” (Sir W. B. Proctor), but was
disqualified on protest, and the prize awarded to the “Leviathan.”
August 3rd.—The Regatta had proved a success, the following is the report
given of the sport:—
“The Regatta at Yarmouth, on Friday, was one of the most spirited and
gay scenes ever witnessed. The terrace, the shore, the Jetty, the
windows, were filled with gaily-dressed spectators, whose constantly
moving figures rendered the scene one vast and ever-changing
kaleidoscope. The day was glorious, and the sea was thickly
sprinkled with boats and vessels of all kinds, which merrily bounded
before the gale in quick and ever-varying succession. The following
was the result of the day’s amusement, which gave infinite pleasure
to the thousands who thronged from all parts of the country.
A silver cup and cover, value £50, for Yachts not exceeding 25 tons,
belonging to a Yacht Club.
Yachts tons. Owners. Colours.
1. Mystery 25 Lord A. Paget b & w Maltese
cross
2. Gnome 25 Thos. Meeson b & w with
crown
Carried away gaff topsail yard, and gave up.
A silver cup, value £12, by Pleasure Boats, 19 feet on the ram and
upwards.
Won by “Leviathan,” (Mr. W. Bessey), beating four others.
A handsome silver Cup.—A Rowing Match by Amateur Gigs, not exceeding
25 feet, given by Mr. Balls of the Victoria Hotel, which was won by
the “Enigma.”
A grand sailing match for a purse of 25 sovs. by Yawls of any
length.—First yawl to have 12 sovs., the second 5, and the third 3.
Won by the “Victoria”; 2nd, “Greyhound”; 3rd, “Royal Sovereign.”
A Rowing Match for a purse of 10 sovs. by Beach Gigs of any
description, and manned as they pleased. First gig 7 sovs., second 3
sovs., which was won by the “Princess Victoria” (Critten), the “Star”
being second.
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