Newspaper Transcripts
Some Selected Reports from The Windsor and Eton Express
8th June 1839
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occasion, for both in point of numbers of spectators, and in boats, they were less than any preceding one, notwithstanding the fineness of the weather. At about half past six o'clock the following seven boats started:- The Monarch, Captain Rayner, Frost ma., Curry, Arundel, Shadwell ma, Lawleys, Hawtrey, Leddel, Alexander, and Scott, with Peyton steerer; Victory, Captain Bourne, Carlyon, Brahdreth, Chetwode, Campbell, Davies, Willis, and Conant, with Sheffield steerer; The Dreadnought, Captain Stapleton, Hoare, Whalley, Balguy, Townley, Shadwell, Phillips, and Arkwright, with Worcester steerer; Britannia, Captain Da Silva, Carlyon mi., Daniels, Chichester, Duckett, Richards, Buller ma., and Foot mi., with Wilkinson steerer; The Thetis, Captain Farquharson, Temple, Green, Fellowes, Belfour, Layton, and Moody, with East steerer;
Prince George, Captain Pemberton, Rochfort, Lascelies, Smith, Lambert, Hunt, Newdigate, and Greathead, with Anson steerer; and the Etonian, Captain Espinasse, Treherne, Smith, Houston, Bridge, Baldwyn, Astley, and King, with Lyon steerer.
The boats on arriving at Surley-hall, (having passed through the new lock without the slightest accident, and which from its capriciousness held the whole of the cutters together with the two band boats), the crews landed in a meadow and partook of refreshments as is customary, where there was a large party of their friends to meet them. They then returned, and their arrival was greeted by a discharge of small artillery, the band of the Royal Horse Guards, which had accompanied them, playing lively airs. The drummers and fifers of the 45th foot were stationed on "the Cobler," where they played several tunes.
The fireworks on the island opposite the Brocas then commenced under the direction of Mr.Fenwick. The company on both sides of the river and on the bridge was very numerous, though as we before observed not so much so as on former occasions. Some of the firework devices were very brilliant, especially the last display which as is customary was a beautiful representation of the Clock Gateway of Eton College. At the discharge of this piece the band played "God save the Queen."
Honesty Rewarded
After the company had departed from Messrs.Jenning's wharf , where they had witnessed the display of fireworks, on Tuesday evening, one of their men found a bracelet, from the place where it was picked up, it was known to belong to a lady of distinction, or some of her friends, who had occupied that precise spot. The bracelet was forwarded to the lady, and the man had the satisfaction of receiving two sovereigns as a reward for his honesty.
New Windsor Vestry Meeting
The Church Debt
On Thursday evening an Adjourned Vestry was held in the Town Hall, the Rev.Isaac Gosset, the Vicar, in the Chair, appointed to collect subscriptions to defray the debt of �3,000, due to Mrs.Jenks, and the interest thereon.
The Chairman read the report, which stated that the amount of subscriptions was �2,800, and that �500 was still required to pay the �3,300, which was the amount of debt and interest. The report earnestly called on those of the rate-payers, who had not already subscribed, to do so, and enable the Committee to discharge the whole of Mrs.Jenk's claim.
The list of subscribers was then read, after which the Chairman said he had the gratification of stating that there was an additional list, containing subscriptions to the amount of �209 6s 6d, making a total of �3,008 6s 6d.
The report recommended the Vestry to appoint a Committee to collect the money which had been promised, and to pay it into the hands of Mrs.Jenks. Since the preceding meeting, the Committee had ascertained that the amount of legal expenses, payable to the solicitors of Mrs.Jenks, is �266, and the Committee had every hope in being enabled , by the liberality of the parishioners, of raising sufficient to discharge that amount, towards which the smallest subscriptions would be most thankfully received.
The reading of the report gave great satisfaction.
Mr.Cocum begged to state, that in consequence of the heavy expenses to which the parish had been put, he had been directed by the Master of the Horse to aid the subscription with the sum of �50 - [loud cheers]. This sum was not in connection with any other department of the Household, but it was given in consideration of the Master of the Horse's department occupying two pews in the church, for which no rent was paid - [cheers].
The Chairman said he was very much obliged to Mr.Cocum for his communication.
Dr.Fergusson moved that the Report of the Committee be received and approved of, and also, that it be printed and circulated. He said he thought it would do good to do so, and that it would be striking while the iron was hot.
Mr.Wright seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Mr.Sharman congratulated the meeting on the success which had attended their efforts, and he trusted they would be well seconded by the inhabitants generally. He had the pleasure of knowing Mrs.Jenks a great number of years, and he had waited on her, and it would be a great satisfaction to the meeting to know that she had most kindly and liberally remitted the whole amount due to her for the arrears of interest - [loud cheers]. He congratulated the town on the exertions that had been made, and he thought their warmest thanks were due to Mrs.Jenks for giving up the sum of �300, due to her for interest - [cheers]. Mr.Sharman moved a vote of thanks to that lady.
Mr.Long, sen., seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Mr.Hill asked what the legal expenses amounted to ?
The Chairman said �266.
Mr.Hill enquired what was due on the part of the parish.
Mr.Griffin said that had been sufficiently explained at the previous meeting by the Churchwardens. About �40 had been paid on account by order of the Vestry.
Mr.Sharman said about �60 remained to be paid, but that would be included in the last rate by the parish.
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Maidenhead, Saturday, June 8.
The Wesleyan Methodists of this town have determined on closing their chapel on the Sunday afternoons, during the summer months, and to follow the example of their founder. The Rev.J.Wesley, by going out into the highways and lanes to preach the gospel to many who never attend any place of worship on the Sabbath day.
Staines, Saturday, June 8.
Literary and Scientific Institution
On Tuesday last a Lecture was given by Mr.Higgins, the Architect, on Mechanical Forces, which was well attended; and the audience were highly gratified by the able manner in which the lecturer explained his various subjects. At its conclusion, an address, on the termination of the season, was delivered by the Rev.Dr.Jones, Vicar of Bedfont. He expatiated on the past history, present state, and future prospects of the society, encouraging the members to renewed exertions in its behalf. Both gentlemen did justice to their subject, and were loudly applauded by a crowded audience.