The first Old Westminster was rowed on July 21st, the day of the Charter-House match. The crews were-
Old Westminster | Westminster |
Bow. A. J. Kelly (P.W) | Bow. A.P. Hill |
2. R.J. Boyd | 2. R.D. Brinton |
3. W.H.A. Cowell | 3. F.D. Crowdy |
4. A.B. Cartwright | 4. Q.H. Williams |
5. H.S. Otter | 5. C.A. James |
6. R.W.F. Harrison | 6. C.C. Mcnamara |
7. H.T.V. Dawson | 7. S.C Frere |
Ste. Q.C. Johnstone | Ste J.A. Battey |
Cox. Newmason (P.W) | Cox P.Q.C. Randolph |
The course was from Putney to Battersea, the School Eight won by about 4 lengths, although getting a bad start.
One Thursday July 12rd a number of boats, including the Eight, rowed up to Richmond, as last year.