The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-03
BOATING NOTES.
"PiZenn is in town.
"JOlly Hashn knows II.

.Jolly Hash" knows 1t.
Mr.. T. Frank Callahan complains that at Is all an
error about his wanting to row Mr.. Edward A. Kings
land" WE'LL 1t was unintennonal and the correction
is cheerfully made. 1t was thought they were both
aquatic enthusiasts, and the rumor was credited.
Edward Smith, nephew Of Josh Ward and member
Of the Atalanta Club. in consequence Of being de-
prved Of pulling in the single SOUL contest of the
annual regatta on the 10th because CT the arrange
ment Of the races, is grieved that he cannot meet
at that time Thomas Fearon, Of Yonkers. the
present holder of the champion single scull
nag. Therefore, Smith now challenges him to row
race in seventeen feet working boats over the asso-
citation course or at Yonkers for prize to be mu-
ually agreed upon; to toss for choice OF position and
the race to be rowed within two weeks from the day
OF the regatta. Fearon will accept this notice as
official. Should this take place 1t will be o
grand contest and highly exciting. Come together,
gentlemen. 81 bon l.fE9. sa
The Oolumbia's are anyiously awaiting intelligence
from the Atlantcs Where is the famous crew Of the
latter cluba Bring out volunteers The infants are
very strong this year. What says Van Radenf
Can't New Jersey see the "bOys In blueW q rf la.
At the last meeting OF the association champion
nag was added to the medal for single sculls and
the race made champion one the nag to be rowed
who is Holden9 Muses. of the Palisades, answer
The regattas the association, may wen be again
mentioned are always rowed strictly in accordance
with Its constitution. None but amateurs are per-
mitted to participate, and matches are never al
lowed to be rowed for money. .-...
The following named gentlemen have accepted the
invitation TO act as judges on regatta day:Thomas
Daley The referee win Be General seaer and the
tmekeeper s. II. Knapp. Mayor Hoffman win not
ing. Won't the "bis judee' participate insteads
Amelung's defeat at poughkeepsle has excited con
shree.mile race or would he prefer to meet faron
The Coumbias have strong nine for the barge
| race, and so have the Atalantas. totor..f
w. J. Knight will row Ketchum emile race
| for suitable prize Arrange 1t, boys.
viii Mainland row In the single SOUL race on re-
gatta day against Curtissi q,ar ,.-,f M. rgrll b
When do the Atantics row another gig race with
the Passaicsf The latter are the champions OF New
Two revenue cutters have been secured FOR the use
OF the association on the 10th. "Hash" always does
Breathe freer. members H. A. r. A. The commo.
dore and secretary have been together repeatedly
| during the last two days and who doubts but what
this team viii! soon admirably arrange all prelimi.
naries FOR the regattaS They promise II viii exceed
| NextI -
| The Atalantas have launched their new gig She
| Is elegant both in model aud finish Friend "Buck,
builds boat wen. This, with the new boats of the
Gulick and Mutual Clubs, will be entered In the gig
| race on regatta day. The Counbias will row the
same boats as they did last year. 400 ar.
r,d rnmGred Ina, that me COUPE scuI Prize wiz De
The latter must do some hard work to be successful
Thomas Forsyth, excellently wen known as an
o,he.oui oo s'iah hoS ShdnoiScu JUN Idthcr AN
Fred Denke to row three mile race, he IN shell
and they In double scul working boat. Won't
John and Fred accept these conditioner When such
race takes place look out for excitement. Besides
the known skill Of the contestants its novelty would
| be sufficient to attract hundreds.
"Blue" is the favorte at present In the single SOUL
race with Nickel on Monday next Ut the Elysian
| Fields and Biglin the fayorte in his match with
Hayes. Both races are i've miles and for considera-
Bile money.
The ''crack" oarsmen of the II. A. R. A. should be
| well represented at Newburg on the 10th. Josh
| Ward will have all matters admirably arranged and
/ good days sport may be anticipated Flaron and
| Withers could show how aquatic fields are won on
this occasion. . -.
| Watch Hnl r. l., a noted watering place. witnessed
q novel feminine aquatic contest last week. IL is
thus told:-Two women from Boston laid wager
the other day OF $780, to be given to some charitable
institution, on contest OF the kind, which was wit
messed by number OF spectators on land and water
The race was entirely feminine AFFAIR, man being
admitted 70 any active part in It. Each boat
stir breeze blowing from the southwest and the two
boats had fair start They were nearly matched In
size and build and for three-quarters OF an hour
kept close beside each other They averaged about
nine or ten knots an hour and, having reached the
turning point, swung round finely and sped back
the Plymouth dashing ahead OF the Narragansett to
the delight Of the quartet OF the former and the
discontinue OF the latter. The Plymouthers were
received with enthusiastic welcome having reached
the pier quarter OF an hour before the Narragan.
sets, who tried to smile when they came Ia, but
were visible In their eyes. Very soon after landing
they disappeared and no doubt spent the remainder
OF the day IN unavaling regrets with aqueous ac-
commandments.