The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-11
AQUATIC.

The picturesque river Passac, in the vicinity OF
Newark, y. j., was yesterday the scene of several
very interesting lowing matches gotten up under the
auspices OF tpe citizens OF that place. The occasion
was the nv uguratlon Of what Is Intended to be OF
yearly o'currence-an annual State rowing regatta,
the Yea being 70 foster the growing love for this
branch OF aquatic sports, which has been fully per-
cept!be for some time past but more particularly
within q year or two. The weather was every.
thing that could be desired, and long before the
hour OF starting the banks on either side
the river were alive with spectators, incud-
ing large percentage OF gaiy attired
ladies'. The grand stand delightfully."- located on the
west bank of the river directly facing the elegant
residence OF the late Phil Kearny, and just above
Carks thread factory, was patronized to the extent
OF probably six hundred ladies and gentlemen, but
1or mile up and down on either side each prOmi-
nent portion OF the bank afforded visionary accom-
modations for fully four thousand persons Skirting
the eastern . bank passing through Harrison and
hearny townships, there runs fine carriage drive,
which In itself has many attractions. Yesterday an
unusually large number OF carriage parties might be
seen enJoyingg the beauties OF woodland hills dales,
and more especially The ever changing but highly
agreeable picture which the limpid waters OF the
fassaic furnished at every hour and minute through
Although one O'Clock was the hour set down In the
programme for the commencement of the sport was
nearly two hours after the first signal 70 start
vas given This was or course owing TO the GUS
tomary delay and disappointment; for instance one
United state Navy, failed to put in an appearance
Then IL was discovered that few OF the necessary
Judges boat the yacht Katie. These and Others OF
similar nature caused the delay. At length every
race Contest a for single sca we Working boats,
the prize to the winning boat being the Mayors
silver gaa
second and third boats. out OF nine entries five
These n. B. Curtis ]. Benson, George EDbetts,
f. Benson and J. Balm The distance was one mile
not be called an exciting one, although the time
made by the winning boat was not very slow. The
contestants passed the judges boat on the return in
Curtis, 10 minutes 81 seconds j. Benson, 2l39; Eb-
belts 2s1e BALM, 1882; E. Benson, 24:O9. The sec
and was for prize OF two gold badges. Two
boats-the Atlantic and Mosquet0-entered and ran.
II. >. Magrane and W. b. Curtis handled the scnlls
in tie Atlantic, while Joseph Russell and Joseph
Benson did likewise In the Mosqneto. This also was
a as ne anne s
accomplished the two miles In 1743, while the Mos
qneto was only five seconds behind The contestants
III tins and the former race were all men belonging
to the Atlantic Club OF Hoboken The next was for
four Dared lapstreaks, three mile course the prize
being q gold badge for each Of the winning crew.
Wink, Of the Nered Club, Newark;
Brunette OF the Hudson Club, Jersey City. In this
race as In s predecessors the start could have
se sgnp and away a shot the trio the instant
one and half minutes past three O'Clock. The crews
sre as 1olGwsSwnk F. Stevens stroke II
Trpps jT ears " ee1 f. ss seSe Dow II
Wallis, II. A. Pearson ii. Harden-burgh lcox.
swain The first appearance of enthusiasm
struggle, although ii Ia proper to state there
was but little excitement manifested thus far.
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other 30 that the Brunette declined going round the
stake Otherwise the race was very fine one but
was easily won by the Quickstep, in 26:0S1a. The
Wenk came in next making the course In 1855.
Then came the cream OF the days sport-the fourth
some set Of silk colors and a gold badge for each
member OF the winning crew Out OF six entries
Atlantic Club, Hoboken; Passaic, OF the pas.
saic Club, Newark; Hudson OF the Hudson
o e. the Rutgers
All the excitement OF the day eliminated in this
trial, and as each boat took its allotted position for
the start the fine athletic forms OF the
subject Of comment and admiration. .Click, cack
bang rang out the pistol, and away sped the four
brawny-a armed, sinewy oarsmen The start was a
splendid one and as long the boats could be seen
shoa Of skp-a The gallant fellows bent TO their
task like heroes and merted the applause which
greeted them from all sides on their return. The
race was won by the Atlantic in 2o:53 The Passac
came second In 2l03 and the Hudson third in 2l:ls.
These figures show how keen had been the struggle
between these boats The Rutgers fell away
nearly mile the return. The winning boat
was manned as foows:-H. $. lMagrane tstrokel s.
q. Hail. Joseph Russell, j. +. Russell, L. d. Smith
and T.. Benson (coxswain). The judges, General
Hatfield and Captain Probst. referee General Hal
sted, timekeeper, Mr.. w. yanderpool and the repre-
senlatives Of the press then repaired TO the grand
stand when the prizes were distributed by Mayor
Peidie and Generals Ha!sted and Hatfield in pres
OF large number OF ladies and gentlemen
that had remained. In making the distribution the
Mayor took occasion to make few remarks
his honor wound up by suggesting that at the next
regatta the ladies' be called upon to contribute
prize; but after all, continued the Mayor, they
themselves the best prizes we poor men can have.
This remark was received with laughter and ap-
pause, after which three cheers were given for the
Mayor, the judges, the ladies and a gentlemen
named T.. y. Crane, TO whom had been inscribed the
honor OF having been the chief mover IN getting mp
the regatta Reinhard's fine brass band dlscoursed
varied and pleasing programme throughout the
occasion.
The International Race at Springfield.
The great international contest between the fam
GUS Ward Brothers and ~. Johns men, on the 2lst
inst, at Springfield, Mass promised TO be the most
exciting aquatic event OF the season. Since the
match was agreed upon both crews have been In
actual training, and appear determined to carry Off
the honors The friends Of the contestants
sanguine Of success There will no doubt, be
ness the event.
A shell wherry has been launched at Baltimore
entirely deck over with the exception OF opening
where the single sits. IL 10 thrtyth feet
IN length and twelve inches wide, and weighs but
solomon and Robert McElroy, who rowed around
Manhattan Island on the 26th ut IN four hours and
Gfty seconds, have been challenged TO row q two
mile race for 81 900 side
San Loyett and W. c. Byrnes both OF New Haven,
rowed three miles at Fort Grant last week, for 500
a side Loyeit won - minutes, Byrnes' time being
2s:56.
The Proposed international Four Dared
Match.
The challenge recently issued by the brothers
world for a stake OF $4,000, has been accepted
by the Newcastle Tyne Champion Crew.
subject 10 slight notifications OF the terms orr
ginally proposed The English are willing to
row in America on any suitable water for the cham.
ponshp OF the world and a stake OF 600 (x1 000l
side, condnionally on their receiving the sum OF
f10O $500 towards their travelling expenses No
Gate has been named for the match, but II cannot
possibly take place until the spring OF next year.
The Newcastle men are the same crew with one ex-
approximation having been substituted In place
OF Chambefs--that won the champion prize AT the
late Thames regatta.