The New York herald., 1868-04-20
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In common with the interest earlv MANIFESTED IN
IN ,,,aoor recreations in and around the metropolis
,.,s ,,1rg none is repete with greater degrees OF
-.,nnsIastic progression than is noted among the
s,ateur rowing clubs This sport is assuming here
houts that rank among athletic pastimes 10 which
= tustly entitled the members OF the various organi
sations representing the respectable and renepor-
sons of the junior class OF the community.
Untl the year 1866 the several rowing clubs along
sAe North river with individual associations in
Yonkers, Newark and Albany. were not banded to-
gether, but during the summer OF that year, in
creased interest beginning to manifest itself in
aquatic sports, there was desire that there might
be united organization, with regulations govern
ing them all. This was accomplished and from 1t
sprang the present Hudson Amateur Rowing Asso-
ctation representing the Atalanta Atlantic Quick
Waverley, Columbia. Mutual. Hudson Palisade and
vesper Clubs with indication OF the addition Of
three others at their next annual meeting on the
10th inst.
These aquatic associations educating men to
pleasant emulation, and muscle, have during the
winter effected changes Of interest and magnitude
that when the season opens and the reviews COM
menced there will be such alterations and additions
rs viii rather dazzle the tens of thousands Of
the rowingoving citizens OF city and vicinity.
There will be plenty OF match during the bright
and In fact, new and brighter era is dawning for
the several rowing confraternites, which In good
time will place them equal footing with the
pre-eminent Of any similar organizations in the
world. What the additions referred to are together
with such other intelligence practicable to OBJ
tain last week, win be noted herewith
ATALANTA BOAT CLUB
This club was the pioneer OF the boating clubs OF
the Hudson now extant, being organized May 8,
1s4s, at a time when the olden yet in memory hon.
0red clubs Of that day were gradually fading
away. Their creation was at time when the
boating spirit Of the metropolis was at discourag
agy low ebb but this solitary representative started
with the determination accomplish the purpose Of
Ormation, and in time her members awoke the
echoes Of the wooded Hudson. Soon thereafter,
owing to the OF the Ataantas the better time
appeared. New clubs, though not quickly, occasion
Any formed and gay scenes aud gayer boys shot
their ashen blades through the Tippling waters
around the isle OF Manhattan, and each glistening
drop that ie from The quvering oars seemed in the
misses VI still greater aquatic joys. To-day the Alta
Anta Club have thrty-two members, and own the
Bodts.-The EXEC sior, an eight cared gunwae
barge forty-fve feet long; the Ataanta, f0rtytwo
feet hong, and the Voante, forty-fve feet long, six
cared gigs the David banks, Jr. iortytwO feet long
gunwale racing barge. Besides these the members
own twelve working boats each seventeen feet long.
UTtforPa.-The racing UNIFORM OF the club is quite
effective, cons sting OF White merno shirts, white
pants and red handkerchicfs. Their dress uniform
Is Of blue.
OUcers.-The officers for the coming year are:-
President, David Banks, Jr.; Vice President William
G. Maitland; Secretary. James w. Edwards Trea-
Surer, Charles Deyoe.
The opening day OF this club win be on the 5th Of
May. The clubhouse is at the foot OF Christopher
ATLANTIC BOAT CLUB
THIS club was organized June =, 1885, and since
She first season OF Its existence has been "crackr
association. 1t has fortyseven members, and at their
house Ia 1hObOken can be seen the annexed
BOttS.-The Atlantic ten oars, q barge, hfty-One
feet Iong the Deacon fortysix feet LghtfoOt forty
three feet, and the Experiment. fOrty-two feet In
scuils.
gnUnm. Blue nannel pants and shirt, knitted
dDscers~Prssdent, ". B. Arnold; vice President
VIM. A. Butler; Recording Secretary, Daniel Wright;
CasIner 1agg. These officers may be changed dur
ing the month Of June next, the occasion Of the
clubs annual election
This weil known association was organized June 0,
1ss0 and although it has passed through seasons OF
adversely 1t has upon Its rolls about thirty members
many or whom are very expert amateur Oarsmen.
The clubhouse, at the foot OF Christopher street. is
neat and pleasant boating rendezvous Its boats
several The uniform OF the club consists OF blue
pants and Jackets, white Shirts trimmed with blue,
and naval straw hat Mr. T. Shea is the rresiuent Of
wAvERIsY BOAT CLUE.
The Waverley Boat Club was organized June q,
1852 and then Il noted for the quiet demeanor
and enthusiastic rowing spirit OF its members. This
sSs condition with the desire Of ts otficers 10
maintain its honorable record with active partici-
2a.ion IN boating pleasures; The number Of active
cd Christopher street. Is sixty feet long by sixteen
Rect wide, hs rooms being handsomely decorated
with paintings embiematcal OF their calling. they
have era boats and barges, ourlggers &C., all OF
which are beautiful III construction and Of superior
model.
U,pJoYm.-Iheir racing uniform consists of white
nanncl shirt with blue trimmings, black patent
leather bet black silk neck handkerchief and blue
O1scers-The officers for the year 1858 are:-Presi-
Gent George W. Fortineyer; Vice President, Elihu
Adams; secretary, Thomas Van Loan; Treasurer,
COLUMBIA BOAT CLUB
was organized March, 1861, and has been a spirited
association foremost TO enter regattas always rea
70 meet an honorable contestant and ever OF the
leoa,ns gsn,lemanly clubs Of Its character IN the
BDots.-Its boats new six-oared gig, the
Columbia forty-fve feet long; new eght-0ared
UieJrr.--Ihe uniform OF the club consists Of SEN
net hat and b,ue cloth cap, blue cloth Jacket and
pants blue flannel shirt black ilk neckerchief and
01oers-Presdent, II. a. Haehagen Vice Presi-
dent, John A. merdith; Secretary, George M. Young;
treasurer, William A. Martin. sn
Te mtmb rs tlis club are twenty active and
sign. honoraly Their opening diy Ii appointed for
HUDSON BoAT CLUB.
This association was organized In January, 1866,
and deserves especial mention. IL has tnrty-three
ncnSe members and seven honorary members. Club
house iooi OF Van Norst street, Jersey City.
Bodls.-Ihe Hudson, si&oared out rigger barge,
10rtysl& ieet long; tie Shatenac, siaoared gun ale
harge, tmryelgit ieet long; besides, a new boat,
sixoGred gig iorty-eght feet long, just finished but
not named.
UnlJO rn.-Blue cloth jacket, United States Navy
buttons, pants OF blue, flannel shirt OF same color
With iigat hiue trimmings; United States Navy hat.
OB'cefs.-Napia AN, hamilton Wallis; First Lieu
senant william Il: ieaIson; Second Lieutenant,
Matthew Gubert secretary, Robert X. BucKman: !:
Treasurer, bud ey Murray.
PALfsADE BOAT CLUB.
This club was organized November 1900 and al.
Enough IN Its infancy, stands out n prosperous
svciuty aud 1t has fully determined TO inaugurate
and carry out the true aquatic principle OF boat
ing The members number twenty; their house is
uatuated at lonkers, and during the pleasant sum
ner eyen.n,s there IL thrown around the location
peculiar charm by the presence Of the roxers.
Bodts.--Une new elghtoared barge, forty-six feet
long, silver mounted, called the Palisade. Besides
Als they have several working boats.