The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-11
AQUATICs.
Annual Regatta Of the Hudson Amateur Row.
ing Association.

The exhibition yesterday must be recorded as the
finest that has taken place for years; certainly the
best that has characterized the existence OF the
Hudson Amateur Rowing Association. As q gala
day it was marked by oil the elements that could
possibly contribute to its success, and will long be
remembered by those who witnessed it as an event
of uninterrupted pleasure and attraction 1t was
an occasion OF OF real interest
and thorough enjoyment; and as for excitement,
it by far outtOpped anything Of the
kind that has ever graced the calm and placid
waters of the famed and beauteous Hudson. The
immense crowds, the scenery, the numberless craft
that fitted about in all directions the gay and hand
some bunting that aoated and rppled on the breeze,
the various nautical uniforms that here and there
relieved the scene, the interest and excitement
manifested through every stage OF the proceedings,
the display Of excellent Craftsmanship and the Occa-
sion generally tended to make the event worthy
one and well entitled to a prominent place in the
history OF aquatic sports. 1t was the second annual
regatta Of the association. which, composed OF the
nine eminent clubs on the Hudson river, must yearly
increase in skill and numbers if the display OF yes
terday be taken fair criterion; for beyond doubt
the competition remarkable, as 1t was keen and
determined. Taking the rowing yesterday as
standpoint, it may therefore be inferred that the
exhibition Of next year viii IN some measure be
even superior; yet should 1t only average that of
yesterday the association will have reason to be
gratihed with the result of continued practice The
art Of rowing Is maniestly becoming popular pas
time
That the regatta yesterday was ardently looked
forward to need scarcely be observed, for setting
regarded as the greatest event OF the season
on water. Though lowering and gloomy looking,
s1e Ead
an early hour the club houses at the foot
Of Christopher street were earnestly besieged
IN their various favOrite clubs. The buzz was tre
mendOus, and eager and perspring faces rushed
here and there for the purpose OF completing the ar
rangements. which, by the way, were admirable,
and afforded every satisfaction both to visitors and
spectators generally. About one O'Clock the din
at its height, racing boats were being lowered with
any amount of nautical expression, oarsmen were
running to and fro, friends looking out for
most pleasant OF smiles At the foot Of the pier lay
over half dozen steamers, puflng at q terrible
rate, waiting to convey their pleasure seeking
freight to the scene OF action. First OF all was
the revenue cutter Jessamine under the command of
Captain Pearson awaiting the officials, having on
board the officers OF the cOntesting clubs and the
committee Of arrangements then there were barges
and tugs and rOwboas all in readiness to convey the
immense crowd that lounged about In every direc-
sooner was the barge chartered by the Atlanta Club
moved alongside than the throng began to pour in
crammed to their utmost dimensions. sweet strains
rose aloft and feeling OF harmony and expectant
pleasure was quickly Infused among the mass that
crowded the various craft that were to wait
hem to the opposite shore. The band played
'risKy aud well, and contributed greatly to the
pleasure OF the scene. Shortly before two
o'clock the barge, presenting a splendid array of
beauty and fashion, moved slowly from its BERTH 1t
was soon followed by the Seth Low, Virginia Sey-
nOur, Erin, WILDER, 5. l.. Stevens j. Burbeck Deer,
Fort Lee and Others, all crammed In every quarter
The revenue cutter steamed briskly to the course,
iay and handsome bunting noated in The breeze.
raft OF all shapes and sizes skinned along the |
'acid water, while numbering lighters stood laziy |
n the stream. And now the sun shobe brilliantly |
md sent its burning rays dancing on the waters,
which ever YER ripped by the constant motion
sian Fields look better, nor the rich Old
foliage do better service, for sheltered beneath the
vide extending I'M, branches were grSHps IN ma dozens
cOngregated. The scene was truly delightful and
presented all the augures OF gala day to be cher
In all directions, from every steamer the coOrs OF
the rainbow glitter in the sun, nor Is the mass upon
q splendid spectacle and omened well for forthcom
Ing events. The water was completely covered bv
boats OF all descriptions, and a little difficulty was
experienced in making some captains aware OF the
fact that SOULS could not row through solid wood.
They good naturedy cleared the way and .'boom"
from the gun on the revenue cutter signaled the
as judges General Hatfield, Hob0ken; Mr.. Thomas
Z. Stewart Mr. william ,o RaGf na., Colonel
as referee Mr. stephen II. Knapp timekeeper, and
the Commodore, Mr.. David Banks Jr, got into posi-
placed themselves in line. IL NAV be mentioned
that In all the the distance three miles and
Lay oer the usual aog tine shore Of the
but three appeared at the starting point. Every
thing having been got in readiness the men prepared
FIRST RACE-DoUBLE sCuLIs-PRIzE, TWO GOLD
BADGES.
Entries.
Atlanfic-COlor white, Spelman and Russell.
Columbla-Color blue, Van Raden and O'Neill.
Columbian-Coor black, Ketchum and Knight.
crack OF pistol signalled the boats to be or and
away they dashed through the water after q capital
start Alter the usual nervous splash OF ten yards or
30 Columbia (blue) shot slightly ahead, closely
followed by their friend In black, the Atalanta men
doing bravely, though evidently at some disadvan-
tage. Not little difficulty was experienced I'm fer.
reting their way through the boats which lined the
The men In blue still kept the lead, while
their companions in black quickly dropped out, leav
ing the contest between the two boats which then
preceded them. The Columbias rowed with q fine
stroke and went ahead and long before their arrival
the stakeboat the interest ceased, for the result
was evident. The ATLANTA pulled bravely and well,
and probably had some excuse for not doing better.
As 1t was, the Columbus turned the point over a
hundred yards ahead, which they rather increased
on the homestretch. After some good pulling the
boats arrived In the following order:-
Columbia. ....... IS 40 ATLANTA. Is
A slight drzzling rain now began to fall, which
for the time dampened the ardor and increasing
interest Of the spectators but Notwithstanding the
tmd sprlnkling OF the clouds the sun again beamed
forth and restored general equanimity for u shower
at THIS stage WOulu nave OceH ulsastTOus. By THIS
time the visitors on land and water had largely in.
creased, as had also the number OF boats on the
river. The band from the ponderous looking barge,
with its tender though immense freight Of ladies',
lent pleasure to the scene.
SECOND RACB-EIGHr-oARED BARGEs-PRIzE SILVER
PUNCH BOWL.
Entries.
Atalanta-vesper, eight oars color crimson. W.
II. Webster, stroke; J. Ogden l.. waterbury W.
Haddock, =. s. Church, A. Knapp, J. ii. Lindsey, A.
Haddock, 5. Noyes, coxswain.
Gulick-Contest, eight oars, color white: H.
Roome II. Barrett X. Culkin, j. Sullivan, j. Warn
J. Lawrence, W. II. Seaman, A. Handy, q. Lawrence
coxswan.
Columbia-s II. Knapp, eight oars, color blue. W.
J. Knight, stroke; W. A. Martin, w. Nell, g. M.
Young, G.. q. Bauer J. r. Polly, L. X. ketchun, ii.
q. HAshagen, Jas Hutchinson. COXswain.