The New York herald., 1868-08-16
AQUATICS.


The sixth annual regatta OF the Columbia Amaeur
Rowing Club came of yesterday afternoon II the
presence OF a large number Of spectators who lined
the shores OF the Elysian Fields and crowded the
decks OF the numerous pleasure boats assembled In
the vicinity Of the starting point. The prizeto be
competed for was handsome silver belt, presented
by David Banks, Jr. President OF the AtlantaFsow-
ing Club-the winner Of this trophy to occuD the
proud position OF champion Of the club. The curse
selected was that known as the Howard Amateur
Rowing course, which runs from point of the
Eysian Fields to Days Pont-the total distance
being three miles. The race for the championship
was rowed in single scull boats. The following are
the names Of the competitoys:-T. Van Radei, w.
Seilken, W. A. Martin J. G. O'Neill, E. r. Kerhum
and II. G. Hashagen. Soon after five O'Clock tie six
boats we're arranged ID line and at sixteen minutes
past Ave., sharp, the signal for starting was
given. After a few strokes two OF the boats
foued, the other four getting OF Handsomely II
soon became apparent that the race was between
Messrs. Raden, 0'Nel and Seilken, the Others benq
left far astern. The stakeboat of Days Point was
turned eight minutes after the start by Van Rsden,
O'Neill and Seilken following within few seconds.
Raden maintained his lead on the homestretch and
reached the nagboat about five lengths ahead OF
O'Neill, The three first boats made the follow Ing
time:-Raden, 2630; O'Neill, 27; Seilken, q so.
The race for the championship was succeeded by q
spirited contest between two six-oared boats,
both named by members OF the Columbia club. The
following are the names Of the competitors In the
second race:-
BOAT SHANGHAE.--H II. Rough, stroke; J. Hutch
ison, W. Seilken, J. c. 0'Nel, Geo. Young w. J.
Knight aud q. r. Woglom, coxswain.
Boat CoLuMBIA.-T. Van Raden, stroke; j. A.
Meredith, W. A. Martin, =. McNidoe, W, Neill. j.
Roberts and II. @. Hashagen coxswain.
The signal for starting was given at eleven minutes
past six. For the first half mile the boats ran bow
20 bow, and then the Shanghae gradually took the
lead and maintained 1t handsomely throughout the
race In spite OF the gallant efforts OF the Cjlumbias
crew. Following the stroke OF Mr.. Rough the crew
OF the Shanghae pulled forty.two strokes TO the
minute while their opponents, taking time from the
long reaching Raden, only numbered thirty six. The
Shanghae won by about six lengths, their line being
1880, and that Of the Columbia 22:4o.
The steamer VIM. Tittamer was chartered by the
members OF the club for the use OF their guests and
great a. was the admiration OF the fair SPECTATORS al
the extraordinary amount of muscle displayed by
their gallant hosts that sensation totally ecipseo
by the astonishment 0ccasioned by the wonderful
aquatic feats performed by one of their own sex
VINO the fair rover was no one seemed to know, but
the skiful manner in which she eathered her skull.
would have gladdened the heart OF the dolly Young
Waterman" and the extraordinary ability she dis
played IN padding her own canoe- would have
been highly approved OF by the strong. minded mem
bers of the Sorosis could they have witnessed It.