The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-10-15
MAINE.


BRUNSWICK, Oct IA The grand regatta up
on the Androscoggin for the Champion Flag
of the State of Maine for the best six-oared
crew. together with set of silk colors for the
second boat; two silver cups for the best double
scull crew, with less valuable pair for the
second. best; and three silver cups for the three
best single sculs; took place at Brunswick TO-
day at ten o'clock. 1t had been intended to
commence the Regatta an hour earlier, but in
order to accommodate one of the boats from
out of town it was postponed until the hour
mentioned.
Long before the appointed time the people
began to gather. The day was lovely one,
the sun shining in all its glory, and the water
was covered with small boats of every descrip-
ton, while the College boys turned out en-
naasse. 1t was a grand gala day for this sniet
little university town. The shores of the river
for great distance were lined with spectators,
and among those who were present were many
Portland boys, members of the Portland climbs
who had entered for the race, as we'll as friends
of the contestants.
The first race was for six cared boats, tor
which there were two entries, both Portland
SiuuS, GhC ~ LIZ eiuu kAiCyOus Liz ulStduCe
was three miles. The boats got good send off
the Alcyons having the choice of position, be-
ing on the inside In turning the stake-boat
the Alcyons had the misfortune to unship their
rudder, so that they lost some time in repair
ing the damage, and the Unas won the race in
22m. 55s The time of the Alcyons was 24m.-
The result OF the race was received with cheer
upon cheer from the multitude assembled, and
the Unas were accorded the colors which en-
title them to the name of the Champion sir
cared crew Of the State of Maine.
For the second race there were four entries:
Keazer Of Portland, Shaw of Bath, Banks of
Portland, aud Dole of Brunswick Banks won
the first position, Dole the second Keazer the
third, and Shaw took the outside. Almost
with the start the crowd were not left in doubt
as to whom the prize would fall. 1t was Port
land vs. Bath, but the champion tartist was on
his muscle, and, although his training was not
carried to the extent of the Harvards' in the
International Race, yet it was evident that the
power was there, and Mr.. Keazer came in the
winner, followed by Shaw in gallant style, a
little closer than the Harvards were to the OK
fords, Keazer' time being Ism. As and Shaw's
15m. sos. Banks time was I'm. and Dole's
I'm. IS.
For the double scull race three miles, there
were three entries. Williams and Smith of
the Una Club of Portland, Oscar Williams and
Stevens of Bath, and Shaw and Howe of Bath,
Williams and Smith had the inside, Shaw and
Howe the second and o. Williams and Stew
ems the outside. This was a very pretty race,
but Portland had got the idea into its head that
having taken all the big prizes, so far, they
meant to win the last race, and the double scull
OF Williams and Smith crossed the line in just
2lm, 1885,. followed by o. William, and Stevens
of Bath in 21m. 32s.
Thus ended the great Regatta. Portland
bears off all the honors, and the Portland Boys
are naturally jubilant. We think they are en-
titled to special ovation when they reach
home. We doubt if the quiet town of Bruins
wick is not just little overturned by the I'M
wonted spectacle, but may return to its usual
quiet when the conquerors have departed -
Let not the defeated ones, however, be disheart.
ened. They rowed gallantly, and although
the fates were against them on this occasion let
them buckle down to practice, and when the
| next regatta is rowed the result may be the
| other way. PRosPERo.
ITO Associated Press
THE KENNEBEC RISING RAPIDLY.
AUGUSTA, Oct 15.-The storm has subsidized
but the river is still rising. 1t has risen eight
| feet since last night.