The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-09

ne fOwcu Tour al eleven stone Twelve pcunus ~ Tue
uniyersty boat For O man OF his weight Mr. wood
house III short Of stature, but from the responsible
position assigned TO him I'D The annual contest there
can De no doubt that he Is q thoroughly efncient
Mr.. j. II. Hall, the coxswaln, at seven stone three
pounds. IL Corpus man, who has not yet steered
e BOAT IN the annual contest. aud has thus grand
oPpI,Ituniy OF winning golden spurs ana becoming
THE HARVARD CREW.
comparisons, however 0diOus In a general way,
cannot III particular instances be avoided. II may
oc ~ Wen to say at once that II all the Harvard crew
are equal 70 Mr.. William II. Summons, OF Concord,
MANS, ana u his skill he at all equal TO his power
aDa pnyslqne, a more dangerous four-oar never ap-
oxford boat who, as q specimen OF manhood, can
compare with Mr.. Simmons. HIS bust head, limbs,
contour require sculptor to 90 them justice, and
shonld the crew win good statue OF Mr. simmons
either In classical or modern similitude, would do
cJedt 70 any sculpture gallery OF Europe or America.
we refrain IN an honorable contest OF this kind
from limiting ct an international meeting OF another
and Daser sort which reused English feeling few
splendfman who wanted nothing but absolute fair
play to enable him TO hold his own IN his own line
S Sna been any ap N the the w0IS ns
in these great matches should the Londoner whoever
he may be- be IN danger defeat the steamers and the
small boats do their worst to discOmGt his antag0
mist. Hence 1t was that when uamill OF Pittsburg
r0wed Kelley, the best English 0arSman Of his day
The Tyne Was chosen as the scene Of contest because
there, among the sturdy northmen, q clear course
was sure TO be maintained. In that race II may be
remembered, en- pdssdnt, that the high training
the comparatively untuiOred strength Of his rival
In this the same conditions will, no DOUBT, to some
Ing, style and experience On the other Durability
strength and freshness. The Harvard men have had
their races. but these have not been traditional
their rivals They have not been accustomed to .
coxswan. They row In strange land. on strange
pathies NAV be, cannot but wish for the success OF
the English boat. oxford IL noted for long and
powerful swing and for great strength, good style
nave at the time OF writing seen 80 little that we can
al present only sum them up thus.
twenty.three Of Boston, ten stone thirteen pounds
William II. simmons. twenty, Concord, thirteen
stone S1I;sst very powerful oar oar
oregon, eleven stone elk pounds; great length OF
reach and power OF endurance.
George Bass, Chicago, twenty-four, stroke;
Arthur Burnham, Chicago. coxswain, eight stone
Tney have brought over with them boat built Of
Is iorty-nin feet long about four feet Longer
Saps more 6aoyant but carrying greater quantity
Of material, and therefore, Of less speed The Eng.
sh WAGER boats ore long, straight aud narrow, rest
ing all their bottom on the water from stem to STERN
This American boat 10 curved at both ends like u
galley and WILL therefore, have little dead weight
butt Boat the o9onanS viii Doubtless dow Il S. Embark
their fortunes IN one by Salter, OF oxford. At pre-
sent they take Their daily exercise quietly 10 heavy
The Harvards have not yet begun fair practice.
They were met on their arrival at Liverpool by
Mr. II. L. sherlock, who was very attentive TO their
wants. For the journey TO London the Northwestern
Railway Company gave them saloon carriage and
looked specially arter their comfort. Since their
arrival Mr. stanton Blake has been one of their best
friends. The London Rowing Club received them
most handsomely ana has got for them uniforms and
an American flag. They will doubtless be airy anoat
this week. Mr.. Backle the business agent, already
pressing the authorities 10 secure a clear course
The men are at present. located ~ the Star aud Gar
ter, fav0rlte hOstelry on the left bank Of the
Thames at Putney; but In few days they expect to
DO IN "t1e White House, t0 place black boy aL the
gate and keep themselves as quiet as possible they
lind the river better than they expected, and
although not yet recovered from the fatigue c0nse
quent on a long voyage, and from the excitement
unavoidable on arriving In strange land for such
purpose as theirs, they will doubtless soon be
themselves again. and II not quite "a easy asin New
England, still tree enough u have confidence IN
their own powers. Betting is In favor Of Oxford.
This letter has now run TO so great length that the
description Of the course from Putney to MOrtlake,
distance OF four miles and quarter by 200 yards
broad, must be reserved until my next.
To-day the crew removed from the Star and Gar
ter and took up their residence In the White House.
secluded place, where they are likely to be free
from interruption. Salter, OF oxford, q noted
builder, Is said TO be constructing boat for them.
They went out sinely In gigs to-day, but have lot
yet r0wed together.