The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-10

Trin' Of the New Boat at GreenpOins-A
Vigorous Pull-Excelleut Condition Of the
observation-disclosures by the Nassau Boat
Club.
Since their arrival in this city the style, physique
and general bearing OF the Harvard crew have ELECTED
confidence and esteem. They are dashing fellows
all, and will doubtless realize the expectations
formed OF them. They sail to-day for Europe by the
City OF Paris with the most fervent hopes for their
success. Win lose, they will ever retain the ADM
ration their pluck has meritorousy created for they
Will have gained triumph even II defeated They go
forth to struggle with the English on their own IA
miar ground yielding to every little objection care
fully set up TO mar the event. The victory OF the
Harvard crew, therefore, should they carry
the honors Of the day, will be the more
tremendous Yesterday morning the crew
consisting Of Captain Lorlng, Mr.. Burnham COX
SWAIN, Mr. Simmons, Mr.. Bass and Mr.. Rice-started
for GreenpOnt to try their new boat. built by Mr..
Elliot. 1t measures forty mine feet long, eghte en-
inches wide six and half inches deep on the ends,
and twelve inches deep In the cockpit 1t Is con-
structed OF Spanish cedar an eighth OF an inch thick,
and altogether Is sterling piece of workmanship.
The other boat which mas been boxed and shipped
board the City of Paris will be used for practice,
and 1t is intended that the built by Elliot will, II
possible. be the instrument OF victory. The crew
arrived at GreenpOint yesterday morning and pro-
ceeded to try the boat. Some delay occurred In
getting ready, but finally, towards one O'Clock the
men prepared for the test in Newtown creek. Never
did Olrsmen present more healthy. vigorous and
determined form. TO be sure there was a little
plumpness observable on some of the crew. which
will be got rid of on the other side; but on the whole
they looked promising in the extreme. Away they
dashed first perhaps q little tenderly; but finding
the boat extremely Obedient the firm and sinewy
muscles OF the crew were brought INTO active requi.
sitiOn. The new boat scudded along in excellent
style In presence OF three four hundred spectators
who were but TOO anxious to behold the performance
of the crew. The test was an admirable one, and
after q slashing pull for about fifteen minutes the
crew returned, expressing themselves highly de.
lighted Beyond question the trial resulted
most satisfactorily, not only as regards the boat
ITSELF but likewise In respect to the crew, who rOwed
much better than on the day preceding It was evil
dent. however, that they did not "let themselves
Out,n to use the expression but merely intended to
try their boat in as simple manner as possible.
IL Is gratifying TO know that they themselves were
pleased, and nothing now remains but vigorous
piece OF training prior to the event. all the while
keeping 'our own cook'' close at hand. the crew
returned yesterday to the AstOr House shortly alter
two o'clock, the rain having somewhat interfered
with the pleasures OF the day. They entered their
rooms and soon discussed their humble though sub
That the Harvard crew have won the sympathy
not only Of all Americans who ADMIRE pluck and
dauntlesS energy, but OF their brother amateur oars
in this city was Enthusiastically evidenced at the
Nassau Boat Club House, last night. Cordial and
vard crew displayed thorough appreciation Of the
grand struggle at ISSUE The members Of the Nassau
Boat Club, organization OF much enterprise, GER
tany inferior to none In the country were resolved
| not to part with their Harvard friends without O
kind adieu and to that end they gave reception
last evening worthy the occasion and the cause.
No less than Six boat clubs were fully represented
including the Vesper Club OF YOnkers the Alcone OF
Brooklyn; the Columbia Of New York; the ATLANTA,
| New York; Waverey, New York; Atlantic, Brooklyn
and host OF well known Oarsmen. Towards
eight O'Clock the club house was quite lively and
animated establishment, the popular strains of Q
good band adding not little to the environment OF
the occasion. The arrival Of the Harvard crew was
lmpatienty awaited and the hOspable tables OF the
| club were In readiness for their reception. About
twenty minutes to ten O'Clock ringing cheer an
| n0unced their advent and as the courageous and
| dashing looking Oarsmen entered the club house
they were greeted with storm OF applause. Presl-
dent General Lloyd Asplnwal received the guests
on behalf of the club and delivered brief but appro
pirate and encouraging address, which, OF course,
Of the Harvard crew mOdestly replied. wisely re-
marking that he would defer his "nOise" till after
the race which observation was the signal for another
burst OF appreciation The following gentlemen
for, although the club house was crowded to excess
the entire affair was characterized by the most CON-
plete harmOny:-Messrs. j. b. White G. y. Kingsley,
]. Smith, George Henry, John Greenough w. +.
Core and J. A. Garland. And among the most
prominent oarsmen present were Messrs. T. Fearon,
OF the Vesper Club; D. D. J. Truax, Joseph Benson,
| James Roberts, DR.. Withers, ex-COmmOdOre Brady,
Hudson Amateur Rowing Association. and others.
The reception was OF most socable character re-
fecting credit upon the Nassau Boat Club, most
sigDally displaying the interest entertained the
ance Of the Harvard men elected general admira.
ton, and it was generally observed that should
defeat attend their efforts 1t would not be their fault
After expressing their thanks for the manner in
which they had been received the crew retired
amid the warmest wishes for their success not for
getting rousng cheer.