The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-09-27

| the different clubs in this city have kept them
| selves in training, some of them sleeping il
the boat houses to be ready for their mornin,
exercise before the business of the day begins
| Bath and Bangor have representatives ON tn
| ground. 1t is matter of general regret tina
the Bowdoin Club were obliged to reconside
| their intention to be present, which owing Il
| the fact that much attention is being paid a
| the college now to military tactics in anticipa
ton of display at the Sagadahoc Count.
| Fair at Topsham on the 8th-10th of October.
The Programme of the Association provide,
for three races-for four cared boats, doubl,
and single sculls. The crew rowing the frs
race will be entitled to the possession of tn,
champion colors and four miniature gold boats
to be worn az charms Three boats will un
doubtedly start, and in this case silver ic,
pitcher will be awarded to the second boat
To the winning boat in the double scull race
pair of solid gold anchors will be given. The
distance for the first and second races will bt
three miles
The winner of the single scull race will take
the champion cup, now held by Stephens Of
Bath also the new and beautiful emblem-s
model of scull in silver, with the oars in posi-.
ton. This is an elegant work of art, and is
about five inches in length. A gold charm and
a gold ring to the second and third boats
These new prizes were got up by Messrs j. A.
Merrill & Co., 1879 Middle street, and may be
seen in their window.
Three crews have entered for the four cared
race-two from the Emerald Club and one
from the 'Longshoremen. They are as
follows
EMERALD FIRsT-P. G. Davis, bow; William
Logue Edward McShane, NJ F. Davis, stroke Cedar
shell. Colors green and white.
EMERALD SEcoND-A. H Larkin, bow; E. Brady,
Colors white.
recommendations A. ConweI, bow; M. E.
O'Brion, M. OBrion, T. Twigg, stroke. Cedar shell
?. o'DonneI Colors flesh colored shirts and white
handkerchief.
For the double scull race, two entries:
Splinter, of Bath; pulled by w. r. Shaw and w.
Spanish cedar, built by w. f. Stevens Of Bath.
Emerald, of Portland; pulled by P. c. Davis and
William Logue. Colors green and blue.
For single scull race. seven entries:
"F. A. Kicker" by William F. Stevens, of Bath.
Colors red, white and blue.
'Toothpick," by Dennis Tracey, of Bangor. Colors
unknown.
''Shocks," by w. R. Shaw, of Bath. Colors scarlet.
"Bones," by John Frazer, of Portland. Colors
blue and white.
"M. A. ST." by H. P. Ladd of Portland. Colors
blue.
"No Name" by NJ F. Davis, of Portland Colors
green and blue
"O'Connor Don," by either William Logue or E.
HcShane. Colors unknown.
A number of new boats will make their ap-
pearance in this race. Ladd of the Ariels will
pull a paper boat built for him by Walters,
Baleh & Co. of Troy; Fraser, of the Alcyons,
new Spanish cedar built by J. O'Donnell of
this city; w. r. Shaw will pull in a new boat
built by Stephens of Bath; Stephens of Bath
will pail a new Spanish cedar of his own build.
The double scull which Stephens and Shaw
entered was also from the same maker. All
these boats are remarkably handsome, and
look as if they were able to make quick time.
Each has sliding seats.
The course for the three mile races will be
from Portland bridge mile and half and
and return. For the two mile race the course
is from Union wharf around the stake boat and
return. The races Twill be governed by the
National rules. At the meeting of the regatta
committee last night f. A. Kicker of Portland
was chosen referee, and the following judges
nominated: For the Ariels, Chas. G. Bedlow; for
the Alcyons, c. M. Henry; for the 'Longshore
men, Charles Mccarthy. The others will be
nominated this morning.
As we write the prospect is not enc ouraging
for good weather; but if the morning is favor
able the steamer Express, with the referee and
some of the judges on board will leave Custom
House wharf at 8 o'clock and give those on
board fine chance to witness the races.
Tickets fifsy cents. At the meeting last night
every detail possible was agreed upon, and the
judges hopes to get the boats off promptly. In
the evening the clubs will have a supper at the
Preble House.
TREATMENT OF DRUNKARDs.-The Deputy
Chief of Police of Boston, man of large ex-
perience in the subject spoken of gives an opin-
ion in regard to the treatment of persons
convicted of drunkenness that is worthy of
As the case stands now the
culprit is generally fined and the burden of the
crime falls upon the innocent ones who COM
pose his family, and in many instances reduce
themselves to restitution in order to release
the husband and father from confinement.
VI huCH CdSoS every Wtch
1t is suggested, therefore, that instead of fine,
for specified term of days be
substituted, that the prisoner be kept at work
during that time, and that the proceeds of
such labor be paid weekly towards the support
of his family. In this way, perhaps the pun
would fall Just and only where it be-
longs, and families would not be left almost to
starve until the head of the family returns.
BOARDING House THEIF.-One day last week
a young man about % years of age, giving his
name as DeCaln, obtained board at Mrs. Col
burns. No. 241 Congress street. Wednesday
he disappeared, leaving behind him note
signed George Bucroft, saying that he had been
called away to Cleveland and
should remit the amount of his board on his ar
rival there. Yesterday it was ascertained that
he had entered the room of one of the boarders
and stolen coat, vest, shirts, handkerchisfs
and other articles of clothing, together with
small sum of money. Information was given
to the police, but the fellow was out of their
reach. =
TRADE SALE OF CARRIAGEs.-The trade sale
of G. p. Kimball's carriages yesterday drew
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