The New York herald., 1875-08-18
BOATING AT THE CENTENARY.

PROGRAMME OF THE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA AT
pHuApE1PH1A IN 1S76-wHo WILL BD VIC
roRP-NAArEs OF THE INTENDED COM EDITORS
AND LIST OF PRIZES.
PmLADELPHA Pa, Az gust a. 1875.
During the progress of the great centennial Expos
,op to be held in this city ney' year the people who
come to the Exhibition VII. be afforded opportunity
of witnessing the gradest aquatic contest the world
has probably seen AS the races are to be parci
paed by both the arnate ur and professional oarsmen
of all nations-the '9sts' being opea TO all comers-
preparations o the event already being made upon
an elaborate scale.
The benefits result in an international struggle of
this kind. cannot be overestmated 1t will Danish
preudces, dspei doubt and sete for least the
atty years, mary hard. lnouy question concerning
which different elements of Tie boating fraternity have
30 long been n Odds recr to the doubts which exist
in relation % the proper models for 'pairs - 'ours'
and skies the material Of which they should be
structed well the "Stroke" best calculated pro-
pei them the water the swifest speed in the
best FORM and at the least possible upon muscular
strength and endurance
EEdn the averageoarsman will accede to the following
facts
First-Great rivalry exists at present between the
builders of cedar and paper boats, rivalry only ntens
he'd by the circumstance that CorneH won OOtn her
glorious in boats made Of the latter material
iSecond-opinioa is divided concerning the stroke;"
some maintaining the American TO be the best some
the English, while others insist that go between,
such that practsed by Captain Cook OF the Yale
crew, is infinitely superior TO both
Ttird-Diaerent sentiments also prevalent be-
rivapa concerning training, diet the best
mode Of Arranging seats of preparing boats for racing
and of length, shape and weight Of oars, &c
1t does not appear chmerical that the Inter
national Regatta of 1876 will virtually settle these ques-
tons and a single year give impetus to amateur
and professional Craftsmanship which otherwise could
not be acquired in fifty, because for the first time,
every system Of rowing will be developed upon the
Schuylkill As yet French has ever disturbed
the quiet of American waters; and who tell what
methods French cousins may teach US
But to accomplish these beneficial results there
be no trihing. No avenue TO must be uncov-
cred The least Indifference upon the part OF the
teur or professional oarsmen of America, neglect
upon the part of the schuykin navy fulfil the duties
OF hospitality will foresall everything and turn mag
nifcent triumph into dull and dreary farce.
But let announce what the Schuylkin navy has
already done. Many months ago its active energetic
commodore James NJ. Ferguson made long European
tour for the purpose Of agtatng the question of grand
international regatta and sooner had the subject
been broached than he assured by the leading
of London and Liverpool &C. that he had their unani-
sympathy and that they would do all in their
power to render the regatta a success.
The clubs which so heartily welcomed Mr. Ferguson,
warmly indorsed his scheme and TO be pres
ent are as follows
Picked men from the London Rowing Club
Picked men from the Thames Club
Picked men from the Leander Club
Picked from the Hex Rowing Club.
Picked men from the Kingston Club.
Picked men from the West London Club
Picked men from the North London Club.
Picked men from the Ina Club.
ASSENT LIVERPOOL
The Royal Chester Club Of Liverpool have also
pressed their wish to participate in the Centennial races
and Will soon place under training four-oared
FRANCES CHAMPION SPEAKS.
Gesling has held the championship of the Seine for
eight years DE is beyond question the finest oarsman
In all France Year after year he has passed the
in advance of all his competitors and now he
writes Mr. Ferguson that he Will bring over four
cared America composed of himself and three
of his worthiest antagonists. In letter peculiarly
Characteristic he says:-sIIn come with four If can
If not with four why, then, with three; if with
three with two, and If my last man fails me- God will
ing, pn come alone"
No had Mr. Ferguson returned with so many
happy assurances from Europe than he made tour Of
New England, or, word, called upon most OF the
colleges which year before had their crews to
Saratoga From them, also, he received earnest
hearing, and, from what he says, there is but little
doubt the next intercollegiate regatta will be rowed
the SchuylkiL
THE PROGRAMME
has already been arranged 1t is follows-
Ftrst-Grand international for fOur-oared shells
for the championship Of the world, be followed by
in pairoared and single shells, under the
conditions
.Second-Grand contest for the American colleges for
the intercollegiate championship of the United States
Third-Grand international collegiate contest between
American and foreign colleges for the collegiate
championship Of the world
F0urLt-Grand national contest Of the national
teur championship of the United States.
Ftfth-Contests in boats of every character TO be
participated in by the professional oarsmen of America
Sizth-COntests in boats Of every character to be
participated in by the professional oarsnen of the
world.
CAMBRIDGE AND OXFORD
Mr.. Ferguson has received letters from Mr Herbert
r. Rhoads President Of the Cambridge University Boat
Club well as from Mr.. Arthur Nicholson, President
Of the Oxford University Boat Club, wherein is given
their sympathy with the movement, and their willing
70 send over their respective crews
Those familiar with the Schuylkin course know that
II is Of the best TO be found. Shielded as is by
hills its waters seldom seriously rufled by the
wind, while its beautiful surroundings and natural ad-
time afford facilities for almost unlimited num-
Der OF spectators On the side above
terrace, while the west broad running It's
entire length enables those horseback and foot
70 witness the from start TO finish Besides this
course which is within stones throw of the Centen-
nia buildings another has been mapped further up
the river, in the neighborhood Of Manayunk which
three mile straight away course and which open to
all who prefer il 10 the other Accurate maps Of these
courses are now nearly completed and will be sent
10 all the representative foreign and American amateur
and professional rowing associations
PRIZES.
The prizes will be numerous and beautiful The
schuylkl navy aided by the wealthy and liberal citizens
Of this city, will furnish them. Mr. g. W. Childs has
expressed wish to donate the prize for the inter-
collegiate contest, and ordered the Schuylkil navy
10 select their own design and draw him for the
expense.