The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-06-26
THE REGATTA.
Five Thousand Persons View the
Sport.
An Ovation to Our Oarsmen.

ful termination of the various features which
crowned their second anniversary. InAu
enced by that rival, though friendly spirit
which characterizes our boating fraternity
several of the other popular organizations ten
dered representative crews as competitors in
the races.
Need we remark that Louisiana's fail
daughters graced the clubhouse by theil
presence in no stinted numbers while upon
the banks of the river, for at least a quarter
of mile up stream, dense mass of humanity
congregated both to enjoy the sports and to
add their voices in encouragement Of the
noble sport.
The decorate ,ns of the clubhouse, consist
ing mainly of flags of all nations, indicated q
just appreciation for the artistic; while on
either side of that center of attraction the
wharfs were held private for invited guests,
most of the ladies, however, availing them.
selves of the steamboat Texas, that being a
central point from which to witness the ami
mated scene.
On board the United States Monitor "Ca-
nonicus large party of the upper ten assem-.
bled, and by q waving of handkerchiets testi-
fed their appreciation of what they had wit
messed. Strains of sweet music emanating
from bands stationed on board of the monitor
and in front of the clubhouse, proved a
marked feature in the entertainment We
might dwell upon this scene at greater length,
but as everybody and everybody's friend was
on hand, twould be tale repeated. Recol-
lections of an event of such interest will
m nlx I'd 81 IS h. ro~S
nate participators. The
First Race,
Single SOULS; half mile and return. brought
Club, B. Calvin Of the C. T. Howard Club,
P. J. Giilen and Owen REILLY of the Orleans
Club. Mr.. Musgrove withdrew just before
the contest, as he objected to a change which
had been made in the course
About O'Clock the word was given, Calvin
taking his water first. Unfortunatel for
Gilien his sliding seat became misplaced
retarding him to that extent as to leave no
hopes of his having position in the race.
He proved plucky, however, and followed in
the wake of the other competitors.
Interest, however, was conferred between
Calvin and REILLY. Both OF these gentle
men pulled much out of the direct course,
lengthening the distance at least half mile.
On the home stretch the Howard man had
the water, holding it we'll up to the stake
boat. REILLY, however, overlook him at that
point, and as both had come in on the wrong
side struggle took place as to who should
first rectify their error. Calvin was the for
tunate man, and the G. T. Towards scored
one.
Four-oared gigs, one mile aud return, was
the
Second Event
-
manned by G.. Penrose bow, P. Moran, o.
we'll coxwaiD, proved victor by good three
lengths, her competitor, no viewer, which
counted amongst its crew ]. M. Henderson,
o Putnam, B. F. Cory, Henry L. Lewis and
w. McCaffrev COX vain, giving them hard
tussle for the honors.
Now came the principal feature of the day,
that is, the
Third Race,
Four-oared shells, one and half mile and
return. Four clubs had been originally
entered for this race, but, failing in getting
together q representative crew, the Howard
Club withdrew. It would be we'll here to
rem ark that the Pelican crew was not made
up as originally intended; no later than
Thursday evening last it having become i'm
perative, as the only alternative to withdraw.
ing, to substitute gentleman who had lately
recovered from an attack of illness. As
this race was 70 we'd for a handsome service
of silver, naturally the interest which had
been previously remarked became correspond
ingly augmented.
Not much time was lost by the clubs in
coming into line, the Orleans having the in
side, the Hope Club being on the outside,
with the Pelicaus in the center. The Peli-
cans took water first and got the lead by few
feet. The Orleans crew, with 37-stroke,
however, readily closed upon them, and livery
training. On the start, the crew Of the Hope
boat showed a nervous quick stroke, but
soon settling down to work, she tried her
hand on Pelican, who led; the Orleans Club
by this time having gradually asserted her
right to first place.
For at least three-quarters of mile up
stream the contest was as pretty q one as has
ever been chronicled, no less than twice both
Hope and Pelican claiming second place.
At about one-quarter of mile within the
stake boats the positions had become marked,
Orleans leading with thirty stroke about ten
boats lengths.
Hope crossed for the stake boat more in the
course than the other boats, and at one time
il was anticipat, d she would, in consequence,
get first place. The Orleans's coxwain, how
ever, brought his boat to bear directly for the
stake as soon as he found that he had got
above it, and, as he had the current with him.
made it first. Pelican, some distance behind,
turned last.
Ga the home stretch the distance gradually
widened, the Pelican then evidently over
faxed. Assisted by the rapid current, Orleans
soon reached home Time: 20 minutes !
second. Hope crossed the line ten seconds
ater, while the Pelican men did not show
up for sixty-fv seconds later.
The
Fonrth Race,
, contest of one mile, between J. d. Fonda
md j. Pemrose, in boat Camelia,sand @. w.
Bredow and Frank Emmett, in boat Magnolia,
proved victory for the Last named gentlemen
BY few lengths.
The gentlemen of the various committees
lid all in their power to add 70 the comfort OF
he clubs guests, and, after the races were
finished, under their supervision the floor OF
he club house was cleared and the dancing
Need We add that it was late
before the sssemblage retired to their homes