National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-14
TIE cIr1ZEKY REGATTA.
Rowing on the Potomse-rvo Races-scsna
and Incideuts-The Winpers and the Prize

and 1ncidentg-The winners and the Prizes.
As had been announced, the rowing race for the
priIes offered by the Citizens Association Of
Georgetown took place yesterday afternoon. The
original programme was for the race OF double
working boats, to take place on Wednesday last,
and the single sculls on yesterday; but, as has
been already stated, the rough condition OF the
water on the nrstnamed day caused one OF the
boats to swamp and postpone the contest. The
race has been fruitful topic Of conversation for
some time, and considerable interest was mani
Tested In the result, which was augmented By the
fact that In one Of the double crews Was yeung
lady Of this city-Miss Antionette Blau-she be-
ing the ffrst Of her sex who has had bravery
enough 70 enter into an aquatic contest ss q par
race. but unfortunately about that time mass of
heavy, threatening clouds made their appearance
in the northwest and frightened many umid ones
been interested spectators. There were many,
however, who were too much interested to be de-
TERED BY anything short Of
AN ACTUAL STORM.
and as the hour named drew near they were to be
seen approaching the boat house Of the Potomac
club, at the foot Of Congress street. In squsds and
rs that could not accommodate them all, seeking
eligible locations on the lumber piles along the
banks and wharves Of the river, and on the sew
eral schooners which lay alongside. 1t was good
party, and good humored one. There were old
gentlemen and old ladies, young gentlemen and
young ladies, boys and girls, and babies In long
clothes whose sex was not apparent The whites
predomjnated in the crowd but there were enough
Of the more snxious ones OF the male sex had
climbed into the rigging Of the three master, and
ties Constituted themselves aiook- OUTS" and in.
formed those below OF the condition Of affairs
down the river. -
traction, and while the first story was filled with
the gentlemen Of the club In their nobby suits Of
saSes
any
FREsH. RIVER TAR
in the party. The handsome club flag and the
Stars and Stripes foated from the staff, and here
rounding buildings. The clubhouse Of the Ana
lostans was also decorated with their flag, and
club. The Aqueduct bridge, usually o favorite
position on such occasions, was deserted, owing to
the fact that the start was some distance below.
of the oat-house presented an animated scene. II
was completely dotted with beats Of all descrip-
tons; from the sightoar club barge to the in:
significant canoe. There were single sculls and
double sculls, four and six-oared shells, working
boats and pleasure boats, sail boats and oatteaus
There we're river men, rough and uncouth; mem.
bers OF the clubs In full sailor suits; oarsmen in
full costume, with bare arms, heads and legs;
many OF the larger craft bevies Of young ladies,
whose
GALLANT ESCORTS
worked hard for their pleasure. These craft had
all manner Of Names The Nellie Edith, Little
Fraud, Rambler, Lightning, Swan, Duck and
such like; and among this party, the guest Of Mr..
Te a Of NE r05o%sS CLUB was the
cedar boat Idler, craft we'll suited for the coca
sion.
Q stske-boat directly in front Of the Potomac
house, q straight mile down 70 the first bouy, and
back again, but as large threemasted schooner
had anchored directly In the way, the starting
place was changed to point on the Analostan
side, just west Of the turn.
GETTING READY.
Some time was vainly spent in trying to get the
schooner moved up, and falling in that, at about
$50 the signal to get ready, q pistol shot, was
fired, and in obedience to its summons there was
8 little furry In the boathouse, lust adjoining
singie.scuii prize, Msssrs. joseph Hsrpe s and a
James Benton, rowed out. The hrstnamed was
evidently rugged for q race. A tall, gsunt figure,
kerchlef about his head, which covered hair and
forehead, he looked like firstclass materialiIed
spirit and If seen In the night on the water would
ors, to say nothing Of the havoc he would have
created among the lsndsmen. His long arms and
iank body gave no Indications Of strength, and
the manner In which he jerked the oars and his
head at the same did not inspire confidence In his
friends. HIS competitor was q man OF different
mould. Instead Of uniform, he appeared in his
ordinary dress, minus hat, coat and vest. His
heavy neck and bronzed face told that he was 40
9uainted with the water, and the muscular, tne
was ample evidence that he had
POWER BEYOND.
The two pulled about leisurely for moment, and
then, in obedience 70 the signal, made tracks for
the starting peint. Here they were met by the
Jones, W. Scott Chew and Frank Miller, placed
in position and given the word "go." Benton took
the lead and maintained it the entire distance,
seconds.
the double-working boats began to show there
was more interest manifested, and when the first
gun was fred fiveresponded and took positions as
Miss Biau and Mr.. Lambie; No. 2, Messrs. Brace
and Trumbull, (Mr. Brace had been substituted
for Mr.. Blau, who rowed on Wednesday, No. 3,
and King, No. 5, Messrs. Anderson and Esston.
MISS ANToINErTE BLAu,
who is the frst lady in this vicinity who has the
courage or power to enter an aquatic contest, was
sn me s},er 49, ras al snd DOH before
applause. The lady is quite young, probably
twenty, Q little above the average female height,
not stout in the sense Of being corpulent she has
q well-developed figure, the result of her sth-
letc exercises, and the broad, solidishoulders and
strength not often found in q young woman, Is
was proven BY her splendid effort In the race.
She was attired in skirt Of black silk, with Q
jaunty jacket Of nautical cut. On her left breast
was the gold medal presented her on Wednes-
day, and near Il pretty buttonhole bouquet OF
tea roses. Her walking hat had been displaced
style about her forehead. On her hands for pro-
lection she wore loosely fitting pair Of gloves,
and thus attired she was ready for rL :
THE DoUBLE-woRKIss BOAT RACE.
The boats got into their respective positions In
good order, and az the signal started away we'll
together. Miss Blau and Mr.. Lambie after the
second dip, shot o little ahead, and then as If to
force the race from the start, they bent to their
n ar
strokes to the minute, which, of course gave them
Q lead. The lady thought she could hold this
short Of steam engine could do It the distance
they had 70 row, and as soon as the first dash was
over the speed was decreased, and Messrs. Bruce
and Eastop, third, caught and passed them after
about the first half mile In the order named, and
in this manner they rounded the stake boat. The
plueky lady and her companion worked we'll and
hard, but IL was impossible to regain the strength
they had thrown away, and the home stake was
reached by Bruce and Trrmbull, first, in 10 min;
Anderson and Easton, second, 1915; and Miss
Blau and Ma Lambie, third, 1926, after Q race
which had been gsilantly rowed and we'll con-
tested.
As the lady and her partner reached the stake.
boat there was a continuous hurrah all along the
line Of the banks, and as she reached the boat
b 1use she was heartily and deseryedly congrstu-
THE RAIN.
Just as the race had been concluded the threat
ened rain began TO fall, and then followed q race
not announced. It was between the occupants Of
the hundreds of boats which covered the river, all
Of whom, Of course, rowed directly for the hoat
Of the club house. Here there was jam, each
trying to get In first, but all could not get in ct
once some got wet, good naturally, however, in
waiting their turns. Finally all were comforta-
bly, housed, and In the discussion OF the race for
got all about NE Slight dampness they had In
CURED.
AK THE PRIZES
consisted Of fine large silver goblet for the first,
and smaller one for the second in the single
scull, and two beautiful gold medals for the first
and prize goblet for the second of the double.
working boats. These were presented TO the sue
cessful contestants in the evening by Mr.. Randall
at his place Of business, Congress Hall, High
street, Georgetown.
The regatta was In all respects Except
weather) o complete success, and II is TO be hoped
that before long another opportunity will be
afforded our amateur oarsmen Of testing their
skill and muscle.
A BAwDY.H0UsE RAIDED.
One White Man and Four Colored Girls Ar
rested.
This morning about O'Clock Sergeant Leech,
by Oficers hardwood and Shilling,