The New York herald., 1878-09-20
LADIES AT THE OAR.

SPIRITED CONTEST ON THE SHREWSBURY
RIvER-GooD TIME MADE BY NEW JERSEY
pAMsELs-PIcTUREsQUE SCENTS.
New Jersey female muscle severely put 10 test
Yesterday whom certain ladies of FAIR Haven and Red
Bank showed their prowsss at the oar. Tho Shrews-
bury River is splendid practice ground not only for
the dsnizens OF thaY section of New Jersey, but also
for the numerous summer residents who make these
beautiful localities their hoIAs long aftcr the
at the moro fashionable escorts has closed
Yesterdays regatta mad been ooked forward TO with
considerable Interest by the young ladies' and the
stll younger girls of Fair Haven. Especially had
there been for some time quite rivalry between the
moro cautious Red Bank ladies and tie more dashing
damses Of FAIR Haven. All gong to try their
strength the oar, aud when the dinner hour had ar
rived only the contestants, but their numerous
friends all along the river ranged themselves along
the shore to witDoss the sport The judges had
been selected, the boats approved, when
one OF the natce Red Bank ladies' sug-
gosted that her father might accompany her on
the and "coach" her. murmur oil discomfort
along the line OF contestants and the judges,
who had besn appealed to by blonde damsel Of cIeh-
permit her 'pa" to row alongside OF her bat
teau were reluctantly compelled announce publicly
that under circumstances would any coaching be
allowed. This dsgusted the Red Bank young ladies'.
aud the air OF FAIR Haven clapped their tiny hands at
what they considered fair decision the part OF
Misses Inglin, joyce and Allen the judges aiore-
mentioned.
1t was past three O'Clock when the signal gun an
o race for ali ladies' over sixteen. The
entries Miss Sarah Bennett, aged twenty; Miss
Annie Bennett, aged twenty-three. ana Miss ANNIE
nider, agod nineteen On they sped IN their hat bot
tomed batsaux their whiIe beautiful arms pulling the
with dexterity aud precision which would nave
dscredit to either Coartnoy or Hanlan. fhe
Judges and members oil the press were on small
yacht watching With intense interest the rapid prog
ress made by the Bennett ladies, when suddenly It
was noticed that Miss Snder was pulling too far
from the shore and going too much 10 the left.
"PuIl up Miss snider Turn more TO the right. missl
shouted Captain Joyce. when the almost exhausted
lady said, ~ can't; Pm tried" still Sue pulled along
nicely but Jagged 100 far bohind end.
Miss Sarah Bennett made nor three quarter mile in
7 minutes 35 seconds, and Miss Ammo Bennett made
hers IN 8 minutes p seconds deafening cheer re-
sounded along tho bank OF the river tho far racers
stepped out Of their boats, ana gallant young Jersey
men on hand With bouquets eagerly urging the
winner 10 accept token oil their homage The most
cherished reward one young lady received was kiss
from a very interested looker-on.
THE SECOND RACE.
Tho half mile race Tor girls above twolvo years Of
age next on the programme Jennie Little, aged
ME snsdocor, aged twelve, were the contestants.
To see these girls handle tho oars was
we'll worth all the rSu11a s
on their faces, their flushed cheeks denoting sup
pressed Excitement their halt turned heads watching
what the others wore dong. All this added SO m uoh
spirit the that The moro advanced girls
on the shore wero roused into enthusiasm and quietly
INDUCED lite pool selling and betting Miss Little
the In Am. Sos, Miss Smith coming IN Sec
ond in 5m. 20s.
The race was for misses from twelve, dis
tance be rowed half mile. Full Of confidence
Mary Little and Jonnio Wilson entered upon tho con-
test, their parents Watching their movements with
more than ordinary anxiety. Mary won this race IN
2m. Sos, Jenne csmng In second 10 3m. oSs. Will
inG hands stood ready M the chldrcn out OF their
bosts they In aud their GOODNESS at rowing
rewarded by tTcmendOus cheering
Tho prizes were then awarded to the blushng wiu-
nsrs, each OF whom accepted from the hand OF Mr..
Ingiis GOLD badge, which wreath and oars
crossed and the words "Fair Haven't and "1S7s." A
largo bottle OF perfumery was awarded to each Of
those who had made the second best timo.
Alter tho racing large number OF visitors fingered
ut Fair haven celebrate what they considered tho
close OF tho season, and many complimentary re.
marks werc made in regard TO the contest.