The New York herald., 1879-07-12

in the back and good at the lons. Not great there.
though, like Rowell. colossal in the legs as he
Ennis. in rough and tumble fight. would annihilate
him in five minutes while RoweIl looks fit to heat
him all to pieces at any work calling for real leg
power.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
Well. how in the world did this man whip Elliott
and Courtney and Hswdon Ask him. and he won't
Elliotts doing what seems poorly. No; he won't
tell you that. He is plainly very. wary.
has has he he not os' done 'e so. 'e at least In part
When told that he had found that trying very
long slide in his boat drawing the knees up as close
vicousy that it looked if he would kick the boat
to pieces. sent the craft along at tremendous rate
looked ut each other and laughed knowingly. He
then admitted that his practice is to draw his knees
up until they come directly under his armpts ut the
beginning Of the stroke. He further said that.
whenever he began rowing. after having been for q
two things together with the fact that such
wonted use of the knees forces the oarsman to
greatly hoop his back and the fact that Hanlan is
notoriously round backed rover. help to solve the
riddle. Whatever the other contributing elements
he has certainly found out how to use his legs. q
thing which most oarsfnen do not Know and this
they would speedily find out IL they exchanged their
seven eight inch slides for his of fourteen inches
'.Barkis is within " but it must be- ON Barks' own
Toronto Bay. In vain it urged that the champi-
onship of America had always meant of the United
States and that the race for it should be waters
within the States In vain his attention called
to the fact that the English stewards had bat re-
Gently decided that England's championship must
be rowed for in England. not in Canada. All to
no purpose. Toronto Bay. that's the place.
says the holder Of the chsmpionship. and
his nestor, David Ward. He would. however, in
the United States il some city would give hand
some purse-say $500. and 81 900 to each man for
expenses. No. that not enough; say So. 900 any
way; and. as ten men in Toronto said to be ready
to each put in 200 toward purse Of $10 900 for
race between him and Courtney ct Toronto, that will
doubtless always be held in the face of any city IN
now liked with any one but says he must stand ready
to defend the two championships against all comers
And does he think he can beat Courtney again?
Not word escapes him this important point, but
you somehow get the impression that he thinks
there is no doubt about it, He has said that Wallace
Ross would best match Courtney among American
scullers. Well, Ross drove him harder than any
else except Courtney but he tipped and did not
finish SO it could not be told how he would stay to
the end. Urged to say il he thought Courtney could
whip Elliott. Dave" Ward would not say yes. but
evidently thought he could with ease II there is no
fear of Courtney this little party there evidently
wholesome respect for him tar greater than that
held for Elliott. ~. t-r
The evening reception" to the oarsman at Madt-
son Square Garden was u success The American and
French flags displayed the roof OF the Garden.
while the interior presented gayer appearance than
usual. The national coors were twined about every
in the northwest corner Of the Garden the
English and American flags displayed.
ns
aproned walters ran n and fro as the people began to
come in slowly at half-past seven o'clock At about
eight O'Clock constant stream of visitors poured in
at the door, but just then rain began to fall and the
arrivals became slow. The strains Of Dods-
worth's Band soon drove away the low spirits
caused by the depressing atmosphere. aud
when Sgnor Liberati played the Aquatic
that music was not SUFFICIENT to satisfy those pres
ent. and when hat-past eight O'Clock arrived aud
sign OF Hanlan could be seen they manifested con-
siderable impatience. Among the 900 persons
present some few celebrities were noticeable. Here
and there the face of oarsman could be seen. but
ception. A number OF the winning Cornell College
crew present and occupied prominent positions.
cottage in which Hanlan was to sit. while portion
watched tho Madison avenue door for first glimpse
Of the famous Canadian: The crowd out on the
sidewalks was large, but the enthusiasm was not
quite IS great owing to the weather. ~, sa.f 4,
Finally. at ten minutes past nine. close carriage
crowd surged around it Mr.. Stephen Roberts.
the boat builder. stepped out. followed by ed
Hanlan. who greeted with three ringing cheers
as the altitude caught sight him. The two quickly
entered The Garden. closely guarded by Gordon OF
police. who had hard work to keep the enthusiastic
crowd from following Dasse. passage soon
made. as the victorious oarsman advanced with Mr.
Roberts on one side and Captain Williams on the
| was with great difnculty that the beleagured
! hero made his way to tho appointed cottage.
Aftor entering. the wholel audience seemed to be
seized with desire to shake the hand of the man
| who had conquered the champions OF England and
America. When they had shouted themselves hoarse.
| friends OF the oarsman were allowed to advance
| and shake hands with him. In about ten minutes
Hanlan was escorted to the platform in the centre
| OF the Garden by Mr.. jerome and Mr. Roberts. the
band meanwhile playing See. the Conquerlng Hero
| Comes"
HANIAN SPEAKS
The moment his face on the platform the
| audience went perfectly wild, and Q pandemonium
greetings followed As soon as quiet was restored
| Mr.. Roberts advanced and introduced Hanlsn, who
bowed modestiy and said. ssfter some hesita
tion:-"Really I did not expect to be called
come prepared. I cannot express my
feelings OF gratitude for your kind and
cordial reception. Three months ago left this city
to row for the championship OF England. feel very
proud to say that have returned the champion
scpllsr of England While was in England iup,
| held the honor Of America. Continued cheering J
Tomorrow night will make longer speech
During the delivery OF these few sentences the
speaker was repeatedly interrupted by encouraging
cries from the audience which pressed close to the
platform to catch his words. As he concluded. his
voice drowned by three tremendous cheers for
''the champion. by jove." rounded up with q lusty
''tiger." Then Hanlan returned to his cottage.
where he Was visited % BY Bgn and sew
Mcdonald, Bryan McSwyny. Judge Calaghsn
others few ladies were present. and some greeted
him. At ten o'clock Hanlan left the Garden and
turned to the hotel. This morning he will visit
some OF the city departments and in the evening
will to Brighton Beach. returning in time to be
present at the Garden. where his reception is to be
continued. This extension OF the formal reception
is due to the absence of ladies on account of the
storm.
Hanlan and party go to Niagara Falls tomorrow
night There the champion is to be met by large
party of friends and on the blockade runner Chi
cora escorted by other boats, they will steam for
his Toronto Bay. As he nears il small craft of
all kind said to reach in number 5000. expected
TO form hotilla and accompany him mp to the city.
He is there to have formal reception by the Mayor
and authorities Monday afternoon. The
freedom OF the city given him at
the time he the championship of
America ut the Centennial races. After the
whelming ovation which awaits him the streets
to be cleared in the centre and he driven in his
ragc, unattended to his home. for he In longing
his young wife. from whom he never before
long separated Then the boat clubs and his other
friends to give him great reception in the
ing AID IL is said that 10000 tickets OF admission
to be issued to the Horticultural Gardens. Han
Ian now keeps small public house in Toronto, and
brought up with his father who IL q hshermnn and
living at the water side is naturally rather ut
home in u boat than ashore. The Reception Com
Iuttec working like beavers and every endeavor
will be made to eclipse any former event which To-
ronto has seen.
And the cool. quiet little man who Is to have all
tins grand time is just twcntyfour old to-day
IAZE GEARGE REG AuvrA