The New York herald., 1879-07-09

west each determined to beat the other; with Rath-
bone. OF New York. who rows so well and terribly
fast with Gear and Larinon Courtney pupil and
Hyndman. all able oarsmen. With these and the
others there is sure TO be some very hot work.
In the slx-oal ed shell If the Shawmuts do no
better than they did to-day they will have little
show OF winning. The Dauntless crew is rowing
much better than any OF the crews but rowing III u
gig with coxswain handcaps them 40 badly that 1t
Injuries their chances. and yet they may get better
course. and thus in distance. that they will
make good race of il. The Mutuals ought to win
this race if they row at all well.
As the Junior scullers necessarily all new men.
or those who have never wen race. 1t is impossible
of the rough water they have not showed themselves
sufficiently so that could judge of what they
si 81 e,trs p sner IN pracnce from the iu
good racing between the youngsters.
FINE WEATHER LAST.
AT Tour O'Clock this afternoon the storm had
entirely cleared away and by five o'clock the lake
had quieted down enough that it was quite COM
Portable rowing and between that hour and seven
O'Clock nearly every crew and sculier ayaiied them
selves OF the opportunity afforded and took
the course. Some came rowing down the course AT .
minute. while Others got up high fifty strokes
to the minute. 1t was pretty sight to the many
shells flying hero and there each getting ready for
the great contest that is to begin tomorrow.
OFFICIALS sELECTED
The Regatta Committee held meeting tonight ut
Congress Hail, ut which the question OF referee,
Judges and timekeepers was discussed and settled.
Several names were proposed for the position OF
referee and the choice fell on Mr. William b. Curtis
of the Spirit of the Times Mr. Curtis is not here yet
although he was expected early this evening; but
there is little doubt Of his acceptance. rs he has
repeatedly ohiciated in similar positions and has
much interest in the success OF this week
regatta. He will arrive early in the morning. and
ready. being that of q gentleman now here and who
is ready to duties honors and small thanks
attaching to the position for the sake of the gen
eral good. Mr. T. Stanley Foster of Albany, has been
appointed timekeeper and has signifed his accept
ance OF the place. Mr.. s. E. Saunior. of Newark. is
to be judge at the nish and also has accepted the
post assigned him for the three days.
RUMORs.
There is little news to add tonight. Rumors Of
all kinds are flying about the town. but falling to
pieces on investigation. The only one which seems
to have any basis is which says that the
nave ah n on account Q, Inc
ment is excellent. and yet generally 1t is hardly cred
tied. as many insist that it is betting canard.
Of the men is really ILL., but the crew has not been
withdrawn at headquarters. Mr.. Garfield. of the
committee. says Mr.. w. b. Wells, of the Excelsior
Club. Of Detroit. Mich and Mr.. James C. Wells, the
promising. young sculler Of the New York
Athletic. have Withdrawn from the senior single
training after the Toledo regatta. and the latter
being compelled to remain in New York by business.
Mr. Wells absence is greatly regretted his friends
and his club justly placed much confidence in his
efforts. Mr.. Harris, of the Hope Club Of New Or
leans. withdrew this evening from the junior scull
race having broken his boat. The wah- Wah-Sums
have been scratched from the sx-oared shell by
their captain. they entered in other races in
the regatta. for which they desire to them
selves.
SMOOTH WATER PROBABLE.
At this hour (halfpas ten o'cock) there is every
indication that the weather will be fine and water
smooth tomorrow. The trans tonight came in
very light, not bringing the crowds that had been
expected, but the numbers OF visitors now here
will comfortably fill the places made ready for
spectators at the lake. visit to the
boat house late this evening found all closed
up securely for the night and ut the mems quarters
all quiet, the having retired to rest early
By break Of day Saratoga will be up and doing ald
making ready for the first days sport prepared by
the National Association OF Amateur Oarsmen.