The New York herald., 1879-07-13
THE CHAMPION OARSMAN.

VISIT TO COMFY ISLAND, A ROLL IN THE
SURF AND GAY DINNER AT BRIGHTON
BEAcH-ANoTHEE EVENING RECEPTION IN
THE CITY.
After eating hearty breakfast Hanlan was called
on yesterday by Alderman Biglin. David Colston. of
Montreal. and Samuel Ward. Together with these
gentlemen lie visited the Post Office. where Post
master General Keyes did the honors. The City Hall
was next visited, after which q call made at
Police Headquarters. where Hanlan was introduced
to superintendent waiing Then. according to in
vitation the party took the twenty-five minutes to
two p. NJ. boat for Manhattan Beach. They
were received by the proprietor of the hotel.
Mr.. Watkins, who conducted them over the
establishment. Ha milan then took plunge
i'll the SURF As soon as the bathers got wind
of his presence large crowd gathered and watched
the oarsman's antics in the breakers. ed" went
to Brighton Beach by the Marine Railroad and was
received by special delegation. who informed him
that dinner had been gotten up in his honor by
Mr.. Breslin. the proprietor. Hanlan walked
along the beach for some time and then went
in to the dinner. About thirty-fve persons parci-
pated. The affair was presided over by ex-Mayor
Wickbam. Among those present were Commissioner
Wheeler Robert Ellis. the oarsman; Alderman
Byrnes, ex-Sherif Daggett, Dr. Phillips. of the
The cuisine was superb aud good deal Of pleasant
conversation indulged in. At tho conclusion
Hanlan's health was drunk. to which he briefly
sponded.
After dinner an adjournment was had from the
dining saloon to the main corridor, where Hanlan
was surrounded by admirng host, and
obliged to hold improMptu levee. Among the most
conspicuous citizens who &C congratulated him on his
signal victory Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer.
Afterward shapey, wiry looking man. with
quick, nervous stride and genial cast Of counte-
nance approached the surrounding group. mu-
tua friend introduced Daniel O'Leary to Edward
Hanlan. The two men, as they stood side by side.
were scanned narrowly by a curious crowd. "Why,
Mr.. OLeary," said Hanlan. cycling the former
kindly, but critically, Il expected to see in youa
much larger man. "Oh, appearances are deceit
full" said OLeary. in off.hand way ''you not
such giant i'll stature yourself
number of other sportsmen were received. and
then another surf bath followed. This concluded
the visit and the party took the returning train to
Greenpoint at twenty minutes to eight p NJ On
their way back Hanlan declared himself much de-
lighted with Coney Island. The party reaching
New York went to Hanlan's hotel to get the silver
trophy, which Mr.. Biglin sent to Madison Square
Garden, where continuation of Friday nights re-
ANOTHER EVENING RECEPTION.
Nearly four Thousand people were in attendance at
the Garden but the ladies', for whom the night was
especially intended. did not appear in very strong
numbers. At about fifteen minutes past nine p. NJ.
Hanlan appeared at the door amid much enthusiasm,
the band playing national air He was escorted to
the arbor reserved for him. In few min
utos the band struck up ''See. theIConquering Hero
Comes!" as Hanlan advanced to the PLATFORM accom-
panied by Alderman Biglin Three cheers were
duced him by saying:-"Lades and gentlemen. take
pleasure in introducing to you the champion not
only OF England and America, but OF the world
Edward Hanlan." When he could make HIM
self heard Hanlan said. in low voice.
II don't profess to be much of
speaker. l oarsman. What speeches l
make made in the water" Hanlan then briefly
sketched his career in aquatic competition. using
very modest lang uage. and was warmly appauded.
He said the with Courtney the hardest that
he had ever rowed and that the one with Hawdon in
England. walkove from first to last. He had
never been used better in his life than when in
England.
Hanlan says that he now weighs 16S pounds. To-
morrow he will visit the Atalanta Boat Club house
at eleven A. NJ and will probably take short pull
over the Harlem River course. In the afternoon he
will visit Greenwood Cemetery He starts for Toronto
on the half-past six p. NJ. train for Saratoga
Monday evening. At Saratoga q reception will be
rendered him by the citizens, after which he will
to Toronto direct.
Plaisted the only oarsinan who has defeated
Hanlan was present last evening. having acconpa-
MED the champion across the To HERALD
reporter he said that although Hanan was in splen-
did condition, he had not improved since their
contest. Plaisted also said he is ready for another
struggle at au early day.