Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-10-04
THE OCTOBER REGATTA.
Sport ON the River To-Day.

sport on the River To-Day
SCENES ABOUT THE BOAT HousEs-INTEREsr TAKEN
IN THE RKGATTA-FINAL ARRANGEMENTS MADE
l FOR TIE RACES THIS AFTERNOON.
To-day has been anticipated with unusual inter-
est by the District boating men. There have been
more important races held on the Potomac and
| there have been larger crowds OF spectators but
never before has there been q regatta in which
such lively interest has been shown among the
lovers Of aquatic sports. This is purely local af-
fair. and our home clubs are matched against each
other for the championship
THE SCENES ON THE RIVER
last evening were very lively. All the crews So
lected to contest in the races were out for a final
pull before drawing up to the starting line this
afternoon. Many pleasure boats were fitting in
every direction, their occupants anxious to get a
view Of the different crews when well under way
number of single scullers were also on the water
testing the relative speed OF the different crews,
but the scullers who expected to row to-day took a
rest before the final struggle. Parker Page at
tracted good deal OF attention by his fast scull-
ing and HIS easy style OF pulling, and his friends
are confident that he will be successful in Satur-
ting about In the "Lord Duferin," and Ellis Ward,
the Columbia trainer, had out two OF his substi-
tutes In pair Dared. Kennedy and Faulkner,
two Well-known oarsmen, were carefully watching
the different crews, but keeping very quiet as to
of Fredericksburg, went out for a practice pull
from the Potomac house. and created quite favor
able impression: Their style has improved very
much since the Fredericksburg regatta ON the 4th
or July. The crews did not take very long pulls,
and were safely housed before dark. The scenes
at the different houses were very lively.
THE BETTING.
Everybody had favorites, and not only talked
| about them but readily backed them when oppor-
tn nifty offered. The betting on the senior race
was slightly in favor OF the ColumbiaS In the
light weight race the Potomacs were greatly the
crew is the prettiest four that pulls on the river
Not much was said about the junior race, for the
Analostans are an unknown quantity, and little
has been seen of their crew. 1t was generally
thought that the struggle between Morgan and
NC kinney OF the Potomacs, for the senior single
friends IN great numbers
TO-DAY ON THE RIVER.
"a perfect day for boat race" was the remark
frequently made by boating men this morning
There was but little fear of rain and it was
hoped that the cloudy weather would continue
About eleven O'clock, however, the clouds were
dspelled and the sun shone brightly. Little knots
OF enthusiastic boating men were eagerly but
quietly discussing the chances for the day at an
ear early nour IN all the boat houses. The large num-
per OF spectators did not begin to assemble until
the hour appointed for the first race grew near.
Holtzmans barge was anchored of the point of
made capital grand stand from which a splendid
view OF the finish Of the races was obtained
Those anxious to see the boats as they shot across
the line mad seats on the barge reserved. The
Analostan boat house was another place from
which fine view OF the races could be obtained,
ana the members OF this club were very generous
with their cards OF invitation. The other two
BOAT houses were too far from the finishing line
which was directly off the G-street wharf, to be
patrOn1zed to any extent. Easby'S Point and the
wharves near G-street were filled with a crowd of
enthusiastic spectators. The tug Kate was en-
only the referee judges umekeepers, members of
the press and the six members OF the Rappahan-
The tug Henry Wnship Was also enraaed for or
the afternoon, and the donors OF the various
prizes and few prominent guests were invited to
GETTING READY FOR THE RACES.
About half-past eleven O'Clock the float, which
was brought from the Columbia landing for the
purpose, was towed down the river, having on It
the Columbia shell carefully covered, and was
thought it advisable to use the same shell for the
tnree crews, and the plan was that the men
should change places at this float The Potomacs
also preferred that their men should not row
down to the start and before the hour for the
races a large scow was towed down from their
house with their shells upon it.
THE COURSE IN GOOD CONDITION.
reporter Of THE STAR rowed over the course
this morning, and found everything perfect con-
dirion for successful races Not ripple disturbed
the smooth surface of the water. The general
impression was that to-day's regatta would prove
one OF the most satisfactory in the annals OF boat
ing on the Potomac. None Of the petty quarreliug
has heretofore characterized our local boat races
mas as yet made its appearance and 1T is sincerely
hoped that the hatchet has been buried forever
and that to-days regatta Will be the forerunner of
series OF Potomac regattas that will be equal in
interest to any in the country.
A DELAY.
There was some delay in starting the tug-boats
down the river, but about 20 the Kate with the
referee and members OF the press and the Judges
steamed down the river, followed by the VIM
ship with about thirty invited guests on board.
The referee was Mr.. H. c. Watts, of the
und1ne Club. OF Baltimore. The time keeper for
the Potomacs was MI: P. 7. Dodge, and the judge
finish, Mr. j. D. Doyle. The time keeper for the
Columblas was Mr.. Robert Leding; Judge on the
Time-keeper for the Analostans was Mr. Samuel
Maddox, and judges Mr. H. c. McKenney and l. J.
Hat Hatch; the tide was running out, and as there
not expected that very fast time would be made In
the various races.
THE FIRST RACE
The first race for junior singles was called at
1887 The only starter in this race was Smith,
of the Columbias- Henderson, of the same club,
who was entered, concluded to save himself for
the light weight race. Smith, having
time. desiring to save himself for the light
weight race, In which he Is to row stroke for
the Coium6iaa He took simply a practice
General regret was felt that the strict rules gov.
erning the standing of junior scullers prevented
hane BEEN Ver1 the r wqsd
fore reaching Easby's point, Smith eased
strokes to the minute. After passing the Analos-
tan boat house he spurted and showed that he
was fast sculler. The line was crossed in 12:2a
The Garfield Fair.
WHAT Is BEING DONE BY THE STATE BoARDs-JRAss-
EETTE RELICS TO BE ExHIBITKD-oTHRR FRA-
TUREs OF THE FAIR.
The meetings at the headquarters at the Ebbitt
House last night were quite enthusiastic The
New jersey board, Gen. E. A. Carmen In the chair
Major Josiah Shaw, DR.. A. T. Pardon, J. F. Van
Arsdale, Walcott Lay, and A. D. Vanderveer were
selected as additional commissions. This board
win meet on Thursday evening. The Michigan
board transacted much business, and measures
were taken to appoint a Ladies' Aid Society to act
In conjunction with the board. Adjourned to meet
on Tuesday. The Nebraska board also transacted
considerable business.
The board OF direction disposed OF various mat
sers IN regard to space and the disposition OF ex-
nlDlIS Information was received to the effect
that the Secretary OF the Navy has placed at the
disposal OF the board the relics Ofthejeannette ex
pedition; they will be displayed at the fair for the
nTst time. Engineer Melville has also kindly sig.
nined his willingness to loan the board his ca6l-
ret or rare articles collected during his memora-
Ole Arctic voyage. Commissioner MacFarland, OF
the Kansas board, stated that the Atchison To-
Deka nd 70 rot vutl1 yx,,s