Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-18

Now that the August regatta is one OF the sue
cessful things Of the past the boating interest IS
centered in the Potomac regatta, which is set for
the 26th OF September. The joint committee OF
the Potomac and Analostan clubs are working
strenuously to get the preliminary arrangements
well in hand, and they predict complete success.
They have eleven events on the program,
and ii there are any number of entries it is
not improbable that two days will be devoted to
the regatta. The races as thus far decided upon
will be senior singles, Junior singles, special sim
giles District sculierS consolation singles doubles
four-oared gigs, eight-oared shells, Junior fours,
light weight fOurs, senior fours, and consolation
fours Gold medals will be offered in all Of the
races. and handsome cups have been provided for
the winners of the senior fours, eight-oared, and
light weight four -oared races. In addition, hand
crew races.
INVITATION TO THE CoLuMBIAa
The joint committee have extended q special
invitation to the Columbia Boat club to partici-
pate in the regatta, and 1t will receive the atten
ton Of the club at the special meeting called for
Monday evening. FROM conversation with some
OF the prominent members OF the Columbias it is
learned that it is the almost unanimous desire OF
the members of the club to take part in the races,
to w
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than probable that after making few changes in
the crew that rowed the MetrOpolitans they will
soon have an eight aloat that they will be anxious
Ellis Ward left for his home few days ago, but
1t Is certain that he will be recalled almost lmme
der of the season. Washington people like to see
races race contested by District oarsmen. and those In
against each other will be specially Interesting
OARSAEN PROM OTHER CITIES EXPECTED.
1t is too early to obtain any idea as to the num-
Der of entries, but assurances have been received
that the Metropolitan eight and four, the Penn
sylvania and Richmond gig crews, Pilkington
and Dempsey in singles, the Elizabeth four OF Nor
folk, one or two crews from Baltimore, and Page
and his partner In double will be here.
REGATTA NOTES.
The designs for the medals for this regatta are
considered very handsome. MesSrS Calf & Bro.
are making them, and when completed will be
placed in their window.
Kennedy, Of the Potomacs, has been thor
and he has about decided as to what men
VIII compose the crews Mckinney has posi-
lively G declined & to row sweep. end will devote
ing DEMPSEY and PilSIngtoa. nHRe IS 81 proe- PROB,
able that Wheeler viii take his place as
bow: This four will be in the eight as well
as McRea and Kearney. The remaining two po-
ttngton and Fisher. Three OF the juniors Will be
Wilmington. DoxOn and Frey. The lightweight
four VIII probably consist OF Roberts, Kearney,
The Analostans are working quietly but steadily
Davis Is out with crew every evening, generally
rowing In the bow. Two races the AnalostanS
have an excellent chance of winrlng-the junior
and lightweight fours They have fine light
weight crew rowing now, which is stroked by
Hatch and steered BY Ruff. They row well to-
gether and make good headway.
suggestion has been made to members OF the
regatta committee which, II adopted, will prove
OF great advantage to spectators at the finish. 1t
Is to insist upon the bOw-OarSman OF each crew
wearing some mark bywhich his crewcan be readily
ha fact
that colors or the uniform are announced Is not
enough.
PROPOSED NEW BUILD1NGs-A permit was is-
sued today To Mrs C.. ReckIYith to hud q