National Republican., 1883-09-27

we'll chosen words introduced to the assem-
blago ex-District Commissioner Dent, who
had been selected to present the various prizes
TO the winning crows
Amid loud and continued applause Mr'
Dent took his position in front of the table
upon which the prizes were displayed and
said
Mr., Chairman aud Gentlemen: I have becn
honored to. day with the privilege OF witness nB
the successes Of the crews who nave takS2 lats n
by the gallant gentlemen Of the committes WhO
are in charge Of these ceremonies, IN having Sc
leCted me to perform the most pleasing ana agree
able duty of browning the viCtOrs.
In this age of active thought, strong oompe-
tition, and busting energy II is emnenty proper
that the men who are worn down by business
cares, by the exacons ofth desk, the laboratory,
and the studio, should seek relief in such manly
sport as wo have witnessed to-day. Contrast the
picture of days contests with the blood stained
arena of imperial Rome, or the Implying brutal
Ivy Of the 0lymPian games OF ancient Gresee,
the brutal powers of the body II was generous
rivalry which tends to develop true manhood, |
physically and morally, tp that higher tyre OF cN-
ccllence that Is characteristic age aud ciyilila
ton. The philosophy of our day aud generation |
teaches us that true nobility of character and per
feet manhood go hand in hand, and YOU gentle
man, are engaged in theslaudable work of seek
lug to lay proper foundation for the cXaltation
Of both mind and body to that higher standard.
congratulate you that such are your aims, and
let me beg Of you TO look upon these sports IN
which you have engaged with 50 much distinc-
seek. The broad waters of our rivers, lakes, and
bays are your workshops, where your gallant boats
speed on to the music OF the FLASHING oar aud rip
Now, gentlemen. IL only remains for me to con.
gratulalc those of you here assembled upon the
noble achievements Of this day, and TO present to
the victors these magnificent rewards of their
proves, strength, aud skill. But let not these cel
next contest they may perhaps pass into other
hands Let your rivalry bo always noble and
generous, and ifvanQushed " day, look forward
to victory oil the morrow.
The presentation of the prizes was then
proceeded with. NIessrs. Walter Doxon and
Whittngton, of the Potomac club, were called
forward and to them were handed the Mason
cup, the flag, and the medals won by junior
tours of that club in the shell race. Mr.. John
X. White, Of the Analostans was presented
with the medal for tho victor in
junior single scul contest. Loud calls
were made for speech, but Mr. White
simply mnde q most bcwtChing bow and
thanked the crowd for their applause. Next
came the winners in the senior four-oared
she'll race, and as Messrs, Ryan, Baker.
Fraser, and Mckinney came up in front of
the table there was deafening round of
applause. Tho victors over the champions of
tho national regatta looked sheepishy proud
rs Gen. Dent passed over to them tho mag
niiCent cup donated by Mr.. Stilson Hutchins.
known as "the Post cup" and the badges
designed for the individual members Of the
crew. As the winners bowed in acknowl-
cdgment the excitement, rose to fever heat,
and there were cries Of speech, speech" 1t
was evident, however, that modesty and
merit went hand in hand, and the victorious
four blushcd, bowed and backed out.
Dempsey, of the Pennsylvania club of
Philadelphia, was the next candidate for
victorious boys, and the boys from wanna
makerville" howled themselves hoarse as the
| beautiful badge was handed to their favorite,
who had earned it fairly in the race for senior
single sculls. Croply and Warden were next
| medaled for their hard.earned victory in tho
| double scull race, and then the light weight
| fours of the Potomac club--Messrs. Fisher,
| Warden, Wilmington, and Kearney-werer re-
warded for theirpluck by being presented with
| the merchants cup, n most beautiful trophy,
| of exquisite design The next point in the
programme brought the Columbias to tho
front. and Messrs. Mute, Kondrup, Wade,
Kintner, and Gibson were awarded the prizes
for the gig race. Somers, of the Analostans,
was here called to the front and invested with
tho winners medal in the special single scull
| race.
| Kerwin, Of Lynn Mass, who carried off the
consolation medal for single scullers, was the
| only one OF the victorious athletes who could
| find his tongue. His speech was neat but
| brief. He said, in q voice that could be heard
| all over the room:
Mr.. Chairman, I'm not speaker, but
than l have had down here"
When Messrs. Kintner. White, Wade, kon-
! drup, Young Smith, Neslnith Mackall aud
Gibson filed out as the victors in tho eight
cared shell race tho members of all the clubs
Joined in u three times three" that mado the
walls trcmble, which was intensified when
Watts tho stroke of the Eurekas, stopped out
to receive the consolation prize for four.oared
shells.
This completed tho award of prizes, and
| after some further remarks from Gen. Dent
and Col. Fitzgerald, of the Philadelphia Hen
Mr.. Mckenhy again took the floor, and
after thanking those present for their
to assemble around the long tables
at the lower end of tho room,
where bountiful supply Of fluids and solids
was paraded in the inimitable style that
characterizcs the Riggs house. Col, jun
Eckstein was in command of this display, and
won many encomiums for the able manner in
which he discharged his duty. After leaving
the dining room the crowd again assembled in
the lobby and on the pavement in front OF
of the hotel, where prolonged cheers and q
perfect feu de joie of rockets, Chinese crack
ers, and other compounds of villaiuous salt
peter were fired off under the light of the
midnight stars.
Much regret was felt at tho bad luck of tn {
Crescent club, who, while going finely, about
the middle of the senior four race, broke an
outrigger, an accident which Of course put
them out of the race Immediately.
Mr.. Davidson, of tho Baltimore fimeriCaR
was among the visiting journalists, and said
that he had been royalty received and mag
nifcently treated by the oar6men Of the dis
| trict.
1t was long after midnight before good
nights were exchanged between the tireC
bcatmen, and with their farewclls the visit
ing oargmen were loud in their expressions o
qualification at the treatment that had beeI
extended to them and their appreciation o
the warm hospitality that had been pressed
upon them ut every point by our home clubs
INCIDENTS AND GrssIP.
John Kennedy, the trainer of the Potomacs
was the happiest man alive yesterday. The
men of that club did honor to his instruc,
tions, and he was overwhelmed with congratu
lations ON the success of his pupils. Las
evening after the presentation large mum
bcf of tho boys came down to his place on !
street, and cheeTed him loudly, giving tn,
peculiar tiger Of tho Potomacs with unusua
vim.
During tho intervals between races thu
spectators were treated to freaks Of iuvcnility
Tho mischievous Small boy" roamod abou
in gangs and perpetuatsd all sorts of tricks OF
unsuspecting adults, and the typical peanu
fiend. whose form graccd every mound ant
pile of bricks, and whose dulcot voice re
peated in rapid succession the solo and choru
of his wilted wares.
An unknown gentleman who was witness
/, ing tho races from pile of stone near tn,
: Analostan boat house, fell aud soverel,
, spraincd his left ankle.