Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-26

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
SOME SPIRITED CONTESTS.
DELIGHTFUL WEATHER AND STILL WATER.

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DELIGHTFUL WEATHER AND STILL WATER.
The bright sunshine Of this morning called for
| the general exclamation of "A beautiful day for
| the regatta" from the boating men as they gath
cred at the boat houses at an early hour in eager
| anticipation OF the days sports The regatta CON-
| mittee had made strenuous exertions to have
everything In readiness, and succeeded admirably.
| Three tugs had been secured for the use Of the
referee. Judges members OF the press and visitors.
The E. D. Hartley set aside for the use of the
! referee and timers and the members OF the press
Mr.. j. Harry Watts OF Baltimore, was selected
referee, and the timekeepers we're Chaa e Calf
| Walter A. Gait and Thomas 8. Moore. The Ana
| lostan, Potomac and Columbia boat houses were
tastefully decorated with flags and bunting. At
an early hour this morning the large noat be-
longing to the Potomac landing was towed
down the river from the Potomac house
and anchored at the starting point
for the use Of the crews who were to be carried
| down In the barge and embark IN their shells at
drew near. visitors began gathering at the differ
ent boat houses some intending to start in pleas
ure boats to witness the result OF the races as the
dinerent crews crossed the finishing line There
was very little betting at the boat houses every
body appearing to be too much occupied with the
their favorite crews The trainers were busily
engaged in rubbing down the racing shells and
In In examining them thoroughly to see II they were
all right In every particular. The members of the
crews stood about in little knots quietly discus
| sing their chances OF coming out victorious.
THE WEATHER AND THE COURSE
The weather was all that could be desired by
the most exacting The cool air was just right to
prevent any serious results from over-exertion,
while the course itself was in fine condition. A
slight breeze was blowing, but it was scarcely
strong enough to more than make ripple over
| the broad surface, and no fears were entertained
tina thst o 1t would H. Increase enough to interfere with
t1onal amateur course, which starts at point
this side OF the Long bridge and ends opposite the
oarsmen have heretofore praised the Potomac
course, and to-day they were more than ever
pleased with 1t.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECTATORS
There were no grand stands erected, but the
Analostan boat house afforded magnificent view
OF the finish of the races, which was taken ad-
vantage of by the many invited friends of that
club The Mary Washington, with a band on
board, was anchored OF the finish and was crowded
with spectators, as was also the Corcoran, which
made an excursion up the river to attend the re-
gatta. Then, too, the old wreck which for some
time had lain OF the Analostan Island just be-
the finish and anchored as a grant stand Tor the
benefit Of spectators ladder led to the deck
nr 20 straet tae wa water The Wharyes at the foot
lined with spectators some time before the first
race was started, many OF whom were ladiea The
view from the Potomac bOat-hOuSo was greatly
fnterfered with by two ice schooners which lay on
either side OF the house unloading their cargoes, so
| to see the race.
PILKINGTON's ABsKNCE
Considerable regret was expressed thai Pflking-
ton was not here to contest In the senior singles
| as the fight between him, Dempsey and Morse
would prove very exciting. The reason given for
his non-appearance was the strong opposition OF
the mpmhpra n 10 jpbt rod m
| threatened to throw their next race II he came
here. 1t was reported also about the lighthouses
that the Columbias had finally decided not to
the gigs instead The sentiment He Of the the club, @ It
was said, was In favor Of rowing the fours, but
| the crew preferred the gigs
The Baltimore and Ohio telegraph company
with spirit OF fenterprise.established wires ia the
Columbia and AnalOStan boat houses and sent the
results OF the races with great promptness
SCENES ON THE RIVER LAST EVENING.
Things were very lively on the river and at the
| different boat houses yesterday afternoon. The
different crews entered for the contests to-day
| were out for a good stiff practice pull, and the
spectators on the boat house balconies carefully
watched the different shells they shot by, anx-
ous to note any defect or good point as their SYM
Later in the evening the lovers of boating gath
cred In little knots at Kennedy's and Scanlon's
| and anxiously discussed the coming events. Some
vailed on all sides, so that the wagers were made
| only In few OF the races. The general impress
sion was that every race today, particularly the
| crew races, would be desperate struggle between
| evenly matched and determined men.
GOOD Many BETS
| were made on the eight-oared race with odds a
| little In favor OF the Columbias Later in the
evening the friends Of the boys in blue declined to
give odds The uncertainty as to whether the Co.
lumbias would start In the four-oared senior race
| or not, prevented a good many bets from being
made. The Eurekas were, however, strong favor
ties against the field. In the lightweight race
| the chances for the Columbias and Potomacs were
| considered about even, although there " :, some
dark whispers that there might be SURPRISE party
| from the other side. The Pennsylvania gig was
counted ted upon as sure winner by the adherents Of
was counted upon to cross the line first In the Sc
nior singles, and when 1t was learned that Pix
August, would not start, the odGs on tho Pennsyl-
vanan were increased. All the boating men on
lent humor, confident that their club was sure to
bear on its share OF honors on the morrow. 1t was
| deal more talk than bet.
THE ORDER OF RACES AND POSITION OF CREWS
| The regatta committee met at the Potomac boat
! house last evening and decided upon the order OF
| races. Lots were drawn for position and all the
| final arrangements made for the regatta. The
following was the order Of races decided upon and
the posltlons OF the crews. numbered from the
| Virginia shore:
| macs, 2
Junior singles-12:3O p.m.-G. Fitzgerald, Key
| stones, I; j. r. White Analostans 3: a. Wads-
woTthi Whte supekss re fs q j. Columbias
pacs, 9; Warden. OF the Potomacs, Z; Kerwin, OF
the Neptunes. g.; Herr, OF the Potomacs, 8;
| NoOrdZy, OF the POtomacs TO-
Senior four p.m.-Columbias, I; Crescents, 3;
Senior singles| 40 p.m.-P. A. Dempsey Penn.
sylvanfas, 1; G. Fitzgerald, Keystones, e; r.
morse. Nassaus 8; Cropley, Potomacs, 4
| Lightweight fOur-2 pm. -COlumbIas. I: Poto-
| macs, 2: Analostans,
Double seul-s:so pm Harrisburg Captain
| Etter. !; Potomacs, Captain Harrison. 3; Poto-
macs, Captain Kearney, 8; Potomacs. Captain
| 2; Pennsylvania, 8
Special singles $50 pm-Harrlson. Of the Po.
tomacs, !: Warden: OF the Potomacs, 3; White, Of
the Analostans, 8; Somers OF the Anaiostans, A;
Lang, OF the Potomacs, 8; Noordzy, Of the Poto-
macs, 8; Cropley. OF the Pot0macs, 2; Phelps, Of
the Potomacs, 9; Herr, OF the PotomacA q
Consolation singles pm.
EtghtOared shell4:30-Potomacs 1: Colum-
bias, 2