Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-15

4 Handsoue PriDo-Cossip About the
LocAl Clubs, ko

MessrA Il W. Gait. Bro. 4 Co. have Just finished
the medal given by them for she Potomac river
regatta 1t Is Of solid gold, very heavy. From
bar OF colorsd gold, ornamented with scroll work,
and having the name OF the prize, especial SIM
gies," In blue enamel letters, hangs the medal
suspended by two gold cables The medal repre-
SCENTS racing scene, showing q sculler. with arms
OF shell, through water effectively represented
by platinum In the distance is seen q boat-house,
Around the scene, ana forming q frame for IL is
wreath OF oak leaves, the emblem OF victory and
above the wreath is coil OF rope gracefully form
gold streamer, bearing the words Potomac River
Regatta" IN blue enamel letters while a pair OF
large oars crossed at the back, form support for
absolutely correct model Of what It is intended 70
represent, and shows the genius OF the designer
Is especially good, every detail-his posture. the
muscles OF his arms and even the expression of
t n IA so perfectly true TO nature The vic
never won q race. for which this prize Is Civ IN,
may Wen be proud to wear this trophy. as the
make this the handsomest medal to be contested
Tor At the coming regatta 1t Is valued at $2oQ
TIE RACE FOR THIS PRIZE
Is expected to be very Interesting one There
will be number OF entries, and the race will be
already manifested In the coming event by ambi-
taous scullers, and from present appearances the
entries will include Cropley, Lang. Herr, Warden,
NoOrdzy, Phelps and Wheeler, Of the Potomacs:
Brewster, OF the Columbias; White, Somers and
Perley OF the Analostans, and Collins of the Car
roll Institute.
ON THE RIVER LAST EVENING
All OF the District clubs were well represented
on the water last evening, and the shells fitted
here and there, manned by the men selected to
take part in the coming regatta About s O'Clock
three four-oared crews shot out from the Potomac
house, and were accompanied by John Kennedy
Fraser. stroke; Baker, 8; Ryan, and Mckinney
bow; McRae. stroke: KearDey, 8; Noordzy, q and
anS TW s9aso stroke MasO
wards the big four OF the Columbus made their
appearance and rowed over the course in flne
crew was composed of Mute, stroke; Kitner 8;
wade, 2, and Nesmith. bow. These WILL without
to be hard crew to beat. The Columbia eight
was taken over the course later, and a four-oared
crew stroked by Brewster also took pull
THE ANALosTANs IN THE REGATTA.
The Analostans were represented BY two good
crews This club is working very quietly, and not
thing is known definitely about the composition
OF Their crews. The members themselves are in
the dark, 80 well does Davis keep his counsel The
lightweight crew still practise regularly, and will
doubtless row in the race in the present positions
-datcn, Mckenny, Read and Run.
THg POTOMAC SENIOR FOUR
will consist OF McRae, stroke; Baker. 8: Ryan, Q,
and Mckinney. bow. The makeup OF the other
crews Will depend good deal upon the order OF
races decided upon. 1t Is thought likely that the
light-weights will consist of Mckinney, Whiting
ton, Kearney and Warden.
REGATTA NOTES.
The entries for the regatta closes on the 10th
instant
Two unexpected scullers will be here-Kerwin,
OF Lynn, Mass, and Barclay. OF Baltimore.
The new four-oared shell for the Potomacs Is
expected daily.
The regatta committee feel much encouraged at
the prospect or the success OF their undertaking.
Enough assurances from outside clubs that they
VIII be here have been received. to make all OF the
races exceedingly Interesting.
THEODORE THOMAS COMING TO WASHINGTON
Professor Widows has received proposition from
the agent OF Theodore Thomas to give a grand
chestra, and the Philharmonic Society, or special
chorus to be organized for the purpose; to take
place the first week in January, 1894 and also
Tor grand musical festival to be given about the
END OF April or beginning OF May. The Professor
has the matter un1er Amusement, and, II possible
Will endeav0r to unite the various chOrs and
chorus singers, with the Philharmonic Society,
for this purpose. His success in organizing the
guarantee that it Will be successful should he de-
eide to undertake 1t.
RIVER TRADE-Harbormaster sutton reports
arrivals at the river front as follows: South
Observation-Disclosures, schr. Mary E. Morse Jones'
LIS tons ice, Great Falls Ice Co.; schr Fanny
Whitmore, Whitmore, $50 tons ice, Independent
Ice Co.; schr. Edward Dean, Lawrence 200 BUSH
els oysters, market
BREAKING INro PRIsoN.-The keys to the pris-
oner cells at the Police Court were lost this AFTER
noon, and the iron door had to be broken open to
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