The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26

II. w. Morgan. TO these will be added the names
OF about 1--WE men from each club who Will assist in
this city. The circular that win shortly appear
nounclng the approaching regatta Will contain full
OF winners IN The former rcgaiias. The commitee
on prizes were instructed TO begin operations Mt
once. strong pull witt he made to get valuable
cup for the epht-oared event. The committee,
after good deal OF discussion, laid the question OF
admitting the Washington club over until their
next meeting, which takes place Tuesday evening"
at the Columbia House. 1t was agreed TO raise the
weight for llght.wcghis TO 1872 pounds, as II was
clubs suffered In getting down to the old weight OF
l2S
The circular OF the Elizabeth River regatta for
this season has been received here. II will he held
auspices OF the Norfolk Athletic Association, CO.
operating with MIR. Harrison Phnbus. OF the Hygela
Hotel. The events set down for the affair are as
clyde cup, now held by the Columbias; senior four
cared gigs for Hygela cup, senior double shells, and
junior singles; August 20, senior singles, Junior
four-oared shells. junior fouroared gigs for Chap
man and Gale cup, now held by the Columbus, and
eight-oared Shells The individual winners In each
| race are to receive a valuable gold medal. In a
letter received from Mr.. j. +. Carroll the secretary
Steamship ne Of Phisaepha win In BRING Crews and
boats free both ways, while negotiations are
pending with other companies for the same
concession. The course Ia a splendid one, extend
| ing over Hampton Bar, perfect mile .and-a-hali
straightaway. Great regret Is expressed here at the
date selected, for II any OF our clubs desire IL par
ticipate In the National regatta at Boston, August
II aud 10 they will have very little time to spare to
one week later than the dates Selected The order
OF races, too, needs radical overhaung, as on the
first day the senior fouroared shells and gig follow
| each other, fact that would bar the Columbus
from starting in OF the contests II they entered
the regatta. The proper way to have avoided this
events OF the second day IN place of one OF the Sc
niors OF the lirst day. Ihe committee are also try
ing to get some OF the professionals to start there
to and may come. II the Elizabeth River people
want successful regattas they had better let profess
SIGNALS alone.
ing telegraphed to Waters Co., of Troy, n. Y. fo
a new four.oared shell, TO be used by the senio
when sS e ss Sa
ages over las pounds. 1t is expected that the senio
crew of this club will be picked from McRae, Fraser
Kearney, while possibly another Of last years
crew will come forward early hext month.
The washlngtons are busly at work putting thel
nlGn %G nsy
and others, The senior four made Its Ieappearanc
on Wednesday, and showed excellent form notwith
standing their vacation.
In some quarters there Is o feeling expressed tina
the early dates selected by the Elizabeth regatt.
attendance here This is sheer nonsense, IA tn
fame OF the Potomac River regatta and the genia
and wholesale welcome extended by our oarsmen t.
visitors is universal, and no regatta, however near
Will have the least tendency to keep oarsmen an
scnllers away. The regatta this season will nn
doubtedly be the largest and most successful on
ever given under the auspices of the District Clubs
The Columblas are devoting all their time to tn
eight-oared shell, and Is rare sight to see thei
senior four In the gig or the she'll Why is this
DO they intend only making battle for the eight
cared trophy at the National regatta 1t Is to b
hoped not, their senior four is too good and fas
TO let a chance slip away.
The eght-oared shell purchased by the Columbia
from Harvard College arrived In the city Monday
and was safely landed in the clubhouse the sam
the boat Is really new one as y wa
lege winner In each contest 1t Is beantifl
craft the lines being as perfect as it is possible
get them, while the bracing used Ia new and strong
The rig is new to this locality, the stroke being
the port side of the boat and It required good dea
OF labor on the part of Ellis Ward to change 1t.
8 Every crew race In the Potomac regatta has
handsome silver cup following 1t, except that OF tn
eight-oared event. twill be the aim this summer
the regatta committee to induce some generous pei
= son to give a cup for that event
! Last week was a delightful one for she!l-rowlnl
, the water being perfect. Great concern is man
tested at the large number of single shells sent on
by the GonnSias each e, afternoon ihey having IN
Potomacs, is In South Carolina. No man is MISE
more than he from the balcony -. There is a light
weight crew that goes out from the Potomac hous
each afternoon that creates lot OF fun for pleasur
!; parties on the river. The crew is possessed 9
plenty OF grit and afraid to give the best crew
brush for the lead. one of these evenings the
I will have the conceit knocked out of them so badl
that thereafter they viii pc among the balcony OAR
this year than ever before. Baker, OF the Wasl
s ingtons, returned from New York Tuesday last
The nags Of the lighthouses were at half-mast III
last of the week on account of the death of Gel
Grant. The racing crews have begun to seek III
2 lower course now. The Analostans had ont tw
gigs, two tours, and two singles on Thursday. Their
lots of new life In the old club, and the chance
is good for some surprise parties this season.
Perley of the Potomacs, generally gets a0oat Garlic
than any one else, and Is doing strong work. i
should be the duty OF every individual member {
the clubs to assist the regatta committee az far
possible as their abOrs are very onerous and thanl
less. Barge parties are rather scarce this year.
! fact tile racing men greatly appreciate.
There Is an inclination on the part of some of Ii
members of the clubs TO have the annual Potoma
River regatta rowed over the upper COURSE startn
q opposite Columbia landing and ending opposite II
r Potomac house. There are plenty of good argument
In favor of this course the principal one being III
good view II affords spectators the entire dstanc
i spans of the Aqueduct Bridge which, In case of
close race, Ia liable TO make FOULS etc., and theret
. mar what under ordinary circumstances wonld be
i clean and free race. The hest thing to do Is
bring the finishing line OF the course about fol
hundred yards further up stream, right off Il
- mouth OF Rock Creek, which wond allow mar
n thousands to view the final struggle from gran
Il stand that could be erected on the wharves.
e The Old Dominion Club will send their gig ere
to Fortress Monroe August 90, after which they wi
e train very hard for the Potomac regatta.
4 The entries in the Matt ,nal Association have bee
held over until Tuesday in order TO hear fro
!, | the Canadian crews. Why this discriminate
e against crews from this side of the 81. Lawrent
h River?
;, Capt. Doxson, of the Potomaes has issued circ
y lar calling upon all members OF the club who are d
e siro1s 10 row in the racing crews this summer
y come forward and make known their Intention
Trainer Breen has given satisfaction SO far, thong
y many of the men would like TO see the senior al
d junior crews picked.