The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-10-18
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The fall regatta Of the Analostan Club Tuesday
last was not as successfully carried out previous
as manned ou wes for e re c races e
different boats, but owing to the ateness OF the ar
rival OF members OF the crews at the only
one event took place, that OF the fOrOared Shells
The water was beautiful for rowing aud the balcony
was fairly occupied by a number OF ladies' The
bow, Conner, Hillyer, and Ecksteln stroke undnes
Gresham bow, Gillian, Snmers. and Taro
sr"ke E. a.. bow Dent A6e, and BOYD
Of mile, and at the start the Sapphos took the
lead, closely pressed by the Undnes but the former
length ahead. The Fraud crew got q bad start and
Ss lost Length, which they could not regain, though
dancns reception was held the reception aS' Of
the club being filled until late hour with large
number o. Young and pretty ladies' This was the
Fhdte OF the Analoatau season for 1855.
The Washington Club contemplate holding a fair
early In February. The money derived from the
same will be used In the erection OF suitable club.
ing s conmec eonssa o. a. Mr. VII
liam Dickson, (chairmanl Hon. Alonzo Bell, and
Messrs. Lapham and Whitaker, were appointed to
many prominent merchants In this and other cities
have made known their intention TO donate literally
toward the enterprise.
LitrelI, Of the Rappahannocks, Will keep up his
training MS much possible this winter, In order
be able to meet Smlths0n early next spring Az Ia
usual, he win pass greater portion of the time
here.
Fair, II good one, Will serve 10 bring out quite o
number OF applicants from the several clubs. As
notn kearney and Fisher, OF the Pot0macs, and
Baker. OF the Washngtons. need new shells, 1t is
not unlikely that the boys Will make light for the
same.
The Potomacs will send an eight next year to
Philadelphia to battle for the Sharpless cup. 1t will
be composed Of new men entirely. -. The champion
-FOUR or the Columbus may be broken up next sea
son, as II 10 rumored that Mute will give up the sport
IL the Washingt0ns aud AnalOstans both secure
eightB next year, what lime there II be when that
race IL rowed. lightweight crew OF the P0t0-
macs Will have new faces In 1t next season, az some
OF the present members are getting too big and
heavy TO successfully reduce themselves.
George smawood, OF the Potomacs who lately
purchased single shell In order to become single
sculer, has received imperative orders to give up
from one VINO has right to command him. George
now wishes to dispose OF his boat TO the highest
bidder.
Now that this city has four active clubs, and
another which will forth next season, there Is
no reason why q permanent Potomac River Navy
should not be formed. No better argument for the
same can be used than the work OF the past season.
for that speaks volumes In favor OF It's formation
Then, too, steps should be taken 70 the holding OF
spring and fall regattas, as Is now In vogue every
prominent course In the country. This latter move
asn In rowing until October !. The Navy could be
formed without any 1arring ~ 70 who should be
admiral commander OF the noble forces, as there
Ii at present too much peace among the clubs to
allow any dissenson 70 arise. Let there be some
steps taken In the matter before the spring OF 1886
for TO morrow evening" at 5i3 Seventh street, TO
slider The question OF giving UP the present club
house and storing the canoes Tor the winter ana the
feasibility OF erecting new clubhouse next spring.
raise the monthly dues Will also be 1nay discussed
and determined.