Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-06
CONTEST FOR THE CUP
THE RlVES AND VIRGINIA CREWS TO
ROW THIS AFTERNOON.
Entries Promised nv Clubs from Washing
ton, Baltimore. and Other cities for
the Regatta Of the 10th.

pose Of determining when the rowing con-
test for the State cup shall come of
Half-past u O'Clock was the time fixed
for the meeting, but it was a half hour
later when it was called TO order by Mr..
Hcrndon, who presided at Thursdays ses-
sion of the council.
All Of the representatives who we're pres
ent on the previous day we're in attend
ance Yesterday except Mr.. McCabe. of the
University bows. Mr. Beach. of the Old
Dominion Club Of Alexandria, was also
present, and in the room were some thirty
or more oarsmcu from this city aud from
the University
As soon a. the meeting was called to or
der Mr. Lamb said there had been liberal
applause at Thursdays meeting. and asked
that such should not be the case at this
session. He asked the friends of the Riyes
crew not to interrupt the proceedings by
any demonstration.
REPRESENTATION.
Mr.. Lamb said Mr.. McCabe, the repre-
sentative of the University School Club,
who was present Thursday. was unable to
reach the city, and he asked that the Vice
President be allowed 20 speak for his assO-
ciates. Agreed TO.
There were delegates present from the
Rappahannock, Old Dominion, Virginia,
and University School.
1t was suggested that the club dues for
the past year be paid at this time as the
money was needed to pay the bill Of $50
presented for medals ordered for the re-
gatta Of the Fourth, which was TO be post
poned from Thursday on account of the
condition Of the river The clubs all paid
up and the bill was ordered 10 be paid out
of any money which may come into the
treasury.
ASSOCIATION RACE.
Mr.. Lamb suggested that the date for the
association race for the championship cup
of the Virginia Association be Saturday
afternoon. July 9Th.
Mr.. CrUmp said two members Of his
crew had just returned from Philadelphia,
and all ne had 10 say was that IN the in
terest Of rowing people generally It was
proposed TO hold a regatta on the 18th, and
the clL would be pleased TO have the re-
gatta under the auspices OF this asssocia-
ton.
Mr.. Lamb said the regatta could not be
rowed under the auspices of the assOcla-
ton The onlyQuestiOn was on what day
the State championship race should be
held. He therefore moved that the race
be rowed this afternoon.
Mr.. Crump replied that he had anticipa-
ted this motion. and assured the council
that whatever its decision should be his
club would endeavor TO carry out the
wishes of the association and TO make the
entertainment as attractiyeas possible. Mr..
Crump said further that the object of
having the association take charge of the
regatta was 10 adjourn the ASSOCIATION race
until the 10th, when II was proposed TO
have the grandcst regatta ever rOwed IN
the South All of the clubs In the State
would be invited 10 send crews.
TO ROW THIS AFTERNOON.
The matter was discussed at some length,
and the motion of Mr.. Lamb TO have the
race this afternoon was carried.
Mr.. Crump assured the council that there
was no i'll feeling in the matter and again
invited the Virginia crews to enter the
event of the 10th.
Mr.. Lamb said the Riyes crew would be
glad to DO this. but it was impossible.
1t was decided to have the race at $3.50
o'clock All Of the crews will be taken TO
the monitors and the start will be made
promptly on time.
THE OFFICERS.
The Riyes crew drew the Richmond side
of the course.
Mr.. Thomas n. Carter was chosen re-
feree and the association adjourned 10
meet next spring in fredericksburg, the
date To be fixed by the President
The referee met the Regatta Committee
at the boat-hOuse in the afternoon and the
following appointments were agreed upon
Judges at the Start Captain James 4.
Wavt, from the Nirginias and James G.
Lamb. of the University Club.
JUDGES at the Finish-Thomas Poindex-
ter. for the Nirginias, and Carter Scott, for
the University.
In the Judges boat, which will be in
charge of Captain Wayt, viii be the judges
aud a representative of each club and in
vitcd guests.
Mr. W. &. Watson will have charge Of
the tug in which the press Will travel
The members of the Committee on James
River Improvement viii be invited to 90
in the tugs.
After this race Mr.. Edmond will row the
Virginia single without any opposition.
and of course will have "a walk-Over. After
the execution of this part of the pro-
gramme the prizes viii be presented, and
at night there will be ball Mayor Ely
son Will be invited TO make the presenta-
tIOns.
The TyENT OF THE 18TH.
Messrs David Edmond. W. +. Tinsley,
and Powhatau Boiling, of the Virginia
Boat Club. returned from Philadelphiay yes
terdav morning. They we're well received
and speak Of the regatta rs being both eX-
citing and full OF interest. A number Of
invitations to clubs to participate in our
regatta were extended and II i, hoped IA
vOrable responses will be received uOm
many of them.
In fact it may be stated with the greatest
degree Of assurance that the Potomac and
Columbus. of Washington; the Aricis and
Neptunes. Of Baltimore, and the Nonpd-
riols. Of New York, viii take part in t'ic re-
gatta Of July 10th. Il is also hoped to have
every crew IN this State. several from
Philadelphia, and others notnamed above.
All the indications point TO the best re-
gaita ever held IN the South. The Viz
sinias are working hard 10 redeem their
pledge % the people Of Richmond 10 give
them interesting and exciting races. and
they deserve ali encouragement and sup
port.
The programme for the 10th will be pre-
pared as soon as possible, and one of the
events viii De an eight-Oared she'll race be-
tween the Columbias and the POtOmacs.