The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1889-07-05

Of mothers, brothers, friends, synpathizers
alumni and students flock to the scene Of ac-
ton. Special trains are run, packed almost
beyond endurance But every one Is happy
ia anticipation. All but there VIII be many
disappointed one by night Many youth
Of sporting proclivities will look In vain for
the huge wad Of bills be wagered so con-
fidently-and, last Of all, think Of that dis
appointed college whose colors have been
lowered to their bitterest foe. At the scene
of action everything Is gay and attractive.
Trains Of cars a mile long line the river. These
are nothing more than open freight oars with
temporary seats and gayly decorated with
flowers and flags Money is plenty every
where, and so are the cries;
even money on Harvard"
"Bet You 9 TO 8 on Yaleln
"Put up your stuff"
People turn TO 500 who Il Is that stands
ready to back his crew so eagerly. Here and
there one sees a group Of animated students,
full Of expectancy, frantically waving their
money In the air, hoping to catch the eye Of
some youthful sport
Hello, Charley, what odds are you giving"
Two friends Of different colleges have met.
"Giye you to 9, but you're throwing
away your money If you take me up"
That's all right, old man; wore going to
show you few things about rowing. III
take eco TO S40n
''Ta, tai"
College boys are always confident
HERE THEY COMP
Ali here come the crews, fine muscular
giants, every one perfect specimen Of ply
steal manhood See how proudly they walk
to their boats What beautiful shells they
row inl What can be more exquisite, with
their delicate curves, their sharp prows, per-
feet finish, and light airy beauty They are
so narrow that the oarsmen are obliged to
part their hair IN the middle to avoid cap
sizing and to keep the shell perfectly trim
so IT is said Il wonder If it Is trueln says
young and pretty miss to her escort
"Of course" says be, with mock gravity.
Then they laugh at tho same old moss grown
joke that Is sure to be- heard at every boat
race. The cheering commences. On all sides
are heard the "'Rah Rail- 'Rahl YnlolH
"'Rahl Rah Rahl Harva-r-dm Some
times Princeton's sky rocket yell is heard,
"'Rahl 'Eah 'Ilahl tiger-siss- boom h p
They are not entered IN the race, but they
ARE standing foT one 0s tho colleges. Col;;;:.
hia, with her "Rahp Rahl Ran Column
b-i-a" is there Every man tries to outshout
his neighbor. The gentler sex wnve their
handkerchiefs and flags, thenoise is deafening,
tho confusion lndescribable The men are In
tho boats. Now they are ready.
Ready anl Give wayp
THEY ARE oFFm
They are Oft Wasn't that a fine START
's'Rah 'Rah, siss-boom. 'Rah tiger Yale
'Rahl Ali Harvard So they keep Il up.
shout after shout The prows OF the shells
cut through the waters with a swish. the
oarsmen bend to their oars and pun with a
strong, steady stroke How eycnly matched
they are 'Itah Rahw Some undergradu-
ate who has been yielding 70 the persuasive
foroo Of mellow old King Corn takes il upon
himself to outhoot the multitude He keeps up
his incessant '"Rahl 'Rahw A number Of min
utes have passed the boats have turned the
stake, they are on the homestretch Tug
boats and little steamers follow in their wake
50 as not TO disturb their course yale
leadsIN Harvard leadsln bursts from a
thousand Threats The cry comes down the
banks of the river and Is caught up and re-
shouted by thousands Of excited men. Yes.
one boat leads
The rear crew is rowing a strong, steady
stroke, and is slowly overhauiing the leaders
Can she catch her before they have finished
these last 100 yarisl On they come like the
wind
Whistles screech.
The shouting Is terrific
Hats 80 up In the air.
Flags are waved frantically.
Every one is seemingly crazy with excite
ment
How slowly that rear boat movesw
'Will it never catch the leaderin
How that leading crew Is tagged outfa
These EXPLANATIONS are heard ON all sides.
But the men are straining every muscle, the
sap is closing up.
DKFEATi vICroRYl
What's that commodoni What means
that cry Of dismay from the crowdi Blasted
hopes empty pockets, tears and curses-yes.
curses sometimes-of disappointed ones No.
Of the leading boat has broken an car,
over he goes, the oars arc mixed, the progress
Of the boat is retarded, and where victory
seemed SO certain defeat Is inevitable
The rear boat shoots across the line win.
ner by scant half length, but winner
nevertheless Bedlam is let loose There Is a
rush for the winning crew. Strong arms
raise the men in the air and carry them t.
their quarters. you did nobly." I" Rah for
usln What time there viii be in town to
nightl victorious student Is a queer crea-
ture; money is no obi&ct; It has been
won easily, and it wiz fly away Just as
nicely Champagne win flow The horizon
viii turn rich crimson color, and-drop the
curtain over the weakness and excuses Of the
boys.
In the morning many a tired voice viii ex-
claim, "Oh, my poor head But It was a
grand victory. wouldn't have missed 1t for
ten such heads"
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