Telegram-herald., 1890-10-12
WINNERS TROPHIES
Owasht4aong Oarsmsn's Prizes
Formally Presented.
some VERY ENCOURAGING RExlRgS
Personalities by Capt -Gasstt-nespsasss
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Winners OF the prize cup and medals
Al the Ottawa Beach regatta we're
happily presented VITA their trophies
n the pailor OF the OwAsh.anong lAsl
evening, IN the presence OF large
company OF admirers Pres deat
Chauaoey made soane Opening remarks,
stating that il gave nm the greatest
pleasure % accept for tie oarsnen the
trophies OF their skill. lie assured
them that the club would always re-
member the event WITH pride. He
trusted that they, the athletes of tie
present time. when bowed down with
the disabilities OF age, would happily
reflect upon victory which their
friends were not likely 10 forget as long
as the club should exist.
lie had been an eye witness Of the
regatta. and gave personal testimony
that the work was done quickly and
well. Quickly, because some mlsoresnt
had stolen piece of Que end; well,
because they were "bu.lt that way"
lie hoped that every member. athletes
aud others, would strive 10 promote the
athletic exhibitions IN every way. lie
hAd been asked TO make the individual
presentations of medals. but called
upon Captain Gavett instead as a
representative OF the Z. g. ". II rail
way and Ottawa Beach Assoc is,ion.
The captain SAID he had nnt gwen
the subject OF a speech any thought. al
though he could not plead surprise.
having been notified ia advance. He
had been pleased, however, ~ one of
tie representatives, Of the L. 81 ". II
at having the opportunity 10 be instr u
mental Ia offering the incentive TO-
wards establishing the regatts. As for
ann. he had had little doubt bat that
the cup wOuld be kept a home, though
he would have hccen delighted 10 have
seen the LansIngS get something. Preyi-
Gus 10 his six years residence in Grand
Rapids II had been las fortune tO reside
muca all over the country outside of
New England, and it was probable
than within a few weeks he would re-
move from the city, and he WAS glad
OF the opportunity 10 say that he would
leave Grnad Rapids With more regret
than any plac. he had ever lived ia.
lie had the feeling somehow that all
were hIs friends, but IL was the fate of
railroad men and Methodist preachers
toigO Wherever sent, particularly If the
increase Of salary gave evidence OF a
divine call. At closing he regretted
the absence OF fien'l. Manager Heald
who had been the chef promoter OF the
regatta, and entitled 10 more cred Il tor
is success than any other person, and
VINO, could he have been present, would
no doubt have assn red the club of bis
desire that an annual regatta be made
a feature at the beach.
The names of the four-oar ed crew
were then called Off by the president,
and each presented with his medal.
They were characterized as Edward
HanlOn Homer, Charles Courtney
H0lcombe, Albert Hahn Van Asmus,
and Walter Ross McCloud. The medals
are in the form of a shield hung from a
pair OF oars, and inlshcd into wreath
below. They are inscribed Ottawa
Beaca, Aug. %, 80" At ad djCurnmeni
President Chauncev adiured all the
cluD men 10 remember the Thanksgiv-
ing Day list for the poor, while enjoy
ing their own good cheer IN the cafe.