The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-05
THE rlMEs-R1CHMoND VA THURSDAY. JULY 1894


ans could do nothing by way Of over
taking their competitors. The latter pre-
served throughout the last half beau
tiful steady stroke like clock-work They
on the James. and their work was effective
from start to finish Not a single hitch
or awkward movement broke their firm,
smooth stroke.
When the boats reached the point
five hundred yards from the finish the
College made one final squirt Ii was a
desperate one. but IT was clear 10 ali
that IT would prove of no avail. for the
Nirginas had at that time gained a little
and were pulling more beautifully than
ever. The cup would surely 20 TO the
Virginais this time. so said the spectators
Then the final reach. IL was a dead easy
victory for the wearers OF the red. They
approached the line with as pretty
a stroke as one would care to see. on
they came, nearer and nearer the line
.amid the loud cheers Of their friends
a wild shout. a last long. lingering stroke,
a sharp report from the revolver in the
judges boat and the Nirginias went over
the line ten lengths ahead OF the sineWy
Collegians and took from them the mag
nifcent French cup wnich mad adorned
the library OF Richmond College for three
successive years
AT THE DoAT-HorsH.
Excitement at the boat-house was at
fever heat. and for half an hour or so
the details of the regatta were eagerly
discussed by the visitors on the iioat and
I'm the boat-rOOm, while refreshments
were served In the rcception-room. When
the crew appeared among the visitors
the college crew was invited over, ana
Mr. Percy l.. Bosher OF the COllegians,
very gracefully proposed three cheers
for the Virginias, which were given by
his men with a viii. ana the Nirginias
promptly responded with three cheers
FOR the CollegIans, whereupon the latter
withdrew.
When the judges Of the start and finish
compared notes, il was ascertained that
the race started at 1850, and finished
at 1870 lastIhg tnseeLor eoa MINUTES
the line at the finish thirty-tWo seconds
after the Nirglnias
The members OF the Virginia Boat Club
and their visiting friends finally gathered
in the receptiOn-roOm TO witness the
presentation of the French cup 10 the
winning crew. Mr.. Beverly r. Crump,
president OF the club. briefly welcomed
the ladies' and gentlemen present. and
then called on MFR. Harry NJ. Smith, Jr.,
to make the presentation speech.
Mr.. SMITH ADDRrss.
That gentleman made n very happy adj
dress, saying that the members OF the
club had had so little expectation Of win
ming the race that they had failed TO pro-
vide an orator for the presentation. An
| attempt had been made TO prevail upon
| the one selected by the college 10 deliver
| the Grafton TO suit the result. but that
| gentleman had failed 10 respond. There
| was great reason 10 congratulate the crew
| on the victory. tor II was won by men OF
| metal and determination; II was won by
muscular Christians, so to speak, and
| those were the people TO win. They had
| deserved their success. and he was es-
! peCially glad Of the turn matters had
/ taken, for the reason that the Baptsts in
/ this city had formed an idea that every
] thing connected with water belonged 70
I them. The time had come for some other
denomination or sect 10 have a show. and
| ne took great pleasure In presenting the
; cup 10 the winning crew at a time when
! Richmond seemed TO be so poor on the
: land as 10 be unable to make anything
, on the diamond and when 1t was rather
J refreshing to see II make Roadway on the
! water.
AIR James W. Gordon, at the request of
! Captain Williams, accepted the cup on
| behalf Of the crew. and assured his hear
! erS that the NirgInias would never dis
count the ability OF their opponents.
After brief addr IS by Mr. CIum2 the
! gathering dispersed. and about NIFTY mem
! bers Of the club rallied around their
crew. and, with the flag Of the club fly
ing from an oar they marched In files
| of two across the bridge TO Richmond
up Fourteenth street 10 Main up Main
! TO Fifth street through Fifth 70 Grace
| 10 the residences of Messrs Williams
and Gordon, from there 10 Franklin
street, 10 the residence Of Mr.. Watson
| After pdradiug through south mira ana
various other streets, the crowd finally
! dispersed.
| NOTES.
Among the happiest men yesterday was
| Mr.. Charles 5. PetticJias. the captain
| Of the Virginia Boat club, who witnessed
the race from Libby Hill. through {
pair Of field glasses. and was as muci
surprised as his colleagues.
The Collegians were certainly sadll
disappointed for they had been in hop
that they would break the record Of tn
Rives. OF the University Of Virginia. wh'
had won the cup three times In success
sion In former years.
The arrangements for the regatta wer
| carried out in TIE most einc man
ner. thanks to the efforts Of the Commit
tee on Arrangements and Reception. con
sisting Of Messrs. ". Gray Watson, }
l.. Hill. and Harry r. Wayt. of the Nir
ginia Boat club.
THE Virginia crew has been trained b,
Mr.. Randolph Peyton. Mr.. James W
Gordon. who rowed no. ,. took IN plac
of Mr.. Miller. who met with an accijen
recently. while in New York. Mr.. Gordo
had only been in training ten days II
felt highly eiated over the result an
said afterwards he was glad that lSs
had been redeemed. when he was one
the members Of the losing crew.