The morning call., 1894-04-24
OLYMPICS Sailed.
The Long-Expected Water
Came at Last.
Great Joy at the Cfubrooms When the
BriDy Arrived-A Surprise for
Harrison.

There was joy at the Olympic Club last
evening. 1t was occasioned by IA flow of
discOlored salt water from old ocean,
which the Olympians had been waiting to
see for many months.
1t was announced in Sundays papers
that the first drop of water from the place
where barking seals hold high carnival
within shouting distance of Adolph Sutro' s
mansion, would find resting place in the
Olympic Club swimming tank at O'Clock
yesterday morning.
The result of the long looked-fOr state
ment drew a large crowd of the lovers of
natatorial sport to the club, where the
swimmers remained for hours waiting an
opportunity for splash in the briny.
Through some mistake in the change of
floOdgateS Oh tie Summit del was
occasioned. and as there remained an i'm
mense quantity of fresh water In the main
pipes, 1T took several hours 10 pump II
out before the salt water made its appear
ance.
All day long the pumps were kept going
and the members of the club were grow
ing weary wat hing the flow of dirty water
into the swimming tank.
Secretary Kennedy of the club grew
weak and exhausted from answering QueS-
tions concerning the coming of the water,
and to relieve himself from tired feelings
ne had posted on The bulletin board the
following notice Gentlemen. | am not
a prophet, but judging from hearsay and
general outlook, L should remark, with
due respect to the salt water and the gen.
tiemeu who are in need of bath, thai at
midnight the tank will contain sufficient
salt aud water TO please the taste and
wishes of the most faStidlous plunger, Tot
barring Ben B0gner who piungeS a every
thing"
The honorable secretary guessed right
Notwithstanding the opinions expressed 10
the contrary. Captain Oscar Iolle was de-
tailed committee of one to watch The
flow of water as it poured into the big
swimming tub through a slx-lnch pipe,
and as Oscar fortunately had his long-di
lance glasses comfortably stationed on his
nasal appendage he took an excellent po-
sition within good eye-shot of the stream,
while Ben Bogner, ever on the alert for a
good thing. held little cup in readiness
for the word sip"
Patiently they waited and watched for
the coming of the desired mixture. Toll
lies eyes were growing lapguld and sore
from the heavy strain OF watching for
change in color. Finally the water. which
appeared as il il was being pumped from
a coal mine, suddenly changed in appear
anee. and simultaneously with a command
to Bognsr to dip in" Oscars long-dis-
lance glasses dropped from his nose and
landed on the tiles of the tank, from which
place they TebOunded, and, by tue
strangest accident, found a reStlng-place
on the mound from which they tumbled.
twas exactly 9:15 o'clock when the salt
water made its appearance. and it is
hardly necessary TO add thatit was greeted
with cheers and good wishes.
The refuse matter which came with 1t
and which was caused by the dirt accumu-
lated in the pipes made the water look
very uninviting, but nevertheless there
were goodly number of swimmers ready
to take a plunge, which they did when the
tank had become three-Quarters full.
Ii is expected That today everything
will be in readiness for those who are
waiting an opportunity for a salt water
bath.
Between and o'clock this evening the
members will fan into line and march to
Greer Harrison's residence. at which place
of az 20. c." surprise. A band of music
the Olympic Club will be given to under
stand that bis efforts in benalf of the
Olympic Club have won the hearty appre-
citation that they are richly deserving OF.
According to contract the CLUB is 20 re-
ceive 100000 gallons daily. The swimming
tank contains 10000 gallons and the bal
auce making the full amount OF water
contracted for Will be pumped into the
bathrooms and other parts of the building
requiring water.
Ii took fourteen hours to fill the SWIM
ming-tank with fresh water, but with the
new system pumping through a 6-inch
pipe, the tank can be filled in the short
space of three and half hours.