The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-08-23
FINISH OF THE FAIR
Astoria's Regatta Festivities
Are Almost Over.
A BIG TRIAL AGAIN TODAY
Beautiful Weather and Fine Sport
Have Been Features of Our
Second Annual Carnival.

outside of the fishing boat race with
So entries which will be sailed today,
Astoria's second annual regatta festivl-
ties closed last night In a series OF en-
tertainments, report of which will be
found elsewhere in this mornings AS
torian. The committee at its regular
meeting last night decided to sail the
fish boat contest at o'clock this after
noon, whether conditions are favorable
or not. The starting time has been plac-
ed at 2 o'clock sharp, and boats will be
given fifteen minutes to get over the
starting line. There will be no time limit
whatever placed on the race, as in the
judgment Of the judges and committees
men, backed up considerably by public
opinion, the event should be settled
without fail today. 1t is to be hoped
that every boat entered will run. The
winning craft Is to have the choice OF
two elegant prizes, and besides there are
handsome awards for the third, fourth,
and fifth places. The Manzanita leaves
her dock at 1;90 this afternoon, with only
the Judges and members of the press
aboard.
Yesterday broke dull and gloomy with a
suspicious appearance of rain to follow,
Dul OhSO the OIL tue weather
was kind and by l o'clock when the Man.
zanita started out for the channel the
day was almost perfect. A fine sun
shine and blue sky, combined with a
steadily freshening western breeze, made
ideal regatta conditions, and the boats
engaged In the various sailing races had
all the wind they wanted. All morning
the streets were crowded with people
who watched the footraces with great
interest, and after dinner the town turn
ed out in force and crowded all the CEN
trail city docks. CGnnerymen and fish
ermen were very largely in evidence and
there was plenty of occasion for them
to speculate on the winners and air their
knowledge Of the tactics that should be
employed In order to enable their fa-
worries to win. Messrs. George, Harrlng-
ton, Barker, and several other cannery-
men who had no particular interest in
the result of the contests were there
taking In the work of the boats, while
Messrs Kinney, Tallant, Blmore, and
Chutter were busy first on one wharf
and then on another, anxiously eyeing
their vessels and counting seconds and
minutes on their fingers with an air or
profound interest all afternoon. Most CT
the crowds on each dock recognized them,
and quantity of good natured badlnage
greeted them everywhere. Mr.. Chutter
during the latter part of the day was
particularly happy and he had good rea-
son to be. His schooners, tho Alice and
Grace, won first and second money in
their race, and he thus had the satlsfac-
tion of scoring well-earned victory.
An Elmore boat took first prize In the
fish boat race, and another came In
third, the representatives Of that cam
merry who formed one-sixth OF the con-
testants gaining two-thirds of the purses.
On the Manzanita there was the same
scene Of gaiety as characterized the pro-
ceedings on that boat on the previous
day. 1t was crowded with ladies all af-
ternoon, and nobody was dull. The Asto-
ria band played tho following selections
aboard during the day: Bohemian March
Little Rose Waltz, Sidewalks of New
York, Anvil Polka, Athlone Overture,
Manhattan Beach, Minerva March, La
dies Band Overture, and the Return
March. This band, under the able lead
ership of Professor A. w. Utzlnger has,
during the entire regatta, been a most
welcome addition to the proceedings. This
boys have done excellent work and are
entitled to the very greatest praise from
the music loving public Of Astoria. The
band Is composed of the following gem
tlemen: Messrs A. w. Utzinger, Git
tings, Brockett, Cyrus, Jake Utzlnger,
Esterbrook, Eigner, Stinson, Lelnenweb-
er, Corno, Simpson, A. Monteith, Gus
lawson, and Cryer. Captain Gregory and
his officers during the past two days
have been untiring in their efforts to
entertain their guests, and 1t was really
delightful to notice what pains they took
to make everybody feel at home. The
Manzanita's clear deck room makes
dancing pleasure, and It was INDUCED
in considerably yesterday by large
number OF people. Mr.. II. @. smith RET
lieved MIR. p. L. Cherry as judge on the
bridge and performed his duties very
satisfactorily.
One OF the most pleasing Incidents OF
the carnival occurred at the conclusion
OF the sloop race, when the Mayfower
Columbia, Pearl and Sailor Boy lined up
in front of Flavels dock and their crews
simultaneously gave three hearty cheers
for Astoria and her annual regatta. They
then showed a beautiful exhibition Of
quick tacking and running, and finally
started away across the river, dipping
their flags in salute as they left.
The life saving drill OF the Fort Candy
crew was witnessed by thousands OF
people. The rocket life line was thrown
clean across the foremast Of the Man
zanita, made fast and hitched TO the life
saving basket. The "shlpwrecked mar
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