The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-14
The REGATTA AFTERMATH.
GENERAL MANAGER CROTTY AND
SECRETARY SMITH PAY DE
SERVING TRIBUTE
70 THE FAMOUS 0ARSMEN HERE
They Thank Them and All Who As.
sisted in Making the Regatta Such
Pronounced Success.

The boats that crossed the finish line
in the last regatta have been stripped
of SOULS, riggers and seats, and, like
great champion from whom laurels have
been snatched, are being carried home
as silent testimonials of victory or de-
feat. With these handsome crafts
speeding toward their destination are the
aquatic athletes who, by their presence
in Austin during the past six weeks,
made the city famous the world over.
To England goes two championships,
the double scull and four-oared; to
America but one, the single scull, won
by a man that as long as he can pull an
oar will never know defeat. To win
back from England the two fair and hon
est victories that her sturdy sons have
won America must make the trip across
the Atlantic and on the Thames do bat
tie for honors at the oar. Will this ever
be done? To the athletes who have made
Austin famous thanks are due. No one
knows, or can appreciate the sacrifice
they have made to uphold Americas
pride; and the same may be said of Eng
lduu crew, Ill DdtliluS lor uouors' IL
Mr.. Gus Brewer, as representative of
the English party, best wishes and
thanks are extended for all the kind
favors shown the association in things
aquatic and otherwise. Messrs. Bubear
and Barry, by their great double sculling,
have made themselves, as well as the
championship regatta, famous. To Mr.
Haines all Austin extends their best
wishes for his future success. Whether
in his boat or seated at the piano in the
parlor of his hotel he was the same cour-
teous, entertaining gentleman, an eX-
cellent type of the true English sculler
Mr.. Wingate shared honors with the
best. To the American oarsmen certain
ly belongs unstinted praise, for 1t was
they who have made Austin's first two
regattas success. Jake Gaudaur, the
greatest single sculler living today, will
always be remembered with kindest
thoughts. A true sportsman in every
sense of the word e. d. Rogers has a
warm place in the hearts of thousand
admirers, and those who saw his great
single scull race looked upon America S
future champion. John Teemeer, who
has ever been an Austin tavorlte, VII
always be remembered for his great half
mile dash. Henry Peterson still retains
his friends, though defeated. All are
clever and perfect gentlemen; but a
stranger in our midst deserves special
mention for his excellent qualities ana
perfect manners. In young Charles Gau-
daur no more popular fellow ever pulled
n rowing costume over his head. Inc
life of the boat house, the quickest that
ever pulled an oar, and. above al, u
true friend. He accepted defeat III
sportsmanlike fashion, was the hrst 10
give the hearty handshake to the WIN
NJ xx-in hn
fin. The curtain has fallen on the last
race of the great regatta, but 1t is runS
nm again for the last time, and there on
the placid waters of the lake, sitting IN
his racing shell with the oars ready 1or
the catch, is Edward Hanlan. Ihere Is
something magic in the name. lie LOOKS
for the signal and starts away on a race:
not on the lake, but down Corridors OF
pleasant memories from the time OF MS
first victory, when Stripping, uoMII "
his last race in the past regatta. Han
Ian the greatest of his time, an attn
iete whom all will forever honor IN
this country. and as long as the sluggish
Thames flows under Hammersmltn
bridge so long will the old watermen Ten
fine Young scullers they are not rowing
until they equal Hanlan's record, so long
will his name live in England. mus VIII
the world forever honor him VINO holds
a warm spot in ever heart-Hanian'
To those who assisted in making the
regatta what it was a general card OF
thanks is extended with the best of feel
ing and good fellowship. OF course IN
such n work there must be few VINO
have given more than their share IN
many ways. To discriminate is deli,
cate task, and should one be overlooked
remember the same thanks are EXTENDED
to all. ..,.,.
TO Mayor John Mcdonald. without
whom the regatta could not have been
given. belongs first honurs, and IN TINS
he was Joined by Captain Walsh, ia
Mr.. John Chiles thanks are EXTENDED Iol
excellent service as also Messrs. morse
Anderson and Paggi of the lake fleet. lo
the iudgers and timers also belongs q
bushel of thanks. and last but not least
fine representatives of the Texas press
Including the News, Post, Gazette
and Express, to all committees ano
workers our best wishes, and hnallA
to Col. Billy Salge." as his friends cal
him. on behalf of the oarsmen, thanks
are extended for the excellent training
table furnished the crews. but as the
English won there is slight susplcloI
they received the best.
JOHN CROTT1 Gell. Nj gr.
l.. d. SMITH. Sec'y.
\ CARD.
As the familiar faces closely identlheC
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