The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-01
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Receives = Nearly areetinG.
Edward H. Ten Eyck, winner Of the Diamond
Sculls at the Henley royal regatta. got back
from his brief but singularly effective British
campaign yesterday morning. The big Ameri-
can liner St Paul arrived at her dock at the
foot Of vesey street shortly after z o'clock, and
the early hour proved an inburmountable obsta-
Gle to many rowing enthusiasts who had In.
tended to wake the echoes with their war cries as
soon as the invinciblo youngster from Worcester
came in view. As It was. the reception party
was distinctly representative, although limited.
Fred Fortmeyor was on hand punctually TO ex-
tend tho congratulations OF the National Asso-
citation Of Amateur Oarsmen, Eugene Buckley
headed n delegation from Boston. and worccs.
ter was represented by p. II. Hurley and James
8. Aborn.
Before the ship had been made fast the wait
ing hundreds had got hold OF the fact that
Champion Ten Eyck was aboard, and as he and
his father were located on deck they wero
heartily cheored. But the real welcome was re-
served until father and son came down the
eangway. Then they were seized bodily by
George Ten Eyck. g. w. Tomkins OF Newark,
and Capt. James p. Ton Eyck. brother. uncle.
and grandfather respectively Of the returning
champion. 1t was a fumily reunion such as is
rarely seen, and tho principals Rugged and
kissed each other in q spontaneous outburst Of
affection that touched the onlookers.
While tho baggage was being looked after the
Ten Eycks woro the centre OF an admirinE and
inauisitive throng. The stalwart youngster
who was supposed to be the hero Of the occasion
stood modestly In the background. and whilo he
nswcred oil questions co~nclsely and courteous.
ly he did not make q single remark that would
indicate that he was tho amateur champion
sculler Of the world. He had taken owing mat.
though he had suffered from seasicknness during
the first halt OF the trip. he stepped ashore
s TSsi,ss sna e lSS p sSe. ~ p sna sh Son5i;,a 6ne G me ssid
and soSntTy hat he had won; that he wa, was
The baggage q the party included the Clasper
Donoghue seulls used in the race. the gold cup
which Ten Eyck won out. and the historic pia-
boxed up fol. direct shipping to Worcester. shs
i sSSl oId E1ins 'o os = sspala ,eoS ease psr.o Sasne eba sas'i OF
the Luggage and rushed It through at such . gait
that the voyagers and their escorts were on
erege business man had started in for the day.
While speaking OF the boat, James Ten Eyck
Clasper. He had spared no pains to ut the
young American out properly. and he felt 90
wife caught the inspiration. and By a happy
forethought christened the boat the Diamonds.
SlsssRer suosSsSuen.i celebrated ssd the Victory t Sy
house, and entertaining the American party on
2 lavish scale. Several other MEMBERS Of the
tho result was an almost continuous triumphal
festival. during which Champion Ten Eyck only
ioRed Ss h sH s sea s t1ip. may aS1'f have tn Siu iSesdi i his
edge, but he will settle down to steady work
Philadeiphia. Aug. Is and II.
The father Of the Victorious sculler referred in
srate en,I, terms as to the courtesy Of the committee 81 mi e
couragement afforded by the cheering colony OF
f.aS !; Ns,,. At HHsn.ey .n Led rs Sy MSr T. %i \; hSM.
counsellor Of the West End Railroad, Boston.
He had no complaints to make. but. on the con.
lar lines and attracting the same class OF people
In this country would elevate the sport TOT very
earSs 1 tss early Sa ln mo aaaasF trial "a f Ss hsa nothing hs to to
say beyond the fact that circumstances called
There was no betting on the race, Anyway.
could not bet any for myself, as ! did not have
TO the anish, and i feel well repaid in other
w w;!..s 4 inc not IN hn aDS Al ,..I ] wq e. n NO; have save
'h Tn so. sPsn Of S2nsy q afs Being a world. champion
Sag e sssnp tic &c d ms%S sn ye 81 sSe Tf R.e syski y'c:t om.
mittee unfolded their plane. The afternoon and
srsaseE New ssTs So asv'' fa-d Ia ' MaPl e spent H as the
S SsG s York "a :, y 6; county, s,rnC, S SoIods iii, TrI ~ i.I Isl.
party viii board q train for Worcester via
Springfield.
The reception at Worcester will be on a most
elaborate scale. The citizens will decorate the
young champion with a heart-shaped watch
charm studded with diamonds around the Dor
der and bearing n miniature Of the diamond
sculls in the centre. The scene Of festivities
viii then probably change to Boston. where the
various rowing clubs of that city have arranged
o big programme for Tuesday. IL includes q
mass meeting on Boston Common. the prcsenta.
ton OF an address to the hampton and OF y
substantial purse to his father. and O grand re.
ception later on at Faneuil Hall.