The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-31
GREAT REGATTA
IN GLOUCESTER.
Contest Between North, Ware and
York Rivers.
IDEAL DAY FOR THE SPORT.
The Race was Very Close ana bxci"no
Being Won by the Marguerite, En-
tered by MIR. Huntington Fox
Reprcscnting York River.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA
August Especial. much ante
mated y7th, with It's regatta betwesh
North. Ware and York rivers. is a thing
of the past, leaving many delightfui
memories with the spectators. Not even
a ripple in tho waters welcomed the Tvs
ing sun, but by o'clock a brisk. STEADY
easterly breeze was blowing, which con-
tinued all day.
IsOATS ENTERED.
The following boats were entered. The
Marguerite, owned by Huntington Fox
the Curlew, James CowarGsn. the Bar
Der. Howell Meredith. and tho Southern
Beauty. Mr.. Robins
North River was represented by Cap
tain Jack. John Sanders. Waverly, Jo-
senh Hopkins: Sea Gun, Douglas Ely
son.
York river by City Han, Nelson Page.
The race was very close. therefore ex-
citing. all the boats showing good speed.
on the last course the Marguerite led
and finally came out victor. and although
thero was much pleasant rivalry between
the representatives from the different
rivers, all Joined In congratulatins MT
Fox.
There was universal regret that the
Phantome. owned by Mr.. William VITA
ers. failed 70 represent Ware river. me
wind being very nigh and he having
large company OF ladies on board, deem
ed il too risky 70 enter tho bay. ana 50
returned home.
THE regatta was a pleasant ending 70
summer Astounding with pleasant hap
penings. The juveniles here have been
especially gay, and series OF pretty
parties given for their entertainment
culminated IN an out-of-door fete. given
nv Mr. and Mrs. John Talo. OF sumner
vile. IN honor OF Master Joseph James
Tabb. The children from the following
places were invited: Roosevelt. Shelly. Llm-
ber Neck. Carys Brook Rec'ory, Court,
house Sherwood. Enfield. Havcr's Ran,
Eagle Point. severnby. sunnyside White
Marsh, Beleville. Hockey. White Hal.
Hope Haven. and Waverly.
PROTRAOTED MEETING.
The protracted meetings which we're
held last week at Newingt0n church. were
conducted by Elder Folkes. OF Guinea
who preached fine. impressive sermons
The congregations were fine, and mani
tested much interest.
Mr.. Mason. Of Richmond. has charge
OF the Presbyterian churches az the
Courthouse. and IN Robins Neck and
| Sadler's Neck for the summer
Miss Atkins IS az Glen Roy the guest
/ Nf 4 NINIfl ana MIS- wv A'AAtts
Miss Memosty is at Hope Haven. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Tasagi. DR..
| Skppen. of Petersburg. is also at Hope
| Haven
Miss Evelyn Pondeyter. who has been
the guest of Judge and Mrs. Catlett, LETT
| last week for Norfolk.
Miss Anna Perrin. who has been the
| guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hansford Talia-
ferro. left for Baltimore.
The Misses Jones. of Lynchburg. who
have been at Newstcad. and who have
made "a most charming impression upon
! an who have had the pleasure of meet
Ing them. left to-day.
Mrs. a. T.. Dimmock Us I'm Richmond. the
guest of her daughter Mrs. Henry Ames
Williams
Mrs Graham. ~ New York, and Dr.
| powhatan Clarke are at Eagle Point
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. william With
err
, Miss Ramsay. who has been az severn
| by the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. 4. W.
| Withers. left to-day for her home. Ia
! Alexandra.
Miss lille Moore. Of Clarke. IS a guest
| at the RectOry.