The times., 1898-04-17

boathouse to the N A A o. means
considerably more than at present ap-
pears merely on the surface.
In order that there may be no mistak-
ing the position of the clubs comprising
the Navy in so far as the regatta is
concerned. the resolutions, after citing
the Nays reason for resigning. include
the following:
Whereas the Schuylkill Navy, hav-
ing due regard for the standing and dig
nifty of its organization, cannot continue
further its business and rowing relations
with the present executive committee of
the n. a. A. o.; therefore,
Resolved, That the SchuyllxiIl Navy
hereby declares IT'S unwillingness to
take any part in the arrangements or to
countenance the holding OF the annual
Regatta of the N A A. O. during July
next upon the Schuylkill River" and in
closing expresses regret that its time
honored and well-known hospitality will
not as in former years, be part of the
entertainment offered to visiting clubs.
Columbia Athletic Club.
The "in and out" sort of weather we
have had during the past week was any
thing else but conducive to good outdoor
athletic work and the land and water
forces of the Columbia Athletic Club had
to confine their preliminary practice to
indoor work.
The High School boys who are itching
to get affoat regularly in their EIGHT
Notwithstanding their many disappoint-
ments, have made considerable progress
and their sliding and body work shows
great Improvement. There IS more unity
Of motion and force than is usually
found so early in the season in a novice
boat.
The regular eight will not be selected
for several weeks. Every candidate Will
be given every opportunity for a thor
ough trying out" What a great -four"
Ballinger, Ruff, Gunnell and Norwood
would make!
An up-river landing will be selected
by May !, and work will at once begin
preparing il for the season of pleasure
boating. Lieut. Hecox is looking for
ward to a very active and very success
ful season, both in pleasure and crew
rowing. Former lieutenant of rowing
Charlie Baker will this season enjoy the
pleasure Of boating unhampered by any
Of the responsibilities which go with the
management of an active rowing cam
paign.
Weather permitting Prof Crossley
will be at Columbia Field tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock, where he expects to
meet all the members of the track and
field team and such other members as
desire to take up the necessary training.
and practice for the clubs open games
in June next.
Prof. Crossley and his gymnasts and
acrobats scored a decided hit in the Eng
Iish village at the Masonic Fair during
the past week They will appear on al
ternate nights during the coming week
preparation for the annual club bene-
tD b,1 a pIa
May 2, are progressing well. and a min
Strei hrst part will, after ALL be one of
the features of the big show. The sec
part, as already stated here will be ath-
iedcs and gymnastics, including human
pyramids and Roman ladders and aero
battles.
The Winged Arrow for April came
out radiant in the club colors, red and
blue. and presented a handsome appear
ahce. Its pages are filled with unus-
ually bright, crisp and up-to-the-hour
club news and gossip. and the edition
reflects much credit upon the managers
and editors.
Potomac Boat Club.
The indications are that the season
now almost at hand will be the most suc
eessful the Potomac Boat Club has had i'm
recent years The executive committee is
an active one and filled with progressive
ness. 1t means to again put the old red
and white" for many years a leader,
again to the front. The club membership
includes a number of good men. VINO are
anxious to row. and from the quantity of
good material at hand it should not be
very difficult to pick at least two very
fast junior crews. The experience the
men had in last seasons club regattas viii
tend to fit them for contests other than
those in which their eliminates appear.
Joseph Bradley, recently elected to the
important position of captain. is an enthu-
siastic oarsman and will prove to be a
very competent coach for the new aspir-
ants for aquatic honors. His popularity
with the members will tend to make his
work easy.
President Doyle is enthusiastic over the
prospects of the season, and has declared
himself as fayoring the holding of a Po-
tomac River regatta this year. He be-
lieves that the club will put out at least
two of the fastest junior crews-an
eight and a 'four'-it has had recently.
The reelection of Mr.. Doyle was wise
move on the part of the board. He has
worked hard for the clubs success, and
its success has brought him popularity
1t is proposed this season to renew the
custom which held for a number of years
of holding semi-monthly hops at the boat
house.
Treasurer Charley Warden has remov-
ed to the country, but he will continue
to look after his end of the clubs inter
ests and by his advice and personal eff
forts help along the good cause. Billy
Merritt the genial secretary will be on
hand to extend the hopitalities of the