The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-21

Astoria closed last nigh, In a
blaze OF glory on the bay never
before eQualled on this coast
The IS regatta Is a pronounced success
Ten thousand people witnessed the events
on the water yesterday. which crowded
one another 50 closely that Il was impos'
stble grom any one point Of view to Keep
track OF them.
The early morning opened calm and
clear. with a slight breeze. the water be-
tnr good for the rowing races, whieh
were pulled OF at once. AT noon the
queen. Mrs S. Normile, was crowned
amid impressive ceremonies, and was pre-
senied by Mayor Bergman with the keys
of the city.
shortly before noon the wind suuened
into a spanking breeGe from the nortn-
west. and some OF the most exciting races
on the coast took place during the att'r-
noon. The bay was tilled with steamers
and craft og all kinds. including the nag
shin OF Vice Admiral Richardson the Col
uulbine. which was also the ludStS oel|
Admiral Days ship. the Sadie h the On
tue Relief. Commodore r. ;. Edwards FL
Hurd. Commodore Hanthorn's Ida Hazel
the Elrnore. Electric. Hoo Hoo, and har-
vest Queen. all gally decorated and all en-
Enthusiastically blowing their Whistles
While the races were in prcgress the
crowds on the grand stand and water
front were amused BY rub races. CREASED
pole contests, high diving from a eS-ioo'
platform. submarine divers at work on
the bottom Of the river. swimming
matches, log rolling contests. etc. In the
mems swimming match Pape. OF san
Francisco. was again the winner; WEBB
Of san Francisco. second. A land parade
by the Marysville. Cal. Cinnamon and
their uig dragon closed the day exercises.
THE CORONATION.
The queen. Mrs. 5. NormIle. was escort
ed to the o. r. & y 0ock where she en-
barked on the royal ship, Columbine. and
proceeded 10 the grand stand. being es-
corted to the throne by the Manila
guards. The crowning ceremony was per-
formed by Miss Madge Sovey. after
which the queen WAS received by Mayor
Bergman and presented with the keys and
freedom Of the city She then made her
reply. thanking her subjects Tor the hon
or conferred and promising saiety and
pleasure for one and all She then issued
her proclamation. opening the regatta on
the water and the sports on land The
queen looked charming. surrounded BY
her handsome maids Of honor. The grand
stand was packed with people, who rend-
cred due homage 10 their ruler. while the
First Regiment oand played patriotic airs.
The queen and her court appeared on
the grand stand last night 10 view the
marine parade.
Professor Beggs and the committee
have arranged 70 convey the queen
and her two maids in waiting. Miss
stockton and Miss Gray. on the excursion .
10 Seaside today accompanied by the Ma .
nila guards, where they will be enter .
tained ar one Of the hotels for lunch. This
evening the sacred concert at the opera .
house the queen will occupy one OF the .
boxes dressed in her royal robes and ac-
by her maids In waiting, and
her royal escorts. the Manila guards. who
will take permanent part in the concert,
singing solos and choruses.
WATER SPORTS.
The water sports in front OF the grand
1and were pulled OF in a lively fashion
nd kept the interested spectators in a
tate Of excitement all day. The tub race
vas won by Anthon Brown, Joseph Hob
on second, Charles OConnor third.
In the creased pole contest Otto ski0be
vas first and Tom McHugh second.
All aH - .
Adams life saving crew was heartily ap-
,lauded time and time again.
The high jump exhibition from 65-foot
,latform was a surprise 10 the public and
.llcited great applause.
The live goose chase was won by Tom
Ross. who got the goose.
The submarine diver John Nelson. the
hampton. attached a line 10 an anchor
nd lot Of pipe az the bottom Of the river
md had them hoisted above while Fritz
)erunck, another experienced diver, built
crib Of wooden sticks on the bottom OF
he river. which was hoisted on to the
'arge.
The greatest log rolling contest ever
on the river came of late in
he afternoon between Cummings and
zee. the former winning two falls out OF
hree. Both men were in the pink Of con-
IitiOn.
The most exciting and scientific swim
ming contest ever seen on this coast was
hat between Pape and Webb, Of San
francisco. over l75-yard course, the form
r winning.
The duck hunt was won by the hunt
RS.
THE RACES.
Up 10 the hour Of going 70 press this