New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-08
OARSNEN AT TORONTO.
GATHERING FOR THE TWO REGATTAs THIS
WEEK-ALL THE CHAMPIONS
UcII COMPETE

roron,o Aug (SpecaD.-The nineteenth amman
regatta OF the Canadian Association OF Amateur
Oarsmen will he held on the bay at toronto MIN
dav and Tuesday of this week. II VIII DC io''o""
by the Northwestern Amateur Rowing AssoC'''io''
thirtieth annual regatta at the same place VI"
"Wednesday and Thursday, August Q and TO-
The regatta committees of both associations nave
decided on a programme or races III WHO" 'o
of the events similar: Junior SINCE sCuii'
Junior double SOULS senior single SOULS se'"o'
double SOULS senior pairoared shells, junior louI
Dared shells and senior four-oared shells Inc
canadian association has added to this programme
intermediate single SOULS intermediate four-oareu
shells and senior eight-oared shells the North"es
ern association augmented their programme ny
having Junior pair-oared shells and four-oared gigs
The attractiveness of both programmes mas
brought here some OF the best amateur oarsnen
of America as wei! as the pride OF the Dominion
oarsmen Each successful competitor Will be pre-
scented with a gold medal. and the club ne repre-
sents will receive handsome SILK banner Inc
entry list is the largest OF any regatta held TINS
year and contains the names OF a NUMBER OF the
champion oarsmen of America. Edward Hanlon
Ten Eyck the champion sculler; Henri u Scott
who won two championship events at the recent
regatta in Philadelphia. and other National cham-
pions from the Pennsylvania Barge Club and the
Vesper Boat Club, OF Philadelphia and the Wa
chusset Boat Club. of Worcester. Mass. Will con-
test with the best amateur oarsmen of Canada
bay presented a magnificent sight. with nearly all
the Contestants on the water. The Americans fee
confident that they will take away some OF the
trophies The pair-oared shell crew OF the Penn,
sylvania Barge Club will make II interesting and
hot for all Corners. The Nesper boys are fast and
Ten Eyck is expected to maintain his reputation
Peter D. Crerar: president OF the Canadian asso oo
citation. and ". A. Littiejohn, the secretary, nave
worked hard for success. Major c. Greyiile Har-
son. chairman OF the Reception Committee. is also
a hard worker. The arrangements for the regatta
are perfect and the course all that could be de.
sired The races will be rowed mile and half
straightaway. A new record for at least one OF
the events would not surprise any one.
The Americans have their headquarters az the
Argonaut Rowing Club, and to-day there couId be
seen many faces which familiar along the Har-
lem River and many who are known in the Schuyl-
XIII Navy as well other well-known oarsmen
from the East and West. Julius d. Mahr, president
OF the National Association and James Pilkington
are expected this evening with the second delesa-
ton from the Harlem Regatta Association. James
Ten Eyck, the professional sculler, has been here
with his young son. Ned. since Thursday. G. r.
A Goldman. Of the Argonaut Rowing Ciub. Is
anxious TO again measure the course with the
Canadian champions. Juvcnil, OF the Pennsylvania
who has had a breathing spell OF eight weeks
will take Exley's seat in the senior four Dared shell
OF the PENNSYLVANIA Barge Club. while Marsh VIII
take Exley's seat IN the pair-oared. Fred Crcssar
OF the Vespers. will be in the senior singles.