The record-union., 1899-07-08

HENLEY ON -THAMES, July T.
The Henley Royal Regatta came to an
end under the Most favorable condi-
lions. The weather to-day was per-
feet, but the attendance was not so
numerous as usual. The racing con-
tanned no surprises and no close fin
iShes. There was a feeling of relief,
however, when in the Stewards Cup
Magdalen disposed so easily of the
German crew that many had predicted
would win. The cheers that greeted
the winners were much heartier than
those given to any other victors, and
emphasized the general joy that the
trophy was not to be taken abroad.
There was also much enthusiasm
when the young Etonians fairly rowed
down their strong opponents, Pembroke
and re-established their claims as the
holders Of this trophy.
Howells victory in the diamond chal-
lenge SOULS was also immensely popu-
lar.
When Lady Esther Smith presented
the prizes after the races, Colonel
william, the umpire, made brief
speech, in which he welcomed the for
eign crews to Henley. He said: 1--WE
are especially glad to renew acquaint-
ance with the Argonauts, who made
such a favorable impression when they
were here two years ago. Although
we should be extremely sorry to part
with the cup, there is no place where
we would rather see it go than Can
ada
When Gold came up to receive the
prizes for the grand and for the stew
ards, he was greatly cheered in recog-
milton of the skill in which he had
piloted the two crews to victory. Gold
stroked the Leanders when they de-
feated Yale.
To-day's events were the finals. The
racing commenced at 1870 p. M.
In the final heat for the Grand Chal-
lenge Cup the Leander Club beat the
London Rowing Club. The Leander
crew, with a stroke of forty-one to the
London crews forty, were speedily in
front, and gradually forged ahead,
winning by length and a quarter in
z minutes II seconds.
In the final heat for the Visitors
Challenge Cup fours), Ballot College
tOxfordD beat New College Oxford
Ballot and New College both started
off with thirty-seven strokes, but Bal
lot promptly went ahead. When half
the distance had been covered the New
College crew lessened the lead of their
opponent, but their boat commenced
to roll, and Ballot won by length.
Time-S:10.
In the final heat for the Thames
Challenge Cup, First Trinity beat the
Kingston Rowing Club. First Trinity
was the quickest in getting away, was
a length ahead at Fawley Court, and
won by two and three quarters lengths.
Time-7:20.
Howell. the American oarsman, of
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, beat Black
static of the Vesta Rowing Club in
the final heat for the diamond SOULS.
of which Howell is the holder. Black
static tried to slip off. but Howell re-
sponded splendidly, and cutting his op-
ponent down, went right ahead. Black
state hing ION until Fawley Court,
where he stopped, dead beat. Howell
padded in four lengths ahead in )
minutes seconds.
In the final heat for the Wyfold
Challenge Cup fours), Trinity Hall
beat the London Rowing Club. Trinity
Hall was off first, rowing thirty-eight
strokes to the London crews thirty
nine. The latter caught Trinity Hall
at the top of the island, and a terrific
struggle ensued. Trinity Hail. how
ever. gradually forged ahead until at
the mile they We're clear of the oppos-
ing oarsmen, and they won by two