The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-21

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tion pulled much the better stroke and
won handiiy. The sirens and Whistles
Of the war vessels were vigorously OPP
Grated during this race IN encourage
ment of the struggling crews.
The senior cutter race set the. crowd
wild. Getting an even start and pull
Ing a 20 stroke the two cutters made for
The TURNING buoy, followed by pro
cession Of launches. The boats turned
the mark at precisely the same moment
and maintained their respective posi-
lions almost to end. Just at the finish
the MarblAhead crew spurted and fin
ished half ienght ahead.
PLEASED THE CROWD,
The exhibitions in front of the grand
stand during jthe afternoon We're high
" entertaining. The life saving crew
was out for an hour and went through
the interesting capslzing feat. To many
this feature was new and the work of
the men was regarded as little Short
Of wonderful. A submarine diving ex-
hibition was also given. one of the di-
rers being deprived of air for period
Of four minutes.
EsyENTS 0N TANn
The dry test, the second event of the
firemen's tournament, was run on up.
per Comercial street. The Vancouver
team did not participate. The Astoria
team ran first and finished in 50 2-5 sec
onds. Oregon City followed and made
the distance in sS 3-5. The local team
has won both first prizes in the two
events thus far run.
In the 44O-yard run Heffner won from
Curtis of Astoria. In the mile run
VIII Johnson finished first. Martin
Knutsen second and w. C. Curtis third
THE EVENING RECEPTION.
Beauty Jenthroned amid beauty"
would be perhaps the correct appel
lation for use in describing Queen
Frances at the reception last night, as,
seated on the royal throne in spacious
parlor lavishly decorated with roses,
carnations and ivy, she graciously ac
corded her subjects of either sex levee
descending, for the nonce, from the or
binary stilted form of royalty to DEM
ocratic handshake with everyone as
the long array Of guests passed before
her, each being in turn presented.
The affair. which was given by Mrs.
Wilkinson, aunt Of Queen Frances,
was public reception, and lasted from
s to L, the handsome residence of the
hostess being crowded from the open
ing the closing hour.
One easily discerned the house from
the tastful manner in which japanese
laterns had been strung about the build
ing and grounds, crown of the Ian
terms particularly emphasizing the
abode of royalty. Just OFF the main en-
trance an orchestra discoursed delight
full music, while on the other side
group of ladies served delicious punch
and waters. the function being dupli-
Gated in enc of the rear rooms.
Just inside of the main parlor stood
the hostess receiving her guests, who
then met the queen after which they
ehatted in groups or wandered through
other rooms, giving place to fresh ar
rivals.
Mrs. Wilkinson was assisted during
the evening by Mesdames George, Full
to, Prael Stokes. Thing, Hanston,
Lounsberr8 West. Geo. c. Flavel,
Schimpff, and Miss Lionberger.
During the afternoon a most pleasing
social event took place in the shape of
all the officers of Fort Stevens calling
In a body in full dress uniform to pay
their respects to Queen Frances.
PROGRAM TODAY.
Morning-11:00. arrival of queen.
1915. Cutter race. U. S. S. Alert.
First $50 second $40. Three to enter,
winning crew previous day barred.
Catch the duck.