New-York tribune., 1907-06-28

yaces would be rowed tomorrow morning. The
Yale shell at once turned around and padded
back TO Gales Ferry while the Harvard quad
rowed slowly over the course. The observation
trains loaded up and went back to the New
London station with as disgruntled set of
occupants were ever seen at a college
gatta. Bets were freely made that there would
be no varsity race at s 30 o'clock.
in difference 10 the outraged feelings Of the
spectators it must be said that the regatta Of
fcials showed a most remarkable indifference to
the comfort of those who came to see the races.
The posponements may have been necessary
and for the good Of the sport, but they were
certainly. not popular with grads or under
graduates. The regatta may have been well
planned. but IL vas most abominably handled
The officials. indeed, have little 10 be proud Of
After the annoying features OF the day
forgotten, however, all who saw to-night's race
were ready TO vote il q sight Of lifetime. With
the approach Of sundown the wind dropped-it
had blown briskly all day-and the Thames
was soon smooth a mill pond. At six
O'Clock the tide at the beginning of the
food and running slowly up river. For the
third time the observation trains loaded up with
human freight and pulled slowly out to the
drawbridge.
Here followed q short wait Soon a mighty
cheer arose. as the Yale and Harvard launches
were seen coming down the river each towing
an eight-oared shell. Some little time was con-
sumed in boating the two crews but at last all
were cast off The boating was done outside the
lane OF steam yachts which marked the course
but near enough 10 the drawbridge for those on
the observation trains to see the whole perform
ance. Needless 10 say after the days disap-
pointmen the sight keenly relished.
The tw' crews, when boated. rowed quickly
20 the starting mark. where Yale had the west
lane and Harvard the east Preparations were
at once made for the start. $ it was now
O'clock but i'll luck seemed 10 follow every
phase Of the regatta. The Harvard stakeboat
dragged its moorings and much valuable time
was lost In getting il back in place. When All
was ready the starters pistol refused to fire and
the start was nearly messed. At last the crews
were sent away however. by word Of mouth
The crimson tipped Harvard and the blue
tipped Yale blades flashed in the last rays #
the sun. and the gruelling race was OF.
The scene at the start was picturesque one
The sun was just setting. the air was cool and
suifused with the smell of the sea and the
Thames looked nurky and forbidding Against
the blackish water the two slender rakish
shells. manned by the muscular young athletes
and the hundreds of pleasure craft were darklv
shouetted
The course for mile above the bridge was
lined with steam yachts steamers and launches
al gayly decked out with flags and bunting
The observation trains were as ALWAYS AT the
regattas here. rainbows OF bright colors the
summer gowns OF the women blending with tho
ale and Harvard flags and streamers When
the trains pulled back after the race darkness
had settled on the scene and scurrying crowds
Ao'neward bound, told that one more Yale-Har-
'aTd ooat race had passed into history