Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-10
OPENS ITS new BOA1HOuSE
POTOMAC CLUB MEMBERS HOSTS
AT A RECEPTION.
Commissioner Mcfarland Makes q
Congratulatory Address-Descrip-
ton of the Building.

The formal opening of the new house
of the Potomac Boat Club occurred last
evening. when devotees of aquatics with
their friends crowded the structure,
which is said to be of the best ar
ranged in the country. In all parts OF
the house were inspecting parties. usually
led by member of the club.
There were gatherings in the locker
rooms the various reception rooms and
halls. the ballroom, upper balcony and
even down the float Everywhere were
flags and bunting, and banners won by
the representatives of the club in the
years gone by were displayed. Many of
these representatives were in attendance
last night.
The opening, it is said marked the
elimination of long campaign for a
boathouse suita BILE TO the needs of Capt.
tai city oarsmen. More than two years
ago committee. of which John Hadley
Doyle is the chairman. started a move
ment to secure the present site. draft the
plans and obtain funds to erect the boat
house.
MI Mcfarland Speaks.
Ii was particularly pleasing to those in
declared that the boathouse is one of the
best he has ever inspected. He said he
has seen. only one that is better, and
that is at Detroit, where a great sum of
money was expended. In closing the
Commissioner complimented the members
of the Potomac Club on the successful
termination. of their efforts and urged
each and every one to work for the fu-
fl1ro nf ha nj "a
Mr. Macfarand referred to the fact that
he is base ball enthusiast. and in urging
the members to take up the active work
of the club called upon them to come out
of the 'bleachers'' and get in the game.
The new clubhouse, which is located
just east of the Aqueduct bridge, is three
stories in height and has solid cement
foundation. 1t has two entrances, one
from the superstructure of the Aqueduct
bridge for pedestrians and the other in *
street for the use of those in vehicles.
Entrance From Bridge.
The entrance from the bridge leads
from the reception hall, which overlooks
the ballroom. and back of the hall is the
board of directors room. Light green
summer furniture is used, the effect be-
ing pleasing.
located to the right of the ballroom and
on til left is the ladies' dressing room.
The ballroom is about thirty by thirty
feet and takes in the entire width of the
house.
A banner of red. presented oy Emperor
William of Germany, hanging in the ball
room was of interest to m ny of the WIS.,
itors last evening. 1t was given to the
members of the Potomac Club on account
of their courtesy TO Sands, the German
oarsman, who was defeated last year by
Davis.
Refreshments were served and uancing
was in order.
List of Invited Guests.
The invitation list included many prom
inent persons in the official and resident
life of the city. President Roosevelt sent
a letter of congratulation o.the officers
of the club on the completion of their
work and wishing them continued sue
cess.
The list also included the Secretary of
the Navy lad Mrs. Metcalf, Beekman
Winthrop assistant secretary of the
Treasury; Capt. Ross chief of the reve-
nue. cutter service; Commissioners Mac
farland. West and Morrow DIR. William
Tindall: Col. Charles S. Bromwell. Mr..
NJ. o. Chance and Mrs. Chance. Howard
Nyman. Brig. Gen. Sharpe. Brig. Gen.
Crozier, Postmaster General dyer. A. l..
Lawshe and Mrs. Lawshe. p. v. De-
Barnes and Mrs. Barnes. DR.. Charles w.
Needham and Mrs. Needham, DIR. and
Mrs. Charles P. Neill, Mr.aand Mrs s.
W. Woodward. Mr.. Simon Wolf. Mr.. and
Mrs. John JOY Edison. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles j. Bell, A. T. Stuart, Mr. and
Mrs. Theodore W. Noyes, Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas C. Noyes. Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Kaufman. Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Kauff-
mann. Mr.. r. Ross Perry. DR.. and Mrs.
Warner Mr.. Walter c. Clephane, Maj.
Richard Sylvester and Mrs. Sylvester, Mr.
and Mrs. C. c. Glover Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
c. Bone, Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Nc
Lean, Mr.. Joseph Saks, Mr.. A. Lisner,
Gen. George II. Harries, Messrs.
w. H. Harry and Arthur c. Moses.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Cowell, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Ralston, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L.
Siddons. Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Kaufman,
DIR. w r. King. MIR. and Mrs. Edward j.
Stellwagen. Rev. Father Buel. president
of Georgetown University; Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. j. Colbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Darr. Mr.. and Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B. Rheem, Miss
Helena Mccarthy, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Ma
gruder. Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Easily
Smith. Prof. and Mrs. B. T. Janney Dr.
and Mrs. Ramsey hewitt, Lieut.. Ballard
Mr.. and Mrs. z. G. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. c. Mitchell, Mr.. Thomas Hyde, Mr.
Madison Davis Mr.. Harry Boss Mr. H.
Glenn Phelps, Mr.. Luther Swartzell and
Mr.. and Mrs e. H. Thomas.
Names of Committee Members.