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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

The program of exercises, hereco-
fore presented to our readers, tor the
Confederate Reunion at Parksley OH
Thursday was carried out in all essen
tial particulars, as announced. anu 70
the great satisfaction and WIN 'ne
hearty approval of the vast audience
in attendance on the day. Briefly sum-
med up-The exercises opened with an
;rvocation by Rev. John w. Hundiey'
cbanlain of Harmanson-West camp
followed by an address of welcome Oy
Rev. G. M. Clayton, of Methodist Pro-
tostant Church, responded to by rev
Jefferson R. Taylor, of the Eplsco-
nal Church. speech by Judge VIII
liam r. Mann, orator OF the occS'
sion roll call of the surviving OonIeu.
crate soldiers and parade OF the Ole
soldiers and school children around 'n'
Confederate monument at Parksley-
tho entire exercises before, after ah'
during the speaking being enlivened b!
old confederate songs and other choic'
selections delightfully."- rendered by tn
Confederate Choir Of America ana o.
fine band music.
The number in attendance, conserVa
tivelv estimated, was about 5000 an
this large throng, to the great creui' =
these under whose management I'll
Reunion was held-for the most PAL
the people of Parksley-was enter'aine
in a way to command the praise an !,
hearty thanks of all in attendance
the people of that town it was Con1ec
crate Day and all business was su
pended on the day in honor OF the IL
ing Confederates and their dead con
rades It was day worthy to be ne
in loving remembrance, and 1t Is 10
boned that similar annual re-unlol
be held, not only until the last y
Johnny Reb has passed over the river
but in the years beyond that time
their descendants and all Others W
revere their memory and the cause
which so many of them suffered, foug
and died. =, ----asz-@'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

Mr.. Roosevelt, it is now stated, Will
rot reply to the latest letter OF hon.
VIM. ]. Bryan, and for the reason IL
seems to be understood, that his party
believes that as campaign manager ne
is iniuring the cause of the g. o. p. and
contributing to the election of the great
Commoner. The voters as they, doubt
less naturally conclude, are dlsgusted
with the reckless mistatement Of facts
made by Mr.. Roosevelt in his savage
attack upon Mr.. Bryan, and they VIII
hold him in check in future, If possible,
It NAV be, though, that Teddy with all
his vanity, may be beginning to see
himself as others see him and will IN
the future conclude not to prostitute
the high position held by him in way
that would be unbecoming to ward
politician. If, however, he will persist
in the effort to further the candidacy OF
the man nominated by him as his success
sor by methods so unfair as to call 1oi
rebuke even from members of his own
party the Democrats Of this country have
nothing to fear from him. 1t is to b'
hoped, even, that he will carry out hi
threat to take "the stump" for his MAJ
and thus further the stampede which NJ
has started of Republicans to tn
Democratic ranks.
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ocatIon of County jail.

Mr.. Editor:
have spent almost two months
this wear in your prosperous county II
and / don't know which has pleased
me- most-the manifest thrift anu
prosperity of the people, or the kind
ness and courtesy which they nave
showed to me, a stranger III tnelI
midst. although l heard before
came among them that this was ON
l. f their. chief characteristics. 80
forming. as have, for some weeks
| at the Hotel Doughty, whose geniai
nronrietor does all he can to make
his onests feel at home, / have natur-
allv heard a great deal about thel
Question which is now so agitating
the neOple of your pretty little town
lnamelv the location of the County
Jail. .+,.o-
Without taking sides in a contro-
orsv which does not concern me,
lnerhaps. a few words from dlsin-
terested "looker on in Venice" may
not be taken amiss. In the course VI
1.-The charitable work in which l am
lengaeed at home l have been calleu
Iouite often to visit the Jails OF my sec
tion and to my mind one OF the surohg-
est evidences Of the spread OF tne
J: reign of the Prince of Peace IS the
growing feeling which requires Jus
fis TO be tempered with mercy In deal
mo with those who have violated the
Laws of the land. This is shown IN
the construction of jails-where the
lcomfort of the prisoners and their
sanitary protection is dulyregarded-
in the adjustment in one State al
least of the stripes-the release on
nrobation and the giving of helping
land TO the released prisoner. In all
these essentials what chasm eXlsts
between the times which your ol'
iail represents and the modern. III
o. ali human probability you are build
ne mo now for another century-you are
-, erecting building which will endure
yhen ali now or earth will have pass
n cd away. How important then ina
to No mistake be made. In the plans
he lave heard discussed there is one ele
n,ent that seems to have been over
'0 Looked The building | take 1t WI
m he modern and up to-date in ever
an resnect. but is the security az.
Nv nrotection of the prisoner as full
~ safeguarded as might be? o
iP One of the model jails of the state
by so far as my observation goes, is II
ro- Henrico county Jail, with residentii
ev. front. which you might not care
an have 1t is unobtrusive and unobJe
~ tional as any building on the stree
IL More important still from the secon
ca story of the Jail to the court room
ed huilt a covered bridge so prisone
ola can be transferred backward ana 10
' Wv ward with perfect security.
the With the peculiar poe.tical ana
Y cial life of Eastern Virginia stroi
and tension of popular feeling is liable
~, anv time to be shown to those gun
ny Of crime. Then as was the case, /
pee instance, many years ago IN the CT
the of Roanoke mob violence may pre-
bv forth in effort to lynch the prison
and in the struggle the innocent W
suffer more than the guilty. l slmP
wa throw out these suggestions 1or WI
and thew are worth and trust you Will {,
I of cuse me for trespassing on your va
the able space. n,
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Political Speaking.

Congressman William A. Jones,
Tr6ce Martin Williams, of Giles coun-
tv and probably Hon. Carter Glass,
Of 81 Lynchburg, will address the voters
Of Accomac county at the court
house on Monday, October 9th,
court dav) on the issues of the pres
emf campaign. Let the Democracy
~ the county turn out in force to
hear these brilliant speakers.
w. G. Walter Mapp,
Democratic County Chairman.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

NoT1cE-Owing to my heavy loss by
fire this summer, respectfully ask all
nv friends, who are indebted to me,
to he kind and considerate enough to
fix up their account as soon as pos,
sible' as am very much in need OF
all accounts outstanding. Thanking
YOU very much for the same, and lor
2 continuance of your patronage.
Respectfully yours,
Greenbush Mfg. Co.
j. S. Matthias, Prop.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

Observation-Disclosures for TRANSMIT
ting sputa and other matter lor
investigation to the
Roard of Health are in the hands OF
the local Board of Health and VIII De
supplied to physicians of the county
on request. These examinations are
"' J. H. Ayres, Sec'y.
For RENT FOR 1908 Farm at pres
ent occupied by Robert Watkinson'
Apply to ~ o,ntor
Agent.
I,oTs FOR SALE-At LeCato Station
Oak Hall, Va. MEOW.
Accomac Va.
NoTIcE-Strayed away or stoler
two beagle puppies, white with black
snots. months old, brown spot. over
each eve. Suitable reward will Of
naid for information of their where
"' Douglas Miliner,
Accomac G. H., Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

AGENTS for the Druggist Indemnity
Exchange of St. Louis have been SOIL
citing insurance among .S Druggists 9bs con- Oh
Virginia. 1t is charged that the con-
Germ is an "outlaw" and that 1t is now
in court i. St. Louis for conducting an
;iieSaI business. The concern has not
been licensed in Virginia and has no
r;ght to do business here.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

A movement to place Bible in the
room of every hotel IN the O CJ
States was formulated at the I T:1
Avenue Methodist Church, Kansas Clty'
at a meeting of the Gideons, an orga mi
cation of travelling men, with S'ooo
members.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
No. 725S
Report of the Condition
OF
The Farmers and Merchants
National Bank,

Of Onley in the state Of Virginia, at the close oil
business, September Bird, l9OS.
Resources.
Loans and Discounts 40 10
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured 20 od9 ~
u. D. Bon1s 70 " 1870 II : DEPOSITS 100000
U. .. BONDS 10 seSuI D' ~ - 400 90 |
Bonds, securities, etc. ,e.o, Y Tq- "a |
Ranking house. furniture and hXtures '''o' 80
Due from National Banks mot reserve s.es4 SO
agents. -, esI 5o
Dine from state Banks and Bankers On o 0sa 90 90
Dine from approved reserve agents .5oS IN
Notes of other National BANKS
Fractional I paper currency "''"'''' $40 10
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank viz;
Specie ee'S S9, 17.5i2 sol
| Redemption fund with L. :. Treasurer o.oo oo|
Is per cent. of circulation ~'V' w
| Total Sal. 465 60
| Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in oS SVH M M
Undivided profits. less expenses and %, n,
taAVs p..l" 49,. o,,,stoudihg 5000 90
Dine to other National Banks 90 80 o., %
Due to state bank and bankers 20, So- -
lndlVlduai ueposi'S '"''NNN 100
Certified checks 15s X,
Cashiers checks outstanding rod1o M
United states deposits 'O'V'V "
Total SAL .465 Go
State OF Virginia. County Of Accomack, IS;
f ", C. Parsons. Cashier OF the above named
I hank do solemnly swear that the above state,
: ment is true to the best of my knowledge aho
r belief. -, y 1,...o,s Cosbier
z OoiieO' JnO. w. Rogers,
!. A. j. McMath,
w. A. Burton.
i Directors.
Y Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5otl
t day of September, 1905. w.. p,h,;o
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

NoTIcE-I have sold my mill prop
ertv and all persons indebted to me
on mill and barrel accounts are re-
ouested to settle by October lVtn.
After that date they will find their
claims in the hands of an officer Tor
ooiIention. E. Vessels, of D.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Dissolution of Partne,rsfiip.

The limiteaa partnership heretofore
existing among Andrew II. G. Mears'
E(sgar ] Smith, j Ohm It. Mears and Gil
bert F. Stiles under the name anu
stvle of the A. H. G. Mears Oyster
COMPANY, Limited, has by common
consent this day been dissolved.
Given under our hands this 2lst day
of September, 1908. ,,
Edgar j. Smith,
JOHN Il. Mears,
Gilbert F. Stiles.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Business Notices.

FOR SALE-Two horses, 10 years
each, one weighing about 500 pounds,
GOOD for farm or road, straight in
every respect, other weighing about
I O00 mounds. an endurable work horse
Int blind; also three Berkshire male
sboats sired by Shorthead, of Bilti-
more No. 1O1422. Dam by Sancy
Susan, No. 1lO993, pure blUihore
strains.
Onley, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

Ladies suits in brown, green, black,
garnet and fancies here; The styles
are up-to-the-minute. The prices are
right. 1,e
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

The prolonged drought throughout
the country has been broken. Rain has
fallen generally in the United states.
Heavy frost came in the wake OF the
storm in some sections and the North
west is shiVering.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Notice to Creditors
Commissioners Office,
Accomack .. H., Va,
Can't 02. 1908. J

Commissioners Office,
Accomack q. H., va,
Sept. %, 1908.
To the creditors of Sarah Parker
(colored,) late of OnIey, us.
ceased, and all others concerieu'
You are hereby notified that, at cue re-
quest of the personal representatives
Of the said decedent, have appoint
cd the 21st day of October next, al
NV said Office, forreceiving PROOF OF a an
debts and demands against the said de-
cedent or her estate; at which tlme
and place you are required to attend
and prove your claims, H. ord
Given under my hand the day ana
0"- SAM'L. T. ROSS,
Commissioner of Accounts.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For SALE-My house and lot-a
new settlement with all necessary
outbuildings. House consists OF .
rooms and two halls. Situated on
main road between Belle Haven and
Exmore. For terms &c. apply to
Willard S. Ashby,
Exmore, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For SALE-At my Accomac mill
heart flooring, { and II, Nos: and e
A. j. LillistOn,
Accomac, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Don't Blame the Cook

If your bread and pastry is the
soggy, indigestible misery-making
kind. It's dollars to doughnuts
that the FLOUR is guilty OF the
offense. l.
Our flour makes light, white, de-
licious bread and pastry always.
"Poor Luck" is unknown, where
il rules the cooking. 1t insures
Good results because it is uniform
in ouality-Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and every day in the
week the BEST.
Candidly, can you afford to go on
using hap-hazard flour when our
mill-to-consumer system puts our
superior product in your home at
less expense? ,e.
We cut out the retailers profits.
| We sell you -four direct at whole,
sale prices. We will save you all
/ those dollars that the retail dealer
/ has previously pocketed.
Try our method. You'll never 60
hack to the old way. Write US for
prices. ca
iEAULE. WlLLCt Nd.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
All the skill that money and experience
can control is put into
South Bend Watches,

and while they cost no more than other watcnes
Of similar grade they are grade for grade su-
perior to any other watch made. 8. ,oo,.os tho
Every south Bend Watch before IL leaves tne
tontory must undergo tests that are twice as
seyere as the worst strain you will ever give II.
II is baked in an oven and kept for hours IN a
refrigerator at freezing point to deo mons, ip
tSat IL will keep perfect time without being III
anenced Inv changes of temperature 1t must
ieen time in every position, and not be affected
by the jolts and jars Of railway trans MORSE
Sooee NJ representative citizens throughout
this county. to whom have sold these watches,
can attest to their reliability and tIme-EeePihhE
qualities. Every movement Is gnara11'eedh
the makers. full line always on manu.
| | win be pleased to show you.
Watch Repairing, prompt work reasonable
w. j. Neville.
Next door below OndncOck. Va
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
FOR SALE!
Roller Skates.
$50 PAIRS-

sszIIf' S sssSs and quantity Of material al
IN renair them with. The lot at 81 :Oo
a pair. Some never been used-orig-
inal cost $3.50 a pair.
Also a complete Box Ball Alley ana
continent. Three alleys-plenty OF
balls, etc.
One gas light plant used for hgnt,,
inc grounds around Luna Park. All
goes. Make inquiries to
HENRY L. CROCKETT,
Onancock, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Statement of the Financial
Condition
OF THE
ACComaCk Banking Co. Inc. j..

Located Mt Parksley and Bloxom, in the state OF |
ViTrinia AT the close OF business: September 2srd'
to0S made TO the State Corporation COMMISSION |
Resources.
Loans and Discounts slz'. 5ts 90 90
Overdrafts 80
Banking Houses o' sSS ~ ~
Furniture and Fixtures z'o19 =.
Due from National Banks oo'a ~ W 20
Specie nickels and cents a o 90 90
Paper Currency
Total 500. sl2 o.
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in sS.'0 oO0 ~ 20
IIndivided profits. less amount paid for
interest. expenses and taxes 90 90 va od
DlyldehuS1 nnpos;s subiect TO check 1865 093 A.
Certified checks 90 o.
cashiers checks outstanding w W. ~
Due TO National Banks I7'V
Total 500. si2 o.
I.J.w. Bowdoin Presidential solemniy sweat YEA
,hat thc above is true statement OF the financial
condition of the AccOmack Banking Company
Incorporated. located at Parksley ana bloHoni
in the State OF Virginia at the close OF Duslhess
on the 23d day OF September lsOo' 10 INC "eS' VI
my knowledge and belief. .,.
'"' J. w. Bowdoin, President.
N'i'00' S.. Parks.
Edward Colona,
j. Hsrry Rev.
Directors.
state Of Virginia. county OF Accomack. oo.,
| sworn TO and subscribed before me TINS oOu
dav of september. 1908. MT.
""' VI Jno d. Watts. Notary Public
| NV commission expires IS January i9ll'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Statement Of The Financial Condition
Or
The Belle Haven Bank, lnc.,

OF
The Belle Haven Bank, lnc.,
located at Belle Haven, in the State Of Virginia |
10 the close of business. September 23rd, 1908,
made to the state Corporation Commission
.na n,scount ne'o'''''' s55,sss IS
L Loans anu D'''o 1896
ONel, ui",' 1orso b,352 o.
Furniture and Fixtures ~ zoe ooe o ~
Due from National banks "'oSo W
Due from panS ssase D"nA' anu ' 1870 es
Specie. nickels and cents ~ ~. M oo
Paper Currency
Total s7e.s72 y
Liabilities.
..,s,ooL no;d in 1920 90
Sap .9.,s S tund 1900 90
II1nd;vided profits. less amount paid for
interest. expenses and taxes 9oi ~ =,
| Individual deposits subject TO check o"Ws ~ ~
Cashiers checks outstanding o."
Total 1882 n
7 Jno. n. B. Hyslop President, do solemny
| swear that the above is true statement OF tnt
financial condition OF the Belle Haven b ia M
state of Virginia at the close OF business on tn'
9sd day of September 1908 to the best oil my
knowledge and belief. ,-,s.
S. Sydney Kellsm,
S.P. Ward,
| w. J. Rue
Directors
state Of Virginia, County Of Accomack; oo,,
sworn to and subscribed before me TINS SUI
day of September, 1908. n..,,,.
Ny commission expires September ~ lSio'
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For RENT-For year 1909 or term OF
wears. for cash or share, three farms,
with cleared land desired, near Hunt,
ing Creek. Extra good land ana
outbuildings and plenty of manure.
Can deliver 100 barrels of potatoes a
' "-' F. G. Lewis,
Hopkins, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03
Builders
Material.

We have a large line of all kinds OF
BUILDERS MATERIAL,
and can save you money if you will
call to see us. We name IN parb
moons SASH, BLINDS. MoULDINGs'
MANTEIs. NEwEI.s. GABLE oRNA-
MENTs. BRACKETS, LATHs. BRICKS
SHINGLES. HAIR. LIME. CEMENT &c. &C
A trial order will convince you that
we can save you money.
Let us give you our prices.
G. T. BENSON & CO..
Keller, Va.
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located at Parksley and Bloxom in the state o o.
,oos made TO the state Corporation Commission
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

located at Keller in the state of Virginia, at the
cIose NJ business. September sd. 1905 made 10
the state Corporation Commission
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For RENT-For year 1909 my house
and lot at Accomac @. H., now &C.
cupied by Mr.. S. j. Davis.
Jno. E. Lewis.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For SALE-Five shares Eastern
Shore Virginia Life Assurance 20.
Address X.
Care Peninsula Enterprise.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-10-03

For SALE-At a bargain my fast
sailing bateau, all in good condition.
J. II. Stevens,
Wachapreague, Va.
The sun., 1908-04-14
Lawn TENNIS INDOORS.
FinalIsts selected for Mixed Doubles tn 81
NleIOlas Rink.

IN the finals Of the indoor lawn tennis
tournament Miss Anit1 Peabody and e.
Frederick Watson, Jr., and Mrs. Harold
Mnott and Frederick De Rham were the wm.
ners yC sterday in the 81, Nicholas Rink Mr'.
MInott aud DE Rahm defeated Miss Rowland
and Bernon s. Prentice, st. "a, -. IN
the other match Miss Peabody and Watson
defeated Miss Edith Deacon and Edgar W.
LedyArd. e., GO.
The match which Mrs, Mino,t and ps
Rham won was the better Of the two. Mr.
Mlnott and DE Rham led st St IN The third
set, when their adversarlps made q braCs
Miss HoHllnd's drives we're often splendldlg
placed, aud with Prentce's net work they
together rolled OF 1--WE straight games. Ihr'.
DE Rnam aud Mrs. MinOtt made s'OuI r..
sistance and the games tell TO all and Z AT
before the Lreak came. Once Miss Tow land
and Prentice ere within point Of victory.
The first match OF the Womsn's doubles
tournament will he decided this afternoon,
Mrs. George J.. Chapman and Mrs Miles
meeting Mrs Harold MinOtt and Miss Mar.
Raret Blsk. The SUNNI iry:
Mixed Doubles Semi. .tnal round-AlNs Anita
Peabody and c. Frederick Watson, IT,, defeated
Miss Edith Deacon and Edgar W. LedyArd, -
90. Mrs. Harold hinOtt and Frederick De llham
defeated Miss howland and Bcmon s. Prentice
Al "A Q-7
The sun., 1908-04-14
scotch Amateur Champion Arrives 10 Enter
Professional Ranks.

Fate seems TO send the amateur champions Of
Scotland to America to become professionals.
Geo. o. Simpson, Carnousiie player,who won
the title at his native course last June. came
over on The same steamer that brought George
Low back and is seeking a lob A. professional.
He has q record OF ~ for CaTnDustie and h
\ trim qulet young Scot low Is TO intro
duce Simpson, who Is relative. 10 the club
secretaries Others TO hold the title and
10 take up the game as paid experts have been
Laurence Auchterlonie, who won IN 1897 and
has since been with the Glen View Club, and
in 1902 American open champion. Fred Me
Rensie. who won in 1899 1901 and 1898, who
mas since been az a Western club. and Jack
Mechie, the winning Scot Of 1901 and now
professional al the puuWOodie Country Club.
". II. Barker, amateur champion OF York
shire, came out last fell and he and simpson
will be new faces In our carly professional
The sun., 1908-04-14
FOR OLYMPIC CREW.
Plan 10 70 select TIE Best OsrSmsn IN Al
the COlieget.|

NEw.HAvEE. Conn. April i3.-In sXplsininS
the proposal 10 send en- ell American crew
10 England 10 compete In the OlympAn
games Julian ", Curtiss. one OF ialee
athletic advisers, makes the following state
ment 10 the Yale men
james PllkingtOn, president OF the Na-
tlonal Association Of Amateur oArsmen, and
myself we're chosen a COMMITTEES TO formu-
late a plan In regard TO the selecting and
sending Of crew 10 England TO repreaent
the United States In the Olympic games
After several conferences we unanimously
came 10 the conclusion that the crew thet
could best represent the United states Woulu
be one practically selected from the colleges
II may use the expression. an all American
college eight. selected from the very best
men In the different crews that rowat Pough-
keepsis and at New London. In addition TO
this Il might be possible 70 nnd, one or two
men who although they ToSed In former
university eishts have kept In active rowing
condition since.
we also osme 10 the conclusion TO ask the
different coaches OF the various college
S fSeIr crsW rSs% Would Be sS bsst suited Tor such
crew aud then from the men thus named q
final selection could be made when suon a
crew IA once decided upon conVenient lraln-
ing quarters could be selected ~ this country
where such a Grew could assemble few days
after the finish OF the New London and Pough-
keepsis regattas and have from ten days 70
two weeks practice together before stAItln 4
for England. their departure being ARRANGED
on a date that would bring them 10 England
about q week before the regatta commences;
In other words, give them four or nve days
OF practice rowing in England.
IT ls frankly conceded by the committed
that the strokes OF the different college eighte
vary, but at the same time they hrmiy 0elieye
that picked oa rsmen nom these elghts ooulo
quickly get together. and a good oarsmen is
good oarsman whether he ls rowing the Cor
nell, Columbia or Yale stroke. Certainly the
sending Of such q crew, made up OF our very
best university material, could not tail 70
arouse enthusiasm in this country, ana De
most cordially greeted on the other side,
1t may be found impossible on account
Of financial conditions 10 raise the necessary
money 10 send any crew. but II the money is
forthcoming Il ia the unanimous opinion OF
Mr. PilkinEton and myself that this IA the Kind
Of a crew that should TO