Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08
BOATHOUSE GOSSIP.


fair promises to be decided treat in so
far as that part laid OF for the regatta
feature in the tidal basin. Commissioner
Rudolph. who is the head and shoulders
Of the celebration, is working up great
deal of interest among the local clubs.
and the whole scheme is of local coloring.
and the Commissioner has the assurance
Of hearty cooperation from the Anaios-
tans, Potomacs and Interclub Canoe
Association. The Commissioner Informed
Commodore Sizer of the Canoe Associa-
ton that the committee had allotted the
regatta the hours between 3 and 6. and
full control Of the waters OF tidal basin.
and he has promised to have a very in
teresting program covering these hours.
greater portion Of the time with their
singles, doubles, tours, fitting, upset and
war canoe events, and they certainly will
make the best OF the time.
From the ranks Of the rowing clubs 1t
is expected that either an eight or four
cared shell contest will come forth, as
we'll as several single scullers. 1t is quite
probable that the four-oared race will
take place between the Analostans and
Old Dominions, as it is likely that the
day attending the Peoples regatta at
Philadelphia. They will surely enter sew
eral scullers in order to make the regatta
q success. for they have always desire
to help things out that benefits our city.
In all the events handsome medals will
be given.
its bid for the annual Middle States, and
hence the fight will be carried into the
meeting called for next Saturday in New
York. The Potomacs did not take any
if the Schuylkill Navy was really out of
the fight. but it is probable that at the
meeting on Wednesday they will instruct
for Baltimore. The boys Of the Patapso
Navy were promised the Middle States at
the meeting last year, a promise that
should be kept by those who made it. and
the Potomacs will instruct accordingly.
The Potomacs are to be rendered a
''clam chowder' party by the Plate Print
ers' Club the 18th instant. This club is
noted for its fine cllowder affairs. and to
show its appreciation of the Potomacs
in getting up regattas every year for the
''chOWder" to the club.
Many friends of Mr.. Don Edmunds Of
the Analostans would like to see him en-
ter into regular training for the junior
single scull races in this neighborhood.
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The Baltimore papers claim that the
Arundel senior eight-oared crew is going
to win the American championship this
season. 1t is very fine crew, and last
year at the Potomac river regatta, though
defeated by the Potomacs. it made an
excellent impression on the critics here
abouts.
At the Peoples regatta in Philadelphia
July each winner in the many events
will receive a gold watch as prize. The
city of Philadelphia foots all the bills,
and every other year watches are the
prizes. and last year the Potomacs won
medals. SO this year they are out for the
watches.
Capt. Sizer Of the Analostans had quite
a move on during the week. and on land
ard water the Analostans made quite
hit They filled four boxes at the bene-
At performance on behalf of the National
regatta. while on the water the uniform
Of the club was seen considerably
large delegation Of the club would like
20 see Ten Eyck at the helm directing
crews for the good IT the club.
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Among the deaths that have occurred
amcng the boating fraternity in recent
wears meme has caused so much universal
regret as that which overlook Mr.. Will
liam W. Boarman Monday evening last:
while en- route to join his eliminates OF
Of the Potomacs. BILLY" Boarman was
a CONSPICUOUS member Of the Analostan
Boat Club almost since its organization
away back in 1867. having held almost
every elective Office In the club but that
of president. In his younger days he
was an oarsmen OF repute. and used to
pull in the crews when six-oared gig con- |
tests between the Analostans, Potomacs
and Arlingtons were features OF our
local aquatics. He was one Of the ''old |
guard" Of the club. whose ranks are |
thinning out considerably, but none will
be missed more from the balcony, where :,
the has beens'' were wont to meet and |
pull the curtain OF Renaissance up before |
the younger element in order that they /
might profit by the example. His funeral |
from st. Patrick's Church, wednesday. /
was attended by nearly every member OF
the Analostan Club. besides many from I
hose other aquatic organizations.