The Washington herald., 1911-09-10


with a complimentary excursion forty
miles down the river on the steamer
Charles Manchester, One of the largest
crowds that ever went on an excursion
given under the auspices of the club was
on board Of the steamer. and the excel
lent moonlight night and the singing
especially by the girls of the club, added
much tn the enjoyment of the trip. 1t
was midnight before the steamer arrived
in Washington.
- At a meeting of the members on the
boat, John Mckinney, coxswain Of the
junior crew, presented Coach Bob Slo-
cum with a handsome silver loving cup
for his faithful serviees to the club and
the crew. In presenting the cup, MIR.
Mckinney said that much credit is due
Mr.. Slocum for turning out winning
crew in three weeks.
Since the club was organized, forty-two
years ago. 1t has had a most successful
career and is undoubtedly the. most pop
ular boat club in the city.
William Bromley, Janitor of the Poto-
mac Boat Club, said a number Of canoes
have been out on the water during the
mast week owing to the full moon, but
in another week you can hang your hat
up" for there will be absolutely nothing
doing.
George oliver, of the National CapItll
Canoe Club. returned yesterday afternoon
after a weeks trip to the Upper Potomac
in his seventeen-foot Old Town canoe.
A club regatta, to be held by the
Washington Canoe Club next Saturday
afternoon will mark the closing Of the
season, and according to the elaborate
plans, it will be one of the best events
of its kind held by the canoests in years.
Nearly every member Of the club has
signified his intention Of taking part in
the regatta TO make It a most enjoyable
occasion.
Commodore William A. Rogers, who is
for the splendid arrangements,
said il will be the funniest regatta ever
held in this city, and from present indi-
cations a large crowd will be present.
The races will start at $780, A number of
handsome prizes will be awarded the
winners of the various races. One Of the
features Of the programme will be canoe
doubles for the women of the club.
The programme will include fat mems
races, slim mems races, tub races, hurry
seurry races, and a chariot race, where
one man paddles two canoes with one
leg in each canoe. The twenty-five foot
semi-speed boat, Auto, owned by Com
modore Rogers, will be used in starting
the races.
The clubhouse will be tastefully deco
rated with Chinese lanterns. After the
regatta the boys will be entertained at
a party by the girls OF the club, after
which the prizes will be awarded 4
dance, with a special feature, which
promises a big surprise for the members,
will conclude the evenings entertain
ment.
George e. Sullivan, of the Capital Yacht
Club, and a party of friends. who left at
s o'clock Saturday morning, September
2, for ST. Marys River, in his new power
cruiser Mermaid, arrived In Washington
last Sunday evening. The Mermaid, which
is equipped with a twin-screw engine, Is
and since its appearance in the local
harbor has attracted much attention.
Judge Wright, Of the District Supreme
Court, returned In his auxiliary sloop
Itan late Tuesday night from a duckIng
trip down the river, Judge Wright had
splendid luck for his first trip this sea-
son, and says he will so again in the
near future.
Hough BoutelI, OF the Capital Yacht
Club. returned last Wednesday from New
York, where he spent most Of his vaca-
ton.
Commodore Lyman F. Hewins, Of the
Capital Yacht Club, returned Labor Day
in his thirty-seven-foot X. C. B. yawl
after an enjoyable cruise
to Chesapeake Bay. Mr.. Hewins left
May 30, and since then has
visited nearly every resort down the Po-
tomac. He was accompanied by a party
of friends. At Annapolis, Md, where he
made his headquarters, Mr.. Hewins was
Joined by a number of other members Of
the club, and all came home together.
L. A Fisher, Of the Analostan Boat
Club. and a party Of friends returned
from a weeks cruise down the lower
rivers last Thursday afternoon In his
power launch Analos-
tan.
r. Clyde Cruitt. Of the Capital Yacht
Club, and a party Of friends returned last
afternoon in his yawl Grace X.
from a trip to Colonial Beach, where they
spent Labor Day. The party included
William B. Laub, Jr., and E. S. Shep-
herd.
Monday afternoon J. s. J. Kubel, OF
the Capital Yacht Club, returned from
White House, Va. in his forty-foot power
cruiser Louise X. He was accompanied
by a party Of friends.
A number Of members Of the various
clubs took short trips down the river to
remain over Labor Day. Some OF them
went as far as 81. Georges Island and
Beach, while others went to
White House, Va; occoquan. and other
nearby resorts. Many Of the yachtsmen
Monday night and Tuesday aft
ernoon.
Alvin o. Portner. one Of the most prom
lnent members OF the Capital Yacht
Club, left at o'clock Monday afternoon
for New York In his sixtyrsix-feot power
yacht Iona, which Is considered one
Of the best and most fully equipped
yachts on the river. Mr.. Portner ar
rived at Solomon Island which Ia a dis