The Washington herald., 1911-05-28
By EDWARD w. KIBBEY.

The Old Dominion Boat Club, Of Alex
andria. will hold a special club regatta
on Decoration Day, and judging from the
elaborate plans that are in preparation
the members hope to make II one Of the
most successful in the history Of the
club.
Capt. Jim Douglas said recently that all
that is needed is good weather conditions
and the public will see some interesting
sport, as much interest has been shown
by the members OF this seasons events.
Besides the regular programme there
will be special swimming events that al
ways attract much attention. The we'll
arranged programme includes the fol-
lowing races: Four-oared Shells single
and double canoes. single and double
gigs. and double working boats. The re-
gatta will start about 2 o'clock.
Members of the Old Dominion Boat
Club. Of Alexandria. were pleased to see
Capt. Jim Douglas out with the crews
last week. after a sickness Of about ten
days. He will probably take part In the
rowing on Decoration Day.
Adrian Sizer. formerly captain of tho
Analostan Boat Club. in his auxiliary
craft Wetwo. will take a trip with a
party of friends to the mouth of the
Potomac River on Decoration Day. He
will probably return Wednesday.
The Corinthian Yacht Club held a spe-
cial entertainment for the ladies' Of the
club last Wednesday night. and the fun
and good cheer lasted until the wee
hours of morning. This is the only social
function of the club in which the ladies
are invited during the season.
The Corinthian Yacht Club will hold its
annual cruise to Occoquan Decoration
Day, and, from present indications, /,
will be most enjoyable cruise. as much
interest has been taken in the event.
which promises to be one Of the club )
best cruises this season. Commodore
Clarence E. Ingling will be in charge of
the boats.
The boats and their owners follow
Spunk. owned by H. Barker; Alter,
owned by J. Marconier: Margeret. owned
by John Poole; Virginia, owned by VIII
liam r. Adams: Fiji. owned by ]. z.
Welcker; Gulvere, owned by T. M. Dav-
idson: Doris. owned by TO NJ. McGhee,
and the Vika, owned by c. E. Ingling.
commodore Of the club
The board of governors of the Corinth-
ian Yacht Club will hold its monthly
meeting Wednesday. when arrangements
will be made for the clubs annual re-
gatta, which is to be held July 1.
The ninth annual regatta of the Ameri-
can Rowing Association was held on the
schuylkiIl River yesterday afternoon.
There were eleven events over a mile
and fifty-five yards straightaway course
Secretary Weed stated recently that
int foL fn
years event.
Entries were received only from those
who take part in the sport for pleasure
and recreation, and who have never re-
ceived a money prize In connection with
sports or athletic exercises.
The four-oared shells Of the Old Domin.
ion Boat Club. of Alexandria, Va. have
been out rowing during the past month
and will undoubtedly make a good show
ing in the coming regattas. especially the
club regatta which is to be held on Deco
ration Day. Capt. Jim Douglas is greatly
pleased with the work of the crews this
season, and says they Will undoubtedly
make a splendid showing.
The club this season will be REPRE-
sented by two four-oared shells. namely,
the Reds" and the Whites Those
who will compose the Reds follow: d,
A. Reardon, ~ ]. Roberts. C3) C. DieneIt
and 90 ]. Richardson. The Whites
are: % ]. Burke, O H. Roberts, C3 ].
Downey, and "a c. Fawsett. The SUBJ
stitutes follow: Snowden, wingate.
Wright. Woolf, Moss, Roberts, Burke
Douglas. and Uhler.
At recent meeting of the Old Domin-
ion Boat Club. of Alexandria, Va, the
following officers were elected: w. L.
Allen, president: w. G. Rogers, vice
president: w. H. T. Brooke, secretary:
]. T. Burke, jr.. treasurer; Jim Douglas,
captain; e. ]. Dienelt, first lieutenant,
and J. w. Roberts, r., second lieuten-
ant. The board of governors follow: A.
Herbert, jr.: w. A. Moore, A. H. Bryant,
and A. c. Moss.
Commodore w. A. Rogers. of the
Washington Canoe Club. stated recently
that nine applications for membership
were received last week. They will be
considered at the next meeting of the
board Of governors. which Is to be held
June 6.
The yawl Grace K, owned by R. C.
Cruit. and the yawl .Freya. owned by
George Bright. both of whom are men,
bers Of the Capital Yacht Club. will rae.
from the clubhouse float to the yacht
anchorage In the harbor at Annapolis.
Md, July 1. and from present indica-
tions 1t will be an interesting race. ~