The Washington herald., 1911-07-02

Club, was put into commission last
week for the races in the Chesapeake
Bay Yacht Racing Association, at OK
ford. Md. July 16. Mr.. Bright said
that his boat is in splendid condition
and will undoubtedly make a good
showing in the races.
II. p. Hunting, of the washington
Canoe Club and party OF friends went
tc Glymont Nd, which is situated op-
posite crsney Island. yesterday after
noon in his raised cabin cruiser Ram
bier. The party viii stay over for the
Fourth, returning the next day.
1t was announced recently that Ar
thur Bell who has been stroking the
senior oar of the Potomac Boat Club
for four years, and former member of
the Cornell crew, will take up single
rowing He has been out almost every
evening the past week. and will con-
tinue practicing for the races in the
Middle States regatta, which will be
held at Baltimore Labor Day.
Commodore Adrian sizer, OF the In
ter-CIub Canoe Association, has written
a letter to the officials and members OF,
the clubs belonging to the association,
telling them the many advantages and
what -fhe association intends to do In
the near future. 1t Is interesting to know
the many, conveniences this association
has made to the canoeing public since
its organization. eight years ago.
/, The letter follows:
Hdars. Of the Inter-Caub Ctnos Asso.,
Washington, D. c., June 90 lsu-
To the Members Of the Inter-Club Canoe Associa-
ton: The executive committee Of the lnter-Cfuo
Canoe Association bess TO present to the farious
members Of the canoeing fraternity the advantages
Of closer ahiiation and more concerted action by
the canoeists In general which is afforded BY the
organized efforts Of the IuterClub Canoe Associa-
ton.
This organization was launched about eight years
ago for the purpose Of creating a closer afifation
among the devotees Of the several aquatic ognniza
tions Since its organization the association has
been instrumental in providing many arTangemeuts
that have worked cut to the beneff and conEenience
Of the cznoeing public the primary accomplish
ment Of which may be said to be the arrangement
which the association has With the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, whereby certain privleges and
CONCESSIONS granted TO the members Of the Inter
Club Ca6oe Association. These concessions provide
for reduced rate Of toll in the Of the canal
we'll facilities for acquiring wayotIls At AL times.
Under the arrangements provided, any member OF
tion Of his membership card at WillArds Lock Qorr
miles above Ge0Eetownl receive thereon a way bin
TO any point the canal he may designate rs far as
Edwards Ferry.
The cost Of these way bills is charged in monthly
statements agai1st the Inter-Club Canoe Associa-
tion, who make payments therefore TO the c. & o.
Canal Company. and the canoeist in tIrn must
pay 70 the financial secretary q the association.
". Frank Medbny 900 PennsylYania avenue wal
ford's) the cost Of thesway bin used By him
within ten days If the date Il was issued The
association cards are also obtainsble from the anan
dal secretary. Il
The ton rate from Georgetown and intermediate
points to Glen Echo and return Is 30 cents; to
Great Falls and return d IS cents; 70 Edwards
Ferry and return b 500.
In addition to the benefit 10 the canoeists in the
use Of the canal the association has been instru-
mental In urging the enforcement Of Federal regu-
lAtions respecting equipment Of motor boats With
proper lights navigating at night In wat@s ne
ouented by eanoeiStA
The executive Committee announces that the an
nnNl regatta win be held between the hours Of
and p m, July 4. on the Tidal Basin. Entry
blanks can be procured at the various club houses
The committee in charge 81 tie cruising events
announce that on Saturday. July an ASSOCIATION
week md cruise win be taken 70 . poiht about
ten miles down the river All participants Who
to be set BY the committee, and who cary with
them . se1iceable cruising outht and establish
individual overnight camps, VIII be awarded an
association cruising medal
Facilities for towing al participants back on the
day following viii be provided BY the committee,
likewise those who enter the cruise and for any
reason are forced to withdraw from the contest
Win be taken In TOW by the committee boat fol-
lowing the contestants.
The entertainment committee announces that an
other oSen-air smoker win be given during the
latter part Of July. me date 70 be announced later.
ADRIAN 6IZER, Commodore.