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The English University Race.—' The greatest event in 
tlie English rowing year, an event which is exceeded in in¬ 
terest and the numbers attracted to witness its result only 
by the Derby at Epsom, was rowed on the Thames be¬ 
tween Putney and Mortlake on Saturday last, the victory 
won by the Cambridge crew having been foreshadowed by 
the betting in their favor for some days previous. Be¬ 
fore the start, Oxford won the toss for choice of posi¬ 
tions, and as is usual on like occasions, chose the Middle¬ 
sex Bide of the river. Shortly after two o’clock a start 
was effected) Cambridge getting away first with a stroke 
of 87 to the minute, Oxford commencing with 35. Cam¬ 
bridge drew closer in the first quarter of a mile, but Ox¬ 
ford, making a gpurt, soon diminished the lead to a quarter 
of a length. Both crews then quickened, Oxford rowing 
40 strokes to 39 of Cambridge. At Hammersmith Bridge, 
one mile and live furlongs from the start, which was 
reached in 8 min- 31s., Cambridge waB again a clear length 
ahead, which was increased to two lengths at Chiswick 
Church. Here Cambridge took her opponent’s water, and 
the race was virtually over. At Barnes'Bridge, three miles 
and a half from the start, which was reached in lGmin. 
48s., Oxford spurted a 40 stroke, but Cambridge was three 
lengths ahead, and the two boats kept about the same rel¬ 
ative positions until the finish was reached, Cambridge win¬ 
ning by a little over three lengths. The total distance was 
about four miles and one furlong, and the time 20min. 19s. 
The Oxford crew, it is said, did even better than their 
friends expected of them, although their steering was 
faulty. Cambridge, however, bad decidedly the best crew 
that has been out for several years past. 
The first of these inter-collegiate race* was rowed in 
1829, since when the rival crews have met thirty-three 
limes, Oxford having seventeen victories to her credit and 
Cambridge sixteen. For a long saries of years, ranging 
from 1861 to 1869, Oxford was invincible,"her crew win¬ 
ning on every occasion. In 1870, however, Cambridge 
broke the charm, and for the three following years was 
also victorious. Last year Oxford won. The fastest time 
over the euurse was in 1873, when Cambridge won in 19 
min. 35s., this being the 'first year that sliding seats were 
used by both crows. It is reported that a portion, at least, 
of the winning crew of eight will visit this country next 
summer, 
CENTENNIAL NOTES. 
PaiLADELrmA, April 10th, 1876. 
Bditob Fubest and Stream:— 
The return of spring has brought a rtitnni of boating men to the river. 
The first event of Ihe season here will be the Local Regatta, ordered by 
the Naval Board for Dune. The dato has uot yet been fixed. The in¬ 
terest, however, in this regatta is not at all intense. The men here will¬ 
ing lo row races are not at all willing to remain during this Centonnial 
season, In training. Training from, say Slay lo September, seems to be 
a terror to our rowlug men. We do not seem to realize that a race can 
not be won except by hard work, and men who like Mrs. Domboy, arc 
not willing to make an effort, do not desire to win. The Quaker City 
having won the four-oared dag last year, must of course enter, but fur¬ 
ther the deponent, neither can nor does say. 
Though the interest in the Local Regatta is “plentifully lacking,” the 
work in the Centennial Regatta does not lag. The committee are care¬ 
fully considering every question that comes before them, and the ques¬ 
tions are not few. That, crews from Cambridge and Dublin will .be here, 
there is no doubt. That the London, Leander, and Kingston rowing 
clubs will come, Is probable, or that two or them will come is almost as¬ 
sured. Oxford was even doubtful before last Saturday, and now there 
is little chance of having them here. The American colleges are very 
noxious to have an international college race, but Saratoga's induce¬ 
ments have a great attraction for etnden's. Philadelphia has no farther 
inducements to offer anybody, than a hearty welcome and a fair race. 
Scull. 
Since the above was written the Britisli Commission has 
informed Commodore Ferguson that it has received in¬ 
formation by cable to the effect that at least four “foms” 
Horn England and probably an “eight” will enter in the 
Centennial matches. 
Pf.oria Boat Club.—W e have now organized here a 
first-class boat club. We have some of ibe finest boats 
built tbut the country cau afford. Have been in existence 
about, one year. Have $1,200 in five boats. Have good 
material to work with, and one of the finest three and a 
half mile course you could imagine, being a widening of 
the Illinois river, juetin front of our city, with a splendid 
view norlh and south of as beautiful sheet of water, three 
quarters of a miles wide at all seasons of the year as can 
be imagined. We expect the Chicago and St. Lpuis clubs 
will meet liere this season and battle with oars to their 
hearts content, sometime during the season. P. C. W. 
—The Halifax crew which is to compete in the regatta 
at Philadelphia have commenced training. Their names 
are as follows: John C. Vickerson, Caleb Vickerson, Ab- 
adiah Smith, Warren Smith, and Richard Fleming. The 
boats are ordered from England. 
—The Rockaway Yacht Club has filed a certificate of in¬ 
corporation in the County Clerks office. Alfred Neiison, 
Daniel Lord, Jr., William Lummis, and Alexander H. 
Stephens will act as trustees of the club, which will have 
its headquarters in this city. 
—The first yacht to go into the water this season at 
Lynn, Mass., was the- Gomsbocle, belonging to John Smith. 
She was built by Levi Alexander. 
Tire "America” Cup.— Mr. C. A. Minton, Secretary of I 
Ihe New York Yacht Club, is in receipt of a letter from Mr. 
Chas. Gifford, Vice Commodore of the Royal Canadian 
Yacht Club, challenging the New York Yacht Club for 
possession of the America’s cup (or “Queen’s cup,” as 
it is usually termed,) provided the latter club consent to 
waive the six months notice. The Countess of Dufferin, 
schooner yacht, is named as the challenging vessel. , 
We presume that the Countess of Dufferin is the new 
yacht now building at Coburg, Canada, under direction of 
Capt. Cuthbert, the well-known yachtsman. We trust that 
the New York Club will consent to waive the six months 
notice, and that the match may he sailed over our outside 
course during the summer. 
South Boston Yacht Club.— The annual meeting of 
the South Boston Yacht Club was held Wednesday evening, 
5th inst. The annual report of the treasurer was submit¬ 
ted and showed that the receipts for the year were $695, 
and the expenditures $687. The secretary reported that 
the total membership was 136, an increase of 17 over last 
year. The club has lost 12 members during the year, two 
of them by death. The yachts owned by Hie members 
number 54. The club voted to keep the club house where 
it now stands. 
The officers for the ensuing year were duly elected as 
follows: Commodore, James H. Stark; Vice Commodore, 
John Charnock; Fleet Captain, E. W. Sears; Recording 
Secretary, Wm. Morris; Financial Secretary, E. H. Ma¬ 
loney; Treasurer, Thomas Christian; Measurer, .J. Winni- 
att; Trustees, Fred S. Wright, P, P. McDonald, J. G. 
Chambers. 
On Thursday evening the 6th inst, the members of the 
club, with their ladies, indulged in their last dancing party 
of the season at the club house. 
Dorchester Yacht Club. —The annual meeting of the 
Dorchester Yacht Club was held last week at the club 
house at Commercial Point, Boston. Commodore Bangs 
presided. The report of the secretary showed that the to¬ 
tal membership at present is ninety-four, and the number 
of yachts belonging to the club sixiy-four. 
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. 
Commodore, W. H. Bangs, Jr.; Vice Commodore, Nathan¬ 
iel Wales; Fleet Captain, Henry S- Mann; Secretary and 
Treasurer, Frank W. Weston; Measurer, W. W. Lewis; 
Trustees, C. E. Folsom, William T. Adams, and W. H. L. 
Smith; Regatta Committee, W. H. Bangs, Jr., Coolidge 
Barnard, Nathaniel Wales, W. H. L. Smith, and Henry S. 
Mann, 
A motion to amend the rules was made by Capt. W. A. 
Nickerson, so as to forbid the shifting of ballast in first- 
class keel and centre-board yachts. This was refused, and 
yachts of all classes will be at liberty this year, as last, lo 
exercise their discretion in this matter. 
Quincy Yacht Club— This club held its annual meeting 
in the Lyceum room, Town Hall, Quincy, Mass., Saturday 
evening, 1st inst, and elected the following officers for the 
ensuing year: Commodore, James H. Slade; Vice Commo¬ 
dore, Secretary, and Treasurer, H. A. Keith; Regatta Com¬ 
mittee, J. H. Blade, E. B. Souther, Joshua Binuey, James 
T.Penniman and George Morion. The appointment of 
the Committee on Membership was left in the hands of 
the Commodore and Vice Commodore. 
The Regatta Committee were instructed to prepare forth¬ 
with a programme of races, etc., for the ensuing season. 
The sailing regulations were amended so as to allow the 
yachts of the first and' second classes to carry any sails ex¬ 
cept square sails, while those of the third and fourth 
classes are restricted to their working sails, which, in the 
case of sloops, includes a gaff topsail. Yachts are also to 
he allowed to shift ballast to windward. 
Alter partaking of an excellent supper at the iuvitation 
of Commodore Slade, the prizes won at the three champ¬ 
ion races last season were distributed, consisting of gold- 
lined silver goblets to the Nettie, Red Lion, Mabel, Annie, 
Tulip, and Flora; and handsome silver vases to the Jennie, 
Lightfoot, Lena, India, and Secret. 
National Rifle Association.— The Board of Direc¬ 
tors of the National Rifle Association held its monthly 
meeting on Wednesday last, Gen, fjhaler in the chair. The 
Secretary reported the receipt of a letter from the Secre¬ 
tary of the National Rifle Club of Scotland, accepting the 
invitation of the National Rifle Association to visit this 
country during the occurrence of the Centennial matches; 
also that 2,000 copies of the annual report of the associa¬ 
tion had been printed at an expense of $505, which would 
be fully covered by the receipts for advertisements in the 
report; 500 additional copies of the new rules of the asso- 
tion and the programme for the spring meeting had been 
issued; Company I, Seventh Regiment, and the Washing¬ 
ton Grey Troop Cavalry had affiliated with the association; 
the Amateur and Seventh Regiment Rifle Clubs had an¬ 
nounced that they would commence their monthly compe¬ 
titions at Creednioor during the present month. The 
Spirit of the Times has presented .the association with a 
solid gold medal, to be competed for upoa the following 
conditions;—Open to all members of the association; dis¬ 
tance, 300 yards; position,standing; any rifle; twosightiDg 
and ten scoring shots. The report of the Treasurer showed 
a balance on hand of $979 57. The Range Committee was 
authorized to erect a target after a model prepared by 
Major Jewell, and another as designed by Mr. E. H. San¬ 
ford, the expense in either case not to exceed $100. Para¬ 
graph 0 of rule 2 of the regulations of the association was 
amended to read as follows:— 
“In all competitions confined to the use of breech-loading rifles, the 
guna slmll be loaded at the breech, with fixed ammunition.” 
The Secretary read au invitation from the “Sharpshoot- 
era’ Union of the United Stales” to the National Rifle 
Association and affiliating clubs, to attend its shooting 
festival at Philadelphia from June 26th to July 3d. The 
Committee on Rooms reported in favor of securing new 
headquarters at No. 23 Park Row. The action of the com¬ 
mittee was approved, nnd the Secretary and Treasurer were 
directed to obtain new furniture for the apartments* The 
rooms are on the first floor of the building, and are much 
larger than those at present occupied by the association. 
Amateur Rifle Club. —The annual meeting of this 
club was held on Wednesday last, and Ihe following officers 
elected to serve for the ensuing year.—President, Col. C. 
B. Mitchell; Vice President, Robert Johnston; Secretary,' 
George S. Schermerhoro, Jr.; Treasurer, A. Alford; Ex¬ 
ecutive Committee, George Crouch, Col. W. B. Farwell, 
G. W. Yale, E.H. Sanford, and Major Joseph Holland. 
The Secretary reported the number of membeis enrolled 
to be 178, comprising all the long-range shots of America., 
The Secretary referred in complimentary terms to the suc¬ 
cess of the International teams. The proposition to erect 
a new club house at Creedmoor was referred to the Execu¬ 
tive Committee with instructions to prepare plans and 
specifications for the construction of the lequired building. 
On motion of Col. Wingate, it was decided to present 
medals valued at $25 each to the team which represented! 
the club in the Ameriean-Canadian match. 
—A canvas target has been erected at Creedmoor, and! 
tried successfully. The greatest objection to them appears 
to be in the fact that there is less check on the marker, as 
with the iron targets a good glass can make out the shots. 
Creedmoor, Jr.—A match bet ween teams representing 
the Sophomore Class of Columbia College and the New 
York Life Insurance Company, was contested at this range 
on Friday last, resulting in favor of the college team. Fol 
lowing are the scores.— 
SOPHOMORES. 
Name. Score. Total 
J. Fischer.5 435354454 4: 
C. S. Alien. 2 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 5 5 4' 
F A. Dugro..4 334435444 3 
J. F. Brush.4 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 3 4 3; 
R. W. Kenyon.3 4 4 4 4 3 1 4 5 2 3' 
F. E. Hitchcock.3 2 2 2 4 3 4 3 4 2 21 
Name. 
J. D. Conover. 
Levi Darhy, Jr. 
Cl. W. Pen toy. 
V. C. Field. 
II. C. Richardson . 
D. Fosdlck. 
Score. 
..5 44444 3 344 
..3 4 3 4 4 2 1 5 5 3 
..4 4 4 5 5 3 0 3 4 5 
. 3 442444434 
..4 2 3 4 5 4 3 3 4 4 
.4 0 4 4 5 3 5 3 4 4 
Grand total..23 
On Saturday a match was contested between a team ret 
resenting the Sophomore class of Columbia College and 
team selected from various insurance companies, in wliisj 
the collegians were the successful competitors. The scor 
were as follows:— 
4 COLLEGE. 
Name. 
J. F. Brush. .. 
C. S. Allen. 
F. A. Dilgro. 
F. K. Hitchcock. 
J. Fischer . 
R. W. Kenyon, Captain 
Scot 
..3 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 3 
.4 444484444 
.4344443354 
.4 4 5 4 1 3 1 3 4 3 
..4 4 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 
.4043443444 
Total. 
Grand total. 
INSURANCE COMPANIES. 
NamB. Score. 
G H. Hone.3 4544 1 1 454 
J. W. Edwards.4 354 4 34544 
G. W. Jones.3 3454554 13 
Lloyd Roberts, Captain.3 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 1 1 
W. H. Racey.2 1 4 1 3 3 4 4 4 2 
F. M. Parker.4 3 04234445 
Graud total... .233 
New Jersey. —A practice shooting took place t 
SchuetzenPark, Union Hill, N. J., April 5th, which was vet 
well attended. The following gentlemen made the higher 
scoresin ten shots, at 200 yards;—W. Seholermann, If 
rings; W. Klein, 167; Ph. Klein, 103; R. Faber, 162; ( 
Doehle, 147; J. Blumenberg, 140; J. Bergmann, 140; l 
Hell wig, 145; John Raschen, 140. Mr. Robert Faber, t 
New York, made the most (ten) four inch bullseyes. T) 
next and last practice shooting for the winter season tv: 
take place April 19th, shooting to begin at one P. M. 
Chicago. —There was a meeting at Chicago on the lBt 
the month of delegates from the various clubs of the nort 
west for the purpose of organizing a Northwestern lib 
Association. One day was passed at the range of tl 
Chicago Club in a series of informal contests, the follower 
being some of the scores made:— 
At 200 yards; five allots each—Possible 25. 
Name and Place Total. | Name and Place 
Sketch, Milwaukee.- .IB Col. Shaffer, Chicago. 
Bangs, Milwaukee.lfllPlum, or Streator, Ill. 
Smith, Milwaukee.19|Burnbam, Chicago.. 
Wells,' Milwaukee.n'Turner, Milwaukee. 
Fielding, Mtlwaokao.. ..18 Rlackmcr, Chicago. 
Fuller, Chicago.13lFairchilds, Marinette. 
At 500 yards—Possible 35. 
Name and Place. Total.I Name and Place. 
Sketch, Milwaukee.28 Cot. Sbaffcr, Chicago. 
Bangs, Milwaukee. 35 Plum, or Streator, lit.. 
Smith, Milwaukee.aa| Burnham, Chicago. 
Welts, Milwaukee.33 Turner, Milwaukee. 
Fielding, Milwaukee.32 Blackmer, Chicago. 
Fuller, Chicago.35[FaircbIlds, Mnnuclte. 
California. —The return match at 200 yards bet we I 
teams of three each of the National and Union Rifle Clu j 
of San Francisco was shot on the 26th ult., and again ? 
suited in a victory for the former by the following score 
four strings of ten shots eachNational Team— Le B 
ton, 40, 89, 38, 88; total, 155; Nash, 42, 42, 44, 35; tot 
163; Burgans, 38, 43, 39,42; total, 102; grand total, 4) 
Union Team—Wright, 39, 42, 43, 44; total, 108; Har: 
37, 30, 28, 38; total, 128; Willett, 38, 40, 40, 44; total, 1' i 
grand total, 458- At the conclusion of this match, auot) l 
was shot, the result of a challenge from Jeff Pascoo lo ( 
B. Heulz, the conditions being the same, viz: four strit , 
of ten shots each at 200 yards. The following were t ( 
scores:—Pascoe, 32, 37, 40, 37; total, 146. Henlz, 80, j 
39, 39; total 155. Three members of the Union Gui f 
having made a wager regarding beating Ihe best sco ^ 
made above, shot a similar number of rounds with Ihe J 
lowing result:—Charles L. Lods, 43, 41, 38, 40; total, 1 | 
R. M. Thomas, 43, 39, 39, 31; total, 151. J. McDermi 
30, 38, 42, 35; lolal, 145. 
The members of Ihe California Scheulzen Club are p ' 
paring a team to visit Philadelphia in June and July. 41 
meeting of the California Rifle Association had been cal 
for tbe 81h instant to consider the question of Caliform t 
representation in the contest for places on the Amerii 
team in Ihe forlheutniLg Centennial International R 
Match; also to devise means for furthering any scheme 
secure such representation. 
