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MANCHESTER YACHT CLUB WATER SPORTS 
BIG SUCCESS. 
The good graces favored the Manchester Yacht club 
last Friday afternoon for their annual water sports, for 
the threatening weather of the morning gave way to a 
bright sunshiny afternoon. There was a large crowd on 
hand for the sports and much interest was shown by the 
young people, there being plenty of contestants in each 
of the events. Many of the well-known cottagers were 
on the club-house veranda with their ehildren and 
friends. Several large yachts gaily decorated with 
flags lay in the stream surrounded by a number of 
smaller crafts of all descriptions. Among the larger 
beats were Commodore 8S. Parker Bremer’s ‘‘ Velthra,’’ 
S. Reed Anthony’s *‘Ruth,’’ ‘‘The Weow’’ under char- 
ter of Sidney Hutchinson of Beverly Farms, and the 
**Mahdeen IV.,’’ owned by A. C. Needham. 
Norton Wigglesworth had charge of the events and 
proved a most efficient man for the place, as everything 
was run off with snap and vin. 
One of the most interesting events was the walking 
the pole contest. Charlie Taft, the President’s son, came 
off victorious in this event, snatching the flag from its 
place on the tip end of the pole each of the three times 
he attempted. 
The first event was a canoe race of a quarter mile, in 
which first prize was secured by Robert T. P. Storer and 
Robert Viekery, and second by George Bartlett and 
Oliver Chureh. The third contestants were George E. 
Washburn and Robert T. Gannett. 
In the junior canoe race there were five starters, which 
was for the same distance. In this event James Kuhn 
aud John Merrill captured first prize, Charles Taft and 
Thomas E. P. Riee second. Others who contested and 
and finished in order were: Everett W. Fabyan and 
William Otis, Theodore S. Tozer and Jack Caner, John 
Caswell and Charles Hodges, jr. 
Walking the pole was one of the most interesting and 
amusing events. In this three prizes were offered, two 
for best fancy costumes and one to him who secured 
the flag at the end of the pole. There was but one con- 
testant for fancy costume, Charles Hodges, jr., who made 
quite a hit as Perseus. Each contestant was given three 
trials, the following being entered: John Caswell, 
Everett W. Fabyan, C. E. Hodges, jr., E. P. Rice, James 
Keelen, Jerome Kuhn, Charles P. Taft 2d, Theodore 
Storer and John Merrill. 
Charlie Taft proved the steadiest in this most nerve- 
trying test and made 19 feet at the first trial, 17 at the 
second and 21 the third, getting the flag twice and 
breaking it down once and was awarded first prize, amid 
the plaudits of the spectators. C. E. Hodges, jr. made 
1314, 21 and 17 feet, respectively and secured the flag 
once for second prize. 
For the canoe polo there were three teams and two 
halves of the five minutes each were played. In the first 
heat R. T. P. Storer, Robert Vickery and Walter Paine 
were opposed to R. Gannett, Oliver Church and George 
3artlett, Storer’s team winning after a spirited bout 
by a score of 2 to 0. Storer’s team then matched Gor- 
don Grant, Philip Wharton and Charles Curtis, some 
good playing resulting, but Storer’s crew had the ad- 
vantage from the start and won out, 3 to 0. 
The canoe tilting was another event which contributed 
considerable amusement, several of the contestants being 
overturned one or more times. The first heat was won 
by George Bartlett and Oliver Church, who were 
matched against Robert Vickery and Robert Storer. 
For the second heat Philip Wharton and D. R. Sigour. 
ney were their opponents and this heat they also won 
handily. 
In the junior swimming contest of 25 yards, for boys 
under 16, W. A. Otis was the winner of the first prize 
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and Jack Merrill second. Others competing were T. K. 
P. Rice, John Caswell, Theo Storer, James Kuhn, Jerome 
Kuhn, Jack Caner and C. P. Taft, 2d. 
In the senior swimming race of 50 yards the first pr” 
was won by D. R. Sigourney and second by Oliver 
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Gannett, George Bartlett, Robert Storer and G. Grant. 
For the tub races there were only five contestants, all 
boys under 16 years. These were Theodore Storer, 
Thomas D. Cabot, Charles E. Hodges, jr., and Jerome 
Kuhn, Storer taking first honors and Cabot second. 
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Philip Wharton, Oliver Church, John Caswell, E. 
O'Hara and EK. R. Sigourney participated in the diving 
contests, for which a spring board was used, the judges 
awarding first prize to Philip Wharton and second to 
Oliver Church. ; 
The one-end canoe race was something of a novelty, 
the contestant sitting in the bow of the canoe and pro- 
pelling it from that point only. The first heat between 
the seniors, Robert Vickery and R. T. P. Storer vs Ken- 
nard Howard and Walter Paine was won by the former, 
and in the juniors Theodore Storer and C. E. Hodges, 
jr., defeated Thomas Cabot and H. P. King, jr. In the 
sccond heat Theodore Storer was declared the winner 
of first prize and Robert Vickery second. 
Prof. J. B. Green of the Brookline swimming school 
was present and gave an exhibition of numerous fancy 
strokes and novel stunts. 
The prizes in all events were cups suitably marked. 
At the close of the sports tea was served in the clubhouse. 
Mrs. S. Parker Bremer and Mrs. S. Reed Anthony 
poured. Messrs. William L. Putnam, Norton Wiggles- 
worth, John H. Storer and Charles E. Hodges were the 
committee for arrangements, and William A. Tucker, 
Harrison K. Caner and Herbert W. Mason were the 
judges. 
In the accompanying views of the sports, taken by the 
Globe photographer, and very kindly loaned us by the 
Globe, is a very good picture of Joseph Grew, who is 
now in this country on a visit. Mr. Grew was an inter- 
ested spectator. He was ‘‘snapped’’ by the camera man 
while sitting on the float watching the canoe polo. 
East Gloucester 
Ex-Congressman J. Davis Brodhead and family are 
enjoying their annual sojourn at Hawthorne Inn where 
they are very popular, Mrs. Brodhead being a member of 
many tea parties at the Willowfield, the most recent 
being that of Mrs. C. C. Overton of New York. 
Two hundred and fifty dollars was realized for Haw- 
thorne Inn’s free bed at the Addison Gilbert Hospital by 
the recent vaudeville performance given at the casino. 
Dr. Edward Squibb’s wife and daughter from Brook- 
lyn, who were at Hawthorne Inn in June, have returned 
for the remainder of the season. 
Col. Edward M. Vickery and Miss Vickery of Balti- 
more and Hawthorne Inn, who take an active part in the 
social and golfing interests here, have been joined by the 
Colonel’s son, R. Vickery. 
Mrs. Frances Wayland and Miss Cicely Wayland of 
Philadelphia are taking an active part as usual in the 
social doings of Hawthorne Inn. 
Baseball has been resurrected to its former popularity 
as a summer event between the teams of local hotels 
here, and Hawthorne Inn and the Harbor View teams, as 
of yore, organized and crossed bats last Friday after- 
noon at Webster’s field and the summer fans and fair 
rooters to the number of several hundred went by auto 
and electrics to witness the contest. It seemed indeed 
like East Gloucester’s ‘‘good old summer time’’ again 
to see the enthusiasm and hear the hotel yells. Harbor 
View came out victorious the score being 19-6. The 
guests of the Harbor View wore Yale blue and Prince- 
ton yellow. This evening the Harbor View management 
tenders the members of the ball team, their friends and 
guests a grand ball in the casino from 9 to 1 a. m. 
Recent arrivals at the Harbor View include Miss Alice 
Willoughby, Washington; Mrs. Endemann and daugh- 
ters, Miss Peacock, Brooklyn; A. L. Gardner and wife, 
Baltimore ; William Fuller Curtis, the New York artist. 
Bass Rocks. 
Dr. and Mrs. William Jarvie had as week-end guests 
at “‘Craigmore,’’ their Bass Rocks summer home, their 
son-in-law, Mr. Fletcher, and their little granddaughter, 
most welcome visitors always. They came to Gloucester 
in the fine steam yacht of Mr. Fletcher. 
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