NGARUAWAHIA REGATTA.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 67, 18 March 1908, Page 7

NGARUAWAHIA REGATTA.

' A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. ;' The Ngaruawahia aqnatlc carnival held i, yesterday was a brilliant function, and ! proved one of the most successful and en--loyable meetings in the annals of the club's history. No less than 10,000 spectators visited the towuship. which presented a very gay appearance. The following are the additional results of the races: — Ladies' I'alr Oar. distance 1 mile.—Four " crews competed, and the result was an ; I easy victory tor Misses W. Fuller and L. i Graves. . I Waikato Challenge Shield.—Ngaruawahia I (A. Lockio. R. Fuller, \V. stubbing, and A. r Kay il, Hamilton 2. These were tbe only "j startera. Ngaruawahia were the tlrst to | show round the bend, with r»amllton ln I close attendance. From there to the June- ' i tion of the Walpa and Waikato a neck and I -eefc. race resulted. Ngaruawahia then " I drew away with long, steady strokes, and ; secured a victory by three lengths. | Boys' Race if. r boys under 16. in boats i made by competitors).—N. Lynch 1, C. Kay 2. Four entered. tVou easily. tdngle Sculls (open welghtsi. —T. Richards iWaiteiuatai 1. A. Clark (Kopul 2. C. E. Stone (St. George's* 3. Westray (Waiteir.atai also competed. The winner was iv excellent form, and won by several lengths. Senior Fours (two miles).—St. George's (C. _. Stone. W. Smith. H. B. Harper. J. J. Timmsi 1, Ngaruawahia 2. West End also starred, but did not finish. The race between St. George's and Ngaruawahia was a desperate strangle from - the start to finish, and the winners snatched victory by a very narrow margin. THE MAORI EVENTS. The Maori events created a great deal of inteiest and amusement, and were followed with keen Interest. The following are the results:— I He llai-a.—Papawharanul 1. Three comI peted. Canoe Hurdle Race (ment.—Tlnl Tukiri and Poto Tukir 1. Wi Maki 2. Timotl Rotana 3. Five canoes of two men each competed. Won by two lengths. War Canoe Race (for crews of not less than 20 mem.—Ngatl-Rangimahora, 37 paddles ihandlcap 33ft>. 1: Ngati-Wha-whakia. 27 paddles (handicap five chainsi. 2: Ngati-Ptkiao. 40 paddles (handicap 10 ■ chains), 3. Ngati-Hine (on scratch) did not start. A splendid race. Canoe Race (girls only, one girl In each canoei. — Itoka Hone 1, Matlre Awa 2, Emma Karena 3. Five competed. A very close finish. Canoe Hurdle Race (wahlnes). —Whakaara ! and Rina. 1: Kirikowhai and Pare 2. Rina Hone 3. These were the only starters. ' Te Kawhaki Tamahine i "Chase for a Bride ">.—Ngati-Naho crew X. Ngati-Whn-whakia rrew 2. Four competed. A good race. Poi Dance (for companies of not less than 10 girlsi.—Tubourangi-Makeretl poi dancers 1. Papawharanul poi dancers 2. Ouly the two competed. An excellent display. ; anoe Hurdle Race (man and woman). — Rina Hone 1. Whakaara 2. Powhiri Rotana 3. Five crews competed. A desperate race from start to finish. War Canoe Race (Waikato Handicaps For crews of not less than 20 men.—NgatlRangimahora crew (37 paddlesi L NgatiWhawhakia crew (27 paddlesi 2. Ngati-Pi-kiao crew i.O paddles) 3. An exciting finish. Canoe Hurdle Race iraeul. Under and over: canoes to go over, men under hurdles. —Poto Tukiri and Tini Tukiri 1. Five crews competed. The race was keenly contested. Mounted Swimming Race (riders must cuter and leave the water on horseback across i Waikato Riven.—Taika 1. Tiaka 2. Ten j competed.