THE SCULLING RAGE.

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 144, 17 December 1908, Page 5

THE SCULLING RAGE.

PAYING OVER THE STAKES. [PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, last night. The ceremony of paying over the stakes in connection with the world's sculling championship took place this evening, when a . largely attended smoke concert was held. Mr R. Coombes, editor of the Sydney Referee, occupied the chair. Both Arnst and Webb had great receptions and tho proceedings were of a very enthusiastic nature. A number of visiting pressmen and sports expressed the opinion that the Wanganui river was unsurpassed in New Zealand as the scene of a championship race. Arnst and Mr Parker, 'his chief supporter, said that when the next race was rowed the claims of tho Wanganui river would receive consideration. Webb, in responding to the toast of his health, acknowledged that he was fairly beaten and wished Arnst a long tenure of the position he now held. Mr Tuck, who was Webb's sole backer, said he was as proud as over of his man and would be ready with the necessary money should Webb want to have another "go."