ARNST V. WEBB.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 537, 18 June 1909, Page 9

ARNST V. WEBB.

, "Nemo." in tlio "Wanganui Chronicle," of yesterday, writes: —'ihe heavy rain experienced tlio. last (lay or so has, to a degree, militated against training operations' on'the river,. which is slightly swollen and disooloured. ■ However, the bad weather, appears.;tp haye.'.passed, and, if so, favourable conditions may result from now on till the day of the race.- Arnst had a run over, the championship course on Wednesday, despite tho unfavourable state of the water, pulling up to the start against a strong current, and covering the distance at a nice, swing ing bat. Webb was not on the river at ull 6n Wednesday. In tlio .morning he drove to town with Whelch and Green, and in tho afternoon the trio indulged in some hill climbing ajid other solid land work. Champion arid chaßenger aro both in tip top condition, and, barring any • accidents, I .am .firm in iby conviction that on Tuesday next' will be witriossed ono of the most desporate fights for supreinacy in the whole history of r championship contests. ' I understand that arrangements are being entered into for a cinematographic picture to bo .taken of tho race.

"In a chatty letter from Aramoho"' (says the Sydney "Referee"), "under .date June 2, George Wheleli reports that, up to ,the time of writing, the .weather, at Wanga'nui had beon perfect, and that both Webb and Arrist have had plenty of rowing, Whelch reports;ithe ireceipt of a cable from Harry Pearco, inviting the New Zealander to gd to Australia, and row him dn the Parramatta, for £200 aside, and offering expenses. Whelch says he is not taking it on just now, but perhaps he may. later on. .He adds, 'and if he likes I will allow him' the same terms to come to New Zealand.'

THE TRAINING. (By Edegraphv-Prett Association J. Wanganul, June 17. • Amst covered the course twice to-day, and Webb -did two miles in the afternoon.. The latter does not intend to do any more hard rowing before Tuesday.