ROWTNG REGATTA.

Evening Post, Volume LXXXI, Issue 41, 18 February 1911, Page 6

ROWTNG REGATTA.

FAVOURED BY FINE WEATHER. SOME GOOD RACES. Seldom in the history of the Wellington Rowing Association has so much interest been manifested in its annual regatta as was shown 10-day, when about fifty crews from various parts of New Zealand 'participated in the ten events on the programme. Tlie entries constituted a recoil for the local association. Excellent weather conditions prevailed, and when the day broke in a calm it was hoped that no wind would spring up during the day. Fortunately, only a light southerly "commenced towards midday, alid it had freshened somewhat when the first race started a little before 1 o'clock. The breeze swept across Oriental Bay beyond the Clyde-quay Wharf, and raised a slight jobble towards Point Jerningham, with a strong outward drift. Nevertheless, the conditions were on the whole fairly favourable for racing. Results up to the time of going to press were as follow :—: — Maiden Fours, one mile. First prize, £8; second, £2. — Canterbury Rowing Club (D. E. Cogan stroke, E. R. Baxter 3, 0. G. Farrow 2, H. B. Hamilton bow), 1; Star Boatinsr Club (F. J. Alexander, ¥. G. Craig, "K. C. Akers, and F. W. Abercrombie), 2; Wairau flowing Club {C. Adams, J. M'Donald, G. Adams, and T. Gill), 3. Also started— Union Rowing Club of Christchurch (G. Tasker, E. Dallison, \V.- Burley, and N. Baggs), and Wellington Rowing Club (A. W. Jackson, E. Cairns, G. Jones, and A. Barry). Won by a quarter of a length, about a Jength separating the second and third crews. Time, 6min 32sec. Canterbury secured a, lead at the beginning, and were unchallenged till about a quarter of a mile from the 'finish (between 1 the Taranaki-street Wharf and the Queen's Wharf), when the Stars, getting into smoother water, extended themselves a good deal more, and lessened the- interval by fast, strong work. Senior Sculls, one mile and a half. First prize, Pearce trophy and £5 (trophy to be held by winner for a year). — There were only two entries, Blenheim TS.C. (A. Jackson) and Wanganui R.C. (A. S. C. Anderson). Anderson took charge from the start, and almost immediately secured a lead of two lengths. Jackson got off his course and out into the jobble, through which he ploughed with rather sluggish strokes. Anderson kept closer in shore, and worked in smoother water. It looked as though the Blenheim man would be swamped. The result was an easy win for Anderson by about ZOO yards. Time, lOmin 44scc. Junior Clinker Pairs, one mile. First prize £5, second £1. — Petone Rowing Club (B. Tremain and D. Byrne), 1 ; Christchurch Union R.C. (W. Beaumont and H. Dallison), 2; Wellington R.C. (8. Standcn and A. W. Mathieson), 3. Won by a quarter of a length. Time, 7min 20 2-ssec. Aleo started : Star Boating Club (C. H. Lawrence and M. A. Turner), Picton Rowing Club (N. Godfrey and Lcs Godfrey), and Wanganui Rowing Club (T. B. Slipper and B. Tremewan). Christchurch Union started well, their work being conspicuously clean and strong in the jobble. They were overhauled iv about half a mile by Wellington, who in turn succumbed to Petono. Wanganui stopped about half way from home, and Petone, by dint of good combination and steady work, secured a well-deserv-ed win. Maiden Double Sculls, one mile. — Sunmer Rowing Club 1, Star Boating Club 2, Canterbury R.C. 3. Time, 6min 58 4-ssec. Youths' Fours, one mile. — Picton R.C. 1, Christchurch Union 2, Wanganui Union 3. Official's for the races were as follow : Judges. Messrs. R, W. M'Villy, A. O-. Fell, and R. MoUies; umpire. Mr. N. Galbraith; starter, Mr. J. E. Wirldop ; boat committee, Messrs J. A. Bishop, C. E. Bridge, and C. H. Burridge; course committee, Messrs. J. E. Widdbp, A. J. Bishop, and B. A. Marris; timekeepers. Messrs. W. F. Ross and L. W. Ludwig ; hon. secretary, Mr. B. A. Marris ; general committee, executive of the Wellington Rowing Association and Messrs. N. Gaibraith, A. D. Bayfkld, and A. J. Bishop. During the afternoon the ferry steamer Admiral touched at the Taranaki-street Wharf between each event, and conveyed a large number of &pectators. The senior fours event — the ""blue ribbon " race ot the regatta — was postponed from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.. in the hope that the wind would have gone down. Four crev;s N are engaged — Christchurch Union Rowing Club, Union Boating Club (Waiiganui). Picton Rowing Club, and Blenheim Rowing Club. Wanyanui Union were winners cf the Australasian championships at Hobart last year, and the composition of tho crew is exactly the same as on that occasion. Blenheim were runnprs-up, and the other competitors have each a record of fine work. A great tussle for supremacy wab expected to-day. The southerly wind continued to freshen as the afternoon advanced, and more than ono boat shipped an unpleasant quantity of water.

Messrs John Duthie and Co.'s- tender for the supply of water ]3ipes required in connection with the duplication of the Wainuiomata. main, which was accepted by the City Council yesterday, was for £48,334. 'The first shipment will arrive in five months, and thereafter in instalments of 20 per cent. The expiry of the contract time is nine months. Following on a suggestion made some time ago, the caretaker at Lyall Bay has been sworn in as a special constable. Tho organ in St. John's Church, which has been for some months past in the hands of Norman and Bea*rd, undergoing repairs and improvements, is to bo reopened at the services to-morrow. Tho instrument which has always been regarded as a \ery line one, has, in the judgment of Mr. Maughan Barnctt, been greatly improved. The tone quality of many of the stops has been softened and enriehod, pneumatic action has been introduced into the pedals, and in several other respects the value of tho organ has been enhanced. Dr. Gibb will conduct a praise service in the evening, and special music will be sung by tho choir. A stationery, booksellers' and fancy goods business is advertised for sale. Messrs. Hurley and Milncr, Nolson, advertise in this issue particulars of an accommodation house and farm, sixteen miles fi-om Nelson. Mrs. Sutcliffe resumes the toaching of elocution and voice production on Moriday next at 60, Roxburgh-street. In connection with tho Eastbourne loan proposals, under the heading "Facts for Ratepayers," some reasons are advertised in thib issue why, *r the opinion of tho Opposition to Loans Committee, the ratepayers should regard the schemo a^ premature. The harvest festival of tho Central Mission "ill ba celebrated to-morrow Rev. R. Richards will preach in the morning. A combined brotherhood mid mission pleasant Sunday afternoon will be, hold in Herbert-street Hall at 3 o'clock, the hall Inning been tastefully decorated for tho occasion. Special miific will bo rendered, la the evening band and choir selections., vocal arid instrumental solos, ! will bo givon. Miss D. Clark will sing "Tho Soul'a Awakening." The service will be conducted by Rev. E. O. Blamires vi [She King's Theatre.