HOW THE RACE WAS WON.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LVII, Issue LVII, 19 August 1910, Page 5

HOW THE RACE WAS WON.

NEW.ZEALANDER LEADS ALL THE WAY. (Received August 19, 8.5 a.m.) LIVINGSTONE, August 18. The coutest between Arnst and Barry had been looked forward to with interest" ever since they decided to meet for a £1000 purse pint up by the Chartered Company. Barry is probably the most scientific oarsman in the world to-day, while Arnst is looked upon as the most powerful. The weather conditions were simply porfect and the water was good. The course is one of the prettiest and best in the world. It is a little on the shallow side at the top end possibly, hut the palm trees down to the water's edge, reflecting beautifully, together with the incessant roaring' of the famous Victoria Falls, .about a mile down stream, puts the finish on a scene that must be seen to be appreciated. Acting-Administrator Colonel Garden and suite were present, and the attendance was large — quite a record for the river. . The black population, in all their imaginable finery, turned o.at en masse. - The hippos also were on their very best behaviour, being quite content to gaze upon the scene of action from leafy ' grandstand seats, thanks to the teachings of Mr Dreyer, who has been . busy these two months teaching them, per medium of his rifle, to keep their place. Punctually at 2.35 the Administrator's launch, with the referee, Mr Spencer Gollan, press representatives and supporters, both men left the Zambezi Boating Club's landing for the starting post amidst cheers from the spectators. On arriving there was no time lost in acquainting the scullers of ihe conditions governing the race, Dr Thacker representing Arnst and Mr Nickalls for Barry. * • The former chose the north bank, - which gives the advantage of deep water right along the course. The condition of the. two men iva^ much discussed by those aboard the launch. Tlie champion was as brown as a berry, and looked fit to row for •, kingdom Barry, with -his white skin, looked anxious but very fit. The men's respective weights were: Arnst 13st 61b; Barry Hat 81b. Both men wore very anxious looks, Barry specially. No time was lost in effecting a keautiful start. Arnst immediately struck at 32 to the minute and forged ahead, bein^ practically a length to the good in the first half-mile. Barry struck at .33,, • but could noo hold the champion, Who at a mile was leading him by a clear length. From there home Barry rowed wita forlorn hope, and finally gave up about two hundred yards from the winning p«st. Barry, interviewed, said he was quiie satisfied that the best man won. He found Arnst a very stiff propositio.l, and was in trouble at half a mile. Thi climate here did not agree with him. Arnst says it was his hardest win, but Dick always says this.