WAIRAU REGATTA.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 86, 14 April 1903, Page 3

WAIRAU REGATTA.

The regatta, bold on the Wai ran River at Spring Creek yesterday provided recreation for a goodly number oj people, though the attendance suffered considerably on account of the strong counter-attraction at the Volunteer encampment. In the rowing events the competition was of a dual nature between the Wellington Stars and the Blenheim Rowing Club, the entries being conQued to these two clubs. The official* worked hard to make the occasion pleasurable. Mr S. Tapp was judge; Mr E. McArtney umpire ; Mr F. ) edwood starter; and Mr A. J. Maclaine Secretary. A good lunch was provided in the Ferry Hotel by Mr J. Barr. The Church refreshment rooms had many patrons. Following are the results : — Maidan Fours. — First prize, £6; second, £1 10a. Distance, one mile. Blenheim Rowing Club, No. 2 crew _F. Nosworthy (atr) 1, A. Burke (3), F. Bull (2), S. Eckford (bow), White (cox) ... 1 Blenheim Rowing Club, No. 1 crew A. Jackson (str), C Hadfield (3), T. Patchett (2), A. Wanden (bow), W. Chuck (cox) ... * Won by half a length. Boys' Handicap Swimming Race, for boys under 12. — F. Mills 1, H. mite 2. Maiden Double Sculls.—First prize, £3; second, £1. One mile. Star Boating Club, Wellington—A. Bayfield (str), C. E. Bridge (bow), R. Brewer (cox) ... 1 Blenheim Sowing Club-^fTPatcnett (str), A. Bentley (bow), Macey (cox) ••• * Adnlts' Swimming Race (handicap). 220yds.—R. Hegglun, scr., 1; J. Murray, 30yds, 2. Junior Double Sculls. — First prize, £3; second, £1. Distance, one mile. 4 . Star Boating Club, Wellington—A. I Bayfield (str), C., Bridge (bow), J R. Brewer (cox) ... ... |1 Blenheim Rowing Clnb—T. Patchett (str), A. Bentley (bow), Macey (cox) ... ••• 2 Won by half a length. Greasy Pole—Wibblin 1. Junior Fours. ■— First prize, £10; second, £2. Distance, \\ miles. Star Boating Club—H. Oswin (str), F. Johnson (3), N. James (2), .JD.-Bjpidge^ (bow), R. Brewer (cox) ... ... ••• 1 Blenheim. Rowing Club—C. Hegglun (ytr), A. Jackson (2), C. Hadfield (3), A. Wanden (bow), Macey (cox) ... ... 1 Won easily. Pleasure Boat Race.—First prize, £1 and sweepstake of 2s 6d. Blenheim Rowing Club ... ... 1 Neal ... ... ... - 2 Three entries. Maiden Pairs. — First prize; £4; second prize, £1. Distance, one mile, Blenheim Rowing Club, No. 1 crew —F. Ball (str), W. Hogg (bow), Macey (cox) . ... . ••• 1 Blenheim Rowing Club, No. 2 crew —F. Nosworthy (sir), A. Burke (bow), White (cox) ... ... 2 Won by three lengths. . Adults Swimming Race—R. Hegglun, scr, 1; C. Hegglun, scr, 2. Four competitors. Won by a foot. Junior Pairs. — First prize, £3; second, £1. Distance, one mile. Star Boating Club—H. Oswin (str), F. Johnson (bow), R. Brewer (cox) ... ... ... 1 Blenheim Rowing Club—C. Hegglun (str), A. Jackson (bow) Macey (cox) ... ... 2 Won by two lengths.