WAIHOLA REGATTA.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13860, 25 March 1907, Page 3

WAIHOLA REGATTA.

SOUTHLAND WINS THE CHALLENGE SHIELD. President, Mr John Mill: vim-prcsidents— Messrs L. R. Wilson (Otngi* Rowing Club), V. W. Platts (Port Chalmers Howinr Club), A. E. Gascoignc iDiincdin Amateur Jjoating Club), J. E. Galbraith (Queen's Drive Boating Club), W. Wills (North End Boating Club), F. W. Mitchell (Oamaru Boating Club); lion, treasurer, Mr F. Turner; lion, eecreiary, Mr E. D. Grace; judges-Messrs A. E. Gascoignc and A. Jl'Gavock (Southland); vmpirc. Mr G. Hogan; starter, Mr J. E. Galbraith; signal steward, Mr J. A. St.ible3; shed steward, Mr B. Provo. The Otago Rowing Association is to be complimented on (ho partial success, at all events, of tho fourteenth annual regatta on Lake Wailiola on Saturday, for although it was impossible to commence tho racinp Ixiforo 4 o'clock in I ho nflorlioon, when tlio lake commenced to subside ii little, the oflicials managed to complete eight of the more important races before darkness set in, and thus warded off tho total failure of the meeting. \ A strong bou]-wester raged all morning; and even up to 2 p.m. there did not appear lo ho the slightest chanco of any of tho races eventuating owing to the heavy sea. The first, race was postponed until 3 o'clock, and juat about- that time- a decided improvement was noticeable. At 3.30 it was considered safe to'send out ihe maiden double sculls, and shortly before 4 o'clock tho live crews loft the slarting-post, and reached home without mishap. Thereafter the programme waa proceeded with as exncditiously as possible, and it was only found necessary to cut out the Youths' Fours, the Junior and Senior Pairs of tho rowing evcnls, while tho Motor Launch Race, was abandoned, and the swimming events were also dispensed with. Altogether the officials did remarkably well. Tho attendance of tho public was not very large at any time during tho day, and the actual racing was only witnessed by u tew hundred spectators, a groat number of those who travelled down in the morning junking un early return in despair of seeing any racing. A dozen or so of bookmakers made spasmodic efforts lo appeal to Ihc sporting propensities of those in attendance, and no doubt did a fair amount of business. As for I ho racing, much of it was exciting, and none- lacked considerable interest. Perhaps most interest was centred in tlio Intcrprovincial Fours between Southland and Olago. Tho former proved to bo the better combination, and desnite tho roughness of the water never seemed to bo in difficulties. Tho Junion Fours was responsible for a keenly-contested event. In this race Oamaru put up a game figlit, nml wore just beaten by North End by a few feel. Undoubtedly the closest thing of Ihe. day was in the Maiden Pairs, which ivc.s decided about 7.30 o'clock, when it was impossible to distinguish the identity of the boats. Tho first three finished with bul half a length to separate them, and hero again tho Oamaru Club narrowly missed scoring iv lino win. On tlio day's sport the racing was of a highly interesting description, particularly after (he "third event, when tlio water was almost all that could be desired. A T o authentic times wore Ihken. Miicli of the credit for tho success of the gathering, is duo to the efforts of Mr Gascoigne (judge). Mr J. K Galbraith (starter), and Mr B, Provo (shed steward), who was indefatigable in his endeavours to get the men out as early as possible. By the courtesy of the Railway Dopartniont a car was put on tho goods train reaching town before 11 p.m.. and Iho men and oflicials were thus enabled lo reach their homes without inconvenience. Tho association's trophies for the. season just onneluded 'have been won as follows:— Interprovincia! Challenge Shield: Southland. Henley Cup: Port Chalmers Rowing Club. Senior Cup: l'ort Chalmers Wowing Club, 13 poiiile; Otago, 8 points; North End, 5 points; Q.D.8.C., points. Junior Cup: North Rml Boutin? Club. 8 points; Otago,, 6 points, Port, 5 Mints'; Q.W.8.C., 4 points, D.A.8.C., 4 points; Oamnru 3 points. Maiden Cup: Olago Bowing Club, 11 points; Port, 10 points; D.A.8.C,, 6 poinle; Q.D.B.C, 6 points; Oamaru, 5 points: North Knd, l" point. Who Memorial Trophies: Port Chalmers II.C Premiership Shield: Port Chalmers H.'C, 96 points: Otago. 72 points; Premiership Shield: Port Chalmers Rowing Club, 96 points; Olago, 72 points; North Knd, 40 points; Q.D.8.C., 16 points; D.A.8.C., 8 points. In tlio event of tho association deciding npt to rowoff the three unfinished races of. the original programme Ihe üborc list may be considered final. Otherwise tho poitils for Iho junior and senior cups are subject to alteration. Prize money was won on Saturday by the following clubs: — P.C.K.C. £16 iOS;'N.R.B.C. £8; 0.R.C., £6: Oamaru, £4; and D.A.B.C, £3. Following lire tho results and a description of I ho racinir.: — MAIDEN , DOUBLE SCULLS. One mile. First prize, £2\ second, .£l, Duncilin 'Amateur Boating Club— J, O'Sullivan (bow). V. Conroy (stroke).. 1 Otago Howing Club No. 1 crew—E. S. Mills (bow), ,1. Kerr (biroke) 2 Poit Chalmers' Howing Club—L. Jones (bow). J. Glengarry (stroke) ,■) Olago Rowing Club No. 2 crew and Queen's Drive Boating Club also competed. The «ater was very rough all the way, and all tho boats were compelled to bail out at the starting point with the exception ot the Otago No. 1 crew. A Rood was made, all the boats getting off well together, and with the first quarter gone the " Dabs" drew away a little, Port and Otago No. 1

following suit in Iliat order later. Shortly after halfway was readied tlio winners essayed to establish a still further lead. Otayo set out in pursuit, but failed to draw level, nnd the- " Dabs" finished an easy first. Port should havo been second, but pulled up ioo soon. IXTERPBOVINCIAL FOURS. One mile and a-balf. First prize, Edmonil challenge shield. Southlana-T. C. Ellis (bow), G. 11. Laii", T. Brown, B. C. Basstian (stroke) .. 1 Otago-.T.. Solomon (bow), E. Jones, F. Keunun' A. Jl'Donald (stroke) 2 The winners wore favourites in the belting. Both crews slarlod fairly, and after they got well into the ntrolto the Southland men drew away, and put over a length .between the boats. The crews rowed in this order for the mile, and up (o about 200 yards from the finishing post, when Otago attempted to pull clear and catch their opponents. This they appeared to he doing successfully for a time, but a well-time:! spurt by the. victors put all doubt at rest, and they secured an easy victory by a length and a-quarter. The'last lmlf-iiiilc was very lumpy, but this did not Meet Urn result, nnd Hie losers admit Southland's superior form. Southland have now six wins to their credit, Ofngo one. WHITE MEMORIAL POURS, for maiden oarsmen. One mile. First prize, £!• second, «1. Winners to hold Mr L. IV Harris's challenge trophy. ; f Port Chalmers' Rowing Club—E. Nelson, R. Goudic, A. Glengarry, J. Clark (stroke) • J

Oamaru Boating Chib-W." 'White',' B. Ilinkley, S. Walls, J. Smith (stroke) .. 2 Otago Rowing Chib—A. Scolon, J. G. Smith, E. S. Mills, J. Kerr (stroke) .. 3 Grows representing North End Boating Club, Invcrcargill Bowing Club, and Duncam Amateur Boating Club also competed. Iho winning crow hod tho event well in hand from the start, and appeared to secure a lead cf iwo lengths in tho first 50 yards tho other boals lying pretty well .together until, with the first quarter gone, Oamaru gave chase, followed by Otago. A collision between the " Dabs" and Invercargill disposed of Ihefo crews' chances at this sla»e v g u C! i 'J B '. ,1 Wlls l ,ut «P 'or 'third place, iNorth hml just losing by about a foot. SENIOR DOUBLE SCULLS. One mile First prise, £3; second, £1 10s. Otago Rowing Club-M. H. Priest (bow), . i. IPGraih (stroke) i Port Chalmers Rowing Cliib-J." Collier (bow), J. Glengarry (stroke) .. .. i North End Boating Club-P. Poster (bow), W. Rcnnick (stroke) 3 Port crew rowed in a clinker, Otago in a Mst. J Ins was an interesting- race throuMi out, and little appeared to separate the boats. North End took a course down tho centre oi the lake, so that little could bo made as to their position until near home, ihey were beaten by about a lon°l'h for second place. A somewhat easy win, JUXIOB DOUBLE SCULLS. One mile /First prize. £2; second, £1. I-ort Chalmers Bowing Club — J. J Collier (bow), J. Glengarry (stroke) .. 1 Duiicdiu Amateur Boating Club-J O Sullivan (bow), W. Conrov (stroke) .. 2 Olago Howing Club A'o. '2 Crew-E Cowic bow), 11. E. sibbald (stroke) ~' 3 Olago Bowing Club No. 1 crew and Queen s Drive Boating Club also took part in V' e . , ra ? o ', B J' lll ° time this race was lobs decided the lake had subsided considerably and better work was witnessed on the part of tlie crews. A splendid start was made, the Otago crew taking the-initiative, with Port and • Dabs" close on their tracks'. Until halfway ,vns reached the going was fairly even, mid Ihen " Dabs" and Tort drew away and settled down to a stem race. Three hundred yards from home the jmce was fairly warm, but . Port, timing their spit nicely, crested the hue a good three-quarters of a length 111 front of 'Dabs," winning a great

JUNIOR FOURS. One milo. First prize, £o; second. £2. North Eml Bonting Club—A. Gallaml A Allan, A. Watson, D. Bradley (stroke) ..' 1 ii"n" M° ati " g C, "' J - E: Ccbbic ' L - M'Dcmald, J[. M'Cullocli, F. Trail! (stroke) „ Port Chalmers Rowing Club—B*. Glengarry, R. Goudie, M. Anderson, .J. Anderson (stroke) 3 Also competed: Olaso Rowing' Chib 'and Dunedm Amateur Boating Club. -This proved 1o bo a very exciting event also, and lrom the start it soon resolved itself into a contest between the first two crews homo Oamaru appeared to lead for mo3t of tho distance, but the pair luing together The northern man limed llieir spurt rather badhsiul the winners, coming up steadily at Ilie riglil tune, snatched a victory by 3ft. Tho others were hopelessly out of it. SENIOR, FOURS. First prize, £10; second £3. Port Chalmers flowing Club-J. Solomon - (bow), E. j oncS( P , Kccnaii, A. M'Donnld (stroke) 1 North End Boating Clvth-A. Galland A Allan. A. Watson, D. Bradley (stroke) .. 2 Queen's Drive Boating Club--II Thompson, R. Percy, D. Mncdonnlil, J. Thompson (stroke) ~ 3 An Olago crew also started. Port made a Irad start through missing the water, but all Ilie others got well away. The boats kept prc.ty well together until the half-mile post was passed, when Obgo, who were steering a bad course, the result of their fouling the IJnvu boat, fell behind. It was a hard race from start, to finish, but tho superior form 0! Port told when Hearing home, mid thev won by' a length and a-half. MAIDEX PAIRS. ■ One mile. First prize £2; second, 41. Oiago Rowing Club Ko. J. crew-E. S. Mills (bow), J. Kerr (stroke) 1 Oamaru Boating Club-E. Gebbio (bow), L. Jlacdonald (stroke) 3 Port Chalmers Rowing Club No. 2 crew— Laing (bow), J. Moonoy (stroke) ..- .. 3 Tile- J)iinedin Amateur Boating Club alro competed. This race was decided in »p. proaching darkness, and was the most keenly contested event of the day, only half a length separating the placed boats.