SANDERS CUP WINNERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19405, 14 February 1925, Page 10

SANDERS CUP WINNERS.

RECEPTION AT PORT CHALMERS. An enthusiastic reception was tendered Mr A. G. Wiseman, and the crew of the lona last night at Port Chalmers. It took the form of a smoko conoert in the Druids Hall, and the Mayor (Air J. Watson) presided. In addition to a representative gathering of local yachtsmen, a large number of visitors was present. These included ,Mr J. M. Dickson, M.P., Mr \V. R. Waters (preflident of tho Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association), Air Alex. Begg (commodore Broad Bay Boating Club), Mr C. W. Bundstnup (commodore of the Otago Yacht and Alotor Boat Club). Air F. B. Francis (rcar-conimo-dnro of the Broad Bay Club), Air J. D. Cameron (secretary of the association). Mr C. Book (North-East Harbour Club), and Mr B. H. rsecs. Heated at the chairman's table were tho members of tho lona’s crew— Alossrs A. G. Wiseman R. Percy, G. E. Hellett. and Gordon Wright. Mr Watson welcomed in cordial etylo such, a representative gathering of the yachtsmen of Otago Harbour. Apologies included one from the Alayor of Dunedin (Mr H. L. Taplcy), from Air H. E. Aloller (Alayor c£ West Harbour), and from Air E. A. Davys, these conveying congratulations and good wishes.

Mr W. Morgan. in proposing tho toast of the Otago Yacht and Motor Boat Association, said tho bringing back of the Sandora Cnp showed tho doggedness and determination of tho Otago representatives. Ho congratulated Mr P. Hunter, owner of the lona, on. the performance of Ms boat. — Jdr Waters, in reapondirfkr, said ho was proud to bo present to pay his tribute to Mr Wiseman and his crew and to Mr Hunter. Tho races for tho Sanders Clip wero strenuous, especially tho second race, which was really worth going many miles to see. They would h-nvo read a very fine description ot tho races in the Daily Times, and ho wished to acknowledge their indebtedness to tho press for the reports telegraphed fom Auckland. Mr Waters referred to tho probable racing here next year of a six-metro class of yacht, and concluded with a further tribute to tho winners of the Sanders Cup. Mr Watson said the gathering that evening was promoted for the express purpose of meeting ktr Wiseman and congratulating him. Most ot them had known Mr Wiseman from his childhood. Ho was an exemplary citizen. His specialty was yachting and boating, and ho had now won great credit for himself and honour for Otago. Ho and his crow, excepting Mr Kollett, were Port Chalmers boys, and they had •brought honour to their native town. Tho winning of the Sanders Cup was indeed a great feat. This was the second time Mr Wiseman had brought tho Sandora Cup to Otago.—(Applause.) Tho cup appropriately commemorated 'Lieutenant Sanders. Continuing. the Chairman* said it was pleasing* to see that so many sporting trophies wero coming to Dunedin. This would odd to tho attractiveness of the Exhibition. In addition to congratulaing Mr Wiseman, tho chairman said he had a further pleasant duty to perform on behalf of the people ot Port Chalmers and members of aquatic bodies by way of showing their esteem. He had pleasure in handing 'Mr Wiseman a wallet. "This is not payment,” said Mr Watson, “it is simply an expression of goodwill.”—(Applause.) Mr Wieoman had made a name for himself far beyond Otago. Ho wished him many years of yachting yet to come.—(Applause.) Mr Wiseman, on rising to respond, was loudly applauded. Ho thanked them far tho receotion mid for honouring his crew. When he left Port Chalmers for Auckland his solo aim was the winning of the Sanders Cup. With tho assistance of his first-class crew, ho was successful. He wished to thank the Otago Yacht and Motor Bout Association. He represented the members ot the association there before their arrival. The first race for the Cup was a feeler, and they found out that tho lona was capable of holding her own with any of her rivals Mr Kellelt was his right-hand man, and took the holm in one race at his request. Owing to Mr Francis’s good service as a masseur, Mr Wiseman said ho was kept fit and did not require* again to call on Mr Kellott. Tho party at Auckland was a very harmonious oue and this helped in tho winning of tho Cup. Masters Harry Hooves ana KaJph Ham wero very useful and tho manner in which they kept tho lona in trim was very creditable. The lona was the beat polished competitor next to Queen March. Mr Wiseman concluded by again acknowledging his giratiitude for messages of congratulation and the reception given to him and his crew, —(Applause, and the singing of ‘‘Ho is a Jolly Good Fellow.") Mr Kellctt, Mr Percy, and Mr Wright also responded. Mr T. Anderson, in proposing “The Ownor and Crow of the lona,” paid a tribute to their enthusiasm, and said they would not forgot the helpfulness of Mr Irwin in lending sails for the lona. Mr N. Dodds, in proposing “Kindred Clubs,” said ho was proud of the skipper and ownor of tho lona, and also of tho crow. It was gratifying to know they wero Port Chalmers residents. A number of other toasts were honoured, tho proposers referring in terms of appreciation to the bringing back of tho Sandora Cup to Otago.