TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 44, 23 February 1900, Page 2

TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

Patrons ; Messrs. W. Symes, M.H.R., J. h Roy, E. Vickers, N. King, E. Dockrill, W Bayly O Samuel, K. Cock. President, «r"\. ir iate " Vice-Presidents: Drs, Walker, McOleland, Home, Valintine, Leatham, Goode, Messrs. Lepper, J. Sartetf G. Pearce, N. E. McTaggart, S. B. Fairweather, H. T. Joll, R. H. Pigott, J. W . es^e » Sfcofcfc, Mcintosh, Bean Wright, Stubbs, Godsal, Gray, Snell Tompsitt, P. L. Black. Committee: Messrs. K. Tate, K. Aieckbessiocer, Ogle Telfar, Palamontain, A. Tatter, K Knight a. Cunningham, Dover, Newbery, Bach anan, Wyllie, Nosworthy, Hicks, and J., Goddard. Starter: Mr. F. Mills Judge ■ Mr. (fas, Paul, Umpires: Messrs Tate, Ogle, and J. Sarten. Timekeeper : Mr. J. F. Watson. Treasurer: Mr. F. Mills. Secretn v . .vlr. H. Spurdle.

The weather on Wednesday evening was by no means promising for the success of the Waitara Regatta, held on Thursday, and no one could have imagined that the regatta would have been favoured with such splendid atmospheric conditions; but so it was, a*d the large crowd which came from many miles round had a most enjoyable outing. It was somewhat late before a start was made, but, with the ex- j •ception of the tub races, all the events were got through before the departure of the special train. The attendance was quite up to the average, and the diversity of the pretty summer toilettes of the ladies added a very charming effect to the gay and animated scene on both banks of the river. All the executive worked hard, the President, Mr. G. Y. Tate, being especially active in the fulfilment of his arduous duties. The starter, Mr. F. Mills, gave the greatest satisfaction, and succeeded in effecting a good fair start for each event. Judging by the large crowd in the neighbourhood of the City Band (which was supplemented by the Waitara Band) the music was highly appreciated, and helped considerably towards the i success of the meeting. The following are the results of the various events:—

MAIDEN RACE, 1£ miles. Clifton Rowing (Jlub.-—R. Muschamp (stroke), 9st; A. Johnston No 4,125t; J. Laing, 3, list 61b; A. Loveridge, 2, list; if. Battenbury, 1, list; F. ItasmussaQjCox, 9st 61b

Tilmraivji Homing CM.—S. Armstrong (stroke), list 21b; G. Wray, No 4. lOst 71b; H. Foroman, 3, lOst 51b; F. Knuckey, 2, lOst 71b; A. Lash, 1, lOst lib; H. Sarten, cox, lOst ...

Waitara Mowing Club. —M. Jennins (stroke), list; F. Whitmore, No 4,105t 61b; L. Fraser, 3, list; A. Andrews, 2, list 71b; W. Davis, 1, lOst* 61b; L. Sampson,cox, lOst ■ ...

Clifton had the best position, and made good use of it. Rowing well together, they led slightly all the way, and won by a little over half a length, the finish causing much excitement. Time, llmin. lOsec.

FANCT DRESS, 1£ miles. Tikorangi.—J. Whitehead (stroke) list 61b; G. Loveridge, No 4, list 131b; J. Foreman, 3, list 31b; J. Chard, 2, lOst 131b; F. McKenzie, 1, 10at 51b; S. Saiten, cox, 10s 31b

Clifton. —E. Knight (stroke), list 61b; C. H. Johnston, No 4, 14st; H. G. Williams, 3, list 61b; W. Clare, 2, 12st; H. Clare, 1, 12st; P. E. Dover, cox, 9st 61b

This was rather a hollow race, Tikorangi winning as they pleased. Time, llmin. 45sec.

girls' whaleboat hace, about i mile; fo r girls under 18. Tikorangi Miss G. Knuokey (stroke) ; Miss L. Newall, No 4; Miss M. Patrick, 3; Miss J. llichards, 2 ; Mi-s H. Cole, 1; Mr. ii. Sarten, cox 1 Waitara.—Miss Neva (stroke); Miss Hamblyn, No 4; Miss OpeusUaw, 8 ; Miss M. Taylor, 2; Miss M. Jensen, 1; Mr. 0. Sampson, cox 2 Clifton. —Miss Mortenson (stroke), Miss Cain, No 4; Miss Bent, 3; Miss Bent, 2; Miss Johnston, 1; Mr. W. Jury, cox g Great interest was taken in this contest, each of the crews being loudly i encouraged by their partisans. Clifton caught the water best at the start, but Tikorangi, settling down to a good stroke, soon made matters equal. Unfortunately Clifton and Waitara fouled at the turn, thus allowing Tikorangi to win easily by about six lengths. There was an exciting race for second place. Time, 4min. 13sec.

JUNIOR WHALEBOAT race, 1J miles; for crews under 21. Clifton. —0. P. Hansen (stroke), lOst 61b ; F. Sullivan, No 4,12.it 61b; J. Nicholls, 3, 9sfc 61b; A. Loveridge, 2, list; R. Muschamp, 1, 9st; F. Kassmussen, cox, 9st 61b 1 Tikorangi.—J. Sarten (stroke), lOst 51b; G. Wray, No 4, lOst 71b; H. Foreman, 3, lOst 51b; F. Knuckey, 2, 10st71b; A. Lash, 1, lOst 1; H. Sarten, cox, lOst 2 Waitara.—L. Tate (stroke), lOst 61b; F. Wbitmore, No 4, lOst 61b; B. Chappell, 3, MM 81b; F. Pearce, 2, lOst; B. Andrews, 1, 9st; K. Sampson, cox, Bst 71b ... 3 This was a really good race all the way, Clifton wresting the lead from Tikorangi and winning by about a quarter of a length. Time, llmin. 14 l-ssec. 1 CHAMPION WHALEBOAT RACE, 3 Hliles. TiJtorangi.—F. Sarten (stroke), lOst 71b; G. Foreman, No 4, list 91b; A. Jupp, 3, lOst 111b; J. McKcnzie, 2, lOst 121b; J. Sarten, 1, lOst 51b; J. Vickery, cox, lOst slb x Waitara. —W. Colson (stroke), list 101b; H. Whitmore, No 4, list 101b; A. Sampson, 3, list 101b; L, Tuke, 2,125t 71b; R. Tate, 1, lOst 61b; A. Tatton, cox, lOst 61b 2 Clifton.—3. Cain (stroke), list 61b; H. j Johnston, No 4. 12st 81b; "W. Telfar, 3, ! 12st; W. Loveridge, 2, 12st; M. Paltridge, 1, list; W. Jury, cox, 9st ... 3 Clifton was quite out of this race from the start. It was, however, keenly contested by the other crews, but Tikorangi prove J the stronger, 1 ovehauling Waitara and eventually getting home over two lengths ahead. Time, 21min. 26sec. LADIES' WHALEBOAT RACE, i- mile. Waitara.—Miss Tate (stroke); Miss Sampson, No 4; Miss Hamblyn, 3 ; Miss Snell, 2; Miss Black, 1; A. Tatton, cox 1 Clifton.—Miss Johnston (stroke); Miss Johnston, No 4; Miss Brough, 3; Miss Cain, 2; Miss Jury, 1; W. Jury, cox ... 2 Waitara pulled ahead at the start with a good telling stroke. Clifton bravely attempted to get in front, but lost the race by about two lengths. Time, 3min. 42sec. boys under 18, 1J miles. Waitara. —l3. Wells (stroke), list; King, No 4, I Oat 121b ; Morrison, 3, 10=t 01b; li. Ohappel, 2, lOst 8lb; L. Jenuins, 1, !)st; E. Sampson, cox, Bst 71b 1 Clifton.—W. Kyle (stroke), Bst, 101b; L, Heanlon, No 4, Bst 51b; Clare, 3, Bst 101b; Yardly, 2, Bst 61b, Ayton, 1, Bst 61b ; H. Matthews, cox, Bst 2 1 Til;orn)iJ/i.. —C. Foreman (stroke), '.lst 71b; ■■ L. Black, No 4, 9st lib; E. Dixon, 3, Bsf 31b ; W. 'Fqteman, 2; 7st liilb;'L! Sarteri, 1, 7st3lb; F. Thomas, cox, Bst 0 During this race the wind shifted, blowing up the river, and meeting the ] ebb made thp water very Jumpy (

heavy going for the boats on the return journey. Clifton jumped off with the lead, followed by Tikorangi, Waitara bringing up the rear, but quickly settling down to good work gradually forged ahead, and won easily by four I lengths. Tikorangi came in second, but were disqualified for taking Clifton's water. Time, 12min. 7sec,

FLYING WHALEBOAT, £ mile, Tikorangi.—V. Sarten, (stroke), lOst 71b; G. Foreman, No 4, list 91b; A. Jupp, 3, lOst 111b; J. McKenzie, 2, lOst 121b; J. Sarten, 1, 10st51b; J. Vickerv, cox, lOst 51b / J ! Waitara.—W. Colson; (stroke), list 101b; H. Whitmore, No 4, list 101b; A. Sampson, 3, list 101b; L. Tuke, 2,125t 71b; K. Tate, 1, lOst 61b; A. Tatton, cox, lOst Gib Clifton.—J. Cain, (stroke), list 61b, H. Johnston, No 4. 12st 81b ; W. Telfar, 3, 12st; W. Loveridge, 2,125t; M. Paltridge, 1, list; W. Jury, cex, 9st. ... 3 A well-contested race, and a game finish, Tikorangi winning by half-a - length; Clifton a bad third. Time, smin. 20sec.

WHALEBOAT RACE, for crews lOst. 71b. or under.

Tikorangi.—F. Sarten, (stroke); I\ Richards, No 4; H. Foreman, 3; Gr. Wray, 2; P. Scrimgeour, 1; J. VicKery, cox. 1 Waitara.—L. Tate, (stroke); F. Whitmore, No 4; W. Joll, 3; A. Tatton, 2; W. Davis, 1; G. Fraser, cox 2 Clifton■. —R. p. Hansen, (stroke) ; H. Purdie, No 4; T. Goddard, 3 ; M. Elliot, 2; J. Telfar, 1; C. P. Dugdale, cox. ... 3 Won easily by Tikorangi. Time, llmin. 24sec.

HANDICAP SWIMMING KAOE. M. Bildeideck (Midhirst), lOsec 1 G. J. Shaw (New Plymouth), scratch ... 2 J. Nicholls (Waitara), 15sec " 3 A good race. Time, 2min. 42sec! ALL-COMERS WHALEBOAT RACE, 1£ miles. Waitara— W. Colson, (stroke), list 101b • H. Whitmore, No 4, list 101b; A. Sampson, 3, list 101b; L. Tuke, 2, 12st 71b • R. Tate, 1, lOst 61b; A. Tatton, cox' lOst 61b Clifton.—J. Cain, (stroke), list 61b; ii' Johnstone, No 4, 12st81b; W. Telfar, 3, 12st; W. Loveridge, 2, 12st;M. Palt ridge, 1, list; W. cox, 9st, ... 2 Clifton got well away, but Waitara, pulling a strong, telling stroke, soon' got the lead, and, rowing well right up to the finish, won easily by several lengths. Tikorangi, as winners of the Champion Race, were debarred' from competing. Time, llmin. 37sec. BOSS under 16, J mile. Tikorangi.-O. Foreman (stroke) ; Black No 4; Tie, 3; R. Rolfe, 2; H. Hicks! 1; R. Cole, cox j Clifton.—E. Johnston (stroke); E." Jones' No 4; J. MoKoy, 3; L. Reardon, 2; M. Cain, 1; Clare, cox ... ' 2 Waitara.—l3. Chapman (stroke); Whitmore, No 4; Andrews, 3; Brabant, 2; bampaon, 1; R. I'. Hansen, ccx ] 3 Tikorangi went off with a rush, closely followed by Clifton; finishing in capital form, the winners got home a length ahead. Waitara was weak throughout. Time, 3min. 45sec. SENIOR WHALEBOAT race, J mile (veterans , over 40.) Waitara j Tikorangi g SWIMMING OBSTACLE RACE (open to all comers). Dugdale 1 W, Joll ... ..' 2 Rattenbury 3 These were the only competitors. The usual tub races finished the meeting.