WAITARA REGATTA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 58, 28 February 1902, Page 2

WAITARA REGATTA.

Paseons: Messrs. W, Symes M.&R, kM. Smith U.H.R., a Sattlue), J. Paul, N. King, J. B. Boy, B. Dockrill, H. Okey, T, B,Weston, E. viokers, K. B. Tat ton, B. H. ■NickoHs. President: Mr. A. W. Ogle. v ice-President: Messrs. Tace, Redmond, J. Sarten. W. L. Gray, and Kibby. Committee : Messrs. Williamson, H. Johnston, C. Sampson, W. Jury, J. Oain, R. Tate, E; Beckbessenger, Palamontaih, Tel fat, A. Tatton, E. Knight, Buchanan, Vickery, NoßWorthy, ICleuner, 0. H. Johnston. Starter; Mr. F. Mills, Judge: Mr. J. Paul. Deputy Judge: Mr. 0. M. Lepper.| Umpires: Messrs. Tate, Ogle, and J. Barten. Time-keeper: Mr. F. Watson. Treasurer: Mr F. Mill«. Secretary: Mr. H. Spurdle. Water Events Committee: Messrs J. Williamson and Klennsr. Handicapper for Swimming Events: Mr J. Telfar. Protest Committee: Messrs A. W. Ogle, G. V. Tate, J. Sarten.

The Taranaki Annual Eegatta, held | at Waitara on Thursday, proved an' attractive and successful meeting, in' spite of the dull and unpromising ap-' pearance of the weather. About BQO people were carried by the railway, and a large nnmber journeyed thither by road, so that the attendance wa9| quite «p ta average, the gate money being slightly ia excess of last year—£63 6s—as against £62 4*. The contests for the most part were keen, and the finishes exciting, especially in the Flying Whaleboat race. The success of the meeting was in a large measure due to the efforts of the official?, all of whom worked most energetically, particularly Mr H. Spurdle, the secretary, whose courtesy was, as usual, most | thorough. The Town Band, under Bandmaster Cottier, played a lively [and appropriate selection of music, which was greatly appreciated. The following are the results: j Boya' Whaleboat Race. About half-si-mile. Tikorangi,—F. S'arck, stroke, 7st . 9>b;J, Tyrrell, 4,Bat; A. Soft's, 3, Bst lib ; H. Hicks, 2, 10it | 31b ;H. Cole, l,7st;H. Hicks, cox, Bst 51b 1 Waitara.—W. Chapman, s'roke, Bsn; J. Brough, 4, Bst 31b; F. Whitinore, 3, Bst; S. Edwards, 2, Bst 4b; L. Brabant, 1, 7st 101b; B. Tate, cox, 8»t .. 2 Olifton.—M. Cain, stroke, 9st 41b; T. Yardley, 4, Bst; C. Glare, 3, 9st 121b; J, McLtod, 2, 9«t 121b; Jury, 1, 7st; J. Mortsson, cox, 7st .. .. 3 This was a good race between Tikorangi and Waitara, the former winning by ebout a quarter of a length. The Olifton boat was taken beyond the | turn buoy and therefore its chance! of a place was spoilt. Time, 3min. 40sec. Maiden Whaleboat Eace. One milej and a-half, Waitara.—M. Jennins, stroke, S. Cooper, 4,100t 61b ; L, Jennins, 3, lOst; B. Ohappell, 2, list 71b; E. Hay, 1, 10st;E. i Sampson, cox, list .. .. 1 Olifton.—F. Whitmore, stroke, lOat 61b ; T. Syme, 4, list 51b ; M. Taylor, 3, list; J. B. Mabin, 2, list; W. Kyle, 1, lOst 71b; I. Elliot, cox, 9st .. 0 Tikorangi.—C. Foreman, stroke, list; Pewa, 4, 12st 31b; Lie, 3, II sr. 71b; J. Law, 2,115t 111b; E. Dixon, 1, 9st 71b; L. Olaro, cox, lOst lib ~ .. 0 Both Olifton and Tikorangi were disqualified for Hot keeping the proper course. This was unfortunate as Olifton got home first easily, Waitara being a bad third. Champion Whaleboat Eace, three I ■ miles. Tikobangi.—F.Sartea, stroke, lOst 61b ; F. Richards, 4, lOst 71b; H. Foreman, 3, list 31b; G. Foreman, 2, list lib ; J. Sartan, 1, lOst 71b ; J. Vickery, } cox, lOst 51b 1 Waitara.—W. Telfar, stroke, lOst 101b; A. L. Tuke, 4, list lOlb; A. Andrews, 3, list 71b; 0. Sampson, 2, 12st; E. Tate, I, list 71b; A. Tatton, cox, lOst 71b .. .. ~ 2 Clifton also competed, bat going up the course the first time went tha wrong side of the buoy and, finding their mistake, pulled up. Tikorangi !won easily. Time, 21min, 38seo* Famcy Dress Whaleboat Eace. One and-a-half miles. Tikorangi, Sailors.—J. Whitehead, stroke, list 91b; C. Jury, 4, list 71b; A. Jupp, 3, list 71b.; G. Wray, 2, lOst lllb;T. MoKenzie, 1, lOstlllb; S. Sarten, cox, lOst 61b .. .»» 1 Waitara, Eed I*diang.—W. Well*, stroke, 12*t 41b; J. Williamson, 4, 13st 101b ; A. Sampson,, 3,125t; H. Whitmore, 2,125t; F. Prosser, 1, lOst; E. Canaeron, cox, 12st .. 2 Won easily by two lengths, the 'Waitara crew showing signs of distress at {the finish.

Greasy Boom.—o. Dugdale, 3 ; A. ; Cole, 2, F. Clare, H. Clare, N. .Neil--1 son, and D. Russell also competed. As usual this event caused a great deal of amusement, especially before the grease i had commenced to rub off. The win- ■ ner was certainly the best of the competitors. ■ Junior Whaleboat Race, one mile Bnd, a half. Clifton. —M. Taylor, stroke, list; A. Loveridge, 4, list; W. Kyle, 3, lOst 71b; F. Clare, 2. list; M. Cain, Bst , 61b ; F. Rasmussen, cor, 9st 101b Tikorangi.—W. Foreman, stroke, lOst 61b ;F. Knuckey, 4, list j 71b ; C. Foreman, 3, list 31b ; Tie, 2, list lib ;E. Dixon, 1, \ 9st 71b; L. Clare, cox, lOat lib 2 Waitaha.—L. Tata, stroke, lOst ' 31b; B. Wells, 4, list 101b>; L. Jennin*, 3, lOst; B. Chappell, 2, list 71b; E. Andrews, 1, flat 101b; E. Sampsen, cox, list.. 3 Tikorangi led at the start, but all were fairly close together in the row down the course. A capital race ensued on the return journey, but nearing home Clifton gradually drew ahead, and won by over a length. Time, llmin 22aec. Girls' Whaleboat Race. About half a mile. Clifton. Miss Wilson, stroke; Miss Allen, 4; Kiss Badley, 3; Mis Johnstos, 2; Miss Ward, I;MrP. C. Dugdale, cox. .. 1 Waitara. —Miss Roberts, stroke ; Miss M. JenseD, 4; Mies F. Jensen, 3; Miss I. Palamontain, 2 ; Miss C, Jen6en, 1 ; Mr C.Sampson,cox. .. ..2 The Clifton ladies went away with a good clean stroke, and forged ahead, but tke Waitara crew soon settled down to telling work, and an excellent race ensued. On Hearing the wharf the Waitara maidens showed signs of their exertions, but gamely spurted, and for a few seconds it looked as if a dead heat would be the result. Clifton, however, passed the judge about a foot or so in front. The excitement mani- ! fested by the spectator? at the finish I was intense. Time, 4uiin 52sec. i Cigar and .Umbrella Race.—J. Nichels 1, L. Reardon 2, Won easily. I Flying Whaleboat Race, About tferee- v

tjuarters of a mila. tlLiPi'ON.—J. Gain, stroke, 12st 41b ; 0. H. Johnston, 4, 13st 61b; A, Johnston, 3, list 101b; H. Johnston, 2, 13st; R. P. Hansen, lOst 71b; F, Rasmussen, cox. Oat 101b Waitara.—W, Telfar, stroke, lOat 101b j A. L. Tuke, 4, list Olb; A, Andrews, 3, list 71b ; 0. Sampson, 2,125t: E. Ta'e, I, list 71b; A, TattoD, <ox lOst 71b Tikorangi.—F. Sarten, stroke, lOst 61b; F. Richards, 4, lOst 71bs; H. Foreman, 3, list 31b; G. Foreman, 2, list lib ; J. Sarten, 1, lOst 71b; J. Vickery, cox, lOst 51b. ..

This wali decidedly the best race of the day, A very level start was effected, each of the crews setting down to a good stroke. A keen struggle took place between Clifton and Waitara in the last part of the race. At the end of the wharf Clifton were leading slightly, but Waitara pulled up well, and at the finish Clifton just managed to win by a few inches. Time, 4min. 38sec. Ladiei' Whaleboat Rsce. About half a mile. Waitaba.-Miss Whitmore, stroke; Miss Sampson, 4; Miss Tate, 3: Miss Openshaw, 2; Miss

Black, 1; Mr A. Tatton, cox 1 TiKOBANGi.-Mrs F. Sarten, stroke; Miss Oliver, 4; Miss Knuckey, 3; Miss Johnston, 2; Miss Knuckey, 1; Mr J. Vicksry, cox 2

Tikorangi had the best of the stArt, but Waitara soon got on level terms, and a game contest ensued, the Waitara ladies' rowing gamely, managed to win by a good length. Whaleboat Eace, one mile and a half. Tikorangi.—F. Sarten, stroke; F. Richards, 4 ; W, Foreman, 3 ; J. SarVn, 2 ; P, Scrimgeour, I; J. Vickery, cox. .. .. 1 Waitara. —L, Tut?, stroke; S. Cooper, 4 ; W. Joll 3 ; J. Laing 2; E. Hay, 1; G. Fraser, cox. 2 Clifton.—E, Musckamp, stroke ; W, Snell, 4 ; G. Wilson, 3; F. Whitmore, 2; E, Johnston 1 ; 0. P. Dugdale, cox. .. .. 3 I Waitara got away well but Tikorangi 'were the first to round'the buoy. The return journey was a procession, Tikorangi winning easily by over two lengths. Handicap Swimming Race, 200 yards. J. H. Nicholls, lOsec .. 1 Leo Eeardon, 14sea .. 2 G. Bruce (sor), R. W. Hill (lOsec), A. Kelly (18sec), also competed. sTicholls won easily. All-comers Whaleboat Eace, one mile and a half, Cliftos,—J. Oain, stroke, 12st41b; 0. H. Johnston, 4, 13st 61b; P. Ooburn, 3, 11st 71b; Johnston, 2,135t; H. M. Palfcridge, 1, list 51b 1 Waitara.—W. Telfar, stroke, 10«t 101b; A. L. Tuke, 4, llafc 101b; A. Andrews, 3, list 71b; C. Sampson, 2, 12st; E. Tate, 1, list 71b; A. Tatton, cox, lOst 71b, 2 Tikorangi—A Scratch Grew .. 3

Waitara made a good sturt, but Clifton had got ahead at the return bucy, and pulliag a good clean stroke, won comfortably by two lengths. Time, llmin. 50sec. The remainder of the programme consisted of a greasy boom competition ! for boys, and some tub races, all of which caused a good deal of amnoement, and added to the pleasure of the meeting. A large number of visitors left by the ordinary 4.30 train, as the weather looked threatening.

OKNTRAL SCHOOL SWIMMING BPORTS. There wag a very large attendance at the Recreation Grounds on Toursday afternoon to witness the Aquatic Sports of the Central School pupils. A lengthy and varied programme had been arranged, and it was carried out in a most business-like manner, the various events causing great interest and several affording much amusement to the spectators. The value of such an useful meeting as this cannot be over-estimated, and that the boys have acquired so much proficiency in swimming reflects the greatest credit on Mr Dempsey and all those associated with him in the important work. It was very encouraging, therefore, to see so large an attendance, and it will not be surprising if some of the competitors ot yesterday distinguish themselves ere long in more important matches and thus bring renown to their and to the school from whence they i come. Particularly good arrangements | were made for dispensing refreshments. and afternoon tea, whereby the comfort of the visitors was greatly promoted and their enjoyment enhanced. But for the Waitara Regatta falling on the same day the attendance would rbave been much larger than it was, and possibly on another occasion this clashing of two importaht aquatic contests may be avoided. The following jis the list of events and prize winners, all of whom are to be congratulated on! their performance:—

Maiden: A. Pearce 1, Laing 2 ; learners, Hurle 1; high dive, Avery 1; boat raca (pupil teachers) Star (m! Crawford, Miss Nixon). 1; 50 yards (seniors), A. Pearce 1, J. Laing 2 ; 30 yards (juniors), H. Blythe 1, C. Holmes 2; long dive, Drake (33 yards) 1, Stohr (27 yards) 2; learners, W. Hurle 1, Tichbon 2; hat and umbrella, E. Drake 1, J. Laing 2; old boys, Nathan 1, R, Woodhouse 2; senior plunge, N. Cannell 1, J. Stohr 2; girls' boat race, Star (G. Robbie, F. Shearei), 1; 75 yards (senior) N. Black I, J.i Laing 2; junior plunge, Neal 1-! learners', W. Hurle 1, C. Bollringer 2 • corfu dive, E. Drake 1, J. Stohr 21 | donkey race, S. Paul, J. | yards (junior), Lovelock 1, C. Holmes 2; tug-of-war, Ina (N. Black, P. Whitcombe, J. Stohr) 1; bottle race, J. Laing 1 ; boat race (senior boys), Ina (D. Webster, P. Whitcombe, N. Cannell) 1.