Taranaki Annual Regatta

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 63, 18 March 1904, Page 4

Taranaki Annual Regatta

(Rowed under the Rules of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association), to bo held on the WAITARA RIVER On THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1901. OFFICERS : Patrons : Messrs Jennings anil Smith, M's.H.R., 0. Samuel, J. Paul N. King, E. Dockrill, J. B. Foy, H. Okey, E. Vickers, B. H. Nicholls, K. Cock, R. H, Pigott, H. Liardet, W. P. Snell, Burgess, Fraser, Borthwick, Steeds. President: Mr G. V. Tote. Vice-presidents : Messrs Dooly, 3my the, J. Sarten, G. Pearce, Dr. Gowda, W. L. Gray, W. Glover, A. W. Ogle, G. H. Stubbs, B. C. Lawrence, R. Hicks, Gilbert, J. D. Wyllie, J. C, McArtncy. Committee : Messrs Vickery, R. Tate, C. 11. Johnston, A. Klenner, L. Sampson, R. T. Hicks, S. Wyllie, J. Telfar, T. Gocldard. Judge :Mr J. Paul. Deputy Judge :MrJ. D. Wyllie. Umpires : Messrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Timekeeper: Mr J. Telfar. Starter : Mr T. Goddard. Treasurer : Mr S. Wyllie. Secretary: Mr H. Spurdle. Protest Committee : Messrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Auditors : Messrs Beckbessingor and Buchanan. PROGRAMME : 1. Boys' Whaleboat Race—For boys under 17 years. First prize £3, second £l. About three-quarters of a mile. 2. Maiden Whaleboat Race—No members of crew to havo won any race (Junior Race excepted). First prize £6, second ill. One mile and a half. 3. Senior Four-Oar Clinker RaceFirst prize £ls, second £4, for four bouts or more. Three boats first prize £ls, second £3. Two boats, £lO. About one mile. 4. Girls' Whaleboat Race—For girls under 18 years of age. First prize £4, second £2, third £l, for three crews and over ; for two crews, first £9, second £l. About halt a mile. ' 5. Champion Whaleboat Race—First prize £2O, second £5. Two miles. . 6. High Dire—Neatest header. About 15 feet. First prize £l, second ' 10s. Post entry. \7. Best Decorated Boat—To. be rowt ad by ladies in procession. First ,' prize £3, second £l. ', 8. Senior Pair-Oar Outrigger RaceFirst prize £lO, second £3 ; for three boats or more. Two boats, , first prize £7. About ono mile. _ 9. Whaleboat Race—For those who j arc not taking part in any other race at the Regatta. First prize £5, second £l. Post entry. ; 10. Flying Whaleboat Race First prize £5, second £l. Straight run of about, three-quarters of a mile. 1 11. Youths' Whaleboat Race For , youths under 21 years. First prize £5, second £l. One mile and a half . 12. Senior Single Sculls Race-First 3 prize £lO, second £3. About one j mile. ! 13. Cigar and Umbrella Race—First prize £1 10s, second 10s ; four . starters or no second prizo ; once [ across the river. - 14. Whaleboat Race—For crews lost and under. First prizo £5, second £l. One mile and a half. 15. Handicap Swimming Race—First prize £2 or medal, second 10s • "inner can have the choice of medal or money ; distance about 200 yards. • 10. Mounted Swimming Race (handicap)— Rider must enter and leave the water on horseback. First ! 17. Tub Race-For boys under 17 years. First prize £l, second 10s tor six starters. First prize 15s' i second ss, for four starters ; post i entry. 18. Tub Race-Ope,, (o all comers. i< list prize £L ss, second lOs.third '8 ; for six starters. First prize £1 ss. second 10s, for four starters, l'ost entry. 19. Greasy Boom-Open to all com- ( i l o?'' iz l. <six) 60s ' f °w •jOs, Uiree 255. Post entry ' 20. Boys' Swimming Race-For boys under 15 years. First prize 15s, ' second ss. Entranco free [2l Greasy Boon.-For boys under 18 years. First prize l sa , 6eC ond OS. Post entry.

CONDITIONS. Three crews to enter or no second All races to start punctually at advertised time. Any boat not at the starting point at the plroper time shall be liable to disqualification for that event. Objections with qualifications of a competitor shall be made in writing to the Secretary at the earliest moment practicable. No protest or objection shall be entertains lm | e ss placed in the hands of the Secretary within 48 hours after the day of the Regatta. A deposit of 10s must accompany each protest, which sum may lie forfeited i, the protest is not upheld by the Committee. Entrance fee 5 per cent, of the total amount of prize money offered for each event. Names, weights of competitors (inch/ding substitutes), and colours to he worn, must be lodged at time of entry. All post entries (lo close on Regatta day at 12 noon.) will be charged 5 per cent, on amount of first prize. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter the order or postpone any or all of the events, and add any regulations which in their opinion may bo necessary. Entries for the Four-Oar, Pair-Oar and Single Sculls close with the Secretary nt the Foresters' Hall Uait.ara, on THURSDAY, March lo' at 8.30 p.m. Entries for all Whaleboat Races close with the Secretary at the Foresters' Hall on THURSDAY, March 11 tit, at 8 p.m. Also lor Swimminir Handicap Race. Hand in attendance! Specia.l and delayed trains will bo arranged to suit visitors THE ANNUAL REGATTA DANCE will be held in St. John's Hall on KegaUa night. Good music ; supper provided. ' H. SPURDLE, Hon. Secretary, Waitnra.