TO-DAY'S REGATTA.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIIII, Issue 12247, 25 March 1897, Page 2

TO-DAY'S REGATTA.

The weather yesterjay afternoon and evening did not promise well for to day'o regatta, bnt it is hop3d that before the tretrsgo out for the first event this afternoon the rain will have passed away and that "jolly floe boating weather" will prevail. Not the least interesting events from a spectator's point of view nid ba the M^ori canoe race3, in whioh both the wahimjs and memberj of the sterner stx wilt take part. The Maoris, thanks to the energy shown by Mr 3. Batis in working the mattsr up, have thoroujjhl7 'caught on," and in the men's raoe3 three or four crews of 2) men each trill go to the post. They have subscribed some £3 among themselves, and this will be put frith a similar amount voted by the Regatta Association as priza money. The Wellington Stirs arrived by yesterday afternoon's mail train and went oat for a preliminary spin last evening. We remind those who wish to get the best possible view of the rices that Mr Brennan, of the Metropolitan Hotel, has kindly consented to allow tbe pro- ; euade on t p of the building to beu3ed as a grandstand, and that a small charge of admission will be made, the proceeds to go towards the regatta fund. In the event of the lower course proving unsuitI able,the races w 1 barjwed ovsr tho upper ' course, the ehange being indicated by a blue ensign hoisted on the Durietown , Flagstaff, The uarrison Band will contribute a number of selections on the Town Whaif dnring the aftirnaon, "Ep'asher" sends ns tba following " tipa " for tha different events -,-~ Maiden — Stars, 1 j Wanganui Bowing Club's No. 1, 2 ; Unun Boat Club, 3. Junior Outrig— Stars, 1 ; Wanganui Clab'sNo.l,2; Union Boati Club, 3. Senior Outrig— Union Boat Club, 1 ; Stars?, 2 ; Wanganui Rowing Club, 3. Senior Clinker— Stars> 1 j Union Boat ; Club, 2 ; Wanganai Rowing Clab, $. Junior Clinker— Stars, 1 ; Wanganui 1 Rowing Club's No. 1, 2 ; Union Boat Club, 3. The Wanganui Rowing Club to beat the College. ______