ROWING.
A large crowd assembled at the Western Spit on Wednesday afternoon to witness the opening of the Napier boating season by the Union Rowing Club. After the opening ceremony had been conducted by Mr Eagleton, vice-president, a procession of boats was formed across the bay. A four-oared outrigger race was rowed between H. W. Allen (stroke), E. Ellyett (three), S. Eddy (two), C. Steele (bow), and A. Wilson (stroke), H. Garner (three), J. Eddy (two), and G. Clarke (bow). The race which was very close, was won by the latter crew. Flat and hurdle races were held on the shore; excellent music was provided by the Garrison Band, and afternoon tea was given by a number of ladies. Shortly before five o’clock the proceedings were brought to a close.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue XVI, 9 October 1897, Page 494
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130ROWING. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue XVI, 9 October 1897, Page 494
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