AQUATICS

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume IX, Issue 694, 25 June 1903, Page 8

AQUATICS

(By

“ The Reefer.”)

The annual smoke concert of the AucK land Rowing Club was held in the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, last week, and was one of the most successful functions the club has ever held. There was a large gathering of the members and their friends, and Mr W. Coleman t (president) occupied the chair, supported by Dr. Reid (captain), and Messrs John Reid, Leo. Myers, F. E. N. Crombie, A. Kohn, and several other vice-presidents. A very pleasant evening was spent. The trophies won during the season were presented during the evening, and a choice programme of songs and musical items was arranged by the committee.

George Towns has not given an answer to Richard Tresidder, who has challenged him to row for the championship and £5OO a side. He may be able shortly to do so (writes “Trident,” in the “Sydney Mail ”), but at present his domestic and business ties make it inconvenient for him to go into such a course of training as he knows would be necessary to fit him to meet so good a rival as Tresidder.

Stan bury has been doing regular practice, lately It is reported that he is preparing with a vievy to attempting to regain ihe championship./ T ’

The technical classes of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron have commenced in the clubrobms. . Extra branches will be inaugurated next winter. The number of -i yachtsmen that have joined the classes shows that these lectures will be fully appreciated.

Mr C. Bailey, jun., is making good progress with the schooner yacht for SirRupert Clarke, of Melbourne. The keel is a fine piece of ironbarlk, as well as the stem post, whilst the stem is* a beautiful natural crook pohutakawa. The framing la well forward, and the boat ought to'ba well in frame within the next few weeks.

Speedwell, the smart 24-footer, built by Mr C. Bailey, jun., for Mr W. A. Wilkinson, of the North Shore, and which waa purchased thia year by Mr M. Al Jenny, has again changed hands, she having just been purchased by Messrs Thompson Brothers, Of Ponsonby. In the hands oi these aquatic enthusiasts the little clipper will no doubt be heard of during the next season.