AQUATICS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 238, 15 March 1875, Page 2

AQUATICS.

INTERPROFESSIONAL RACE. Second Contest. The second contest between the representatives of the various professions, commenced in November last, took place on Saturday, over the mile course from the Cabbage Tree, below the Fellmongery, to Herdson’s. Advantage was taken of the occasion to get off other events also—viz, the scullers’ race, two heats of the pair-oared race for the Ladies’ prize, given to members of the C.R. C., and Mr Revan’s prize for junior pairs, over similar course to that rowed for the Interprofessional. As on the former occasion, a great deal of time was wasted—indeed, the best part of the afternoon—in the crews paddling backwards and forwards to the boat-sheds, a distance of some quarter of a mile, after the conclusion of each race. This had the effect of protracting the proceedings, though the events got off were not numerous, to a late hour. We hope that whoever has the arrangement of these matters on another occasion, will see that this needless delay is obviated, as there is a roomy shed at Mr Herdson’s, where all the necessary changes of toilette might easily be made. The afternoon was brilliantly fine, and the j race evidently created great interest, judging■ from the large attendance of spectators wbp*

remained throughout the greater part of the proceedings. The various races were not at all keenly contested, as in neirly every instance the winners had it all their own way after the first hundred yards. For the Interprofessional the Bank representatives were prime favourites, and they justified this prediction by winning easily, never being headed after the first few strokes. The Squatting interest evidently wanted more practice together, as they rolled the boat terribly every stroke, and more than this there was a diversity of time and style which showed evident want of time in preparation. Notwithstanding these defects, however, the representatives of the wool kings pulled a thoroughly game race and made a good fight. The Civil Service crew, though obtaining an easy victory over the squatters in the first heat, found foemen worthy of their steel when encountering the Bankers, and were completely over-matched, notwithstanding the plucky spurts made in answer to the call of stroke at various parts of the race. The next contest, for the ladies’ prize, in the stump outriggers recently received from England by the Canterbury Club, excited great interest from the parties engaged in it. The winners, Blakiston and Kilgour, pulled a nice even, steady stroke, and though their apponents, Gordon and Denham, held the lead for some short distance, the former gradually overhauled them, and won easily. For the scullers’ race there were only two competitors, Bowron and Searrell, resulting in an easy victory for the former, who won as he liked. The second heat of the pairoar between Cuff and Revell in the Kaka. and Bowron and Barron in the Tui, was a very hollow affair, the winners going away from their opponents at the start and never being caught. We subjoin a detailed account of the various races;— Interprofessional Four-oar Race, One mile. Open to representatives of professions. Prize cups to the crews, to be won twice. The winning crew of the first year to receive medals. To be rowed in heals. FIRST HEAT. Tamesis, Civil Service, north station (Barron, Bst lOlbs, bow; Hartland, list 31 bs, 2; M'Davie, 12st, 3; J. W. Davis, 10st 71b, stroke; G. Shand. 3st, cox.) ... 1 Illysus, Squatters, south station—(Lee, list 61bs, bow; Barton, list 81bs, 2; M. 8. Campbell, list 51b, 3; J.R. Campbell, stroke; McDougall, sst, cox.) ... 2 Mr Glassford got both boats away to a capital start, the Civil Service being the quickest to catch the water, the Squatters rowing rather wildly for the first half dozen strokes. Both boats kept on even terms for abont fifty yards, going at a good pace, when the Civil Service established a lead of about three and off Pratt’s corner they increased it, though not pulling their full strength. Up the reach past Pratt’s the Squatters put on a spurt, and decreased the distance between them and their opponents slightly, but it was evident that the Civil Service crew had it their own way, and they ultimately won by about four lengths. Time, 6min 18sec. SECOND HEAT. Tamesis, Bankers, south station (J. O. Jones, lOst 71bs, bow; Gray, list 21b5,2; H. B. Tempier, list 71bs, 3; J. Knox, 10st 31bs, stroke; B. Mountfort, cox) ... 1 Illyssus, Civil Service, north station (Barron, lOst, bow; Hartland, list 31bs, 2; M. Davie, 12st, 3; J. W. Davis, lOst 71bs, stroke; G. Shand, cox) 2 After a little time spent in getting the boats in line, Mr Glassford got them off to a fine start, but the first stroke pulled by Knox of the Banks broke his oar short off to the outrigger. Davis, who saw the accident, very generously called on his crew to “ easy all,” and a halt was made until a fresh oar was obtained. This having been accomplished, another good start was made, the Banks being the first to catch the water. For the first fifty yards there was no perceptible difference in the position of the boats, all doing their best, and the pace being very merry. After this the race was never in doubt, the Banks going ahead every stroke. Off Pratt’s corner they led by about four lengths, pulling steadily and well together. Here the Civil Service commenced to spurt gamely, but it was no use ; so soon as Knox called on his men, they went away as they liked, ultimately winning easily. Time —smin 46secs. Both crews were heartily cheered on passing the winning post. Scullers’ Race in stump outriggers. Three-quarters of a mile. Tui (Bowron) 1 Kaka (Searell) 2 Bowron took the lead from start to finish, and won easily. Pair-oared Race—One mile. Kaka (A, F. N, Blakiston, stroke; Kilgour, bow; E. Mountfort,cox 1 Tui (Denham, bow; T. Gordon, stroke; R. Mountfort, cox) 2 Both boats got away well, Denham and Gordon taking the lead after the first few strokes, which they held until Herdson’swas reached, when Blakiston and Kilgour, who pulled a very effective long, steady stroke, came up and passed them, assuming a lead of about two lengths in passing Cowlishaw’s corner. From this to the Willows they held the lead, though the distance between them was lessened at the finish by the plucky spurts made by Gordon and Denham, in response to renewed appeals from their friends on the bank to “ put it on.” Second Heat. Kaka (Cuff, bow; Revell, stroke) ... 1 Tui (Bowron, bow; Barron, stroke) ... 2 Cuff and Revell went away with the lead, and won as they liked. The final heat of this race between Cuff and Revell and Blakiston and Kilgour has to be rowed off during the week. Junior Four-oared Race for scarf rings presented by Mr S. S. Revans. One mile, Tamesis —W. Callendar, 9st 51bs; P. H. Duncan, list 51bs; J. C. Martin, lOst 41 bs; J. W. Holt, lOst 81bs (stroke); A. Mountfort, 7st (cox) 1 Illyssus—Hartland, list 51bs (bow); M. Winter, Bst lOlbs (2); L. Ollivier, lOst 71bs (3); Pavitt, list (stroke) 2 A very good start was effected, Holt s crew assuming the lead almost directly, which they never lost, winning easily. It may be stated that one of the crew of the Illyssus (Mr Rule) was prevented from attending, and that Hartland, who had already pulled in two races, was obliged to act as substitute; We may note that the scarf rings presented are very handsome, being of dead gold yntb cross oars, for each of the crew, whilst the coxswain’s trophy consists of a scarf pm formed of a boat flag. They were manufactured by Messrs Coates and Co, and are very tasteful both in design and workmanship. Mr Herdson acted as judge, and Mr Glass*, fprd as starter for the various races,