REGATTA CLUB.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 30 October 1912, Page 3

REGATTA CLUB.

A meeting of the committee of the above Club was held on Friday, 25th inst. Present: Capt. Sellars, Messrs J. Constable, E. H. Cucksey, G. Cox, W. Milward, W, Scott, W. W. Bradly, Gr, Bennett, Senr., and F. Tucker. A notice of motion was read that the 6th event (Grig race), as adopted last meeting, be rescinded, and a race for Fishing Boat 3 substituted, to be called a Handicap Motor Race for Kaipara registered fishing boats. The landing charges for people other than by steamer Avas made as last yeai", Is; competing launches to be allowed two free passes. As the steamer charges will be higher to the Club this season, the fares to Shelly B6ach will be raised to 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, free. The Secretary was instructed to write and invite Capt. and Mrs Hammand to the Regatta. A charge for side shows on Beach was made as os per stand. It was resolved that tenders be called for sole rights to sell refreshments and cater on the Beach. The Secretary was instructed to obtain and appoint the judges and time> keepers for the 1913 season ; The following gentlemen were elected as handicappers : Capt. Sellars Messrs W. Sandin, and W. Cbannon, Captains Savident and Sellars were elected Yice->Commodore and starter respectively. The colours for officials for 1913 season are to be as last year, The Secretary \vas instructed to obtain quetations re Band for Regatta Day, also to make the necessary enquiries regarding a special train to leave Auckland and arrive at Mt. Rex at about 10.20 a.m., and to leave Heloneville for Auckland at G p.m. The following gentlemen wero appointed to act as a Sports Commit toe ashore : —Messrs Q. Willis (Secretary) Sumner, J. Constable, and E. Cucksey. It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to advise members that subscriptions woro now duo, and to obtain the necossary printing, also members tickets. i'lm Sports ashore arc to consist of :—Boy's Race of 75yds ; Girl's Race of oOyds; 100 yds race for Fishermen ; Men's Boot, Rare ; Tug-of-AVar, Maoris v, Europeans; Catching tho Greasy Fig. Tho Committee meet again next Friday evening at 8 o'clock, in die Public Library. The following programme was de-> cidod on : — 1. Sealed Handicap for all Motor Boats startiug m any other event; open to all. Ist prize £4, 2nd trophy £1 Is Od; nomination 'is 6d, acceptance 2s 6d. 2. Fisherman's Punt Race, ist prize £2, second, trophy £1 Is; entrance 2s Gd. 3. Zealandia Cup for Zealandia Engined Boats only handicap. Ist prize, Cup; 2nd prize, £1 Is; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s, 4. Punt Race for others than fishermen. Ist pi'izp, Rl 10s; second, 10s ; entrance 2s. 5. Heiensville Regatta Cup Handicap, motor launch race, open to all boats. Ist prize Cup and cash value. £10, second £:> ;}* • 3r] > trophy. £ I Is. Nomination 7s; acceptance 7s. (i. Handicap Motor Launch Race, for Kaipira Registered Fishing Boats. 7. Auxiliary R.ico, (motor and sails). lht pr'z' £••) ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1 is, Nomination 4s, acceptance 4s. 8. Consolation Motor Launch R,°.ce. Ist pi::: >£ 1; 2nd, trophy £1 Is. Nomination, 2s (id, accept. 2s Od Will tho Massey Government "Wear well —equal, bay, to the Roslyn AllWool High-grade Clothing and Unshrinkable Underwear " Delta finish ? If so, New Zviihvnd, will havo reason to be proud ot its new Prime Minister. The demand is running strong for Hoyle's Ppjxts. Warner's O sets | and Rosiaw Gxshrinkable Underwear, A womon wearing a Warner's Corset feels atmost " uncorsetted " so light is the garment, so comfortable does it fit and beautifully shapes.