Rowing Notes.

Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 129, 20 December 1902, Page 11

Rowing Notes.

By Native.

"Jason," in the Canterbur) "Times," writes — "Says the 'New Zealand Mail' 'A question of some importance to rowing men arose at the meeting of the executive of the Wellington Rowing Association the other evening. On January 5, the new rules of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association come into force, and the officers that were elected at the annual general meeting have to retare on thait date, and, as it requires eight weeks' notice to be given of a general meeting, the question arose who- was to govern the aff airs of the Association during that period. It is unfortunate, as a number of regattas occur about that time, more especially the championship and if any disputes arise there, so far as can be seen, the decision of the Wanganui Association will have to be final.' • * "Dear me what a wail over a trifle ' The thing is nerfectly simple Let the present committee aot until the successors are appointed. There are practically six centres at present in existence—Auckland, Wanganua, Wellington Canterbury, Otago, and Inveroargill. If these would have their representatives elected by the date the alteration comes into force, there is, the majority of tih > Council straight awa,v * ■* * "Jason" also writes — " Native,' in the Wellington Free Lance, says — 'It is stated that a hitherto prominent official of the Wellington. Rowing Association has ceased to take any interest in that body on account of the recent decision of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association in connection with the establishment of local associations This indicates a very narrow-minded view.' # "I should think it does, and would add that the man who maintains has connection with sport only so long as he can have his own way is well served when he gets a set-back, and retirement is his proper place. The clubs of the colony did a ffood day's work when they broke down the monopoly enjoyed all too long by the Star Club, some ot whose members appeared possessed ot the idea, that the Association began and ended with that club. "It is decidely to the credit of the other clubs that 'they did not rise in revolt years ago, seeing the awful muddle the- Association had got, into, and the self-satisfied attitude of those, responsible for that muddle. In defence, of the local government system, I would point out that, the following sports bodies have now adopted it —Athletic Association, Cricket Association, New Zealand Rugby Union, Rowing Association Swimming Association, and League ot Wheelmen " # * * Towns the champion sculler ot the world leached Sydney on Deoembei (rth He was accorded a reception. Mr C. Poll has resigned the captaincy of the Petone Club Mr. Marris has been elected to the vacancy. I hear that there is a likelihood of the Star Club Senior Eour breaking up. It does not surprise me, considering that what might have been a real good combination has been spoilt by the. inclusion of one weak oarsman, in order to leave a crew of less importance intact Some ol the club officials need shaking up. Saw the Junior crew compelled to take their boat back into the shed immediately after launching, because there was not "a proper set of oars available, thereby losing their row that evening. I also noticed that, part of the duties appertaining to the office 1 of deputy-caip-tain, were being oairried on by an ordinary member. Surely, some of the officers, or a member of the Committee, might find tune to attend to these matters. The Uhaillenge Maiden Crew has been altered by the inclusion of Fell in the place of Alexander. Fell has taken the stroke seat. This should strengthen the crew. I understood that Fell was not available. With Mowatt in Maobeth's place I think the challengers would win easily. There is only one event on the Kiawhia programme under the N.Z.A.R.A. rules This is a sculling race, of 2o guineas. If it is rowed in best boats, it ought to attract some of our amateur scullers The Albert Park Club won the Victorian. Four-oared Championship by five lengths, from the Ballarat Club. The crew consisted of J. Donald, A Chamley, C. Donald, and A. Tuliock. The Otago Rowing Association are making mqunies from the New South Wales Rowing Association, in view of sending J. F. McGrath our champion sculler, to compete

It is stated that, in the event of Tiessider being successful in his match with Pearcei, that negotiations will be opened in. view of a match with George Towns. The Kempthorne Fours, of the Wellington Club will be rowed on Saturday. The Public Schools Competition inaugurated by the Wellington Club, will also bei rowed on Saturday. Neilson and Green won the final of the Senior Pairs of the Wellington Club on Tuesday evening. Owing to the cricket match, Lord Hawke's team v Wellington, being played on the 17th prox the Star Boating Club have changed the date of their swimming sports at Lowry Bay to the 10th. Notwithstanding the prediction of some promanent rowing mem in regard to the effect that the establishment of local associations will have on rowing in the Marlborough district, I hear that the Marlborough Regaibtai will be held as usual on New Year's Day at Picton^ amd will include Maiden and Junior Fours and Maiden and Junior Pairs. 0. Cailaghan, captain of the Canterbury Rowing Club, leaves for Hawera next month. Thei Canterbury Club expect to be represented in the Champion Fours and Pairs at Wamganui. The Four will probably consist of Hardy Johnston, Ayers. Evans, and Mcllwraith, and the Pairs Hardy Johnston and Ayers I am pleased to see that two out of three of the Christchurch clubs changed their minds in respect, to the four-oared races at Akaroa, and entered crews for those events.

St. Peter's Church, Wellington, was the scene of a pietty wedding on Wednesday, November 2bth, when Mr. George Henry Williams, eldest son of Mr. G. Williams, Sanson, Manawatu, was married to Miss Lillias Maud Eddie, third daughter of the late William T. Eddie, who was for many yeais a resident of Wanpanui. The Rev. W. C. Waters, MA., was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was iven away by Mr. Robert Bryant, her bro-ther-uirlaw, looked very pretty in a gown of cream silk, daintily tucked, and lnsertdoned with lace, and the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She carried a lovely shower bom-vet. * * * Her bridesmaids were Miss Flossie Eddie, who wore white tucked silk, and a ohiffoa hat, with ostrich plumes, and earned a shower bouquet, and Miss Phyllis Bryant (the bride's niece), prettily frocked in pale green silk, with floral bonnet, and she carried a shepherd's crook. Mr. Alfred Hammond acted as best man. After the ceremony, the quests were entertained at afternoon tea at Mawson's. During the afternoon, the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, which is being spent in the Manawatu and Wairarapa districts, the bride being attired in pale grey voile, trimmed with white satin and touches of black chiffon, and a black picture hat. The presents received were very numerous and costly, including several cheques. • * * Rangitikei people will be very sorry to lose the Rev. Mr Llewellyn Dove who has beiwone so popular during his residence at Hunternlle. Mr. and Mrs. Dove leave early next year for England, where the former has accepted an appointment Mr. Dove, it will be remembered, married a daughter of the late Bishop Hadfield. ♦ * * The ensagement has lately been announced of Nurse Stevens, daughter of Mr. John Stevens, of Bulls, and Dr. Dailrymple. of South Africa. Miss Stevens returned from Africa, where she was engaged in nursing our contingenters, bv the Gothic *■ * >■ The Misses Mills gave a very pleasant evening on Wednesday, December 10th, about thirty guests being present. Ping-pong, music, and games made the evening pass all too quickly. A very dainty supper was served in the diningroom," the table being prettily arranged with flowers. Amongst those who sang were Miss Madge Mackay, Miss Eileen Ward, the Misses Mills and Mr WebbBo wen. • * * Mrs. Mills was handsomely athied in black silk. Miss Blanche Mills wore a pretty yellow silk gown. Miss Olive Mills had on a pink silk frock, with frills. Miss Grace was in pale blue Miss Cora Mills' wore a red silk blouse, black skirt. Miss Eileen Ward had on white silk, with a blue sash and chou Miss Mackay also wore white silk Miss MacGregor, a handsome black silk gown spray of crimson carnations * • » Miss Tregear v. ore a pietty pink floral muslin Miss Kane \\ ?& in black gren-

adine with sprays of rases , Miss* HallJones», dainty white silk. Miss Neville (Blenheim) was in white, relieved with pale veilow. * * A Rangitikei correspondent forwards the following interesting account of the annual sports held by the boys attending Mr. C. P. Mather's preparatory school. The school is prettily situated, amd the grounds were in perfect order, and being en fete, looked their best. In spite of the weather, which was Arotac, large numbers of ft lends and parents attendee 1 A most handsome cud was presented by Mr. L. Abraham, of Palmers+on North, to be held yearly by the winner of most points in the different events, the happy possessor being Master Coote. There were many prizes besides thus one and, altogether, it was a muoh-looked-forwaird-to day for the boys. Afternoon tea was dispensed from a large tent and the guests were well looked after by a number of oung ladies especially selected to do so * * Among those present were Mr and Mrs. Hole (Y/anganui), Mrs. Kane (Wellington), Dr. and Mrs Skerman and Miss Frood, Mrs Jacob, and Mrs limes-Jones (FeildinoO, Mr. and Miss Esam Mrs. Torment and party, the Misses Willis, Mrs. Birch Miss Kennedy. Miss Arkwright, Mr. and Mrs. Mossman, Mrs. H. H. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs Roeckel, the Misses Dailryrr ~le, Mies Iveson, Mrs. Fullerton-Smith and parttv Mrs E Smith and Miss Smith,

th« Mijb&C!& Deighton,, Messrs. Cohen, Youner, Opernshaw, Bishop, Mrs. MoBeth and party, Mr. and Mrs. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Merrick (Hal combe), Mr. and Mrs. Wilde, and many others. The Johnsoaiville Hall was crowded on Friday evening, when the school children gave their annual entertainr ment, assisted by the members of the Johnsonville Dramatic Club. The first part of the programme consisted of songs, part-songs, and recitations, which weie capitally rendered by the youngsteis. The club performed a bright and amusing; little comedy, entitled, "Brown with am E." The dialogue is clever, and the situations most amusing. The various parts were very capably sustained Miss Will's, as the young American tourist especially displayed mucih dramatic talent. One of the perforrneirs was, unfortunately, too indisposed to act, and, at the last moment her part was taken bv another member, who managed so well that many were unaware of the chanqje. Appropriate scenery had been painted for the performance, and the t>erfbrmers were excellently "made-up."