ROWING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 880, 25 January 1930, Page 11

ROWING

PATRON HONOURED PRESENTATION AT WEST END As a recognition of his services as patron of the West End Rowing Club, Mr. J. A. Peacock, who retired from office last evening, was presented this afternoon with an illuminated address. During the 45 years of the club’s existence, there have been only four patrons and the last one has held office so far for only one event. Mr. Thomas Peacock was the first patron. He was followed after his death, about 10 years ago, by Mr. John Clark, who is at present patron of the Auckland Rowing Association. Mr. J. A. Peacock, son of Mr. Thomas Peacock, was the next to hold the office, and he was succeeded last season by Mr. R. L. Stewart. The address, which is signed by Mr. Stewart, and other officers of the club, is surmounted by the West End crest and includes a photograph of the clubhouse. It refers to the valuable services given to the club by the Peacock family and recalls the winners of Mr. J.*A. Peacock’s first race as a light maiden in 1895-96. The presentation was made by Mr. Stewart, who called upon Mr. Clark, as an old patron of the club, to supplement his remarks. It was a unique occasion to have two past patrons and the present patron in the club at the one time, Mr. Clark said. He had been an office-bearer of the club for 35 years and well knew the assistance given by the Peacock family. Mr. Peacock, in reminiscent vein, referred to the keenness of past members in training. It was most important for attention to be given to that important branch of the sport. Every club had its ups and downs and he was confident that West End would soon be again successful. He thanked members for the address.

MdLWRAITH CUP

NORTH SHORE WINS The Mcllwraith Cup was rowed for at Devonport today under the auspices of the North Shore Rowing Club. Eight crews competed for the event. Beautiful weather mad© conditions ideal. The course was from the Sheerlegs Wharf to the Rowing Club pavilion, a distance of a mile. By courtesy of the commander of the Makura, the starter was allowed to start boats from the stern of the Makura, thus giving boats a good position for a start. Mr. Dunn, of St. George’s Rowing Club, got the boats away from a perfect start. Mr. R. Poolley was judge. The crews were: North Shore, No. 1: T. Cotes, F. Gardiner, D. Walsh, D. Townsend. (No. 2 position.) North Shore, No. 2: F. Norris, E. Rutledge, F. Eaton, F. Challinor. (No. 4 position.) North Shore, No. 3: L. Carlyle, E. Oliver, W. Willetts, C. Eagles. (No. 6 position.) Auckland Rowing Club: J. Bygate, E. Thornburn, A. Ross, A. Andrews. (No. & position.) Waitemata Rowing Club: W. Eaddy, R. G. Barker, R. Firth, 1. Beasley. (No. 7 position.) West End: O. Felton, W. Bloxham, C. Wright, D. McFarlane. (No. 3 position.) St. George’s, No. 1: W. Bright, I. Duncan, G. Fogerty, F. Hislop. (No. 1 position.) St. George’s, No. 2 light maiden crew; D. Woods, E. Auder. I. H. Biss, G. Biss. (No. 8 position.) After the start the bunch kept together until off the Iris when St. George’s No. 1 and Shore No. 1, secured a lead of a length, St. George’s leading Shore. Behind them were West End and Shore No. 2, lying in jsecond position. The pace was hot. J Parsing the Devonport Wharf, St. George’s No. 1 were half a length ahead of Shore No. 1. Two lengths behind were West End and hanging on to them was Shore No. 2 crew. The other four boats were about two lengths away. After passing the wharf, Shore No. 1 secured a lead of a canvas from the St. George’s No. 1 and with a-quarter of a mile to go, St. George’s made a herculean effort to regain premier position. They were unable to keep up the pace and Shore No. 1 won by a length and a-half. West End, a canvas behind St. George, was third. Waitemata was fourth two lengths away. This is the fifth time North Shore has won the Mcllwraith Cup.

KOHN TROPHY FOURS

WEST END RACING Ideal weather conditions favoured th© West End Rowing Club, when five crews rowed trials on the usual club course for the Kohn trophy this afternoon. Starting was by mutual consent. Judges were: Mr. R. L. Stewart, patron of the club, and Mr. John Clark, past patron. The junior crew was absent, representing the club in the Mcllwraith Cup race at North Shore. The crews were: I’. Conway, E. Harper, M. McCarthy, A. Clark, F. Eakir, R. Woodside, L. McDonald, R. Witten, J. Haylock, M. Taylor, M. Conway, W. Conway, G. Conway, F. Brian, A. Boulton, B. Stotter, A. Norden, G. Sexton, A. Henderson, and N. Jerrome. First Heat. —Baker paddled over the line on his own, F. Conway’s crew having Stotter. The crews were nearly level to within a few yards of the wharf when Conway lost his seat. Second Heat.—E. Conway beat Haylock by half a length after a good row. Conway spurted at th© wharf to gain his lead. .... Third Heat. —Baker beat Norden by one and a-half lengths. The winner was ahead from the start. Final. —The final was rowed between the crews of Baker and G. Conway. Baker beat Conway by half a. length. Both crews swinging along well, and there was little between them up to th© wharf. It was anybody’s race up to the last dozen strokes.