TE AROHA REGATTA.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 178, 13 November 1886, Page 2

TE AROHA REGATTA.

The morning of the ninth too truly verified the 1 previous predictions of the wealhcrwise, as at daybreak and for some time afterwards there was a heavy downpour of rain. As the day advanced however, the weather improved, and the frequent light showers that fell did not prevent a large number of spectators assembling to witness the various events in connection with the Regatta. The course chosen, ns stated in our last issue, was on the whole an excellent one, extending down river from Lipsey's paddock. Its close proximity to the township, was a great advantage, ' and an excellent view was obtainable from the winning post, for several hundred yards, so that all could view the final struggles without any treuble, whilst those who chose to walk about a quarter of. a mile along the river bank, could see over a great part of the course. For the refreshment of. the inner man, ample provision was made ; Mrs Thompson, proprietress of the Rolleston 1 Street Hotel, having a booth erected on the ground, whilst Mr T. Aitken catered for the refreshments of the temperance portion of the on-lookers. The first race started about 9.30 a.m., and the last was won shortly before 6 ; p.m. The following were the events :—: — Champion Four-oared Gig Race, about 2 miles. First Prize, £7 ; Second, £1. (1) J. Gordon, G. Gapes, G. Devey, jun., A. Menzios, (A. 11. Wliitehouse coxwain) Versus P. Qainlan, \V. Hetherington, F. Menary, — Goody. (A. Everitt, (coxwain) (2) T. Goldsworthy, T. Gavin, A. Jamieson, H. Goldsworthy. (A. Everitt, coxwain) Versus E. A. Pavitt, G. A. Burgpss, R. Potts, J. Johnson. (C. Everifet, coxwain) In the first heat, Quinlan's crew won easily ; the second being won by Pavitt's crew ; the final heat resulting, after a keen contest, iv a win for Pavitt's by about a couple of lengths ; Quinlan's being awarded second prize. Amateur Four Oars, sama distance. Prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. (1) G. Everitt, A. Everitt, A. H. Whitehouse, D. J. Frazer. (J. N. Lavery, coxwain) (2) J. Gordon, Clarke, G. Devey, jun., M. Maingay. (A. Everitt, coxwain). Versus E. A. Pavitt, G. A. Bnr^uss, R. PotU, J. Johnson. (T. Ilotchin, coxwain.) In this race, Qninlan's crew with livw, C. Everitt's crew in consequence rowing a bye. In the secon I he.it, Pavitt's crew beat Gordon's ; in the Utter Clarke (P.icroa), ami M. Maiug.iy rowed in tie pi. ice of Gapes and Menzies. This was a closi* race ; and the final heat being won by Puvitt's crew by only a couple of lengths, the secon I prize being awarded to Everitt's crew. Champion Pair Ovr, about 1J miles. Puzo, 50a; 2nd Piize, 10s. (1) 11 Potts and J. Johnson v. W. Xethiin»ton and J. Robinson (2) T. Goldsworthy nm\ 11. Goldsworthy (J. Maingay, coxwain.) v. J. B. Johnson and A. Menzies. (Smithc. junr., coxwain) (3) It. C.innell ami M. Maingay (C. Everitt, coxwain). v. A Cornea and Faulkner. (J. N. Lavery coxwain). 11l this event neither Potts and Johnson nor Hethiinsjton and Robinson contested. The first heat, Canneli and Maingay against Comes and Faulkner, was won by the former. In the second heat the Goldsworthys beat Johnson and Menzies, the latter taking Frazers place. The final heat resulting, after a very keenly contested race, in a win for the Goldsworthys. Swimming Match (substituted for the Tub Race), Post Entries, 200 yards. First Prize £1 second 10s. The following entered and contested : A. Comes, W. Comes, J. W. Wright and Joe (Maori.) Wright pulled off the first prize easily, A. Comes, second ; the others finishing in the order named. Sculling Race, £ mile. Prize, 40s, Second prize ss. (1) G. Gapes v. — Read (2) H. Goldsworthy (a bye) (3) Final Heat. Gapes won the first heat ; the final one being won by Goldsworthy as he pleased ; Gapes winning 2nd prize. Rob Roy Canoe Rack, J mile. Prize, 20s. (1) G. Wiggins v. J. B. Johnson v. A. Eveiitt (2) G. Faulkner v. E. A. Pavitt The following were scratched :—: — Wiggins, J. B. Johnston, E. A. Pavitt. Walter Lawrence took the place of G. Faulkner ; the race resulteJ in an easy win for A. Everitt. Pair Oar Boys (under 16), J mile. Prize, 20s. j (1) E. Mackie and F. Devey v. Reynolds and Read (2) 11. Kirby and T. Cook (a bye) Mackie and Devey beat Reynolds and Read easily ; the same crew in the final pull off winning by many lengths from Cook and Kirby. In addition to the above particulars which were duly announced by News Extra, we append a few additional notes respecting the various events :■— Champion 4-oar : In the first heat, Gordon v. Qainlan, the former crew got j away with the lead, which they kept for about half the distance, when Quinlan's crew went steadily past them and forging ahead won easily by several lengths. In the second heat, Goldsworthy v. Pavitt, the former went away with a rush, but failed to keep the lead for more than a short distance, when they were passed by Pavitt's crew, who kept ahaad several lengths for the remainder of the course, and won by about four lengths. In the final heat, Pavitt's crew went away Mith fcho lead, and, in-

creasing it to about two lengths, kept ahead about that distance to DibsaiVs landing, when they increased ifc to about three lengths, winning by about two lengths. Amateur 4-oar : In the first heat, Gordon v. Pavitt j the latter crew had a little the best at the start. When about half a mile had been covered Gordon's crew drew level with their opponents, but foil away again, and when half the distance had been covered again got on even terms, but Pavitt' a crew drew away fror.i them, and kept the lead to the finish. This was the most exciting of the four-oar races, and very keenly contested. In the final heat, Pavitt's crew, notwithstanding that this was the fourth time they had rowed over this course (which with the down trips to starting point made 16 miles in all) rowed in grand form throughout keeping ahead by a couple of lengths the whole distance, notwithstanding the desperate efforts put forth by Everitt'3 crew, who rowed well. The -winners were loudly and deservedly applauded as they came in ; and throughout the day showed excellent form and careful training. Champion Pair Oar : The first heat in this race, it *t between Cannell and Maingay and Comes and Faulkner, was about the best contested in connection with the event, and the pace a racing one throughout. In the second heat the Goldsworthys won by about one length ; the final heat being very closely contested, the Goldsworthys having the lead for the greater portion of the distance, but the opposition crew pressed them very closely, and several times looked like winning. Swimming Match : This was won easily by Wright. Sculling Eace : la the first heat, Gapes won by about two lengths from Read, the latter who, we understand, is only just past 16 years of ago, pulled manfully, and gained well on Gapes coming up to the winning post. In the final heat, H. Gold worthy won as he pleased, as Gapes, although he rowei over the course, did not attempt to win, because he found on reaching the starting post that he had brought down the wrong pair of sculls. Pair Oar Boys : In the final heat, Mackie and JDjvey won by over 20 lengths. "Durimtf the afternoon 3omo impromptu athletic sports wore got up for the juveniles in an a Ijoining paddock, in which 11 large number participated. The last race in the regatta was concluded by 6 o'clock. Mr F. Pavitt presented the prizes fr>m the platform of the Public Hall, in the evening during the progress of the Bazaar ; and in doing so addressed to each lecipipnt n few suitable woids of congratulation and commendation. We need only add that the tvliole proceedings passed off without a hitch of any kind, and great credit is due to those who inaugurated the meeting and so carefully carried out the arrangements in congestion therewith, and otherwise assisted The Ju Igc, Starters, and Stewards, were indefatigable in their exertions throughout the day, and every one seemed highly gratified with the successful manner in which the first Te Avoha Regatta had passed off, and we hope it may be but the precursor of many mere such pleasant gatherings. Already a number of fresh contests are being arranged for at an early date.