TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 31, 8 February 1901, Page 2

TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

OFFICERS, PatbonS: Messrs. W. Symes and SmUh, M.H.R.'s, J. B. Hoy, B. Vickers, N. King, K. Dookrill, W. Bayly; 0. SHrhuel, R. Oook: President: Mr. G. V. Tate; Vine-I'riisi,

dents: Messrs. Ogle, RedmonH, Buuk-| thought, H. T. Joll, and J. S irten ; Com. mittee: Mostrs. R Tat*, B. Beekbessinger, Ogl«, Telfar, Pa'amontain, A. Tatton, E. i Knight, Noaworthy, Vickery, Klenner, 0 H. Johnstone, W. Oolson, C. Gollop, and 0. Ooddard; Startei: Mr. F.

Mills; Judge: Mr. Paul; D.puty Judge: | Mr. 0. Lepper; Umpires: Mussrs, Tate,] Ogle, and J Batten; Time-keeper; Mr. J.' F. Wat=on; Treasurer: Mr. F. Mills; Secratary: Mr, H Spurdle; Auditors: Messrs, Beckbesaingerand Bachanan. The long spell of wet weather and the unfavourable nature of the foreoast bode anything, but well for the success of the Taranaki Annual Regatta held *t Waitara on Thursday, and no doubt

had its influence in the attendance, but in spite of all these unfavourable oircumstancoF, there was a very good mus'er of sightseers, and the banks of the river were fairly well crowded. An excellent display of bunting was made by the shipping at the wharf, both the Manakau and the Surprise exhibited 'wo full lines of flags, and gave a bright appearance to the scene. The trains from town weie well filkd, and in the course of the afternoon the attendance considerably increased, tha weather at that time being very pleasant, All the officials were very active in their endeavours to carry out the even's satisfactorily and punctually, success attending their efforts. As usual, Mr. Spurdle proved a most energetic and courteous Secretary, and the Committee are to be congratulated on a very successful meeting. The City Bind played an excellent selection of music, which was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. The gate money amounted to over .£62, about ,£lO less than last year. The following are the results : Boys' Whaleboat Race.—C if ton: J. MoKoy, stroke, Bst 21b; W. McL«od, 4, lOst 41b ;G. Street, 3, 9st 10lb; J. McLaod, 2, 9st I21b; M. Cain, 1,8»t; A Hansen, cox, 7st. .. .. .. 1 Tikorangi.—O. Foreman, stroke, 93fc 71b ;R. Rolfe, 4, 12st lib; Tie, 3, 10s', 21b; L. Black, 2, lOst 31b ;H. Hicks, 1, 9st 71b; R. Cole, cox, Bst lib 2 Waitara —S, Andrews, stroke, 9st; F. Whitmore, 4, Bst 101b; L. Brabant, 3, 7st; J. Robinson,

2, Bst 101b; W. Chapman, 1, 7st4lb; G. Brough, cox, lOst 21b

A very good start was made aad a capital race ensued, the finish being very close. Time, smin. 46sec. Maiden Wbaleboat Race.—Tikorangi: A. Lisb, stroke, 10st 11 lb ; F,

Knuckey, 4,115t Sib; H. Foreman, 3, lOst 131b; F. Armstrong, 2, list lib; W. Fareman, 1, lOst 31b; H. Sarten, cox, lOst lib 1 Clifton.—F. Whitmore, stroke, lOst 61b; J. B, Mabin, 4, list; W. Kyle, 3, lOst; E. Tiscb, 2, 9sfc 71b; 0. Whelan, l,9st4lb;L, Elliot, cox, 9st .. .. 2 Woitara.—M. Jennins, stroke, llst:B. Wells, 4, list 81b; P. Watson, 3, lOst 41b ; B. Chappell, 2, list 61b; E. Audrews, 1, G<t 10lb ; E. Sampssu, cox, lOst; 3 Tikorangi had decidedly the best of this evrftit, winning easily. Time, 11 mins. 40secs. Fancy Dress Whalaboat Race.—Waitara: W. Well*, stroke, 12a<s 41b; J. Chard, 4, 12st; A. S. Tuke, 3,125t101b; J. Williamson, 2, 13st 101b ; 0. Sampson, 1,125t; G. Fraeer, cox, lOst.. 1 Tikorangi.—J. Whitehead, stroke, 11 st 51b ;H. Jury, 4, list 81b; J. Hiuo, 3, llst9lb; J. McKenzie, 2, list lib; T. Mc-

Kenzie, 1, lOst 71b ; 8. Sirten, cox, lOst 51b 2 Clifton also entered for this event but was scratched, Waitara proved the more powerful crew and after a fairly geod race won by nearly a length. Time, llmin. 29secs. Champion Wbaleboat Race.—Olifton:

J. Ciin, stroke, list 61b; 0.

H. Johnson, 4, 13sb 81b ; W. Telf«r, 3, list; H. Johnston, 2, 1, list; W. Jurj,cox, 9st .. Waitara.—W. Oolson, stroke, 12sfc; A. Andrews, 4. list 81b; A.

Sampson, 3, list 101b; H. Whitmore, 2, 12et 4lb; R. Tate, 1, 12st; A. Tatton, cox, 10-ii>slb 2 Tikorangi.—P. Sirten, stroke, lOst 71b; J. Foreman, 4, list 91b; a. Jupp, 3, list 71b ; G. Foreman, 2, list 91b; J. Sarten, 1, l(ht 71b; J. Vioktry, cox. lOat 51b ..3 Clifton had it all their own way in this event, cotnißg to the winning post with several lengths to spare, Time, 21min. 25eecs Junior Whaleboat Itace.—Tikorangi: A. Lash, siroke, lOst 111b; F. Knuekcy, 4, list 31b; H. Foreman, 3, lOst 131b; G, Wray, 2, lis 1 ; lib; W. Foreman," lOst 31b; H. Sarten, cox, lOst lib 1 Clifton. R. P. Hansen, stroke, lOst 61b; A. Loveridge, 4, list 71b; F. Whitmore. 3, lOst fi;b; Mel>od. 2, 10st41h; C. Whelan, 1, 9st 41b; F. Rußrnvissm), cox, 9st 101b .. 2 Waifcara. -E. Andrews, stroke, lO.t 31b; B. W.-IK4, 12st 81b; F. Watson, 3, lOst 4b; R. 'Jhappoll, 2, 11st 51b; JL. Tate, 1, 9.*t 101b; E. Jennins, cox, \ost 3 This was a very hollow run, Tikorangi wintiiog anyhow with sweral lengths to spare, over two leng'hs dividing the second and third. Girls' Whileboat Race. Waitara : Mies Whitmore, stroko ; Miss Openfihaw. 4 ; Miss Roborts, 3, Miss C. Jensen, 2; Mif-s M. Jensen, 1; Mr. R. Cameron, cox .. I

Olifton. Miss Badley, stroke; Miss Cain, 4; Mis- Mortison, 3; Mi-s Ward, 2; Miss Wilsic, 1; Mr U. Dii.drfl.', cox .. .. 2 As usual g'eat attention was co ioentratoi on this rac« which provod highly excitii g at, tne finish, \\ a 'tara [>uttinga goal stroke, forged ahead, but owing to very bad steering in negotiating the turning point they lobts-.-.ycr.l lengths, and Clifton had a decided ad-

vantage on the homeward course. Wai J tara, however, settled down to a good . sweeping stroke and gradually overhauled their opponent*, winning gamely on the post by about a quarter of a frnfth. Time, 4min. 30aecs; Flylog Whaleboat Race.—Tikorangi: F. Sar'.en, stroke, 10-fc 71'o; J •

Foreman, 4, list 91b ; A. Jupp, 3,115t 71b; G. Foreman,2, U>t 91b; J. SarteD, 1, lOst 71b; J. Vickery, cox, 10 t 51b .. 1 Clifton.—J. Cain, stroke, 11-t 6'b ; 0. Johnston, 4, 13st 81b; W, Telfar, 3, list; H. Johnston, 2, 12et 8b; H. PaHridge, 1, list; W. Jury, cox, 94 .. 2 Wait»ra.—W. Colson, stroke, 12s f .; A. Andrews, 4, 11st 81b; A. Sampw, 3, list 101b; H. Whitmore, 2,125t41b; R. Tate, 1, 12st; A, Tatton, cox, lOdfe 51b 3 This raco was practically a struggle between and Clifton, thf former winning by about hnlfa lougth, Waitara b ing a bad thiid. Time, smin. 47secs. Ladies' Wbaljboat R*ce.—W^itara: Mrs. Ohard, stroke; Miss Sampson, 4 ; Misa Tate, 3; M rv. Soffe, 2 ; Misa Black, 1; Mr. A. Titton, cox. .. .. 1 Tikorangi.—Miss Sartoo, stroke; Miss Ralfe, 4 ; Miss Oliver, 3 ; Miss Ohard, 2 ; Miss Nowall, 1. .. 2 Waitara toik up the bad, and a* Tikorangi went all to pieces soon after startidg, their opponent* got well alidad and though settled down to better work on the return jyurnny, they were beaten easily by over two lengths. Time, 4mia. 25seo. _

Whaleboat Race.-—Tikorangi: F, Richards, L, Black, A. Lash, W. SirteD, P. Scrimgeour, J. Vickery, cox 11 Oliffcoo.—R. Hansen, F. Whitmore, j J. Telfar. M. Elliot, R. Mus- j champ, C. Dugdale, cox .. 2 Tikorant;i had an ea y t sk in this event, winning by several leng'.hs Time, 12min ssßo. All-comers' Whaleb :at Race.— Tikorangi: F. Sar'.e-, utrok j , lOst 71b: J. Foreman, 4, list 91b; A. Jupp, 3, list 71b; G. Foreman, 2, 11st 91W; J. Sarten, 1, 10»t 71b; J. Vickery, cox, lOst 51b 1

Waitara.—W. Oolson, stroke, 12sfc; A. Andrews, 4, list 81b; A. Sampson, 3, list 101b ; H. Whitmore, 2, 12st 4ib ; R. Tate, 1, 12»t; A. Tatt.m, cox, 10,t51b 2 Clifton, as winners of tae Champion Race, were bsmed. An excellent race ensued between Tikorangi and Waitara, the finish being highly exciting, Tikorangi getting home slightly ahead. Time, llmin 53secs, In turning at the buoy Tikorangi were stated ti

have taken the wrong water and fouled their opponents, by whom a protest, was lodged, but not upheld, the referees holding that Tikorangi did not take their opponent's water, and that th.< foul did not afiest the result of th» race. Handicap Swimming Race. —G. Shaw (Hawera), scratch, 1 ; J. H. 1 Nicnalls (Mokau), 17sec, 2; B. Perrett (Eltham), Usee, 3. Greasy Boom.—There were five starters for this contest, which afforded considerable amusement. L. Fredericksen easily carried off the prize, evidently being an old hand at the business. The tub races al ; o caused much fun. In the open event W. Jones was fi-s' [and L. Clare second. Four othois competed. For boys under 17 thore were five entries —L, Chra 1, Reardon 2. Tne Water Tournament brought a [very successful meeting to a close.