TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 40, 17 February 1904, Page 4

TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

iliowud under the Rules of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association), to lie hold on tltti • WAITARA RlVlill On Thursday, March 24. OFFICERS : Patrons : Messrs Jennings and' Smith, M's.H.R., 0. Samuel, J. Paul N King, E. Dockrill, .J. U. Foy. H. Okcv, IS. Vickers, B. 11. Nicholls, H. Cock, It. 11. I'igott, H. Linrdct, VV. J'. Sncll, Burgess, Frus-er, Borthwick, Steeds. President : Mr Or. V. Tate. Vice-presidents : Messrs Dooly, Smythe, J. Sarten, G. Pearce, Dr. Goode, W. L. Gray, W. Glover, A.. W. Ogle, Ci. H. Stubbs, B. 0. Lawrence, R. Hicks, Gilbert, J. D. Wyllie, J. 0. McArtney. Committee: Messrs Vickery, li. Tate, C. H. Johnston, A. Klonncr, L. Sampson, li. T. Hicks, S. Wyllie, J.Telfar, T. Gaddaid. Judge: Mr J. Paul. Deputy Judge: Mr J. D. Wyllie. Umpires : Messrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Timekeeper :Mr J. Tell'ar. Starter : Mr T. Coddard. Treasurer : Mr S. Wyllie. Secretory: Mr 11. Spurdle. Protest Committee : Mimsrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Auditors : Messrs Deckboeshi'gcr anil Buchanan. PROGRAMME : 1. Boys' W'baleboat Race—For boys wilder 17 years. Firel priza £3, second ill. About three-quarters of a mile. 2. Maiilen Whaleboat Race—No members of crew to have won any race (Junior Race excepted). First prize £6, second JIT One mile and a hall'. 3. Senior Four-Oar Clinker Raeti— First prize £ls, second £4, for four boats or more. Three boats lirst priz* £ls, second £3. Two boats, £.lO. About one mile. i. Girls' Whaleboat Race—For girls under 18 years of age. First prize £4, second £2, third £l, for three crews and over ; for two crews, lirst £3, second £l. About half a mile. 5. Champion Whaleboat Race—First prize £2O, second £5. Two miles. G. High Dive—Neatest header. About 15 feet. First prize £l, second 10s. l'ost entry. 7. Best Decorated Boat—To be rowed by ladies ir» procession. First prize £3, second £l. 8. Senior Pair-Oar Outrigger RaceFirst prize £lO, second £3 ; for three boats or more. Two 1 boats, first prize £7. About one mile. 9. WJialoboat Race—For those who are not taking part in any other race at the Regatta. First prize £5, second £l. Post entry. 10. Flying Whaleboat Race ■*- First prize £5, second £l. Straight run of about three-quarters of a mile. 11. Youths' Whaleboat Race For youths under 21 years. First prize £O, second £l. One mile and a half. 12. Senior Single Sculls Race—First prize £lO, second £3. About one mile. 13. Cigar and Umbrella Race—First prize £1 10s, second 10s; four starters or no second prize ; once across the rirer. 14. Whaleboat Race—For crows lOst and under. First prize £5, second £l. One nrfle and a half. 15. Handicap Swimming Race—First prize £2 or medal, second 10s ; Winner can have the choice of medal or money; distance about 200 yards. 10. Mounted Swimming Race (handicap)— Rider must enter ami leave the water on horseback. First prize £2, second 10s. Post entry 2s Od. 17. Tub Race—For boys under 17 years. First prize £l, second 10s, for six starters. First prize 10s' second ss, for four starters ; post entry. 18. Tub Race—Open to all comers. First prizo &L ss, second 10s,third 7s ; for six starters. First prize, £1 ss, second 10s, for four starters. Post entry. IS). Greasy Boom-Open to all comers. First prize (six) 00s, four 30s, three 255. Post entry. 20. Boys' Swimming Race—For boys under 15 years. First prize 15s, second ss. Eutranco free 21 Greasy Boom-For boys under 18 years. First prize 15s, second ss. Post entry. CONDITIONS. Three crews to enter or no second prize. All races to start punctually at advertised time. Any boat not at the starting point at the proper tuno shall be liable to disqualification for that event. Objections with qualifications of a competitor shall be made in writing to the Secretary at the earliest moment practicable No protest or objection shall be entertained unless placed in the hands of the Secretary within 48 hours after the day of the Regatta.- A deposit of 10s must accompany each protest, which sum may be forfeited if tho protest is not upheld by the Committee. Entrance fee 5 per cent, of the total amount of prize money offered for each event. Names, weights of competitors (including substitutes), and colours to be worn, must be lodged at time of entry. All post entries (to close on Regatta day at 12 noon) will be charged 5 per cent, on amount of first prize. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter the order or postpone any or all of the events, and add any regulations which in their opinion may be necessary. Entries for the Four-Oar, Pair-Oar and Single Sculls close with the Secretary at tho Foresters' Hall, Waitara, on THURSDAY, March 10, at 8.30 p.m. Entries for all Whaleboat Races close with the Secretory at the Foresters' Hall on THURSDAY, March 17th, at 8 p.m. Also for Swimming Handicap Race. Band in attendance. Special and delayed trains will be arranged to suit visitors. THE ANNUAL REGATTA DANCE will be held in St. John's Hall oh Regatta night. Good music ; supper provided. H. SPURDLE, Hon. Secretary, Waitsara.