TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 41, 18 February 1904, Page 4

TARANAKI ANNUAL REGATTA.

(Rowed under tho Rules of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association), to bo held on the WALTARA RIVER On Thursday, March 24. OFFICERS ; Patrons : Messrs .Jennings and Smith, M's.H.R., O. Samuel, J. Paul N King, E. Dockrill, J. B. l''°y> "• Okey, E. Victors, B. 11. Nicholls, R. Cock, li. H. l'igott, 11. Liardet, W. P. Snell, Burgess, Eraser, Borthwick, Steeds. President: Mr G. V. Tate. Vice-presidents : Messrs Dooly, Smvtlie, J. Sarten, G. Pearce, Dr. Goode, \Y. L. Gray, W. Glover, A. W. Ogle, G. 11. Stubbs, B. C. Lawrence, It- llicks, Gilbert, J. D. Wyllie, J. C. McArtnev. Committee: Messrs Vfckury, R. 'l'ate, C. H. Johnston, A. Kleaner, L. Sampson, K. j T. Hicks, S. Wyllie, J. Telfar, T. Goildaid. Judge: Mr J. Paul. De- | puty Judge: Mr .J, I). Wyllie. Umpires : Messrs Ogle, .J. Sarten, G. V. j Tate. Timekeeper : Mr J - Telfar. | Starter : Mr T. Goddard. Treasurer : | Mr S. Wyliie. Secretary :Mr 11. | Spuidle. Protest Committee ! Mes- i srs Ogle, .1. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Auditors : Messrs Beckbessinger and I Buchanan. PROGRAMME : 1. Boys' W'hiUeboat Race—For boys under 17 years'. First prize £3, second £l. About three-quarters of a mile. 2. Maiden Whaleboat Race—No nwm- ; tiers of crew to have won any race (Junior Race excepted). First prize £(i, second £l. One mile and a half. 3. Senior Four-Oar Clinker Race— First prize £ls, second £4, for four boats or more. Three boats lirst prize £ls, second £3. Two boaits, £lO. About one mile. 4. Girls' Whaleboat Race—For girls under 18 years O'f age. First prize £4, secoaid £2, third £l, for three crews and over ; for two crews, first £3, second £l. About lmlf a mile. 5. Champion Whaleboat Hacft—First prize £2O, second £5. Two milos. 6. High Dive—Neatest header. About 15 feat. First prize £l, second 10s. Post entry. 7. Best Docorated Boat—To be rowed by ladies in procession. First prize £3, second £l. 8. Senior Pair-Oar Outrigger RaceFirst prize £lO, second £3 ; for three boats or more. Two' boats, lirst prize £7. About one mile. 9. Wilialeboat 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 aJjout lliree-nuai'ters of a mile. 11. Youths' Wlialebout Race For youths uiuler 21 years. First prize £5, second £l. One mile and a half. 12. Senior Single Sculls Race—First prize £lO, second £3. About one mile. 13. Cigar uud Umbrella Race—First prize £1 10s, second 10s ; four starters or no second prize ; once across the river. 14. Whaleboat Race—For crews lOst and under. First prize £5, second _£l. One mile and a half. 15. Handicap Swimming Race—First prize £2 or medal, second 10s ; Winner con have the choice of medal or money ; distance about 200 yards. 10. Mounted Swimming Race (handicap)— Rider must enter and leave the water on horseback. First prize £2, second 10s. Post ontrv 2s (id. J 17. 'lu'b Race—For boys under 17 years, lirst prize £l, second 10s for Six sutlers. First prize 15s,' second us, lor four starters ; post entry. IS. lub Race—Open to ull comers. *irst prize £1 ss, second lUs, third 7S : lor six starters. First prize, £1 as, second 10s, for four starters. Post entry. 19. Greusy Boom-Open to all comers. First prize (six) 60s, four <JOs, three 255. Post entry. 20. Boys' _Sivininiing Race-For boys under 15 years. First prize 15s stt'Ond ss. Knlrance j'ree. ' • 21. Greasy Boom— For boys under IB years. First prize 15s, second os. Post entry. CONDITIONS. Three crews to enter or no second ■ prize. All races to start punctually at advertisod time. Any boat not at the .starting point at the piroper timo shall be liable to disqualification for that event. Objections with qualifications of a , competitor shall lie made in writing to the Secretary at the earliest moment practicable. No protest or . objection shall be entertained unless placed in tlw hands of the Secretary within 48 hours after the day of the Regutta. A deposit of 10s must accompany eacli protest, witick sum may be forfeited it the 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, mu9t 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 lirst prize. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter the order or postpone amy 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 the Foresters' Hall Waitara, on THURSDAY, March lo' at 8.30 p.m. ' Entries for all Whaleboat Races close with the Secretary at the Foresters' llall on THURSDAY, Marsh 17th at 8 p.m. Also for Swimming Handicap Race. Band in attendance. Special and delayed trains will be arranged to nuit visitors. THE ANNUAL REGATTA DANCE will be held in St. John's Hall on Regatta n'ig'ht. Good music; supper provided. 11. SPURDLE. Hon. Secretary, Waitara.