Taranaki Annual Regatta.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 49, 2 March 1904, Page 4

Taranaki Annual Regatta.

(Rowed under the Rules of the New 'Zealand Amateur Rowing Association), to be. held on the WAITAKA lUVEK On TiH'RSPAY, MARCH 21, 1901. OFFICERS : Pinions : Messrs Jennings ami Smith, M's.H.R., 0. Samuel, J. I'aul N. King, 13. Dockrill, .1. 11. Foy, H. Okey, K. Vickers, 11. 11. Nicholls, H. Cock, K. 11. I'igott, 11. Liardet, W. I'. Snell, Burgess, Fraser, Borthwiek, Steeds. President : Mr (!. V. Tate. Vice-presidents : Messrs Dooly, Smylhe, J. Sarten, (!. I'eaire, Hr. Coode, w. L. Cray, W. (Hover, A. W. Ogle, 11. 11. Stubbs, B. (.'. Lawrence, l{. Hicks, (iilbert, .1. D. JVvllic, .1. C. McArtney. Committee: Messrs Vickery, I{. Tate, C. H. .Johnston, A. Klenner, L. Sampson, R. 'l'. Hicks, S. Wyllie, .1. Telfar, T. Codduid. Judge: Mr .1. I'uul. Deputy .Judge: Mr J. 1). Wyllie. Umpires; Messrs Ogle, .1. Sarten, 0. V. Tate. Timekeeper : Mr J. Telfar. Starter : Mr T. (ioddard. Treasurer : Mr S. Wyllie. Secretary :Mr H. Spurdle. J'rotest Committee : Messrs Dele, .), Sarten, (J. V. Tate. Auditors : Messrs licckbessingvr and Buchanan. PKOORAMMIO : 1. Hoys' Wlinlcboal Race—For boys under 17 years. First prize £.% second £l. About tin-eiMiuuiters of a mile. 2. Maiden Whaleboat Race—No meniliers of crew to have won any race (Junior Rare excepted). First prize £<l, second £l. One mile and a half. :i. Senior Four-Oar Clinker RaceFirst prize £l.'>, second £l, for four bouts or more. Three boats iirst prize £ls, second £:|. Two boats, £1(1. About one mile. ■l. Oirls' Whaleboat Race—For girls under 18 years of age. First prize £l, second £'2, third £l, for three, crews and over ; for two crews, lirst £:i, second XI. About half a 1 mile. i). Champion Whaleboat Race—First prize £llO, second £5. Two miles. <>. High Dive—Neatest header. About 15 feet. First prize £l, second Ills. I'ost entry. 7. llest Decorated Boat—To be rowed by ladies in procession. First prize £ll, second £l, 8. Senior Tair-Oar Outrigger Race— First prize £lO, second £3 ; for three boats or more. Two boats, iirst. prize £7. About one mile. 0. Wlialeboat Uace—For those who are not taking part in any other race at the Regatta. First prize £">, second £l. I'ost entry. 10. Flying Whaleboat Race First prize £">, second £l. Straight run of about three-quarters of a mile. 11. Youths' Whaleboat Race For youths under 21 years. F'irst prize £•"), second £l. One mile and a half. 12. Senior Single Sciilis Race—First prize £lO, second £3. About one mile. l.'l. Cigar and Umbrella Race—First prize £1 10s, second 10s ; four starters or no second prize ; once across the river. 14. Whaleboat Race—For crews lOst anil under. First prize £5, second £l. One mile and a half. 10. Handicap Swimming Race—First prize £2 or medal, second 10s ; Winner can have the choice of medal or money ; distance about 200 yards. Hi. Mounted Swimming Race (handicap)— Rid- must enter and leave the water on horseback. First prize £2, second 10s. Post entry 2s (jd. * I". Tub Race-For boys under 17 years. First prize £l, second 10s for six starters. First prize Its, second os, for four starters ; post entry. 18Tub Race-Open to all coiners. Hist prize £L ss, second 10s,third <s : lor six starters. First prize, £1 os, second t(js, for four starters. I'ost entry. IU. Creasy Boom-Open to all comdOs, three 2os. p ost entry. ;„ ,°- vs ' H «'inuning Ruce-For bovs under 1.-, years. Ki[ , st .. jz( , second ,-is. F.nlrunce free. 21. Creasy Boom-For boys under 18 years. First prize 15s, second os. Post entry. CONDITIONS. 'lliree crews io enter or no second prize. All races to start punctually at advertised lime. Any boat not at the starting point at the jumper time shall be liable to dis'o,uuli(ication for that event. Objections with ipialilications 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 -18 hours after the day of the Regatta. A deposit of 10» must accompany each protest, which sum may be forfeited if the protest is not upheld by the Committee. F.ntrance 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 lodired at time of entry. All post entries (to close on Regatta day at 12 noon.) will bo charged :> jici- cent, on amount of lirst prize. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter tho order or postpone any or nil of the events, and add any regulations which in' their o|>inion may be necessary. Kn tries for the Four-Oar, Pair-Oar and Single Sculls close with the Secretary at the Foresters' Hall ttaitara, on THFRSDAV, March 10 at y.bu p.m. F.nirk-s for all Whaleboat Races close with the Secretary at the Foresters H „,| on THURSDAY, March {«»»Ucap 8 C A ' SOrol ' SWi """ ing "and in attendance. Special and delayed trains will be arranged to suit visitors TIIF, ANNUAL RFCATPA DANCE Pelao "V," « 1 ' •''>'>»•« "an on 'vegattu night, (lood music; supper provided. ' Ml l'l lei IT. SPUKDLR Hon. Secretary, Waitara.