Taranaki Annual Regatta.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 51, 4 March 1904, Page 4

Taranaki Annual Regatta.

(liowed under ilie lilies of Uie New Zealand Amateur Kowing Association), to be hold on the WAITAKA IUVEK On -rniJHSDAY, MAKCH 21, 1904. OFFICIOUS : J Patrons : Messrs Jennings and Smith M's.H.K., 0. Samuel, J. Paul N. King, E. Dockrill, J. 11. Foy, H, Okev, E. Victors, 11. 11. Nicholls, U, Cock, 11. 11. Pigotl, 11. Liardet, W. I'. Sncll, Burgess, Fruser, liorl.liwick, Steedw. President : Mi- (J. V. Tale. Vice-presidents : Messrs Dooly, Siuythe, .1. Sarten, 0. Pearce, Dr. Gooi'le, W. L. Cray, W. (.'lover, A. W. Ogle, CI. 11. Stublis, 11. 0. Lawrence, It. Hicks, Gilbert, .1. D. Wyllie, .1. C. McArtney. Committee : Messrs' Vickery, It. Tate, C. H. John- - si on, A. Klenner, L. Sampson, It. T. Hicks, S. Wyllie, J. Telfar, 'l'. Gixidard. Judge: 3*r J. Paul. De[iiily .Judge: Mr J. J). Wyllie. Umpires : Messrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G.V. Tate. Timekeeper : Mr J. Tell'ar. Starter : Mr T. Uoddnnl. Treasurer : Mr S. Wyllie. Secretary :Mr 11. Spurdlc. Protest Committee : Messrs Ogle, J. Sarten, G. V. Tate. Auditors : Messrs Beckbess-ingvr arid

Buchanan. I'KOOKAMME : | 1. Hoys' Whaleboat Kace-For boys under T7 years. First prize £3, second £l. About three-quarters of a mile. 'I 2. Maiden'Whaleboat Kace—No members of crew to have won any race (Junior Kace excepted). First prize £O, second £l. One mile and a half. 3. Senior Four-Oar Clinker Kace— First prize £l.l, second £4, for four boats or more. Three boats lirst prize £l">, second £3. Two boats, £lO. About one mile. 1. Girls' Whaleboat Kace—Pol girls under 18 years of age. First prize £-1, .second £2, third £l, for Hires crews and over ; for two crews, lirst £3, second £l. About half a mile. 5. Champion Whaleboat Kace—First, prize £2O, second £5. Two miles. (i. High Dire—Neatest header. About < in feet. First prize £l, second 10s. Post entry. 7. Best Decorated Boat—To be rowed by ladies in procession. First , prize £3, second £l. 8. Senior Pair-Oar Outrigger Kace— First prize £lO, second £3 ; for three boats or more. Two boats, first prize £7. About one mile. 0. Whale-boat Kace—For those who are not taking part in any other race at the Kegatta. First prize £n, second £l. Post entry. 10 Flving Whalebont Kace First prize' £5, second £l. Straight run of about three-quarters of a mile. H. Youths' Whaleboat Kace For youths under 21 years. First prize £5, second £l. One mile and a half. 12. Senior Single Sculls Kuce—First prize £lO, second £3. About one mile. 13. Cigar and Umbrella Kace—First prize £1 10s, second 10s ; four starters or no second prize ; once across the river. 14. Whaleboat Kace—For crews 10st and under. First prize £5, second £l. One! mile and a hull'. 15. Handicap Swimming Kace—First prize £2 or medal, second 10s ; Winner can have the choice of medal or money ; distunce about 200 yards. 16. Mounted Swimming Kuce (handicap)— Kider must enter ami leave the water on horseback. First prize £2, second 10s. Post entry 2s (ill. 17. Tub Kace—For boys under 17 years. First prize £l, second 10s, for six starters. First prize 15s, second ss, for four starters ; post entry. 18. Tub Kaco—Open to all comers. First prize £1 ss, second IDs,third 7s ; for six starters. First prize, £l. ss, second 10s, for four starters. Post entry. lit. Greasy Boom—Open to all comers. First prize (six) 60s, four 3Us, three 255. Post entry. 20. Boys' Swimming Kace—For boys under 15 years. First prize 15s, second ss. Entrance free. 21. Greasy Boom—For boys under I 18 years. First prize 15s, second ss, l'ost entry.

CONDITIONS. 'Hireo crows to enter or no second prize. All races to stmt punctually ut advertised time. Any boat not at the starting point at the p;roper time Khali be liable to dis«pialilication lor that event. Objections with qualifications of a competitor shall be made in writing to the Secretary ut the earliest moment practicable. No protest or objection Khali be entertained unless placed in the hands of the Secretary within 48 hours after Uio day of the Regatta. A deposit of 10s must accompany each protest, which sum may be forfeited if the protest is not upheld by the Committee. Entrance fee ~> per cent, of the total amount of prize money offered for each event. N.tmes, weights of competitors (including- substitutes), and colours to be worn, must be loilged at time of entry. All post entries (to close on Regatta <lay at VJ. 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 uny or ull of the events, and add any regulations which in their opinion may be necessaiy. Entries for the Four-Oar, Pair-Oar and Single Sculls close with the Secretary at the Foresters' Hall, Uaiuua. on THURSDAY, March 10, at H.IiU p.m. Entries for all Whale-boat Races close with the Secretary at the Foresters' Hall on THURSDAY, March 17th, at 8 p.m. Al«o for Swimming Handicap Race. Rand in attendance. Special and delayed trains will be arranged to suit visitors. THE ANNUAL RECATTA DANCE will be held in St. John's Hall on Regutta night, (iood music ; supper provi'dud. H. SI'URDLE, lion. Secretary, Waitara.