LATEST AUCKLAND NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume xxx, Issue 2427, 31 January 1888, Page 2

LATEST AUCKLAND NEWS.

' [by TELEGBAFH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ; Auckland, Monday. ! To-day was observed as a general holiday. , Thousands of people viewed the regatta ; from every possible point. There were no I entries for trading vessels and for trading i cutters. Coasting vessels of over 12 and , under 25 tons was won by Oannet: Lily, i 2 ; Henry, 3. Yachts of six tons and upwards— Matangi, 1; Anuva, 2; Wenona, I 3. Fishing boats over six tons—May, 1; > Capreira, 2. Yachts under six tons —Jessie i Logan, 1; Manola, 2; Ariel, 3._ Fishing ; boats under four tons —.1 fcaly, 1; Mignonette, 2. Open sailing race—Belle, 1; Arrow, 2 ; i Beata, 3. Champion Whaleboat Race, Waitemata, 1; North Shore, 2 ; Northern Wairoa, 3. Seven started. This was the great event of the day, and a number of : steamers followed, packed with passengers. A complaint was made that they interfered with the race. Waitemata won easily, but as mark boats are said to have drifted, there is likely to be a protest. The Opals crew was a very bad last. Amateur Whaleboat race —Waitemata, 1; City, 2; North Shore, 3. The Alameda arrived from Sydney this morning and sailed again in the afternoon for 'Frisco. Arrived : The Hauroto, from Melbourne. The unfortunate man Hodgson, who was injured by falling from his 'bus at the North Shore on Saturday, is not likely to recover. lio still persists in refusing to allow the amputation of his leg. Tho infant son of Alfred Pulling, of Pukekoho, was found dead iu his bed this morning. An inquest will be held. Miss Newelt's school re-opens tn-morrow. The Whangaroa Road Board notify that all rates unpaid after 2'Jth February will be sued for. We direct attention to Messrs Hunter and Co's. cattle sales and Sheep Fair at Olmupo on 7th inst.