December 19, 1908.]
VICTORIA REGATTA.
On
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ÔHÍNA OVERLAND TRADE ŘEPORT.
HONGKONG BOAT CL B.
Bow, A. Foelke
2 H. Brandes 3 C. Brehmer St. W. Koehler Cox, B. Siebs ...
Bow, F. Bain
2 G. Rubie...
3 C. Hanco
St. A. Alves
Cox, C. Alves ·
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T. R. C.
st. lba.
10 13
13 10
12
5
44
11 13
10
0
st.
lbs.
9
4
10
11
11
11
6
10 0
All starters set off on somewhat even footing, but the V.R.C. orsw soon commenced to lag. water leing choppy, boats took in quite a deal of water. Koehler and Warre continued level for some time; Warre's crew, the however, pulling more ev nly than
mile post, Warre's crew others. At the commenced
to draw ahead. The V.R.C. lost ground steadily throughout the race; in fact they must have dropped about half
mile or so behind. Warre's crew finished a length and three-quarters ahead of Koehler's. The win- ning crew, by the way, represents England in the International to day; the second crew Germany.
Time, 10 minutes 32 seconds.
On Thursday, the 17th inst., the Victoria Regatta closed. The Regatta on the whole must be regarded as a success, though, perhaps the "clerk of the weather" did not do all that might have been expected. It was too breezy, and decidedly chilly, on the opening day, & fresh nor-wester bringing down rare air from higher latitudes, and with it the unpleasant moisture brought about by more or legs sultry weather reported by arrivals from Shanghai and other northerá ports. Wednesday afternoon the yachts competing in the sailing events experienced half a gale, taking in a deal of water; towards the close of that day an unpleasant drizzle set in, and so threaten-The ing did the outlook appear that large numbers of the sampan population, thinking a typhoon was at hand, took refuge in Yaumati Bay Captain G. Cowlishaw deserves a deal of credit for his practically irreplaceable contribution the loan of the sailing ship Brilliant for a flag-ship. The band of the 110th Mahratta Light Infantry, under the direction of Mr. A. S. Tuxford, enlivened the proceedings, The V.R.C. is a very representative club, but, at the same time, many thought a conjunc- tion with the Boat Club in regard to the regatia, as last year, wou'd have been an improvement. The Boat Club put on very strong crews in the Hongkong Challenge Cup and International Race. In one boat, the English crew, Warre was an old Oxford stroke. The attendance at the regatta was excellent, H.E. the Officer Administering the Government, Commodore C. G. Robinson, R.N., Lieut. Col. L. F. Brown, R.E., and many other most pro- minent residents taking part in events. Of the officers, perhaps Mr. Harold C. Austen was hardest worked; in fact he seemed to be eve-y. where at the same time. Mr. Geo. P. Lammert. very particular about half-seconds, was enthusiastic timekeeper. The Judges, Messrs. E. W. Mitchell and A. Chapman, and Lieut. Crawford, R.N., carried out their onerous duties to the complete satisfaction of all con- cerned, So, indeed, did the umpires and starters. Messrs. Hutton Potts, C. H. Grace, Hon. | G. Stewart, and Lieut. P. H. Campbell, R.E. Lieutenant Campbell is the secretary of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club; it is hard to say how the regatta could have done without him, On Thursday a cool breeze blew from the N.W. and the sky continued dull and overcast for some time, but it brightened p later. Mr. Osborne, of the Kowloon Hotel, was caterer; he conducted the refreshments in the ablest manner. Launch service between the Brilliant and Blake Pier was good. A man-of-war pinnace, that from the Vengeance, kindly lent by Commodore Robinson, was moored on
HARBOUR POLICE.-2 p.m.-Open to the Chinese Members of the Harbour Police. To be rowed in the Service Boats. Distance, one | mile. Entrance, 50 cents. First prize, $10; second prize, $4. Three boats to start for two prizes. S'ation 1. Launch Crew Boat No. 3, Water Police
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2, Cox 410
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1, 2
4, Cox ... 402 Kwok Kan was cox of the winning boat; Wong Yun Sang of the second boat, and Li Yup of the other. Kwok Kau won by a length. an
the starboard side of the Brilliant to fire the finishing reports;; a Hotchkiss gun was used for the purpose.
The first day's results were as follows:- LIGHT GIGS-1 p.m.-Open to European non-commissioned officers and men of any regiment or corps of the garrison or to European crews of
any of H. M. Fessels or to European members, of the police foros. Entrance, $1. Distance, one mile. Boats to be approved of by the committee. Time allowance, 8 seconds per oar. Four boats must start for 2 prizes. 1st prize, $15; 2nd prize, $10. (Post entries.) Service oars and conditions,
The destroyer Otter was the only ship repre- sented. This crew went over the course.
Time, 6 minutes 31 seconds.
H. K. CHALLENGE CUP.-1.30 p.m.- For Four-oara Cup presented by His Excellency F. H. May, C.M.G. The cap to become the property of the club, or unit of His Majesty's Forces, which wins it 3 times in succession or 5 times in all, Amateur crews representative of any *Amateur Rowing, Boating, Yachting or Aquatic Club in Hongkong or China, or of any portion of His Majesty's Naval or Military Forces stationed in Hongkong or China, to be eligible to compete. Distance, one-mile-and-a-half, Entrance, $10,
HONGKONG BOAT CLUB,
1
Bow, C. McI. Messer
st. lbs.
12
4
2 C. Beavis
12
8 A. Ronse
11 13
St. F. Warre
12
Cox, F. C. Barlow
10
Time, 10 minutes 43 seconds.
GEEMAN CUP.-2.30 p.m.--Open, Presented by the members of the Club Germania. For four-oars. Distance, one mile. Entrance, $10. To be rowed in boats the property of the Com- peting Club or Unit,
THISTLE.
Bow, A. Asger... 2 J. Alves 3 L. Musso... St. J. Millar Cox, F. White...
KORNBLUME,
Bow, N. Alves...
2 A. Loureiro 3 H. Austen
St. A. Alves Cox, S. Seth
Bow, F. Bain
st. lbs. 9 4
10 1
11
10 10
10
0
11
st. lbs.
9 12
10
0
13 0
11
10
ROSE,
st. lbs.
9 4
10
0
10
9
... 10
2 G. Rubie 3 R. Witchell St. E. Herbst
Cox, H. Bain
10 0
Shamrock was scra'ched, 'so there were only three starters. Roza Pereira and J. Hance were unable to attend. C. Hance, the stroke, was game to pull with griffin substitutes, but the other strokes rather unsportsmanlikely objected. Choppy water greatly retarded the progress of the contestors. Thistle made a poor start; Kornblume, it appeared, got the best. Rose drew ahead, but, unhappily, had to alter its course for a jank. After half a mile there was hardly a length between the three boats. Kornblume, the centre boat, then drew ahead. Thistle "put on beef" towards the close, but it was too late. Rose came in first by half a length; Thistle second.
Time, 8 minutes 15 seconds.
MEN-OF-WAR'S CUTTERS -3 p.m. The boats to be approved and handicapped if necessary by the Committee. Distance, One Mile. Time allowed for oars, 8 seconds per oar. Four Boats must start for two Prizes. Entrance, $1. First Prize, $15; Second Prize $5. (Post entries). Service oars and conditions,
Three boats started: from the Albion, Bramble, Britomart. The Albion, having twelve oars to the other boat's ten, had to allow 16 seconds. Albion won by about a minute, the others not saving their time; Bramble second,
· Britomart third.
Time 10 minutes 30 seconds.
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Parser Cup.-3.30 p.m.-Presented by the Parsee Community of Hongkong. For Four oars. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $10. To be rowed in boats the property of the Vistoria Recreation Club.
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ROSE:
Bow, O. Chunnett
2 J. Seth
3 H. Lammert
St., S. Gidley
Cor, F. Lammert
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st. lbs.
8 7
9 7
10
10
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10
THISTLE,
9
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Bow, A. Ribeiro H. Gidley 3 A. Marti St. J. Watson Cor, J. Millar
+4
444
· 10
10
-200
DOKNO
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10 .... 10
2
SHAMROCK.
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Bow, H. Bain 2 H. Rapp 3 C. Humphreys St., J. Witchell Cox, F. White...
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100
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8
9
9 12
10 1
11
FLO
10
KORNBLUME.
Bow, J. Lambert 2 J. Barros 3 W. Andrew St., A. Barros Cox, O. Alves
Bow, H. Sayer.. 2 L. Lammert 3 T. Pearce St, J. Jordan Cor, 3. Seth
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08000
10
9
M
10
LEEK.
44
12
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12
...
9 10
-80
18870
The wind and sea had gone down somewhat by this. Leek got a bad start; Shamrock, perhaps, got the best. Kornblume caught a crab shortly after thestart. Then Roseshotaway ahead, Thistle behind. Thistle, with a spart, assured its place as and Shamrock following about three lengths
second,
Leek, though some distance behind, "stuck to it" well. Kornblume gave up. Rose continued to gain and came in first by three lengths; Thistle was second; Shamrock third.
Time, 8 minutes 5 seconds.
Snake-Boats. Distance, one mile. 1st prize, SNAKE-BOATS-4 p.m.-Open to Chinese $10; 2nd prize, $5. Eight boats to start for 2 prizes.
1.-Zau Ki 2.—Tin Li...
Tai Hing Fu Ki....
Hang Hop
Wing Man
Shing Yan...
Red and Black. White and Yellow.
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Red..
Black.
White.
Yellow.
Green,
This race was won by a nose,
A launch of
Chinese came to back up their friends.
race was pulled in a drizâle.
Time, 8 minutes 371⁄2 seconda.
The
TUB SCULLIN 1-4.3) p.m.-(Tab Sculling Boats). Cup presented by Messrs G. Falconer and Co.; distance, half-mile; entrance $1; to be rowed in oats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club. Station No. 1. Station No. 2.
J. Witchell
H. Gidley
Station No. 3.
H. Rapp No. 4 Tub Station No. 6. A. Marti No. 1 Tub
No. 3 Tub No. 6 Tub Station No. 4. Station No. 5. W. T. Andrew S. M. Gidley No.2 Tub No. 5 Tub
Witchell won; Gidley was second. A fair race; the win was by four lengths.
Time, 4 minutes 25 seconds.
V.R.Ü. CHAIRMAN's Challenge Cup.-5 p.m.-For Four-oars. Cap to be held by the winning crew for one year, but to remain the property of the Club. Distance, one mile. Entrance, $10. To be rowed in boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.
THISTLE.
Bow, A. Asger
2 J. Alves 3 L. Musso St, J. Millar Cox, F. Lammert
Bow, G. Rubie
2 A. Loureiro 3 H. Austen St, A. Alves
Cox, H. Bain
4.1
st. lbs. 9 4
rot
10 1
11
10 10
10
10
...
10 0
KORNBLUME.
102
200
***
100
SHAMROCK.
Bow, N. Alves
2 F. Bain 3 R. Witchell St, E. Herbat Cox, S. Seth
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13 0 116
10
12
984
M
10
CO
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10.
100