The-Hong-Kong-Weekly-Press-1898-12-24 — Page 10

First prize, $15, second, I

Trieg

Boats,

Centurion (No, 1)

Deutschland

Powerful

Tamar (No. 1)

Alacrity

THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS,

Peat an- belween two mark-bonts moored to the south of

Oars. 12

14.3 10.

Green Island, leaving it to starboard, round the white conical buoy at Cosmop liten Dock, leav- ing it to, starb ard, tongd the north fairway buoy leaving it to port, and across the line from west to east. Distyner 9 miles.

The finish of this race was marred by some junks louling the mark-bont. The following

Bonito. Chanticleer Erica...

A CLASS.

*B CLASS.

This was a tough struggle. The Deutschland. | was the order of the boats at the finish :- Thich umbered ag many oars as the Powerful, sas a somewhat lighter bost and she iconse- quently at once took the lead. All the same, however, the Germans rowed splendidly and kopf well to their oqurse, ultim fely renghing the winning post first, ber time, being 6 wins. The Centurion, won on her time allowance for

AMPAN RACE; open to regular Chinese sam. pang; distance, half-mile, 1st prize. $10, 2nd prize. 86; right bunts to start for two. Prizes.

No. 2497

2398 2680

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Before starting the occupants of 2497 took the precaution to būra some jass paper. This seamed to nerve them up. for they pulled for all they were worth and soon, ont distinged their competitors and won easily. Time 5mins. LUSITANO CUP; presented by the members of the Club Lusitano (for four ours); distance, one mile; entrance, 810; to be rowed,in, boats the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.

THISTLE ...

Station No. 4-Blaqk, pink sash,

Bor, Albert Ellis

st. be, 11 2 10, 11 12 12

Ladybird winner.

Allows. Cutter... 3minutes. Galley... 3 Gig Curter

3

19

8

TALISTLE (Scotch)

(Station No. 2. – Wirite, with thistle.

2, G. Mollison

3. G. Wilson....

st,lbs.

Bow. Albert Ellis

12 12

13 10

Stroke, W. Armstrong.

1219

Cox, UA Caldwell

LDER

(Portuguese)

Station No. 1-Royal blue

Bow, F. H. Hyndman.

2, J. M. S. Machado.

3. A. E. Alves

Stroke, AVA. Alves

Cox, F. W. White

lbs.

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A protest has been entered in A Class by the helmsman of the Erica, who alleges that the Bonito fonled him in the course of the race.

Though there were only two entries for this OPEN BOATS; (over 18-feet); any rig, Chinese-event the interest taken in it was

owned boats excinded; entrance. $;

ext as prize,

was known that the orews were very $25; conrse, 9 miles, Post entries.

matched, EM.S. I'owerful's 32feet...Galleg

Before the start the Portuguese, who were first on the course, were encouraged by a launchful of their own countrymen, who cheered them lustily. Both started well, but they had not taken many strokes when it was seen that Thistle was ahead. For close on a mile, however, the result was doubtful, first one and then the other 'boat leading. When op Aposite the brickette works the Bootch, who were pulling strong, were distinctly in front, but the Portuguese, who worked most pluckily, throughout, put on a spurt and gained on, their opponent. It was apparent, however, that they were played out, but they stuck to their guns- or rather to their cars to the last, and though

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Pamar's.. 30,,

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Powerful's 30

30

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Grafton's 20

..Gig

301

#1

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眼豐

B1

26 26

44

2ndCutter3 Gig. Gig

9

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9

...1st Cutter3

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Naval Yard... No. 7 Police

The following was the order at the finish —

Tamar's cutter (winner).. Powerful's gig.......... Tumar's galley

P: and O.'s 'boat, OPEN BOATS; (18 feet or under); any rig; Chinese-owned boats excluded; time allow. ance. 10 seconds per fo tiu length of boats per mile; entrance. 81; prize, value $20, The course starting at 1.40, was from the starting line, round mark boat off Green Island and back, crossing starting line from west to east; five miles. Post entries.

feet

H.M.S. Tamar'a

18 No. 1 Skiff Allows. 18 No. 2 Skiff

**

9JA. Eradericks,

3, G. Mollison, Joan

Birake, W. Armstrong..

Cox, R. Henderson.......

KORNBLUME.

Station No. 2.-Royal blge,

st. lbs

Bow, J. MS Machado

10 2

2 JD. Daphy

10. 10

S, Gr. Wilson

13, 1

11

Stroke, A. A. Alves

11 8

Cox, Chad T. Kew:

2.

Alacrity's Tamar's

18

"1

ROSE...

*

:

#1

st; lbs.

1

Skiff 16 Skiff 1 m. 48. 14 Skiff 3

20 Skiff 8, 20 Skiff 4 10,.

.:;

...

9.18 10 10- 10 5

11

9.

st. lbs. 90 9:19:

Station No. 3.-Black and white.

Bow, J. H. R. Hance

Stroke E. August........

·

Lammert

3. T. Meek

Station No. 1.—White.

Cox, F. W. White.....

LEEK.

Bow, L, A. Rose

2, F. Herbst

3. W. S. Bailey

Stroke, A. E. Alces

1 Ai 11 4

- Cox, J. M. E de Carvalho, q a Thistle led off well und notwithstanding the stiff wind kept up a good speed which soon began to full. Rose, after struggling - mau- fully for same time, was seen in give, way, aur the suncesa, ofhistle was assured. Rose and Kornblume had a bard, fight for second place, which Kornblume nitimately won by lilf a length, Thistle being first by a couple of lengthe Time 53, mine

SAILING RACKS, YACHTS AND BANTIALLY-DECKED BOATS; fi two classes); Y. R. A. handicap; prizes, cap for each class; entrance, 81. Course 9, smiles.

Bybil Brica

·A. ÓLAFS.

¡Owners.

Hop. F. H. May..... . 249

Allows.

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Rating

Phoebe

Chanticlees

Mr. G. A. Tomes

24-

Officers, R.E...

2319

11 sec.

Mr. A. Denison.

23,0

1:

39

Maid Marian

Mr. J. Hastings

23.9

11

!!

Major Koe

23.9

28.9

Mr. G. Ha Kow

2819/1 min.46

Mr. Hi Pollock

Allows

Bonito Activa Mateorok

BACLAM

Officers, BE..

Dr Clark

Mr. C. :D." Wilkinson,

Mr. E. J. Meugens

The course for the yachts and partially-decked boats, starting at 1.30, and for the oper

starting ct 1.40, was

Princess

Officers, RA

min, 30 sec

sailing

line

Bonaventure's 14. Alacrity's 13.

The order at the finish waS --

Alarrity's skiff (winner)

Tamer's skiff (16 ft.)

Tamar's skiff (14 ft.).

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#1.

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they came in second the cries of "Well done, both of you" which were given vent to by the spectators showed that their efforts were fully appreciated. Time=1/min. 564 seq. LIGHT GIGS,,, open to European non,commis, sioned officers and men of any regiment or corps of the garrison or to European crews of any of H.M. vessels or to European members of the Police Force; entrance, 31; distance, one mile; 'boats to be approved of by the com- mitten; time allowance, 8 seconds per oar; four boats must start for two prizes; winning crew of 3rd race, first day, to be 'handicapped by the Committee; 1st prize, $15, 2nd prize, $10. Post entries.

Beats Names HMS. Centumon.... Nobby

Tamar Marjorie

Qars.,

Nobby did not start well, but after a moment”, hesitation shot ahead, and was soon as length. and a half in front. She maintained her lead until the finish, when she led by several. lengths Time-7min. 241sec, BROKERS CUR;, (for double sculls); presented by the brokers of Hongkong, distance, half- mile; entrance, $5; to be rowed in bosts the property of the Victoria Recreation Club,

MAID, Station No.1.

Bow F. H. Hyndman Stroke,, E. Hyndman,

TAT

Station No. 3. Royal blue.

SECOND DAY, 21st recenBER: The promoters of the regatta, were again favoured with propitious weather yesterday. though it was somewhat colder and with less wind stirring than on nerday Some seven or eight laauches closely followed the different ruces. The International, though there were only two entries, was a ca;ital event. The peo cb and the Portuguese tried their strength, and though the Portuguese were beatouthey were by no means disgraced, holding out pluckily until the last. The Brothers Alves, practically had a walk over for the Brokers' Cup, but the German Cup was stoutly fought for. The race formen-of-war's gigs and whalers was one of the most înteresting evects of the day, whilst the sampau and snake boat races, caused much excitement amongst the natives. amusement among the Europeans and, intense LIGHT Gios open to regular Chinese crews of the same bong or office, bosts must carry a European coxswaiu; distance, one mile; tîme for oars 8 seconds per car; first prize $10 2nd prize. $5; winner of No. 1 race first day excluded; boats to be passed by the com-anticipated. Though Maud, soo mittee; post entries.

In this race Joan and Marjorie, which com- je ed the previous day, were the only entries, Marjorie, which seemed to be much the better boat of the two, got off well and soon out- tanced her opponent, winning easily. Time- 7 min. 47-g80.

INTERNATIONAL ("HALLENGE. Cì P; for four- oars; cup presented by the late J. S. Laprajk, Esq., to be held by the winning crew, for one year, but to remain, the property of the club; distance, o

‚on-mi and-a-half; entrance, 310e to be rowed boats the property of th; Victoria Recreation Club.

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Bow, A. E. Alven....... Stroke, A. A. Alves Cox. F. W. White

Station No. 2.-White, with red

Bow, JH, R. Hance Stroke, H. W. Kennett Cox,

This was by no means so good

were not far behind until Eileen break down-Kennett į broke his was done up, or something, hopelessly in the rea

M

lead, winning easily. – Time TUB ECULLINO; (tah sculling

half-mile, entrance, $1; to

Ibe

90

tobar or:

her

stance. rowed in boats

the property of the Victoria Recreation Club.: Station No.

P. Hyndman

J Coyla

W. S. Bailey

M. EFAsgar

This race

concelled.

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