The Archive · 1877

11.—Hor, Srep axp Jump, for All Comers

WY. Dunman.. O.u1 do O. Forbes 6.2 A. E, Reynell 0.3 Allen. 0.0 F. J. Smith 000 Blue was first afloat and'down at the Lewis 0..0 starting place, being followed in a few Sport of this nature admits of no separate minutes by Red, who were decidedly the description; the contest terminated as above favourites. At' the word to go, Red given. took the water first, and, pulling a' more 12.—Hur Mme Haxoicar, for All rapid stroke than their opponents, began at Comers. once to draw their boat's nose in front, Blue E.L. B. Allen. 3 ALE, Reynell pulled a long and, steady stroke, but their oat seemed somehow to hang in the water, and at Lindsay's there was a clear length but shortly afterwards Reynell led, but capital mace, Theystarted well together, between them. This lead, s0 quickly was overhauled and gave up about 160 yards gained, the Reds easily increased, and atthe from home. Time, 2 min. 30 secs, hour-Master's lower station' were two lengths in front, a position they maintained, 13,—Toa or Wax, Gymnasium against All rowing within themselves, until about 106 Comers.—17 on a side. yards from the flag, when putting ona The struggle was very severe, but ended spurt, they went in winners by two in favour of the All Comers, amid much lengths. Approaching the Harbour-Master's laughter and applause. station, Blue spurted a little and slightl 14.—Cnamrron Race (600 yards). decreased their distance, but speedily W. Danman.. away again, With this exception they EL.B. All to make scarcely an effort, and FI. Smith want of training was more apparent with

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