Ashuelot's Launch.—White with blue cross, Mr. Hallien's Frachtveayer.—German flag.
Russell's Anna,—Chinese rig, Danish fag, Owing to the course having boon altered after the entry of the Frachtwugen, her owner withdrew from the contest the last moment, About nine o'clock the four contending boats came up to the starting place, and took their position stern aline drawn from the Ariel to the P.M, barge Shamrock, all sail down, Upon the gun being fired, sails were hoisted na speedily as possible, and the little Anna was the frst to make' a move. A very light but fair breeze prevailed, wud the boats soon tailed off, the Anna taking atrong lead, with the Curlew's 2nd cutter second, and Ist cutter third, the American Jaunch' bringing up the rear, and it was very evident thut with suck a light wind would be nowhere in the race. The Curleio's Ist cutter was piloted by the Ist Lieut. and the launch by Me, Callender. After rounding the point, " stiff breezs sprang up, and the Ashuelot's launch began to overhaul the others and succeeded in
tack for which she increased rabi the firat rapidly. stave in the race the bouts ran thus: Ashuelot's launch first, Curlew's 2ud cutter second, with the first cutter third, and Mr, Russell's little boat bringing up the rear. Unfortunately for latch, in tacking she went over and precipitated her crew into the water, frou which involuntary bath they were rescued by some sampans. Capt. Church also dispatched two of the Curlew's gigs to the scene of disaster, Che boat was raised and an attempt made to bail her out, when she went over the second time. The Curlew's No, 2 cutter passed the winning post frst at 12 m., beating cutter No. 1 by 16 minutes, though she experienced some difficulty in passing Uke goal on account of strong head wind. Lime, about two hours and three quarters.
—Reoarra Cur.—Open to all Club jors.—To be rowed in Four Oarel Out-riggers, according to the Rules of the Nagasaki Rowing Club. joe, miles. No entrance fee. Valued, $100. Straight Race.
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