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A good start was effected, and for a short distance the Black Swan' held the lead, but was finally compelled to relinquish it, The race was well contested throughout, and the Block Swan would have been closer had not Mr. Vischer's oar slipped out of the rowlock.
6.—Poutrxe Race.—Nagasaki Ken Cup.—Kindly presented by H. I. the Governor of Nagasaki.—For men-of-war and Ships' Gigs, pulling Four or Five Oars. Distance 14 mile.—Entranee fee, $5.—Clipper Gigs or House Boats not admitted.—A first anil second Prize, Curtew's Gig No. 1 Red flag.
Curlew's Gig No. 2.—Blue, white cross, D. N. Deboo-kan's Gig.—Japauese flag. Ashuelots Gig No.2, Violei—White, red star.
Do. G—Biue. his was one of the best races of the day, and again proved that it is dangerous to depend" upon favorites, for it was thought the dshuelot's gig was to be the li boat, but instead of taking the ead she drove the rest in. A smart race took place between two of the Curlew's boats, which came in respectively Jat. and crow of the Teboo-kan's little other races were postponed on account of the rain, which by the time the race for the Nagasaki Ken Cup was concluded, was falling heavily and there were indications of a blow.
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