The pair in the Blue boat have so often victoriously rowed together, that their reputation made them decided favourites. Green with white feather had inside place, and the worthy President of the Club, in his capacity of starter, despatched the boats
and half a dozen strokes gave them an well together, Blue first took the water advantage; and before they had gone a hundred and fifty yards they were a length in front. _In their spurt to overtake them Green ran into the bank, viving the race to Blue, as it were, but Blue goodnaturedly steadied and waited until Green came within a length of them. Both then mulled to the utmost of their power, but ne again proved superior, and soon had a lead of a couple of lengths which they increased to four or five at the Boat-house, and rowed in at their leisure, Green being badly beaten.
Sawpax Race.—Members in Nati Boats.—Half Mile.—Course from ' March-wood" to Boat-house.—Entries on the spot.—Entrance fee, $1.
This event was an innovation in the programme of the Club, and was provocative of much fun, Four experienced rowers exhibited their skill in the manipulation of sampans, including a favourite cox and a veteran sculler, the competitors being J. Andrew, C. Bowdall, T. Rawson and IF. Cheetham. At the start they had.to turn the crafts, unwieldy in their hands, round, and this was a task which was not easily performed. Rawson first proved successful, and drifted down with a lead of a couple of lengths, followed by Dowdall, who yulohed most perseveringly, its proper position; still he made headway. The other two failing to get their boats round were left behind. Cheetham eventually managed to get steerway on, and the veteran sculler, hoisting the sail with the assistance of his passenger, the sampan-man, followed down at his ease. Meanwhile Dowdall had overtaken Rawson, and passing Morris's he was three lengths ahead. Here the spectators cheered lustily and in response to this recognition of his ability as a veritable "Sam," Dowdall doffed his waistcoat, and worked the yuloh with renewed zeal. Rawson followed his example but complained of his arms being tired and fouled the bank, when the assistance of his passenger was availed of. Cheetham had gained considerably, while the sailing, craft was nearly up to him, Dot increased his lead, and won a most amusi race amid the loud cheers of the crow assembled at the Bent-house, a compliment which was also awarded to the other competitors. Rawson finished second, Cheetham third, and the veteran sculler last, Merchants.—One mile.
From top of Long Reach to Rose Castle" Creek. Entrance fee, $40 per boat.
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