Eichelberger took the centre of the river with Lammert well on to the Pootung side. The last-named got badly away whilst Bichelberger had a distinct advantage in this regard. At the same time he and Shepherd displayed by far the greater science and half-way down led bby at least half-a-dozen lengths. Shortly afterwards Lammert and partner gave up, leaving their opponents to get henie anyhow. The official time was returned at S'mins. 41.5 secs., a record which under other circumstances would doubtless have been appreciably lees.
5.—LzGan Cor.—Presented by the bench and bar of Shanghai. Club Eights. To be rowed in Light Eights. Distance, 1 Mile. Entrance Fee, $24 per boat.
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