and the Treasurer's Cups were raced for, the former by "A" and the latter by "B" class boats, Starting from Shanghai line at 10 a.m. the course was up to the foot of Seven-mile Reach, and back to starting line—a distance of 21 miles. A strong—south-easterly breeze was blowing, and the smaller boats were compelled to take in a reef. Viking and Nil Desperandum crossed the line some minutes late, but the remainder got away well bunched. Between the Pagoda and High Bank the river was very choppy, and the Geisha and Mayfly had a rare dusting, but managed to get through right side up. Restless was first at seven-mile Reach line, with Mignon less than two minutes behind. After tiffin, the yachts were re-started at 2.30 by a sports-lasa 7 6
Treasurer's Cup, Mayfly 1 Geisha 2
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