Timokeepers:—Messrs. G. V. Jensen. W. A. Richardson, J. A. Moller and D._A. Sampson.
Clerk of the Course:—Mr, Robertson.
Pontoon Officials:—Messrs. W. Moore, F. W. Schlobohm and R. R. West.
Glorious weather graced the opening day of the Shanghai Row: ing Club's Spring Regatta on Saturday, and in spite of the many counter attractions a large crowd went up to the reach at Henli by the special train, the increased railway javes apparently in no way militating agallist the attendance. The Hsinyangkong presented its usual bright holiday appearance for regatta. days, and great numbers of houseboats lined both banks of the stream, all gaily dressed with national flags and bunting. Motor boats seem to grow increasingly popular each year, and of this type of craft there were several fine examples. The speed of the one on which members of the press were accommodated enabled them to enjoy a very excellent view of the events from start to finish.
The native population of the adjoining districts mustered in great force and throngs kept on the move all the afternoon, especially on the Shanghai side of the creek, innumerable booths selling sweetmeats, toys and similar fair concomitants finding the place on the none too spacious tow path. The Chinese boatmen of the vicinity entered very agreeably. into the regatta and were amenable to the directions of those charged with the maintenance of the course. All of the races were rowed over a perfectly clear course and no mishaps occurred.
The International Fours was a very fine struggle betwen England and America, the former annexing a popular and well-deserved vic: tory. The contrast in styles was an interesting one, the winners being scrupulously observant of all the canons of style in oarsmanship and rowing a very well judged race, the losers electing to row a rather faster stroke, with much less attention to style. This was the only international event of the first day's raving, and it is stated the time was a record since the Heri cours: was measured. The Club Eights furnished a fairly close finish, the successful boat of three entered being stroked by Watton in great style.
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