Arrangements for the regatta were excellent, the east end of Holts Wharf being roped off for spectators. Stands and chairs were sufficient to cope with the large crowd who made the journey downriver, and the catering facilities were equal to the occasion, lunch being served during the tiffin interval. Rain fell a tiffin just as the International Trial Eights went to the start, and although spectators had to scurry for shelter from the godowns, the crowd C. S. Kimber and F. Berge, the third crew with B. Stone, (stroke), G. Day, C. Neprud, and T. Hoggarth following behind.
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